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- Year, in Advance. “FOR GOD, FOR COUNTRY AND FOR TRUTH." Single Copy 5 Cents. 7T~ VOL. 35 PLYMOUTH, N.C., FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 1924 NO. 31 BRUTAL ASSAULT ON AGED COLORED MAN. Negro Youths in Bold Highway Robbery Shoot J( Seventy-six year Old Man And Relieve Him of Small Sum of Money Pistol toters are rapidly becoming one of the most serious menaces to present day civilization that we have. Evidence of this is given in the case of State vs Richard Paling, Harry Col lins, Johnnie Davenport and Edward Jones, charged with carrying conceal ed weapons and highway robbery. This case was tried before Recorder Bailey on Monday morning, and Paling and Collins were given two years on the county roads for carrying concealed weapons. The judge issued a special order to the superintendent of the j chain gang that these criminals be! worked1 in chains and that at night j they be chained in their sleepingj quarters. Davenport was placed under: a two-thousand dollar bond .for prob able complicity in the robbery. Jones, who turned state’s witness, and ex honerated himself was given his free dom. Sunday afternoon Paling, Collins and Davenport, who live in Scupper nong township, had started on a motor trip to Roper. On their way they overtook Jones ,and invited him to accompany them. Jones readily as sented. While enroute Paling suggest ed that they hold up some person, and Jones claimed that he did all he could to change his mind, and that while they were on the subject they overtook Isaac Norman in the (Shapel Swamp section of Skinnersville town ship and that Paling commanded Davenport to stop the car. Immed iately the car came to a stand still Paling and Collins jumped out and de manded that the feeble old fhan “throw up his hands”. The seventy-six years of his life has sapped most of the vitality from the frame of Isaac Norman, and probably because he was ! not fast enough in getting his hands ‘ up Paling shot him through the chin, and then again through the muscle of the right arm. The old man finally succeeded in getting his hands up,' and then the youthful bandits went through his pockets and relieved him of nine dollars and a half. Deputy sheriff-Peal of Creswell was r.--.t;fled and he immediately went in ■ . search of the quartette. After some trouble he finally located them, and at about 2 A. M. Monday he reached the nome of sheriff Reid with his prisoners, who were placed in jail to I await a hearing before the Recorder later in the day. A razoi "vas found on the person of Collins. Bonds oi five thousand dollars each were required of Paling and Collins for the robbery, and two thousand was required of Davenport. Paling and Collins each received a sentence t of* two years for carrying concealed weapons and are now in the custody of the superintendent of the chain gang. As we go to press Davenport is still in jail in default of the bond re quired. The robbery case will be tried in the July term of Superior Court. Mr L FI of No-folk, was in town Tuesday. REPUBLICANS NAME BURGESS FOR CONGRESS. The district meeting of the Republi cans of the First Congressional Dis trict was held here in the court house Tuesday at noon. Delegates from ali counties of the district were here ana took an active part in the proceedings. The meeting was opened by Mr. I John L. Phelps of Creswell. Mr. A. S. Mitchell, of Hertford county, was elected chairman, and Mr. W. M. Bate- 1 man of Roper was elected secretary. Upon motion this organization was de TTnanent. Mr. Peter .burgess, tarmer anu ex service man of Camden county, war., -mmed as the candidate for congress ^ to oppose the Democratic Nominee which will be named in a primary to be held on June 7th. In selecting a delegate to the nation al convention to be held in Cleveland, Ohio, a rather heated contest en sued between supporters of Wheeler Martin of Williamston and Clarence Fou of Elizabeth CityT Mr. Martin re ceived 27 1-2 votes and won over Mr. Pou who received 20 1-2. Mr. J. h. Phelps of Creswell was- named as the alternate 'to Mr. Martin. The delegate was instructed to cast his vote in the national convention for Coolidge for presidential nominee. Some over fifty delegates were in attendance and the meeting was grac ed by the presence of Col. I. M. Meek ins, Republican candidate for gover nor of this State. W. C. Ilenson was eletced chairman for the ensuing two years. The fol lowing named constitute the district executive committee: O. J. Jones, Manteo; W. H. Keaton, Columbia; B. W. Williams, Swan Quarter; J. T. Mc Allister, Roper; Herbert M. Stilley, Washington; W. J. Manning, Bethel; Wheeler Martin, Williamston; P. H. Flora, Moyock; P. D. Burgess, Old Trap; S. S. Overman, Elizabeth City! A. N. Winslow, Belvidere; John A. Moore, Edenton; W. H. Standing, Gatesville; J. W. Godwin, Ahi xie. DR. BIGGS WITH DRAWS FROM RACE Realizing my inaptitude for politi cal honors and that I can not give enough time to my campaign I have decided to withdraw from the Con gressional race ar.d retire to the rear ranks of my party. I wish to assure my friends of my sincere appreciation of their support and of mv willingness to serve them whenever I may have the privilege. Respectfully, JNO. D. BIGGS. Bill Davis of Kings Business I College, Raleigh, has been here the past few davs visiting his parents, Dr, and Mrs. W. L, D^avis. Miss Margaret Jackson of (Peace Institute, Raleigh has been ppendincr a few davs with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. R | Jackson. BRUCE GREATER SHOWS HERE NEXT MONTH An Amusement Park At Home will be the nature of the Big Benefit Frolic ;to be given under the auspices of the Plymouth Fire Department Beginning Saturday, April 12th for seven days and nights, ending Saturday, April 19. Three of the latest model amusement rides owned by the Bruce Amusement Park Attraction Co., have been en gaged to exhibit on the Hampton lot on Wafer street. The Bruce Greater Shows has its winter quarters located in Plymouth, and Mr. Bruce, the owner and man ager, contemplates making this his permanent winter home. He has pur chased a large tract of ground just on the edge of town where he plans to construct a modern show head quarters for all his equipment. Taking advantage of this opportun ity just before the Bruce aggregation start on their annual tour pi the country, the Fire Department has ar ranged with Mr. Bruce to set up his outfit of rides and concessions and .give them a benefit. It is a worthy cause and Mr. Bruce responded prompt lv and willingly and has offered the Fire Department the privilege of a like benefit each spring just before, starting out for each season’s showing. The attractions that will be used and exhibited for the fireman’s ijene-'i fit are as follows—The $10,000.00 .merry-go-round, three horses abreast, brilliantly lighted with electricity will wheel you around to the tune of “That Old Gang of Mine”, played on a new and late model Wurlitzer band organ tuned to the highest concert pitch. The big Ely Ferris Wheel will ride you up high in the air with perfect security. The Sea Plane, or Aerial Swing, will sail you through the air giving a thrill that only this bird-like flyer can give. Rambling around to the various booths and stands you can en joy a variety of real out-door sports and recreation. The stands and booths * will be placed in a position surround- j | ing the rides, which is intended to give the appearance of a regular big city J amusement park, where many attrac- j tions siifiilar to those conducted at sea j shore resorts will form the line-up. A spring tonic in the way of good clean amusement can be looked for ward to by all who attend. ALARM. BUT NO FIRE. About four o’clock Monday morning the people were distur bed by the terrifying scream of the fire siren. In a short while the streets were filled with people land automobiles, The members of the fire comp any hastened to the headquarters of the fire department as quickly as possible, but upon reaching there no imformation as to the i whereabouts of the fire could be gained. The chief made a tour of the town, and still no fire could be located. During the afternoon Monday however, it was learned that some of the colored people who work at the Hampton fisheries had made more fire than usual in their sto\eandas a consequ ence the chimney had burned out, attracting the attention of the night policeman who turned in the alarm. FARMERS ADV SEE' NOT TO INCRT ASE '* COTTON ACR CAGEj By Clarence Ouslev (Former Assistant Secretary i>f Agri culture ) The most important stater ent yet made concerning cotton pr >duction for 1924 comes from the Dep irtment of Agriculture. The E^epartrr ent has lhade a corhprehensive survey c f world conditions and advises America i farm ers not to increase their outp it this year except as increases‘may result from favorable weather and improved farming methods which decrease the costs of production. Concerning cotton the Department says: “In the light of general business conditions, the cotton market gives a comparatively good price. It must be remembered that a large crop if se cured by increased acreage, and ex pensive production methods, would tend to result in a decline in price, which might more than offset any re sulting reductions in cost due to high er yields.” As to acreage, that is already de termined in the preparations the farmer has made. His intentions and plans cannot well be changed except slightly by unforseen conditions of weather, for he has planted in part, he has secured seed and he has made provisions for his entire farming pro •:i am. Hence the acreage is a!reed - practically fixed, though there will be no statistical calculation of it for some weeks. fn the common judgment of the trade, of agricultural observers and of three of the professional forecasting bureaus of the United States there will- be an increase of acreage this year of from 3 to 6 per cent. Quota djttfis of prices and actual contract-' for*Yuture 'deliwevj'.^eflect IT ? expectation of a larger acreage and n larger crop. If prices are to be lower it be- J hooves the farmer to reduce his costs of production. The only way he can do that in any considerable degree is by’ reducing the acre yield, .Assum in'- that the farmer follows goo 1 farm ing methods, there are but two ele FASHION SHOW ALMO THEATRE WEDNESDAY NIGHT, APRIL 2 UNL ER AUSPICES OF WOMEN’S MISSIONARY SOCIETY OF THE METHODIST CHURCH v PROGRAMME FIRST PART Tableau: MADAME FASHION OF 1924 Miss Louise Ayers EPISODE NO. 1 MEN'S AND WOMEN’S SPORT SUITS Models Miss Sadie A ssbon, Miss Annie. Anne, Miss Ruth Ayers, Mrs. Hal Williford, Mr. Inland Thompson, Mr. Daryl Clayton. n‘ EPISODE NO. 2 LADIES’ STREET WEAR YND COAT SUITS / Mrs. Roy Swain, Mrs. Eva Brown, Mrs. P. W. Brown, Mi's, Dave Hurley. EPISODE NO. 3 LADIES’ AND CHILDREN’S HATS Models . Miss Louise Ayers, Mrs. E. D. Carstarphen, Miss Bernice Basinger, Miss Ruth Norton. EPISODE NO. 4 AFTERNOON AND EVENING DRESSES Models Mrs. E. D. Carstarphen, Mrs. Eva Brown, Mrs. Roy Swain, Mrs. Dave Hurley, Mrs. P.' W. Brown, Mrs. Hal Williford, Mrs. Herman Clark, Miss Louise Ayers, Miss Sadie Ausbon, Miss Ruth Ayerc, Miss Annie Ange, Miss Elizabeth Stephenson. __ Tableau: MADAME FASHION AND HER COURT Curtain SECOND PART Gloria Swamson or Betty Compson will be shown in an appropriate picture RECOVERS STOLEN AUTO^ On the night of February 1st Mr. E. II Draper of Drum Hill, Va., traveling out of Norfolk for the Keel ing, Easter Co., left his new Ford car in the vacant lot just in' the rear of Hotel Brinkley. The next morning when he was ready to start out on his trip the car could not be located. The police department and the sheriff were notified, but no trace of he missing car could be found. A few days ago, however, Mr. W. R. Spruill, who operates a filling sta tion at Columbia, notified the sheriff that he had found a similar, car on the Gum Neck road and had towed same into his place of business. Mr Draper was immediately notified and upon arriving in Columbia with sheriff Reid, recognized the car as being the one stolen and furnishing proper identification was allowed to Jpke possession of same. Mr. C. D. Edgerton of Tarboro was among our business visitors his week. Mrs. B. A. Summer, who has been traveling through several of the Southern states, returned this week. meats affecting acre yield, viz, the weather and the boll weevil With an indicated increase of acr ?ar o and, an indicated decrease in jiff- . therefore, the -cbtton farmer’s !i hope of profit lies in preparation for weevil control. Every state a,eri ca!-al college, every county agent and ! he National Boll Weevil Control Association have the information by which every farmer who will to do so may escape weevil loss and make a profit ucpn cotton under average weather conditions. LOCAL NEWS. * _' Mr L. E Paul spent Sunday in Washington. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. McAllister of Roper, were in town Tuesday. Mr. T. N. Pierce of Pinetown, was in town on business Monday. Gus Holm££ of Greswell, was in town on busineijf Monday. Mr. J. E. Bruce in Richmond on business this vfeek. Mr. D. G. Davis,made a busi ness trip to Winder Tuesday. Mr. E. D. Catltarphen went to Creswell on • business yester day. - Mr. W. F. Midget made a busi ness trip to Elizabeth. City dur ing the past week. Mr C. W. -Gaboon re urmd Sunday from a business trip in Tennessee. Miss Floriebelle Morgan spent the past week-end in Newbern. Mr. S. D Brown of Norfolk, spent a few days ■ of last week here on business. Messrs. C. V. W. Ausbon and P H. Darden made a business trip to Ay den this week. T?n v rv* / *'••T fy ■ r**/• 4 *• £ f* .. * * »’ ' j t he guest ot his mother’ Mrs- 0. R. Leggett. 4 M rs. Harry Barnhill of Rich mond, spent the week-end here with her sister, Mrs J. A. Rober son. Misses Elizabeth Fulghum and Josephine Craft of Greenville, are here as guests of Mrs W. E. Bateman. Misses vi a,rgaret Brown, Edna Nurnev, Mildred Vail and Leona Satterthwaite- motored to Roper Sunday. / M-sses Elizabeth Stephenson, QaMie Rntnror M- - ‘iV T «- r.-, Thr-injaEdgert d Mr. Hu •'« Harrison motored to Washington Sunday. The small son of Mr. and Mrs. T J. Swain, who has been in a hospital in Washington for some time returned this; week much improved. The picture “ThtOi'hird Alarm" given he-e Tuesday and Wednes day nights was liberally patro nized bj the people of all this section The rroceeds have been placed to the credit of the equipment fund of the local fire company. WESTOVER NEWS. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bate man and children spent Sunday with Mrs. Willie Davenport. Miss Hildred Swain spent the week-end with Miss Ella P. ul in Plymouth, Mr, and Mrs. George Coburn and Mrs. B. F. Skiles were in Plymouth Saturday. Miss... Mildred Vail wa* the week-end guest of Miss Edna Nurriey in Plymouth. Mrs. Sophia Chesson" spent Sunday in Roper with her sister Mrs. Charles Norman, who has been quite ill. Miss Mildred Robbins spen' Sunday with Miss Matilda S*a;n near Mackeys. Mr. and Mrs- 0. H. Lynn of Plymouth were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Georga Coburn Sunday. Miss Hazel and Helen Coburn spent the week-end with their errand-parents, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Gardner. Miss Delano Wilson held her regular monthly meeting last, week at the home of Mrs. Ruth Swain. A good many attendee A demonstration in bread making was given.
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