f Year, In Advance.
“FOR GOO, FOR COUNTRY AND FOR TRUTH.”
Single Copy 5
VOL. 36
PLYMOUTH, N. C., FRIDAY, MAY 30, 1925
NO. 34
Mine Disaster Stirs
Sympathies of Nation
Between Fifty and Seventy-One Min
ers Trapped as Explosions Occur
in Carolina Mine. No Hope
For Their Safe Recovery
Entertained Positively
Between fifty and seventy-one
miners employed by the Carolina
al company, were trapped in
their mine near Sanford when an
explosion occured Wednesday
morning. The explosion was
caused by gas.
Twenty-seven of the bodies
have been located and found to
be in a mangled condition, and
hopes that they may have been
alive were dissipated. Of this
number twenty of Ihe bodies
have been positively identified.
A special train of relief workers
were sent from Pittsburg im
mediately after the disaster.
Rescue workers have continued
the nerve straining work in four
hour shifts for forty-eight hours
without sleep, and their stoic
heroism has incited the admira
tion of all of the thousands who
^breathlessly await the return ol
each crew from the maw of the
earth. Practically all the men en
tombed are young men, and
their parents, other relatives and
friends anxiously await news
from the workers in the mine.
The Red Cross has establishec
a first aid and refreshment boo.l
at the mouth of the mine for
comfort, convenience and pro
tection of the tireless workers.
An appeal for financial assist
ance for dependent relatives ol
the unfortunate miner- has beer
made by the mayor of Sanforo,
and is being broadcast througl
the state. No doubt there will b<
a pleasing response to thisappe; ]
CANCELLATION OF
MORTGAGE. . Li
•V The attfeu-Jui oi
ca.Ied to the necesoUj ol e. ri
calling all mortgages, notes, etc.,
that been paid anti are on record
in the office of the register of
deeds. It is distinctly to the ad
vantage of the person who holdo
such instruments that they be
cancelled, and is a great aid to
officers in making tax charges
against such individuals.
This information is given ti
protect the interest of taxpayer*
of the county, and if followet
will be for general good.
W. J. Jackson, Jr,,
County Auditor.
To the Creditors of Cahoon Qua
lity Shop and to Whom it Maj
Concern; , , ,
Take notice that the undersignec
Thomas L. Smith has this day solo
ai d conveyed all his rights, title am
interest in and to the business and
nartnership in the town of Plymouth,
k C conducted in the name of Ca
hoon'’ Quality Shop .0 his copartner
W D Carstarphen, and is no longer
liable for the debts or bil's payable ot
said partnership.
This 22nd day of April, 1925.
THOMAS L. SMITH
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Lucas Creamery
Equipment is now being in
stalled in the building formerly
occupied by Craft’s barber shop
by Mr. L. H. Lucas, for the pur
pose of manu!aeiuring ice cream
and frozen suckers. Frozen suc
kers have been recently placed
on the market and are becoming
very popular.
Actual operation will probably
begin during the early part oi
next week. LVir. Lucas will'cater
to both retail and wholesale trade.
He claims that he will manufac
ture goods of only the verj high
est order.
Mary Savage
Paroled.
According to advice received
here Mary Savage, who was con
victed about nine years ago of
second degree mu-der, was this
week granted a parole for the
remainder of her te<m of twenty
years. Her son, who was given
twenty-nine years, is still in pri
<n serving his sentence. John
Savage, her husband, convicted
»f first degree murder was elec
rocuted shortly after the trial of
the case.
This murder remains fresh in
ie memory of a great number
«f the people of th's section as
me of tin most hruta) that, was
r i imm hts section
’lie victim of the Savrge.was
In hr - , " I d
£ AS
-A - . it' ‘ a ^»>ni u
t ie o -at and it st inrif .y fa- ...t rs
ii\ing in t he county.
According to the report re
ceived here she was placed in thf
custody of Mis, T. VV. Bicketti
widow of our war gov- mor
She was regarded, we loarn,a
a model prisoner at d wa,- a ser
vunt of the former prison wat
len, S. J. Busbee. The news oi
tier release will probably be re
ceived with various kinds of
jpinions
ANL>
aUdrertx safe* sure- W©
List It our Taxes!
The List takers of this county
will be in each township beginn
ing May 1st for the purpose oi
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,
Rubbish Fire
A fire a arm yesterday at.
adout seven p. m., was ’•espond
ed to by the volunteer fire com
pany in quick order. The cause
of the alarm was a blazing rub
bish pile just behind the garaje
of L. A. Peal & Son. The flames
were quickly extinguished, and
no apparent damage was done.
It seems that a number of our
people have lost sight of the law
regulating traffic during a fire,
as a number of automobiles
drove to"the immediate vicinity
of the fire while the alarm was
being sounded and some arrived
there in advance of the fire truck.
Such conditions as this cause
confusion, and citizens should be
anxious to obey this law, inas
much as disobeying it may some
time cause possible destruction of
life and property.
Mr. W. C. Harrison is making
very noticeable improvements on
the front of his store building.
Mrs.» Fannie Ayers is building
an audition to her residence on
Jefferson ctieet.
The i ome of A. D. Basinger in
the eastern suburbs of the town
is receiving a new coat of paint
of an attractive color.
People all over town are rap
idly improving thtir premises,
and are also beautifully arrang
ing the grass and flower plots
in front of their property abutt
ing on the paved streets, all of
which are giving Plymouth a
most pleasant appearance. Keep
it up.
vi r. D. 0. Brinkley is beauti
iying ms residence on corner of
Main and Jefferson streets with
a new coat of paint.
F'Ml RE.v i • «> o story liuUr.e
uw<-.lii»g -Mi Mackeys roau abeut
li allies from Plymouth house
and premises in good condition
jfor informat.on apply at this of
! fice
FOR SALE—mammoth yellow
stock peas at #3.00 per bushel f.
o. b. Mackeys. Ellis D. Chesson.
route 2, box 81. Plymouth.
01 lIlC
PEOPLES BANK
v.rtS'wtTii in ch„ • ■ i
..rue:.-..,*, .... uUj!■ cn bu'iillci.
"ii
ibLSv. c. iw^Eo
..cans and biscouns. g(J 047.27
Overdrafts unsecured 39.l(i
il other stocks, bond
unci inort ai<'es 200 00
•jinking House 2,992.12
Furniture and Fixtures .... 4,U11U9
.ash in vault and net a
raounts clue from Banks,
Bankers and Trust Com
panies ...—- I 1 .f'i'i 89
ash Items held over 24
hours . - 1 84
tixpt.nte acci uut 2,689.52
-1
Total . $111,626 89'
_ i
LIABILITIES j
aeitalSlock paid in 10,000.h0|
Jivinends unpaid 72 00<
fills Payable 20,000 00!
>c posits subject to check,
Individual .—. 33,127 961
Cashier’s Checks outstand
ing .— 303 31 i
h rtified checks 11 £5 j
Time i ertificates of deposit 2,850.00 <
Savings deposits 45,262 57
Total .-. 111,626 89,
State of North Carolina—County of j
Washington, Apr if, 18 11 25
I, J. C. Gatlin, cashier >-f the j
above named Bank, do solemnly:
swear that the above statement ;
true to the best of my knowledge and
bf lief.
J. C. GATLIN, Cashier
Corr *ct—Attest:
H. G WA1 KFR i
J. W. STARS'
W. T. ALEXANDER
Directors.
Subscribed and sworn to before me,
AP I! 1SI1 1925
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33 Years Ago
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Washlngton
County
Items gathered from issue of
The Roancfce Beacon published
Friday, May 23, 1892
Our city maiket was
open in full blast Saturday,
and everything looked likej
business.
The old Grace church has
been torn down and the work j
of reconstruction will soon
begin.
We regret to announce the |
i death of Capt. Benj. Spruill,
which occured Tuesday at his
home in this county. Capt.
Spruill was about sixty years
old and was a well known and
honored citizen.
The magistrates of the co
unty will meet in this town
next Monday and appoi nt
new boaru of county com tins
stoners snd a superintendent
of public instruction.
Despite the inclement wea
ther, a large number were at
the tow n hah Monday night
to see the plays re produced hv
the Dramatic Club.
UP---*
A mass meeting under the
auspices of the Plymouth hire
Department is called to meet
at the court he use Tuesday
night next at cighr o’clock.
The purpose of this meeting
is to lay plans for a “Home
Coming Week.
If vouaie interested in your
town and your fire den.trt
ment, show it by being pre
sent Tuesday night at that
meeting.
Card of Thanks.
I wish to extend to our rela
i ves, loving neighbors ana fnith
: a! friends my sincere thanks
and appreciation for their
a d attentive services uringthe
iilness and death of devoted
wife.
To those who sent the many
beautiful floral wreaths, i also
e tend rnv deepest appreciation.
Cresweli
J. H. SPRUILL
ADMI.'ttSTIMTRIX’ NOTICE
Having q.'ilaiired as administratrix
of ;!■'-■ state «/,v W. H. Hardison, late
of Washington* £'T.inty, this is to noti
fy a ! li rsons lr.-:'v ingclaims against the
said W. H Hai dison, deceased, to ex
hibit ’ihera to the undersigned on or
cl of ore the 7th daty of April, 1920. or
ihi-- notice will ><e pleaded iv bar
of their recovery. All persons indebted
to said estate will plftase make im
mediate payment to me.
Thsi April f. 192.',
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DAIRYING 'AT HOME AND ABROAD I
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Unloading Cheeso Along the Canal at Amsterdam
Thousands of tons of Dutch chei ;c li! • those in the
pl’to: : ai> cor. umed annuaJly. A l is v roentago is ex
l*c ;-d. Holland is ono of the n -L j j xtuetivo dairy
countries, s:i. » considered. in the we'd. i":e most inten
sive axi I scientific methods are pr. ?ticcd. Cow testing
associations are numerous.
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Chile, South Amen a
A South American Milkman
This picture urns taken in Amu l, Chiloe 1 land, Chile.
A fan <f milk •'mm *i n'h'-r fide Ci’ a imil.' or some
other native beus - i bur»’< u ami u i:r. t nirnsure arc all
this milkman he j to .,"rv© his n.idc. The quart meas
ure has '"n hard service. Tim lady cu t- mer
intent look—on th:» lookout tor short measure.
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Lowville, N. Y.. U. *. A.
This Cheese 'Jiiit Growing at 6641 Lbs.
It tool? G7.89S lbs. of milk to i ak«- it. They do things
on a t>i ,• so ale in the I”. 8. A. 'You may he sure that it
i- pood to eat too, because scion ith; nn-thods, up-to-date
lmu i:iB facilities and compl^to sat itaiy measures all enter
into the production of milk in America's greatest dairy
Seattle, Washing?'.n. U. S. A.
fieflis Pietrvrtjo Prosper!. a Rea! Champion
II®r home in mi Carnati.'n Mr1., l ams, .Seattle. Wash
ington. N. A liimvn. M.,r, si>., - : "NVo furnish steril
ized milk ■ s;]ly for ! Inrs. ;• is necessary to keep
our rows in the v y 1- of i-i■ n." Clipping in
creases Tr>ii ' ; • ui: : ; bacterial count.
8«fiis ricfi •• ]• : .. ,-,n • « . n lu*»\l of 173 milk cows.
Dairying: at Home [
and Abroad
Tlie production ’
of more milk, j;
richer milk, purer ■
mill: starts months j;
a bead where
dairying is done
on real business
•standards. Ex
treme care is
given in ration
ing. housing and I
sanitation of the ;
dairy farms.
New Zealand
£arly In the Morninq the Milkwoman Arrives
Wellington, N. milk supply Is all under
the control of tho City which permits no milk to
bo sold except that which has been inspected
and certified by the Health Officials. The City
buvs the milk from the fanners and allow.', ped
dlers to sell it at a lixed prlco—No railmorln*
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Photos copyright,
Underwood & Underwood,
N. V.
Antwerp. Belgium
The Lady Milkman Makis Hep Dally Trip In
Her D:g Chaise
Tn Belgium, you know, h.s well an In Holland,
if ii a v<ry common tiling to see a tram of
dot* hitched to a milk wager*, but usually the
owner of tho team rives then a helpiug push.
This lady must have been tired or she would
surely have helped eut her little team.
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