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VOLUMN LXIII. LOUISBURG, N. CAROLINA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26. 1082 TEN PAGES NUMRER 1
DR. WILCOX
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AT MEMORIAL EXERCISES MON
DAY NIGHT
Beautiful Bronze Plaques Presented
To Mm. Mercer, Mrs. J. E. M^lone
And Mr. Fred U. Wolfe? Special
Music And Beautiful Arranged
Program.
The Franklin County Historical As
sociation sponsored a most splendid
celebration of the Bl-Centennlal of
the birthday of George Washington,
on Monday, February 22nd, at Mills
High School, which was largely at
tended by the people of Loulsburg
and Franklin County.
The program for the occasion was
cpened by the singing of "America",
followed by an opening prayer by
Rev. D. P. Harris, pastor of the Louis
burg, Baptist church.
A D. Wilcox, President of Louis
burg College, delivered a most Inter
esting address at this celebration In
honor and memory of George Wash
ington, the first President of our Na
tion. Tales of his colorful life were
related that are taught at early child
hood and remembered through life;
vhlle others, not so familiar to the
general public gave greater Insight
end appreciation for that noble char
acter and life.
Special music was rendered by the
Louisburg College Glee Club in the
singing of "Father of the Land We
Love", and a vocal solo by Herbert
Clark, student of Louisburg College.
Mrs. James B. King gave a reading
of "Ode to Franklin", having musical
accompaniment at the piano by Mrs.
and hoys from Mills School gave an
entertaining portrayal of the dancing
of the Minuet, attired in colonial cos
- turn*.
? .'JL most Interesting part of the ptfl?
gram, especially to the people of
Franklin County, was the presenta
tions of bronze plaques to three per
sons to whom Franklin County pay
honor for special contributions, by
the Historical Association of Frank
lin County. Dr. D. T. Smlthwlck pre
sented one of these plaques to Mrs.
Mary Speed Jones Mercer which bore
the following Inscription: , _
"Franklin County Historical Asso
elation
Mrs. Ben. T. Holden, Pres.
D. T. Smithwlck, Sec'y. '
To Mrs. Mary 8peed Jones Mercer
In appreciation her contribution
Ode To Franklin ? Marching On ?
July 4th, 1929
This February IS, 1988".
In the absence of Mrs. Mercer who
was unable to attend this celebration,
her daughter, Mrs. Thorp of Rocjty
Mount, accepted this gift.
Mrs. J. E. Malone, Sr. was receiver
of one of the beautiful plaques which
bad an inscription similar to the
above inscription with the exception
of the following lines: "'To Mrs.
Anna Richmond Fuller Malone, In ap
preciation of her Contributions, Two
Tageants, History of Franklin, 160th
Anniversary, Feb. 12, 1779, History of
LouUburg, Sesqul Centennial, July
4th, 1929". Mrs. Ben T. Holden, pres
ident of the Franklin County Histori
cal Association, presented the plaque
to Mrs. Malone, and upon the accept
ance a great ovation was given by the
entire audience, paying tribute to
their County woman highly esteemed
and dearly beloved by all.
Mr. E. L. Best awarded the third
plaque to Mr. Fred U. Wolfe, Profes
sor of Agriculture at Oold Sand High
School, whose plaqne bore the same
Inscription as the other two with these
differing lines: "To Fred U. Wolfe, In
honor his Franklin County Song,
Franklin, Sesqul Centennial, July 4th
1929". 1
In the absence of Hon W. L. Lump
kin, Mrs. Hugh W. Perry gave a
most interesting reading concerning
the Honored character, Qeorge Wash
ington.
The celebration was closed by the
entire assemblage tinging the Frank
lin County song ? Franklin.
Bankrupt Sale
A big bankrupt sale Is being' made
of the L. Kline and Co., stock which
was sold by the receiver on Friday
of last week. On another page will
be seen a big announcement of this
sale which carries prices that are
unusual in this line. ThiB entire
stock is being offered at these unus
ual prices and the management are
expecting big crowds to be present
at the opening. Read the advertising
c-n another page.
Store Wide Sale
The Raleigh Salvage Co., Is staging
a store wide sale In which they are
featuring prices that are more than
attractlvo. Mr. W. S. Edwards, local
manager, says this sale will be put
over rain or shine and that he Is go
ing to make It interesting. This firm
has recently added to the attractive
ness of their store by painting the
upper windows.
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An Early Mayflower
Students at State Teacher* Col
lege, Farmville, Va, have takes time
by the forelock and elected Mis*
Medor? Ford of Lexington aa May
Queen.
Cotton For
Commencement
Costumes
The Senior class of the Epsom
High School is the first to come out
publicly with action that will tend to
l.elp the cotton situation. If It ' Is
shared by enough schools. They in
answer to a request from the Feder
ation of Home Demonstration Clubs,
have taken formal action towards us
ing cotton for all commencement cos
tumes. The letters follow: -
Louisburg, N. C. Feb. 1, 1932.
Mr. J. A. Woodward and Senior Class
President: ?
"" At ttio ? January meeting of the Fed
eration of Home Demonstration Clubs
at Franklin County, realizing that cot
ton is one of the leading products ot
t^ii locality, wd. feeling that ip a .pe
riod nf ngrlpiiTtiirfll HepremJnp fiUcil
tis we are now experiencing, every
effort should be exercised to encour
age the use of more cotton material,
therefore we hereby recommend to
the schools in Franklin County that
only cotton dresses be used in SH
commencement activities.
Respectfully Submitted,
MRS. J. W. DENTON, Sec.
MRS. T. C. GILL, Pres.
Mrs. T. C. Gill, Pres. Franklin Co. Fed.
of Home Dem. Clubs, lttrell, N. C.
Dear Mrs. Gill:
In response to your letter of Febru
ary 1st, the Senior Class of Epsom
High School met and unanimously
decided to wear cotton dresses to all
commencement exercises as suggested
in your letter.
This school is always anxious to
cooperate to the fullest extent with
both the community and the county.
Yours very truly,
JULIUS A. WOODWARD. _
Find Busted Safe
Deputy Sheriff P. E. Dean found an
iron safe near the old colored Cedar
Rock church about fifteen miles east
of Louisburg on Thursday of last
week. The safe had been blown open
and Its money contents taken. A lot
of papers were left including several
(aid checks. In the lot were checks
of the Stedman. Store Co., of Bailey,
drawn on the Branch Banking and
Trust Co., of Bailey and signed by T.
D. Williams. The officers got In
touch with officers of Nash County
who are Investigating the find.
Robberies At Bunn
Information rcached Loulaburg
Tuesday morning that three stores
were burglarized at Bunn on Monday
uight with two safes broken open and
about $800.00 In money besides a lot
cf other things taken. The stores
were J. O. Wlggs and Co., Bunn Drug
Co., and J. H. Weathers. The safes
belonged to J. Q. Wlggs and Co., and
Bunn Drug Co., no clue haa been
found by the officers leading to an
arrest.
Get Out Your Money
A letter from State Chairman J. U
Morehead, of the Citizens Reconstruc
tion Campaign, writing about the
drive that will begin on March 7th,
has the following to say about the
plans:
"The method to be followed by the
organization is to offer to those having
Idle money in their possession Govern
ment securities as .sound as the Gov
ernment Itself. The exact details of
the security, will be announced March
7, and thie actual campaign to secure
subscribers or pledges to purchase
will be carried on during the week
t.f March 7th to 16th. The security
will be liquid and callable, or cash
able on 30 to SO days notice, and will
bear an adequate Interest rate and
have behind It all the resources of
the Government of the United States.
All moneys received by the sale of
this security will be deposited In the
Cttt which U originates."
W. E. Smith of Halifax County has
planted six bushels of black walnujj,
?s ? new forestry project oil his farm.
Juniors Observe
Memorial To
Washington
Messrs T. P. Gholson, of Hender
son, and Harold D. Cooley, of Naih
vlllo, made most interesting addresses
on the life and character of George
Washington and the exemplification
cf his characteristics by the Junior
Order of United American Mechanic*
at the Washington memorlalization
exercises held at Mills High School
auditorium by the Louisburg Council,
Junior Order, on Thursday evening
cf lost week. Quite a large crowd
had gathered to enjoy the occasion.
Including a large number of Juniors
in the County and many visitors. Mr.
Cooley in presenting his opinion of
the Junior Order stated "it waa the
grandest of all organizations except
the church."
Mr. J. L. Palmer, Councillor of the
Louisburg Council, made a strong ad
dress for the schools of the County,
bhowing that the Junior Order stood
for better public schools as one of
lis basic foundations and assured his
hearer* that the fteveral hundred
Juniors In the County would see that
our school system is not destroyed
or compromised.
Hill Yarborough presided at the
meeting and special music waa ren
dered.
Burglars Visit
Louisburg
Buglars visited Louisburg Monday
nlghl and Uil.lbelr "marks" at the
Standard Service Station on the
Depot hill and at W. E. Colliers, a
southslde merchant. At the Stand
ard place the entrance was made
throtrgh a side window and as at
| tempt to open the safe proved of no
value. The safe was badly damaged.
At jollier's the entrance was made
through the front door and only , a
small lot of smokes and the like were
? missing. ? At-th? Staudaid some ^lee.
accessories and some Esso were mis
sing.
C. P. Green In
Charge Loans
I Hr. C. P. Green wu appointed by
?he Board of County Commissioners
on Monday to bo Supervisor of the
Goyernmont Loan Funds to be dis
tributed in franklin County this year.
Mr. Green informs the TIMES that
he wijl get full instructions in Raleigh
on Thursday morning of this week,
but will not be in position to get the
information to the TIMES in time for
publication this week.
Mr. Green is well fitted for this
important position,- He is a young
lawyer of ability, and is, through ex
perience, in touch with the farmers
needs. He will have his office in the
Professional Building.
Uses Cotton
Stationery
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Winston-Salem, N. C.? In line with
the South's efforts to increase the
use of cotton in all forms, R. J. Rey
nolds Tobacco Company of Winston'1
Salem, N. C? has announced that its
stationery is now being made of cot
ton cloth.
The Reynolds Company, manufac
turers of Camel Cigarettes, Prince
Albert smoking tobacco and other to
bacco products, does a world-wide
business and is one of the lagest, it
not the largest business firm in the
country to go cotton.
The cotton cloth stationery is used
exactly like paper, and readily takes
ink, typewriting and printing. Cot
ton stationery used by the Reynolds
Company li purchased in wholesale
lots and advertises the United States'
cotton crop to business associates in
all parts of the world.
Easy to live to 100
Dr. Lwaard P. Cue of Lot An
felei celebrated Ut hundredthHrth
day by giving this rale for loomrtty:
M? and drink what yon rale, bat
not tpo much." Simple, whaf?
State Takes Over
Road To Pilot
Possibly* the most Interesting bit
of road news to the people of Louts
burg came In a letter from Chairman
of the S'ate Highway Commission to
Mr. F. W. Wheless, Jr., Secretary to
the Loulsburg Klwanls under date of
February 24, 1932, In which he states
the road to Pilot by way of Bunn has
been added to the State Highway
system. He also says the Henderson
to Loulsburg road Is on the 19321 pro
gram for hardsnrfacing. The letter
follows:
February 24, 1932.
Mr. F. W. Wheless, Jr., Secretary
Loulsburg Klwanls Club, Loulsburg,
.N. C. ?
Dear Sir:
I am In receipt of your letter of
February seventeenth with reference
to the hard surfacing of route between
Henderson and Loulsburg. While
they may be using some of the rock
or gravel for other purposes at the
present moment It does not mean
that we have abandoned our Idea of
reaching this project during 1932. In
fact we have it on our list, provided
financial conditions will permit it.
Tou also may be interested in know
ing that the State Highway Commis
sion yesterday transferred to the
State Highway System the road from
Loulsburg by way of Bunn to Pilot
fio W to give a State Highway to that
section of Franklin County. I hope
that this will meet with your approval
at- I have understood that Loulsburg
has long desired this southern outlet.
Yours very truly,
E. B. JEFFRESS, Ch'rm^
State Highway Commission.
Miss Mitchiner
Entertains Club
The Mitchiner's Home Demonstra
tion Club met with Mias Belle Mitch
iner on Thursday, March 18th.
In the absence ot the President the
meeting was called to order by Misa
Priast. Alter a club song, the roll
call and minutes ot last meeting by
the Secretary Miss Minna Wilder.
Miss Priest read an interesting ar
ticle on the life of Geo. Washington.
The business for the day was Ailing
out the year books, which were re
ceived and paid for oat of the treas
urer.
Miss Priest demonstrated cleaning
hats.
The club was glad to have so many
visitors, and welcomed several mem
bers who have been absent for some
time. There were thirty-five at the
meeting. After adjournment, Miss
thtchlner served delicious custard
and-, cake.
The March "meeting will be held
with Mrs, Howell Jones At Katesvllle
on. March 18th.
1 MRS. s: O. WILDER, Cor. Sec.
Mr. Green To
Locate Here
Mr. Chas. P. Groen, who has re
cently returned from Oklahoma, and
who received his license to practice
law the past year has secured offices
in the Professional building and will
practice his profession in Louisburg.
He will occupy the office formerly
used by Mr. R. G. Bailey. Mr. Green
is a young man of attractive person
ality and is well equipped from prep
aration and experience to make a suc
cess in his chosen field.
The Jos. J. Davis .
Chapter
U. D. C. will meet on March 1st, at
3:30 o'clock, at the home of Mrs.
Grady Harris with Mesdames Harris
and W. M. Freeman as hostesses.
MRS. J. W. MANN, Sec'y.
LAST BITES FOB HEATH CABTEB
Heath Carter, 64-year-old Franklin
County man oi Pearces community
who died Monday 21st after an illness
of twelve months, was burried Tues
day afternoon. Funeral services were
conducted by Rev. Charlie Howard
at the home of his brother, Joe Car
ter. Some 40 odd years ago he be
came a member of Poplar Springs
church. He was once a member of
Jr. 0. U. A. M., of Sandy Hill Council
No. 263. He was loyal to his fellow
xiicn and a true friend to all who
knew him. In his early life he speci
alized in farming and latter days
clerking In J. W. Perry's store and
then a short period for L. D. Perry
until illness occurred.
The pallbearers were as follows:
Limar Prlvett, Denimal Prlvett, Char
lie Prlvett, Hubert Amos, "Buck" Med
lln. and Albert Medlin.
He is survived by three brothers.
Albert, Joe and Aleck, and one sister
feaie Mabry.
All his friends mourn his death,
because one of tbelr faithful friends
has passed on to the golden shores
Beyond.
A FRIEND.
Happy Warrior Back
A| Smith will Tun for the Presi*
deaer again as the Democratic itand
ard-bearer if hu party wants him to
do so, he hM patiicijr announced, but
he will make no effort to Jaod the
tvominatiou. ~
Rep. Lumpkin
Improving
Representative W. L. Lumpkin who
underwent an operation for appendi
citis at Rex hospital In Raleigh early
Sunday, is improving nicely and hopes
tc return home In a few days.
Harvey's Garage
Mr. Harvey T. Bartholomew has
opened a garage and service station
in the R. W. Hudson garage build
ing on Xash Street. He has had
Quite a good bit of experience in the
auinmnhUe- tatUwu and wili no
doubt receive a socd share of busi
ness. He has connected with him
Messrs. S. TV ?'Wilder, Jr* and H. B.
Griffin.
ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Rev. J. D. Miller announces th?
following services to be held Sunday
at St. Paul's Episcopal church:
Morning Prayer at 11 a. m.; Eve
ning Prayer at 7:30 p. m.; also
Lenten services at 6 p. m. Monday
Wednesday and Friday.
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LOUISBURG METHODIST CHURCH
Let every member of this church
feel his responsibility to the church
end community, and he will fill his
place at all the services unless provi
dentially hindered, feu make an ef
fort to be In your place next Sunday
at all Iho services and you will be
happier than if you failed to be pres
ent. Sunday school at 9:45, sermon
at 11 and 7:30, Epworth League 7:00.
You are welcome.
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LOUISBURQ BAPTIST CHURCH
"A Scarecrow in a Garden of Cu
cumbers" will J>e the subject of the
evening sermon at the Louisburg Bap
tist chureb, by Rev. D. P. Harris, pas
tor, next Sunday at 7:3ff p. m. At the
morning hour he will preach from
the theme "The essentials in follow
ing Christ". The. young peoples meet
ings will be held at 6:30 p. m. and
Sunday School at 9:45 a. m. All are
invited to attend these meetings.
Durable John D.
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CIVIL COURT
IN SESSION
Hon. W. A. Devin, of Oxford, Hold
ing Franklin Superior Court.
The regular February term of
Franklin Superior Court?Civil, con
vened Monday morning, with Hon. W.
A. Devin, of Oxford, presiding. After
the formal organization of the Court
adjournment was taken in honor of
the 200th Anniversary of George
Washington, the father of our Coun
try.
On account of Mr. W. L. Lumpkin
being in a hospital convalescing from
an operation for appendicitis, many
cf the cases were continued. Only a
small number of eases have been
tried, and most of these were of min
or public Importance.
Some legal points In the case of
Franylin County against S. C. Hold
en's bondsmen, concerning the find
ings of the referee were heard by
Judge Devin. The Court's rulings so
we are informed being in favoT of the
County and up holding the auditors
report
The completion of the hearing of
the case brought by J. H. Fuller rep
resenting the members of the Frank
lin County Tax Relief Associations
??as set for hearing yesterday after-,
noon, after the TIMES had gone to
press.
The people of the County who have
had occasion to visit the Court room
are very favorably impressed with
Judge Devln's ability and fairness in
which he conducts the business of
the Court.
This Is a two weeks term, but a
Calendar has been set for only one
-week, and tL_wlil . In ?H TvrrhahWry
complete its work and come to a
close this week.
Mr. T. W. Ruflln. ot Rmlelgb- visited
Louisburg yesterday.
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Mr. Brown Sheppard, of Ral?lgh,
attended Court this week.
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Mr. J. C. Matthews, of Spring Hope
visited Louisburg Saturday.
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Rev. D. P. Harris visited friends
in Seaboard Sunday afternoon.
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Mrs. J. H. Holloway, of Raleigh, was
a visitor in Louisburg Sunday.
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Mr. W. S. Edwards and Or. E. S.
Green visited Raleigh Monday.
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Mr. D. P. McDufflo, of Henderson,
attended Court here yesterday.
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Mr. R. L. Steele, of Raleigh, was a
visitor to Louisburg Wednesday.
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Mr. F. D. Finch, of Zebulon, was
attending Court here yesterday.
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Mr. W. C. Douglas, of Raleigh, was
in attendance upon Court Monday.
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Miss Mildred Gupton is visiting her
s:ster, Mrs. R. W. Tyson at Ayden.
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Dr. J. R. Vann, of Spring Hope, was
in attendance upon Court yesterday,
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Mr. I. T. Valentine, of Spring Hope,
v-as attending Court here yesterday.
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Dr. C. T. Smith, of Rocky Mount,
was in attendance upon Court yester
day.
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Mr. ? . Price, a public account
ant, of Raleigh, was a visitor to Louis
burg this week.
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Messrs Ben Morgan and W. P. Pitts,
of Spring Hope, were visitors to
Louisburg yesterday.
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Supt. E. C. Perry, Messrs W. M.
Pleasants and Sidney Wiggins visited
Henderson this week.
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Mr. C. P. Green visited Raleigh yes
terday to attend a meeting of govern
ment loan Supervisors.
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Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Sykes, and Mr.
and Mrs. F. N. Spivey were visitors
ip Henderson Tuesday.
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Master C. E. Griffin, Jr., of Rocky
Mount, is visiting his grand-parents,
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Perry this week.
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Editor John A. Park, cf the Raleigh
Times, and Mrs. Park, of Raleigh,
were visitors to Louisburg Tuesday,
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Mrs. B. W. Ballard returned to her
heme in Franklinton after a month's
visit to her daughter, Mrs. R. F. Yat
borough.
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Mrs. J. W. Perry returned Friday
from Rocky Mount where she has
been at the bed side of her daughter
Mrs. C. E. Griffin.
The county farm agent in Ala
mance County Is developing compe
tition among his 4-H clubs this win
ter by arranging a series ot baskat
ball contests.
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