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CTIM DIE-MADE THE-Mo jl Year, in Advance. “FOR GOO, FOR COUNTRY AND FOR TRUTH." to try a Single Copy - g^. — .—-test VOL. 35 PLYMOUTH, N. C., FRIDAY, MAY 2, 1924 NO. 24 Tornado Strikes Near This Place Terrific Windstorm Does Much Dam age in Martin County. Scores Receive Injuries. Wednesday afternoon about three o'clock a windstorm of cy clonic force struck in the Rober son vi.Me section of Martin county injuring scores of people and causing a property damage of nearly a million dollars, it is es timated at the time of going to press. The tornado cut a path about fifteen miles in length and ap proximately four hundred yards in width. It is expected that some of the injured are in such serious condition that death will '"result. As soon as possible after the storm had subsided those who escaped the wrath of the storm immediately set about to give relief to the injured, A hos pital was improvised in the town of Robersonville and all the at tention possible was given. Thursday morning a consider able number of Washington countv people went to the scene of the storm, but as we go to press none of them have return ed. The storm seemed to te genera’ as it is reported that nearly a hundred persons have been killed and millions in property destroy ed in the Carolinas, Georgia, Alabama and other states. 1 At this writing it is impossible for us to give a complete account of the havoc wrought. WALTER C. SPRUILL Mr. Walter C. Spruill was born May 7, 1863, and died April 8, 1924. He married Miss Annie M. Woolard of Plymouth January 9, 1884. He was a loyal member of the Methodist Church of Plymouth for thirty-two years. He was also a member of the Oddfellows and Knights of Pythias. H.e was an excellent citizen, a good neighbor, a thoughtful husband \ true Christian W. G. Lt \ E. MRS. CLAUDIUS McGOWAN Mrs. Claudius McGowan was born June 15, 1900, and died April 24 1924. She was married to Dr. Cla' dius McGowan April 5, 1918, to which union two children were born. She joined the Methodist church in Ply mouth April 1911, to which she war a most loyal member and consistent contributor. / She is survived by two brothers, one sister, her mother, two children and her husband. She was gracious in disposition, kind in heart, large in spirit, thought ful of others and queenly in her home. A noble woman has passed from us W. G. LOWE. FOR TREASURER I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of treasurer of Wash ington County, subject to the action of the Democratic primary to be 1 on Saturday, June 7, 1924. Your vote and support will be great 1v appreciated WILLIAM WILEY. LIST OF JURORS The following named have been drawn to serve as jurors in the spec ial term of Superior court which will convene here next week, with Judge W. M. Bond, Sr., presiding. Plymouth Township C. W. McNair. C. R. Gaylord. E. W. Latham. H. W. Mizelle R. L. Tetterton C. M. Kelly L. S. Landing A. R. Latham T. H. Waters. Lee’s Mill Township Stuart Lewis G. L. Jones D. L. Morris C. T. Riddick Jack McAllister D. F. Tarkenton N. S. Herrington C. O. Bollinger Skinnersville Township N. D. Bateman S. B. Davenport Scuppernong Township M. L. Comstock J. E. Nooney J. H. Craddock J. E. Davenport John T. Spruill SKINNERSVILLE NEWS Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Bell and Miss 1 Ardene Blount were in Edenton Mon day. Mrs. M. J. Elliott has returned home after spending' some time with her children in Aulander and Suffolk. jiessrs. W. E. Blount, C. V. White, Wilbert Blount and Misses Ardem t v,"! :r- ".-ere :n Cr< ell last Tuesday night to hear the address of Mr. E. F. Aydlett ©f Eliza beth City. Miss Mary Many spent Saturda\ and Sunday with Miss Mollie Daven port. Miss Mary Eliza Spruill of Greens boro, is spending some time with her sister, Mrs. Pattie Spruill. Quite a number of Skinnersville people took supper at Lake Phelps Sunday. Miss Delano Wilson and Miss Mor gan of Plymouth joined the campinig party at Lake Phelps Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Aumack were guests of Mrs. Pattie Spruill Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Swain and chil dren were guests of Mrs. Henrietta Swain Sunday. Miss Audrey Kno'irles of near Rop er, spent Sunday afternoon with Miss Sabrey Bateman. Mrs. C. V. White returned home Tuesday from Ederrton, after spend ing a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. White. MRS. McGOWAN DIES 1N WASHINGTON Last Thursday morning our com munity was deeply shocked to learn of the sudden death of Mrs. Claudius McGowan, who died ini a hospital in Washington at five o’clock that mofn ing. Mrs. McGowan had been in the hospital in that place for some time under the care of physicians. Mrs. McGowan was one of the most beloved young women of our com munity and her death is a severe shock to all our people. Her remains were brought from Washington by Mr. W. T. Nurney, a local undertaker, in the afternoon of the day of her death. A considerable number of people were at the home awaiting the arrival of the hearse and a spirit of gloom per vaded the atmosphere. At three o’ clock Friday afternoon the funeral service was conducted in the Methodist church by the pastor, Ilev. W. G. Lowe, assisted by Rev. W. O. Sawyer and Rev. Theodore Partrick, Jr. The sorrowing friends who gathered to pay a last tribute of love, esteem and re spect were so numerous that it was impossible for them all to enter the church. Immediately after the funeral ser vice the ‘funeral cortege wencled its way sorrowfully to the family bury ing grounds on the Newberry tsrm, about five miles from Plymouth, Inhere the interment was made. iL ’'The floral tributes were so vast that it was necessary to employ a motor truck with which to convey them to the funeral and interment. Mrs. McGowan was a daughter of the late sheriff and Mrs. J. E. Reid, and was twenty-three years of age. She leaves to mourn her death a de voted mother, one sister, Miss Mamie Reid, two brothers, sheriff J. K., and Mr. F. E. Reid, all of Plymouth. Two children also survive her, little Miss Lillian Reid, age three years, and Martha DeCormis, who was born at the time of her mother’s death. Se was married to doctor Claudius McGowan, originally of Pitt County, in April 1918. Very soon after the union Dr. McGowan entered the army ->nd served overseas with the Ameri ;tn Expeditionary Force as an officer 'n the medical corps. The Beacon extends its deepest sympathy to the heartbroken relatives. CARD OF THANKS It is impossible for us to‘fittingly express our gratitude to those who were so kind to us during the recent illness and death of our beloved wife, daughter and sister, Mrs. Claudius McGowan, who died Thursday, Apri! 24, 1924, Those kind friends will ever live in our remembrance, and if ever sor • row comes to any of you we shall consider it a blesed privilege to be al lowed to render any assistance with in our power. Those who sent flowers are thank ed from the depths of our hearts, and the cards attached to each wreatfc or boquet will be kept among our most valued possessions. Gratefully, Dr. C. McGowan and Family, Mrs. J. E. Reid and Family. FOR BOARD OF EDUCATION I hereby announce myself as a can didate for member of the board oi education from Scuppernong town ship, Washington County, subject tc the Democratic primary to be heh June 7th. Your support will be highly appreci ated. T. F. DAVENPORT. PROFESSOR W. \I. HINTON SUPPORTING WARREN FOR CONGRESS A Few Reasons Why I am Support lst. IJe is fully equipped by native ability, careful training and legisla tive experience to represent this dis trict in Congress. H2nd. He is in the prime of robust aflfl vigorous manhood and not in the hand of enfeebling age. His sun is rapidly ascending to the zenith and not casting flickering rays ai. iwn the western skies. Therefore he is phy sically as well as mentally able to Stsfcfwi the strenuous work of an active representative. 3rd. He is thoroughly progressive, yet eminently practical. 4th. He is also aggressive, ever really to cowtend for the best inter ests of his constituents. He fights in the open, never hits below the belt, resorts to no dirtytricks and general ly wins his fight. '5$h. His record is clean. 6th. He looks with disfavor upon the lavish use of money in a political campaign, And well he may, for we know that a fellow who attempts to buy an office does so as an investment and is himself ever open to the high est bidder. Warren has implicit confi dence in the integrity of the people and their willingness to elect a man to office on his intrinsic worth and not on the size and number of his money bags. 7th. ITp is frank, approachable, “,1’olkpy.” He moves among- the peo ple of the district with no blare of trumpets but with a commradeship born of a thorough knowledge of their needs. 8th. He is honest and will, there fore represent impartially every part of the district. 9th. He is alert, active always on trie job. Therefore, the interests of his constituent.^ rich and poor alike, wiJI I ^bjglieve, oe absolutely safe in 10th. He has been enthusiastically endorsed by the ex-service men in his own and other counties, and being the peer of any candidate, in the field, it should be the pleasure of patriotic men and women to carry into effect the wish of those men and women who is I EASTER AT CHRIST CHURCH, CRESWELL In harmony with the joyous and lov inig spirit of Easter, the day was fit tingly observed in this parish. The Church was beautifully decorated with ferns, pink and white carnations, dog wood, and many pot plants. The Services of the day began with a celebration of the Holy Communion at seven forty five in the morning. At eleven o'clock there was Mornin; Prayer and sermon, and combine'! with this Service was the childrens program. The music for this occasion was rendered by the junior choir composed of twenty members, under the direction of Miss Carrie Mae Holmes. The selections were as fol lows; “In Bethany” . Meredith “Alone He Stands” .Herman “Almighty Lord”. Roseman “Shall I Crucify Him” Breck “For Me” .-. Meredith “Sweetly Rest” . Tillotson “Risen” ._._ Tillotson “Hail the King” . Rosser At two thirty in the afternoon there was a Baptismal Service in the Church We were very happy to know that the Mite Box offering from the Sunday School was .$122.05 to apply on the 100 dollar apportionment given us by the diocese. bared their bosoms to the shot and shell and of the enemy in defence of country and humanity in the bloodiest war of the ages. W. M. HINTON. Mr. Hinton is a native of Pasquo tank county. He resided in Elizabeth City until about four months ap;o. Hr is now a citizen of Greenville, Pitt county. He had charge of the public schoclf of Elizabeth City for nine years served as county superintendent oJ schools for eight years, taught a1 pelhaven for three years, and tauglP jy.^ny years in other places. He has represented Pasquotank county' in th1 General Assembly. He has always been -a staund Democrat: has ever taken an active part ir politics and deems it th< sacred duty of every intelligent mar and woman to do the same. $10.00 IN GOLD Take these three words (THE ROA NOKE BEACON) and see how many words of the English language you can make out of the letters in them. As an example we offer: Bean—Roan—Bon e You will be surprised to know how many words can be formed from these six teen letters. A cash prize of ten dollars paid in GOLD will be awarded the person mak ing the greatest number of words, taking care not to use any one letter more than it is used in the words (THE ROANOKE BEACON) in the formation of any one i word in this competition. It will be necessary to send in with each list of words one subscription or renewal to 1 The Roanoke Beacon for a period of not less than one year, which is $1.50. This contest will afford a great deal of interest in using your skill in the arrange ment of the English alphabet. Mail your list in to this office with a subscription or renewal and get a chance at | the TEN DOLLARS IN GOLD This Contest Closes May 14 at 6 P. M. LO CAL NEWS. I Dr. Claudius McGowan motored to Washington Sunday. Atty. R. L. Coburn of Willmms ton, was in town Sundaj. Master Gordon Chesson was in town shopping )a3t Friday. Miss Esther Chesson and Vera Roberson of Roper, were in our city Sunday. Mr. J. F. Jordan of Dardens, | was in town on business this week. Miss Minnie Gordon Cahoon spent the past week-end in Rop er. Mr. and Mrs, H. C. Spruill and children motored to Roper Sunday. Miss Pauline Lucas spent the past week-end in Ringwood. Miss Betty Coburn of Westover *pent Sunday with Miss Evelyn Cahoon. Mr. N. P. Rasmussen from Denmark, is spending some time near here. Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Hilliard and Miss Myrtle Day motored to South Creek Sunday. Mr. S. S. Mann of Swan Quar ter, candidate for congress was in town last Saturday in the in terest of his campaign. Mr. W. T. Nurney has been attending the convention of North Carolina funeral directors in Raleigh this week. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Davenport and Mr, and Mrs S. F. Garrett spent the past week-end in Wil son. —■ . . Misses Estelle and Athlene Harris of Greenville, who have been visiting Dr. C. McGowan, returned to their home this week Mr. Jas. A. Butler of Hertford, has been in town several days recently in the interest of the campaign of Mr. E. F. Aydlett, candidate for congress. Mr. and Mrs R. P. Walker and Misses Martha and Mavis Thig pen, Elizabeth Tucker and Mar garett Ross Walker attended a show in Washington last Friday night. Messrs. Lbyd Horton, Hal Williford and Frank Brinkley and Misses Marjorie and Dorothy Nixon, Mrs. Hal Williford and Mrs. W. R. Hampton motored to Washington Friday night. Mr. E. F. Aydlett, candidate for congress from Elizabeth City, delivered an address in the chooi auditorium here last Sat urday night. On account of the inopportunity of the time only i small crowd gathered to hear him. LOST - tan leather handbag with patent leather trimmings, on Plymouth school premises lest Thursday night. Finder please notify this office. 9b.king’s new discover ; WiU Surely Stop That Couah. FOR RENT- two rooms in private family to respectal - persons. Private hath, water at d lights. Address Y care Roanoi e Beacon. wBat—fmii 11 «n——■ LOST— Brown fur chcak< r somewhere in downtown distric'. on Saturday night, March 29ih Finder will olease notify Mis Stewart Darden. Registration Books Open. The registration books for Plymouth voting precinct will be open tomorrow' and will remain open for the registia. tion of qualified voters until the 24th of May. The bjoks are in the office of the chief of police in the custody of J. S. Brown, registrar.
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