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CI - ' ri nn C ' T") m (T- I n nA x-- ri . --w ihinilB ImnmM irMP 3I0ST OF THE NEWS 1f f rrS rf rrV AS rN ACCURATE, TERSE, ArVD TIMELY ALL THE TIME , v i " ' ' ' WARRENTON, COUNTY OF WARREN, WGTfRID AY, APRIL 14, 1922 VOLUME XXVIL NUMBER 14 r 1 h H M 1 xTArrmM MEET IN scores town for m 1 1 ITS CO-OP ATTITUDE BUSINESS SESSION . Scor:ng wareh - business men of the town for the lack of interest in Administration Tariff Bill Sub- Co-operative Marketing of tobacco, lit ted ; "Navy Reduction Too Field Agent 'L. V. Morrill told an au 11 Great' Hughes Says. dience of Warren fanners in the Court House here on Saturday after- ppYAN NOT A CANDIDATE noon that the issue was clear drawn for a fight for their rights. Failure The Genoa Economic Conference of the warehousemen of the town to Was formerly opened Monday after- offer their properties at the associa tion in the historical palace of St. tion meeting in Raleigh on Friday George by Premier Facta of Italy. when, more than 60 warehouses were 1 Prime Minister Lloyd George of turned to the -co-operative. heads, was Great Britain proposed that Premier directly responsible for the speaker's Facta be appointed permanent pres- remarks. ,vjent of the conference. Louis Bar- The District Agent talked to the thlou, head of the French delegation, point, with the punch of conviction, mediately seconded this proposal, He reviewed briefly the personnel of uhich was approved by acclamation, the Association heads and said that Premier Lloyd George- evoked ap- the interests of the tobacco producers plause and continued laughter when were in charge of men well qualified, he said: In throwing the meeting open for "Genoa did America a great ser- questions, Morril said, "We want the vice by sending Columbus to discover warehousemen who oppose this move the New World and she can do Anier- to have the guts to asks questions di ica another great service by helping rectly and not wait until the co-oper-America to re-discover Europe." ative representative leaves town to The British Premier said he was bring queries on the movement." positive America would come to the . He said that the tobacco crop in aid of Europe if Europe settled its the Burfey rjfetrict had been sold at own affairs. an aVerage of 25 cents, which was a Representatives of 33 States were good price when one considered that prepared to take steps that it was the crop of Kentucky was almost 10 hoped would lead to the economic re- centg in the pound cheaper than the construction of Europe, the confer- tobacco of the Carolina belt. ence particularly to be concerned with . u -u- . i tt-,, Tne speaker was introduced by B. pUfS ? PS P B- Williams, who spoke fervently for amI rehaba.tat.ng Russ.a which Was the plan. "Taxes are admitted by many delegates, to be a , ttt.,t . , , . - x -4. not too high, Mr.. Williams said, subject of supreme importance by it- . , i . .n Farmers want good schools and self, perhaps the most far-reaching .... - . . , A. ,. , are willing to pay for them when a outturn which the congress shall be . . . . . , . fair price is obtained for their pro- callen upon to solve. . , . . , , , TT .. , ducts. When the coal miner of Penn- The ambassador from the United ... . . . . . . TT. , , .,, sylvania is making more than seven States Richard ashburn Child, was , . f, , . , . . . , . xiollars for an eight hour day, some- fo take his seat today m a section re- ... . &. il .... TT thing is rotttin when the T3arolina served for eminent visitors. He was , . .. , , farmer cannot make expense, work to attend all the open meetings, but , , - ing from sun to sun." will not be present at any conferences te . of committees at which actual im- Williams later offered- to the portant work of the conference will farmers a storage warehouse which be completed. 1C is constructing here and pledgd Admission of Russian "and German stock in any endeavor to forward the representatives to the principle com- campaign m tms- section, raittee of .the economic conference was Farmers agree to give their time strongly opposed on Tuesday by both n a personal canvas of the county by French and Belgian representatives. John Small 'Spencer who came here Premier Lloyd George, together with Saturday from State headquarters to Premier Facta and Foreign Minister make an intensive campaign for ad Schanzer of Italy 'intervened, how- ditional contracts. ever, and their conciliatory attitude The delegation from all -sections ap finally resulted in the admittance of pointed It. S. Register, J. H. Fleming both the Russians and the Germans. A- E- Paschall, W. A. Connell, S. D. Tucker, G. R.-Frazier, B. B. Williams The administration tariff bill as re- and J. B. -Davis as a committee to con written by Senate Finance Committee fer with Warehouse Commissioner of Republicans on the basis for for- Watkins as" to storage facilities in eign valuation with provisions for Warren County for the Fall j?rop. flexible rates and proclaimed Ameri- can valuation as recommended by J. J. Tarwater, proprietor of one of President Harding, has been present- the three warehouses here and the ed to the Senate. It was announced only tobacconist who attended the that it would be taken np April 21. Raleigh meeting from Warrenton, A long fight is in prospect with some said yesterday that he was m sympa estimates that it might continue for thy with the movement but, though three months. s he had exchanged letters w.ithState . headquarters;, no agreement had as Reduction of navy personnel to 67,- yet been made. 000 enlisted men as provided in the ' naval appropriation bill now being MANY ATTEND friV I J 1 1 A 1 TT 1 .1 -iuereu Dy tne nouse wouia re- rjw CrUOHI HAY duce the American navv below the JblVj V J-. kJJr M. 5-5-3 ratio established bv the arms conference and "would be most in- Parent-Teacher Day. at Wise on jurious to the interests of the United Wednesday, was featured by a strong States," Secretary Hughes wrote address from State Welfare Urhcer Representative Roeers. Massachu- Mrs. Clarence E. Johnson of Raleigh, setts. by an address from Supt. J. Edward The Secretarv of State, writing in Allen and by the wholesome recrea response to a request of the Massa- tion of the entire community in a bas- chusetts Representative for his onin- ket picnic. 5on as to the nronosed reduction, said Mrs. Johnson outlined the general ne had consulted with the naval ex- plans of the State program, givin Perts v ho advised the American arms particular emphasis to the value of conference delegation and had been the child and the importance o sate- "advised that the proposed number of guarding its welfare and promoting enlisted men is far below the number its development. required to maintain our navy upon Supt. Allen's remarks were in ex- the basis contemplated by the treaty." planation of the adaption of the Alteration of the ratio fixed by the State program to the county, as it treaty, Mr. Hughes continued, "would touched upon school life. be a serious matter for the United The program, games and all-day States, both imparing its prestige and picnic kept the large crowd of parents, putting its security in jeopardy." pupils and teachers busily engaged until late afternoon. w iiliani4 J.- Bryan in a statement to - " Tie Associate Press on Tuesday an- BAXTER TO PREACH Steesu FAREWELL SERMON londa, saying that at his age he culd not turn from the "enjoyable" . Rev. E. W. Baxter, Rector of Em work 0f fighting for Democratic prin- manuel Church, fills his last appoint- -i"es and policies as a commoner, to ment here on master ouiiuy 'Personal politics." y ing at 11 o'clock. The evening serv er. Bryan recalled his previous ice will be held in Littleton, dements to the effect that he would Mr. Baxter , will leave on Tuesday not enter into a contest for the Sen- for Wilson to accept the .rectorship atorial office but would consider it a there, after having preached to War auty to the party to respond if he renton congregations for more than 1 Reived a "call." ' six years. - - The usual Easter afternoon service G. B. Gregory is attending the will be held at 4 o'clock on Sunday laventoF of Telephone Sees Radio Fnfeo 7 .;.:-i::::::::::x.4y'S ZCt'.' it i V.'.'fV.'A'J.'.W.' MANY HERE FOR M. E. C0NFEREKC 0 OF MEETING Wireless days for commercial telephoning have arrived. The radio phone has been taken from the ""plaything", class. Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone, smiles as he recalls that his invention received the same public reception. The Bell Company announced the opening of a million dollar radio broadcasting station at New York. Similar plants are to be built in ..other cities throughout the U. S. Services may be had for any purposes except advertising, say officials This new photo of Mr. Bell was taken at Atlantic City. With him U" his daughter, .Mrs. Gilbert Grosvenor. DELEGATES TO CHURCH CONFERENCE AND HOMES IN WHICH THEY ARE PLACED W. H. Dameron as Chairman of the Mrs. D. B. Zollicoffer with W. Entertainment .Committee has assign- Bcyd. B ed delegates and arranged details of the conference. Other members of the committee are John C. Burwell, W. Brodie Jones, W. N. Boyd, J. B. Mas- senburg, R. B. Boyd Jr., M. P. Bur well Jr., W. H. Burroughs, J. P. Scog gin, Edmund White and Will Allen Connell. i The list of delegates and visitors, and the homes in which they are stay ing, as assigned by Chairman W. H. Dameron, follows: Littleton Station. J. P. Bross and S. J. Stallings with J. M. Gardner. Garland B, Daniel,with W. B. Flem ing. Mrs. J. H. Harrison and Miss Mat- tie Jenkins with Mrs. Laura Daniels Warren Charge J. T. Draper, Warrenton. W. E. Davis with Mrs. E. S. Allen. W. T. Davis wjth H. A. Moseley. M. M. Person of Alert with W. A. Connell. F. P. Bowden of Warrenton. Roanoke Charge N. M. Wright of Aurelian Springs with Mrs. E. S. Allen. W. H. Thorne with Mrs,, John Graham. J. W.King with W. B. Fleming. E. D. Dickens and A. Carlyle with W. A. Connell. Wiliiamston and Hamilton Charge. L. C. Larkin of Wiliiamston with J. E. Allen. C. L. Daniel, J. L. Pritchard, W. J. Hunter, C. D. Carstarphen with Mrs. P. H. Allen. Scotland Neck. E. L. Hillman of Scotland Neck with H. F. Jones. R. A. Phillips and J. B. Overby with W. H. Burroughs. L. J. Baker with Dr. T. J. Holt. J. G. Maddry-with F. B. Newell. N. & S. Henderson. W. N. Vaughan with R. B. Boyd. J. C. Tucker and W. E. Holmes with Mrs. Jere Draper. ' A. W. Farris with W. J. Davis. W. J . Chester with J. B. Massen burg. ' Dr. W. B. North of Burlington with Dr. T. J. Holt. A. W. Plyler of Greensboro, Editor of the Christian Advocate, with R. B. Boyd. R. L. Davis of Raleigh with W. J. Davis. Dr. J. S. Hunter of M. E. Publishing House, Richmond, with Edmund White. A. D. Wilcox of Durham with W. B.Boyd. W. T. Shaw with C. R. Rodwell. Mrs. H. C. Spiers with Mrs. John Graham. A. B. Stainback-with C. R. Rodwell W. L. Knight, District Lay Leader, with J. P. Scoggin. D. R. Anderson with J. G. Ellis. D. B. Zollicoffer, Charge Lay Lead er, with W. B. Boyd. Enfield & Halifax Charge. Rufus Bradley of Enfield with R T. Watson. W. F. Coppedge and A. W. Andle- ton with Mrs. W. A. Burwell. T." L. Vick with R. T. Watson. W.H. Johnson with Mr. T. O. Rod- well. " " " -V Battlehoro and Whitakers Charge. W. G. Lowe of Battleboro with W N. Boyd. Mrs. L. L. Draughn with Mrs. John Graham. Mrs. C. Deaton and Mrs. W. R Mann with G. R. Scoggin. J. J. Hathaway with W. A. Connell Garysburg Charge. William Towe of. Garysburg with II . A. Boyd. W. R. Vick with Mrs. W. H. Wesson W. M. Long with Dr. G. H. Macon. J. E. Suiter and A. K. Harris with H. W. Rodwell. Henderson Station. T. G. Vickers with R. B. Boyd. Mrs. R. J. Corbett with J. B. Mas senburg. Mrs. S. T. Peace with Miss Lucy Burwell. W. E. Moss with W. B. Boyd. E. S. Yarborough with H. F. Jones. Middleburg Charge. E. M. .Dodd and V. D. Rose with John Dameron. W. E.. Turner with W. B. Boyd. Mrs. L. H. Langford with J. B. Massenburg. W. M. Taylor with M. P. Burwell. Norlina Charge. M. Y. Self of Norlina with ' W. B. Boyd. ' J.-E. Wilson with W. H. Wesson. H. L. Coleman, H. H. Grant, J. C. Hardy. Warrenton Charge. J. T. Gibbs, W. B. Boyd, Fletcher Bobbitt, J. H. Fleming, J. R. Robin son. Rich Square Charge. H. M. Eure with J. E. Rooker. J. W. Weaver, W. E. Spivey, B. T. Lassiter, Dr.-J. C. Vaughan with Mrs. J. A. Dameron. Conway Charge. J. B. Thompson with H. A. Boyd. S. G. Boone and Walter Garrison with Mrs. N. P. Jones. Mrs. John Woods with H. A. Mose- CONVENTION MEETS HERE ON SATURDAY Delegates elected at the various precincts on Saturday, April 8th, will meet in Warrenton tomorroy, April Memorial Exercises For Dr. M. ittn and be called to order by Chair- Bolton and Rev. J. T. Flythe man i. u. itoaweu ot the county On Thursday Evening. democratic executive committee at 12 o'clock M. PROGRAM The delegates will thereupon pro ceeds to elect delegates to the State The Weldon Disctlct M. E. Confer Convention. ence oneneH its , -x- J &ach precinct is entitled to one'del- on Wednesday evening with a stroh' egate for each twenty-five votes .and sermon from Rev. B. P. Robinson of majority fraction cast! for Governor I the Northampton Charge and the sac- m the last election. rament of the Lnrrl's Snniwr s,5min. the county is entitled to send as istered by Rev. R. H. Broom and Rev. delegates to Raleigh one delegate for J. B. Thompson. The church was well- each 150 votes cast for Governor by I filled, though many delegates did not the county m the last gubernatorial I arrive until Thursday morning. electlOIW . ' 1 The dav sessions of tbp rnnfrrpnP The delegates to the State Convenrlwill open at 9:30 a. m., adjourn at 12 tion will adopt a platform and will I for a sermon and adjourn at 1 o'clock nominate a candidate for Associate for dinner. The afternoon session Justice of the Supreme Court to fill I will open at 2:30 o'clock and adjourn the vacancy occasioned by the death I at will. The evening services com- of Justice Allen, and which vacancy mence at 8 o'clock. is temporarily filled by Justice! The ladies of the church serve din- Adams. Iner on the e-rounds Thursdav and In addition, the State Convention today. . will nominate a member of the Cor-J The morning session Thursday with poration Commission to succeed Rev. S. E. Mercer presiding, was fea- Chairman Lee. tured by address on the Church Edu- Indications are for a full delegation 1 cational Institutions by Dr. E. C. to.be present at noon on Saturday. Few, President of Trinity College, Headmaster Aldrich of Trinity Park Four Standard High Schools. School, President L. b. Massey ot Warren has four standard high Louisburg College schools Wise, Warrenton. Macon and Dr. 1. J. 'laylor of the Warrenton Norlina according to Assistant State I baptist Church was introduced to tfaa High School Inspector E. M. High- conference smith who made a tour of these Morning sermon was by Rev. T. G. schools in Warren this week with I Vickers. Supt. J. Edward Allen. The program follows Thursday Evening. Memorial Service: For Hon. J. T Flythe and Dr. M. Bolton. Addresses er's Convention in Wilson. 'for the children oi the church. C. G. Moore and Hon. M Ham, not assigned. ' Rev. S. E. Mercer with Dr." T. J. Gibbs. Jackson . Dr. J. L. Listin with Dr. C. H. Peete, Mrs. J. E. Johnson, of Rich Square and Mrs. J. T. Flythe of Jack son with Mrs. John Graham B. Gil- ley. W. T. Bridgers with Dr. C. H. Peete. Murfreesboro and Winton Charge R. M. Price and B. G. Williams with J. C. Burwell. Simon Peed, E. W. Whitley with R. B. Boyd. " J. M. Hays with W. J. Davis. HOTEL ORDERS BUS FOR RAIL PATRONS by Dr. W. B. North, Hon. G. E, Mid- yette and Mr. W. L. Knight. mar A -am Hotel Warren will maintain its own . Friday Morning, Apru 14. iitnev service to Norlina with a well- evangelism and Missions in iae an.UnnnA aa Urr v. I District : Address bv Rev. R. II. Board this week. The fare will be Broom. 50c. 'I Reports of Other Committees: The The rates at the hotel will be 75c. Licensing Committee. On Quarterly a meal; $1.50 for a room without and I Conference Records. $2.00 for one with a bath, it was de- r Friday, Afternoon. cided at'a meeting of the Hotel Board Woman's -Work: Address by Miss on Monday evening. Mr. Anderson I Amma Graham. was left in entire charge of the num- Selection of place for holding th ber of regular boarders to be given next District Conference. accomodation. Election of Delegates to the Annual The management of the new hotel I Conference. is anxious to acquire cuttings of flow- Miscellaneous Business and Ad- - - i ers and ornamental shrubs with which J journment. to beautify the grounds, it was learn-j Friday Evening. ed yesterdav. "Persors of the town Sermon: By Rev. R. H. Broom, Pas- who have a surplus are offered this j tor Roanoke Rapids Station. channel of co-operation in making the I Committees. hotel property beautifil," a member I Committee on Education: Dr. J. T. of the Board said. Gibbs, Chairman; H. M. Eure, It. II. All of the furnishings have been! Broom. shipped, but a definite date for' open-j Committee on Centary Work: W. L. ing has not been agreed upon nor j Knight, Chairman; Hon. M. B. Gil- have plans been made for any cere-1 liam, W. B. Boyd, Watson Sherrod, W. monies at the opening of the town's jT. Shaw, B. G. Williams. $85,000 hotel. v Committee on Epworth Leagues: It. N. Price, Chairman; M. F. Hodges, L. 'WALK OR WORK" GREEN'S C. Larkin, B. F. Boone, N. M. Wright, TERSE ORDER' TO LOAFERS W. N. Vaughan, E. L. Hillman. Committee on Sunday Schools: 1. "Walk or work" is .Chief Green's G. Vickers, Chairman; J. B. Thomp- direct message to several persons who son, J. T. Draper, E. S. Yarborough, have been wintering in Warrenton L. D. Hayman, W. G. Lowe. without a job. Chief has been read-l Committee on Evangelist: R. W ing the vagrancy law and has issued I Bradley, Chairman; B. P. Robinson., his interpretation to several here ' this I Wm. Towe, Dr. D. B. Zollicoffer, J. T. week. Draper, E. J. Gerrock. . "With the opportunity for jobs 0n Temperance and Social Service: coming with the Spring and the road w... T. Shaw, Chairman; Dr. J. T. Lis- construction," Chief said, "there is ter w. F. Coppedge, D. R. Anderson. no excuse for loitering about the Licensinir Committee: R. H. Broom, streets" lraifmnn? F." N. Harrison. L. D. Hayman. CO-OP. MAN TOURS I On Quartrly Conference Records: 15. nzn Rirnr xt a n r-o F. Boone, Chairman; R. W. Bradley, FOR MORE NAMES E. D. Dok On District, Missions: L. D. Hay Finding no direct opposition to cc man Chairman; R. W. Bradley, Mar operative marketing among the far- vin Seft Ashley B. Stainback, H. M. mers of the county but many with a Eure c. G. Moore. passive, "wait and see" attitude, John Small Spencer, representing the Ral- WORK STARTS ON eigh officer of the Tn-State Tobacco TTRFRTA HIGHWAY Association, has toured several sec- THE LIBERIA H1W1WAI Hons this week and secured additional tobacco contracts. . Messrs. Porter and Peck, success Mr. Spencer will be in the county ful bidders for the Liberia and Nor for several more days in an effort to Una road projects let by the State have all farmers sign to stick togeth- Highway Commission, said on Wed- er in their fight for better tobacco nesday night that the complete -equip- F. S. Aldridge of Trinity Park School with Mrs. Tempe Dameron. L. L. Gobbel, S. S. Field Secretary with C. R. Rodwell. W. P. Few, President Trinity Col lege with H. F. Jones. . "-' Weldon Station. L. D. Haymon with J. P. Scoggin. Northampton Charge. B. P. Robinson with W. H. Dam eron. D. T. Taylor with Edmund White. G. E. Midyette with W. H. Dam eron. W. H. Brown with Mrs. J. T. Continued On Last Page TT 11 f TIT J J prices, lie win De in warrenton on Saturday for this purpose. With T. H. Strickland on Monday, W. H. Palmer on Tuesday and T. R. Williams on Thursday, he covered a wide range of upper Warren in a di rect canvas. "Several persons have signed," Mr. pencer said, "and I have found no opposition but some doubt as to the success of co-operative marketing. I expect many more farmers to line-up with the movement in the next few days.' ment for construction would arrive this week, v First work on the Liberia road was started on 'Wednesday. The gentle men said, that they may be enabled to work both roads at the same time. Stores to Close On Monday. All the town stores will be clcrsed on Easter Monday, according to W. H. Alston of the Warrenton Depart ment Store, who made a canvass of local merchants on WeJnesdav. v