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THE ELKIN TRIBUNE* L^l ! -*• VOL. No. XX No. 6 ALBERT RIMER FIRES GUN AT JAMES CRAB IN AUSTIN SECTION Shooting Took Place After Note" Had Been Sent 'USED A SHOT GUN ft Albert Rimer was required to give bond of SI,OOO for a shooting affair which took place in the Austin sec- Ucn of Wilkes county a few days jJf\when James Crab was fired up- Rimer, a shotgun being the WMpAn used. It is said the two men had not been on the very best of terms for some time, and that Crab had sent Rimer a note or warning to stay away from him, the message being carried by a colored man named Lonzo Fletcher. • It is stated that when the mes sage was received, Rimer went to Crab's home, a distance of about a mile, and found htm at home, telling bim that he had come to kill him. It is also stated that Rimer cursed Crab and invited him to come out in the road, which runs near the home. Crab, it is alleged walked out in the yard and told Rimer that he did not wish to have any trouble with bim, and asked that he be left alone, whereupon Rimer is said to have leveled his sh6tgun and fired at Crab, several shots taking effect in his head. Crab retreated into his home, asking Rimer to leave, ac cording to the information furnished "The Tribune. He soon returned and asked Rimer the second time to I leave his premises, and again Rimer 'is said to have brought his gun into pla>. Crab darted behind a door. were notified and Crab was to a physician to have his cared for. Although paln fmQtbe Affair did not prove serious tcErab, who to be out. Af ter a chase ot about a half a mile, Rfmer was apprehended to Deputy Sheriff W. B. Hall and others, and placed under a bond of SI,OOO for bis appearance before 'Squire D. H. Brown, the bearing being set for January 2, 1931, at 2 P. M. ASHLEY-BURCH EACH FINED $lO Ixx'al Young .Men Charged With Possession and Transporting Given Suspended Sentences Marvin Ashley and Arthur Burch, two local young men, were on docket for trial in Recorder's Court here Tuesday morning, and when found guilty of possession and tansporting. Judge Harry H. Barker fined each of the defendants $lO and costs, and gave them 90 days each on the roads, suspended upon condition that they be of good behavior., refrain from drinking, selling or manufacturing whiskey for two years. Siras Cpckerham, charged with being drunk and disorderly, was given 90 days on the road, suspend- Jijfc upon condition that he appear Tuesday in th e month, for of six months, and show ttmt he hag not had anything to do with intoxicating liquors by drinking or otherwise. The court reserved the power to enforce th® sentence at any time if the provisions of the court order were not followed. Negro Well Digger Is Hurt By Fall Into Pit Gipps Welbom. negro, of Jones vjlle, a well digger by trade, was the of a very painful injury last Week while engaged is digging a Tell near State Road, when a rope upon which he was being brought to the top of the ground suddenly snapped whap he had reached a dis tance from the bottom of about 20 feet and caused him to fall to. the ! bottom of the cavity. *ll* left leg- was broken, in addi tion to leaser injuries. He was brought to a local physician for at tention. KOTO BASKET BALI. (iAMKH TO BE! PLATED BY ELKIN The Elkln Basket b*l! teams will play a double header game with the Union Grove teams on Friday eve ning a t Union Grove and with the teams at Boonville Tues kgfy evening. These are strong teams and they will be hard fought i Mr. Grover Graham,, of Ha'nee town, spent a few hours here Tues day visiting his mother, Mrs. Anna Graham, on Gwyn Avenue LOW PRICE CAUSES ELKIN WAREHOUSES CLOSE FOR SEASON Inferior Quality Of the Weed; Operating At A Loss MAKE STATEMENT McNeer's Warehouse and the Lib erty Warehouse closed their doors for the season last Friday, some what to the surprise of many, yet there was ample grounds for the steps taken, as Ibe warehouses have been operating at a lo#s for the past several weeks, although there was little complaint as to the quantity. Prevailing low prices paid for the weed this year, coupled with the very poor quality, is responsible for the loss to the operators, and, it might be aaid. to the growers as well. Farmers throughout this section have been loyal to the local market, and a very satisfactory amount of tobacfco has been marketed here, but the warehouse commissions were held to a very low point through the constant dropping in prices. Good tobacco has sold at fair prices, but th e drouth of the past summer affected the quality of the leaf in many sections, resulting in a loss to the grower and small com missions for the warehousem^ The management of the local floors have issued a circular an nouncing the closing, which reads as follows: "Owing to the low pric e and qual ity of tobacco that is left in this section of the country, and the cheap price at which it is selling, we have decided to close the market for this year, Friday. December sth. We have been operating at a loss for the last few weeks. "We are very 1 much pleased with the amount- of tobacco ttoat we have sold, and we thank you very kindly for your patronage, and we are com ing back next year better prepared to serve you.—McNeer's Warehouse, Liberty Warehouse." Experiencing the low prices for tobacco this year, it would he well for the growers to consider careful ly the amount of uereage planted next year, and limit their crops to a consistent amount. A few acres, well cared for. will afford a cash crop, and the remainder of the farm er's land should be planted in some thing to eat with a surplus to mar ket. In the event of a repetition of low prices again next season, they would he self-supporting from the returns of their labor to the extent of full graineries, plenty of meat, chickens, potatoes, etc., from which to supply the family table. A shortage in tobacco is necessary before the return of higher prices will be realized, and the only way to create the shortage is to plant less. It has been a custom among many farmers to figure that everyone else will cut his crop, and by putting out a big one himself he will be "sitting pretty." They all think the samo thing—and usually all increase the acreage. But the experience gained through marketing the pres ent crop .should he 'sufficient food for thought to guard against a re currence next year, and result in a big cut in the crop. JOHN b. THOMPSON APPOINTS DEPUTIES \ S. Foster and Crawford Hurt (Jet Appointment* From Sheriff As Township Deputies John D. Thompson, newly elected sheriff of Surry county, ejjent a few hours in Elkln Tuesday, looking af ter business matters and seeing friends. ■ While In the city Mr. Thompson made two appointments to fill va cancies created in the November election, the offices being that of deputy sheriffs, and JVlesßrs. C. S. Foster ai\d Grawford Hurt were swern into office. These appoint ments were for Elkln township. Mr. Gilmer Corder was also ap pointed to the same position, to serve in Marsh township With a few other appointments yet to be made, it is expected Hhat the new organization of deputy sheriffs in the county will soon be organized and functioning in the various townships of the county. Thus far, the gentlemen named are men of high type an.d should make efficient officers. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Whitaker and little granddaughter, Eleanor Hayes, spent Sunday in Mount Airy, the guests of friends. KLKIN, N. C., THURSDAY, I»Kt HMJBKR 11, l»80 Charity Football Game To Be Played Saturday Thorn who attend the charity football game to be played at Riverside Park her* next Sat* urday at 2: IK) p. M., will get double satisfaction for the ad mission price they pay. In that the entire proceeds go to charity and in addition they are prom lard a thriller. , Another drawing card for the gajme is that this will be the hurt of the season to be played on the local field. ' Not alone for the sport feature, hut for the most worthy cause, it is hoped and expected, that a large crowd from all parte of the sur rounding country will be on hand to pull for their favorites. The game will be played by former high .school and college stars, those making up the FJk- . in team as follows: Uortche, all-State tackle and full back; McAllister, U. of N. C.) Shore of State College, half back; Price of University of Tennessee; Hhugart, all-State high, quarter back; Transon, President of Tobacco Co-Op Association To Speak In City Friday Empty Stocking Fund Following up the announcement tlmt The Tribune would receive contributions to the Kmpty Stock ing Fund, the Kiwanis Club took the matter up at its last meeting and decided to head the list with an offering of $25-00. A repre sentative of the American Legion and also a Kiwanian, followed the club's action and announced that tin 'begton WMIII-IBW to that amount. While no public canvass has been made tor fund* two other donations volunteered at the meeting or the Kiwanis club, and many others will doubtless fol low. The list to date follows: Klkiu Kiwanis (Tub #25.00 American IJOUIH Nelson .... 2.00 H. F. Laffoon 2.00 Total $34.00 All donations, whether in cash, clothiiiK. food or what not, will lie acknowledged through., this newspaper, and the gifts turned over to the associated charities. LIGHTING CONTEST TO BE HELD AGAIN Prizes Will Be Awarded Kbr Best And Second Best Displays; Contest Open To All This year the Woman's flub, to gether with the Southern Public Utilities Company, will sponsor the annual Christmas Lighting Coptest. Any person is eligible to enter, the only requirement being that you burn your lights for one week prior to Christmas and that you enter your name at the a. P. U. office. Last year and for several years previous this campaign has added muchj to the beauty of the town dur ing the Yuletide season, and it irf hoped that there will be even more entrants this year. A committee will make a tour of the town and judge the beauty of the lights and will award two prizes one of SIO.OO for the best arrange ment and $5.00 for the second beet. AMERICAN LEGION SPONSORS PICTURE » "With Byrd at the South Pol. " To Be Shown At Lyric Theatre December IKth-lftth Th e George Gray Post of the American Legion will sponsor the picture, "With Byrd at the South Pole," at the Lyric Theatre on De cember 18th-19th. Part of the proceeds will go to the local empty stocking fund. ' This picture is one of the mojt sensational of all pictures, the scenes being filmed at the bottom of the world; Is is an educational pic ture as well, for it portrays events that no other humans, except this band of adventurers has ever known. Support the legion and the Kmpty Stocking Fund by attending this picture. end; Church, tackle; Rirkman, guard; Kvanw, End, Borea Col lege; Cook, gnard; Bohannon, back. Harmony High; Bailey, all-State center; Hall, Williams, center; Moore, freshman, back; Ritchie, of L*v nohr-Rhyme College, Arnold of Campbell College; Price, Mcßae, Reich, a«» 4 #hors will be among the line-np. The game will be played rain or shine, next Saturday at 3:80 p. m. Tie a string around your finger, and remind everyone who asks you about It that a thrilling benefit football game is to be played—and see that a record crowd is there to witness it. There a«> many cases pf need in the community, and this ifl a fine way in which to raise fttnds for th«"ir relief, since football fans will be rendering a direct benefit to those who are In less fortunate circumstances while spending a "few bits" In the form of amusement. HELD AT 2 O'CLOCK J. R. Page To Launch a Campaign Which Means Much FARMERS INVITED Mr. J. K. Page, president of the jgorttrfßTPttrar Twbacgff* Orowwrr Co-Operative Association, will offi cially launch a campaign in bfchalf of the organization when he ap pears at the school auditorlutl to morrow (Friday) afternoon at 2 o'clock. The meeting Is or vital importance to the tobacco growers, and farmers from all nearby counties are expect ed to he present, and hear the co operative plan discussed fully. Appearing with Mr. Page will be Mr. fleo. Koss, Governor Gardner's personal representative on the ex ecutive committee. With the low prices prevailing for tobacco this year, it seems to be an opportune time for the formation of this new association, and to in form those who have not yet been enlightened as to the plans, we are giving the important facts in the contract, which are aH follows: 1. The Organization Agreemer.t provides for the preliminary work of organizing the association. 2. The Marketing Agreement binds the member to sell through the association after the association is organized. 3. There Is ao specific amount of tobacco required as a minimum for starting operations. When there is enough tobacco signed up to guar antee efficient operation, the Or ganization Committee can incorpor ate the association. The Organiza tion Committee must, however, get the consent of the Federal Farm Board before making this decision. 4. Decision must be made prior to May 1, 1931, if the association is to operate for the 1931 crop of to bacco. 5. Growers may withdraw from the association during April of any year. I ' W 6. Orowers who withdraw cannot be reinstated for one year. 7. Every grower is to get tlve same amount for same type, quality and quantity of tobacco. 8. The association will sell tobac Continued on Page 8, First Section AUTOTAGSALE STARTS MONDAY New Piat*N Will Go On Sale Dec. in to Jan. 15; Klkiu Motor C*. Again Sell Them. Motorists are again reminded that new auto license plates will be required after December 30, and that the tags go on uile Monday. The f «es are the same as last year, which will eliminate confusion us to what the car owner will have to pay tor his operating privilege next year. Elkin Motor Company has again been appointed to handle the tags, and will be open every week-day un til.the time limit, ChrtetmHr day. CLOTHING BURNED FROM GHILD LEFT ALONE IN HOME Shoes Also Are Burned When Child Is Discovered MOTHER AT SPRING Shortly after the elder children of Mr. and Mrs. Luther TJUey, who liv e in the Lomax section of Wllkea County, had departed for school yes terday morning, the mother of n-sr three-year-old boy went .to the spring near the home, little dream ing of the deplorable sight that was to confront her upon the return. After the mother had left the room, th e child in some manner ob tained matches, and, being near a stove, evidently ignited them by a touch against the hot stove. When Mrs. Tilley returned, she found the little tot with its clothing burn ed from the body, nnd its shoes almost destroyed by the flames. The child was horrbly burned over its entire body, the face being a mass of blistered flesh. The flan nel body worn only added to the rapid spread of the flames, and with telling effects. The father of the child was at a neighbor's home, assisting in killing hogs, when the discovery was made, and a neighbor was hastily sum moned, who brought the little fellow to a local physician. An examination revealed that there was little or no chance of recovery, and the grief Btricken parents continued the jour ney to the Wilkes Hospital at North Wilkesboro, in hope of bringing re lief to the child and saving its life. First aid was given before the trip to North Wilkesboro was made, but there is little chance, as stated above, in being able to do anything to relieve the child, who was in a estate and ap peared not to suffer in the least. Friends of the family will regret exceedingly to learn of the deplor able accident, and extend sympathy in their afliction. MANY ATTRACTIVE WINDOW DISPLAYS Merchants anil Business Vlen Tidy ing Hp Their l'laccs of Business As Holidays Approach The approach of the holiday sea son has found many Elkin business firms ready to catch the spirit and join in the effort to make attractive the various places to which the pub lic Is being Invited on their shopping tours. Numerous store fronts present the. appearance of an artists' work in reality, and while some business ex perience difficulty in displaying their particular lines, all have done exceptionally well where any effort has been put forth. Christmas shopping is expected to get under way rapidly, as it is real ized that the time is so short, and progressive merchants of the city are bidding for the holiday business not alone through the advertising columns of The Tribune, but through attractive offerings in gift I goods —-reasonably priced and ef fectively displayed. The people of this community are urged to patronize our local firms, and If a search is made through the various business houses of the town, one should experience no difficulty in obtaining just the Ki f ts they de sire. And your loyalty leaves the town in Just that much better con dition financially. Give local mer chants the once over, at least, and in most instances you will find what you want. Fred Eidson's Car Has Been Recovered The Chevrolet coupe belonging to Mr. Fred Eidaon, which was stolen from the street here about two weeks ago, ha# been located near Hickory. A letter received from the Merchants Product Co., of. Hickory, advised that a truck driver had lo cated the car about seven miles from town, and upon investigation learn ed from Raleigh that the car was registered In the name of Mr. Bid son. The machine is being held In Hick ory, and will likely be retdrned to Elkin today, and restored to its rightful owner. No one was seen about the car when It was located, and no trace of the thief has yet been tt*co*er»«*. although there are certain facts un «r« "--nsWrntioti that may lead to •n amst. PUBLISH Kl) \\ KKKI*) NEW OFFICERS FOR KIWANIS CLUB ARE INSTALLED FRIDAY A. 0. Bryan Is Named President For the Next Year ARMFIELD TALKS The Kiwanis meeting held at Hotel Elkin last Friday evening proved to be a very interesting affair, and considerable business was transacted! during the hour. President J. G. Abernethy opening the meeting, which was followed by invocation by Rev. L. B. Abernethy. When the dinner period had beer* finished. Kiwanian C. G. Armfield took the floor for a talk on the to bacco growers co-operative associa tion, Mr. Armfield having been re cently appointed as a member of tha board to represent this section of the tobacco belt. He explained briefly the methods to be employed in working out the organization, and his discourse was heard with a great deal of Interest. Requesting the support of the Kiwanis club iu tha movement, it was moved and second ed that the club go on record as favoring it, and pledged its support. Considerable discussion was Heard in regard to the Christmas fund for the poor, and it was decided that the Kiwanis club and other agencies working in behalf of the needy should) turn over any contributions to the associated charities organizatiou for distribution as that body sees fit. Kiwanian John Ipock, representing the club, tendered his resignation as a member of the associated chari ties on account, of his health, stating; that he did not feel he could give the work proper attention, and Ki wanian ,T. R. Poinaexter was ap pointed by the president to fill tha vacancy. ; It was suggested by Kiwanian A. O. Bryan that the club record itself as favoring a movement to encour age the giving of useful things in stead of frivolous articles wherever ; possible, especially as to the contri butions wihich are to come from pub -1 lie funds. Tfhe election of officers was dis posed of at this meeting, resulting ias follows: President, A. O. Bryan; Vice-president, Louis Nelson; dis trict trustee, Eugene Spainbour; past-president, J. G. Abernethy; ' treasurer: J. H. Bceson; directors, B. E. Delloff. H. F. Laffoon. J. R. . Poindexter, R. L. Hubbard. S." T. i Hay. W. F. Harris and E. F. McNeer. DR. R. E. SMITH NAMED CORONER l)r. M. A. Royall, of Klkin, Has Declined to Accept and Dr. Smith Named On about the same day That he i would have taken the, oath of office ■as county coroner, I)r. M. A. Royall. who was recently elected to (hat office, received a call from a remote part of the county. Upon »|iiestlon-, ing the party who had requested his services, Dr. Royall was advised that a gentleman had been atricken with paralysis, and llvinjt alone, was in need of help. The afflicted man was of mature, years, arid the party who called upon the supposed cor oer advised him* of his understand ing that, he was both coroner and doctor, and thought him the proper person to ponsult. Dr. Royall, since election to the office, has decided not to qualify, and Dr. R. E. Smith, of Mount Airy, haß been chosen to fill the place. Dr. Royall feels that since a major ity of the work of a coroner is done In that end of the county, it would be more convenient to the acting official to be a resident of that sec tion. Home Is Entered In North GDdn '• • ' Ths home of Mr. and MM. Henry ' Steele, who reside in North BJlkln, was entered by a party or parties ft few days ago, but nothing of "ralwe ha« been missed. Mr. and Mrs. Steele make theit home with her mother daring tb« winter moilthS, ahd were not occupy ing the residence when the intruder* made their visit. Entrance waa gained by whlttllngand openls# Ul9 Hcreened window, and #i)t wsi flwle through the front door wMeii was left opefi A few potted pteate fros» from exposure an a result of the cold elr beine let Into f>"> room, wblcb •opposed tt>o prfftrfrwrt damage done.
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