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' mB)C'yt ram . ; - ' ' gg j -NumbF20 jEEKLYNE . - :;vvxvvxvvvxxvvvvxxv FOR PASSING ! : ZTr 7- " " 1 j 7- News ifl a Nutshell Hv V. l'.RODIE JONES x-rV YORK. May 18. Columbia the Chi-CIS iup itte jii m iiai- Qntnrdav afternoon, nosing won thvee-quarters of a length ahead fU Pennsylvania. Princeton was h-x More than twenty-five thous I persoiv, lined the banks or perch Tunon points of vantage to see the !?,.. in? eight-oared shell race. Col-sllV-, n,.nvci-ed the mile and a half in "even minutes, forty-eight and two 'iifths seconds. Straw hats have made their ap .1 Last week one saw only an occasions everywhere. The advertising cam- noV in full blast, promises 11:1 I'M. - 1 t the Winter ieus aim ueruies . r.u 1 .1 l: must go into discard Soring advance of style. 1 1 before the The racing season at Jamacia, L. j draws many New Yorkers to the track daily, many more ho follow the ponies closely., seldon see the track but bet continually on the outcome. Three men leaped simultaneously from a De Haviland plane at Mitchell Field last week. Lieut. Johnston, whose shoulder was dislocated when he struck a tree, was the only one in jured in the 6,000 foot drop. It was the feature of the U. S. Arm Air Tournament. More than $75,000 was given-to the cause of Irish freedom at the""-John McCormack conceit last -week. It was the largest sum ever raised at the Hippodrome for any single pur pose. The noted tenor gave many popular songs as encore numbers, and his every appearance brought an ovation. The historic railway car in which the Germans signed the armistice has been placed in. the Museum of the Invalides. It will be preserved near the tomb of Nap lean.'. "What is in that bundle?" the Inspector asked the man as he start ed down the gangplank. "Just a birthday cake."" "Lets have a look at it," said the unsympathetic officer? The package was unwrapped, .but instead of the candles - there wert forty-two little phials containing al coholic content. The officer ordered his return to the b at. The passenger with the aid, of friends absorbed the hootch, and the Inspector then let him pass unmolest ed with his dealcoholized cake. California has passed a law pro hibiting capital punishment for per sons under 18 years of age. The bill as amended during the last hours of die legislature to place the burden of proof upon the. defendant. Eleven in one Geman family of Southern Bavaria have gone crazy ver an overdose of the Ouija board tnd spiritualistic experiment. A dctor declared them all suffering from mania and the police carried them to a sanitarium. The white population of Alaska de creased 23.4 per cent between 1910--- The population of whites last I' totaled 27,883, compared with d6400 in 1910 Do nestic sale of surplus war ma- trials b since the Armistice has reach- ed a k;n: 1 , - iuuu uonars according to a atement of Assistant Secretary of Wainwright. oftmVie cnsor biH the State ew York has been signed by Gov Miller. Three members of a mission are to decide what consti tes objectionable play. The movie thee!eStS aie fighting the law which J1T claim unconstitutional and an ccessary infringement' of person al PHvileo-e. Bab G Ruth has claimed his ninth 1 Geor ' two behind the Colossus of Vat' record. Company Buys Victrola liieho boys of Co. G, have bought a andth1"01 from the Corley Co" tire mUsic adds much to the Pleas" uerived from the club rooms. Certain citizens of Fork township wei-e much interested in the arrest; of H. C. Simms who had passed upon them checks which proved to be worthless when presented to the Bank for payment. Some of these checks were taken as a matter of ac comodation in exchange for cash. A telegram from the Chief of De tectives of Petersburg to Chief Green of Warrenton stated that H. C. Simns was in custody and to came afte. him. A later telegram from Simns stated he would appear without re quisition papers. A warrant was sworn out before Justice Fagg and when Simns ap peared with his brother the matter was heard. But by this time the' losses were made good, and the pre vious record of the defendant and the fact that he had given the checks in good faith, mitigated the offense, and judgment was suspended upon resto ration in full to all parties damaged and payment of the cost. JOHN GRAHAM Whereas, He who doeth all. things well, and cause th all things to work together for good to them that love Him, has in His wisdom and love called up higher His faithful servant our friend, companion, co-laborer and brother John Graham, on the night of the 6th of May, 1921, to be with Him according to our firm belief, "The soul of believers are at their death made perfect in holiness, and do im mediately pass into glory; and their bodies, being still united to Christ, do rest in their graves till the resur rection," therefore be it resolver by the Session of the Presbyterian Church of Warrenton, N. C, of which Mr. Graham was a consistent mem ber, the senior Elder and clerk of the Session: That we thank our Father that he spared him so long to his church and state, Mr. Graham having been given four more years to his three score years and ten for service. We thank God for the influence of his life upon the hundreds, yea thousands of young men who came under hia tutorship, many of whom are crowned with the silvery crown, the mark of age and wisdom so long did he" give of his life to the cause of education. 2, That we express our heartfelt and prayerful sympathy to all who mourn his loss, and they are many, bat especially to his godly but strick en wife and family. 3. That a copy of these resolutions be sent to his bereaved family, to the Warren Record, the Presbyterian Standard, and that a page be set aside for them in the minutes of the Session. Signed by the Session, REV. J. M. MILLARD, MR. J. J. CRINKLEY, MR. E. A. SKILLMAN, DR. ROB. S. BOOTH. DEATH OF EDWARD M. GUNDY In the passing to the Spirit World of Edward M. Gundy the county has lost a useful citizen, and one who liv ed in love and charity with his neighbors. He was a colored citi zen who resided in Roanoke township, and who had the respect of all hi neighbors both white and colored. He was interested in the right liv ing and the right conduct of his own race, and was one of the active citi zens of Roanoke who gave of his time ajnd of his means to the support of the public school of his district. He died on April 29th at the early age of 41, and the life he lived and. his influence for peace and good ieeiing between his neighbors, entitled him to the respect and esteem of all citi- zens. wP leaves a widow ana iwo children, and a substantial estate. Bring In Still Last Saturday morning Deputy Sheriff Ellington and Deputy Fork Alston were on there way to Hickory Grove to serve a summons on a man. Near the old Egerton place they notic ed a man coming out of a path" with a lantern. The man darted back into th-hushes 'when he caught sight of the travellers. Suspecting the truth' the officers followed a foot patn through the woods for about three quarters of a mile where they came upon a nice copper still with a capac ity of about forty gallons. It had not yet started to run in the new location. The officers brought - the still m town where it was destroyed. ill tf 1 v 11 ir lriHn a n bti n utttt?-to - ivr a v t-coht cTTnrnmn -n n rs n n rm n r n -WflltUB (By N. M. Palmer, Jr.) Those who rejoiced in the spirit of the young men of Warren county who helped to free the world from the domination of the erstwhile Ger man Empire should take cognizance of and give encouragement ; to the younger generation that now make up G. Co. of the newly, organized First North Carolina National Guard regiment. In the ante-bellum days there were three regiments of infan try in North Carolina and two regi ments of calvary but now there is one regiment of infantry representative of the whole state and in this regi ment no company is superior in an respect to the Warrenton company. G. Co., First North Carolina infan try was organized Feb. 18, 1921 by Capt. Stephen Burroughs, young Warrenton business man, who has always been a loyal member of -and an earnest worker in the local militia company. The organization is com posed largely of the younger farmers of the county with a good sprinkling of veteran's of the World Wa. . Drills are held weekly in a large and well fitted out armory that has club rooms, equipped with reading tables, gymnasium, writing tables and pool room, adjoining. The writer was for several years a member of the- old H. Co. of the 3rd N. C. N, G, and never at any time during his novitiate or afterwards does he recall that the organization of those pre-war days measured up in any respect to the company of young men that Stephen Burroughs now has the honor of com manding and educating. The organ ization is just in receipt of new uni forms and rifles; have a strength. of 69 men and during their open air drill several nights ago made a very creditable showing. The outfit goes to Camp Glenn, Morehead City, for-a two week's encampment in July and with the intensive drill and instruc tion ? given there, tijere is -no doubt that they will have been whipped into excellent shape on their return. Captain Burroughs has as his. jun ior officers Marvin Hardy of Norlina, First Lieutenant, and Walter Gard ner of Warrenton, Second Lieutenant. Both of these young men are World War veterans and have enviable rec ords of service in France. They, with the non-commissioned personnel, lire fast familiarizing the recruits with the "school of the soldier" and the other minute, elementary disci pline that isso essential to the mak ing of a soldier. A high one of Christian conduct and deportment is evinced by each member of the com pany but no doubt in the field during actual operations that will swear with the sweet abandon that members of the American Expeditionary forces did. What does it matter! This .expression of themselves will prove them to be worthy upholders of the tradition of their forefathers who were at Chancellorsville and Bull Run In the equipment and operation of the club rooms of the company, that perhaps haven't a peer in the State for a town of Warrenton 's size, the business men of the town have given liberally of their money and interset. This club room, located next door to the armory in the Dameron building fills V long felt want and prevents many of the escapades that formerly gave soldiers a black eye. Here sui plus energy can be" employed in. a number of ways and thereby depre dations on neighboring water melon patches and other exploits peculiar to soldiers from time immemorial is pre vented, since here he can loaf and in vite his soul. Members of the com pany have just stepped into the office soliciting funds to secure a Victrola for the roois. This spirit is typical of the members; all are jealous and zealous for the reputation of , the company. Besides a writing room, well equipped with desks and sta tionery, checker tables, etc., there is a large room with two Brunswick-Balke-Collender pool tables and & reading room with leather upholster ed chairs and a reading table covered with the best of the standard periodi cals which are given by a .Warrenton member of the company who is inter ested in magazines and newspapers. The gymnasium, which is liberally used by the members of the company is fitted out with parallel bars, chest weights, punching bags, - boxing gloves,- straight bar, three swinging, trapezes, dumb bells, and Indian IB If ill nH:- ;iL, r - - couRT - yl y HllL P?m RON ClE&B. OOVMM AN clubs. . May G. Co. of Warrenton never be called into the field for actual opera tions but if they should within the next five or ten years surely they will give account of themselves if any. of the spirit is left in them that has made them one of the best companies in the State in the short time of three months after being organized. SHOULD KILL FLIES (By Red Cross Health Nurse) The happy welcome which we give the first bright Spring days is just a iittle clouded, perhaps, by the knowl edge that with the approach of Sum mer we must begin at pnee to think of the danger, of the insect life around us; especially that carried by the common-" huse-;fiy.-:-This fly - carries dis ease, possibly death, in its seemingly harmless path, and it is well to "Ye member that the time is at hand now when we may protect ourselves, if we will, against these dangers. This protection may be secured: 1. By cleaning up all filth in which flies may breed. 2. By screening house windows and doors, and out-house vaults. 3. By catching and killing all flies as soon as they appear. 4. By setting traps, attractively bated in all places where fiies are likely to breed, such as the backyard, the stables or poultry house, un screened out-house. The common mistake often made is in setting the fly trap too near by, even in the house. The object of the fly. trap should be to attract flies before they come into the house or near the kitchen door. In selling, as in courting, the first impression counts for a good deaL: Type Metal Magazine. "Know.and believe in yourself and what others think won't disturb you." PEOPLE OF OUR TOWN . The Hen Herdr is Peeved, for Old 'Stupid, the Prize Boofrof the Universe, j was over in the neighbor's New . Garden and well nlrh-Et Up everything in : Sight I and the r Neighbor, rows that 'Stupid will yet Grace a Platter at hxa Sunday DInner.Raiinj chickens, like J. Baisins Children, -,1s Easy 4n the JJeoks. " - - - fftllf I 1 Va KM will f r i III F (Convening May 23, 1921) E. W. Capps, Thornton W. Hilliard. D. P. Limer, S. S. Davis, R. Roberta Edward Perkinson, C. Al J. Nicho. son, Foster Jones, Andrew ,Wilker, S. W. Bell, Howard Overby, A. L. Weav er, D. L. Robertson, J. F. Reid, D. L. Bottom, J. W. Jones, J. M Paschall, II. F, Rooker, J. K. Pinnell, L. H. Stevenson, A. H. Frazier, J. W. Har ris, R. S. Watkins, Otto Hecht, J. B. Ellington, C. J. Tucker, H. A. Mose ley, J. W. Hudson, H. T. Fleming, C. R. Leete, J. W. Lancaster, R. J. Ben der, W...C. Fagg, C. W. Fleming, W. B. Mustian, S. W. Harris Second Week A. H. Ellis, F. F. Limer, T, J. Gris son, E. G. King, John G. Ellis, W. F. White, W. E. Lloyd, R. H. Harding, r-R. J. Stewart, R. D. Fleming y V.. v O J " " " " " Hawks, Vernon Paschall, W. H. Dam eron, A. . L. Capps, W. T. Coleman, W. J. Shearin, L. O. Reavis, John O'Neal. SOLICITOR MIDYETT WILL MAKE ADDRESS SUNDAY Solicitor Garland E. Midyette has consented to 'make an address on tli3 subject of Christian Education at the Methodist church of this town on next, Sunday morning at eleven o'clock. Mr. Midyette will also de liver an address at the Warren Plains Methodist church at 3:30 p. m. the same day. . Dr. Gibbs will be present on both occasions. Whatever Mr. Midyette has to say in discussion of this important matter will be well worth hearing, andWt trust our citizens will hear him. MR. HERBERT SMITH DIES Mrs. A. E. Jones was called to Wilm ington Saturday by the unexpected death of her only living brother Mr. Herbert Smith. Mr.- Smith was the only son of George A. and Rozella Wiggins Smith of Halifax county, and was born in that County sixty fcur years ago. He was a graduate of the University of "Virginia, and a gentleman - identified with" the - busi ness life of .Wilmington. He s survved by his wife (who was a daughter of Colonel Rcbt. Strange) and by two daughters who are mar ried and reside in Omaha, Neb., and by one son Mr. George Herbert Smith, of Wilmington. Miss Gardner Entertains On last Friday night Miss Cate Monroe Gardner delightfully enter tained in honor of the Senior Class of Warrenton High School. Progres sive Hearts was enjoyed for soma time.. Mr. John Henderson making the highest score was presented in an attractive manner by Miss Agnes Henderson with a corsage of sweet peas. Mr. Henderson gave these to his partner Miss Georgia Tarwater. Delicious refreshments were served. Marriage Prominent N. C. Woman The marriage of a prominent North Carolina woman took place on April 30th, in Charlesto"h, in histroic St. Micheals Church, the bride being 'a sister of Mr. P. M. Wilson, of Wash ington, D. C, formerly of Warrenton, and of Mrs. Walter A. Montgomery, wife of Judge Montgomery, of Ral eigh. The bride was Mrs. Janet Mitchel, daughter of the late Thomas E. Wilson and Mrs. Janet Wilson, of Warrenton, and the bridegroom Mr. Frank Howard Chalmers of Front Royal, Virginia. , The wedding vows weie given by Rev. Dr. Mercer Logan. The above was taken from Mr. Brit ton's letter from Washington, D. C to News and Observer. Qualifies As Chief Police Chitjf E. L. Green was reelected Chief of Police of Warrenton by the Board of Town Commissioners at its last meeting, and entered upon his duties by qualifying before Clerk of the Superior Court, John D. Newell, on Wednesday. SPECIAL COMMUNICATION A special communication of Johnston-Caswell Lodge No. 10 A. F. & A. iM. will be held in the Masonic Hall Warrenton, N. C. Friday even ing May 20th, at 8:00 o'clock. Wor?, in the Master Mason Degree. Members of sister' lodges and all transient brethren fraternally invit ed to attend. - By order of S E. BURROUGHS, Master. W. M.GARDNER, Secty. Sunday morning at eleven o'clock the citizens of Warren county gath ered in Warrenton to pay tribute to our fallen heroes. The exercises" were held in Boyd's Warehouse which had been appropriately decorated for the occasion. At elevon o'clock the streets we: 6 full of people wending their way to the selected place for the exercises and soon the seating capacity was taken and hundreds could not find seats. The crowd was estimated from fif teen hundred to twenty-five hundred and a safe guess would be around two thousand. It was the most or derly crowd a speaker has ever ad dressed here even the babies seem ed to enter into the spirit of the day and quietly listed to the sweet music and to the words .of eulogy as they fell from the lips of those who came to praise the heroism of our dead. The Service men, veterans of the World War, did honor to their fallen comrades, as far as possible, by wear ing their uniforms. 'Many men had been compelled to lay aside the uni forms worn during the War for the very good reason that they could not get into them, others had lain them aside and could not get a complete uniform; but such as had uniforms wore then and thus paid honor to those who fell in line of battle, or camp or hospital brave sacrifice for Freedom's Cause. The Red Cross, was represented by its Chairman Mrs. Kathrine P. Ar lington and membes of the Chapters in the County. They did good serv ice and as woman always will do, did a'l in their 'power -to pay tribute to the men who made the supreme sacri fice. , Mr. B. B. Williams, Chairman of lhe Committee Responsible for the program was Master of Ceremonies On the rostrum with him were Major William. A. Graham, Chaplain J. B. Turner, Rev. Mr. Millard of Littleton, Dr. J. T. Gibbs, of Warrenton, and the speaker of the day, Hon. Tasker Polk. The Choir under the direction of Mrs. John C. Burwell was grouped near by, and rendered appropiate music. It showed caeful training and added much to the sweetness and solemnity of the occasion. The speaker's stand was banked with beautiful flowers and draped in National colors. Maor W. A. Graham, who 'was the fi'rst officer to establish Headquartets beyond the HIndenburg line, .which men of the 30th Division had broken, read the Roll of those who had made the supreme '. sacrifice on the battle eld, camp or hospital, or in the dan gerous duty of transporting food or troops across the Atlantic: This list, as read by Major Graham gave the name of each soldier and sailor, both white and colored. This list will be published just as soon -as the Record can procure an authentic copy. It was the oponion of all who Were present who have expressed them selves that the entire exercises were appropriate and a fitting memoiral to our dead. The address of Mr. Polk was a beautiful tribute to the valor of our boys and to their patriotism. He spoke thirty-five minutes and had the rapt attention of the audience. His language, his sincerity and his pa triotism gave to his address that elo quence which charms and that infor mative character which is well worth attention. He always . speaks elo quently and his services are in de mand thoroughout the State. The remarks of Major Graham in eulogy of the Warren county soldier sailor boys was sincerely and appro priately made, and were gratifying to all present. Chaplain Turner gave instances of his experiences in the Camp and Trench with the boys, and gave comfort to their loved ones and friends, as that association bore on their religious life. The day was a great success in tevery way, and will be remembered with pleasure as a fitting memorial. The program was published last week, hence will not be reproduced, ' but mention should be made of the j artistic manner in which the Ware house was decorated by Mrs. Frank r. Allen and her aids, and of the seat- :r- riaitv furnished. Everything - j was done decently and in order, and not one single thing marred the ef fort to honor our dead.