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f w AA- tl-C?r, oiT MEWS The best edvertisios medium published in Carteier Co. f READING TO THE MIND IS WHAT EXERCISE IS TO THE BODY J wTCH Your label and pay our subscription VOLUME XXII eight pages this week THE BEAUFORT NEWS THURSDAY, DEC. 28, 1933 PRICE 5c VdlLE COPY NUMBER 52 DEATH COMES TO LOCAL MINISTER Elder John Whitaker Sewell Passed Away at Noon on Christmas Eve The sudden passing of Elder John Whitaker Sewell here at noon .Sun day resulted in a saddened Christ mas for many hundreds of his friends living in Beaufort, Carteret County and elsewhere. He was taken serious ly ill Thursday night and his condi tion became so critical by Saturday afternoon that it was deemed neces sary to remove him by ambulance to the Potter Emergency Hospital, where he underwent an immediate operation for strangulated hernia. Gangrenous complications had al ready set in and no hope was extend ed for his recovery. His death came on the Sabbath Day and on the eve of the birthday of Him who he fol lowed the greater part of his life. . For more than a half century El der Sewell who was known to his legion of friends as "Brother" Sew ell was a minister of the Free Will Baptist faith. He was the principal organizer of the local Free-" Will church, and ? other churches 'of the same faith in other communities in Carteret County. The . South River Free Will Baptist church was the first to be organized, and it was of this church that he was a faithful and devoted member. For forty-odd consecutive years he had been pas tor of the South River church. ' Elder Sewell was scheduled to preach a Christmas sermon at the Cedar Island church the day he pass ed away, and during the first day or two of his illness he was greatly dis tressed to think that he would be un able to keep the appointment. It was only after his younger son prom'sed to write to the Cedar Island people . and let them know the reason that his father would be unable to come Sunday that Elder Sewell rested on this point. Even unto the end he was faithful to those whom ke-hadouat-ed his friends for many years. At the time of his passing, Elder Sewell was the pastor of the Free Will Baptist churches at South River, Lu kens, Mill Creek and Holly Springs. While the greater part of his minis try was devoted to the people whom he loved here in Carteret County, he had at various times been pastor of churches or had conducted numerous revival services throughout Sampson, Onslow, Jones, Wayne, Craven, Pam lico and Lenoir counties. His minis tery was confined, not unto the elite, but among those who lived along the byways and hedges of the rural part of Carteret and adjoining counties. Elder Sewell was born on the up per part of Orange Street here in Beaufort on March 16th., 1856. His parents were Thomas Barnes Sewell, who came from Baltimore, Md., and Charity Jane Noe, of this communi ty. When he was twenty-three years old he took as his bride Miss Susie B. Springle, who passed away in August two years ago. To this un ion was born ten children, only three of which survive their father. Early in life he accepted the Free Will Baptist faith, and later was or dained a minister. Fc- more than a half a century Elder Sewell travelled thousand of miles over e!"-ost impas able roads to carry his milages to those who lived off the beaten path. It is thought that he knew ani was known by more people than any oth er person in the county. Hundreds of men, women and children were converted and baptized by him dur ing his more than fifty years of ser vice; mbfe. than five hundred couples were married by him; and he con ducted scores of funerals during the five decades. His figure was familiar and his name a household term throughout Carteret County. The writer was born just around the corner from Elder Sewell's home and- lived in that neighborhood for ttjore .than twenty years, and he has ever heard any one say anything but the beat of the elderly preacher. It is next to the impossible for a man to -be born and' live In the same neighborhood for seventy-eight years " and be admired, respected and loved by all as Elr' r Sewell was. This, in itself, was tv. accomplishment of the first order. Elder Sev il was a man that you liked more c id more as you contin ued to come in contact with him. He was an honest and conscientious as it Is humanly possible to be; and it was proverbial with his friends that if he ever did anything even slightly wrong it was because he did it un thoughtedly. He had the respect of all whom he was associated with. There was a ruggedness about his physique and speech that appealed ta hia friends- and all who knew him (Centimted en page six) Popular Young Couple QTimFNT NIPiHT United In Marriage 01 TpV ipnpi Marshallberg, Dec. 26 The Bap- 1 U OIL UDoEill V El" tist parsonage was the scene of the , lovely wedding of Mary Lena Line- Representatives of Various Col berger and Hardy R. Beaehem on leges Will Take Part In Tuesday at high noon. Only a fewj Program friends and relatives witnessed the, . ceremony. f Student Night will be observed in ! The living room and reception , Baptist churches in nineteen south ,hall were beautifully decorated and; em states next Sunday night Decem carried out the holiday idea, using;ber 31 In Beaufort this service will ferns, pines and flowers. The altar! be held at the First Baptist church before which the vows were taken; in the form of a vesper srevice at was formed b ya background of pine five o'clock. The service wil be a with ferns. Tall candle holders hold-'combined program as there wlil be ing white tapers completed the ar- no other program of like maner in rangement. Ithe county. Miss Pauline Nelson and Miss Hill j The Student Night movement is rendered the "Sweetest Story Ever sponsored by the Baptist Student Told," and "I Love You Truly" as Union, an auxiliary organization of violin duets, accompanied at the pi- the Southern Baptist ' Convention, ano by Miss Myrtle Morris. At the! The plans are well organized and first sound of the music Messrs. Ira great results are expected from the Lewis, Ralph Lewis and Reuben Student programs. George lighted the tapers. Then as! The local program, which should the notes of "The Indian Love Call" , be of particular interest to every were sounded Reverend C. A. Line-1 one, wil be conducted entirely by lo berger, father of the bride, took his leal students of North Carolina col place at the altar where he offlciat-lieges; Written invitations have been ed. Mr. Beaehem attended by Mr. -sent to all students in the county and Edward Piver, as best man, enter-jail college alumni are expecetd to ed from the hall. Miss Maude Line-iattend. The committee in charge of berger, a student at Campbell Col-jthe Student Night service is compos lege and sister of the bride, was;ed of alumni of colleges represented maid of honor. She descended theiin the couny. The committee is: M. stairs followed by the bride.' ThejB. Cree (Duke); Mrs. U. E. Swann bridal couple met at the altar .An I -(Meredith), William Potter (U.N.C.) impressive ring ceremony was used. !m. L. Davis (Wake Forest), Miss The . ceremony v.'as. beautiful and! Annie Morton (E.C.T.C.); Miss Lena touching in its simplicity. Duncan (W. C. U. N. C.),;and Rev. The bride was beautifully gown- J. P. Harris (Wake Forest), ex of- ed in cornflower blue crepe with sil- ficio member of the committee ver and white accessories. She wore a shoulder corsage of white roses. She was also lovely in her traveling i committee is: attire of tan crepe with brown ac- Student in charge Miss Elizabeth cessories. Huntley (W.C.U.N.C.). The maid of honor was attired in! Prelude Miss Rena Pearl Hamil a lovely gold colored crepe with 'ton (Meredith), brown accessories and wore a shoul-l Solo, "Speak to my Heart" Jas. WINE MAY BE HAD FOR CHURCH USE Program of The Meeting The program as arranged by the der corsage of Talisman roses. Mrs. Beaehem is the attractive daughter of Reverend and Mrs. C. A. Willis (Wake Forest). Hymn "Revive Us Again." Prayer Lineberger of Marshallberg. Mr Line-1 Scripture Reading, I Cor. 13 berger is one of the popular andjMiss Laura Mace (W.C.U.N.C.). outstanding Baptist ministers of! Hymn of Love "My Jesus I Love North Carolina. " - . .. jThee.4'" . ; --.---- .. The bride was educated at Mars' Offering For Christian Education Hill Collegea nd East Carolina Teach i Quartette, "Give, of Your Best to ers College where she was graduat-tne Master" Miss Mary Anne Tay ed in the class of 1930. Since herlor (Peace); Miss Marjorie Fodrie graduation, she was been teaching j (E.C.T.C.) ; Edgar H Swann (Wake Latin and History in the West Edge- Forest) ; James H. Potter (U.N.C). combe High School at Rocky Mount. ! Student Messages Johnnie Way, Mr. Beaehem is the son of Mr. I !H ' Mi wBernice Wi"l3 W'C; and Mrs. P. B. Beaehem of Beaufort. I V-f ' Jak ph"yV (EJiC-T-f He is a graduated of North Carolina j andA Jamf B- Wlllls (Wake Forest). State College and has since his grad-! Appeal for operation by Pas uation in 1930 held a responsible V, .,.. v T , position in the Research Laboratory "ym"'- 111 go Where You Want Benediction of the Eastman Kodak Company, Ro chester, New York. Both are outstanding and popular Usher3 and collectors for the pro- members of their respective towns. BImpw "el ivan amiuon, The bridal couple left immediate-'. Bern.arpd Inn 012?S ly following the ceremony for an ex- Bllllef and ,C' f,.DukeA V1?1' tended trip to Miami and other plac-6 y' ?ers; d W.lham Ada.r, l : wi-:J. t- Charles Gillikm, and Shearon Har es of interest in Florida. After Jan-' uary 4, 1934, they will be at home ris, Wake Forest; and Fletcher 1279 Lake Avenue, Rochester, New ure.' 0ak " ' Homi tAn will o o not MinmV Ynrk 1 A-,W1I1I4VV11 avis ta piaxuaix The out of town guests were Mr. The public is cordially invited to and Mrs. P. B. Beaehem, parents of I ?tte"d h" profram of ude?' the groom, Misses Irene, Evelyn and Edna Beaehem, sisters of the groom, Miss Swannie Wade and Edward Piv er, all of Beaufort; Mrs. I. M. L. Brock and daughter, Miss Ikie Brock of Richlands and Miss Hilda Smith of Smyrna, Miss Myrtle Morris, Pauline Nelson and Miss Hill of Atlantic. ic, student speakers, and exhibition of student enthusiasm. BIRTHS DRAINAGE OF MARSHES WILL EMPLOY 230 MEN The drainage of many of the salt water marshes in Carteret county, which work has gotten under way, will put to work 230 men, so the News is informed by Phillip K. Ball, flnuntv Snnprvisnr nt t.ha nrniet. Born to Mr and Mrs. Ivey Gillikin Th men An not pnm frnm th of Otway, Tuesday, December 26, a 'county's CWA quota of 539 men but duaghter. !are extra workers and! so the.co'un- Born to Mr. and Mrs. oJhnnie ty will really have about 770 men Lewis of Harkers Island, Wednesday, employed at very good wages. December 27, a son. . Tne maV3h drainage project comos Born to Mr. and Mrs. Connio Rob-'under the supervision of the U. S. inson of Atlantic, Sunday, December ; Department of Agriculture, Bureau 24 a son. 0f Entomology. As far as possible 'Born to Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Con-'thew ork of eradicating tha moaqui nor of Harlowe Christmas Day, a toes will be carried on all over Car son. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Styron, Beaufort RFD., December 26, a .son. . Born to Mr. and Mrs. j teret county.. The potential breeding Leonard (areas located near tha centers of Tuesday, i population are being given favorable I consideration. A survey was mad in Sterling. Mav of this vaar for the Duroose Robinson of Beaufort- at Morehead . of locating aad inspecting fSA City Hospital, Wedaesday, December ' ious marshes to b drained. Boot! 26, a daughter, Patricia Ann. land tools for 200 men have been Born to Mr. and Mrs. Van Buren ' supplied for the work. The office for Martin of Beaufort, Thursday,' Do-j Salt Marsh Drainage is located in cember 28, a son, Bobby. Glenn. ! Wade's Theatre Building Morehead I City, in a room formerly used as a NICE PROMOTION GIVEN woman's clothing store. TO CHARLES W. THOMAS JR. His many friends in Beaufort jjwATCH NIGHT SERVICES were pleased to learn recently that! AT M. E. CHURCH SUNDAY Charles W. Thomas Jr., former j The old year will be speeded and Beaufort resident but who has been the New Year cordially welcomed at Wiving in Canada several years, had! Ann Street M. E. church Sunday been favored vith a substantial pro-lnlglit. The Teular evening services, motiofi by the company for which he .'from 7:30 to 8:30 will take place and works. This irm is tha Norfolk Leaf .then a program of Instrumental and Tobacco Company and, Mr. Thomas ! vocal music appropriate o the pc has been appointed vice-president ef oasin wU be given. The public is In-it- vkea' te attend the services. Haspitals May Also Get Whis key Atorney-General Brum mitt Says By M. R. DUNNAGAN RALEIGH, Dec. 26 Wine may be obtained by a licensed preacher hav ing charge of a congregation for sacramental purposes to the amount of three gallons each 90 days, and hospitals and sanitoriums may secure whiskey used in curing in curing in ebriates when it is administered by a 'licensed physician, Attorney Gen eral D. G Brummitt had held in a series' of opinions dealing with the liquor laws. In both of these he points out .that this is under the Turlington Act and that transportation companies hauling liquor must keeq complete j records as to dates and places of ' j.- i . siupmenis, senaers ana receivers, and keep records available. . Mr. Brumitt also holds that intox icating liquors may bes hipped thru , the State from one wet state to ah jpther wet state, but may not be ship !ped from or into this State. He ad l.mits that permitting liquor to be car lined through the State will cause much trouble, as it will be almost inupuosiuie to prevent ixs oeing aenv fired in this State, which is contrary to bpth' State and federal laws. Another batch of highway projects to cost an estimated $417,100, includ ing' four regular highway jobs to cost , about $110,000 and 31 munic ipal -highway' jobs to cost an esti mated $310,000, have been sent to Washington for approval by the State Highway division. These proj ects are under the National Recov ery Administration and the entire cost will come from the emergency funds. Six other municipal projects, originally included, were eliminated for checking purposes and may be included in another batch to be sent to Washington later. No Carteret project included. .Mow than eight millions of dol lars, have been paid out for all pur poses from closed State banks in North Carolina during the year 1933, according to a summary issued by uurney f Hood, State commissioner of banks. Of the $8,030,379.83, t:ie bulk or $5,444,861.39 went to secured claim ants, while $2,040,284.67 went to depositors. Preferred claimants re ceived $492,854.72 and the balance of $52,379.05 was paid in insurance and taxes on property owned by the banks in liquidation, Commissioner Hood reported. The common claim ants, or depositors involved in the 124 banks in liquidation number 78 930. The December report shows that $384,486.20 has or will be paid to 19,489 depositors of 38 closed banks during this month. Also, $43,141.03 has been or will be paid on preferred claims during the month. All of the December figures are included in the 1933 summary. Governor Ehringhaus has issued a statement on automobile accidents in North Carolina, as folows: "The constantly mounting toll of recklessness in the use of our high ways is appalling; 10S killed, 527 injured, 40 of the killed and 75 of the Injured being pedestrians, is the record for November in our State. Such carnage equals that of war and amounts to a public scandal and dis grace. Ou rhighways intended as a means of convenience and pleasure to uor citizens, are becoming a men ace. "Recklessness and drunken driv ing must bes topped. I am directing our Highway Partol to begin at once a most vigorous campaign against such drivers in our State and I am calling upon all law enforcement, of ficers to cooperate fully and effect ively on this enterprise. At the same time I bebg the cooperation and sym pathetic assistance of our law abid ing citizens in clearing the highways of dangerous drivers. ; The lives of innocent men, women and little chil dren must not be endangered by tho reckless indifference of a relatively few who abuse the privilege the State provides for them. Let us see what a month of real effort can do toward checking this bloody tide." Already 1934 automobile license tags, available leas than a month, have been sent in showing the paint on the figures largely removed, as was the case with 1933. tags How ever, this is not from normal wear and washing, but the paint had been removed to dke it harder to get the number, aptai, Charles Farm er, of the State ' ighway Patrol, states, announcing at his men will watch obliterated plates and indict the owners for trying to delete the figures Mest of the last year plates (Gentmued en page five) (2 i William L. Hesbyof iTHRAfm flARMTRC NewF Mis Deadi" SiiUULu ALL SIlilN NEWPORT, Dec. 26 After a week's illness, due to a stroke of par alysis, William L. Oglesby of this place died at his home here Decem ber 20 at about six o'clock in the morning. "Uncle Billy, as nearly every one called him, was a popular and highly regarded citizen A large crowd attended the funeral which took place on Wednesday morning the 20th and was conducetd at the home by Rev Mr Meissimer, pastor of the M. E.. church here. Interment was in the old family burying ground a- Wildwod. Mr. Oglesby was 69 years of age. He was born and reared on a farm near wildwood and was the son of the late Elijah and Emma Mann Og lesby. About 20 years ago he and his brother E. H. Oglesby moved to Newport and established a successful mercantile business here. Mr. Ogles by retired from active participation in the business about nine years ago due to a paralytic stroke. The bus iness is operated under the same name with which it started, E. H. and W.' L Oglesby.': Mr. Oglesby is survived by his son E. H. Oglesby, three daughters, Miss es Sallie, Ollie and Manie Oglesby, a brother E. F. Oglesby of New Bern and a sister Mrs. Elizabeth Hibbs of Newport. He laso left many friends in this community who greatly re gret his passing away. .'. t GOVERNOR THINKS Complete Sign Up Needed, Otherwise Prices May Be Low Again GOVERNMENT DOES ITS PART Many In Police Court On Account of Liquor Possibly as an aftermath of too much Christmas siprits City Police Court had a rather full docket Tues day night. Some cases were contin ued and several boys who were in court on the charge of shooting fire crackers larger than allowed by law were given a lecture by Mayor Tay lor and released'. Case3 as fololws were disosed of: Allison Fulford, colored, assault with a deadly weaon on Alex. Wilson was sent to Recorder's Court under a bond of $100.; O. N. Cottle, Dudley Arnold and Will Currier, possession and transpor tation of liquor, held for Recorder's Court under bonds of $150 each. Alvin Congleton, drunkenness, two counts, was given 15 days on the streets. Marvin Brooks, drunk, 10 days or $7.50 in cash. Ellis Baxter, colored, drunk, 10 days or $7.50 fine. Carl Garnei-, drunk and disorderly, $5.00 or 10 days Wright Stanley, colored, habitual drunkenness, sent to jail for 30 days. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Ella Mae Ebron and husband to Roland Buck, 1-2 acre Morehead Township, for $50. MATRIMONIAL CANDIDATES WERE NUMEROUS LAST WEEK By M. R. DUNNAGAN RALEIGH, Dec. 26 "A complete sign-up for all flue-cured tobacco growers is essential to the success of the AAA tobacco control program," Governor Ehringhaus states in a mesage asking full cooperation of N. C. tobacco growers to get full bene fits this year and next. "I wish to urge all growers who have not yet signed contracts for reduction of their weed crop next year to do so at once, so that the full benefits of thep rogram can be provided without delay," he continued. "In the event that only 60 or 70 per cent should enter into these con tracts there is not only danger of price demoralization' next year, but of an immediate- and great price falling- befure complete disposition of the prtsf nt crop. This will not result beciuu-e of the unwillingness of do liK'stie buyers to live up to their a gteemenls, but largely because spec ulators und foreig-n buyers will most likely refuse to pay high prices if indications point to a bumper crop with rock bottom prices next year. "This tobacco program is the gov ernment's response to the growers' appeals for help, and with the full and hearty cooperation of the grow ers it will be a life-saver to tobacco producers of this State and of the nation. But should the growers fail to do their part in putting over the control program inaugurated for their benefit and at their own request, they would be in poor position to appeal to the government again for help when prices touch bottom, as they would most likely do. The govern ment has done its part in securing a raise of this year's prices by the man ufaeturers and irr offering to pay the - growers direct cash benefits for cut ting down their crops, and it is now squarely up to the growers to do ' their part by signing. It is simple procedure of self defense. "I am glad to learn that the pro gram has made good progress in this State and I sincerely hope it will soon be brought to a successful close. I wish personally to thank the grow ers who have signed for their enthu siastic cooperation with the farm a gents and the AAA, I understand that about one-half of the State's flue-cured growers have done so. This is very encouraging. Let's do our part and stand by our Govern ment's program." The stores in Beaufort were not the only places that did a rushing buisiness last week. Register of Deeds Irvin W. Davis and his as sistant Mr. J. R. Jinnett were kept busy for a day or so issuing licen ses to those who were desirous of traleving in double harness for the remainder of their lives. Saturday seven licenses were is sued in 58 minutes. It is doubtful if the Register of Deeds office has ever issued more mariage licenses than it did last wek. which may be an indication of better times in this county. Some of those getting licenses wets -mentioned in the News last week. The oth ers are as follows: Chancy F. Guthrie and Dorothy Wiliis, Harkers Island. Harold Hargett and Campbell, Beaufort. Thomas F. Williams, and Annie M. Swinson, Newport. Jesse G. Kirkman ani Lillio Mae Marks, Morehead City. Benjamin Willis and Lila Guth rie, Morehead ,: City. Benjamin A. Edwards tnd Nellie Bly Garner, Newport. Lloyd G Davis, Davis and Irene Powers, Morehaad City.. Luther Lswi and Lillian Pittiasn, Lukens. Thomas H. Willis, Smyrna and Sudie Wade, Beaufort. Richard Lewis, Harkers Island, Juanita R. Willis, Davis. William Wade and Rachal Graham 1 Newport. . Clyde Cannon and Sadie Wallace, Merriracip. Jefferson O. Weeks and Hattel J. Guthrie, Bogue. Hardy R. Beaehem, Beaufort and Mary JL Lineberger, Marshall berg.. Guy D. Parker, Newport News and fMinnie Talman, Beaufort Levi Riggs, Gloucester, and Olive Weeten Mrehead City. Outsider Must Pay Tax Purchasers of goods who live out side the State but who buy from North Carolina merchants are requir . ed to pay the three per cent sales tax just as a resident of the State, Harry McMullan, director of the sales tax division, Department of Revenue, holds in a statement answer ing an inquiry from a local mer chant's association. "The residence of the purchaser has nothing to do with the liability for the sales tax if the sale is made and delivered in North Carolina," he said. North Carolina farmers are to have a new service through the Fed eral and State Departments of la bor as a part of President Roosevelt's recovery program, Major A. L. Fletcher, commissioner of labor, an nounces. This service proposes to jjenj,jetta make of each employment office a enr I clearing house through which farm ers, larm tenants and : larm labor may go whan in need of any kind of help. , . : .-. .... .Families of farm origin now liv ing in town or mill village will also find this! office of help should they be interested in returning to th farm. Some provision is beinjj mads to ail such families with provisions nnd" clothing where needed, under c:r tain conditions. Major Fletsher ex presses the hope thak this eervics may, in thee unsettled times, be of help in placing families of farm ex perience who have dirftd to town and find it difneuit to fit themselves into urban or mill village life, back to their rightful environment. This work will be supervised by. Homer H. B. Mask, who has exper-r' ience in North Carolina agriculture, , having served as county farm get, assistant State agent, fold direater ' or the N. C. Cotton Cooperative- A eoctation and State manager 4a fit 4 promotional ,work ef a targe fertilis er ceneern, Mejer Fletcksr en e&
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