North Carolina Newspapers

Mimas? w ff 5- ' volume xx vi: WARRENTON, WARREN COUNTY, N. Ci FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 192T Number 6 A WEEKLY NEWSFAPER DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS, OEiWXRRENtOK AND WARREN COUNTY wm News in a Nutshell Si NEW YORK, Feb. 9 Sir Auckland Geddes, British Ambassador to the United States, is returning to Wash ington. He is armed with full powers to press proposals for a world con ference pn disarmament. While in England he was in frequent consulta tion with Premier Lloyd George and John W. Davis, U. S. Ambassador to he Court of St. James. The first steps will be taken after the Harding inauguration, when a place and time of meeting will be set. Robert P. Brindell, former labor dic tator in the city cuilding trades and chairman of 115,000 workmen, was sentenced to Sing Sing yesterday for five years. He was convicted of pro moting strikes, and extorting funds from owners of buidings under con struction. The sentence brings a short respite in the fight commenced lasi. Fall under the Lockwood Investiga tion committee. Prosecution Attorney Samuel Undermyer says that other men are involved and that the hous ing investigation will be vigorously continued. In he course of work the writer had occasion the other day to visit the Kendall's Product Corporation, organ ized to make a dry cleaning, moisture proof product, we found the name of John N. Cole. Mr. Cole is a son of Rev. John N. Cole, deceased, who was known to many persons in Warren. In addition to activities with the Ken dall firm, his son is President Piano graphic Equitpment Co., New York, and member of Board of Managers Sugola Company of America. A new chemical is being sold here which cannot be seen when applied but which renders the article treated practically immune from moisture. A suit treated needs no raincoat, and it is said that during the Summer chiffon bathing suits thus treated will be used by dressy bathers a the seashore resorts. " In a special dispatch from Paris to the New York Times its correspond ents gives a brief summary of the recent work of Dr. Binet Sangle, "The Art of Dying." The Frenchman calls modern methods of suicide as crude, vulgar, horrible, and claims that when the art of dying has been developed as has the art of living that one will pas& beyond to the music that one loves and upon waves of gases pleasant and soothing. The correspondent con cludes with "it seems altogether like ly that by the time the would-be-suicide had telephoned to the suicide doctor to give him a rendezvous, ar ranged with the florist for a funeral wreath, hired an orchestra to play his final air, bought his on coffin and so forth, the approaching happy ending would have taken on an aspect not con ducive to its consummation. To read Dr. Sangle's book is to be convinced of the absurdity of suicide' It would take fifty-one areas the size of England and Wales, with the State of Louisiana added, to form a country as large as the United States. England's export trade of drinkable alcoholics to Cuba has tripled since America officially went dry. Since the holidays vituperative at tacks have been cried against Henry Ford from special newsboys on all downtown corners. The publication, severely arraign Mr. Ford. They are sold for ten cents, and published, it is thought, by the Jewish element as a comeback to the anti-Jewish articles published in the Dearborn Independ ent, Mr. Ford's paper. It is seldom that one sees any one buy a copy. A Maid's Geography. Cape of Good Hope: Sweet Six teen. Cape Lookout: Twenty-five. Cape Fear: Thirty. Cape Farewell: Forty. THE RIGHT TO JOY." (By Ruth Shaw). When the heart is pure and the soul stads clean With a wholesome steady truth, Each man has a right to laughter and joy, kike the days of innocent youth. When the eyes reflect the light of faith And .ioy in the things of today, When they bear no cloud of tomor row's doubt, Nor regret of the yesteday. ASKS THAT LEGISLATURE DOCTOR REVALUATION ACT Hon. James Pou, of Raleigh, Delivers Good Address and Tells Why This Is Unjust to Taxpayers, Reports Mr. Jones. I was in Raleigh Tuesday and while j there heard arguments and testimony i against the present high values placed on real estate by the tax authorities, j One of the clearest cut arguments against the present valuation was made by H n. James Pou, familiarll i known as "Jim Pou." He is an able corporaion lawyer, and whatever he says always has logic behind it, and is delivered convincingly. He illustrated the changed condi tions of 1914 by the price of cotton on the New York market before the World War. He stated that cotton sold at twelve and three-quarter cents before the War, and that it was sell ing today for about that figure, but that lower grades were only seventy five points below the best grade then, but were about four hundred points below the best grade now, and not saleable at that price. He said that he had no criticism to make of those who placed the high values on land last year, but he want ed to say that the lands were not worth in money May 1 ,1920, near what they were valued at for taxation. That oday lands had no value, and that if put up for sale would not bring a fourth of what they were taxed at, unless it was some especially located farm. He said that the eastern half of the State did not produce enough crops of all kinds, from radishes to tobacco, including everything that grew from the soil to pay the ferti lizer and labor bill for making the crops ; to say nothing of investment, of the landlord or taxes and that con ditions in the western half were gen erally the same. That it would be a crime against he farmers to continue the present values that they could not pay their taxes. He favored a reduction by the General Assembly of fifty per cent, on farm lands, and a reduction of thrty three per cent on. property in towns of less than ten thousand population. When asked how about the neces sary revenue to run the State if values were thus lowered on lands he replied that these were extraordinary times, and needed an extraordinary remedy; that the State should cut its garment in accordance with the cloth; that this was February and that February was "Pruning time." A large delegatio of farmers were present and many took part in the discussion. Mr. Ford, of Louisburg, a large land owner stated that the income from his farms of Franklin county would not pay the taxes. Dr. Alexander and Mr. Templeton, of Wake, had the matter in charge on behalf of the farmers and in another column will be found the "resolutions submitted by the farmers. There could be no doubt in the minds of the Committee that the farmers were in earnest from abso lute necessity. Among those present from Warren county we note Mr. Walter Allen, meber Board of Commissioners, Mr. Jack Dowtin, Register of Deeds; Mr. T. O. Rodwel, Recorder; Hon. S. G. Daniel and Dr. G. H. Macon. When a soul rests calm in peace serene, -Well knowing no guilt or blame Can casts its darkening shadow oi leave The branding scar of shame, No joy like that from a consciencft clear, No scourge like remorse and regret, And the heart once burned with their stinging bite Can never entirely forget. And the usic of laughter lessens and fades When doubht and regret abide, And mirth seems a mockery hollow and grim, The ghost of a thing that has died. For the man but forfeits his claim to joy And his right to laugh and sing, When he sears his soul with the mem ories dark That sin and reproach must bring. r''" NQNN SSEM A tAMNirT, is.. jr.um5 ep rf oontc pan TAOIERTSE , VSmM 6R fkUU TM? BEST BUSINESS MEN IN TOVMH OOIN VI"? HUH? fcUT OON WANE TO ADMEP.TISE , MCK.1E. WE SEEN MERE SO UONGr THAT EVEKi&OM VCMONS KAE BUT EMEfcN-l BOON DOESNt WITH IA. MESDAMES HOLT AND POINDEX TER ENTERTAIN IN HONOR OF MISS SCOGGIN The many charming social affairs incident to the Scoggin-Meade mar riage were brought to a conclusion Tuesday afternoon, February the 8th, 1921, when Mrs. Thomas Holt and Mrs. Gordon Poindexter jointly enter tained at the home of Mrs. Holt at a bridge party, from three to five thirty o'clock, complimenary to the bride elect, Miss Mary Russell Scog gin. At the door Mrs. Norwood Boyd greeted each arrival with her accus tomed charm of manner, after which, Mrs. Edmond White gracefully pre sented them to the receiving line, Mrs. Gordon Poindexter, Mrs. Thomas Holt, Miss Mary Russell Scoggin, Mrs. L. H. Botts and Miss Agnes Faucette. After saying the usual happy things to the bride elect, he bridge tables were rapidly filled and foe two hours a delightful game was enjoyed. Splendidly adapted for entertaining Mrs. Holt's beautiful home was never lovelier than on this occasion; every where there was evidence of skilled fingers and exquisite taste; the green of the potted plants, the dim lustre of od mahogany and the soft glow from waxen andles falling upon the pretty dresses and the happy faces of those present, made a picture that will live long ir the memory of us all. At the conclusion of the game, a de licious salad course, coffee, whipped cream, salted almonds and bon-bons was served by Misses Lucy and Edith Buwell, Mariam Boyd nd Kate White Williams. Upon adding up the cores made, it was found that to Mrs. Ed mund White had fallen the distinction of winning the guests prize, an exquis ite towel, which Mrs. "White very charmingly presented to Miss Scog gin; the honor prize, a silver cream ladle was pleasantly prseented to Miss Scoggin by Mrs." John- Kerr. , lesdames Holt and Poindexter are two of Warrenton's most popular young matrons, and so fully did they sustain their reputation for charm and hospitality, on this occasion, that we each went home longing if not crying for "more, more, more." Those present w,ere: Miss Scoggin, Mesdames John C. Burwell, Van Als ton, V. F. Ward, A. A. Williams, L. H. Botts, W. H. Dameron, T. D. Peck, Edmund White, C. A. Tucker, J. G. Ellis, Howard Alston, John Kerr, Norwood Boyd, H. A- Boyd, R. B. Boyd, Jr., R. J. Jones, B. B. Williams, G. B. Gregory, and Misses Kate White Williams, Mariam Boyd, Lucy and Edith Burwell, Agnes Faucette and Rowe Jones. HIGH SCHOOL NOTES Triangular debates Friday, April 1. The present plan is that Warren ton's negative team goes to Roanoke Rapids, while Henderson's negative comes to Warrenton. This is not def initely fixed but is the prospective ar rangement. The following names should have appeared on the Honor Roll in last week's Notes. By an error some where they were omitted: Second Year H. S.Clifford Robert son Fourth Year H. S. Annie Joe Lan caster. Say I saw it in the Warren Record. SCOGGIN-MEADE. One of he most, beautiful marriages ever witnessed in Warrenton was sol emnized at! six p'elock Wednesday evening, February, the ninth, at the Methodist, : Episcopal church, when Miss Mary Russell Scoggin, only daughter lof 'the! llate Mr. and Mrs. Louis Scoggin,. became the wife of Mr. Hodijah 1 Meade of Washington, D. C, Drf J. T. Gibbs, pastor of the bride, officiating. The bride wore a draped white satin robe with silver lace, having a long court train covered with a bridal veil which was held to her. blond coffure by orangxblosoms, and carried a shower bpnquet of white sweet-peas. She was given in marriage by her brother Mr. J Palmer Scoggin. Miss Lucy Palmer Scoggin, neice of the bride was maid-of honor. She wore flesh chiffon taffeta with geor gette and lace trimmings, carrying pink sweet-peas. The flower-girl, little Miss Ann Palmer Scoggin, aieice of te bride, was angelic, in white 'net over satin, carry ing a basket of pink sweet-peas. Mr. Meade Was attended by his brother, Mr. John Meade, as best man. Messrs George and Louis Scoggin, brother pf the bride,' and Ben and Richard Meade brothers of the groom, in full dressy acted as ushers. - The bride and groom remained kneeling, - af tetj. the blessing, while a chain of six young ladies chanted ' a matrimonial hymn. The organ was presided over by Miss Lillie Belle Dameron who played bright;, and appropriate selections while the guests : assembled. The church .tras tastefully decorat ed with- palms and ferns, softened by the glow; af a pyramid of candles. .. Mrs. Meade: is a young woman - of charming personality and numbers her friends by her acquaintances. She was reared in Warrenton and der scends from Warren County's old est families. Mr, Meade ia the son. cf the late Mr. and Mrs Hodijah 'Meade of Amelia, Virginia, and a descendant' of General Meade. ' - Mr.ajidMjsfeade will be at home at-Washington7D. C., after March the first. Mr. and Mrs. cSeorge Scoggin entertainer the bridal party at an in formal reception Tuesday evening. Among the out of town guests who attended the Scoggin-Meade marriage were Mr. and Mrs. Ben Meade, of Goldsboro, N. C, Mr. and Mrs. Weiseger, Raleigh; Mrs. Southall and Miss Courtney Keith Meade, Amelia, Virginia; Mr. John Meade, Demascus, Va.; Mr. and Mrs. Louis Scoggin and Masters Williams and Louis Edward, Scoggin of Louisburg; Miss Agnes Faucett, of. Burlington, N. C, Mrs. Carter Williams, Sr., Blacksone; Mrs. Laurence Botts, Bracey, Va.; Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Hayes, Palmer Springs, Va DAVIS-THORNE Mrs. E. A. Thorne annonnces the marriage of her daughter, Crichton Alston, to Mr. Van Kerney Davis, February 6th, 1921. The above announcement in the So ciety column of the News & Observ er is of much interest to the many friends of Ahis popular young couple. Miss Thorne is the attractive and talented daughter of Mrs. Ella Alston Thorne of this town. Mr. Davis is the son of Mr. John B. Davis of this county. Both of these happy young hearts are closely allied to many of the "Old Familes" of Warren and Hal ifax counties. The Record wishes for them many years of happy wedded life. MISS ESTHER FRAIZER ENTER TAINS Afton, Feb. 8. The elegant and hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. Al fred Frazier was the scene of much social enjoyment last Wednesday evening from 8:30 until 12 o'clock when their daughter, Miss Esther, de lightfully entertained in honor of the Afton school teachers. The guests were received by the hos tess and after informal greets were conducted to the parlor where various games were played. One of the main features of amusement was an unique guessing contest. Miss Jennie Alston making the highest score was pre sented a delicious box of candy. Miss Ethel Powell was presented a cupid as second prize. Delightful refreshments were serv ed, after which the guests departed declaring Miss Frazier a charming hostess. In answering advertisement says I saw it in the Warren Record. It will help us as well as the merchant. vtHAooANATnmvc4. TV &oss jt oo-ptek -tc-f eg. fcrr cam. ENCVOSED FINO CHECK oa "tH P&PER. ANOf HEfeNfeMt , AS tAH tEEtt OR.-CHKV MP,N,CKAE.MHOSl PICTURES "iOURE KUNMINO It4 TV PAPER" M HE SANS HMOUT OUGHT A WAIT TM-U TvV LAS DAN "V feEHEAN SOfcSCRtPTQUS'NHB ROHT AfcOUT rr, ftA. SAN V Ci-tA(U.S FUNDS GIVEN FOR STARVING CHILDREN OF' EUROPE The European Relief Council ire- quested every motion picture theatre in North Carolina to put on a drive Jan. 26-29 for the purpose of raising funds for the starving children of Europe. Our motion picture manager, Mr. Rankoff, secured a high class picture, thoroughly advertised and did all in his power, with the co-operation of the Woman's club manage ment, to make it a; success. ,. On ac count of the heavy snow storm Wed nesday evening there were very few lout. They were a generous few, how ever, for in addition to the gross door receits (less than $20.00) a collection was taken which raised the amount to $61.20. ',' Not feeling quite satisfied with this amount - a secod appeal was made oii Saturday evening, the 29th and $16.50 rased, making, a total of $77,70. Miri Rankoff is to, be congratulated on "having" done well under" "existing circumstances. An average of $140. from each theatre in North Carolina was the goal. $77.70 from a popula tion of 875 should certainly make the average overreach the mark. WISE NEWS ITEMS Wise has had two bad fires during the past week. The first one occured on Friday Feb. 4th at twelve o'clock noon, when the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Thompson was completely de sroyed. The fire started on the out side of the roof near the top, and whether it was caused by a spark from the chimney or from some other source is not known. Although it was a large two-story hosse, in a few minutes time it was reduced to ashes. Most of the furniture was saved, and Mr. Thompson's loss is partly covered by insurance. The second fire started in an old "shack" formerly a blacksmith shop, siutated near the depot and occupied by a negro, named Jim Fitts, who kept "Bach." While the building itself was practically without value, yet owing to the fact that great piles of lumber ,were near it which extended all the way to the depot and alost to the cot ton gin, the danger to other property was great. Many hundreds of dol lars worth of lumber was burned, but with the aid of nearly a hundred men an open space was cleared as soon as possible so that the remaining lumber and other adjacent buildings were Baved. "The White Shawl" A comedy in two acts, entitled "The White Shawl" was presented by pupils of the High School, under the direction of Mr. Jobe on Friday even ing February 4th. The parts were very well taken and the play was well worth the price of admission. Those taking part were Lucy Perkinson, Madge Williams, Lillian Wilson, Wil liam King, Clarence Thompson and King Fleiring. The ladies of the Betterment Asso ciation have invited the Macon Com munity Club to meet wittt them on the first Thursday in March All are looking forward to a pleasant occa sion. Twelve members of the Betterment Association assisted by Mr. Jobe, will present "The Suffragette's Conven tion." sometime the last of this month. Now that the fight for the franchise is over, we can afford to look at the funny side; that there is a funny side mti Hptiv. so if you want to J laugh see "The Suffragetts's Conven- tiom." apCM flTTIIfifW I1E PASS FARMERS SEEK RELIEF FR03I THE REVALUATION ACT Farmers Union Submit Resolutions to Legislature. Aisking That Their Taxes be Reduces ' and That Time Be Extended to July 1. Following is the resolution offered by the Farmers Union, and read by Dr. Alexander: . Union's Resolution. Whereas under the Revaluation Act real estate was appraised for taxation; as of May 1, 1919, and in the months immediately following that date a time when values were wildly inflated; and "Whereas, the said appraisals were far above the actual values as a rule, and particularly so with respect to farming lands; and "Whereas at" the present time the suspension of credit and the collapse of prices of farm products has brought thousands of our people to the verge of ruin, the avreage land-owning farmer's provts not being enough to pay his taxes; and "Whereas, the land-owning farmers must supply the tenant farmers or stand for them at he supply stores; and "Whereas the average money value of farming lands "at the present time is more than fifty per cent less than tha appraisal fixed under the Revaluation Act; and "Whereas all other real estate has so greatly fallen in value since the appraisals were made under the Re valuation Act that it is common knowledge that said appraisals are in correct and unjust; and - '"Whereas, the remedy so provided aairist the wrongs and injustices of appraisals under the Revaluation Act so-' far as I: real estate, is -concerned -ia - . burdensome, expensive and impracti cable, while on the other hand owners of personal property will each revalue his listing this year; and '.Whereas, the extravagant, unjust, oppressive and ruinous appraisals of real estate will stand for three more years unless this General Assembly t provides immediate relief, now, there fore, 1 "Be it Resolved that we petition the General Assembly now in session to order a horizontal reduction in all ap praisals under Revaluation ' of f arm ig lands and real estate in towns of less han 2500 population of not les3 than fifty per cent for the year 1921, and of thirty per cent for oher real estate; and that the appraisals of 1922 and 1923 be referred to the Boards of County Commissioners of the respec tive counties. "Resolved, further, that in view of the low prices of all farm products, . the farmers of this State shall be al lowed until July 1, 1921 to pay their taxes; and that crops held on May 1, 1921, shall be exempted from taxation. Our reason for asking this is the des perate financial condition of our farm ers; the necessity for enabling them to hold their crops. until midsummer; and, further, the State and the Coun ties can borrow money while individ uals cannot. This will enable land owners to pitch their crops this spring, who, if they have to pay the taxes un der the first year of revaluation at present will have no money for this purpose, and no means of getting money. This is an inadequte relief against taxes unjustly high. But it is some relief. It is written in the Scripture: '"Thou shalt not grind the seed corn.' And we solemnly assert that to take taxss for the year 1920 on the basis of the Revaluation Act from us at this time will amount to nothing less than grinding the seed corn as our farmers set out to make another harvest." Give Good Show At Opera House The Hippie Concert Company, ap peared under auspeces of the Woman's Club Wednesday night at the Opera House before a large and apprecia tive audience. Mrs. John C. Burwell, who is in ! Lynchburg,' visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Pettyjohn, was enter taned at a very elaborate luncheon given for she and Mrs. Edward Mc Dowell, the wife of the late great composer.