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Watch the LiK am Tow AM ItjCsrriw the Data VOLUME XXXIII;—NUMBER 29 RECORD VOTE PREDICTED IN THIS COUNTY No Agreements Made To Limit Contests To A First Primary WEARY OF POLITICS Campaign, Closing Today, Believed to Have Climaxed AH Others la Interest and Work ■« With the polls opening within the next few hours, candidates for political positions and the public generally are beginning to withdraw from the field of activity to await the returna tomor row evening. The campaign, all but over now, has climaxed all previous ones in interest as well as in several other ways. For weeks, politics have been the main subject for discussions throughout the county, and it is with great eagerness that the many candi dates and the- general public earnestly | look forward to the final curtain tomor row evening. It is understood that there will be no second primary as far as the offices of county commissioner and county board of education members are con- 1 cerned, the law being interpreted to ' mean that the five highest in each case | _»re the party nominees. There.»,PQV sibl, however, a second contest for' treasurer and clerk of the court. The Australian ballot coming into use for the first time in this State, has t£en discussed at length, and although many rulings have been handed down, the new law is expected to cause some confusion before the primary is over tomorrow. Mr. Sylvester Peel, chair man of the county board of elections, delivered the ballots to the 11 precincts this week, completing the work yester day. At each precinct he set up the booths and instructed the precinct of ficials as to the proper way of handling the voting. No great confusion is ex pected in this county, and the voters are urged to bear in mind that this is the first time the Australian system has been in general use and that it is new to all. One of the largest votes ever polled in the county is expected tomorrow. Estimates on the total vote varied from 2,000 to 2,800. There were around 1,- 750 votes polled in this county in the primary, 1928. Cards of instruction have been mailed out by Chairman J. Crawford Biggs, chairman of the State Board of Elections, which contain the follow ing information of interest to the in dividual voter: How Ballets Are Obtained When any voter offers to vote, he fchalLtieclare the political party with which he affiliates, and if he is reg istered, he shall be furnished by one of the election officials ballots of the party with which he affiliates. Method of Gaining Assistance Any voter may ask and secure from any election official aid in the prep aration of his ballots, or in voting. Or he may be accompanied into the: voting booth by any member of his family to aid him in marking his bal lots. Or he may be accompanied into the voting booth by any person requested by him and approved by a majority of the election officials to aid him in marking his ballots. Manner of Marking Ballots To vote for a candidate on the bal lot, make a cross (x) mark In the square at the left of his name. Mark only with a pencil or pen and ink. Spoiled Ballots If a voter tears or defaces or wrong l y marks his ballot, he May return it to the registrar and get §nother. ♦ Robersonville School Board First To Practice Economy The Robresonville school board was the first to practice economy in the operation of schools, following a mass meeting held here last Friday night, according to an announcement made by It a C. Ainsley, professor in the school last year. I Mr. Ainsley, who resigned as teacher iti the schools there this week, states in his announcement, "I have been ad vised by the local school board that there will be no phase of athletics in the Robersonvile High School for the ccming term." No reports relative to athletics in other schools for the coming term have been made at this time. Program of Services at The Methodist Church *—- D*ight A. Petty, pastor. Sunday school, 9:45. Prof. W. R* Watson, Supt. Classes for all ages. Mtn's Wesley Class, Mayor R. L. Co burn, teacher. Morning worship at 11. Sermon by the pastor on "Correct Estimate of the Gospel Truth." New members will be received. •. a Evening services at 8. Sermon theme: "The Pattern of Christian Con sistency." Senior League, Monday, 8 P- Hi-League Tuesday 8 p. m. Prayer service Wednesday, 8 p. m. Choir practice, Thursday, 8 P- m. C"*",'• -• THE ENTERPRISE Three Lose Lives Here Last Tuesday Night LATE RULING ON ABSENTEE VOTE Ruling To Affect Absentee Voting Only, Chairman Peel Explains The attention of registrars and judges of election was called to a recent ruling of Judge J. Crawford Biggs, chairman of the State Board of Elec tions, by Sylvester Peel, chairman of the county board, yesterday, j The rul ing provides that when a voter is chal lenged at the polls, the stub which has the initials of the judge issuing the ballot and the poll-book number of the elector shall not be clipped off, as is done with all ballots where the voter is not challenged. The law provides that when the vot | er applies for a ballot, the official hand ing it out shall write his initials and the poll-book number of the voter on the stub. After the elector marks the ballot, the stub is clipped off and put in | a separate box from the ballot, unless a challenge is made. If Challenge is entered, the entire ballot, with stub at | tached, is put in the balot box so that it may be identified if occasion re* 'quires it. JASMES F.POWER I DIES AT EVERETT Burial In Cemetery There Last Wednesday Afternoon James F. Power, middle-aged msn, cf Everetts, died in a Washington hos pital late last Tuesday night after suf fering a complication of diseases for several months. Burial was made in the cemetery at Everetts last Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. M. Stamps, of Louisburg, and a special friend of the family, conduct ed the simple service, a Scripture read ling and prayer, requested by Mr. Pow er shortly before his death. I Originally from Virginia, Mr. Power was transferred to Everetts several years ago, where he was employed ai agent by the Atlantic Coast Line Rail road. As an agent, Mr. Power was very accommodating and will be great ly missed in the business life of the town ai well as in other activities. He is survived by his widow, two sons, and a daughter. His parents, several sirters and brothers, reside in distant States. MRS. CRISSIE BULLOCK DIES Born Near the Old Rawli Mill In Thif County; Died in Pitt Mr*. Crissie Bullock, formerly of this county, died at her home near Stokes last Tuesday evening around 6 o'clock, following a stroke of paralysis suffered the afternoon before. She had been in feeble health for several years, but was forced to her bed only three weeks ago. The funeral was held at the home at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon by El der Tom Pollard. Interment followed in the bursal ground near Oak Grove j church. V Mrs. Bullock was born near the old , K>wls Mill, this county, but moved to | Pitt County, where she was married. Mr. Bullock and three daughters, Mrs. R. L. Hodges, of Williamston, Mrs. I Lon Lilley, of Washington, and Miss j Leila Bullock, of Stokes, and one son, James Bullock, of Stokes, survive. One sister, Mrs. Fernanda Bullock, tf Rob ersonville, also survives. I • ■ Small Children Damage Property in Local Church I Several small children recently ca tered the Episcoal church her* and did . considerable damage to equipment, t some of the tight fixtures being dam aged and a hymnal board being torn from the w^U. The organ motor was started and left running. In the yard, the little prowlers de stroyed two or three of the trees. Pos sibly these children did not fully ap» preciate what they ware doing, but they should be taught to do better in the future. Town and County Tax Lists Appear Next Week The several hun£ed tax delinquents in the town and county will see their property advertised next week, accord ing to law requiring the advertisement. Town and county officails have with held the liats as long as possible, and all settlements made within the next few days will withhold the property owner's name. The Mat was scheduled to appear today, but the calendar fav ored a few more days of grace. Approximately 675 parcels of land will be advsristed for county taxes and around 200 fqr local town taxes, a pre liminary survey shows. Many owners are coiltiniflng to make settlements. Williamston. Martin County, North Carolina, Friday, June 6,1930. AUTO PLUNGES INTO THE RIVER THROUGH DRAW Arthur Perkins, Anna Faulk and Marie Spruill, Col ored Lose Lives JNO. MOORE ESCAPES Tripple Funeral Held In the Colored Baptist Church Here Yes terday Afternoon Arthur Perkins, Marie Spruill, and Anna Liza Faulk, colored, of this place, rode to sudden death when their cai, an old model Chevrolet coupe, plunged through the open draw into the Roanoke River here Tuesday night. An examination of the bodies indicat ed that two of the car's occupants were killed, Perkins' back being brok en John Moore, a fourth party in the car, rode the machine to the river's bottom, freed himself and swam to safety. The tragedy, one of the worst ever reported here, attracted large crowds, several highway patrolmen going to the scene to handle traffic. Youny Moore was found crawling up the slip pery bank, and he, suffering cuts about the head and face and shock, told about the wreck. Efforts were started at once to save the three members of the party, but the attempts proved futile. The car was raised about two o'clock Wednesday morning, almost a com plete wreck. The car top, windshield were torn away, the workmen conclud ing that the occupants were thrown from the machine before it reached the river bottom. After hooking the car, workmen, as sisted by many of the spectators pulled it to the surface by hand. The freight boat, for which the bridge was turned, was summoned and the wrecked car was placed on its deck and unloaded at Baltimore and Carolina wharf. Dragging for the bodies was continued but not until around noon the following day was the third body removed. Young Moore, the only survivor of the accident, with his teeth chattering at the time, described the tragedy as best he could. "We were coming in to town at a fast rate of speed. Per kins was driving and one of the girls was controlling the gas. I warned him of excessive speeding, and told thein the bridge gates were closed. It was too late then, and the next thing I knew 1 was drinking water." According to stories told by eye witnesses, the occupants realized their danger before the car went through the bridge gates, as they screamed. On through the gates the car is said to have gone and just before it plunged to the watf's surface, 20 feet below, it was moving very slowly. The town's populace, both white and colored, went to the scene, many re maining up a greater part of the night watching the dragging operations. Traffic was stopped for some time. To Return Alleged Murderer Here Monday Perlie Rogers, alleged murderer of Millard Moore, will be returned here late next Monday or early Tuesday, Sheriff C. B. Roebuck stated yester day. Rogesr is said to have confessed the crime to Baltimore police there a few days ago. The picture of the accused man was forwarded here this week for identi fication, which was verified. Papers have been prepared for the man's re turn, it was stated at the sheriff's of fice here yesterday. Special Meeting of Legion Here Next Monday Night There will be a special meeting of the American Legion next Monday night at the City Hall for the purpose of giving those who want to make ap plication for compensation for injuries received or as a result of the war. Mr. Maurice Watts announces that the sig nature for the charter is completed and will be read at this time. We will be very glad to see all ex-service men at this meeting, whether they are mem bers of the post or not, as the Legion il for the service men and exists only for the service men. Sandwiches and coffee will be serveil.—Arthur H. Mar shall, commander. Christian Church Services For Sunday and Next Week Regular services will be held in the local Christian church Sunday morn ing and evening by the pastor. During the coming week, Rev. John Barclay, of Wilson will conduct a series of ser vices. At 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon, the members will attend a communion serv ice at the Farmera warehouse where all the Christian- churches in the coun ty are expected to have large delega- UPM. „ Sunday school will convene at the regular hour, 9:45. MAN REFUSES TO BE ROBBED m N. J. Corey Turns Back on Higwaymen and Saves His $200.00 "Shoot, and shoot to kill," Mr. Noah James Corey, merchant near here, told highwaymen when they attempted to rob him at his store late last Tues day night. The would-be robbers did not accept the invitation, however, and Mr. Corey still continues in posses sion of S2OO which he had in his pocket at the time. In telling the story, Mr. Corey stat ed his * experience should be warning to. others. Two men, driving a Chevrolet car, called at Mr. Corey's store about 11 o'- clock that night and called him from his sleep, asking that he get up and sell them gas and oil. Mr. Corey stated that he started out in his night clothes to wait on the customers, but turned back and put on his trousers with the S2OO in the pocket. He serviced the car, and while waiting around for his money, he was ordered to put up his hands. "Not me," Mr. Corey said. "If you don't put them up, I'll shoot," was the highwayman's reply. "Shoot, and shoot to kill," Mr. Corey retorted as he turned his back and walked into the house. Taking his •gun,. Mr. Cor-ey- returned to the porch of his home and fired at the car as it turned down the road. One of the robbers gave his name as John Mizclle. STORE ENTERED AT JAMESVILLE —♦ — Haul Small Quantity Goods and 150 Pennies Away On Bicycle The store of W. L. Moore, James ville, was entered by robbers late last Tuesday and a quantity of goods were stolen. A case of snuff, two carjons of Prince Albert tobacco and a nurhber of cigarettes were missing from the stock. The thief also hauled away 150 pennies. . A bicycle track was found leading from the store down the street to the highway several blocks away. Officers, investigaitng the case, found the same tire track at Roberson's filling station, four miles this side of Jamesville. One mile this side of the filling station, the track was discovered again, and as it had down a dirt road, the officers fol lowed it to the home of Henry Wil liams, Mr. Williams has a son not quite grown who had been seen at the Roberson filling station around mid night Tuesday. Officers failed to find the boy at his home, nor could they find the bicycle or any of the stolen I goods. No arrests were made,. Denies Reported Donation To Anti-Paving Fund The report that J. i. Staton had contributed S2O to Attorney H. G. Horton in preparing the restraining or der enjoining the town commissioners from selling $75,000 street improvement bonds was denied by Mr. Staton last Wednesday. He stated that while he did not favor the proposed paving pro gram, he had not aided in bringing the [injunction. ■ | That Mr. Staton had contributed S2O to the attorneys' fees was reported and accepted as authentic until flte, denial was made directly by hirijr-' Presbyterians To Hold One Service Here Next Sunday The Church with an Open Door" There will be*but one service at the Presbyterian church Sunday and that will be Sunday school at 9:45 a. m. All the members are urgently request ed to attend this service. The pastor will be in Edenton, taking part in the I Ordination and Installation of Rev. W. i Payne Brown who has accepted the work in that field. Bear Grata The usual Presbyterian services will be held in the school house at Bear Grass Sunday afternoon at .1:45. (Please not the change of hour). Kev. Z. T, Piephoff Will preach and Mr. R. F. Pope will lead the singing. Come and join us in these services. To Observe Lord's Supper At Baptist Church Sunday After the Sunday, school session on Sunday morning, the lord's Supper will be ob*ervet. - It is the custom of thin church to give the entire period of worship over to this important phase of it* worship on the Sundays when it is observed. The B. Y. P. U. groups will hold their meetings Sunday evening, but there will be no preaching service. It is the desire of the pastor that the members of his church and con gregation may lend their encourage ment and their presence in the revival services which the Christian church is beginning Sunday. VVilliamston's church— live beautifully together, anil they should unite enthusiastically upon [ such wholesome undertakings - State Board Increases Martin County's Allotment $1,308.25 Recommend Economy In The County Taxpayers Are Asked To Carefully Study The Committee Report With a good-sized audience, the county tax committee, Messrs. R. W. Salshury, J. G. Staton, G, H. Cox and J. Eason Lilley, read its recommenda tions for an economy program in the operation of county schools and other public undertakings in the high school auditorium here last Friday night. It was unofficially learned that the report given at the meeting appeared in much weaker form than the original. In the last issue of this paper, refer ence was made to a few sections of the recommendations of the special tax commission which the committee feels should have had a fuller explanation in order that the full meaning might have been conveyed. Thff report i« carried .bfilfllffij!> detail, and the taxpayers are s asked to careful ly study the recommendations for economy in the schools. The recom mendations suggest no definite cut in any particular item except in the su perintendent's salary. A 20 per cent re duction in salaries, however, was dis cussed at the meeting last Tuesday night, it will be remembered by those attending. The possible effect was al so considered. The article in the last issue was not offered,as a criticism of the committee, but merely recorded the facts as under stood and carrying the impression that some reforms in government are prac tically impossible, although they are very much wanted and, in some cases, badly needed. The recommendations: With our bonded indebtedness amounting to $1,258,000.00, and our County tax rate at 1:34, it will require the strictest economy during the next few years to prevent our tax rate from soaring much higher than it is at the present. We are now faced with a short age of approximately $1,000,000.00 on | our tax listing sfor this year of in tangible property. We are now facing a serious situa tion and it is high time to begin prac ticing economy in all departments of our County and State Government, We seem to have forgotten what the word "economy" means. The most of us have forgotten even how to spell the word. It has been, so long since we used this word even in our private busi ness and especially in the administra tion of our schools and County govern ment that the word "economy" has be come obsolete. It is j-eally amusing how some of us try to interpret or con strue the real meaning of the word economy. It is now time for us to a wake from our Rip Van Winkle sleep and face the true situation. .We would like to make the follow ing recommendations: 1 We necommend that each road district elect from among its citizens a number required by law to serve on its road commission, who will take an in terest in the roads of their various (lis-, tricts and that a financial statement be published at least once each year of its receipts and disbursements. This is required according to law and we trust it williiot be netfessary for some Grand Jury in the future to have to present any board for violation of the law. A, We find that a good many of the I road commissioners are not setting aside a sinking fynd for their bonded indebtedness. This should be corrected as soop as possible, and the roads should be worked in a more efficient and economical manner. Those who do not do this are bound to face an em barrassing situation when these bonds begin falling due. B. We are calling these matters to your attention for the reason we find in some cases that only one man is serving as road commissioner, and there is no regular meetings held, and ouone but the one commissioner knows anything about the conditions. This should be corrected at once. 2. We recommend that the assistants furnished the various county officers j be curtailed as much as possible, and that these officers operate their offices) on a more economical basis. That small items, such as stationery, phone calls, lights and water be redufed to a | minimum. Our County Board of Com missioners would de well to watch these small items of expense all the way through the County Government. 3. We recommend that our repre sentative be requested to* have a bill passed in the next Legislature allow ing our County Commissioners to work prisoners on the County farm and on the County roads, and that this be done in the most economical and profitable manner. A. We make, this recommendation for the reason that we find our County jail is full of prisoners and that we find quite a sum of cost is still uncollected. Our officers tell us the reason thjs ccst is not collected is that our jail'is full and there is no place to work the prisoner for him to pay his cost. We are sorry we are not able to give you the exact amount of cost still uncol lected, but we Tiave been unable to se cure these figures. 4. We recommend that all bills _ of cost in criminal cases be made out im mediately on the trial of the defendant by the Clerk of the Court, and that said bill of cost be immediately handed to the Sheriff or one of ht's deputie*. That all witness fees in criminal cases only, be collected out of the defendant of the Sheriff and that he pay them direct to the respective witnesses. A. We find that biTTs of cost have (Continued on back page) * r"; Enterprise To Give Returns Tomorrow In4n effort to place the Sat urday primary returns before the people as soon as possible, the Enterprise is arranging a county wide and State hook-up, and the results will be posted as they are received. While the paper wishes to accommodate its patrons in every way possible, it is asking them to remember that the count will be large and long, and that the returns are expected to be a little late in coming in. The paper wishes now to pub licly thank the poll holders and others throughout the county for their cooperation in tabulating the county results. CHANGE MADE IN VOTING PLACES Electors In This Precinct to Vote In Peel Motor Show Room Finding it impossible to conduct the primary election here tomorrow in the grand jury room at the courthouse on account of a lack of space, officials will move the polls to the l'eel Motor Coni- L>any display rooms on Washington Street, it was announced yesterday. The booths have been erected ready for the first vote in the morning, and the officials will be there at sunrise to conduct the work. It was also stated that the Cox Mot or Company show room would he used by the voters in that precinct tomor row. As far an it could l»c learned, the other polling places will remain un changed. Ten booths will be used here. EIGHT CASES IN COUNTY COURT Three Cases Are Continued; One Other Is Heard By Jury Eight cases were called in the re ct'Tiler's court here last Tuesday, three ot the number being continued at the request of the defendants. Judgment was suspended in the case charging S. O. Mason with trespass. Walter Sessoms was sentenced to tlu roads for fifteen months when he was found guilty on an assault with a deadly weapon thaw. The last nine months of the sentence was suspended. Calling for a trial by jury, John Howard Taylor and John L. Wynn were found guilty of assault, the court sentencing Taylor to the roads for a term of six months and Wynn for a term of two months. Appeals were entered. Charged with an assault with a dead ly weapon, Ernest Edmondson pleaded guilty* and was sentenced to the roads fr nine months, the last seven months of the term being suspended. Edgar Ayers, found guilty of an as sault with a deadly weapon, was sen tenced to the roads for nine months. Notice of appeal was tiled. Three cases, of minor importance, were continued for hearing at later dates. Christian Churches to Hold Joint Re-union Here Sunday The several Christian churches of Martin county will hold a joint com munion service at the Farmers ware house here next Sunday afternoon at 4:00 o'clock, celebrating the nineteen hundreth anniversary of Pentecost. iln announcing the special service, Kev. C. B. Mashburn.'of Robersonville, stated that a large crowd is expected to be present that afternoon, and that 'al! members are urged to commune. Deacons from each church are request led to be at the place of meeting at 3:30 ' with their communion sets and make proper preparations for the service. The service will not last more than thirty minutes, it was stated. j Baptist Missionary Societies Meet at Hamilton Yesterday The Martin-Plymouth division of the Baptist Women's Missionary Union held is regular - convention in Hamil ton yesterday, the following churches being represented, Conoho, Everetts, Hamilton, Jamesville, Plymouth, Kob ersonville and Willianiston. The main address was delivered by Mr*. E. B. Bcasley, superintendent of the Roanoke association, Mrs. Laura Cox, of Mexico, speaking before the body in the afternoon. Tbe delegates were welcomed by Mr*. Paul Salsbury, Mrs. V. A. Ward, of Robersoaville, making the response. Adttrtiwra WO Kad Ow CoL be-' ESTABLISHED 189S COUNTY TO GET $46,845,15 FROM SCHOOL FUND » - Tough Sledding Predicted For Some School Departments VALUATION INCREASE Sum Represents Aid for Operating Schools Six Months; Other Amount To Be Announced Martin County will receive $46,845.15, or. $1,3(18.25 more than it did last year from the State equalization fund for the operaiton of its schools for six months during the pouting term. The additions.! or increased sum was made | after the board hOT threatened to in \ crease determined valuations in this county, by 20 per cent. The valuation was. increased, the extent of the in crease being unknown here, but the j county's, participation ratio was ap parently raised. In only eight of the -iSH counties—participating wag - the de- I tt rmined valuation decreased. I Commenting on the amount received by this county,' Superintendent R. A. I'ope stated that the money was pro vided for the teaching load, the equali- I zation board seeing the necessity for increased aid in this praticular feature jOf school operation. It was the super intendent's opinion that home eco- I lutnics work in the schools faces tough sledding during the coming term. Aid from the State for the one agricultural (school, Jantesville, in this county, re- I mains unaffected, it is understood.. j The amount allowed, by the State for | thi operation of the schools for a six months period is separate and distinct from that fund allotted to the schools operating the extra two months. The fund to be received for the extra two months has not been determined at this time, but the equalization board is expected to make'pubUc the allocations for that work within the next few days. Work is going forward daily in the superintendent's office here in prepara tion of the county school budget, but it will be several weeks Ix-fore definite costs can be determined, it is under stood. " Whitsunday Program at the Episcopal Church Rev. Arthur H. Marshall, Rector. Mr. Maurice Moore, Sunday school superintendent. Sunday school, at 10 a. in. Holy Communion and sermon/at 11 a. m. This Sunday is known all over the world as Whitsunday, for in very early times the people went to church on this Sunday clothed in white, as it is the Sunday in which we - commemor ate the coming of the Holy Spirit ten days after the ascension of Jesus, and in fulfillment of His promise to send the Holy Spirit, the Comforter, whose presence MI the world is for the pur pose of guiding men into all truth. The Church calls us today to celebrate this great event and asks that every mem ber, but more especially the younger members, come to the Holy Commun ion with the parents, and every com municant avail themselves of this op portunity to give thanks unto God for His gift of the Holy Spirit, for it was cv this day also that the church was born, when the Apostles left the upper room after the Holy Spirit had been given, and went into the market place in Jerusalem and preached to the as sembled multitude, when upon the preaching of the word three thousand ! members were, added unto the church. I This invitation is given not only to the members of the church but to all who desire to conwsand worship with us and to all who want to take part in this great eveilt of celebration of the "day j when God's Holy Spirit was made manifest to the world. Call for Fire Company Here Last Wednesday A call Vas made for the local fire company late last Wedne&day afternoon when fire started in the plant of the Blount Manufacturing Company, on Smithwick Street. The blase was put under control by employees and the fire apparatus was turned bark. No damage was reported. The call was the second catered within the past few days, the company 'having been summoned early laat Sat uiday morning to the home of Joe Gorhain on Main Street, when some old rags caught fire. The damafe was slight there, also. V ♦ ' ■ Sunday Morning Servhc At the Farm Life School • Rev. W. B. Harrington will preach at the Farm Life School next Sunday morning at 11 o'clock, it waa announc ed yesterday. There'll be no service at the Pine Grove Baptist Church Satur day, it waa itMl by Mm pastor.
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