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A. F. JOHNSON, Editor and Monger The County, The State, The Union SUBSCRIPTION $1.50 Per Tear VOIiUMN LXIU. . LOUISBUBG, N. CAROLINA, PrI|>AV, DECEMBER #, 1088 (EIGHT PAGES) NUMBER 42 Dr. Banks Is Made Chairman ? I ('HARLEM P. OREEN ELECTED COUNTY ATTORNEY | Prosecuting Attorney's Work Con solidated With County Attorney And Delinquent Tax Work Given To County Attorney ? All Appoint ive Officers Asked To Submit Res ignations?To Ruequlre Surety Bonds The newly elected Board of Coun- j ty Commissioners, who took the oath of office at the special Installa tion service Monday night held their first regular meeting on Tuesday morning, with all present. The temporary organization was made by electing C. C. Hudson ' Chairman. Upon motion of Terrell, second-' ed by iBoone, C. H. Banks was unanimously elected permanent Chairman. A motion by Hudson seconded by , Boone, providing the consolidation of the offices of County Attorney and prosecuting attorney were consoli dated and the work in "the depart ment filled by Geo. L. Cooke,- was made a part of the County Attor ney's work. The provisions of this Combined position, was broadened to perform such other legal duties as the Board of County Commis sioners may require. The compen sation for this position was fixed at $2400 per year. The County At torney to pay his stenographic or clerical help from the salary pro vided. but such stenographic or clerical help must be approved by the Board. Upon motion of Hud son and seconded by Boone, Chas. P. Oreen was elected as County At torney. ' . C. H. Banks was Instructed to ap point a cotton weigher at Franklin ton, this being In his district. Un der this authority C, H. Banks ap points^ K. M. Speed cotton weigher for Frankllnton! A Utter from the State Board of Health relative ?6 appointment of vital statistics Registrars was read to the Board. Upon motion C. H. Banks was authorized to make these appointments. Ther application of Paul Strickland for Prosecuting Attorney received no action as the position had been consolidated and filled. The Bond of O. W. Ford, Regis ter of Deeds, for"$6000, was ap proved. The bond of F. N. Splvey, Sher iff, for $6000, was approved. Upon motion the County Attorney was instructed to communicate with the Attorney General and secure his opinion concerning the consolida tion of the County Attorney and Prosecuting Attorney to the Record ers Court. 3herlff Splvey was before the Board to recommend the appoint ment of B. B. Massenburg as Jailor for the County. No action was tak en on this recommendation. A motion by Hudson seconded by Boone prevailed requiring all ap pointive officers and employees of Franklin County to submit their resignations effective the first Mon day in January; It was further stated in the motion that this was casting no reflection on anyone and every such officer or employee was invited to submit their application for reappointment on the first Mon day In January. The Clerk was In structed to notify all such officers and employees of this motion. K. L. Burton was before the Board hi regard to notes and mortgages held by him tor Franklin County securing deposits in the Farmers * Merchants iBank of Loulsburg and the Citizens .and Commercial Bank of Frankllnton. The' matter of the Frankllnton Realty Co., was discussed and a committee com mittee composed of W. N. Fuller, C. H. Banks and {he County Attor ney were appointed to Investigate this matter at once and report to the Board at its next meeting. J. Z. Terrell was appointed to have charge of the old County home property. C. H. Banks was appointed to keep In constant touch with the County Home and report conditions to the Board. C. C. Hudson was appointed to have supervision of all the county property in the town of Loulsburg. Upon motiofa of Terrell seconded by Hudson all expenditures must be submitted to the Board In open meeting and approved by the Board before being paid. A motion by Hudson seoonded by Beddlngfleld prevailed that the Chairman of the Board shall have no authority except as a member of the Board unless so ordered by the Board. J, Z. Terrell was appointed to look ?after the Welfare Department. C. V. Beddlngfleld was appointed to look after the Health Department, j The minutes of the last meeting ? i (Continued on Page Eight) i DR. C. HARRY BANKS Who was elected Chairman of the new Board of County Commission ers at their organization on Tuesday morning without opposition. Dr. Banks is well qualified for this im portant position having been identi fied with the business Interests of the County through his practice of Dentistry for more than twenty-fire years, and his ability to see the problems from a farmers view point through his many years of farm ex perience. being one of Frankllnton township's most prominent planters. Old Board. Completes Work Confirms Sale of Property ? Rounds l?p Routine of Unfinished Busi ness And Adjourns Sine Die The Board of County Commis sioners mat in regular session on Monday morning with all members present to complete the work of their administration, and turn the County affairs over to the new Board. After approving the min utes of previous meetings the Board transacted business as follows: - R. J. Stuart was before the Board to explain that he had paid the tax on his property, which lies partly In Franklin and partly In Warren Counties to Warren County and re quest that he be not requested (.o pay this again. Upon motion W. N. Fuller was Instructed to Investigate this matter and to get the Franklin County tax refunded from Warren. C. F. Upperman, Oeorge H. John son, J. L. Tant were relieved of poll tax on account of physical disability. E. T. Sanderford was refunded $1.00 dog tax, error In listing. S. E. Burnett, of Cedar Rock township, was refunded tax on $190 valuation, error In listing. W. N. Fuller was ordered to cor rect error In value of W. F. Wester property In Cedar Rock township, building having been burned, value $800.00. The sale of the following proper ty was confirmed: Splvey and Tlmberlake store lot In Younggville. Eliza Cannady property In Frank linton township. Reddick Wheless estate In Cy press Crlek township. Part of the Sam Harris property known as the New Liberty School, colored. The County Accountant reported collections as follows: 1932 tax $11,241.99, 1931 tax $3,250.18, 1930 tax $1,808.76, back tax $2,436.13. He also reported the December 1st debt service for County and roads paid, and the collection of October rent on Murphy's garage and, a cred it on Murphy's note. The Issuance of a deed to H. T. Bartholomew In November, 1932, was approved and confirmed. The Superintendent of County Home reports 28 inmates. Reports from the Health, Home Economics and Welfare Depart ments were filed and accepted. It was ordered that claims allow ed by the County would be paid as funds are available. No further business coming be fore the Board It adjourned sine die. Christmas Carol Service The Glee Club of Louisburg Col lege will present Its annual Christ mas Carol Service at the Louisburg Methodist Church on Sunday eve ning December 18th at 7:80 o'clock. Thla will be the first public appear ance of the Olee Club this year and the public Is cordially Invited. CHAMBER OF COSjMERCE . The Chamber of Commerce will hold ltt regular meeting on Thurs day evening, Dec. IB, at 7:30 o'clock. A full attendance la urged as officers for 19S3 will be elected at thla time. MRS. J. W. MANN, Sec'y. I Judge Harris Installs Officers NEW OFFICERS PRESENTED BY fr-,. ? OLD OFFICERS ~ I* <. "FliWt Meeting of Franklin Coumtjr Institute of Governiwt (Woiu Success ? New Order En thwlantlcally Endorsed ? E. H. Malone, Chairman; Hill Yarbor ouch, Secretary ? Many Splendid Talks Assuring New Officers Co operation "It was the most Interesting and valuable meeting I ever attended," was the expression of many, and, no doubt the thoughts of all, who attended the first meeting of the Franklin County unit of the Insti tute of Oorernment held in the Court house in Louisburg on Mon day night, at which It celebrated the first formal Installation ceremonies of public officers in the County. Chairman E. H. Ualone explained the objects and origin of the Insti tute of Government and how It can be of special service to each depart ment of local government In the State. He said the Institute of Gov ernment was not organlxed to make general criticism of public officials, but to offer cooperation and con structive effort to better govern ment. He told those present the main object of this meeting was to conduct formal installation cere monies of the several County officers In keeping with a like movement In practically every one of the one hundred counties In the State at that hour. In compliance with a motion the chairman appointed a committee composed of Hon. E. F. Griffin and W. L. Lumpkin to escort Judge W. C. Harris,, who acted as Installa tion officer, into the meeting. Judge Harris was presented by Chairman Malone in a few very ap propriate remarks and Judge Har ris proceeded with the Installation. Chairman Ualone explained that wherever It was possible for them to be present the outgoing officials would present the Incoming officers as called, who would be given the oath by Judge Harris In groups of each office. W. T. Moss and T. S. Dean prer sented the tyew Board of Commis sioners composed of C. C. Hudson. C. H. Banks, T. W. Boone, C. V. Beddingfield and J. Z. Terrell. T. M. Harris presented Geo. W. Ford, Register of Deeds. J. L. Palmer, not * former Re corder but an opponent In the pri mary, presented J. E. Malone, Judge of Recorders Court. F. W. Justice presented F. N. Splvey, Sheriff. Q. 8. Earp presented J. W. Free man, Coroner. The following Constables were presented by J. A. Dennis, Louis burg, J. P. Moore; Sandy Creek, G. P. Foster; Cedar Rock, E. S. Gup ton; Youngsvllle, J. B. Young. At the conclusion of the instal lation three minute speeches were called for from representatives Qf the many phases of interests in Franklin County, as follows: A. F. Johnson, Chairman of the Board of Education, assured the new officials the hearty cooperation and support of the school system. | Rev. E. M. Carter, representing the religious Interests, made a force ful talk along the idea that our public officials are giving themselves to the people, that laws and Courts (Continued on Page Eight) Hakes Donation To Battery Reports Great Improvements At Qakwood Cemetery Recently Ta ken Over By Town ? Other Mat tern of Routine. I 'fie Board of Town Commission.! era met in regular leaalon, Tuesday night with all members present. The minutes of the previous meet lag were read and approved. The monthly reports of the Tax Collector, Chief of Police, Supt. of the Power Plant, and Town Clerk, were read and approved. The Street Committee reported that it had Investigated the project of extending Cedar Street through to the Halifax Highway, but had no recommendation to make on this iwoject at the present time. There was no report from the Light and Water committee on the request of Mr. Q. A. Andrews, to ex tend a sewer line on Peraon Street. Captain E. F. Griffin petitioned the Board for a donatio* to Battery "B" of the 113 F. A. After thorough discussion of the value of battery "B" to the Town of Louisburg and Franklin County, the following mo tion was made and carried: That the Board appropriate $150.00- to Battery "B", 113 F. A. for the pur chase of fuel, and other necessities which the Battery is unable to buy." Mr. J. A. Hodges made a proposal to the Board to sell the Town of Louisburg a Ford B model pick up tru<fk. No action was talen on this proposal. The Clerk was instructed to pay $2|00l).00 on defaulted bonds. Mr. M. F. Trice, a representative of the N. C- State Board of Health addressed pie Board. Mr. Trice ex plained the necessity for having the proper equipment tor treating river water, and strongly recomjnended the purchase of a chlorlnator and at least one dry feeder. The Clerk was instructed to se cure the best quotations and terms from manufacturers of chlorinators ?nd :?|ry feeders. Mr. W. E. White reported to the Board that great Improvements had been made at Oaklawn Cemetery, and that appropriate gateway is being constructed. Mr. White In formed the Board that Mrs. W. P. Neal Is dne the credit for making it possible to construct this gateway. The Board instructed Mr. O. C. Hill to prepare a suitable place In which to store the tools and equip ment belonging to the Town, and allowed a maxinfum amount of lit. 50 to be expended for this pur pose. I The Clerk read a petition from the majority of the property own | ers residing on Cedar Street. This petition requested the Board to sur | face Cedar Street from Nash Street to and past the Intersection of Franklin and Cedar Street, with tar and gravel. This petition wag re ferred to the Street Committee for ; an estimate on the cost of this pro ject. | A number of invoij%s- were ap proved for payment. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. I BANQUET FOR Dl'KE ALUMNI The Duke Alumni Association of Franklin County will have its an nual banquet Thursday, December 16th, at 7. P. M. at the Welcome Inn in Louisburg. Rev. E. H. Davis and Dean David H. Stowe of Louis burg College are expected to address the meeting. | ATTENTION SUBSCRIBERS ! We realise that during these times of depression, money Is exceedingly scarce with all of us. We know this Is the reason that many of our subscribers are behind In the payment of their subscriptions. We have tried to weather these deiyessed times and conditions and carry our list of subscribers through the tight times, feeling perfectly satisfied that with the return of better times all would take pleasure in coming in and paying up. The depressed times have lasted longer than we have means to carry our list. Therefore we are compelled to strike off all those who do not pay up reasonable cloae to date or come and give us some assurance of their Intention to co-operate with us and ap preciate our efforts to bear with you. We greatly appreciate your patronage, and deeply regret having to lose any name from our Hat, bat If you fail to get you* paper and you are behind in your payment* you may know that we have not thq, finances to carry you further. Hofylng that each of our sahacribera will respoad to this ? call and meet as half way in keeping your subscription go, I am T Yours to serve, A. F. JOHNSON, Editor. I MR. JOHN C. WINSTON Mr. John C. Winston Dead Mr. John C. Winston, one of Franklin County's most prominent and highly esteemed citizens, died at his home near Oak Level church Friday afternoon about 4:30 o'clock following a short illness. Mr. Win ston was 82 years old in November and is survived by seven children, Mr. Paul Winston, of Roanoke, Va.; Mr. Edwin Winston, of Raleigh; Mr. Albert Winston, of Norfolk. Va.; Mrs. S. O. Wilder, of near Frank linton; Mr. Johnnie Winston, Mr. Sam Winston and Miss Ora Win ston. The letter two lived at homo with Mr. Winston, while Mr. John nie Winston lived nearby. Mr. Winston was the oldest mem ber of the Oak Level. Christian church and had led an active chris tian life, always being interested In the work of his church and human ity. He vu a devoted father, a' kind and. helpful neighbor, a good citlaea and will be greatly misted In his community. His abHlty and good Judgment was not only known, recognized and appreciated in his own community, but throughout the County. He served as a member of the County Board of Education for almost 28 years, from July 1895 to January 1897 and from April 1899 to 1925, making a most worthy public ser vant. He was always delighted when he was occupied with duties helping to Improve the educational opportunities for the children of Franklin County. The funeral services were held from the home on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. E. M. Carter, pastor of the deceased, and the interment was made In the family cemetery near the home. During the services tit the house Mr. R. B. White, who served as County Superintendent of Schools for many years while the deceased was a member of the Board, paid a high and most fitting tribute to a friend and a good citizen gone. The pallbearers were E. L. Beat, M. D. Wilder, A. B. Wester, C. T. Nicholson, S. E. Pearce, H. E. Pearce, A. H. Vann, J. O. Purnell. The floral tribute was especially large and pretty speaking silently the great love and esteem in which the deceased was held. Possibly the largest number ever to attend a funeral in this Commun ity was present. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community, and friend* throughout the County. F. S. Ballard Dies In Richmond The funecal services of Frank S. Ballard, who died at the home of hi* son, David C. Ballard, at Rich mond Tuesday, was held at Oak wood cemetery here Wednesday af ternoon, la the presence of quite a number of relatives and friends. The services were conducted by Rev. A. D. Wilcox, assisted by Rev. O. P. FltzQerald, pastor ot the Metho dist church, and Rev. J. D. Miller, rector St. Paul's Episcopal church. The pall bearers were Dr. R. F. Yarborough, E. H. Malone, W. B. Tucker, M. S. Clifton, L. L. Joyner, F. N. Splvey. The floral tribute was especially large and pretty. Mr. Ballard was formerly a Frank lin County citixen, having lived near and in Loulsburg for a long number ot years and had made many friends who regret to learn of his death. He was 83 years of age and Is survived by one son, Mr. David C. Ballard, ef Richmond, Va., and one sister, Mrs. J. J. Barrow, ot Louls burg. The waist line U reported to be changing. That is to say ? that which was once a waist line la com ing back. Four Tables Taken Get Youth Now Before Christmas And Add To The Holiday. Pleas* arcs Have you gotten your Junior Pocket Billiard Table yet? Already FOUR of these tables have been taken but due to the fact that Santa Claus is going to use them as Christmas gifts the names are being withheld. Why not get your table now? Play and enjoy it during the Holidays. Or, if you are a parent, aunt or un cle, get one or as many as you de sire NOW in time for the Christmas present for the boy or girl. This Is tha most remarkable present for the little boy or girl for the least work and cost, and It will be appreciated and enjoyed as much, if not more than, any other present you can give. BOYS and OIRLS! You can get your own table. Don't wait for someone to get one for you. You will enjoy it during the years to come. For it will last for many, many years. 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A bold and unpTecendented attempt by the Democratic leadership to force <ts party's outright prohibition repeal proposal through the house failed today and dimmed prospects of fur ther action on the issue in that branch during the remainder of the short session. The action was interpreted on Capitol hill as foreshadowing a spec ial session of the new Congress next spring soon after Prifsldent-Cect Roosevelt is inaugurated so that the Democrats may carry out their pledge for flat Repeal. Despite the defeat of the resolu tion by the narrow margin of 272 to 144 ? two-thirds majority being required for adoption ? the Demon crats planned immediate attack on the problem of modifying the Vol stead law. Speaker Garner hopes a beer bill will be ready for action be fore the Christmas holidays. Was First Test Vote. Eighty-one "lame duck" members, not returned to the next Congress, and 33 Democrats re-elected in No vember, voted against the measure. Sixty-nine defeated incumbents vot ed for it. A shift of six votes from the negative to the affirmative would have sent the resolution to the sen ate. Altogether 168 Democrats, 103 Republicans, and one farmer-labor, voted for the measure; 44 Demo crats and 100 Republicans voted against it. Eleven of the Democrats opposing are "lame ducks" while 70 are Republicans, a total of 81. Spectacular in its Inception, swift ness of action, and failure, the Dem ocratic effort will go down in history as the first to bring a constitutional amendment before a legislative branch of the government under procedure preventing any amend ments and curtailing debate to 40 minutes. All representatives from North Carolina except Abernethy, who was ill at a hospital, are reported as vot ing for the amendment to repeal the 18 th Amendment. It is freely predicted in Washing ton, according to reports, that the defeat of the plan to repeal the 18th Amendment will assure the call of a special session of Congress. It to also stated that the wets will prob ably try to find some parliamentary plan by which they can call another vote on the resolntion. Tobacco Market The tales on the Loulsburg tobac co market the past week have been ?ery satisfactory as to prices and quality. The demand remains good with fair prices and (ood otferinfu. The closlnc date for the Christ mas holidays had not been set yee terdsy but is expected to be Thar? day or Friday before Christmas.