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DANBURY REPORTER Volume 54. VOTERS HAVE CHOICE OF SEVEN CANDIDATES FOR SHERIFF Oscar Fry Entered Race At Last Minute—R. B. Tuttle With draws As Candidate For House—Tickets Prepared By Elec tion Board At Meeting Here Yesterday—Much Speculation As To Outcome of Voting On June 7th. Candidates for county offices in I Stokes were selected in a legalized j primary some years since, but at • that time there were no contests between Democrats, only one can didate being filed for each office. Only a few Republican candidates were filed and the contest on their part was somewhat warm for the office of Sheriff. In the coming pri mary, however, the contest will be strong in both parties and for sev eral of the offices. Since last week i - a long list of candidates of both of * the parties have filed their nanles as candidates for the several offices, and already interest is strong in the result. There are seven candidates for Sheriff, fifteen for county com missioner and several for some of the other offices. Democrats are in the lead in the number of candidates. There will be no voting for Republican candi dates for the offices of Clerk of the court and House of Representatives, as only one candidate for each has filed. O. E. Snow, Democrat, and S. O. Maguire, Republican, are the only candidates for State Senator for Stokes and Surry, and they will not run in the primary, having already been declared the nominees of their respective parties. Dr. C. J. Helsabeck, Republican candidate for coroner, has no oppo sition in either his own or the Dem ocratic party. R. B. Tuttle, Democrat, whose name was filed for House of Repre- sentatives, has withdrawn from the race. It is generally believed that » second primary will be necessary to decide the contest between several of the candidates on both sides. In ease a second primary is held, the law fixed the date four weeks from the first primary, and candidates have five days from the first pri mary in which to withdraw or de mand a second primary. Up to the time of closing the books Saturday candidates had filed their names to be voted upon in the June primary as follows : FOR SHERIFF: S. P. Dearmin, I). J. F. Dunlap, R. Roy E. Leake, D. J. R. N'unn, R. E. R. Nelson, R. Luther Williams, D. Oscar Fry, D. FOR CLERK SUPERIOR COURT: B. Pinnix Bailey, D. A. J. Fagg, R. W. Sanders Hart, D. J. W. A. Dodson, D. FOR REGISTER DEEDS: J. John Taylor, D. J. R. Bowen, R. J. E. Ward, D. R. N. Browder, R. FOR STATE SENATE: O. E. Snow, D. S. O. Maguire, R. FOR HOUSE OF REPRESENTA TIVES: C. O. Boyles, R. E. Carr Gann, D. J. C. Frans, D. FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: F. S. Ross, D. Dr. R. S. Helsabeck, R. J. W. Talley, R. S. F. Fulk, R. Rufus Woods, R. / .kicob Fulton, R. Thos. H. Gerry, D. Ed V. Hill, D. J. H. Baker, D. Elijah Beasley, R R. E. L. Francis, D. R. C. White, D. J. Luther Mitchell. D. J. Walter Kiger, R. A. M. Shelton, 1). FOR CORONER: Dr. C. J. Helsabeck, R. FOR BOARD OF EDUCATION W. P. Ray, D. H. McGee, R. Otis T. Shelton, D. J. R. Forrest, D. John Christian, D. Jasper Slate, R. John W. Priddy, R. WALNUT COVE WILL ISSUE BONDS Funds Needed For Completion Of Electric Power Plant and For Water and Sewer Sys tems—Amount To Be Issued Is $20,000. Walnut Cove is preparing to is sue $20,000 additional bonds for the completion of its electric light and power system and the water and sewer system for the town, j Two or three other issues of bonds have been floated by Walnut Cove for the same purpose mentioned above, but it is thought that the j $20,000 now in contemplation will take care of the situation easily. Walnut Cove, like all other towns that ever amount to anything, owes I considerable money, btlt it has something to show for it The town owns one of the best hydro-electric plants in this part of the country, has paved streets and sidewalks, a good water and sewer system and a fine school with hundreds of students. Moreover, if properly managed, the electric plant and the water system will pay off the i town's indebtedness in a few year;. I It is stated that the Southern Power Co. is interested in the pur chase of the electric power plant, and should the town decide to sell it, i , they should certainly get a price | sufficient to pay all indebtness. The j plant is easily worth the money. DODGE OWNERS MUST PAY TAXES Calculation of Fraction of Horsepower Jumps Costs of License Plates. Raleigh, May 25.—Fifteen thous and Dodge automobile owners will stand for an increase in license taxes aggregating $125,000 as the result of the Department of Rev nue's ruling moving that make of car into the class of machines with a horsepower in excess of 24. Heretofore Dodge owners have paid $12.50 for their license plate. In the new classification they will pay S2O. Although having a horse power fractionally above, the Dodge previously has been assessed along with the cars having 24-horsepow er or less. The department recently decided to count fractions with the result that the Dodge and three other makes not so numerous in the State have been boosted to the higher classification. James L. Moore, of Smith, who was a visitor here today, stated that he expected to leave next week for Hollywood, Florida, to accept a po sition. Danbury, N. C., Wednesday, May 26, 1926 KING HAS TAKEN ON NEW LIFE In Addition To Its Building Boom and Other Progress Four New Citizens Arrived the Past Week. K'Sig, May 24.—Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Duggins are the glad re cipients of a new son. .1. Flufus Smith has purchased from Mr. W. L. Smith his nice home ju*t north of town, consideration six thousand dollars. Born unto Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Briggs. :i fine baby boy. The young fellow arrived yesterday Mrs. Charles Carroll spent th» week end with relatives and friends io Mitrh Point. The Red Goose ball team shut out Buuner Town of Mt. Airy in a very ex. iting game played here Saturday. The final score stood one and nothing. The Geese never lost a feather during this hot battle. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Itrowder was made happy yesterday by the arrival of a new baby boy. ltay Kiser, of Winston-Saleu spent Sunday with relatives and friends here. The birth of a new baby girl a; the home of Mr. and Mrs.Lee Shouso was registered here yesterday. K. I'. Mew's uni returned today from -i business trip rto Winston- Salem. E\-Shoriff H. I). Turpin, of Pin nacle, was among the visitors here yest'iiia; - . Bunks Turner, who holds a posi tion in Winston-Salem, spent the I day Sunday with his family in Woodland Heights. Tit*' King Tigers defeated Walnut Cove iii a game played here Satur day. Th>- score was eight to one. K. F. Walker, who holds a posi tion it Greensboro, spent the da * Sunday with his family here Mr and Mrs. W. G. Tuttle, of Rural 11 all, spent the day Sunday with relatives in Walnut Hills. Clyde Moore, of Winston-Salem, I spent the day Sunday with his par ents on Spruce street. The I Silly Sunday Club of Pilot Mm. will conduct service's at th-' King Moravian church, the fifth Sunday ;ii May at 7:!10 P. M. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Newsuni, of High Point, spent Sunday with relatives here. There will be a community sing ing conducted at the Christian church here Sunday, May 30th, at 2:oi> o'clock, P. M. "Tonic-Sol Fa" singers are especially invited. Bring your "Tonic-Solfa" books. Jack Webster, who recently came here from Madison, purchased from A. 1.. Hall, his mercantile business on the corner of Main and Depot Streets, and will continue the busi ness at the same location. W. E. Hendrix went to Winston- Salem today to look after some business matters. Capt John Hardy, of Rural Hall, is among the business visitors here today. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jacobs, of Winston-Salem, spent Sunday with the family of Mr. John Beasley in Walnut Hills. Atty. W. L. Morris, of Winston- Salem, is here today looking after | some legal matters. Mrs. Asa Taylor Badly Hurt By Fall Mrs. Asa Taylor, residing near Walnut Cove, was seriously injured Saturday when she fell and wtu rendered unconscious for several hburs. Mrs. Taylor was chasing chickens from her garden when she fell and struck her head against a tree. Her condition at this time is much better though she has not fully recovered. CONTEST FOR CONSTABLE HERE J. J. Stephens and Corbett R. Priddy Are Only Township Officers In County To Be Voted On In Primary. Candidates for Democratic town ship offices filed for the primary in | only two of the nine townships—j. Sauratown and Beaver Island—'. while Republicans filed in all town ships. It will be necessary to vote in the primary for township officers in ' Danbury township only, where two I Republicans—J. J. Stephens and j Corbett R. Priddy—have filed for j j the office of township constable, am', this contest promises to be a lively 'r,.e. j The list of those who have filed in the sevet si •.>\vnshins 'ollovvs : TOWNSHIP OFFICERS : Snow Creek Township. For Justices of the Peace : Herbert Carter, R. Fletcher Mabe, R Charlie Priddy, R , Constable : Percey Morefield, R. Yadkin Township For Justices of the Peace : S. L. Reynolds, R. Joe H. Covington, R. James R. Caudle, R. Constable : Wm. H. Jones, R. Peter's Creek Township. For Justices of the Peace : Wade Shelton, R. R. T. Spencer, R. R. M. Smith, R. Constable : Rufus Mabe, R. Beaver Island Township. For Justices of the Peace : J. E. Dalton, D. L. A. Duncan, D. J. M. Fagg, R. Everett White, R. Constable : K. M. Ward, D. Cabel Joyce, R. Big Creek Township. For Justices of the Peace : Floyd Chilton, R. A. B. Simmons, R. J. F. Nunn, R. Constable : Cecil Slate, R. Quaker Gap Township. For Justices of the Peace : James F. Bennett, R. Jesse Pyrtle, R. Ronald Martin, R. Constable : Robt. L. Joyce, R. Sauratown Township. For Justices of the Peace : 11. T. Boles, R. J. H. Fowler, R. Chester Neal, R. Howard Gibson, D. E. A. Rothrock, D. J. W. Allen, D. Constable : Wm. C. Flinn, R. Riley Turner, D. Meadows Township, For Justices of the Peace : J. R. Hartgrove, R. J. Walter Fowler, R. W. Y. Gordon, R. Constable : Joseph N. Hampton, R. Danbury Township. For Justices of the Peace : I Gilmer Mabe, R. • J. H. Neal, R. I L. J. Young, R. Constable : : J. J. Stephens, R. 1 Corbett R. Priddy, R. («.-l Swanson, of Pilot Mtti, is visiting in Danbury this week. STOKES BOARDS TO VISIT SITES OF PROPOSED SCHOOL BUILDINGS Decision Reached After Lengthy Discussion of School Program At Joint Session of County Commissioners and Board of Education Here Monday—Date Fixed For Visit Is June Bth. After an all-day joint session ot the county commissioners and the I board of education held here Mon-1 day, at which time the school budget for the cominir year was given care ful consideration, the two boards decided to visit the several points in the county at which it is propos ed to erect school buildings. The I date fixed for the visit is on Tues iday after the first Monday in Jun", | and at that time both boards, to- I gether with the county superintend ent of schools, will start from Dan bury, going- to Sandy Ridge, thence to I.awsonvi!lc, Francisco, King, Hawpond and probably one or two other point" in the county. By'"seeing and discussing the sit uation with the citizens at the sev eral points, the county authorities hope to be able to arrive at a more intelligent dicision in regard to the school needs, the location of the building's, the cost of their erection, etc. At Monday's meeting of the two county boards a. rough estimate of the cost of buildings, teachers salaries, and various other items was made but no figures were giv en out, as the estirrjate rrtay be revised materially, either up or down, after the tour of the county by the two boards. However, it is reasonably safe to say that the school budget's figures this year will be considerably larger than last year's proposed budget, which was not adopted except as to actual operating expenses. And, as »tat?a in this paper last week, King and Hawpond districts have each voted special taxes recently. Each of these districts, ;»nd especially the King district, have taken in several other one and two teacher schools, and will need larger buildings to take care of tbe increased attend ance. The school budget as madi' last Monday will be filed with the board of county commissioners on or be fore June 1. but subject to revisioi, as before stated. It must be ap proved or disapproved by the coun ty commissioners on or before the first Monday in JuW'. Tourists Passing Through Danbury While Danbury is not yet on a national highway we continue t have tourists from a distance oc casionally. For instance during th.- past week cars of tourists were noticed here from Colorado, Pennsy lvania, West Virginia, Richmond, Raleigh and other points, whik» scores of Virginia cars visit us ea.-n week. When the Roanoke to Stuar* highway is completed our tourist travel will increase immensely. This road is being improved now. Registrars and Judges Are Requested To Bring Or Send Returns Of Primary To Danbury On Saturday Night Following- Primary. Inasmuch as the law does not require the vote in the primary to be can vassed until Monday, June 7th, a rnimber of citizens of both parties have requested the Reporter to ask the registrars and judges of the several pre cincts in the county to either bring or send the returns on all candidates, to Danbury Saturday night following the primary, as almost everyone, in cluding themselves, will be interested to know how the vote was cast for the large number of candidates who are to be voted for. The roads are good and the weather is fine and if the election official* at the precincts will take a ticket and write down the numjber of vwtes each candidate got and bring or send it here Saturday night, the result will be known by all without waiting until Monday. A larger vote will likely be cast than usual in primaries, on account of the large number of candidates, and there will nodoubt be much interest in the result. No. 2,818 PINNALE MAN SERIOUSLY SHOT J. H. Michael, Foreman of Road Force Working In Rockingham County, Is In Dangerous Condition. J. H. Michael, of the Pinnacle sec tion, foreman of a road force engag ed in the construction of the high way from Mayodan to the Virginia line, ,'A'aa J it.illy injured early Sunday morning in a shott ing affair which took place at Je*a Bennett's road construction force camp north of Mayodan. The shoot ing took place between 1 and 2 o'clock Sunday morning, the riiot | being fired by Frank Cardwell, of Madison, keeper of the company'* commissary at the cantp After the shooting Cardwell tojk his victim to a hospital at Leaka ville where am operation was per« formed Sunday Physicians hflM jout little hope of recovery The ball from the pistol entered the pit of Michael's stomach and embedded itself in the back After taking the wounded man Co the hospital Cardwell! retifrnfedl to the home of his father at Madisoft and after relating the incident re tired Sunday at noon father an! son appeared before Magistrate T. J. Robertson for preliminary inves tigation of the case. Evidence was to the effect that Michnel had re quested Cardwell to aid him in rid ding the camp of a new foreman who arrived Saturday, whom it waj understood was ultimately to re i place the former. Cardwell state* that he declined to have any part in the scheme, whereupon Michael declared that he (Cardwell) ha.'i promised to help him some time and this was the opportunity. Upon ! Cardwell stating that he had prom ised to help him any way he could for the benefit of the camp it is al leged that Michael cursed him, -it the same time drawing a pistol. It j was then that Cardwell alleges that he fired the fatal shot. i Other evidence showed that Mi | chael had been to a negro's tent ! earlier in the evening to try to bor j row a pistol, and failing he con ! tinued his search. Finally securing ,it he went to Cardwell, the latter ' alleging that he mt.di every effort I possible to get Michat 1 to abandon his phut, ar 1 to r urn to hi- tea* i.;ul ft.i to sleef. Ho became in re:.sei. avc"ding to C;udw>". n-.d he was forced to shoot in self defense. I j After hearing the evidence Mag- I istrate Robertson found the hom; I I cide justifiable and Cardwell wns ; released. . : Time for lifting taxes expSJrea June Ist.
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