X SMITHFIEI.D NEEDS: A Modern Hotel. Chamber of Commerce. JOHNSTON COUNTY NEEDS: Equal Opportunity for Every School Child. •letter Marketing System. More Food and Feed t rops | VOLUME 45—NO. 30 Johnston County’s Oldest and Best Newspaper - - Established * * * SMITHFIELD, N. C., FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL 15, 1927 1882 EARLY BIRDS --gather the "first feed!" The earlier you do your Spring Advertising in The Herald - - the better for your Prosperity "appetite!" Phone 10 for rates. $2.00 PF,R YF! AT? Restraining Order Ruled Premature - * .*-—_ Judge Harris Also State That Contract Let Be fore Publishing Ordin ance Authorizing Bond Would Be Illegal y The healing before Judge W. C Harris in regaril to the injunc tion taken out restraining fur ther proceedings in the ereetioi of a municipal building was heh Wednesday afternoon at 4:3( o’clock in the courthouse here, t number of interested citizens be ing present. Judge Harris listened to the contentions of both sides of thi case as presented by Abell am Shepard and Wellons and Wellon for the town, and L. G. Stevens fur II. C. Gillett, who brought the restraining action. The judge then made the statement that the re straining order was premature, having- been served before the town board had published the or dinance authorizing the bond issue for the building. He also made the statement that any contract made by the town board before said ordinance was published would have been illegal and void. It will be recalled that on {gba March 16 a restraining order was | served on the town board of com figOK missioners as it was in session for I the purpose of receiving bids for i the construction of a municipal ^^B building and moving picture house. I Seventeen bidders were present on E this occasion and opening of bids I 1 roceeded after the restraining t act, although the contract could not he awarded. The three lowest I bids 0*1 construction and four low HH est on heating and plumbing were tiled until a henring* could be had I before Judge Harris. It was I brought out in the evidence pre I sented at the hearing by J. A. Wellons, of Wellons and Wellons, flfc that the bids were being received i simply as a means of getting an 1 estimate on the construction of k J the building. A contract, as point W ed out by Judge Harris Wedne. n day would have been illegal, and might have involved the town in || a suit if the bond issue did not 1 materialize providing funds for the building. Judge Harris also pointed out in the hearing Wed ■ nesday that the publishing of an k ordinance authorizing a bond is B sue is the first step in a matter of this kind, thus giving the vot B era a chance to present a petition B asking for an election if they so 1 desire. And it was because this j$|^B ordinance had not been published ■ that he ruled that the restraining ■ action was premature. The matter will probably pro B cced in an orderly manner now. a The ordinance will likely ho duly K! published, and after thirty days, j*) unless petitioners ask for an elec K tion, the contract may be let. A lot was purchased some time jp ago from Mrs. J. W. Moore and Miss Ora Poole on the corner of Market and Fourth Streets for a consideration of $6,000, as a lo |r cation for a municipal building, to replace the one burned some time L ago. TO COMPLETE PAVING HIGHWAY SOON The paving: on highway No. 22 between here and Four Oaks is .^progressing rapidly. The overhead bridges have been completed and the cement has been poured from Four Oaks almost to the John A, Johnson place near here. The road is expected to be finished bj *'une 1. 7 til ©elude TO ^■hostess &i'> fooi CA Tantalizer I*1'"*- Simi' are exactly enough let playp* 11 the lino below to spell Kium* of a person in Smith .W ' '■ ■ < re !. **y»nd if the right one de J ny Ts his name and will pre r- uin; T!>«ett to The Herald offict w; Mr. uInB present him with a ~being a *‘,|,.nPlentar.v ticket to the “ inir .i, it Theatre. Ticket, must ** "fed for before the fol ear the BKissue. : was e»W . ^ra Henry recognized last issue. -fantailzer: file hour of #rd " * re invited1 Ju‘ "where a deli.’w** l)l'n i i mill , th. da and cl: •t a late h«? •r departur Josnvjr.eneets 4 v President's Aide u Col. Blanton Wmsfil*> will b< military aide to President Cpblirige starting; May 1, succeeding Col .Sherwood A. Cheney, who return^ to field duty. Legion After One More Loving Cup Offers Cash Prizes For Cleanest Premises As Result of Clean-Up Week l __ The Pou-Parrish Post of the American Legion met in regular (monthly session at the courthouse Wednesday evening at 8 o’clock. The meeting was called to order by Commander Stephenson by ask ing those present to sing “Amer i ica." Ed F. Ward was requested to act as adjutant for the meeting. The reading* of the minutes of the last meeting was dispensed with. I Several visitors were present, who were introduced to all present and (gladly welcomed by the members I of the post. Notice was given of the meet ing of the Fourth District Con ference to be held at Raleigh, at l the Yarborough Hotel, on April 27 at seven p. m., at which meet ing dinner will be served, plates costing $1.25 each. It was stated that reservations must be sent in by April 20. It was further stated by the commander that at the above meeting a silver Loving I Cup would be presented to the post carrying the largest percent agv of membership, and it was jearnestly and eloquently requested 'by the commander that every I member should go. The Johnston i county Legion on various occas ions has brought home three dif ferent loving cups. The following committees were appointed: ^ommmee 10 eouect irom mem bers for dinner reservations: Erf Woodall, chairman. For Smithfield: E. C. Narron, T. C. Ogburn, G. A. Allen. For Kenly: II. L. Talton, W. H. Rack-ley. For Four Oaks: Allen Johnson, Jas. F. Stephenson. For Selma: Charlie Fulghum, W. A. McMillan. For Clayton: Edgar Bedding 1 field. Garland Young. Committee on transportation— Chester Stephenson, chairman. Dr. J. H. Fitzgerald, E. D. Fam hro, Geo. Fuller, Dan Jones, Lay ton McGugan. It was unanimously resolved that the post take an active part in sponsoring the movement of “Clean Up Week,” and that the following prizes he offered for the cleanest premises: 1st prize $5.00; 2nd prize, $3.00,and 3rd prize, $2.00. It was unanimously resolved to make an effort to influence the in stallation of a fish hatchery in Johnston county, and the com mander was authorized to take up the matter with the proper offic ials. | Civic improvement was discuss ed, and all the members were re quested to study the matter anc jto give due consideration to ques |tionnaires to be submitted in the effort to find out what civic im jprovemonts are now most needec land the best means of effect in;: Good Prospect Fish Hatcher) Holt Lake Was Consider ed In 1923; Concerte< Effort Likely To Mak< A Go This Time There is a good prospect of se ■uring* a state fish hatchery at Molt Lake, if the people of this ection evince enough interest tc how the Department of Conser vation that it is wanted. A hatch •ry is to be established presum ably in the eastern part of the tate, although it is understood hat the west is after it, and now is the time for action to be taken locally, if Holt Lake be chosen. Holt Lake was considered in 192.') when a state hatchery was stablished in Cumberland county near Fayetteville, and stood a very pood chance at that time. Capt. John A. Nelson, state fisheries commissioner, and J. K. Dixon, as sistant director of conservation in charge of fisheries, have made per sonal investigations of Holt Lake and have expressed themselves as favorable to this location. The State Department thinks enough of present conditions at Holt Lake that seven or eight hundred fish have been taken from this lake for the state hatchery. The hatchery, which would be a chub hatchery, would be quite an advantage to this section. Fish would be available free for stock ing ponds, and an expert who would give information about fish culture would be in charge at all times. Located on highway No. 22 and practically on No . 10, the place is easy of access, and would serve a larg^e territory. The securing of this hatchery is a civic proposition, and all of Johnston county through its civic organizations should lose no time in impressing the State Depart ment of Conservation, of which Wade H. Phillips is the head, that Holt Lake is the logical place for this hatchery. Kiwanians Give Special Program “The Underprivileged Child” Is The Subject of Study At This Meet ing The program at the regular weekly meeting of the Kiwanis club was in charge of Walter Jor dan, chairman of the committee on the under-privileged child. Kiwan ian Richardson of the Raleigh club sang several selections which were very much enjoyed. Kiwanian Hooks of the Charlotte club was present and on being introduced by Mr. H. B. Marrow, made some helpful suggestions to the club. Rev. Chester Alexander spoke briefly on Kiwanis and the under privileged child, dealing with con ditions in the county and city, and outlining some things which Ki wanis might do to help in the physical, moral and mental de velopment of the children. Sta tistics were quoted as obtained from the assistant superintendent of education and the county wel fare officer showing conditions among the under-privileged chil dren of the county. A committee was appointed to investigate the possibility of get ting the proposed State Fish Hatchery located in Johnston county. Messrs. R. C. Gillett and T. C. Young were assigned this important work. the same. A motion was passed that the commander be appointed a com mittee of one to investigate all emergency calls for aid and to handle the same according to his best judgment, calling to his as sistance any member or members of the post convenient at the time. It was decided to wear the Le gion caps at the Raleigh meet ing. After a discussion with a view °f increasing the membership of the post, and of the 1 Y&ftn aux iliary, upon motion the^Hneeting j adjourned. Board Discusses T. B. Sanatorium Endorses Plan of Count) Commissioners T c Build Houses For T. B. Patients On County Farm A very interesting; and enthusi astic meeting- of the county board of charities and public welfare was held at the home of Miss Mattie Pou, Wednesday morning from ten until twelve o’clock with Dr. W. .1. B. Orr, Dr. C. C. Massey and Mrs. J. D. Spiers as guests. The topics under discussion were: “A Hpme For Advanced Cases of T. B.”; anti “A Tri County Sanatorium for T. B.’’ The first topic was ably discuss ed by Dr. Massey, Dr. Orr and Mr. Preston Woodall, of Benson, a member of the board. After hear ing from Dr. Massey a detailed account of the plans under con sideration by the commissioners to build two simple, inexpensive structures to accommodate T. B. patients of both races on the farm at the county home, a mo tion was put before the body to go on record as approving the fine plans under consideration by the commissioners and to aid them in every possible way to prepare r proper place where advanced T. | B. patients can be segregated. Plans for improving the negro i quarters at the home were also I discussed, and appreciation war,! expressed for the recent order of the commissioners to have a thor ough renovation of their buildings. Reports that the county home property was in fine condition and the premises clean and sani- ; tary were filed by both the health and welfare officers. Dr. B. A. Hocutt, of Clayton, who is a standing committee on the Tri-County T. B. Sanatorium then outlined his plans for mould ing public sentiment for the san atorium as a means of fighting the White Plague. Dr. Hocutt is a tireless worker, and forceful speaker, and never fails to warm his hearers to enthusiasm on this subject. His present objective is to solicit the cooperation of the civic clubs. He was retained as the committee to look into a $5,000 bequest to a hospital (if built near Clayton) from the Vinson estate. The following report on what Johnston county did for its unfor tunates from March 1, 1926 to March 1, 1927 was then submit ted: Total number on outside pau per relief, 105. Total amount paid out. $2,734.00. Temporary aid, $190.00. Medicines for paupers, $8.60. Books for school children, $15.00. Clothes and shoes for pauper school children, $40.00. Groceries in emergency cases, $18.00. Transportation and board for paupers, $10.50. Burial expenses, $37.50. Mother’s Aid (countv’s half) $650.00. Hospital bills, $822.50. Total, $4,506.40. SCHOOL OF MISSIONS HERE NEXT WEEK All preparations are complete for the School of Missions at the Baptist church here beginning1 on next Sunday. Dr. J. W. Lowe, of China, will speak morning and night Sunday and at 7:45 each night during the week. Mrs. H. M. Finch, of Rocky Mount, will speak at a mass meeting at 3 o’clock, and at 3:00 Monday aft ernoon. Miss Gertrude Mattison, ^ • M. U. Field Worker in the Johnston Association, will be pres ent during the week, and will teach classes each afternoon and evening. Dr. Lowe will enliven his addresses each nig-ht by the use of stereopticon slides brought from China. Dr. Lowe and Mrs. 1* inch will speak also Monday at 10 a. m., at a rally at Pisgah church. CAKE SALE SATURDAY The ladies of the Methodist Missionary Society will conduct a cake sale at Hood’s drug store Saturday from ten until one o’clock. The proceeds will be used for local work. Two Full Days In Recorder’s Court Tuesday And Wednesday Devoted to Trial of Criminal Cases—Fulli Docket 1 Quite a number of cases wen disposed of in Recorder’s court here on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. The following crim inal cases were tried: Minnie Parker entered a plea of g'uilty to a warrant charging larceny. She was sentenced to jail for a term of 90 days to be work ed as the sheriff sees fit. Sanders Davis was charged with car breaking and larceny. T he state took a nol-pros on the count charging car breaking, but the defendant plead guilty to lar ceny. He was sent to the roads for fifteen months and taxed with the costs. William Watson entered a plea of guilty to carrying a concealed weapon. He was given a 60-day road sentence, but the road sen tence was suspended upon the payment of $50 fine and the cost of the action. Thomas Whitley plead guilty to secreting mortgaged property. Prayer for judgment was contin ued for two years upon the pay ment of the cost. J. Mouser was found guilty of transporting and possessing in toxicating liquors. On the charge of transporting he was sent to ;ail to be worked on the county roads for 30 days and required to pay the cost. The road sentence was suspended upon the payment of $50 fine and the cost. On the charge of possession the defend ant was sent to jail for 30 days to be worked on the county roads. The road sentence was suspended upon the payment of $50 and the cost. He was also charged with operating- a car while intoxicated, but was not convicted on this count. For violating the prohibition law, Jack Brown received a 60-day road sentence and was taxed with Turn to page four, pleasa First Poultry Brings $1380.85 Selma Shipment Totals 6207 Pounds of Chick ens, Geese, Ducks, Tur keys, Guineas; To Ship Again In May SELMA, April 14.—Considering the very disagreeable day, Selma’s first shipment of poultry went over in a satisfactory manner last Sat urday when 6207 pounds of chick ens, ducks, geese, turkeys and 42 guineas were sold at the car door for cash for $1380.85. Had it not rained practically the whole day it is thought that at least one and one-half cars of poultry would have been shipped. Another car will be placed on the Southern Railway siding here some time in early May and it is hoped that it will be an ideal day so that all who desire to ship poultry can do so. The following is the number of pounds of each kind of poultry that was sold: Colored hens, 4912 pounds; Leg horns, 246; roosters, 466 pounds; ducks, 55 pounds; geese, 260 pounds; broilers, 170 pounds; tur keys, 98 pounds. Total 6207 pounds. Guineas, 42. Mr. Jack Davis Dead. Kenlyv April 13.—-Mr. Jack Davis, aged t>4, died at his home near Kenly Saturday evening, Ap ril i), after several weeks illness. About a month ago he suffered a stroke of paralysis and from this he never recovered. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon at the home by Rev. J. T. Whitley, » former pastor. Interment was madt» at- the Boyette graveyard with a large number of people present to pay their last respects, He leaves to mourn his passing a widow and three children—Thomas Davis, Mrs. R, L. Pittman and Mrs. Tommy Atkinson. Jljfir $ias iKtapit ’* ^ New-Born Babe Left On Porch Mrs Van Worley Finds In fant Girl In Folded buggy Robe On Front Porch Mr. Van Worley, of Boon Hill township, was in the city early yesterday morning* and reported that when Mrs. Worley arose for the day and went out on the front porch that she found a folded buggy robe on the floor before her. Cries resembling those of a baby or puppy issued from the buggy robe and Mrs. Worley call ed her husband who took up the robe, unfolded itr^nd found with in it a new-born baby girl. The little one was unbathed but had on some articles of clothing and had a torn-up sheet around her. It was found that one of the baby's arms was broken. Mr. Worley is entirely without any clue as to who left the baby in his care. He made considerable search about his premises but could find nothing but some tracks near the porch which appeared to be that of two men. An automobile had passed his house during the night. Mr. Worley seemed puzzled as to what to do with the baby. He and his wife are frugal farming people and have no children of their own though they have one adopted child, and his wife at first seemed inclined to keep and rear the little stranger. Later, however, the case was reported to the welfare officer, Mrs. D. J. Thurston, who, together with the county physician, Dr. C. C. Massey, went to see the child and brought it to the hospital here, where the arm was set ami every attention possible given it. In addition to the broken arm, the baby was bruised. v 1'L LLE 1 LA FT l RES A 45-GALLON STILL KENLY, April 13.—Chief of Police C. S. Pulley, accompanied by Jesse Yelverton, went out into the old Beulah section Monday aft ernoon and captured a 45-gallon! capacity whiskey still and poured out between three and four hun dred gallons of beer. The still was located in the woods back of Hen ry StanciPs. That the operators thought that they were under sus picion was evidenced by the fact that the still had been moved fifty or one hundred yards from its original location. When Chief Pulley arrived upon the scene the tires had not been put out and the tools and beer left there showed that the moving had not been com pleted. Policeman Pulley and Yel verton captured the whole outfit, bringing it into Kenly that eve ning. Presbyterian Services. Sermon by pastor on “Immor tality of the Soul” Sunday at 11 a. m. No night service. Sunday school at 10 a. m. Christian En deavor 7 p. m. Public cordially invited. Dr. Kilgore Talks To Farmers Here J. Prim Parker Chosen ToJ Head County Farmers j Organization Perfected' Here Wednesday A county farmers organization was effected here Wednesday aft ernoon. when a representative group of farmers met in the com missioners room of the courthouse. J. Prim Parker wgts made chair man of this organization, and M. C. Hooks, secretary. An executive committee was chosen as follows: G. B. Smith, W. G. Wilson, M. C. docks, C. L. Sanders, Claude Ste phenson, W. H. Flowers, S. P. Honeycutt, J. Lib Lee, A. M. Rose, P. E. Johnson, P. H. Joyner, W. V. Barden, J. S. Rogerson, R. R. Davis, R. L. Davis, and J. W. rhorn. It is the purpose of this or ganization to study various phases )f farming, and to bring expert speakers to the county from time :o time who will advise and help n making farming in Johnston :ounty more profitable and more nteresting. Regular monthly meetings will be held here on the irst Mondays at 2:30 o’clock. After the organization was per fected, Dr. B. W. Kilgore, of Ral ?igh, was introduced, and gave a k‘ery instructive talk concerning some of the facts that underlie :he farm problem. He began by asking if there is a farm problem, [s there a reason, he inquired, for *o much discussion in the press and in legislative halls of the farm situation? Then he display ed charts showing the comparative price trend of agricultural prod ucts during the past several years. In seven years, fourteen billions pf dollars have been contributed py the farmers to make business and industry more prosperous, said Dr. Kilgore. rrom tne cnart, Dr. Kilgore drew the conclusion that it is the surplus that has always given the farmer trouble, and the two big problems now confronting the na tion are taking surplus produce off the market, and finding an or derly way of selling. The Mc Nary-Haug*en bill was cited as legislation that would provide the farmer, and the cooperative as sociation as the agency that pro vides the latter. Mr. Moore, of State College, spoke briefly regarding seed. The demonstration in cotton grading which was to have been put on at the cotton warehouse, was post poned until the next meeeting. To Preach At Johnson School. Rev. J. Ruffin Johnson will preach at Johnson school house Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock. The public is cordially invited to 'attend. 1 Absolutely. j Chief: You say the tracks of the |criminal were well covered? | Detective: Yes; with about six inches of snow. Union Service Held In Selma All Churches Gather to Hear Rev. A. M. Mit chell Deliver Farewell Sermon , ■' i StM SELMA, April 13.—Sunday eve nin^, April 10, a union service was held in the Selma Baptist church. The object of the service was to give the people of the va rious denominations of the town an opportunity to hear Rev. A. M. Mitchell for the last time bafore he leaves to accept a pastorate in Camilla, Ga. Rev. Mr. Mitchell has served the Presbyterian church in Selma tor the past two years in such an acceptable manner that he has not tmly endeared himself to his own congregation, but to the town at atge. He has served as scoutmas ter for the local troops, was a loyal Kiwanian and has identified aimself with every forward move ment of the town and commun ity. A very interesting program had 3een arranged for the Sunday eve ting- service. Rev. R. L. Shirley itated the purpose of the meeting »nd paid the young minister a 'Cry high tribute. Other words of appreciation were heard from Messrs. Geo. F. Brietz, C. A. Jae >bs, W. W. Rivers, of Goldsboro, and Dr. Geo; D. Vick stated that le had been appointed to express the admiration of his numerous friends in a more substantial way and handed him a purse. A novelty number was playing ‘Nearer My God To Thee,” on a handsaw by Mr. H. B. Smith, of Annapolis, Md. The subject of Rev. Mr. Mitch ell's discourse was “The Pre-emi nent Christ.' Special and very appropriate music was rendered. A packed audience enjoyed the services. HAVE MIRACULOUS ESCAPE IN ACCIDENT Auto Takes Long Leap But Oc cupants Apparently Are Not Badly Hurt. BENSON. April 7.—Returning rom Wilson where they had been 0 visit Oscar Neal Johnson, a nember of the freshman class of he Benson high school who is in 1 hospital there recovering from in operation, a party of students ind one high school teacher had i narrow escape from death last light as the Chrysler touring car eft the highway on a short curve it the approach of a bridge and plunged headlong over the em pankment, partially clearing the stream and landing upside down >n the stumps and rocks below. Those who viewed the wreck are unable to explain, save for the protecting hand of providence, why »ome of the party, if not all were lot killed or seriously injured, rhe party was composed of Miss Ernestine Shipp, high school teach ?r in the Benson high school and Margaret Benton, Leslie Smith, Alma Barefoot and Ryal Johnson, students. Ryal Johnson, son of P. B. Johnson of Benson, driver of the car being unfamiliar with the road, evidently had too much speed to negotiate the sharp curve. The party was picked up and carried back to the hospital in Wilson where they were examined and given treatment. It was found that with the exception of sores, cuts, bruises and sprains no one apparently was seriously injured. They were expected to leave the hospital and return home today. AUNT ROXIE SAYS— By Me— “Hit lak (led co-whop man lx • try in’ ter advaflz Mist* Fod»."

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