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ELKIN ► the best !tlt> town in* North Carolina VOL. No. XIX, No. 44 * SOMERS WILL NOT BE A CANDIDATE Chairman Lindsay Also De clines To Run; State ments Made CREATES 2 VACANCIES Announcement has just been made to the effect that Mr. W. E. Lind aay, chairman of the board of .cow in issioners of Surry County, and Mr. J. A. Somers, member, will not make the race to retain their present po sitions. '■ The action of these gentlemen -vill create two vacancies to be filled when the Republican convention 1 aTwembles in Dobson. The state \ mpmH Messrs. Lindsay and Somers jfollow: T^Y \ September 2, 1930. "Since there >eems to be some misunderstanding among the voters of the County relative to whether or not I will accept the nomination agalti for the office of County com missioner, I am making this state ment over my signature so as to clear this up. lam not a candidate for the nomination and cannot ac- 1 cept It. I made this statement dur ing the early part of the year 'but it seems that some of my friends thought I was "just talking." I appreciate very much the con fidence and interest of my friends In wanting me to serve again, but on account of business claiming my time and attention, I feel that I must withdraw. In serving the County as Chair man of the Board of Commissioners I have, during my terra, acted im partially and conscientiously In all matters, always endeavoring to ad vance and conserve the Jjest Interest of the ta* payers of Surry County. W. E. LINDSAY, Chairman. Surry County Board of Commissioners. • Elkln, N. C. t - i* September fr* m* To The Republican Voters of Surry County— Owing to pressure of private busl- Kand the severe illness of my it will be impossible for me to *ba a candidate to succeed myself as County Commissioner of Surry Coun ty. I hereby pledge my support whole-heartedly to the success of ) Mich and every candidate of my party In the November election and take this opportunity to thank the people as a whole for their kindness and loyal support to me during my term as County Commissioner. Yours respectfully, J. A. SOMERS. J. G. RAY SEEKING COMMISSIONER'S JOB May Be Named To Fill Vacancy On County Board For The Next Term Mr. J. G. Ray, prominent local man, has thrown his hat Into the ring of those aspiring for places on the board of county commissioners, according to announcement made by Mr. Ray in this issue of The Tribune. Mr. Ray is prominent in bnsiness circles here, and is well known throughout the county. It Is very probable that his name will be look ed upon favorably when the candi dates are chosen at the Republican convention in Dobson on September 13. The Woman's Missionary Society, of the Methodist church of Jones vllle, will serve a chicken dinner on the church lawn Saturday evening, September 6. They will begin serv ing at 6 o'clock. Everybody is cordially invited. Former Elkin Couple Charged With Lottery Mr. and Mrs. Sam P. Richard son, who several years ago resid ed here and operated the local theatre, were arrested hi Wins ton-Salem last Saturday night on charges of operating a lottery among the negro population of ghat city. They were released on bonds of 12,500 each. The game, of which Mr. and Mrs. Richardson were said to be the "brains or bank" of it, was manipulated through bank figures released by the New York Stock Exchange, and chances were sold, it in alleged, for a few cents with the possibility of winning several dollars. It is said that approxi mately SI,OOO was collected daily, and the lottery scheme is alleged to have been operated six days of the week. •• . V . THE ELKIN TRIBUNE MILL ACTIVITY IS VERY ENCOURAGING Local Factory Started Oper ation at Midnight Sun day ; Outlook Good RUN SIX DAYS A WEEK Orders in sufficient quantity have been received by the Chatham Man ufacturing company to make it nec essary to run full time—and over time. > After closing at the regular hour last Saturday, the mill wap again put in operation Sunday at midnight, which brings a very op timitic view that business is on the upward trend, and that the wheels of industry are receiving the "oil" of increased orders. The return of prosperity can be helped along a great deal If the people of the country will buy me necessities of life. Though each In dividual purchase be small, the mighty volume of a country-wide buying campaign would start a flow of orders to the manufacturing plants, employment would Increase, and millions of dollars be put in circulation. Additional clerks would be needed in the stores to take care of the extra buying, thus relieving still further the unemployment sit uation. It is most gratifying to the people of Elkin and this section that the local mill is operating on full time, and it is expected that this activity will tend to create a better feeling among the masses. And when th§ fact is taken into consideration that production of the mill has been In creased materially In the past, there Is even more cause to be optimistic. We are reliably informed by other manufacturing plants here that busi ness in their lines also looks favor able, and they expect to feel a steady growth and increase the oper ating time considerably in order to meet the expected demands for their products. off iSSeini FOttMTCD IN WTI/KRH COUNTY North Wllkesboro, Sept. 1— Every township in Wilkes county was represented at the meeting at the court bouse In Wllkesboro, Sun day afternoon, which had been called for the purpose of organizing a county-wide law and order league. Rev. W. E. Linney was made per manent chairman of the organiza tion. and Linvllle Bumgarner secre tary. An executive commttee was proposed to be composed of one man or woman from each township in (he county. Discussion of the whiskey traffic in the county was the subject dwelt more largely upon than any other, but law observance in general was made a part of the program. Ad dresses were made by Solicitor John R. Jones, Rev. T. C. Jordan, Rev. R. E. Ward, J. R. Finley, Millard Bumgarner and a number of other prominent leaders In the county. MEIiOX SEED REMOVED FROM MNO OF WTTXIAM SHORE William Shore, small son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Shore, of Hamp tonville, route 2, was carried to Da vis Hospital, Statesvllle, last Sun day, suffering from a watermelon seed being embedded in his lung. The operation, though quite painful, was entirely successful, and the lit tle fellow was permitted to be taken hack to his home immediately after the seed had been removed. This should serve as a warning to parents in seeing that seed are re moved from the melon before al lowing children to eat it, especially small children. ANNUAL ANTIOOH OHURCH REUNION ON BRPTKMRKR 7 The annual reunion of the An tioch church, near Roaring: Gap, will be held on Sunday, September 7th, from 10:30 a. m., to 3:30 p. m. The public is cordially invited to attend and bring a well filled bas ket. Dinner will be nerved on the ground. Addresses will be made by Hon. R. A. Doughton, of Laurel Springs, and Hon. J. M. Parsons and Judge J. C. Padgett, of Independence. MOUNTAIN PARK SCHOOL TO OPEN SEPTEMBER THE 22nd Mountain Park High School will open on Monday, September Ifr. Prof. R. H. Lank ford will ba prin cipal of the Bchool and an able corps of nine teachers has been selected. Last year there was an enrollment of 250 pupils and an even greater number is expected this year. The gray fox is the only member of the dog family that can climb trees. ELKIN, N. 0., THURSDAV, SEPTEMBER 4, 1930 HUGH CHATHAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ■ ~ ~~~ " ——————— ' mk ! Y. - U'' m I i 'ttMtfiittiMiniiiiiii i I Tlie above |>ho»o shows (he new Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital an it. will appear when completed, -obstruction of which is now being pushed rapidly. The great need for this institution is dally evidenced In he number who are forced to seek hospital attention in other nearby towns. New Structure Is Being Rapidly Pushed To Completion With tile drive for funds completed, |>lu»k approved, and colliract let, the actual work of constructing the new Hu|(li Chatham Memorial Hospital in Klkin is now well under WH,V. The ground for the hospital site was broken a few weeks ago, aud already the foundation is daily receiving its burden of weight ax the building goes up. flitch praise has justly been given the lute Hugh Chatham, who was keenly aware of the need of a hospital in Klkin, and what It meaut to our people— in having a place for emergency treatment dose by. In Himinjit- Illg ««WMr iMmr* fri**! when life was at stake, and also from an economical viewpoint in transportation expense, both as to the patient and those who desire to make frequent visit* to see their afflicted relatives and friends. With the establishment of this hospital in our midst, there are countless advantages to he SURRY FURNITURE IN HANDS OF RECEIVERS Eugene Transou and Fletch Harris Appointed To Handle Affairs PLANT TO BE OPERATED Messrs. Eugene Transou. of Spar ta, and Fletcta Harris, of Elkin, have been named receivers for .the I Surry Furniture Co., and it is ex pected that the plant will lie placed in operation at * n early date. A considerable amount of manu factured goods are already on hand, and it is anticipated that orders will be filled from the stock without de lay, while the plant is being put back in normal operating capaciay. Lack of finances is understood to be the reason for the plant being placed in the hands of receivers. With added capital, the operators contemplate renewed activity at the plant, and expect to ship a large quantity of the goods manufactured by the local concern. Operation of the plant ceased some time ago, and the public will welcome the news of Its reopening, which is expected at an early date if there is no hitch in the legal pro cess required by law. N. C. FORESTRY ASSN. WILL MEET IN WILKES 200 Or More Delegates Expected To Attend Gathering On Sept. 0-11 The North Carolina Forestry As sociation will hold its meeting at North Wilkesboro on September 9, 10, and 11, at Hotel Wilkes. The meeting is expected to have a large attendance, more than 200 delegates signifying their intention of visiting the Wilkes city for the occasion. Prominent speakers are on the program, and it is expected that much of importance will be said and done for the association in its en deavors in forestry work. derived, some of which we have enumerated. And then* arc many, many more. Many hun dreds, (H'rhaps thousands of dollars art- yearly expended for hospital treatment by people of tlii s section, anil Mils money must necessarily In 1 s|ieiit else where. It will give employment to doctors, nurses, and general help, thus adding to our poi»- ulation in a continued effort for greater growth, anil the sal aries paid will also benefit the community through Its distri bution anil circulation in our trade channels. Mnt perhaps the most im portant advantage fhat Van be mentioned is the saving of time —time when a few minute* or even seconds mean life or death to the patient, and joy or sor row to the family. The often repeated statement that "1 have more time than anything else" is not applicable when serious affliction overtakes one, and the location of this hospi DEMOCRATS MEET IN DOBSON SATURDAY Convention Will lie H«MI In Xanit 1 County Candidates; Set For 2 I*. M. The Democratic county convention will be held at Dobson next Satur day, the meeting being called for 2 p. m. Those in the race for 4 be county offices are -as follows: For legisla ture, C. H. Haynes and Buck Free man; sheriff, John D. Thompson and J. E. Monday; register of deeds, W. M. Gray and W. F. I^awrence. There appears to be no opposition to the office of clerk of the court, which is now filled by F. T. Lew ellyn. The opinion is unanimoyn that Alex Chatham, of Elkin, w»u be chosen as one of the commissioners. W. J. Swannon, of Pilot Mountain, O. N. Hauser, of Shoals, and R. K. Simmons, are the other aspirants for commissioners. For the benefit of business men who are pressed for time but wish to attend the convention, The Tri bune is informed that nominations will be made promptly and without waste of time, and the business transacted in a speedy manner. The convention will doubtless be attended by a large number of peo ple from all parts of the county, and much interest is being shown by friends of the party candidates. A lively meeting is expected, although no bitterness is anticipated. HUGH CHATHAM IS INJURED IN FALL Eleven-Y ear-Old Boy Thrown By Pony; Concussion Of The Brain Hugh Chatham, young son of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Chatham, of thia city, was thrown by his pony while out riding Tuesday His in juries were considered serious, and he was immediately rushed to Long's Hospital In Statesvile, where an ex amination showed a slight concus sion of the brain. Np discouraging news has been received up to the time of going to preae, and It is to be hoped that he will soon recover. ' tal here will doubtless save many lives in emergency cases, and relieve useless suffering in scores of others. While glowing tribute has ben paid to Air. Chatham, and full recognition made of the Duke Endowment fund which has so materially aided in mak ing the hospital possible, it is m>t out of place to again men tion the name of Rev. IJ. B. Abernethy, a congenial man, beloved pastor of the First Methodist church and for whose untiring efforts and sacrificial servinr the town owe* a great debt of gratitude. But Mr. Abernethy is seeking no reward other than the satisfaction of seeing the last piece of material put in place, and the building thrown open to the public. However, our citizenship knows where honor is due, and full credit is being given this un selfish worker in token of ap preciation for a fine service freely given. J. W BAILEY WILL SPEAK HERE SOON Last Appointment In Surry County; Large Crowd Is Expected TALK TO BE AT NIGHT Information has just been re eeiced that Hon. Josiah William Bailey, Democratic candidate for the United States Senate, will deliver an address here at an early date, the exact time not having been de cided upon due to his calendar of speaking dates being incomplete. ' Mr. Bailey expected to attend the present- term of Surry Superior court, but was unable to do so. Had he attended, a date would have been' arranged while he was in the coun ty, and Elkin citizens given the op portunity of listening to his message. However, they will not be deprived of this privilege unless something unforeseen happens, and the dat«> will be announced as soon as re ceived from Mr. Bailey. Mr. Bailey's speech will be de-| livered in the evening, in order that | a greater number may be able to | attend. ALL COURT CASES WERE POSTPONED Recorder's Court Tuesday Morning Did Not- Hear Any Cases; Light Docket / Spectators who attended Record er's Court Tuesday morning with the expectation of being entertained or amused with the evidence usually submitted by plaintiffs and defend ants, were doubtless disappointed. Although court convened as usual, each case taken from the docket was postponed for various reasons, and not a single case was run through the legal mill. Experiments are under way at Michigan State College to see kow long seed can .lie dormant under ground and still sprout when plant ed. 14 PAGES TWO SECTIONS HUBUHHRI) WNKKLY AIRMEN VICTORIOUS OVER LONG JOURNEY Coste and Bellonte Land In New York After Trip From Europe MET BY BIG CROWD Traveling the course taken by Col. Charles Lindbergh, except in the re verse direction, Dieudonne Coste and Maurice Bellonet landed their ses quiplane "Question Mark" on the edge of Long Island Tuesday after noon at 6:12:30, making the long and hazardous trip in 37 hours, 18 minutes and 30 seconds. Col. Lind bergh was present to greet the fly ers. Last year these airmen tried the course over which they have now won a victory, but were turned back on account of severe winds off the Azores. Numerous persons have lost their lives in attempting to fly from Europe to New York, and the suc cessful flight just completed is the first to be recorded. A large crowd was present to greet the flyerß who had trailed the Lindbergh course in the opposite di rection, attaining victory at a great risk of life. ROOSEVELT DARNELL IS BACK IN HIS CELL Man Convicted of ."Murder, Sentenced To lie Klectroented, Hue-apes But Is Recaptured Gaining only a short period of freedom, Roosevelt Darnell is b->ck in his cell awaiting the day of his death, after having eluded officers for a few days. Darnell, who has »erved time in Raleigh for the murder of Spencer Roten, was recently tried and con victed of the murder of Clarence Holbrook, formerly of Wilkes coun ty. He was successful in making his escape, but the officers located him in Smoot.W. Va., and returned him to confinement, where he will be carefully guarded. The electrocution date has beea set for November 14. and there is little probability th it Darnell wltl escape the death penalty. His vic tim was the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Holbrook, who now resides at Auto, W. Va. The lury which con victed Darnell recommended that no mercy be shown, and interference by the governor of that state is not expected. TO HOLD PRIMARY ON MONDAY NIGHT Township Primary To Name OHe- K»(cs to County Convention Has Bpmi Culled The Klkin township primary will be held next Monday night at 7:30, in the lodge room over the Elkia National Bank. * » The purpose of the primary is to select delegates to the county con vention which will be held at Dobson on Wednesday, September S, when the Republican candidates for the various offices will be chosen. A full attendance of the voters fs' urged by the Republican leat_rs who will preside over the meet(& next Monday night. i Rocky Mount. Aug. 29.—Deter mined to protect his wife from the fury of a drunken brother, armed / with a pistol, Will Long, 28-year old Nash county farmer, last night shot and killed his brother, John Long, 81, an escaped convict, after a scuffle between the two for the* possession of a gun John is said to have drawn on Will and Will's wife. Chevrolet Roadster Get# "Lit Up" On Elkin Streets A Chevrolet, roadster belonging to Mr. Mooney, of the State Itoad section, became "lit up" Tuesday afternoon while parked on Main street, and attracted many on lookers. As Mr. Mooney attemp ted to start the car, a blaze of fire was discovered, coming from a short circuit.. of the., wiring. > Someone ran for a fire extin guisher, but upon arrival found that it was empty. Quickly Mr. A. fct. Martin, of tho J. C, Penney Co., rushed to the scene with an extinguisher from his store, and put out the blaze before any damage had been done other than burning the insulation from the wiring system. With slight re pairs the car was soon able to be on its way to Mr. MOOMJT'I home.
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