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ji’iiiimiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^ § A home newspaper dedicated = 1 to the service of Washington g 5 County and its 12,000 people. = TnmimiiiiiiiiiiiiimiimmiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimC The Roanoke Beacon ******* and Washington County News ******* VOLUME XLV—NUMBER 44 Plymouth, Washington County, North Carolina, Friday, November 2, 1934 fMiiiimiiiiiimiiHimiiimiimiiiimiHiwiHT .miiniimr, 1 Advertisers will find Beacon = 5 and News columns a latch-key to = 1,100 Washington County homes. ESTABLISHED 1889 WARREN POINTS TO FARM PRICES IN TALK FRIDAY Congressman Defends Rec ord of Administration in Speech at Creswell -$ Comparing prices of commodities today with those paid to the agricul tursts during the Hoover regime, Congressman Lindsay Warren pleaded to partisans to stand pat and invited the indifferent to the support of the Democratic party in a speech at Cres well Friday night. Here is the way he showed the dif ference to prove better conditions: Cot ton was 5 cents under Hoover, and 12 cents with Roosevelt: Corn, 45 cents a bushel in 11132 and 80 cents in 1934: tobacco was 10 cents and now it is 30 cents a pound: soybeans was 62 cents, now $1.30; hay $18. now $27; hogs 4 cents, now 8 cents; peanuts 3-4 of a cent; now 3 1-2 cents. He also pointed out that benefit pay ments t > Washington County up un til some time in October had been $6,488 for cotton; $6,815 for tobacco; and up until October 6, 1934, under the corn and hog agreements $10,362 has been paid; and when the amount has been paid in full this county should have collected $33,000 for this one commodity in benefit payments. Down in a potato country, Mr. War ren brought to their attention the fact that under his sponsorship the largest potato growers' meeting ever held took place in Washington, N. C\, and that as soon as the next Congress convened he was going to introduce a bill to make potatoes a basic commod ity to be treated as tobacco and cot ton. He recalled how that the i\ KA had put 4,000,000 people back to work at an increase of 32 per cent in wages. He pointed out that the Federal Hons ing Act made money available for re modeling of homes; Civilian Conserva tion Camps employing thousands of young men; securities bill, to prevent the sale of fraudulent stocks and bonds. Rural power act to arrange for the people in the country to have .power in their homes; vocational agriculture act to promote the teaching of farm ing in the schools; arrange for the re financing of cities, conservation meas ures to assure a playground for the youngsters and to conserve resources; refinancing of homes and farms to stop foreclosures. He pointed out in a thorough man ner the operation of the Agricultural Adjustment Administration and prais ed Chester Davis as a man of fairness. He took over the matter of the cotton allotments for Washington County and promised that the growers would be treated fairly. W. M. Darden presided over the meeting. F.. S. Blount, chairman, was in the audience. -.— Large Cowd Expected At Fiddlers’ Convention Roper.—A large crowd is expected to attend the old-time Fiddlers’ Con vention that will be held in the Roper High School Auditorium at 8 p. m., on Friday, November 9, with Princi pal I. J. Kellum directing the enter tainment. Forty dollars in cash and a mule is listed as the prizes for the best clog dancer, and for the best performances on violin, banjo, guitar, mandolin, har monica, accordion, and as hog caller, vocal quartet and band music. A pop ular admission price will be charged. Musicians from all over this section are urged to attend and compete for the prizes. ■-Si: Creswell Club Meets -<s> Mrs. J. A. Combs was a gracious hostess to the Creswell home dem onstration club last Thursday evening at her home in Creswell. The meet ing was opened and presided over by the president, Mrs. C. N. Davenport, sr. Twelve members answered to roll call, and the secretary reported that every member of the club had paid their federation dues for 1934. This was a splendid record. Announcement was made concerning election of offi cers for 1935-36 at the November meeting. The canning leader reported that 1,360 quarts of fruits, vegetables, etc., l ad been saved under the preservation program by club members. One mem her, Mrs. Lewis Spruill, bad canned over 400 quarts. The garden leader gave an interest ing report of her fall garden. The canning leader is Mrs. Roy Hopkins, who has served faithfully in this capacity for two years. The gar den leader, Mrs. Fred Smith, has served her club in 1934 and has made a No. 1 leader. Mrs. Renzy Sawyer, secretary, pre sented the agent with the 1934 report for her club. The demonstration given by the agent was on fall styles. The hostess scved delicious apples and parched peanuts. Mrs. Roy Res_ pass was a special guest. I be Novem ber meeting will be with Mrs. Ida I’belps. Find Body Retired Physician in River OFFICERS HERE THINK IT CLEAR CASE OF SUICIDE —$— Dr. L. S. Webb, of Creswell, Had Been Missing for Nearly Week -3>.— The body of Dr. L. S. Webb, retired i physician of Creswell, was taken from j the waters of Amerson River, near, Spruill's Bridge, not far from Cres-j well Saturday morning at 8 o’clock by j a party of searchers who dynamited . the river. Dr. Webb, who was in his fiftie- ; and unmarried, left the home of his ■ sister, Mrs. J. B. Cranmer, in Wil mington, in an automobile on Satur-! day, October 20, for Creswell. He left ' alone and it is thought he made the trip alone. Early Monday morning his automo- f bile was found in a street in Creswell. The motor was still warm and the doors locked. Relatives supposed that he had gone to a boarding house. Up on his failure to return later in the week the door to the machine was opened. Inside were found $97 in cash, his watch and chain and his suit case, intact. wmcers liere are or tlie opinion that it is a clear case of suicide. His out er garments were found and this led t othe searchers’ dynamiting the small river. His body came to the surface and was brought ashore. No evidence of any foul play could be found. Dr. Webb spent the past summer ' in Morganton. it was thought that lie returned to Creswell to look after some land interest that he had in Washington County. He had been visiting Dr. and Mrs. Cranmer in Wil mington for a week before he returned to the place wtiere he had saved many lives as a physician to snuff out his own life. -® WIN PRIZES FOR CANNING i * I Two Contests Brought To Close at Roper Meeting Last Thursday -* I lie home demonstration club worn cn competed last Thursday afternoon in a canning contest sponsored by the ■ Ball and Kerr Jar Companies. Many I beautiful exhibits were shown. Miss ■ Florence Parrisher and Miss Elizabeth 1 Lilley, from the County Bridge Club, received the products and arranged : them for judging. Miss Elizabeth Tet i terton, a home economics graduate of1 E. C. T. C., judged the products. The Ball jar exhibit consisted of 1 jar of fruit or berries, and 1 jar of non-acid vegetable. Mrs. L. S. Brey, of the Roper club, won first place; I second, Mrs. W. B. Chesson, Pleas, i ant Grove; and third place was taken i by Mrs. C. L. Everett, of the Albe- ■ marie Club. I he Kerr jar exhibits consisted ol 2 jars of fruits, 2 jars of vegetables and 2 jars of meats. First prize was tak en by Mrs. W. P. Davenport, of Cher ry; second by Mrs. C. L. Everett, of Albemarle; and Mrs. S. L. Lilley, of County Bridge Club, won third place. The prizes are cash and jars. -$ Mrs. Dunning Hostess -- A most gracious hostess was Mrs. R. F.. Dunning on Friday evening, October 26, when she charmingly en tertained the members of the Ace of Clubs contract bridge club at her home on West Third Street. Attractive Hallowe’en tallies and decorations carried out the spirit of the approaching season. After many interesting progressions, Mrs. Moye W. Spruill was awarded a box of dust ing powder for high score for mem bers. Mrs. Henry S. Midgett made high score for the guests and she was presented an attractive waffle pitcher, while Mrs. T. L. Bray received a nov el lemon squeezer for low score. Following the presentation of prizes the hostess, assisted by Mrs. W. C. ; Jones, cleared away the cards and 'served a most attractive plate of Hal I lowe’en salad with miniature cheese i pumpkins, brownies and hot tea. --® Alba Club Meeting The Alba Club met with Mrs. R. B. Davenport on Friday, October 26. • Seventeen members were present and only two were absent. Reports were heard from all the leaders after the usual opening exer cises. I A nominating committee, consist ing of Mrs. A. T. Darden, Mrs. J. T. Askew, and Mrs. T. S. Allen was ap pointed to select officers for the com ing year. The November meeting will be held with Mrs. E. L. Davenport. Woman’s Club Meeting Put Off Until Nov. 15 -® The next meeting or the Woman's Club of Plymouth will he held on No vember 15, instead of this coming Fri day, it was announced today by Mrs. H. A. Liverman. president of the or ganization. The postponement was made on account of the inability of Miss Juanita McDougal, of Raleigh, the guest speaker, to attend. Miss Me Dougal is with the State Depart ment of Education and can arrange to be present on November 15. FUNERALISHELD FOR MRS. FANNIE AYERS THURSDAY —®— Well Known Local Citizen Dies After Lengthy Illness -$ Funeral services were held Thurs day afternoon for Ms.r Fannie Ayes, wife of the late W. C. Ayers, who died at her home on Third Street Wednes. day morning at 9 o'clock from a se vere attack of uremic poisoning. She had been in declining health for about three years and had been confined to her bed since Friday. was a prominent merchant in Ply mouth before his death about 18 years ago. Mrs. Ayers was a member of the Methodist church here, and her pas tor, Rev. R. R. Grant, officiated at the last rites in the church. Interment took place in the adjoining cemetery. Surviving are four daughters: Mrs. Claudius McGowan and Mrs. W. F. Winslow, of Plymouth; Mrs. B. A. Sumner, of Atlanta, Ga.; Mrs. J. P. Sutton, of Chicago, 111. A large crowd attended the funeral and a beau tiful floral offering was contributed. ALBA CLUB WINS BEACON TROPHY —®— Makes Best Record During Past Six Months; Cool Springs Second Each federation meeting shows the keen rivalry among the various home demonstration clubs of the county to see who will win the much-coveted trophy cup, which is given by the Ro anoke Beacon, with Mr. W. C. Man- j ning making the presentation. The points on which the club are | judged are as follows: 1. Number of club members gained, since last federation. I 2. Number of club members lost since last federation. 3. Number of “paid-up” club mem- , bers, 4. Average attendance for club meet ings since last federation. 5. Number of members attending the federation. Every club in the county was rep resented this year except Hoke Club, but lba won the cup. However, Cool Springs ran a close second. Alba had a larger percentage of members pres ent at the federation than Cool Springs -$ Literary Club Meeting Tlie Thursday Afternoon Literary Club held its regular meeting Thurs day, October 25, at the home of Mrs. R. VV. Johnston on East Main Street, with Mrs. H. S. Midgett presiding. During the business meeting, Mrs. B. G. Campbell, district president of tlie federation of women’s clubs, gave tbe club $1 for having the largest number present at tlie convention in Columbia on October 23. This prize was offered by Mrs. Campbell to any club which attended the convention 100 per cent, and the Plymouth club had only 2 members absent, and since none of the clubs in the district had 100 per cent attendance she presented the local club the prize. During the literary program, the following members had parts: Mrs. V. V. Norman and Mrs. 11. G. Campbell. At the conclusion of the program they went to the dining room, where coffee was poured by Mrs. H. S. Mid gett, club president, and Mrs. John ston, who stood at opposite ends of tbe table, and a delightful salad course was served. Hostess To Music Club -® .Miss Peggy Brown was hostess to the Bach Music Club at her home on East Main Street Friday evening. After a delightful program, partici pated in by Mary Lillian Campbell, Frances Stell Spruill, Peggy Brown. Fannie Lou Winslow, Gilbert Davis, and Daryl Clayton the hostess served a “tutti-fruiti” course with cake to the 12 members present. Charles Brown was a special guest of the club. CHRISTIANS TO INSTALL NEW PASTOR NOV. 4 —®—■ Rev. Nixon A. Taylor Will Take Over Work Here Next Sunday -9 The local Christian church will have a public installation service tor their new pastor, Rev. Nixon A. Taylor, and a home-coming service on the first Sunday, November 4. The program for Sunday will he a bout as follows: 9:45 a. m., Sunday school. Superintendent John W. Dar den urges every one to be present and to be on time. At 10:50 a. m.. the installation serv ice will begin, with VVilmer Chesson serving as chairman. Welcome ad dress by J. W. Darden. The installation address will be made by W. L. Whitley. W. C. Ches son as chairman will receive the pas tor in behalf of the congregation. E. H. Liverman will offer the installation prayer. The response will be made by the new pastor, Rev. Mr. Taylor. The Lod’s Supper will be observed and offering taken. After the sermon, lunch and a social hour will be en joyed in the Sunday school room. A roll call will take place at 1 o’clock and other business matters attended to. It is expected that adjournment will take place at 2:30 p. in. "The public is invited to worship with us on this occasion. The entire membership of the church is request ed to come and answer to their names’ I it was annnnnrpfl hv an /affirinl Mr. Taylor in a native of Jackson ville, N. C., but for the past four years lias been pastor of a clnirch in High Point. He comes highly recommend ed by C. C. Ware, state secretary of i the Christian organization. He is mar ried and has one child. He is a graduate of Atlantic Chris tian College in Wilson. While a stu dent he took an active part in the activities of the college, and as a fresh man was honored with the selection as soloists at the senior's commence ment program. He was a member of the college <|ttartet during his four years in school. He served as an officer in every so ciety to which he belonged. His re ligious activities brought him in con nection with Y. M. C. A"., and Boy Scout work. As a junior he won first prize in the commencement oratorical contest. In addition to his duties in colleges he served five churches: Wil banks, Macclesfield, Dover, Armenia, and Arthur. After graduation he served the church at High Point until he was called to the Plymouth church. Dur- | ing his first pastorate he orgranized ; two Christian Endeavor societies as j choirs and a young people's class. The , church membership almost doubled, and much of the church debt was lift ed. The new minister's wife has been of much help to hint because of her abil ity as a musician and her loyalty and love for the work. They have a daugh ter, Dorothy, two years of age. -<?> Mrs. Leggett Hostess -* Among the many social activities of the fall was a delightful contract bridge party given on Thursday evening, Oc tober 25, by Mrs. George Raymond Leggett at her home on Washington Pleights. A pretty arrangement of fall flowers formed a setting for the tables ap pointed for the game and during an evening of spirited progressions Mrs. Moye VV. Spruill made high core while Mrs. E. G. Arps won consolation prize. To both were presented attractive gifts. To Miss Elizabeth Russell, house guest of Mrs. Leggett, was giv en a guest prize. Home and ciub News By Miss Eugenia Patterson Schedule for Week Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 6, Hoke. Wednesday, Nov. 7. Roper. Thursday, Ntv. 8, Chapel Hill. Friday, Nov. 9, Beech Grove. Saturday morning, curb market. -® Curb Market Sales The curb market sales are holding up well. Vegetables are still plenti ful. Collards are sweeter since the frost. Mrs. L. L. Lilley had the larg est receipts for last Saturday. She had butterbeans. Everything sold there is fresh. Conte. November :s tbe month when all club officers for tbe next two years’ service will be elected. Please, every club member make a special effort to be present at your November meeting and help to select your club leaders. We want to consider this as a very important matter and want to make our best choice. Suits Against Power Firm Are Settled By Agreement PARTIES READY FOR ELECTION NEXT TUESDAY —$— Democrats and Republicans Making Last-Minute Announcements Impuetus has been added to the bat tle tor ballots as the Republicans and Democrats near the sixth day of No vember. Tuesday, which will be the crisis of the campaign. A challenge has been issued by R. Clarence Dozier, of South Mills, Re publican candidate for Congress, ask. ing that Lindsay Warren, of Wash ington, Democratic incumbent, meet him in a joint debate in the courthouse here Friday night. This challenge was made in an open letter to E. S. Blount, Democratic chairman, by J. C. Tarkenton, Republican chairman. A caucus was held in the courthouse by the Democrats on Tuesday night, at which time they decided for several reason, given in the advertising col umns of the Beacon why they would not have a speaker to meet Mr. Dozier. The Republicans broadcast circulars with their letter of challenge and the Democrat will make public their rea sons for not accepting the challenge. K. L. Coburn, of Williamston, and C. L. Bailey, of Roper, candidates of the Democrats for the State Senate, and Congressman Lindsay Warren have spoken at strategic points in the county for their party, while Mr. Doz iers has been over here before in dif ference sections in the interest of the Republican cause. Stanley Winborne, of Raleigh, utilities commissioner, was to be in Plymouth Thursday night to speak for the Democrats. In the advertising columns of the Beacon will be found a,n item by Con gressman Lindsay Warren as released to E. S. Blount, in which statistics arc given of the benefit payments made to farmers in Washington Coun ty and the other counties of the dis trict, while also in this issue is a state ment by the Rpublicans calling on the people "not to listen to the Demo cratic bosess and office seekers.” The campaign will be brought to high tension between now and Tues_ day, which is the show-down day. The regular campaigners have not been so busy this year, but Harry Stell and J. Richard Carr, as oppononets for the office of representative to the general assembly, have waged a hot and bit ter fight. The Democrats feel that in the program of President Roosevelt they have something to boast about, while their opponents, of course, are picking flaws in the administration. Donncl Gilliam, of Tarboro, solici tor of the second judicial district, a Democrat, has no opposition for this office, while Robet M. Gradeless, Re publican, is the only opponent of C. L. Bailey and R. L. Coburn for the State Senate. Two of these can be elected. Harry Stell is opposed by J. Richard Carr, Republican, for mem beshirp in the House of Repesentatives l. v . vv. nusuon, ior years cierK of superior court, a Democrat, is op posed by Roy V'. Patrick. J. K. Reid is opposed by E. R. Jackson, Repub lican, for sheriff. Mrs. Mary O. Saw yer, for register of deeds and John W. Darden, for recorder’s court judge, both Democrats, have no opposition. E. G. Arps is opposed by Asa D. Snell, Republican, for treasurer. Mrs. D. M. McKnight, Democrat, is opposed by Ashbury W. Ambrose for the office of coroner. In the race for commissioners Prank L. Brinkley is opposed by A. L. Alexander, Repub lican, for the first district; J. M. Cla gon’s Republican opponent for the second district is B. B. Spencer; and Clyde Smithson, Democrat, is opposed for the third district by Stewart J. Woodley. Pleasant Grove Club Meet -® The Pleasant Grove Home Demon stration Club met with Mrs. H. G. Spruill Tuesday afternoon, October 23. with a large number present. The club was hostess also to three visitor from other clubs, Mrs. W. H. Harri son, county council president; Mrs. George Bowen, president of the Alba •club; and Mrs. L. S. Brev, county council secretary; also Mrs. Dora Blount and Mrs. Glover, of Mackeys. Busines sconsisted mainly in pay ment of federation dues and announce ments concerning the federation meet ing. After greetings were given by the visitors the agent took charge of the meeting. The demonstration for the afternoon was fall styles and cleaning of felt hats. The hostess served delicious refresh ments, assisted by Mrs. S. Z. Waters, Miss Agnes Spruill, and Mrs. N. G. Chesson. The November meeting will be belt with Mrs. W. A. Swain next meeting Membes of Fire Company Are Served Refreshments A pleasant surprise was given the members of the Plymouth Volunteer Fire Department last Friday evening, when Mesdames Frances Nurney, D. M. McKnight. J. W. Darden, and G. K. Harris served delicious refresh ments to the firemen. Included in the menu provided by these women was coffee. cake syllabub, with cream and other delicacies. The firemen enjoyed it very much. COUNTY COUNCIL OFFICERS NAMED AT ROPER MEET -® Mrs. Harrison and Mrs Brey Are Reelected Without Opposition The Washington County Council of Home Demonstration Clubs met last Thursday afternoon at Roper school building, with Mrs. W. H. Harrison presiding. The purpose of this meet ing was to elect a president and sec retary for the next two years. A nom inating committee, consisting of Mrs. C. N. Davenport, sr„ cliairman, Mrs. L. A. Parrisher, and Mrs. Hugh Al len, recommended that Mrs. W. H. Harrison be renominated to serve as president again; also that Mrs. L. S. Brey be reelected secretary. This mo tion was put before the council, with Mrs. C. N. Davenport taking the chair. The nominations presented b[y the committee were voted on without any addition, and Mrs. Harrison and Mrs. Brey were unanimously reelected to serve for the coming two years. NEW MANAGER HANDLE PLANT —$— Thomas F. Connors To Suc ceed Groves, Who Also Remains Here -@ Thomas F. Connors, of Memphis, Tenn., is new manager of the local plant of the National Handle Com pany, succeeding Carl L. Groves, who for 12 or more years, was in charge of the local unit. Mr. Connors has been with the com. pany for years and was transferred to Plymouth from Memphis. He will re side at tlie home on Third Street form erly occupied by Mr. Groves. Mr. Connors hopes that he can move into the residence in the next two weeks, and lie expects his wife down in that time. The couple have no children. Mr. Groves will continue on with the company, according to Mr. Con nors, but will live in another resi dence. The house occupied by Mr. Groves is the property of the plant and is occupied by the plant managers. It is understood that Mr. Groves may have an apartment in the suburban home of Mrs. Mary O. Sawyer, but this I is not authentic. Wo reason was given by tlie organi zation for the 'Change in management. Mr. Groves has lived here a long time and was well liked by the employees and people of the town. Mr. Con nors will be welcomed by the business I men of the town and the people. | There have been some other changes in the personnel of the plant recently. J. G. Dixon, superintendent for years, 1 is now operating a similar plant in Wilmington. Stuart Windt and W. IT. Stillman, with Misses Ethel Arps and Annie Myrtle Peal compose the office force at the present. -$ Services at Mount Zion Church Next Sunday Rev. C. 1.. Bennett will preach at, the Mount Zion Free Will Baptist church Sunday morning at 11 o’clock. Fvery one is urged to attend by Mrs H. D. Peele, one of the leading ladies of the church. -$ Funeral for Dr. Webb Held Last Saturday -—* Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon in St. David's Episcopal church in Creswell for Dr. L. S. Webb whose body was found in 4?l iver near Creswell Saturday morning. A large crowd attended the funeral for the man who practiced medicine in Creswell for years and who was well known. ---- Local Semi-Pro Cage Team Organized Here -- The Plymouth semi-professional basketball club has been organized with Darius Spruill as manager; Sam uel Lloyd, president; Amos Cox, sec retary; and W. H. Berry, treaurer. Any team in this vicinity wishing a game is urged to get in touch with Amos Cox, Plymouth. LAWYERS IN CASE TO RECEIVE HALF OF $6,000 AWARD Settlement Is Agreed Upon By Attorneys Last Thursday Night -«• If you are unpleased with respect | to the forecast of defendant's counsel, of what this and other juries would do, my answer is this,” Hallet S. Ward, of Washington, said, in addressing the court when a compromise ended the most famous civil suit ever started in Washington County, last Friday. Taking up his answer, Mr. Ward waxed poetical: Drink deep of life’s fond delusions; “Gaze on the storm clouds and flee "Swiftly from strife and confusion, “Leaving the check to me.” He was referring to the case of VV. VV. Robertson against the Virginia Electric & Power Company, which was generally regarded as a test case em bracing 21 others actions, and which has been dragged through the lower courts and to the highest tribunal in the state within the last four years. : cv settlement was agreed to by the counsel tor tiie litigants on Thursday night. Friday it remained only to no tify the court and the jury of the agree ment to settle, with the power firm turning over to the plaintiffs $6,000 for damages alleged in suits that aggregat ed upwards of $50,000. It was learned from H. S. Ward, j chief of plaintiff counsel, that $3,000 jof the amount would go to the attor neys for their efforts in the case and ithat the other $3,000 would be allocat ed to the 21 other parties, with checks divided into three denominatoins, $50, $200, and $225. W. W. Robertson was understood to have received about $225 for his | damages and that he was to get $100 more than any of the remainder be j cause of extra work on his part and also for his responsibility under bond 'for near $2,000 in costs. It was interesting to note the in tense feeling of the lawyers as the judge was dismissing the case. Frank S. Spruill, sr.. of Rocky Mount, ad dressed the court and the jury with an explanation of why settlement was made. Senator Carl L. Bailey, of the staff of the defendants, said he “was confident the jury and others would decide with the defendants.” Then came Mr. Ward’s remarks and poetry. In the supreme court, three judges held that the case could go to the jury only because of the yellow-jackets* nest and the setting out of the fire to burn it. 1 he case hung by a single thread and that was the testimony of 1 Maurice Whedbee. After the case had been decided by | the supreme court the counsel for | the power firm filed notice for new 1 trial because Whedbee made an affi | davit in Zeb \ ance Norman’s office | repudiating his first testimony. For I this affidavit (a declaration that his first testimony was falsi), he said he I was promised $100. \\ ith tins new evidence the supreme court sent the motion down to be heard in superior court here again, find Judge Small ordered a new trial in the case. Then came the compro mise agreed to on Friday to close out a case that has been a blight on the county. I lie names of the joint plaintiffs with Mr. Robertson follow: H. D. Jack Blount, Gus Mann, S. A. Ward, Steve Skinner, Laura Johnston, Mich elina Atamanchuk, A. B. Houtz, Sou thern Roller Stave and Heading Com pany, Mary E. Phelps, J. T. Bateman, J. S. Shugar, G. W. Sitterson, E. S I helps, Mrs. Charles Robertson, James 1 liomas, Ida Lanier, Carter Basnight, A. L. Owens, Willis Roberton, L. J. Cooper, Pierce Puckett, and P. W. Brinkley. -- County Bridge Club -@ I he County Bridge Home Demon stration C Inb was entertained last Monday afternoon, October 22, bv Mrs. Lilley Williams. The meeting was presided over by Mrs. L. A. Par risher, president. The Ball and Kerr canning contests were discussed and rules governing them given. Announce ments were made relative to the coun ty federation held last Thursday. The secretary reported seven members pay ing federation dues. A committee, consisting of Misses Florence Parrish er and Elizabeth Lilley, was appoint ed to be in charge of receiving the canned products to be entered in the contest on federation day. The agent gave a demonstration on tall styles, which was most helpful and interesting. The hostess served delicious choco late candy. Tin* November meeting will be held with Mrs. J. H. Roberson.