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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-03-21
Personals and Briefs

Mrs. Willie Lewis left the city
last week for Charlottesville, Va.
Mrs. Alease Sully, Gil N. Sew.
enth street, who has been confined
to her room is slowly improving.
Mrs. Alberta Jenkins Stevenson
and her little son, Joseph returned
from Washington last week. They
attended the Inauguration.
Mrs. Ardelia Patterson, of New
York City was called to the city last
week on account of the death OF her
brother, Mr. Edward Johnson. Sr.
DIR. A. H. Robins 100 in ! is
magical in it's effect upon the human
body. Il wiz pay you to keep a
bottle on hand with the full strength,
DIR. w. J. Pettis is dong a
thriving business in his paatial offi-
ces at second and Clay streets. His
patrons are well pleased.
Mr.. William R. Cogbill left the
city last Thursday for his home in
Boston, s1Ei
Mr.. Ray Hollinger is keeping the
Globe Theatre up to its record of
high class amusements and its crit
ical patrons are all IwIell pleased.
1t is necessary to go early now in
order to secure a choice seat.
-Messrs. Miller and Archer have
a large and steadily increasing rental
list and they are inviting the public
to take advantage Of their services.
DIR. H. A. Allen is steadily in
creas.ng the number of his patients,
who come to him for treatment, by
the prompt service he is rendering.
He answers day or night calls.
DR.. Albert A. Tenant had a
slight accident to his car recently,
but It did not interfere with his
movements. He is so busy that he
is pressed for time to take his meals
HIS Madame looks the picture o.
health now, despite the recent sur
g;cal operation to WHICH she was
subjected in Washington.
DIR. l.. J. Hayden is "a seven
days wonder His preparations have
stood the test for more than twenty
years and he is still curing the
people. Cal and see him.
Kings Confectionery on Second
street is one of the most attractive
establ shments in the city. 1t is kept
as meat as a pin" and the service
rivals the best in the city.
Mr.. John A. Hines has green
grocery, wood and coal, quick lunch
room, all combined in one. Mrs.
Harris is the manager His cleaning
and pressing establishment and the
shoe repairing department IS next
door.
Grand Exalted Ruler j. Finley
Wilson announces that the trouble
with Manhattan Lodge of New York
has been adjusted. A slight fine was
assessed and the lodge reelected its
former officers
Painting time is at hand and
you can cut your painting bill in
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-03-21
A HUMAN MECHANICAL WONDER,

When in the city recently. Mrs. NJ.
c.. Adams. wife OF Rev. DR.. r, G
Adams, gave an interesting account
of human mechanical wonder. A
colored man, who is badly crippled,
has a natural ability for repairing
ether clocks Or watches. He can tell
the time of day at any moment with
out consulting timepiece. He can
be called at any hour of the night
and can do the same thing. The
information gwen is accurate as he
specifies the minute of the day and
he has been subjected to all kinds Of
tests by white and colored people.
He has never received any instruc-
tions along this line. He resides at
Portsmouth. Va. and his name is
Henry Watkins.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-03-21
In Memcriam.

BOOKER-In sad bat loving mem.
orv of my dear husband, Joseph H.
Booker, who departed this life two
years ago today, March 9, 1923.
A home that once was bright and
happy
Now IS always sad and drear.
Loving hearts that once were happy
Now are always aching here.
His wife and children.
SAVANNAH COGBILL BOOKER
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-03-21
BEACON JOHNSON PASSES AWAY

The funeral of Deacon Edward
Johrron. Sr who departed this life
Wednesday. March 18th at his res
idsnce, 80 E. 18th street took place
Friday at 2 o'clock from the Morning
Star Baptist Church. Rev. Thomas
Smith, the pastor, officiating.
Mr.. Johnson had been an off
in this church for a number of years
and was well known by the church
going people of the North and South
side. So kind and courteous in his
manners. he was Familiarity known
as Sunny Boy Johnson by his most
intimate friends.
The deceased had been failing N
health for more than Is months. but
he bore it all with Christian patience.
He leaves many relatives and friends
to mourn their loss The interment
was made in Mt, Olivet Cemetery,
the colored section Of Maury's.
"Rest in peace.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-03-21
DOINGS OF THE Y. NJ. C. A

Sunday March %, $3.50 P. M, &,
special services. Women and men are
invited. DR.. George w. Mcdaniel,
pastor of the First Baptist Church
(white) w.ll preach special sermon.
The choir of the church will sing,
by Mrs. Louise Deane. In
vite n friend. Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist
Church. auspices Y. M. c. A.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-03-21
MIR ROBINsON,s MIsHAP.

A letter from Mrs. Henry Robinson
of Bedford Va. tells Of a serious
mishap to her husband He has been
II for three years. He had three
sawed logs to roll over his head and
during the last freeze. he had a fall
and three of his ribs were fractured.
He is still in bad conditions. H s
wife is much worried about him.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-03-21
ATTORNEY NEWSOME WINS CASE
IN SUPREME COURT OF VA.

Attorney J. Thomas Newsome was
in Richmond this week and appeared
before the Supreme Court in the case
Of Matthew R'ddick " City Of New
port News. Lawyer NewsUne won
his case and then cfme around and
heartily congratulated Editor Mitch
ell
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-03-21

half. The Rubens Paint and Glass
Co. tells you all about it in their
advertisement. You can get two
gallons of paint out of one gallon
simply by following directions. Write
to them about it. 1926 E Main st.
is the number. Call and see them.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-03-21
REV. HATCHER WILL PREACH
SPECIAL SERMON SUNDAY p. III

Rev. James S. Hatcher, pastor Of
Third Street Bethel A. M. E. Church
by special request, Sunday night,
March 22nd. s P. NJ. will preach.
''The Sun Do Move and the Earth
is Square. Visitors welcome
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-03-21

propounded by the lawyers. Any num-
Der of them showed their Indignation
at the action taken by the complain
ants to attack the organization.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-03-21
Different Oils.

Different Oils.
Success-"I burned the midnight
oil-and I succeeded.
Youth" "eh-YI burn it now ami
get pinched for speeding.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-03-21
KILLED HIMSELF.
FIRES BULLET INTO
Ills OWN MOUTH
7 Tonque SpliG-No Powder Marks
or the Outside
Too Drunk 20 Know What He Was Doing

Addison Scott, 19 years Of age was
lying on a ''cooting board" Of w.
A. Prices undertaking establishment
701 N. 18th st. Monday, 18th inst,
although that time the day before, he,
was living and the picture Of health.
The story told by Danton Clinton, Of
70S Buchanan street is interesting.
She says they had been together that
Sunday and had drink or two.
In fact, both were in such a condition
that they fired, each Of them, the
revolver one time each in the street
that night and before they were de-
tected they went to 901 Short 18th
ST., where Addison asked her If she
wanted to see him do something
funny.
FIRED IN HIS OWN MOUTH.
He put the muzzle of the revolver
in his mouth. closed his lips upon
the barrel and pulled the trigger.
Death was instantaneous There
were no powder stains anywhere and
as he day there at the undertaker's
establishment, he looked as peaceful
ard as un-disfgured as though he
had died a natural death. Only by
opening his mouth could it be seen
that his tongue had been split by the
explosion. The conclusion reached
was that he was so drunk that he
did not know what he was doing.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-03-21

Mrs. Willie Lewis left the city
last week for Charlottesville, Va.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1925-08-29

CARTA CIRCULAR QUE DIRIGE LA HUDSON MOTOR CAR
co SUS NSTRIBUIDORES FECHADA AUG. Iz-I025.
a fin de que tengan ustedes absolute confianza en- la per-
manencia de nuestra instruction y ell plan general bajo ell cual
nos regimes, desearnos hacer las siguientes manifestaciones:
"Por ahora no tenernos en- nnente cannbio radical al
guno para nuestros carros HUDSON y ESSEX, adm GUAM
DO nos elercitarnos contnuannente, como ha sido nuestra
Practca hasta ell pFesente, por meiorarLos en- TODD cuanto
nos sea possible. Continuaremos Observation-Disclosures rnien-
tras tengan la defnanda y aprobacion general que Sc
les ma dHpensado hasta ahora, en- forna tai, que son hoy
los carros de seis ciindros de mayor venta en- ell mundo
entero. Esta popularidad Sc debe a la bief fundada Green
cia por Parte del p1blico de que estos carros representan
9 que contnuamente estamos anunciando "VALOR POR
Su OiNERO" y ell entusiasmo y habiidad de nuestros dis
tribuidores."
HUDSON MOTOR GAR CO.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1925-08-29

PARA DESMENTIR RUMORES DE QUE LA FORD MOTOR
COMPANY DESEABA OBTENER Ell CONTROL DE LA HUD-
SON MOTOR CAR COMPANY, La FABRICA FORD HA HEcHO
LAS SIGUENTES MAMFESTAcIONES:
mo hay nj ha habido nunca fundainento aIguno enc
runor de que la Ford Motor Company haya adquirido o
tratado de adquirir Ell control de la Hudson Motor Car Co.
Este runaor ha p~ersistido, en- foruna tai. que en- rnuchos
circuIos Sc considerable como un hecho. Por esta raz6n,
deseamos desnentirio todas yez que carece de fundamento
aIguno."
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1925-06-12
CONTRACT LET FOR
ROAD TO FORK SCHOOL

Contracts for, 4 nine foot road or
concrcte two and threc-tcnths miles
Ion" from West Main Street 10
Fork School was let Friday night
by the PasquOtank Highway Conn
mission to ID. +. 4 f. l.. Williams
at Il contract price of S31, ,S34.4U
Contract for Il bridge on this road
was let To W. l.. Jones of this city
for $l.T1J additional.
\ heated argument arose between
members of the Highway Commits
sion and Representative Wilson,
who told the Commission it had no
right to let the contract without
the approval of the State Highway
Commission. Several members of
the Commission threatened to re-
sign. \ wOrly battle between pro-
poncmtS of brick and of concrete
wagcd. but the commission was
firm for concrete.
The trouble arose because Repre-
sentative Wilson had inserted III
the bill. clause reading. That the
having of all hard surfaced roads
shall be Of such material ana
specifications aS may be approved
by the State Highway Commission.
The Commission considered the
clause only as permission and not
a< u requirement.
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1925-06-12
CHURCH STREET FOLKS
TO GET IMPROVEMENTS
City May Spend Its First Money
on West Church; 40.FO0t
Street Recommended

The city Planning Commission
will recommend that Church Street
he paved to q width Of 40 feet, with
~ foot sidewalks on each ide, when
the Aldermen meet next. A num-
Der of Church Street citizens ap-
pearing before the City Planning
Commission Wednesday night, ask
cd for a parkway down the center
of the street, but this plan was not
endorsed.
Some who were present asked
for 36-fOOt street, but little weight
was given the request, because Eliz-
abeth City will never need narrower
streets than it now has.
The City Planning Commission
can only request the improvements,
and the citizens will have to depend
on the Aldermen for them. How
ever it must be borne in mind that
the city has never spent a cent on
Church Street, all the paving, on
street and sidewalks having been
paid for by the developers of the
property. The city has never ex-
tended water mains and sewers to
the residents OIL this street, yet
some Of the highest taxed property
in town is located there. Church
Street folks think it high time they
are getting something from the city,
in view of the high taxes they are
paying.
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1925-06-12
PRICES CLIMBING ON
POTATOES; CROP SHORT
Government Inspected Potatoes
Bring Highest Prices; Yield
Under Last Years

\ gain in the local potato market,
WAS the chief event of consequence
Thursday. prirS jumping up to
S4.5O. Cooler weather helped the
market considerably. Potatoes in
Spcctcd by Government representa-
tivcS. brought the highest prices,
and at least one local broker would
buy only Inspected potatoes because
he was abk. to sell them hy wire.
According to estimates Of local
brokers, the crop will run about
loo carloads this year, as compar-
cd with 1900 carloads last year.
The Weld this year is said to aver
age eight To one. when II to one and
even 2D to one, have bocn grown in
previous years.
The total number of cars shipped
ont of this city this season to date
is i2O. while last year 545 ears had
been shipped. including Il few ship
rnentS from the south of Albemarle
Sound. Instead OF Il yield of no
To 22O bushels and acre. growers are
getting G5 TO 30 bushels. due to dry
weather.
Potato marketing service main-
tanned by local brokers cooperating
with the State and Federal Govern
memtS. is of great help in this city.
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1925-06-12
LOCAL MASONS
PLAN TEMPLE
Lot Purchased This Week BY
Three Bodies; 100000
Temple Contemplated

The purchase this week by
the local Masonic bodies, OF
the lot on the corner of Church
and Elliott Streets. now occu-
pied by Bailey's Filling Station
for 200 from the ]. B. Fear
ing estate, makes it known
that the MasonS are contcm-
plating the erection Of d three
story temple to cost $2OO,OOO
or more.
While definite plans have not
been formulated concerning the type
of structure to he erected. the
MaSOnS are said to have in mind
a handsome structure, designed as
a permanent home for the Masonic
lodges of this city. The lot is 62
by 100, affording ample room for
the erection of Il theatre and temple
combined. Plans will not he COM
plete in several months as the fill
ing station has IL lease on the prop
crty.
Eureka Lodge 81, \. +. and \.
NJ. Cherokee Chapter If, Il. y. NJ,
and GriggS Commandcry X. T. are
joint owners of the lot bought this
week. The temple when built, Will
house these organizations.
Eureka Lodge, is the largest
Masonic body in this section of the
state. 1t has about 200 members.
The newly elected officers. to br
installed at the first meeting i'll
July are: W. +. Williams, Worship
full Master: Il. T.. Wynn, Sculor
Warden: J. VI. Martin. Junior
Warden: e. V. Ballard, Secretary
\. G. James. Treasurer.
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1925-06-12
SHALLOW CULTIVATION
EXPENSIVE TO FARMERS
County Agent Says Land Should
Be Stirred Once a Week In
Dry Weather

Failure to plow deep, and to stir
the crops at least once week dur
ing dry weather, will cost the
farmers of this section thousands Of
dollars this year, according to Coun-
ty Agent G. w. Falls, who says
only continuous stirring will mulch
the land and conserve the moisture
NEEDED by the growing crops.
Mr.. Falls is impressing OH the
farmers the necessity of keeping
crops we'll stirred during dry wealth
er. Cotton. corn and soy beans,
should he narrowed, or cultivated
every seven days. Crops during
dry weather. suffer badly for lack
of moisture, because it requires
200 to 400 pounds of water to pro-
ducc one pound Of dry matter.
Deep plowing before and after
crops are planted. Is essential for
good crops, he says. Deeply plowed
land serves as a reservoir. The
ground is soft, and more Spongelike
and the crop suffers less ill effects
in wet weather, because the water
does not stand. Likewise, the mois-
ture being deep in the ground, the
crops fare better in dry weather.
BE sure TO plOw your crops
every seven days in dry weather"
says Falls.
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1925-06-12
BOYS BAND SCORES HIT
IN PUBLIC CONCERT HERE

A concert was given by the Boys
Band on the courthouse green Sun
day afternoon from five TO six
o'clock. Popular marches and reli-
gious hymns were included in the
program.
The streets surrounding the court
house green were crowded with cars,
and people filled the green, listen
ing to the first Sunday performance
of the band. Everyone was delight
ed with the program and the APP
pcarance of the boys, who werf
attired in white uniforms with new
band caps. Many expressed the de
sire that the boys would continue
to play here each Sunday.
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1925-06-12

"BusincSS must bc punk today,
said the Bank Clerk to the SOda
Jerkcr.
What makes you think 50, ask
cd the Soda Jerkcr.
81 see so many clerks and book
kccpcrs in the Drug Stores Sald
the Bank Clerk. Look like IL the
merchants had any business they'd
be waiting on the trade.
"Oh they come every day, Silld
the Soda Jerkcr. You see the girls
have certain hours, when gang
from all the stores conSrcgalc 10
cab awhile. That's how they case
the strain
"Looks like they'd get along cas-
icr if they stayed ON the job, hand
ling business as it comes sad inc
Bank Clerk. IL heard one Of Ollr
dcpoSitors say II girl in his store
makes five to eight trips Il day 10
the drug store after drinks stay
ing from ten minutes to three quart
rrs of an hour at IL time. lie says
he has to wait OH customers hlln-
self, because the girl isn't on her
Job when they come i'll: but that
he hasn't dared mention it TO the
yirl. for fear she'd rise up on HIM
and quit
"Wpll, what do you expect Il girl
TO do:" asked the Soda Jerker'
"Work her eyeballs out on the salar'
les they pay in this town."
81 do not said the Bank Clerk.
But business is business. The girls
i'm this town can get the salaries
paid elsewhere, if they make them
selve worth 'em. The girl who hangs
out in the drugStOreS, or Specializes
i'm gossiping, will never make her
self worth any more than she IS
paid. And she will always have to
work harder for what she gets. than
the girl who is worth lot. When
you leave your job for an hour or
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1925-06-12
GET THESE FREE SHEARS
OR THIS KNIFE AT ONCE

Readers who have failed to take
advantage of the offer of free pair
of cight-inch drcSSmakers shears, or
the large braSS-lined Miller Broth
ers Jack knife this newspaper is CIV
ing away with Il years subscription
should send for the premiums ut
once. Either premium would cost
a dollar at the store. but either may
he obtained by sending Sl.5O for Il
years subscription, which Is the
regular price. and ten cents extra
for postage and wrapping. Both
premiums may he obtained with
two subscriptions. or Il two-ycar
subscription.
Il am more than pleased with the
shears" says one subscriber. An
other writes that the knife is Just
the kind he has been looking for.
The knife has u reamer blade. made
expecially for punching holes In
belts. IL feature that is invaluable
on the farm today.
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1925-06-12
THE BANK CLERK SAYS A MOUTHFUL
oJbo BANK CLCRK ANo THE SODA JCPKCR

two n day. ii works you ike Inc
devil to catch up, and sometimes
Won never can catch up. Now IL L
come TO the drug store more than
twice IA day, the boss looks sour
enough to pickle me, and have 10
begin loving my job Il little better.
You bankers are always think
ing about production and profits,
said the Soda Jerkcr. rs money
all YOU gct out of life!'
"AIoncy is worth more i'll lie
than the gossip of the Kind OF
friends, who don't know you when
Won haven't got the price Of drink
for them TO Slobbcr over, said the
Bank Clerk" Our job is what feeds
lis. If we don't plOw it and cul-
tivatc il. and keep the weeds out
we can't expect it to grow very
large and sometimes it just withers
AWAY from us. A business is made
TO serve the public. but when it gets
50 there is no profit in it, the thing
TO do is quit business and 80 fish
ing, YOU don't have so much worry
on YOUR mind, and it is darn poor
business to worry your head off to
furnish jobs for folks who amt ill.,
tercstcd in the welfare of your buIsi-
ness. I'll tell you another thing, il
the girls in our banks staid on the
street like some other girls, it
wouldn't he long before you trotted
YOUR banking business around to
some other bank. Believe me, tln-
ancial institution, has to be OIL the
job. It's the only business in this
town that cannot get along without
SYSTEM" said the Bank Clerk.
And lot of the men need some oil
that stuff you're saying" said the
Soda Jerker. Looks to me like
half the meu are on the streets, and
not trying to make themselves worth
more money.
Il mean the men too,' said the
Bank Clerk.
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1925-06-12
MACS HEAD TO
OPEN SUNDAY
Excursion From Elizabeth
City; Hot Weather Augurs
Well For Big Trip

The half baked, broiled, and
roasted folks of this section
of northeastern North Caro-
lima are looking forward to a
big day Sunday, when the Nags
Head season will open, and the
Annie l.. Nansciver will start
the Sunday excursions. There
is a probability the Boys Band
of Elizabeth City will go along
to make music for the occasion.
Charles ii. Brock, the genial
Superintendent of the North River
Line has extended the Elizabeth
City Boys Band of 50 odd members,
an invitation to attend the opening
excursion. as guests Of the line. Mr..
Brock. who is great friend of the
boys. and Il huStling business man,
tDUlull u luNt III NpDh " '>N'N'
scheme with which to open the
season. Hundred of people would
flock To Nays Head on the first ex-
curSion. just to hear the boys play.
A 5O-piccc band is an unusual
feature in this section Of the state.
This summer will probably he
the banner season at NagS head, as
considerably more interest is mani
tested thruout the state than usual,
in the resort, and the Norfolk
Southern Is offering special low
fares that will be hOnored on both
the Manteo steamer and the Annie
l.. NanScircr.
Many Elizabeth City families are
preparing to move to the ScashOre.
Some have already gone. Fishing
is reported good by returning sports
men of this city. who have made
trips to the vicinity Of Oregon III
lpt
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1925-06-12
DISTRICT DETENTION
HOME is NEEDED HERE
Possible Solution of the Care Of
Juvenile Cases i'm These I'M.
mediate Counties.

Considerable comment on the pub
licity given Welfare Work in Pas
quotank County by this newspaper
last week, has brought forth the
idea that the eventual solution OF
the Juvenile Court problems of this
section IF the state, lies in dis
trict detention home to serve several
counties, because no one county has
sufficient funds to maintain home
for its own use, and no one county
is so deusely populated and as
wealthy as to keep one home going.
Yet in all these counties Of this
section there arise from time to
time, cases where delinquent chill
dren are in great need Of charity.
Many times children are deserted
and left to the mercies of the world,
good citizens cannot be made Of
them unless they are placed in more
wholesome surroundings. A central
home, to serve several counties,
would be the solution of this prob
lem. Cared for in this manner, they
could have at small cost, good quart
ers and food, good care, training,
and schooling.
Pusquotank County has already
established such a detention home
temporarily, and the County Com
missioners are being requested to
maintain this home permanently. 1t
will be up to every citizen who has
the welfare of delinquent children
at heart, to see his Commissioner
and make his wishes known on the
subject.
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1925-06-12
SAUNDERS ADVERTISEMENT
IN SATURDAY EVENING POST

The Car and the Country Editor
iS the title of Il double-page advcr-
tiSemcnt in this weeks issue of the
Saturday Evening Post for General
Motors. The example i'll this adver-
tiScmrnt was furnished by W. D.
Saunders. for the advertising agents
of General Motors, several months
ago.
The advertisement tells how an
automobile is essential to the WORK
of country editor. I'VE could
never do our work without the au-
tomubilc.' says Mr.. Saunders.
With my car. can he out among
my people and know their problems.
II has helped me to foster friend
lirr relations with those on the farm
and those in town.