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The County, The State, The Union A. F. JOHNSON, Editor and Manager VOLUMN LXII. LOUI8BURG, N. CAROLINA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 1082 (BIGHT PAGES) CALL FOR ECONOMY IN COUNTY G- ..iV.' ? MRS. H. W. PERRY ELECTED COURT STENOGRAPHER County Accountant To ftell Securi ties ? Hamlet Rented Store At Wood ? Tar Receipts Mount ? Many R4jy>rU Made. / The Board ot County Commission- 1 m. era met In regular session on Monday with all members present Alter ap proving minutes of previous meetings business was transacted as follows: Mrs. H. W. Perry was appointed Court stenographer for the year 1932. EI M. Speed was appointed cotton weigher for Frankllnton. J. R. Poarce was before the Board regarding costs due him as magis trate. The matter was referred to the County Attorney who with the Cleric of Court were authorised to dispose oc it legally. The Violet Fuller house and lot in YoungsvlUe was sold to the Violet Fuller estate for $35.00. C. F. Best was before the Board relative to his property tax. The mat ter was referred to the County At torney. ? ? - The County Accountant was author ized to sell all the collateral of thb I lrst National Bank held by the Coun ty as security that he could get a sat isfactory bill for. The First Citizens Bank & Trust Co., of Frankllnton, N. C? was deslg U At efl a depository for Franklin Coun ty public and the School funds pro vided the bank will give satisfactory security for the deposits. The Mary Jane Mitchell property in Hayesville township was held to Wilson Bros, for $25.00. O. S. Earp was appointed coroner v-ith the understanding that he was co give a justified or surety bond. He v.-as allowed to go on cases when cal led without having to have an affi davit. 1 The County auditor was ordered to segregate F. R. Mitchell's part ot his father's estate in order that he might pay his pro rate part of the taxes. The County Auditor was authorized to transfer County bids to purchasers for the amount of taxes and costs in tax suits when property was bid in by County, and report at the next reg ular meeting. J. M. Bartholomew was allowed a craw back (or dog tax listed against liim in error. The County Auditor was ordered to notify each department In the County that expenses must be cut in every may possible. County Attorney, Hill Yarborough, read a letter to the Board from the ?tate Highway Commission acknowl edging receipt ol - a petition (or a road near Cedar Rock church. Sheriff F. W. Justice was allowed iLi pay his taxes in installments. A. S. J. Hamlet was requested to pay rent on the store he occupied at Wood (rom May 1st, 1931 to Jan. 1, 1932 less repairs. The store was rent ed- to him (or 1932 at $5 per month. Charlie Watklns, colored, was re lieved of poll tax being over 60 yeari ol age. The auditor reports receipts as fol lows: Back tax $2836.50, 1930 taxes $22,291.13; 1931 taxes $16,806.06, also ? ten per cent dividend from Farm ers & Merchants Bank, amounting to $7,163.76. Dr. R. F. Yarbo rough Health officer, made his report which was received. Supt. E. C. Perry, Public Welfare, made his report and it was received *nd (lied. Miss Anne Benson Priest, Home Agent, made her usual report which was received and (lied. W. T. Moss made report (or the County Home. The report shows 10 white and 17 colored' inmates. The County Attorney was instruct ed to con(er with Mr. E. H. Malone and put the funds belonging 5to the Cypress road aliiklhk fund in. a awxre legal and satiafpetorx shape, After allowing tl number* of accounts the Board adjourned subject to "a call from the Chairman. Girls Win Franklin Forestation Contest Two girls, Miss Nail Stalling!, of the Edward Beit high school, and Was Lucille Hudson, at the Louls burg high school, were winners ot prises offered by the American Le gion post tor the beat essays on the subject, "The .Protection and Devel cpment ot FifiiMln County's Forest Resources," the Department ot Coll rervatlon and Development has been notified. The Franklin coulnty essay contest, conservation officials po4nt out, in creases further the long lead of girla in forestry essay contests throughout the State dnrlng the last several years.? News-Observer. 11 1 FOR FIRST CLASS JOB PRINTING PHONK NO. lit Recorder's Court Quite a big docket greeted the of licialH of Franklin Recorder's Court on Monday, but was completed before cdjournment. The docket was dis posed of as follows: Judgment was prayed In the case of Tom Jeans for carrying concealed weapons and a sentence of 60 day* on roads was Imposed. A like Judgment v as made In the case of violating pro hibition law against the same defend ant Clyde K. Mustian plead guilty to violating prohibition law. Judgment was suspended upon payment of costs. Clyde K. Mustian, plead guilty to operating automobile intoxicated and assault with deadly weapon, was fined $60 and costs and not to operate a car within 3 months. James Thompson, assault, Judgment prayed and suspended upon payment tf costs. Including doctor's bill. D. F. Faulkner was found guilty of a bad check charge and was discharg ed upon payment of costs and fheck. Marvin Davis was found guilty of assault with deadly weapon, prayer for Judgment was continued. J. B. Wester was found not guilty of a bad check charge. ? Med Wood was found not guilty of assault with deadly weapon. Med Wood was found not guilty of violating prohibition law. Sam K!. Williams was found not guilty of unlawful possession of whis key. Joe Arrlngton was found guilty of distilling and was given 90 days on roads, not to be sent till January 11. Johnnie Mangum, larceny, warrant was amended to include false pretense and the case transferred to the Su perior Court. Haywood Wardrlck, was found guil ty of distilling and was lined (10 and costs. Charlie Fuller, violating prohlbl* tlon law returned to magistrate for trial. Louis Thorpe, violating; prohibition! law, guilty, fined |2& and costs, and ?0 days on roads. Upon payment of fine and costs road sentence not to issue except upon order of this court. John Tharrlngton was found guilty of violating prohibition law and pray er for judgment was continued. John Henry Williams, was adjudged tuilty of distilling, prayer for Judg ment continued. Philex Hendricks, hunting without license, transferred to Superior Court. Nelson Thomas, guilty of assault with deadly weapon, 9 months in jaii Commissioners to hire out Cary Arnold, disorderly conduct, operating automobile intoxicated, trespass, pleads nolo contendere, fined $60 and costs and 60 days in Jail. Upon payment of fine and costs Jail sen tence to issue otHy upon order of court. j ? Will Ayescue was fonnd not guilty uf assault with deadly weapon. Jamie Macon was found guilty of trespass, to be discharged upon pay ment of costs. W. T. Ayescue was found guilty of assault with deadly weapon, 60 days on roads, upon payment of $2t> fine and costs execution of road sen tence to issue only upon order of Court Appeal. The following cases were continued: R. B. Bryant, forcible trespass. Jack Faulkner, larceny and receiv ing. ^ Pet Cash, hunting without license. Haywood Ball, distilling. John O. Fogg, distilling. Robs Postomce The Loulsburg Postofflce was rob led of $37.70 in cash on Monday morn* Ing, according to reports given out toon after the robbery took place. The money was In a small glass Jar that was being kept separated from other funds and. was on a counter In side the window. While Mr. Wheless was waiting on a customer at another vlndow. It Is supposed the thief reach ed through the window taking jar money and all. The officers are working on the case but have devel oped no clues. J. B. Glasgow Dead Mr. J. B. Qlaegow, one of Cedar Hock community's most popular and successful farmers died at his home at 11:80 o'clock Friday morning In the 73rd year of his age. Besides his wife he leaves one son, Mr. Forrest Glasgow, of this County, and a daugh ter at Wilmington, besides a host of friends. The funeral services were held from the home Saturday morning at 11 o'clock conducted by Rev. D. P. Har ris, pastor of the Loulsburg Baptist church and the interment was nidi In the family* cemetery near the home. A large number of friends and neighbors attended the services and the floral ottering was especially pretty. Mr. Glasgow was a most valuable oltlsen to hie community and will be greatly missed in all ot.tys activities sad by iils neighbors to whom he than a friend. ? The bereaved have the Sympathy of the many who knew and respected the deceased. Subscribe to The Fraaklin Times TOWN COMMIS SIONERS MEET The Board of Town Commissioner! met In regular monthly session Tues day night with all members present. After minutes of the previous meet lug were read and approved, business was transacted as follows: The annual Fire report of Fire Chief, J. S. Howell, was read and ap proved. The Fire Department was extended the hearty compliments of the Board for their outstanding ser vices during the past year. Mr. F. A. Eoth appealed to the Board for a reduction on the Decem ber light and water account of the Fashion Shop. Mr. Roth expressed the belief that the light meter was faulty. This matter was disposed of by the following motion. "That the December light and water account of the Fashion Shop be held ever until the present newly installed meter can be tested and checked." Mr. Mahone, representing the Eu leka Fire Hose Mfg. Co., was before the Board, proposing to sell them 260 feet of fire hose. The Clerk was In structed to secure quotations on other brands of fire hose, before any addi tional fire hose is purchased by the Board. The monthly reports of the Town Clerk, Chief of Police, and Tax Collec tor, were read and approved. The Board discussed a proposal from FVanklln County. This propos al was that the Town of Loulsburg, N. C., pay the County Taxes on certain property within the Town limits, on which Franklin County has foreclos ed for delinquent taxes, In order to protect the Towns Interests in same. This proposal was deferred for fur tiior consideration. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. | Board Of Edu cation Meets The Board of Education met on Monday In regular session with all members present. The sale of the Sandy Creek and Maplevtlle School buildings were approved, and the committee for dis posing of the Mt. Grove School build ing was continued. B. O. Strickland was given until the 10th of December 1932 to pay his second Installment on the Rock Springs School building. The Board discussed the question of publishing the school audit for 1930-31. In view of the fact th&t there were no funds available from which to pay for such publication the question was deferred with in structions to Superintendent Best to make such publication as soon as funds that could be used for same were available. The Secretary and Mrs. T. H. Dickens were appointed a commit tee to purchase the site for the col oroed school at Wood. Other matters before the Board were of minor importance and the Board adjourned to meet again, the first Monday in April. College Students Return Loulsburg College students return ed on, Sunday and Monday of this week preparatory to the beginning of the school curricula following the Christmas holidays. The return ta full schedule Vas In effect Monday, v,lth the students in all departments starting to work in full earnest In view of the semester examinations that will begin January 15th. ? The second semester of the year at Loulsburg College will begin on Jan uary 29th, 1932, at which time an in crease in students Is expected. William Fletcher of Pasquotank County produced 128 bushels and 32 pounds of corn on one acre this sea son. FOR FIRST CLASS JOB PRINTING PHONE NO. 283 Capt. O'Berry Dies Suddenly Beloved Official Stricken With Heart Attack at HU Ooldsboro Home? Vaaeral Hour 11 A. M. Ooldsboro, Jan. 8. ? North Carolina will pay final tribute to its venerable and beloved state treasurer, Captain Nathan O'Berry, of Ooldsboro, tomor row. The 75-year-old official died at hi* home here at 1:45 a. m., 34 minute* after suffering a heart attack. He bad been in excellent health for a man of his years, and only yesterday was busily engaged at his office in Raleigh with the fiscal affair* of the state. Funeral service will be held tomor iow morning at 11 o'clock at the Ooldsboro Presbyterian church. Rev. Peter Mclntyre will officiate. Body Jfot to Lie hi State. Members of the family declined an invitation from Governor Gardner for Captain O'Berry's body to lie in state in the state capltol at Raleigh. They .laid his often expressed wish was tor simplicity and he would not have so desired. Captlan O'Berry had made his horn* here for more than half a century, rud upon his appointment by Gover nor Gartner as state treasurer in February, 1929, to succeed the late Uen]amln R. Lacy, be did not move to Raleigh. He commuted between his home here and tbe state capital, 52 miles a*ay, making the dally round trip by auto mobile except when the weather was inclement when he took the train. Governor Gardner will head North Carolina's officialdom who will attend Captain O'Berry's funeral. Members of ?he council of state ? the governor's "cabinet" of which Captain O'Berry was a member ? will attend in a body ntl associates of the late state treas urer ' who worked by his side also will be present. Flag Is Half-Masted. The state Nag at half mast wared oyer public buildings in Raleigh and the side ot the capitol facing Fayette vllle street was draped in black. Crepe huug over the entrance to Cap tain O'Berry's office within the capi tol. Governor Gardner sent a message of condolence to Captain O'Berry's family saying in "my generation the ttate has never had a more patriotic or valuable servant." Other state of ficials also dispatched messages o( sympathy and praise for the state treasurer's work. Prominent in the state's educa tional, manufacturing and political services Captain O'Berry had never nough public office. With much re luctance he accepted the post as state treasurer and was literally "drafted" by Governor Gardner in 1930 to run for election. The polls returned him by an overwhelming majority. He was born in Tarboro, January 26, 1856, and was educated In the meagre public schools of reconstruc tion days. He was too young for service In the Confederate army and obtained his rank of captain in a local militia company. The title remained with him through his life. Louisburg Boys Appointed The following article taken from the Raleigh Times will be read with much interest by Franklin County people: Dan Allen Martin, of Raleigh, and Felix Allen, of Louisburg, hare been designated by Representative Poo for tnt ranee into the United States Mili tary Academy, it was announced from Washington. As alternates to these appointments. Congressman Pou named Thomas Wil r-ox Allen, of Louisburg, and George Clinton Murray, of Wilson's Mills. Hugh Page, Jr., of Clayton, was de signated for West Point. . It's regarded as good policy to boil things in steaming hot water because cold water does not boll. Here's How Number of N. C. Democrats Vote on Dry Law Washington, Jan. 6. ? Eighty-eight per cent of the North Carolina Dem ocrat* who contributed to the party's 1*38 campaign fond and who res ponded to Chairman John J. Ras kob's questionnaire faror a referen dum on prohibition, a recapitulation of the answers here showed. The chairman did not give the number of replies recelred from the State. Here Is how the Tar Heels who answered voted on the eight ques tions which the chairman submitted to subscribers to the fuad through out the nation: s. :? In faror of a abort, wncise plat form, 87 per cent. In faror of resubmission of the 18th amendment, 88 per cent. In faror of requiring alt future amend ments to be ratlOed by (he people Instead of the State legislatures, 90 per cent. In favor of submitting the socall ed home rule prohibition amendment to the people, 82 per cent. In favor of submitting a straight repeal amendment to the people, 70 per cent. Those preferring home rule amend ment ovsg proposal of straight re peal amendment, SS per cent. - Those believing that the Demo cratic platform can "successfully ig nore the prohibition -question with Its economic problems by remaining ?ilent ?r by adopting a mere law en forcement plank as was done In the l?2t convention," II per cent. The chairman weat m to explain thai man* ef those favoring a refer endum were not necessarily wets. 9 Block Probe Of Bailey Contest Washington, Jan. 6. ? A reso lution authorising the Senate elec tions committee to make an In quiry into the contest against the election of Senator Bailey, Demo crat, of North Carolina, was block ed from immediate consideration by the Senate today by Senator Robinson, of Arkansas, the Demo cratic lander. Senator Robinson voiced no views on the resolution, bnt mere ly asked that it be considered in the regular order. The resolution was reported from the audit committee with approval for funds to make the investigation. The contest was brought by George M. Pritchard, of Ashevllle, Republican candidate for the Sen ate in 1080 Good Citizen ship For 1932 The new directors ot the Loulsburg Klwanla Club for 1931 had a most op 'lmlstic meeting recently, with all the directors present and every body eager to make 1932 the best year in the his tory ot the Louiaburg Klwanis Club. At this meeting the directors select ed as the subject or objective ot the club (or 1932 "Good Citizenship". The llrst program, under this objective will be held Friday night, January 8th, at which time Mr. James E. Malone will address the club on the topic, "Elements of Good Citizenship". Other events (or that night's program will Be ft Joke by Mr. W. R. Mills and vo cal music by Mrs. E. S. Ford being accompanied at the piano by Miss Helen Leigh Fleming, the Club spon ger.. . It is Uu hope ot tEe club to twitf a prize (or the best all round citizen in Franklin County this year. The re quirements will be worked out later and published. The club solicits the support of all the citizens o( the town and County to make this year an out standing one in Kiwanls work and civic welfare. The Kiwanls slogan is ' We Build", yet It is believed that ft aemand Is great and that we should and must add "We Reconstruct". The directors believe that it is a time now to examine ourselves and our com munity and see i( there isn't a need hit rehabilitation as well. Fall - Davis Miss Lucy Davis, of Loulsburg be came the bride ot Mr. W. C. Fall, ot Varmville, Va., on Wednesday morn ing at 8:30 o'clock at the home of her and her brother on North Main Street, Loulsburg The beautiful ring cere mony was used and was officiated by Aer. J. C. Williams, of Bailey, her for mer pastor. The home was decorated with cut flowers and potted ferns and plants. The bride and groom entered the room together and were united in a most simple yet beautiful ceremony, It being impressive in its simplicity and beauty. Following the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Fall left tor Florida where they will spend the winter. Mrs. Fall is a member of one of Franklin County's popular and well known families, having lived in Louis burg tor numbers of years with her brother, Mr. Willie Frank Davis. Mr. Fall is a prominent and well known retired business man of Farm vine, Va. Announcement Party Misses Lonie and Susie Meadows delightfully entertained at five tables of. bridge on Thursday evening at their home announcing the engage ment of Miss Mary Louise Wilson to William Carey BvrryhiN of Charlotte, the wedding to take place at the home of the bride-elect; on Saturday, Jan uary 9th. The high score prize was present ed to Mr, Vf. B. Tucker and a silver sandwich? plate was presented to Miss Wilson. Those present were Misses Mary and Lucy Wilson, Louise Joyner, Lucy ( ) if ton Boddie, .JVse Taylor Harris, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Tucker, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Earl, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Lea, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Basley, Mr. end Mrs. A F. Griffin and Messrs. Arch Wilson, Bill Allen, Alex Wilson and Mr. W. R. Parsons of Bailey. Federal Income Tax Blanks _____ Announcement Is made from Inter nal Revenue Collector, Gttffam Qrts nom's office, at Raleigh, that the Fed eral Income tax return blanks would be released from that office on Janu ary 4th. All those not receiving blanks and are entitled 'to make re turns can get blanks by applying to' Collector Qrlsaom's office. BANK FIGURES RE-ASSURING Receiver Bennett Gives Assets At $284,758.54 With Liabilities At 9228,630.77 ? Call At Bank For Statements. ? Mr. Norman S. Bennett, Receiver (or the First National Bank, which sus pended business on December lMh, Ilk kn Interview with the editor of the FRANKLIN TIMES this week stated that at the time of closing the bank had assets amounting to 1284,753.54; and liabilities amounting to $228, 620.77. The assets, he explained, in cluded $141,112.68 in bills receivable, 119,843.64 cash on hand, and $250, 797.22 assets other than bills receiv able and cash on hand. The liabili ties Included $152,953.90 unsecured; $75,620.77 deposits secured by pledge of assets of the bank aggregating $53,110.00 as collateral, with no re discounts and no bills payable. Mr. Bennett requested the TIMES to state that all customers of the bank are requested to call at the bank In person for their statements. These figures Indicate the bank was In a most favorable condition and that if all assets can be liquidated at value a very fine settlement can be made with all concerned. Hicks Moves Next Penders L. P. Hicks, who has leased hla big Main and Nash street store to the Ualeigh Salvage Co.. announced Wed nesday that he has leased the store room cm Main street under the Union Warehouse between Penders and Ful ler and Macon, and begun the mov ing of ha merchandise and meat mar ket io the new location, at which he will continue his regular line of busi ness. Tobacco Market Opens The tobacco market opened Tues day with fairly good quantity of to bacco. The prices seem to be more: satisfactory than they were when the market closed for Christmas. All buyers are back on the market and are anxious to do all they can for the farmers. The market as a whole Is more satisfactory than was expected. H. L. Freeman Dead H. L. Freeman, who came to Louis lurg the past summer and opened a mercantile establishment under the T nion Warehouse later moving hla stock to the room on Nash street un der the opera house building, died In Mercy hospital In Baltimore on De cember 21st, 1931. He was 52 years old and leaves two sisters, Mrs. ? . ? . Greenstone, of Staunton, Va., and Mrs. ? . ? . Hassett, of Petersburg, Va.. and one brother, Mr. Benjamin Freeman, of Petersburg, Va. He left Louisburg early In December for treatment at' a hospital following an illness of several weeks. Although Mr. Freeman had been in Louisburg a very short while, he had made many friends who will regret tc learn of his death. IMS TO B VXD FAMILY WILL MOVE TO WILSON THIS WEEK The Rey. J. A. Mclver told The Southerner this morning that he and his family would move to Wilson the latter part of this week where they will make their future home. Mr. Mclver has accepted the district man agership of the Pilot Life Insurrfhbe Company. Mr. Mclver's home will be on Nash street in Wilson. ? Daily Southerner, Tarboro. At The Louisburg Theatre Next Week i The following is the program at the Louisburg Theatre, beginning January 9th: Saturday, Jan. 9 ? Big Double Program ? "Heading For Trouble" with Bob Custer, "Mystery Trooper" No. 10, "Battling With BufTalo Bill" Chapter 1 of a 12 chapter western serial, Metro-Gold wyn-Mayer Com edy. Monday A Tuesday, Jan. 11-12 ? Greta Oarbo and ftamon Novarro In "Mata Hari." Wednesday, Jan. IS ? (Bargain Day) ? Ellssa Land! and Victor Mc Laglen in "Wicked." Thursday and Friday, Jan. 14-1C ? Norma Shearer and Robert Mont gomery in "Private Lives." Saturday, Jan. 18 ? Tom Tyler in "Partners Of The Trail," also Chap. Ho. > "Battling With Buffalo Bill" and Metro Comedy, "Reader and W*4ter.* Coming sow:. "Delicious", "Sooky." "The Champ." "The Sur render," "Yellow TiekSC"
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