A Colyum
Of Thoughts
From Here
There, Yonder
VOLUME XXV
WARRENTON, N C., TUESDAY, MAY 18,1920
Number 40
A SEM I-WEEWJLY NEWS PAPEfi DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OFlVARKENTON AND WARREN COUNTY"
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W. UliODIE JONES)
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The vtTorts from many States in-
V that the Salvation Army appeal
, -n.'msvered by the general pub-
' in Warren ceunty there has been
"rpublic. which has been informed
cial stories thru the press of
b( Ivmy and its work is asked to
C an attentive ear and responsive
?n rt to this call and let their answer
heiU forward. The Bank of Warre.
come to'i"
;c treasurer.
little eo-opeation on your part
ill make the campaign a success.
Go now and send a donation to this
worthy cause.
To ever assist in every worthy cause
to the extent of one's ability is to
measure to the full responsibility of
christian citizenship and universal
brotherhood.
"The report from Warren is due.
The Army carries on a great work
for all sons and conditions of men
no one is beneath its aid it realizes
man may he down but he's never
out."
Send your contribution in!
Lots of men expect opportunity to
carry a letter of introduction. Type
Metal Magazine.
Action the Main Thing.
Mother Elsie.why didn't you an
swer me the first time I called ?
Elsie Well, mother, I didn't 'cause
I thought I could get here as fast as
my words. Boston Transcript.
Didn't Care Much.
Plodding Pete This 'ere papers says
that New York hotels can care for
350,000 people.
Walking Walter Well, say, I was
in one of 'em yesterday,and, believe
me, they didn't seem't' care for me.
Yonkers Statesman.
Expert Opinion
"Critics say our navy was unpre.
pared for war."
"I don't believe it," said the fair
society girl. . . ... .
"Why not, my dear?"
"I danced on board a dreadnaught.
The ship was perfectly lovely."
Birmingham Age -Herald.
Pershing's Passing Remark
When General John J. Pershing was
in Cheyenne, January 14, he addrest
three thousand school children and
endeavored to shake hands with most
of them. Little Miss Mary Early
was overheard by her parents boast
ing that she had not only shaken
hands with General Pershing, but had
talked with him. When asked what
he said, she drew herself up proudly
and replied, "He said, Pass on, little
Cirl; pass on.' "Wyoming State
Tribune.
Temporary
When the New York Herald passed
out of existence early in February
fte men of the departments of the
paper celebrated the event. It was a
kind of "wake," and one .remark came
from James Fitzgibbon, who had been
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tne composing-room of The Herald
for thirty-nine years. As he helped
to set up the type for the last time he
said: "I told them when I took this
job that it would only be a temporary
affair," The Christian Register ( Bos
ton ).
BODY OF W. R. COLEMAN
BROUGHT HOME FROM FRANCE
The body of William Richard Cole
Jten who died in France on February
- th, 1918, of pneumonia was brought
10 his uncle's home in Rocky Mount
nd taed there in Pine View Ceme
tery on May 7th 1920. v
Services held" in the fYrst Baptist
hurch were largely attended, and
ere in charge of the Masons and the
"embers of the Coleman-Pitt Post of
Anerican Legion (named aftei
' Coleman) which organization
e their uniforms of service.
c- Coieman volunteered early in
e ar, and was the first .Warren
unty boy to die in France. He was
'e Eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E.
eman formerl of Wi, of
Yngu- n. c.
so T-111 interest some others whose
kno I bUri?d on foreiSn soil xo
meal i at Mr" Coleman's body was
ablv iU H god oak casket (prob-
entiHtal !ined) The Casket WaS
fa Pvrapped in a lare American
sentfc t0en other bdies were
PaniedT- and Were accom
duty Jy a mintary guard whose
body at an Until eaGh
lativaS turned over to the proper
s and receipted for by them.
Dr. Poole, of Wake Forest, De
Jivered Baccalaureate Ser
mon, Last Sunday ;
GRADUATING EXERCISES
IJELD ON MONDAY NIGHT
Supt. J. Edward Allen Awards;
Diplomas With Appropriate
Remrks; Entire Exercises En
joyed By Public.
-The Wise Highland Elementary
Schools closed a very successful term
or- Tuesday May 11, 1920. All of the
closing exercises were very largely
attended. ,
On Sunday, May 9th, the Bacca
laurete Sermon was preached by Dr.
Poole, head of the Bible Department
of Wake Forest College, Dr. Poole
took his text from the Sermon on The
Mount "And whosoever shall com
pel you to go a mile, go with him
twain." He showed that while it is
entiiely possible to go only the first
mile, yet those whose lives really
count for something are the ones
who go the second mile in service, in
sacrifice, in forgiveness, in unselfish
ness and in hardship or distress.
Music was furnished by the Wake
Forest Glee Club Quartet. Both the
quartet and Dr. Poole were so ex
tremely kind as to remain ; for the
evening service, at which time Dr.
Poole preached from Phil. 4-11. "For
I have learned in whatsoever state I
am, therewith to be content." This
was a delightful sermon, full of
humor and optimistic philosophy.
On Monday night the class exer
cises were given in the high school
auditorium. It is to be regretted that
the restlessness of the vast crowd
kept the audience from enjoying these
exercises as. well as" thougk the i' speak
ers could have been more distinctly
heard. Those to graduate were
Miss Sadie Perkinson, Miss Susie
Gooch, Miss Agnes Paschall, Mr.
Elmore King, Mr. Herbert Coleman,
Mr. Turner Perkinson and Mr. Wal
lace Frank Mustian. Mr. Mustian's
diploma was sent to him by mail, he
having completed the work entitling
him to receive it under a private tutor
while in the service of the U. S. Gov
ernment. Mr. Mustian saw much ser
vice during the war was wounded
several times, but is now getting
what most of all he always desired,
a good education. He is now study
ing for one of the professions at tn
expense of Uncle Sam.
On Tuesday morning there was a
recitation and declamation contest
participated in by Elmore King, Lil
lian Wilson, and Madge Williams.
The prize was awarded to Miss Wil
liams. Dr. A. P. Kephart of the Depart
ment of Education of the North Car
olina College for Women made a heip
ful and interesting address, stressing
the need of the times for strong
capable leaders and expressing his
wish that members of this class of
1920 might prove to be the ones chos
en to lead in just such a time as this.
Dr. Kephart then spoke at some
length on tlie progressive, steps in ed
ucation just ahead of us; the need of
eliminating physical defects of school
children; of standardizing 'our high
schools; and of, giving our boys and
girls the right kind of an education
to fit them for life.
Dr. Kephart presented the medals
given' for scholarship to Miss Lucy
Perkinson, and one given for. Music
to Miss Louise Perkinson. Josie Mul
chie deserves honorable mention for
attendance, having been present every
day during the entire school year.
The diplomas were then presented
to the graduates by our popular Coun
ty Superintendent, Mr. J. Edward Al
len, who is never at loss. forvthe right
word to say.
On Tuesday, night the elementary
grades gave an operetta and two
drills. The operetta was "A Trip to
Mother Goose Isle". and the audience
had the privilege of making the ac
quaintance in the flesh of .."Little Bor
Peep," "Simple Simon," "Jack and
Mrs. Jack Sprat," "Little Boy Blue,"
"Little Miss Muffett" and all the rest j
of the Mother Goose heroes and hero-
ines, even to the old lady herself. j
The children sang splendidly and
kept excellent time.
The flag drill by pupils of Mr,s. Bell
was especially well done and was lm-
pressive. , , ;
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Woven into the Theresa Sheehan Concert Company's entertainment is the
golden thread of originality. Miss Sheehan, the inimitable reader who leads
the company, will thrill you with her original story of the sinking o& the
Titanic gripping the hearstrings, yet checking: the tears in your eyes with a
town of. humor the Theresa Sheehan brand. And beautiful Vivian Des
Jardins, the foremost French lady violinist, has some sparkling raetody-tales
t spin for you indeed it is at times difficult to say whether her music ar
her radiant personality wins her the most applause. Roland Shafer, the great
tenor' soloist, oompletei the personnel of this fine little company. Sir. Shafer,
in addition to being a vocalist of prominence, is also an excellent pianist.
Each member of the company will not fail to please the most critical when
they appear on the 'third day program of yonv Community Chautauqua..
Free Travelling Library .
Mrs. Charlotte S. Perkinson, Lib
rarian, wisher, tc announce that a new
case of books has just been received
from the'" North Carolina Library
Commission. Any responsible person
in the community should feel free to
use these books. They will be given
out or exchanged at any time on any
aay when the librarian is at home.
A WOMAN'S LIFE.
A wee mother is carefully putting
her 'favorite "doll to bed. ' With tendei
solicitude she carefully removes each
dainty garment and fastens on the
tiny nightgown. Then, with a fond
kiss, she hugs her treasui'er to her
and places it in its little cradle. Af
ter patting it gently she tiptoes out
of the room as the twilight creeps
curiously in.
A fair maiden stands before her
looking glass adding the last touches
to her evening toilet. t Her lover'will
soon be here. Her eyes are full of
innocent lovelight! She looks eagerly
at her reflection in the glass How
glad she is that she is pretty!: She
frowns a little at a crimp that will
not stay as it should. A ring comes
at the door and she hastens, away, to
meet her beloved.
A yojung wife sits anxiously watch
ing for her husband. At each ap
proaching footstep her heart beats
rapturously and then heavy with dis
appointment! She will not go indoors,
it is so sweet out there! The creeping
shadows cheer her trembling soul
so she waits and wishes, . and the
shadows lengthen into darkened night.
A mother is rocking her baby to
steep. He looks at her gravely while
they move to and fro, as if asking
why the bright sunshine must leave
and the ugly shadows hide her dear
face from him. There is a wealth of
wisdom in his great sweet eyes! He
holds tightly to her dress, as if to
keep her near him.
When at last his eyes are closed,
she disengages ' the loving hand,
kisses him lightly he must not be
awakened and arises to put him into
his crib. Then she sinks back into
her chair and begins to rock again.
It is so pleasant to rest in the twi
light, and he is so sweet to nurse!
A woman kneels by a freshmade
grave. The headboard stares coldly
at her and seems to say over and over
again the words inscribed upon it: He
was her only child and she was a
widow." With tear-laden eyes she
bends down lower and lower, till her
?:Ss rest upon the earth. She longs
so to kiss the quiet form it is hiding
from her; And the twilight seems to
hurry past and close itself in the
darkness.
A careworn old woman sits watch
ing the shadows come they are
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School Play Opera
House Thursday Nite
The Warrenton High Sechool will
.present at the Opera House Thursday
night of this week its commencement
play "The Forest Princess" by Con
stance D'Arcy v MacKay. The play
will be staged in Elizabethan man
ner and the curtain will rise at eight
o'clock.
The program follows:
King , Philip Skillman
Queen Ella B. Jones
Forest Princess Undine Draper
Prince Aladore John 'Henderson
Prince Ulrec. ...... Stewart Grinkley
Ladies in Waiting: Olivia Burwell.
Lucy Tucker, Margie Davis.
Lords: Armstead Dowtin, Joe Flem
ing, Dame Mora Kate Macon
Little Ynot Eva P. Williams .
A Traveller Allen Hilliard
Herald f ....... Lucy Williams
Maidens: Mary Terrell, Mary A. Wat
son. Tree Spirits: Emily Hilliard, Martha
Price, Annie Lancaster, Mamie
Mustian, Margaret Williams,
Ruth Green, Dorothy Walters,
Columbia Newell, Doris Morin.
Swamp Oak Hattie Connell
Peasants, Shepherds, Vinedressers,
Pages, Musical.
Act I. The King summons his court,
Tree Spirits and other subjects
to the christening celebration of
the Forest Princess.
Act. II. The Princes, seeking the
hand of the Forest Princess, find
her but by her command, their
wooing is deferred until the moon
is daik. ,
Act. III.' When the moon is dark
Prince Aladore meets the ! Prin
cess, disguised as an old woman,
and wins her by his courtly service.
Mary Pickford will be seen at the
Onera House next Friday and Sat
urday in "The Heart of the Hills,"
adopted from the story of John Fox,
Jr.
As Mavis Hawn, Miss Pickford
takes the part of a Kentucky moun
tain girl at war with certain factors
which she knows nothing of and de
termined at least to put an end for
all time to come to the whippings
which her mother has been liberally
inflicting.
A love tale is interwoven in the
plot about a mountain feud of long
standing and the story affords Miss
Pickford ample opportunity to score
such ti'iumphs as characterized "Dad
dy Longlegs," and "The Hoodlum,"
her previous attractions from her own
studios. Matinees both -xlays.
PROCEEDINGS AT
THIS TERM COURT
Superior Court convened yesterday
morning with Judge, W. A. Devin, of
Oxford, presiding, with Solicitor Gar
land Midyette present in behalf of the
State and with the county court of
ficials on hand.
The following citizens of the county
were named as ,the Grand Jury J. C.
Hudson, C. R. Leete, J. R. Boyd, A. C.
Jones,- W.1M Turnbull, R. D. Davis,
J. D. Palmer, J. W. Hudson, E. L.
Whitaker, M. R. Boone, C. H. Morris,
H. L. Bobbitt, E. C. Rejd, W. G. Bob
bitt, S. W. Bell, W. O. Bell " R. WV
Lancaster and J. W. Clements, f ore'
man. To Tuesday noon no cases had been
presented the petit jury as those cases
not continued were submitted.
In State vs.. Hugh Davis, colored
man who shot Norman Powell at a
social gathering in' Fishing Creek,
April 8th, was submitted as man
slaughter. Evidence given the court
was that the murder was unintention
al. He was sentenced to the peniten
tiary for twelve months, fined fifty
dollars and cost for-carrying a. con
cealed weapon. t '
State vs. Peter Ridley, colored, of
Manson neighborhood, charged with
rape. Bill of indictment changed to
assault with intent to commit . rape.
The judgment of the Court was 15
years in State prison
State vs. Andrew Jones, colored, for
rape committed in Warrenton. Bill
of indictment changed to simple asr
sault and evidence against him .light.
Sentenced to thirty. -days'" in county
jail. -
The Emmett Davis case for murder
of his brother-in-law near Manson
was submitted as manslaughter and is
now being heard by Judge Devin.
Friday Night Musical
Called Great Success
The exercises by the Primary dej
prtment of the Warrenton High
School were a glorious success . as
staged in the academy last Friday
evening. The children of the first,
second, third and fourth grades, who
were selected for the numbers were
admirably trained and their stage ap
pearance was a source of pleasure to
the interested audience.
The song, "Dolly Stop Weeping," by
little Elizabeth Boyd was very well
(rendered and was followed by "Elves
and Shoemaker a little story told
with winsome interest by Miss Mar
garet Kidd. One of the best numbers
was a song "The Quarrell" by Miss
Kidd and Romeo Williams and its
rendition brought enjoyment to the
entire audience. The drill "March of
the Pinks," by the third and fourth
grades was well staged.
The most laughable number of the
program was a dialogue, "The Lat
est Thing In Hats" by eight little
girls of 'the 1st and 2nd grades. Not
only was the subject matter humorous
but its laughable presentation by the
little ladies deliciously unique.
The entire program was a tribute
to the energy and patience of Misses
Chauncey, Louise Dowtin and Belle
Dameron, and a distinct compliment
to the young people who presented
their parts in such creditable manner.
Name County Fair
Officers At Meeting
A small number' of interested War
renton people met in the Court House
here SaUirday afternoon at three
o'clock to discuss a county fair for
Warren, to elect officers and to decide
upon the time and place of holding
the agricultural exhibit and county
get-together event.
County Agent Jesse Trevathan was
appointed president: Mrs. R. S. Reg
ister of Norlina, vice-president, and
Mrs. W. A. Connell, secretary and
treasurer. Thefte officers were em
powered to decide upon the time and
place of holding the fair, to appoint
departmental heads, and to generally
direct the course to be pursued.
It was the sense of the gathering
that on account of the high cost oi
materials and labor it would not be
wise to form a fair association at this
time.
Reports of the progress of the or
ganization and its purposes and plans
will be given the public thru the press
from time to time.;,.
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Mr. John Graham Urges Cm
sae Against Bootleggers
and Illicit Distillers
MANY MODE STILLS IN
OPERATION IN COUNTY
CaUs Upon Public To Aid In
Suppression of Evil; Asks Aid
of Ministers and Soldiers Of
World War. ,
May 14, 1920
Editor Warren Record
My dear sir:
Again I trespass upon your col
umns in behalf of Law-enforcement
and the welfare and prosperity of the
citizenship of Warren County. Many
distilleries are in operation, notwith
standing the number that have been
destroyed. I am informed that the
son of a man living near a distillery
was shot for giving information to
Revenue officers and that fifty dol
lars in money and five gallons ot
whiskey was paid the injured party,
or parties, as Hush money. Our
Sfate paper recently was filled with
the sad story of the electrocution of
two distillers for the murder - of one
of their neighbors.
Are we to have this state of affairs
in our beloved county ? It is the duty
of our officials to arrest and bring to
trial violators of Law. Our Judges
will do their duty if our magistrates
and juries perform theirs.
Liquor was banished from Warren
by popular vote before the State
adopted prohibition and made it a
part of our Constitution. .
It is claimed that whiskey is needed
as a medicine. Our physicians say it
is not necessary. Individually I have
always believed that it should be used
J byaur: doctors as4hey-4is "arsenic and
strychnine. The National Prohibi
tion Amendment provides for the sale
of liquor under stringent regulations,
as a medicine by Drug stores upon
Medical prescription. Our State Con
stitution prohibits such sales. We
had willful violators of law by the
Drug stores and our physicians wish
ed to be relieved of pressure by
friends and patrons posing as sick
patients.
"For one man that whiskey saved as
a medicine it killed a hundred as
drunkards. If the majority of our
people wish our law to be modified
in accordance with the National let it
be done legally. But let us be a law
abiding folk.
After Prohibition was established
in Warren some of Our most promi
nent merchants, who opposed prohi
bition as ruinous to our business in
terest, admitted they were wrong and
that business was benefitted. For
years things worked smoothly. Why
the great change?
I appeal to our colored people, es
pecially to their ministers and teach
ers, to urge temperance and thrift,
associates in the upbuilding of so
ciety, upon their people. Often ig
norant colored men are 'made the
aScape goats" of baser white men,
who pocket the proceeds of the illegal
traffic.
I appeal to our young soldiers, who
have seen the difference between wine
soaked France and Prohibition Amer
ica, to see that their Country's law'
are enforced.
I appeal to the pure and noblt.
women to heed the cry of their anony
mous sister in one of our eastern
counties, as published in the "News
and Observer," praying to be deliver
ed from the ruin of her home by the
bootleggers and illicit manufacturers.
Truly yours,
JOHN GRAHAM.
Figures published in a recent mem
orandum of the Supreme Council of
the Peace Conference show that gen
eral wholesale prices have advanced
since 1913 approximately as 'ollows:
United States. .... .120 per cent
Great Britain. .... .170 per cent.
France 300 per cent
Italy 300 per cent
Belgium .300 per cent
Retail prices undoubtedly have ad
vanced to an equal or greater extent
in this country according to the mem-
jorandum. In publishing these figures,
the Supreme Council pleads for in
I creased production, economy and sav-
!ing as remedies for the situation, and
as a safeguard against still higher
l price levels.
PHUT)
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