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Elle Donnokd Deimiju » t Y#«f. Mi A4vim«. •FOR COD, FOR COIWTRV AND FOR TRUTH." Single Copy S Ccat* —.... , VOL. 37 • _ ■■ i i .1, ■ ■ — ... ... T >- . ..✓> PLYMOUTH, M. C., FRIDAY, MAY 14, 1926 NO. 23 TOMORROW—LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION FOR COUNTY-WIDE PLAN SCHOOL ELECTION HELD ON MAY 26 SECOND ANNUAL SPRING FESTIVAL «*, PLYMOUTH MAY 17-18-19 b I Q — f — iXiiIH iM'i 111 II Mil —110 PROGRAM’ FIRST EVENING • MR. AND MRS. J. H. GRAY OF NORFOLK. VA.. IN DIALOGS AND MONOLOGS. MR. AND MRS. GRAY WERE HERE LAST YEAR AND GAVE ONE OF THE MOST ENJOYABLE EN TERTAINMENTS EVER GIVEN IN PLYMOUTH. MR. GRAY. IN HIS CHARACTER SKETCH, ^ "ELDER COBB", HAS ACHIEVED A NATION-WIDE REPUTATION. MR. AND MRS. GRAY WILL BE ASSISTED BY THE PLYMOUTH MALE QUARTET. SECOND EVENING M USICALE FAMOUS "WANDERERS’ QUARTET" OF WASHINGTON. N. C. SOLOISTS INCLUDE MISS PENDER. TARBORO MISS AUSBON, PLYMOUTH MR. DARROW, ROCKY MOUNT - MR. GARDNER. WASHINGTON MR. NORMAN, PLYMOUTH THIRD EVENING f FAMOUS PICTURES ILLUSTRATED IN SONG. THE PARTS WILL BE TAKEN BY ! YOUNG LADIES OF PLYMOUTH, AND WILL BE DIRECTED BY MRS. W. H. CLARK OF PLY MOUTH. ASSISTANCE BY THE WILLIAMSTON ORCHESTRA. MRS. J. W. READ ENTERTAINS Mrs. J. W. Read delightfully entertained on Friday afternoon. May 7th. at her home in Washing ton street, at a bridge party in honor of her sister. Mrs. H G. Cuthrell of Rocky Mount. A prize was awarded Miss Mavis Thigpen for the top score and presented by her to the guest of honor. Salad and ice courses were charmingly . served by the hostess. The guest included: Mesdames :S. A. Ward. B. F. Read. T. L. Bray. R. W. Johnston. A. L. Alexander. 2. V. Norman. Jewel Ayers. P. VI. Arps. J. W. Williamson. J. B. Ed mondson. J. B. Flaugher. Theo. Partrick. E. G. Arps. R. P. Walker. ^H. A. Williford. ClarenceiAyers. B. G. Campbell. H. L. Horton. H. G. Cuthrell of Rocky Mount. William Cotter of Elizabeth" City and Misses Mavis Thigpen and Fanny Hilliard. Trick Fiddler at High School Monday Evening Uncle Josh, champion trick fid dler of the world, and the Mexican boy. Billie, will give an entertain - ment in the high school auditorium Monday evening. May 24th. for the benefit of the school. Uncle Josh will imitate anything from the finest whistling bird to an old church organ on his fiddle, and will make his fiddle talk as plain as little children. It is nou-a talking machine, but a real talking violin. Mri. W. F Ausbon, Frank and Miriam Ausbon, Misses Betty Gray Coburn and Evelyn Brown returned Tuesday from a motor trip t» Hampton, V*. MRS. H.G. BLOUNT (By Rev- Theodore Fortrick) Mrs. H. G. Blount, a much loved and highly esteemed woman of Roper, died at the home of her daughter. Mrs. C. J. Ainsley, on April 15th. She was buried on the following afternoon in the Peacock burial ground, near Roper. The Rev. Mr. Withers, of Creswell. conducted the funeral, assisted by the Rev. Messrs Clark, of Roper, and Partrick. of Plymouth. The deceased is survived by two children^ Mr. N. W. Blount, of Norfolk. Va.. and Mrs. Ainsley. of Roper. Her husband has been dead for twelve years. She was 61 years of age. Mrs. Blount.' a member of the Baptist Church, was a devout Christian, an affectionate and self sacrificing mother, and a loyal friend. She bore her suffering of the past year with a fortitude and faith that compelled the admiration of her friends and loved ones. She will be greatly missed, for her life was an example of true piety and her friendship greatly valued. Preliminary Work Begins at jNjfcw Plant Site ✓ Work ha* been in progress for several days in graJing for the railroad spur being placed on the property of the National Handle Company, just beyond the western limits of the city. We are informed that just as soon as the spur is completed 30 that mate^iat can be placed on the site, the building of the plant proper will begin. Mr. L. C. Willoughby, reputable electri cian, and native of Plymouth, will have charge of the power plant, LEAGUE MEETS AT ROPER The Civic League of Roper, held it* regular meeting May 5th, at the school building. Several members of the school board were present to discuss with the league the advis abilty of equipping a kitchen for domestic science in the school. The board granted the use of a roomior the purpose and very generously volunteered to present the kitchen with an oil-stove. Another, and a munificienttgift to the school, made through the league, was the money to purchase an International Ency clopedia. given by Mrs. Nita Mi zelle. At the close of the business meeting a delicious salad course with coffee was served. The next meeting of the league will be held May 19th. Miss Moorhead, demonstration agent and Miss Pauline Smith, district agent, will be present to advise with the league concern1 ng plans for finishing the kitchen. All members are urged to be present. Firemen Attend Meeting A-number of the members of the volunteer fire department attended j the regular bi-monthly meeting of j the Eastern Carolina Firemen s Association at Robersonville Tues day night. "\ This organization embraces about a dozen towns in this section, and much effort is being made to di minish the fire hazard in this sec tion and the various towns are working together in splendid har mony. These meetings are of in estimable benefit to all the com panies. who gain additional know ledge at each mating. TO APPEAR AT FESTIVAL WELDER COBB) Mr. J. H. Gray, one of the of ficials of the Naval Y. M. C. A., at j Norfolk, Va., is known to thous ands of people as "Elder Cobb," as he has made that character fa mous. During the war he enter tained thousands of soldiers, and since that time has been chief en tertainer of the Atlantic fleet in its manouevers. Together with Mrs. Gray, he will feature the program on the first night of the Spring Festival, which is to be held in Plymouth on May 17, 18 and 19th. He was on the program last year, and made a great hit with all those who heard him. RECORDER’S COURT Recorder's coijrt, which con • sumed much more time than usual, disposed of the following cases this week: Thomas McRae, charged with three offenses,~one of which was operating a car while under the influence of liquor and two of murder, was held under a bond of $500 for probable cause. Felton VanHorn was found not guilty under a charge of using a car without permission. 0, M. Chesson, charged with giving bad check. Nol pros with leave. Carrie Holley, 'assault with deadly weapon, was adjudged not guilty. A. L. Wooten, tried under three charges for assualt, was^ found not guilty. This case was of unusual interest and drew quite a crowd of people. , Alex Norman is under a justi fied bond of $500. under an in dictment of driving a car reck, lessly and of murder. The two murder cases will be remembered the unfortunate affair which occured in Ro*±r on Sunday, May 2, in which one woman lost her life and several others sustained injuries. An account of this was published, last week. Republicans to Hold Mass Meeting Ne\t Week A mass meeting of the Repub licans of this county has been called by Mr. J. T. McAllister, chairman of the executive com mittee, to be held in Pleasant Grove school house next Thurs day. May 20th, at 11 a. m. He urges that all Republicans attend as questions of great im portance will be discussed. Mrs Gilbert Davis of Eliza beth City was the guest of Mrs. Henry Midgett last Sunday. I REGISTRATION BOOKS CLOSE Attention is called to those who are interested in the county wide plan of school organization, election for which will be held on May 26th that the registration books will close on Saturday of this week — tomorrow. It is specifically required that all who intend to vote must be regis tered for this special election, which if carried, will unify the county rate of taxation. Those who register should be careful to understand that if they fail to cast their vote, the fact that their names are on the registration books will be counted against the issue. The plan has been Explained through these columns and by personul visits by those interested to the various parts of the county. This is a vital issue and should be met with the careful consideration of every voter in the county who has the interest of schools at heart. Married in Charlotte The following item from the Charlotte Observer will be of in terest to the numerous friends of Miss Bert Stubbs, who has been making her home in Charlotte for some time: "Mr. W. C. Ewart and Miss Bert Stubbs were quietly married on May 4th at the residence ef Rev. (Mr. Ligon. Mr. Ewart is manager of the S. W. Cafeteria and a son of judge Ewart of New berry. S. C. Mis* Stubbs is the charming daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Stubbs of Plymouth." CRESWELL NEWS Prof, E„ N. Riddle of Roper was fn town last week. Prof. E. R. Stuart of Columbia was a visitor here Saturday. Mr. and rs. Clyde Smithson motored to Norfolk Sunday. Mr. F. T. Spruill left Tuesday morning for Washington, D. C. Dr. L. S. Webb has returned from a short visit in Wilmington Mrs. J. A. Alexander of Co* lumbia was in town Tuesday night. Miss Hester Davenport spent the past week with relatives in Travit. Miss Hildred Rouse was here this week in the interest of the Lyceum. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Bateman spent Sunday in Elizabeth City with Mr. Bateman's mother., Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Starr and sor., Douglas. Miss Maxine and Mr. Franklin Spruill were ii\ Ply mouth Monday. : Misses Matilda Alexander, Irene Holmes and Messrs. W. D Peal, A. L Holmes and W. T; Alexandsr were in Plymouth Tuesday. Entertains at Creswell The home of Mrs. 0. N. Daven port was the scene of much mer riment o n Tuesday evening, May 4th , when she delightfully entertained her Sunday school class. An unusual contest was given on the past quarterly, j At the close of the evening hot chocolate and cake was served, followed by a marshmallow toast. —Creswell, N C. Miss Velma Beam of Cherry ville, has been visiting her broth er Mr. ty. jE. Beam. _ LOCAL NEWS Dr R. L. Whitehurst spent Sunday in Bethel. Mr Owens Dupree motored to Hamilton Sunday. Mr. Bob Hawks of Washington was in town Monday. Mr. Julian WThitehurst of Bet^1 hel was in town Sunday. Rev. W. G. Lowe and Lue Read herein JamesvilleSunday. Mrs. J. W. Read spent a few jays of this week in Ay den. Mr. and Mrs. H. A, Livermart motored to Williamston Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Holiday notored to Jamesville Sunday* Messrs, 0 H. Lyon and J. F< A.usbon were in Washington Sun iay‘ Mr. and Mrs. Allen Dupree spent the day in Jamesville Sun iay. Mr Harry Stars was among .rnr visitors from Creswell Wed nesday. Miss Ethel Owens of Vance boro spent the week-end with her mother. Mr. Rasser Edwards of Green lille spent Sunday her® with friends. Sheriff J. K Read and Mr. J. W. Darden were in Jameiville Sunday. Mr- Frank Spruill returned Fuesday from a short visit in Newport. Mr. and Mrr. H. L. Horton and Bosie Horton spent Sunday in Hertford. 1 Mr. 0. H. Lyon has begun im provements on his Main street residence. Miss Alice Latham of Raleigh is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Rirtht Litchfield. Mrs. W. B. Watts and children ire visiting her mother, Mrs. L. P. Hornthal. Mrs. E, D. Carstarphen left today to spend several weeks in Florence. S. C. Mrs. J. K. Campbell of Rocky Mount visited friends and rela tives he?e Monday. Mrs. B. F Read aq,d little laughter, E izabeth, Were in Washington Sunday. Mr and Mr®. H. G. Cuthrell of Rocky Mount spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. J. VV. Read. Mr. Taylor Read has accepted i position with the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Mr. R. E. White, who has been transfered to Newbern, spent Sunday here with his family. Quite a number of our people joined the pilgrimage of the Episcopal church to Bath Sunday. Miss Ruby Harrison, who has been teaching at Swan Quarter, is home for the summer months. Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Sumner left Monday on an extended tour of North Carolina and Florida. Miss Evelyn Cahoon of E. C. T. C., spent the week end with her mother. Mrs. Minnie Cahoon. Mr. C. S. Ausbon spent the week-end in Durham and was ac companied home by his wife and litile son, Douglas. Miss Margaret Ward Jackson spent a f'-w days of this week in Williamston as the guest of Miss Laura Norton. Mrs. C. M Hill left Sunday for her home in Newport after spend ing some time with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A G. Spruill. Mesdames Walter Hayes. W, F. Ruth and s-*n, Woodland, of j Windsor were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J L Hayes Sunday.
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