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 Subscribe - To The Beacon $1.50 Per Year 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 teni 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 E. N 33 Years Ago —IN 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 >v£ n'owMl VWV GOC ' \OB,BR«aS BAWO'b, VO UC, UB VARVCB , PAVr-0 • SGHCOVJ&, GHAMTCfcUG A&RGAM. cuoes, vi&wc . wu Cet-SBRA-rCOR S ;- C.:",-0 ow \ \ A.VA A Boo c-reRv CMt\*LQ cSoOHf2o'e u 4 DAIRYING 'AT HOME AND ABROAD I I I 1 ' :_- s~ Amsterdam, Holland 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. C7B9 . jkK'v ttVI^OKOf iggtCV'.TUjK.' i Chile, South Amen a A South American Milkman This picture urns taken in Amu l, Chiloe 1 land, Chile. A fan 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* i A 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