North Carolina Newspapers

VOLUME 41 SM1THFIELD, N. C., FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1922 NUMBER 6 DISTRICT COTTON ASS’N MEETS HERE W. H. Austin and Dr. S. H. Crocker of Wilson Co. Nominated Director The cotton cooperative marketing association, of district number five, which includes the counties of John ston and Wilson met and nominated two nominees to be voted on by the signers of the cotton contract on or before January 31st. W. H. Austin, of Smithfield, and Dr. S. H. Crocker of Stantonsburg, Wilsbn County, were nominated. A. M. Johnson opened the conven tion, as county chairman. J. W Stephenson was elected chairman of the meeting and B. T. Ferguson sec retary. The chairman then appoint ed a nominating committee of six men, two from Wilson County and four from Johnston. The commit tee returned to inquire if two men were to be nominated. The chairman answered that it was not necessary. The committee returned shortly and reported to the convention that WT. H. Austin was their sole and only choice. Mr. F. K. Broadhurst moved that the report of the committee be accepted and adopted, and seconded by some one else. This brought A. M. Johnson to his feet, saying that he was a delegate and that this ac tion was not in accordance with the rules of the State Organization com mittee; which required that two men be nominated so that the grower who was to vote on the proposition would have more than one man to vote for and to add other names if they wished. Again Mr. Broadhurst urged that Mr. Austin was as good a man for the place as could be found and that it would take such a man with connections with banks and big business, and urged that he be nomi nated by acclamation. The whole delegation! isafc aplpairently stumted. Mr. Johnson got the floor and said: “Gentleman of the convention, if you have any backbone at all now is the time to use it. I am not talking of fighting for myself; I am thinking of my farmer friends out over Johnston County who sent me here to look af ter their interests; and I know what their interests are. Personally I cannot accept your proposition nor will those whom I represent. You will have to conform to the rule and nominate two men, probably one from each county; then the farmer will un derstand what to do when voting and also have some choice in selecting the director for this district. I am m t objecting to the man or men, I am objecting to your tactics.” At this point, Mr. W. V. Blackman got the floor and said that we hadn’t finished organizing yet and that we needed a man who could finish that Sob more completely; and that the wotk of the director for the district would be principally to organize and one who knew and one who had help ed thus far could do it better than one who had not, and that his choice was A. M. Johnson. Mr. E. T. West brook spoke next and was of the same opinion; also Mr. E. G. Holland and others after things had warmed up. After this kind of discussion for an Jtfour or more the convention de cided to send the nominating commit tee back with instructions to nomi nate two men instead of one. This was done. The committee added Dr. S. H. Crocker to that of W. H. Aus tin and the convention adopted it. There were no other names mention ed except that of A. M. Johnson and L. S. Tomlinson in the convention but both had declined because they had both worked hard for the cause and would be inclined to be criticized for working for a payless job. Oth er farmers had been considered out side the convention but were not pro posed. Sam J. Kirby was elected to receive the votes at his office at Smithfield. A. M. Johnson and J. P. Parker were appointed as a committee to help Mr. Kirby count the ballots. The corrvention expressed its ap preciation of the support of the news papers in the district and especially the persons who have sacrificed much for the cause of Co-operative Mar keting. A. M. Johnson, county chairman, says that it is the duty of the signers in each township to organize next Monday and henceforth help do the directing. The biggest work is yet to be done. ANNUAL FIRE LOSS IN STATE IS ON INCREASE i Nearly Twice Damage Done in 1911 as Occurred During the Year Before. The annual report of Stacy W. Wade, insurance commissioner, show ing the fire losses, reveals that in stead of decreasing the amount in creases yearly, despite the education al fire prevention work that is con tinually going on in all parts of the state. The total loss for the state at large last year was $7,463,207, which is against a loss of $4,032,000 for the preceding year. In the report Wilmington is listed among the cities showing a “small” December loss. The report gives Wilmington a loss of $6,615 in 18 fires during that month. Commissioner Wade’s report gives the loss in the United States and Canada in 1921 as $332,654,950, with a loss of $330,855,625 in 1920. In this connection Commissioner Wade cites a cui icus instance of the law of av erages. The loss for the first six months in North Carolina ^for 1921 was $3,714,112, and for the United States and Canada $163,926,300. For the last six months, the loss in North Carolina was $3,649,095, and in the United States and Canada $168,728, 600. The per capita loss in North I Carolina for 1921 was $2,905 and in the United States and Canada was the same, $2,905. Commissioner Wade says the offi cial reports from all towns and coun ties for December show fewer casual ties by fire or firework to persons or property than was ever reported before for a Christmas month. And outside of five towns, there was no single fire in the towns and cities of the state where the fire loss reached $5,000, and in a large num ber there was not a fire during the entire month. The bulk of the loss was occasioned by nine fires aggre gating a loss of $857,285 as against only $261,607 for the entire balance of the state. They were as follows: Louisburg, $83,000, store and merchandise; Rose boro, $150,000, stores and merchan dise; Kernersville, $25,000, store and merchandise; High Point, $16,800, ho tel building under repair; Wilson $325,000, factory building and auto mobiles; Rockingham $34,000, ga rage and automo'bilefc; New Bern, $27,800, store and residence; Scotts, $18,000, school building; Charlotte, $60,000, Biddle university, one build ing. '"he Biddle university fire ’s the second serious one during che >ear at this school for the colored, sup ported mainly by the Northern Pres byterian church. Without exception the loss at other points was small official reports showed. The list of honor roll towns and counties, reporting no fires during the month will be announced later, showing a large number of towns and rural precincts of counties en tirely free from fire loss. Hospital Notes. Mrs. Addie Wood of Wilson’s Mills who underwent (an (operation two weeks ago, went home today. Mrs. C. A. Westbrook, of Prince ton underwent her second operation Tuesday. She is doing nicely and will go home in a few days. Mr. T. W. Winstead was operated on last Saturday. He went home Thursday. Mr. Charlie Bryant of Four Oaks, was operated on for gall blad der trouble Tuesday. His condition is still serious, but is as good as can be expected. Mrs. .Julia Medlin entered the hos pital Wednesday and underwent an operation Thursday morning. Her condition is satisfactory. James, the little two months old baby of Mr. Malcolm Coates, of Clay ton was operated on Thursday. He is getting along all right. The Progressive Farmer says that if the signers are not satisfied with the two nominees as directors that they can write the name of their choice in the blank space provided on the card that will be sent out to them next week. It also says “the directors should not be the best poli ticians among all the signers, but those men whose honesty is recogniz ed as unimpeachable and whose busi ness ability is outstanding. REV.H. S. HARTZELL TO LEAVE OUR CITY Resignation Takes Effect February 1st—Will Go To Rockingham The people of the town will learn with regret that Rev. Howard S. Hartzell, rector of St. Paul’s Episco pal church here, has tendered his resignation and will go to Rocking ham to accept work on February 1. Rev. Mr. Hartzell has been rector here for about two years, and has lived in our city for a year and a half. Prior to moving here he was at Duke which church he also served. The work of his church has grown since his coming here, the member ship having increased considerably. He has made many friends not only in his own congregation but through out the town, who will regret to have him and Mrs. Hartzell leave. Rock ingham is fortunate in securing Mr. Hartzell as pastor of the church there. SEVERE EARTH SHOCKS FELT IN LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES, Jan. 17—Severe earth shocks were felt in many sec tions of Los Angeles tonight shatter ing window glass in some quarters and shaking frame buildings. There were 9 distinct shocks between 7:10 and 8:30 o’clock which agitated many residents. Many believed them earth quakes while others attributed them to big gun practice of four dread nought? of the Pacific fleet. s Naval officers at San Ped,ro (Los Angeles harbor) said the battleships were too far from shore for any con cussion due to their guns to be felt At Venice and Long. Beach, more than 20 miles closer to the dread naughts than this cjty, no shocks were felt. The shocks were of such extent in residential sections here that from several places it was reported that rsidents left their houses and con gregated in the streets. Cracks in plastering were reported from some residences. Japs To Cut Army By 50,000 Men. Tokio, Dec. 28.—The Japanese War Office regardless of outcome of the Washington conference, plans reduc tion of the Mikado’s land forces by 50,000 men within five years, accord ing to the Tokio Nichi Nichi. To make up for the consequent loss in effective advanced types of machine rifles, anti-aircraft guns, tanks and other engines and guns will be at tached to each fighting unit. Prelim inary investigations in the reduction plan are reported already under way. Myftcry, Romance, Adventure, Character and Humor The Girl a Horse and a Dog ffiy FRANCIS LYNDE THE clever author of “The Wreckers” and other great rail road tales, has turned his atten tion to a different theme. It is of the West, matchless in its expression of the out-of-doors, with charming human types and an absorbing and fascinat ing wealth of incident. The search for a lost mine is inter woven with a most delightful love story. Watch for it as a serial in this publication. If not a subscriber, become one now. You Must Not Miss It! PRETTY MARRIAGE AT M. E. CHURCH Miss Hilda Parrish Becomes Bride of Mr. D. G. Riden hour; Reception An unusually pretty marriage was solemnised at Centenary Methodist church Wednesday evening when Miss Hilda Alene Parrish became the bride of Mr. Dave Green Ridenhour. The church had been tastefully dec orated for the qccasion under the skillful supervision of Mrs. A. S. Johnston. A white color scheme pre dominated. Southern smilax giving the proper touch of green while num erous candles on the chancel rail and choir loft shed a brilliancy over the wedding scene. At the appointed hour the wed ding music began and Mrs. Hiram Grantham, of Red Springs sang “Be cause I Love You, Dear.” Then “Svvetetest ^tory Ever Told” Was sung by Mrs. John W. Ives. Mrs. Beddingfield of Clayton presided at the organ and as the strains of the Bridal chorus from Lohengrin sound ed forth the bridal party entered in the following order: Messrs D. W. Parrish and John White Ives; Misses Lucile Johnson and Helene Ives; Messrs William Pugh, of Raleigh and Sam Stallings; Misses Edna White of Townsville, and Nell Wellons, Messrs J. Tyler Overton, of Wades boro and Walter Haywood, of Mount Gilead; Misses Margaret Moore and Elizabeth Cotter; Messrs Stacy W. Allen of Apex and Charles Springs; Misses Mabel Wellons and Sadie Puckett. The bridesmaids wore charming costumes of silver cloth and silver lace and carried boquets of pink Kil larney roses and maiden hair fern. A silver wreath adorned the coiffure of each young lady. The groomsmen wore conventional evening dress. AT ter these attendants had taken their places within the chancel, the dame of honor, Mrs. Joe Whitehurst, ot Mount unve, entered wearing white satin gown en train and carry ing a handsome bouquet of pink Kil larney roses showered with sweet peas. She was followed by the maid of honor, Miss Eula Parrish, sister of' the bride, who wore white satin and silver lace who also carried a shower b&uquet of pink Killarney roses and sweet peas. Then came the flower girl, little Miss Helen Douglas Whitehurst,, of Mount Olive, carrying a basket of pink rose buds and the ring bearer, Master Charles Irving Parrish, brother of the bride, car rying the ring in the heart of a rose. The flower girl wore a dainty white frock, and the ring bearer wore a black velvet Lord Flauntleroy suit. In the wake of this tiny couple, the bride entered leaning on the arm of her brother, Mr. Kenneth Parrisix. who gave her in marriage. She was lovely in her wedding gown of white Duchess satin entrain with flowing tulle veil caught with orange blos soms. They were met at he altar by the groom and his best man, Dr. E. F. Pope, of Goldsboro. Rev. D.*H. Tuttle performed the impressive ring ceremony. As the benediction was pronounc ed, the music changed to Mendels sohn’s Wedding March, the recession al for the bridal party. Owing to illness of the father of bride, the reception which was to have been held at the home, was held in the church parlor in the basement. The guests were greeted at the door by Dr. and Mrs. Rosser Lane and Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Cole introduced to the receiving line. The long room was beautifully decorated, a basket of pink roses be ing used as the centerpiece for the table. Block cream and cake was served by a bevy of young girls as follows: Misses Carrie and Louise Parrish, sisters of the bride, Ava Wellons, Rose and Nellie Grantham, Sarah Patterson, Arah Hooks, Jau nita Woody, Ruth Brooks, Edna Coates, Mattie Lassiter and Elizabeth Young. The young couple received a hand some array of gifts which were dis played at the home of the bride, at testing their popularity. The bride is the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Parrish, of this city. She has lived here all of her life and her lovely traits of character have endeared her to many friends. The groom is the son of WAKE FOREST LOCATE ALUMNI Statewide Declamation Contest Marcli 16—17; Fewer Students En rolled for Spring Term. Wake Forest, Jan. 16.—It is the purpose of the Alumni Association to locate all Alumni of Wake Forest College and relate then in some defi nite way to the College. The ad ministration fof -the College recog nizes the Alumni as its greatest as set, and where the College is not in touch with a Wake Forest man there is a loss both to the College and to the man. Letters by the Alumni Association have just been mailed to all men whose addresses are known, and any Wake Forest man who is not receiving communication from the College will do a great favor to his Alma Mater and the Alumni Associa tion if he will send in his address. This is being urged very strongly on account of its importance. Class re unions of all classes, by five year periods instead of ten-year periods will be held on Thursday of Com mencement Week this year, giving ample time for all to get here. Every member of each of these classes is urged to help in rounding up these men for the biggest Commencement in our history. The State High Sehool Declama tion Contest is to be held in Wake Forest, March 16 and 17. Every high school is urged to send a male rep resentative. The only requirement >s a declamation not to exceed 1100 words. A fifty dollar scholarship and a twenty-five dollar gold medal is given to the winner of the first place. The winner of second place gets a prize too, while out of the final ten speakers the eight who do not win get a seal pin of the College. All possible effort is being made to entertain these boys in order to in fluence them toward a benefiting college career. For further informa tion regarding the contest write T S. Graham, Wake Forest, N. C. Wake Forest starts on the 1 1:? t« ur with a slight reduction in h.-r mi'ubei of registrations. About a hundred failed to return. The eco nomic conditions are responsible largely for the drop. Low prices have hit the farmers such a blow that many of our boys were unable to return. However, the number is increasing from late arrivals. Dr. Benjamin F. Sledd, head of the English Department, is now in a hospital at Richmond. He is suffer ing from a nervous breakdown, but recent reports indicate a rapid re covery. Anniversary is set for February 17th. The usual celebration is plan ned by the two literary societies and all students are anxiously awaiting this date, for they expect to have “company” and a good time. Every body is invited. The grading of the Gore Athletic Field is nearing completion. Plans |or concrete bleachers have been drawn and it is believed that the four College classes will provide for the erection of a 120-foot section. It is believed also that the field will be ready for baseball when the season opens. FOURTEEN HORSES BURNED Oxford, Jan. 18.—The people of Oxford were awakened Tuesday night at midnight by the shrill fire whistle, to find a bright fire raging in the stables of A. M. Pruitt, in the rear of Lym, Winston & Co., store, on College street. The firemen quickly responded and every effort was made to save the horss, but 14 valuable animals perished in the flames. The fire is supposed to be of incendiary origin.—News and Observ er. Centenary Methodist Church. Preaching by the pastor, 11 a. m. Preaching at 7:30 by Rev. J. C. Wooten, Presiding Elder. At four o’clock in the afternoon Mr. Tuttle will preach at Jones’ school house. Everybody welcome to all worship. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Ridenhour, of Mount Gilead. For sometime he has held a position here with the Byrd Drug Company. Mr. and Mrs. Ridenhour left on the midnight train for different points in the state where they will visit relatives of the groom, having given up a wedding trip to Florida on ac count of the illness of the bride’s father. CAMP BRAGG BE MADE PERMANENT General Pershing Recom mends It As Main Field Artillery School Washington, Jan. 18.^Retention by the War Department of 9 main training centers, one in each corps area, and of a number of other spe cial camps, was recommended to day by General Pershing, chief of staff at a hearing before the House Military committee. General Pershing recommended re tention as military training centers of the following: McClellan, Ala bama, Knox, Kentucky, and Travis, Texas. As supplementary camps for mob ilization and training of national guard, reserve units, and special de tachments, the general urged reten tion of Camp Lee, Virginia, Jack son, South Carolina. The War Department’s program. General Pershing said, calls for the consolidation at Camp Bragg, North Carolina, of all field artillery schools east of the Mississippi. The great artillery center at Camp Knox, Ken tucky, he said, should be moved to 1 r.gg next summer. A number of tne War Department’s recommendations arc in direct vari ance to those of the House sub com mittee which has recommended dis position of a large number of mili tary reservations. Opposition to the proposed consoli dation at Camp Benning, Georgia, of the tank corps school at Camp Meade, Maryland, the engineering school at Humphreys, Virginia, and the sig nal corps school at Camp Alfred Vail, New Jersey, was expressed by General Pershing. He recommended immediate weed ing out of infficient officers in the regular army, especially those in the higher grades, and declared it was imjH’rative that an efficient, officer force of approximately 14,00u De re tained by the War Department. Southern Division Leads. According to statistical information given out by the National Headquar ters of the American Red Cross, the Southern Division not only led the entire nation in number of chapters that are organized for service in time of emergency, but leads the entire nation in the number of chapters that are actively carrying on a peace time program. Officials of the organization de clare that this is nothing short of re markable due to the fact that popula tion centres in the South are compar atively few and that in the past year, the South more than any other sec tion suffered from financial depres sion after the collapse in the price of cotton and recent ravages of the boll weevil. However, the figures showr that for the month of September, the last month reported, in the Southern Di vision, comprising the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, there are 851 chapters and of these 817 are active. The other divisions report as fol lows: New England 128, Amntic 343, Lake 486, Central 751, Southwestern 728, Northwestern 111, Pacific 198, Insular and Foreign Possessions 53. A splendid variety of work is being undertaken'by the Southern Division with chapters reporting on war work, home service extension, disaster re lief. home hygiene, nutrition instruc tion, health centres, first aid, life sav ing, junior auxiliaries, and recreation. Pot of Gold Dug Up Near Goldsboro Residents of the neighborhood near Lane’s farm, an “fo’ de war” planta tion two miles south of Goldsboro, N. C., were greatly interested in the action of three strangers who recent ly visited the farm, measuring with rods until they found the right loca tion. Then they began to dig and finally dug up a p ,t of gold said to have contained $50,0C0 or more. After the strangers left, the per sons who had been watching them hurried to the scene and found that they had dug deep in che ground un til they came to what may have been a concrete Vault, buflt befjore the Civil War, where the pot of gold had been buried for many years.