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if. dt. i if ... ... NATIONAL BASIS OF 00LDS30S0 Only XaUoul Bk ' In the CouBiy. GEO. A-NORWOOD, President GEO. C. KORNEGAY, Cashier. V OL. LX Every Citizen in Made1 to Feel and New i: I. .. I I ' i . f ". r ' ' t - " : 1 ft : 1 :. ' : GOLDSE0 i .!-': .. - :- f f : r ' ! t I:.. .!."!;. ; ' - - - - I V . i - !.-.- ' ;.; j County Seat IMPRESSIVE EXERCISES AND BRILLIANT BRIEF ADDRESSES ...( v .. I I : DENT TO THE PRESENTATION, ACCEPTANCE AND FORMAL DEDICATION OF OUR COUNTY'S NEW COURT HOUSE. Masterly Review History It would seem that all Wayne county had gathered in Goldsboro today to participate in the most prideful event In the city, and county's history the formal opening 01 wajue wuuu Court House, than -which there is none finer, and few hip tn it in the South. And -we deem it of primal interest and -worthy of emphasis as cause for ad ditional1 Dride to every citizen 01 Wayne county that it was not only builded in all its superlative beauty at the common assent of our people, as a public necessity, but its construe tion was supervised in every detail of specification and executed to comple tion by native Wayne county boys, only the plans of the building being the work of other i than home talent The architects were Messrs. Milburn- Heister & Company, of Washington, D. C, and the builder was Mr. W. P. Rose, of this city,! a native Wayne county boy, and his associate, repre senting the architects, i was another Wayne County boy, Mr. J. M. Kennedy, now a leading architect of Raleigh; and the County Attorney, who attend ed to all the legal technicalities of the building bonds, their drafting and sale, and the construction j contract, throughout Its Intricate specifications, with such consummate skill that there, was not a hitch from start to finish, is Mr. Earle A. Humphrey, eon of the late Col. Lt W. Humphrey, and a na tive Goldsboro boy y while supervising the entire and exacting work, the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners, Mr. I. F Ormond, was constantly "on the Job," and nothing required in the specifications or es sential to the completeness of the magnificent building was overlooked or neglected, sustained and encour aged, as he always was, by the special Building Committeej composed of him self and Mr. C. F. Herring, on the part of the Board, and Mr: Frank K. Bor den, "representing the citizens of the county as a whole. f f . And today this court house is being viewed and visited by thousands of our county people, here for the celebration of its formal opening, and a common thrill of patriotic pride permeates all bosoms ever its substantial build, its symmetrical proportions and . superla tive beauty, and we are proud to be able to present to lour j thousands of readers pictures in j this issue of the building and of the builder and of the Board of County Commissioners and County Attorney whose public spirit and patriotism gave to our county people the opportunity of building for themselves the most creditable court house In the South.) Owing to the absence of Mr. I. F. Ormond, who was called last night to Atlanta, to the bedside of a critically ill brother, Hon. W.j S. O'B. Robinson presided at the opening exercises and introduced Judge Frank A. Daniels who then took charge of the program. ' In. presenting Judge Daniels, Judge Robinson paid a really brilliant trib ute to the occasion, the American peo plehis home county people and to the man he was presenting, Judge Daniels, that was thoughly appreci ated and applaudedj - Judge Daniels then announced that the exercises would formally open with prayer by ReV. Jacob F. Hill, of Saulston township, and that venerable and beloved divine responded, and with benignant countenance lifted heaven ward, uttered a beautiful and appro priate prayer that settled like a bene diction over his vast audience and will linger in their hearts for aye. He wa3 followed j by Hon. Earle A. Humphrey, attorney to the Board and Solicitor of the County Court, who on behalf the Building Committee formal ly presented the Court House to the Board, speaking as follows: PRESENTATION OF WAYNE COUTNyS NEW COURT HOUSE. (By Count7 Attorney E. A. Humphrey) Mr. Chairman and Members of the Board of County Commissioners, Fel-low-Countymen, Ladies and Gentle men: t .- i To me has been assigned the duty and privilege of presenting you this day with Wayne County's new court house, said to be one of the handsom est structures of its kind in the en tire Southern stateB. On May 20th, of last year, you will recall that you wisely selected and employed the most skillful and able architects you could secure, to super intend the construction of the build ing according to plans finally sub mitted by them and approved, by you. On August 25th, about three months thereafter, you awarded the contract for its construction to a popular local BtaU Library . - 1 . Wayne County Keener Interest Pride in Our INCI of County1 By Judge Daniels contractor and builder, who had en tered into competitive bidding w:th a number of other builders, and the wisdom of your choice in the employ ment of both contractor and builder Is, I believe, fully proven here today. Then on December 1st, of last year, Just a year ago tomorrow, you ap pointed as a building committee Messrs. Chas. F. Herring, F. K. Bor den, and I. F. Ormond, with the last named gentleman designated as Chair man of that Committee, to superintend and personally manage and control the work as it progressed. j ! The skill and ability with! which the Committee has done its work and performed its dutyi sare clearly in evidence i here today, and I believe you will agree with me that it has done its work well and deserves your praise!. ' : : i ; I I Especially do I commend, without reservation, the untiring work and labors of the Chairman of that Com mittee, who is none other than the Chairman of your your own Board, Hon. I. F. Ormond. I 1 I Day in and day out, he has been at his post of duty, inspecting and exam- I ining the construction rs it progress-t ed, and exercising personal control and supervision of the work, i and I should feel derelict In my duty if I failed to tell the good folks of Wayne County that they owe him a lasting debt of gratitude. I i i ! Before turning this building over to you I wish to say, I trust we all un derstand that It represents much more than a material structure where men rrather for the transaction of every lay routine business,! for trading and 'rafflcing one with another; it stands 'or much more than that: ) I It represents a clearing house for the adjustment of men's rights; i where Justice is dispensed without distinc tion as to riches or 'poverty, politics or religion, creed or j color. i J Within its walls at all times the wronged and oppressed should find that principle rules, jand that equity prevails, while the State and the coun ty are protected from the violation of law. i I lit And, Mr. Chairman, In presenting this building I cannot but express the pleasure of the Committee in pro viding officials of Wayne County and members of the Bar with such accom modations, unsurpassed by any county in the State of North! Carolina. I know they appreciate it, and I know they deserve ft: They are a worthy and industrious lot, especially the lawyers., r . i .-. ;l j; -i j. '''(.' Folks seem to think the lawyer has an easy time, but it's no such thing; he's the first man to help1 you after the last' man has turned you down. He Is expected to know the law, to look after your business mat ters, and get you out; of trouble: and he is frequently Imposed upon. Some times by i a guilty client, when that client goe3 to him with his tale tof persecution and oppression; a 'victim of some of his enemies, etc. t I Former Senator Morgan, of Alabama was a great lawyer; and had been em ployed to defend an old darkey, a former slave, upon the charge of steal ing a mule. The Senator worked hard in behalf of old) Mose, and made a great speech to the jury, who re turned a j verdict of not guilty. t After his client was acquited, Sen ator Morgan turned to him and said, "Mose, did you get that mule" And Mose replied: "Boss, i it was dis way; before I was tried I sorter thought I did git dat mule, but since you made dat speech I knows I didn't." J I The time of each speaker has been limited, I have been informed, and I do not wish to transg-ess the rules nor encroach upon the rights of others who are to follow me. i i i : I therefore, for and in behalf of the Building Committee, present to you, Mr. Chairman, and members of the Board of County Commissioners, and to your successors in office, in trust for and as custodians of the citizens of Wayne County, thisV. magnificent property, to have and to hold to the good people of this County as tenants In common, in fee-simple, to use and enjoy forever. i j i On leaving the city last night Mr. Ormond expressed a desire that Mr. W. T. Dortch should represent him and this i Mr. Dortch did admirably, even on but a few moments' notice, speaking eloquently for the people of the county their appreciation of this commodious, modern and most cred itable . court house and their thanks to the Board of County Commissioners for co-operating with them in building it. CoL Dortch was followed by Col. Jos. E. Robinson, -who had been dele- bofo "This Argus o'er the people's rights Doth an eternal vigil keep; GOLDSBOBO, 3. C. THURSDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 3, 1914 1. iit gated to present the N. C. Flag, on behalf of Gimble Brothers Company, or Fniladelphia, and he spoke as f ol lows: . I PRESENTATION OF N. C. FLAG (By Col. Jos. E. Robinson.) Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen of the Board of County ; Commissioners My Fellow Citizens: Today this occas ion marks a new and proud epoch in the history of our County a county; whose citizens have always portrayed the most splendid quality of patriotism: for patriotism is love of country love of state love of county, and loyalty to their live and welfare love tender as affection of son for mother; strong as the pillars of death: loyalty, generous and dis interested shrinking from no sacri fice : seeking no reward except coun try's triumph. Through the ages hu manity has burnt the incense of ad miration and reverence at the shrines of patriotism. The most beautiful pages of history are those which re count its deeds. Fireside tales- out pourings of the memories of peoples borrow from it their warmest glow. Poet's songs are sweetest when they echo its whisperings: orators most potent when they attune their speech to its inspiration. The patriotism of the exiled Hebrews exalted itself in a canticle of religion which Jehovah inspired, and which has been trans mited as the inheritance from God's people to the nations of all times: "Upon i the rivers of Babylon, there 1 W. P. ROSE, BUILDER OF WAYNE COUNTY COURT HOUSE. ferny GRE&TE .V we sat and wept when we remembered Zion. If I forget thee, O, Jerusalem, let my ; right-hand be forgotten. Let my tongue cleave to my jaws if I do not remember thee if I do not make Jerusalem the beginning of my joy." The value of patriotism to a people cannot be estimated. It is above gold and precious stones above commerce and industry abffve citadels and yar- ships. Patriotism is the vital spark of the State's honor: the living fount of the State's prosperity, the strong shield of the State's safety: -its effu sion is the fragrant flovering of the purest and noblest sentiments of the heart; but it attains its full force and beauty only where minds are elevated and hearts are generous. That the minds and hearts of Wayne County's citizens aTe elqvated and I enerous finds most creditable proof and expression in this magnificent Court House, which they have builded to the goddess of Justice and as a shrine of our progress and public spirit at which generations coming after us may gather to con the lesson of patriotism here perpetuated and catch the ennobling inspiration of high resolve. And over this structure the common pride of our county people shall float the flag of our glor ious commonwealth; and it is now my prideful privilege to present that flag the jnost inspiring object tn.it th ; eyes of patriotic North Carolinians ever beheld : there is no such red 'in summer rose in sparkling wine or sunset glow : no such white in winter snow, in dogwood bloom or floating cloud : no such blue in woman's eye, in ocean's depths or heaven's dome no such brilliant star in all "those ar gent fields above" as that which shines from the unfurled flag of North Carolina "Heaven's blessings attend her: While we live we will cherish, protect and defend her." - , Mr, S. F. Teague, of the city bar had been delegated to receive this flag, and this he gracefully did in the following stirring words: SPEECH OF ACCEPTANCE OF THE NORTH CAROLINA FLAG. (By S. F. Teague) Mr. Chairman Ladies and Gentle men : : Within the last four months more hearts have been thrilled and more souls stirred with patriotic fervor than ever before in the history of the world; and millions of men have been called to their, colors and have left iheir homes and loved ones to fight for their flag. Within the past four months thousands of men have march ed into the face of cannon and have charged 'into the thickest of battle under the inspiration of their flag. Yes, today, even at this very hour, thousands of men lie bleeding and dying upon the battle fields of Eu rope wrapped in its folds, and hearts and homes are left desolate that their flag may be sawed. A flag! Only a-piece of varigated silk or satin. A flag! What is it' in h-- - II -c5Ml4w W'h V4 fu K 1 '11 riv:4 Pif i r' ! - .41 - - - "W""- ;s4.- II s&JI-S Ss.'Sit'S;; -l?-i'';'s-t-S'Sv-!! No soothing strains of Maia's son, Can lull its hundred, eyes to sleep." - f? .- v ? a flag, which, when trampled under foot, causes an entire nation to rise as one man to avenge the insult? A flag! What is it in a flag, which, when waved before a company or a regi ment rallies disorganized soldiers and turns defeat into vict ry? A flag! What is it in a flag, which, when wrapped in its folds or sailing under its banner an American citizen can walk among the warring Nations r safe and secure ? A flag! It is to a j country what the cross, is to a christ ian or the crescent is to a Moham- maden. It is a country's most sacred possession. A flag! It symbolizes ideals, the freedom, the independence and the integrity of a people. And so, fellow North Carolinians, this flag represents the most sacred of, our possessionsf lour ambitions,, our ideals, our freedom, our independ ence and our integrity. This emblem B0ARi Of -VOVA'AI JOMjtuS10NE of Grantham township; No. 3, W. A. ring, of Indian Springs; No. 5, Earle S' 'I vJ I 1 lJ2hz hit I .-v "r"i " j f-. X "'"f 1 uni ii . ft v - x ,';-"' I ! t;-'"' x C vv i f ' 17- !- f 1 -- '- " -- - " " u " Ar us GALA of our state was first accepted for North Carolina by the First Colonial Congress, at Halifax, April 12, 1776. This flag was born in an effort to establish a state where, freedom of conscience, independence of thought, and justice and right should prevail. It was bought with the blood of our fathers - and floated over the state during the perilous days of its early struggle. 1 1 was the- standard of those men who worked out the first laws for North Carolina and for Wayne county. Its motto was the motto of the men who established Wayne county and built the court ; house which has ben replaced by this j magnificent structure. This flag has ! come down to us as a priceless her- itage, and we who have the right to call it our flag, may well be proud of our right. It seems fitting therefore, Mr. Chair No. 1, I. ormond, chairman Martin, of Nahunta; N. 4, D. N. Newso me, of New Hope; No. 6, C. F. Her- ' A. Humphrey, Attorney to the Board. NATIONAL BANK OF GOLDSBORO Wants your business sad will be glad to talk or oorespond with you, GEO. A. NORWOOD, Brestden. M.J.BEST, Tlce-Presiden. NO. 46 DAY man, that the flag of our fathers should float from the most modern and commodius court house in North Carolina. This new court house is a magnificent expression of Wayne county prigress and a shining ex ample of its people wishing "to be rather than seem." In behalf of the people of Wayne county, therefore, Mr. Chairman, we accept with thanks, from Gimbel Brothers,, of Philadelphia, this North Carolina flag; and in behalf of the citizenship of Wayne county, sir, we pledge a new loyalty to the flag of the Old 'North State, and ourhearty sup port of the principles of right and justice which it symbolizes. Next on the program was the pre sentation of the U. S. Flag, from the Jr. O. U. A. M., who had selected Col. (Continued on page two.) - ol the Boaru; xno. 2. jK,. A. Wmtneid