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Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1941-05-01
Rev. J. D. Wheaton To Deliver
Commencement Address

The annual address to the graduating class of va
High School No 2 will be delivered by Rev. J. d.
Wheaton, pastor of ST Stephen Methodist Church Rev
Wheaton is of the leading in the Methodist
Church, especially in the Mississippi Conference He has
attended the General Conferences of the church and
delegate to the first Jurisdctiona Conference of the
church. The Jurisdictiona Conference is confer
in the set-up Of the Methodist Church and it
honor to all who delegates to of these
first conferences which will meet every four years just
the General Conference meets.
Since Rev. Wheaton has been in Yazoo City, he has
made himself felt and known throughout Yazoo City.
The spirit of the church he pastors has been kept alive
by the wonderful leadership he has given. We know he
must have tarred until he became mbued with the Holy
Spirit because not only his MEMBERS but everybody
Yazoo City who has heard him, praise him highly
the wonderful sermon he breaches
Prof Taylor, principal of Yazoo High School No. q
could not have found who could inspire the gradu-
ates any than Rev. Wheaton. Those who heard him
preach the baccaaureae to class of graduates
few years still remember how eloquent was de-
lvered and how inspiring it it is still being talked
about and know wherever graduate of that class
is that reminder that there is success
in whatever have when it is dedicated to God
One of the very fine things about the address this
year is Rev. Wheaton has who is the gradu-
ates. We believe there is nothing finer than that son
in his father pattern worthy to be copied We
can conceive of greater message than would de-
sire for his therefore, if for other reason we
know this class will receive message which will help
to guide them throughout life 1t is our sincere desire
that this son and the other we'll daughters of
this class will up to the expectations of worthy
parents and the desires of God.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1941-05-01
Prof. N. D. Taylor Closes Successful
School Term

The people of Yazoo City and Yazoo County have
Prof N D. Taylor to thank for making it possible for
them to have high school, high school much to
the citizens of town. For long time the school here
carried only two of high school, after that
matter of sending the child off for the next two
letting him remain here without much a high
school training. This year marks the tenth anniversary
of the school fouryear high school, Prof Taylor is
giving to the colleges and to the world the biggest class
in the history of these ten years. class of fortyx 46
boys and girls These young people all and
curious to find out what lies beyond the twelfth grade
d This has been big year for Mr. Taylor and his
faculty and the of the school has moved smooth
y in all lines The Grammar School present
ed splendid plays to appreciave audiences. Announce
ments out for the regular commencement program
and of the opinion the closing programs will be
just entertaining and entertaining those that pre-
coded. The baccalaureate sermon will be preached by
Rev. j. w. HAIR of the foremost men in the A. M. E.
Church. and the annual address will be delivered by Rev.
j. D. Wheaton, of the Methodist Church Both of these
will do credit to the occasions know Prof Tay-
Tor made wise selections of speakers and the graduating
class is fortunate for they will bring them message
worthwhile
We know the conditions under which Prof. Taylor
and his faculty have labored to bring this class
graduating day We know how all along he has put
forth effort to get better equipment and better build
ing We know how much he desired to have school audi
forum for the Al graduating class yet in of all the
handicaps, the closes successfully When has
done his her part to the best ability there nothing
else to be done, there regrets and the life
mendable 1t is only when fails do his duty that
regret comes.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1941-05-01
ues
dental Director Of Afro American Sons And Daughters Dies

Preparations for the sixteenth annual session of the
Grand Lodge moving on in first class order. The
time is fast approaching and if day put off for
another will find ourselves unprepared for the Grand
Lodge. Preparations made in time lot of worry
and MISUNDERSTANDING We urging lodge to be-
gin your preparation
We fortunate to- have the people of Greenvlle
entertain the Grand Lodge Many of know the royal
way in which this beautiful delta city entertains. We
have been in touch with those who supervising the
preparations there and they have assured everything
will be ready The city being contacted and canvassed
that there will not be single complaint single
person who say 81 did not know about it, The Afros
strong in Greenve and we are they will not
leave stone unturned for the delegates and friends
who will attend.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1941-05-01
Century Burial Convention Big Sue
cess-Agents Keyed Up

The first Annual Convention of the Century Burial
Association met in Greenvlle Friday April 25 1871, at
st. Matthews A. NJ E. Church. This meeting marked the
beginning of what destined to be of the greatest
conventions to assemble in the state Mississippi The
agents throughout the state called together in 1910
in Yazoo City, the response to this meeting fine
that MI liuddleson, the owner decided the assembly
worthy to be brought together each year.
The recent Convention held in Greenville was an
overwhelming Agents and friends filled the spa
cous auditorium Of st. Matthews Church. The meeting
was interesting and the program oenjoyable that
the day all too snort.
Rev. J. j. Morant, District Superintendent of the
Greenwood District present and introduced Rev.
Hall, pastor of St Matthew's who gave the welcome ad
dress Rev Hall poured himself into the spirit of the
cason and delivered not only the welcome address, but
led the people on racial cooperation DR.. Deaine
of the leading physicians of Greenve sacrificed time
appear on the program scheduled He made a very
timely address that delighted the audience
The districts seemed to have We'd with each other
IN presenting their programs and it would have taken
wisdom OF Solomon to determine which one won as
all had excellent programs. We are unable to give the
names OF all who took part the program, however,
we appreciate and grateful to all them also those
VINO had charge of the districts and made it possible for
us to enjoy such excellent program
After the program, annual report of all agents
was given This proved have of great interest to
the agents; some had wrought WE'LL others saw where
they could have done more The highest honor went to
MIR. D. e. Martin Cary Miss, who is part of the Green
Vile District Mr. Martin reported to the office ST $685.
81 Tor one year; second to this Mr. G. F. West of
Natchez Miss, who reported the office 81 48O so
Agents who reported $1,000 or more are: Rev A
James, Clarksdae; Mr. Charles Anderson ClarksdaIe
ana Mr a. L. Moss, of Frars Point The following agents
reported 100000 or more: Rev F. F. Herron MI
Harry Hamilton, and Rev. Lewis Owens Following the
reports, the place of the annual meeting was voted
upon After a heated voting campaign Greenwood Dis
trct won out. The Greenwood District is managed bv
WIZ john Edwards Mr.. Edwards is worthy of commenda-
uoh Tor the work he has done in this district When Mr.
Edwards went to Greenwood about i've years ago the
century Burial had one agent, Mr.. +. r. Hill who was
reporting few members left by her father This debit
brought a monthly amount of about S. to the office
To-Day MI Edwards is pointing to Clarksdale the larg-
est century District saying if you do not step up we
Will pass you. From Greenwood $500 has deveoD-
ed Greenwood of $l50000 per month Mrs Hill
Is still one of the loyal agents whose debit has grown
to paying size both for herself and to the office We
predict now that Greenwood will break all records of
entertainment when the Century Burial meets there
next year-Apri 1912.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1941-05-01
F. c. Huddleston Getting Results

A few months ago, Mr.. F. c. Huddleston and group
writer's did special work for the Century Burial Asso
citation. The Association put such big increase that
has decided they should work for the American
Sons Daughters until Grand Lodge time. This special
campaign is under the supervision of Mr.. F. c. Hud-
deston and Afro applications pouring into the office
by the hundreds. By Grand Lodge time the Afros will
have increased amazing figure. We proud of
these men, the world is proud of who able to
get results We hope to be able to keep these the
field until the Afro American Sons Daughters the
Century Burial Association have their share of the Miss
issippi population.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1941-05-01
If It's Shoes-See Migrants

To be we'll dressed, must start with feet.
matters not how fine the clothes may be if the feet
dressed the person is not dressed the other
hand if the feet are we'll dressed the clothes may be
most simple but the appearance good How your feet
look is much important than any other part of
we'll dressed person. For style and beauty Migrants Shoe
Store excels Migrants has full line of the most popu
lar styles for Before making purchase for
Shoes see Migrants shoes first be to call for the
TWO-TONE Styles
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1941-05-01
Memorial Address To Be Made By
DR.. T. ]. Huddleston, May 80, 1871

Mr.. Huddeston has had many honors bestowed up
on him and has been called upon numerous occasions
to make the principal address, He has just accepted
invitation to make the Memorial Address, May 80 1941
in the National Cemetery Vicksburg, Miss Many
member when thousands thronged Vicksburg Memo
rial Day pay tribute to those who fought in the Civil
War This year. thousand people expected to hear
Mr. Huddleston this occasion Mr. Huddeston has
made big impressions he has from place to place
and we know he will be at his in Vicksbulg Memo
rial Day.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1941-05-01
Sells Interest

The news around Yazoo City is that Mr.. j. F. Col
ns owner of the Collins Buick Company, has sold his
interest in the Collins Buick Company Mr. Dan Ncho-
las This company will continue to operate under the
above and will continue to give the trading pub
lie that first class service by which it is we'll known.
If you in the market for Buick call Al for Al
courteous and efficient service at all times.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1941-05-01
Showing A Big Increase

The new lodges which Mr. Clister L. Johnson organ
lied showing big increases Some time ago Mr.. john
son started campaign among the young people and
the results have been most gratifying He has with
big in this effort and the young people
alive in all places where he has organized.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-06-28
COL. WILLIAM ROBARDS OF
WILLIAMSBURG.

"Americans of Gentle Birth" states
that William Robards was a very rich
mar in Hanover county, Virginia. His
son, James Richards of G%oochland
county, Virginia, married Mary Mas
sic, a grand daughter of Thomas
Watkins of "Chicahominy.' Their on
ly child, Col. VIM. Robards, 1860
1912, married Nancy SatterWhite Of
the present Hope place in Williams
boro, and they lived across the road
from that place.
Colonel Richards was first SOLICITOR,
then in 1927, he was appointed State
treasurer, which position he filled
ably for two or three years. He had
seven children, the third, William ].
Robards. Jr., lived in Henderson, and
some Of his descendants are living
here now.
The old Robards home at Williams
boro was sold to Robert Jenkins. It
burned a few years ago, and the pre-
sent owner Dunt q smaller house.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-06-28

sterling
Item l give and ~bcqueath my son
Zachariah one shilling sterling
Item l give and ~bequcath my son
William Bullock one shilling sterling
Item I give and bequeath my o
John Bullock one shilling sterling
Item l give and bequeath my
daughter Susunnah Sims n shlll-
ing sterling
Item l give and bequeath TO my
granddaughter Ann Vandyck n
feather bed and furniture to the
value Of Eight pounds Virginia
money
Item I give and bequeath to my
grandson Zachariah Nucholls one
feather bed and furniture to value Of
eight pounds Va money
Item | give and bequeath to my
granddaughter Agatha Nucholls II
shilling sterling
My will and desire is that my lands
on EIerbees Creek in Orange County
be sold to pay part Of my debts and
| leave the Land and PLANTATION
Whereon l now live to my wife dur
ing her Natural Life likewise the re-
mainder of my Estate
After my just Debts is paid Item I
give and bequeath to my sol Nath-
aniel Bullock after my wife deceasc
the land and PLANTATION Whcreon |
now live and after my Wlfes De-
cease | give and bcqueath to my Two
Youngest sons Leonard Henley Bull
lock and Nathaniel Bullock all my
Estate that is not otherwise divided
between them and my Desire is that
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-06-28
Family OF
Was
Prominent

Sir John Hawkins, l520-1595, was
a celebrated admiral, whose deeos
resounded to England's glory, was
Treasurer and Comptroller Of the
Navy, and was a cousin Of Sir Francis
Drake.
A descendant, Philemon Hawkins
was born in 1890, and came to Viz
ginia in IT'S, where he died in 1925,
He married Ann Howard, who, after
his death, married an Irishman
Ann" and her second husband NOV
ed, in 1885, to about four miles from
Warrenton, North Carolina. bringing
with them her three children by her
first marriage.
OF these, Philemon Hawkins, II,
l718-l801, was aide to Governor
Tryon in the battle Of Alamance.
Later he was in the Revolutionary
Army. He married, in 1743, Della
Martin, and they settled at pheasant
Hill', six miles northeast of Hen
derson, North Carolina, a place now
called "Rivenoak'. They had four
sons, all distinguished men, and two
daughters The son Philemon III
was a Senator and married Lucy
Davis Of Warren County. Philemon
III had seven sons and tour daught-
ers. Four sons married, the
other three sons married three sist-
ers, all daughters of Alexander Boyd,
Of Boydton, Va.
The oldest son of Philemon HaW-
kins III, was John Davis Hawkins.
He married Jane A. Boyd, and they
lived at Gillburg, the place 0 be
ing the State Highway Camp. He
was an attorney, member of the Gen
eral Assembly CT North Carolina, and
owned much land around his home.
He probably built "Rock Mill, as
it was called "Hawkins pond at n
time. When the Raleigh and Castor
railroad was built, he took an inn
portant part in financing it.
Another son of Philemon Hawkins
III, YVES DR.. Joseph Hawkins, who
married Mary Boyd. They lived at
the present Alfred Plummer place,
in Middleburg, North Carolina, and
here CDR. Joseph" had a Medical
School, which he started about 1903.
DR.. Joseph Hawkins is listed as one
of the first directors OF the Raleigh
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-06-28
Will of Richard Bullock, died 1864

In the name Of God Amen J
Richard Bullock of the County Of
Granville and Provence of North
Carolina being very sick though Of
q perfect sense and memory thanks
to Almighty God and calling to mind
the uncertainties of this life and that
all flesh only yields unto Dealt:
WhensoeVcr it shall please God to call
there for | appoint this my last VIII
and Testament in ann and form
following faith and principally give
my Soul unto God that gave me and
my Body to be the Earth TO be
Buryied in such manne as my Exc
cutors hereinafter shall think fit in
Sure and Certain hopes of Eternal
Life through the merits of Jesus
Christ my Mediator and Rcdeemer
and for my Temporal Estate where.
With it has pleased God to bless me
with | give and bequeath as lolloWltu
after my Just debts are paid
Item l give and bequeath to my
Daughter Sarah Sims one shilling.
Item | give and bequeath My Van
dyk one shilling sterling
Item l give and bequeath ny
Daughter Agnes Williams n SMILING
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-06-28
II

Around 1920 King James of Eng
land gave grants Of land in Ireland
to the English and Scotch to settle
in that country in hopes Of persauG-
ing the Irish to accept him as ruler
in that country in hopes of persuade
the Protestant faith. As we see today,
this did not succeed.
Many Scotch moved there an3
married somewhat with the Irish.
which caused what we call "Scotcil-
Irish. However, after 1900 many Of
these moved away and migrated to
u country, settling in Virginia and
North Carolina.
These started Presbyterian chur-
ches, which resulted in the starting
Of Grassy Creek Presbyterian church
at Stovall in 1873, and Nutbush Pres
byterian church at Townsville in
in 1857.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-06-28
Was One of Three Tar
Heels To Attach His
Name to Americas IN
strument of Freedom
in 1876; Lived Near
Henderson.

John Penn . aionnr or tbo Da,.
lal3tjon ur Irdonrnd,ncn was Tho
SON of Moses Drrn VIM ,,.,-
lied in VIRGINIA Catherine Tayfnr
daughter Of .Jobn TavInr Of Nlcnal,L
John Penn studied law undr, hi,
uncle. .JjIdp, EdmInd DnndIatnn IL
father died about 17GO. and when hi.
mother died in 17T4 me decided fra,
he would have = better npportuni,v
for law practice to move over :,
Granville county. where me had "a
many relatives,
He settled at Ionav.ood two and
onc-fourth miles, MS fine CROW fi.s
northeast Of Stovall. North Carolina
now known as the old Linnic Tayl,r
place.
This he added 10. so that at the
time of his death 1888 he owned 7Y12
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-06-28
PEACES FIRST SETTLERS.

I am 1nTOTmed ma JOseph Peace
and his wife Sarah Mask are our first
settlers. Owing to the Indian Mas
sacre Of 1913, in eastern North Car.
DINA, they moved from e Snow
Hill, settling between Kittrell and
Fairport. Their grave stones are nea;
the home of Miss Margaret Peace OF
that section. The Peace family have
long been prominent in Old Gran
vile, and today Mrs. S. T. Peace Of
our city is our county historian, and
is one of the directors Of the Hen
derson Centennial.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-06-28
GRAVE OF ANNIE LEE.

About twelve miles southeast of
our city in Warren county is the
grave of Annie Bell Lee. She died
while on a visit to friends at Jones
Springs near here, during the Civil
War.
Her father, General Robert +. Lee,
was unable to attend the funeral, but
visited the grave later. Recently, the
Warren County Daughters of Con-
fedcracy had a memorial service at
the grave and a State Historical
Commission marker is on the War
notwithstanding highway for it.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-06-28
WATERLOO"

About two miles west OF StOVa11,
North Carolina, is Waterloo, known
as the 'Dickinson Hunting Lodge"
Around 1910, this was the home of
James Daniel. About 1880, this was
sold to Dr. Dickinson from PhiladeI-
rhia, who turned it into Il hunting
lodge, having rich northerners to
come down and trough" it during the
He Just '~'murdered' the Colonial
house by adding to make it forty
three rooms. all of the cheapest con
struction, and painting it d barn
red" color. Also he built two large
barracks in the rear for the servants.
He paid the taxes on the places
around this in return for exclusive
hunting privileges.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-06-28
SOME

Judge John Williams and Judge
Richard Henderson had much trou-
BILE with the Regulators. One story
in our Library is that at HillsbOru,
Judge Williams was put in a cart and
the crowd rode him down to a pond
and ducked him. When he got out,
he said Gentlemen, you rode me
down here, ! think you should ride
me back so they put him back in
the cart and rode him to the hotel.
Another record in our Library, is
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-06-28
PLACE,

The Garden Club book in orror
states that the VIM. Gregory place is
in Vance county. 1t is one mile south
Of StoVall, a narrow paved road
crosses the railroad. going eastward.
Follow this road about three miles,
as long as there is d road in front
of you, and it will circle around thu
colonial home and the lockwood
bushes, these being as fine a collec-
ton as | have ever seen. The place
now belongs to Francis Gregory OF
Canada.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-06-28
GRAVE.

The grave Of Judge Richard Hen
derson G735-l785), father of CHIEF
Justice Leonard Henderson is about
n mile beyond Ashland,
The stone was put up by Archibald
Henderson Of Chapel Hill, 1t reads as
follows:
Richard Henderson N735-1785)
Jurist, Pioneer, ColoniZer, Founder OF
Boonesboro, Ky. and Nashville,
Tenn, President Colony of Transyl-
Vania, Author Cumberland Compact.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-06-28
BYRD'S DIVIDING LINE.

"Boyd's Dividing Line, being a his
tory of this event in 1929. Governor
William Byrd, William Dandrige ana
Richard Fitz Williams represented
Virginia, showing up with tents, ser
wants, food, run and ever a chap
lain, Christopher Gale, Edward Mos
ley, William Little and John LoVick,
showing up with guns, powder and
shot to live on the land as they Went
along.
This Secret History' calls the men
by such names as "Plausible, Puz-
z]lecause, tumble, Shoebrush an9
such.
The line they ran has had very lit
tie changes since that datr.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-06-28
OLD INDIAN TRAIL

The best "ford' over the Roanoke
River is just below old "Taylor's
Ferry. so across that ford, d WI the
ridge through Townsville, Was the
Wild animal-Tndian trail. At present
Williamsborough. Gold namc), We're
several springs, notably "Nutbdsh
Mineral Spring., now "ToWn Spring.,
back Of Wilson'S store, and at VIII
liamsborough the trans branched
toward Middleburg, Henderson, and
Oxford.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-06-28
BEEI For LIGHT

About ITO Judge Richard Hen
derson went oVe TO spend the night
with his kinsman, Len Henley Bull
lock. Finding he was short Of cand-
les, Len Henley had a beef Killed,
the talloW extracted and the candles
made in time for use that night. To-
day Va press d buttOn.'
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-06-28
HIRING A

Around 1920, a school teacher was
wanted at WILLIAMSBURG. While in
Raleigh, some of the prominent men
were discussing the rendering Of a
Latin sentence. A young man. over
hearing the discussion, stepped for
ward and rendered the phrase 50 we'll
that, on the spot, he was hired to
teach school at WILLIAMSBURG! This
mar was REV. Alexander Wilson,
who lived at the above place for ten
or fifteen years.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-06-28
ROCK MAN.

On the road to Balance Rock, about
a mile or so beyond Bobb!tt, thirty
feet from an old filling station, is d
'ROCk Man, He was probably made
by one of the n>>ons that came over
from Scotland around 1888 to build
the rock piers, which are today I'M
der the steel railroad bridge over the
Tar River.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-06-28
PEOPLE N THINGS

operating their farms as their ser
wants had been freed and the wal
had broke them, so these farms were
adVrtised for sale in northern papers
which resulted in quite d number d
Canadians moving to this section t
csc pc the rigors of the northern
climate. This is called the "Canadiar
migration.' AS Il result Of this, w,
nave many Canadians in u count.
TODAY.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-06-28
FIRST EPISCOPAL BISHOP,

John Starke RaVenScrO1t, The flrSt
bishop of the Episcopal Church for
North Carolina, lived first at Raleigh.
In 1928, he moved to WILLIAMSBURG,
and lived at the LeMay place, in the
center of the city. An electrician late
ly told me about the heavy heart silis
and sleepers he found in this house
as he was wiring it.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-06-28

and Castor railroad.
Another SOY of Philemon HaW-
kins, III. was William Hawkins, who
married Anne Boyd. He was Gov
ernor Ct North Carolina, 1914, but
died in 1919. l understand his DIES
cendants live in Charlotte.
In 1928, the Hawkins family had
a reunion at Pleasant Hill, and the
speech made that day by John ID.
Hawkins is recorded in Booklet No.
10, page 80 of the North Carolina
Historical Commission.
There are many Hawkins descend
ants living in our city Today.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-06-28
OLD

Williamsboro was proposed for the
Capitol in 1906. ais for the univer-
Sity Of North Carolina, but its loca-
ton prevented amy real cOnsj!cra-
ton Of either of these.