M- Dis-wiss D *"**#« Yt«r, (n A -for too, pw cokhtwy kho ro« truth.” tlafl* C*9r * VOL. 36 PLYMOUTH, N.C., FRIDAY, MAY 22, 1925 NO. 34 Bigamy Charge Heard Tuesday A. B. Fortney Held Uuder $1,500.00 Bond In Bigamy Charge. Case May T< ied in Dur ham County. A. B. Fortney, attorney of Mecklenburg county, and who , was principal of the Mackeys Sci o 1 in this county during the 1922*’23 session, was given a hearing here Tuesday before Zsb Vance Norman under a ch arge of bigamy. No disposition of the matter was made except that he was required to give bond in the sum of fifteen hundred dollars for his appearance here in the July term of superior court. His attorney, Mr. Newell of Ch arlotte, made a motion to transfer the case to Durham county where the alleged violation is said to have taken place. Judge Norman stated that he would lay the facts before judge Cranmei who will conduct the July term, and let him pass upon the matter of transferring the case. Foitney did not give hia ver sion of the matter. The young lady, previously, Miss Ardine Blount, gave a straightforward clear account. She alleged that she was a pupil of Fortney at the time he conducted the Mackeys School and during the spring of 1923 ; is attention to her became noticeable. He explained at that time, according to her testimony, that he was married but was suing for divorce. She attended summer school at Greenville and ^ while there was visited by Fort* ( nay, who claimed that he would ( procure a divorce in about a , month and would ma-ry her. In November of the same year he again saw her in Greenville while attending a teaehers con vention, claiming that he had obtained a divorsej From then until Janurary 4, 1S24, they mai ntatned correspondence. He then took her to Dirham where she claims they were married and spent two days ana nights in the Melbourne hotel- At that time she was a teacher in the Wenona school, and upon leaving Durham returned there to com plete her monih of school After completing her month of school duties she joined him in Oxford where he was teaching school and practicing law. They lived in separate places, she being known to the public as his sten ographer, he assigning as the reason that he did not want cer tain people there to know that he was married. She respected his wishes in this matter, she claims, because she had confide nce in him. They then went to Charlotte where he engaged in the practice of law and they lived as man and wife. She knew nothing, she says, of the marriage being bigamous until the fall of 1924, at which time he became displeased with her and told her that their mar ria je was void for the reason , hai he had not obtained a di vorce from his wife who was hv n/ in South Carolina. In about two weeks sfter lear ning this situation, and as soon as she coutd secure sufficient fund* to do so, she left him and returned to her father’s home near Mackeys, where a child w.» born. She kept her . ecret fr. n her father until i.e found j Jettet from Fortner, which Mr*.used suspicions H_ then questiot.ee her and upon learning her con dition immediately swore out a warrant and had Fortnerarrested in Charlotte. He gave bond an« appeared here for a hearing last Tuesday. At the conclusion of the State in the case Fortner’s lawyer itty. Newell of Charlotte moved to dismiss the action for lack of evidence and 'ifed a plea in ab atement, both of which were de nied. Fortner’s bund of $1,500 00 was continued at the assent oi Mr. Thomas, his bondsman, of Charlotte, for his appearance here in July. Atty. H. V. Austin of this place, appeared with Ihe state as private council for the prose cution. CANCELLATION OF MORTGAGES. ETC. The attention ot the public is called to the necessity of can celling all mortgages, notes, etc., that been paid and are on record in the office of the register of deeds. It is distinctly to the ad vantage of the person who holds such instruments that they be cancelled, and i3 a great aid to officers in making tax charges against such individuals. This information is given to protect the interestof taxpayers of the county, and if followed will be for general good. W J. Jackson, Jr., County Auditor. i List Your Taxes! The List takers of this county will be in each township beginn ing May 1st for the purpose of listing property for taxes. It is urged that all property owners see them and list their property as early as possible. The books close May May 30th,and persons having failed to list their proper ty are subject to double taxation This information is given for the convenience of those concer ned. W. J. Jackson, Jr., County Auditor. NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in a certain mortgage deed executed by Tom Mc Cray and Wi'lie Webb, to J. O, High smith, dated December 14th, 1921, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds of Washington Cvunty, in Book 77, page 245, default having been made in the payment of the indebted ness thereby secured, the undersigned mortgagee will on Monday, May 25th, 1925, at 12 o’clock, Noon, at the court house door in Washington County, N. C., offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, that certain property des cribed in the said mortgage deed, as follows: Lying and being in Lee’s Mill’s Township, Washington County known as the “Lizzie Lane” tract of land, Beginning at South-east corner on Roper and Columbia Road; thence Northwardly to Bud Chesson’s corner; thence Eastwardly to Roper and Col umbia Road; thence Southwardly to beginning, containing 27 acres more or less This April 21st, 1925 J. 0. Highsmith, Mortgagee 1 Plumstead-Luc s Company About everything that could be desired in the wav of good clean entrrtainme?'t is to b found on the program of the Radcliffe Chautauqua this year, and manv of the most nttractive number- ? 'Uid n -h. aec- Tid day, when E isw\.rih Plumstead the Dean of American Impersonators, will appear with Frank Lucas, the celebrated AccordianKing. For over twenty years, Ells worth Plumstead has toured the United S »i sand ^.nada^ivir* his inim* b'e ihiiHC.;rd Iv-■■■«• n_ os and imporsoitaiioiw Hi pro grams consist oi songs, storie. a d eostum recital from both poems at d prose of the day, as well as from the standard class-1 ic . If for no other reasons, Mr. Plumstead is - ntitled lead ing place tit' i ft impe nat> *s because of hiscnaracter portray al of "Uncle Ezra’' the famous basso of t e v> lage choir,' and you cannot hear him recite •‘When Ezra Sang First Bass” without realizing you are in the presence of n real artist. With vir. rlumaieaa »i - *■ Frank Luca?, the celebrated Aceordian king, and a soprano Solist* making a moat popular combination. For many years, Frank Lucas and his Piano Acc ordian have entertained the most critical audiences in all parts of this country and Europe, and he has become a recognized artist with an extensive repertoir- incl during most of the great operatic airs and the standard overtures. The Plumstead-Lucas Company is undoubtedly one of the beet attractions to be found on the American Chautauqua platform, and one who buys a season ticket will fee! amply repaid if he heart nothing except the program of ^hia artistic organization Poultry Shipment. The second co-operative cc» load shipment of poultry from this county will be made next week. The county agent have ad vised us thnt the car will be in Creswell May 27, and in Mackeys May 28, for the purpose of re ceiving poultry. Such poultry as is received will be paid for at the car when loaded at the following prices: hens 20£c, broilers 33£c, cocks, ducks and geese 10c, turkeys 20c. Eggs will also be accepted for shipment and will be paid for when delivered at the car. Any information desired can be ob tained from the county agent or the home demonstration agent. ADMINISTRATRIX’ NOTICE | Having qulaified a.s administratrix of the estate o' W- H. Hardison, late of Washington county, this is to noti fy ail persons havingclaims against the said W- H. Hardison, deceased, to ex hibit them to the undersigned on or defore the 7th day of April, 1926, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make im ; mediate payment to me. ! Thsi April 7, 1925. MYRA H. PEAL To the Creditors of Cahoon Qua lity Shop and to Whom it May Concern; , . Take notice that the undersigned Thomas L. Smith has this day sold and conveyed all his rights, title and interest in and to the business and partnership in the town of Plymouth, N. C., conducted in the name of Ca hoon Quality Shop .o his copartner W. D. Carstarphen, and is no longer liable for the debts or bil's payable of said partnership. This 22nd day of April, 1925. THOMAS L. SMITH i 33 Years Ago —IN Washington County Items gathered from issue of Th'1 Roanoke Beacon published Prto>J( May 21, I8S2 We regret to announce the death of the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tucker which occured la6t Friday. Dr. C C. Jackson left en Tuesday ior Yeatesville. wher he will b*fcin the prac tice cf his > rofes ion. The Voung Mens Court of Correction wi<l give a lawn party in Carstarphen’s grove next Tuesday evening. At ten thirty they will repair to Moor’s cafe where a magnifi cent sapper will be served Mr. Thoms S. Armistead is sojourning with his relative in Edenton this week. The corner stone of Spring Green church, colored, was laid on Friday last, and at night it was torn up and the money whMi it* contained was stolen. j Thanks To loving udtfhbors and faithful friends We wish to ex* press our sincere thanks and ap* preciation for their services dur ing the illness and death of our darling baby. To those who sent flowers we also extend our deepest appreci ation. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ambrose FOR RENT-Two story house dwelling on Mackeys road abcut 1& miles from Plymouth house and premises in good condition for information apply at this of fice. Report of the Condition of The PEOPLES BANK at Creswell in the State of Nort Carolina, at the close of business April 6.h .925 RESOURCES Loans and Discounts . 86,647.27 Overdrafts unsecured 39.16 All other stocks, bonds and mortgages 200.00 Hanking house 2 992.12 Furniture and Fixtures .... 4,011.09 Cash in vault and net a mounts due from Banks, Bankers and Trust Com panies ..._... 14,927.89 Cash Items held over 24 hours ...- 119.84 Expense account 2,089.52 1 Total $111,626 89 LIABILITIES Capital Stock paid in 10,000.00 Dividends unpaid 72 00 Bills Payable 20,000.00 Deposits subject to check, Individual .—. 33,127.96 Cashier’s Checks outstand ing: .— 303 31 Certified checks _ II25 Time certificates of deposit 2,8S0.00 Savings deposits 45,262.37 Total .-. 111,626 89 State of North Carolina—County of Washington, April, 18 1925 I, J. C. Gatlin, cashier of the above named Bank, do solemnly ! swear that the above statement is ti ue to the best of my knowledge and bilicf. J. C. GATLIN, Cashier Corr ;ct—Attest: H. G. WALKER J. W. STAR>< W. T.ALEXANDER Directors. Subscribed and sworn to before me, APRIL. 18th, 1925 E. S. WOODLEY, N- P FOR SALE-Small Hampshire pigs good healthy condition see John Atan.anckuk at Oonaby 1 Bridge. CHARLES A. HORR A dynamic young lecturer full of "porsonality plus,” of unusual platform ao rranee and who thinks a straight line. THE MISSOURI ENTERTAINERS P»oalar saxophone, violin and vocal organise* Hon headod bf Mr. Edward Barrel!, America'! loading Saxophone authority. DR. W. T. 3. CULP Orator and author, know* from coast to coast for hla powerful lectures and mat* terful eloquence. ELLSWORTH PLUMSTEAO r'Th« “Dean of Impersonators.” in dramatic and humorous recitals 0/ iatenee Interest. fi OR. R. M. SAND Popular lecturer of un usual ability, with worth while lectures tn vital sub jects. FRANK LOC.AS Th« internationally known "Accordion Kinf.” MAUDE TURNER Soprano solo ist and accom* THE SLOUTKEMPTON PLASTERS (9 —AHaraaaa flap— , A apltndid1 ortuluUm. |«wnUu popular and —1Njjkt Pljr—■' 4 ataaaic camdiaa la axtraaiiiaarlfy danr war. "WHEN wmiEJ COE». THIS WAT OUT" — ON A STRIKE PLYMOUTH May 27, 28, 29 Seasons Tickets $2.00 & 75c PROGRAM Roper High School ROPER, N. C. May 22, 1925, at 8 P. M. GRADUATING EXERCISES: 1 Song: “America the Beautiful” 2 Invocation 3 Salutatory Second Honor 4 Class History 5 Class Song 6 Last Will and Testament 7 Last Charge to Juniors 8 Poem 9 Solo: “Youth and Spring” 10 Class Prophecy 11 Characteristics 12 Address Congressman 13 Presentation of Diplomas 14 Valedictory First Honor [1st Slar.zd] Rev R. F. Taylor Robert Thompson Ada Mizelle Class Aubrey Phelps Martha Chessou Christine Hodges Louise Chesson Francis Dixon Mildred Lewis Lindsay C. Warren William Lewis Executor’s Notice North Carolina, Washington County. This is to notify all persons that tha undersigned has quali fied as Executor of the will of Marcia Latham, deceased, late of said county and state. All persons holding claims against *aid estate will exhibit them to j the undersigned, duly itemized land verified, within one year I from this date, or this notice will be pleaded in the bar of their recovery. All persons inde bted to the estate will please make immediate settlement to the undersigned. This M ay 20 1925 H. S. Ward, Executor, Washington, N C. Application For Parole Of MARY SAVAGE Application will be made to the Governor of North Carolina for the paiole of Mary Savage, convicted at the June 1916 Term ot the superior Court of Washington County for the crime of murder and sentenced to stat» prison for a term of twenty years All persons who oppose the granting of said parole are invited to forward their protests to the Governor without delay. This 11th day of May, l9->5. Subscribe To The Beacon $1.50 Per Year

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