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VOL. V.
ELIZABETH CITY, NORTH CAROLINA, MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 20, 1920
NO. 291
KRAMER-MOSS
MILL BURNFD
Probably Set On Fire By Care
less Smoker Mill Total
Loss, Part of Lumber Saved
j By Heroic Effort
The Kramer-Moss Mill, owned by
C. E. Kramer and R. R. Moss, was
burned, Sunday afternoon shortly
after noon. A Mr. HIckford who
lives near the mill was first to see
the Are and notified W. C. Culpepper,
foreman of the oil mill, who notified
Mr. Kratier arid Mr. Moss. Mr. Moss
was in church when the news reach
ed him. It was not until the time
necessary to call all these men had
elapsed that the fire alarm was turn
ed in, and so the (lames were well
under way, and though the fire com
pany fought heroically, they could
not save the mill. They did save
most of the lumber in the yard,
however, and a house adjacent to the
yard belonging to the Eastern Cot
ton Oil Company. The dry kiln, just
completed, was burned, too. Only a
small part of the loss was covered by
Insurance.
The mill had been closed Friday
and Saturday and there had been no
fire there. It is supposed that a
careless smoker probably set the mill
on fire.
The total loss is estimated at
probably about $20,000.
Will the People of This City
Allow the Y. M. C. A.
To Be Closed?
HARDING IS CONFIDENT
Marion, O., Dec. 20. Harding to
day expressed his confidence in the
progress for the formation of the In
ternational Association of Nations as
the result of his conferences with
notable men. He confers with Taft
on Thursday.
To close an Institution do-
Ing the good that the Y. M.
C. A.' is doing would not
be short of a disgrace. Talk
with Mrs. Sample, the matron,
any day, any time, about her
work at the Y.
Forty or fifty boys every day
enjoy the gymnasium, basket-
ball games, shower baths and
good reading matter. SHALL
WE DENY THEM THESE?
The Y. M. C. A. affords a
meeting-place for several' or-
ganizations that hold weekly
and monthly meetings, taking
the place of a community build-
ing. CAN WE DO WITHOUT
SUCH A PLACE?
The Y. M. C. A. provides good
comfortable furnished rooms for
transients and visiting Y. M.
C. A. members. DID YOU
KNOW THIS?
These are three of 141 rea-
sons why you must buy a tag
Friday, Xmas eve, to keep this
institution open. BUY LIB-
ERALLY FROM EVERY ONE.
BISCHOFF STAYS
AT JACKSONVILLE
In Spite of Orders by Masked
Men Last Night Which Were
Accompanied by Tar and
Feathers
cers After
Qhristmas Booze
Two revenue officers, Joe Ramsay
and C. C. Shores, found a still in the
Gregory section of Currituck. County
Saturday operated by Leamon Wood-j
ley, colored. Woodley was tried be
fore Commissioner Wilson Saturday
afternoon and in default of the $500
bond, went to jail.
Jerome Baxter, of Snowden, who
went to Jail Friday on a similar
charge, got bail Saturday aad re
turned to his home. W. A. Iiritton
is bondsman.
Nearer home than Currituck by
far was the raid on the horseshoe
shop on Matthews street of Johj and
James Barcley. Three revenue of
ficers made the raid Saturday after
noon assisted by Policeman Twiddy.
In the back room they, found four
pints of liquor and 18 empty pint
bottles, with five Jugs and other
bottles of various sizes. Messrs.
Barcley were given a hearing before
Commissioner Wilson and bound '
over to federal court under bonds of
$150 each.
Jacksonville, Dec. 20. John D.
Bischoff, real estate dealer, who was
tarred and feathered and pushed out
of ai. automobile on a crowded street
last night with a placard reading
"Herr John Bischoff, a Hun," will
not leave Jacksonville as ordered by
the masked men, but will report at
his olfine today, his wife announced
today.
The attack followed the printing
of a, letter from Bischoff objecting
to the newspaper referring to the
Germans as Huns and threatening to
withdraw his advertising unless it
was stopped.
LEWIS-OVERTON
Joe Lewis and Mrs. Hettle Lee
Overton, both of Norfolk, were mar
ried Ip this city Saturday.
HALSTEAD-PALMER
Julian Paul Halstead and Miss
Reva Lee Palmer, both of Weeks
ville, were married in this city Sun
day. .
LEWIS-GIBSON
Harley Lewis and Miss Rose Pearl
Gibson, both of Newport News, were
married in this city Saturday.
COAL ASSOCIATION
RECORDS SUBPOENAED!
LELAND-BROUGHAN
Oscar Osmund Leland and Miss
Louie Broughan, both of Norfolk,
were married In this city Saturday.
Washington, Dec. 20. Records in,
the National Coal Association head
quarters here were today subpoenaed
by the Senate committee on recon-'
.struction and will be brought before i
the committee tomorrow, the chair
man announced.
PERSONALS
Miss Margaret Bondurant is at
home from Notre Dame College to
spend Christmas with her grand
parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Grice.
German Women
Appeal To French
I
Berlin, Dec. 20. The surrender
of 800,000 milch cows under thaj
Versailles treaty would be disastrous j
f to Germany, would weaken public
"stamina and individual resistence. '
and reduce the ability of Germany
to fulfil her treaty obligations, says
a letter to the French women from!
the German women today.
Lev C. Gulrkin is at home from
State College to spend the holidays
with his mother, Mrs. Mae Guirkin
Willey.
Mrs. J. J. Duffle, of Baltimore, Is
here to visit her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. II. C. Grice.
Miss Ida Owens, who has been
teaching at High Point, Is here to
spend the holidays with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Owens, on
Church street.
Burns Barn and
Two Residence
Fayette City, Pa., Dec. 20. The
fire bug operating in Fayette and
Westmoreland counties for two
months fired a big barn and two
residences today, destroying $60,000
worth of property.
The losses for the two months are
estimated at half a million dollars.
Misses Mattle Weatherly and Mar-j
garet McCabe are at home for the
holidays froln Brenau College, j
Georgia.
Ambrose Ward arrived In this city!
Monday afternoon from Crozer Sem
inary, Chester, Pa., to spend two
weeks, with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. C. J Ward, on North Road
street. I
IN POLICE COURT
Mr, and Mrs. T. P. Nash, Jr., and
little son, T. P. Nash, III, are spend-J
ing the holidays with Mr. and Mrs,
T.-P. Nash, Sr., on Matthews street. 1
C. W. fhnrv wn fined 15 and costs Miss Catherine Albertson is at
in police court Saturday for drunk- home from her school at China
enness. Earle Hargrnve. colored, , Grove to spend the ChrlRtmas holl
jias fined $1 and costs for riding a days.
bicycle at night without a light, j '
Melvln Winslow was fined $5 and I Ersklne Duff is at home for the
, costs for falling to park his car at Christmas holidays from Staunton,
the approach of the fire apparatus. IVa.
Civic Improvement
On the Subject of Pu'olic Buildings and Grounds
John Elliott Wood,
Assistant to the Engineer Commissioner, D. C.
There, are perhaps few people that have not at some time
dreamed that their city might be as beautiful as Some of the pic
tures showing the loveliness and charm of other places. Too
often this has been of the unrealistic kind, the sort that are
immediately impossible In their fantasy. Other enthusiastic
citizens have based their dreams of the same nature on the de
velopment of the streets they walk from day to day; they have
perhaps built a beautiful civic group in some spot of the town
and actually peopled it in their minds. Such indulgence is not
the dream of a wandering mind, but more a realization that
in a hundred years their town will be much larger than today;,
that it will have many things that the town does not boast now;
that the town of their grand-children may be a thing of beauty
and pride, a monument to those who built wisely; and the
conviction that forethought twenty-live years ago would have
produced in some modest way the dream tlu-y dream today.
Let us take an example of today. Consider the territory
embraced between Main and Burgess streets, from Itoad'street
to the river. Twenty years ago the easttrn, or river, portion
known as the Poindexter street section was the main business
part of town. Here was built the first paved street of the
town; and it was contemplated the building of an opera house
within two hundred feet of Poindexter bridge. In the present
day we find that the town "has drifted; certainly this part near
the river is no longer the center of town Interests. Not only
abandoned, this property so prominently situated near a beau
tiful river has become objectionable. Seldom does one stroll
through Poindexter street from Main to Burgess; and then not
In search of beauty. A hundred yards to the west is a lumber
yard and mill. Passing Martin street, one is almost imme
diately on ladwnedljythecltyahd countyp-the--principal-municipal
holdings in the town. Going still westward vacant
property abounds even before Road street Is reached. Does
this review suggest possibilities of what might be built around
the present court house and postofflce?
To put a thought into words, let It be considered that the
land In question from Road street to the river becomes the
property of the town. Imagine standing in front of the pres
ent High School and looking eastward. Across a quarter of
a mile of green common, planted with grass and here and there
parked with trees, the Pasquotank river can be seen. To
our left Is a pleasing and adequate group comprising the city
schools; to our right are buildings as our city government will
eventually require, with a theatre on one side, and a community
building on the other. The part of the lawn seperating these
two groups is perfectly open and unobstructed, for a monument
to some great cause will some time demand a proper place. Still
turning to the right beyond the municipal group might be our
present court house, with the postolllce on one sides, and
the public library similarly placed on the other; the whole pre
senting Itself as one walks along cither Main or Road streets.
These groups would stand alone on this immense square, ex
cept as other public buildings might be needed; In which case
the newcomers would be built consistent with the uniform
scheme of development.
While yet standing near the High School, Imagine turning
about to look to the direction of the railroad, a half mils away.
Would it not be simple to picture a broad avenue stratchlng
away towards the new railway station that will be built In
another generation? Could not this broad thoroughfare, with
trees planted down the center, with parkings of green oa each
side, eclipse any residential street of the present? On such a
street some rules might govern the distance between houses so
as to prevent the crowding which has marred the appearance of
our best homes. Such an avenue would open new property ad
jacent that would enhance this section tremendously.
By no means the last part of this development to Btudy would
be the river front. From Matthews street, past the island
bridge, or over to Pennsylvania Avenue would be the eastern end
of the park extending from Road street. With a suitable bridge,
such as will result In another twenty years, what a beautiful
sight for a hotel located at this point! Instead of Poindexter
Creek we have a well kept basin; and the unsightly though ne
cessary dock have given way to a board walk treatment, and
have taken their places in more economical order elsewhere.
Such a picture Is purely a matter of exemplary use of the
property we know so well. One does not say that further con
sideration would make this site essential; there may be more
accessible ones far to be preferred. The purpose Is to show
what would be possible in the adoption of some well defined
scheme. Unity of endeavor Is the keynote of all rational de
velopment; no plans will produce the maximum results
without organization, embodying singleness in purpose. In view
6f what the town Is bound to realize In the next century. Is It
not time to Incorporate some sensible 'scheme to gtrlde Its
growth? 'j:
The practical way to anticipate the future, and strive to
ward a definite end in the manner of buildings is to foresee where
future buildings shall be placed, to the exclusion of others not
related, and decide on some general style or type to be followed,
both in design and In tlif color and nature of the material.
Sight should not be lost of the pressing needs of the town, for
example: an adequate school that would be readily adaptable to
expansion, which only the group system would satisfy; a hotel
situated so as to best profit by natural advantages, perhaps
presenting a view down the river rather than Into a back alley;
a community building providing an auditorium, temporary li
brary, public rest rooms etc.
Of bulldlngB of a public nature, some will recall to no expense
to the town, other than the dedication of the property requir
ed, the Carnegie Library, the hotel, a theatre, and in time a
new railway station. When the time comes to secure these. It
will be found that the builders will prefer to follo-v some sug
gested style, thereby producing a homogeneity that will mark
the group as such. Obviously Ce time has come to adop. som9
recognized policy regarding pi Mic buildings lest another fifty
years find opportunity to adopt ;t passed beyond recall.
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CHILI) FEEDING I'l'ND
F. M. Grice, ' Sr. .
Mrs. W. II. Zoeller
Mrs. Almira Whitehurst ....
Donated
Donated
Mrs. L. W. Perry
Mrs. T. B. Wilson 1.00
George Brothers 1.00
Mrs. T. J. Markham 5.00
James G. Hollowell
Dr. R. L. Kendrlck
Mrs. R. L. Kendrlck 5.00
McCabe Grice 5.00
Mrs. J. T. McCabe 5.00
Warren Jenette 100
L. E. Old 2 50
W. S. White
Quinn Furniture Stjre . . .
Doris Seeley 1.00
Mrs. J. C. B. Ehrlnghaus 10.00
M. G. Morrisett 5.00
M. P. Gallop 10.00
E. F. Aydlett, Jr 2.50
Sharber & White 10.00
E. C. Graded Schools $111-35
C. II. Robinson $50.00
M. L. Sheep $5.00
Robert Lewis . $1.00
Cecil Garrett $1-00
C. C. Bell ' 50c.
St. Catherine's Guild, 10.00
Mrs. Cathie Dean 1.0
J. G. Fearing 2.0U
Miss Neva Owens 100
Mrs. C. W. Hollowell, Sr 5.00
Frank Bell 1.00
Mrs. J. R. Barrett .'. . . 2.00
Rev. and Mrs. R. H. Willis . . 10.00
J. E. Moran . . . 2.00
Donated 1.00
Mrs. Florence E. Jones 1.00
Mrs. P. W. Melick 3.00
Geo. Beverldge 5.00
Rev. John II. Hall $10.00
N. G. Grandy Co 25.00
-Sr--M r- Rollluson 2.5 0
J. P. Kramer 10.00
J. C. Sawyer 8.00
Donated 6.00
R. N. Davis 100
P. G. Sawyer 2.00
Mrs. C. O. Robinson 10.63
Miss Susan Charles Grice . . . 5.00
Elks 30.00
Miss Nell Pappendick 1.00
'Sarah, Elsie Williams 1.00
Mrs. John II. Hanks 2.00
Mrs. S. L. Sheep 1.00
Mrs. J. Q. Wood 5.00
Mrs. G. F. Derrickson 10.00
C. W. Hollowell 2.00
Cash 1.00
R. B. Sheely 2.00
Mrs. Clay Foreman 10.00
Mrs. W. C. Morrisette 1.00
Mrs. O. F. Gilbert 5.00
Mrs. Ethel Lamb 5.00
J. B. Leigh 5.00
Mrs. Hattle Harney 1.00
Dr. Pendleton 10.00
H. B. Ledberry 1.00
R. A. Garrett 50
Gilbert James ,1.00
E. M. Stevens 2.50
Buxton White 5.00
R. B. Martin 5.00
II. S. Overman 2.00
John G. Pinner 1.00
Newbern Produce Co 5.00
Norman Whitehurst 2.50
W. A. Holmes 5.00
M. B. Simpson 1.00
Miss Margaret Hollowell .... 5.00
Mrs. T. P. Nash 5.00
Miss Minnie Nash 5.00
Fred Fparlng 1.00
B. M. S. S. Berean Class No. 1 25.00
Mrs. E. O. Hooper 2.00
Mrs. D. M. Pugh 1.00
Donated 5.00
Dr. L. S. Blades 40.00
Mrs. P. O. Sawyer 10.00
Mrs. T. G. Skinner 10.00
Margaret Wells 1.00
Goorge Little, Jr 1.00
Helen Little 100
Mrs. John Kramer 5.00
Edward Griffin, Jr 1.00
Francis Jacocks 1.00
Pirah DHIon Walker 1.00
M.'M. Wa.'ler L. Small t..f,n
Walter L. Small 5.00
Joe Winslow 1.00
Talmadge Miller 1.00
Hubert Toxey 1. 00
Elwood Weatherly 2.00
D. R. Morgan Co It). 00
Dr. Julian Selig . . 2.50
Mrs. II. C. Bright 5.00
W. P. Wood 5.00
W. C. Overman 5.00
Mrs. Geo. M. Scott 10.00
Ed F. 8pencer 2.50
Miss Mattle Parker 1.00
Rosalie Wood 1 00
Dr. S. W, Gregory 5.00
W. Ben Goodwin 2.00
N. H. Smith 10.00
Mrs. C. H. Robinson 10.00
G. R. Little 5.00
Mrs. W. J. Lumsden 10.00
Mrs. W. P.' Skinner 5.00
W. P. Sklnuor 5.00
John Sawyer 1.00
Dr. W. W. S-iwyer 50.00
8. B. Parker 10.00
Donated 1.00
Mrs. S. P. Gurley 1.00
F. K. Kramer 50.00
Mrs. G. W. Ward 6.00
Ladles Guild, Christ Church.. 10 00
J. W. Modlin's Class, Black-
well Memorial S. S. 10.00
Total $944.98
WORK FOR ACTION
House Committee Instructs
Chairman to Hurry up Ford
ney Bill Which h Designed
to Protect Farmers
Washington, Dec. 20. The House
ways and means committee today
voted out the Fordney emergency
tariff bill, which is designed to pro
tect farmers, and Instructed the
chairman to make an effort to obtain
action on the bill before the Christ
mas recess.
ANNOUNCE WAGE REDUCTIONS
I New York, Dec. 20. Wage reduc
, tions averaging thirty per cent un
; der the union scale hi the men's
clothing Industry were announced
i today by the Clothing Manufactur
ers' Association.
NUGENT NOMINATED
Washington, Dec. 20. John F.
, Nugent, of Idaho, was today nomin
, ated by President Wilson as a meiti
i her of the Federal Trade Commis
sion.
STUDENTS . WILL
PROTECT CO-EDS
Chicago, Dec. . 20. University of
Chicago students organized a vigil
ance committee today to protect co
eds Jromjjriminals.
Many co-eds are reported being
attacked on the campus after dark
and one girl was thrown from a taxi
by three men who jumped In the car
and robbed her.
WILL ARRIVE TOMORROW
Washington, Dec. 20. Misses
Annie and Susan Walsh, sisters-in-law
of the late Lord Mayor Mc
Sweney, of Cork, who witnessed his
death, are due to arrive tomorrow
to testify before the Irish Investi
gating Committee of One Hundred.
BRAND NEW MONEY
FOR CHRISTMAS GIVING
An officer of the First & Citizens
National Bank states that the bank
keeps on hand a supply of new cur
rency from the Treasury Department
and will be glad to supply persona
wishing this currency for Christmas
presents.
COTTON REPORT
Washington, Dec. 20. Cotton ex
clusive of llnters ginned prior to Da
cpmber 13 amounted to 10,878.265
running bales.
CLARA WILL SURRENDER
El Paso, Dec. 20. Clara Smith,
wanted In Oklahoma In connection
with the death of Jake Hainon, will
surrender and face the charges, her
parents announced today. They said
their daughter was hiding to escape
the notoriety and was not guilty.
FEBRUARY JURORS
The following Is a Jury list for
Pasquotank County, N. C, for the
term of Court beginning February
14, 1921:
N. C. Jones. E. O. Dav!s. W. T.
Swain, J. R. Winslow, F. F. Cohoon,
R. F. Sawyer, R. S. Prltchard, W. L.
Stevenson, J. Claude Perry, Ray
mond Dundy, M. R. Grilfin, E. J.
Cohoon, II. E. Hettrlck, J. A. Car
ter, C. T. Prltchard, W. H. True
blood, C. W. Overman, Miles Rus
sell, J. A. Spencer, Joseph Bandy, O.
M. Wynn, W. D. Saunders, A. B. Hol
loman, Geo. W. White, Jr.
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