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Watch the Label on Your Paper Ai It Carries the Date When Your Subscription Expires VOLUME XXXII—NUMBER 69 ROBERSONVILLE SCHOOL LEADER IN ATTENDANCE * Has Average Daily Attend ance Percentage of $7.5; Hamilton Second BUT 5 SCHOOL REPORT Williamston Has Highest Percentage Pupils on Honor Roll; Bear Grass Has Lowest Attendance Of the five schools, Robersonville, Bear Grass, Everetts, Hamilton, and Williamston, reporting their attendance and honor pupils, Robersonville lef nf the average daily attendance, that school reporting a daily average of 97.5 per cent. Bear Grass trailed in the same column with an unusually low average, the school reporting only 80 per cent. Where Robersonville had only 12 pupils absent daily, there were 46 in the Bear Grass school who failed to attend. The location of the schools, no douht, has much to do with the large variation in the attendance percentage, the children in the Bear Grass district apparently being held at home to assist in f#rm work. Four hundred and sixty-nine of the 481 pupils in the Robersonville schools attended regularly while in the Bear Grass school only 223 of the 276 pu pils enrolled attended daily on an aver age. The two schools ranked the same in the percentage of honor students, each averaging 11.5. According to the reports filed in the county superintendent's office here, the five schools take the following ranks: Honor Roll Attend. Robersonville 11.5 97.5 ' Hamilton 11 95.5 Everetts 4 95 Williamston 14 94.7 Bear Grass 11.5 80 OFFICERS RAID IN FREE UNION # Get Three Men'and Pour Out 23 Gallons of Liquor Working by night and sleeping now and then, Federal Prohibition Officers Street and Rangely, with assistants Joseph Roebuck and Sheriff C. B, Roe buck, and Hill Haislip, centtlretT their activities in Fret Union late Wednes day night. Ttoeuty-three gallons of the finished prodWt and 1,400 gallons of beer were destroyed on the spot, making drier and drier the mouths of a watting many, who are said to be nutting with some difficulty in pur chasing the spirits just at this tinjte. Reaching a far section in Free Union late pin the night, the officers found Fleetwood Brooks,-Grady James, and a 13-year-old bojf, all colored, so busi ly firing the still that the operators did not even think about running. It was Brooks' third offense, so the offi cers brought him in with them. The other two appeared at the, hearing held here yesterday morning by United States Commissioner W. C. Manning. Brooks was released under a $1,500 bend, James was required to raise a SSOO bond, and the boy. was released under the condition* that he appear be fore Judge Meekins at the next term of Federal court in Washington the first Monday, in April. The still was of a 150-gallon capacity and was turning out the "spirits" rap idly, according to Mr. Haislip, who saw one in operation for the first time. Go* | ing along out of mere curiosity and as a guest of the raiders, Mr. Haislip ! hinted that there were too hiany thrills in the raiding business for him. Program of Services at The Christian Church Preaching service at the Christian church Sunday at 11 a. ni. and at 7:3b p m. Sunday school at 9:4j>. A cordial welcome awaits all friends and strangers to all these services. WATTS " THEATRE Saturday Oct. 26 WM. S. HART in "Three-Word Brand" Also COMEDY and SERIAL Monday-Tuesday Oct. 28-29 RONALD ? COLEMAN in ;;THE RESCUE;; Alao NEWS AND FABLES MUSIC BY PHOTOTOMS THE ENTERPRISE Roanoke Fair Offer Variety Amusements Completing arrangements this week. Manager John L Rodger son stated yesterday that the " Roanoke Fair opening here week after next, will offer one of the" most diversified programs ever presented here. Several additions to the free attractions were made this week when Mr. W. T. Stone owner and manager of the Stone Shows playing the fair this year, came here and assisted with last JOS. E. HARDISON DIES WEDNESDAY Funeral To Be Held From Holly Springs Church This Afternoon Joseph Edwin Hardison, 23 years old. died at the State Sanatorium late last Wednesday night, following an illness of several months' duration. Suffering poor health, young Mr. Har dison went to the Sanatorium for treat ing nt last February, and tor a while Ins condition was thought to have been in-proved The period of recuperation WTS short, and gradually weakened until the end. (' The body was brought to his home in V. illiamstoij Township, near here, eirly yesterday. The funeral was held this afternoon at the Holly Springs Methodist Church by Dr. O. P. Fitz- Gerald. InUrment followed in the family plot on the G. W. Martin farm, near Junesville. 1 he son of Mr. Simon K. Hardison, the young man leaves besides his fath er, seven brothers, Messrs. l.ucian J., Lee IJ. A W.Geurg- M , John W., iiid C. B. Hardison, and oie sister, \»rs I.illic B. Sexton, of Gainesville. F.L, FREE ALLEGED - MOB MEMBERS • Gastonia Grand Jury Fails To Return True Bill in Wiggins Case Gastonia, Oct. 24.—Gaston county spoke its mind today. All prosecutions instituted against alleged members of two anti-com munist mobu r one of which shot and killed a mother of five children on the highway in broad daylight, and the other of which kidnapped three textile union organizers and took them 40 miles for a flogging near Concord, came to an end today. The 16 defendants in the two cases wer» released from their bonds. The Gas ton county grand jury returned the two indictments into superior court, with each marked "not a true bill," ending the cases without the form alities of trials. One indictment charged employes of Loray mills, center of Gastonia strikes, with a conspiracy to murder and with murdering Ella May Wig gins, as she and 22 other unionists were fleeing on a truck which had been turned back from attending an advertised meeting at South Uas tonia, which other anti-unionists pre vented from being held at all. On this indictment Judge H. Hoyle Sink, presiding over the court, was under the misapprehension that a true bill had been returned and had the entire grand jury brought into ! court in a body and polled. When Major A. L. Bulwinkle, attorney for the Loray mills, who appeared for the defendants in that case and in the kidnapping case, arose and ask ed that the bonds of all the defend ants be discharged, Judge Sink ap peared amazed. The grand jury had i dispersed, but the court immediately sent for the foreman F. H. Cunning ham, local real estate dealer, and said to him: -"-Mr- Foreman, this six months j grand jury has not ended in ita duty in this matter. Your entire body must return to the matter and con tinue until this killing la ferreted out." "If your honor pleases" stated So licitor John G. Carpenter "since this killing occurred on September 14, the state has had two of the best detectives in the country on this case. We shall cohtinue that same unfaltering, aggressive investigation. This does not mean that the state has quit its endeavor." But while the action may have been a surprise to the court, it came as no surprise to residents of Gastonia. Everetts Woodmen Will Meet Monday The Everetta camp, Modern Wood men, wjll hold a regular meeting of its members next Monday night, the Forester team having charge of the evening's program, according to an announcement made this morning. While it was not officially announc ed this morning, it la understood that the camp will initiate one or two candidates at the meeting. All members are ttrged to attend meeting. Williamston, Martin County, North Carolina, Friday, October 25,1929 minute details. While here Mr. Stone stated that he was bring ing his best show, assuring the fair patrons amusement galore. Admission charges having been reduced to the popular figure*, 25 and 50 cents, large crowds are expected all during the week. The free acts program, costing more than $2,500, will feature the amusements, it was stated by the fair's manager, Mr. Rodgeraon, yesterday-. LOCALS DEFEAT NASHVILLE, 51-0 Many Substitutes Get Into Action in Game Here Tuesday Scoring eight touchdowns and mak ing three of the extra points for a total score of 51, the Williamston High School football team experienc ed little difficulty with the representa tives from Nashville High School here Tuesday afternoon. The visitors never threatened to score at any period of the game, and only got the ball out of their own territory two or three times. Coach Brodie E. Hood used practically every member of the local squad at one time or another in the contest, but regardless of the combination being used the score con tinued to pile up in favor of William ston. ' Nashville presented an exceptional ly good player in the person of Abernethy, quarterback and captain of his team. Weighing around 200 pounds, he gave the locals about all the opposition they had during the afternoon, and if he had secured any help from his teammates quite a different story would be told. Aber nethy made most of the tackles when his team was on defense, carried the ball, passed, and did the kicking on offense aa well as calling the signals. Possessing an abundance of good nature, he was a favorite with fans on both sides of the field. Starting the game the vistors kick ed off, and five plays later the Wil liamston boys made their first touch down, Holding carrying the ball over. Try for point failed. Williamston then kicked off and after three futile at tempts to advance the ball the visitors kicked, and the locals were soon on their way to another touchdown, Saunders carrying the ball over on an end run after several passes and long runs had put the ball in scoring position. Try for point by place kick failed. Williamston again kicked, Nashville again failed to advance and punted, and then the locals again scored, Saunders recovering a fumble ■ from center and passing about 80 yards to Holding who stepped off the remaining distance. Murdock drop kicked the goal for point. The half ended with the ball in midfield and Williamston on the long end of a 19-0 score. In the second half the locals com pletely routed the visitors, scoring almost at will. Nashville also got busy and made two first downs, their only offensive high-lights. One was made by a pass and Abernethy bucked the line four times in a row for the other. For Williamston, Murdock and Shearon scored by bucking the ball over in the second half, following long runs and passes; Shearon and Hold ing also intercepted enemy passes and ran for touchdowns, while the flfth marker came as a result of a long pass from Holding to Shearon. Two extra points were made, one by i an off-tackle plunge by Holding, the other by a pass from Holding toj Shearon. The Williamston line is due a large measure of credit for the one-sided score, substitutes and regulars alike performing very creditably. The Tarboro team comes here for a game today and a close contest is expected, as Tarboro is undefeatea this season and has run up some big scores on opponents. The locals will be without the services of Johnny Hardison at center, due to the death of his brother; and it is possible that Holding may be out on accoount of an injury to hhis and, which has kept him out of practice for several days. Program of Services At Methodist Church Preaching services at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. These two services are the last be fore annual conference. Every mem ber is urged to attend. There will be r.o service the first Sunday due to the pastpr being away. A most cordial welcome is extended to all at this church. Epworth League to Hold Cake and Candy Sale , . The Epworth League of the M. E. church will have a cake and candy sale at Dr. Kitfght's office Saturday from 4 to 10 p. m. TERM OF CIVIL COURT TO BEGIN IN" NOVEMBER • Number of Old Cases Are Scheduled To Be Tried 61 CASES ON DOCKET Judge Clayton Moore Will Preside; Is First Regular Term of November Court Held Here Sixty-one civil cases have been sched uled for trial in the next term of the i Martin County Superior Court con vening here the 18th of next month. The calendar, prepared by the Mar tin County Bar Association this week, calls for a two weeks term. Judge Clayton Moore, of this place, will pre side. A number of old cases will be heard, according to the calendar schedule, the one of Dickey versus railroad probably being the oldest one in the list of cases. Lewis Dickey, formerly of Stan ton, Delaware, was hurt March 10, 1924, when a car in which he was rid ing struck a train at a highway cross ing in l'armele. The case was heard in the court here last, year, the plain tiffs entering an appeal when the court decided against them. The supreme court granted a new trial which is scheduled to be heard Monday, the 18th, the first day of the term. Non-suited at a term of the superior court here in 1927, the suit of Lucy Modlin, administratrix, against the Town of Williamston will be re-entered Tuesday of the first week of the term. The suit growing out of the death of Ruth Modlin, daughter of the admin istratrix, is for SIO,OOO. The girl was fatally injured August 18, 1926, when a plank fell front a painter's scaffold on the city hall, driving an umbrella rib into the girl's neck. PRINCIPALS IN MEETING HERE • Decide Upon Holidays for Thanksgiving and Christmas Two days for Thanksgiving and two weeks for Christmas will constitute the holidays in the Martin County schools, according to a decision reached by 11 of the county's school principals in conference here last Wednesday eve ning. The Thanksgiving holidays will come out of a clear sky, but not so with the Christmas vacation; for just before closing December 20, the pu pils will be faced with examinations, the school heads decided. The schools will reopen following the Christmas holidays January 6, it was stated. The Wednesday evening meeting was the second of a series scheduled between the school principals of the county, the first one having been held in Robcrsonville last month. Profes sor H. M. Ainsley will be host at the next meeting which will he held in Oak City November 20. Announces Services at Episcopal Churches Rev. A. H. Marshall, Minister Sunday school at 10 a. m. Morning service and confirmation by Bishop Darst of the Diocese of East Carolina at 11 a. m. The members of the Church of the Advent and friends are invited to meet Bishop Darst at the rectory on Saturday night from 8 to 10. This will give the Bishop an opportunity to meet with the people of the church and town and the people of the church and town an opportunity to meet him. Holy Trinity Church Bear Graaa Road Sunday school at 2:30 p. m. Afternoon service and sermon by Bishop Darst at 3 p. m. You will be welcomed to this serv ice. St. Martin'a Church—Hamilton Sunday school at 10 a. m. Evening prayer and confirmation and sermon by Bishop Da rat. This is a real opportunity to hear one of the strongest preacher* in this country and a man -who has done more for Evangelism than any other man in the Episcopal Church. The evening service on this occasion will be at 8 p. m. You are invited to come and worship with us. Kelly-Arnold Players Have Headquarters Here The Kelly-Amold players, who have been playing throughout North and South Carolina the past summer, closed their season here last Satur day. In the future the company will make its headquarters here, it was learned yesterday. The entire cast will return here next April and remain two weeks, spending one week re hearsing a new line of plays and giv ing a public performance the second week. Members of the company are filling several dates at various towns in this section at the present time and it is probable that several of the cast will spend the winter playing a circle stock using this town as headquarters. 17 CASES TRIED BY RECORDER Most of Cases Were Carried Over From Previous Tuesday | Seventeen cases were called in the recorder's court here last Tuesday, the docket carrying a large number of | carry-over cases and practically none of any importance. Appeals were made in several cases, one measley $5 fine sticking. Two jail sentences, one for 30 and another for 90 days, were im posed, ' The cases follow: A nol pros resulted in the case charging Timothy keys with disorder ly conduct. | Papers were issued for George Rob | ert Grimes, charged with reckless driv The case charging George and Henry Woolard with larceny and receiving, was continued. Oscar Edwards was found not guilty in the case charging him with larceny and receiving. —« _ The case charging A. R. White with passing a worthless check was con tinued. Charged with assault with a deadly weapon, Henry Price entered a plea of guilty of simple assault which was ac cepted by Prosecuting Attorney H. O. Peel. Judge Bailey fined the defend ant $5, the costs added. A nol pros was returned in the c;.se charging Wesley Baker with di»>- orderly conduct. A similar disposition resulted in the case charging Victor Roberson with non-support. Mattic Williams was fined SSO and taxed with the costs when the court adjudged her guilty of violating the li quor laws. A six-months jail sen tence was suspended. She appealed the case, Judge Railey requiring bond-Mil the sum of SIOO. t. 'barged with an assault with a dead ly weapon, Hebron Roberson entered a plea of guilty of being drunk and dis orderly and accepted a 30-day jail sen tence. The court failed to find Irving Col train guilty of driving an automobile while he was under the influence of li quor, but it established guilt in a reck less driving charge. He was fined $25 and taxed with the costs, the defendant appealiug his case. Appeal bond was fixed in the sum of SIOO. James Ruflitt was sentenced to the roads for a period of six months when lie was found guilty in the ca9e charg ing him with an assault with a deadly weapon. The sentence was suspended upon the defendant paying the costs of the case and the prosecuting witness' doctor's hill. Charged with an assault with a dead ly weapon, G. H. Gurganus was found not guilty. . " Pleading guilty of Carrying a con cealed weapon, Eugenia Hughes was sentenced to jail for a period of 90 days. Henry Gainer was found nqt guilty of carrying a concealed weapon. The case charging Julius D. Hardi son with violating the stock law was continued. In the case charging Vance Price Gray and Roy Simpson with trespass the minutes of the court read as fol ic, ws: "it appearing to the court, who, from the evidence, finds that one Jones was the tenant of one Barber for the year . 1V29, and that Jones was living in a J dwelling house of said Barber which was on lands other than those cultivat ed by Jones, who, in addition to using the dwelling house, also, with the per mission of Barber, used the stables and out-buildings for puposes of housing his mule and storing corn and other like personal effects; "That Jones sold a hog to one of the above-named defendants, delivery of which was not made at the time of the sale. The hog, both before and after the sale, having eaten the Crops of Bar bcr, the said Barber thereafter finding the hog in his crop impounded it in the stable building used by Jones, placing a notice on the door thereof forbid ding any one to move said hog with out his permission and nailed the door leading and opening into the stable in impounding the hog. "Another stable, which directly ad joined the stable in which the hog was impounded, and which was not nailed, was entered by the defendants, who lilted the hog to their own premises, which removal was made with the knowledge of Jones, who made no pro test against it, and which removal was made without any notice not to remove other than the written notice above mentioned, and without any other man ner of notice." > «■ TRe court held that the facts do not constitute the offense with which the defendants were charged and dismissed the case. The State appealed. Presbyterians Announce I Services for Sunday j- Sunday, October 27, 1929: { Sunday school, 9:45 a. m. Worship service, 11 a. m., subject: "Loyalty." Bear Grass The usual Presbyterian service will br held in the Bear Grass school au ditorium at 7 p. m. Sunday, October 21, 1929. All are invited. Rev. Z. T. Piephoff will preach. Sales During Week- Are Best of Season NO GAME WITH ROBERSONVILLE ' Football Fans of County • Disappointed in Failure To Get Together ■ , FoQtbail fans here and ill Robersoli ville \vcrc greatly disappointed this week when officials of the two schools failed to reach an agreement making possible a game between the two teams this season, While it is understood that fans in both towns arc still enter taining hopes for a match between the two teams, it looks as if their hopes will be in vain, for a game between tlie squads is not at all likely at this time, according to unofficial state- ments. After an agreement had been reached between the officials of the two schools, and a game was practically assured the fans, the Robersonville officials found that alterations would be neces sary, Robersonville's representatives ignored the agreement reached Mon day night, and the officials here re fused to accept the proposed change, giving a deadlock and rendering chance for a game practically hope less. According to information gained fol lowing a meeting of Messrs Hood, Ainsley, Leake, and Watson here last Monday evening, Robersonville agreed to come here for a $.15 cash*considera tion, Williamston furnishing the ref eree and umpire, who were, to be chos en by Robersonville. November 8 was the date set for the ganm. and the match was announced. "But," says Coach Ainsley, "supporters of the Robersonville 'team stated that since two game were played in Williamston they would back the team in offering a guarantee of SSO- for the game to he played in Rohers.onvillt. Siifte no a grecment could !«■ reached, Roberson ville made a counter proposition to play in Williamston for SSO, which was refused." Numerous Miggestions Rave, been made in an .effort to bring about a match between the two teams, but so far no game is in sight. "Some say Williamston is airai] of Robersonville and others say Rober sonville is afraid of Williamston, but what they say don't count; we want some one to say something that will make possible a match, so we fans can enjoy a "real game of football, a local supporter was heard to., say yester day. $ Number Pupils On Bear Grass School Honor Roll Honof roll of Hear (Irass School for month ending October 11, 1929: First grade, section B: Jessie Grey Terry, Carrie Dell Terry, plla Mae Rogerson, Krnest Capps. I'irst Grade, Section B: Mildred Harrison, Madeline Harrison, Lillian Taylor, Doris Rogerson, Henry Har rison, Jr., Willie Lee Chesson, Jr.*, Ronald White, Albert Bennett, Esther Rawls, Edna Rawls, Mildred Rawls, Francis White, Hcrnice Rogerson, Rus sell Biggs. Second grade; Madeline Harrison. Third grade: Ophelia Rogerson. Fourth Grade: Bonnie Bailey, Eliza- beth Bailey. - Fifth grade: Dan Pecle. Sixth grade; Kred Ayers. Seventh grade: Magnolia Roberson Eighth and ninth grades: Not any. Mrs. Walter Harrison Dies At Home Here Mrs. Walter Harrison died at her home here on Kant Main Street last night, following an illness of only a few days' duration. Mrß. Harrison, before her marriage in 1013, was Mian Lizzie* Roberson, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Roberson. She wan born 42 years ago near Bear Grass, having lived in this county all her life. Two years ago she, with her family, mov ed here where Mr. Harritfon is em ployed by the Peel Motor Company. She was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church at Bear Grass, the minister of that chtirch officiating at the funeral services which were held atlthe home here this afternoon. In terlrient took place at Mobley burial ground, near Bear Grasß. Besides her husband and mother, she is survived by 4h« following chil dren, Roland, Grover, Ben, Carrie, Verna and Henry. Two sisters, Mrs. Mattie Harrison, of Bear Grass and Mrs. Mittia Rogers, of Kabeisonville, and one brother, Dawsey Roberson, of Robersonville, also survive. PRESENT "HI-HAT" AT NEW SCHOOL BUILDING TONIGHT The local Woman's club presents "Hi-Hat" a musical coiqedy, in the new'i high school auditorium tonight, the curtain rising at 8:60 o'clock. The players have been practicing the comedy for several days, and the performance is expected to attract many. ,/ Advertiaeri 'Will Find Our CoL. umn« a Latchkey to Over 1,000 Hotnea of Martin County ESTABLISHED 1898 'averages up to 65 CENTS MADE ■ » * Wednesday Was Best Day of Week; Market Aver ages 30 Cents OUTLOOK BRIGHTER Warehousemen Look for Good Prices And Large Sales Next Week; Good Tobacco High Tobacco sales on the local ware house floors this week have been the best of the entire season, according to official reports coming from the market'* board of trade. With sales ranging around the half-million pound mark for the week, the price average tipped the 30 cent figure last Wed nesday, one of the best days for tjie market so far recorded this season. ''rues showed considerable strength Monday over those of the past week, and while the break was small Tues day on account of rain, the price Con tinued to the new high level Wednes day. Thursday's sales showed a slight weakness from the previous day, es pecially on the upper grades. Today, prices are said to be back up and a spirit of optirfiiSm prevails again. The spirit of cooperation between warehousemen and buyers here this year is marked, all pulling together for the advancement of the -market and the farmers. Averages on the floors here this week have passed the 66 cent mark, and hundreds of farmers have aver aged between the 45 and *55 cent mark. The outlook for next week, accord ing to warehousemen and buyers points to good prices and brg breaks^ OFFICERS GET THREE STILLS —r* Two Are Raided in Griffins Section Wednesday; No Arrests Maiding in Griffins township last Wednesday prohibition agents captur ed two copper stills with plenty of beer but no whiskey at the plants. One of the stills was located in the pooossin section of the township, and the other was found a mile or more east of Hatts Cross Roads. Both of the plants were cold and no one was near when the officers arrived. Yesterday afternoon the officers went into Cross Roads and after searching the swamps around fhe Leggett mill for several hours they found a steam plant just as they were Starting their return trip. The com plete outfit was destroyed along with ten and one-half gallons of whiskey and plant equipment. The still, a steam one, had been t'n operation dur ing the day and was still steaming when the officers reached it, but no one was seen at the plant. COLORED MAN SHOT IN SIDE 1 Man Who Fired Gun Says It Was Accident; Held Under Bond George 1. Purvis, colored was shot in the arm find, side the early part of tlii-. week by Melton liarnhill, colored, Harnbill declaring the shot was fired accidentally. At a hearing held before Justice of the Peace John 1.. Hassell, Barnhill was placed under a SI,OOO bond in default of which he was paced in jaii. Later the bond was reduced to $20(1, which was furnished and Barn hill released, According to Chief of Police VV. B. iJaniel, who made the arrest, Bamhill claims he was playing with a gun on the porch at the home of Willie Davis when it accidentally fired. The load of shot went through a window and hit I'urvis, who was in the room. A part of the load hit the man in the arm, several others piercing the side. While tlx man's injuries are not considered serious, his wounds are sa ;l to be painful. Baptists Announce Program oi Services Sunday, school classes for all ages and a teacher for all classes is our aim. 'I he sessions begin at 9:45. We wel come every one, but especially the peo ple who come in from the sur rounding rural districts'. The regular preaching services will be held at 11 o'clock in the. morning and at 7:30 in the evening. The B. Y. P. U. will meet at 6:30; and the members are invited to re main for the preaching service. The young people are a.sked to re member the B. Y. P. U. enlargement week and to so arrange their school work as to be with us for five evenings next week. On account of this work there will be no nlid-week services at the church.
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