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Wmck the Label on Your i Paper; It Carries the Date Tour Subscription Expires j ' VOLUME XXXI—NUMBER 2 POUCHSERVICE ON STAR ROUTE IS ARRANGED Chief Clerk Elam Orders Postmasters To Exchange Pouches Along Route STARTED YESTERDAY Action Taken As Re*uit of Numerous Complaints From Williamston And RobersonviUc Pouch service on the Parmele-Ply mouth Star Ilail Route in its entirety was arranged last Friday by Chief Clerk F. P. Elam, and commencing this week each post office on the route will exchange pouches with the other offices. When the service was put into ef fect February 27, several of the post masters alonf the route refused to ex change pouches with the several other offices, and for the first few days, only the mail to and from the trains at Parmele was handled with the ex ception of the office here which start ed exchanging mail the fiist day of the service. Everetts and Jamesville exchanged pouches the firiif few days. Chief Clerk Eiam in answering complaints from several citizens here and at Robersonville states, "I am sorry that the service on the star root* Parmele to Plymouth, has not been quite satisfactory, and com mencing with Monday, March 5, 1928, we will arrange to have Roberson ville, Everetts, Williamston, James ville and Plymouth, exchange pouches with each other both ways daily ex cept Sunday by the star route. "We «tont to make this service as , satisfactory as possible. "It is expected that the mail reach ing Pljroniuth by N. S. Ity. trains 1 « and 2 will be included in pouches for Jameaville, Williamston, Everetts and Robersonville. "Koberso®ville, Everetts, William ston, Jamesville and Plymouth will receive pouches from Weldon and Kinston trains 63 and 54 by star route. Parmele will give such mail as it has for Robersonville, Everetts, Wil liamston, Jamesville and Plymouth to train 58 and train 58 will give this mail to train 53 at Hobgood to be included in pouches made by train 68." Now that an exchange of pouches between the several offices along the route has been provided, the mail service to and from the several towns will be equally as good as it was be fore the two trains were removed - from the Coast Line schedule. Aged Colored Man Accidentally Shot Fd Lloyd, aged colored man, was accidentally shot in the foot at his home on West Main street here last Saturday night by Mai -us Edwards who was giving Lloyd treatment for rheumatic complications at the time. Noted in family circles for his power to successfully combat rheuma tic troubles, Edwards, a colored man living near the west end of town, was summoned to Lloyd's home to try out his shocking machine on the pa tient. Edwards carried his pistol | along and during the treatment, the weapon fell from his pocket and ac cidentally fired, the ball piercing*! Lloyd's foot. A doctor was called to dress the foot, and it is reported that the patient in spite of his rheumatic troubles and a wounded foot, is get ting along reasonably well. Parents and Teachers » To Meet Thursday The local parent-teacher associa tion will hold its regular meeting next Thursday afternoon at 8:45 in the school auditorium. Each member of the association is urged to attend and take their 'child-' welfare magazine along. S^RANn THEATRE! WEDNESDAY JACK PAD JAN to "LAND OF THE LAWLESS" . Also 2 - REEL COMEDY And Serial "Heroes of the Wild" ; and FREE TICKET FOR SHOW FRIDAY Theatre Well Heated THE ENTERPRISE Board Town Com Consider Variety Regular Meeting Last Night SOON. SURVEY NEW STREETS ... i.' Mayor Says Prospects for Opening of Streets Are Very Bright ASK FOR MORE POLICE Committee of Citizens From Northern Part of Town Ask That Police Protection Be Afforded Them The towns' business during the past month was thoroughly reviewed by the town commissioners in their regular monthly meeting held here last night in the mayors office, and acts affecting the progress of the town during the remainder of this month were considered. The need for increased police protection was brought to the front by a committee from the north end of the town, mem bers of the committee stating that it was very urgent that something be done to relieve that part of town of disorderliness. In their complaint to the commissioners, members of the committee stated that each Saturday night and Sunday general disturb ances occur and that it is a matter for the police to settle. The com missioners ordered an investigation, and it was intimated that a police man would be hired to patrol that part of our growing city each Satur day and Sunday. Two years ago a similar complaint was registered on the minutes of the town, but action was withheld when an opposing faction in that part of town stated that police protection was not necessary. A court case orig inated in that neighborhood a few days ago, but being of a family na ture, it never developed into a court conviction." The law-abiding citizens in that section, and there are num bers of them, are not anxious to see their neighbors haled into court, but they are anxious for peace, happiness and prosperity to reign in and.around their homes. The commissioners are planning to take care of the situa tion. An investigation was ordered by the board in the matter of placing a sewer and water lines on Academy "Street from Hassell to Smithwick Streets. These lines will take care of several homes that are to be built on that street within the next few months, it was pointed out to the com missioners by Messrs. J. D. Woolard and C. li. Clark. The town boundary line at the north end of the town continues to be a source of trouble to the commis sioners, and last night Mr. Will Wynn was down asking for a refund of tax payments made by him on property that was not in town. The commis sioners ordered Chief Daniel to in vestigate, and after he locates Vhe property proper adjustment will be made. Dr. John D. Biggs, representing the Williamston Agricultural Credit Cor poration, asked for a refund in taxes paid the town by the organization ' through error. Dr. Biggs stated that the credit corporation had SIO,OOO capital, but that only SI,OOO of that amount waa in cash, the remainder being in liberty Bonds. He further stated that it was through error that taxes were paid for 1925 and 1926, 1 that only the SI,OOO in cash was tax able. The commissioners ordered an investigation, and a settlement will | be effected according to the findings. I The Williamston Agricultural Cor poration is an agency that lends money to farmers on crop liens and I chattel mortgages, it was pointed out [ to the commissioners. Frank Carstarphen, offering to combine two permits for dances, was (Continued on page four) ■" • • \ Locals Lose To Wake Forest in Tournament The local high school tosseis lost to Wake Forest at Raleigh last Fri day, 21 to 8 in the State Basketball tournament. Playing on a smooth floor, using a large court and with out rafters, the locals were lost and could not get their bearings in time to successfully battle their opponents' scoring combination. "Sally" Gurkins Thanks His Friends lor Radio '■ A W. Henry Gurkin who swings a big party every leap year is express ing his thanks for the nice present an Atwarter Kent tadio, given him by Ms many friends here. " t-» "Sal" says, 'Through the Enter prise, I with to thank my many friends for the nice radio they were so kind to give me upon my twelfth birthday. I am sum I will spend many pleasant evenings listening in with it" i Williamston, Martin County, North Carolina, Tuesday, March 6, 1928 HEAR REPORT OF TREASURER Custodian of Town's Funds 6ays Things Moving Along Smoothly ( 'The town, in a financial way, is moving along very smoothly,' was the way Treasurer W. T. Meadows summed up his report before the meet ing of the town commissioners here last night. According to Mr. Meadows, re receipts from light and power custo ers during February amounted to more than the actual meter readings. In month, collections amounted to $2,865.08, the surplus coming from certain adjustments made in several accounts. A $4,000 increase in light revenue since the last audit over the amount for the same period last year (fiscal) was reported by the treasurer. The expense increase for that period, ac cording to the treasurer's statement, was $2lB more than it was for the same period last year. Itv the unpaid account column, there was $29.57 due for lights, and "$22.55 for water, during the last eight months. Mr. Meadows pointed out that there might be a little larger, but very little, should bad debts be in cluded. During the last month the light and power department severed connec tions with three customers, two white and one colored. The colored account is not to be considered a loss, but onfe of the white accounts is gone, the customer having moved a way. The second white account will be straightened out in a few days, the treasurer thinks. ' B:&L. SERIES IS NOW OPEN Statement Shows How Or ganization Is Assisting in Development The financial statement of the Mar tin County liuilding and Loan Associ ation, appearing in this paper, besides showing a sound and healthy condi tion, points out that the organiza tion is assisting greatly in the busi ness growth and development of the town and community, While it is no grfeat big million dol lar organization, the Martin County Building and Loan association has probably done as much, if not more, than any other agency in promoting the business growth of town and community, in that it has "made pos sible the erection of a large number of buildings in this section. The 22nd series opened last Sat urday when more than 500 shares of stock were sold before business closed the first day. This series, according to officers of the association, is ex pected to be one of the largest since it was o/ganized. The association is headed by some of the section's leading business meij who are interested in the growth of the community and who urge the subscription of stock in the organiza tion. Ange Town Women in Meeting Yesterday Club women of Ange Town held their second regular meeting yester-, day afternoon. Mrs. Bertha Ange, vice president, presided In the ab sence of Mrs. C. H. Ange, the club president. The women elected two leaders from the club to attend the leaders' school to be held in April. The leaders elected were Mrs. Allie Anfe and Mrs. Willie Gardner. There were 10 members and one visitor from Washington County present at the meeting. ' The home agent gave a demonstra tion in comparative cooking oif ce reals long and short time ccVhods. After the demonstration the women began work on posters, requested by Miss Thomas for the next leaders' school. The posters matfe are to show the sources of the energy-giv ing foods. ■ " > To Give Supper at Womans Club Rooms Friday Night The Ladies Aid Society of the Meth odist Church will give a chicken sal ad supper and an apron sale on Fri day evening. Everybody is very cor dially invited to attend both. > ■ . Special Meeting Of Local Masons Tonight All masons are requested to attend a meeting of Skewarkee Lodge No. 90 here tonight when ipeeial work in the fellows crafts degree will be held. MR. W.M.PERRY DIES AT HOME HERE SUNDAY Had Been Sick for More Than Two Years; Was 85 Years Old FUNERAL YESTERDAY Was Veteran of Civil War and Had Excellent Record; Wounded At Petersburg • , William Micajah Perry, aged 85, and a highly esteemed Confederate veteran, died at his hpme here early Sunday morning after an illness of more than two years. He had spent several weeks in a hospital during that time, where he regained suffici ent strength to return home and walk around town, but for the past several weeks he was confined to his bed, the end coming gradually Sun day morning. Mr. Perry was born in Williams Township, this county, January 19, 1844, the son of W. Bryant Perry, a prominent Primitive Baptist minister, and wife, Crissie White Perry. In the early Sixties Mr. Pqrry re fused to be left by his playmates and companions above the age of 18, who were answering the call of the Con federate States, and he left home at 17 and joined the army. He was a man of unusual physical power, and it was said of him by his comrades and officers that no man wearing a soldier's uniform waR braver than he. He was a member of Company H, Sixty-first Regiment, Klingman's Brigade of Hoke's Division, and faced the fire of many battles. He was wounded by a piece of shrapnel at the battle of the crater, near Peters burg, when the famous "blow-up" oc curred, but fully recovered from the wound. At the end of the war he re turned to his father's farm and en gaged in farming for few years. On December 18, 1873, he married Miss Virginia Ward und lived and farmed at the Picot place, on the jamesville Road for 40 years. He sold his farm and located in William .ston 14 years ago. He and Mrs. Perry lived together f6r more than 54 years. They hud only two children, twins, who died in infancy. He had great love for children and raised several orphan children, apparently loving and serv ing them as h s own. In politics, he was a sterling Dem ocrat, always vitally interested in the issues and the welfare of his friend i. He lenves a widow, a brother, James Perry, and a sister, Mrs. Mo zella Anderson, of Williams Town ship. The funeral was held at the home yesterduy at 10 a. m., by Kev. 11. Duke Critcher and Kev. C. H. Dickey. Burial was at the Baptist cemetery. The active pall bearers were: Dr. J. K. Smithwick, R. I). Brown, P. H. Brown, William Carstarphen, Wil liam W. Griffin, C. 0, Moore, Harry Meador, Sam C. Ray. "Hiking Honeymooners" Are Visitors Here Today Fred Johnson, young grandson of the founder of the Palmolive soap in dustry, with his youthful bride passed through here this morning en route to southern points. Branded as "honeymooning scions of society," the newlyweds are answering the challenge to youth to "roam the wide world over." Three weeks ago Miss Lydia Davies left New York for Darmouth college where she wbr married to young Johnson. They palnnned to board a tramp freighter scheduled fo* Africa or some far away port, but upon their arrival at Norfolk they changed their minds at the request of their {Stents, and they are now traveling South afoot. Rides are accepted, however, and today, soon after their arrival, Mr. A. T. Crawford gave them a lift as far as Washington on their south- I ern journey. „ Capture 80-Gallon Still On Welch's Creek Yesterday E. H. Gaylord, accompanied by E. G. Waters, captured a still of 80-gal lon capacity, near the Asa Harris mill pond on Welch's creek yester day. The still was in operation at the time of the officers arrival, but the operators made their escape without being, idenitfied. About ten gallons of liquor, and approximately 800 gallons of beer were captured and destroyed by the officers. The still was brought here. Home Department To Meet Thursday, 3 P. M. The second meeting of the Ameri can Home Department of the Wil liamston Woman's Club will be held Thursday in the club rooms at 8 p. m. This meeting will be in charge of Miss Sleeper and though the exact subject is not known at this time, some phase of nutrition will be dis cussed. DYNAMITING IN COLUMBIA IS STILL MYSTERY Man Arrested Last Week Is Released After Hearing In Elizabeth City SEEK CLUE TO SELLER Tyrrell County Officers Here Yester day Attempting To Find Seller Oi Explosive Tyrrell County officers were here yesterday attempting to find the seller of the dynamite used in dynamiting: the home of Mrs. Lena Snelk Johnson at Columbia u week ago.. It was re ported to officers in that county that the dynamite was bought in William stun, but upon investigation it was learned that no merchant here carried material, and that the explosive must have been purchased elsewhere. It was the hope of Tyrrell County of ficers that some clue ledaing to the arrest of the guilty party or parties might be established by learning where the explosive was bought, i J. S. Pope, jr., of Atkinson, State Highway engineer, was arrested soon after the dynamiting occurred, but he was released yesterday by Judge M. V. Harnhill when the court held that the evidence against l'ope was insuf ficient to justify holding him. Charged with secret assault with intent to kill, Pope had been held for Superior Court under a SIO,OOO bond at a hearing before Judge W. C. Alexander, in Columbia, last Satur day. Judge Harnhill in releasing l'ope reviewed the evidence given at the hearing in Columbia where l'ope de nied connection with the dynamiting, of the home. Witnesses stated they saw u man run from the vicinity of the dynamit ed home a moment after the explosion, but none was able to identify him. The hearing before Judge Harnhill which was held yesterday in Eliza beth City was under habeas-corpus proceedings and it was pointed out later that Judge Bamhill's action would not bar an indictment by a Tyrrell county grand jury in the event that substantial evidence is found. COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEET Had Little To Do Besides Authorizing $50,000 For Schools Aside from granting $50,0(10 for school buildings in the county, the lioard of Commissioners had a very dull day here yesterday when matters of very little importance and few in number came before the meeting. All members of the board, J. (J. Harnhill, chairman, T. 11. Slade, jr., L. P. Hol iday, T. C. Griffin and J. E. Pope, were present, and the meeting cen tered around the appropriation for school building purposes in the coun; ty- J. M. Johnson was released from the payment of $2.00 poll tax in Ham ilton township. I K. I!. Gurganus was released from the payment of special school tax in Ilobersonville township on $.3,372 worth of property. A $20,000 note due Eyes and Com pany the 15th of this month, was or dered reneved. Jesse Ange, of Jamesville town ship, was permanently released from the payment of poll tax." Security Life Wins From Smithfield Guardsmen The local Security Life and Trust basketball five made it two straight from the national guardsmen of Smith field here last night, winning 4fS-T)4. Pete, the team's sponsor, states that he got off to a late start, but from now on it is nothing but victory for his team. ' Thursday night Pete will pit his team against the Ualeigh Y. M. C. A. five, one of the strongest teams in Virginia, North and South Carolina. The Kaleigh boys have won a cjear title in Y circles in the three states, but Pete says they will meet with a strong aggregation here next Thurs day night when they play his boys. Everetts To Play For State Title Tonight Everetts sent its basketball team away at noon today to do battle for state championship in the non-ac credited high school basketball series at Chapel Hill tonight. The Everetts boys have already declared their spremacy in the eastern series, and tonight they will contend for all-state honors by playing a team from the west. A large number of Everetts citizens left to attend the game. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Burroughs, of Scotland Neck, attended the Gas -Icins-Leggett wedding here this morn ing. , 1 f " $50,000 Authorized For School Houses COUNTY FARM AGENTSREPORT 15,363 Pounds of Poultry Loaded Here Brought $2,944.84 The car of poultry loaded here last week was one of the outstanding pieces of work last month by the county farm demonstration agent, t. 11. Brandon, according to his report filed with the board of county com missioners at their meeting here yes terday. 15,3ti1t pounds of poultry were brought to the car, for which the producers were paid $2,944.84, or an average of a fraction over 19 cer\ts pe,r pound. > V. , In addition to loading "the car of poCrttry, the county agent'ordered and delivered 2 cars of farm drain tile; started two forestry demonstrations to show the proper care of treated 209 hogs; held three field meetings; traveled 732 miles on offic ial duties; wrote. three articles for local newspapers; visited 30 farms on official duties; held 136 office confer ences; wrote 148 letters; and had 122 telephone calls. In all 17 days were spent in field work and 8 days | in office work. DIVIDEND FOR STOCKHOLDERS Holders of Fisheries Prod ucts Co. Preferred Stock To Get Dividend According to reliable information, the hundreds of preferred stockhold ers who hold stock in the defunct Fisheries Product Company, will re ceive a dividend from the receivers of the organization in the near future. The amount of the dividend could not be learned today, but even a small cue will cause several thousands dol lars to come to this county, there, be ing a large amount of the stock in this section; The Fisheries Product company, about 1918, flooded the country with its stock, and Martin County people fill Mercifully before the 'agiins. Stock amounting to thousands of dol lars, was sold in this section, and in many cases caused the failure of many farmers and business men when the company went under. Mr. V. (!. Taylor, president of the Planter!! and Merchants Bank, Ever -•t«. is in receipt of a letter from one of the receivers, and in it Mr. Taylor is asked to assist the stockholders in his section to get their claims enter ed so that dividend checks can be mailed. It is understood that the dividend will be paid on preferred stock only. Mr. Taylor stated yesterday that he would be glad to help in any way those who have preferred stock in the defunct company to get their claims straightened out. This service, it. is understood, is voluntary and will be without remuneration. Firemen Hold Regular Meeting Last Night A closer check on permits for new buildings was ordered last night at a meeting of the local flre company members, when it was reported that several buildings had been construct ed contrary to the town's regulations; It was pointed out that it would be necessary for' all builders to consul) proper officials amf" secure permits; that where permits were not granted and" the building laws were violated the builder might be forced to com ply with the laws by making certain cihanges. * - . r The several members of the com pany are planning to attend the dis trict meeting in Kinston next Tues day night. Entertainment Tonight A t School Building Under the auspices' of" the local high school, Kaiama's native Hawiians will appear in a splendid musical program at the school auditorium here tonight. For two years, the troupe of four talented musicians traveled in Europe where they were well received by theatre patrons of the countries there. They have traveled extensively in this country, having at one time ap peared on the Keith vaudeville circuit. Bear Grass Parents and Teachers Meet Thursday A regular meeting of the parent teacherlfcasocaition will be held at the Bear Grass school, Thursday evening, March 8, at 7:80 o'clock. All parents and patrons of th«- school are urged to attend. Advertisers Will Find Our Col umns a Latchkey to Over 1/600 Hornet of Martin County ESTABLISHED 1898 COUNTY BOARD TO ISSUE NOTES FOR AMOUNT State Has Already Allotted $50,000, Making SIOO,OOO Available Now TO ERECT 2 BUILDINGS Action of Board Paves Way for Begin, ning of Construction In Near Future The school building issue for the .county was settled here yesterday in a joint meeting of the county educa tional board and the commissioners, held at the- court house.- Upon uie , motion of Mr. J. K. Pope, seconded by Mr. T. 1!. Slade, jr., the following order was passed: "That negotiable bonds of Martin County, North Carolina, be issued in the maximum principal amount of $50,000 to be known as "School Bonds of Martin County," for purposes of erection and purchase of school houses in Martin County and a;-, authorized Under section (a) of section >2, Coun ty Finance Act of North Carolina, 191J7, and which school houses, are necessary in complying with the con struction of six months' school require ments." The $50,0(H) to be raised through the issuance of notes when added to a like amount borrowed from the State several weeks ago, makes pos sible a building for UobersonviUe and one for Williani.ston;- but in each in stance there is no»provision for equip ment. The equipping of the buildings, it is understood will be handled with loans secured from the State Fund later on. At the present time prepar ations are being made to carry out the county's school building program. In raising the funds ,the commis sioners preferred the issuance of * notes rather than have a bond issue, which, it was stated, would be a more satisfactory way to care for the situ ation. DIRIGIBLE FLIES ACROSS COUNTY I Scares Farm Stock and Poultry in Several Sec tions Last Friday Chickens squawked and- thfi bain-, yards of many farmers in this coun ty were the scenes of great distur bances last Friday afternoon when a big navy dirigible, supposedly the I.os Angeles, passed over" on its way to N. J. In the Hardisoij mill section many people who saw the giant of the air, stated that it was Hying very low and at a medium rate of speed, and looked to be about as long -as two city blocks. The dirigible was on the last lap of a four-thousand mile cruise, having made only a few- stops' on the long voyage from I'amama. It was moored ii) her hangars at Lakehurst about ! 9 o'clock that night in a violent snow storm. I Several stories have been reported ■ about the passing of the ship. The | one the most difficult to understand came about when one farmer stated it passed directly over his house, and when another said the same thing. The two fanners live fourteen miles apart, and would have been impdfc f sible for the dirigible to pass over both homes in the course it was go ing. However, it might be that the big ship honored one and then made * a 90 degree turn to do honor to the ; other. j Over about Kinston, a young man sighted the ship, and paid no atten tion to his car and where it was go ing. He ran into a telephone pole, ac cording to the press dispatch. . House Catches Fire ' Twice in Two Days The local fire company made its second visit in as many day? to the old Hemby house near the ware houses, today. Yesterday the roof of the house caught flre from a defective flue, but little damage resulted. Today the roof caught at the same place and from the same cause. Chief Harrison stated last night that the people here are getting un usually careless with fl/e, and pointed out that such carelessness during the month of March especially is likely to cause serious flre losses. Last Saturday the company answer ed a call in the cemetery section of the town, and found that some one had carelessly thrown a match into a field of broom straw, causing a flre that threatened the homes of colored residents in that section.
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