accurate, terse timely XXXV1 gOAKD SETTLES WITH SHERIFF per Cent Collection l?W LEsTFOR 1036.37 oT~County Commis^ in regular session here on *** , ,1 its annual settlement '' ^Sheriff W- J- Pinnoll and then Binned the books over to him for flection of 1936-37 taxes. The S? had been previously checked H^/okehod by an auditor. fllC settlement revealed that the HsSerif: collected about 87 per cent , t]lf 1335-36 taxes. Out of the ^ty-widc lc\y and special disievies necessary to raise $106, g939 for operating the county ^ paying off bonded indebtedness year, the sheriff collected B'lhe acw books turned over to p sheriff for collection of the H^ry for 1936-37 have him charged - $100,999 96. which is $5,479-43 Hy than the levy for last year. I - "-m.ee in the amount to be raised this year through taxa ', is due to the reduction in the grty-wide rate, from CGc last year 60 this year on the $100 00 valuation. I Notices of the 1936-37 taxes are brig mailed out this week from the sheriff* office. A discount of 1 -e: cere allowed on all taxes paid is month, and a number of citi -er.e. firms and corix>rations are akin? advantage of this saving. one-half of 1 per cent is allowed November Aside from the settlement with sheriff, matters before the board Monday were of a routine attic. Tltere were few citizens present for the meeting and the romssioncrs spent an unusually H . :.: The minutes of the meet| if follow: 9 Ordered that the monthly mecuBl bill of H. C- Gilbert be paid by the countyOrdered that $5 00 be appropriated to help defray the burial expenses of Mr. Jim StegallOn motion duly seconded it was ordered that L L. Hight of Halifax county be exempted from payment of peddler's tax to sell patent medicines in Warren county, he beit: a disabled World War Veteran Motioned by Com- Capps, seconded by Com Powell and ordered that the 1936 tax levy in the sum of $100599.96 be turned over to the sheriff for collection. Ordered that an amount not to aieed $3 00 per month be appropriated for Miss Carrie Helen Moore for rental of sewing room at Littleton. Ordered that Jim Walker be placed on the out-side pauper list paid $5 00 per month, voucher 1 be delivered to Mr. Earnest Whitby. On motion duly seconded, it is feed that $185.00 be appropriat^ to build a storage room at the Cnimt- TT/~?w\rt. : + /-v i ??~*WJ xxv/AAAC, At 15 ILUtllCl WUWVU ta* Mr Hugh Davis be employed 10 build said room, and it is understood and agreed that Mr. Davis is to give a complete job, furnishing material at said price, said filing to be 1G feet by 18 feetOrdered that the county pay the hospital expenses of Mary Lou coloredOrdered that $2.00 per month be appropriated for George Banks, toucher to be delivered to Mr. W' HaithcockOrdered that $1800 be approfeted to employ an extra police ?i-er to serve on the fair grounds Curing this week. Adjourned subject to the call of Chairman. ^tleton Gridders Swamp Weldon Littw An ? II H . I TTl ?r i "viv"?. wet. b.?Liiuieton nign P-led its football season here on ti^a" with a smashing 26-0 vicJ7 over Wcldon. Each team ?*ed potential strength, although times the usual raggedness of *' ' season play. Littleton is out to duplicate Its L season's record when it played entire schedule untied and Seated, having met exceptionIJ^ong teams, among them fafr City, in a post season afL This year's schedule Is surely Lai"bitious one, including, among L;r, strong opponents, Rocks and Emporia. L the Friday game, Stansburry Ettl f an(^ ^oore stood out foi t'eton. while Bounds, Knight anc the best showing foi W. E. Davis, 78, Prominent Citizen, I . Dies On Saturday Funeral servces for William EDavis, popular citizen of this county who died at his home in Fork township on Saturday evening at 7:30 o'clock, were held from the Shady Grove Methodist Church on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock with the Rev. L. C. Brothers, pastor, of nciating. interment followed in the church cemetery. Mr. Davis, who was 78 years of age, had been ill for several months prior to his death. He was the son of the late Edward and Rebecca Pitchford Davis and served this county in the capacity of sheriff about 30 years ago- Since leaving that office he had been actively engaged in farming at his old home in Shocco township. He is survived by his second wife, Mrs. Blanch Egerton Davis; three sons, Edward D., Ernest E. and George W., all of Warren county; two daughters, Mrs. James Seward of Richmond, Va-, and Mrs. C. G. Lawrence of Charlotte; and ten grandchildren. His first wife, Mamie Dameron Davis, preceded him to the grave by about 40 yearsPallbearers were Weldon Davis, Weldon Egerton, Frank Egerton, Sidney Risdon, George Davis, M. S Davis, with Edward Hunter as an alternate. Honorary Pallbearers were Ed Powell, Dr. Burt, R. E. Williams, J. B. Davis, J. A. Cheek, Dr. C. H. Peete, W. H. Burroughs, W. H Pridgen, R. E. Davis, and O. FClark. ' WRITER GIVES SKETCH OF LIFE OF W- E. DAVIS William Edward Davis, sixth and youngest son of Edward and Rebecca Davis, grandson of Burwell Davis, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, was born seventy-eight years ago, just three years before four of his brothers were to take up arms in defense of the sovereign rights of the Southern States. He was too far removed from the scenes of battle and too young to remember anything much about the War beyond the fact that two of those brothers never returnedWeldon, just graduated from the State University when he enlisted, and Thomas, who was younger, were killed in action. Two of his brothers held degrees from the University, but the losses incurred through war and its aftermath deprived young William of the advantages the elder brothers had enjoyed. He received his education at Louisburg Male Academy, a school of high rank at the time. Returning to the home of his parents he took over the management of the farm which, later, became his own. On that farm he spent the greater portion of his life. He never raised tobacco, and the low price paid for cotton did not permit him to accumulate money, but it provided for the needs of his family and on it he raised fine fruits and many varieties of vegetables. Raising flowers became a hobby with him. From the coming of the first crocus until irost mere was always a profusion of blooms in his garden. He loved them because he appreciated beauty in all its forms; he loved them also, because lie never liked for a guest to depart without some expression of good will from him. Visitors seldom left his house without receiving fruit, vegetables or flowers, whatever was in season at the time. His consideration for others made him loved by all who knew him. Mr. Davis was never in politics, but was appointed by the Commissioners to fill out the unexpired term of Sheriff J. R. Rodwell? 1895-96?when ill health forced Mr. Rodwell to retire. He made an efficient officer but retired from public life at the expiration of that term. Death came to him on Saturday evening as quietly as he had livedAn attack of influenza suffered in *" ?1? Vifrv, cr> TOPnlrened me opimg icii. iUill UV ** that he steadily declined in health, but death, seemingly, held no fear for him. He was serene to the ; end. His flower banked grave was the first grave in the new cemetery at 1 Shady Grove, a spot made sacred to him by long years of close association with that Church. The friends assembled there to pay their 1 last tribute of love were more than could find standing room in the church. His body was bonie to its last resting place by six ' nephews: M. S. Davis, George Davis, P. N- Egerton and Weldon Egerton ? of Louisburg, Weldon Davis, Areola, and Sidney Risdale of GreensI boro. i Mr. Davis was twice married. His (Continued on Page 8) Iff vu WARRENTON, COUNTY 0 ( H., <? ' IMIIIlliiiili" e SAN FRANCISCO . . . Tom K. si Smith (above), of St. Louis, is the w newly' Selected president " of the American Bankers Association. He n succeeds Robert P. Fleming of +, WashJngtoh. D. a J X/J Thirteen Face t< Trial In Recorder's c Court Monday A big session of Recorder's court was held here on Monday when thirteen defendants were brought into the Temple of Justice to face trial on the seven charges booked against them on the solicitor's j docket. There were also several v cases continued. tl The size of the docket this week fi was attributed to the fact that no ti regular session of Recorder's court tl had been held here since Septem- ei ber 14, due to Superior court being tl in session here for two weeks- Although the docket was unusually tl large, the court moved along f< smoothly without interruptions and si adjournment came early in the day. s< A special session of Recorder's si court was held here on Friday for E the convenience of witnesses in the IV case of the state against James Nelson, negro, of Atlantic City, N- C J., cnargea wnn uniawiui driving, ?> but other matters on the docket tl were not gone into at the timeNelson's car was alleged to have run into a truck from Creedmore being si driven by Moody Moss, negro, with V Ronald Mangum, white, in charge. 1( No one was seriously hurt in the ^ accident, which took place near C Manson- Nelson was found guilty ci and was fined $10.00 and costs. The 0 witnesses in the case, as well as the n defendants, were from other states tl and for this reason it was decided to 1< hold a special session of court rath- u er than hold them here until Mon- c< day or require them to return to Warren county for the trial. C Russell Drawbond of Blackstonc, e' Va-, driver of the truck which was ^ credited with causing the accident in which Howard Jones Jr., and Mr. and Mrs- T- V. Allen were in- ^ jured two weeks" ago when Mr. Jones' car was knocked into the ? path of the car in which Mr- and Mrs- Allen were riding, was found guilty of driving under the influence of whiskey. He was fined $75 n ^ onri ViqH his drivinff li ttilU tuoio U11U HLVU cense revoked. Both Mrs. Allen and Mr. Jones, who received in- a juries which kept them confined to c their beds for nearly a week, were ^ compensated by the insurance company which had insurance on the' f, Virginia truck for their personal j injuries and for damage to their i cars, estimated at around $450.00. Mr. Allen was not hurt in the a wreck, other than a bruise on his1 knee. j f I * Upon recommendation of his wife, f( George Perry, negro, charged witn c abandonment and non-support, was e let off upon payment of costs. I <Found guilty of reckless driving, I $ Hubert Perry, negro, was fined $25 t and costs. 0 The request for a jury trial was t responsible for the case against Edward Bell being continued. He is r charged with driving under the in- / fluence of whiskey, being disorder- t ly, and resisting arrest- Other t cases continued were F. J. Peace, v negro woman, charged with giving i r ? * -J I _ a bad check; Jesse Raines, cnargeu j. with assault with a deadly weapon; j W. H- Short, driving under the influence of whiskey. | J Alleged to have been playing cards for money, six white men were arraigned before Judge Taylor to face trial for gambling. Thomas Ellis turned state witness and a nol-pros i was taken as to him, and Eugene c (Continued on Page 8) I I BLALOCK HONORED t Chapel Hill, Oct. 6.?A. C- Blalock i Jr. of Warrenton has been elected a floor councilor at Steele dormi- i tory at the University of North I Carolina, according to official elec- t tion results which were released here early this week. Young Blalock is a University junior- t trmt F WARREN, N. C. FRIDA mange to dial(ethod tuesday Lnnounce That Change Will j _ rr j r>e iTiaue un 1 uesaay Morning At 6:30 LLL NUMBERS CHANGED The Warrenton Exchange of the Carolina Telephone & Telegraph Company will switch over to the ial system on Tuesday morning at :30 o'clock, announcement was lade from the local office this reek. After the change the cus3mary "Number, please?" will not cho to a raised receiver, but, inLead, persons using the 'phones rill dial their own partiesA number of months ago the ew dial equipment was installed In tae office here and since that time be necessary work to switch from be straight system to the dial syssm has been underway. All telephone numbers have been hanged under the new systemCitizens May Pay Taxes At Office, Committee Decides The finance committee of the ioard of Town Commissioners met Wednesday afternoon and agreed aat after the end of the present seal year, which is in June, that ixpayers of Warrenton will pay leir taxes at the town office rathr than to the chief of police, as is :ie practice at present. The advisability of establishing ic water company office as a place )r citizens to pay their taxes, iniead of to Tax Collector Lee Wil>n, called for considerable discusion at the regular meeting of the ioard of Town Commissioners on londay nightThe matter was brought up by Commissioner John Mitchell who :ated that he was of the opinion lat the town should have an ofce to which citizens might direct leir steps to pay their taxes intead of having to hunt up Lee Vilson, chief of police and tax col;ctor. His idea was to have Miss fary Terrell, clerk to the Water Company, collect taxes, give reeipts and notify Collector Wilson f delinquents who fail to heed her otices. He was of the opinion that le bond of Mr. Wilson could be iwered and Miss Terrell placed ndcr bond without any increase in ost to the town-. The board was in agreement with Commissioner Mitchell in acknowldgement of the advantages to be erived from having a tax collecor's office and a deputy tax col;ctor, and chief discussion came ver the feasibility of changing onds. The matter was referred to he finance committee, with inductions to put it in practice long the lines suggested by Comlissioner Mitchell if suitable deails and arrangements could be iadeAt their meeting on Wednesday fternoon members of the finance ommittee decided to wait until ext year to make the change due 3 the fact Mr. Wilson has already tarted collecting taxes for this iscal year. The commissioners voted to give light Officer Short a new uniform fter it had been pointed out by Ihief Lee Wilson that the only arment donated to him had pracically worn out. An application or a license to sell beer by People's lafe was refused. The commissionrs voted to join the Institute of Jovernment at an annual cost of 7-50 after it had been pointed out hat the value of research carried - * - i? ? n by the Institute was worm muun 0 North Carolina townsBids for work on the streets were eferred to the street committee. 1 bill for pipe for carrying water o the fair grounds was ordered leld up pending an investigation of ?ho is to bear the cost of same. A lumber of bills were okehed for layment and the commissioners adourned jolden Belt Fair To Crown Second Queen Henderson, Oct. 7.?Plans are gong forward for the second annual Queen's contest for the Golden 3elt Fair at Henderson which will >e represented by young ladies from he several adjoining counties simlar to the one of last year. All candidates for the contest are lominated this week and given a personal call at an early time so hat voting may begin at once. Mr. Joe Choplin was a visitor La own yesterday. Sfcrni Y, OCTOBER 9, 1936 Subsci Warren County Memo Make Annual Ca Next Week; O] With the annual drive for funds for the Warren County Memorial Library less than a week off, Mrs Joe Taylor, chairman of the finance committee, writes this week in tne lorm 01 a personal ierar notifying friends of the library that the canvass will begin on October 13 and requesting that they continue their liberal support to the institution- Her letter follows: "Dear Friends of the Library: "Each year during the Fall Season the friends of The Warren County Memorial Library have been called on for help in the Annual Drive for Funds- This year you are being called on again and I am sure that you will respond with as much enthusiasm and generosity as you have hertofore. "The people of Warren County do not have to have anyone 'sell' them the idea of helping the Library. It needs no one to advertise its good points- The Library and its thousands of books truly speas 'volumes* in themselves- Those of us who know the Library, and its worth, to the county and to the individual, are proud of this 'living' memorial to our brave soldiers. There is something about the Library, and those who work there, that together create a refined atmosphere that makes us eager to $65.00 Contributed By Friends Of The Democratic Party Frank H. Gibbs, town chairman of the Roosevelt Elector Committee, announced yesterday morning that $65.00 had already been turned over to him as contributions from friends of the Democratic party anxious to see the President reelected and that he Is hoping and expecting more donations before the campaign for funds is over. "We appreciate the response that we have already received and trust that others desiring to make a contribution will do so at once in order that the money may be effective in the election on November 3," the chairman stated. Mr. Gibbs who was recently appointed town chairman of the Roosevelt Elector Committee, named Stephen E. Burroughs and Howard Jones Jr. to assist him in the work- Mr. Gibbs and Mr. Burroughs have already contacted some of the citizens here and Mr. Jones will join in the work today. Those who wish to make a donation and are not contacted by a member of the committee are requested to turn their money over to the town chairman. Several township chairmen have been appointed by the Democratic National Committee to do work similar to that which is being done by Mr. Gibbs, but it could not be learned here yesterday with what success they have met. Presiding Elder To Preach At Littleton Littleton, Oct. 6?Dr. J. M. Culbreth, Presiding Elder of the Rocky Mount District, will preach and hold the Fourth Quarterly Conference at the Littleton Methodist Church next Sunday, Oct. 11 at 11 o'clock. This will be the closing conference of the church year when reports will be heard from the various church organizations of the Bethel, Calvary and Littleton churches. The church officials for next year will be elected, also a strong effort is being made to have the finances in shape for the Annual Conference at New Bern. A large congregation is expected to hear Dr. Culbreth whose ser mons all over the district have caused favorable comment. Missionary Societies To Meet At Wise The Warren county zone meeting of the Missionary Societies of the Methodist Church will be held on Wednesday, October 14, at Jerula-( lem Church, near Wise, from 10 o'clock in the morning until 1p mLadies are urged to attend and hear Mrs. C- L. Reade of Zebulon and Miss Elizabeth Lamb of Fayetteville. The auxiliary having the largest per cent attendance on time will receive a year's subscription to the World Outlook. Those attending are asked to bring a lunch and be on time ????????? KERR IN WASHINGTON Congressman Kerr is in Washington this week on public business. iption Price, $1.50 a Year rial Library To I .nvass For Funds pen Letter To Citizens go there, want to linger there and very loth to leave. "The response to the Library Drive is always so generous?everyone likes to give and the gift is given gladly, whether it be large or 11 mi r ? smaii- JLiie uiuraiy v^uuiiiui/i/cc appreciates this fact and thanks each person, and organization, that has heretofore taken any part in the Drive. "The Drive begins October 15th. The canvassers will call on you sometime during that day; however, you can make your contribution at any time during the week if it is more convenient. "In preparation for the Drive those who have been called upon to canvass are asked to come to the Assembly Room of the Library the afternoon of Saturday, October 10, 4 p. m., at which time plans for the Drive will be discussed and final arrangements made. "Make a note?Dates to Remember: "Meeting of canvassers, Saturday, October 10, 4 p. m. "Canvass for Funds, October 15, 1936. "We are counting on you; don't fail us. "Sincerely, "AGNES TAYLOR, Chairman Finance CommitteeRegistration Books ' To Be Opened On Saturday Morning The Registration Books will open Saturday morning at sunrise and remain open until sunset during the following three Saturdays, WJ. Bishop, member of the Warren County Board of Elections, stated this week. All those who have not registered and are qualified to vote are urged to do so. The Presidential election will take place on November 3. Case Against Baxter Continued By Harris Henderson, Oct. 5?The case against Patrolman W. A. Baxter of Roxboro, who is charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of 7-year-old J. B. Richardson of Durham last February in an automobile accident, was ordered continued today in Vance Superior Court by Judge W- C. Harris of Raleigh. The little boy, who at the time of his death had been living in [North Henderson only a week, was killed by the officer's automobile on the highway near his homeCoroner J. S. Albright investigated | the case and pronounced it an unavoidable accident. During the June term of superior court, however, the child's mother, Mrs. O. O. Richardson, came from Durham where the family moved following the accident and had the case review before the Grand Jury. Baptist To Meet At Warren Plains The quarterly meeting of the Baptist Training Union will be held at the Warren Plains Baptist Church on Sunday afternoon, October 11, at 3 o'clock. The public is invited to attend. The program which has been arranged for the occasion is as follows: Theme, "Faith is the Victory in Our Training Program"; hymn, "My Faith Looks Up to Thee"; devotional, Miss Maywood Modlin; roll call, business announcements; special music, Warren Plains Church: "Conquering Faith," Mrs T. B. Weldon, Warren Plains; hymn, "Faith Is the Victory"; "The Importance of Faith in Building a Training Union," Rix Mustian, Ridgeway; "Growing a Great Training," J. F. Roach, Norlina; Message, "What it Means to be a Christian," the Rev. R- E. Brickhouse INFANT DIES Funeral services for Grace Estelle Stegall, infant daughter of Mr- and Mrs- John Henry Stegall Jr., were held at the Warren Plains Baptist Church on Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock by the Rev. R. E. Brickhouse The child was born on September 24, 1936, and died on October 3Mr. J. L- Skinner of Littleton was a visitor at Warrenton on Wednesday. I e 1 MOST OF THE NEWS ALL THE TIME 3g NUMBER 41 COUNTY FAIR E WELL ATTENDED Thousands Throng Exhibibition On Norlina Road Each Day And Night FREE ACTS EACH NIGHT Thousands of men, women and children have treked to Warrenton this week from practically every nook of this county and from many adjoining counties to attend the Warren County Fair which opened under the auspices of the Lions Club on the Warrenton-Norlina road on Monday at noon for a week's entertainment and enlightment. Attendance at the fair all the week has been good and those who have passed through the gate to the main tent where there is a large display of exhibits and then out to the grounds where the lights of many shows and rides twinkle have expressed their surprise at the size of the fair and voiced their praise for both the exhibits and the amusements. "A good fair" has been the verdict of those who have passed through the gate to judge the undertaking. There has been a steady increase in attendance since the opening on Monday when there were more than 500 paid admissions. On Tuesday there were 1.335 paid admissions in addition to the approximately 2,500 white school children who were admitted free from noon until 6 o'clock in the evening. On Wednesday 2,000 person paid to see the fair and there were around 4,000 free admissions to negro school children of the county. Last night the largest crowd yet to attend was present, but the number of tickets sold had not been counted as this paper went to press. The fair opened on Monday with a large parade which formed at the southern end of Farmer's warehouse and marched and rode through the Main street of the town out to the grounds, a distance n tviiln o U?lf A M Allf isx auuui a nuic anu a uau. <u? wwwstanding feature of the parade was a float on which rode Miss Mary Randolph, chosen "Miss Warren County" at a beauty pageant here last week. Little Misses Rosa Bugg and Margaret Shaw, who also won honors in the beauty pageant, rode on the float with Miss Randolph. The parade was led by the military company and was also composed of the Lions Club and a long line of automobiles and trucks, many of which were decorated for the occasion. The surprisingly large display of exhibits attractively arranged under the main tent has been studied by many of those who have attended the fair- The premium list offered around $500 in awards and on Tuesday approximately 350 prizes were given those who had entries. As one of the feature attractions of the fair a six weeks old baby nmc rrivfln Q TITO TT nn n PCfl QV WOO glT tli ?T?WJ VAA (T vwawww.^ night to some lucky person, who turned out to be M. C. McGuireHe was awarded a young pig and had his hands full nursing the gift the rest of the night- His baby slipped away or was kidnapped early Thursday and yesterday he had two men on the Job looking for his prizeLast night was a big event at the fair when Miss Mamie Burroughs and Ira Weaver, both of the AftonElberon section of Warren county, were publicly married at 10 o'clock on a flower bedecked altar on the midway- The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Carl Osley of Brown's church in the presence of several thousand witnesses. A number of local concerns presented the couple with wedding giftsGovernor Ehringhaus was invited to attend the fair last night and hi3 secretary, Charlie Powell, tentatively accepted for the governor '?? i- J ~ -moo lrtf/ST1 during Hl?> H.UOCI1UC, UUV I.V YVtw M*w.M. learned that he would be unable to be present due to another speaking engagement. To keep interest at a high pitch, officials of the fair have agreed to give away $20.00 to some lucky person on Saturday night. A special concession will also be made to school children under 12 years of age on Saturday between the hours of 12 and 6 o'clock when they will be admitted to the grounds free and allowed on the rides and in the shows for 5 cents each. This applies to both white and colored children. Present indications are that the Lions Club will not only make money enough to pay all expenses of promoting its first fair but will also make a profit from the undertaking.

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