North Carolina Newspapers

Kt- : s a I J. W. NOELL, EDITOR Ah if: " VOL. XL ONE DEAD IN ~ HEAD-ON COLLISION ! MR. KIN'CH BROACH KILLED Cars Driven by Mr. Robert Baynes , and Mr. Frank Bradsher Collide. Last night at 7:30, on the Bushy Fork road near Homers, two cars collided, head-on collision, and killed Mr. Klnch Broach. The car containing Mesa. Frank Bradsher, driven by Mr. Bradsher, Kinch Broach, Daniel Clayton and brother and a Bowles boy, and car driven by Mr. Robert Baynes with Mr. Algie Warren met with the distressing accident above IK, mentioned. The Bradsher car turned over and was completely demolished. Mr. Broach lived only about 3 hours; Mr. Bradsher was seriously hurt, bruised ribs, while Mr. Daniel Clayton received several bad cuts in the face necessitating about. 8- or 10 amcnes. inc otner occupants, inciua-; ingr those in the Baynes' car were not1 . hurt. Drs. B. E.Lcv%and A. F. Nichols attended the party but Dr. Love informs us that Mt. Broach was virtually dead wdien they reached the scene cf the accident. ROXBORO GRADED SCHOOL' NOTES. * At a meeting of the Parent-Teacher's Association <jn last Thursday a sum of thirty dollars was raised to be used in purchasing n victrola for the Roxboro Graded Schools. This sum was added to the twenty dollars carried over from last year for this purpose. The victrola is to be used as a laboratory for a course in music appreciation to be given in each class in the high school. A large .selection of classical records will be purchased and under the instruction of Miss Poole the history and composition of operatic music will be studied while the music itself is learned by use of the best records in opera, orchestra, and violin music. At the same meeting of the ParentTeacher's Association it was voted that a prize of a ten dollar gold piece be awarded to the high school boyi making the best declamation of the! year, while another ten dollar gold| K' . V " . piece prize is to be awarded to the i girl rendering the best reading. t The play ground equipment offered to the school by the Women's Club, has been moved onto the school grounds and the great demand for its use by the school children is testi-! mony of how useful it may be when placed adyantageously. Two literary societies have been organized in the Roxboro High School, one composed of the members of the senior and junior classes and the! other of the eighth and ninth grades, j |jj^_ The names have not yet been decided I on. However, committees are at work! H|W end the societies promise to afford j profitable experience in oratory, debating, readings and the study of * : arts. TRIAI. OF CO-OP CASES. I > . ?o? In the cases of E. W. Tuck, Henry V. Holt, and William Jones," which were heatji before Judge Devin in Durham nt 12 o'clock ^Ton'iay, October 29th,i ' the Judge continued the Restraining Order against these men, ordering them hot to sell or dispose of-any of their tobacco to any person or per-1 J sons other than the Association. The statement is authorized by lo-j ' ' cal counsel that in all contested cases, there is suit pending in the Superior Court of Person .County for liquidat. ed damages, fc-r tobacco sold out for the year 1922 and 1923, and counsel fees. In all cases adjusted by agree E mfint either Ihe mnnov 1b ?oia . ... ... * " I Judgment is entered in the Clerk's 'I office, where it becomes a lien upon Ihc real property of the grower and if the grower has no real property, the Association can'retain from hia check when he deliver# tobacco, aaf- I Icient amount to satisfy the judgment and costs. New cases have been biiought against Newton Davis, C. P. Grinstead, and Radford Gentry. It is Un-, ! derstood that about six other cases weifkf'be brought today. Ptfti' ^11 o Have you bought your ticket for! ' the Chautauqua? Season tickets $1.50, good for every performance. : He. sure to tase advantage .of the1 } ' IVcf C ' Sol's, ,,r . Jtl at navi.K <v ' . ?+ * h ' ' ' ' ?? - - - ' ID PUBLISHER ..- . . ?? ROXBORX CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW. The Ladles of the M. E. Church Offer Prises. The ladies of the M. E. Church will give their annual chrysanthemum show Saturday evening, Nov. 10th. The following prizes will be offered; $5.00 fob the best collection. Given by the Missionary Society. $2.50 for the handsomest yellow. Given by the Peoples Bank. $2.50 for the handsomest white. Given by the Peoples Bank. $2.50 for the handsomest of any other color. Given by the First National Bank. $2.60 for the handsomest vase of cut chrysanthemums. Given by the First National Bank. $2.60 for the best specimen plant. Given by Mrs. Ida Kaplon. $1.60 for the prettiest plant of any other kind of flower. iMenu for the day: Chicken salad, Brunswick stew, ice cream and coffee. " - Doors will be open at 11 o'clock. Public invited. death of Little VIRGINIA BROOKS On last Friday morning little Virginia Brooks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. V. Brooks, died at their home On North Main Street. Virginia was nearly twelve years old, and was the pet, not only of the family, but of the street as well. She was a remarkably sweet and amiable child, was a member of the Edgar Long Memorial church and Sunday School and took an unusually active interest in church work for one of her age. The funeral services were conducted at the home Saturday evening at 2 o'clock, conducted by her pastor, Rev. J. B. Hurley, assisted by Revs. W. O. Sample and R. El. White. The floral offerings were beautiful, a token of the great love for the child. will worship with the ^' methodists sunday night. The congregation of the Baptist church here will worship with the 1 Methodist congregation on next Sunday night. This will be the last service by Rev. J. B. Hurley, the pastor' before leaving for Conference. Mr. Hurley is just rounding out his four years and it is probably his last service as pastor. Not only with his own congregation, but with the town generally, Mr. Hprjbey is universally ? toved and it' is with profound regret 1 that the town sees him take his de- 1 parture. HALL BROTHERS CLOSING OUT BUSINESS. Notice is hereby given that on account of the settlement of the estate ' of our father, R. J. Hall, deceased, i our harness and leather business must i be wound up by January 1, 1924; and i in consequence thereof it will be nec- i essary for us to collect all outstand- i ing accounts. We therefore request that all who owe us accounts will please make prompt settlement. We take this occasion to thank all of our friends and customers for their 1 patronage. ' 11-7, e-c-w HALL BROTHERS. DEATH OF DR. WHARTON. Dr. R. G. Wharton died at his home 1 in *Ttuflin en last Friday night. His daughter Mrs. W. A. Sergeant, received the nionsage Saturday morniner. Dr. Wharton was a brominent citizen, a physician f note and dearly loved by his large number cf patrons. He was a graduate of V. M. I., Adjutant of 52nd Virginia Regiment. Mr. and Mrs. Sergeant left Saturday morning for RufBn to attend the funeral services. o % A LOYAL CO-OP. Mr. R. M. Allen favored us with a call one day last week. He had jtiade a delivery of some tobacco to the Co-op Association and was deeidedly well pleased with his advance. He delivered 1046 pounds and received n check for $158.10, averaging $14.68, with no charges to come off. Mr. Allen is a thorough co-op and can not understand why every farmer in the County <^w-pot belong.and encourage the association. it you miss it you will regret it? the Chautanoua, Roxboro November 3th,- 10th, 11th and 12th. J*T \r " ' ' Ttr.v-M- (f [oxbo HOME FIRST. X NORTH CAROLINA 600D SALES PRICESUIETTER SALES FOR WEEK AVERAGED $23.64. Mr. R. L. Duncan Averaged $51.00, Clear Check, for 612 Ponnda. Sales were good last week, over a quarter million pounds sold on the market at an average of $23.64, with many averaging in the fifties. And mind you, these averages wen not for just a small load of select tobacco, but represented real loads, an entire curing. At the Planters Mess. Ashley and Chambers reports some of the best sales of the year. Mr. W. A. Clayton sold one barn of 694 pounds for $299.64. Mr. R. L. Duncan sold 612 pounds for $312.36, averaging for the ar,+ {M l..,.!,.,'.. tci nn 'Mess. R. I. Satterfleld sold 'at the Planters Tuesday getting $74.00 for their best grade and $60.00 for their second best. The load, a two horse load, brought them a clear check for $789.78. The sale at the Planters on Tuesday amounted to 14,000 pounds and averaged $28.80 per hundred. At the Winstead Warehouse the? report sales as entirely satisfactory, in fact offer as evidence the_ following sales: Dunn, White & Richmond sold 1162 pounds for $517.29, an average for this big load, of $45.00. J. S. Scott sold " 486 pounds for $176.22, making an average of $36.00. 'Dunn & Carver sold 944 pounds for $371.46. averaging $39.00 per hundred. The Hyco Warehouse had large sales every day and report the most satisfactory week of the season. sjaenets IN CHURCHES r-" IN BEULAH ASSOCIATION^ The following appointments have been made for services in the churches of Beulah Association for next Sunday at 11 o'clock A. M.: Antioch, Rev. J. L. Coggins. Baynes Chapel, Rev. J. A. Beam. Lambeth Memorial, ^ Rev; H. L. Nichols. Shiloh, Rev. N. J. Todd. These speakers will present the facts in connection with the great five year program of Southern Baptists and it-is hoped that they.willbe greeted by large congregations. TOWNSHIP SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION. On thfi third Snndnv TsJnvomhp-r 18th, there will be a Township SunJay School Convention held at Clements Baptist Church, beginning at 2 p. m. Speakers of note' hive been invited and it is hoped to make this ?. very interesting meeting. The public is cordially invited. CHAUTAUQUA. ?o? The Swathmore .Chautauqua will Told the beards in Roxboro beginning an November 9th and lasting four Jays. This is a very high class attraction -and it is earnestly hoped the people of the town and_ country will give them good audiences at each performance. DEATH OF MR. HASSELL WARREN. Telegram was received here yes-' tcrday morning from Ashevilie' announciog the death of Mr. Hassell Warren, eon of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Warren. We have not heard any particulars as to when the body would arrive, or as to funeral announcement. RED CROSS ROLL CALL CHAIRMAN.: Mr. O. Bernard Crowell has been j appointed, and has accepted the posi-i tion of chairman of the Red Crow Roll Call for this County. This is a happy, selection and we are assured; that the CiSinty~wtH do its full duly, by this splendid organization. ~ -. ' ?. I i?o? J REVIVAL AT I.ON(inITRSTr" ? ' Rev. J. C. Kanipe is holding a revival at Longhurat in the Baptist church. We learn the meeting is very successful. Mr. Kanipe Is a strong ppeacher, hjving hn<j woivicrful suo e,..- ' Sf". ^ * 1 to (1 -rJUlJH ? AJtkOAD NEXT , Wednesday Evening PS SCHOOL NOTES. We were very much gratified at the large number of Person County' teachers in attendance upon the Dis-' trirt Meeting in Raleigh last week.' TV, 9 counties composing the North Central District were well represented, and the number of teachers .present was almost as large as the regular old Teachers' ssemfcly. The name has been changed to N. C. Teachers' Association, and this body Will meet in Winston-Salem next March. Make your preparations now to attend. (oWhile our spellers did not get to Co to Winston-Salem they were among the very last who won out, we are exceedingly proud of them. Teachers, begin now to train your spellers .for next year. Please do not fail to be present at the meetillC npvt vmi ow? oKenrl you w|ll be marked and reported. We will meet promptly at 10 o'clock and *tudy the Elementary Course of Study a laid down in. N. C. Education. Familiarize yourselves with the Introduction, also the Guiding Principles, pages 23-36. Then take up the grade which comes first in your division. We will have a full supply of Public School Law on hand and want every teacher to get one and study it. jAtfeo bring, one dollar and twenty$vo cents for your subscription to North Carolina Education. Mrs. J. A. Beam. COLORED TEACHERS, PLEASE NOTICE. Thursday, November 15th, will be School Day for the colored children to attend the Colored Fair next week. On Saturday of this week, November 10th, the Colored Teachers will told their monthly meeting here in Roxboro at the regular place. Every teacher must attend and if absent will be marked and reported. Some of the teachers have failed to send In their Information Blank properly billed out. Please get a blank and fill it at this meting. We mutt know the kind and serial number of your certificate. Mrs. J. A. Beam. PUBLIC SPEAKING. Prof. J. W. Ray of Greensboro will address the colored people in - the court house on Saturday, Nov. 10th. at 2 p. m. The public is cordially invited. Need a Coat Suit, Skirt or Blouse? See Harris & Burns' ad then see the. goods and prices. You'll be sure to buy. _ * PREACHING AT MITCHELL'S CHAPEL. I will'Atfeet the people of the community at Mitchell's Chapel at 3 p. m., or immediately after Sunday School and preach at that hour. The public is cordially invited. W. 0. Sample. bXptist church servicbs. ?o? Jr Rev. R. E. White, the pastor, will be in his pulpit at the Baptist church* next Sunday at 11 A. M. Sunday School at 0:45 A. M. If vou miss i? "you will reprret.it? the Chautauaua, Roxboro November 9th, lOth^llth and 12th. card of thanks. tVtfe wish to express our thanks and appreciation to the many friends who so kindly ministered to us in the recent illness and death of cur wife and mother. The offers of aid in nursing, the beautiful floral designs, and tha many expressions of svnVpa. thy and love we shall ever cherish. They helped greatly to brighten the darkness of our time of sorrow. May He who promised to reward even the giving of a cup of cold water in His name reward and bless thdse who haye a? kindly befriended us. Mr. R. W. Crumpton and Children. No bosom bulge or other misfits in Emery Shirts. They nover fail to satisfy. Your size and style at Harris & Bums'; CARD 'OF THANKS. We wish to most gratefully thank the host of friends for the kindness, shown us in our recent bereavement. Each and every member of our family appreciate the kind, _ and thoughtful sympathy, arid tho- inany services rendered during ^hn tlinc;8 and 'death of husband and fathor. '.15r.' viw jfr^ntrtesr-t-r' _;> I ' .' ? '?? *? ?;. i - ' .. : ;; " ; .. j tmti y . . -' . ' 1 $i^ loveraber 7th 1923. ARMISTICE DAY RtDMOSS DAY SEVENTH RED CROSS ROLL CALL The Chairman Calia On Ewrj Citizen of Person County to Join. | Armistice Day brings with it the seventh Re<) Cross Roll Call. Representatives of Penpn County Chapter will canvass tpwn and County for members on Monday*, November 12th, and has the right to expect the hearty co-operation and support of every one to keep up its organization. Disaster is sufficient reason for a Roll Call in any chapter and no locality is safe. The Red Cross has never failed at such times but preparedness must not give way to unpreparedhes. Our local Chapter has given valuable assistance to ex-serivce men and meir lamuies, nas coniriDutea generously to European and Japanese relief, besides maintaining a Public Health Nurse for a year. It's future activities depend on your support, so do not fail to respond to the Roll Call. Mrs. deVlaming, Chairman. MISS CHRISTINE WALKER TH^E BRIDE OF ELWOOD WEAtHERLY. iAt 6 o'clock Thursday evening inj Edgar Long Memorial church a beautiful wedding was solemnized when Miss Christine Walker of this place and Ehvood Weatherly, of Elizabeth I City, were united in marriage, Rev. J. B. Hurley, paster of the church, officiating. 1 The ring ceremony of the Methodist church was used. The bride was becomingly attired in a traveling costume of brown valvenette and with hat and accessories harmonizing in color. She wore a lovely shower corsage of Bride roses and lilies of the valley. After the ceremony Mr. and. ,Mrs. Weatherly left for a bridal tour to northern cities and Bermuda Islands. Upon their return trjp they will be at home in Elizabeth City.. The bride is <the only daughter of J. T. Walker. She is a. graduate of Greensboro college and is a young woman of unusual charm and personality. Mr. WeaTherly was educated. at Trinity collejg&'fetid is now yj business at Elizabeth City. TOBACCO SELLING HIGHER. ! ?0? I To Our Patrons and Friends: We.-Tare glad^o inform you that | tobacco is selfing higher than it has this season and we advise that you get your tobacco ready and try lis wfth your next load. Much has been said by others of their great advantages as to our force of long experience, etc., but if you will try us with a load we will convince you at sight that we have the best fcrce that ever ran a warehcues. We have with us Mr. Geo. Fiifch the best auctioneer in the South, the beat judge of tobacco and knows where to start every pile. The buyers have. confidence in his judgment and* will get you more for your tobacco. There is Dave Connor and E. D. Jones as our salesmen with warehouse experience and know how to get the last dollar on every pile of tobacco, then our clerks are the best to be had. ~ * Our buyers are anxious and willing to pay for tobacco' and we as- j sure you that we will get for you | the highest market price obtainable. I Try Us with your next load and we will convince you thai we get the highest market prices, and that you win receive a nearty welcome. Yours for Business, TILE INDEPENDENT WARE HOUSE GO., South Boston, Va. Don't forgret that we pay cash for AUL tobacco we sell. o DR. COTTON HERE ! In the absence of the pastor, Rev. R."E. White, Dr. WA..Cotton of Trinity College, Durham, filled the pulpit at the' Baptist Chnreh last Sunday morning. Dr. Cotton Ls an able and interesting epeaker and. his address war. r.-rcatly u A joyed by .the. conijre. ?rt:p~," ^ > : T" t r ^ 0 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE No. 44 PERSONALS Mr. W. H. Woody is visiting in Petersburg, Vs. . ? Mr. J. W. Brooks spent the week end at home with his family. ? ? ? Mess. Cyrus Kirby and Bsrl Chandler spent Sunday in Durham. ? *' ? Miss Annie Burch of Madison spent the week end with her parents. t Mr. C. B. Goswick of Durham speat Sunday here with friends. ... * Mr. and Mrs. I. O. Wilkerson sad son Jimmie spent Sunday in Durham. Mr. Dolan Harris of Durham spent the week end here with relatives. J * * ? * * * Misses Bans Garrett and Irian Wilkerson attended the Teaehere Meeting in Raleigh last week. Miss Elizabeth Masten of Durham music school spent the week end with her parents. t * Misses Clauaie Carney, Nancy ? Franklin and Mr. Willie Moore spent the week end in Burlington. *- * * Mesdames Wiley Winstead, E. E. .Thomas and Little Miss Margaret Thomas spent Saturday in Durham. " * . ? Mesdames John Moore and Roger Wilkerson spent Saturday in Durham. * * * * Mrs. Aubrey Long, Willie and Janie Blalock are visiting in Fayetteville this week. " Mr. J. C. Stafford of Petersburg. Va., was a welcome caller last Saturday. Mesdames R. N. Featherston and J. M. Pass took in the circus in Durhasm last Thursday. ' iMr. and Mrs. C. "T. Woods and Mrs. W. T. Daniel were Durham visitors last Thursday. * *4 Mrs. R. A. Pass, who spent the summer in Ashevilie, returned home last Thursday night. * Mr, R. F. Hedrick and Mr. Robert Stanton cf Lilesville, N. C., spent the week end in town; ? * # * Miss Helen Joyner of Denniston, Va., spent a few days with Mrs. JT. W. Brooks last week. * * * Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Beam attended the district meeting of the Teachers I iff Raleigh last week. *. ^ * ? * * | Miss Nellie Wade of Averett College, Danville, Va., spent the week lend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Wade. *?**'' , Miss Mary Bell Hall spent the week end in Durham visiting friends. 1 Miss Helen Critcher of Greenville, N. C., is visiting Miss Esther Thomp| son* Miss Elizabeth Noell, who has been visiting friends in Atlanta, Ga., for the past two weeks, returned home j last Saturday. I + * * * / Mr. John Tucker, a student at the , University at Chnpel Hill, spent the week end. here with his uncle, Dr. E. J. Tucker. * " > ? * ? : / I Mr. J. J.- Hambrick who is connecte<\ with the Co-oos at Pilot Moun-' tain, spent the week end here with his father, Mr. W. R. Hambrick. * ? Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Stafford and children of Petersburg, Va., spent the week end here visiting Mrs. Stafford's mother, Mrs. Millie Woody. * * Rev. R. E. White and Mr. arid Mrs. R- !- Wilburn v/ere visitors in Milton last Sunday. Mr. White filled the pulpit in Milton for Rev. Mr. Nichols, pastor of the Baptist church. r Mr. A. C. Gentry of Bethel MO High School passed through Rosboro last Thursday evening on his way tar attend the ^nesting of the teachers i?- Raleigh.? ? ??--?Mr. L. H. Hill, one of the prominent voting farmers of the Rouggptonfc seption, gave us a call yesterday morning. He had-just suld a load of tobacco with the WiUstead W-arehousc and was greatly pleased with > ; ju-io.s y . ,