FIRST LV NEWS, CIRCULATION & / ADVERTISING THE A Paper Devoted to the Upbuilding VOL. 16, NO. 42 CARTHAOe SPRiNca lakbvikw SPRinos H PILOT MOORE COUNTY’S LEADING NEWS-WEEKLY of the Sandhill Territory Carolina Southern Pines and Aberdeen, North (’arolina. Friday, August 7, 1936 FIVE CENTS COMMISSIONERS SET TENTATIVE BUDGET, 1936-37 rtates SliRhtly Increased To Take Care of Added Nec essary Expenditures TAX SALE IN SEI*TEMBER After a lengthy discussion and a thorough consideration of the coun ty’s various requirements, the coun ty commissioners on Monday at their regular meeting ordered the 'publica tion of a tentative budget of 79 cents for the year 1936-3T. This is an in crease of six cents over the present tax rate. On account of the tremendous de mand for aid for the poor and needy of the county and the necessary in crease in the appropriation for the schools, it was found by the commis sioners that this rate was as small as it was possible to make it even with the lowering of the administrative costs which was decided upon. Some enlargements to school build- ings must be made and termites have gotten in their destructive work in at least one school building in the county making it imperr.i^ve that a sizeable sum be spent in reflooring the damaged part. W. T. Huntley, tax collector, was authorized to advertise all unpaid taxes for the year 1935 to be sold on the first Monday in September. Other Business Transacted The Board authorized a committee composed of W. H. Currie, John Muse and S. R. Hoyle to arrange with U. L. Spence to present Moore County's claims to the State Highway Commis- aion for a refund of highway equip ment and road improvement money or bonds advanced by the county. Rev. L. M. Hall presented to the Board a deed from Mrs. Anna O. McGlachlin of a tract of lots in Pine- bluff for use by scouts, 4-H clubs, and -work of that type for Moore coun ty. The deed was accepted as pre sented and the following scout mas ters. the Rev. E. L. Barber, W. E. Hardison and the Rev. L. M. Hall, and their successors in office as scout \ masters were appointed trustees with full authority to adopt reasonable rules and regulations for the han dling and conduct of said property. Reports of Miss Flora McDcn>ild, "home demonstration agent, and Mrs. Lessie Brown, welfare worker, were heard and approved. The clerk was instructed to request {Plfa.'^e turn to page 5) Chas. R.CappSy 65, S. A.L. Official Retired^ Passes Away in Virginia President’s Menu? Roosevelt Recipient of Bushel SandhiHs Finest Peaches from State Representative It wouldn’t be hard to guess what President Roosevelt has been having for breakfast these last few mornings—or luncheon or dinner, either I For, he was the re cipient this week of a bushel of the Sandhills finest peaches — from none other than Moore County’s next Representative at the State Legislature, Hawley Poole, who is also one of the largest peach grow ers anywhere In this section. The peaches were expertly se lected, wrapped in cellophane and made a noteworthy package from the Peach Paradise to our nation’s leader. TOWN’S OLDEST CITIZEN, AGE 83, PASSES TUESDAY Richard Salter Marks, with Fam ily Settled in Southern Pines in the Early Eighties FUNERAL YESTERDAY Aberdeen Announces School Openingr Dates Several New Teachers For Fac ulty for Next Teqn; Open ing September 7th Aberdeen schools will open for the 1936 Fall term on Monday September 7th, according to a report this week from R. C. Zimmerman, principal. The first day will be run on regular schedule for the full day and cMdren are asked to be prepared for a full day’s work. . A list of'the teachers is as followa; Mrs. Ralph M. Caldwell, Sr., Aber deen, first grade; Miss Laivora Sally, Pinehurst, second grade; Miss Re becca Cook, Boston, Ga., third grade; Miss Estelle Johnson, Cumnock, fourth grade; Miss Mary Ellen Yel- verton, Farmville, fifth grade; Miss Nettie Allen Latta, S. C., sixth grade, Mrs. Kate Charles, Aberdeen, sixth •grade and Miss Vanessa McLean, Aberdeen, seventh grade. In the High School are J. C. Robbins, Jamestown. English and nthletic directors; Miss 'Cllffe Williams, Henderson, Mathe- matif^^ pnd French: Miss Anae Cop- pedge, Spring Hope, Science; and R. C. Zlmmer.Tian, principal. In the grammar grades Miss .Johnson will have charge of Music appreciation; Miss Yelverton of art in addition to their regiilar grade work. Both have had experience in teaching public school music. Whatever changes that may have been made by the State Department Surveyor of truck routes has not yet "been announced. It l3 hoppi that little or no clianges is contemplated »s the trucks are running on mini mum mileage. Funeral services conducted by the Rev. L. H. Hall, of Aberdeen, and assisted by the Rev. J. Fred Stim- son were held at his late residence, 7 West Vermont avenue, at 11:00 o’clock yesterday morning for Rich ard Salter Marks, aged 83 years, who died at noon Tuesday. With his death passed the oldest settler and citizen of Southern Pines, a man noted for his honesty, attention to business, and unassuming irlendliness. Descended from a long line of Colonial ances tors long settled in Bladen couxity, ne was born on his father's plantation in Chatham county on the north side of the Cape Fear river just above the confluence of the Deep and Haw riv ers, on November 30, 1843, the son of Richard Salter Marks and Eliza Jane Brown Marks. I Mr. Marks with his wife and in fant son came to Shaw’s Ridge, as the site of Southern Pines was then known, in the winter of 1881-2,. and became a foreman for the firm of Buchan and Bland who were then en- •gaged in lumbering off the forest of long leaf pines on a tract extending from the Seaboard tracks to the old Peedee road. With the advent of John T. Patrick and the beginnings of the village, he was the owner of a plot extending from the present Rhode Is land avenue down West Broad street as far as Hayes’ store, and westward to Bennett street and beyond. He was then living In a small house, now a part of the C. T. Patch resi dence, but soon began farming on an extensive acreage now comprised in the Mid Pines club and Judge Way’s property. As Southern Pines began to grow he operated one of the first general stores In a small structure located on Bennett street but his real vocation •was farming and fruit culture, and the raspberries and strawberries raised In his gardens were always eagerly sought, as were the products of his farm at the head of the Rock- fish. { He is survived by his widow and one daughter, Miss Genevlve, a grad uate of Salem College and a son by his first wife, Durward Marks, who for a number of years has been a resident of Trenton, N. J.; one sister Mrs. Ora Utley, of Corinth; a broth er, A. H. Marks, and a half brother, C. C. Harrington. Following the services at the home members of the family and many friends attended the last ceremonies at the grave at Mount Hope Ceme tery, Mrs. Frank Darling of Los Angeles, California, is visiting Mr. and Mrs Thos. B. Smith on Illinois Ave. Veteran Railroad Man Well- Known in Sandhills; Member ' S. A. L. Golf As«’n. for Years FUNERAL HELD SUNDAY Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at St. Andrews Hpiscoi>al Church, Norfolk, Va., for Charles R. Capps who died at his home in Norfolk last Friday, July 31st. The Rev. E. Ruffin Jones offi ciated at the services. Mr. Capps was born in Princess Anne county, March 4th, 1871, the son * of Leonard O. and Mary D. James Capps. Educated at Roanoke ('ollege he entered the service of the Seaboard and Roanoke railroad, then the Seaboard Air Line as messenger and in the space of seven years rose to the position of general freight agent. Ill health led to his retirement on July 16th as chief traffic officer of the Seaboard Air Line railroad, a position next to the receivers. He had .served this line for 48 years, his en tire railroad career rising from the position of messenger to first vice- president. Mr. Capps in his official capacity, and as an officer of the Seaboard Golf Association made many friends in the Sandhills territory and the news of his passing was received with much regret. He is surviveii. by one sister. Miss Fannie M. Capps of Portsmouth, Va., two half sisters. Mrs. Victor Boat wright, Portsmouth and Miss Adele Walker, Montclair, N. J.; and three half brothers, Harry S. Walker, Omaha. Neb., James L. Walker, Nora- folk, Va., and Robert S. Walker, At lanta, Ga. Veterans Future Wars Hold Initial Meieting ADMINISTRATIVE j Peach Season Nears End at UNITFORSCHOOLS I IN PINEHURST* Close to Million Dollar Crop P^ntire'Schobl District to be Run Separately from State Depart ment. Morton Superintendent TEACHERS NAMED Sandhills Post Meeting Opened by Cadwallader Benedict. Rev. Stim«on Speaks The first meeting of the Veterans of Future Wars, Sandhills Post, was held at the home of Stuart Cameron last Tuesday night at which time sev eral new members were signed up. The meeting opened with Cadwal lader Benedict of Pinebluff giving a short talk explaining the aims and objectives of the organization to the members, after which there was open discussion and questioning by those present in doubt as to various points. These were duly explained and an swered by Mr. Benedict. Copies of the Manifesto were distributed and com mented upon with the observation made that It was written before the bonus was paid. Mr. Benedict again pointed out that the present objec-, tives of the organization is the get ting of a more and reasonable pen sion from the government 'or the widows and orphans of the last war. The speaker of the evening was the Rev. J. Fred Stlmson who gave a talk on the horrors and unreason ableness of war and the fact that the next war will undoubtedly go a long way towards wiping out civilization. Mr. Stlmson said he was greatly in favor of any movement to promote peace without pacificism, and that we had In our hands a great opportunity for sane and clear thinking for the good of the world. The meeting shortly afterwards adjourned to be held two weeks from Tuesday, August 18. There was a gen eral spirit of enthusiasm among the members for the new organization and the hope expressed that It may continue its growth and purpose. Along with an increasing number of other schools in the State, the Pinehurst Public Schools have been set up as an Administrative Unit by the State School Commission, ac cording to W. P. Morton, principal of the Pinehurst Schools for a num ber of years. Mr. Morton has been elected Superintendent of the new unit and he will have direct .supei-vis- lon of the Pinehurst White Schools, the Academy Heights Colored School and the Eastwood Colored School. All three of these schools are in the Pinehurst District. The opening date for the Fall term has been set for Monday, September 7th with practically the same facul ty as last year. The increased aver age attendance gives the Pinehurst white school an additional teacher. Lacy Adcox of Pinebluff, a Davidson graduate of two years experience, has been elected to fill the vacancy made by the resignation of A. C, Hall, who has accepted a position in the Lexington. Ky., high school. The services of Miss Elmer May of Boone have been acquired for the Opportun ity department. She comes highly rec ommended. The complete teacher list follows: Miss Sara Cobb, first grade; Miss Evelyn Glllam, first and second grades; Miss Lillian Moore, second grade; Miss Velma Smith, third grade; Miss Elmer May, Opportunity room. Miss Vesta Young, fourth grade; Mi.ss Eunice Gibson, fifth grade; Miss Edla Best, sixth grade. Departmental work will be done in the seventh grade by the seventh grade teacher and the high school teachers. In the high school are Lacy Adcox. Mathematics and Science; W. L. Cunningham, English and History; Miss Virginia Simkins, English. French and Latin; Miss Callle Jones, English and Science; Mrs. Robert Shaw, Jr., Home Economics and Li- (Plea.se turn to page 41 LEg-ion to Meet at Hut Next Tuesday Ras'sie Wicker, New Command er, to be Installed; Other , Business Transitions “Thanks!” Men Hold l^p Guard at Local Orchard at Point of Gun and Make Way with Peaches There have been hold-ups and hold-ups- -since Adam sneaked in the Garden of Eden—'but to our knowledge it's the first time In history that a peach orchard has been the target of a regular first- class hold-up. But, that’s exactly what happened Monday afternoon at the Chapin Orchard, located not far from Pinehurst on the Aberdeen-Pinehurst highway. The managers of the large orchard had a guard installed in the orchard to prevent pettj’ stealing, but alas, this sad Monday he didn’t have his gun handy and was completely or almost—knocked off his feet when along came two men in a truck, one white, one colored. While the white man held a large doubled gun in the guard’s face, the darky stripped two trees of the finest quality Elbertas and loaded them in the truck. After a very polite “tli^nk3” they hurriefJly drovf «w»y and that’s the last that’s been heard of them. Yield Estimated at SO'! of I.n at Hoff man In the near future. The Sandhills Bost No. 134 of the American Legion will hold its meet ing In the new clubhouse next Thurs day evening, August 13 at eight o’clock. The new Commander, Rassie E. Wicker of Pinehurst and other of ficers elected will be installed at that time. All veterans are cordially invit ed to attend. All members of the post and the Auxiliary were pleased at the news that an officer from both organiza tions was elected to head the 12th District, during the State Convention at Asheville last week. U. S. Marshall John Stephenson of Southern Pines was elected District Commander and Mrs. F. M. Dwight of Lakevlew, pres ident of the Legion Auxiliary. Both Mrs. Dwight and Stephenson are ac tive and very popular members of the local posts and their election was regarded favorably by all members. The 12th District includes the towns of Southern Pines, Carthage, Wadesboro, Asheboro, Hamlet, Mt. Gilead, Troy and Hemp. The Sand hill Post, with the Hut at Southern Pines, covers the nearby Towns of Aberdeen, Pinehurst, West End, Lakevlew, Pinebluff, Ashley Heights, Vass and several smaller places. Other than the Installation of of ficers, reports will be heard from Convention delegates and various pro jects of the Legion will be discussed. The Junior Baseball committee ex pects the various teams to resume the ball games, as the peax;h season is at an end and the boys will be through with their work. It is also the plan of the local post to organize in the near future, the Sons of the Legion Post in this sec tion. Frank Briggs, fourteen year old colored boy of Aljerdeen, this week confessed to the kerosene murder of Robert Lucky, colored, on the night of last November 13th, according to Policeman J. F. Deaton to whom the confession was made l£ist Sunday, and, for which Ed and MamTe orlggs are now confined In the State peni- tentary. Last January when the case came up in Superior Court in Carthage, a jury rendered a verdict of guilty of second degree murder against Ed Briggs and Mamie Briggs, parents of the child. It was one of the most sensational murder cases tried in the county in recent years. Briggs was sentenced to serve from 15 to 25 years in State Prison at hard labor for the burning to death of Robert Lucky. Mamie Briggs plead guilty of the felony of accessory after the fact of murder, which plea was accepted by the State and she was sentenced to serve from three to five years In State’s Prison. Lucky, who Is said to have been drinking, was fatally burned in the yard of the Briggs home in Aberdeen last November, and when officers reached the ,:'’one there was the odor of kerosene on (»'s clothing and on the ground where the burning took place. Officers Dees f(5und an oil can in the closet of the bedroom of Ed and Ma mie Briggs, with oil on the can and on the floor. Lucky succumbed in a hospital a short while later. As it now appears, the boy has been worrying about the murder for some time and this week, on his own accord, made a complete confession. He has already served three times in a training school for delinquent and wayward boys. Officers took him to Carthage, where he is now placed in jail, pending convening of the next term of court. Sheriff Charlie McDonald stated yesterday that he did not know what action the State would take in re leasing the Briggs couple from State’s Prison. It will be entirely in the hands of the jrdge, before whom the boy will appear. Following is the boy's confession In full: "George Ross and Nubby Thomas came to my father’s house (Ed Briggs > about nine or nine-thirty iPleaae turn to page 41 Another peach sea3on in the Sand hills has come and gone, and with only one break in the market price and this drop immediately followed by rapidly ascending quotations and increasing demand, the peach grow ers of the 5>andhills belt of North Carolina now see the end of a most profitable season approaching. For the past month, the peach has been living in all the excitcment of its day. Everything centered around the harvest of the handsome fruit. Pnmiinent peach men from various points of the country, railroads, packhouses, a horde of experienced j>eople, on down the line to the quiet mule teams, all had a share In the busy activities that have been sur- I'oundlng the peach. ’ The appeal of fine quality, extra size and beautiful appearance of the local product this year, brought a well merited reward for the excellent standard enforced by universal con sent. Average prices ran fifty per cent over the 193!^ market, and for some orchardists who were fortunate enough to escape shipping during the drop in price, seventy per cent. I Growers e.stlmate that there wag I about kS per cent of last year’s croj). Approximately lOOO earn have been I shipped over the rails of the Norfolk I and Southern, the Seaboard Air Line j and A. & R. railways. It is Impossi- I ble to state the number of truck j loads, but the figures would be well 1 over those shipped by rail. . Albert Burker, member of the firm of Burker and Company, well-known commi.ssion merchants with offices in Pinehurst. stated this week that he was very pleased with this year’s re sults. “It’s the finest we’ve had in a number of year» and has been a good money crop,” he said. Accord* ing to his figures, he estimated the ! total crop would run around $750,000. j Other peach men were of the opinion I that' it was nearer $1,000,000. Average prices received for car lot I shipments, F. O. B. were Early Rose and Red Birds, $2.50; Carmens, $1.25; Hileys, $1.75 to $2.50; Belles, $1.50; and Elbertas, $1..50 to $2.00. While these are average prices, many grow ers were able to catch the market i at a very handsome advance over the i above figures. S. p. Schools to Have New Athletic Coach J. s. Baumgarner of Hickory Replaces Phillip J. Weaver, Resigned Faced with an unexpected resigna tion from the faculty of the South ern Pines School, Superintendent Frank Webster was called from his studies at Columbia University, New ! York and arrived in town early last week for the purpose of filling the vacancy left open by the resignation of Phllllp J. Weaver, who has accept ed a very flattering offlr from the University of North Carolina. Mr. W'eaver, for the past two years an in structor in history and supervisor of boys’ athletics, was a valued mem ber of the teaching staff of the school, and his resignation was received with regret coupled with a fine consider ation for promotion which will also enable him to obtain his Master's De gree. Mr. Webster, confronted by the near approach of the opening of the schools for the Fall term, was for tunately able to secure the services of J. S. Baumgarner of Hickory. Mr. Baumgarner Is a graduate of Lenoir- Rhyne College and a three-letter man In sports. Including baseball, football and basketball. He comes highly rec ommended. GEORGIA M.\RKETS OPENED The first 1936 tobacco auctions in the nation began on Monday in South Georgia and growers reported prices good^ Opening prices ranged from five cents a pound for trash grades to more than 50 cents a pound for choice tobacco.