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ETOHTBODT BOOST LOllSBCRO n IHE F] ran: Ki tl "XT \ TTTO -L liViiV^ fines VsSim X X ?, ' ' I - ' ' ' ' N ' ' '. , ' ' "l * 4" " ' ? ? A. F. JOHNSON, Editor and Manager THE COUNTY, THE STATE, THE UNION SUBSCRIPTION $1.50 Per Year VOLUMN LIX. , - LOUISBURG, N. C., JTUpAY, NOV. 16TH, 1928 (IB Pages) NUMBER 39 legion takes big STEP FORWARD BY EARLY MEMBERSHIP "The American Legion in LouUburg has taken a great step forward this year by. getting an early start in strengthening the organization in memhen/.lp for the busies years work in our history,'' A. W. Macon, Post Commander of Jambes Pest No. 105 American Legion declared here today in an appeal to Legionnaires who have not renewed their 1928 metpber. ship to do so at once. "American Legion Week, which started with the Armistice ? Day ad dress of the National Commander, Paul V. McNutt, in a national hook-up over the radio in Washington, a pro gram in which President Coolldge took part, has inspired the Legion naires throughout the country with the determination to carry through to success the most Important program of activities yet. planned by the Legion according to a statement from the National Adjutant, James F. Barton, at National Headquarters in Indian apolis. "This city is coming up to expec tations of headquarters in this move ment of getting the membership sign ed up for another year so that more time can be devoted to work. It Is an individual responsibility of every Legionnaire to help keep this move, ment going. "The first major objective on the Le gion program is to Increase the serv 1 e to the disabled. Thousands of ' ir veterans, many of them in our ' communities, should be recelv. i . :'ie help that a grateful govern. mc. "ias decreed they should receive i:i ' istlce. Too much time elapses in tit'' cases. This is due chiefly to the dl.fl ulty of connecting a man's illness with bis war service. As time increases this will be all the more difficult. The Leglop has a great, Mg job ft do in this alone. """ha Legion also demands speedier juvice for the needy child of the vet eran who gave his life, or his health, in the service of his country. This has been declared the Legion's next duty. "Third, is the Americanism work, community service, the Junior Base ball program next summer and the pi emotion of good citizenship through education. To the Loyal Democrats of Franklin County There Is little happiness In defeat. The result of the recent election was a keen disappointment. The fall of North Carolina Into the Republican National column was and will, always be a source of deep humiliation, how ever the people of Franklin county can feel more Justly proud than ever Before. They have shown their su. periority to prejudice and refused to be led Into the house of their enemies even by. those whom they had honor, ed and regarded as being In t(ie house hold of their friends. As Chairman of the County Demo cratic Executive Committee, I desire to .express my personal appreciation for"ihe loyal support of the party or ganization, the fervent and effective appeal of our campaign speakers, the rntiring zeal of the party workers, and last but not least, for the uncon querable spirit of the loyal voters who have not only made but will keep old Franklin county safe for Demo cracy. E. H. MALONE, Chairman of _ County Democratic Executive "" Committee. PAYLOR AND TAYLOR ESTABLISH LAW FIRM Hon. John Hill Paylor, of Farmvllle, and .G. D. Taylor, Jr., of Loulsburg,' have established a law partnership In Snow Hill. This newly formedHegal Arm Is welcomed to Snow Hill for It brings to the peoples service a strong legal force. Mr. Paylor Is well known end admired throughout this section, while Mr. Taylor is a young promising attorrfey, having been in Mr. Paylor's office in Farmvllle for the past month. Mft -Taylor -graduated from Wake For. <st College In 1927 and secured his license in August of this year. The plan, we understand, Is that Mr. Taylor will reside In Snow Hill, and Mr" Paylor In Farmvllle, keeping In close touch and paying double atten tion to'all matters entrusted to them, thus assuring the cliant a full and complete service. We predict for these men a contin uous growth of practice, feeling sure that they are fully capable and worthy of handling any matters of law In. trusted to them.?Laconic, Snow Hill. Armistice Day Armistice Das was observed In Loulsburg Sunday with special serv ices at the several churches, with specially arranged musical programs. On Monday afternoon a big barbecue supper was given all World War vet. erans, and especially the meml^eyi of Jamhes Post American Legion, at the fair grounds. The cue was a contrl. button given by the business men and was sponsored, by the Woman's American Legion Auxiliary. The cue was well prepared and delightfully served and greatly enjoyed by all. TO OUST PREACHER POLITICIANS Washington, Nov. 12.?A movement to oust preacher politicians has been started among Methodist laymen of North Carolina. , Former Representative John H. Small, a graduate of old Trinity col lege, now Duke university, was very much wrought up over the activities of Bishop James E. Cannon, Jrv of Virginia, and Bishop Edwin Mouzon, cf North Carolina, during the recent campaign. A report that Mr. Small had started a movement to request Mr. Mouzon to leave the state reached here today. But, when asked about it, Mr. Spall declared it was untrue. He has urgdd* laymen to call a meet, iig and pass upon the question of preacher.politicians. "No, that report It Incorrect," said he. "But I have .jvrltten letters to North Carolina Methodists, who have the future of their church at heart, asking them for expressions of opinion on the activity of their ministers. "I think this an opportune time for intelligent layment In the state to meet and express their views on the poli tical activities pf our preachers. "I am ? receiving some answers to my communications but not enohgh to show the attitude of the laymen. "Members of the churches?in fact, c.11 Americans?should be Interested In the pfoMem now confronting us and express themselves" Mr. Small said that he had written Charles W. Tillett, among others. Miss Fisher Entertains Tuesday, November 13 was a gala <iay (or the members of the Twentieth Century Book. Club when they were eutertained by Miss May Fisher, of the Louis burg High School faculty. Mrs. A. B. Inscoe welcomed the guests. When al were assembled they were ushered upstairs to the home econo mics room which was a scene of beau ty, reminding one of the approaching Thanksgiving season. Potted plants, yellow chrysanthemums and pumpkins were artistically used for decoration. The long banquet table was lighted by yellow candles in green candlestands. A large pumpkin filled to overflowing with apples and grapes, and flanked on the side by turkeys formed the centerpiece fqr the table. Autumn leaves, golden fruit, grapes, and small turkeys were used throughout the en tire length of the table. The guests found their places by individual, handpalnte4 place cards typical of the season. Golden baskets fll'ed with Thanksgiving candles were used as favors. A most delicious dinner was served ty the "home economics girls; the menu was as follows: Grapefruit, roast turkey with dress ing, cranberry sauce, peas in patties, candled potatoes candied yams, rolls, coffee, maple mousae, vanilla wafers. Between the courses three Interest ing papers on Central Europe were read by Mrs. Robert Smlthwick, Mrs. Fisher Beasley and Mrs. Blair Tucker. Special guests enjoying Miss Fish er's hospitality were: Miss Lucille Lawrence, of Enfield, guest of Mrs. J. O. Newell; Misses Wlggs, Cllne and Smith of the Bunn faculty;' Misses Jarman, Morr<an and Allgood of Louis burg. ' Miss Burt Entertains Miss Lucy Perry Burt entertained at tour tables of bridge and one of rook at her home on Church street on Saturday evening in honor of Miss Elisabeth Manning, who la to be mar. ried on November 21 to Mr. Frank Freeman of Charlotte. The house was beautifully decorated with chrysanthe mums and potted plants. Miss Man. ning, Miss Edna Beasley, a bride elect (?f December, and Miss Mildred Os born, of Leaksvllle, house guest of Slss Burt' received appropriate gifts, lsses Katherine Pleasants and Hei-I en SmithwlcJc wpn the high score bridge and rook prizes respectively. A delicious salad course with tea and nuts were served. - / Those 'playing were: Misses Eliza, beih Manning, Edna Beasley. Eleanor Varborough, Annie Willis Boddle, Lu. cle Clifton Boddie, Louise Joyner, Katherine Pleasantsy Edith Walker Helen Smlthwlck, Anna Fuller Parham Margaret Turner, Max- Allen, Mildred Osborn, Arlene Porter of Kerners vllle, Elizabeth Tlmberlake, Lucy Tim berlake, Mary Wilson and Mesdames Robert Smlthwlck, Elton Stout, of Si. ler City and A. H. Veazey, of Golds boro \ Battery B Visits Raleigh Battery B, 118th Field Artillery, under command of Lieutenants Col lins and Bledsoe, went to Raleigh Monday to take part in the Armistice Day parade. Quite a number of the boys wept and all seem to have en Joyed the trip and the exercises. Auxiliary To Meet The American Legion Auxiliary will hold Its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 20th at 8:30 p. m. in the Four Winds Tea Room. All members who have not paid their 1928-2& dues please bring or send same to this meeting. MRS.'H. W. PERRY, Sec. ELECTED PRESIDENT BV THE LARGEST ELEC TORAL VOTE EVER CAST ? t . HERBERT HOOVER Franklin Superior Court The regular November term of ! Franklin Superior Court convened in J Louisburg Monday with Hon. W. C. i Harris, Judge presiding. It being a j c'vil term very little public interest I was in evidence . Owing to the necessity of saving the crops while the weather was good only a<few cases were set for triaj this week. The second week -te.pret. ly well filled with cases and much work will no doubt be turned off next week. I Fire At Power House The Are Monday afternoon was at the power house where some of the fuel oil caught fire and was burning. Supt. Hill reports very Wttle dm age, due no doubt to the buick and efficient action of Louisburg's splen. did Hre fighters. Oyster and Barbecue Supper ?*On Thursday evetting, November 22, there will be an oyster and barbecue supper, at Pilot /school. Also a mock negro wedding/and music by a string band. A small admission will be charged at /the door. Proceeds to go for benefit of church and school. Fun and enjoyment promised to all. | Masaenburg's Store Burns The entire contents ot B. B. Mas seaLurg's grocery store on South ilain street, was badly damaged about fl? o'clock Friday night by fire. The "h e department arrived in time to save any appreciable damage to the building. The origin of the fire 14 unknown. The loss to the stock is about $700 with $500 insurance. The damage td the building, which is own ed by W. J. Cooper, is estimated at about $100 with no Insurance. The Insurance was adjusted Monday and Mr. Massenburg reopened his store Tuesday for repairs and read, justment. Card Supper There will be a card supper spon sored by the ladles of the Parent Teacher Association at Pine Ridge school building on Friday night,- No vember 23. We are going to have good things to eat, good music and a good time for all who come. Bring your fripnds along and let's enjoy the even ing together. At Home The Loulsburg College faculty will be at home to their friends Tuesday afternoon, November 20th, from 4 to 5 In the college parlors. SHIP SINKS AT SEA Aboard the S. S. Berlin, Nov. 13.? (Via Radio to the United Press)?The S. S-. VestrlB sank suddenly while the passengers were attempting to get In to iite ? boats, according to Henry Schultz, a third class passenger, who wns picked up with 21 other men by the crew of this ship. The ship sank within sixty seconds after starting the final plunge., As the v&ssel tnrned lazily on her side and dropped under the water, passengers who had been unable to climb* in the lifeboats already cast* loose leaped orer the sides of the ship. Some of them were picked up by those in the life boats. Three life boats on the port side of the Veetris were crowded with men women and children when the vessel turned and sank. Occupants of the three boats were lost. The loss of the port sldd boats ac counted for the greatest loss of lire, survivors said. The sinking was _ described by Schultz as follows "The Vestrts had allttle starboard list when she left New York Sunday and rough weather caused more and more list. Monday morning the en. gines were stopped and at about 8 a. m., women and children were or. dered to the upper deck. "The ship was drifting and the crew started throwing the cargo overboard but it proved yseless. We had no cot* tee and no warm breakfast. There was Just tafcead and cheese in the third class dining room. "By noon the dining room was un der water and officers assisted in ? .tearing boats but three crowded boats on the port side sank with the Vestrls. The end of the disaster came very quickly while passengers tried to "go into boats. - " "The ship just laid over on her starboard side and sank within one minute without any explosion. "I was caught on the deck as she sank, and with two negroes, jumped into the water," Scbultz continued. I "We managed to-swim to boat No. 13 which swung away from the Ves trls unoccupied. The big loss of life was due to the slnkin? of the three port side boats with the ship. "We picked up nineteen other men in our boat. The men were swimming in the water, having been forced to jump for their lives as we did. We saw no women swimming. ? "Every pasenger had put on a life -preserver at 9 a. m? Monday. Weather conditions were very favorable at that time but later wind and rain set in and during the night the cccupants of our boats were, kept busy trying io keep the boat tree of water. "We saw rescue ship searchlights and showed red lights but were not seen .by any ship until dawn Tuesday. Then the American shipper, the Myr. lam, the Berlin and the U. 8. 8. Wy oming were on the scene." Schults and the other men rescued by the 8. 8. Berlin were exhausted but resting tonight. They had saved rothlng from their 'belongings on the Vc stria. Two hundred and eleven of the three hundred and thtrty-nine persons aboard have been saved. _ ? ELECTION RESULTS IN NORTH CAROLINA Charles L. Abernethy, at the Third North Carolina District, who has juai been reelected by the usual Demo, cratic majority, lives in the same city with Senator F. M.. Simmons. / Until the Houston Convention both Senator Simmon# and Congressman Abernethy were opposing the nomina tion of Governor Smith^ffir the Presi dency. When Governor Smith was nominated Senator Simmons continu ed his fight against him, but Mr. Aber nethy decided to support him and he spoke and worked for the entire De mocratic ticket. Senator Simmons' home precinct went for Governor Smith by 48 majority. Congressman Abernetfiy's home precinct went for Governor Smith by a majority of 67. Craven county, the county of both of tbem, went for Governor Smith by a majority of 257. Mr. Abernethy issued the following statement to the press t< day: "The political situation in North (Vrollna brought about by the recent e'ectlon demands the most serious at. tentlon of the Democrats of the State for the future. The members of the North Carolina delegation in the House with the exception of one fol lowed Senator Simmons in his opposi tlon to Governor Smith until his noml nation at Houston and then Senator Overman and the entire delegation in the House supported the straight De | mocratic ticket. "It now turns out that the electoral vote from North Carolina was not needed to defeat Governor Smith. It low appears that it was not neces sary for the North Carolina leaders of the Antl-Smltls forces to have join' vd hands with the opposition and to have waged the strenuous campaign thev did to have insured Mr. Hoov er's election. "Now, a calm survey of the results rf this strenuous anti-Smith cam. paien in North Carolina shows: "1. That the majority of the State Democratic ticket was greatly reduc ed. "2. That Congressman Zeb Weav er, a Democrat, and a strong anti Smith man before the Houston Con tention, was defeated. ."3. That Congressman A. L. Bui. winkle, a Democrat, and a strong antl Smith man before the Houston con. vention, and a gallant soldier and officer of the World War, was defeat ed. > "4. That the Democratic Congress man of the Fifth District, that grand old Confederate soldier, Major Cbariej M. Stedman. was only elected by about 500 majority when he had been elected by great Democratic majori ties in previous elections. "5. That .the Democratic Congress ?nen of the -Seventh and Ninth Dis tricts were in the balance for a long lime and were elected greatly re duced majorities, and both of these men were anti-Smith men before the Houston Convention. "6. That as a result of this strenu ous anti-Smith campaign In North Carolina, every Congressman's elec tion was endangered, and each had to tight for Ws political life as never before 5 "7. That Be Legislature hereto fore overwhelmingly Democratic Is now very close between the Democrats and Republicans, the Democrats hav ing a redtiftSftd majority. "8. That great Democratic coun. ties like Mecklenburg, Buncombe, Rowan, Guilford, New Hanover and many others strongly Democratic went Republican. "9.. In the Third District the coun ties of Sampson and Carteret went Republican. These counties were De mocratic two years ago. "10. Johnson county in the Fourth District, while It. wSnt Democratic two years ago, this year went Repub lican and as a result thereof two State Democratic Senators were de feated. And then our State was car ried by a majority for the Republican National tlgket for the first time since the Civil War. "I seriously contend that It was never necessary to have brought such destruction anjj. disaster to the Demo cratic party in North Carolina even in the Interest of 'saving the Demo cracy from that Body of Death' as it has been termed. "Now comes the serious suggestion from Senator Simmons in an Intel* view, that to save the party further it must be re-organized. "With all due deference, it seems to me that It is much better and will do more to bring about a rebabHtta. tlch of the Democratic party for De ir.vrats to stand by the straight De ticket. I believe the safety of our party in the future lies In strengthening our present Democratic organization, rather than undertak ing a reorganization under a leader, ship which has brought about so much ] discord, disaster and destruction in our ranks. , "Speaking for myself, I shall abide j with the regular Democratic org&nl- j ration of the State." " , Franklin County W. M. U. j Meeting The Franklin County W. M. U. meet Ing will be held with the church at 1 Corlntjh Saturday, November 17th, be ginning at 10 o'clock. All societies 1 ere urged to send delegates. AMOUG THE VlSITOKa SOME IOC k.NOM iM> SOME i?f. DO ROT KROW. Pergonal Item* about Folks Aad Tbelr Friends W ho Travel H?r? ' And There. Supt. E. C. Perry visited Rocky Mount Tuesday. i Miss Lucile Lawrence, ot Enfield, is visiting Miss Elizabeth Newell. n. ? ? ? Sherifi D. L. Kearney, ot Henderson, was a visitor to Louisburg the past week. * * *N Mr. and Mrs. Robert Faulkner, ot Hope-veil, Va? returned home after, visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. El Pergerson ? ? ? Miss Lucy Clifton. Boddie came bome from Holllns, Va., where she is attending school, to spend the week end with her parents, Maj. and Mrs. S. P. Boddie. . Tea Room Topics Mrs. Hugh W. Perry delightfully entertained the Daughters of the Cou fedcracy at Four Winds Tea Room in the regular business and social meeting for November. Mrs. S. J.Par ham, acting president, called the meet ing to order and conducted the open leg exercises. An Important feature of the program was the splendid re Port of the recent U. D. C. meeting i. Greeneboro, given by t.ie Chapter delegate, Miss Helen Smitbwfck. Mrs. Wyatt Freeman read a beautiful poem and Mrs. J. E. Malone reau i most intei esting paper on "The South's Contribution to the C. S. Navy." At the conclusion of the program sand wiches and coffee were served. Fif teen members were present. Dr. H. H. Johnson entertained the directors of the Louisburg Kiwanis Club at a dinner at Four Winds Tea Room Wednesday evening November the 7th. The new books added this week to the Rehtal Library are. Silver Slip pers, by Temple Bailey; At the South Gate, by Grace S. Richmond; Who Killed Gregory, by Eugene Jones; Wild Horse Mesa, by Zane Grey and I The Gate Maret Private, by Ethel M. ! Dell. Miss Edith Yarborough was hostess to the Friday afternoon Bridge Club, November the 9th at Four Winds Tea 1 Room. Sixteen mepibers and guests were present, and five most Interesting progressions wer^played after which a salad course with coffee was serv Frit^y evening Miss Annie Green eu tertained the members of her bridge club and a few invited guests at three tables of bridge at Four Winds Tea Rcom. After progressing five times, sandwiches, pickle stuffed dates and hot chocolate were served. Ferns, roses and chrysanthemums were used in decorating the Tea Room for the several parties given last week and each host and hostess added a personal touch in the use of programs,' favors, place cards and tallies. Holy Communion Holy Communion at 11 a. m.. even ing prayer at 7:30 p. m. and Sunday school at 10 as m. will be the services at St. Paul's Episcopal church next Sunday according to announcement of Rev. J. D. Miller, rector. All are invited to go out and enjoy these ser vices. A Card of Thanks We wish to extfend to our many friends and neighbors our greatest ap preciations and thanks for their kind ness and helpful hands towards us during the accident of our son. He has recovered sufficiently to return home from the hospital at Rocky Mount. MR. and MRS. F. L. HERMAN and family. Old Time Fiddlers Convention There will be an. old time fiddlers convention at the Wood school build ing/Friday evening, November 30th ? at "8 o'clock. Some of the best and oldest musi cians are to play. The fiddle, banjo, ?. guitar, mandolin, .accordian, saxa. phone and other instruments wilt fea ture. ZC' There will also be good clogg danc ing. ' ? This convention is given under the auspices of the Woman's Club. The public is cordially invited. Come and enjoy an evening of real music. Rev. E. N. Johnson To Preach Rev. E. N. Johnson, of Dunn, will preach at the morning services at the Louisburg Baptist church next Sun lay morning according to arrange nents already mads and announced, trrangsments tor the evening serv ices are being formulated and will >3 announced later. All ere Invited to go out and hear ftev, )(r. Johnson. ran rnurr uuh job fUN-rift* VtfONM wo. M. .
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