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. S 1 ' i wm Times mm ANDREW J. CONNER, PUBLISHER CAROLINA. CAROLINA, HEAVEN'S BLESSINGS ATTEND HER' SUBSCRIPTION PER ANNUM $1.00 OLUME XXXV RICH SQUARE, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, N. C, THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 1926 NUMBER IS uEORGE-WOODLAND NEWS Two Deaths Past WeekShould Hear Judge l'ranmerFlne Play Com lopPersonal Items Rev. A. J, Parker, Smithfield, visited relatives here the past week. - Mrs. W. J. Griffia and Mrs C J. Vaughan attended the Mission ary Meeting at Jackson Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Riddick, Hobbsville, spent the wealc-end ii tne home of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Carter. Dr. P, C Brittle and family, Burlington, visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Copsland oyer the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. A. Boyette of Branchville, Vs., were visitors in town Sunday. Mr. Will Vaughan and family, Rocky Mount, were here Sunday, visitors in the home of Mr.' W J Brown. Sunday afternoon they attended the funeral of Mr. Vaughan's etep mother, Mrs. Alice Vaughan. at Murfreesboro. Mrs. Vaughan was the widow" of the late Andrew J. Vaughan of this place. Mrs. C. M. Futrell was called to her former home at Summer field this week on account of the death of her grandfather. Walter Brown Jr.. .who has been at home from Guilford CA lege for the past few weeks on account of the poor health of his father, returned Saturday to re sume his studies at Guilford. The Guilford College Glee Club furnished a splendid entertain ment here last Friday njght, but on account of an epidemic of measles and considerable other sickness, the crowd was not large. About $60 00 was taken in at the door, Mr?, W.T. Cariyle, Gainesville, Ga., is Visiting Mrs. L B. Gunter in the borne of Mr. and Mrs. E G. Griffin. Peg 0' My Heart, which is to be presented at Rich Square Thursday night of this week by Scotland Neck talent should draw a good crowd from the George Woodland community. Those who have seen this play tell us it is one of the best ameteur plays ever presented in Eastern Caro lina. Peg, the leading lady, is eercainly an artist. She is the accomplished daughter of the late Hon. Claude Kitchen. We don't mean to be writing Rich Square news, but we hare been informed that Judge E. H. Cranmer, who is holding court at Jackson this week has accepted an invitation from the different churches in Rich Square to speak in the school auditorium there Friday night of this week. Par ents especially, of the two com munities should bear Judge Cran mer. ; This community was shocked last Thursday morning about 11 o'clock when it was learned that Mr. Frank Todd, who was mak ing baskets in the basket factory owned by Griffin and Brown, had suddenly dropped dead. He bad a basket about half completed when the summons came. An old acquaintance bad only about 15 minutes prior to this time been in the factory and in a rather joking sort of way, asked Mr. Todd bow much longer he was going to make baskets. He re marked, "As long as I live I guess," In a very few minutes the prophetic words of that state ! aent came true, . for he fell Hfe-' less on the floor, Mr. Todd came here about ttn ye rs ago and had j worked in the factory here mo t of the time since that time. He was a bard working, straigatfor ! ward, dependable sort of fellow. COUNTY TEACHERS' MEETING AT JACKSON UST JATDRDAY On Saturday, March 27tb, the County Teachers' Meeting was held as per schedule at Jackson. Except for a few unavoidable absences because of sickness practically all teachers of the county were present. After the usual discussion of Group and County Commence ment contests the seventh grade teachers, principals and music teachers went into conference. Miss Batts of the Dramatic Ex tension Department of the Uni versity of North Carolina, who is director of the Pageant, "Children of Old Carolina." to be presented at Woodland, April 24th, explained the general plan of the pegeant to the teachers. Each school was then told what part it would have and who would be the committee in charge of each district It is hoped that the people of each community will join with the schools in this worthy proiect. Definite plans for the seventh grade examination were given to the teachers. These examina tions for all students will be held at the following points: Conway, Woodland, Jackson,' Seaboard, a ad Garysburg on April 19. Mr. L B. Gunter, Miss Alice Elliott and Mr. H. M. Lynch will con duct the examination at Conway; Mr. Jae. L Dennis, and Miss Minnie Taylor will have charge at Woodland; Mr. H. M. Finch and Supt. P. J. Long at Jackson; Mr. Tnos. R. Everett and Mrs. W. R. Draper at Seaboard; Sup ervisor Blanche Penny at Garys burg. On Tuesday, April 20, the fol lowing people will assemble at the County Superintendent's of fice and complete examinations of papers and recording sheets for the same: Mrs. L. L Har vin, Mrs. N. R. Draper, MiBS Geneva Mackey, Miss Minnie Taylor. Mr. W. S. Clarke. Mr. W. K. McClean and Mr. Robt. E. Vick. On Wednesday evening with individual Teacher's Estimate sheet of each seventh grade in hand and with record of exami nations the seventh grade com mittee, which is composed of the principals of the six largest schools and the County Supt. and County Supervisor, will promote children to the high schools of our count v. The afternoon program of the Teachers' Meeting was one of the best that the writer has ever at tended.. Each teacher on the program made a contribution worth preserving and presenting to the people of our county. More will appear about this part of the program in later issues of the paper. Heavy Travel Travel over the Rich Square. Scotland Neck road. No. 12, Is quite heavy. By actual count Sunday afternoon automobiles were passing a given point on this road at the rate of about five a minute or 300 an hour, .It is estimated that three thousand automobiles passed over this road during the day and night. one who was; looked upon by Griffin and Brown as being per fectly reliable. The funeral was held in the Methodist church here Sunday '; afternoon and he was laid to rest In the Friends bury ing ground at Cedar Grove: His father and brother from bis old home in .Delaware attended the funeral. Mr. Todd leaves a widow and two sons, all of whom live here. . , . SEABOARD NEWS Schooltaculty and Club Entertained -Church and School News-Flu situation Improving - Mr. Herbert Long, Port Nor folk, was the week-end guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Long, Mr. H. L Duffee spent the week end at Portsmouth visiting relatives. Mrs. Mattie Gay is spending several days at Garysbarg, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. B.L. Sykes Mr. Sam Stephenson. Ports mouth, is vhiting his mother, Mr 3. Mollie I. Stephenson, th's week. Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Croiker, Wilmington. arrived Friday night Mr. Crocker returnel Monday while Mrs. Crocker will spend a few. weeks at her home here. Mesdames A, J. Crocker, S. V. and W. Grady Edwards spent Thursday in Rocky Mount shop ping. Mrs. Wm. A. Vincent and daughter Barbara, Vultare, were guests of her mother, Mrs. Bet tie I. Pruden, a few days the past week. Mr. and Mrs. J. Kindred Long, members of Ayden high school faculty, were week end guests Mr. Long's parents, Mr. and Mrs, J. T, Long. Mrs. A. K. Harris spent a few days in Norfolk the past week shopping and visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. S. Rogers and son Joseph were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Jor dan, Francisville. Prof, and Mrs. Russell Everett of Conway high school were. week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs W. R. Vick. Miss Bet tie Long of Severn high school faculty, spent the week-end with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Long. After spending the spring bol iday here with her parents, Rev. and Mrs. D. P. Harris. Miss Eliz abeth Harris left Monday to re sume her studies at Westhamp ton College, Richmond, Va. Mr. H. R. Harris, who has been confined to his home since Saturday, with an attack of ton Bilitis, is able to be at his post again. Master Herbert Brown Jr., Kittrell, was the week-end guest of his grandmother, Mrs. John nie Johnson. Mr. H. W. R'edel delightfully entertained the Embroidery Ciub and the S. H. S. faculty last Wednesday evening from 8 to 12 o'clock. The lower floor of her home was tastefully decorated with spring flowers and ferns. Rook was played at five tables. The club prize was won by Mrs. W, W. Jones and the guest prize was awarded Miss Vera Bozeman The hostess served a salad course with mints. Two one-act comedies were presented at the school audito rium Friday evening. The plays were given under the direction of Miss Bernice Kelly and show ed skillful training. The enter tainment was heartily enjoyed by an appreciative audience. Mrs. D. S. Crocker and daugh ter, Garnette Leake, returned home the past week after an ex tended visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Leake, Port Nor folk..;,, An Easter Cantata "Hosanna" was rendered at the Methodist church Sunday evening, taking the place of the regular sermon. A large crowd.embracing friends from several nearby towns, was present and enjoyed the "Gospel of Song" to the utmost - Sunday was bright and beau- FARM DEMONSTRATION WORK POULTRY ; The poultry sale at Conway and Seaboard was a success.' We received about ten times as many chickens as we expected. The farmers seemed well pleased with the prices, some of them re porting that they had besn re oeiving not over 18c a pound for fyens. This car was sold to a Philadelphia firm and we will probably run another car in about four weeks. Unless you can get hat your chickens are worth, save them for this car. Every car of chickens sold brings about $4500 to the county. Eggs will be bought at the next car. i HAY j With Michigan hay selling at $fe6 to $30 here, the farmer there must be receiving about ten dol lars a ton. If he can raise it at that price it seems that we could rjusa what we use rather than pay $39 or more a ton. Seed are cheao, sudan grass seed selling for 5: a pound at Richmond and Spy beans for $1 50 f. o. b. ship ping point. Buy your seed now and raise j our hay this year. E. P. Guli.edge, County Agent-. FARM WORK Very little farm work has been done in Northampton this year up to April first as compared with former years. Rain and pnow during the month of March retarded all farm work. Very little fertilizer has been bought. Farmers seem to be in a waiting mood as to what to plant. The most-notable work done up to 4priirsifts clearing the land of stumps. Through the activities of the County Farm Agent two car loads of explosives have been shipped to the county which havev been used to blow up stumps. Program Mission Rally, Conway Baptist CnurcD, April 9th, 1926 10:30 Devotions, J. Fred Stim son. 11:00 Advantages of the New Way Over the Old. J. P. Essex. 11:30 Where the Money Goes, C. G Smith. 12:00 Open Conference. 12:30 Luncheon. 1:30 Devotions, L. E. Darley. 1:45 Are we Able,. Oscar Creech. 2:15 The Present Needs, E Y. Poole. 2:45 Open Conference. 3:00 Adjourn. Each church is urged to send a strong delegation. C. M. Billings, Committee for Northampton Co. Fire Tuesday Morning About 2 o'clock Tuesday morn ing fire destroyed the Jones bouse occupied by Frank Bell and fami ly and owned by John Baker. The origin of the fire is unknown. Mr. Bell, who is patrolman for the State Highway, and his fam ily barely escaped and lost all their belongings in the bouse ex cept one trunk. This house was on the site of the old Capt. Smith's residence that was burn; ed down several years ago. tiful day and a large congrega tion heard Rev, D. P. Harris, pastor of Seaboard Baptist church in an . intensely interesting ser mon on "Peace." ' ' Sheriff H. L. Joyner and wife, Jackson, were welcome Sunday guests of their daughter. Mrs. C. c, farter. With the coming of few spring like days the general .flu condi tions have improved. though there is still considerable sick ness both in town and surround ing country. IMPORTANT MEETING FOR WOMEN OF THE COUNTY April 10th, at Woodland school beginning at 2 P. M there will be held an interesting and help ful meeting for women interest ed in better homes. 2:00 P. M. Business meeting of County Federation of Home Demonstration Clubs. Report from each club. Plan of work submitted by the ' Home Demonstration Agt. for approval. 3:00 P. M. Address by Mrs. W. N, Hutt, Editor. Woman's Page, Progressive Farmer. Following Mrs. Hntt'a address there will be a Women's Ex change of shrubs, bulbs, cuttings flower and vegetable seeds, pure bred eggs, etc. The exchange will be arranged like a curb market. Each club will have a space. There will be a space for all who are not club members, Everybody is invited to take part. Please label what you bring. Tne Afternoon Club Woodland, N. C, March 29. Mrs. E. G. Griffio was hostess to the Afternoon Club, Saturday, March 20. at 3 o'clock. Ireland's dear old Saint again lived in our minds as Misses Hannah and Margaret Griffia pinned Sham rock's on each one upon entering the Library. The same idea was tastefully carried out iu the deco rations, contests, score cards and refreshments. After the regular business the following most in rteresting program, with Mrs. L, r n i 1 j i j, uopeiana as cnairman, was rendered: Subject An Afternoon of Southern Literature. 1. Beginning of Southern Lit eratureMiss Ethel Daniel, read by Mrs. Roy Griffin. 2 Reading, Confidence, Paul Laurence Dunbar Mrs. L. C. Copeland. 3. Origin of Star Spangled Banner Miss Geneva Mackie, read by Miss Bryte Daniel. 4 Story, "Brer Rabbitt," Joel Chandler Harris Miss Ella Out land. 5 Our Southern Women Mrs. C G Parker. 6. Musical Selections, 'Tee Gwine Back to Dixie" and Star Spangled Banner. As a closing the club sang the old Southern Melody, My Old Kentucky Home. Progressive Bridge and Rook was then enjoyed for about an hour. Mrs. W. J. Griffin winning high score in Bridge, was pre sented a lovely Bridge AccesBO ries Set. Mrs. W. R. Parker, luckiest at Rook, a box of beau tiful handmade handkerchiefs. Mrs, Griffin, assisted by Mrs. L. B. Gunter, Misses Ruth and Louella Brown, served chicken salad, hot rolls, cheese straws, pickles, heavenly hash, pound cake with green froBting, coffee, whipped cream, IriBh mints. Guests of the club included: Mrs. J. M. Brown, Misses Ruth and Louella Brown, Ella Outland, Mabel Robinson. Rich Square. Notice 'The NorthamDton County Re publican Convention is called to meet at Jackson. N. C on the 6th day of April, 1 926, at 1 0 A. M The purpose of the meeting is to elect delegates to go to the State Convention and transact any other business that may come before it Respectfully; V; W.F. OUTLAND, ' Chairman Executive Com. SEVERN NEWS Influenza Disappearing High Price for Cblckeas Lumber Company to Remain Many Years We are glad to report that the flu is about to fly. and we hope it will not visit us again anytime soon. Mrs. Earl Bryant. Boykins.Vs. spent several days with relatives here laBt week. Contractor C K. Harvey, who is located at Durham was here on business last week. Mr. Har vey few years ago constructed quite a number of cinder block residences in town and near by communities. Mtsdames J. J. White, C. H Britt, Ernest Howell and Miss Una White attended the Baptist County Missionary Union which convened at Jackson last Thurs day. They reported a good meet ing and that the hospitality of the Jackson people was ideal. Chickens sold here at a very fancy price last week, bringing: 26: per pound. This week at 24c. Mr. G. L. Gaskins of Norfolk, Va., was the guest of his friends Messrs H. C. and R. E. Rogers at the Long House several days last week. Mr. H. C. Rogers spent few days last week with his brothers Messrs E. M. and Joe Rogers, Norfolk. Va. Mr. W. F. Spencer was in En field last week in the interest of his firm, The Farmers Mfg. Co, He is spending this week in Wil mington. His brother, Mr. C. P. Spencer, has charge of the plant here now. Tney have been cutting some very fine timber from the lands joining the Me herrin River and we are glad to sav they have something like twenty more years cutting in this section before they can clean out their holdings. Mrs. Jack Harrell, Potecasi, was a week end guest of her father Mr. J. H. S. Britt. Mr. Harrell spent Sunday with them. Misses Willie Maddrey, Evelyn White, Hilton Jones, Florence Barkley, Dorothy and Lucille Long, students at Chowan Col- lege, spent the week end with their home people. The Misses Long had as their guests Misses Helen Walker and Leola Cordell also of the college. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Modlin, of Union, visited their daughter- Mrs. C. S. Long Saturday and Sunday. Mr. W. R. Sykes. Branchville, Va., was a Sunday afternoon guest of his sister Mrs. Ellen Porter. Mr. and Mrs. 0. R. Joyner, Suffolk, Va., were Sunday guestst of his mother Mrs. T. 0. Joyner. Prof, and Mrs. H. M, Finch, Mrs. H. W. Maddrey, Misses Bettie Long, Lizzie Stephenson, Margaret Murden and Julia Cal vert, members of our High School faculty, attended the teacher meeting at Jackson last Satur day. Mr, J. M. Alston. S. A. L, Agent here spent the week-end with his home people at Ridge -way. Mr. Alston has been with us since last August and he seems to give the pubHc satis faction in every way. , Mr, and Mrs. W. P. Spencer, and daughter, Miss Winnifred, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Joyner. Mr. and Mrs. H, P. Stephenson at tended the funeral of Miss Doro thy Gay at Jackson Sunday after-, , noon.:"-''. Notwithstanding; the ilckness in the community a large crowd attended services at the Baptist. Church Sunday morning ud ; . : - (CoatbnieS, op page eight -, :;1
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