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Your Old, Broken, Discarded Toys Will Help Bring Christmas To the Poor ? Call a Scout Tomorrow aa I?u Pifw, as It CirriM the Data Tear Subscription Expiree. THE ENTERPRIS Advertisers Will Fled Our Col umns a Latchkey to Over 1JW Homes ot Martin Ceaaty. VOLUME XXXVIII?NUMBER 99 Williatpston, Martin County, North Carolina, Tuesday, December 10, 1935 ESTABLISHED 1899 KilN AL KITES HELD FOR MRS. FANNIE CARSTARPHEN, 72 Beloved Woman Passes At Home Monday After Brief Illness Mrs. Fannie Martin Carstarphen, widow of James K. Carstarphen, died at her home on Weal Main Street yesterday afternoon at 1:4} o'clock, following a stroke of paralysis suf fered early Thursday morning of last week. Mrs. Carstarphen, 72 years of age, had been in declining health for some time, but her con dition was not regarded as serious until she was found unconscious in her home a few days ago. She had been able to be up and care for the duties of her home until she was stricken. The daughter of the late Joseph J. and Victoria Martin, Mrs Carstar phen was born and lived here all her life. In early womanhood she was married to Mr. Carstarphen, who died a number of years ago. A member of the Episcopal church for many years, Mrs. Carstarphen was faithful in her religious worship and was always ready to participate in the activities of her church. In the home she was a kind and thought ful mother, and always cherished the opportunity to do for others. She was a good woman, and her life was an unselfish one. She was a member of one of this section's' oldest fam ilies, being a descendant of the found ers of this county. In her daily walk of life she greeted her many friends with a smile, and found great pleas ure in handling the duties as the head of her home. Three children, Mr. Martin Car starphen, of TarbOro; Mrs. Mary Louise Tallon, of Charlotte; and Frank Carstarphen, of Williamston, survive. She also leaves several grandchildren and one great-grand son and one brother, Mr. J. Watts Martin, prominent Norfolk citizen. Funeral services were conducted from the Church of the Advent this; morning at 11 o'clock by the rector,! Rev. E. F. Moseley. Interment was in the family plot in the local ceme tery. ' Obedience To Laws Is Only Depression Cure, Judge States Duty of Jurymen To Protect Innocent, Judge Cranmer j Declares In Charge Presiding over the one-week term of Martin County Superior Court, Judge E. H. Cranmer Monday? in his charge to the grand jury, related how nations and people failing to keep the laws of both God and man had fallen into decay. He explained by pointing to the time when the Hebrews failed to observe the laws of Moses, how they lost their coun try and their liberty and were taken to Babylon as servants for a season. "Only obedience to laws will cure' the depression," the jurist said, point ing out the advice of Joshua to the) people of his day. "When Joshua saw many people going wild in his day, he said to them, 'Choose ye this j day whom y^ will serve, but for me and my household we will serve the Lord.'" That course saved Joshua, the judge added. In his charge to the jury, Judge Cranmer said it was not the duty of the juror to protect criminals, but to protect the Innocent. In describ ing the perfection and sacredness of a court, he stated that the most im portant business of the judge, solic itor, juror and others was to give their whole attention to the court. Gambling, bringing sin and de struction to a whole people, was pointed out as one of our major of fenses, the judge reminding his hearers that it was still unlawful to gamble. In speaking of the liquor question. Judge Cranmer said that in, many cases it is against the law to handle liquor, except in a few cases under the "Alcohol Before Christ" law. He directed strong criticism at those judges who engage in wild parties by night and punish poor people next day for drinking and "cutting up" in the same manner but on a smaller scale. Members of the grand jury were: Luther Peel, foreman; L. C. Brown George D. Ward, J. B. Everett, W. J. Cherry, Tom H. Wynn, J. Alfred Taylor, J. E. Manning, Louis Tay lor, H. U. Peel, W. W. Casper, J. Da vid Griffin, Perils B. Lilley, George E. Peel, Jr., Harmon Pope, George E. Cobura, and C. P. Hopkins. Shopping Increases at Local Stores?Only 12 Days Left With Christmas Just two weeks sway, shopping activities in WU liamston stores are gaining mo mentum daily. The rush is read ily becoming more evident, and prospects are good (or a busy season during the remaining 12 shopping days (or local business houses. Thoughtful patrons are finding larger stock selections in local stores than at any time in recent years, and when values and serv ice are considered, tew centers, large or small, offer attractions equal to those existing right here at home. Repeated appeals are directed to the people o( this section, urging them to lend their cooperation in making this pleasant (er the home-town merchant. The holiday spirit is In the air, and a flowing welcome shines from more than l.Md Christmas lights in the business districts here and from the dome of the Town's ipunicipal building. The lights from the water tower and municipal building dome spread their soft beams for miles out, and attractive show windows are numerous In the stores. Prepara tions have been made here on a big scale to accommodate thous ands of thrifty shoppers in this section, and they are cordially urged to remember that the time is short for holiday shopping and to pay a visit now to local stores. Liberal Response To Appeal for Old Toys JURY DRAWN FOR SPECIAL TERM OF SUPERIOR COURT To Convene Third Monday In January; Judge Moore Will Preside A jury list (or the special term of Martin County Superior court convening the third Monday in Jan uary was drawn by the county commissioners in their regular ses sion last Monday. With Judge Clay ton Moore on the bench, the January term takes the place of the one scheduled to have been held last month but which term was post poned on account of the illness of the judge assigned to preside. The authorities have established what is believed a new record in drawing juries this year in this county. Four groups were drawn for the March, June, September and December mixed terms, two for the terms in April and November when only civil cases were scheduled for trial, another jury for the trial of a man named Blake down in Hyde County, and lastly the one drawn last Monday for -? next month. In addition to all that draw ing, jurors have been chosen occas ionally to hear cases in the county court at the request of some de fendants. Names of jurors drawn for duty at the January term of court are, as follows, by townships: First Week Jamesville Township: P. y. Mod lin and Guy R. Waters. Williams Township: W. D. Gur ganus. Griffins Township: M. W. Bissell and Oscar B. Roberson. Bear Grass: Opheus Bailey and M. B. Ward. Williamston Township: J. Paul Simpson, E. L. Etheridge and A. J. Manning. Cross Roads Township: Thos. S. Griffin, J. F. Bailey, G. W. Taylor. Robersonville Township: C. L. Vick, W. M. Kittrell, C. M. Hurst and D. A. James. Goose Nest Township: E. N. Har rell. Second Week Jamesville Township: N. B. Lilley, M. H. Ange. Griffins Township: W. J. Lilley, and W. T. Roberson. Bear Grass Township: Redden Leggett. Williamston Township: A. R. White, Irving Margolis, L. B. Har rison, D. E. Darden and W. H. G. Chase. Robersonville Township: C. L. Keel, Irving L. Smith, J. L. Whit-, held and Johnnie James,*jr. Poplar Point Township: J. E. White. Hamilton Township: D. R. Ed mondson. Goose Nest Township: Arthur Brown and E. T. Smith. Farmers Slow In Turning In Cotton Sales Reports Farmers marketing their cotton crops are slow in turning in the sale certificates, it was learned this week from Mr. T. B. Slade, assistant In cotton control in this county. Most of the crop l>as been marketed in the county, it is understood, but many farmers have not turned in the sales certificates which entitle them to par ticipate in the cotton price adjust" ment, it svas pointed out. Need Is Still Great; Another Canvass To Be Made Wednesday Preliminary Survey Shows Conditions Are Pitiful In Number Homes The silent appeal from the town's numerous needy little children re ceived a sympathetic response last Saturday, when numerous toys were donated for use in carrying a ray of hope and sunshine into poverty stricken "homes this Christmas time. The collection, while very large and varied, will hardly meet the needs, and another drive will be planned immediately The campaign to pro vide cheer and happiness for the less fortunate here this Christmas is at tracting a wide support, nearly every one pledging his efforts to make the movement a success. If you have not already participated in the under taking or wish to do more, call The Enterprise and solicitors will call where directed for old toys, cash do nations, or any other article that can be spared without impairing the Christmas program in your own home. Many of the toys collected last Saturday have already been worked over and repainted, but more are needed at once. The articles will be placed on display in The Enterprise windows within the next day or two. If you haven't an article included in the list, make arrangements at once to have a part in the thoughtful movement, a movement that is not designed to cost much, but one that bids well to bring untold happiness and joy to little orphnr and numer ous other little children who will be without Christmas unless you re member them. The Enterprise is making a care ful suryey of the needs, but any re ports offered by individuals will be carefully classified and included when the^distribution work is start ed. Plan now1 to participate in the hu mane movement. All your support is needed and will be appreciated by those handling it, as well as those who are to share the joy it brings. County Man Successful InCelery Growing Trial That celery equally as good as any placed on the markets can be suc cessful grown in this county has been demonstrated this season by Mr. Alexander Getsinger, Griffins Township farmer. He has marketed fairly large quantities this season. D. D. STALLS DIES AFTER LENGTHY ILLNESS MONDAY [Funeral Services Are Being Conducted From Home This Afternoon David Daniel Stalls, retired busi ness man, died at his home in West Main Street here yesterday morning at 7:30 o'clock from a complication of ailments. While he had experi enced failing health for nearly four years, he was able to be up most of the time until about 10 days ago, the end coming gradually. For more than\15 years Mr. Stalls suffered with rheumatism, but he was able to carry on his work until about four years ago, when he was forced to retire from his business. The son of the late Raleigh Stalls and wife, Miza Cullipher Stalls, he was born in Cross Roads Township 155 years ago last October. In early I manhood he was married to Miss 1 Dora Peel, who later died. Leaving the farm when a young man, he was I employed at Gold Point, but later I married Miss Sudie Wynne and lo cated in Everetts. In 1908 he moved to Williamston and has made his home here since that time. Mrs. Stalls and five children, Dora Mae, D. D., jr., Delbert, Oswald, and Caroline Stalls, all of Williamston. survive. He also leaves two broth ers, Messrs. W. Lawrence Stalls, of Williamston, and Green Stalls, of Georgia. Several months ago ' Mr. Stalls joined the Primitive Baptist church at Bear Grass, and Elders B S. Cowin and A B Ayers are conduct ing the funeral services at the home this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Inter ment will follow in the Baptist cem etery here. Peters To Coach All East Stars for New Year's Dav Battle Stars To Go In Training A Week for Game To Be Played at Winston The all-star football team from the ; east meeting a like aggregation from the west in Winston-Salem New Year's Day will be coached by Jas. E. Peters, of the local schools, it was learned here today. The all-star team will go in training for one week at East Carolina Teachers' Col lege, Greenville, just a few days be fore the game, it was stated. Players are to be selected by a board of five coaches, and it is like ly that the Green Wave will be rep resented by at least one player and possibly three. Walt Cook, George Lee Roberson, the gridiron rabbit, and Arthur Gurganus have already been mentioned for places Grand Jury Favors Additional Busses | Complaints entered by citizens in (various parts of the county against [crowded school busses #cre given official recognition by the Martin County grand jury Monday, when strong recommendations were made .for additional busses on some of the [routes. Just how much attention the [grand jury recommendations will re ceive remains to be seen. I The jury, approving the operations ,at the county home for the aged and I infirm, recommended that an addi tional milch cow be provided by the [county there. I Various reports were approved by [the jury, and the county offices were | found in good condition. Scouts To Make Second Canvass Wednesday Afternoon for Discarded and Broken Toys Find In* the collection of toys now on hand (ronljr inadequate to meet the pitiful appeals of the town's poor children, the spon sors of the drive for Christmas cheer in dastitnte homes are ar ranging another bundle day to morrow afternoon. Along with the announcement goes an ur gent appeal for a ready response. If, by any chance, the canvassers fail to call at your home, notify the campaign, a number of lo cal citizens have made volun tary cash contributions, express ing a keen desire to participate in the movement Any one wishing to make a cash dona tion may do so by leaving It in the Christmas Cheer fund at the Enterprise office. Every effort is being made and Company is planning on closing down its plant two days before Christmas and shifting every member of its force to the task of distributing the collections of toys Into the proper homes. But the members of the force will need all the help possible now and then, and the cooperation of every one is earnestly asked. will be made to handle the fund ' Plan now to have a part In the and distribute the gifts that a I Christmas cheer drive. Do your maximum of Joy and happiness part and it will prove success The Enterprise and a special j may be carried Into the homes | ful in that a little more cheer messenger will be sent. j of needy little children and the and good will might be generat Flnding no toys or other ar- i less fortunate of our town. j ed in the hearts of those who tie lea that might bo of use In The Enterprise Publishing ! are leas fortunate than we. Court Convenes, Finishes Work And Adjourns?All in One Day Peanut Market Weaker Over Week-Etui; Few Selling Now The peanut market weakened over being placed in storage many farm the week-end when the average ers declaring they will not sell un price fell to around 2 12 cents a ?et 3 cents or better for their offerings. pound. The ma.ket top pr.ce; Many farmers questioned here this dropped from 3 cents last week to week stated they had little to lose 2 3-4 cents Monday, t vas reported, and an opportunity to gain much by While some buyers reported large holding their crops, and they were purchases last week, others stated certainly going to await develop that the crop was roving slowly ments. With a few exceptions, of The price reduction over the week- course, most of the peanuts caching end is expected to result in de- the market now are going lere to creased marketing activities. Peanuts relieve pressing debts and other ob are moving, but most of them are ligations. Board of Education Holds Special Meet To Study Program All Schools Closes the 20th; | Reopening Dates Vary Over the County Meeting in special session Monday afternoon the Martin County Board of Education studied at length plans and specifications for the county's $100,000 school building program. Only a few minor changes were made, but the members of the board acquainted themselves with the spec ifications to be prepared for the j letting of the contracts Wednesday I afternoon at 2 o'clock A fairly large number of contractors are expected to enter bids at the letting, it was learned. Holiday dates were approved1 for the several schools, the colpred plants to close the 20th and reopen on the 30th. All the white schools plan to close Friday, December 20, but most of them will not reopen until January 6. A few, however, will start back to work on the 30th. The recently completed teacherage at Bear Grass was inspected and ap proved by the board, and Principal Hickman, his family, and teachers1 are moving in today, it was learned, i The sale of the old Hardens school- j house and site was closed, the board receiving $500 cash for the property. | Plymouth Man Suffers Broken Leg in Accident j Mr. J. W. Jackson, well-known j resident of Plymouth, suffered a | broken leg and possibly other in- j juries last Friday afternoon, when | struck by a car driven on the main ' street there by Miss Ora Finch, home I service director of the V. E, & P. Co., of Williamston. It is understood that Mr. Jackson stepped from between I two cars and struck the side of the machine driven by Miss Finch. He is about 68 years old, and is getting along as well as could be expected, last reports reaching here stated. j Jamesville Adds Two More Victories To Growing List The Jamesville High School bas- I ketball teams won two games from Winterville there Friday night, the i girls winning by a score of 16-15, ' and the boy* on the long end of a 25- | 17 score. Miss Hardison was high scorer for the winner* and Mis* Brown also played well. Phillip, Blount was high scorer fur the James ville boy*, with 9 ooints, and Ez zell was next best with 8. The Jamesville teams will playl Plymouth two games here Wednes-| day, December 11. ISSUING CHECKS The office of the county farm agent in this county is playing the role more suited for a liv ing Santa Claus this week. The office is distributing ' tobacco rental checks, peanut benefit checks and a few remaining cot ton rental checks this week. The offices are crowded this week with farmers, and the thousands of dollars' will come mighty, hndy, no dbubt, jsut at this time. Amounts represented and the number of checks ready for dis tribution could not be learned to day, but they will run well into the thousands of dollars, it is be lieved. 21 LICENSES TO MARRY ISSUED IN PAST MONTH Number Smallest for Any November During The Past Several Years Twenty-one marriage licenses were issued in this county lr.st month, the number trailing by six the Novem-I ber issuance of one year ago, indi-j eating that December will be a busy month at the license bureau. In 1933, one of the"^depression years, there i were 44 marriage licenses sold at the| Ibureau in this county during the month of November. Licenses were issued to the fol lowing last month: White James E. Whitaker and Marie Farmer, both of Martin County. G. C. U/.z.lc and Ruth Lee Gordon, both of Wilson Mills. Johnnie Alton Wynne and Car rie Stephenson, both of Martin County. Lester McKeel, of Jamesville, and Lessie May belle Wells, of Williams Township. Georgie E. Martin and Mary Viola Manning, both of Jamesville. Rudolph Koch and Mittie Medford, both of Scotland Neck. C. B. Gurganus, of Bear Grass, and Callie Mae Martin, of Beaufort County. William L. Patterson and Ruby Model Davenport, both of William ston. Ernest Bryant and Inez Bailey, both of Martin County. Justus Brown Coltrain and Ruby Lee Harrington, both of Griffins Township. Colored Robert Rogers and Pearlie Bowen, both of Bear Grass Township Theodore Williams and Earline Lowe, both of Pitt County. Homer Stokes, of Martin County, and Lucy GrifTin, of Beaufort Coun ty. Elias Evans and Maude Slade, both of Williamston. Louis Williams, jr., and Hester Wilkins, both of Martin County. Felton Gray and Mary Lee Moore, | both of Martin County. William Henry Wilkes and Fran-1 ces Carr, both of R*>bersonville. | John Mobley and Annie Miller Outlaw, both of Robersonville. William Wimbush and Clavonne Andrews, both of Martin County. Robert Small and Cora Lee Yar rell, both of Williamston. Skewarkey Masons Hold Regular Meeting Tonight A meeting of the Skewarkey Ma- i oris will be held tonight In addi tion to the regular business, officers ? jvill be elected fort he coming year, 1 It was announced. I1 Judge Cranmer Sets Record for Speed in Clearing Calendar Docket Cleared and Grand Jury Report In Shortly After Four 0*clock I Throwing the wheels of justice In to high Rear at 10 o'clock M?nday morntn,. judge E ? Countv cti? the Mar"n unty Superior Court when he con venedthe tribunal, cleared the dock! 1 t r i rT"1 the SeSS,on shortly w,K ?C|BCk in ,he a"ernoon ft was the first time in the history of he court that ,he activities o, . rtsular one-week session of court had been handle() with.n a ~ur. I ,oh ?e ,Krand Jury. headed by 1 ,4 ei passed on all bills of tour" and" h J"!?Ucterl an inspection and had the report before the C SO " "> d'"a>' Xrm In addition to the rapidity mark and Es^Z' H,,VitieS' ",>pe Brool? and Estella Howell came mighty own ? "'I SZ own. The colored couple were charged with bigamy.' and wh"n Kuilt was determined. Judge Cran mer sentenced them to prison ?or *0 years. However execution stayed upon condition that the wo* mange, a divorce and remarry wdh n 15 days. Action for a divorce by the woman s lawful husband was completed during the day, and five minutes later Brooks was applying for a marriage license. A few m n utes later Justice of the Peace J w The twoad,dhe I'*" ,P"nlly' married. all .h f Seem to understand all that was going on abou, "a f "ii 7 folluwe<i instructions care-' U y Brooks explaining that he was doubly married to one girl I robably the most pathetic case ailed in the court was tha, charg 7 Levl Hadford with the larceny of an automobile. The iurv r a j-?.a.Tvssjr facts, recommended mercy The l^drLenteed thf' ,He Uadford had spent in jail was sufficient nun Howard"chsuspended judgment Howard Cherry, failing to pay ,he Costs created when he was tried on ? "w? on with intent to kill the?"!; S?ith drCW 12 month, on the roads for robbery. Smith was on his way home from the roads when he stopped by and robbed ?ho Sunny Side Inn. ^ King" H.PdH"T'|CharKed With fobbing K ddick last summer, was sen fenced lo prison for three years. ? N. Cowen, charted with ?m ns "f r 2r?ss.tss A divorce was granted Turner Hill against Estella Hill Howell on two-year separation clause. Liquor Control Board In Monthly Meeting Here The Martin County Alcoholic Beverage Control board, Messrs. V. J. Spivey, chairman, J. F. Crisp, ol Oak City, and Irving Smith, of Rob ersonville, held a regular monthly meeting here last evening. Several matters were discussed, but other than the approval of current bills the board took t\o official action, it was stated. Hearing In Assault Case Scheduled Here Tomorrow M. U. Hodges, charged with as saulting Heber Cox at the Old Mill Inn near here last Tuesday, will be given a preliminary hearing in Jus tice J. L. Hassell's court here to morrow" morning at 11 o'clock. Both men are from Beaufort County, Cox alleging that Hodges followed him ?11 the way from Washington to the Did mill and almost knocked his right eye out.
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