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Witch ttw Labi; on Tow Paper Aa It Cnriw the Data Whea Toor Sabacriptioa Expiree VOLUME XXXIII—NUMBER 25 REV. A. COREY WILL NOT TAKE PART IN DEBATE Declines Challenge Made * By fiditor Several Days Ago MANNING WILL SPEAK Jatnaarille Minister Challenges Right of Editor To Make Appointment Without Hia Consent A debate a la Lincoln-Douglas style in this county during the present cam paign was removed from the proposed schedule this week when Rev. A. Corey, of Jamesville, declined an invi tation of Editor W. C. Manning for an open discussion on-the Simmons-Bail ey senatorial contest. Challenge for open debate was made several days ago, but no answer was made until thii week, Mr. Corey stating, " • ♦ ♦ I feel it necessary to decline your kind invitation because it would not, in my _ opinion, iurc the he&t..iutere»4 -of. the Democratic Party, nor do I feel that because,you and I differ as to who the candidate should be is of any mo ment to the public generally." - After it had been learned that the challenge had ben declined, the editor when questioned, expressed regret that a debate could not be arranged, but re gardless of non-acceptance of the chal lenge. the show would go on, that he would speak tomorrow evening at S o'clock in the Farm Life School audi torium. Commenting on the non-acceptance of the challenge, the editor stated that he would invite' Mr. Corey to attend the meeting and extend him. the privi lege of having the remarks published. Mr. Corey challenged the right of Mr. Manning to make an appomtment, adding, "Therefore, I am not-, bound by any action of yours. The principals in the contest are not having joint discussions, and 1 do not think or be lieve that it would be for the best in terest of the Democratic Party for you and I to engage in the debate you propose." LABORERS BEG FOR WORK HERE Fifty Applications Received from Outside for Work On Factory Here That the labor situation in this sec tion has reached an acute stage is bnrne out in the demands for employ ment at the peanut factory under con struction here. Numbers and numbers of men are turned away each day, Mr. Pritchard, superintendent, stating that he i* oversupplied with all classes of labor and that many of those turned away are badly in need of work. Written applications from near-by sections literally begging for work have poured into the superintendent's office. Practically all the requests are neces sarily turned aside, leaving the appli cants not even the hope for a place to turn for work. Luxuries in the section have been cast aside by hundreds upon hundreds, and the conditions have reached that point where food and clothing are considered most. Considering the un favorable financial conditions the num ber out of work is believed to be very small, and the number considering food and clothing first is limited, it is un derstood. Conjure Doctor Held In Poison Case at Wilson Wilson, May 22.—George Henderson, Negro "conjure doctor" was arrested here today for allegedly selling George Gay, of Snow Hill a poison which the Utter is charged with having given his wife and caused her death. Gay is held without bond in the Greene County jail at Snow Hill on a charge of murder. Greene County officers were expected to come here lome time today for Henderson. Mrs. Gay, 22-year-old mother of two children, died three weeks ago under what officers termed suspicious cir cumstances. The body was exhumed ten days after Ifcr death and an analysis made of the stomach's contents. W. B. Morrill, coroner of Greene county, yesterday reported the analysis revealed a poison in sufficient quantity to have caused her death. Date for a preliminary hearing for Gay has not been act. 17200 Primary Ballots v Received io This County Approximately $,220 ballots have been received in thi* county for use in the June primary, Chairman Syl vester Peel sUted yesterday. Of the * number, 7,500 are Democratic ballot* for United States Senator and members of the corporation commission; 7,500 Democratic ballots sOlicitor of the second district, and 2,000 Republican ballot* for United State* Senator. Two hundred and twenty of the 17,230 bal lot* are *amples. In addition to the ballots, Mr. Peel received 200 ab*en • tee A and B application blank* and return envelope*. Work on the county and town*hip win be ttarted tomorrow, it i« understood THE ENTERPRISE Four File For County Education MORE FACTS IN RECENT CRIME AT BATTLEBORO ♦ Arrest Walter Brantley In Connection With Crime Apparently there is much to be learn ed in the Battleboro crime mystery. Joe Powell, father of Elizabeth Powell alleged to have been attacked and criminally assaulted, was arrested in connection with the shooting of Frank Crickinore and released this week. Walter Brantley, young white man of •Battleboro continues in jail, and yet of ficers continue their investigation, un officially stating that they hope to make additional arrests. —think -tdw—( Mi** ■ -Powell-V- kuowA who shot me." Frank Crickmore wrote ji,'. he lay voiceless in a Rocky Mount hospital yesterday when questioned. Reports relative to the affair state, "She might know, but officers of Edge combe county do not. Having aban- Ttoneil" ttre 'Negro" aflactc' FheoryT 5 s far as their present investigations go Sheriff YV. E., Bardin, accompanied in his investigation by Solicitor Don (iil liam, are working 911 the theory that the attack was not the work of drunk en Negroes but the result of a jealous hate caused by Crjckmore's intimacy wijth Miss Powell. They are also con sidering the possibility that the crime was committed not by two Negroes, but by a white man, accompanied by either a Negro or another white man. "1 tell you the truth, 1 don't know," wrote Crickmore in the answer to the question. "Were you shot by white men or Negroes?" in his first news paper interview today. "The next question had to do with why he and Miss Powell were parked and young Crickmore, whose, nerve has not been broken despite the fact that that he lay for days on the point of death and, if lie recovers, will never he able to talk, declined to answer. Crickmore is said to have stated that he believed the girl's father not guilty. CALL 6 CASES IN COUNTY COURT • . Last Tuesday Session Of Interest to General Public With a half a dozen cases on the docket, the last Tuesday session of the recorder's court carried very little in terest, the session ending before the noon hour. Very few attendants heard the procedings, which were confined to one or two road sentences and a small fine. , Probable cause appearing in the case charging Mary Lou Koberson with lar ceny and receiving, the defendant was bound over to the next term of super ior court under a S3OO bond. Walter Gary was sentenced to the roads for four months when he was fcund guilty of carrying a concealed weapon. The case charging Alfred Walker v/ith abandonment was continued. Found guilty of violating the liquor laws, Spencer Hyman was fined sls, the court adding a six months' sus pt tided «oad sentence. J Hyman enter ed a plea of not guilty. The cases charging Jason Parker and John Smallwood with larceny and receiving were dismissed, the court finding no probable guilt in either of the causes. 53,802 Pounds Poultry Sold in This County More than 25 tons of poultry were shipped from this county during the months of January, February, March, April and May, according to complete reports announced yesterday after noon by County Agent T. B. Bran don. The shipments totalling 53,802 pounds sold for $11,292.39. The majority of the loadings were accumulated small lots, there being only one or two poultry raisers offer ing in excess of one or two hundred pounds. Prices, as a whole, for the past .sea son were unusually low, but even then many of those patronizing the car re ported good profits. Will Conduct Revival at Hamilton Baptist Church . ♦ 1 — - . A , series of revival *ervices will be held in the Hamilton Bapti*t Church, beginning next Monday evening anfl continuing through the following Sun day, if wa* announced ye*terday. Rev. Chas. B. Howard, president'of tfil B. Y. P. U. convention, will conduct the service*, it was stated. Rev. Howard is from Louisburg, where he *enre* several chtirche*.' r : * Service* will be held each morning during the week, and each evening at 8 o'clock. The public i* cordially in vited to hear Rev. Mr. Howard and take part in the *ervice*. \ Williamston, Martin County, North Carolina, Friday, May 23, 1930. URGE DECREASE IN DETERMINED LAND VALUES Ten Counties Represented At District Meet Held At Courthouse Here PLANS FORMULATED Practically All If Not All of Old Board Members Are Expected To File Today Aside from a last-minute rush which is expected, the filing curtain in tin County politics was almost com pletely dravvir late yesterday when Mr. Sylvester Feel, chairman of the Mar tin County Board of Elections, an nounced the candidacies of Messrs. J. Kason I.illey, W. O. Griffin, R. W. SaMmry. and J. T. Harnhill for mem bers of the Martin County Board of Education. According to that report, and it was impossible to get a later one, there are now 32 candidates in the field. That's all I It could not be officially learned. Inn ~tT ts "gn de; s twotf - that - practically" all, if not all, the present members of the educational board will file some time today. In the event that they do, the race for a board of education seat will be second to that for county com missioners, in which race there are eleven aspirants. The zero hour is only a few days oft and, as Editor Goerch said of the Beaufort County candidates, the aspir ants over here are naturally tracking the county. Even if they all can't get elected, the campaign has reached that stage here that everybody knows every body by the first name, and it's "How dy, George," "Howdy, Jim," "Howdy, Tom, Dick, and Harry." The chief trouble in the entire cam paign is confronting the chairman of the election board and the printer. Just how to get all the names on the county ballot is a perplexing problem, and so far nothing has been found in the "more or less" secret Australian Ballot Law providing for two tickets of the same- kind. It is believed that there wiTl be around 30 names on the county ballot. The final curtain for filing will be lowered tonight at midnight, and a complete list will appear within the next few days. Robbers Enter Hamilton Posto/fice Wednesday The postoffice at Hamilton was en tered last Wednesday night, the thieves stealing only a few pennies. No stamps were taken and other property was un molested, it was stated. According to the beliefs of the au thorities there, the thieves were only amateurs, and were after easy change. An entrance was gained through a window, it was stated. Tennis Tournament Winners Determined In the tennis tournament on the Oodard court in New Town this week, Oscar Anderson, jr., and Jim Rhodes, jr., won by defeating Ben Hopkins and Hardy Rose. In the semi-finals, the winners encountered strong opposition in the play of Billie Watts and Tom Rose. The win in the finals was easy, it was reported. Final arrangements for a tournament where only singles will figure have not been made at this time, Everetts Will Organize Bastball Team Special effort* will be ma4r *0 or ganize a 100 per cent Medern Wood' men baseball team at 1 meeting of the Everetts Modern Woodmen Camp next Monday evening at 8 o'clock, it was announced yesterday. Plans for a big July 4 celebration will also be formulated at that time, it was stated, and all members are urged to attend. In announcing the meeting, Clerk Paul Bailey stated that the session was not a secret one and that the public is cordially invited to attend. Prepare Large Raits at Roanoke River Wharf Huge raft* of logs, measuring 100 feet or more, are being made just a* bove the Norfolk, Baltimore and Car olina warehouse on the river here, and work on the raft* are now underway. They will be handled in tow by tug boats to Norfolk, it is understood. Approximately 7,000 Cross Ties Are Shipped Here Aproximately 7,000 railroad cross ties were loaded for shipment on the river here this week by R. S. Critcher & Son*. For severs! day» five men have continuously rolled the tie* one by one into the hold of the large barge. The tie* will be delivered to the Jer sey Central Rallirdatf at New York, it wa* (tated. «-? 126 REGISTER IN THIS PRECINCT FOR PRIMARY —♦— * Last-minute Rush Expected To Materially Increase Registration Fgures LARGEST ON RECORD • Registrar States That In Spite of the Large Registration. Many People Have Failed To Register Aside from a new or special registra tion, all records were broken in this prccjyfict when a check was made late yesterday showing tha{ 130 citizens had added their names to the list of eligi ble voters. The books close tomorrow and it is believed that the registration will reach the 150 mark by the closing time. In spite of the record-breaking regis tration, Registrar Luther Peel states that there are many citizens who have failed to add their names to the list of eligible voters. At'cord-mif trt-mttrfflTiat ffTtannffftofT, any one who fails to register before the books close tomorrow evening, it will he possible for that citizen to reg ister next week or any time before the primary with the chairman of the coun ty board of elections. Lll any such case, the citizen has to offer valid reasons why lie failed to register before the books closed. Although the procedure is looked upon as an unnecessary one in this precinct, the books will be opened on Saturday of next week for a challenge of any of the names entered. LEGION MEETING MONDAY, MAY 26 e Adjusted Compensation To Be Meeting Topic In City Hall Here The regular monthly meeting of the American Legion will be held at the City Hall next Monday night, May Z(>, at 8 o'clock. A matter relating to adjusted compensation will he brought up, .showing how the I>egion interests itself in the ex-Service man and in his family in the event of death. A most interesting case of a casual of the war atld delayed compensation be cause of failure of his family to send properly filled out information blanks to the Veterans' Bureau will be told so that all ex-Service men may know how to proceed in the event of any such application being made in the par ticular. It is of the utmost import ance that the ex-Service men keep in touch with the Legion and with its work, for the organization is solely and entirely for the benefit of the ex-Serv ice man and gladly puts itself at the disposal of every man who needs its services. Program of Services at The Methodist Church Sunday school, 9:45, Professor W. R. Watson, superintendent. Classes for every age. Large Men's Wesley Class, R. L. Coburn, teacher. Morning worship at 11. Sermon' by the pastor. This is the last sermon the pastor will preach here till the second Sunday in June as there will be no evening service and he will be away in revival the first Sunday. During the summer months there will be 110 service at the Methodist church fourth Sunday evenings. This is done to give the people and the pas tor an opportunity to attend other churches in Williamston. Monday evening there will be an Epworth League Union meeting of all the leagues in this end of the district. Hi-League meets Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. Prayer »ervic«, Wednesday at 8. Mr, D. J. Spruill, of Columbia, will speak at the Methodist Church Sun day; ji|iie 1 at'll o'clock. Rev. C. H. Dickey Returns From Portsmouth Hospital After a several weeks stay in a Portsmouth hospital, Kev. C. H. Dickey returned to his home here last 'Wednesday evening. After suffering high blood pressure and other com plications for some time, Mr. Dickey reports his condition as greatly im proved, adding that he will he back in his regular capacity in church and civic affairs as soon as he regains his strength. His many friends here are glad to learn of his recovery and to know that he has returned home. Schedule Two Baseball Games for Next Week Alter discussing the possibility of forming a four county baseball league, the first real steps toward organization of play were taken this week when two practice games were scheduled between Bertie and Martin. The games will he played next week, the. exact dates to be announced later, it was staied yeC terday. All young men in this county in terested 4n taking part in the league are asked to get in touch with Mr. Leslie T. Fowden here as soon as possible. WOMAN KILLED BY AUTOMOBILE AT EVERETTS Mrs. Gus Roebuck Crushed To Death by Auto Last Night DRIVER UNDER BOND » Funeral Service* Will Be Conducted Tomorrow at the Home In Everetti . Mrs. Gus Roebuck was almost in stantly killed when struck by a trailer attached to a Hudson car owned and driven by E. G. Langley in Everetts early last night. According to reports Mrs. Koebuck was walking along the highway in the town beside Barnhill Brothers' store when struck, but it could not be learned whether she was thrown against the wall and crushed by the trailer or the wheel ran her down. She died within twenty minutes after she was struck. While the particulars have not been tJHhttteb" rsta-Mi*hcii,~-thr"accirfmt wJnr considered unavoidable by eye wit nesses. According to the story told here, the accident followed when Jimmie Roe buck started to drive from the J. B. Barnj)ill iilliug itiiUiiii. .just acrusi-thfc street from the Barnhill store where Mrs. Roebuck was walking. He had driven his car partly on the pavement, and upon seeing the Hudson approach ing. he stopped. Mr. I.angley, apparent ly thinking that the Roebyck car was moving into his path, turned off the pavement and cleared objects .to either side of bin). However, when he turn ed to the left to take his driving posi tion, the trailer swrived and hit Mrs. Roebuck. He stopped his car within twelve feet of the place of the ac cident, it was stated. Officers, investigating the tragedy, classed the accident as unavoidable, but bond was arranged in the sum of SI,OOO for the man's appearance at a hearing to be held next Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock probably before Justice of the I'face B. Riddick, at Evereets. Mrs. Roebuck, age 55, lived in Ever ett* and is survived by Mr. Roebuck and four children. Funeral and burial arrangements had not been announced early today, but it is understand that the last rites will be held tomorrow. Orphanage Singing Class In Concert Here Tonight The Oxford Orphanage Singing Class, made ijp of sixteen fine young girls and boys, arrived here this morn inn for their engagement in the new high school auditorium this evening at 8:(M) o'clock. The young singers are accompanied by Miss Anna Morrison, their directress, and Mr. L. W. Alder man, "the manager. The young people are offering splen did concerts throughout the State this year, and many people are expected to hear them here thin evening. No ad mission will he charged, but an of fering will be solicited. The little folks are beinft entertained in private homes here today and to fiight. Tomorrow they go to Woodland 'for an engagement there, it was stat ed. Order Increase of Intra state Freight Rates Raleigh, May 21. —Revision of North Carolina intra-state freight rates, esti mated to involve an increase of 25 per cent on single line hauls, has been or dered by the State Corporation Com mission. The revision is effective June 6th. The commission issued the order yesterday in compliance with the re cent ruling of the Interstate Com mission upon complaint of the Virginia commission. The complaint was that Carolina in tra-state rates were so low as to be discriminatory in comparison with rates to and between Virginia points. The revision ordered .in the North Carolina rates brings them on a level with"inter-state rates in erfect in the southern rate territory. iSpecial Service at Local Baptist Church Sunday A special service at 11 o'clock, wel coming the pastor, Rev. C. H. Dickey, home from the hospital, will feature thi worship program at the local Bap tist Church next Sunday. The heads of the several church organizations will make short talks, and while it was not definitely announced, it was stated that the Rev. Mr. Dickey would take a short part in the service. The other services and program will be held at the regular hours, it wis announced. Sunday Services at the Local Christian Church ♦ At the 11 o'clock hour in the Chris tian.Church, the teachers and children of the Sunday school will appear in a children's day program. Preaching at S p. m. by the paator. A cardial invitation is exteuded to everyone to attend the services. School Officials In District Meet Here BADLY HURT IN ACCIDENT AT JAMESVILLE Lloyd B. Roberson Not Ex pected To Live Result Of Accident Lloyd B. Robfrkon, young white man of Jamesville, was seriously and piobably fatally injured last Wednes day afternoon wjjen a heavy log cart ran over him. He was removed to a Washington hospital where very little hope is held for his recovery. Mr. Roberson was hauling logs for Fleming and Roberson, and was near ing the Jamesville Methodist Church -Highway - -No? --when --hi*'-hofftes jumped suddenly and threw him uader the cart wheel. The weight of tha load crushed his liver, bursted hia dia phragm. and broke and splintered sev eral ribs. , At—the Hospital a« -t*i>eration performed, the surgeons removing much blood from the body. Blood transfusions have been made, but in spite of all efforts to save his life, lit tle hope is entertained for his recovery, it was pointed out in reports on his condition-Received here at noon. Mr. Roberson is 33 years old and served in the army., over-seas during the war. SUMMER SCHOOL OPENS MAY 28TH I - Professor L. B. Wynn Will Assist Principal Wm. R. Watson The special session of summer school planned here will begin in the high school building Wednesday of next week, approximately one dozen pupils having registered for work, Principal W. R. Watson announced yesterday. Several other boys and girls are plan ning to attend the six-weeks session, it was stated. Professor 1.. B. Wynn and probably one other teacher will assist Principal Watson with the work. Classes will begin each morning at 8:15 and con tinue until 12:15. Commenting on the school yester day, Mr. Watson stated, "The primary purpose of the summer school is to af ford an opportunity for pupils to re move conditions on regular school work. In this way pupils may keep up regular grades without falling be hind in difficult subjects. The secondary purpose of the sum mer school is to give an opportunity for review and special work in sub jtcts that have caused worry in the past. The summer school is planned and operated according to the regulations of the State Department of Education. The length of the term is 30 days or six weeks. Credits earned are accept able to any high school or elementary school. Rev. Marshall Announces Episcopal Church Services •— Rev. A. H. Marshall, Rector. Mr. Maurice Moore, Sunday school superintendent. Sunday school al 10 a. m. MorniiiK prayer anil sermon at 11 a m. - - St. Martin's Church, Hamilton, N. C. Sunday school at 10 a. m. Holy Communion and sermon at 4 p. ni Evening prayer and sermon at 8 p. m. You are cordially invited to attend all these services. Holy Trinity Mission—Bear Oraaa Road Sunday school every Sunday after noon at 2:50. Afternoon service and sermon the first Sunday of the month. Midweek service every Friday eve ning at 7:30. You are urged to come and are wel come. ARTHUR H. MARSHALL, Rector, Presbyterian Services For Next Sunday True saying*; "Smile until 10 o'clock each morning and the rest of the day will take care of itself." Sunday school, 9:45 a. m.—Mr. Jno. L. Rodgerson, Superintendent. Worship service and sermon at 11 1 a. m.—"Holding On." We invite you to come and worship with lis. Our church is well screened, well ventilated, cool and comfortable. I Come and let us worship our Maker to gether. A warm welcome awaits you in a cool church. Bear Grass i The usual Presbyterian services will be held at 7:3(1 p. m. Sunday in the school house auditorium. We invite > each and >ll to come and worahip with MS. •• Atortiaan Will Find Our CoL uana a Latchkay to Ovar 1,600 Hoaaaa of Martin' Caity ESTABLISHED 1898 32 CANDIDATES IN THE COUNTY POLITICAL RACE J. E. Lilley, W. O. Griffin, J. T. Barnhill and R. W. Salsbury Enter Race FILING ENDS TONIGHT Pa»» Resolution Asking That Change Be Made In Distributing The Equalizing Fund In a district meeting held here yes terday afternoon, 25 school men rep resenting ten eastern counties formu lated plans whereby the several coun ties in the depressed financial area may determined valuation of the property in the district for the purpose of distributing the equalization fund tu the counties in question. Ten counties, Beaufort, Washington, Le no>f i I howan, Perquimans. . Pasquo- tanit, Currituck, Hertford, Bertie, and Martin had representatives here and a pointed study of the situation was made. With an increased enrollment and real property values expected to drop, the several counties are facing a period of uncertainty, it was stated. The de termined value of property will be maintained by the equalization board if possible, and the gap will widen with the decrease in real property listings. The increased enrollments in the schools will call for more teachers, and unless the conditions are closely considered 4>y the board, tax rates are expected to go up in this part of the State. That the counties in this section wilt present their plight to the State Board of Equalization at a meeting to be held in Kaleigh next Tuesday was almost made certain, the district representa tives completing necessary arrange ments for handling the matter. Realizing the conditions in this sec tion where crop failures have develop ed one of the worst financial depres sions ever experienced in ally one year, tin representatives yesterday viewed the situation with much seriousness and looked to the future as a period of uncertainty without a rearrange ment in the distribution of funds. The resolution, adopted and passed yesterday, follows: "Whereas the counties hereinafter named during the year 192') suffered a most disastrous crop failure in both quantity produced and inferior un marketable quality And whereas for the year 1930 each County hereinafter named will suffer a large loss in actual listed valuation of their property And whereas due to the aforesaid crop failure and general financial con ditions the actual value of their proper- * ty has been decreased by a greater ex ten than their listed valuation And whereas the counties hereinaft er named are fase to face with the worst financial condition that they have experienced in a generation. Now, therefore, we the undersigned counties petition the State Board of Equalization of North Carolina that their determined valuation be reduced for the year 1930-31 not less than ten ' per cent." The counties referred to in the reso lution have been named, and the paper was duly signed, by representatives at tending the meeting held here yester day afternoon. At Least Four Ballot Boxes To Be Used in This Precinct At least four ballot boxes will be used in this precinct at the June pri mary, according to instructions receiv ed yesterday by Mr. Sylvester Peel, chairman of the Martni County Board of Elections,. One of the boxes will be used by the Republicans in the selec tion of their senatorial nominee. The other three will be used by the Dem ocrats, one for the selection of the United States Senator, one for the so licitor, and another for the county candidates. In those townships where there are township contests another box will be added to care for balots in the particular contest, it it under stood. In addition to the four ballot 1 boxes thtre will be two other*, one to be used for the stubs and a second to re ceive any ballots that are disfigured. All boxes will be under lock and key. Miniature Golf Course Here Has A Successful Opening ♦ ■ The miniature golf course located on tin. lot adjoining the courthouse heft opened last, Tuesday evening with a large number of local people putting their way around. The course, costing approximately $2,000, is attracting much attention, and will, no doubt, be the center of interest for the next sev eral months. Fr%nk Caratarphen, local boy, 4>
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