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Ssg . MMMMMHMWMHBH■HMHHMHMMMM Sell Your Tobacco in Williamston; Four Independent Warehouses, Run by Experienced Men Circulation K 000 This Issue.... O J\J VfV SIXTEEN PAGES—TWO SECTIONS VOLUME XXVII—NUMBER 52 REVIEW OF MARTIN COUNTY TAX QUESTION FOR 25 YEARS PRESENTS SOME VERY INTERESTING FIGURES Less Than SBOO Lost In Sixteen-Year Period By Former Sheriff RECORD FOR STATE Martin county finance is now a sub ject much discussed by the people of this county. Naturally the rapidly growing tax rate arouses the people, causing them to wonder where the trouble lies. All public money comes from the tax payers, and, of course, should go back to them the most beneficial way possible. The school is, of course, the greatest of all the public insti tutions built by public taxes. Then comes the public roads, the courts, the homes for the poor and tKe un fortunate. The taxing plan in this State is to have every property owner to come before the tax Hater once each year and list his property for taxation. After all property is listed, it then goes into the hands of the County Commissioners, where a complete ab stract of the taxpayers is brought to gether and certified to the Sheriff of the County. Here is where the sheriff comes in with the big job of collect ing every item on the entire list. Listening in on the general rabel, one would think that there are large sums of money lost by the County each year because people do not- pay their taxes. We seem to be living over, or on a crater of suspicion which ever flows with criticism. Some, perhaps are just, but the most part are without grounds. It will interest the taxpayers of this county to know just how much has been lost by Martin during the past 25 years through the failure ot the sheriffs who have served as tax collectors during that period. Beginning #ith the first tax list collected by the late J. C. Crawford, we find that in 1899, he only lacked $206.03 of turning in as much as he was charged with. During the year he found and collected in property and poll tax that had not been listed, $24.97. The insolvent list added to all errors and relief orders made a total deduction of only $280.00 from which sum the unlisted taxes picked up by the Sheriff brought the net loss from the total tax list to the sum of $206.03. In 1900, he collected the full a mount certified to him except $180.60. That year he picked up and Collected the sum of $77.03 from parties who had failed to list their property and poll tax, making a total net loss of $109.47 from insolvent errors in tax list and relief orders by the County Commissioners. In 1901, the total insolvent list, errors and relief orders by the Commissioners amounted to $307.40 less $68.14, leaving a net loss to the County of $289.26. In 1902, insolvents, errors in list and relief orders amounted to $308.47. The unlisted takes found and collected by the Sheriff wire $55.22, net loss to the County amounting to $263.21. The year 1903, insolvents, errors and reliefs amounted to $329.87, Unlisted taxes found and collected amounted to $84.17, net loss being $246.70. For the year 1904, insolvents, re liefs and errors totaled $270.61 less unlisted items $216.20. Net loss to the Cftttnty being $64.31. For the year, 1906, the total loss (Continuedon back page this section) Strand Theatre TONIGHT Fred Thompson in a 5-reel westerner. ♦' - TOMORROW ni-k Hatton in _ "Where Romance Rides" Two reel comedy. , i - Episode No. 2 of "Fighting Ranger" Don't forget the $5 gold piece to be giv en away tomorrow night. : •' v * THE ENTERPRISE Williamston Graded Schools Will Begin Its 1925 Session On Thursday, September 10 School Board Holds Formal Meeting Last Night And Elects Teachers for Ensuing Term; Six Former Teachers To Return The Williamston Graded schools will open for the 1925-26 session Thursday, September 10, at 9 a. m. Every child of school age is urged to be present that day, in order to assign grades, books and lesson to,them. The Board of Trustee of the school met last night in a formal session and the following teachers were elected for the coming year: Miss Emma Robertson, Williams ton, first grade; Miss Lucy Claire Ivey, Scotland Neck, second grade Miss Martha Anderson, Williams ton, third grade; Miss Eleanor S tailback, Mt. Gilead, fourth grade; Miss Olivia Bridges, Potecasi, N C., fifth grade A; Miss Ethel Griffin , Williamston, fifth grade B; Miss I-ena Pen land, Marshall, sixth grade. The high school teachers are: - Mrs. W .H. Harrell, Williamston, Latin and French; Miss Orene B. Hol F. L. MINGA DIES IN RICHMOND Body Laid to Kest in Cemetery Here Yesterday Afternoon F, L. Minga died Wednesday morn ing in St. Xukes hospital, Richmond, where he had been several months un der the care of speciliats. Mr. Minga was taken sick in Wil liamston in November last year, at the home of his wife's mother, Mrs. Mary E. Peel. For several months he remained in Williamston, but was advised by his physician to go to the Richmond hospital for treatment.. Nothing, however, seemed to benefit him and for some time it was ap parent that life's thread w«s rapidly wearing away. Mr. Minga was a native of Smith field, Virginia, and was 62 years old. He has been engaged in the peanut business practically all his life and was a fine judge of them. For a number of years, he was manager of a large peanut business in Petersburg where he lived. ; He married Miss Lavenia Peel 22 years ago, who survives him. The body was brought here and in terment made yesterday, the funeral service being hekl at the Episcopal church, of which he was a member, by Rev. Theodore Partrick, jr. of Plymouth. Elder Sylvester Hassell assisted in the services at the grave. The active pall bearers were Dr. J. H. Saunders, L. B. Harrison, J. L. Hassell, John D. Biggs, Arthur An derson and E. S. Peel" J. O. Manning Resigns As Chief of Police J. O. Manning:, who has been City Chief of Police for the past two year* resigned his position Wadnesday to to take effect next Tuesday morning, September 1. * Mayor Robt. L. Coburn immediately appointed J. Raleigh Manning off Jamesville to.fill the place arily. A meeting will be held eithef this afternoon or Monday night to elect a man for the place permanently. J. Raleigh Manning has been special deputy of Jamesville township for some time and has made a very cap able and efficient officer. The position pays $126.00 monthly «ad all fees are commission. There are two or three applicants for the place, bat at the present no conclus ion has been reached by the members of the Board. THREE MONTHS-OLD CHILD DIED WBDNEDAY MORNING Ella Louise, the three months old child of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Lynch died on the Ballard farm in Poplar Point, Wednesday morning. The child was found dead in bed, death being f. caused from strangu lation by phlegm. The child had de veloped a cold from which it had sufn fered several days before its death. Miss Irene Lassiter of Whitakers is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Lee Brewer. Williamston, Martin County, North Carolina, Friday, August 28th, 1925 lowell, Tyner, N. C., English and History; J. S. Seymour, Sumter, S. C., Science aad Mathematics. Mr. G. It. Floyd of Latta, S. C., who was elected to teach the seventh grade and coach boys' athletics, has resigned to go in to business in Florida. The offi cials of the school are dping their best to secure another man in the place of Mr, Floyd. Miss Orene B. Hollowell, who will have charge of the girls' athletics, conies very highly recommended. In addition to hav ing completed her work Ht Green ville Teachers' Training Col lege; she has,specialized in Eng lish at Columbia University, New York. Miss Mildred Harden, of Kenly was elected to serve in the prim ary department and in all prob ability she will be assigned to a section of the first grade. AMERICAN LEGION ) POST ORGANIZED y J. Ham (Jetsinger Elected Post Com mandvr; M. D. Watts Elected Adjtant of This Post J. Ham tietsinger Elected Post Com mandvr; M. D. Watts Elected Adjtant of This Post An American Legion Post was or ganized in Martin county last Wed nesday night when sixteen ex-service men met at the Mayor's office here and entered their names on the mem bership list. Oapt. Hodman, of Washington, made a short talk, outlining the duties and the purpose of the Legion. Fol lowing Capt. Rodman's talk, the meet ing was turned over to Mr. Corey, wfoo organized the I'ost. The charter members, signing Wednesday night are: Messrs. Itobt. L. Coburn, M. D. Watts, B. S. Peel, Luke Lamb, J. S. Getsinger, John A. Ward, Norman K. Harrison, J. S. Sey mour J. L. Williams, liobt. A. Taylor, W. C. l'urvis, J. H. Saunders, H. M. Britt, J. W Watts, jr, and C. Mobley. A motion was made and seconded ..that the Post be named for John W. Hassell, the first Martin county man who fell in service. The motion was carried unanimously. The following, officers were elected: J. Sam Getsinger, Post U. L. Coburn, Vic6-Post Commander; M. IJ. Watfs, Adjutant; N. K. Har rison, Finance Officer; J. S. Seymour, Chaplin; K. 8. Peel, Service Officer; W. C. Purvis, Sergeant-at-Arms. On September 7 and 8, the American Legion convention will be held at Fayetteville, N. C. ,and Messrs. Luke Lamb, W. C. Purvis, E. S. Peel and N. K. Harrison were elected to re present this Post, Messrs. Lamb and l'urvis as delegates and Messrs. Peel and Harrison as alternates. It was voted that the Post meet the first Thursday night in each month at the Masonic Hall. .As most of the adjoining counties Wave Posts already organised, we want every ex-service man in {his county to be present at the next meet ing, September Brd. There is no reason why Martin coun ty should not have just as good a Post, better if we try, than any other county. Our motto is "service" and one of our main duties is service to the ex service men who need attention, wid ows and children of ex-service men. Mr. E. S. Peel will assist any ex service man to receive compensation that is due him. The American Legion has a paid man-in Washington- who knows the ropes and the correct and shortest channels by which to place claims and can secur* the quickest results. Be on hand at the Masonic Hall and Ite's make the John W. Hassell A merican Post of the American Legion the best if not the largest in the State. MAURICE D. WATTS, Adjutant. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Edwards re turned to their home in Kinston this morning after visiting their son, Mr. F. L. Edwards and Mrs. Edwards. FORD ANNOUNCES IMPROVED LINES Goes to Colors in/Closed CArs; Many Other Refinements Made; Brakes are Larger, More Powerful Body changes an( j chassis refine ments more pronounced than any made since the adoption of the model T chassis wgre announced yesterday by the Ford Motor Company. There will be no advance in price, it also was stated that production at the Norfolk branch should start by the first Week in September. Outstanding features of the im provements in both open and enclosed types are lower, all-steel bodies on « lowered chassis, complete new de sign in most body types, a change from black to color in closed cars, larger, lower fenders newly designed, seats and larger, more powerful brakes. Longer lines, effected through high er radiator and redesigned cowl and bodies are apparent in all the im proved Ford cars, but are especially pronounced in the open types. Wido crown fenders hung close to the wheels contribute to the general effect of lowness and smartness. While runabout and touring car remain in black, the closed bodies are finished in harmonic schemes, enhanc ed by nickel radiators. The coupe and tudor bodies are finished in deep chan nel green, while the for*lor -is rich Windsor Maroon. Greater comfort is provided for driver and passengers in both open and closed cars hy larger compart ments, more deeply cushioned seats and greater leg room. Many new conveniences are also incorporated in the* improved cars. In the runabout, touring ciir, coupe, anil tudor, the gasoline tank is under the cowl ami filled through an ingen iously located filler cap completely hidden from sight by a cover similar in appearance to a cowl ventilator. One-piece /windshield and narrowed pillars in \the tudor and coupe offer the driver greatly increased visibility and Improved ventilation. Driving comfort is materially 'in creased by lower seats, scientifically improved hack rests, and lowered steering wheel. Brake and clutch ped als are wider and more conveniently spaced. Four doors are now provided 011 the touring car and two on the runa bout'permitting the driver to take his place from the left side of the car. Curtalons, held secure by rods, open with the doors. Most Important in the mechanical changes are the improved brakes. The transmission brake drum and bandH have been considerably increased in size which gives the foot brake soft er and more positive action as well as longer life. The real wheel brake drums are larger and the brake of neW enwgieitjg type. • Cord tires are now standard equip ment on all Ford cars. J. O. Manning Buys Gurganus Grocery J. ©.' Manning has purchased the Gurganus Grocery and will be open for business Tuesday, September 1. The store will be closed Monday for the purpone of taking stock of the good* on hand. , Mr. Manning has been in the groc ery business in Williamston before and has a number of former patrons who will be pleased to find him in the business again. County Schools To Open Next Month The various county schcools will open next month for the 1925-26 ses sions. The seventh will be the lucky day for a large number, while some will not open until the- latter part of the month. The eight-months that will open the week of the 7th are: , Oak City, H. M. Ainsley, pr>:.cipal, 7th; Williamston, J. 8. Seymour, principal, 10th; Robersonville, R. I. Leake, principal, 7th;' I'armele, Owen Dupree, principal, 14th; Jamesville, C. O. Small, principal, 6th; Hardens, Mrs. Annie E. Powell, principal, 7th; Eve ret ts, R. T. Johnson, principal, 7th Hamilton, J. L. Jones, principal, 7th. The ~ schools that wftl open at various times next month, but not later than November 1, are: Farm Life, John Lilley, principal; Bear Grass, S. M. Lee, principal; San dy Ridge, Griffins, Roanoke, Poplar Point, and Macedonia have not elect ed their principals at this time, but will have their principals before the schools start; Cross Roads, Miss By num, principal, Hurst, Mrs. Eakes, principal; Hassell, Mrs. t>. R. Ed mondson, principal; Manning, Mrs. F. M. Hardison, principal; Whitley, Miss Williams, principal. . ilk , L. a r . H Pleasant Visitors Here From Windsor \ - - —L - ■' ___ L 2 • J MinsfK Betty Perry, Anne Eliiea beth Nowell ami Bridgerg, three of Windsor's prominent youiiK The picture wax Knapped a few days an» when they were visiting friends here. MARTIN AND BERTIE BEGINNING TO KNOW EACH OTHER BETTER Brief Sketch of Bertie County As Seen By Visitor Many generations come a'ul went in both Martin and Be-rtie counties, neith ei knowing of the existence of the other. Yet like Columbus, the people*, of both counties t;eenied to have a faint feeling that something lay be yond the great yellow Kounukf and the wide swamp skirting its binders. Geugraphiers began to teachc that the earth was round confirming the vaguti idea which had existed afWtfng the people that there was really a land beyond. Then legends began to float across, telling us of a people as good as we, ' a people who daily viewed the same sun as we and women fair, who would sit and gaze at the same moon as they do everywhere. The knowledge of each other be gan to increase and as we knew more we care more. As our cares incrceased our efforts extended until we mi id to them and they said to uh, "Ltjt's come together." Then grew the grtat Roanoke bridge, which united the counties and made us one. 1 We found our neighbor greater than I we had dreamed, one of the fairest , counties of all North Carolina. Ber , tie is more than two centuries old with a population of 2.'!,!)!•:! which is more than 3,000 greater than our own. It has an area more than 60 per cent greater than Martin. The name of the County came from J»men anij llenry Bertie, who were ' two of the lord proprietors, and they > together owned one eighth of all 1 Carolina at one time., , • There 6ire many good tilings that • can be said abo'ot Bertie county, both 1 her ppople and her lands, and both appeal to visitors. . In a day's journey ftoni the Spel . ler's ferry farm, going southeasterly 1 and skirting the Roanoke river may 1 be seen some of the finest farms in all this State. The Cedar Landing farms, the Mooring farms and others for ...natural fertility and beauty are hard to beat,, and though they have been farmed under the tenant system for more than fifty years they pro duce good crop" now. They oc cupied exclusively by negroes. The inhabitants are honorable, sub stantial citizens, really an unusually grade citizenships with numerous churches and adequate schools. Passing through the Roanoke sec tion, you find yourself in the Cashie Neck neighborhood where may be found fine farms and fine folks, the Tarkentons, Phelps, Tadlocks T -Skyles, and a number of other prominent families who g to make a real neighborhood. The center of this community is Woodard, where a post office and sev eral good country stores are located. Driving ~Btltl"TOBtr~wg crco»g the Cashie and pull down the gas until we reach the Chowan section. At Avoca, where more herrings have been caugh 1 at one haul with a seine than at any other place in the world. We met here the Messrs. Capeharts and looked over their large farms. We then hunted up Mr. E. S. Askew, and had a little chat with him. It is always good to be with Steve, he will cheer you up sot with his optimism. We hurried along to Merry Hill, (Continued on back page this section) Special Offer Lieing Made by Enterprise We are sending out a large number of this issue of The En terprise an nam pie copies, and if you are not a subscriber and re. ceive a copy, il is to be consid ered an invitation to become one of The Enterprise's large faintly of readers. Head our advertisement on page three of this section for the special Dollar Day offer, and remember that this offer only holds good for the one dayr— -I'riday, September 4. THE I'ITBLINHEKS. Recorder's Court Proceedings Tuesday .State against C. T. Keel for trans porting liquor; William 'Smith, for driving an auto while drunk ami transporting liquor and William Crew ussajilt with deadly weapon were the .first cases called in Tuesday's court. In each case, the defendant was not present and a judgment, nisi, seifa and capias was rendered. lUehcai I Coley was charged with I iCftftr.y x*nd receiving, hut wh£n the evniei.. e was heard, he was found not guilty, Jonah Clemmons was cleared of a charge of abandonment. 'I he Stale TiatT ~ a case against' Charlie Rawls, James Kus.tell Cherry and Ophius I'rice, charging the first de fendant with assault and the other two with carrying concealed weapons. They pleaded not guilty, and the court passed a verdict confirming their contention. Fiddlers Convention at Everetts On Thursday Everetts will enjoy an old-time fiddlers' convention when musicians in . large numbers will meet in the school auditorium of that little city. Those In charge, are making great preparations for the convention and it bids to be a good one, The following list of prizes will be given to contestants: One pair of George D. Witt given by J. S. Ayers and company. One $5.00 gold piece, given by the Planter* anil Merchants bank. One ?3,00 cigarette case, given by Mobley and Rrqwnlng. v ' One Pongee shirt, given by Taylor ilailey and Brother. One box .of blue ribbon cigars, given by J. W. Cherry. One box of love nest candy, given by Roy Bailey. One gallon of Polarine oil, given by Gbamplofr Aute. Co. One 24 lb. sack Stocks be«t patent flour, given by C. B. Reddick and Co. " > METHODIST CHURCH Theiv. will be *er vires at the Metho dist church Sunday morning only. We are holding a meeting at Hamilton and will be over there for night serv ices. Will every member make a special effort to be present at the service Sunday morning? E. D. DODD, Pastor. * tT\. Mr. Jesse Heath and daughter, Miss Dwilla of Kinston w»re visitors here this morning. / J,.. • Section 1 EIGHT PAGES IN THIS SECTION ESTABLISHED 1898 ROBERSON VILLE SCHOOLS OPEN 7th Openo For Third Term In Its New Brick Building; Program Begins at 9 A. M. The oßbersonville public schools will open its third term in the new brick building Monday, September 7. Indications point for one of the larg^ • est enrollments ever known to the school. The public is cordially invit ed to the schol at eleven o'clock on * • opening day when an inspirational ad- ' dress will be delivered by a well known speaker. The following program will be fol lowed during t|ie day: 9:00 o'clock, classification and as* signments, 11:00 o'clock, assemble in auditor ium (students and public), 11:05 o'clock, chapel exercise, 11:15 o'clock, address, 12:00 o'clock, benediction, 3:00 o'clock, elementary teachers' meeting, "* • 4:00 o'clock, high-School teachers' " meeting; - , All students who wish to enter this school from other schools will kind ly bring report cards or a transcript of record. If your boy or girl will be six years old as of September 1, 1925 he is entitled to' enter school. Posi tively no boy or girl may enter the first grade two weeks after school be gins. Kindly realize that The teacher-*-* of the first grade will be obliged to begin a new section each time a boy or girl enters after two weeks from opening date. This is impossible with ah enrollment in the first grade of about forty pupils. First grade stu dents may enter in September and January in compliance wKh above. Your County Health department has. already called your attention to vaccination. Therefore,, please do not allow your child to enter school without being vaccinated. All teach ers in Martin county fnust be vacci nated or show reason'why they should not be, and receive a health certifi cate from a well-known doctor. These mailers aid in safeguarding not only your own health, but your neighbor's health also. Give your*boy or girl the imple ments with which to work. This not only means books, etc. but a room at home where certain specified hours may be used in study, certain hours used in "helping around the house", and certain hours for recreation. Help your boys and girls to systema tize their 'hours at home. At school they study, recite and play by a daily schedule. If some such scheme is followed, at the age of seventeen a normal boy or girl should graduate from high school. The normal age for each grade follows: First grade, 6 to 7 years; second grade, 7 to 8 years; third grade, 8 to 9 years; fourth grade, 9 to 10 years; -fifth, grade. iU.tO 11. vears: silth grade, 11 tp years; seventh grade, 12 to 13 years; eighth grade, 13 to 14 years; ninth grade, 14 to 15 years; tenth grade, 15 to 16 years; eleventh grade, 16 to 'l7 years.* . *.- School is an expensive business, b' ! ' • it will cost your boy or girl a life-' 'time of haftl labor if he or she fails to grasp the opportunity that out present-day school affords". ROBERSON VILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL • - • 2,000 Cattle Tested For Tuberculosis l)r. Duckworth says he has tested Three of them were cattle shipped finding only five with tuberculosis. Three of them were cattel shipped in from another state. Testing will be completed in the County by the middle of September, and Dr. Duckworth wants every body who have cattle in the county that have been missed or that were not tested, except in the lower part of Jamesville township? which section is not yet completed, to notify him at once of the location so they may be treated before he leaves the County. E. V. Mason to Preach For Baptists Sunday Rev. E. V. Mason of Aulander will preach at the Baptist church Sunday, % * August 30, both morning and even* ing. —Mr. -Maronrs a splendid preaelwt and you will enjoy hearing him. Sunday school, 9:45 a. m.—J. G Anderson, superintendent. You are invited to attend all thest services. , MAKES SPEECH AT WOODMEN PICNIC AT EDEN HOUSB Mr. M. L. Tremain of Winston- Salem, State Deputy of the Modern Woodmen of Ameriea, was in town yesterday en route to Eden House it Bertie county, where he made an ad T ] dress at a Woodmen picnic.
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