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The Frai^elin Times V' II ADYEKTI&IJIO ?E9IUM THAT BUKfil RESULTS A. F. JOHNSON, Editor and Manager THE COUNTY, THE STATE, THE UNION SUBSCRIPTION $1.50 Per Y< VOLUMN T.TT LOUISBURG, N. 0., FRIDAY, JUNE 6TH, 1930 (8 Paget) NUMBER 18 DR. WILCOX DELIVERS STRONG MEMOR IAL ADDRESS LARGEST NUMBER IN YEARS ATTEND Flowers and Arrangements Especially Pleasing ? Pro gram Well Arranged and Interesting ? Committees Functioned Splendidly For the twelfth annuel time the Franklin County Memorial tton held its annual ^morlal 8er vicea to honor Its Sunday, June 1st, In MM* School Auditorium, au r. m., when the immensely large au dience in attendance waa forcibly a^ ImpreeatvelrAddre^br^*-^ Wilcox, pastor ot Loulsburg Me ? Dr.CWlcox'B address was based on ?he vision ramied-nrtJL *j&" ter of Biekial in the Old the great War.. Accordingly.cour age of all kinds was named ceived. as ulnder the courage of the v ndv and of the soul. - . In likening the man of the Tlalonto the American soldier, Dr. raised the curtain before each^of four faces one at a time, first the face of the ox, who ia aptlent. stirn and steady, and shoulders the yoke of serrltude, was seen the cour ege of patience which Is a consUin need. likewise, the American So dier revealed the same courage as he patiently waited and Prepared for the opportune moment of leap g. though there was pain In th? ?*" there was no suggestion of defeat In the step Along with this oxan cour age arose the famous nBhUug spWt within the sard and flesh of tmr sol di ere" and this la found within the ferocious Jaws and_co1u^.eu^!e the king onSMtHA tne TOSS- He has the militant courage that always has htm placed ready to leap upon Ws prey. The third head was the head of eagle which has the ability to -sf-Ss hat the courage of clear courage waa revealed *"JhoeeAm^ cans who fought for ottars, \y. Woodrow Wilson. President WU ?>n said Dr. Wllcorx. aaw the right end wrong of actions; he saw the dangers and the advantages, he saw beyond the ocean and led the bqys to fame "The soldiers were", the speak ? described them, eyed Americans raady ta liy foe willing to make poace but raaay tcT die for U If such oanse shouOd arise." The Americans mastered their fears, overcame their sell r.ess, looked beyond and, fought and gave life for others nearly In the face that was revealed from behind the fourth curtain, the cour eres of the ox, lion and eagle, were smeltered by Ood H>to th Ae mains forever undefeated. It IT, _i.ii of man that will make America the World's greatest In mor ala and life. As the closing words nr Wilcox quoted the lines which ?i the courage of every American S em the Master of my Fate, I am the Captain of my The speaker waa presented by Ms. lor 8. P- Boddie who spoks of the pride the Franklin County Memorial Association should have in lta id accompllshmenu of the He compared the wreckleas holiday celebration of Memorial Day ln manT places, where livsa are careiosaiT lost, with the ssrlouii and ^ ?toleration and renderlng of tribute the "Lost Boys". In observing Mem ?rial Day In franklin County. "E.SSii. a. ?2f~a 5S ? SUSS.'W&5? ? S H Johnson and J. D. Palmer who were accompanied at the Pjjg? J Mrs O. T. Yarbo rough. Following, tb" address a quartet compo^fl of Mrs. B. B. Berkely, Mrs. W. ?? White. n> h H. Johnson and Mr. M. M^'vtnae rendered -Comrades Heat ? They were accompanled at the pleno *?*2 Mr. J. * Melon, dellv^ed to the wlunme^d.th. win s/sss forts in bettering and encouraging ligation In franklin County. The ip was given to Oold Band High ihool whose student, Thomas Speed, as winner of the medal ss first lis. Ward WUoox. of Mills High boot, received the gold as soeond Mr! A. f. Johnson. Chslrmmn of Ar>| ota Committee, was ?? CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY B?t. g,'L. Blanton Preaches a Strong And Interesting Sermon Snnday Rev. S. L. Blanton, pastor of Louis burs Baptist Church, delivered a most sincere and forceful sermon on "The Challenge of Our High Calling" in the Louisburg Baptist Chnrcb Sun day morning, June 1st, in a special service commemorating the anniver sary of his coming to Louisburg.'Jtuie In this sermon Rev. Blanton spoke of the past year's work in the church, expressing his attitude of dissatis faction toward it It was not a dis satisfaction that what had been dene was accomplished, but a dissatisfac tion that the goal was in no way reached. Thfe failure to reach the goal, he said, was the prbvelant at titude of negligence, which combined with the lack of a high calling ac complishes little.. For, he who has a high holy task or calling does his 'wofjc well and makes his imprint on thf ' dky and- " generation. In other" words, said the speaker, success is attained through a conscience of'sa credness of a high calling. three challenges that should be given by the high calling, both as a church nnd as individuals. At all times, the high calling should make people and organisations dissatisfied jwith the present conditions, activities and ac complishments. Satisfaction in the present precedes the action of "fall ing short" in the future. Dr. Blanton remarked, "When we are satisfied with things as they are and were, we are very nearly dead. Only the fun eral services remain unconducted." Also he said, "Oood is the greatest enemy of Best". In elaborating on the next challenge, the 'challenge to flee from negligence and careless ness, a verse from the.Old Testament was quoted thusly: "Cursed be he who does the work of Jehovah negli gently". Even though the majority of Church members are covered with this curse, they still expect their church to be a great church and to be respected. They, also, expect new members to come wherein things are neglected apd people ars careless. Th Tast challenge Dr. Blanton listed was that to be a great church. On : speaking of . this he . referred to a. statement that he made in the sermon he preached exactly one year previ ous, his first day of work with that church. In the statement he claimed ro ambition that the Louisburg Bap tist Church would ever be a big chtfrch. At present its membership embraces about three hundred and thirty people; and it la the member* who keep it back, he said. In clos ing, Dr. Blanton's challenge and urge was, "If we are to be Christians, let us be christians and follow where Christ leads." These services were very helpful and splendid, recalling the pleasant year lust past in regards to the lead er and the Church's work, and also, furnishing a great and flaming In spiration for greater work and faith to answer the challenges of "Ouf High Calling" this following year. of ceremony and conducted and pre sented the best program ever put on by the Association. The officers of the Franklin County Memorial As sociation for the ensuing year are: j President, E. L. Best; Chairman of Arrangements Committee and first vice-president, A. F. Johnson; second ?Ice-president, W. L. Lumpkin; third ?lce-presldeat, Mrs. 8. & Tbarrlng ton; treasurer, Mrs. B. N. William son; secretary, Mrs. H. W. Perry. The flowers and decorations for the graves of the deceased soldiers of the County were exceedingly beah tlful and profuse. There was a large Increase In the nuSnber of flows brought by the different township committees. There has never before been so beautiful and bountiful array of flowers at one of these ser vices. They ware attractively dis played upon an exquisitely arranged background, occupying a position di rectly on the front of the stage. The Franklin County Memorial As sociation has every reason to be proud and thankful. It is a ootfaty vride organisation having a commit tee In each township, eight standing committees, the members of which are rrom all sections of the county, and very capable and earnest officers. On the Sunday nearest Memorial Day the Association holds its Memorial Ser vices In one central meeting. Follow ing these services, each township com mlttee takes the flags and the flow ers and decorate the graves of the deceased soldiers In their township. In this way every grave of the de ceased World War soldiers Is decor rated. At each grave a short ser vice Is held. It Is understood that the Franklin County Memorial Asso ciation with Its special form of Mera oral' services is the only organisation of Ita kind in the nation. This asso ciation began as a reception to the bodies of the soldiers In IMS and nnerged into the present form of oel ebration the succeeding year. Since that time ft has seatlnuad to render worthy tribute and praise to rades who "?rT~i m a worthy i The California woodpecker feeds almost entirely on scores. Bishop Attached Re*.- James Cannon, Jr.,-Methodist Bishop of Virginia, whoM activities as ? "dry" lobbyist art under scrutiny by church and Congroiionsl aathortrtti Hoyt-Pearce Invitations reading as follows have been mailed: Mr. and Mrs. Ricks Archibald Pearce Invite you to be present at the marriage of their daughter Ma Pearl to Mr. Charles Tayloe Hoyt on Wednesday, the eighteenth of June at five o'clock, Methodist Episcopal Church, Louisburg, North Carolina. No invitations have been mailed in town. Miss Pearce is the attract! vt daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Pearce and is very popular among a host ol friends in Eastern Carolina. Mr. Hoyt is a popular young busi ness man of Washington, N. C. - Methodist Conduct Vacation Bible School Again the Daily Vacation Btbl< School put on by the Methodisi Church ot Loulsburg opened. Monday June I, In the class rooms of the Sun day School. This School la uixfe the leadership of E. L. Best, super intendent,.and Mrs. B. T. Hoi den, an perrlsor, who are putting forth ever effort possible to make this schoo a profit and benefit to the chlldrei In attendance. There are at presen ntxty-ftve pnptls enrolled. ? ? Only two departments are belni attempted this year. They are the pri raary and junior departments, thi work of which Is in the hands of t corps of efficient and capable teach era. The hours of the work at th< school are from nine o'clock to 11:41 o'clock In the morning, nils Urn is divided into four periods: two clasi periods, ons recreational period, am one worship period. It la the object of this Dally Vacs tion Bible school,to start the chlldrei in a way for a profitable vacation am also to teach them more of the Blbli and Its' need In dally lite. WILLIAM E. JOYNER RECEIVES HONOR AT DUKE UNIVERSITY FROM HESPERIA AND CLASS The Senior Class of Duke Univer sity for the year 1830-31 met on Ma] 17 and elected William & Joyner <r Louisburg, N. C., by a majority o; several votes over tvo other candi dates for the office of Secretary or the first ballot. Otber officials wen also elected on third ballot Mr. Joy ner is tbe retiring treasurer of tb< present Junior class. He has served as treasurer of "The American His tory class," "Political Science Class,' and "Economics class" for 1928-30. The Heeperia Literary Society met on April IS, and elected Mr. Joynei by acclamation as a member of th< "Debaters Medal Council." Tbil council awards yearly medals to th< most outstanding debaters of th< school who have distinguished them selves In inter-soeiety debating. Mr Joyner was made a member of thli society during his freshman year, and has served on many of its committees. This order was founded many yean ago, and Senator Overman of North Carolina was one of Its early pioneers. Gypsy hors# traders must pay a tax of $360 In every Georgia county in which they bargain. Dick ByrtPs Back Rear -A Antral Bjrrd' photograph^ at Panama on Ma ntunv from h? Antarctic ?oyft of <fiscOvery flight ortr the Soirth Pole. ? County Commissioners Meet ?"*v vi wuuij V/wn mmnivu i ere; met tn regular session on Mon day) with all members present, and after the formalities of opening trans acted the following business: Or. Yarborough made a complete resume of the actlrttles of Board of Health for the current flseal rear. J. Z. Terrell reported Welfare of fice working satisfactorily and tiled report of SitpLE. C. Perry. T. W. Watson reported Court House and jail in good condition and- rec cnmm ended that front of Court House be fixed so it will not leak and that "bedding in Jail be washed and fumi gated.. On motion the recom mendations of Mr. Watson are to be put Into effect. C. B. Barham reports 11 prisoners In Jail 3 awaiting trial. Upon recommendation and motion of T. W. Watson, E. B. Moore was ap pointed on the Cypress Creek Road Board to fill the unexpired term ot J. A. Creekmore deceased. Upon recommendation and motion of J. B. Sturdivant the County Ac countant- is- Instructed to Issue bock to J. H. Wood, Jr., for taxes On 13 acres of land listed In error. The report of Home Demonstration Agent was filed. C U McGhee reported that he had visted County Home and found same functioning normally, much improve ment being made in the efficient care given the inmates and In the appear ance ot the home. The report of the County Account ant waa received showing expendi tures, In all Departments and the standing of each Department The County Board of Education filed the report showing the condi tion of the six months school. Th* Chairman was instructed to sign j the agreement with the State Board of Charities and Public Wel fare relative to appropriation of Mothers Aid Fund. He was also ln strufcted to sign agreement with State Board of Health relative to typhoid fever campaign. On motion duly made and passed it was voted that the lands known as Jenkins land in Sandy Creek Town ship be segregated for the payment of taxes. R 8. Pace, J. B. Altord and J. O. Williams were appointed a committee Uw'Investigate damages Incurred to kfifld of W, Bailey Stallings In being bitten- by "Hand dog: '? After allowing a number of ac counts the Board adjourned to 3rd Monday in Jane. - ? A. 8. JOYXEB DEAD A. S. Joyner, one of Franklinton' end Franklin County's moat papular citizens died at his home at Franklin ton Wednesday night. Although Mr. Joyner,. had not been in good health for seme time his death was rery unexpected as he had appeared to be In usukl good health until only a few minutes before his death. He is survived by his wife who was Miss Annie McGhee, and two sons. A. S. Joyner. Jr.. who Is an Ensign In the United States Navy, and Jack Joyner. who is at home. Funeral arrangements had not been made yesterday only to be set for Friday. A PROTEST To the Editor: May I enter a pro test against the character of liter ature which haa come to me from Simmons headquarters? It consists of personal attacks on J. W. Bailey fr.r things alleged to hare happened more than twenty years ago. To these too young to hare per sonal knowledge of things between 1898 and 1908 they are more than misleading. But the Legislature of 1899, In tensely Democratic, composed of the cream of Democratic leadership. In cluding Judge Henry 0. Connor, R. B. Glenn, Locke Craig, Lee 8. Over man, with the 8tate Chairman, P. M. Simmons, exercising supervisory powers, vouched for Bailey's Democ racy and trustworthiness by electing him to office. Now it these, including Senator Simmons, with the Immediate knowl edge at things then approved Mr. Bailey. what shotfld be thought of those who now attempt to besmirch him? Since I could vote I have fought the liquor traffic. I was an official of the Anti-Saloon League in 1908. know that before and during the prohibition campaign of 1998 Mr. Bailey rendered loyal and effective servlqe. Personally I have nothing to say against Senator Simmons or those who prefer to follow him. but I do pro test that , this kind of attack coming from headquarters la Inconsistent with a candidacy based on merit. I have known Mr. Bailey for more than 3g years. K' is happiness Tbr me to feel confident that in point ef service, ability, sad the things he stands far, hs is worthy to ha ths Democmtlc candidate for Ben stay. r. b. warm Wake Poreet. N. C-. June A 1980. A curt market waa raeaatty aatab ltihed at Oxford with It producers ??Hint flM warth aarplua produce m ilwtt Carol B?t Know?[. Ck?racters The Funeral service? {or Col. Wil lie Mangum Person, vefl known law yer of Loulsbuxg and Raleigh, who died early Saturday morning In a hospital at Washington City were held at the grave at Oaklawn Ceme tery here Snnday afternoon at 4 o'clock, conducted by Rev. J. D. Mil ler, rector St. Paul's Episcopal church. Rev. A. D. Wilcox, pastor of ?the Methodist church, and Rev. J. A. Mclver, paster of the Baptist church at Tarboro, and was attended by an unusually large number of friends end admirers both locally and. throughout the State. The active ] ' pallbearers were F. J. Beasley, B. B. j | Perry,' M. 8. Clifton, M. C. Pleasants, I i L. L. Joyner, S. C. Holden. The hon- 1 trary pallbearers were the members oi the Liooisburg Bar and State of-. fleers. j Cot. Person suffered a stroke of, paralysis several months ago while living at the Sir Walter Hotel in . Raleigh, He was taken to a hospital in Washington and following Improve ment wia removed tothe home of a ' nephew, Lawrence Harris, near Wake ? Forest and was there for several months being taken back to the Washington hospital for treatment I upon growing weaker. He was born at the old Person home place on Tar. river in Franklin county. He was the son of the late Joseph Arrlngfon Person and Alice Morgan Person. His , first wife was Miss Prudence Person who died a number of years ago. His| second wife, who was before marriage Mrs. Boiling Whitfield of Washington, D. C.. is now seriously 111 In Washing ton. He leaves two brothers, Rufus Person of Charlotte and William Per son of Ashland. Ky-< also a sister. Miss Georgia Person, of Hickory. Ia Senate Twice CoL Paraon was senator from the sixth senatorial district in the last Legislature. He alao was a member of the Senate of the legislature of 1917. He attended the University of North Carolina and studied law under the .late Judge Charles M. Cooke. He was three times mayor of Louisburg and was a member of the Episcopa lian church and at his death was a member of the Board of Trustees of I the Untvaraltv of North Carolina. In speaking at CoL "^Person the Newsitjbeerver of Sunday says: He Was one of the best known figures around Raleigh for a number of legislative sessions, -for even when not a member of the lawmak ing body ho was frequently seen in the lobbies and always interested in the doings of the body. He was fond of bright colors" and frequently wore a flaming rod rest, rendered all the r.ore conspicuous by the fact that the wearer was decidedly corpulent As a lawmaker he was noted for his mncfa speaking. He had Ideas on almost every subject and was never better satisfied than when on his feet explaining Ms position or making sn attack on some measure or policy. Feagkt Cooperatives He was an active foe of the coop erative associations for the market ing of t?(MM and cotton. He helped throw the tobacco association Into the bands of the receiver in 192*. He was one of three who after being allows* ttm of |?000 each pat in eteima tor $**.000 additional each for services in connection with bringing ca the receivership. The other two lawyers were P. W. Gildewell, of Keldsvttle. and Col. A. S. Buford. of Lawrsneevllle. Vs. Judge Meeklns disallowed the second fee naked for tnd CoL Person and the others tater ester appsalsd from his decision, the case being la the United States Cir cuit Court of Appeals. Col. Person also tried to bring about a receiver ship of the Cotton Growers Aseocla Men bun tolled. ,* SBBTICfSI AT UiCm CBVftCM R?r. WbMUr wlH-fNMb it Lancta'a church on SsnAny >ornli( lutM lh? Sth U atom o'eloek. ' Th? c?rm e?u?a I overod in lift. BEAUTIFUL WED DING CEREMONY Solemnised Wednesday Eve ning At St Paul's Episcopal Church when Miss Louise Allen Becomes the Bride of Mr. Conrad Sturges A prominent event of yesterday, of nterest throughout the state, was the tedding of Miss Louise Terrell Allen, .he daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. Felix (1111 Allen of this city, and Conrad Coyd Sturges, of Henderson, the sob 3f Mr. and Mrs. William Kearney iturges, which took place Wednesday light, June 4, at 9 o'clock in St. Paul's Episcopal Church, in the pree jnce of a large throng of relative* ind friends. The ceremony was pew formed by the Rev. J. D. Miller, Rec ur of St. Paul's Church, assisted by tor of the Church of the Holy Inno cents in Henderson. The Church presented- a scene ot unusaaL_bsauty. . JSaater?. Ullea an* Cathedral candles were on the altar while the chancel and the choir stalls were banked with palms, ferns, and Queen Anne's Lace. Tall Rosary feru end evergreens were placed in tiers en either side of the altar, and ropes of smilax graced the interior of the chancel. ... A musical program was presented while the guests were assembling, by the-vested chotr, which entered down the long aisle of the chi#ch singing. "0 Perfect Love". The Choir was led by Mr. William Scoggin. a cousin of the bride-groom, as crueller. There was a full choral service, the chotr singing the "Benedictus", after. the benediction. - . Miss Allen was escorted and given In marriage by her father. She wore c. gown of white satin made along even lines, with a small lace vest caught at the aide wlt5_a, buckle. The full skirt terminated into a long train, over which was a veil of Venetian lace, suspended from a cap of old lace, which was cau?b* with prangs blossoms. She carried a sheath of Galla lilies. She was at tended by her sisters. Misses Max Al len, as Maid of Honorrxnd Helen Al len'as Juhior Maid of Honor. Mrs. W. E. White, Jr. attended as Matron ot Honor. ? jam m?. sax JOlen wore a gown of linen blue net made bouffant style, with slippers and lace mittens ^ match. Her hat was of blue taffeUu She carried a colonial bouquet of pink rosea mixed) with blue delphenitfm and snap dragons. Miss Helen Allen wore a gown similar to that of the Maid of Honor with pink slippers, lace mittens and hat Her gown waa appliqued with pink rosebuds. She carried * c?loat al bouquet of mixed summer flowers Mrs W. E. White. Jr. wore pink lace made princess style, with lace mittens and hat to match. She car ried a sheath of pink roses and sum mMiss Caroline Ford, attended he' cousin as a miniature bride <wdwo? a gown similar to that of the bride, with a veil of tulle and lace- Shecar ried a shower nosegay of white rosea end valley lillies. The bridesmaids entered In couples, alternating with the groomsmen. They were Misses Felicia, and Ha*^ Allen sisters of the bride, and Mian Annette Sturges, sister of tbe groom. and Mrs. Samuel M. Watkins, of He derson. They wore towns of PM net. with blue sashes made prince* style,-the full skirts lermteattag ? trains. Their hats were large fdc ture hats of pink ho^hair trimmed with velvet ribbon. Tbey wors taco mittens and shoes to match and car ned sheathe of pink roses, and mixed summer flowers. - WUllam Kearney Sturgee. Jr.. o Danville, Va., attended hla brother 0(1 best man. Tb? groomsmen and ushers were Messrs. FelU H. Alien. J' ? of the bride, and Charles P. of New York, brother the groom. and Geo. Ford. Ned Ailed. Geo. A. Rose, Jr., John Hilliard Zolllcoffer, David Jackson Ow* Samuel M Watkins, and Dr. Hartwell A^lVrge^receptkm followed the w^_ ding at the bride s residence on North Main Street. . After their wadding trip, Mr. ui Mrs. Sturges will be at home at SOT Ten. Street," In Hendstvon. Mlee Allen le one of the atmrhmmn popular ghrto. *? trom St. MaryM School m naiw . ? nd has travelled extensively, both this country and e-?~-_ . Mr. Sturgee attended CarnagleTec id la e member of the Tan Omega 2 o.na A# th* American Revolts id Harriet Cotton MSIe la Hend