Y 0 U ? TOWN ?t ? bit better thai jro are wUUn? to Help BOOST * YOUR TOWN The Franklin rs LOCAL PAPKK exiat wlthoot jomr Paid YOUK (or Pi flOOSl TOUR BOMB PAPER __ The County, ~ThI State, The Union A. P. JOHNSON, Editor and Manager SUBSCRIPTION 91.00 Per Yaar VOLUMN LXV. LOUIBBCRO, N. CAROLINA, FRIDAY, MAY 1STH, 1WM (TEN PAGES) NUMBER IS GARRETT GETS SIX MONTHS ? HON. HENRY A. GRADY PRESIDING Franklin Superior Making Headway Dispos ing of Many Cases; Grand Jury Holding in Ford Building; Judge Makes Splendid Charge In his usual pleasant, eloquent and interesting manner Judge Henry A. Grady Presiding over the regular May term oX Frank lin Superior Court, made an ex cellent charge to the Orand Jury at the convening of court here Monday morning. In his charge Judge Orady drew a very vivid picture of the duty of each Juror and the great, importance of per forming this duty in its relation of building a community in which one would like to live and could enjoy the freedom and safety guaranteed to him or them by the laws of our land. This charge is one that will bear great Influ ence upon the civilization and ' better conditions in Franklin County and waa greatly enjoyed and appreciated by a large num ber of citizens gathered to attend Court. The docket is being ably and energetically prosecuted by Soli citor J. C. Little, who is doing much to expedite the work of the Court and protect society against the criminally Inclined. The grand jury was composed of the following gentlemen: R. D. Collins, Foreman, A. C. Perry, D. H. Hamm, C. O. Moore, C. G. ! West, J. A. Upchurch, W. E. Bob-' bitt, H. O. Conn, H. B. Shearing R. T. Leonard, J. L. Williams. J. P. Oupton, Arthur P. Gupton, W.1 C. Burnett, G. B. Smith, J. T.i Fisher, D. N. Murphy, J. T. Beas ley. The docket was taken up and disposed of as follows: George Winston was given an 8 months road sentence for fail ure to comply with a former or der ot the Court, the sentence stayed for 5 years upon condi- 1 tlon of good behavior. The case against S. C. Holden, was continued under former or der to October term of Court. Clyde Mustian plead guilty to assault with deadly weapon, judg ment was suspended upon payment of costs. co?i Carlus Reese was found not guil ty of bouse breaking and larceny. ' The case of Bom Robbies and Twitt Robblns for violating pto h'bition law, was continued. A nol pros was taken In the as sault with deadly weapon case fgalnst John Ridley. A nol pros was taken in the hit ond run case against Peter Davis. Stato vs. Willie Valentine as sault with deatfly weapon. Contin ued under former order. The case of reckless driving atalnst Willie G. Stokes was con tinued under former order. The abandonment case against Robert E. Perry, was continued un der former order. The two worthless check cases agkiost Geo. D. Wester were con tinued under former order. The assault with deadly weapon {-.gainst W. T. Ayscue, was contln ved under former order. The case of violating school bus law against Felton Cash was con tinued under former order. The case against Peter Dicker son for larceny from the person, wub continued under former order. Joseph James Mitchell, charged tv Ah resisting an officer and as fcault with deadly weapon with In tent to kill, was found to be under 18 yeats of age and was sent to the Juvenile Court for disposition. Algle Garrett submitted a plea of guilty of involuntary man slaughter and was given 6 months on roads. Ned Williamson was given 60 dnys on roads for larceny. A nol pros was taken In the ruse of house breaking and larceny against Frank Jeans. James Oscar Mitchell was given 18 months on roads for forcible trespass, suspended for 5 years subject to good behavior. Frances Allen was found not puilty of larceny from person Carlton Rayborn plead guilty to receiving stolen goods and was ftven 4 months on roads. John Johnson was found not i;ullty of unlawful possession of 7-1 Iskey. Divorces were granted the fol lowing: Iris Peterson vs. Leon Peterson. Robert E. Williams vs. Minnie Matthews Williams. Arthur Zlegler was given two yesrs o? the roads for rtmawful rosesslon of whiskey. President Leads the Ranks of Buddy Poppy Wearers WASHINGTON . . . "Poppy Week" is here again, the time when red poppies are sold throughout the nation, all receipts going to camp relief funds of veteran camps and hospitals. Above is pictured President Roosevelt receiving the first Buddy Poppy from little Miss Muriel Morgan as James E. Vaniandt, Commander in Chief of the Veterans of Foreign' Ware, looks on. Commencement Programme The following programme has been announced for the '??mi commencement of Louiaburg College: Saturday. May 98th 1:80 P. M. Alumni Luncheon. 8:90 P. M. Annual Concert, Department* of Manic and f Speech. Sunday, May 27th ll^M A. M. Baccalaureate Sermon ? The Reverend . < .. George W. Perry, Pastor First uShodiat J Church, Kocky Mount , N. C. - ??*? P. M. T. M. C. A - V. W. C. A. Sermon? Armour -David. Wilcox. President Louisburg College, Louisburg, N. C. Monday, May 98th 5:00 P. M. Class Day. 8:00 P. M. Play ? Department of Speech. Tuesday, May 90th J 10:00 A. M. Graduating Exercises. Commencement Address Dr. Howard Ed ward Roudthaler, President Salem College, Winston Salem, N. C. r> Ml MM* III I Ml I W. R. Perry was found not guil ty of false pretense. True bills for murder were found against Ben Whltaker and Tlnk Hodge. The former for the murder of Melrin Hartsfleld and the latter loi the murder of Allen Denton. The case of Tollle Dlckerson for cruelty to animals was in process of trial as our report closed. Grand Jury Report The grand iury, who occupied quarters in the Ford building at rtar of Court house, completed its work on Wednesday afternoon and made the following report which was received with the thanks of the Court: To Hon. Henry A. Grady, Judge presiding: We the Grand Jury drawn for May term Franklin County Super ior Court hereby submit the fol lowing report: We have passed on all bills thai have been presented to us or that have been brought to our attention, otherwise. We desire to extend our thanks to the Judge presiding and to tUe Solicitor for their courtosies to us during the term. Respectfully submitted, R. D. COLLINS, Foreman. SERVICES AT BUNN Rev. Chat. H. Vale, pastor an nounces regular services at Bunn Methodist church next Sunday as follows: At 11. o'clock Sunday ^morning he will preach from the subject "The meaning of womanhood." At 8 o'clock in the evening he will preach from "Tongues of Fire". A Mother's Day program will be observed at the Sunday school hour. All are Invited to attend each of these services. BOOKS CLOSE MAY 19th The Registration Books close Saturday. If you want to vote in the primary and are not already registered you had better register be fore Saturday night. 'WONDER BAR' At Louisbnrg Theatre For Two Days, Thursday and Friday, May 24-25th The Loulsburg Theatre Is an nouncing this week that they will show "Wonder Bar" at their theatre next Thursday and Frldny May 24th and 25th. Hear Dick Powell sing "Don't Say Good night," "The Wonder Bar," and "Why Do I Dream Those Dreams. ?' Also A1 Joleon will sing "I'm Goln' to Heaven on a Mule," and "Vive La France." They're bias ing highlights of Warner Bros.' show of 10,000 wonders now en-' chanting the world #lth drama, song and spectacle. The cast Includes other head line stars: Kay Francis, Doloren Del Rio, Rlcardo Cortes, Hal Le 'roy, Guy Klbbee, Hugh Herbert, Flfl D'Orsay, and Ruth Donnelly. LOUI8BURO BAPTIST CHUROH Regular services at 11 A. M. and 7:30 P. M. will b? held at the Lculsburg Baptist church next Sunday, according to announce ment of Rer. D. P. Harris, pastor.! At 6:45 P. M. meeting of young rcople will be held and at 9:46 A. M. the regular Sunday school services. On last Sunday morning the church voted the pastor a vacation, If hq cared to take It at this time. But I have decided to take my va cat on a little later. ST PAUL'S EPISCOPAL OHURCH Sunday, May 20. Whitsunday, nervlces at 10:00, Sunday School J at 11:00, Morning Prayer and j Sermon, and Y. P. S. L. at ?:30.| Y. W. A. TO MEET The Y. W. A. will meet Monday evening at g o'clock In the base ment of the Baptist church. Every | member Is urged to be present. POD TO SPEAK The voters 6f Franklin County are Invited to meet at tbe Couit House In Louisburg on Tuesday, May 22nd, at 2:30 p. m. and hear the issues In the present Con gressional campaign discussed by Hon. George Ross Pou, Candidate (or Congress. Mr. Pou is well Informed on National matters and whether you support him or not you will be Interested in what he has to aay. Tour attention Is di rected to the advertisement on mother page. Advance Our Poppy Line 'A Popfy on Every Man, Woman. And Child la Our Community On May Mth" is the Depart ment Slogan The memorial poppies which the women of the American Legion Auxiliary will distribute here on "Poppy Day", Saturday, May 26th, ?'!U recall vivid pictures to the Rinds of World War veterans who surved overseas, according to Mrs. J. E. Malone, President of the American Legion Auxiliary of Jam bes Post No. 10S. The popples blooming amid the waste and de si ruction of the battle front, and among the bare graves of the dead, left an unforgettable im pression on the American soldiers, *ffe" said. > > All poppies aold in North Caro lina this year were made by nine whes and widows of disabled ex service men- at Qteen. Six of these families have befen given some aid by the County Welfare Depart ment Several of the disabled hus bands served overseas, are totally disabled and have been cut off en tirely from government aid. The caking of the poppies has been a Godsend to them. "When the American divisions fiove forward in the great offen sives otitis, thfly entered a region tot^j, desolated and trampled- -by the most tremendous battles "* ot history. Destruction ' and death were everywhere but amid it all (he little wild poppies bloomed on. When machine gun and sell Are ?ook Its toll from the American rank8, the poppy was nature's floral offering on the graves of 'he dead. To us those poppies seemed to symbolize the brave spirit of ourfallen comrades and when we returned home we made the poppy the memorial flower of The American Legion." Fopples to be worn in tribute to the men who gave their lives for America in the World War will be offered on the streets throughout the city Sa'urday, May 26th, by; the American Legic-n Auxiliary v,.men. Men of the Legionnaire cooperating In promotion of the project. The poppies, paper repli cas of the flowers that grew oi. tiic battle fields, have been made b> wives of disabled veterans a1 Oteen, Nr-rtb Carolina. All con- , tributions received for the popples will bo devoted to the rehabilita tion and welfare work of the Le gion and Auxiliary among th? dis abled veterans and the dependen' families, of veterans. College Glee Club Entertains Miss Amelia Brans, teacher of voice at Loulsburg College, Is to be much complimented on the splendid program rendered by the College Glee Qlub under her direction on Saturday evening. May 12 at eight o'clock In the College social hall. Miss Dorothy Hurley was accompanist for the Qlee Club. The Glee Club was assisted In this program by Miss Drusa Wil ker. guest pianist, who rendered several difficult and enjoyable numbebrs. The program consisted of the following number* by the Glee Club: The Heavens are Declar ing ? Beethoven; Sleepy Hollow Tune ? Kountz; Spring Time ? ' Strauss-Bliss; Listen to the Lambs ? Dett: Steal Away ? Arr. by Hall, Deep River ? Arr. by O'Hare; Pale Moon ? Logan, The Sleigh ? Kountz, Alma Mater. Miss Wilker rendered the fol lowing numbers; Sonata Brevls ? Hyatt; Etude. Op. 26, No. 9 ? | Chopin; Scherzo, Op. 39 ? Cho pin; La Campanella ? Llsat Buzonl. THANKS We wish to extend our deepest) thanks and appreciation to all; those who rendered us so much kindness during the sickness and oeath of our husband and father. They will be long and tenderlyi remembered. Mrs. J. C. Pearc# and children. "] Subscribe to Th? Franklin Times I GEORGE ROSS POU Befriending The Farmer When He Needed Help In another column of this pa per will be found an advertise ment presenting two letters rela tive to George Ross Pou's Inter est In the farmers of eastern North Carolina. That this inter- 1 est Is real and not simulated for campaign purposes Is evidenced by the fact that the action refer red to in the letters was taken last fall, months before/ he had any reason to believe that he would be a candidate for any of fice. Mr. Pou, we understand, contributed $100.00 toward the! expenses of the movement to Be- 1 cure better tobacco prices, be sides giving time and energy and wise counsel to make the move ment a success. George Pou's friendly interest in the welfare of ex-service men is another trait whlcli has en deared him to the people of the 4Btlr* ****. - Hi* efforts ,