North Carolina Newspapers

r g i j..w. noeLl, editor an: vol: xl - GftRNEfi, OF TEXAS, RAPS MELLON'S TAX REVISION * REPORT IS MISLEADING ,) : He Say a It Would Give Bub*tanti?t , Relief to Only 325,000 ' - Surtax Payers i . ' o?."' 'I Washington, Dec. 17.?Substantial , relief would bo afforded by the Mel- < Ion tax- reduction plan to only 525,000 individual surtax payers Rep re- ( seritative Garner, of Tex^a, ranklpg | - Democrat on the house ways and t means committee, declared tonight in a statement. . He asserted, bowever, that "most of the. administjgt .. tive amendments embraced in, Se<%- , tary Mellon's tax- recommendation* and several other* should hare early , and favoftblei Consideration." Commenting on the benefits to be ( derived Mr. Gamer said, "Congress , could repeal the entire income taxes , of the 6,190,000 with incomes- of 55,000 or less, which would involve a ! l(j*s of^only 592,790,600, thereby leaving--the 525,000 large income surtax payers as the chief benefici1 fit f-- -? H _ _ _ -3 osTCs iOT tnr piaD' ~ , \ - .*;.. 3 "I am astonished," said Mr. Gar T' ner, ?at the amoupt of false or misleading information that1 is being, so . systematically fed out* to the American people to the effect that wholesale tax reduction would result to ' the .people, generally under the Mel Ion .plflki. Such propaganda ;>j? a ' fraud OT the country. - . J "There is no probably opposition , to the removal of such taxes .as - those on telegram's and admissions to j theaters. l am willing even to magnify the Mellon proposals to any or-. ' dtnary extent and a' anxious to* aid , in securing the fullest- measure of equitable income tax reduction, but I , , cannot justify a policy' that would limit relief,'! the American peenta I -. measurably (o Mr. Mellons 525,000 ( large .income surtgx payers, thereby , ignoring; if not .by implication ex- . eluding each and all of x the other methods of wholesale relief which I have pointed out. "It is my Individual judgment that most Democrats in "Congress will , favor going further than the Mellon pie nas it relates to theT smaller in- . come tax payers up to incomes of 15,000 to $20,000, and they will be 1 disposed to make thorough and impartial investigation to ascertain and. adopt a scientific and equitable scale of higher surtax rates based . on the doctrine of ability t<5 pay. ' Democrats are equally interested in 1 speed^ty improving the adyntnistra- 1 - - . tive side of our income tax situation ' so as to permanently removq the ' ' , present great inconvenience, compli- 1 cations, delayK expense and conse- < quent irritation to the tax payers." 1 i McADOO'S HAT IN THE RING 1 [Los Angeles, Cal., Dec. 17.?The feleyam /I W. G. McAdoo, announcRg himself for the Democratic nomKtion for the Presidency, to the 1 Ruth Dakota Democratic state " fnairman read: 1 ; "Having filed my fomral accept- 1 ance of the platform adopted by the ( Democratic proposal convention, as required by the Democratic proposal I convention, as required by South Dakota law, I desire again to express my appreciation of the honor conferred upon me Jby the conven- I ?on and to say that I am willing to < SoulTu*^,.,OT th* <* 4 support of the pro-|t I gressive prtncipaU espoused by the j t convention. ^ |? m "We shell get no relief from the? Id burden* now oppressing us, nor shell !l B; we progress in any direction through K the Ropublicen policies of stand-1 I ettlllsm and wietful wishing for these I | problem* to solve themselves. I I E "The Democratic party stands fori r progress and popular right*. It weltomes the opportunity to do batL tie ior them." I- ! I I , .. ?- ? B Independent Houaes the ltth, Co-op I . Roxhoro tobaeto market wilt close J *>r the Christmas holiday* at the j '"ttion house* on the 19th, and at H co-op on the 20th. Both system* . ? ?? jjeen pretty heavy, this I H wW: t* prices about same as last * * * ? w-H ~~~ MA: ' ' D PUBLISHER" RQXBQR( ROXBORO WINS FROM BETHEL HILL! Iij > of this " hardest - fought; cimfi ever witnessed ' in Roaboro, the local, hoys defeated Bethel Hill High School by a very narrow margin,'last Saturday night. The flhal Score, 23-22 came after Rorboro's, sudden burst.of speed in 'the fqurth quarter. The end qf the first' quar-. ter fp6nd -SoibOro in the leatjby a' 5-2*s(core, but by the end of the third (1 quarter Bethel Hill had reached the top end. of a 17-12 scare. , With all its ups and downs, it was ine ot the bSst -games ever .witnessed here, and it was anybody's game up to the fjnal whistle. Woody, Walker and Roberson were the outstanding stars for Bethel Hill, and W. Ha'rris and Morris scored most points for Koxboro. These two teams have announced i sdries of games to be played in the IVlnstead Warehouse after the holilays, and it is hoped that all Person bounty will be able to' see some real hasketbell. Fallowing is a line-up ?i me - (.wo (earns: Bethel Hill, Woody &' . Wllburn, forwards; Rpbtrson A G. Wllburn, guards and Walker center. Roxboro: Morrisl Oakley & C. Harris forwards, W. Harris center, and Majmard & lames Clayton guards. " iq it' i i'. i national* bank advises raiding cotton If you have decided to plant-some :otton next year we think you have decided well, and have arranged to juy a car of select seed. If you will tall at the First National Bank and tive -your "name and the "quantity you wili need Vfc'e-Rbesient t Barch will thuMy take'your order. The First National ank. ' a' great success > The bazaar held last Saturday by adies of the Methodist church was t decided success, both as to fancy work and in the. dining room. This is -once place where you invariably jet value received, in fact we have never seen such helpings of brunswick -stew or with the salad course where they were quite so bountiful. We have not learned the amount taksn in, but it was well beyond thajrl nighest expectations. CHEAP MEAT . Col. D. M. Andrews says he can1 sot report the largest hogs but he believe he has them all beat when' It comes to cheapness. He killed 3 vhich weighed 1340 pounds. ' These togs were born on Jan 10th and kill-! sd on -Dec. Sth, and he is sure that le did not' buy more than $2.60 worth >f food stuff for them. He fed them from the kitchen, and says' he gives | ill of the credit to his man, , Bob1 Walker, col., who had charge_ of the , 'ceding. o _ MR. TILLMAN LEADS. K We have had reports of several arge hogs but our friend Mr. W. S. Tillman holds the banner so fat He' eporta the killing of a big bone O. !. C., 18'months old, which weighed , SJO pounds. y 'RESIDENT OOOLIDGE ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY Washington, Dec. 9.?AnnouWenent of the candidacy of President loolidge for the Republican nominaion for President in 192* was-made onight by Frank W Steams of Boson, who iaknown as his cidsest per-;onal and political friend. The announcement wlas made by dr. Stearns through, a statement) shich was "given out by James- B. j Reynolds former secretary of Repub-1 can national committee, who directed I 'he campaign for Mr. Coolidge in j 1920. Ms-. Reynolds made public the' statement without comment. <? i/ MR. J. K. COGGIN IN COUNTY??o 'W " Mr J K Ooggin, a?#Ut*nt SUt? Superintendent of Agriculture, speilt several days in the County last week reviewing the work of Mr. Warwick 1 teacher of agriculture in the Bethel Hill High School. They favored ue with a call.' Mr. and Mrs. T. O. Psse, who have been spending several weeks in Wallace, returned home Monday- even. ingk " toxbo HOME FIRST, j _ D, NORTH CAROLINA, JPDSTHASTER UTUTT - 0 ^ , Mr. II. J. .Whltt's napie was among the list of more than 2000 which the President sent to the senate for ' confirmation Monday. As soon us he is confirmed and gives bond he will be ready to take charge of the affairs. This will not.be anything new for Mr. Whitt, as he served as post- ' master here for several years, and? save as to the time we served in that capacity, was the best postmaster Roocboro ever had. lo^- :?. . " TWO BIO HOGS Mr. A. W. BJalock of Route 1, Roxboro, reports the killing of two hogs which weighed 800 pounds. No western bacon foa Mr. Blalock. REGULAR MEETING CALLED OFF me regular meeting oi xne KOX^r, boro A. F. Sc A. M. for next Tuesday) night Christmasl is hereby ; called I early In 'January notice of which willp off. A call meeting will be* held be given later. C. H. HUNTER, W. M. ; . - i o MERCHANTS HAVING GOOD WEEK , The merchants report the best sales of the season this week, the weather has been cool and the people have been laying in their winter supplies. This, with the usual , Christmas shopping has kept them busy. At po time do we remember having seen more beautifully decorated windows than are being shown by the merchants of Roxboro, and their stoclet aire ijnusqhlliy large. While ! great stress has been placed on buying early,. still, there will be the usual late day purchasers and the same rush will be on the last of this week and the first of next. A FINE BOY Mrs. John Oakley of Helena favor-^ ed us with a pleasant call yesterday.Mrs. Oakley has the finest baby we think we ever saw, just 6 months old and weighs 32 lbs. He is a jolly, bright little fellow and has cut two teeth. DECEMBER 1ST COTTON -r CROP REPORT o The official estimates of the Crop Reporting Boajd give the North Carolina crop a production of 1,020,000 bales, estimated for this year.' Giving the crop a value of $.33 per pound, which was the average for ft three weeks period ranging about December 1st, the crop has a value of about $150,548,400. The recent ginners' report gives North Carolina 939.616 bale* Jjjffiea to " DeeemMer 1st It-is estimated that 94 percentof the crop was "ginned* at that date. As the bales iirtforth Carpl&la.aver-; age. about 490 pbunds -wtfh^ the. gin bales must be discounted'. 1 For the first time in ' it^ history North Carolina -will rank seJond -in the production and vattie of the cotton crop The yield per acpa gives us a lead' in this 'respect among the important cotton' st.atee. -It is estf-mated that the seed cotton averages 1l7 percent lint this year- id.. this state. The' estimates on the acre-, ages from the various reports used as doBtpared 3with last year, range from 102-te.J'69 percent, giving, a. reasonable average of 105 per, ce#t. The percent abandoned since June. 25th whep <tbe first acreage estimate. wu made wu .5 percent. . The Crop.'Reporting Service obtained a targe number of individual cotton farm acreages, the resultavpf which indicated that 107 percent*'Increase was harvested dtfils yeltJ^'is compared with a year agfcj>- According to the'regular report received from hundreds of ? correspondents oyer North Carolina, 97 -percent" of the crop was- picked " by December 1st'The average price, paid.-to. far-, mers per ton .'of cotton - seed"" was $48.50. The average price paid for .picking sied\sotton'?wda -$1.25" per hnndredwelgvht. _ , W * "Bashful Mr. Bobs" Something, to. 'do Christmas nigh.t Tuesday, Dec. 25th. A splendid play at Bethel Hill High SchooJ. Adm^ion at popular prices." Jlon't forget\ha time 'and place. I a?3^^. i Q 1 - 'x Mrs. h. <^^^arke, Jf., and son'ef Norfolk, Vs!^^^e visiting Mrs> ^ rke's pay/ts, M^^nd Mrs, J. S. 1 BROAD NEXT r , Wednesday Evening D DURHAM END OF HIGHWAY OPENED. \jjLast Monday moring the Du?h?.m end Of the Roxhoro-Durham highway! iv*s opened to traffic. The highway is nil complete now save a short detour by w.-.y of Helena. This, however, is good rand clay and the public will have re 'r rble over it! We are gfad to note this opening, for we have missed the visits of some of our Durham friends. We extend a cordial invitation to all of them to come on, is not too late to do some of your Christmas .shopping here and save some of your money to be used after the rush of the holidays is over, and incidentally, take dinner at Hotel Jones and enpoy a sure enough eat, PUler knows just how to serve it. Come on, we will give you a welcome. AfR. BUCHANAN REPLIES . TO MR. HICKS Ijr. Kditor: If you will allow me space in your iluable paper I would like to menon a few things as to Mr. Hick's ply to Mr. John W. Hester. He forms Mr.. Hester how glad he was to hear that 1100 co-ops had broken their contract. It means a lawyers fee Of course he would be glad to take the case, and what would he charge the poor fellow. He asked Mr. Hester if he thought a single one of them would have signed if they could or would have been put in jail for breaking the bargain. No man has as -yet been put in jail! by any Judge or any Co-op and will not be, and Mr. Hicks knows the law and he knew what they had been put in jail for. Not for breaking the bargain but for contempt of i Court. They do not pay for five years for one break of the contract, teey only pay five cents on the pound of tobacco that they sell outside and the laywers fee if they fight the case, and it seems from the tony Mr. Hicks writes that he would Save everyone of them to fight the case. Let Mr. Hicks prove a single time that Oo-op contract calls for that they have not done. Does he knowj what they are selling the 1922 crop of tobacco at. Why say the cropj paid 10 cents one time, and 10 cents another time and leave the impres-| sion that is all they will get. Has he-- got information from headquar-1 ters of Co-operation. It seems from his write up that he must be collect ing for soiAq merchants. How much does "he miake'the debtor pay extra, and how much does the time merchant charge extra on time.." He also said something about paying quick. The Co-op does -not buy to^ bacco but sells. Why don't, they pay quick? _ .It> is , jpst.-bsca-nae nUaLike Mr."Hicks fight-the CWnops' a'p'd. eauje epe-'heSf'-tp.-jilafb* his- tobacco On the'^3J>en market. \ said open: ratAfgtrt ?jboBld".petjiye; afld ppte'tf market,'1>ut should havft ?aid. brekage market? "JPt. nlvit-"ttotew'^tiianufaeturjp'g' contp inlet" canpay' cash at ^auction N|>y. can't they pay cash' for' Co-opt to tkicco ? Let itr. Hicka answer' that' question.-- Ho also leaves the' irdprcssion that'the merchants, "bankersvand lawyers-fed the eoiopsSn' -1922 and 1923. Who ie'it. thpt feeds the bankersr merchants anj law5;esdj''Tbey . are fed by - the farther,' not otily fed but given thoney to lay up,'>hd do'n'ot the merchant's, barter* and lawyers'belong to a co-J ifberatioif. .Now wljen, they' come out'.and .fight farmers, '^co-operation there rrjuat _bb something wrong... (J * Co-operate With farmers and everything. wty be better ajl.', Mr, Hicka' wtitt up reminds n\e of .jrl styry of 'tdrd farmers wdio. went to law about a cow. One had fKo cow by tbaherna and the other Mid her by yto ta*U and. tile lawyer-sitting on a stool milking" the. cow. I want to gay thhtt <?-operation is. here te stay. During - the war* Of independence thirO wero "two iVtshmeip on guard, oqe^nh*either aide of the river., Pat ^*ys, v j?ey. yoq know wd aYe gaing to whip you ail tomorrow. Naw, .who Villi or fit (Ivor fekdsrsa t "Daat* -?i?l , r 1 .. >."? "wj "W Cortrwallis, Lord Brown, etc. WHO'yoo got!" "We got' George Washington end- Lord Qod Almighty, ,andJ'all 'hell can't whip. us. . Let every -trtimber- itand. firtrr and we will Gin.?'? -v.' . W- TC Btodhanan. ?.' ..-0 - . *rreLETTER TO "OLD SANTA* ' * . ' ' - i - : ' Dead Saiita JClaua: . V Please bring nfe^ V "bicycle," or a tricyWe* anA* some fire crackers.. I have*-been- a-gdod .boy. . . . ? James R. Garrett', Ja ' r ' " .iji . ,? " V T ' - - - ' toxux S1.W 'ecembe 19th, 1.923 WATER, AND PLENTY OF IT. 0' ' We drove to the new lake la?t Sunday evening, and was delighted to see such a lake. It likes about six feet of being up to the spillway, but there are millions and'millions of gallons stored up there: We learn that water will probably be turned ' into the city early in January, and then you can take a bath at your sweet will. While the contractors. Mess. Boyd, Higgins & Goforth will be a few days behind in completing their contract, still, when all troubles .and delays are considered, we think they have really done remarkable, and when they turn it over to the town Roxboro will have a system which many a city much larger would be proud to call their own. SERVICES AT THE BAPTIST CHURCH SUNDAY o Regular services will be held in the Baptist Church negt Sunday, 11 a. m. ana < r. m.- wmie the painting will not be completed it wilt - be in such condition that services can be held as usual. Special musical program has been arranged, and the public is cordially invited. , HARD AFTER THE BLOCKADERS Last week Sheriff Long and his assistants kept the blockaders on the jump. On Sunday evening Alfred Johnson and his.wife were found with a quart of liquor, and were bound over to court under $250 bond. Sheriff Long, Policeman Sam Oliver and deputy Melvin Clayton went out near the home of Andrew Holt in the Chub Lake section and found 20 gallons of liquor buried. No arrests were made in this case. Monday, near Surl, the officers found and destroyed a large copcer still. The owners probably saw the officers and made good their escape, as thestill had juat been fired. Tuesday Bessie Hester, col., who lives on the hill near the colored school, was arrested for having five i gallons of wine in her possession, which she admitted she had been selling at $1.25 a quart. She was bound over to court. | Monday, down near Woodsdale, 2 jgallons of liquor was found buried in a stump. In addition to these, the [officers destoryed two other stills | during the past week. THE YOUTH'S COMPANION < HOME CALANDAR FOR 1924 -??? j . According - to our way of thinking, a calendar should bev-abov$ all.-usei fid. ..Unfortunately many of the "caltjjidars' jff." SOe 'Ore nothing but pretty pictures'with- calender {attachments, lilt'the Gofiipahion Home Calender for 11024, however, _ we: find a ^calendar beautifully .printed in redc b'ai pnd gdld, .and designed especially for handy.' refer'ehrd.' Each page carries not only <<he calendar of the cuCihnt month in .bold readable type, but also a marginal reference' t<r the preceding .and coining; months, * the moon's phases, and a choice bit of cheerful philosophy. A copy of tis. calendar-is sent free to. flrery subscriber who pays 22.50 for tue 52- numbers of Hie Youths Companion for 1924. GOOD AVERAGE . "i Q ! . f Mess. 3.' H. Shotwelt. wand P. -R. Pugfl made a delivery of tobacco to the Co-bp >}ast week,- which brought them the handsome average of $21.39. Tkeji. delivered -790 jjounds and reecived" 2110.22. , , -SOME HOG RAISER . 'Mr. Jefferson O'Briant has killed hogs and says he has killed large Knx Mn. V...V kki 1-? - est one this time he. has ever killed. His largest weighed over 600 pounds another' one weighehd -over %00 pounds. Jeff says he has plenty of meat to run him next year.?B.' p '. ST. MXRK'S CHUfcCH *. ' . . . Our'friends will ."be glad to know that St. Mark's is almost . finished. Everything should: be -firtisnel this 'Week shd we are planning to hold our services in the . Church next Sunday, December 2Srd. Come and warship with-nS'in the new Church. Thy , services^ will bet. Church. School st 10:00 a. m., Morning Prayer, sarmors and Holy Cknmunion. at .lllOO and- Evening Prayer and sermon at i 7:OOJP.' M.' ' ' . J. i,;' MOHTON, JUctor. , ) PER YEAR IN ADVANCE" K No* 51 HEAVY LOSS CAUSED BY CHARLOTTE BLAZE , Charlotte, Dec. 17.?An estimated damage of $750,000 was done here last night in. a fire which raged through seven mercantile establishments on East Trade street. \ fjOriginating shortly - beforp S. oclock in the third floor of the Smith-Wadsworth 'company the flames spread wit rapidity and with- in an hour seemed to 'threaten the ipl entire retail district. The fire apparatus of the city wee called into use but for some time seemed to make no impression on the flames which continued spreading' A * in ?'?u.i. u m_ti?_ ?i A 1 *v wivcm insjvr tt amer m>einr ? i ed out the Charlotte company of the cord, Monroe, and Statesviile, bat before any of this equipment arrived >, the fire derartment announced that the flames were under control. At U o'clock Governor Morrison ordered out the Charlotte comafny of the National Guard for patrol duty fta the fire swept district. Stores swept by the flames were Smith-Wadaworth company, H? C. Smith Company, La Mode. Efird's * annex- Belk department store, a garage, Warren's barber shop and - the tire station of George A. Newman. _ Several other establishments were . severely damaged , hy '""h* gad Water. NOTICE OF IMPORTANT MEETING There will be an important meeting of the Tobacro Growers and business men held at the courthouse in Roxboro, on Thursday, December 27, at 2 o'clock P. M. for the purpose of organizing an intermediate * credit bank in this county. The members of the Tobacco Association and business men are urged to be present. C. A. HALLEMANCIPATION CELEBRATION By the colored people of Person rVatirtfvr TonMevtr tOOl Parade at 10:30 a. m. Address at 12:30 p. m. by Dr.. RSpiller, one of the leading speakers of his race. Music by Roxboro band. Come and join the parade, bring your vehicle of days long ago and of today. J. A. J. HALL. Manager D. C. JOHNSON, Secretary " I12-19-2U ' . ; . [an appreciative subscriber ? 0?? .-. lVe enjoyed a pleasant call thismorning from Miss Annib 'Villines of the Bushy Fork section., The Courier' has been going into her i home ever since it started, first to j her father and after l)is death to, | Miss.-A,npie. .We greatly appreciate her kind words concerning out work". ? . . * . . .. ' > v SCHOOL" NOTES . " *. 1 A Happy .'Chqsttnas and a,, Glad , New' Year,to auH^May'you and. all ' . " , yours be well and have a thoroughly enjoyable holiday. . . . v O Mr. and Mrs. J. A: Beam ?T"1?r?? ? . ?.' .When bugs and worms, .are plentiful In the spring, hens lay heaviest. In winter wheh this animal food is / N not avalable it should be supplied ' by ,' .using such "substitutes as meat scrap, fish meal, milk or high grade taok' Ave. reeomends A ft Oitve*. " exension.specialistj. i ' ; . .." - * ? *' V ' * ? , . ?,P> ' . ' 7 ? - - '* ; V , PRESBYTERIAN SERVICES: There will.be services-ab Hurdle vMilla school building next .Sunday,.. 11 A. M. | \\ Services at'..Bushy Fork high -.J* school at 3 P.. Mi The public Ts cor-' ' dialiy invited id-, both servioes.- * , W. O.. Sample ?- r- . >r HAD Tf> BUT LARD V "I . We have had stfveral reports as to hog killing, but Mre. M. A. Stewart' brings. in the latest.*- She says they kiHed their hog ".and had to. boy . lard to ^ry the sausage. They got f^ one pint of lard from this hog. * -I. I ? , Q II, II .1 I ' t V "Bashful Mr. Bobe." Don-'t forget^ there wiR-be a play at* the ijetkgi HRt" ;; High School auditor turn Christmas ' ' night for the .benefit of. the School. Admission at popular prices. "Bashful Mr.. BA8?" Will be ' ' , Bethel High School Deewn)wr 29th. : Addmission at' -popular prices."' Don't . fail to come. - It is a fine play.