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llfr .'IIIIIIW Ml PLYMOUTH EXTENDS A HEARTY WELCOME TO HOME8EEKERS Tlce Dokmoke - ( ; , « l , T H fi B E A C 0 N OFFERS SPLENDID OPPORTUNITIES TO ADVERTISERS f?,’". —— "■■■■ 1. j Year, In Advance. -FOR COO, FOR COUNTRY AND FOR TRUTH." Single Copy 5 Coat*, - -rz* VOL. 37 PLYMOUTH, N. C., FRIDAY, AUG. 6,1926 NO. 35 LOCAL NEWS Louis Horton left Saturday for Roanoke, Va. W. C. Hilliard left Monday for New York City. J. R. Campbell and family spont Sunday in Como. Miss France Warren of Cone toe is visiting friends here. Everett Burgess of Elizabeth City was a visitor here Sunday. A. L .Holmes of Creswell has been in town on business this week. Dan Satterthwaite and Mattie Davenport motored to Greenville Sunday. Mi3s Allie Clark of Greenville was the week-end guest of Mrs. B. F. Read. Tom Bateman of New York City is here visiting friends and relatives. W. S. Nurney and Jack Read made a business trip to Weldon last week. T. J. Swain, H. V. Austin and Lue Read were in Columbia Monday. Bob Tarkenton is spending his vacation with his parents i n Woodard. Miss Virginia Hardison of Rosemary is visiting Miss Lossie Hardison. P. W. Brown, R. W. Bateman, Tom Terry attended ball game in Kinston Wednesday. J. B. Willoughby and family and M*s, Emma Willoughby spent Sunday in Darden. Milton Chgon and Leland Tompson made a business trip to Washington Monday. Mrs. Noble Pritchard and Mr. Ernest Swain of Durham have been visiting friends here. Staunton Norman of Washing ton, D. C., is here visiting his mother, Mrs. C. J. Norman. Raymond Leggett of Suffolk, spent the week-end here with his mother, Mrs/Mable Leggett. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Latham and Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Swain made a motor trip to Rocky Mount Mr and Mrs W. H. Robbins and son of Burgaw weie visitors of Mr. and Mrs. B. G. Campbell Sunday. Wilbur Kissam has returned home after a visit of several weeks to relatiees in Townsend, Va. Edward and Lloyd Owens left Wednesday for Nag’s Head, where they will spend several days. Rev. W. G. Lowe returned from Rich Square Saturday where he has been assisting in a revival meeting. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Gurkin are enjoying a vacation in the mountains of western North Carolina. Raymond Ralph of Norfolk, spent the week-end here with his family who are visiting Mr. and Mrs. P- D. Allen. - The boards of county commis sioners, road commissioners and education met in regular month ly session here Monday. Mr. ar.d Mrs. 0. H. Lyon and son, Harry, and Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Ausbon spent Sunday in Seven Springs and Freemont. Mr. and Mrs. Moye Spruill and Mrs. Harry Stell left Tuesday for Norfolk, where they are visiting relatives and friends. Misses Evelyn Robe-tB, Green ville, S. €., and Pollv Burton of Nashville, N. C., are the house guests of Miss Edith Everett. H. J. Furbee and C. S. Heyner of Wenona passed through here this week enroute for Columbia S C., where they are attending the annual meeting of the Na tional Farm Loan Associations of of North Carolina. iOoolinued on page 4) i v REV. PARTRICK TO LEAVE Plymouth loses one of its most valued citizens when Rev. 1 hco dore Partrick, Jr., leaves here for Scotland Neck, where he will make his future home, he having accept ed the rectorship of the Episcopal church at that place. Mr. Partr'ck came here in Jan uary, 1921, as rector of Grace Epis copal church, and during the five years and a half of his residence here he has been a splendid exam ple of citizenship in all elements of community life,-active in civic, re ligious and commercial matters and genuinely interested in the advance ment of Plymouth in the proper trend. His fine sensibilities have created for him a regard and es teem that very few people can en joy. Grace church was his first regu lar ministerial work, he having come here a short while after com pleting a course of study at the Episcopal Seminary in Alexandria, Va. He has done a tremendous amount of good in this community, and his achievements will live here for him. There is a splendid spirit of unity and co-operation among the four churches of, Plymouth, and Iv11 . x ui ti iv/i\ iiuj • >-»* tr> J sponsible for this situation. The people of all denominations here sincerely regret to learn of his leaving and congratulations are ex tended to the fortunate Scotland Neck. He informs us that he wrll con tinue to preach at the regular ser vices here for the remainder of this month, as his work in our sister town docs not commence until September first. Standard Oil Company To Have New Gas Station A crew of expert workmen are at work building a new filling sta tion for the Standard Oil Company on the corner of Main and Wash ington streets. The construction work is being supervised by A. G. Madison and several local persons are employed by him. The work will be completed about the middle of September provided no hindrances occur, so we are informed, and the structure will be modern in all respects. Three large capacity tanks will be used and a general line of emer gency automobile supplies will be stocked. Peace in Texas Mrs. NLA Ferguson, "worn-, an governor of Texas, is going to pay her bet with Dan Moody—per haps late in Octo)>er—by resign ing. Moody, her principal oppon ent in the Democratic primaries, agreed to resign as Attorney Gen eral if defeated. Moody polled tin, rjrrt*/k&m.. O Z&-.^ RECORDER'S COURT Recorder's court convened here in regular session Tuesday with Hon. Zeb Vance Norman presiding. Aside from a few infractions of the sanitary law the Hedgeheth case was the only one brought up for trial. Joe Hedgebeth and his wife were arrested last week as an outgrowth of the automobile wreck which oc cured Sunday July 25th, in which Mrs. L. P. Hornthal sustained painful injuries. Joe Hedgebeth was charged and found guilty of violating the prohibition law and operating a car while under the in fluence of liquor. He was assessed fifty dollars and cost and required to pay all doctors’ bills incurred and to recondition the car owned by Mr. Hornthal, which was damaged in the wreck. If he failed to meet these requirements he was to be as signed to the roads for six months. Rebecca Hedgebeth, his wife, was charged with reckless driving and assault with deadly weapon. Judgment was suspended upon payment of cost. SKINNERSVILLE NEWS Mis3 Flossie Woodley left last week for Wilson Walter White was iri Edenton on business Tuesday. G. L. Davenport and G. W. P'neip3 were in Edenton Tuesday. Leon Spruiil left last week for Norfolk with a boat load of water melons. Misses Fannie Briggs, Jessie Curies and Torn Curies were in Crtswell Saturday. Wilbert Blount of New York is here visiting his parent, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Btount. Baptism was made Sunday afternoon at three o’clock at Hartwell Jethrow’s landing. Misses Nellie Alexander and Mamie Halsey were guests of Miss Donnie Blount Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. P H. Bell of Edenton spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Everett. John Halsey and daughter, Miss Fannie, have returned from a visit with relatives in Norfolk. Mrs. Pattie Spruill and daugh ter, Miss Mary, were guests of Mrs. Guilford Davenport Sunday afternoon Rev. C. M. White left for Spray Friday night after assist ing Rev. A.B. Withers in a revival at Oak Grove church, the meeting was a success. The Children's Day Service was held the fourth Sunday of last month at Holly Neck church. A /"* _ ____ ...» n «/\*wlav«oH n nr) r\. illic yi i o* *• j. w*. there was a large attendance. Miss Inez Swan, who has been visiting Miss Mary Spruill: left Friday for Hertford where s'he is visiting Miss Helen Morgan, be fore returning to her home in Oriental. The third quarterly conference of the M. P. Creswell circuit will be held at Rehoboth church Wednesday, August 11th. Din ner will be served on the grounds and all members are requested to attend. A number of people who were gathered at White’s store Tues day night were struck by the unusual beauty of a mirage ap pearing above the waters of the Albemarle sound The bahks on the Chowan county side and also Chowan river could be plainly seen. Some advanced the theory that it was the reflection of the sun on the sound, while others that it was a reflection of Lake Phelps. Have you received TYPHOID treatment? An ounce of preven tion is worth a pound of cure! C. B. H. TO HAVE PiC-NIC Roper lodge, Charitable Brot herhood, is making elaborate preparations for a big basket pic nic to be held in Gaylord's Grove on Thursday, August 26th, so we are informed by S. J. Barco, president of that order. The various lodges of the coun ty are urged to make arrange ments to attend and bring basket lunches. Everything possible will be done to provide things to interest those who attend. Mr. Barco is now at work arranging the program, which will be an nounced as early as possible. Several prominent speakers will be invited and a large attendance is anticipated. There is one thing that the people of this county have learn ed, and that is that whenever the Charitable Brotherhood attempts anything the membership, al most as a whole puts its shoulder to the wheel and a general suc cess results. The spot selected for the pic*nic is an ideal one, with plenty of shade, on a per onrl ia *pacil\7 mao n\r\&rt from every section of the county. Return From Motor Trip Capt. C. E. Mizelle and family of Roper returned Saturday alter an extended automobile tour thru several northern states, in which they visited Washington, Balti more, Philadelphia and Richmond. I Capt. Mizelle states that he care fully observed crop conditions throughout the regions thru which he passed, and that it is a source of much pleasure for him to note that the crops in this immediate vicinity are by far better than any that he saw on his trip, and that our farmers have every reason to be elated in the outlook. Loses Part of Hand Mr. James Bowen had the mis fortune of cutting a part off of four fingers of His left hand while at work with a clipping knife at the Wilts Veneer Company yesterday. The injured man was rushed to Drs. McGowan and Bray, who ren dered surgical aid. MRS. CAMPBELL ENTERTAINS A delightful bridge party wa: given Saturday evening by Mrs. B G. Campbell at her home in Jeffer son street in honor of her guest Mrs. VV. H. Robbins of Burgaw. Twenty-six guests filled the nu merous tables and the evening was thoroughly em'oyed. Punch was served by Mrs. W. H. Clark upon the arrival of the guests and at the close of the games a salad course was served. High score prizes were won by Mesdames R. P. Walker and A. L. Owens, and Mrs. Robbins recc ived the guest prize. Celebrates Tenth Birthday On Monday afternoon at the home of his parents on Main street Roy Hampton, Jr., entertained a number of bis little friends in honor of his tenth birthday. A cake appropriately designed for the occasion delighted the guests who were Meredith John ston, Bobbie Cahoon, Harry Land iher F.liznherh Landin'?. Marv Boclinc, Albert Bodine, Minnie and Emily Brinkley, George Waters, Charlie Hale, Eliza Hampton, Louis Alexander, Jean Martin, Edith Edmondson, Lawrence Clark and Virginia Norman. Over Million Dollars in Automobiles A current issue of the University News Letter of Chapel Hill gives the surprising information that compilation of June 30, 1926, re vealed that the amount of money invested in automobiles in Wash ington county was $1,166,400.00. There were at that time a total of 1.458 automobiles reported in this county, which represents approxi mately one to each eight persons. Birthday Party Last Night Honoring her twelfth birthday Miss Eliza Hamlin Hampton de lightfully entertained a number of her young friends at the home of parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Hampton, on Main street last night. The young people were amused and entertained in an excellent manner by the popular young aostess. GRECIAN DANCERS AT THE SESQUI These dancers have selected foi tboir graceful performance the keystone shaped pool tn the court yard of the Pennsylvania State Building at the Ses Qut-Ceutcnnlal International Exposition in Philadelphia, which celebrates l&O years of American Independence. The spot is one of the most beautiful and artistic on the exposition site. The Exposition poutinues until December i. X-Li.fi Tex" sib Bridoto-Be /HaaSB ' Dan Cupid knocks <wZ Tax Rirft ard with blow to heart, wlQ be th® news headlines ehortiy alter Sept. 11th, when the premiere fight pro* motor(~ywill wed ■ Miss -Maxine Hodges of New .York City, sborwo; here in photo.,1 ROPER NEWS Mr. Dickens Gaylord left Mon day for Norfolk. Miss Alice Spruill is visiting relatives in Norfolk. Miss Bunk Highsmith is visit ing relatives in Tarboro. Mr. R. R Roper of Edenton wa3 in town the week-end. Miss Louise Chessnn spent last weekend at Pamlico Beach. Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Wilson spent last week-end in Norfolk. Mr. Alva Hooker of Edenton spent last week-end here with his fami'y. Mrs. Alice Peacock from Ay den is visiting friends and rela tives here. Miss Martha Ghesson was the guest of Mrs. George Thomas in Windsor last week. Mrs. J. Leon McAllister and little son, James Leon, Jr., are visiting friends in Norfolk. Mr. T. R. Chesson of West over was the dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Chesson Sunday. Mr. and Mrs.- Dick Downing of Norfolk were the guestn of Mrs. S. J. Barco Saturday night. Lsland Thompson of Plymouth is spending a month here with his mother, Mrs. W, C. Thomson, Mrs. A, F. Johnston and chil dren have returned from Wi.son after having visited the former’s parents. Mr. and Mrs. George Thomas and chilren, Sophie Bell and Ches son. were in town Sunday for a short while. Mrs. Jessie Lamp and children of Ahoskie are the guests of Mrs. Camp’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W B. Bateman. Henry Williams. Jr., left Sun day for Plymouth where he has accepted a position with Cahoon Quality Shop. Mr. and Mrs. Grady Bell and children left Friday for New Bern where they will visit Mrs. Bell’s parents. Miss Gladys Buchanan has re turned to home in Portsmouth after an extended visit wdth re latives and friends here. Mr. and Mrs. William Bateman and children of Scotland Neck are the guests of xVIr. Bateman’s psrents at Hotel Josephine. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Mizelle and son. Charles, have returned from a motor trip to "Baltimore and other points of interest, Mr. William Lewis, who is working on the Chowan bridge, spent the pasc week-end at home with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Lewis. The St. Luke’s Episcopal church of Roper held its annual picnic at Albemarle Beach, Thurs day, July 29, 1926. A large crowd attended and was enjoyed by all. The Woman’s Auxiliary of St. Luke’s Episcopal church gave a garden party at the home of Mra J. W. Speight, Tuesday evening Ju'y 27th, from 5:30 to 7:30. Af ter supper was served a very interesting musical urogram was. rendered by loea’ talent. i
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