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A Paper with a Prestige of a Half Cen' A County, No' m munit A / ES X' c*? HED SEPTEMBER 19, 1878. County Ticket Nearly Finished Hatch Announces - Blair Is probable Candidate Dark’s Name Added to List of Candidates for Commis sioner Garner Announces for the Senate. Mr. E. B. Hatch announces him se]f a candidate to succeed himself as clerk of the court. No op position has been suggested. Mr. Hatch has held the position only one term, except the part of the term of Dewey Dorsett which he wa> appointed to fill on Mr. Dor ' 3e tt’«. resignation. He has made 3 o od officer, and no one seems inclined to contest his nomination. Sheriff Blair has practically de , elded to offer himself as a candi date to succeed himself. However, a5 he has served ten years already, he i V' hesitated because of fear jgi t ie might be a drawback to the ticket. But as he has always been ,i drawing card for the ticket, his friends feel that he need not hesi tate for that reason. If he is a candidate, there will hardly be any opposition to him. In addition to the candidates whose cards appear in the Record, we note a card in the Siler City paper announcing Mr. R. W. Dark a? a candidate for commissioner. But with Mr. Wade Siler as the unopposed candidate for register of deeds located in Siler City, Mr. L. B. Hester has the advantage of Hr. Dark in location.-- With Mr. 'Johnson above Pittsboro, Mr. Wal den in the southeastern part of the county, and Mr. Hester at Goldston', scarcely a better distribution of the commissioners could be suggested, and as all three are superior busi ness men it will be hard to beat any one of them. Since the decision of C. C. Poe not to be again a candidate for register of deeds, he has been variously solciited to become a can didate for the senate, opposing At torney W. P. Horton in the pri mary. There are other possible candidates for the senate. In case an opposing candidate does come out, it is to be presumed that Mr. Horton will immediately tender his resignation as chairman of the county executive committee, as a contest with him as chairman would be unseemly and unfair. Messrs. Victor Johnson and Will Harrington seem to furnish the chief opportunity for some fun. They have both announced as can didates for the House, and both are good buttonholers. The county seems largely to favor the candidacy of J. W. Bailey for the senate, 'and the appearances are that Bailey will get three to one against Simmons. Since the above was written, Mr. W. H. Garner announces for the senate. Mr. Garner is a native of Wake county, but has been in Chatham eighteen years. He is well known as the developer of the telephone system of the county, and has many friends in the county. He byes at Goldston and is held in high esteem by the people of his community. Aged Citizen Passes 1 <r~ C Many friends of Mr. Daniel W. Tally will regret to learn of his death the first of the week. He was one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of the county, and had served as justice °/ the peace for 39 years of his life. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Augusta Tally, and seven sons and daugh ters, namely J. D., J. A., H. A., and T- A. Talley, and Mesdames J. B. Stinson, Ella Phillips, and J. C. Cheek. The burial occurred Tuesday and j* targe crowd of friends and neigh bors were present to pay their last respects to the aged citizen. Prob a fuller account of the life this good man will appear later. taft remembered OUR MAJOR LONDON r°m Rockingham Post-Dispatch) Tae death in Washington March °t ex-President William Howard att \ at the age of 82, has brought ooanimous tributes from the entire country. Taft had a remarkable mem tV P. ers onal incident of this oc uired six years ago. Mrs. J. H. nderson was in Washington at a ce Ption, and in conversation with r ' Taft, he learned that she was daughter of the late Henry A. London of Pittsboro. j ~ I remember Major Lon remarked he; “I recall we pV c . fogether from Raleigh to a Hill (about 20 years ago), . taat he was the young Con erate courier to General Grimes <o carried for General Cox the v " or d e r to charge at Appomatox!” The Chatham Record Dick Ramsey Loses Home by Burning Dick Ramsey, the best known of Pittsboro’s colored citizens, having been all-round handy-man for many years at the Exline Hotel, had the misfortune to lose his home by fire las 4 - Thursday night. The flames had got such hold when the fire was discovered that there was little, or no, chance of saving the home. However, much of the house goods was saved. This loss is all the more severe on Dick as he has been in poor health for several months, and is not able to work. He was taken over the Exline, where his long-time friend, Mrs. Norwood, gave him shelter. ® *************** * * Moncure News * * *********s***** Miss Virginia Cathell, who is teaching in Raleigh schools, spent last week-end with Mrs. J. L. Womble. Mrs. J. E. Cathell was in town today, Monday. She spent last week-end with her son, Edwin, at Emory University, Georgia. We are very sorry to state that Dr. J. J. Tyson, who had not fully settled in our town, before he re ceived an offer with the State Board of Health, which he accept- J ed. This position pays Dr. Tyson S4OOO a year and expenses, so we can- not blame him for accepting it, although our town is in need of a doctor. Dr. Tyson is going to help us in locating a doctor. Dr. Tyson’s headquarters will be at his own home town. Avden, N. C. Mr.' R. S. Clark of Siler City and Mr. Ivey Gilmore of Pitts boro were in town today on busi ness. '• Messrs. W. W. Langley and E. E. Walden attended the Jackson Day dinner at Raleigh last Satur day evening, March 15th. Messrs. J. W. Johnson and W. C. Farrell, rural carrier? of Mon cure postoffice, attended the fu neral of Mr. Cole, who was one of Sanford’s, rural mail carriers, today, Monday afternoon. Mr. Cole died suddenly Saturday. We are glad to state that Mrs. Martha Maddox, who has been sick with severe cold, is better. The Junior Epworth League, met last Sunday evening at 6:30 o’clock. They were to have a business meet ing this afternoon, Monday, and then an out-door picnic. Guess the rain at this time will cause them to have an indoor picnic. The Senior League met at 7 o’clock. The president, Miss Ca melia Stedman, called the meeting to order. After a short song serv ice, then announcements were made. The important one was that Rev. Philipp Schwartz of Raleigh will make an- address at the Methodist church next Sunday evening at 7:30 o’clock. The public is cordially in vited to attend this service. Then the meeting was turned over to Miss Dorothy Lambeth, the leader for the evening. The sub ject discussed was, “The Way in Which Methodism Became a Church.” The following members were on the program for the eve ning: Misses Lucy Boone, Lois Wilkie, Roberta Lambeth, Emma Lee Mann, Camelia Stedman and Dorothy Lambeth. After the league benediction, a business meeting was held, in which anniversary day night program was planned. The members of Moncure Ep worth will celebrate anniversary day night with a splendid candle service next Sunday evening at 7:30 o’clock. A special program is being prepared by the members of the League. Rev. Philipp Schwartz of Raleigh, special field secretary, will be the main speaker for the occasion. The public is cordially invited to attend this serv ice and through this paper we are sending a special invitation to our pastor, Rev. J. A. Dailey. Mr. and Mrs. Cal Dezern of route 2 spent last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Laster. Mr. J. W. Johnson and Miss Mar garet Johnson went to Greenville last Friday where Miss Johnson en tered school at the Teachers’ Col lege. Miss Lucile Goodwin represented Moncure high school at the recita tion contest at Siler City last Fri day evening but last. The repre sentative from Pittsboro high school won the prize, given by W. P. Horton. Messrs. J. R. Ray and B. M* Dickens have dissolved partnership at the Lassiter Filling Station on account of Mr. Dickens’ health. He was not strong enough to look after the business as he has low blood pressure. Mr. J. R. Ray will take charge of everything from now on. It is hoped that Mr. Dickens will be better after a rest. The second quarterly conference will be held at Pleasant Hill Meth odist church next Saturday and Sunday, March 22 and 23. It is hoped that as many as Moncure church officials and members as can wjll, be present, also Epworth Leaguers. PITTSBORO, N. C., CHATHAM COUNTY, THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1930. | All Plaintiffs Are Court Winners Superior Court in Session for Trial of Civil Cases—Sever al Judgments Won—Clegg- Castleberry Case Was Hard Fought. Superior court convened Monday morning for the trial of civil cases, With Judge Barnhill on the bench. The first case tried resulted in judgment for the plaintiff in the case of Mrs. Mary McMasters vs. J. B. Allred, G. H. Allred, R. L. Dorsett, and J. Q. Seawell. F. L. Paschal represented the plaintiff and L. P. Dixon the defendants. Lee C. Siler secured a divorce from Nannie M. Siler. Also, Missouri Petty secured a divorce from Shed Petty. E. A. Brown got judgment against F. C. Chambers for $225. The Chatham Bank won a judg ment for SSOO against Rev. J. W. Marsh, colored on a note 1 of J. B. Emerson for which Marsh had be come security. Marsh attempted to set up defense that he had not endorsed the note. J. A. Woody recovers from C. P. Alston. The jury also found that Alston had fraudulently dis j posed of mortgaged property. The latter part of Tuesday and Wednesday practically as a whole was given to the trial of the suit of Clegg- vs. Castleberry in which Clegg is suing for damages for slander. It will be recalled, that Castleberry prosecuted : Clegg for assault last fall. Clegg was Castle berry’s tenant. He alleges that Cas tleberry accused him of taking lumber, and of other offenses. Cas tleberry lives in Williams township and the case brought a number of strange faces to Pittsboro, as a number of Wake citizens was sum moned as witnesses. *************** * * * Bonlee JNfews * * * *************** Miss Oma Andrews of Moncure spent the week-end with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles An-j i drews. Mrs. Howell, member of the Bonlee faculty, spent Sunday with her people in Burlington. Miss Ava Lee Andrew? of Greensboro spent Sunday with her people here. Miss Petty, teacher in the Mon cure school, spent the week-end with friends in Bonlee. Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Parrish spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George Brafford. A play will be given at school auditorium, Bonlee, Friday night, March 21st, at 8 o’clock, for bene fit of Baptist church. Everybody come and help us go over the top. Admission 15 and 25 cents. This will be a real play and will make you forget your troubles. “The Winning of Latane,” by Oliver P. Parker. Twelve characters. MRS. I. H. DUNLAP. March 17, 1930. —— <3 Parents and Teachers Meet The Parent-1 eacher Association was entertained at its regular meet ing on Thursday, March 13th, with recitations and songs by the first, second, £hird, sixth and seventh grades, under the direction of Mrs. Ernest Williams and Miss Margaret Siler. After the usual business meeting during which time a number of matters were discussed, Mrs. Cord on, the president, appointed Mrs. George Brewer, Miss Wrenn and Miss McDonald as a committee to arrange for an old-fashioned “spell ing bee” to be held on the night of Friday, March 21st. A nominating committee was also appointed, composed of Mr. Waters, Mrs. G. H. Brooks, Sr., and Mrs. E. R. Hinton. The 10th grade, Mrs. G. H. Brooks, Jr., teacher, won the dollar for largest number of parents out. ® PITTSBORO CIRCUIT —<s> The second quarterly confer ence for the Pittsboro charge will be held at Pleasant Hill church next Saturday. The presiding elder will prach at 11 A. M. Dinner will be served on the grounds, and the business session will be held in the afternoon. Mr. Cade will also preach Sunday morning. The officers in the various churches of the circuit are expected to at tend Saturday, and the public is invited to attend both days. J. A. Dailey, Pastor. LONDON-BRINSON The engagement of Dr. Arthur Hill London and Miss Jeanette Brinson, of Savannah, Ga., has been announced, the wedding to be in late April. Dr. London is now located in Philadelphia, but is the son of Mr. and Mrs. A.‘ H. Lon don of Pittsboro. Jackson Dinner Lends to Bailey Everybody Expectant But Nothing Happened; Meet ing Decidedly for Bailey. (Contributed.) The Jackson Day dinner held by the Young People’s Democratic Clubs of North Carolina at Ra leigh Saturday evening, the first of! its kind ever staged sh the State, j was a success from every stand- j point. The 650 diners were served j a bounteous and palatable meal, the 1 oratory was limited and well regu-I lated within the alio ted time, the tension was high every man present being on the qui vive and ready for anything—and nothing hap pened. The main address was delivered by Jouett Shouse, chairman of the national executive committee of the Democratic party, and J. C. B. Ehringhaus of Elizabeth City, like ly candidate for governor in 1932, got an ovation; but it was a Bailey meeting. Few references were made j to Senator Simmons but every time his name was mentioned there were ‘ a few scattered cheers that were drowned in howl of derision No J direct mention was made by any j speaker to the approaching sena- j torial primary; even Bailey himself! only indirectly referred to it, but ( that was the big thing in the minds , of most of those present. Called to order promptly at 6:30 by Tyre Taylor, state chairman of the young people’s clubs, the first hour was devoted to eating. At 7:30 Mr. Taylor recognized Hugh Dortch of Goldsboro who presented Governor Gardner for a six minute address. The governor was in his usual fine form and held his audi ence captivated. Edwin Gill of Laurinburg was recognized to intro duce Mr. Shouse. Mr. Shouse re viewed the first year of the Hoover administration and charged that the president lacks courage and leader ship. Comparing the first Wilson administration with this one, the speaker said that during Wilson’s first year more constructive legis lation was written that had been put on the statute books in all the administrations since the civil war; : whereas Hoover’s first year could offer only two accomplishments and both of them are of doubtful merit. First is the so-called farm relief measure; the other the naval dis armament conference now sitting at London. Mr. Shouse would make no predictions as to what would happen in the future, but he de clared the trend toward Democratic success was so apparent as to have the Republicans almost in a panic. Mr. Shouse’s address was extend ed from 30 to 45 minutes when a telegram from former Governor Byrd of Virginia advised that due to illness he could not attend the dinner. Concluding, the national chairman said that his office is not interested in condidacies within the party, hub is devoting its efforts toward electing the Democratic nominees in November. Then came four acknowledged candidates for governor in 1932. Dennis G. Brummitt of Oxford and Raleigh; Albert L. Cox of Raleigh; J. C. B. Ehringhaus of Elizabeth City, and Richard T. Fountain of Rocky Mount. General Cox turned humorist and Ehringhaus was elo quent. State Democratic Chairman Mull made a short address, and was followed by Josephus Daniels, edi tor of the News and Observer, who devoted most of his time to an eulogy of Woodrow Wilson and the efficiency of his administrations. Typical of the sentiment of the crowd was the reception given Mr. Daniels’ peroration. Speaking of the tariff legislation under Wilson he •paid High tribute, to Claude Kitch .in, and mention of Kitchin’s name brought a storm of applause. He PLEASE TURN TO PAGE POUR $ HONOR ROLL OF FARMVILLE SCHOOL FOR FEBRUARY <§> FIRST GRADE Frances Tre buchon, Junior Garner, Sam Honey cutt, Norris Thrift. THIRD GRADE Harvey Cox, Paul Honeycutt, Fred Haynes, Rob ert Roberts, Elois Thrift. FOURTH GRADE —Cecil Honey cutt Hurley Mason, Lebon Thrift, Sarah Thomas. FIFTH GRADE Herman Hart, Archie Roberts, Marjorie Matthews. SIXTH GRADE —Lee Richardson, Prudy Hart, Mabel Johnson, Pauline Newton, Annie Palmer Seagroves, Fern Thrift. ® Drunk Policeman Fired R. L. Mulwee was discharged from the Charlotte police force last Friday when it was found that he had been drunk on the job of di recting traffic at the square. One of the counts against him was that he took off his hat and bowed to everybody who passed him. —€> Garland Lemmons killed a six foot six inch chicken snake a *few days ago. Campbell’s Caught with Much Liquor A raid of the premises of Mr. Buck Campbell late Friday by Sher iff Blair and deputies resulted in a find of seventeen jars of white lightning and the arrest of father and son. J. J. Campbell, the grown son of the household, was caught with two jars, which, presumably, he was pre paring to pour out on the alarm. The rest of the liquor was found hidden in a barn, it is and the older man himself was re ported as being hidden in the hay. ■ They were given a prelimary : hearing before ’Squire Lysander I Johnson, but undertook no defensfe | and were bound over to the county ! court. Bonds were furnished and I the father and son are free for the present. The latter was only re cently married. * $ ****** *.* ******* i * * Bear Creek News * * *************** D. F. Perrell is in Washington* D. C., on a business trip. He at tended the funeral of ex^president j and Chief Justice William Howard j Taft, while there, i Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Morris and j son, Lawrence, of Maxton, have i been visiting at Mrs. Morris’ father, iT. P. Coggins, near town for the | past few days. 1 W. W. Clark, the bus mail man i from Greensboro ’ to Sanford, has returned to his work, after being off a week with mumps. Miss Clara Lee Hammer, of Greensboro, is spending the week with her father, W. P. Hammer; of . Goldston, Rt. 1. Messrs. G. W. and G. G. Burke; J. J. Fields, L. T. Bark, I. H. Ed wards, T. B. Beal, R. I. Nall and C. H. Wilkie were attendants at court at Pittsboro Monday. L. N. Smith is attending court, this week as a juror from Gulf Township. Mrs. Fannie Murray is reoveering from an attack of mumps. Mr. and Mrs. Carlton and two grandchildren, of Durham, were Sunday visitors in the home of C. J. Rives. E. J. Clark and family, of Pitts boro, Rt. 2, were visitors this week in the home of M. F. Norwood. R. W. Poe has purchased a new international truck. W. L. *Dunn is confined to his home with mumps, which has been raging in this section for the past few months. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Nall and fam ily, of Greensboro, were week-end visitors in the home of T. P. Beaver. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Coggins and family, of Hallison, were Sunday visitors at Mr. Coggins’ father, W. A. Coggins. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Williamson and daughter, Bettie Jean, Clyde Williamson and Mr. Buchanan, of Sanford, were Sunday afternoon visitors at T. B. Beal’s. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Snipes and daughter, Dorothy, Mrs. Sid Fink and sons, Robert and Winfred, of Durham, were week-end visitors at Latt D. Poe’s. Mrs. C. O. Briggs was a recent visitors to King and Dalton. ® *************** * * * Kimbalton News * * * *************** Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Perry and Mrs. Nannie Pickard spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Jeter Jenks of near Pittsboro. Mrs. Pearl Justice and family spent the week-end with her father, Mr. Oran Tysor of near Goldston. Mr. and Mrs. Wrenn Ferguson of Charlotte spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Ferguson. Lacy Harris has returned to Tennessee after spending two weeks with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim W. Harris. Mrs. Mittie Russell has gone to the Memorial Hospital at Asheboro for treatment. Mrs. A. V. Ferguson has been sick for the last week but is im proving. Mrs. Nannie Burke was surprised by a birthday dinner Sunday. There was a large crowd of friends and relatives and plenty to eat. Troy Ferguson of Raleigh and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence McManess spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Ferguson. $ REAL ESTATE DEALS Mr. H. G. Beard has sold his home and 35-acre tract on the south side of the creek to Mr. Sam Griffin and has bought the old Headen house below the court house from Mr. L. N. Womble. Mr. Womble gets the Chatham Chevro let garage lot in the deal. Mr. Beard is moving into the newly purchased residence. th Also Mr. Harvey Gunter recently ( bought the residence occupied by Mrs. W. F. Beard and the adjoin ing vacant lot. Subscribers at Every Postoffice end All R. F. D. Routes in Grout County of Chatham. VOLUME 52. NUMBER 24 Ford Garage Has Re-opened Justice Motor Company Takes Over Equipment and Stock of The Weeks Motor Co. The Ford garage and agency "here is again open. The Justice Motor Company, with Mr. Fred Justice in charge, opened the build ing Monday, and repair work and sales of parts are progressing. No new cars have yet been received, but Mr. Bob Goodwin, former sales man of the Weeks Motor Company, is on hand to have purchasers ready for the cars when they do arrive. The new business opens under favorable auspices. Mr. Justice is well known as a conservative busi ness man. He succeeded at Siler City with the agency for cars les3 popular than the Ford. He has bought the whole equipment' of the Weeks Motor Company, and is, therefore,- well prepared for all kinds of repair work, including car painting. Mr. Justice himself is an ex perienced mechanic, having spent two years in the Hudson-Essex factory; -while he has had charge of the' business of the Justice Motor Company at Siler City for seven years. He has brought with him from Siler Citv two real me chanics. Mr. R. K. Dixon has been with the .Justice Motor Company for the seven years of its exist ence. Mr. W. G. Smith has been with it for four years, and had had experience in other garages before going with Mr. Justice. . ; -.Mr.' Justice expects to move to Pittsboro after the close of the Siler City school, and Messrs. Dixon and Smith, both men of families, will move here as soon as ’they can get satisfactory residences. Thus ) Pittsboro secures three new fam ilies. The Record welcomes these gen tlemen to the town and hopes that the business will prosper. - <B> *************** * * * Bell’s School News * * * *************** Wallace, the magician, will en tertain at Bell’s school, Friday eve ning, March 21st. Wallace informs us that he has added many new features to his program since he was at our school last, and he guarantees it to be the largest and best entertainment in the mystery line that our community has ever had. Let us give him a large audience! Leonie Yates represented Bell's high school at 'the Horton recitation, contest at Siler City last Friday evening. Teachers attending report ed that her recitation, The Swan Song, was delivered in a very creditable manner. In fact all the recitations were so good that the teachers intimated that judges had a difficult task. The play, Lighthouse Nan, given here Saturday by pupils of Berea high school, was well attended. Many patrons agreed it was one of the best they had ever witnessed. Miss Hazel Tisdale, fifth- grade teacher, has been sick with the flu for several days. SIXTH MONTH HONOR ROLL First Grade: Annie Clerk, Milton Seymour, Genevieve Barbee, Hazel McCoy, Violet Overton, Thomas Goodwin, Juanita Yeargan, Edna Knowles, Rachel Oakley. Second Grade: Virgle Horton, Bruton Morgan, Frances Merritt, Florence Perry, Catherine Hallo way, Lester Howard, Clara Good win, Pauline' Mangum, Frank Mc- Coy. Third Grade: Alene Hunt, Clara Wilson, Bernice Horton, Carlton McNeil, William Thrailkill, Susie Mangum, Mary Alice Mitchell, Harding Mann, Edd Oakley. Fourth Grade: Lewis Harward, Jack Mangum, Pattie Beckwith, Rheumel Thraikill, Maurice Kirk land, Lesie McNeil, Catherine Diggs, Mary Scott. Fifth Grade: Eustace Horton, Marie Horton, Ruby Sexton, Thom as Horton, Hazel Melton. Sixth Grade: Louise . Harward, Beatrice Mason, Julian Mann. Eighth Grade: Roscoe Wilson, Sallie Cummings, Katie Johnson, Mary Lee Cash, Mabel Jenkins, Mary Lee McNeill. Ninth Grade: Vada Goodwin, Nannie Holloway. .10th Grade: Leonie Yates, Lois Horton, Bessie Barbee, Lucille Yates. ® Governor Brumbaugh Dies —e — Martin G. Brumbaugh, former governor of Pennsylvania, died sud- * denly at Pinehurst last Friday while playing golf at the country club courst. He was president of Jun | iata College at Huntington, Pa., at I the time of his death. The body was taken back to Huntington for burial.