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ROXBORO, NORTH CAROLINA. WEDNESDAY Welcome New Comers. Good "Town To Live In. ? J. W. NOELL, EDITOR AND PUBLISHER. HOME FIRST, ABROAD NEXT $1.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE. VOL. XLVL NO. 22. COLONEL LINDBERGH AND AMBASSADOR'S MOM ANMRIttJJOIIR? ? : : ? Famous Aviator And Miss Anne " Spencer Morrow United At Quiet Ceremony SPRING SURPRISE ON NEWSPAPER MEN Toting Couple Leaves By Motor Im mediately After Ceremony For An Unannounced Destination; Orders To Prepare Lindbergh's Plane At Roo sevelt Field For Flight Believed To Indicate Beginning Of An Aerial Honeymoon Today; May Go To . Morrow Summer Home At North II Haven. Maine; Ceremony Without i Usual Frills, Miss Morrow Not Be- I Ing Attended By Bridesmaids And Lindbergh Dispensing With A Best Mftn; Ambassador Morrow Makes Formal Announcement Of Wedding Newlyweds Drove Past Unsuspecting I Newspaper Men rulluuing Ceie ? mony And Disappeared Eriglewood. N. J.. May 27.? Miss Anne Morrow and Col, Charles A. l.indbergh were married at 4 o'clock this afternoon at the Morrow Horn ? .4 here. . ?, ' The couple left immediately in a : motor car for an unannounced des tination. Only the immediate members of the iamlly attended the ceremony. Miss Morrow was not attended by any "bridesmaids and Lindbergh had no best man, it was said by the secre tary of Ambassador D wight W. Mor row after the ceremony. The secretary said he was not au thorized by Ambassador Morrow to reveal where the newly-married cou ple would spend,. their honeymoon. The ceremony was performed by the Hev.-_ Williams Adams Brown, CT" Union Theological Seminary, a close friend of the Morrow family, Was Unexpected. The anr4>uncerr|'nt came so un expectedly as to catch friends of the family and newspapermen oft guard. There had been signs of unutfual ac tivity at' the Morrow home all day. but there was no intimation that the ceremony was to t$ke place this after nnnh. ' ; It has b?en rumored for several -.-weeks tlxaL-.thc.-ar rival Morrow from Mexico City would b ' .followed closely by an announce mrnt of the date and place for the wedding Most friends of the family, however, believed elaborate preparations would be made and that a large number .oi prominent guests would be invited to the ceremony. The Ambassador, however, remained as silent as his son-in-law about the wedding plans. When met at ihi train yesterday, he gave no inUmaiion i that the wedding was so near at hand, meeting all questions with the fa- 1 miliar words of the flyer. "I have ab solutely nothing to say. ' ? It was considered passible that Lind " bergli and his bride may be en routf to the Morrow summer home at North Haven, Me., a secluded island retreat ?where many heretofore had believed the wedding might be held. I Formal Announcement. f The anouncement of the ceremony was made In the formal manner which the ambassador promised soon , after the engagement was made known Almost three hours after the couple J had been married the ambassador .in structed his secretaries to phone the various New Yo*k. newspapers and J pi^ss associations and make only this j statement : - "Mr. and M5rs. Dwlght M. Morrow announce the marriage of their daugh ? Anne. to Col. Charles A. Lind beYgh. at Englewood. on May 27 Only the immediate members of the Iamlly were present." The secretary who called the United Press consented to add that the cou ple had left the Morrow estate imme diately after the ceremony in a motor car. but so far as could be learned at the time of the announcement, no one knew their Immediate destination nor who accompanied them. If any one. Despite the efforts of the Morrow 1 household to ki*ep secret the where- i n bouts and destination of the couple. It was believed by avi%tor friends of j the bridge groom at RooscvPT^ Field that 1 they had hidden themselves some- 1 where within the metropolitan area 1 for the night preparatory to leaving on an aerial honeymoon trip ' early tomorrow. Seiners Notice There wtll be 110 lawful Mining In this 'County until July 1st and through August. and then only carp, catfish wnd. sucker* may be taken, i Sta/te j sanitary law* will exclude all ' seining 1n the two Plat Rivers. Errol D Morton. Oame and Fish Warden. A community hall erected at Ham ilton. Canada, cost 11.000,000 Senior Play j ?? Iwight ' The graduating class of the i Roxboro High School will pre sent "A College Tottn" at the ; High School auditorium to night, at 8:15. This prot^f>> to be one of the very finest features of the- commencement I exercises and the entire town j and community are invited to attend. LIQUOR, CAB AND MAN CAPTURED Pont iac Car And Eighteen Ga]-i Ions Of Whiskey Captured; One Man Escapes Early this morning Sheriff M. T Clayton received a phone message from Virginia officers warning him to! be on the lookout for a Pontiac carl occupied, by two young men which was belli? chased by them for viola tion of the liquor law. Upon receipt of the message Sheriff Clayton pro C"p(ied to :]?ed down Highway No. 13 and upon his arrival at Clayton's store he found that the Virginia of ficer had captured one of the young men and. w?s holding him and the car. together with eighteen gallons ol whiskey v<-hich was delivered to Sher !tT Clayton. He brought the young man Puryear. his car and the whis key to town and gave him a hearing before Moe Goodman. A cash bond of S500 v.as given by the young mar. and the oar ir. ctill being held, as wetV a* the whiskey. The other occupant. -? i a- !?, i ippri iad his name was no! learned. j BRUMHITT RULES AGAIN ON SCHOOLS Holds That It Is Duty Of Counties To Provide Maxi- , mum Of Teachers Ftaleigh. May 29.? Attorney Oeneral Dennis O. Brummltt yesterday issued 1'is second ruling op the Hancock school bill passed by the 1923 General ' Assembly. Like the. ona- issued six weeks ago. the new ruling is regard ed as placing a liberal interpretation upon the law, which from its passage until the Attorney General's first rul ing was greatly feared by the school people of the State. In yesterday's- ruling Mr. Brummitt undertakes to divide the taxes which county commissioners may levy for ' school purposes Into two classes, those i It is the duty of the comml&sloners to ' levy and those they may levy In thMr 1 discretion The Attorney Oeneral places In the former class taxes for the maximum number of teachers allowed under the I "teacher load" provisions of the taxes and also for the additional five dol lars per month on account of exper ience allowed teachers for the first four years of their service. In the last paragraph the Attorney General warns that all budget mak ing Is subject to the power of review of the State Boaf? of RquafttaVlbn. but that board has already decided not to use that power this year ex cept In exceptional caws. If at all. ? K> 1 New Law Firm His friends, and they are many, will be glad to know that Mr Jno A. Bailey has formed a partnership with Mr Cooper A. Hall and will practice his profession here. ? Notice! Thursday, May 30th, being a legal holiday the Peoples Bank and the First National" Bank will lie closed all day. Patron* will kindly bear this In mind. ' Tod Browning Production "WK8T OP ZANZIBAR" with Lon Chancy and Mary Nolan playing Palace Thea tre Monday & Tuesday. June 3-4th, Matinee Monday 3:00 p. m. DEATH CLAIMS TWO GOOD OLD WOMEN Mrs. John H. Day And Mrs. , _ C recie Cozart, Old Friends. Die Same Day ? ' ? Last Saturday death claimed two of Roxboro's oldest and best loved wo- | men. Mrs. Crohn H. Day and- Mrs. Crecie Cozart. Mrs. Day died at the . home of her son. Mr. Andrew Day. j at 8 o'clock. For more than two months she had been confined to her bed, and death was not a surprise. {| She leaves two sons. Mr. E. T. and J. A. Day. Funeral services were con ducted from the home at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Elder J. A. Hern don of Durham, having charge of the ; services. Her body was laid to rest ' in Burchwood cemetery. On the same day at 3:30 p. m.. Mrs. Cre'eie Cozart. who lived just across the street cn Webb Avenue, was called to her reward. These two Godly wo men were staunch friends, and dur ing their illness would converse across the street, inquiring as to their condition. Mrs. Cozart was a faithful ' and devout, member of the First Bap- ? tist Church of Roxboro. indeed, the ; Pastor says she was one member he could always count on being in her accustomed seat, not only on Sunday.] but a: the mid-week prayer services as well. The funeral services frere | conducted from the Church, led by ber Pastor. Rev. W. . F. West, and interment made in Burchwood ceme- j tory, Prof. O. C. Davidson, who has Just closed his second year as Superintend ent of Roxboro City Schools. An edu cator of note and a power for civic riiriin-nnsngss in any community. Still Captured In Allensville Tcwn$hip Sheriff Clayton is making things a little bit unpleasant (or those who have chosen ta follow the trade of whiskey, making. A trip was" made by -him -.o Allensville township yesterday afternoon which jesulted in the lo , cation of a still which was being lmed up for ready action, nearly | everything being in complete read iness for a run to be made. The op - , gators caught a vision of the Sher iff just a little too early and made a hasty getaway. The outfit was brought | to to "ATI and no more liquor wfll be ? ??ade in it. Commencement Started Sunday Morning; Forceful Sermon By Dr. Ben Lacy Notice! To all owners of Real and Per sonal Property of Person County The law requires that you list yoUr property during the month of May for Taxation. Only a few days left, ir you have not already done so see the list taker in the Township in which you reside at once and make your return. The lejral penalty for failure to list will be invoked upon each person who neglects to make re turn of his property for taxation. J. S. WALKER. Tax Suprrvlsor. Mr. H. L. Crowell Named Commissioner Mr. A. C. Gentry, formerly a mem ber of the County Board pi Commis- ! sloners. having been appointed Clerk of Court, appointed Mr. H. L. Crowell to nil out tils unexpired term Mr.: Crowell was sworn in and at a called meeting of the board was elected | chairman. Mr. Crowell lq fine oT yie best known men of the County, recogniiBd .for I his moral worth and business ability, and his appointment will meet with general approval. Edgar Long Memorial Now that commencements, recitals, etc . are over, and we hav? enjoyed and appreciated them ve'rj)"biueh, ter In again turn our thoughts towarM the sanctuary of the Lord, and fill the houses of worship In Roxboro next Sunday. We have seen during the past few weeks that there Is much talent In the town. If Ood could Just net a chance at it.' It would make a world of difference to the j people in this section. Lets not al- ! low our church enthusiasm to wane, but make it grow and Increase as the summer months approach. Unlestf ; you have an excuse that is acceptable ? to Ood you should be in your place every Sunday. He expects It of you : and your churCH expects if of you. Sunday sohool 0:49: sermon and communion at 11 and *<00. The Ep worth League at 7:15 . You wjll find a welcome at all. these ; services. "Come thou with us and we will do thee good." T. A. SIKES. Pastor. -o , Red hair Is at a premium among the h*ad hunters of New Otilnea. .'?! Lar^e Crowd Hears Sermon; Fort v-Three Members Of Senior Class TIMELY ADVICE TO ALL Sunday morning. May 28th. parked thi first exercise of the closiu? of the 1928-29 term of the Roxboro High School, when- Dr. Benjamin Lacy. President of Union Theological Sem inary. Richmond. Va.. pr?ached the commencement sermon. The auditor ium was well filled with an audience of patrons and friends of the school, who followed Dr. Lacy all the way through his message in almost breath less attention. It wa<( indeed a rare treat to listen to this man of Ood. who is gifted with unusual talents, as he painted in words of charming eloquence, on the minds of the grad uating class, as well as on the visitors, the imperative need of courage and the fully dedicated life, filled with" su perb daring and endeavor. The graduating class U composed of forty-three fine young boys and girls and as they marched in single file Into the auditorium with their tasseled caps and flowing gowns, presented an Inspiring picture. "Dr. Lacy empha flzed the great reality to them, that the occasion could Indeed be called a commencement, pointing out to them the fact that if life's fair dreams are ever to be realized they must continue to carry on. and that at epch turn In life's highway, determine to impart a wholesome influence to life's asso ciates. and that they were Just com mencing to enter the great responsl ( Continued on last page) Next Poultry Sale On Tuesday June 4 The fourth poultry sale will be held Tuesday. June 4th, on the courthouse yard. The price of hens remain the same as last sale while broilers are off a little. A larger truck has been secured which can carry HO coops at a load. This win relieve any con gestion that might occur with a smaller track, henoe there should be no delay in getting prompt attention on arrival. . . Cards are being mailed out on the different routes in the county Stating prlrrt paid. It Is advisable to have your poultry here not later thgn three p. m.. as the truck may Have to leavi at that time to make train connec tion* at HUlsboro. ?. i.i. - * Enjoy a good Picture at The Palace Theatre under the Breezes of the Ar tlc-Nu-AIr as refreshing as the sea Breeze*. ^ GREEN FLASH AND YELLOW BIRD GET ' READY FOR TRIPS Trans . Atlantic ? Hnp - Off ? Ex? pected To Be Early This Morning WEATHER REPORTS GOOD Old Orchard. Me.. May 28. ? After a week ol impatient waiting for favor able flying weather., the American and French transatlantic aviators tonight ? were ' fn* receipt of weather reports which pointed to take-offs for Europe early Wednesday morning. Unless the flyers receive unfavor able reports late tonight from Dr. James Kimball. New York meteorol ogist. the American monoplane "Green Fla5h" will begin its flight to Rome, and the French monoplane "Yellow , Bird" will start for Paris. Navigator Lewis A." Yancey, of the (Contlned on Last Paget MISSOURI AVIATOR HANGS UP A RECORD Barney Zimmeriy Reached A Height Of 21.600 Feet .To Creak VVorld's Mark . East St. Loui3. 111.. May 23. ? As cending to a height of 24.600 feet above Parks' airport here today In a 690-pound low- wins monoplane. Barney Zlmmery, of Marshall Mo., broke the world altitude record for light airplanes. His mark Is unofficial pending a check ot a barograph of the National Aoroniiulit m.soi'lai.iuii by the bureau of standards in Washington. The height recorded by Zimmery's altimeter, exceeded both -the record of 22.500 for single-seat planes, held by Paul Baurrter. German flier, and the record of 19 862 feet for planes weighing less than, 831 pounds, held by Captain G DeHavlland. of Eng land. . The firsi international long distance telephone circuit in America was es 'abhshed U?,-1838 . TEST PILOT ALOFT TO SMASH RECORD He'bejt' J. Fajiy Hopes To Sur pass 'Mark Established By Martin Jensen LC3 Angeles. May 28.? Herbert J. Fahy. a test pilot, winged his' way through the skies today in his second attempt to hang up a new sclo endur ance flight record. Carrying 435 gallons of gasoline, said to be enough to keep his plane aloft tor about 40 hours, fahy left the ground at 4:43:05 a. m., hoping to remain in the air long enough to surpass the mark of 35 hours 33 mln-" utes and 21 seconds made by Martin Jensen at Roosevelt Field. N. Y.. last. February. Fahy carried sandwiches, two quarts of black coffee, a quart ot orange Juice and smelling salts, the latter to ward off drowsiness. An Old Gourd Mr. B. S. Glenn and Mr. Wd Moore happened In our office at the same time last week and were discussing old family relics, when Mr. Olenn told about an old gourd in his possession It belonged to hte grandfather, and was secured In Sampson county. The gourd holds a little more than half a bushel, by actual measurement, and Is about one hundred yean old. But. said Mr. Glenn, he wanted the Hat takers to remember that It was not worth anything like a thousand dol lars. Returns From Hospital Friends of Mr. Ralph Cole will be glad to learn that he has returned j from a Durham hospital where he had a successful operation for the removal of his tonsils. ? o Announcement I wish to announce to my friend* and the public in general, that I have bought the American Cafe.' opposite Crowell Auto Co.. Main Street. Rot- j boro, and am prepared to furnish you something .good to eat day and night. W. L. MOORE. ? o ' - The average cost ot a funeral In | New York City Is said to be ?T72. TARIFF BILL AS AMENDED PASSES HOUSE, 264-147 Measure Carrie* Increases In Import Duties On Farm, And Factory Goods REJECT GARNER MOTION Washington, May 28. ? The tariff bill_ written by the ways and means com mittee Republicans and designed to afford additional protection from for eign competition to thousands of pro ducts of American farm and factories, was passed by the House todayjjy a vote of 264 to 147. ?*- . The measure carrying substantial increases % in import ^di^ties on article* embraced in every section of the seven-year old ForSney McCuriiber law, and provides a reorganization of | the tariff commission and the grant | ing of increased -power to the Presi | dent in the matter of changing rates. It goes to the Senate, where the fl nanif i immiinti* ? plum; ? to ? hold pt tensive hearings before reporting it ? for consideration on the floor. . ;With plans under way for an all summer recess, it was the opinion of Republican leaders tonight that the proposed legislation would not be taken i up by the Senate Itself for several months. Passed by a margin of 117 votes, the bill was given the final House stamp of approval four months and three weeks from the day the subject was tackleci in public hearings and after more than 100 amendments proposed by. the way and means eonitnlttee had been given further approval in bloc. Garner itlotion Rejected. Before the final vote a motion by Representative Garner of Texas, the i minority leader, to return the bill to the ways and means committee, was rejected by 254 to 157 vote. Garner had requesiea rtrat ? tliu * Continued en last pago> $2.5G0 Double Indem nity Policy Pays $5,000 Roxboro, N.C.. May 23, 1929. Mr. S. P. Satterfield. Ast.. Jefferson Standard Life Ins., Co.. Rcxboro. N, C. Dear Mr. Satterfield: I am in receipt of your check for f.VCO.OO in settlement of claim for the accidental death of my son. Carl Stephens, recently killed by a railroad train running over him. I was the berrtfici?.rv in the policv he carried with "r*u for $2500.00. This Dolicy car rl?*fl the double indemnity feature for death by anv accident, so instead of receiving $2500.00 as was entitled to, I as beirflciary. was paid $5000.00. I haye been a strong friend to life Insurance all my life and I think all of my boys carry l.fe insurance with you ih the Jefferscn. I shall advise my family and friends to carry no other. ji I gcpatlv appreciate the way, you have handled this matter While accident happened . in Virginia you have been courteous, prompt and will ing to serve at all times. Again thanking you, I am Yours very truly, SB MRS O. STEPHENS. Roxbcro Defeats Bethel Hill In Exciting Game Last Saturday Bethel Hill, probably the strongest and best School team In the County, found their Waterloo when they went up against the Rox boro town team. It was an exciting name from start to^flnisb. In (act at the ending of the eighth frame It looked a* if the Bethel Hill boys had things tied up, but the Roxboro boys came back In the ninth In their strongest manner and cinched the game with the score 9-7. James Clay ton. pitcher for the Roxboro boys, warn at hbf best and was the star of the game, with Long. R.. and Bikes add ing to their fame. '? Off On Long Trip Mr. 8. B. Davis left last Friday for Dallas. Texas, where he will attend the International Convention of the .Rotarlan*. At the close of the con vention which will be May 31st, he will visit the plant of "The Texaco Company, located at Port Arthur, Texas, and will also visit other points of Interest In the Southland and will be gone several days o ? Dora : "He told me he could live on my ?kisses forever '' Delia: "Are fea going to let him?" "Not till I find out what I'm going to UW - - '? Lon Chaney (The Screen's greatest Character) in "WEST OP ZANZIBAR" with Mary Nolan playing Palace Theatre Monday As Tuesday, June 3-4th. Matinee Monday 3:00 p. m.
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