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DANBURY REPORTER Volume L. NEW HIGHWAY OFFICIALS MEET One Of Board's First Official Acts Was To Ask State High way Commission To Buii.l Important Roads In Stokes —Other Business Transacted —Next Meeting March 5. The new highway commission for Stokes county, created by , an act of the present (eneral Assembly, held iu§ first meeting here Monday, after the members of the Board had been sworn in by the Clerk of the Court and an organization effected. The new Board is comoosed of the following named citizens: S. P. Christian, chairman; C. E. f)avis, C. D. Smith, T. G. New and John D. Smith. John Tay lor was elected secretary to the Board and N. E. Pepper was made treasurer. The meeting Monday was held in the office of the Boaid of Education at the court house and several delegations were in at tendance asking that rpads be constructed in several sections of the county. The new Board made the. fol lowing orders: That the four bridges now under construction in the county V>y R. li. King be completed as eariy as possible under the con tract and at the price already agreid upon between Mr. King and the county commissioners. That the road force which has been at work on the road lead ing from W. C. Moore's to the Levi Lackey place be transfered t i the road leading from Lawson ville to the Virginia line and that this road to the Virginia line be completed as eariy as possible. That the road force on the Buck Island bridge to Jewel place be kept there jintil this road is completed. That the road force which has been grading a road in Quaker Gap township near the home of S. P. Venable be transferred to the Spanish Oak road in the same township for the present. The Board unanimously passed a resolution asking the State Highway Commission to build the following named roads in the county: From the Stokes county line at to Danbury, requesting that this road be hard>surfaced. From Danbury to Clemmons' ford bridge. From Danbury to the Virginia line at Bill Abe Martin'* on the Stuart road. From the Stokes line near Rural Hall to the Surry county line near Pilot Mt., via King. Pinnacle and Dalton, with re quest that this road be hard surfaced. As soon as an audit of the books can be made, probably by next Monday, the County Com missioners will turn over to the new Highway Commission any | funds left in their hands from! the recent bond issue of $150,- 000.00. The books of the several town ship highway boards of thej county will also ba audited and i WAREHOUSES WILL PUT OFF CLOSING Sales Will Be Held Up Until Wednesday, March 7, Oil the Winston-Salem Tobacco Mar ket. Winston-Salem, Feb. 27.—At a meeting of the Tobacco Board of Trade this morning it was de cided to keep the leaf market open until Wednesday, March 7. It had been previously plan ned that the market should close down on the 2nd of March, but the attention of the board of trade was called to the great amount of sickness prevalent in the country lately, resulting in many of the growers being un able togettheir tobacco in shape | for marketing this week. It i was therefore decided to hold ! the' market open until Wednes day, March 7, the buyers agree ing to this with the understand ing that they would not be PX pected to hold their buying forces together after that date, and therefore the last sale of this tobacco year will be on Wednes day, March 7. Fine Arts Club Has Interestimr Meeting The Fine Arts Club m t on To* s day night. February 27i!i, with Miss.Josie Pepper. The reception 1 ball was vervatttactively and ap propriately decorated with forest pine, as Emerson, one of the best of our nature writers, was the subject for study. Also quota tions written on large cards were in evidence about the room. With the president, Mrs. John Tavlor, presiding, the meeting was called to order, and the minutes of the two previous meetings were read by the secre tary, Miss Josie Pepper. The roll was then called and each ono answered by giving a quotation from Emerson. Mrs. J. W. Mall read a line paper on Emerson, giving a sketch of his life, his works, etc. Emerson and Transcendentalism was freely discussed. One of his poems "Good Bve" was very expressively read by Mrs. J. S. Taylor. Mrs. Odell Jones then read one of his best known poems, "The Concord Hymn." A contest, a questionaire on Emerson,concluded the program, and Mrs. J. Spot Taylor was the winner and was given a book of Emerson's Essays. Miss Pepper then served de licious refreshments, and the meeting adjourned to meet with Mrs. J. W. Hall in March. Dr. R. G. Tuttle, of Walnut Cove, spent a short while in town today. Gorrell Hall, of Madison, wis here yesterday. turned over to the County High way Commission as soon as pos sible, as well as all machinery and equipment in the hands of the County Commissioners and the township boards. The new County Highway Commission will meet at the court house again next Monday, March sth. Danburv, N. C., Wednesday, Feb. 28, 1923 DR. GRIFFIN HAS ANCIENT WATCH Time Piece War Owned Bv Thomas Jefferson—Rev. Mr. Turner Leaving King—News Of Yadkin's Little City. King, Feb, 2>.—The King high school basket ball team defeated the Rural Hall high school team here Friday. The score stood | 28 to 21. Mr. Frpd E Shore has purchas ed from Mr. William H. Knight a nice residence lot in west end. Consideration two hundred dol lars. Mr. Shore will erect a new dwelling on this lot in the near future. Dr. E. M. Griifin, druggist here, has a watch which was originaily owued by Thomas Jefferson. Dr. Griffin has owned this watch since 1894. The watch was pawned to him by a young man who was a member of one of the first families of Virginia and who was financially embar ressed at the time. This happen ed while Dr. Griffin was attend ing the University of Virginia. The watch is a very ancient looking one with open face gold case and an English movement. ! The name of Thomas Jefferson is ; engraved in the watch. Dr. Griffin has been offered $300.00 I for it hut he would not sell it. ; Some Richmond Va parties are I corresponding with him now with a view to purchasing the watch. Mr. Jas. 1! Wall and little sun, ' Hadley, sp»nt Sunday with rel atives here. A Ford car turned turtle oti l the highway just west of town yesterday. The occupants, whose namt'.s were not learned, all ; escaped unhurt. i Mr, P. l>, Turner, whc holds a ' position with Armour & Company at Greensboro, spent Sunday I with his family here. Mr. John W, Hall, who under went an opeiation in the Law ! rence h.ispital at Winston-Salem ! last week, is getting along nicely. Mr. C. J. Kirby, who holds a position with the Atlantic and Yadkin Railway Company, spent Sunday with his family in Wal nut Hills. Miss Minnie Pulliam, of Tobac coville Route 2. spent several days last week with Miss Annie Newsum in Walnut Hills. Mr. Newel Carroll, of Mizpah, spent Sumli'v with relatives here. Rev. E. W. Turner preached his farewell sermon at the Baptist church here yesterday, he having been called to a differ ent field. A large crowd was present and as usual he preached a good sermon, lie said some mighty good thinus which will sink deep into the memory of the people at King. In the estimation of >our correspondent Mr.Turner is one of the best ministers the King church ha 3 ever had and we are sorry to lo9e him. Ernest Fowler Leaves High Point ' Ernest Fowler, a prominent contractor of High Point and a former citizen of Stokes county, is reported to have mysteriously disappeared and left considerble obligations unsatisfied. Mr. Fow- Dr waß erecting a number of buildings throughout this section of the State- Among these was the Reynolds school building be ing erected in Quaker Gap town ship, thia county. Young Americans. Masters Dick and Dock Eaton, of Oermanton Route 1, were interesting visitors in town last week. Dick is 11 years old, and aspires to be a tooth dentist, j while Dock, aged 13, confines his ambitions to a common doctor ship. Both are sons of W. H. Eaton and very bright little > fellows. LEGISLATURE SOON TO CLOSE Next Monday Will Probably Mark the Closing Of the Central Assembly and Many Bill May Not Be Acted Upon. Raleigh, Feb. 2'> Assembling! here today, after week-end visits | home, members of the North Carolina General Assembly today entered upon the final week of the sixty-day term, provided by the state constitution, with calendars of both the Senate and House crowded with important bills which must receive atten tion. The Senate calendar is in the best shape, and altho the House program is heavily crowded, members express the opinion that the lower body can handle the mass of work before it in seven legislative days, an i it is upon this theory that the general assembly looks forward to ad journment probably Monday night, March •">, or the following day. I I During the past w."'k, night Sessions of both houses to relieve i ' them of the pressure ol business, | which threatens to overwhelm the J I clay meetings, occurred without ! break until Saturday. Much work j was accomplished, in the opinion of observers. Walnut Cove School Is Entertained The Walnut Cove High School ! was delightfluly entertained on Wednesday night, February 21, from 8 o'clock until 10 o'clock in the school when Prof. Mosteller, Prof, of Science. Miss Lutie Jennings, music teacher, and Hvo of the high school boys, ■loe Zimmerman and •lolin Wood ruff, gave them a colonial party. The decorations were in keep ing with the celebration, George Washington's birthday, and the guests were gowned in colonial frocks with powdered hair Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hedge cock and M p . and Mrs. Carlos Davis were chaperones for the jevening. ! The first event on the program I was dancing the Virginia reel which was led by Miss Nell Hutclierson and Prof. E. F. Dun ; can. principal of the high school. Following this was an acquaint ance march, graud march and a suit case race, all of which created a great deal of merri ment The winner of the prize for the suit case race was Mr. Kinir Grogan, of Stoneville, an honored guest, who also carried off the prize in the telegram contest. A musical program was then given by Misses Katherine Hutcnerson and Lutie Jennings, pianists, and Miss Margaret Hutcheraon and Mr. Russel Mc- Pherson were the soloists of the evening. At the appointed hour Miss Louise Woodruff assisted by Misses Kathrene Hutcheraon, Sadie Fulton, Nell and Margaret Hutcheraon served delicious cream atiu home- made cake. CASES AGAINST STOKES BOARD One Of the Injunctions Is Dis solved While the Other Was Made Permanent At Hear ing Before Judge Shaw. In the injunction proeeedines in which the Stokes Board of Commissioners were restrained from building a road between Lackey's old stand and Will Moore's, in Peter's Creek town ship, the temporary injunction was dissolved last Thursday when j a hearing was had before Judge j Shaw in Winston-Salem, and the' Board was given authority to i continue the work. In the other injunction case | against the Board, stopping the j building of a road in Quaker Gap J township, which was also heard I before Judge Shaw on Thursday, j the temporay restraining order was made permanent, or rather the commissioners were ordered to build two other roads in Quaker (tap township before the one in litigation could be built. Since the proceedings above 1 mentioned were started a county highway commission has been ."reated in Stokes by an act of i i the General Assembly and the building of roads has been put, into their hands. Happening's At Moore's Springs, Moore's Springs, Feb. 2t>. i Rev. I). V. Howell filled his regular appointment at the M. E.' church at Vade Mecum Sunday. ! The sick in this section are 1 improving, we are glad to note. Mrs. Sandy Vaden spent Satur day night with her mother, Mrs. W. 11. Murphy. Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Nelson spent Sunday with Mr. Will Mar tin. Mr. W. L. Hall made a busi ness trip to Danhury last week. Mr. S. P. Venable visited Mr. W. L. Hail Sundav evening. Among the visitors at R Hall's Sunday were Messrs. Willie land Reid Martin, Sam Mickey, i Otis Simmons, Jim Venable and Tom Simmons. Dr. and Mrs. Morefield visited at Mr. J. R. Hall's Wednesday night. Mioses Kate and Myrtle Hall, Ola Jones and Messrs. Sam Mickey and Otis Simmons visited W. C. Martin Sunday. Miss Nina Lawson spent Satur day night with her cousin, Miss Eula Simmons. Mr. W. H. Murphy visited his his sister, Mrs. Sarah Morefield at Belews Creek Saturday. Mr. Otis Simmons, who has been confined to his bed with flue has recovered, we are glad to note. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Hall and daughter, Miss Kate, visited relatives of Westfield Saturday, j Messrs. George Wilkes and John Robertson visited Mr. John Burwell Sunday. Meaßra. Joe Martin and Charlie George visited J. R. Hall Satur day. Miss Cora Wilkes spent Satur day night with Miss Verda Ore. I SALLIE. No. 2,655 STOKES CITIZENS ASK FOR ROADS Survey Of Danbury-Westfield Highway Completed Con tract May Be Let Soon—This County To Get All That'* Coming To It From State. At a conference between High way Commissioner A. S. Haneß and citizens of Stokes county, held at Winston-Salem yesterday, the latter were informed that the survey of the Danbury-Westfield road had been completed and that the last lap of this road would likely be let to contract at an early date, probably at the next general letting of contracts by the State Highway Commis sion. This comes as good news to our people who will be delighted to know that we will probably soon have an excellent connection with the western part of the county. Tho Stokes citizens also asked that other roads in the county De bu It and were a>sjrtd by Mr. Hunes that he would gladly do everything possible to help the county b> building as many miles of road in Stokes as the funds due us would permit. The Stokes citizens, as well as the people of this> entjre district, are very much pleased over Mr. 1 lanes' appointment as highway commissioner, and don't doubt that he will see that our county is given everything that is com ing to it. Pine Hall Items. Tine Hall, Feb. if..-The Wo man's Missionary Society of Pine Hall M. E. church met with Mrs. •I. E. Dalton Saturday p. m. The meeting was conducted by Miss ! Gladys Gibson. An interesting program was carried out After the business hour, delicious fruit I salad, cake and coffee was served iby the hostess. The following i ladies were present; Mesdames J. L. Hanes. S. R. Gibson, L. I. Black well, K. 0. t'arter, Misses Cladys Gibson and Virgina l>al ton. The society adjourned to meet with Mrs. S. R. tiibson in Mar;h, Dr. J. L. Hanes has gone to Baltimore to spent several days. Misses Margarett Furbush, of Madison, and Grace Boyles, of j Walnut Cove are the week end ! guests of Mrs. S. R. Gibson. Mrs. A. J. Gibson is right sick at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Webb spent Thursday in Madison. The Pine Hall Brick Co. is installing an electric plant at their yard. Mrs. W. G. .lones has been right sick but is improving, we are glad to note. N G. Covington Receives Bad Wound King, N. C., February 28. Mr. N. G. Covington received a serious wound while chopping wood last week with Mr . Nance. Mr. Nance's ax slipped out of liia hand, striking Mr. Covingtoo near the shoulder blade.
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