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E ALEEMAR WATCH LABEL On jour paper. Send renewal before Expiration. Largest Circulation Best Advertising Medium in Stanly County STANLY COUNTY WEEKLY OF CHARACTER J. D. BIVIXS, Owner and Pub. 30th Year Local Field. ALBEMARLE, N. C, THURSDAY, NOV. 22, 1923. THE PRESS Vol. IV No. 16 LE PRESS Jodie Morgan Pleads Self In murder Trial; Mary NOVEMBER TERM SUPERIOR COURT NOW CONVENING Judge Sinclair Makes Initial Ap pearance Two Important Cases Large Crowds Present. KF.rORT OF GRAND JURY Superior Court opened in Stanly Monday morning. The event does not have the full significance of the court week of fvo or three decades ago, when the occasion one of great so cial and commercial importance p. well as for the execution of t':e decrees of justice. The men traded "hosses" and the women lathered together to exchange greetings and gossip. For a citi zen not .to be in Albemarle court week was for him to miss the big event of the season. The opening of the fall term c f court, however, was unusually v eil attended. The two import ant cases to be tried brought in terested citizens from all sec tions of the county and the hun dreds around the courthouse brought vivid recollections to the old timers of other days. The lawyers and other citi zens were interested in greeting Judge N. A. Sinclair, of Fayette ville, who is holding his first court in Stanly. Judge Sinclair is serving his first term on the bench. The impression he has made in Stanly will make him sincerely welcome upon his re turn to this county. He upholds the dignity of the bench with an ease that comes of a natural ju dicial temperament and a good . knowledge of law and procedure. He seems never, to be at a loss . a mat. wijue ne can naraiy w ".' railed h'letoieTlt Sude-e.- as . the several heavy sentences he has pronounced will show, yet he is not harsh. The sentiment among the lawyers of the local bar is that Judge Sinclair is an honor to the bench and that it is a pleasure to appear in his court. Court Officers. Other court officers in at tendance are State Solicitor F. D. Phillips, of Rockingham, who has been greeted by many of the friends who became ac quainted with him on his pre vious visits here; assisting him is County Solicitor W. E. Smith. Mr. J. A. Little is in attendance in his canacity as clerk of the court, and is assisted by Deputy Clerk J. H. Snotherly, who has (Continued on page 8.) Cars at Square Wreck Daintily Peace of Quiet Sabbath After noon Broken by Mishap. Chief of Police Troutman had a grandstand seat at an automo bile accident Sunday afternoon at the courthouse square. The chief was standing on the square attending to his own business and not expecting to be excited about anything at all. An Essex car was coming up the hill on Main street, going east, and a Ford was coming down Second street, going south, like many Fords and Essexes had dene before them. Both were rolling slowly and leisurely, just as if nothing was about to hap pen. When the Essex began to nose over the top of the hill, wending its easy way across Second, the Ford just rolled up and butted it right smack in the ribs. Just like that. No wild scramble, straining eyes, screeching brakes or skidding tires. As nice a little lady-like wreck as you ever saw. There did seem as if there was something in the air or ear that might have been a delicate little feminine scream, but may be not. Anyhow, Mr. Lee Hin son and his family climbed out of the Ford and Miss Georgia Lisk stepped from the Essex and examined themselves for broken bones, etc., but found no in juries except to the peace of the quiet Sabbath afternoon. Mr. Hinson found that the . Essex body was damaged about $40 worth and stood the bill at a garage. The Ford was damaged only slightly. Chief Troutman helped them adjust everything and the party broke up with no hard feelings. jGirl Innocent of Serious Charge Jury Quickly Cleared Mary Mil ton of Manslaughter Charge. Miss Mary Milton was declar ed innocent Tuesday of all charges in connection with the death by automobile accident of Mr. Allen Carpenter last July 1, after having faced a Su perior court jury on the charge of manslaughter, based on an al legation of reckless driving. The attractive young defend ant cot tliiVMirrUn.it tli tiM.il U. tween her aged parents and took' a serious interest in the pro- ceedings winch were to de termine whether she should face dreary years of confinement or to be restored to the freedom of her country home. Her face levealed little of the anxious emotion which, naturally, she folt At timoc ivVioti tVio tvorri- cai ueicuis ui me ttctiueiii. weic brought out, she would turn away as if trying not to hear. At other times she would con verse with her parents and at torneys quietly, without show ing evidence of the strain of the oideal through which she was passing. Deep consideration for her feelings were shown in the trial by everyone officially connected with the case, although the case was hard-fought. At certain periods of the trial there was grave doubt among her friends as to its favorable outcome.. Sym pathy among court visitors was preponderantly in her favor, both before and during the trial. Miss Milton's case was con ducted by Messrs. Brown and Sikes, who were most vigilant in seeing that very point that could. possibly- nave a vf woyable 'JU&ring ffitott'.e'-.sW v.'i'rtt f xjrt& the attention et ' the jury The case for the state was conducted by. State Solici tor F. D. Phillips, with whom were associated R. L.Smith, Esq. and County ' Solicitor V. E. Smith. Their case was strong and exceedingly well presented. Judge N. A. Sinclair gave a short resume of the contentions of each side of the case and charged them as to the law ap plying. The jury was out less than an hour, returning with a verdict of "not guilty." The verdict was probably ren dered on the jury's belief that when Miss Milton swerved her ciu to her left side of the road that in doing so she was trying to execute a definite plan to avoid striking the aged gentle man, who was crossing the road to his left side and to her right, and that the fact , that she was on the wrong side of the road was due not to carelessness but to an intention to swerve back of him as he crossed over to her side of the road. The material witness for the .state was Policeman Lee Burley-i son who stated that he was standing in the grove beyond the ball park on the Salisbury road and "saw Mr. Carpenter prime into the road from a path, and started walking to-1 (Continued on page . Joint Baptismal Service Held Here Ten New Members Received In to Baptist Churches Sunday. TVio ciotor Rnntist. churches of 1 11V. iw.tt . Albemarle combined in a joint baptismal service Sunday eve ning at the First church. Ten persons were immersed, iwo 01 which became members of the First, church and eight mem bers of Grace church. The service was conducted by Rev. Q. C. Davis, pastor of the Firnt phnrph assisted bv Rev. J. S. Harris, pastor of Grace church. A large congregation was in attendance, comprised largely of the membership of the two churches. The bap tismal service occupied the time usually given to the sermon, but Mr. Davis gave a short talk of advice to Christians on some of the things necessary to a con tinuance of good works, includ .hnvnh attendance, contribu- tion to church causes, special at tention to communion services and prayer. . Tho Rontiat cause in Albe marle and through this section is flourishing under the leadership - i A. A ot awe ana consecrmeu men. Defense T U I- l Milton rreett; inai 01 UaKDOrO MiirrW r-iP HpnrH imiruer ae nearer i lawyers fiercely iiattle Over; Defendant's Guilt or Innocence. 'LAW NABS STILL AND MAN With the court room crowded ! One thing after another dis-; Fire completely destroyed the to the doors, Jodie Morgan was turbed Badin this week. When ; frame building owned by Mr. J. defending his life against a first- the dust cleared away Chief of , I . Lowder on North Second degree murder charge in the Su-; Police T. A. Early was holding j street near the drug store sev perior court when court adjourn- j the- center of the ring with a leral blocks out from Main street ed yesterday. Through his law-'dandy little copper still on hand, bout 2 o'clock Sunday morning, yers he pleads not guilty, claim- one of his officers gone without Only effective work by the fire ing that lie shot Oral Iliineycutt leaving an address and John department prevented the swift en the Stanfield road last August Graham, colored, on his way to ly mounting flame from spread and killed him in defense of his the roads for 15 months. ing to the adjoining buildings, own life. Chief Earlv and Officer Mel- Mr. Lowder, in speaking of The case is bein' bitterlv bitterly ivprlvl fought and the trial prt slowly yester day more than half g consumed in im- li a rl a v I tin is presiding. Appearing for the 'have been the pride of any ;9"00 insurance. Mr. J. Loss, state are State Solicitor Phillips, , moonshiner. They seized this owner of the grocery stock, said Countv Solicitor Smith, J. R. and the negro, who opened up :Mr. Lxwder, bears a loss of Price, Esq., and Hal C. Turner, a varn about his being in league j?00 to $1,000, without msur iTci int tiio nrint o.-o p' .with Officer Frank Irbv. of the'anee. L. Smith, Esq., Brown & Sikes! ar.d I. R. Burleyson, Esq. Mrs. Sadie Leak, official court stenog-1 other evidence ot lrby's com-a w connne ineir er rapher, is taking a stenographic rbcity, but, at any rate, the erst- ifcrts largely to preventing the record of the trial while officer disappeared before: blaze from spreading to the ad- 1 1-- U V - 1 i ir.inino- ImiMinrre tlini-o liinv The jury is comprised of . ATpssrs li V. PitphJp A Al comprised of. Maynor, L. T. Jenkins, J. R.in Superior court Tuesday and. ropun, oaivin layton, iai'i Cranfnrd Dan t Sneio-Vit P. R Jil?1??"; ranbpeignt'J:'- i- Wilhnit .inhn c. Austin v.. TV Chandler, Vance Deese, Eugene .. i , . Melton. Drs. ' Dunlap and Mahoney were first introduced by the state to testify as to Huney cutt's condition when examined by them before his death and after. Tise Morgan was the third witness, wtio related the events leading up to the shooting and vas an actual witness at the shooting. He said on direct ex- aTnination, that there had - been, WaaeBinyg' the- rfftnts'fttinh of th slain fnanlMr. C." A Reap,' secretary1': Mr. that iWrn Viarl written a -let- itr nf a Hefnmntnrv character about him. He further stated tW ho th witnuss. and Hnnav. mitt stnnHino- hv the road leading from Oakboro to Stan- field when Jodie Morgan rode up in his car. He, the witness, asked if the two might ride and Jodie Morgan said that Tise might ride but that he was look ing for the two, that he had a crow to pick with Huneycutt. (Continued on page 8.) Davis New Book Attracts Notice Son of Ixical Pastor Prepav Valuable Text Book. Rev. Q. C. Davis' son, Dr. V. Hursey Davis, associate profes sor of Greek in the Southern Theological Seminary in Louis ville, Ky., has drawn much re- himsell ..nntinnnl pivrlps throuoh the ....i.ut; f !, i,,tQt tovt'very grave problem Lt- tho Ttpo-innpv's Grammar of Greek New Testament. This book is filling a definite KJ l IlllV J"--- " n.pd in the snhere for which it!?"1"-. KnoV? .wrV" . ;tAnAr,A ;t ni0 i pv. oected to be ouite large. Doran has the American rights and;101- tne college can not. ieu ine;0t The Press composing room,: Houo-hton and Stoddard of Ixn-! ?tuit just what he must take iru-eived the sad intelligence don have recently secured from!!rto that world or just how he. Tuesday of the death of his lit- Dr Davis' the rights to publish!!? .ao m W0,.K 111 ndl wonu. the book in Lngland.- While the word "modern" does not appear to lie appro priate to a volume which is con fined to the beginning of the Christian Era, it is nevertheless a fact that Dr. Davis book is roodern, having been prepared in the light of recent discoveries of papyri in Egypt which add much to the store of knowledge con cerning the early Greek lan guage. His book will be of great value to students of the Greek language, especially those in theological seminaries. PRESBYTERIANS TO RAISE LARGE ORPHANAGE FUND A movement fostered by the board of regents of Barium Springs Orphanage, a Presby terian institution, is expected to raise $100,000 by Thanksgiving, says Rev, R. Murphy Williams, of Greensboro, president of the board. This fund will wipe out the present deficit of $32,000 and will allow for some much need ed improvements. Mr. Williams urges all Presbyterians to co operate to the end that the or phans will be adequately cared for. BADIN OFFICER DECAMPED WHEN negro talked i Accusation of Iiby by Chief EarIy in Sup,ior Cou,t c harged with Booties- ging Activity. ton, f the Badin force? got wind xf something unusual coina- on ton, f the Badin force? got wind J'aided the residence of the rie-prro. finding a little copper still on the cook stove' that would Badin force. The negro's state- i went is not supported by any. Judge Sinclair heard the c?.se . "-.....v v..c for 15 months, Upon condition iti,.t h ; 0v; u,r th. n jthat he is examined by the coun . i j j. j i . - iy pn.vsiciaii anu lounu pnysi cally fit to stand, the work. Alumni Members Enjoy a Banquet Former Trinity Men Gathered Here Tues. Honored Guests. Stanly county,. Trinity Alumni Association banqueted Tuesday evening at Hotel Albemarle. The R. L.Smith, Dr. T. VA.-'Hath cock, Dr. J. C. Hall. Messrs. H f -Deese, W. E. Smith, Loy Gul- Jedge.-A. V. Harm and , A. U Huneycutt were guests as were D.r- LaPrade and Mr. R. A. Thigpen. The former is head of the department of history of Trinity college and the latter tne Alumni secretary. Alter a sumptuous feast those present listened to some good addresses. The principal address of the eve- ning was delivered by Dr. La-; the Stanlv farmers to act quick- rad it through before the open Prade. He stated that Trinity ilv. beforp thp snnnlv is pvhamst. ling of the school. Books can I h.ad graduated more students in jed. , - ithe last 14 .years than in all its 1 history before. That there are. HAD MONEY BUT DIED more in the graduation classes, ,now than was in the institution 14 years ago. That those pre- si nting themselves for college jwork were not so well prepared las they were some dozen and more years ago. This is because Ithe high schools have grown so lapidly that ' qualified teachers ; could not be had for them. These : conditions, which face all the col- k pes of the state, constitute a t 'e the K'b of the college to take u LW u.'e 11 ! that he can carry it on to the ! that luture world into wlncli the; stuaent must go win ue. i nere - .... i ... j. i , mi Trinity college is endeavoring to teach him to so think that he can keep his feet on the ground and his head on his shoulders face whatever may come without fear. For this work the college needs all you can give us, espe cially your good will and strong support. Dr. LaPrade spoke of the spirit of Trinity college, stat ing that he was not an alumnus of the college nor a native of North Carolina nor a Methodist, therefore, could study the spirit with an open mind. He had found that spirit to be a passion for education. Not education for a few but for all the people. Dr. Thigpen followed with a statement concerning the place of the alumni in the life of the college, pleading that each old student should give the college all the encouragement possible in all its undertaking that are good and help it to correct its n istakes. These addresses were very much alive and were ap preciated. Following these short talks were made by most of those present. At the conclusion of the ban quet arrangements were made for another and larger banquet to be held after the closing of iQUICK WORK OF FIREMAN HALTS leaping blaze Lowder Building on North Sec ond Street Burned in Sun day Morning Fire Small Insurance. THREATENED TO SPREAD '-is loss, said that the property bis loss, said that th destroyed, which was vas a frame : grocery store with a barber shop :in connection, was worth about i $2,000, on which was carried i The fire was under such head- " 11 oiscoverea xnat tne 1 - one of saviny the hnrnino- structure. Even then the roof: of the drug store was consid- ;c,.ab damaged as was the wail ; ,,v -i .f of .Mr. Lowder's residence. The origin of the fire is not known. Mr. Lowder spoke in highest commendation of the effective work of the fire department, say ing that he had no hope that they would be able to keep the fire from spreading to his other buildings. It is a point of spe cial pride with the local outfit, however, that they have not yet allowed a fire to run away with them. COUNTY AGENT URGES FARMERS TO ORDER NOW ntrnfr Agent Phillip's . Turves the farmers of the county -who will want to join in with the i others who have already placed their orders for Sodotol, the new free trovernmenr. ovnlnsivp for !iemovinr the stumns frnm their fields to communicate with him I at once. The idea is to order car nf the exnlosivp nnrl orders have already been placed for a i large portion of this quantity. The fact that the amount for distribution by the government is limited makes it necessarv for i THE COUNTY HOME Willie Leach, who was known i. J ah i. u k guuu many Aiuemaiie people some weens aco as a stranger here takin" treatment for liino- troSbl? died somTdays aoi i the Monte mto-omerv countv home as muiiit-i.v wuiiii iiMieii,. a result Ot Ins attliction. i;e- ports reaching here are that Leach had some over $200 given i him uy a iriend, out was stricken in Troy, where he had livpd. and wpnt. to the count v ;home to die. 1 Little Child Dead. i . , ir. i.alpll Andrew, foreman tie nephew, Aubrey, the young ; son 0f Rev. and Mrs. B. II. i Millikan. of Hoonevillp. The funeral was to have been held at Rocky River Friends church, tached to the school save that of Chatham county, at 10 o'clock the price of text-books. Every today, and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew! one, whether student, auditor or left early this morning to at-visitor, is welcome, tend. I The opening session will be !on Sunday, December 2, 3:30 Court-Week Visitor. p m. Classes will be organized, Among the court-week visi- I tors in Albemarle was Mr. J. C.i Barbee, of Stanfield, route 1. Mr. Barbee came in and subscribed to The Press, a mutually agree- able proceeding. He said that conditions throughout his sec-1 ttion were quite favorable, with good corn and cotton crops and wheat prospects good. High School Wins Hard Game in Anson. The local high school football squad won a close but decisive victory over the Wadesboro high school team in Wadesboro last Friday afternoon, the score be ing 7 to 6. the high schools of the county, at which time the association members, all Trinity students of the county and the high school graduates will be invited. THANKSGIVING DAY APPROACHES AND HOLIDAY Thanksgiving Proclamation Governor Cameron Morri son has issued the following Thanksgiving Proclamation : "North Carolina has been bless ed with a year of great prosperity in material things on the farm, in the factory, and in every line of business, (iod has most generously rewarded the labors of our people. "We have been led by God to make a liberal use of our material prosperity for the benefit of the defective and for improved educa tional opportunities for our chil dren. Now, therefore I, Cameron Morrison, governor of North Caro lina, following the previous action of the President of the United States, in his proclamation of No vember i, 192:!, do hereby pro claim and set apart Thursday, No vember 2!), l'J2;, as Thanksgiving day and call upon our people to observe the day by assembling in their respective places of religious worship and giving thanks to Al mighty God for His many mercies and blessings to the people of the United States, and of this state and to pray for divine guidance in the future. May I implore the peo ple of strength on Thanksgiving day to remember the orphan, and the weak and defective of every class bv some act of generosity and helpfulness. Done in the citv of Raleigh on this the 15th day of November, in the year of our Lord, one thou sand nine hundred and twenty three, and in the one hundred and forty-eighth year of our Ameri can independence." Standard Training School Announced Methodists and Presbyterians to Hear Fine Teachers. One of the most important movements begun locally is that of the Stanly Countv, ojft.'j tive Training ;schw.v j&qh' terian denominations are enter ing into this work, and it means a week of the finest possible training and instruction to those that enlist. ; In other words, it is to be a a'rt'al school. It must meet the conditions outlined by Sunday school authorities of the Metho dist and Presbyterian denomina tions. Each student should se cure the text-book designated for his class and if possible, be obtained from Supt. C. A. Reap at the court house. Enroll with a chosen class and stay ' vith it throughout the school. iTo visit from class to class will i do you very little good hvp'lk nrvv.n thp mnrulp of the v..v z11""1- " oc.tn- teen years of age, who otherwise complies with conditions, may receive certificate of credit. High ..." sciiotn giauuaues hixieen i ears, - 0 age may receive credit. No' certificate of credit can be issued ! " uue uimei nmku .vfu uj age. students in tins scnool can i earn one of the necessary twelve ; units for a Sunday seiiool di ploma, eight of which must be' general or basal units and the other four specialization units in - ' m. any one given department, i nose enrolling, in the school are ex - pected to attend all twelve reci - tations, unless unavoidably kept UULJl iT1Cl.llUUiQV x XCOUJ" I away, jno credit can oe issued to;c. Jenkins, foreman for Lefler one who has not attended at least ten of the twelve class ses- sions. There is no charge at- after a report of enrollment by schools. First class period, 3 :30 jto 4 :15 ; recreation period, 4 :15 to 4:20; second class period, 4:20 to 5:00. Night sessions will be as fol- lows: . First class period, 7:30 to 8:20; worship period, 8:22 tc 8:38; second class period, 8-40 to 9:30. The general courses will be as follows: Sunday School Organ ization and Administration, Mr. O. V. Woosley ; Principles of Re ligious Teaching, Prof. Claude T. Carr. Specialization courses : Intermediate-Senior Agencies, Mrs. J. F. Spruill; Junior Or ganization and Administration, Miss Virginia Jenkins; Primary Organization and Administra tion, Miss Georgia Keene. Officers and teachers of be ginners should take work with either Miss Keene or Prof. Carr. SPIRIT APPEARS Time of Turkey and Cranberry Sauce One Week From Today. Deeply Spiritual Occasion Urged by Ministers, who Point to the Blessings Received. Next Thursday is the dav set apart by President Coolidge. for' tne nation, and Governor Cam eron Morrison, for the state, as' a time when the people should pause and give thanks for the many blessings which have been received. Ministers, local and elsewhere, call attention to the great bene fits which have accrued to the people during the past year in ' the way of material blessings, also in relief from such great disasters as earthquakes and volcanos which have caused dis tress and suffering in other parts of the world. , In Albemarle the people wil! gather in a joint Thanksgiving service at the Lutheran church at 10 o'clock. It is expected .that a large congregation will Im present. Every one is invited. The grocers and meat mar kets of the city report that cul jinary preparations in the way of cakes, etc., have been under 'way for some days and that the 1 indications are that the folks in ! this section are not going to suf !fer for want of fine home cook .ing, including steaming turkey land cranberry sauce. OKLAHOMA SENATE OUSTS GOV. WALTQN Oklahoma City, Nov. 19. J. C. Walton, fifth governor of Okla homa, was removed from office tonight by unanimous vote of the state senate court of im peachment after his trial on charges of corruption in office, neglect of duty, moral turpitude and general incompetence. A formal verdict was retum- tfed'..$fjter-the executive had been. toix ot the original 22 charges constituting the impeachment bill were dismissed by order of the court. , ' The court, by a standing vote, denied a motion for a new trial which Governor Walton's coun sel filed immediately after the verdict was announced. LARGE BULL DOG WAS SHOT WHEN DANGEROUS A large, fine-looking bull dog. the property of Mr. Raymond Talbert, was shot at Mr. Tal bert's request by Chief of Po lice Troutman Monday near Main street when the dog sud denly became ferocious, attempt- t ..jiph g to attack people. The dog ievi0-ently had some disease that : , mm into spasms oi pny- f Lai vin f'au ur0K " I 1 e dS him he would . iT.jAi j i ! ' n Ult bUUlce : v.1 extreme .danirer to persons on the streets. - T. . , A, OllCreie OriUffe Nears Completion Charlotte Highway Project Open I'rooably in January. tIip '" """" "-'fc'- Rocky River on the Albemarle- 1 Charlotte direct highway will be ; complete within a few weeks, ; probably in January, said Mr. J. i and Smith, contractors, when in Albemarle Monday. All the piers have been in stalled and four of the ten spans have been . poured on the big concrete job. There is now no danger of high water interfering with the work, and the schedule of the builders is for the work to be complete some time in early January. The highway contractors are busily engaged laying hard sur face road on the Cabarrus coun ty stretch. This work, however, does not interrupt traffic to any great extent, said Mr. Jenkins. The detours are short and well maintained. There are some more than two miles beyond tfie bridge presenting rough travel ing, but the difficulties are not so great as to keep traffic from increasing daily. This road, leading by Locust, shortens the distance from Al bemarle to Charlote materially. A complete organization sur rounds the work, and it is to the ' general interest of everyone con nected with Sunday school work and religious training to enter fully into the benefits to be ob tained from this school.
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