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A. F. JOHNSON, Editor and Manager THE COUNTY, THE STATE, THE UNION > " SUBSCRIPTION $1.50 Per Year
VOLUMN LVI. LOUISBURG, N. 0., FRIDAY, OCT. 28TH, 1927 (10 Pages) NUMBER 36
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BIG SCHOOL
g DAY PARADE
Fire Works Display One of Big
Features
Tremendous Crowd# Attending Night
?pm Better- ?*WWta Thnu
Usual; Schools Make Splendid
Showing; l-ar** c?r?hral end Many
Concessions 5 Dairy Exhibit Very In
lerostlng To Many
With fully seven thouwnd people
crowded into the fair grounds Wed
nesday one of the beet faira In the
history of the Franklin County Fftt
Association Is now ln^progrkss. The
exhibits are large In number and of
?t higher order than before- la- ten
years and denotes a broader and deep
er Interest In agricultural develop
ment In Franklin count/. . t
The carnival Is one of the largest
ever visiting Loulsburg and is furn
ishing much amusement to the large
number attending both day and night.
The fair opened formally on Tues
day morning but School Day, Wed
nesday. was the biggest feature so
far The parade by the school child
ren was a beautiful and.1?pr^^e
feature and was witnessed tty thous
ands who had lined the gtrests tor
more than a mile. It U."^1
? round forty-five hundred children
ere In line. It took more than an]
; -ur to pass them Into the fair
, ? Uda at two entrances. Each
? . .1 carried a banner and several
wi. " Iressred"tor "roe ucoisluu; The
juh , hitdren were dressed in yel
low j- x?U and white pants repre
senting colonial troops, and carried
flags am' banners. The FrankUnton
p^fns wow Idu ul too laigel pwto
dressed as Mr. and Mrs. Uhde Sam.
The line of pupils had not Ahjahed
passing the court house corner when
the front was entering the fair
grounds. The columns were formed on
Church Btreet and marched down to
Nash east to Main, north to College
street, then east to the fair grounds.
A small band from the carnival
c< mpuny occupied a position near the
front of the line and the Juatlce band
followed the school children!,
are truck and Battdry B with Its
hcavy.arti.iei7 took a pari in the pa
rade, as well as many automobiles
-ttrtring?ihe~Bo?rd- of Bduoatien ^and
ciiirr officers and u number ?f
The Edward Best School had two
l'oats, mm i .presented oidea times
with the spinning wheel. The New
Hope float represented one of the
early one room school houses, and
was tilled with children. The Epsom
school noat was a representation of
the great seal of North Carolina. The
FrankUnton float represented all
phases of school work, with one es
pecially arranged to represent music
with four little ulmphs dressed in,
blue on each side while on the top
were young ladies dressed In white
holding s stringed harp. The Oold
Sand truck was nicely decorated and,
represented the community. The
YoungsvUle float was a beautiful re
- presentation of victory. Many schools
trucks were In llnd.
The Frailkllnton school won the
prises for having the best school ex-,
hlblt and the best float. Other school
prises had not been awarded yester-,
d*The fireworks display both at day
and at night were especially pretty
and were wonderful in their scope and
magnitude.
The farm exhibits were especially
good. The quantity on display and|
auality of product both reflected much
credit upon the exhlbltors and the va-1
riety of crops was especially pleas-;
lng to the many visitors as tweU as
the managers of the fair- It vrifc de-,
monstrated that almost anythldgptao
wanted could be raised In Frffiklln.
The displays of tobacco and cotton
indicated quite a lot of progress in
the production of these crops In thai
P*It was especially Interesting to vls
lt and see the complete farm exhibit t
of the Rocky Ford Farm. Mr. H.F.
Mitchell, the proprietor, had on dis
omy a sample of almost everything
grown needed upon a farm, both for
noma and market purposes.
The Extension Department tad a
moat interesting exhibit of seeds of
various farm products, and much in
terest was shown in this unique dis.
*'Valuing through the exhibit hall
one notlrad a most Interesting exhibit
of pottery and a demonstration in pot
tery making. This exhibit was put
m by the 8mlthfleld Pottery Company
of smtthfleld.
The displays of canned goods and
uantry supplies were excellent The
?ny good things to eat attracted
Jbch attention aid more than one
vrtehed to get hold of them. Frank
lin has stiU got quite, a number of
good cooks and homo providers.
The fancy work department gave
a wonderful Idea of what a gifted
woman can do with a noodle. These
many designs Indtr >d much patience
'"To'tho^ows of
booth was a scene ot b^nty. wKh the
wonderfully weU arrangement of
? The exhibits of the Vocational
cultural Departments in the schools
TOBACCO PRICES
ARE ADVANCING
l.oulshurg Market Making Big .Sale*;
Farmer* Well Plea*e<j
The advance In prices on all grades
Of tobacco that begun , on the Louts,
burg market several days ago has
iklnlni.
strength with an enthusiastic demand
until now prices are going beyond the
half a dollar mark with averages
front $36 to $45 most common occur,
renres. in fact complete dally sales
on several warehouses have been
reaching 30 cent average with all
.farmers well pleased with the results
The quantity offered on the Loula
burg market the past .MSek- Shows a
decided Increase and prdsent Indies
Hons are Loulaburg will sell not less
than seven million and may go be
JQfltL that, estimate
Warehousemen are advising the
stripping and selling of tobacco at
the present prices and you are Invited
to come to the Loulaburg market and
enjoy the great satisfaction other
growers are experiencing.
?AHTALIA K4HOOI,
There will be a Halloween party at
Castalla Hlgh School on Friday even.
Ing October 28. The public is cor
dially invited to come and enjoy the
fun.
I'. 1>. ('. MEETING
The Joseph J. Davis Chapter U.-D
C. will meet with Mrs. McM. Furger.
s(m Tuesday afternoon. November
1st, 192'%at 3:30.
MRS. H. W. PERRY, Sec.
of the "'county were combined ?.u
made a wonderful showing. In It one
? could see In minature farms an ideal"
farm properly laid out for a three
! crop rotatlop, poultry arrange. I
ment, barns, silos, automatic feeders,
chairs tables, and many other items
(of importance. To see this exhibit
was to more fully appreciate the value
of this work.
! The Domesli, Science Department
of the Mills High School had a moat
! The blgh schools of Bunn, Frank.
| "ten, Gold, Sand, Epsom and Edward
Heat, all hadJgOBdt-rful exhibits In
[these exhibits was work of all grades I
?Its was work of all grades
In pictures, drawing, handwork, maps
both drawing and showing products
and woods to be fonnd tn the county,
farm products and some giving a his
tory of their school in pictures.
I The Justice community had a booth
in which was displayed One school
work, fancy work, and farm products.
The display of old relics by Mr. I
Thomas B. Wilder, of Aberdeen, was
especially {Interesting and attracted i
the attention of a large number. In !
it one could see almost any kind of
gun or bayonet, and many other ar-'
tides of interest. j
The basketry display by the State
Blind Institute was excellent It was
no less than wonderful to see how.
such articles, could be made by blind
people.
The Colored M^'lon School exhibit
was a most interesting and creditable
one showing aU kinds of grade work
among the pupils and fancy needle
work, as well as many other articles
of special merit.
A table setting contest wai held on
Wednesday In the Home Demonstra
tion Department and was participated
In by many young ladles from alt
parts of the ccMnty. The interest and
training they had in this branch was
watched with much Interest by a large
crowd and Indicated that the future
heads of Franklin county homes would
be well trained In this line art.
One of the most striking and at
tractive exhibits was that of the First
National Bank. The background was
made up of a farm scene emerging
into Industry tn moving form. Illu
strating the allk industry. The cow
was being milked In the stall the milk
takeu to the creamery transformed
Into batter, ice cream and other ar
ticles which passed on to market and
purchased by all classes of Amarl.
can people. In addition they con.
ducted a guessing contest, the object
ot which was to guess the amount of
money In a Jar that was partly filled
with money of varlons denominations.
The live stock exhibit was a great
deal better than usual. Quite a num
ber of cows and hogs were on dis
play. Some were of a specially fine
stock. The. bulls were of the beet
type and all Indicated that the far*,
ers were gradually turning to better
live stock on the farms.
A dairy exhibit was arranged In the
cow shed showing a cream separator,
a milking machine and a unit of
stanchions. These were ot special fa.,
terest to many of our fanners who,
have begun and Intend to begin m<r%
Ing cows as a matter of farm Income.
The fair will continue through Sat
urday. Saturday has been s?t apart
especially as a day tor colored peo
ple and no doubt they will put over
a big parade as usual, i
Dn M H. [Fleming, the sfflolfat' I
and capable secretary is sparine fid
efforts to make the fair
load any fair of Its kind in the Stats
sad If aur?
Ms and
congratulated ppon
oh
MURDER CASES
ARE CONTINUED
Peoples-Harris Case Settled
John Harnett (iliet HI. I>aj Jell S*n
t?ife for Blot Telling Who Ho For.
cluuM Whlefcey From: Court At.
iniMti f* J?e?
ity
Judge Stock stirred the coiyt at
teodauts is Franklin county lost week
os they have not been oroused before
in o decade with his rigidity of en.
forcing rules and discipline; his heavy
fines for witnesses and heavy hand of
punishment to the wrong doer*. All
agree .tint., ha J? doing nothing hut
right that when a law has been violat
ed then
alty hut some judges have a way of
ileasant
doing this that leaves more p
ness and less fsar. Judge gtack
I asaed out his sentences with the at.
titude of a cold blooded buslneu pro*
position. The law breakers win art.
dently steer clear of the court house
?lien they learn of Judge Stack "rt.
turning. With hia methods, which
he explained "was?for?the financial
interest of the tax payers of Frank
lin county, lie diaputched buainiss in
a harry end got rid of quite a big
number of cases, and closed up the
term on Friday afternoon Stnre our;
last report the folowing ,husiness wasj
Itransaetad ? TJw - -1
transacted:
State vs P. C. Holmes, larceny and
receiving. After hearing the evidence
a mistrial was made and nol pros
with leave was taken.
Stole vs Raymond Driver, assault
with deadly weapon, 4 months in jail.
Commissioners to hire out after 30
days upon the payment of fine of $25
and $25 to Dave Grey, and costa.
I -Slat;
ft. ye Josh Rrasweii, at leapt jto
commit rape, continued.
State vs Doyt Hagwood, violating
prohibition law, continued. In this
case John Barnetle, a witness, was
sentenced to Jail tor 10 days for con.
tempt.of court!
State vs H. C. Mullen abandonment,
guilty. 12 months on roads, execution
not to lseue upon paying cost of the
>im m fyf tit? Court
; *16 per month for "the" use of his two
1 Minor -
| State vs Wtttle Joyner tarcenyrconf
Uinued.
State vs Lola Hoffman, murder,
i continued.
| sum >? Charles Burnette. assault
I with deadly weapon, pleads guilty, 6
months on roads. After serving 15
days in: jail Commissioners may re.
lease him upon his observing the fol
lowing conditions: Pay all the costs,
not violate prohibition laws, not viol
dale any laws, keep the peace .and be
of good behavior to all. give bond to
appear at May and October courts
for three years to show that he has
observed the requirements, and has
been going to school or at work dur.
ing this time.
State vs" 8. L. Lancaster, nuisance,
guilty, 60 days In jail and pay all
costs to be released after 15 days
upon good behavior.
State vs John Smith, unlawful pos
session of whiskey, 60 days in jail,
capias not to issue upon defendant
pay a fine of $10 for buying whiskey
and $6 for not knowing who he bought
it from, and costa, and not to violate
any prohibition law for five years.
Stake vs Eddie Williams ,assault
with deadly weapon, 6 months in jail,
execution not to issue in 30 days upon
payment of $100 to Jeff Davis and
costs.
State vs Willie Edwards, distilling,
guilty, 90 days in jail and cost*.
State vs Henry Clarke, muYder. con.
tlnued.
State ra Plummer Hendricks as
sault with deadly weapon, sentenoo
amended to capias will not issue Bo
long as he observes the following
conditions: Pay all costs, not mistreat
his wife again, will not buy or other
wise fool with whlsckey tor 6 years,
give bond of $166 to appear at Oc
tober term of court for 3 years to
show that he has observed the above
conditions.
State vs R_ L. Peoples, assault with
deadly weapon, IS months on roads,
execution not to issue upon the con
dition he pay to W. B. Harris in set
tlement civil adtlop $2500, pay a
fise of $504 and Costs, not violate any
laws in 6 years and of good be
havior.
Stats vs H. C. Ayacue, assault with
deadly weapon, two oases, guilty, oae
case < flped $26 and oosts other case
Judgment suspended upon payment
of oocti.
8tate vs Meta Williamson larceny,
guilty, fined $S5 and costs.
State vs Hosla Roberta, distilling;
State vs Kelly Paaree, distilling, sOa
tence amended jo a fine of $50 and
oosts after he has served 80 days la
lull, provided the Commissioners can
not place him On roads'.
Grand Jury Report
The grand Jtary completed Its work
Thursday aftednoon (end Submitted
toll owing report who
the following report which was.no.
:tpted by the court sad the jury was
Discharged' wfth' the thanks of the
(Start. 1 " ?t: ?.
To HoddrsMe A3 It Stock. Judgei.
presiding at (ho October term otD
Cranklih County Sdperlor Court: >
ft he Grand Airy drawn at th?,
FREDERIC DIXON
American Pianist of Distinction
^k/jT R. DIXON is a poet. When he plays; his splendid
-iV A. technique, comprehension and control of -the piano
are forgotten: only the perfect sense of rhythm, sympa
thetic ten" ilormg, and sincere emotional intef-e' ?'^V ?
, ?. ?
are u t,
"We have passed on all btlta that
liare been presented to us or have
been brought to our attentio?.
We have visited the county hom'e
ami find the inmates well cared (or.'
We found no T. B. patients. j
We visited the Jail in a body, and
found some window lights broken and'
in need ot some repairs to the sew. j
erage. otherwise the iail was in good,
condition.
We visited the Clerk ot the Courts
office and found same in good condl.
|tlon. and the records well kept as far
as we eould ascertain.
We visited the Register ot Deeds
office and found same in good condi
tion, well kept and properly indexed
records, but recommend more shelves
or tables to take care of books which
[ had to be piled on the floor for lack
cf room. '
found'same In good condition, with
the proper books and records.
We had summoned before us sev.1
eral witnesses in regard to the mob '
"violence which wad repotted u U>'
and none ot them knew who any of
the parties were.
J. R BALLENTINE.
Foreman Grand Jury.
Solicitors Report
The Solicitor filed the following re.
port with the court:
North Carolina, Franklin County, Su.
perior Court, October Term, 1927. I
T-o the Hon. A. M. Stack, Judge'
Presiding: I
The undersigned Solicitor of the
Seventh Judicial District respectful.'
ly reports to the Court that he has
examined at this term of said court ?
into the condition of the office ot J. I
J. Young, the Clerk ot the Superior'
Court of said county, that he finds1
said office well administered in all
respects, that said Clerk keeps In his
office all the books required by law,'
properly Indexed for vspeedy and con
venient reference.
? Respectfuly submitted,
\ LEON S. BRASSFIELD,
y Solicitor 7th Judicial District, j
HSxamined, approved, and ordered
recorded.
A. M. STACK, I
Judge Presiding.
FRANKLIN COUNTY UNION J
The following sis the program ofi
the Franklin County Union to be held ;
with the Hickory Rock church on|
Saturday and Sunday . .October 29th
and 30th:
Saturday
10:30 a. m. Roll call-of the churches [
and business.
10:45. Discussion of the most ur.j
gent needs of our churches, pastors.'
13:00. Dinner.
1:00 p. m. Our duties In regard to ,
missions, W, M. U. "Presidents. l I
7:30 p. m. Hew each church can |
have a good B. Y. P. U- and Its value;
to the church,. B. Y.. p. U. Presidents, j
10:00 a. m. What improvements
ought to be made la our Sunday
schools, 8un.(lay School. Superinten. j,
dents. " !i
11:00. BfhSt we should do In regard',
to the Centennial Campaign, and why. |
Pastors.
11:00. Adjournment.
FIDDLERS CONTENTION |t
I
There will he a fiddlers convention jl
at Royal ffthool Thursday. November!)
?>1 ? W, ..Mil. la I.UI^ inuld
3rd. * Tha public . U Invited, special
Invitation to W musicians. Admission
15 sad M mints; Mo proceeds will be
used tor the school m
r
CARD OF THANKS ,. ' Jl
I wish to extend my deepest thanks
end appreciations to all ,tboae jvhoJ s
rendered so many Wndnmses an<J e*-U
sill J?e long and. taaderty rsaex
kL
k MRS. ANNIE ?. JOYNKR.
LOUISBURG COLLEGE ARTIST
" ' I SERIES
Louisburg College -wifl present to
its students and the Louisburg pub.
ing some famous artists at a nominal
cost There will be (our numbers
for which a season ticket will be sold
(or $1.50,
The -opacity uf ? the tuilegc music
hall Is limited and in order to take
advantage of this offer It Is necessary
to sign up (or a ticket without delay.
The people o( the town can do th's
by phoning number 144 or to Mrs.
Mohn's residence.
This is a privilege .that people In
small places do not often have and
(over. of good music wllj find these
Frederic Dixon, pianist, la the first
number ci the series. .Be is. a XQtthJJ
?his d
American, who made Ttls debut In
1922, and already has a great many
valuable press notiees from musical
centers which tell the story of his
art. He has a finished technic, good
rhythm, a beautiful tune and make
the piano sing with eloquence. Hs
presents programs of unusual Interest
and. tast{ always remembering the
American composer. *
Mr. Dixon is the youngest child of
a large family of musicians, and has
studied with some of the best artist
teacherd. He will play his program
at the college music hall on Thursday
evening, November 3, at 8:15 o'clock
on a Concept Grand piano that will
be brought to Loutsbprg for that ur.
pose.
The remaining artists of the series
are equally as good as Mr. Dixon.
This is an unusual opportunity for
the people of Louisburg and it is
hoped they will give these artists a
cordial reception. ? .
TO OBSERVE ALL SAINTS DAI
All Saints Day will be observed at
St Paul's Episcopal church on next
Sunday morning with communion and
?ernoiuat the 11 o'clock hour. Even
ing prayer will ba observed at'7.30
oclock in the evening. Sunday school
will be held In the morning at 10 o'- t
clock.
All are Invited to attend these serv.
ices.
CURRENT LITERATURE CLUB
The Current Literature Club was
delightfully entertained on Tuesday ,
afternron^by Mrs. M. S. Davis.
The general topic tor the program
was "Sinclair Lewis."
Sketch?The lite and early works
of Sinclair Lewis, Mrs. J M. Alien, j
Piano solo?Stern NoveDibor, by Ce
cil Burleigh, Misg French.
Character sketch of Carol In "Main
Street" Mrs. Malcolm McKtnne.
Paper?"Arrowsmith," Miss Betts.
Discussion?Elmef Gantry and his
eritles, led by Miss Letton.
Solo?Marcheta, Mrs. J-A. Mclver.
After the program a delicious salad
eonrse was eervej", followed by hot'
coffee, crystallxed pineapple and al
monds. j
BARA( A-PH1LATHEA TO MEET
The Franklin County Banca.Phils.
:hea Union will bo held at Pine Ridge
die first Sunday in November. Blanks
isve been sent to all ctassee. All are
irged to send reports.
JUNIORS TO HOLD DISTRICT
MEETING
The Junior Order of the 10th Dls.
:rlct will meet In a District meeting
it Oxford in Friday, October 28th.
rhero will be two sessions, one in the
ifternoon and one In the evening. Ah
Councils In the district are expected
0 send delegates and all Juniors are
nvtted to attend. Many ot the State
tfflcera will be present end the Ox
ord Council % arranging a meet la.
1
among the visitors
SOME TOO HOW ATM SOB TM
1?0 WOT now.
Personal items About Folks And
A^lf Tfcw "<* Wb? Tr*T*1
?a a r-i?J?
i M,V ^ Col"e of Raleigh, visited
JdiaisbjirgL the past week.
it^' r J' W,lliam?- of RaJeiwh, vls.
I 'ted Louisburg Wednesday.
? ?
? M!9* LoIa tampion, of Henderson,
visiting Mlsa Lucy Robertson.
TP W ; ?
. M,r,"A' H Harris, of Cold?twivffi WM
visitor to houlsburg Wednesday.
Mr. H. H. B. Mask, of Raleigh, was
a visitor t< Loulsburg Wednesday.
? J' H> Pqu' ot Ralel*'?. was in
attendance upon court on Friday.
- Mr. E. H. Joyner. of Wake Foreat.
was a visitor to Loulsburg Wednesday.
ti":,; *?? Mr?- E- H Malone and ML
ufd Rose. Vlstted Raleigh Bar.?
RT?J!r!t J ^ ??? ??d K: - P. Httl. of
SfeWere ^"?r' t0 J^fburg
* ?
Misses Adelaide, Elizabeth and Sa
die Johnson and Mary Spencer and
Mr James Johnson visited Henderson
Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Ragland visited
a10n' .A Ra*land- Jr~ who is
attending school at GalneavtUe Oa.
t he past week .?
*?? f- C. BARROW DEAD
Tile remains of Mri j n~ Birrow
who died at his home in Greensboro
Wednesday night were brought to
Loulsburg yesterday afternoon for in.
jterment in Oaklawn cemetery.
Mr. Barrow was ? brother to the
tieman of the true southern type and
had scores of friends both in Frank,
lln county, his old home, and Greens
boro, bis adopted home Mew y. 9,
Barrow, bis mother, is the only mem
ber of the family remaining, and the
deepest sympathy goes out to her In
her sad bereavement.
Large numbers attended the funeral
services at 4 o'clock and paid a last
tribute of love to one they so highly
estemcd.
The pallbearers were as follows:
Honorary?L. P. Hicka. D. E. Best
W. W. Green. Dr. J. E. Malone, W. EL
Yarborough. J. W. King. J. L. Palmer,
A. W. Green. Drs. S. P. Burt and R.
iF. Yarborought Active?A W. Per
son, E. L. Beet. S. P. Boddie. I?
| S. Clifton, E. Wt Furgerson. M. C.
PI?!isant3.
METHODIST CHURCH
Rev. O. W. Dowd announces his
'subject for next Sunday morning as
/'Expanding Horizons," next Sunday
night at 7:30 the Methodist Orphan
age Singing Class will furnish ths
'program. Mr. BarnaS promises the
best concert the Orphanage gives. We
feel sure you will went to attend
these inspirational services. All. are
invited.
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COUNTY COUNCIL PARENT
TEACHER ASSOCIATION
On Saturday October 23nd in the
Mills High School auditoridfca in
Loulsburg representatives from the
Parent.Teacher Associations tn the
'county met and organised a County
Council Parent.Teacher Associating.
The object ot this organization is
to promote child welfare in the hunin
and schools of the county. Prof. 8.
L. Best Made an interesting tnlk on
the Parent-Teacher Association as an
asset to our schools.
The followtg (officers were elect!
?d:' President. Mrs. J. F. Mitchtner.
Frankliatoa; vice-president. Mrs. M.
S. Clifton. Loulsburg; secretary. Mrs.
A. H. Vsnn, Fran kiln ton; ' treasurer,
Mrs. Cbas. Pippin, Bunn; chairman
program committee, Mrs. T. H. WW
don, Epsom.
The next meeting will be held la
January, 1?J8.
RECORDERS COURT
Judge Perry had only a tow canes
before him In Franklin Recorders
Court Monday. Thaae tow. however,
were disposed of as follows:
State vs Ban Is Perry, unlawful poa.
session, of whiskey, capias and con
tinned.
State ve Robert Ward, carrying con
cealed weapon, not guilty.
State vs W. W. Tucker, worthless
check, continued,
State vs W. W. Tucker, fraud, truss- '
ferred to superior court.
State rs Etta O. Moore operating
automobile Intoxicated, continued.
State *s Ed Johnsoa. unlawful poa.
session of whiskey, continued.
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