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VOLUMN LIX.
LOUISBURQ, N. 0., FRIDAJf, NOV. 30TH, .1928 (10 Pages) NUMBER 41 *
FIRE DOES
BIG DAMAGE
Tuesday Nights Blaze Brings
Big Loss to L. W. Parrish,
L. J. Peraell, O.-T. Stegall
and S. S. Meadows; Other
Property Threatened
* But (or the heroic and timely work
ot the Louisburg Fire Departmeot a
large portion ot Louisburg'a business
district would have gone up in smoke
Tuesday night, when fire broke out
in the rear o( L. J. Pernells grocery
store and O. T. Stegall's barbershop,
at about 6:30 o'clock. The fire wag.
first discovered by parties in the bar.
bershop when it began to break thru
the ceiling indicating that it had been
burning between the celling and root
tor some time. Among those who first
discovered the fire was Mr. J. S. How
ell, Assistant Chief of the Fire De
partment, who was getting a shave
at the time. The fire spread through
the roof to the room occupied by L.
It- r? i_i_ i " i a ?. ? m j
W. Parrish, Jeweler, and was confined,
to the two buildings, by the fire de.
partment, although the Medlln build
ing co the east caught several times.
At one time it looked as if the Burt
building on the corner was doomed.
Had the fire succeeded in gettlngtjiead
r ay it would had splendid opportun.
!' to destroy the entire block be
' - n the court house and the river.
? e members of the Loulsburg Fire
I> lent and the citizens of Lou
. in general were very appre
cia!. i f thev offer ot the Franklinton
Fire I e. artment, which was in readi
ness to render assistance to come to
the "?escue. The splendid work of the
home company made it unnecessary to
re I i'on our-neighbors for assistance
at tins time. This fire was one of the
most stubborn our boys have exper
ienced fighting in some time.
it is supposed the fire started from
a diiective flue in a partition wall
' between the Buri building and lite
Meadows building.
The estimated losses were as fol
lows ? "
I,. W. Parrish, Jewelry store, dam
age to stock and fixtures $15,000, in
surance $5,000.
0. T. Stegall, barbershop, damage
<"o fixtures $1,500, insurance $500.
1. J. Pernell, grocery and fruit
store, damage to stock, $1,500, insur
ance $500. ?
S. S. Meadows, damage to buildings
$5,000 insurance $3,000.
0. "T. Stegall, damage to pool room
situated in basement to barbershop,
tl.5u0 insurance $500.
Percy Jones, colored barber shop
situated in basgment under. Parrlsh's
Jewelry store, damage $500.
Carolina Telephone and Telegraph
Co.. one telephone complete.
John W. Stovall, two radios valued
at $150, these were in Mr. Parrish's
jewelry store..
Temporary arrangements are being
.nade to accommodate the businesses
^urned out In time to handle the
Christmas trade.
Mr. Meadows .informs the TIMES
that he will rebuild his store rooms
immediately upon the adjustment of
the insurance.
Mr. Harry Hatton received a cut in
the face and on the hand' by falling
glass while fighting the fire Tuesday
night. The injuries are not serious
however.
Services On Louisburg Circuit
Rev. A- L. Thompson, pastaa^pf.
uisburg Cfrcult announces that the
stor will meet appointments on the
uiisburg Circuit Sunday, December
Preaching at Leah's Chapel at 11'
m., Prospect 3:30 p. m. and at Bunn
30 p. m. The stewards of all the
urches will please bear In mind that
! are to hold our first quarterly con
rence at Bunn on the 3rd Sunday
ternoon In December at 3 p. m. Let
have a good report.
ieginning of the Season of
Advent
iexf Sunday begins the season of
rent when the second coming of
-1st Is considered. There will be
vices at St. Paul's church at 7:30
n. with appropriate music and ser
n, according to announcement of
r. J. D. Miller, rector, who invites
to attend.
St. Paul's Auxiliary Bazaar
The Woman's Auxiliary of St. PAli
hurch will open their Bazaar Tues
ay morning, Dec. 4th, In the direc
ts room of the Farmers and Mer
hants Bank.
Fancy work, cake, pies, candy and]
hicken salad tor sale. '
CARD OF TKAXKS
wish to extend thy deepest thanks
appreclaUons for the many klnd
ses and expressions of sympathy to
many friends In the recent death
ny husband. They will always be
lembered tenderly.
MRS. H. A. KEARNEY.
IJow the Christmas Seals
Worked In 1927
In North Carolina
-3- ^
Furnished milk and hot lunches to
over 15,000 undernourished children
whose parents could not provide them,
thereby transforming weak, pltlfpt
pale, undernourished children Knto
s'rong, happy, rosy youngsters.
Bought up to dale school scales at
a wholesale price for schools, at a
raving olj^qver $1,000.
Paid the salary and expenses of nu
trition workers who gave demonstra
tions that in some instances reduced
tie percentage of' underweight In
schools from over 10 percent.^ In one
school the reduction was from 83 to
90 percent. Large numbers of child,
fen were saved from being poenttal
tuberculosis patients.
..furnished breakfast, mid-morning
and noonday food for undernourished
children who were problems. Thereby,
changing some of them from poten
tial criminals to~ good citizens In the
making.
Financed the anaesthetic and hos
pital fees for tonsllectomtes for over
1,500 children whose* parents were
unable to pay this nominal sum. The
surgeons of the state donated their
services free of charge. Our heart,
felt gratitude goes out to the gener
ous surgeons In North Carolina.
Fitted seriously undernourished
chlldrep with glasses when their par
ents were unable to pay-fpr them,
thereby curing their nervousness and
lead'ng them to gaining a healthful
weight. V
Paid the salaries of school dentists
and provided funds for dental service.
Sent crusade supplies to over. 10,000
school children thereby helping them
to build strong bodies through good
health habits.
Helped to keep colored supervisors
on the job tor a longger period than Is
provided by law, thereby giving the
colored school children additional
training In good health habit forma
tion.
Provided home nursing and care for
tuberculosis patients who could not af
ford to pay. >.
Paid the expense of tuberculosis pa
tients at the State, county and pri
vate-sanatoria.
Provided funds for the examination
of the pre-school child, thereby help
ing to be free to gain before entering
school.
A Rare Treat for the New
Harris School
We are very fortunate In securing
:ome of the Louisburg College, girls
to appear on a program at the new
Harris school near New Hope, Friday
evening, December 7th at 8 o'clock:
They will give a varied program
consisting of Impersonations, orches
tra imitations, readings and musical
numbers. We expect the entertain,
ment to be full of humor and will bq
enjoyed by all. Come prepared to
laugh. This Is indeed a rare treat
and we expect a large crowd will be
present to enjoy the splendid program
that Is to be given by our Louisburg
College girls. -
You can't afford to miss it, so come
nlofcig and bring your friends and
money.
In addition to the entertainment
there will be plenty of good eats so
all come and enjoy the evening With
u*' ? - . - "
The admission is only twenty-five
and thirty-live cents.
Remember the time and place, Fri
day, December 7, at 8 o'clock at the
ni-W Harris School, near New Hope.
The proceeds are to go toward buy
ing a piano and stage equipment fwr
IThe new school. \
DIRS FROM DRINKING
BAD WHISKEY
The fifteen year old son of ,Cal.
Harris, colored, living on George
Bildges farm near Cedar Rock, died
Sunday from drinking a lot of bad
whiskey. As a result Jake Lance,
colored; was arrested Sunday night
by Deputy Sheriff P. E. Dean and
brought to Louisburg and placed In
jail to answer to charges of ? having
sold the whiskey to the Harris boy
which caused h's death. A hearing
was given Lance in Louisburg Wed
nesday before 'Squire'T. W. "Stokes In
which Lance was formally bound over
(o Franklin Superior Court.
BOY AND GIRL SCOUTS OF
v. ..' 1 W. R. MILLS SCHOOL
The Boy and Girl Scouts hare res
onded heartily to the call to aid in
tie of Christmas 8eals. They wait
npatiently for the opening day?
hanksglving day.
COUNTY SUPT. ENDORSES SALE
e OF CHRISDMAS SEALS
lupL E. L. Beet has given valuable
Istance to the Soal Committee In
bring the aid o{ the county schools,
le has pjaced the seals with his
i County Supervisors, T. H. Sledge,
ward Best High School; W. E.
ward, of Gold Sand; S. L. Bowen,
an; J. A. Woodward, Epsom; J. R.
:on, Youngsytlls, who will do every
>rt to put' over Sale.
FRANKLIN COUNTY
at state College
Raleigh, Nov. 26 ?There are 23 stu
d.-nta (rom Franjclin county attending
North Carolina State College this term
etld an announcement today from the
registrar's office.
These include:
J. M: Allen, a Junior In electrical
engineering; S. R. Allen, treshman
architectural engineering; J. C. Black,
freshman, civil engineering; J. W.
Cheeves. freshman, business adminis
tration; J. T. Cherry, junior, electrl.
?ml engineering; G. D. Fuller fresh
man, agriculture; H. H". Garbee, fresh
man, highway engineering.
Harvtl Harris, freshman, agricul
ture; W. J. Honeycutt, sophomore,
textile manufacturing; J. W. Inscoe.
s.iphomore, textile manufacturing; S.
n Jones, freshman, civil engineering;
J. B. Joyner, sophomore, ceramic en
gineering; D. B. McOhee, freshman,
construction engineering; T. J. Mc.
Ohee. freshman, agriculture; W. L.
McGhee, freshman, business adminis
tration; J. T. Mitchlner, senior, busi
ness administration.
8 R. Mitchlner, junior, agriculture
economics; J. A. Newell, freshman
toxtlle manufacturing; H. E. Pearce,
i'tnior, business adminsltratlon; J. F.
Purnell. sophomore, civil engineering;
3. T. Wilder, freshman, textile manu
facturing; A. J. Wilson, freshman
business administration, and S. M
Wilson sophomore, business adminls.
tratlon. '
Clarke Cuts Dement
Mr. Richard Clarke, Jr., is out un
der a $500 bond to appear beore A. W.
Alston, Justice of the Peace on Wed
nesday 28th, to answer to a charge
of assault with deadly weapon, in
which he attempted to cut the throat
of Charlie Dement on Thursday night
oi last week.
_ The trouble, according to-the re
poit of the officers grew out of a dis
cussion at the home of the two. In
whiskey played a prominent part.
Mr. Dement was badly cut, necessi
tating several stitches, but is getting
along nicely according to late reports.
U. D. C.
The Joseph J, Davis Chapter U. D.
C. will meet with Mrs. W. E. White
on Tuesday afternoon. December 4th,
192S. at 3 o'clock, The following pro
gramme will be rendered;
Song?Old North State.
Christmas in Dixie, written by Mrs.
J. A. Ellis, Miss Helen Smlthwick.
Music.
Our Confederate Organization, Miss
J/ouise Joyner.
.'Music. ?
Christmas Poem, Mrs. E. L. Best.
Music. , ? - ?-'
All who can attend are requested to
notifyrthe hostess. - ?"
Mrj. C. K. Cooke. Sec'y.
KIWANIANS SPONSOR
CHRISTMAS SEAL SALE
It is very gratifying to the Christ
mas Seal Sale ConjpiUtee to receive
the hearty endorsement and coopera
tion of the Kiwanis Club.
This organization has accepted the
responsibility of sale of it),000 seals,
in dollars, $100.00, which means that
the Kiwanians and their families will
buy stamps only from those represent
ing the organization.
New Pontiac
Pontiac, Mich., Nov 26.?A Pontiac
Six, new in practically everything but
,ame, ^shortly will appear on the
market, it was announced here today
by the Oakland Motor Ca rCompany.
A ..bigger, smarter, more powerful
and more luxurious Pontiac, bringing
big car features within i.ht price range
of the small six, was pfymised by the
Oakland Company. (
This announcement comes near the
close of the most successful year in
!hc company's history with an esti
mated total output for 192s of cloJe
tc 270,1)09 units, forty percent abeve
1927.
Ir preparation for 1929, extensive
building projects under way here tor
some time past now are practically
completed, and will give the Oakland
Portlac plant a capacity next year in
excess of 360,000 cars.
Production of parts for the new car
ic now under way at the company
plant, said to be the most modern and
best equipped in the Industry. The
new Pontiac Six will be built almost
entirely in factories owned b? the Oak
land Motor Car Company and the Fish
cr body plant at Pontiac, because the
opening of new production units will
enable Oakland in 1929 to build parts
formerly manufactured" elsewhere.
Keen -interest In the new Pontiac
Six was evidenced in automotive clr.
ries here and at Detroit because the
Pontiac, first Introduced In 1926, has
since consistently shattered all pre
vious sales records for a new make
cf car. <
While embodying big car features
ar.d performance, the new Pontiac Six
will remain within the prtee range of
the smaller six, according to the an
nouncement issued today. "National
showing-will be held around the first
of the coming year. .. ,.
LANCASTER BROTHERS
SHOOT EACH OTHER
Information reached Louisburg Sat- (
urday morning to the effect that Mr.
Lonnie Lancaster and Mr. Herbert
Lancaster, brothers, had shot each
riTTwr fniimviiir a dispute at the lat
ters home Friday night. The infor-,
ruatlon stated that Herbert was shot;
la the leg by Lonnie alter which Lon-j
nle was shot in the stomach by Her
bert.
Both were -token to a hospital in
Rtcky Mount where they are recor
eiing nicely.
Both parties are men of families
and live near Red Bud in Franklin
County r.ear the Nash county line.
6. A. Meeting
The Girls Auxiliary of the Louis
irirg Baptist church met with Miss J
Helen Person, November 8. There!
were seventeen present with two via- j
Ivors and one new member. The Jun-J
'ars had charge of the program. The;
fallowing program was rendered: |
Hymn?Stand Up. Stand Up for
Jesus. ,
? Watchword, Isaiah 60, Memory
Verses.
Prayer?Alice Smith
Roll Call and Minutes of last meet
itg.
Collection of Dues. Personal Ser
vice Report.
Topic?Mexico The Beautiful.
Scripture Reading?The Day Beau
tiful. Micah 4:12. by Dorothy Foster.
Hymn?Let The Lower Lights Be
Rurning.
Primitive Races and Dress, by Vir
| g'.nia Jqyner.
Religion, by Helen Person.
'Education, hy Edith Toonc.
What are the Burdens of Mexico, J
by Alice Smith.
Mexico's Mistake, by Dorothy Wiggs |
Some ft range Ways. f)y Edna Perry:
The CTiknoWn Way to Heaven, by
Lucy Leonard.
Dismissed with sentence prayers.
After the program delicious refresh
ments were served by Miss Helen
Person.
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Mrs. Luther Baker Dead
Bunn, Nov. 26 ?A gloom was cast
over Bunn and the entire community
Friday morning when the death of
Mrs. Tazxle Cheatham Baker, the be
loved wife of Mr. Luther S. Baker
was announced. Mrs. Baker's health
began to fail two or three months age
and she went to the hospital at Ral
eigh for an operation and when she
returned it was thought she was im
proving. The last Interview the writer
had with her she looked well and
seemed very cheerfui and all her
triends had bright hopes that she was
*?<11, but on Thursday she suddenly
took a relapse and. from then on the
doctor nor the family entertained
much hopes for her ever getting over
it. She died Friday morning between
.'our and five o'clock and her remains
were taken to Oxford Saturday morn.
Irg for burial. Among those who
went from here to witness the last(
?s?d rites were Mr. and Mrs. C. C.
Pippin. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Williams
Mrs. ByC. Johnson, Rev. A. L.JThomp
is.n arid Mrs. Robert White.
Mrs Baker came' to Bunn several
| years ago, as Miss Tazzie Cheatham
from Oxford and taught in the Buna
school about ten years and with her
winning ways and sweet, sunny dls
posHon she made a host of friends
who were shocked when they heard
of her death. Besides her husband.
Mr. Luther Baker, she leaves 3 young
sons, Sherly, Sam and James and a
host of other relatives and friends to
mourn her death. She was a member
ot the Bunn Methodist church and
was always devoted to her church.
Rev. Mr. Thpmpeon. her pastor, con
ducted the fiineral service.
MISS. FEKGURSON ENTERTAINS
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Mrs. E. W. Furgurson delightfully
entertained the members of the Twen
tieth Century Book Clufi and a num
ber of visitors at her home on Church
street, Nov. 2Tr Chrysanthemus and
other fall flowers adorned the rooms.
The topic for the afternoon was Bible
Lands. Mrs. A. B. Inscoe discussed
in a most Interesting manner the great
A;ostle Paul, and the places visited
hy him. Mrs. Sid Holden gave a de
lightful graphic sketch of Palestine,
i he holy land. Miss Fisher read for
Miss Lucas, a paper on Unrest In the
Near East
'At the conclusion of the programme
Mrs. W. B. Tucker brought in a bride's,
bouquet of handkerchiefs tied with
tu'le and showered with fern and
white ribbon. With appropriate words
sue presented it to Miss Edna Beas
lr v, bride-elect of December.
Mrs. Furguraon then served a de
licious chicken salad course with hot
rolls and coffee, followed by tipsy
cake with whipped cream.
Invited guests were: Mesdames E.
Perry. B. N. Williamson, C. M.
Bcasley. Fred Hicks, W. L. Beaaley:
Misses Allgood and Morgan of the
High School faculty, Miss Lucille Law.
rence. of Enfield, Carrie Wagstaff of
Poxboro, and Mrs C. S. Williams, ot
rranklinton.
Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Morris and fam
ily are spending Thanksgiving in Wil
son, with thalr son, B. B. Morris.
?;
In Appreciation of Judge W.
C. Harris, Raleigh, -K.J&
Whereas, Hon. W. C. Harris has pre
sided over the courts ot Franklin
county, during the (all term ot 1928,
with dignity, poise and Justice;
And whereas, this is the first term
since the elevation ot the said Jurist
to' the bench in Franklin county,
which forms one of .the two counties
of his district;
And whereas, the bar. Qt Frankltn
ccuntj, its officers and citizens re.
cognize in Judge Harris an rfficial of
ability, fairness afid high seu3e ot pub
lie duty. < . ?
Ne w Therefore, be it resolved that
the bar of Franklin county in appre
ciation of Judge Harris, as a man and
a Jurist, desires to express to him
and to the public generally their ap
proval and commendation for his ele
vation to the Superior Court bench as
well as its gratitude to him for his
sterling worth, genuine qualities, fair
dealings and ability as a Judge, desire
to say:
I. That In Judge W. C. Harris, of
lialeigh, N. C., the State of North Caro
lina has gained a prize and a treas.
ure in its ability to secure as one of
its Judicial officers such a man as W.
C. Harris.
S. That after our experience and
trial of him, as a Judge, we are con
vinced that he is endowed with know
ledge, not only of men but ot things,
.guided always with a desire to do Jus
tice and righteousness to litigants and
society.
3 .That his poise, cleverness, fair
ness' and apparent desire and determi
nation to deal justly with the duties
of his office .courteously towards liti
gants and their attorneys and with
absc lute fairness to the State and all
persons concerned lias so impressed
those who have come in contact with
rrim and have had an opportunity to
oberve his acts as a public official,
is that, they have at all times ex
pressed their commendation and ap.
proval of his conduct.
4. That we predict for Judge Har
ris a long and successful term of ot
U^e in the capacity in which he serves
believing that he is inspired by a su
preme desire to serve faithfully and
conscientiously the State of North
Carolina, in one ot its most important
official capacities.
5. That, we aspire and hope for him
the highest attainments in the legal
profession and commend him to the
consideration ot the State for con.
sideratio.n to the highest office in the
Judiciary, in the gift ot the people.
6. That a copy of this resolution
be spread upon the minutes of this
court, a copy sent to the press and
* copy be sent to the family of Judge
Hai i is. ?? ..
International Golden
Rule Sunday
This Sunday is named the Golden
Rule Sunday by the International
Near East Relief.
Collections will be taken in the
Sunday Schools and churches that
day for the aid ot orphans and home
less of the Near East?our Bible
lands. ? 7 / , , ; j.
Chilis-en in Need
The need is just as real today as
when children were actually dying ot
starvation by hundreds and thousands.
The 35,000 children still in the care
of Near East Relief are dependent on
America. Most of the children in the
orphanages are still under teen age.
They are now receiving vocational
training to fit them for self-support.
Until old enough to provide for them
selves, however, they must have our
continued aid. If we hesitate or
sucken. it will mean beggary and pos
sibly death for many. ,
TUESDAY AFTERNOON BOOK
CLUB MEETS
The Tuesday Afternoon Book-Club
vas delightfully entertained by Mrs.
J. A. Turner at Four Winds Tea Room
Monday evening.
In the absence of the President,
Mrs. M. ?i Clifton called the meetlu
Mrs. M.-8, Clifton called the meeting
rend, after which the following pro.
gram was rendered:
The subject was "Child Poets."
Sketch: Nathalie Crane, Mrs. W. R.
Mi'Is.
Vietrola Selection, "Little Boy Blue"
sung by John MCCormack.
Poems: Nathalia Crane,"Mrs. M. S.
Clifton.
Sketch: Hilda Cockling. Mrs. W. H-,
Ya rborough.
Vietrola Selection, "Tommy Lad,"
surg by John McCormack.
Poems: Hilda Conkling, Mrs. R. C.|
Beck.
At the conclusion Mrs. Turner serv
ed delicious refreshments assisted by
M'ss Margaret Turner, and Mrs. Frank
Rose.
The club adjourned to meet wlth|
Mrs. D. F. McKlnne, Dec. 11th."
Good Citizens League
Several of the older children from
the Good Citisens League are enthus
iastic and eager to assume their part
in sale of Christmas Seals.
Miss Cleo Wheeler, who recently un
derwent an operation for appendicitis I
at ? hospital, at Rock Monnt, returned I
home Wednesday much Improved.
PASS RESOLUTIONS OF
APPRECIATION
Judge Pmtj Clears t'p Docket li
franklin Recorders Court
Monday being the laat regular term
(f Franklin Recorders Court under
Judge H. W. Perry tlie docket van
cleared of practically all cases, g.vlng
tie inarming Judge a clean docket' "
to-begin with. The docket as dispos
ed of was as follows:
State vs K. P. Batts, operating au
tomobile lutoxlcatod, noi pros with _1":
leave.
State vs Gallon Cheek, unlawful pos
session of whiskey, not guilty.
State vs Charlie Winfleid, operating
automobile intoxicated, pleads guilty,
fined $50 and costs, and not to drive
automobile for 12 months.
Stat?~ vs Albert Wilson, operating
automobile intoxicated, continued.
State vs Albert Wilson, unlawful *
possession of whiskey, continued.
State vs Thomas Morton, operating
automobile intoxicated, noi pros.
State vs Otho Carter, operating au
tomobile intoxicated, not guilty.
State vs W. L. Crowder, violating
prohibition law, guilty, fined $25 and
costs, this court having'no authority
over larceny charge.
State vs Titus or James Rawling,
v.olating prohibition law, guilty, fined
$25 and costs, this court hatting no
authority over larceny charge.
State vs Big Babe Tanner, carrying
concealed weapon, guilty, 4 months in
Jail, not to execute upon payment of
$100 fine and costs. ? ?
^"State vs Vick Whitaker, larceny, not
guilty, prosecuting witness, Hattie
McNeal, taxed with costs.
State vs Kemp Billings, violating
prohibition law, guilty, fined $50 and
costs.
State vs Frank Macon, assault with
deadly weapon, pleads guilty, 60 days
in jail with leave to hire out for costs.
State vs Johnnie Keith, Operating
automobile intoxicated, guilty, fined
$50 and costs, not to drive automobile
in 90 days.
State vs Zollie Medlin, carrying con
cealed weapon, pleads nolo contendere
60 days in jail with leave to hire out.
State vs E. L. Foster, carrying con
cealed weapon, continued.
State vs Paul Andrews, two cases,
operating automobile intoxicated and
I violating prohibition law, called and
I failed.
State vs J. Harrs, operating auto
j mobile intoxicated, eaters plea of care
? less and reckless driving, accepted,
lodgment suspended upon payment of
costs.
State vs Raymon Ingram, violating
prohibition law, guilty, fined $50 and
costs. .
State vs Buck Alston, carrying con
ceajed weapon, guilty, 4 months in jail
execution not to issue upon payment
cf $100 fine and costs. Appeal.
State vs Watt Davis assault with
deadly weapon, guilty, fined $25 and
costs. Appeal.
Immediately after the completion of
the docket Mr. C. H. Yarborough,
chairman of"the Franklin County Bar
Association called a meeting of the
bar at which the several lawyers and
court officials present paid high trt
.bute to Judge Perry's past record and
! wished him the best in life for his
future activity in the practice of his
profession as a lawyer. Among those ?
speaking were C. H. Yarborough, G.
M. Beam, W. L. Lumpkin. E. F. Griffin,
J. E. Malone, Jr., and Ben T. Holden.
.Mr. Holden presented the following
resolutions., which were unanimously
adopted:
Resolutions of the Franklin County
Bar:
In appreciation of the services ren
dered by Honorable Hugh W. Perry,?
Judge of the Franklin County Record
ers Court. -
Whereas, the Honorable Hugh W.
Perry has presided over the Record
ers Court of Franklin county for two
I ears with dignity, fairness and ability
and whereas the bar of Franklin coun
ty desires to express to Judge Perry
its appreciation for his services on
tils the last court over which he pre- ^
sides as Judge of said -Recorders
Court. w. .
Now therefore, be it -resolved by the
Bar of Franklin County;
First. That we extend to Judge ?
"Hugh W. Perry our apperciatlon to
him for his fair, impartial, dignified
and able services rendered our Coun.,
ty during his term of office and re
gret to see him leave the bench.
Second. That Judge Hugh W. Per
ry has reflected credit to himself and
honor to the Court over which he pre
sided as- well as done a real service
to his county in the faithful and con
scientious performance of the duties
pertaining.to such {ifflcaj.
Third. That we wtsfclbr him much
success in the pursuit of the practice
of his profession as a lawyer upon hia
retirement to practice.
Fourth. That a copy of this resoto.
tton be furnished his family, and the
press, and spread upon the minutes
of this Court.
Mr. J. L. Palmer Co-operative
Mr. J. It. Palmer, former Chairman
of Tuberculosis drive assures Mrs.
R. F. Yarborough, the nsw Chairman
of his co-ope ratios and will aanms
rsspossibility ?f $5,0$ or * worth
of ?Ump?,