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aufort News' Largest Circulation In Carteret County The People's 9i &xh Newspaper a) The best advertising medium published in Carteret Co. ( READING TO THE MIND IS WHAT EXERCISE IS TO THE BODY j WATCH Your label and pay your subscription EIGHT PAGES THIS WEEK THE BEAUFORT NEWS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1929. PRICE 5c SINGLE COPY NUMBER 43 VOLUME XVIII lu) H r EIGHT SENTENCED FOR CONSPIRACY Morehead City Men Given Pris on Terms By Judge Meekins Wilmington, Oct. 31 Judge I. M. Meekins, of U. S. Court, this after noon sentenced eight men on charges of conspiracy to bring whiskey into the United States to terms ranging from four months in the county jail to 18 months in Atlanta pentitentiary After he imposed the sentences, the court was recessed until Monday, Judge Meekins returning home for the week-end. These convicted of the charges and their sentences, were Melford and Ben Eldred, 18 months at Atlanta; Louis and Dan Piner, one year one day at Atlanta; Alonzo four months in county jail; ICapt. James S. Caffrey Dies Very Suddenly Captain James S. Caffrey, one of Beaufort's best known citizens, whose sudden death from cerebral hemor rhage occurred last Thursday was buried Sunday afternoon from the home of his son, James V. Caffrey, on Ann Street. The home and yard were packed with sorrowing friends, gathered to pay their last respects to their friend and loved one. The funeral was conducted by Reverend L. L. Smith, pastor of the Ann Street Methodist Church, and the Reverend J. A. Vache, Rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Combined choirs of the city sang "Nearer My God to Thee," "In the Hour of Trial," "Jesus Lever of My Soul"' and at the grave "Abide With Me." By special re- SCHOOLS REQUEST SCHOOL TROUBLE FINANCIAL HELP' AIRED IN COURT t Need $20,000 To Pay Teach- Girl Pupil Charges Teacher ers; Jurors Chosen For De- I With Assault; Case Dismiss- cember Court j ed by Judge i The principal things done by the ; The session of the County Record Board of County Commisioners er's Court Tuesday was somewhat Monday were the drawing ofa jury shorter than other sessions held re for the December term of court, dis- cently have been. There were not cussing finances with school author- so many cases and it did not take so lties and authorizing the renewal of long to try them. several notes. All members of the A case that brought quite a large board were present. 'C1.0wf) fram the western part of the County Superintendent of Educa-icounty and aroused considerable in- tion J. H. Workman and members of,'"" "--, 1 " , a. d...j .i pj,,..,. it t ser a teacher in the W hite Oak October Was Also A Pretty Wet Month muis, lour mom. ... ulJ quest Mr. Leslie Davis sang "The Old Dola Williams, one year and one day , T at At anta; M C. Adams 15 month s, f w at Atlanta The court directed that , January 19, 1926. Ac- S. B Sterling and Kay Charlie Blood-, ' ubearer8 were. ycha;.les Hatsell good were not guilty. c p Ty,er w A c w The trial of these men on charges j Thomas, 0. Noe, Bonner Willis, A. T. of conspiracy in which liquor was j Gardner. Honorary pall bearers, L transferred from a foreign boat out-1 W. Hassell, C. T. Chadwick, W. A. side rum row last March off More-j Mace, J. T. Beveridge, J. T. Bever head City consumed the better part : idge, J. A. Hornaday, John Forlaw, of two days. W'lii " Chadwick, U. E. Swann, Reuben I Willis, Chas. Manson, B. C. Vay, Both Piner men, Alonzo Willis, Bryan Davis, T. M Thomas, Sr., N. Adams, Edwards and Dola Withers ; y. Taylor, B. T. Taylor, S. G. Thorn were required to give appearance aSi Lon Hill, C. S. Maxwell, C. A. bonds and instructed to appear at Clawson, Frank King, W. W. Lewis, court April 28 to begin serving their ' L. m. Davis, Joe Gaskill, H. C. Jones, sentences. Both Elreds, who are rj jj, Jones, J. R. Jinnette, I E. from Long Island, New York, gave Ramsey, F. R. Bell, Joseph House, Claude Felton, W. E. Skarren, David Williams, Hugh Hill, John Wolfe, Blythe Noe, C. P. Dey, R. B. Wheat ly, H. L. Potter, Will Potter, I. N. Moore, W. P. Smith, Ned Lewis, Paul Jones, W. H. Taylor, Jim Whitehurst, Walter Moore, Ben Arrington, C W. Clifton, G. W. Huntley, Chas. Car row, W. L. Arrington, H. W. Noe, Hoi Mason, Seth Gibbs, W. L. Paul, Will Arthur, B. A. Bell, George Styron, Walter Longest, E. Z. Chappell, R. Felton, Elijah Felton, George Smith, Ed. Robinson, W. B. Robinson, W. L. StanciL Ike- Npe,, Will Wheatly, C. M Owens, Winfield Davis, Jim Congle ton, Henry Congleton, John G. Hud gins, Sr. The floral contributions were numerous and beautiful. James S. Caffrey was born in New lor, Mason and Webb, came before school was charged with an assault notice of appeal. ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE OF GUN PROVES SERIOUS Leland Morton a young man who lives on New Bern road about eight miles from Beaufort was shot in his left arm Monday while on a deer hunt. Thes hooting was accidental and was done by Elijah Carter color ed who was loading his breech load ing gun at the time. The young man was brought to Beaufort by Messrs. Clarence Whitehurst and JW,GV Dud-, ley and " placed in Potter Emergency Hospital where it was found neces sary to amputate his arm. At pres ent he is making as god progress as A Hff TTI: ...U, the board to discuss the matter of ae- uPn ?n.me ,ma 'BB" curing funds for teachers' salaries. a Puml the schoL ATft ,r her.: Approximately $20,000 will be need- ,nS the Stte s evldenc;e Judge HJ1 ed now very shortly. The board a- K"d the case. Attorney C. R. j .. j. iL. i.ui. ....u i.. Wheatlv appeared for Mr. Kaiser. relieve the situation. Mr- W- C- Gorham assisted Solictor , Duncan. Superintendent R. L. Fritz and 1 The prosecuting witness Ella May Chairman U. E. Swann of the Beau- Wiggins who says she is fourteen fort Graded School saw the board years old, and is very well grown for with reference to collecting $8317.71 her age, was the first witness. She due on special taxes collected in the testified that Mr. Kaiser whipped her Beaufort district. It is claimed that on her legs with a switch. She ex this sum has been accumulating since hibited her legs and there were sev 1924 and a settlement is desired. The eral welts or stripes upon them. Up board authorized the chairman and on cross examination by Mr. Wheatly clerk to give a note for $3317.71. she said that she was punished at the The matter of adjusting the assess- request of her teacher Miss Jarvis. ment on property of Charles Day of! That she and another girl had writ Cedar Island was discussed and re-'ten something of an objectionable ferred to County Attorney Mason, for nature on a piece of paper. That a further investigation. , boy grabbed the paper and Miss Jar- The request of JamUs Luther Gar-!vis ot jt- Miss Jarvis rePrted her ner of Newport to be relieved of his to Mr- Kaiser and he whlPPed both taxes for this year on account of ill : girls. Ella May said he used a good health was also referred to the Clerk sized hickory switch, and Attorney for investigation. . ! Lillian Dudlev. the other witness, Mrs. F. C. Salisbury, County Wel-'testified that she is twelve e&rs oldl fare Agent, presented her monthly She told of the note writln incident renort which was rprpivprf nnH nrHor- arid that she and the other girl were cA fiioi j whipped for it. She said Mr. Kaiser A motion was nasspH tn Wo Vfco said he was not mad with them but roof of the County Home repaired. , that his face was red- She showed ThQ ait; fi,Q Ain; .v, several stripes on her legs. She is ed for was not authorized on account stlU 0,n t0 the schol but the other of the condition of county flnanees. &lrl has stPPed. ThejChairmiiMrithorized1S- After hearing the fwo principal a note for $500 to Frank Colenda;witnesses Jude Hl11 'nformed the fnr -n,t Aa n tha n,r or, Solicitor that unless he had evidence October, like all of the months of this year, had a heavy rainfall in this section. The average over a period of twenty years was 4.68 inch es. This year the amount of precip itation in October was C.38 inches according to the U. S. Weather Bu reau station here. The heaviest was on the 22nd when 3.12 inches fell. In spite of the fact that there was a good deal of rainfall there were 23 days of sunshine during October. For 17 days the wind blew from an easterly direction. The rest of the time from various points of the com pass. The coldest day of the month was the 26th when the thermometer dropped to 46 degrees. The highest temperature was 83 degrees, which was the first day of the month. The temperature figures for the month are as follows: Max. .83 81 74 75 72 78 75 ..82 69 65 COUNTY HEARING WILL BE RESUMED Continued To December 9; Re ports To Be Furnished No vember 25 could be expected under the circum stances. He is the son of Mr. and, York State. Febbruarv 15. 1851. and Mrs. James C. Morton. !at the time of his death was 78 years, ,..,.,, , , i 8 months, 14 days old. Mr. Caffrey Violet Snooks, seven year old! , . U t , j l. , ,, , iiT-u- i came to Beaufort 47 years ago, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willie j,. ,. J 6 ' " c i Di.u v ji during his earlier years was one of Snooks of Beaufort who was badly nf4.. . , . v jui.Aui.jniu on Beaufort s prominent business men, burned about the body October 29 ... a.oA .tVt rv,j . ,,' is getting along very well now. Her.;""" Yr itu U4. ..,u;i l,: .Jones and Caffrey for a number of years, then Chadwick and Caffrey, which finally became Chadwick Fish eries, Inc.. In December 1886, Mr. Caffrey married Miss Margaret Harrell of Beaufort and to this union were born eight children, seven of whom sur vive, Mrs. C. K. Howe of Hopewell, Va., Mrs. J. H. Dill, Beaufort, Mrs. Earle G. Schneider. Red Bank. New clothes caught while making a fire- She was brought to the hospital for treatment. SLANDER CASE STARTED BUT LATER WITHDRAWN Justice of the Peace J. S. White hurst heard a family fuss aired in his court Wednesday when Mrs. Sallie Phillips Hall and Mrs. Seavy John son had their sister-in-law Mrs. Ro- Jersey, James V. Caffrey, Beauofrt, mie Phillips indicted on a slander Dan F Caffrey, Morehead City, Miss charge. The Justice took the matter Estelle and Miss Fanny, both of under consideration after hearing the Beaufort, and eight grand-childden. evidence and later on the prosecuting A brother, George F. Caffrey of Long witness decided to have the warrant Island, New York, also survives him. withdrawn. It was agreed that the . defendant would pay the costs. "This is as true as my name's Frank." France has launched a world cam- "And what is your name, Jack?" paign for aerial safety. Buen Humor, Madrid. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Min. 70 67 54 55 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21 .69 .76 .80 .81 .73 .73 .75 .69 .74 .72 .75 The hearing here last week before Superior Court Clerk L. W. Hassell pertaining to the suits the county has started against F. M. Simmons, the Simmons Construction Corporation, I George W. Huntley, W. L. Stancil, George J. Brooks and C. K. Howe ad journed Thursday afternoon. Accord ing to agreement it will be resumed on December 9. As stated in the News last week the hearing was on application of at torneys for the defense and was for the purpose of getting possession of ' auditor's and engineers' reports and other information concerning the matters alleged in the complaints. Chairman Bushall was the last wit ness examined on Thursday. The afternoon session of the hearing was taken mainly with discussion between lawyers. Attorneys for the county ' presented auditor C. F. Delamar in court and offered attorneys an op portunity to examine him which was declined. After the discussion between the lawyers was finished the court ren dered a judgment requiring the plaintiffs to produce and file with the court not later than November 25 the audit, engineer's report and all papers and documents called for in the application. The plaintiffs say they will comply with the order. The hearing is to be resumed on De cember 9 at 10 A. M. The defend ants are allowed until December 20 22 76 64 t n'e their answers to the com- 23 69 5, plaints. There will be a term of 24. . 25. . 26. . 27. . 28. . : 29. . 30. 31. MR. .69 .65 .69 .73 .69 .64 .74 .77 56 I court here in December but the case 4Q will not be taken up at that time. It 46 55 53 58 58 61 building. The names of persons that the girls were whipped malicious PARENTS AND TEACHERS INVITED TO ATTEND DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE A child development conference is should make their plans now to come to be held in Beaufort next Wednes- for the entire program which will be day morning beginning at 10:30 Ion next Wednesday, November 13th. o'clock. It will be under the auspic es of the County Educational Depart ment. Subjects of interest to par ents will be discussed. A Committee For Publicity and Arrangements met in the office of the County Superintendent of Edu cation on Wednesday afternoon of this week. Those on the committee represented Parent-Teacher Associa tions, Community Clubs, teachers, and ministers. They decided that it would be best to plan for a box lunch. Every one bring lunch. This will be in care of the committee appointed by local Parent -Teacher Association and Community Club. These two lo cal organizations will furnish coffee and be 1 sponsible for serving the lunch wfc'jh will all be put together and serve 1 accoiding to cafeteria methods. The numbers of the committee consider that this conference will be of great importance for all parents and those who teach children. It is an unusual opportunity for the peo pie of Carteret County to have a person like Dr. Andrus come to the Dr. Andrus has had a wide exper ience in the study of children, their problems and needs; and in advising and training parents. She is giving her time at this conference to meet ing the problems of parents and teachers in their efforts to improve the means for better development of the child. Program. 10:30 A. M. Opening 10 Minutes. 10:40 A. M. Opening Statement, Introducing Program. County Superintendent. 10:50 A. M. The Schools Three- Fold Program Miss Parrott, State Department 01 Education. 11:00 A. M. The Child a Total Personality Dr. Andrus, Director of Child Development and Parental Ed ucation, State Department of Edu cation, New York. 12:00 P. M. Open Forum Dr. Andrus. 12:30 P. M. Lunch. 2:00 P. M. Cooperative Health Plan. 2:30 P. M. Cooperative Relation ships Dr. Andrus. 3:15 P. M. What The P. T. A. drawn for jury service follows: ilv' or Ior revenge, or tnat some Dociuy H. G. Gray, Newport RFD; Jas. R. (Continued on page five) Glover, Beaufort; C. V. Styron, Da- " " vis; Caleb Mason, Atlantic; Brady Menhaden Fishermen Lewis, Newport RFD; F. B. Hall, j U C I 1 Newport RFD;. J. W. Watson, Stella ;j Having OOITie LUCK Chas. D. Harris, Marshallbei g; C. R. ! Garner, Newport; Walter M. Lewis,! The menhaden fishermen have Morehead City; S. C. Gibbs, Beau-( been badly hindered in their work by fort; Geo. W. Gilgo, Portsmouth; W. j unfavorable weather but yesterday a J. Lewis; Marshalberg; J. R. Her- fairly good start was made on the ring; Beaufort; R. J. Jones, New- fishing which should be very large port; J. Carlisle Willis, Williiston; this month. Some of the boats did A. B. Powell, Beaufort; L. H. Davis, not catch any thing but others were Marshalberg; Alvin T. Mason, Atlan- somewhat successful, tic; C. Gould, Newport; Robt. H. Da-j The News did not get the figures vis, Straits; Bert Styron, Morhead;as to all the catches but learns that City; I. E. Hunter, Wildwood; Den-iCaptain Bonner Willis on the Parkins ard Guthrie, Marshallberg. ! brought in 351,000 large fish. The Balster commanded by Captain Gor CAFFREY LEWIS KILLED IN AUTO ACCIDENT man Snow had a catch of 229,000, the Edwards, Captain Ned Lewis, caught over 300,000 and the Blades, Captain Harry Parkin, had 82,000. Several of the Morehead City boats Information was received here to day of the death of Caffrey Lewis, formerly of Harker's Island, at South are reported to have caught some fish port yesterday. He was killed in an I also. The fish are said to be plen automobile accident particulars of Jtiful now and if good weather pre which could not be learned. The vails it is expected that a great many young man was a member of the Oak , will be caught in the next week or so. Island Coast Guard Station crew. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. David SHORT SESSION HELD Lewis of Harker's Island. The body! MONDAY PY CITY BOARD was expected to be brought to the is- j land today for burial. A short session of the board of I city commissioners was held Monday at the temporary city hall. Those present were Mayor Chadwick, Com missioners Chaplain, Taylor and Wil lis. Some bills were audited and or dered paid and a few other matters of a routine nature transacted. The resignation of Joseph House a mem ber of the Water and Light Commis sion was received. Action on ap pointing his successor was deferred to the next regular meeting. The additions and improvements to the City Hall are now nearly completed and it is expected that the city of- Low Tide fices will be moved into the building 8 I November 15th. 6:10 A. M. TIDE TABLE Information as to the tides at Beaufort is given in this col umn. The figures are approx imately correct. Some allow ances must be made for varia tions in the wind and also with respect to the locality, tnat is whether near the inlet or at the heads of the estuaries. SMITH WILL PREACH AT METHODIST CHURCH In the absence of the new pastor, who has not arrived as yet. Rever end L. L. Smith will preach at the morning services at Ann Street Meth odist church Sunday. Mr. Smith and family will leave for Mount Olive next week and he will serve the church there as pastor. seems likely that an extra term of court will be asked for to try the case. CITY POLICE COURT ITEMS REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS , ..It. look ,.Mayox.. Chadwick onlya.. few minutes to dispose of the cases tried in his court Friday afternoon. There were three defendants and all submitted to the charges against ! them. I Robert Whitley for fast driving on I the streets of Beaufort was fined $5 and costs and warned that if brought up again it would be $50. William Branch, colored, for drunk tness was fined $2.50 and costs. It was his first time before the Mayor. Ed. Chadwick. colored, on a fight ing charge was fined $2.50 and costs. NOTICE TO FIREMEN D. D. Miller and wife to F. T. Gar ner and wife, 81 46-11 acres, New port Township, for $2000. Frances AWridge, widow to Adel-1 Regular monthly meeting tonight. bert Davis and wife, 1 lot Morehead Important business. All members City for $100. I requested to be present. COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION MAY BE ORGANIZED IN NORTH CAROLINA (By F. H. Jeter) Raleigh, Oct. 4 A cooperative association of tobacco growers may be organized in North Carolina as a result of the meeting of farm leaders, tobacco growers, and Federal Farm Board representatives held in the offices of Dean I. O. Schaub at State College on October 25. The present tobacco situation, together with the accomplishments and failures of the old Tri-State Association was discussed in detail. Plans for organizing an association ! Capper-Volstead Act and the Agricul tural Marketing Act, and finally each state or belt shall determine what percentage of the crop should be signed up before beginning opera tions' The by-laws of the proposed as sociation would call for regular coun ty or belt meetings at stated inter vals and detailed reports from the manager at each annual meeting as to the salaries of all employees and departmental heads. It was decided that no director except the president High Tide Friday, Nor. 12:33 A. M. ' 12:43 P. M. 1 1 . 1 t 1 and the part to be played by the u'- "e a saianeu umcer or em various agencies were also given P'yee of the association and tna$ careful attention. As a result of the ; audi should be tllade twlce eactt conference, a suggested plan for co- r. The committee made it plain operation of men and agencies to lhat there should be strict regulations work on the situation was adopted. I to assure economy in operation and ... , . , annual examinations and reports of Four groups will be represented,; of the aMoc5ation according to the recommendation ; RepreBentative, from Virginia, made. These are, the tobacco advis- ' c ., r.. , vh imittee of the Federal I arm t.j .u d..i..:u ory com Board, an interstate steering commit tee, a state committee of 15 mem bers and special sub-committees in Carolina attend the Raleigh meeting. In addition marketing experts and representatives of the Federal Farm Loan Board were on hand to give the 7:18 P. M. LUMBER COMPANY APPLIES Saturday, Not. 9 eountv. Teachers who are near Beaufort may dismiss in time to at-1 tan uo 10 neip in tne rrogram. tend the afternoon session . Parents I 3:25 P.M. Summing up. 7:09 A 8:02 P. 10 8:14 A. 8:54 P. 1:36 A. M. 1:42 P. M. Sunday, Not. 2:35 A. M. 2:40 P. M. Monday, Not. 11 3:29 A. M. 9:15 A. 3:34 P. M. 9:42 P Tuesday, Not. 12 4:15 A. M. 4:24 P. M. FOR BUILDING PERMIT The Waddell Lumber Company of Beaufort has made application to the M. U. S. War Department for permis M. sion to place a row of piles along the east bank of the Inland Waterway M. near the steel bridge. The purpose M. of the company is to build a dock there for the purpose of loading lum- 10:09 A. M. ber on barges. This company has 10:25 P. M. 'already been shipping some lumber Wednesday, Not. 13 by water. It has two mills in oper- 4:56 A. M. 11:00 A. M. ation near Smyrna and expects to 5:10 P. M. 10:55 P. M. have one or two more going before Thurtday, Not. 14 Ivery long. Some time in the future 5:36 A. M. " 12:00 A M. the Waddell Company expects to lo- 5:53 P. M. 11:46 V. M.'cate a finishing plant at Beaufort. eacnne. uu. "-benefit of their advice and gugges committees will be concerned with j CAPS NO 2 aavanceu mamtri iniuruutuuu auu i jons Dean I acreage stamnzation, credit staoin- zation, supplementary crops and farm j enterprises, and better market prac tices. Plan Recommended The committee also recommended separate- state organizations with guch su' -divisions by belts as the states ay desire and such federa tion fr selling as they may approve; a cont uous contract with withdraw al or p available, one month in the year iter the second year's deliv ery he association may rent lease tions. Dean I. O. Schaub presided as chairman of the meeting. He stated that the agricultural extension organization of State College could be used in the educational part of organizing the association but that the actual formation of the associa tion must be done by the tobacco growers themselves. In the meantime, whether the as sociation is formed or not, the inter state steering committee with an ex pert marketing specialist as execu tive secretary will be organized at once. This steering committee will on icquire operating facilities; the furnish facts and figures about the c -act shall provide for necessary tobacco situation each year similar l rve funds; the contract shall bejt othe Interstate Earl Irish Potato p. sed upon by a competent attorney i Committee now functioning with th fa aliar with cooperative set-ups and j early potato growers of the South come within the provisions of the east.
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