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E3H THE ENTERPRISE li Oi? VOLUME XL?NUMBER 18 WUliamston. Mmrtin County, North Carolina. Tuesday, March 2,1937 ESTABLISHED 1899 EXPECT WATSON TO GET AT LQAST 30-DAY REPRIEVE Boy's Mother Directs Plea To Pardon Board As Death Date Ncars The mercy plea CO account of the illn? of Parole Commissioner Gill last Fritby, a i prieve at at least X days J expe cd momentarily tar AMn W. Wat son, who is scheduled to die in the gas chamber at Raleigh on Friday of this week for the murder of Thomas Holliday, young Roberson ville man, at Robersonville last No vember. No change in the dale of execution has been announced by the governor through the pardon commission so far. and unless action is taken by the authorities at once. Trial Judge M V. R?mhiii n expected to ask that a reprieve of at least 3D days be granted that the case may be reviewed The arrangemnt to have Judge Barnhill intervene was announced following an interview between the trial judge and Attorney Henry D. Hardison who is pushing the plea in Watson's behalf. Just when the case will be re viewed has not been determined. Attorney Hardison explaining to day that he had sent a petition of the trial jury urging that mercy be shown the young killer, and that he was ready to go before the authori ties upon short notice The attorney said that he understood many let ters had been forwarded from this county and also from the Georgia community where the Watson fam ily lives, pleading that the death sentence be commuted to life im prisonment. s Watson's mother and brother were in Raleigh last Friday and had a long conference with Commissioner Gill, the doomed man said in a let ter received by Sheriff C. B Roe buck this morning. According to the letter there was standing as to who when the hearing was to be held. At torney Hardison was advised that the parole commissioner was sick, and Watson was of the belief that Hardison, his attorney, was sick. Expressing his regrets that Mr. Hardison was ill, Watson, grabbing at the proverbial last straw, appeal ed to the sheriff to have Roy Peel, jailer, write the enmmisaioi his behalf, adding that unless thing 'is done and done quickly all will be over for him on Friday of this week. The status of the rase remains unchanged, it is understood here. No recommendations have been Sl ed, as far as it could be learned, by Solicitor Don Gilliam or the trial judge, and no action is expect ed one way or the other by the i's family. Local Independents Lose, 39-31, Friday Jeae Wilson Price's All Star bas ketball boys (ell before the Texaco Fire Chiefs, of Norfolk, in the last came of the season here Friday eve nine, the visitors taking home with them a 39 31 victory. Hie locals were off to a slow start in the first period of the game and trailed 17-S at the half. Gay lord, scoring 11 of the locals' points, lad an offensive at the opening of the third quarter and tied the score, but that was as far as they could reach, the visitors, led by Freddie Ed monds, one-time pitcher in the Al bemarle baseball set-up. forging him during two or three minutes in the last part at the game and i 8-point margin was gained over tl locals Oscar Anderson and Jack Man. played a hard game on the Soar jointly added 10 points to the Cobb featured afield with two cult shots when far removed the net. Ham Pikes and his boys, i in a tournament in Bethel last ning, were ousted a short while ter, riding home on the of a 50-to-35 score. Bethel the Two Colored Men Died Suddenly Here This Week County Tax Collector For Martin Suggested ?H MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM HELD AT SCHOOL HERE Courses Described as Most Beneficial Ever Held In Local Schools The first of a week's aeries of talks on mental health was held in the lo cal high school Monday of last week when parents were given an op portunity to discuss aspects of men tal health with Dr. Harry V." Bice, psychologist, who lead the discus The psogiam made accessible to students from the sixth grade up, was made possible through the par ent-teacher association, the local srelfare department in coperation with the mental hygiene division of the State Board of Charities and Public Welfare ^ At the chapel exercises on Tues day morning. Mr. Bice spoke to the entire group of students in a joint session with parents and teachers. With emphasis he defined and illus trated the meaning of mental health and its relations to physical health After the chapel period. Mr. Bice spoke to the groups in the different grades taking boys and girls sep artely. In the first individual group lecture he discussed the develop ment of negative mental health con ditions and of changing them to positive factors in the of happy adult live*. Pears, worries and other unfortunate behavior trends were taken up. On the sec ond day with the individual groups Mr. Bice devoted his talk to instruc tion regarding the development of aex life and a normal attitude to ward it In the last talk of the pro gram an effort eras made to indicate the ways in which all aspects of life could be integrated He strewed the importance of facing difficulties and attempting to work through them rather than seeking means of es In commenting on the Pmcipol Anderson ud. "It was one of the most beneficial courses are have had in the school I wish are might have had Mr. Bice for a long er time. The students were ex tremeiy interested and took the ?ubjccl matter prear nttd seriously, asking questions on matters of nun or concern to those of a more serious nature which convinced me of their interest and the great need of s trained person to meet this need to JtaJLE each lecture said. "I wish that every parent could have heard the talks given in the school last week by Mr. Bice Those of us who heard him were more than phased are glad ohr 'teen-age girls boys had such an opportunity We (eel that their futures will be hap pier and their lives more whole Report Heavy Raid On Chicken Coops Thieves. four or ftve in raided the chicken coop of Mr. and lfrx Amos Perry in Bear Grass Township sometime during Sunday night and carried away approximate ly 100 of their best barn-yard fowls Hardly more than 19 c left, Mrs. Perry explaining that they had sold what chickens they thought could be spared to the poultry the week before and cured sweet potatoes were stolen and carried away with the i It was the aatom raid reported in that community in recent days. Parmer H C Gr Kiastoa Minister Speaks In Church Here Tomorrow Commissioners Vote In Favor of Bill To Create New Office No Immediate Change In Present System Planned Chairman Explains A nart to create the office of tax collector for Martin County ' ported by the Martin comn m regular session Monday, the uon not meaning, however, that the present system of collect ng would be abolished. According to Lhe terms of the proposed bill, the commissioners will be empowered in their discretion to create the of fice of tax collector. Prompted by "several" interested citizens, the proposed law is not ex pected to effect a change in the pees ent collection system any time with in the near future, according to J. E Pope, chairman of the county board "We will have the discretion to ef fect a change if one is considered necessary before the next session of the lgislature." Mr. Pope explained. The bill carries the same provis ions as are embraced in present laws governing the collection of taxes with the exception of salary stipula tions. The salary is to he fixed by the county authorities either on a commission or straight basis, "or pay part salary and part commission as. in their judgment, is for the best interest of the county." A sub-sec tion of Section 2 of the bill reads. "Any fees or commissions allowed the sheriff or tax collector, the laws ngw in force or hereinafter enacted, shall be turned over to the general funds of the county." Provision is also made in the bill to "appoint such elective or appoint ive officer as tax collector in addi tion to his other duties, and one person may hold both offices." The tax collector, the bill reads, will be responsible for the collec tion and settlement, as provided by law, for all taxes in Martin County, whether general, special or privilege taxes" Mrs. Lillie Hardison Brown Dies Friday At Jamesville Home Last Rites Held at the Late Home Sunday for Victim Of Pneumonia Mis. LUlie Hardisop Brown. urn* of J. B Brown, died at her I near Jamesville last Friday after noon at 1:30 o'clock from pneu monia. following an illness of I than two weeks' duration Mrs Brown, 69 years old, was i usually active up until she was tak en ill about two weeks ago. Inter ested in her community where was born and where she lived all her life, she was active in the events of the day. Mrs. Brown was held in high esteem by all who knew her. and was known as a thoughtful wife and an understanding mother For nearly half a century she was a de vout member of the Cedar Branch Baptist church. She held friendship with people in all walks of life, her kindness, understanding and willingness to aid others < ing her to everyone. She had I her home for some time with her daughter. Mrs. Annie J. Holbday. but visited her other children and relatives often. Mr. Brown died some years ago. and she leaves seven children, Mrs. Annie J. Holliday and Arnold Brown, of Jamesvile; Artis Brawn, of Norfolk; Mrs Lela Bell Blount, of Mackeys; Mrs Mamie Fagan. at Daidens; Mrs. James Mizrlke. at Plymouth; and Percy Brown, at Quanlico. One son, David Brown, died in Williamston during the fluanza epidemic nearly 30 years Funeral services were Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock by Rev. W, B Harrington i men! eras in the Brown in Jamesville Township. n_, it n?ni-,.. Key. Cnartes it. LtiCKcy Now in Virginia Hospital Unconscious sine* he suffered stroke in Ralegih last Saturday. Rev. Charles H. Dickey, of the local MACHINERY FOR TOWN ELECTION SET UP BY BOARD J. E. Pope. R. T. Griffin and S. S. Brown Named as Registrar-Judges tunc xt up machinery for the town election to be held the second Tues day after the Brst Monday in May J. E Pope was named registrar and Royt T. Griffin and S S Brown were appointed judecs of election. Ar rangements were made to open the regis! rat in books on Saturday. April 3, holding than open atch Sat urday during that month for the reg nt ration of new voters and on the following Saturday for the challenge books JSo date was mentioned for stating that ar for the convention could be completed the next regular meet ing Registration books are sched uled to be opend on Saturday before the next regular meeting of the com The commissioners, receiving an appeal for aid from Mr. R H. Good man to send the Williamston High School hand to Greensboro early next month, agreed to donate $75. one-half the cost of the A petition was received from col ored citizens asking that sewer and water lines be laid on Elm Street from Washington Street to Simmons Avenue No action was taken in the matter, and it is not likely that any move will be made before the new budget is set up for the next fiscal year beginning in July. The petition carried the names of 6 or S persons living an Elm Street. February Rainfall Is Below Record Made in January Six-inch Snow Here Sunday Is Heaviest of Winter In This Section Frequent rains (ell during Febru ary. but they were small, and the month mas (airly dry. compared ?nth the heavy (all recorded in Jan uary. The meal her station on Ro anoke River reported 3 57 inches of ?ai nand snow last month, the pre cqutation being about the average lor February during the past seven Nearly all the winter weather was ciomsled into the month, when the mercury went below the freeling pomr so timiin even a d?ort time The only two snows of the season here fell during the month, one on the Sth and the other on the last day. The first snow measured X 1-2 inches Measuring right at ? inches, the lag snow of the winter started falling shortly after Saturday mid night and continued until about noon Sunday Trees and shrubs were weighted to the ground by the flake, that formed in a gorgeous blanket on the twigs and wires A few limbs and trees gave way under the add ed meight. but no great damage was reported in this immediate section Light service m some sections was interrupted, but. with the exception of a break of a few sconds, power was available here Fuses were blown an scene of the lines, and serv ice aaen were on duty all day and late la the night handling repairs Answer Is Filed in Suit for Damages Anvm was Aled in the office at the clerk at the Martin County Su perior Court a few days ago by de ftndants m the *5.000 damage suit started by Janeue Watts, young lo cal boy. through his father and next J. W. Watts t admitting the first four al as the complaint charging J. & by The aassra i;Mlr h ny and KdtreB, Hew derson attorne ys, and H G Hortoa local lawyer. secretly s; thai bonus, without any provocation toe been greatly maataafaettod Public Weighers for Poultry Advocated by Farm Leaders Martin farmers cooperatively shipped 10,696 pounds of poultry last week, the shipment being one of the smallest handled since the first cars were handled about 11 years ago The farmers were paid $1,476.98. While the cooperating farmers sold a little over five tons of the barnyard fowls, individual operators are reported to have bought approx imately 30.000 pounds of poultry in this county during the week. Going before the county commis sioners yesterday, county agricul tural authorities asked that a pub lie weigher be employed to weigh ?U poultry offered (or sale in the county when the cooperative cars are operated. No formal charges were made against incorrect weights the agricultural leaders explaining that the proposed system should be welcomed by everyone. The com missioners were of the belief that state laws already provided the service, and It is understood that efforts will be made to have a pub lic weigher in the county when the next shipment is made, if another one is made. Martins Sign Contract With St. Louis Browns Contract as Manager Sent To Art Hauger, Former Big Leaguer Contracts Now Pending for Twenty-five Or More Ball Players Perfecting a working agreement with the St. Louis Browns, local baseball officials today virtually an nounced complete arrangements (or participating this season in the Coast al Plain League, recently turned pro fesuonal Signing a contract with the American League team yester day, officials announced virtuall/ completed plans for hiring a man ager and 2U players. Present plana now point to a rounded-out team within the next week or 10 days. The St Louis Browns have agreed to pay,. $1,500 to the Martins for the right to select any and all players held under a local contract, but the players are not to become the prop erty of the St'. Louis club until after the season is completed, if then. The contract with the major league unit cairies few provisions other than the selection rights, and it is not likely any players will be furnished by the St. Louis Club. Rights are reserved by St. Louis for a renewal of the contract in 1938, R. 11. Goodmou, president of the local club, said. A manager's contract was forward ed yesterday to Art Hauger, Spring held, Minn , man, and he is expected to accept the terms. Hauger, one lime player in the majors and ex perienced manager, headed a win ning organization in the Missouri Arkansas league last season. The Bentonville (Ark.) club, managed by Hauger. surrendered its franchise at the close of the 1936 season, and th. manager decided to apply for a man agerial post in this section of the country. He has had several offers, but his connection with the Martina was considered almost certain today. Hauger has acquired the contracts of several players on the Bentonville club in addition to several others he scouted in recent months. It is quite likely that he will bring several members of his last year's team with him Several players on the Mar tins' roost last year are expected back, contracts having been for warded to at least four of them, it was learned from President Good mon. Hauger u expected here about the middle or latter part of next month to enter upon hia contract, and train ing for the season will get underway shortly after that time for the open ing of the season on May IS. Prospects are very encouraging for a good team and at less cost President Goodmon said in comment ing on the outlook for the coming baseball season. Mack Knox Found Dead in Bed Early Yesterday Mack Knox, middle-aged whiU man. was found dead in bed at the home of Toby Barber hi wnitam! Township yesterday morning. Saic to have taken excessive doses ol sedatives for a severe headache thi day and night before, Knox retiree Sunday night and never woke up Burial was in Williams Township near the No. SO Oiling station. One brother, Will Knox, of thii county, a sister and his mother, ol Rocky Mount, survive One son Leroy Knox, la in Suffolk. Mrs. Armanda Peel Rogerson Dies at Bear Grass Home Death Follows That of Her Husband By Only About Two Weeks Mrs. Armanda Peel Rogerson died at her home in Bear Grass Township last Saturday evening about 9 o' clock, her death following that of her husband, Samuel Rogerson. by j only about two weeks. Mrs. Roger son. 73 years old. had been ill only a few days with pneumonia. The daughter of the late Abram and Emily Ward Peel, Mrs. Roger son was born in this county, where she spent all her life. She was a member of an old and prominent family in this section of the state and was held in high esteem by all who knew her. Kind and thought ful, Mrs. Rogerson was an under standing wife and mother, finding happiness in doing for others. The Rogerson home was always open to everyone, and lasting friendships ? were made there. Unpretentious Mrs. Rogerson met the problems of life squarely, valuing honfMy and sincerity over the frivolous things nf life Funeral services were held Mon day afternoon at 1 30 o'clock by El ders B. S. Cowin and J. S. Ayers Interment was in the family plot beside her husband on the old home farm. Six children, A. B Rogerson, of Dinwiddle, Va.; James S. Rogerson, of Kenly; N. R. and C. G. Rogerson. of Williamston, Mrs. Claudius Rob erson, of Jamesville. and Mrs. W. S Gurganus, of Williamston, survive IxHal Lawyer s Leg Amputated His right leg amputated by doc tors in a Richmond hospital last Sat urday morning at 11 o'clock. Attor ney W. Hubert Coburn, local man. was reported this morning to be getting along as well as could be ex pected. Direct information from the hospital stated that his condition was improved, that while he is a mighty sick man he is expected to recover. Suffering an attack of pneumonia seOal months ago, the Martin County recorder's court prosecutor is believed to have developed phle bitis as a result. He entered the hospital for treatment and returned home, but when his condition be came worse he re-entered the hos pital two weeks ago today. When he failed to respond to treatment, doctors amputated his leg, taking it off just below the knee. Jamesville Sends Team To Semi-Finals in Tournament Participating in the Atlantic Chris tian College basketball tournament I in Wilson last week, the Jamesville school quint established a scoring record when the county lads defeat ed Elm City, 88 to S, in the early rounds of play. The only team from this county in the tourney, the Jamesville boys next turned back Moss Hill. 2# to It, to gain a place I in the semi-finals. Saturday morn f ing, Princeton, a dark horse in the scheduled games, came out to shelve Jamesville by a M to 28 score. Property Revaluation and Tax Listing To Be Decided Upon at Special Meeting of Board Today Crowded Off Docket Bv Other Matters at J Meet Held Monday Pass Resolution Requesting Surfacing of Highway Through Hasscll Crowded of! the docket by business yesterday, the matter of property revaluations was carried over until today for consideration by the Martin County Board of Commissioners Holding forth until six p. m. the longest session held :n recent months, the board yester day discussed just before adjourn ment the possibility of a revaluation and received two application* for the position of tax supervisor, one from Clarence Stalling*. Jamesville 'Township man, and S. H. Grimes, local man No action was taken. Chairman J. E. Pope recessing the meeting until 10 o'clock this morn ing Considerable time will be giv en the problem today, including t ecvmmendations for list-takers, it is understood. Machinerfy for handling property bstings or a complete revaluation will be set up immediately or in time to start work on or soon after the first of next month for the prep aration of the 1937 tax books. Dr. A. J. Osteen. veternai lan. was appointed to supervise'the vaccina tum) of all dogs m the county n i gamst rabies this yeai Th.e com missioners ruled that the doctor is | to be assisted by Sheriff C. B. Roe buck It was remembered that this county, during the past two years. | successfully handled the vaccination of dogs, and the commissioners are believed quite anxious that tne rec ord be maintained. Hearing a delegation from Hassell and community, the commissioners passed a resolution similar to the one passed at the request of Grif fins Township citizens at the Febru ary meeting. There was some mis understanding about the resolution of the Griffins Township citizens, but the variations were cleared up When the commissioners took the < folk wing action: "Upon motion of R A. Haisbp, * seconded by C. Abram Koberson. that since iesolution requesting r< ad in Griffins Township, the Board finds ;unlar conditions existing in upper end of the county on the Has | sell Hoad. and hereby request as fol ? lows: I "Road beginning at Butlers' Bridge on Highway 126. extending1 to Fountain Forks, connecting with Tarboro Road, via Town of Hassell. a distance of nine miles, be consid ered for early surfacing.** ? The final drafting of the Griffins Township road resolution reads, in part, as follows: That at the next letting of roads in Martin County. {the Jamesville-Washington Road be j surfaced ... The situation in the county as to needed roads centers in three dis tricts just now. GriHins. Bear Grass and Hassell. The valid claims at all three while, regretfully admit ted. are not receiving the attention they should at the hands of the State Highway Commission, would probably stand a better chance in the future if the citizens could get I together and effect an understand ing or agreement whereby priority construction rights might be assign ed the projects in order. A united demand, probably headed by the rounly commissioners, for each at the projects might carry more weight than divided claims are now carrying. The commissioners favored the sale of seven or eight acres of land ?n the county home tract for $75 an acre on condition that an " lease is lifted. A pedler's permit was renewed for one year to L L Hight, and Harry Linger, disabled war veteran, was given permission by the board to operate a portable picture ma chine in the county. Snow Brings an Enforced Holiday lor Three Schools With ihe possible exception~ at the one at Jamesville, all srhools in the county are expected to be on a regular operating schedule to morrow, according to information coming from the office at the < superintendent today, ston, Farm Life schools have been closed Friday, the operate without
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