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VOL.L YANCEYVILLE. N C., SEPTEMBER 3c. 1926. NO. 32 Leasbnrg Moonshiner Loses Seat of His Pants Deputy Chas. Barker's Grab Is Devastating Jim Sutherlin, Stephen Town, alleged producer of the "bootleg" product, spent Sunday in the Yan ceyville jail, minus the seat of his pants and the waistband of his breeches. To share in his deten tion were his pals, Silas Wade, Stephen Town; Oscar Nunn, and Ptycy Hicks. Durham. AH of the prisoners are of the colored race, and an alleged charge of blockading has been lodged against each. How Jim Sutherlin lost the seat of his pants, is related in this way. Down in the wilds of Stephen Town in Leasburg town ship where the waters course down the Ned Wade spring branch to Country Line Creek, Saturday afternoon around four o'clock, Sheriff Gunn, with de puties Charley Barker, Whit Powell, Clair Taylor and Jule Long, staged a sympathetic raid on a nest of reported btockaders. The place and the operators were all spied out from a far off, and then Sheriff Gunn decided upon a plan of strategy. He noted that running east and north and west and northwest from the still at which four men were busily at work, were distinct trails through the net work of "bramble briars and honeysuckle^." He posted a deputy on each ot the trails about fifty yards from the still while In in turn made a frontal attack up on the operators. So sudden and compelling was the high sheriff's drive, that each of the malefac tors broke for tall timber, and each of them as the sheriff had hoped took a separate trail. The fifty yards of sudden run ning winded each of the block aders and it is further related that when Silas Wade reached the "listing post" held by Deputy (Continued on Page 8) OCT. 3-9 SET ASME AS HUE PfMTIOti WEEK Governor McLean Issues Pro clamation. A Proclamation by the Governor: The State of North Carolina has for years ied in efforts to re duce fire waste and its attendant loss of life and property. October 3rd to 9th. inclusive, has been designated as Fire Prevention Week throughout the United States, and 1 appeal to our citizenry to become actively in terested in this great problem of conservation. Carefully gathered statistics show that in ^23. $6,9t4,0!400 worth of property was destroyed by fire; that 293 human beings were urned to death in North Car olina, caused largely through carelessness. Compared with our national fire loss of $70 million dollars and 20,000 lives destroy ed, this is low, but entirely too great for an intelligent citizenship such as our. It is well known that careless and ignorance go hand in hand as the chief causes of great national fire waste. I, therefore, urge that the week of October 3rd to 9th be set aside as Fire Prevention Week, in ac cordance with Section 6080 of the Consolidated Statutes, which pro vides that the Governor of North Carolina shall, each year in Octo ber, issue a proclamation urging the people to proper observance. During this week I also urge that fire drills be held in schools, State institutions, factories and stores, and that they be continued at regular intervals; That schools, theatres, churches, public and private hospitals and - institutions; factories, stores and (Costumed o* Page 9) HATTIE GRAVES IS KNOCKED DOWN VICIOUS COW Hattie Graves, the wife of Peter Graves, and her daughter were both knocked down and bruised up considerably by their cow, in one of her vicious moods. The cow had butted Hattie down and was doing her best to injure her when Hattie's daugh ter came to the rescue of her mother. Then the cow turned bn her and butted her down. It is a wonder that the two escaped, as they did, without any broken bones. MS. W.!. OLCftlME Of MMIQH mS6E HOMHE!) a$o Guests Gather on Occasion of Her Birthday. There was a great family re union at the home of Mrs. W. T. Aidridge, of Union Ridge, Route t. on Sunday, September :9th, when 350 members of the Aid ridge, Rage, and Byrd famiiies, gathered to do honor to Mrs. W. T. Aidridge on the occasion of her birthday. it is reported that there was a iarge birthday cake with $7 candies on it, and that Mrs. Aid ridge received numerous gifts in token of the esteem in whcih she is heid by her friends and rela tives. Of the 350 present on the hap (Continued on Pago 3) METHOOIST OWHMME MS EMMGtOE QEFICIT Robert N. Page Appeals to Methodists For Funds. Over two hundred and fifty orphan children are the wards of the North Carolina Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. South, and are dependent upon the liberality of the mem bers of this church in this Con ference for their support. Mr. Robert N. Page, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Methodist Orphanage at Raleigh, where these orphans live, writes that it requires $83,000.00 an nually to support thi9 institution, and that the total receipts from all sources for the year, 1935, were only $66,!38.47. Mr. Page says the Orphanage is in debt and is facing a serious situation. He appeals to the generous hearted men and women of the North Carolina Confer ence, to which the Milton, Yan ceyville and Leasburg circuits belong, to rally to this cause and take better care of the orphans than we are doing." ft is thought that perhaps the same condition exists in the Or phanages of the other denomina tions, and that the other churches may need the same exhortation. The Messenger will carry Mr. Page's letter in full next week. M))0)1 ttlOSE PEOPLE SOPPOOmtBMSSEOBE!) Messrs. J. W. O'Ferrell, W. M. Page, W. S. Oakley, and George Oakley, of Union Ridge, came in the other day to renew subscrip tions and get better acquainted. The Messenger greatly appreci ates the support which these men, and so many others, are giving to The Messenger at this time. This is going to enable the paper to keep up to its present standard at least. WATCH PRESSURES IK BAUM TtRES C*r Owners Losing Milesge Through Carelessness, Dealer Declares. Air is cheaper than rubber. That statement from J. O. Gunn, of Crowell Auto Co., Good year tire dealer at Yanceyville, was followed by this interesting explanation of what air has to do with getting the most mileage and the best service from the balloon tires which are so widely used today. "Test run recently at the Good year factory in Akron shows that a drop in air pressure of as little as four pounds in a balloon tire cuts down tire mileage because increased Hexing action resulting causes rapid tread wear. "In this test four new tires all alike were used. Two were in flated to,proper, pressure and placed on the front wheels of. a car and run over smooth high ways for 4.000 miles, They came out of the test with treads hardly worn at all. But when two oth ers with four pounds less-air in them had traveled the same 4,ooo-mile territory on the same car under exactly similar condi tions their treads were badly wont. "Now just imagine what hap pens when tires are run under inflated by as much as eight or ten pounds as some motorists who have gotten into careless habits about their tires are doing. "Don t forget," concluded Mr. Gunn, "that balloon tires arc made to flex. They are made to carry their loads at a recom mended ait pressure at which they will deliver utmost comfort and service, but if the car owner allows the pressure to drop below the recommended figure the tire factory has established, he ntay expect to reap a lot of trouble and lose mileage as well." Miss Anahet Thompson's faith fut horse, otd Henry, died Sunday and was buried on the farm which had been his home for so many years. Mr. and Mrs. John Stephens have gone for the week end to Mr. Monroe Watters of near Rtanch. BMUMM MMM HOLQ ttEBBtB)) MtM M'S Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Barker Entertain Thirty-one of the Brandon Relatives (Special to The Messenger) Thirty-one relatives besides friends were present at a family gathering the third Sunday in September, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Barker. A happy incident of the day was the fact that all the sisters and brothers, nieces and nephews of the family were present; but two sisters, Misses Sadie Bran don. in Raleigh school, and Miss Kloise Brandon, a nurse at Cataw ba Sanatorium, who could not be present, although they. were thought of and spoken of many times during the day. The morning hours were spent in the most delightful of social contact. The entire family were tender ed the heartiest of congratula tions, and the hours spent to gether was described by those who were present as one of the most enjoyable, and rarest of pleasure The dinner was abundant and of the choicest of edibles, which was enjoyed, with true love, and good wilt, that reflected a true reunion spirit. After the feast of the best viands, the family enjoyed the evening in social talks. Many friends of the vicinity called to sey the family before separating *fb iheir homes. Among the guests to enjoy tnc day were: Mrs. Libbic Russet), Messrs. Eugene and Richard Rus set). Misses Montise Ctpdfetter. Littiau and Etiraheth Russet), of 'Lexington, M. C, Mr. and Mrs. John T. Brandon and famity. of near Roxboro, N. C. Mr. and Mrs. Lestie tjuit! and famity of Suthertin, Va., Mr. J. Burton Brandon, of Suthertin, Va. Mrs. Barnes, of Detroit, Mich. Mr. Pierce, of ^Cotumbia, S. C Mi. Woods, of Roxboro, N. C. Mr. Dot Moore, of Mitton, N C. The otd homestead at "Green Vattey Farm" visited tate in the evening, wiere many snap shots were taken of the dear otd ptace, after which att departed for their homes, hoping to meet again in the near future._ MVCEE HOCE EERNDN S/fYS SLIDER KNOT SETTLED Charges Compromise Was Wrung From Compiainants by Means of Magic. That the peopte of Caswett may expect the thrit! of one of the biggest stander suits known in the county since the Civii War, was reveated here Monday mom ing when Unde Hoge Vernon, wett known Mitton man, came to town..„.,... He retates that the news which has recently been broadcasted over Caswett that he and Unde E!i Pettigrew have accepted a compromise from Dr. Mattoy in the matter of slander, is entirety erroneous. White he admits that Dr. Mattoy did set both he and Mr. Pettigrew up to drinks of the ice cotd cocoa-cota and grape, re spectively, stitt he insists that same was in no way a sufficient compensation for the stander which not onty reflected upon them most severety, but atso caused each of them to suffer mentat anguish of the most hpr ribte kind. Unde Hoge atso says with much emphasis that Dr. Mattoy by means of the most un usual kinds, and contrary to at! of the ethics, made and provided for in such cases, did with a subtte and insidious means, wring from both he and Mr. Pettigrew the compromise. It is further re tated that when the doctor ap proved the two CaSweH gentle men, with the proposition that all matters in dispute be wiped out with the drinking of botties of pop, that each of them felt some psychic sensation which they were not ab!e to combat or resist. Just what drew them on to ac cept the cotnprorpise they could not at the time measure or com prehend. Still, they were im peiied to drink the "pop," and are witling to admit that Mr. Dod son's service was of the superla tive kind. While there was no "kick " in the aforesaid pop, Uncle Hoge says he felt some wonderful draw ing power, and was staggered when Whit Powell, deputy to the high sheriff, called him quietly to one side, and whispered in his ear words of caution. The Whispered words, Mr. Vernon avers, carried with them the warning that Dr. Malloy had in some unexplained manner be come the owner of a most won derful "conjuring bag" which was the last word in the "black art" manufacture. It was also re vealed that this bag contained the dried husks of two doodle bugs, the eye of a mole, the wings of (C+nttnued on Page S) Mrs. Miidred W. Mitchett Died Saturday FIRESTONE OFFERS SCHOLARSHIP TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS It is understood that Mr. Fire stone, of the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, offers quite a handsome schoiarship, amounting to $s,ooo.oo to the high school student of the United States, who writes the best essay on "Good Roads." If any one in CasweH thinks of trying for the trophy fuH information can be secured from the Firestone Company. HUSH COOPER Of PELHAM 10 TEACH !M HOGWHBHAH Has Bean Attending School at Guilford College. Hugh Cooper, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Cooper of Pelham, paid The Messenger ofhce a pleas ant call the other day, in com pany with his friend and former teacher, George A. Anderson. Mr. Anderson said tl;at he gave Mr. Cooper his seventh grade cer tificate, and has been taking a great interest in this young man ever since. Mr. Cooper graduated front the high school at Ruffin and has spent two years at Guitford Col lege. And Mr. Anderson sayA that Mr. Cooper made splendid records both in the county schools and at Guilford. He will be the principal in the Sadlet* school in Rockingham county during the coming school year, beginning his work there October 4th, His many Caswell friends wish for him the greatest success in his chosen profession. AMBITIOUS BUY OB SIHL MATOBTAU) EOUCAHOM Gchofarships Av&ifaMe tn Excel lent School. The Messenger is trying to in terest some young men or wo men of Caswell in a scholarship given by a splendid agricultural and home-making schooi. A two year course is offered to a young man or woman at least i& years of age, who has had at least two years in high school and who can enter school, after paying railroad transportation, with at least $50.00 ft is thought that the student can pay his or her way after that by the work done, for which compensation is offered. It is not a charity proposition. It is simply a chance for an (Conttnuod on Pago S) MMWLLE EM QfEttS OCT. !2 CLOSES OCT. K Tobacco Exhibit One of Most Important Features. The tobacco exhibit at the Danvitte Fair this year wii! be on a targe scate Liberat cash prizes are offered for temon, orange and mahogany wrappers, bright and dark fitters, cutters and export teaf and granutating tugs. Speciat cash prizes for Henry county types and African teaf. The department is in charge of George A. Lea and H. L. Boat wright. Tobacco growers every where witt profit by a visit to this exhibit as every section of the otd he!t witt be represented. No charge is made for space in this department, the exhibit is one of the most important features of the Danvitte Fair, October nth to t$th—four days, four nights. Was Nearly Ninety Seven Oid At Her Death. One of the most remarkable characters in Caswei! county passed to her reward on last Sat urday night when Mrs. Miidred Watlington Mitchet), of Blanche, died, at the advanced age of nine ty seven years, being the oldest woman in Caswell at the time of her death, so far a9 is known. Mrs. Mitchell has been in fail ing health for a year or more. Last December she was taken seriously ill, and about the first of last January her mind began to fail, in the sense that she was unconscious or delirious most of the time, and from that time on till her death the attention of her grand daughters and her son, Robert L. Mitchell, was required night and day. But she has re quired no attention that she didn't get. . ? Her special nurse was a grand daughter, Miss Mattie Mitchell, the daughter of J. G. Mitchell of Blanche. Miss Mattie came to her grandmother on January 3rd and has scarcely left the house from that time till Mrs. Mitchell breathed her last on Saturday night. September 25th, at !t o'clock. The funeral services were held at the residence on Monday, Sep tember 27th, by Mrs. MitcheM's pastor, Rev. W. C Jones, of the Methodist church, assisted by Rev. N. R. Claytor, of the Pres byterian church. Quite a number of Mrs. Mit chell's relatives, neighbors and friends attended the funeral to do honor to the memory of this won derful woman. And many were the expressions of esteem heard as the neighbors discussed the character of this Mother in Israel. "Too much can not be said in her praise," was the tribute of (Continued on Page 4) PNCES Of TEXT BBOXS OS EHEB BT STiTTE HW - Prof. Isiey Informs Patrons of Reduction In Prices. To The Editor: WiH you make the following announcement reiative to prices of text books? The prices given be!ow and not the prices stamped on the fo!!ow ing text books are the prices to pay: Elementary Community Civics - - Essential of Geography Book ! Essentials of Geography Book H—_t-70 First Book In U. S. History- .74 Child World Reader Primer- 40 Child World First Reader— 4$ Child World Second Reader .$& Child World Third Reader- S$ Progressive Music Series One Book Course—— .68 Progressive Music Series One Book, Grades 3 7— 66 The above prices arefthe cor rect prices to pay and' not the prices stamped in the schoo! register or on the book. Teach ers and patrons are asked to no tice these prices and save this copy for future reference in buy ing books: though aU book deaf ers are advised of the change in prices and wiH the the correct price aiso. , The above prices are the prices recentty fixed by the State Board of Education and the pubfishera as per contract made sometime ago Notice of the change was sent out by State Superintendent A T AUen on September tyth.
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