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RELEASE ALLEGED MOB MEMBERS UNDER BOND f
Special Term Criminal Court Ordered by Governor to Convene In May
Total of Eighteen Arr
=Released Except Five; Bonds Vary
From Five to Twenty Thousand Each
Sparrows, Father and
Son, Still Being Held
in xarboro jail
JAb£ QtiiHiih JLHJWJN
The Needle man case, winch lias
claimed the enure attention ot aU our
people tor nearly two wefeks, seems
to have reached a quieter stage now
man ai any time since li, 'happened.
Lp u> now ltt arrest* have been
made, ail ioliows:
A. F. W. Sparrow, jr., FrW. Sparrow,
%, and Cairo Heath, ol Kins ton.
ileatn la now out under a So,(RK> bond,
it is understood that F. W. Sparrow,
jr., will be let oui when he furnishes
a *iu,ooo bond, and his father, F. Vv.
Sparrow, sr., will have to furnish a
*IO,OOO bond.
E. C. Stone John A. Griffin, Jonn
Uurkin, Albert Gurkin, Albert GritSn,
and John Gray Corey have all fur
nished bond in the sum of (6,000 each,
and have been released.
A. Croom, Lester Edmondson, Ed
gaSj ohnaon, and Sherwood itoberson
also have eacii furnished bond in the
sum of $5,000, and have been released.
Tom Harrell Was only required to
furnish a $2,000 bond, upon which he
was also released.
U. D. Griffin was required to give
bond in the sum of $20,000, and Koy
Gray and Julian Bullock each were
to furnish SIO,OOO bonds, none
of which have yet been given.
About two-thirds of those who were
engaged in the affair have told in de
tail just what part they took in the
affair.
It is apparent that the real leaders
will have to face the matter squarely
and may expect the law to bear heav-
Uy uponthem. Some whowere led
to believe that only a whipping was
to be administered and withdrew when
they found this was nqi the intention
of the leaders, and atill others who
followed the crowd fpr a while beg
ging that thejudesist from carrying
out such a program, may expect more
mercy than the leaders.
It ia understood that there are atill
a few who are implicated that have
not been arrested, but will be in the
~ 1 next day or two. The confession of
those who have been arrested and are
In custody have given the names of
all in any way connected with the un
fortunate affair, and warrants for
every one of them have been or will
be made in a short time.
Special Services for
Baptists of Everetts
Everetts, N. C„ April 10.—Follow
ing is the church caleWlar for the
Everetts Baptist Church on Easter
Sunday:
10 a. m.—Sunday school.
11 a. m.—Preaching.
We will have with us sime young
ladies from Bethel, who will render
special music in the services, which
should be greatly enjoyed. Mr. P. A.
/ Burns, our pastor, is an able preacher,
and we are sure you will avail your
selves of the opportunity of the Eas
ter 1 services next Sunday morning at
lUo'clodp •
THE STRAND
THEATRE
N. C.
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RESULTS OF GROKC
CENTER CONTESTS
Held at Jamesville Last Saturday,
April 4, in Preparation For
County Commencement
At the group-center contes s, which
were held April 4 at Jamesville, the
results for Grouj) 1 were as follows:
Spelling contest: In this contest Ed
win Getsinger, of Jamesville, took first
place, second place was won by Arthur
Modlin, and third place by Coltraine
Sellings, all of them being from the
Jamesville school.
Story-Tellmg Contests Fifat piece
tuken by Harriet *Mae Brown; second
place by Jim Walters, and third by
William Mobley.
Mathematics contest: in this con
test Japk Mitchell took first place. The
only school in Group I was
Jamesville. •
in Group 11 Sandy Ridge was the
only school which made any points.
Mathematics contest: First prize
was taken by Carrie*' L. Coltraine.
Story-telling contest: First prize
was taken by Eula Green; second by |
Ethel Taylor, and third by Sallie Hob-;
eison.
Spelling contest: In this contest Earl;
Hall took first prize; Carrie Coltraine j
second prize, and Ruby Hopewell, third
prise.
The schools representing Gioup Hi
were Dardens, Cooper, and Manning.
In the Choral contest, Dardens won
first prize. Those participating were:
Aubrey Hardison, Ear) Hardison, Ce
leste Hardison, Claire Ange, Louise
Waters, and Reba Simpson. S ngs
used were "Flowers that bloom in the
Spring," and "Juanita."
Story telling, "lU With Mumps,"
-won fay- Oowine Gufkliv
Recitation, "The Railroad Crossing,"
won by Aubry Hardison.
Mathematics contest: First prize in
this contest was awarded to Jane Man
ning, of Manning School. Second prizo
to Myrtle Sextop, of Cooper school.
Spelling contest: Fi;st prize to Lucy
Moore.
The next group-center contest will
be held at Farm Life School Saturday,
April 11, 1925.
Program of Services
At Baptist Church
Sunday school, 9.45 a. m.
Morning worship,, 11 a. m.
B. Y. P. U. meeting, 6.46 p. m.
Evening service, 7.45 p. m.
Our Sunday school attendance last
Sunday was 137, with an offering of
nearly sl6. A fine congregation was
present at the morning hour.
In the evening our church wor
shipped with the Episcopal church in
their closing evangelistic service.
Let's make Sunday a great day. The
choir has arranged special music for
both hours. Services appropriate to
the day will be held.
A special installation service of the
new officers of the Baraca class will be
held at the evening iy>j»r. A program
has been prepared and invitations ex
tended for this service.
Come and worship with us. A cor
dial welcome awaits you. Come and
art........ '
Epworth League Social
at Rays Camp Monday
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The Epworth League will hold its
regular monthly social at Ray's Camp
Motiday afternoon.
All members are asked to meet at
Miss Josephine Sykes at 4 o'clock
Monday afternoon, and from there
will go to the camp, where supper
will be served.
Mission Band Has
Meeting Monday
The Mission Band of the Christian
church met at the home of George
HfUTjsonj. i>- Mswday afternoon.
There wtre four new members added
to the roll, end one of the best meet
ings tfee band has ever had was en
joyed that day.
"George Junior" was' a charming
host and his hospitality added greatly
to the pleasure of the occasion.
Willianiston, Martin County, North Carolina, Friday, April 10,1925
SPECIAL ELECTION
FOR FARM LIFE
Called to I'*** Upon Question of Tax
Levy for Lengthening Term of
Farm Life School
The; Farm Life School District has
petitioned for an election authorizing
a special school tax for the purpose
of lengthening the school term.
The Board of County commissioners
has ordered the election to be held
on May 25 at the school building, at
the reqyest of the county board of
education.
-This—district voted upon a special
tax last year, but lost by a small ma
jority on account of having to vote
against the registration.
COMMENCEMENT
AT JAMESVILLE
Exercises of Jamesville School Will
tiegin May I and Continue Into
Following Week
The clssing exercises of the Jnmes
ville High School will begin May 1
and continue into the week following.
The school is planning the biggest
commencement ever held. ' There will
be exercises by the intermediate and
grammar gra'des, medal contests by
boys and jfirls of the higher grades,
graduation exercises and a high-school
play.
Doctor Spillman, of Kinston, will
preach the annual sermon on May 8.
President Robert H. Wright, of the
Eastern Carolina Training School, will
deliver the literary address on Tues
day, May sth.
It is likely that there will be a big
pienie at the school on Tuesday of
Commencement week. This matter has
not been fully decideil yet.
In Spring H»pe and Nashville
Misses Mary C. I/eKKett and Fran
ces Gurpanus and Mr. Simon Lilley
spent Wednesday in Spring Hope and
Nashville.
FOLKS
Isn't it true (hat you are r#linf this art because that line "Happy Folks'"
caught your eye—and you, for HAPPINESS? Happiness
comes from right thinking and right living. Your duty at
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day of all lays throughout the year- is to give a few minutes
lo right thinking. Go to church— YOljR CHL RCH —this Piaster Sunday.
Good thoughts are freely given there —yours for the taking. Just the thing
j t,. ■ that will be said to inspire you—no doubt encourage you. Perhaps this r
littlc effort on your part wilK.be the turning point in your life for & bigger f
and a better life. kenolve now to «o to Church Easter Sunday. j
EPISCOPAL CHURCH CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Rev. CO. Pardo, Rector Rev. A. J. Manning, Pastor
BAPTIST CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH
Rev. R. L. Shirley, Pastor Rev. E D. Dodd, Pastor
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BLOW ON HEAD
XATAL
A Dn';> iittiiAs of
Ulow Keti'.ved air ijfiu at t'on
at rue lion Camp Sunday
Tuesday ttig'iU, about 3 o clock, t'red
Jeter, a cokieu iii.ui, died in tin- Nello
Teer Construction C 0., camp, which is
now located abou, four mtus ou the
other side »f' Jainet*viiie o.i the Ply
mouth road. Death w.us a result of an
injury received ilia Agiu that occurred
between Jeter and another negro, \\ il-
Ue Holloway, on Sunday.
All during the day the men had
been having words, and late in the
afternoon Holloway, after insisting
that Jeter let him alone, which lie
would not do, seized a stick lying near
by, knocked Jeter down and hit him
once more alter he was down.
Jeter was able to get up Monday
and stayed up all that day' and Tues
day, dying suddenly Tuesday night.
Doctor Warren was called by the
coroner to examine the body, and he
found that immediate death came as
a result of a blood-clot on the brain.
The blow of the stock had caused a
slight- of tfhe VVNI, where the
blood gathered.
Coroner Edwards, thinking an in
quest unnecessary and a needless ex
pense to the conuty, did not hold one.
Both Jeter and Holloway are )tauth
Carolina darkies, and both were quiet
and industrious men. Jeter's body
jwill Jbe sent to the State anatomical
laboratory unless it is claimed short
ly. Futile attempts have been made
to locate relatives.
Early Wednesday morning Hollo
way was seen running across a field
near the camp, bent upon making his
escape. The sheriff was notified and
the man was caught in a short while.
He is now being held in the county
jail for the June terni of court
Sunday Services al the
Church of the Advent
Key. Clarence O. I'ardo, Rector
Hauler Sunday
a. m., Children's Eucharist.
9.45 a. m., Church school.
10.00 a. m., Advent llihle Class.
11.00 a. m., Holy Communion and
sermon. »
4.30 p. m., Children's Easter festival
PARENT-TEACHERS
ELECT OFFICIALS
Hold Keicular Meeting at Schoolhous>
Laiit Night; All Officers
Reelected
At the regular monthly meeting of
the Williamston I'arent-Teachers As
sociation held in the school auditorium
ThOrsday night the regular routine
business was transacted, after which
a minuet was given by the 4B grade,
under the tutelage of Miss Mary Jo
Stewart, their teacher. It was much
enjoyed by all those present and
showed the power and influence of
training children.
Professor Seymour talked on the
line of study that the association is
to take up for the purpose of the bet
ter organizing and handling of the
children of ths community.
The eighth grade won the prize for
haying the larg%t attendance of par
ents present.
The following officers were reelected
for the year: Mfrs. A. U. Dunning,
presidont; Mrs. Ifcra Cobb, vice presi
dent ; Miss Eva Peel, secretary. Mrs.
W. H. Harrell, treasurer.
The same committees were reap
pointed.
There wil Ibe only one more meet
ing before the school closes
TO RID COUNTY
OF TUBERCULOSIS j
Dr. 11, M. Konilield, Veterinary In
spector, Begins Work to Itiil
Cattle of Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis eradication in. Martin
County has been started by Dr. 11. M.
Honifield, veterinary inspector.
This work consists of an intrader
mal test on all cattle of this county.
The test is in no way harmful to the
animal, anil therefore milk and beef
may he used during or immediately
nftpr the test.
Thfi animals fouhd to be infected
with tuberculosis are, with the owner's
consent, immediately disposed of, and
he receives an indemnity of two-thirds
the appraised value of the cow, the
value being determined by three men
This measure fs taken in order to
protec' the health of our community,
and cooper:*Uup in promoting JJii*-
work will be looked forward Ao and
will be greatly appreciated.
Judge Sinclair to Preside Over
Special Term Called to Try
Needleman and Mob Members
DENIEB TRYING
1U I'UldUlN bUiNfc
ior liter .nan ill I ouiiiy \t Oman li 1
I'L'pnvcU ui tvtu ooys Dy '
IIOVIUIOII .SUCK'I)
Worcester, .ilass., Api tl 16.—Uepriv-j
iU oi tin iwu ctuidreu Ua the result ul
..cuon lakon by ihc Wot cosier branchj
oi» tne, .ilu; Society ior inui
l res ent ion oi Crueiiy tu Ctuldroii Mia.
JK. Leuvul, tormeriy Mr*. Ji
soph john>uii,ol Martin County, N, C.,
today .stoutly denied the s.ories lolil
by hell iwo boy.-., Lee Oliver Johnson,
hi, ami Harold Hodge* Johnson, 14,
which made ii a'ppcar v to tiie olticials of
the society Uuu the mother had, a'. J
ump.cd to poison the iads.
i'endjng the outcome of the sensa
tional .stories told by the boys, probutoj
court plactyi bolli ol' tlie lads in Ihe
custody of the society undiy a-tcm-.|
1 iofe.ry guardianship.
A hearing is scheduled for Thurs
uay in probate court: i:he "stories |
which the Massachusetts says'
the boys have related charged abuse
by the mother and forcing upon them
oi'-white powders wlueh wlu'il analyz
ed proved to be quinine sulphate, which
is believed" by the officials lo be re
sponsible for the weakened condition
in which the chiildreiv are said to be.
' l here noihing lo u out a nie.ss oi
lies," declared the mother this mom
ii»»,. The siories, are tne products ol
unbalanced minds, for their father—
my lirst ha*.band—w;u not menially
perfect and Was considered the wig
gest styry teller in Martin, County, N.
C., where we lived rfter our mar
riuge." Following a complaint to the
olheiuls of the society an*investigation
was made by the Nor h Carolina
Hoard of Charity and I'ublic Welfare,
which brought the information that the
mother hau married when nineteen. In
1!>14, when Lee Oliver four 14 months
und Harold still unborn, she killed hei
husband, it i* stated. She and Iter
broiher-iin-law, Archie Johnson, were
1 both sentenced to 1(1 years in fhe State
prison,
Mrs. Johnson was released after
seven years for good behavior, Archie
Johnson being discharged only a few
months ago.
Both boys had been in the care ol
the Faleon Orphanage at Falcon, N.
until last fall, when Mrs. Johnson
brought them to Worcester to lie a
dopted by her second husband, whom
she married in lUii3.
faster Sunday at
Methodist Church
Sunday being Easter, also second
•Sunday, 1 have arranged with lirothei
Critcher to go to Hamilton and holu
the morning service there. I will
preach in Williamson Sunday morn
ing und christen the babies and email
children whose parents will bring them
during tne first part of the service
At the close of the service we will re
ceive the class that join
the church on profesuion of faith. I
will ask all those who Jiuve expressed
a desire to unite with us to make a
I special eirort to be present for this
service, Brother H. O. Crueller will
return and preach Sunday night, and
I will go to Hamilton.
I am ulso asking that every sub
scriber to the North Carolina Chris
tian Advocate please bring your $2.00
renewal to the morning service. This
will renew your church p'.iper for a
year and save me the trouble, of look
ing you up and getting it. Special
music at both services'. -
E. I) DODO.
Federation Meeting at
The Methodist Cfiurch
There will be a fod>ratioh meeting
at the Methodist church tonight at
8 o'clock. All'members are urired to
be present.—B. Duke Critcher.
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Robersonville Forfeits
Game to Jamcsvjlle, 9-0
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--. Ja.me«ville, April B.—The nonap
pearance of the Robersonvifl.' boy
caused the Jamesville hoys to win of
flclolly over them when they failed t
play the game that was scheduled t
I be played on the local grounds Tues
I day 'afternoon.
ji at —" ... 1 ij —«te as
ADVERTISERS WILL FIND OUR
Columns a latchkey to i6o®
HOMES OF MARTIN COUNT* *
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ESTABLISHED 1898
Assault Case, 'Against ,
Needle man, Will be
Tried First
OTHLKS 10 FOLLOW
Governor A. W. McLean yesterday
called a special term of the Superior
court for our county, beginning May
4th.
At this time the assault case will
be tried tirst, ,anu the jail-breaking anu
mutilation cases .heard immediately
iiftei - that is finished,
1 lie assault cu.sj against Needleman,
for attacking Ettio Griffin Sparrow, on
March 16th, will l>e heard first, if the ~
plan of Solicitor Don Gilliam is car
ried out, It is understood that he had
the assurance of attending physicians
of Needleman that unless unexpected
complications set in, Needleman would
lie able lo come to trial by May 4,
which is three weeks from next Mon
day.
His testimony will be needed in the
prosecution of the 15, and possibly
more, men who broke the jail and mu
tilated him on March the 29fh.
It Was at first suggested that the
trials should be held in another c6un
ty; then it wm.h predicted that the
jury would be drawn from another
county and the trial, held here;, but .
after due consideration iiy both State
and defense it was decided that justice
still rules in Martin County as a
whole ami that we have at home a
proper tribunal in which to try uuv,
c*mm. and the caw will be tried ftj
Martin County before a M*rtin Oouti- jjj|
ty Jery.
Judge N. A. Sinclair will be presid
ing officer at the special term. He
lias become widely known for his vig
orous stand against law v illations and
for his fairness in carrying out the
law, and our people have great con
fidence in him.
There will be a call meeting of the
lioard of county commissioners next
| Tuesday, April 14, to draw a jury for
j this court. i
! master i'rogram at
Christian Church
A, J. .Manning, I'ainor
The beautiful custom "of sunrise
piayer service will be observed again
mis Easter morn. Prayer for mis- -
sioiis at sunrise, the time His loveu
ones went lo His tomb.
Sunday k'hool, IMb a. m.
Morndig service, 11 a. m.
Evening service, 7.45 p. m.
Special music at both church serv
ices. Our people ure urged, each
und every one that can, to wine to
all these services.
Attention liaptist
Church ttaracas
He. sure to be in tlie class Sunday
morning to hear the annbuncemcnt.
| Also read the llaptisl Church notes
in this paper.
Regular Meeting of
Masons Tuesday Night
There will be a regular communica
tion of Skewarkee Lodge, No. 90, A.
J-'. & A. M., Tuesday evening, April
14th jut Kp. m. business of the most
importance will come before the
lodge. It,is earnestly requested that
all Master Masons in good standing
attend.
C. D. CAKBTAHPHEN, Jr.,
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L v Secretary.
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Mr. and Mrs. C, B. Siceloff are ''
spending today in Tftrboro.
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