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\ I f •— - - ; 'f’A--.t. .■ Times Judge Ttiomas H. Calvert Tempers Justice With Mercy in Dealing With Lawbreakers Superior Court which began Fall term at Jackson on Novem ber first is still in session, but the criminal actions were dis posed of last week and eleven lawbreakers are now serving time on the roads or in the peni tentiary. Liquor cases figured prominently in the proceedings and the man to draw the longest term for violation of the prohi bition laws was N. A. Ingram, white man from Gaston Town ship, who drew a term of not less than 15 months and not more than 21 months in the State Prison at Raleigh. Ingram is an old offender. He was sent to the roads once for violating the liquor laws but was pardoned by the Governor. This time he goes to the penitentiary instead of to the roads. The two women who were In the automobile wreck near Con way in which one man lost his life forfeited their bonds, as was expected they would do, but their surviving companion on the ill fated joy ride, W. E. Deterline of Rocky Mount, was brought into court and required to give justified bond in the sum of $200 for his appearance at March Term, 1927. A hard fought case was that of the State against Pete Holly, a young colored man of Wood land, charged with assault with an automobile, in which a little white girl was run over and in jured and the.bicycle she was riding was dragged neatly a mile. Holly plead not guilty. The evidence was circumstantial but strong and the jury decided against him. Holly’s reputation for fast driving and for liquor was against him. The judgment of the court was that Holly serve 45 days on the roads and pay the prosecution witness $87 50 and the court costs. Other cases disposed of were: John Smallwood, liquor, pleads guilty. Fined $50.00 and costs. Cullie Lassiter and McKinley Chavis, plead guilty to an affray in which a deadly weaper was used. Each to pay a fine of $25 00 and costs. Tillery Smith, for carrying con cealed weapon drew four months on the roads. Lloyd Stancell for cruelty to animals, was given 30 days in jail and fined $25.00 and costs, the jail sentence to be suspended on condition that he give $50.00 bond to appear at March court and show good behavior. William Hawkins was charged with operating a car while drunk and found guilty, and is to work eight months on the roads to sober up. Walter Barrett plead guilty to illegal possession of whiskey. Only $25 00 and costs. For assault J. W. Jordan plead guilty. Forked up $25 00 and costs. Martin Lung plead guilty to housebreaking and will spend four months on the roads. For larceny John Everett was given 12 months on the roads. T. J, Tidwell plead guilty to operating a car while drunk. Six months in jail and pay a fine of $50 00 and costs. The jail sen tence not to be effective if he gives $200 00 bond to aopear at March and October 1927 terms of court and show he has not driven automobile and otherwise been of good behavior. (Continued next week.) Home Lyceum a Success-Death From Tuberculosis- Off For Con ference-Other News Pandora, an operetta, will be given Friday evening, Nov! 12th, in Seaboard High School audito rium. This being the second of the series of the Home Lyceum The operetta will include children from the elementary grades. Mr. Ellis Benton, Petersburg, was a week end caller in the home of Mr. H. L. Duffee. Mesdames Robert Reese and Carl P, Parker, Mr. Robert Reese and Miss Helen Bridges Parker spent Saturday in Rocky Mount shopping. Rey, and Mrs. Frank Culbreth left Tuesday for Durham to at tend the ninetieth annual session of the North Carolina Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, which will con vene in Trinity Church, begin ning Wednesday and lasting through Sunday. Mrs. Lucy Leake, Port Nor folk, is the guest of her daugh ter. Mrs. Dean S. Crocker. Mr. M. F. Long spent Wednes day in Port Norfolk, the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Emmitt Cuthrell. Mr. Jethro Harris spent a few days in Norfolk the past week on business, Mrs. Otis Carleton and daugh ter Mildred, Franklin, were week end guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Taylor, Gumberry. Mr. Edd Foster, Portsmouth, was a Sunday guest of his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Foster. Mrs. R. M. Maddrev left Sun day for Franklin for a few days visit to her brother, Mr. G. T. Stephenson. Mesdames Mattie Gay, H. R. Harris, J. R. Bradley, R. M. Maddrey, S. V, Edwards, Paul Pruden, D. P. Harris, Miss Maud Stancell, Rev. D. P. Harris and Mr. Robert Reese attended the annual meeting of the Northamp ton Woman’s Missionary Union which was held at Christian Har bor church last Thursday, They reported a fine meeting and a bountiful dinner. The Y. W. A’s. of the Baptist church held their regular month ly meeting Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Paul Pruden. There was a good attendance and a very interesting program ren dered. Mr. Robert Duncan spent Mon day in Norfolk on business. Mr. Herbert Harris and faniily of Weldon were Sunday guests of bis parents. Rev. and Mrs. D P. Harris. Mr. Matt R. Stephenson spent the week end in Raleigh. Seaboard’s Third Home Ly ceum number will be presented in the S. H. S. auditorium Friday evening, Nov. 19th. This num ber will consist of music and readings. Prof, and Mrs. H. M Lynch and Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Barbee are in charge of the pro gram and they have the promise of several trained voices from the nearby towns to come over and assist in the program. Mrs. Ross Little, who has been ill several months with tubercu losis. died at her home near town Monday evening at eleven o’clock She will be buried in Seaboard cemetery Tuesday afternoon. She leaves to mourn their loss a hus band, five children and several brothers and sisters. The Parent Teacher Associa tion will hold their monthly meet ing in the high school auditorium Tuesday evening, “Smilin’ Through,’’ the first number of Seaboard’s home tal Of His Son in Jackson November 3, at 7 o’clock P. M. the spirit of Mr. Alex Stephenson answered the call of his Master. He was nearly 76 years of age and at the time of death was living with his son, David, of Jackson. In young manhood he professed faith in Jesus Christ and joined Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. Mr. Stephenson never aspired to wealth or position. To be a good citizen, neighbor, husband, and father was his ambitio.n, and in all the.se he succeeded. Tnose who knew him best feel, most keenly h!S passing, but we are happy in r-emembranca of h’s .nobie character, cheerful disposi tion ai>d friendly nature. His funeral was held from Pleasant Grove M. E. Church, conducted by his pasto.**, Rev. J, P. Essex, assisted bv Revs. Mr. Culbreth of Seaboard and Lane of Jackson, after which his re mains were laid to rest in the church cemetery. He leaves to mourn his death a devoted companion, two daugh ters, Mrs. H. J. Pruden and Mr. John Barrett, and three sons, Messrs David Stephenson, of Jackson, and Thad and Leary Stephenson of Norfolk, Va., and many relatives and sriends. We extend to them our deepest sympathy and commend them to Him who can comfort and heal the brooken-hearted. CAMPAIGN TO RAISE $100,000.00 ENDOWMENT FOR CHOWAN COLLEGE Minutes of tbe Meeting ot Committee on Endowment For Chowan Col lege, November 2,1926 w. SEWING SCHOOL All tbe Womens Clubs in North ampton County have selected sewing as their next project. In order that a better idea may be gotten of the year’s plan of work a Sewing School has been planned by the Home Demon stration Agent, Miss Lois Rain water, to be held on November 15th and 16ch at Rich Square in the Community Club Room. Miss Helen N. Estabrook, State Cloth ing and Household Furnishing Specialist, will be present at this School and give instructions in pattern drafting, cutting and fitting garments and dress ap preciation. On Monday, the 15th, mem bers and leaders from the fol lowing Clubs are urged to attend this school: Woodland, Lasker, Severn, Holly Grove and Pendleton! Leaders from these Girls Clubs: Jackson, Garysburg, Severn, Pendleton, Galatia and Margar- ettsville. On Tuesday, the 16th, mem bers and leaders from these Clubs will attend: Potecasi, Dusty Hill, Milwau kee, Girls Club and Women Club, Conway. Rich Square and Rehoboth, The Club at Rich Square will provide lunch, so bring your sewing boxes, ladies, and let’s make these two days red letter days in Northampton County. ent Lyceum, was presented by the Dramatic Club in the high school auditorium Friday even ing to a packed house. The stage was never more beautiful. We had visitors from Jackson, Mar- garettsville, Weldon and several other nearby towns. This play was directed by Mrs. Herbert Kelly Harris and it was the con census of opinion that this was the best play ever presented here. Each player acted his and her part with due credit both to themselves and the director. Spe cial mention should be made of each chai^acter, but for lack of space will suffice to say Miss Thelma Smith starred through out the play. The door receipts were $132.00. B. Edwards. President, General Director. J. Roy Parker, publicity Director. Chas. H. Jenkins, As'jt. Publicity Director. cjsNTRAL COMMITTEE J. E. Vann, Winton, N. C. W. L. Curtis, Ahoskie, Nl C. J. H. Stephenson,Pendleton,N.C. W.-D. Barbee, Seaboard, N. C. ‘ J. T. Bolton, Rich Square, N. C. C. H. jlenkins, Aulander, N. C. J. H. Matthews. W'indsor, N. C. On motion it is ordered that $50,000 00 to be raised in this campaign be divided among the three counties of this association as follows: Hertford County, $20,000 00. Northampton County. $15,000.00, Bertie County, $15,000.00. On motion it is ordered that the subscriptions to this fund be payable in five equal semi annual installments as follows: 1 6 cash to be paid January 1, 1927, 1 5 note payable July 1. 1927. 1 5 note payable Jan. 1, 1928. 1 5 note payable July 1, 1928, 1-5 note papable Jan, 1, 1929, It is ordered that the General Director. W. B. Edwards, shall have printed a form note to be signed by each subscriber for the amount subscribed payable on the above terms with interest after maturity. It is ordered that each of these three counties be organized un der county directors as follows: Hertford County, Rev. 0. Creech, Director. Northampton County, Mr. W, D, Barbee, Director. Bertie County, J. H. Matthews Director. On motion it is ordered that each county director be required to perfect his organization of the county of which he is a director at once and report his organiza tion to Mr. W. B. Edwards. General Director. ORGANIZATION OF CHOWAN ASSO CIATION On motion it is ordered that each county in Chowan Associa tion have as its director the fol lowing: Gates County, Rev. K. C. Horner, Director. Chowan County, Mr. W. J. Berryman, Director. Perquimans County, Mr.. L. W. Norman, Director. Pasquotank County, Mr. Phil Sawyer, Director, Camden County, Rev, G. P. Harrell. Director. Currituck. W. B. Edwards, General Direc tor, will be in charge of the out side activities such as State and Nation. On motion it is ordered that the Pastors in this Association be elected local directors of the churches they serve. COTTON SEED MEAL I find that some farmers are feeding cotton seed meal to hogs —due to the low price at which it is selling. We should remem ber that hogs are high in price and that cotton seed meal is poisonous to hogs. None of the proposed ways of feeding it to them is without danger. Buy fish meal to balance your corn in your hog feeding work and use the cotton seed meal for some other purpose. Fish meal can be bought now for $57 50 a ton. HOG MEETING Mr. W. W. Shay, hog specialist from State Colllege, will be the speaker at the next meeting of the Kirby Farmers Club. This meeting will be at Severn at 7:30 P. M. Thursday, November 18th. These meetings are not confined to club members—all farmers in the county being in yited. Mr. Shay is possibly the best informed man in the South on hogs and he can tell you how to turn them into money at a profit. If you are at all inter ested in hogs you should not miss this meeting, EXPLOSIVE If you expect to get pyrotol in the first car let me have your order at once. From present indications we will order only one car of this material, SHEEP • I have orders for some sheep. If you have any to sell let me know the number and price by letter. E. P. Gulledge, County Agent, ADVERVISING On motion it is ordered that J. Roy Parker be elected publicity director for this campaign and that Messrs W. B. Edwards and Chas. H. Jenkins are appointed as assistants to the publicity director and they are authorized to secure the services of Mr. Parker if possible on such terms as they may deem proper, and if his services cannot be secured they be authorized to secure ad ditional help. On motion it is ordered that a subscriber of $2,000 00 to this Endowment Fund may be per mitted to name an Endowed Scholarship in memory of such person as the donor may choose, which Scholarship shall be used by the College in memory of such person for whom subscrip tion was donated in helping that girl who is not able to pay her own tuition and which Scholar ship shall be permanently listed in the Catalogue of this Institu tion. Any one making a gift as large as $5,000.00 may have a section of library endowed in their honor or in honor of any person whom they may designate. Any one making a gift as large as $20,000 00 may have a Chair in College endowed in their honor or in honor of any person whom they may designate. On motion it is ordered that publicity for the Campaign be started at once and that the Cam paign be open for subscriptions December 1, 1926. On motion it is ordered that the President, W. B. Edwards, is authorized to borrow such sum as may be necessary to cover the expenses of this Campaign up to the sum of $500 00 and to exe cute the College note thereof for same. On motion it is ordered that the question of whether a field man shall be selected to canvas the field and solicit subscriptions in connection with the Pastors and Directors in the work be re ferred to the General Director, W. B. Edwards and the Pastors for their approval for such plans and to recommend a suitable man for this purpose. Upon motion the meeting ad journed. instantly Killed in Automobile Acci dent-Surprise Marriage-Light Vote-Other News The Rev. Mr. McCall, of Bun- level, Harnett County, N. C., filled the pulpit of Lewiston church Sunday morning and the Kelford pulpit at the evening service and preached two splen did sermons. Mr. McCall is a stranger in Lewiston and Kel ford, but his splendid physical bearing and the delightful man ner in which he handled his sub jects made a very favorable im pression on his hearers. Mr. S. A. Norfleet, who has been cor.fined to his home with Grippe for the past two weeks, is reported as improving. • Messrs William Stephenson, Troy Jernigan and J. W. Parker spenc Sunday with friends at Wake Forest. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Tyler spent Sunday with Mrs. Tyler’s par> ents at Quitsna. The young ladies of Roxobel- Kelford gave a delightful weenie roast and “possum’’ hunt to the young men of the community last Friday evening. The party met on the banks of Sandy Run branch and proceeded to enjoy the many good things prepared for the occasion, after which they engaged in a delightful Possum hunt that netted quite a goodly number of the marsupial mammals. Those attending the Lyceum at the school building Tuesday ev ening were highlv delighted with the high class entertainment. The vote cast at the election held here Nov. 2 was lightest ever cast in Roxobel Township-, only 74 voted from a number of over four hundred registrants. A pleasant surprise was spiung- on the people of Kelford Monday morning when the announcement came out that Mrs. Minnie Alex ander and Mr, Wheeler Bryant were united in marriage on June 8th last, at Windsor. Friends of the happy couple have known, for sometime that such a course was contemplated, but did not know that the nuptial knot had been tied until Monday. Mrs, Bryant is a daughter of Mrs. Ella L. Harrell of Kelford and a young woman of rare charm and beauty. Mr. Bryant is a son of the late A. C. Bryant of Roxobel, and a young man of fine qualities and business ability, holding an important position with the Standard Oil Co. They will make their home in Kelford, where they have a host of friends and kinspeople. Mr. Elbert Hall of Roxobel. N. C., salesman for the Rich Square Ice and Coal Co., Rich Square, N. C., was instantly killed in an automobile wreck between Kel ford and Roxobel, just inside the Kelford town limits Sunday even ing about seven-thirty o’clock. Mr. Hall and Mr. Reubin Bishop were coming towards Kelford in a Ford Roadster on the new county highway and Mr. Garland Lane with two young ladies,. Misses Wimbrow, of Roxobel, were going towards Roxobel in a Ford Touring car, both cars mak ing a speed of about twenty-five miles per hour when the accident occurred. From the appearance of the cars, the Roadster turned over and crushed the life out of Hall and then righted itself on the side of the road with the front towards Roxobel, while the Touring car turned up on its side across the road. Both cars were badly wrecked.
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