Rockingham Post-Dispatch from Rockingham, North Carolina • Page 1

rochingiiarvn. TIIUHSDAY Affo-noon, MAY 11, 1C22. Chamberlain Deposit- OIJ Board Candidates. It is understood that, the present Board of County Commissioners will be candidates for re-nomination to succeed themselves. They have made no official, announcement, but it is pretty much of a certainty that their names will be before the Democratic voters June 3rd.

The Board consists of B. F. Reynolds, D. Frutchey, John W. Capel, Jno.

A. McNeill, and H. D. Hatch. So far only four men have announced their candidacy for Commissioner, through the columns of the Post-Dispatch.

They are George G. Terry, A. T. White, G. A.

McRae and Nelson Gibson Republicans Select Ticket The Republicans of Richmond county, said to be to the niunber of around 100, assembled on the second floor of the Long building here at Rockingham on Thursday night, May 4th, in convention. The chief business was that of naming candidates to be sacrificed at the election to be held November 7th. The convention was harmonious, the machinery well oiled, and running smoothly. The following are the nominees for the various offices: House D. Farlow, Ellerbe.

Register Noah' Cockman, R'ham. Clerk Frank' Butler, Hoffman. Sheriff Henry K. Jenkins, R'ham. County Commissioners Roger A.

Derby, Hoffman, H. T. Rollins, Hamlet; A. Baucon, Ellerbe; T. E.

Cox, Rockingham; Cock-man, Senate-Martin C. Freeman COMMITTEE THE RICHMOND COUNTY IEW COURTHOUSE Picture of the New Courthouse That is to Be Built on Frank lin Street in Rockingham Contract Was Award ed Last Week to John P. Little Son, of Charlotte, for $177,450. Work Will Blgin ithin a Month and Com-pleted in a Tear. Building is of Indiana Limestone, 112 Feet Frontage, 1 04 Feet Depth from Corner and 9 Feet Extension from Portico.

5 $400 Cash Forfeit. The information received by the paper from Bennettsville just before going to press on Thurs day of last week to the effect that Dr. H. Chamberlain dentist of Rockingham, was going to pay a $400 fine rather than face a triaL This was a bit premature; as a matter of the doctor did not actually submit to the four whiskey charges against him, but in substance one might consider it a submission. Dr.

Chamberlain was arrested on Wednesday night of last week in a house in Marlbsro county, with him being Charlie Bowers. A large still was found nearby. He was locked in Bennettsville jail, and four charges preferred against both the men transporting, retailing, manufacturing and storing whiskey. He and Bowers remained in jail until Monday afternoon when Chamberlain and her lawyer, J. Chesley Sedberry, went to Bennettsville and.without the necessity of trial posted with Col.

J. I. Gibson, magistrate, a cash forfeit bond of Now the reason this paper says this might be considered equivalent to a submission to the charges is because Col. Gibson informs the paper that so far as his records are concerned the case is ended and that there is no time set for his trial; no such return comterhplated." Had he gone to a trial and been convicted, the fine would have been $100 in each case, a total of Bowers' bond was $500, and it is said he intends returning to (Continued on 12.) Inspector Hare. A postoffice inspector was in Rockingham Wednesday and today to look into the charges filed against, Italph Hutchinson, the Route 1 Carrier.

The Grand Mogul is doubtless happy. County Summer School. The State Department of Education, will conduct a County Summer School for white teachers and prospective teachers of Richmond county at Rockingham; beginning Monday, June Teachers holding second grade, provisional, temporary and expired county certificates as well as high school graduates expecting to secure State certificates, should atttend this summer school, "for which there is no charge. I shall be glad to give any information with respect to the work- and to hear from those wishing to attend. Misses Kate Finley and Anne Watkins have been selected by the State to conduct the summer school.

L. J. BELL, County Supt Big Land Company. "The North State Peach Company" is this week being incorporated by the Secretary of State. -The capitalization is given at $200,000, with $40,000 paid in.

This new company is planning development on a huge scale. The land bought consists of acres in Beaver Dam township, Richmond county, and is a part of the original. Leak-Everett tract that was acquir- ed by T. Cole some three years ago. The proposition was promoted by J.

A. McAtfay, Clerk of Court, who retired two weeks ago from the race for re-nomination in order to carry out his realty plans. It is understood he will manage the development for the company, which numbers some 15 of Rockingham's strongest financial men. The company intends developing the land for peaches, building roads and dividing the large; tt act into suitable peach farms for the market. Car Was Not Stolen.

Last Saturday morning "Bud" Brigman drove his jitney to the Watson-King corner, and left' it Returning a few minutes later, the car was gone. He gave the alarm, and he and Robert Steele rapidly drove towards Cheraw to catch the, supposed thief. But barely had they left town! than some one located the car at the Stephenson-Belk corner, just one block from where he says he had left it. Either Brigman had forgotten where he left the car, cr some one moved it as a joke; at any rate, he enjoyed a pursuit-chase as far as Cheraw. ELSIE in "Sacred and Profane Lcv-s" AT T1IE STAR TilZAi Friday, May 12 Matinee 2:30, 1Ua7 W.

F. Long, chairman; Frank Meacham, secretary. C. J. Jones, Rockingham Calvin Robbins, Black Jack J.

F. Stafford, Mineral Springs J. E. Mclntyre, Steele's M. C.

Freeman, Marks Creek Lonnie Butler, Beaver Dam Didn't Know 'Twas Loaded, William Leak Monday afternoon drove his new Studebaker in front of the Everett store for gas. After filling the tank, Mr. W. King got in. the car to admire it, and just to see how" the beautiful thing would respond, he stepped lightly, on the self-starter and he got a surprising iy quick response.

The car was in reverse gear, with the accelerator on full. And so when the self-starter buzzed, the car got in motion, and it is estimated that machine sped backward with amazing speed. X)n the opposite side of the street was standing, Elmore Manor's car, and full into it backed the Leak car. The Manor car was damagqd to Jhe ex tent of a smashed wheel and fen- der, but the Studebaker was un hurt other than a bent tail-light Mr. King says he will know next time whether the blame thing is loaded or not.

Primary Officers. the Post-Dispatch is publishing in this issue the list of regis trars and poll-holders for the June 3rd primary. The regis tration books close May 20th. Better see if your name is on. the books for sure.

The Board of Elections consists of Qzmer L. Henry, J. 'C. Leigh and R. A.

Manship. Again." "Little Bill" McDonald says he prayerfully hopes the good Lord will forgive him for ever having been connected with the Republican organization in Richmond county, as at present constituted and bossed. He says he is not auite readv to become a full- fledged Democrat, but hopes to be allowed to take a penitential seat on the outer fringe. Medals on Display. The medals' to be competed for by the Rockingham high school are riow on display at the Helms Jewelry store, and are most handsome.

The medals are: Reciters, given by school board; W. I. Everett Math modal; Boy kin scholastic, given by Mrs. J. W.

Leak; Declaimers, by T. "Leak, and the Walter L. Steele, Memorial, The medals were made by Mahler at, and the students who win these, five medals will be most fortunate. Street Paving. As can be seen elsewhere in the Post-Dispatch, the contract for the street paying for the town of Rockingham will be awarded May 23rd at 2' o'clock at the Mayor's office.

The work will include approximately 18,000 cubic yards of excavation and grading. Piano Robbed. A sneak thief broke into the Boggan cafe Tuesday night through the back door, and robbed the electric piano of some $12 in nickles. Passenger train No. 14 took an hour to run from Pee Dee station to" Rockingham last Monday morning, the snail pace being due to the breaking of some part fit the driving power on one side of the Free ice cream at Fowlkes Pharmacy.

Read "how come" on page 12. School Sawer Line. The firm of 54 taxton is now engaged j(n. pvftttngViA a sewer line lor trie town firoiq. tue site oi the new high school' building, west to Pee Dee The' cost is in the neighborhood of Bank Statements.

In this issue can be seen! quarterly statements three of the Rockingham banks. The showing is an and is an index-to the more optimis tic feeling of our countymen. -The King's Daughters. A canvass will be made Friday morning of the business people of the community by committees from the King's Daughters to obtain funds tf, continue the work of the circle. A number of urgent cases are even nowji awaiting attention, but, the treasury i bare ot funds.

The work' oi. this circle needs and. it is hoped our men will fecciva the canvassers cordially and contribute liberally. William Edwards Dead. Mr.

William Edwards, aeed 72. died this Thursday morning at 9 clock at the home of Mrs, Jack Young in West Rham. The interment will be at Mizpah Fn day at 3 o'clock. Only one marriage license issued this past week to Alex Campbell and Pearl Currie, white, on Maybtn. Farm Demonstration 1 DccrtETicnt Conducted by W.

H. BARTON NOTICE. 1. I find that some farmers have not yet learnecT that myt office days are Saturdays. 2.

Many yet seem to think that the County Agent can do the im- possible and visit every body regardless. No gentleman wants to "hutt in." If you want his ervices, you have to do is to do as you do when a member of the family! is siH just send for the doctor, but don't get peeved if there arejseveral calls ahead of you. 3. Have you asked the agent Jot his services? If not," how do" you expect to get them? 4. Are you curious to know why the agent visits your neighbor often? Watch your neighbor's farm and see if he is making any improvements, and you will probably understand.

The agent is instructed to visit, and aid those, who adopt and put into practice the methods recommended. He is employed to work, not to hunt. The old custom of begging men, to work with the county agent is past there are top (Continued on Pago 8.) COMING TO THE r. Theatre 'Nrc I er.i Tussday, IT "i trJ K'X 1:2 cays cm Poors 01 cn at. Show starts "1 Doors open at Show starts at.

...7. Adults UQ Children .50 THE STAR TIinATT:" Program at The Star Theatre Roc! ri. c. r.IoriJay, f.Iay'l 5th to FruTay, MaylC Ji." Monday and Tuesday, May 1 "th and 16th'. P.

W. CrL'CA'. "WAY EAST" Slow starts: Katinee V0ii 7:43 -J. thinks of tomorrow 1 is future comfort of the protection cf his family' insures his property today. If it burns it will not break l.irn.

The insurance company pays the damage; one who thinks only of to-' day who considers only the slight expense of, the moment -who forgets the security of his family does not insure. When the property burns it criples him or wipes him out '1 Wednesday, May 17th. "Jill CALL HZZl" Thursday, May lCth. Dcrsrdniis r.ui'v Friday, May Cerarca-t rrcfen's "ZTilZD Tr.r;:r:?' Let nriD iNSURAncs a realty. company.