Use Want Ads If you have anything to sell a ant Ad will find you a buyer, quickly, cheaply. VOLUME 46—NO. 25 _ Johntton County’* Oldest and Best i Newspaper - Established 1882 Tell Your Friends If they don’t read the Herald they won’t see all the Johnston County happenings. : SMITHFIELD, N. C., TUESDAY MORNING, MARCH 27, 1928 t $2.00 PER YEAR Liquor Found In Benson Residence Arrest of Negro Lead To Raid of Arthur Hudson’s House The arrest of a negro in Benson Sunday night by police officers led to a raid later on of the dwelling of Arthur Hudson, a white man liv ing in one of the best residential sections of the city of Benson. When the negro was arrested and a pint of liquor was found on him, he stated that he had bought it from Arthur Hudson, and steps were taken to apprehend Hudson. The sheriff’s office was communi cated with and Deputies T. E. Tal ton, John O. Ellington and C. C. Hathaway went to Benson to as sist in the raid. When officers went to the Hud son house it was found that no one was at home. The officers were not sure whether they had the right to search out a residence in the ab sence of the owner, and it was time before they could get infor mation as to what to do. In the ! meantime the officers made a ^search around the premises and a V|pp door was discovered under the house in the living room, the door being covered by the rug on the I floor. Signs as of something hav- j ing been buried in the ground were | disclosed also under the blouse. About 3:40, the officers went into the house where they found a half gallon of whiskey, a funnel in a half gallon fruit jar, a lot of jugs, i bottles and other containers. A warrant has been issued for Hudson, but at this writing he has not been arrested. It is thought that he and his family left home Sunday night when they got wind of a possible raid. C. C. L. of America Meets. Selma, March 26.—One of tho most enthusiastic meetings of the C. C. L. of America was held with Mrs. Wm. H. Creech in her home on Massey street, Tuesday after noon, March 21. Beautiful growing flowers and baskets and vases of cut flowers made very attractive decorations in the home. The meet ing was called to order by Mrs. ^George Norwood, president of the ' club. The business of the club was briefly transacted and the meeting then turned over to the program committees. The topic for discus sion was “Labor.” “Teach boys and girls that work for themselves is not a curse, but a blessing.” Mrs. Junius Peedin read a most interest ing paper on “Dignity of Labor as a Medium of Expresson.” Mrs. C. E. Younger read a very appreciat ed paper, entitled “Necessity for Every Human Being to Do -His Work in the World.” Mrs. C. A. Jacobs delightfully read “White washing the Fence” from Tom Sawyer. Mrs. C. B. Fulghum read a paper on “Encouraging the Lit tle Child to Help Mother as a Method of Establishing its Indus trial Object to Helping in the Home.” Mrs. George Norwood made a most helpful talk on Malnutri tion, the subject being, “What is Malnutrition?” At the conclusion of the pro gram, the hostess assisted by Mrs. Monroe Henry and Bennett Creech served a delightful salad course V»nd tea. The club heartily welcom ed Mrs. Monroe Henry as a new member. Those enjoying the oc casion were as follows! Mesdames W. R. Smith, C. W. Scales, C. E. Younger, Junius Peedin, Carl Wor ley, Willie McMillan, Bennett Creech, Ransom Creech, C. A. Jacobs, George Norwood, C. B. Ful ghum, A. C. Buckner, Monroe Henry. Tantalizer There are exactly enough let ters in the line below to spell the name of a person in Smith field or Johnston county, and if the right one deciphers his name and will present it to the Herald office, we will present him with a free ticket to the Victory Theatre. Tickets must be called for before the follow ing issue. Miss Elizabeth Scher recog nized her name last issue. Today’s Tantalizer: ehn’oontjilra f May Lead Army l|A!JTOO«.CTC||n Jacob S. Coxcy, who proposes tc repeat his famous march of 1894 il Ws scheme for the lessening of ueemployment it not adopted by tkf SPVWlifliMt, Now At Work On Painting Machine Mr. Kirkman Decides To Manufacture and Distri bute Product In Native City Patient and painstaking work on the part of Mr. J. H. Kirkman has resulted in the completion of ar rangements for the manufacture of one of his highway mowing and painting machines which is expect ed to be exhibited at the Eastern Carolina Exposition to be held in Gokfsboro the week of April 9-14. According to Mr. Kirkman, a num ber of offers have come to him from elsewhere to place this ma chine on the market, but Smith field citizens will be gratified to learn that he has decided to manu facture and distribute his product in his native town. Subscriptions for stock in the corporation are now being solicit ed at fifty dollars per share. A number of Smithifield citizens have signed for shares and no doubt be fore long the machine will be plac ed on the market in goodly num bers. Mr. H. T. Hines of Goldsboro, who has recently come to this city, is assisting in the promotion of this enterprise. As soon as the first machine is completed, practical demonstrations on the streets, highways, bridges, etc., in this section will be made. Those who have seen the first model seem confident that it will do all that its promoters claim. Work is now going forward on the first machine. Kenly Music and Literary Club. Kenly, March 2G.—The Music and Literary departments of the Woman’s club met on Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. H. M. Grizzard with Mrs. Grizzard, Mrs. Tony Barnes, and1 Mrs. E. V. Neighbors as hostesses. The program for the evening in cluded a study of the composers, Frank Schubert and Stephen C. Foster, and the Atlantic Monthly Prize Novel, “Jalna,” by Mazo de la Roche. A sketch"* of Schubert’s life by Miss Lenora Patterson was followed by two of his composi tions—“Fragments” from “The Un finished Symphony,” and “Scherzo in B Flat,” arranged in duet form— played by Misses Doris Hooks and Grace Watson. Miss Eloise Grady rendered Schubert’s “Serenade” on the violin, accompanied at the piano by Miss Elsie Grady. A most excellent review of “Jalna” was given by Mrs. E. V. Neighbors. A discussion of this book followed led by Mrs. G. T. Whitley. A splendid paper on Stephen C. Foster, noted composer and song writer, written by Miss Eleanor Hatcher was read iby Miss Frances Woodhouse. Two of his songs, “Old Folks at Home,” his masterpiece, and “Old Black Joe,” which has achieved wide popularity, were sung as duets by Messrs. Tony ,Barnes and E. V. Neighbors, “Massa’s in the Cold Ground” was given as a solo by Mr. S. R. Cot ton. A series of questions testing the familiarity with musical terms asked by Mrs. Grizzard was an in teresting feature. At the conclusion of the progran Miss Doris Hooks rendered a num Marriage Of Popular Couple Solemnized Miss Rachel Hazelton Be comes Bride of Lyndon K. Jordan Saturday A marriage which came as a I surprise to their many friends was ! solemnized on Saturday evening at nine o’clock at the home of Mr. ind Mrs. D. H. Jones when Miss Rachel Hazelton, of Winterville, became the bride of Mr. Lyndon K. Jordan, of this city. The vows were spoken before an .mprovised altar banked with long leaf pine and baskets of bridal wreath and maiden hair fern. A graceful arrangement of cathedral candles gave a soft light. Rev. D. H. Tuttle, of the Methodist Epis copal church, officiated, using the impressive ring ceremony of the Episcopal church of wrhich the bride is a member. Just before the ceremony, Miss Betti© Coward Smith, of Hooker ton, dressed in a lovely gown of canary georgette and wearing a shoulder corsage of pink roses, softly played “To a Wild Rose.” Mr. Theron Johnson then sang “At Dawning” and' “Sweetest Story Ever Told.” To the strains of the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin, lit- j tie Miss Ava Gardner, dressed in j blue organdy, entered carrying the j ring. Next came the bride and bridegroom, who took their places before the altar. Indian Love Call i was played softly during the cere mony, and Mendelssohn’s Wedding March was used as a recessional. Tihe bride was never more at- j tractive as she appeared in a go ing away costume of biege flat i crepe with accessories to match and carrying a corsage of white roses , and sweet peas. Mrs. Jordan is a young woman j of charming personality. She is the only daughter of Mrs. E. L. Hazel-1 ton, of Winterville. She received her education at Carolina College and has been teaching for the past two years in Johnston county. Mr. Jordan is the oldest son of i Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Jordan, of , Smithfield. He is associated with i his brother here in the jewelry bus-' iness, .which is an old and estab- i lished firm. Among the out of town guests here for the wedding were: Mr. j and Mrs. J. B. Gardner and little Miss Ava Gardner, of Brogden; Mr. aifd Mrs. Marvin Jordan, of Raeford; Misses Bettie Coward1 Smith, of Hookerton; Bert Sutton, of Winterville; Blanche Evans, of Greenville; Ruth Barber, of Cleve land, and Rachel Jordan, of Golds-. boro. On Friday evening Mrs. D. H. Jones, aunt of the bridegroom, and Mr. Jones entertained the bridal party and out of town guests at an informal reception. They were also hosts to the bridal party on Sat urday evening at a six o’clock din ner. $250 Diamond Found in Can Peas. Penarth, Wales, March 26.—Talk about the pearls that may be found in an oyster! Here’s a case of a diamond discovered in peas. After eating canned peas, the two-year-old son of J. Spear be came ill and disgorged a large cut diamond. Spear sold the stone for $10 to the man who had sold the peas. A local jeweler later said it ap peared to be a Tasmanian diamond and that at one time it had been set in a ring. He appraised its value at $250. OUR HOMES. God send us a little home | To come back to when we roam, :Low walls and fluted tiles, ,Wide windows, a view for miles, Red firelights, deep chairs, Small white beds upstairs, Great talks and little nooks, Dim colors, rows of books, One picture on each wall, Not many things ^t all, God send us a little ground, Tall trees standing round, Homely flowers in brown sod, Overhead thy stars, O God, God bless when winds blow Our homes and all we know. I —Selected. ber of popular selections and the I hostesses served marshmallow salad, cheese wafers, saltines, and hot tea. In addition to the club members a number of visitors were [present to enjoy the evening^ PLANS UNDER WAY FOR COUNTY ART EXHIBIT HERE SETS SHRUBS ON OLD BATTLEGROUND Mrs. W. M. Sanders, Sr., who is chairman of the Bentonville Battleground Committee of the U. D. C., spent Saturday at the Bentonville gattleground where she had a number of shrubs planted. The Lindley Nur sery of Greensboro had present ed her with between fifty and one hundred blooming* shrubs to be placed in the cemetery at the old battlefield, and Mr. Lionel Weil of Goldsboro had sent six long leaf pines to be used there. Three of these were set in the cemetery and three on the lot where the memorial tablet was placed last fall. The Continental Plant company has promised to send Mrs. Sanders several shrubs to be planted around the marker. These plants are appreciated by Mrs. Sanders and all who are interested in the old battle ground, and they will do much to beautify this historic spot. Hon. Tom C. Avera At Baptist Church Local Church Expects To Or ganize Men’s Brotherhood In the Near Future -♦ Last Sunday morning was a me- 1 m or able occasion for the Smith- ! field Baptist church, when Hon. : Tom A. Avera, of Rocky Mount,: addressed an unusually large con-! gregation at 11 o’clock, the occas ion being mission day in the Sun day school and a church rally look- j ing to the organization of a Men’s Brotherhood. The Sunday school had observed the month of March as missionary month, the classes each Sunday giving part of their session to training for a contest in missionary information given be for the school the last Sunday in the month. It proved to be an in teresting program, the school b* ing divided into two sections, which ' competed in answering questions on the mission fields and general work of the mission boards of the de nomination. Several of the boys also made addresses aiming to give a bird’s eye view of the present situation in the mission work of the denomination in all lands, the speakers being Trent V. Hunter, John A. Wallace, and S. L. Mor gan, Jr. The offering for Home and Foreign Missions in the Sunday school amounted to $150.48. The address of Mr. Avera was considered one of the best heard in the church in a long time. He referred in a pleasing way to his associations with this community and the local Baptist church, stat ing that his parents were convert ed and baptized into the fellowship of this church, he being related to a number of families in this com munity. As teacher of a class of 300 men in Rocky Mount, he is de clared to have more influence for good over the men of Rocky Mount than any other man in the city. His address was directed especially to men, and dealt with Christ as the model for men, and emphasized the duty of men to put the same busi ness energy into the work of the church that they put in their busi ness and in their service clubs. He declared that he is a club man, but that men make a great mistake when they put more money into .their clubs than they would think of doing into their church, as he said is often the case. The church expects to organize a Men’s Brotherhood shortly, this being the name given to the organ ization of men in the Southern Bap tist Convention. Farmer’s wife—“Surely you re member what you were doing on the eleventh of July. It was the Monday after the Fourth and I did my washing and there was a thunderstorm in the afternoon and—” Farmer—“Oh, surely I rentem . ber that day. That was the day I when there ^weren’t any'-college iboy book agents.” Committee Wishes To Secure Real Paintings For Display —Prizes Being Offered KENLY, March 26.—The com mittee appointed to help put on the county art exhibit in the court house here April 18-21 is anxious to secure all1 the real old paintings that are worthy of being put in. No prizes will be offered for these. Each club in the county will have charge of the exhibit one day. Fri day in Kenly’s day. It is hoped every person in and around Kenly will go one day. This is the first art exhibit Johnston county has put on, and it is desired that every one will cooperate in every way possible to make it one that will be a credit to the county. Persons are requested to notify Mrs. Paul D. Grady or Mrs. A. J. Broughton, of Kenly, by April 15 what they want to enter, and Mrs. Grady or Mrs. Broughton wil'l get them to Smithfield and see that they are taken care of. Friday afternoon and Saturday are designated as children’s day. It is hoped that every child in the county will go. The object of this exhibit is to inspire the young peo ple. Four prizes of $5.00 each will be given as follows: to the boy or girl in high school that has the best free hand drawing; to the boy or girl in grammar school that has the best original free hand draw ing; to the junior boy or girl be tween the ages of sixteen and twenty-five, that has the best orig inal drawing, and for the best ex hibit in manual training. There will also be an exhibit of Johnston county pottery. The com mittee will be glad to get oil paintings and china paintings. Mrs. B. A. Hocutt, of Clayton, the district president, will give a prize to the individual sending the best piece of work, this being a picture. She will also give $5.00 to hte club having the best exhibit. PROGRAM AT SCHOOL WELL ATTENDED The physical program given at the school auditorium Friday eve ning by the first three grades was enjoyed by a very large crowd. Old commencement days were brought to mind when it was found that numbers were unable to get seats in the large auditorium. Each room under the direction of the teacher put on two or three numbers, all of which showed thor ough training and showed the kind of physical education that is being carried on in the primary depart ment. A number which everybody es pecially enjoyed was the orchestra composed of children of the first grade who are in Miss Eunice Har ris’s room. Little Miss Anne Abell was the efficient director. This number was added by special re quest after the regular physical education program had tyeen ar ranged. Information Department. Farmer Jenkins, made his wayj into the village postoffice that also 1 was the general store. “Anything for me?” he inquired j of the postmaster. The other raked' over a few parcels and letters, but ■ found nothing. “Don’t see nothing,” he said.' “Did you expect something?” “Yes,” answered the farmer. “I was expecting a card from Aunt Jenny, tellin’ me when she’s com-! in’.” “Hannah,” called the postmaster to his wife, “seen a card from Mr. Jenkins’ Aunt Jenny?” “Yes,” came the prompt answer. “She's coming down Tuesday.” What Many Would Like To Know A man read in the paper that he was dead. He called up a friend and said: “Jim, did you know I was dead?” Jim replied: “No, where are you talking from?” Prude: “I don’t believe in petting on general principles.” Rude: “Dam right! But did you ever try it on back-porches?” Tom: “Say, did you ever kiss a girl in a quiet spot?” Bill: “Yes, but the spot was only quiet while I was kissing it. Two Hurt In Auto Accident i ( —•— C. A. Utley and a Negro Wo man Slightly Injured Wher Ford Coupe and Truck Collide I An automobile accident occurred here yesterday morning about eight o’clock at the intersection of Market and Fifth streets, when a Ford coupe driven by Matthew Bryant, colored, and a truck driven by Frank Hart, collided. C. A. Utley, a local blacksmith, was -riding with Hart and was thrown from the truck to the pavement. It is thought his head struck the curbstone. Utley was taken to the hospital here where his wounds were attended to. He was later carried1 to hisi home where he is confined to his bed. He seemed to be bruised considerably about the chest. A colored woman, whose name was not ascertained, was riding with Bryant and was also slightly hurt when the two vehicles ran to gether. She is in bed- at her home here. Bryant’s Ford coupe and the truck, which belongs to Mr. Dal Thompson, were both somewhat damaged. SUCCESS WITH CORN DEPENDS ON PREPARATION RALEIGH, March 26.—The se cret of success in corn growing de pends on careful land preparation before planting. “With the increase of livestock on all farms and the attention good farmers are giving to diversifica tion of crops in the state at this time, an adequate supply of corn is essential,” says C. R. Hudson, of the farm demonstration depart ment at State College. “Corn is one of our most valuable crops and nulling is of more importance with it than thorough plowing, careful disking and adequate harrowing before planting. Often, it is wise to disk the land before plowing so that it will not plow up in clods. In any event, it should be disked and harrowed immediately after plowing and before the moisture dries out.” A good, mellow seed bed should be prepared at the expense of early planting, if necessary, states Mr. Hudson.. Good corn growlers know the importance of this. The North Carolina Experiment Station advises the use of from 400 to 500 pounds of a high grade fer tilizer in a divided application if the crop is not to be top-dressed with an application of nitrate^of soda. If the soda is to be used, then all the other fertilizer might be put in under the corn before plant ing. The soda should be applied when the corn is about knee high and before it bunches to tftssel. A good application is recommended. Mr. Hudson advises early culti vation w'ith the use of the harrow or w'eeder. This destroys the early growth of weeds and grass and saves moisture. As the corn grows and the roots develop, it is unwnse to cultivate deeply because the tender rootlets are found near the surface. Several varieties of corn are rec ommended for the different sec tions. Mr. Hudson states that Weekley’s Improved, Southern Beauty, Latham’s Double and Jar vis Golden are best for the pied mont section, while Latham’s Dou ble, Indian Chie and Biggs’s Pro lific, in the order named, are adapt ed to the coastal plain. MRS. SARAH HOOKS DIES AT HER HOME IN KENLY News reached here yesterday of the death of Mrs. Sarah Hooks which occurred at her home in Kenly Sunday morning about 11 o’clock. Mrs. Hooks suffered a stroke of paralysis several years ago, and the second strike was the occasion of her death. The fun eral was held yesterday afternoon. The deceased is survived by one son, Mr. L. E. Hooks of Kin ston, and by two daughters, Mrs J. T. Edgerton and Mrs. P. God win, of Kenly. - + “You’ve heard the sheep song.’ “What is it?” “Wool You fie Mine?” “No, no. AU I Want Is Ewe.” Child Preacher HARRY MEYERS Crawford, youthful pulpit orator, preached his first sermon at the age of five. In Chicago he celebrated the event of having preached 200 sermons in the middle west. He is eight years old. He is the son of Rev. R. H. Crawford, Chicago pastor, and six of his eight brothers have also preached. He is the fourth gener ation of a family of preachers. Locals Open Ball Season Here Today Athletic Association Thanks Local Business Firms For New Uniforms This' afternoon at 3:30 o’clock, Coach Blankenship’s high school baseball aggregation and Dunn wili clash on the school diamond in the first game of the season for the lo cals. The Smithfield squad has been working hard during the last few days and are going to give Dunn a hard battle. The final workout was held yesterday. Coach Blankenship seems pleased with his squad and although his team has not played a game yet he is looking forward to one of the most successful sea sons in recent years. Games have been scheduled with Mount Olive, Clayton, Erwin, Four Oaks and i Benson, while games are pending i with some of the larger schools in ; this section. Those who are work-1 ing daily for positions on the team 1 are Woodard, Uzzle, Avera, Mor- ■ gan, Y-oung, Ragsdale, E. Creech,1 H. Creech, R. Parrish, T. Lassiter, W. Lassiter, Norton, Patterson, C. Creech, Hamilton, Hathaway and Whitehurst. New uniforms have recently been purchased and they will be used in today’s contest. The athletic association of the high school wishes to thank the business firms , who donated uniforms. These firms ! are: Holt Oil company, Hood Bros, j Britton-Hill Motor company, Rog-1 er.s & Lowrimore, Medlin Printing! company, Young Motor company, Johnston County Laundry, City! Dry Cleaning company, First and. Citizens National Bank, and Under wood and company. TEACH YOLK CHILDREN THESE THINGS. Teach your child to fill the lungs, breathing deeply through the nose, holding the breath an instant and expelling it slowly. Teach your child to stand erect with the head well against the col lar and with chest out. Teach your child to keep the hands clean. Teach your child to keep the fingernails clean. I Teach your child never to put whistles or toys in the mouth with out washing them. | Teach your child never to eat ; things that are dirty; never eat fruit or candy picked up in the street. < U |i KaTffjkM Teach your child to gargle the throat with salt and water after being exposed to disease. (One fourth of a tablespoonful of salt to tumbler of water). Teach your child to clean the teeth morning and night. Teach your child to eat slowly. Teach your child to stay in the sunshine and fresh air. Never allow your child to sleep in a warm room, but in one with a window open, winter and su-m * Wants Reduction Of Corporate Tax —♦— John E. Edgerton, President National Association Man ufacturers, Asks Relief That Will Aid Business NEW YORK, March 26.—In an open letter made public today to President Coolidge and to the members of Congress, John E. Edgerton, president of the Nation al Association of Manufacturers, urges the passage immediately of a corporate tax reduction measure on the basis already suggested by the competent government author ities, holding that the excess in the income tax returns over last year justifies a sane and: reason able relief to the only body of tax payers that has had its assess ments increased in the face of re ductions for all others. Mr. Edgerton pleads with Con gress to adjourn politics for the moment and grant the relief; takes to task those who are making a political football of the issue, and scores those business men who are helping to block reduction by clam oring for an amount far in excess of what the country can safely as sume. ' Mr. Edgerton’s letter to Presi dent Coolidge and the members of Congress follows: “Hon. Calvin Coolidge, “President of the United States, Washington. “My dear Mr. President: “Having traveled the breadth of the country from coast to coast within the last five weeks, and hav ing talked to and with thousands of men in the manufacturing in dustries and various other lines of business, I believe I can truly say that the great majority of these citizens are looking to you and to Congress for some measure of corporate income tax reduction at this session. Three months ago there seemed to be little division of opinion in Congress that the business of the country should receive the benefit of a reduction in income taxes, which preliminary reports indicat ed would show* an excess over last year’s returns. Now that we are certain of that excess, we seem to face a chaotic situation in Wash ington, brought about on the one hand by those who are seeking to make a political football of the problem, and on the other by those who, knowing some reduction is right and due, are confusing and endangering the issue be clamor ing for an amount out of all pro portion to what the country can safely stand. And wre have another group that believes we should have the conservative reduction of one and one half per cent determined by those government authorities most able to judge; and still an other group that would have no reduction at all. The National Association of Manufacturers is a non-partisan body. It carries no brief for any presidential candidate of either party. It is concerned fundamental ly and primarily in the industries of the nation and what affects them. It has thousands of corporations in its membership and several million employes who are dependent upon the continued operation of those industries. The corporations are the only class of taxpayers that have had their taxes increased (raised up to 13Ms per cent), while all others have received reductions. Ninety per cent of all the business of the TURN TO PAGE 7, COLUMN 1 Aunt Roxie Opines By Me— “A man who iz shamed nv his job, de jab ought ter be mo’ sham ed uv hun."