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BMITHFIELD NEEDS: —Daily Meat and Milk Inspection —Bigger Pay Roll. —^ Modern Hotel —Renovation of Opera House. —Chamber of Commerce. VOLUME 44—NO. 56 Johnston County’s Oldest and Best Newspaper - - Established 1882 —«-i JOHNSTON COUNTY NEEDS: County Form Agent Better Roods Feeding Hlghvoyo Equal Opportunity for Erory School Child Better Marketing System . i More Food and Feed Crops S----s * * * SMITHFIELD, N. C., TUESDAY MORNING, JULY 20, 1926 * * * $2.00 PER YEAR Attempt Robbery At Grant’s Store Safe Is Blown Open But Money Drawer Remains Intact An attempted robbery took place near Brogden’s school early yes terday morning when the safe in Jesse Grant’s store was blown up. According to folks who live in the neighborhood there was more or less passing in that vicinity of and on throughout the night, and be tween three-thirty and four o’ clock an explosion was heard fol lowed by a crash of glass that woke the family of Mr. J. B. Gard ner. Mr. Grant’s store is just across the road from Brogden’s School. He operates a filling sta tion and from the sales of Saturday and Sunday he had perhaps a hun dred dollars in silver and currency besides checks iu his safe. After hearing the explosion, it was perhaps three quarters of an hour before Mr. Grant went to his store, and when he got there he found the outside door of the safe blown otf, but the inner door was wedged so tight that the would be-robbers had to leave without securing any loot. Mr. Grant had heard the explosion but had paid no attention to it, and it was when he went' to open up for the day’s business that he discovered the at tempted robbery. GROWING BULBS IN NORTH CAROLINA NEW INDUSTRY The growing of narcissus bulbs stimulated by the embargo on these plants which became effect ive on January first of this year is increasing in popularity among the farmers of eastern Carolina. The center of this new industry is beween Goldsboro and Willard. Here the Station has an acre planted to different varieties of the bulbs and studies are being made*as to the culture, fertiliza tion and care of the bulbs. It is estimated thajt the (preliminary planting in the district amounted to fifty acres. While this acreage is small compared to an ordinary planting of cotton or corn, it must be considered, say experiment sta tion workers, that it takes 65,000 bulbs to plant one acre on the American plan. The bulbs used at the Coastal Station cost $1400 and not so many of the more expensive varieties were used. Much of this planting was done three years ago when it becanue known that an embargo would be placed on the bulbs from Holland. Consequently, some of the groww ers will be ready to harvest the first crop of bulbs this summer. The bulbs are harvested about the last of June, are graded and then cured. They will be ready to mar ket in September and should be planted at least by October to se cure the best plants and flowers the following season. According to Fred E. Miller, in charge of the Branch Staltion farms, the cut flowers will return a profit of around $300 an acre annually while the new bulbs are ty?ing grown to maturity. This more than pays the cost of main tenance and interest on the in vestment with a small profit re maining.—Southern Farmer. Heard at the Hospital “Did your friend completely re cover from his broken leg?’’ “No, complications set in.’’ “How so?’’ “Ho married his nurse.” AUNT ROXIE SAYS— By Me— 1 De reazon folks dont luv one an ha deys too bizy courtin’ dizyas r. Few men have enjoyed the pub lid favor and esteem that havb bee* 'showered upon Chauncey Depev* famous after dinner speaker. Th* former senator and railroad presb dent has all thru his eventful |iJ& been America’s greatest exponetf of optimism. Great Gathering Of Farm Women A Thousand Men and Women From Franklin County Expect To At tend Federation on July 28 at Raleigh Raleigh, July 19.-—The efficient farm woman who studies in her home demonstration club the lat est facts about the kitchen, the garden, the yard and the home will be a feature on the program of the State Farmers’ Convention held at State College on July 27, 28 and 29th. “We are expecting a great gath ering of farm women at the meet ing of the Federation of Home Demonstration clubs to be heW during the time of the Farmers’ State Convention,” says Mrs. Jane S. McKimmon, assistant director of extension. “Mrs. Kate N. Nash of Franklin county writes me that a thousand men and wom en will come from her county on Wednesday, July 28, to attend the meetings and to do honor to the President of the Federation, Mrs. T. H. Dickens of Franklin county. We have an unusually strong pro gram prepared and this with the demonstrations afl^exhibits should make the meeting oi value to all farm women in the state ’’ Mrs. Dickens will address the joint meeting of farm men and women ion the opening morning, July 27, at 11 o’clock. In the aft ernoon Mrs. Dickens will extend greetings to the assembled women in the federation meeting. Follow ing her address, the women will get to work on the program and will hear feature talks from lead ers as well as reports from various sections of the state. The kitchen as an 'efficient workshop, serving well balanced meals, how a garden prize was won, markeitng home products, meaning of the home demonstration club and many oth er kindred topics will be dscussed by women who are taking an ac tive part in such work. The State Federation of Wom en’s Clubs will be represented in the program and inspirational ad dresses by Hon. Josephus Daniels, Dr. Clarence Poe. Dr A. M. Soule, Dr. E. C. Brookes and Dr. A. J. Clover will feature the joint meet ings SOW KILLED FOX THAT ATTACKED HER FAMILY A story which portrays mother love and devotion, even though it it hinges around a hog and a fox has reached Clinton. It occurred Wednesday of last week on the farm of E. H. Westbrook, of this county. Mr. Westbrook had a sow and several young pigs in a pas ture near his heme. He heard the pigs crying aloud as if anger was lurking about, and it was. Mem bers of the family hurried to the scene and saw a fox attempting tc attack the pigs. The mother sow waged a winning battle, however the fox was put to death. The sow managed to get a mouth hold or the sly old fox and never let loose until she had shaken the life out of his foxship. This is an unusual story, to say the least, but mem bers of the Westbrook family vouch for its truthfulness.—Samp son Observer. Social Events In I Town Of Benson l! - Mrs. (Weinges Hostess At a Garden Party; Church Organizations Have Socials Benson, July 17.—Mrs. Howard Weinges entertained the Dainty Dames Club and a number of guests Thursday evening at 6 o’clock at her residence on Main Street with a beautifully appointed Garden Party. The garden was at tractive with blooming flowers, seats and potted plants. The guests were greeted by Mrs. Weinges and served punch. They were then di rected to the back of the garden you found your partner by attrac tive Dainty Dames cards. Birds’ nests of various colored crepe pa per filled with candy eggs were hidden in the garden and the guests were asked to find one and tell what kind of a bird built the nest. Miss Sarah Turlington won the prize in a contest on naure. An ice course with cake was serv ed. There were about 50 guests present. Miss Irene Hudson gave a kitch en shower Thursday evening for Miss Sibyl Goodrich, bride-elect. A variety of garden, flowers were usetl in the decorations. Hearts dice was played at six tables. Miss Mable Johnson made top score and was presented a cake byx which she presented to the guest of honor. Little Miss Na omi Stone, dressed in white, en tered with a wagon attractively decorated in white crepe paper, filled with a number of useful utensils for the kitchen. Sand wiches and iced tea were served. The favors were large peanuts filled with salted peauuts. Miss Elizabeth Rackley and Masters W. F. Smith and Edward Whittenton celebrated their re spective birthdays at their homes this week w^th atracive paries. Games were enjoyed, refreshments served and attractive favors giv en at each party. The Woman’s Missionary So ciety of the Methodist church held its July meeting with Mrs. W. R. Denning. The topic was: What is the challenge in the Anti-Christian education movement in China? Mfesdames A. S. Oliver, P. D. John son, W\ B. Woodall ami J. A. Parker made talks on the sub ject. During the business session several things for the betterment of the auxiliary were discussed. The hostess served sandwiches and iced tea. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Strickland are spending some time at More head and Seven Springs. Rev. A. T. Lassiter of the Po lenta section was in town Satur day shaking hands with friends Mrs. Paul Johnson has as her guests Miss Juanita Hatfield of Florence, S. C. Mrs. Decker Creceh gave a weiner roast at Hoilt Lake ^re cently in honor of her sister, Miss Annie Turlingtno, who is visiting her. The T. E. L. class of the Baptist church held an interesting meet ing Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Parlia Hudson. Mrs. J. F. Woodall, president, presided and conducted the devotional exercises after which a brief business ses sion was held, Mrs. J. L. Hall re signed as assistant teacher, and Mrs. J. W. Whittenton and Mrs. L. E. Stevens were elected as as sistants. Mesdames E. H. Dixon, M. A. Peacock, Frank Hedrick, H. A. Parker, J. E. Wall. J. B. Ben ton and R. B. Brady gave a splen did program on brief sketches of the life of Moses. The hostess served ice cream and cake. Friends of Mr. P. B. Johnson will be glad to learn that he continues to improve. Thirteen from Benson attended the annual Johnston County Mis sionary meeting in Princeton last Wednesday. They reported an in teresting meeting. Benson will be the host next year. Miss Margaret Peacock returned Wednesday from Dunn where she visited Miss Fleeta Martin for sev eral days. Mrs. J. A. Johnson and. Mr. Jo seph Johnson are spending a couple of weeks in Oxford with.Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Johnson. Drug Store Now In New Quarters | Creech’s, The Dependable Drug Store,” New Name of Old Concern | Business changes are continual ly taking place in Smithfield, and 'the changes all point to a period jof prosperity. The latest move is that of the Creech Drug Company. Instead of being known as The Creech Drug Company this firm in future will be “Creech’s, the De pendable Drug Store.” Mr. D. He ber Creech is still proprietor but the business moves to a new loca tion. Instead of bieng located in the Bank building this drug store may now be found on Third street next door to Rose’s five and ten cent store in the place formerly occupied by the Wallace Grocery. The building has been completely overhauled and the new quarters of this old firm are quite attrac tive. They are still adding conven iences and comforts but a genial force of clerks is ready to serve their customers as of yore. In the store with Mr. Creech are Mr. Tom Stalings, Mr. Durwood Creech and Lemuel Creech. The building just vacated by this drug store has been purchased by the First and Citizens National Bank, and will be used to enlarge the quarters of this institution. Work, we understand, will soon begin toward making this addi tional room serve the needs of the bank. Drinks Kerosene Selma, July 15.—Little A1 Wil son the 20-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Wilson, while play- j ing in the back yard last Friday j afternoon found a bottle containing j about two ounces of kersene anil ; drank it. Dr. J. B. Person was call ed in and gave him prompt treat- ! ment. While the parents were much J concerned no ill effects followed, and the little fellow was playing j around as usual the next day. Baptists To Go On Picnic Members of the Smithfield Bap- ! tist church and Sunday school are ! asked to meet in front of the I courthouse next Friday afternoon ; at 3:30 with well filled baskets to \ go to Holt Lake on a picnic. This ; is the annual Baptist picnic, and the membership is urged to join in this outing. Revival to Begin at Bethesda A series of meetings will begin at Bethesda Baptist church next Saturday. There will be an all-day meeting and everybody is asked to carry dinner which will be spread picnic style. Bang ! An Oklahoma Indian who came into a fortune through oil, bought a high-powered car and set out to see things. The next day he re turned to the sales agent, limping, with face and hands bruised and body badly battered. To the query: “What’s the matter?*' he replied: “Drove out big car. Bought gal lon of moonshine. Took drink. Trees and fences go by heap fast Pretty soon see bridge coming down road. Turn out let bridge go by. Bang. Car gone. Gimme ’nother.” Appropriate A colored minister was endeav oring to complete in dramatic style his sermon on the benefits of pro hibition. In conclusion he said: “Now, alj de brethren what be lieves ev’ry drop o’ liquor should be poured into de rivah will please come forward, while de choir sings a suitable selection." And the choir responded prompt ly by singing: “Shall We Gather at the River?" Here It Is Again A nervous passenger on the first day of the voyage asked the cap tain what would be the result if the steamer should strike an ice berg while it was plunging through the fog. “The iceberg would move right along, madam," the captain replied courteously, “just as if nothing had happened." And the old lady was greatly relieved.— Tid-Bits. I Scene in New Jersey Where Navy Arsenal Blew Up For a radius of 25 miles wreck and ruin was at every turn following the terrific two day bombardment -aused by fire at the navy 600 acre arsenal at L^ke Denmark, N. J. More than 30 lives are known lost and hundreds injured. The camera-man risked his life for this photo—while big shells were still burst ing. Atlanta Banker Commits Suicide Death of J. R. Smith Comes As Climax To Closing of 85 Banks In Georgia Atlanta, July 1G.—The bank ruptcy proceedings of the Bank ers’ Trust Company and the sub sequent closing of eighty-five of the chain of 120 banks in Georgia and Florida, which it served as fiscal agent, today was climaxed by the suicide of J. R. Smith, pres ident of the Atlanta Real Estate Board and a director of the Bank ers’ Trust Company. Other developments of the day included the issuance of an order by Judge G. H. Howard, in Fulton Superior Court, calling for an in vestigation into the affairs of the Bankers’ Trust Company by the Fulton County grand jury and the Atlanta district solicitor general Receivers of the organizations and officials of the State banking de partments were instructed to have their reports ready for presenta ion to the grand jury Tuesday. M. B. Welborn, Governor of the Sixth Federal Reserve District, is sued a statement declaring that the general banking condition in Georgia was better than it had been in years. He attributed the suspension, of the smaller banks in the state to a thing apart from the economic conditions of the state. “The crop in Georgia is virtual ly made,” Governor Welborn said "and the suspension of the small country banks this week should have no materia] bad effect on the general prosperity of the state. It is likely that a good many of these banks may resume business in a short time, after they have reorganized and made other ar rangements. “Their closing in many instances was a precautionary measure for the protection of depositors and to form other connections.”—Asso ciated Press. Analysis of Water Serial No. G 1633. Sent by City Clrek. Location, Smithfield, N. C. Source, Hood Bros. Marked, Town of Smithfield. Colected 7-14-26. Received, 7-15-26. Reported, 717-26. Sediment: 0. Color: 10. Turbidity: 0. Odor, cold: 0. Odor, hot: 0. Total Hardness: 14.3. Alkalinity: 19. Alum: 0.01. Chlorides: 75. Nitrates: 0. pH: 6.4. B. coli in 1 c. c.:0 B. coli in 10 c. c.: 0. B. coli in 50 c. c.: 0 Tbtal bacterial count per c c. at 38 degress C.: 50. Count on 'lactose litmus aagr per c. c.: 2. Acid-producing bacteria per C. c.: 0. C. A. SHORE, M. D., Director J. W. K-, Analyst An attractive roadside market will appeal to the hot, tired trav eler and offers a good opportunity to sell surplus produce, find many farm folks in North Carolina. To Organize Big County Brass Band All the musicians in the j county (Johnston) are invited and urged to be present at a meeting to be held in the court house at Smithfield Thursday night, July 29, for tht* purpose of organizing a Big Johnston County Brass Band. Wm. C. Lassiter, director of the River side S«‘renaders of Smithfield, is at the head of this attempt to have a big band in the coun ty. A large band of this kind would be a great addition to the county. All musicians who are interested in becoming a member of this propos«*d or ganization should write Wm. C. Lassiter, Smithfield, N. C„ for further information. Pine Level Farmer Finds Oil In Pump Mr. J. W. Barnes of Pine Level, route 1, was in the city Saturday and showed us about a quart of water from a pump on his place which had a thick scum of oil on top. The water came from a pump in his field from which he waters his stock. He has noticed oil on the top of this water for about two years. After it sets for about an hour the oil will rise. Mr. Barnes is not sure that he has a pros pective oil well on his place but he is interested enough to make some investigations. He expects to take some of the water to the State Department at Raleigh for an examination. CLAYTON CITIZENS JOIN ORDER OF MOOSE Twenty citizens of Clayton came to Raleigh Wednesday eve ning and were initiated by Ral- ! eigh Lodge No. 1318, Loyal Or der of Moose. A dozen or more from the same town who had been elected were unable to be present and will be initiated later. The class embraced the leading business men of the town. W. I. Whitley, department store pro- 1 prietor, and Mr. Pender, for 15 | years superintendent of the Py- | thian Hohie at Clayton, made in teresting talks after their initia-1 tion. § Fallowing the conferring of the degree, refreshments wtere ! served.—News and Observer. ' Automobile Ten Commandments ! 1. Thou shalt learn to recognize I railroad crossings and approach them with extreme care. I 2. Thou shalt look both ways and listen for trains. 3. Thou shalt be double alert if there are two or more tracks. • 4. Thou shalt always use good judgment at railroad crossings that thy days may be long upon the \ land and the enjoyment of thy car continuous. 5. Thou shalt keep thy brakes girded with effective brake lin ing. 6. Thou shalt not kill the pas- ; sengers within thy car. : 7. Thou shalt not depend upon the driver of the car ahead. 8. Thou shalt not try to “beat the train.” ! 9. Thou shalt when in doubt, take the safe course always. 10. Thou shalt cross crossings cautiously. I It is easy to grow an education jfor the child, by caring for the | farm woodlof; now. Boy Is Knocked Down By Auto Western Union Messenger Boy Hit by Packard Car Owned by S. A. Brax ton, of Raleigh What came near being- a serious accident occurred on the streets 6{ Smithfield Saturday afternoon when an automobile belonging to 5. A. Braxton of Raleigh, collided with a bicycle on which Wade Hathaway, Western Union mtes >enger boy, was riding, knocking young Hathaway to the ground, stunning him for a time. The boy had been to the post dilee and mailed some letters and had just mounted his wheel to go back to the Western Union office. Mr. Braxton, enroute to Raleigh from Camp Glenn, driving a Pack iird car was going very slowly in front of the Sundry Shoppe. When the driver of the car saw the boy in his path he stopped the ?ar before it went its length, but the boy was caught between the auto wheel and th ebumper. The •ar did not pass over his body, and -in examination at the hospital where he was immediately car ried. revealed no serious injury, lie was stunned for a time from hitting his head on the pavement. Young Hathaway is the fourteen year old son of Mr. George Hath away of this city. He was taken :o his home a short time after the ?xamaniation and after a few days’ rest will probably be back at his post. He suffers some with his head now. The boy’s bicycle was partly II. S. Powell Attends Convention Mr. H. S. Powell of Smithfield, oeal Frigidaire dealer, has been invited to attend a one day dis trict conference with representa tives of the Delco-Light company, to be held July 19 at Greensboro. Latest improvements in various Frigidaire electric refrigeration models will be explained and full Jetails of the company’s $20,000, 000 expansion program wSli be given at this conferenced “We find the growing populari ty of electric refrigeration is caus ed by the fact that it gives a new way of doing an old thing better,” Mr. Powell said today. “With a Frigidaire in the house there are no inconveniences such as waiting for an outside city supply, no troublesome odors and no fods spoiled by inadequate refrigera tion.” House Party at Wilmington Beach A party left yesterday for Wil mington Beach where they will spend \his week enjoying the ocean breezes and other attractions of the seashore. Those in the party were: Mrs. J. W. Sephenson, Mrs. F. H. Parrish, Miss Sarah Parrish, Miss Corinne Parrish, Miss Annie Laurie Thompson of Benson, Miss Lallah Rookh Sephenson. Miss Mary Barbour, Miss Carrie Par rish, Mr. Charlie Daniel of Wel don, Messrs. D. W\ and Lawrence Parrish of Benson. Hudson-Belk Joins Closers Hudson-Belk, the new depart ment store just opened up here, has joined the other merchants in town in closing their places of business each Wednesday afternoon during the summer months. Methodist Pastor On Sunday Laws Emphatically Opposed To Opening Filling Sta tions in Smithfield On Sunday Rev. A. J. Parker, pastor of the Methodist church, in his sermon Sunday morning, did not mince words in stating his position as being emphatically opposed to the opening of filling stations in Smith field on Sunday. The sermon was provoked because of a resolution introduced at the last regular meeting of the town board permit ting filling stations to remain open and which will be passed on at the next regular meeting, on Tues day evening, August 10. The preacher chose for his text the words from Exodus: “Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil,” and he undertook to show how following the crowd is not al ways the right way. “The one though that is in the minds of the masses,” said Mr. Parker* “is how to have a good time, and still keep within the bounds of respectability in the eyes of the public. These good times, as the world measures good, cost money, and because such bills must be met with cash, is one of the reasons why past store accounts go unpaid. It is nothing new for a wife, in order to move in certain circles, to spend more money on an afternoon party than she has given to the support of the king dom of God in a year. “How does this look?” th^ preacher asked. “Five dollars for the church budget for a whole year, and $25 for one evening party. Because a thing is popular does not make it right, or even de cent; nor does the fact that there is money in a given business spell righteousness or make for a bet ter citizenship. “In order to help Sunday joy riders,” stated Mr. Parker, “there is a request from some quarter to open the filling stations in town on Sunday. Sunday is the filling sta tions’ big day. These men are in a laudible business and they are entitled to a reasonable profit for six days in the week. But they are not justifiable in opening up on Sunday, which God said shall be a day of rest and worship. They say that the filling stations out side of town are open and it is not fair to them if they are com pelled to stay closed, but the preacher knows of no law to keep them from going to the country. However the open filling stations in the country are breaking the law every time they sell gas or oil on Sunday. There is a law on the statute books that forbids any man working at his usual vocation on Sunday, and lays a fine for vi olation. Mr. Parker then asked the question: “Can the town make or dinances that conflict with our state laws?” After stating his position on the question he proceeded to show how the rise and fall of morals of every neighborhood is traceable to some individual, and cited instances from his own experience. At the evening hour. Rev. 0. P Fitzgerald, pastor of the Methodist church in Selma, delivered a very forceful discourse on “The In comparable Jesus.” Rev. Mr. Par ker preached in Selma in the tent used for the series of revival serv ices now in progress there. Special music characterized both morning and evennig services. Mrs. N. T. Holland sang a solo in the morning and a trio by Messrs. Paul Eason, W. C. Coates and Marvin Woodall as much enjoyed. A Tantalizer There is exactly enough let ters in the line below to spell the name of a person in Smith field, and if the right one de ciphers their name and will pre sent it to The Herald office, we will present them with a com plimentary ticket to the Vic tory Theatre. You must bring copy of this paper in order to secure ticket. flatatwyecnre Jim Wiggs recognized his name last issue.
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