PR Ape mee SHE NIM EN EME S VeneTREREDE, he be bia O Wa Kaba ete. INSISTED oe ete ee 2 f a Sod Pe eZ, 1S So SE sah Pie Rh reenter A-ha : Morehead City | Centennial Jubilee Book WESTERN UNION TELEGRAM ‘ Published 1957 P WA768 Govt. NL Pd—The White House, Washington, D. C. 7 for the 100th Anniversary Charles H. Markey, General Chairman of the founding of the Morehead City Centennial Jubilee, P. O. Box 472 Town of Morehead City Morehead City N. C. North Carolina To the citizens of Morehead City joined in the celebration of their 100th Anniversary, | send greetings. During the past 100 years there have been many outward changes in your community, but the basic strength of Morehead City remains the same. This is the neighborly and enterprising spirit of your people. Congratulations and best wishes. DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER AUGUST 4th - 1oth, 1957 DEDICATION Since 1857 when the Town of Morehead City was founded, many people have greatly contributed to its growth and to the social, religious and economic welfare of this community. In surveying the history of the town, many names, familiar to all of us, appear on numerous documents. minute books, deeds and ordinances, thereby giving visible proof of their part in moulding the destiny and economy of our town. Still, many others, whose names never appeared publicly, have played their part in the town’s 100 year history. To all of these people, both living and dead, this Souvenir Book is dedicated. It is hoped that by recognizing the people who in the past have given of their time, talent and foresight to make Morehead City a better place to live, the youth of this community will be inspired to assume their place as responsible citizens, and ever strive to carry out the ideals of their forefathers in the future development of a place that has been “A Little Bit of Heaven Since 1857.” FOREWARD The existing records of the Town of Morehead City do not disclose any previous celebration of the founding of our town. NDE we any of the older citizens recall any such celebration, or any publication giving the history of the town. Therefore, it is our purpose on ane following pages to give its complete and clear, yet concise history, including the founding, incorporation, growth and activities. The pictures and drawings shown on the following pages illustrate the growth and development of a typical coastal town. From a dead-end Toad with a house or two, Morehead City has grown into one of North Carolina’s deep sea ports, and one of its finest resorts, with a population of over 7,000. This is recognized as THE vacation spot on North Caroline's oe Although there are several industries represented here, the a eg a labor potentials in this community have hardly san uvaete Hoe eae : is believed that the future growth of Morehead City ik abatennrelyy ees ; As shown on succeeding pages, the town has many TESTOR and Revers io promote our moral and cultural growth during the time that we are making material progress. The Centennial Committee for the publication of this Sawa Book wishes to express its most sincere appreciation for the saltenett! Goayuereten of all the people who have been asked for FESS. BSE) do ee to thank each person who has written an cutee or antieles for une book, for without their assistance, it would have been impossible to give complete information on all the activities listed herein. Allen Colenda ees Assistant Editor Editor MOREHEAD CITY The Willis Building built in 1904 is in the 900 block of Arendell in the photo are, left to right: Mr. Elmer Nichols, Mr. Aerial view of Atlantic Hotel, showing piers, other buildings connected therewith. Note the 1. wooden structure, SCENES OF Willis, Jr., city block. NERO WIE ERR, Mr. Rufus Cherry, Mrs. Giddens and Mrs, Damon. looking west. Street. The people R. T. Willis, holding R. T. and Snow scene in Morehead City—seldom seen these arge days. This is at the corner of 9th and Fisher Streets which covered an area equal to a History of Morehead City Historical sketches compiled from the Scrapbook of F. C. Salisbury One hundred years ago on November 11, 1857, an auctioneer mounted a block and asked for bids on the first lot in the new town laid off by The Shepard Point Land Company, to be known as Morehead City. History does not fully inform one of the Part that many of the early settlers of Eastern Carolina played in the settlement of this sec- tion, particularly of Carteret County. The Southward trek of the people of the Albe- Marle, as well as those from sections of Vir- Sinia in the latter part of the 18th century, brought men of wealth and vision to take advantage of the productive soil, the acres of woodland, the advantages of water ship- Ping facilities and the products of the sounds and ocean. Among those early settlers were many Whose names, carried by their descendants, have come down through the years, to become Prominent in later-day activities of the affairs of the county, both in commercial and politi- Cal life. While the name of Fisher is one of the least heard of in this county, yet one, William Fisher, is credited with being one of the lar- Sest plantation and land owners in the county. One reason that might be given for the ab- Sence of the family name in this section is the fact that there was only one son of the family, Who died in early life. Daughiers of the family Catry the names of Arendell, Bell and Jones. _ There are no records showing where William Fisher was born or when he came into this section. The stone marking his grave in the old cemetery at Beaufort states that he Was born in 1741, died September 3, 1822 at the age of 81 years. __ Records of early land transactions by Mr. Fisher would indicate that he first purchased Several hundred acres in about what is known today as Mansfield. This acreage was pur- chased from a man named Leecraft and lay between Newport River and Bogue Sound at Bell’s Chapel. This chapel was near an old cemetery, a short distance from the front of the old Villa Hotel or the present Morehead Biltmore Hotel. To this plantation was given the name “Whitehall”. Other purchases of land were on Reed’s Neck from Cabel Longest, 680 acres from Jo- seph Cully, land along Core Creek, swamp land at the head of Newport River, banks land and property in Beaufort. In 1807 Mr. Fisher purchased from William Shepard most of the land extending from Mansfield to She- pard’s Point, of which today, 600 acres is the original site of Morehead City. Best known of the descendants from the children of Mr. Fisher are those from the daughter, Sarah Fisher Arendell, the wife of Rev. Bridges Arendell. She was first married to John Jones, having three children by that marriage, David S., John and Charity. The Rev. Mr. Arendell, while serving the Metho- dist Church in Beaufort in 1806, married Ra- chel Chadwick of that town. His first wife lived but a short time. He then married Mrs. Jones who had become a widow. To this union was born eight children: Michael, William, Thomas, Bridges, Jr., Sarah, Matilda, Polly and Carolina. EARLY LAND GRANT Turning back the pages of history some 200 years we find that the section of Carteret County embracing the present site of More- head City, as well as several thousand more acres, was given by a grant from Lord George Carteret to a man by the name of Simpson. He in turn sold a large tract to one, Absolom Shepard, and to distinguish it from other REET SIT TET TIES ysis ARMAND BARARASNACY? 1 ORNL AMINE ASRS Sr ee} ” MOREHEAD CITY 1857 holdings of Shepard, the eastern end of the grant was given the name of Shepard’s Point. Even after the passing of nearly two centuries this section is often referred to by that name. Following the death of Shepard his heirs sold the property to William Fisher. At the turn of the 19th century, Rev. Bridges Aren- dell established his home on the extreme end of the point. For years the old house stood as a landmark until torn down a few years ago. Before the death of Mr. Fisher he deeded to his Arendell grandsons several hundred acres of the Shepard Point property and it was from these owners that Gov. John Motley Morehead purchased the 600 acres compris- ing the original plot of the Shepard Point Land Company. Recognized as the first family to settle at Shepard’s Point, Rev. Mr. Arendell and his family of four sons and four daughters, played an important part in the social and business life. of the new community. The sons entered into the commercial and professional activities of the city. For many years Dr. M. F. Arendell was the leading physician of the town and surrounding county. Among his civic duties was that of Mayor of Morehead City for one term. With the prospects of the building of the Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad in 1852, running from Goldsboro to Shepard’s Point, rival interests, all bent upon land speculation, began to spring up at various locations about the harbor. At that time it was claimed that the har- bors along the North Carolina coast were equal to those found on the coast of any other Atlantic state. New York Harbor itself was not even exempted, for the surroundings of More- head City were in those days described as having many of the attributes that character- ized the harbor of the great metropolis and it was contended that one day it would develop into a second New York. As early as 1852 Mr. Morehead directed his attention to the advantages of the harbor in this section. His investigations resulted in the purchase of 600 acres of land owned by the members of the Arendell family. He pur- 6 chased the first 300 acres for the sum of $933.33, paying the sum of $1,200.00 for the other 300 acres. The purchase of the 600 acres comprise the present site of Morehead City from 24th Street to Newport River. Following the purchase of this property, Mr. Morehead organized the Shepard Point Land Company, acting as its first president. He seems to have taken no active steps to de- velop his holdings into a city until the railroad was actually under construction in 1855. In August 1857, Mr. Morehead began ad- vertising that lots would be sold on November 1ith in the new city laid off by the Shepard Point Land Company at the terminus of the Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad. He stated that the railroad would pass through the entire length of the city to its wharf at 18 feet of water. The law granting the incorporation of the Shepard Point Land Company states in part: “Be it enacted by the General Assembly... . that William H. Arendell and John M. More- head and such other persons as they may associate with, be incorporated by the name and style of the Shepard Point Land Company with a capital not to exceed $500,000.00 That said corporation shall have power and author- ity to improve their land and property by filling and raising same above high water, to build wharfs, dredge out navigable channels, build hotels, houses, and make such improve- ments in said property as they deem proper, aad the same to occupy, use and employ, for the benefit of said corporation, to lease, rent, sell, or in any manner dispose of as they deem best for the interests of the corporation.” Only about one-half of the 600 acres of the Arendell property was surveyed and laid off into streets and building lots in readiness for the first auction sale. This section ex- tended from 15th street to the terminus of the Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad at New- port River. It was not until after the close of the Civil War that the balance of the town site from 15th to 24th streets was gradually im- proved. In the act of incorporation, mention is made to include this first improved section in the town site. Section 6 of the law reads: “Be 19'5 7, it further enacted that the corporate limits of the said city shall embrace the entire plan of the city of Morehead City as published by the ‘Shepard Point Land Company’, and from the terminus of the Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad Company to 15th street. Ratified the 20th day of February, 1861.’ The act set tax rate of not more than $1.50 on the poll or 50 cents on the hundred dollars valuation an- nually. RAILROAD COMES TO MOREHEAD CITY One hundred years have passed since the last spike was driven in the rails of the Atlan- tic and North Carolina Railroad which con- nected Goldsboro with the terminal at Shepard’s Point. It was a memorable day in Carteret County, the completion and opening of this railroad and the coming of the first passenger train, June 7, 1858. Hurrahs were shouted by Persons along the line. Bells rang and whistles blew as the wood-burning engine with its pas- Senger car chugged through the towns, leav- ing a trail of smoke and sparks. The engine that pulled the train was the “John Baxter,” received the year before from New York on the schooner “Jone” and un- loaded on the new pier at Shepard’s Point. This €ngine was first put into operation on the run from New Bern to Morehead City. Four Months later over this road came a group of Sightseers, land speculators and others in- terested in home and business sites being of- fered by the Shepard Point Land Company in the newly platted town of Morehead City, chartered by the legislature, February 1857. Theze was little to greet these visitors as they alighted from the train. A few wooden shacks which had housed the road building gang Stood along the road. In the distance at the Point stood the Arendell house, which having been built in 1834, was to stand as a landmark for over a century. A sandy road ran along €ach side of the tracks, serving as a main “reel for the new town. _ 4a group along with the auctioneer of ‘he day, making up a sort of reception com- miltee, was that statesman, politician, railroad builder and ex-governor of the State, John CENTENNIAL JUBILEE Motley Morehead, whose forethought and judgment had secured the land and formed ihe company that opened up the new develop- ment which still bears his name. With him was P. L. Evans, a director of the company. Among this group stands Silas Webb who was Mr. Morehead’s right-hand man, having accompanied him at the time he inspected and later bought Shepard’s Point. Mr. Webb was from Webbtown near Goldsboro. With the opening of the new town, he moved his family to Morehead City where he spent the remain- der of his life. From his large family came the Webb descendents of the present day. Mr. Webb built the first brick house in the town, a small one-story structure which stood between the Paragon Building and the former Bank of Morehead City. Serving first as a home and school, it later was used as the local post office, a laundry, and a doctor’s office. Mixing with the crowd as the time of the auction draws near are the three Arendell brothers, Bridges, Jr., Thomas and William H., who had inherited the Point property from their grandfather William Fisher. Word being received that a group of citi- zens from Beaufort were at the new pier at the end of the line, the passenger train was sent down to meet them. Many persons took the opportunity to visit the pier, built in con- junction with the railroad. It rested on steel screw pilings. EAE Rin tess Our first Port facility In the center was a large warehouse. Along each side of the building were tracks leading to the main line. This permitted either loading or unloading direct from train or warehouse. Map of present day Morehead City It was from this pier that rails for the new road were unloaded from the schooners which brought them from England. From this point the start was made, laying the rails west- ward to join those being laid eastward from New Bern. To aid in the construction work be- fore the arrival of the steel rails, crude rails of wood and strap iron were first laid. HEADING THE GROUP OF CITIZENS From Beaufort was another member of the Arendell family, the oldest son, Dr. Mi- chael F. Arendell, age 39. Since finishing his college and medical training, he located his practice in Beaufort, becoming a recognized physician of the county. Dr. Arendell later moved his family and practice to Morehead City, making his home in the old Arendell House on the Point. In 1883 he was elected mayor of the town, ser- ving one term. Young boys of those days, brought before him for some minor offense, were sentenced to plant cedar trees out at the cemetery or to drive down nails which had worked up in the wide board walk running from the station at 9th street to the Atlantic Hotel. Until his death in 1884, Dr. Arendell took a most active part in the civic and political affairs of the town. Going back to the center of the town, this party finds the auctioneer extolling the many future advantages of the new town. A large map shows the site as laid out in Squares of 16 lots to a square, with alleys bisecting each square in the form of an “H”’, said to be the Philadelphia plan for laying out a town. Lots had been staked out along rough roads cut through underbrush, sand spurs and water oaks. Bidding was brisk, especially on such lots as were near the center of town. By night time over 100 lots had gone under the auctioneer’s hammer to new owners. In a crude office building several clerks were kept busy making out the deeds which were signed by Mr. More- head as president of the land company. Among the early purchasers whose deeds bore the date of the auction sale were Phillip Lepper, John Nichols, John Weeks, D. T. Tay- lor, D. S. Jones, John Henry, M. J. Hampton, J. A. Gray, Pryor Reynolds, Thomas Reynolds, Thomas W. Fields, George P. Winston, Levy C. Howland, Elijah M. Dudley, Edward H. Nor- comb, George Reynolds, W. N. Dennis, Sey- mour Wagstaff, Charles Manley, Isaac Ramsey, Thomas Duncan, Durant H. L. Bell and Henry Riegger. Mr. Morehead and the four Arendell brothers were buyers of several lots. Although the name of Hinson does not appear as a pur- chaser of any lot, yet he is said to have been the first party to erect a building in the new town. OE) CENTENNIAL JUBILEE Within the next two years building activi- ties were in full swing, shipments over the hew road began to arrive from upstate for reshipment by boats to other ports. At one time nearly one hundred craft were in the harbor, either unloading or awaiting ship- ments. At the corner of 9th and Arendell streets, a three story hotel, the Macon House, was built. Wide verandas carried around on two sides of the building above the second story. It was built just in time to serve the needs of the Federal Officers, coming in 1862, who Made the hotel their headquarters during their three year stay. The Macon House which stood at the corner of 9th and Arendell Streets, later known as Hotel Charles Here General Grant was lodged when he came to consult with officers preceding the battle of Fort Fisher. General Sherman was a visitor at the Macon House on his way North by boat after his clean-up campaign “from Atlanta to the sea.” To meet the living needs of the new settlers, wooden buildings were built on the south side of Arendell Street be- tween 8th and 9th streets, establishing the first business section of the new town. Two brick buildings graced the main street, that of Silas Webb, and a two story structure at the Corner of 8th street, in later years the site of the Charles S. Wallace home. Scattered among the water oaks and elms, a score or more of small homes were constructed. Under Cate of February 28, 1859, a post office was established with William K. Kirksey being named the postmaster. Attention was given to the religious and educational needs of the people. During the lifetime of the Rev. Mr. Arendell, he con- ducted church services as well as maintaining a small school building on his plantation, lo- cated a short distance from his home. The building served as a place of religious meet- ings as well as for school purposes, until the coming of the Federal troops, who took over the building for a bakery during their stay. It was either burned or torn down, when the troops left. Fifty years later the government paid the Methodist Church So- ciety the sum of $800.00 for the destroyed building. SEMINARY STARTED By 1860 a seminary was started. For this purpose a two story building was erected on Arendell Street. The principal was Levy Bran- son, editor of Branson’s Almanac. In the large classroom a curtain was drawn down the cen- ter to separate the boys from the girls. Just before the outbreak of the Civil War the siaie was preparing to erect a building for a Female Seminary. The land had been cleared and material ordered but the plan was aban- doned after the close of the War. During the war years, the school building was used as a hospital. For a short time during the war days there was no school at all except two small ones. One was held in the old Arendell home conducted by Mrs. William Jones, said to have been the wife of a Federal Doctor. The other school was conducted by the Rev. Jacob Utley in the small Silas Webb house. It was not until after the close of the war that the town offi- cials took any measure to establish and main- tain a public school. Such religious services as were held from 1862 to 1865 and for the next few years were held in the larger homes of the town. Later the public school building served as a place of worship until the Methodists and Baptists built churches on property given by the Shep- ard Point Land Company. Two months before General Beauregard told one of his artillery men to start the bom- bardment of Fort Sumter, Morehead City had 9 MOREHEAD CITY 1857 grown enough to be duly incorporated, with the appointment of a mayor and a board of Commissioners. A year later the town was under military rule. With the retirement of the Army, home rule was again administered. SALT MADE FROM THE SEA Civil War days brought about the scarcity of salt, especially along the seaboard, and the State had to reso=t to the making of salt from sea water. Carteret Coznty was selected for the first salt-works site. at the Point in More- head City. In December 1861, John Milton Worth Was appointed State Salt Commissioner in charge of salt-making operations from sea water. The plant at Morehead City was in the charge of Captain George W. Dill. It was well under operation when the Federal forces en- tered the city in April, 1862, taking over the works, later destroying the plant. Salt Works established at Shepard’s Point Housed under a long shed, this plant con- sisted of furnaces with a door at one end and a chimney at the other. Two rows of heavy iron kettles, shaped like shallow bowls were built into the top of each furnace. Large wooden pipes conveyed the brine or sea water from the settling tanks to the kettles, where the water was evaporated by boiling while the Salt crystals were precipitated. At regular intervals an attendant would §0 around and with a ladle dip out the salt, chucking it into loosely woven baskets, which were placed in pairs on sticks over the boilers. Here it drained and dried until the dipper had gone around with the ladle. After about a week of boiling, the ketties were cleaned of a sedimentary deposit which 10 impeded the transmission of heat. Furnaces were fire. with wood: The supply pipe, run- ning over the furnaces from which smaller Pipes led to each kettle, was connected with iaige wooden storage tanks, filled by power from a windmill or steam engine. ATLANTIC HOTEL Only the oldsters remember the fabu- lous days of the famed Atlantic Hotel at More- head City. Built in 1880, it was a mecca for all who sought the refreshing southwest summer winds on the Carteret coast. It was aptly named “The Summer Capital By The Sea”. Located on the approximate site of the pres- ent Jefferson Hotel, its rambling fame walls, typical of America’s spas of the late 19ih century, enclosed 233 rooms. Publicized and promoted by the owners, the Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad, the Atlantic Hotel was recognized as the place for discerning North Carolinians to Spend the summer, State officials from the Governor down, as well as many prominent citizens of the State, were steady patrons of this farzous re- sort hotel for many years. Along with other attractions offered the guests of the hotel was that of surf bathing on the Bogue Banks ocean beach. Sail boats Operated by the hotel, as well as boats for hire, carried the bathers to the north side of the Banks from where they plodded through the sand to the ocean side. eOSi7, CENTENNIAL JUBILEE | The Famous Atlantic Hotel An electric light plant was installed with 4 Capacity of over two thousand lights. The immense Ball Room and Dining Rooms were brilliantly lighted as well as the public halls, Private houses, piers, promenades, and outer grounds. New bath houses for ladies and Sentlemen were erected and contained well- arranged dressing rooms, with fresh and salt water baths. These were connected by long piers, six- teen feet wide, extending far out into the Sound. Commodious pavilions were provided and arranged for the guests. New writing, reading, and smoking rooms were fitted up in the coziest fashion. A new steam laundry was installed at the hotel. Telegraph and long distance telephone Offices were conveniently located in the main building. One writer, commenting on the pleasures to be had at this fabulous hotel writes: “For those who do not care to seek the ocean, the Sound plays around the very pillars upon which resis the hotel, and they have only to step from their hotel rooms into the almost tepid waters. And at no place upon our entire seaboard is the sailing to be compared to that at Morehead City. To elderly persons and those inclined to be timid of the water, the Sound with its almost lake-like surface, and especially at night, when the moon glides its bosom with the simmer and sheen of its mel- low light, affords opportunities for quiet pleasures and enjoyment found at but few of the watering places of this country”. Dancing in the magnificent ballroom was one of the most popular diversions. The ball- room was said to be the largest and best ap- pointed in the south. The best orchestras of the day were employed for the full summer season. There were regular morning and eve- ning germans as well as fancy dress balls. Lawn tennis, golf, bowling, billiards, and numerous card parties were among the va- rious forms of entertainment arranged for the ladies. MOREHEAD CITY The Atlantic Hotel played a most promi- nent part in the development of Morehead City as a resort. Fire dramatically rang down the curtain on the old hotel in 1933. But Morehead City still proudly claims the title, “Summer Capital by the Sea.” OUTSTANDING CIVIC LEADER Numbered among the citizens of More- head City of days past, whose interest in the growth and welfare of the city has come down through the years, is William L,. Arendell, business man, churchman, postmaster, mayor and civic leader. The only son of that venerable county doctor, Michael F. Arendell, he was born in Beaufort January 22, 1848. There he passed his early boyhood days, coming to Morehead City with his parents just before the outbreak of the Civil War. Mr. Arendell received his early school training from the meager school system of those days. Receiving advance training at the Bingham Academy, he was able to prepare himself to pass the requirements to be ac- cepted as a cadet at the West Point Academy, entering that training in 1865. After three years at the Academy he was obliged to abandon this training on account of physical disability. He received an honor- able discharge in 1868. During his period of cadetship, there were only two boys from the South in the Class of ’70 and both were from North Carolina, the other boy being H. P. Kingsbury from Oxford. The year following his discharge from the Academy, Mr. Arendell was united in Marriage to Miss Sarah C. Davis of Beaufort, bringing his bride to Morehead City where they resided until his death on September 2, 1918. Mr. Arendell’s service to his county, town and church, from his coming to Morehead and entering into the political and civic activities of the town and county covered a wide scope of achievements. 12 Early in his political career he served on the Board of County Commissioners for a period of 16 years, being chairman of the board for several terms. Elected from the 7th Senatorial District to the State Legislature in 1904-1905, he served with distinguished ability on many important committees and was chair- man of the committee on State Hospitals. Like his father, who served as mayor of Morehead City for the term of 1883-85, Mr. Arendell was elected as mayor at the 1911 town election. Coming into office at this election as town commissioners were D. M. Webb, G. D. Can- field, A. F, Lewis, D. G. Bell and G. L. Arthur. Serving as secretary-treasurer was R. N. Ay- cock and W. C. Piner was serving as head of the police force. During the administration of these town officials, Morehead City underwent quite a program of civic improvements. Population © had increased from 1,379 in 1900 to 2,039 by 1910. This increase brought demands for more homes and the further development of the town westward. Below are listed some of the town’s improvements during the time Mr. Arendell was mayor. Street scene about 30 years ago Sas It was ordered that all streets within the corporate limits be opened up after such crops that overlapped any street, were harvested. Land for the east side cemetery was pur- chased, also a site for the erection of the standpipe for the new water system. This board had on its hands a fight with property owners in running the new seawall and the opening up of the short street from 7th to 8th CENTENNIAL JUBILEE Street, called Jib Street. When the water sy- stem was installed, Cleveland Smith was nam- ed superintendent in charge. The sum of $750.00 was spent for a new hose wagon; and a horse, taken on trial, Cost $300.00. C. N. Hobbs was employed as driver. A fire alarm system was being considered. Appointed to serve on the school board were W. E. Headen, J. B. Morton, six years, 1b, Th, Leary, G. L. Arthur, four years, C. S. Wallace, John F. Bell, two years. Amusements about the town must have reached a low level for citizens came before the board with com- Plaints about indecent shows and movies. Dr. K. P. B. Bonner resigned as health officer and Dr. Ben F. Royal was appointed to fill the vacancy. The street superintendent was instructed to locate all the old wells and cisterns that had Served in fire fighting and fill them up. Years later when some of the old cisterns were Opened up they were found to contain a great accumulation from garrets and storerooms. The top of the new water tank was graced with a five-hundred candle power light, a beacon for fishermen returning to port at night-fall. On December 12, 1912, Mayor Arendell Tepresented the town at the unveiling of a Monument to Gov. John M. Morehead, in Ra- leigh. Cleaning up the town of old tin cans Cost the town $7.00. All school children were Ordered to be vaccinated as well as all the old- €Y persons. The election of May 1913 brought - M.. Webb into office as mayor who served Only until June of that year. E. H. Gorham Was appointed to fill out Mr. Webb’s term. As a merchant of the town, Mr. Arendell Conducted a general store located about op- Posite the present power house. He was also €ngaged in the seafood business for several years. Having joined the Methodist Church in his youth he was ever active in church work, Serving as steward and Sunday School su- Perintendent. Following the long term of office of Alvin S. Willis as postmaster, 1906 -14, Mr. Arendell Was appointed to that office April 6, 1914, holding the office up to the time of his death. He had as his able assistant Miss Eva Hardesty, who later became Mrs. Charles Tolson. The postoffice was located in the one-story build- ing which in later years was torn down to make way for the Wade’s Theatre. The ad- joining store was occupied by S. A. Chalk, druggist. A picture of Mr. Arendell shows him with a cigar in his hand. Like Winston Chur- chill a cigar was his constant companion du- ring his wo:king hours. Having no children of their own, Mr. and Mrs. Arendell took a great interest in foster- ing many less fortunate in life, aiding in their education and Christian life. He left a record of life lived to the fullest, in his devotion to his fellowmen and service to his community, which can be attested to by scores of his friends living today. PHYSICAL GROWTH OF TOWN Delving through the records of the early administration of Morehead City, one obtains a most interesting insight of the physical growth that has brought the town to its pre- sent stage of development. At the turn of the present century the town, represented by its governing officials, awakened to its possibilities and civic needs. Its 1,500 inhabitants were asking for munici- pal improvements with better school advan- tages. At the session of the 1905 State Legisla- ture a bill was introduced and passed, chang- ing the charter of the city, allowing the mu- nicipality to vote bonds for civic improvements and a graded school. This year was the start- ing of civic improvements which have con- tinued to this day. First came the building and equipping of the electric light plant. Prior to this time, a limited electric service had been furnished from the Atlantic Hotel plant. Aid was given to the establishing of the camp at Camp Glenn for the annual encampment of the State Na- tional Guard. New streets were opened up this year with the extension of shell roads. The old city hall was moved from its location 13 feat) Hits ye afethy ry, t= 20 hog iii c= canteen et Massed et LL) i ENRON MOREHEAD CITY 1857 in the center of 9th street to its present site. Arrangements were made with the railroad company for removal of the old station in front of the Charles Hotel and to erect a new station at 7th street. An effort was made in 1906 to establish a graded school system by vote of the citizens. The election went against the proposition. At an election held two years later the majority were in favor of the school project by a vote of 222 for and 25 against. This year the city purchased its first power driven fire engine consisting of a gas engine and pump on a horse-drawn wagon. This outfit replaced an ancient hand pumper that was the first fire fighting outfit. W. M. Webb was appointed to organize a fire department, both white and colored, being named chief of the two depart- ments. By 1907 the town was expanding to the extent that the wire fence strung across the town at 14th street from the Sound to Calico Creek, to keep the cattle from running the streets of the city, was moved to 22nd street, from Michael Willis’ to the Sound. In November 1909 Charles S. Wallace who had been serving as mayor of the city for ten years, tendered his resignation and W. M. Webb was appointed to fill out the term. The office of Chief of the Fire Department was turned over to G. L. Arthur. A year later the death of J. J. Royal occured. He had been serving as trustee of the school board and Mr. Wallace was named in his place, a posi- tion he held for many years. WATER WORKS INSTALLED One of the largest projects in the history of the city up to this time was the passing of the ordinance in 1909 for the construction of the water works system. A year later found the erection of the stand-pipe, the drilling of the wells, and the laying of the water mains completed. This improvement was followed by the construction of the sea wall and fill which was completed in 1911. Installing of the water system, giving en- la: ged fire p:otection to the city, created the organizing cf a second fire company. New horse-drawn equipment was purchased and a fire station erected on 18th street. Sanitary conditions required the city in 1914 to have a survey made for the installing of a sewer sy- stem, meeting the requirements of the state sanitation laws. By this date the city was well on its way to continued improvements, establishing a re- cord of achievements and progress over the past 50 years. Morehead City never could have reached its present stage of civic development but for the vision, foresight and effort on the part of its broad-minded citizens through the years. During the last several years, many more improvements have been made to the civic and economic life of the city. Many streets have been paved, highway re-routed and new businesses have been started. A new, modern bridge has been constructed across Bogue Soun to the Beach. Several new housing pro- jects have been developed. The city limits have bee: moved westward over one mile. A new fire station has been erected and equip- ped in the western section of the city on Aren- dell Street. Enlargement and constructio2 facilities at the port have gone forward in long strides. Recreation facilities are improv- ing each year. Transportation facilities are improving and much work and planning are going into that project in the immediate future. “The constant dripping of the water wears away the stone”. The constant thought and planning through individuals and civic organizations over the years, backed by hearty support of its citizens, has worn down the ‘good enough’ attitude of some, develop- ing a community of industry and ideal living conditions unsurpassed. The program for the future is even greater than that of the past. =e # Aerial view of a part of Morehead City today — ged A A ser CENTENNIAL JUBILEE Left to right: Commissioners Jasper Bell, D. J. Hall, Ted Garner, Mayor George W. Dill, Jr., Town Clerk John E. Lashley, Commissioners S. C. Holloway and G. E. Sanderson, Mrs, Blanda McL ee _ ohon, Town Treasurer ra ns Mrs. Mary Hughes, Assistant Clerk Recorders Court 15 MOREHEAD CITY THE LATE CHARLES S, WALLACE IN MEMORIAM Charles S. Wallace was born at Ports- mouth, Carteret County, North Carolina, De- cember 2, 1864. He moved to Morehead City with his parents in 1877 and on December 18, 1890, he was married to Miss Nina Gorden Webb of this city. He entered the fishing industry at an early age and became actively engaged in the civic and economic growth of Morehead City. His positive leadership and financial assistance lent strength to many failing enterprises, with which he became associated. He served as Mayor of Morehead City from 1894 until 1908. In 1909 he was elected to the General Assem- bly of North Carolina, serving through 1914. He was chairman of the Carteret County Board of Commissioners from 1918 to 1920. He served as chairman of the local school board from 1913 until his death, and it is in his honor that the present school is named. He was elected to the Board of Trustees of Greensboro College in 1910, and served as chairman of the Board from 1917 until his death. He was also a great leader in the church and in many civic organizations. He was 4 member of the First Methodist Church, of which he was Superintendent of the Snday School for 32 years. He was a member of the Board of Stewards for 41 years and Trustee of Church Property for 30 years. He was 4 member of Ocean Lodge No. 405, Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons. He was a York Rite Mason and a Shriner. Mr. Wallace led a life devoted to his community. He died on September 14, 1945 at the age of 80, but his memory will live for ever in the hearts and minds of those with whom he was associated and who were in’ fluenced by his splendid example. CENTENNIAL JUBILEE Churches in Morehead City First. Methodist Church As one reviews the history of Methodism in Morehead City, one finds that this church organization had its beginning long before the town came into existence, when this section Was known as Shepard’s Point. Local histori- cal facts handed down from generation to Seneration state that a small house of wor- Ship stood on the Arendell plantation at the Point, opposite the family home. There are no early church records of any denomination to enlighten one as to when or by whom this building was constructed. Speculation is that the Reverend Bridges Arendell was respon- Sible for its construction. In 1797 the New Bern Circuit of the Methodist Church in North Carolina was formed. Preachers from this circuit worked throughout eastern North Carolina until regu- lar stations were established in the larger towns, giving such churches a resident pas- tor. However, it was not until 1886 that the Morehead City church was created a station with a permanent pastor, although it had a Working organization a few years after the establishing of the town in 1857. : Services were held in this church build- Ing on Shepard’s Point until the invasion of the Federal troops during the Civil War, when it was burned. Services were then held in the large school building. In 1879, the Methodists Undertook the building of a new place of wor- Ship. Through the generosity of the Shepard Point Land Company, two building lots were “onated to the church for the erection of a church building thereon. Construction on the church building was begun at once, using the Small amount of money which the Federal Government paid for the burning of the old church as a starting fund for this building. By the fall of 1879, the building was completed to the extent that services could be held therein. Several years later, two wings were added te this building to care for the Sunday School ‘classes and other activities of the church. For over 40 years this building served the membership in all of its various activities. In the early part of 1920, plans were worked out for the erection of the Sunday School or Educational Building adjoining the church. This structure was completed and dedicated in 1925. During the period from the beginning of the church and the erection of the church building in 1879, to the time when this organi- zation was established as a station in 1886, and a permanent pastor assigned by the Con- ference to the Charge, the church was sup- plied from time to time by several preachers assigned to the Carteret Circuit. During the period from 1899 to 1903, during the pastorate of the Reverend Harry M. North, this church operated a Methodist School on the corner of 10th and Bridges Streets. This school was always referred to as the Harry North School. Later, upon estab- lishment of the public school in Morehead City, the old Harry North building was moved to the site of the present high school and is still in existence on the corner of 12th and Bridges Streets, where it is occupied by the Manual Arts Department of the high school. Soon after World War II, it became ap- parent that a new church building was ne- First Methodist Church MOREHEAD CITY 1857 cessary to properly care for the ever growing congregation. Plans were made and carried out for the erection of a new sanctuary. Dur- ing the pastorate of the Reverend Lester A. Tilley, the work was begun, and during the pastorate of the Reverend Leon Couch, this sanctuary was dedicated on November 2, 1952. This structure is of Modified Georgian design, involving the general lines of the Doric architectural order. It is standing at the corner of 9th and Bridges Streets, in the same location as the church constructed in 1879. From the early days of its organization to the present time, the church has flourished under the leadership of its host of able pas- tors and christian workers, taking its place in the New Bern District as one of the strong- est church societies. From a meager member- ship in 1879, the roll has grown to a member- ship of over 1100. Through the years from 1879 to 1957, the church has been served by 35 pastors. The present pastor is the Reverend J. Furman Herbert. Today this church stands as a bulwark of christian service, not only in Morehead City, but in the surrounding community, hold- ing a fine record of achievements throughout nearly three quarters of a century. First Baptist Church Dr. JOHN H. BUNN The first missionary Baptist Church of Morehead City was organized July 10, 1873, with the following charter members: Mrs. Eliza Webb, Mrs. Rachel Arthur, Mrs. Susan Davis, Mrs. Frances Piver, Mrs. Sara H. Willis, Mrs. Nancy Bennett, Mrs. Susan Styron, Mrs. Sara A. Wade, Mr. Asa Piver and Rev. Jacob Utley. Rev. Utley. of Wake Forest, N. C. held services for the little band of christians in the school house. In the period known as the °70’s, the town of Morehead City had no place in which to worship except the old Public 18 School House. All preachers, regardless of creed, used the school house and nearly all the population of the town would attend when it was learned that there was to be preaching. In June, 1882, Mr. John Motley More- head, President of the Shepard Point Land Company, donated two lots as a building site for a new church. On Christmas Day, 1883, the first services were held in the new build- ing, which had been constructed with Mr. William Dean as architect. The first Sunday School was organized in April, 1883, with Professor H. S. Lee, Su- perintendent, Mr. S. E. Wade, Assistant Su- perintendent and Mr. George D. Styron, Sec- retary. The pastors of the church from its or- ganization until the present time have been: Jacob Utley, 1873-1879: Thos. J. Leary, 1879- 1881; T. A. Reid, 1883; W. T. Jones, 1884- 1886; C. A. Woodson, 1887-1889; Duncan McLeod, 1889-1890; H. C. Moore, 1890-1893; J. H. Hiden, 1893-1894; S. J. Porter, 1894- 1895; J. T. Jenkins, 1895-1897; John Lewis, 1897-1899; A. W. Setzer, 1899-1903; R. P. First Baptist Church 1957 CENTENNIAL JUBILEE Walker, 1903-1905; R. D. Cross, 1905-1908; T. B. Davis, 1908-1913; E. R. Harris, 1913- 1915; H. W. Baucom, 1915-1918; J. B. Willis, 1918-1921; W. J. Crain, 1922-1927; . A. P. Stephens, 1928-1938; R. Cole Lee, 1938-1940; J. H. Bunn, 1941 until the present time. The church has expanded under the Present pastor so that today there is a modern Sunday School building, a remodeled Sanc- tuary, and additional property next door has been bought for extra class rooms. The membership which in 1940 was 568 has grown to 936. During the present pastor- ate, 412 members have been received by bap- tism and 299 have been received by letter, Making a total of 711 members received. Local gifts and all missions in 1940 were $4,094.90. In 1956, gifts and all missions weve $40,029.91. In 1953 the church purchased some pzo- be*ty west of Morehead City. A mission was °rganized and sponsored by the church. For Some time services were held in an old build- ing. Rev. W. T. Cockman was called to pastor the mission. In 1956 it was organized into Park View Church with Rev. Cockman as its first Pastor. A new Educational building was rected, and it is now a thriving new church with about one hundred and twenty-five mem- bers. Rey. Cockman recently resigned and the Rev. W. T. Huff is the new pastor. Franklin Memorial Methodist Church In 1882 there came into the Blue Ridge Conference a young preacher who left his in- delible mark upon the work in his field. W. QA. Graham spent more than twenty years as presiding elder, superintendent of the At- lantic Mission Conference, and district super- intendent, Graham also established the first School of academic grade at Marshallberg, known as Graham Collegiate Institute. In the year 1897, he came to the coast of North Caro- lina and organized the Atlantic Mission Con- ference of which Franklin Memorial Church ‘of Morehead City became a part. Members representing most of the business and professions in Morehead City at that time. The charter members were: Dan G. Bell, Kemp P. B. Bonner, G. D. Canfield, Skinner A. Chalk, Edward A. Coun- cil, Walter P. Freeman, Luther Hamilton, Walter Hufham, Harvey L. Joslyn, Luther L. Leary, Wallace M. Quinn. Ben F. Royal, J. Clarence Taylor, Robert T. Wade, Charles S. Wallace, Bennie P. Way, Will M. Webb, Derwood B. Willis, Randolph T. Willis, J. Ed Woodland, John A. Nelson. Of these charter members, Mr. H. L. Joslyn is the only one who is still active. Four members, Dr. Ben F. Royal, Judge Lu- ther Hamilton, Walter P. Freeman and Rob- ert W. Taylor, at their request, were placed on the Honorary Status a short time ago. From June 15th through 20th, 1925, Mr. H. L. Joslyn attended Rotary Internation] at Cleveland, Ohio, becoming the first member to attend a meeting of Rotary International. Past presidents of Morehead City Ro- tary Club are: K. P. B. Bonner, 1925; Luther Hamilton, 1926-27; Ben F. Royal, 1927-28; R. T. Wade, 1928-29; George R. Wallace, 1929- 80; Stanley Woodland, 1930-31; T. C. Wade, 1931-32; W. M. Webb, 1932-33; Derwood B. Willis, 1933-34; Harvey L. Joslyn, 1934-35; Gordon C. Willis, 1935-36; Rev. Frank Hall, 1936-37; Dr. D. J. Eure, 1937-38. Wm. Y. Stewart, 1938-39; Paul H. Geer. 1939-40; Henry S. Gibbs, 1940-41; Clyde F. Jones, 1941-42; Walter Hufham, 1942-43; Robert W. Taylor, 1943-44; George Stovall, 1944-45; J. E. English, 1945-46; Harold H. Sampson, 1946-47; Alvah L. Hamilton, 1947- 48; L. D. Gore, 1948-49; George W. Dill, Jr., 1949-50; James I. Mason, 1950-51; George H. McNeill, 1951-52; W. C. Carlton, 1952-53; Kenneth W. Prest, 1953-54; Robert B. How- ard, 1954-55; A. F. Chestnut, 1955-56; H. S. Gibbs, Jr., 1956-57. The Ladies Home Instruction Club On March 10, 1949, Mesdames Ethel Al- len, Beatrice Jones, Margaret McLendon, Alma Marbley and Thelma Stamps met at the 85 MOREHEAD CITY OUR CONGRATULATIONS TO— OUR MOREHEAD CITY ON ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY L COMMERCIAL NATIONAL BANK ee! “The County’s Newest and Most Modern Bank” CHECKING ACCOUNTS — SAVINGS ACCOUNTS COMMERCIAL AND BUSINESS LOANS PERSONAL AND APPLIANCE LOANS DRAFT AND COLLECTING SERVICE AUTOMOBILE LOANS SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES NIGHT DEPOSITORY Commercial National Bank Of Kinston ip ee Morehead City ea Sea Level Se CENTENNIAL JUBILEE home of Thelma Stamps, and organized the Ladies Home Instruction Club. Mrs. Thelma Stamps was chosen president. The purpose of the club is to foster an appreciation for the finer things in life by Making a study of home-making, etiquette, Current news, and anything uplifting. Four- teen members signed the constitution and by-laws. During the eight years the club has been active, forty-four members have been initiated. Of these, seventeen are now active. The success of the club in its early days May be attributed to a great degree to the en- thusiasm and interest of its first two presi- dents, Mrs. Thelma Stamps and Mrs. Ethel Allen. Mrs. Allen also has the honor of being Club woman of the year for 1956. Club members have engaged in many ac- tivities. Each year the anniversary dinner has been an outstanding event, and birthdays and wedding anniversaries for the members have been celebrated. Such interesting topics as table setting, table manners, introductions, Proper dress, balanced diet, furniture ai- tangement and flower arrangement have been discussed and demonstrated. Many kinds of needlework have been carried on in the club. The community activities of the club in- clude cards and flowers for the sick in the community, gifts for the aged at Christmas, donations to such charitable organizations and institutions as Red Cross, Oxford Or- Phanage, White Christmas fund, and Xeri- Man’s Christmas fund. To aid the school in Securing equipment for the home economics department, an electric stove was purchased. This year a contribution was given to the Cafeteria fund for equipment. To encourage scholarship, each year a Small scholarship is given to some girl or Sirls for excellency in a specified field. The health project for the past two years has brought a deep sense of satisfaction. In 1956 it consisted of milk for some child each week. In 1957 it was lunch, including milk, ‘for some child each week, and milk for ano- ther student. At present Mrs. Margaret McLendon is president of the club. Past presidents in ad- dition to Mrs. Stamps and Mrs. Allen are Mrs. Alma Marbley and Mrs. Helen Fender- son. The club hopes to play an increasingly important role in the lives of its members and the community by sponsoring a worth- while program, and by practicing their motto: “We learn by doing.” Queen of the South Chapter 209, Order of Eastern Star Queen of the South Chapter No. 209, order of the Eastern Star was organized June 6, 1910, by the District Deputy, Reverend George Anant of New Bern, North Carolina. The charter Worthy Matron was Mrs. Nannie Holley Boyd, who served as Matron until 1922. During the depression, the chapter was discontinued until September 18, 1945, when it was reorganized. The Grand Worthy Pa- tron, Brother W. M. Starkey of New Bern, was in charge of the ceremony. The officers elected at that time were as follows: Worthy Matron, Mrs. Catherine Bynum; Associate Matron, Mrs. S. V. Turner; Worthy Patron, Brother A. L. Wilson; Secretary, Marjorie Stiles; Treasurer, Leona Dudley; Conductress, Celia Dudley; and Associate Conductress, Elizabeth Jones. | 838 MOREHEAD CITY CENTENNIAL JUBILEE ee WATER IS FREE! Wherever you find it, water is free, Deep in a well or out of the sea. Get all you want wherever you go,— Read the simple direction below. Put a barrel under the spout, Collect the rain the clouds give out; But watch for wiggler and bacillus,— Some bugs are almost sure to kill us. Melt yourself a pan of snow! (It’s a crystal form of H20) Or just apply a little heat To frost or ice or hail or sleet! Dig a hole both deep and round, That’s where lots of water’s found. Pumps are needed, so are tanks,— You pay for them with more than thanks! Put muddy water in a kettle, Leave it for the mud to settle. Even the water in the sewer Is ninety-nine one hundredths pure! Build a dam across a creek And do it well so it won‘t leak. Then lay a pipe. (The cost ain’t hay; Be sure to get a right of way.) Wring the water from a blanket of fog! Strain the tadpoles out of a bog! Get up early and gather dew! Sprinkle a cloud with COz! With a bucket you can bring All you want from pond or spring. Two hundred trips or so a day Are really fun when you don’t pay! Your water works adds this last line: Delivery is where we shine! We can’t sell water because it’s free,— We sell only Pressure and Purity! Carolina Water Company Arendell St. MOREHEAD CITY, N. C. COMPLIMENTS OF Your Friendly Colonial Stores CHARCOAL STEAKS — BARBECUE PORK — CHICKEN Mrs. Russell Willis Restaurant Phone 6-3741 - Morehead City, N. C. Located Highway 70 A COMPLIMENTS OF John L. Crump JOE C. BEAM, ASSOCIATE Real Estate — Insurance PHONE 6-4008 Morehead City, North Carolina Garner’s Gulf Service 7th and Arendell Streets Gas, Oil and Greasing A. M. GARNER Morehead City, North Carolina Fisheries Organizations Duke Marine Laboratory The Duke Marine Laboratory was estab- lished in 1938 on Piver’s Island across the Newport River from Morehead City, N. C., as a result of the initiative and vision of Dr. A. S. Pearse, formerly chairman of the De- partment of Zoology of Duke University. The United States Bureau of Fisheries had estab- lished a biological station at the north end Of the island in 1902, because it was found to be a place especially well suited for the Study of marine fauna and flora. Since then the biota has become well known through the work of many biologists including Gill, Simpson, Coues, Yarrow, Grave, Wilson, Co- ker, Pearse, Mast, Hoyt, Lewis and Hay. Originally the Duke station was planned aS a place for students to receive training and do graduate work in marine biology. De- Mand soon developed, however, for facilities for investigators and in 1949 a research lab- Oratory was built and another added in 1954. The Duke Marine Laboratory occupies 13 acres of the southern portion of Piver’s Island; the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Laboratory €ncompasses the remainder of the island, the North end. The island is between Morehead City and Beaufort. The present plant consists of ten build- ings including three dormitories, dining hall, Tesidence, a class room laboratory, and two Tesearch laboratories. The laboratories are supplied with run- Ning salt and fresh water, electricity and 8as. There are tanks, water tables, aquaria, autoclave, ovens, plant presses and other Commonly used laboratory equipment. A darkroom, library with reference books and Teprints, and small herbarium of marine al- ae and local flora are also maintained. Thirty-six people may be accommodated in the dormitories. Occupants must supply blankets, bed linen, pillows, and towels. The station owns a 38-foot power boat equipped to trawl and dredge in the sounds and the ocean. A 27-foot boat, row boats, and collecting gear are also available. Morehead City is approximately midway between Woods Hole, Mass., and Miami, Fla. It is, therefore, in the southern range of many plants and animals which occur off the New England coast and the northern range of a host of species which are found off the Florida coast and in the West Indies. The Gulf Stream is about 35 miles offshore, and between it and the shore are occasional reefs. The Morehead City area is strategically located for biological research because of the richness of its flora and fauna, and the ease with which one may reach a variety of habi- tats. From the laboratory by boat or automo- bile it is easy to reach the ocean, Bogue and Core Sounds, Harker’s Island, rivers, creeks, canals, mud flats, sand beaches, dunes, peat bogs, marshes, cypress swamps, bird islands and rookeries, and coastal pine forests. Long leaf pine, yaupon, and at least seven species of insectivorous plants, including the noted Venus flytrap, grow in the region. A variety of algae, both freshwater and marine is available. Common animals include shrimps, squids, king crabs, crabs, snails, clams, jelly- fish, ctenophores, hydroids, sponges, poly- chaetes, three species of sea urchins, 5.2 - fish, brittle stars, sand dollars, many fishes, sharks, rays, skimmers, terns, gulls, herons, sea turtles, and porpoises. All courses of instruction at the Labora- tory are intended for graduate students and seniors. Admission is subject to the approval of the instructor. Students who have had ade- quate preparation may do research work on these courses. Those who will need special equipment must communicate with the in- structor concerned before the session opens. 89 MOREHEAD CITY COMPLIMENTS OF T. T. “Tom” Potter & Son DISTRIBUTORS Sinclair Petroleum Products and Goodyear Tires & Batteries MOREHEAD CITY, N. C. Machine & Supply Company PHONES—2-5971 & 2-5981 Beaufort, North Carolina DISTRIBUTORS G. M. Diesels Chrysler Marine Engines Electronics Marine and Industrial Hardware and Supplies GEO. W. DILL & SONS FUNERALS SINCE 1900 Morehead City, North Carolina oo ________ P. H. Geer & Son DISTRIBUTORS Gulf Oil Products PHONE 6-4081 Morehead City, North Carolina COMPLIMENTS OF LEARY’S Carteret County’s Finest Store For Men Morehead City, North Carolina CENTENNIAL JUBILEE Laboratory The U. S. Fishery Laboratory on Pivers Island, between Morehead City and Beaufort, ls the headquarters for U. S. Fish and Wild- life Service fishery research activities in the Middle Atlantic area. The present laboratory Was dedicated in 1955. It is 168 feet long and 36 feet wide, has seven offices, a photographic darkroom, a scale reading room (for reading fish scales to determine age, spawning fre- quency, etc.), and a library. The east end of the building is devoted to laboratory facilities Such as aquaria and salt water tables in which Marine fishes may be held for study, a che- Mistry table, a storeroom for scientific equip- Ment, and individual cubicles for research Workers. The laboratory unit is fully air Conditioned. A maintenance building accom- Modates garage, storage, water pumping and heating facilities, and a carpentry shop. Be- tween the two buildings a concrete courtyard Serves as a parking area. A dormitory to ac- Commodate visiting scientists was recently Completed. At the present time coastwide studies are being conducted on two fish species. They are the white shad which spawns in our fresh wa- ter streams, and the menhaden which is a familiar species in this area and among the Most important economically. Investigations of a more regional nature are also being con- ducted at the laboratory. These include re- United States Fisheries Laboratory, Pivers Island search on the striped bass populations of Albemarle Sound and its tributaries and on the blue crab in North and South Carolina waters. In addition to the fishery research staffs at the laboratory the office of the Sta- tistical Agent, Branch of Commercial Fish- eries, U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is headquartered here. Fishery Radiobiological studies are being conducted in another laboratory on Pivers Island. These studies are being carried out jointly by the Fish and Wildlife Service and the Atomic Energy Commission and deal with the accumulation, body distribution and rate of loss of radioactive elements by marine or- ganisms. A century ago the Morehead City Beau- fort area was recognized as an ideal location for the study of marine flora and fauna. Pro- fessors and students from Johns Hopkins Uni- versity and zoologists from the Smithsonian Institute came here to conduct their reseach. In 1902 the original U. S. Fishery Laboratory was completed and it served as a landmark in this area for many years. Some of the early work at the laboratory concerned oyster cul- ture and extensive life history studies on a variety of fish species found in this area. Also, a terrapin farm was in operation here for a number of years. Some of the most renowned biologists and fishery scientists in the world have visited and studied at Pivers Island. The old labora- tory which served as their temporary home for so many years was torn down early in 1955 after the completion of the present mo- dern structure. With the new facilities at the U. S. Fishery Laboratory we may look for- ward to a great deal of productive research which will lend invaluable service to our fish- ing industry in the years to come. Institute of Fisheries Research Dr. A. F. CHESTNUT At the western edge of the city limits of Morehead City is located a research institute operated under the supervision of the Univer- 91 MOREHEAD CITY OCEAN OIL COMPANY DISTRIBUTOR OF SHELL PRODUCTS Roper Van Horn, Agent John A. Baker Agency GENERAL INSURANCE & REAL ESTATE “We Specialize In Beach Property” IDEAL BUSINESS & RESIDENCE LOTS Terms For Your Convenience Beach Cottages For Rent & Sale ATLANTIC BEACH, N. C. Walter S. Morris Jeweler “The Store For Brides” PHONE 6-4046 Morehead City, North Carolina —_ Kv ———S—S—SSS—sS——sssS—SS 92 PLANT & OFFICE Hwy. 70, City Limits Hill’s, Inc. “Known For Good Clothes” MOREHEAD CITY, N. C. Compliments of Trumbull Asphalt Company Morehead City, N. C. HSI 7, CENTENNIAL JUBILEE sity of North Carolina. The Institute of Fish- cries Research was established by action of the Board of Trustees of the University of North Carolina on September 29, 1947. Fi- Nancial support for the first four years came from a grant of $130,000 made by the Knapp Foundation, Inc., with matching funds from State appropriations. The Knapp Foundation Specified that the project shall be to all con- cerned as “a tribute to Joseph P. Knapp’s life- long interest in the betterment of mankind.” Establishment of the Institute was the re- Sult of combined efforts and cooperation of Many individuals and agencies. In the fall of 1944 President Frank Graham of the Univer- Sity of North Carolina requested that a pro- Ject in marine biology be undertaken as a University function. Dr. Robert E. Coker, Chairman of the Department of zoology, was appointed to examine the possibilities, neces- Sity and potentialities of such a project. A Seneral survey of the State’s marine fisheries and resources was planned to provide a foundation for future studies, and Dr. Harden Ue, Taylor was made Executive Director of this survey. Financial assistance for the sur- Vey was provided by Mr. George Lurcy of New York, an alumnus of the University, and by the General Education Board. The whole- hearted cooperation of such individuals as Mr. Josh Horne, Mr. Roy Hampton, and Mr. Bruce Etheridge representing the interests of the Department of Conservation and Develop- Nent resulted in providing facilities at More- head City. The functions of the Institute is to en- deavor, through scientific research, to arrive at a better understanding of the complex pro- blems of marine science. During the forma- tive period of the Institute, emphasis was Placed upon practical applications of biology to the problems of fisheries resources. This Was necessary because of the conditions of the State appropriations to match the initial rant from the Knapp Foundation. It imme- diately became evident that an emphasis on Practical applications required fundamental Or basic research. Before many practical ap- Plications of research could be made, it was Necessary to conduct more studies of funda- mental nature. The application of scientific findings in one area does not imply that such results can be applied with the same degree of success in another area. The contributions of the Institute to the general welfare of the State have been made as a result of basic research in various fields. Studies on the life history and behavior of various species of shrimp in the laboratory and under natural conditions resulted in ac- tual monetary gain to the industry. Life his- tory and ecological studies of mollusks have formed the basis for a program of manage- ment and development of the oyster industry. Studies on the gonad development of certain fishes have shown potentiality of a valuable resource present in North Carolina waters. Oceanographic studies have contributed to each program of studies and have provided information of value to other agencies. The staff members have made contribu- tions to science through publication of re- search results and through presentation of papers at scientific meetings. The primary function of the Institute is in research, not in teaching. Certainly, how- ever, it must cooperate in the training of per- sons for service in the fields of conservation and utilization of fishery resources. We should not always have to go out of the State to find men trained in this field. Nor is it fair to our own young people that they should al- ways have to go out of the State to secure training in these fields. The Institute has and may well continue to serve in a cooperative way to supplement, with opportunities for practical experience, with lectures and with informed guidance, the specialized training offered in the several branches of the Uni- versity of North Carolina, or in other educa- tional institutions of the State. Another important function of the Insti- tute, in cooperation with the Department of Conservation and Development and the Bu- reau of Business Services and Research, School of Business Administration, is the study of the socio-economic aspects of the in- dustry. Obviously, there is little point in dis- covering new sources of fish and shellfish or 93 MOREHEAD CITY PARKER MOTORS MOREHEAD CITY, N. C. East End Arendell Street DIAL: 6-4722 THE ONLY COMPLETE MODERN CAR IN ITS FIELD SALES NEW CARS SERVICE SERVICE & PARTS DIAL: 6.4722 — DAIL: 6-3332 24—HOUR WRECKER SERVICE Dial Day: 6-3332 _ Night: 6-3007 BEAR FRONT END ALIGNMENT SERVIC= AT MODERN SERVICE DEPARTMENT “Dicker With Parker For A Better Deal’ “If You Don’t Own A New Ford You Haven’t Driven One Lately” “Building the best Tire Recapping and Retreading Moving Service in America” ALL WORK GUARANTEED Howard Van Lines, Inc. See Jim Morrill MOREHEAD-NEW BERN HIGHWAY AT P. O. Box 384 Morehead City, North Carolina PHONE 6-3526 Tire Service Company 1300 Arendell Street Morehead City, North Carolina POST OFFICE BOX 28 MOREHEAD City, N. C. FOR RESERVATIONS PHONE 6-3800 Bridgeview Inn Motel FISHING CAMP - GRADE A - Tourist CourT ON RADIO ISLAND OFF MOREHEAD CITY AND BEAUFORT CAUSEWAY 1 & 2 Room UNITS All Forms of Insurance HARD TO PLACE RISKS ALL MARINE LINES Chalk Insurance First-Citizen’s Bank Building MOREHEAD CITY, N. C. FAMILY GROUPS WELCOME ALL HAVE KITCHENETTES BOAT & FISHING PARTIES PRIVATE BATHS WITH SHOWERS ARRANGED FOR REASONABLE’ DAILY & WEEKLY RATES PERSONAL MANAGEMENT MRS. JULIA HOLT Ss A. Chalk, Jr. 1957 CENTENNIAL JUBILEE in increasing production if the trade outlets are too limited, or if the avenues of movement from production point to consumers are over- tortuous and too slow. A well qualified and experienced staff is assembled at the Institute. The individual Staff members design their programs of re- Search and exercise freedom in pursuing their Scientific studies. The present scientific staff includes Dr. A. F. Chestnut, Dr. Earl E. Deu- bler, Jr., Dr. William E. Fahy, Mr. Hugh J. Porter, Dr. Gerald S. Posner and Dr. Austin B. Williams. Other personnel of the Institute include Mrs. Margaret Barrow, Clerk-Steno- grapher; Mr. Matthew Jones, technician; Mr. John Wegener, a Master Mariner and techni- Cal assistant and Mr. Harry Willis in charge Of maintenance and buildings. N. C. Division of Commercial Fisheries C. G. HoLLAND The Division of Commercial Fisheries, One of the units of our State government, lo- cated in Morehead City, has a well rounded Program. To it is charged the responsibility for the protection of the state’s marine re- Sources which consist of aquatic plants and all of the marine animals. The responsibility to protect, safeguard and promote the sources Of livelihood of some 35,000 fishermen and their families in the twenty-one coastal coun- ties, and at the same time to protect and safe- guard the interests of the citizens of the entire State, rests upon the Division of Commercial Fisheries. Sometimes mere laws are not sufficient, Particularly where there has been a serious Over-harvesting of a fishery. This has happen- €d in the case of the oyster and it is necessary in this instance not only to protect what is there, but to take steps to rehabilitate our old Oyster beds and to make three oysters grow Where we get one now. Each year the State Collects oyster shells from the shuckers, whe are required by law to return half of their shells to the State. The Division of Commer- cial Fisheries plants these shells in the oyster producing areas. The bed is then closed for three years, the normal time required for oysters to grow to marketable size. Young spat settle on the oyster shells and grow to mature oysters. The harvest of shrimp for 1955 was nor- mal and we would benefit greatly if we could process this delicious seafood product into breaded shrimp. We have many other edible seafoods such as clams, soft, hard and stone crabs, escallops, fish and other aquatic forms. We have many laws and regulations regard- ing the taking and selling of these seafoods. The Division of Commercial Fisheries is the agency responsible for the enforcement of these laws. Our enforcement personnel con- sists of a Commissioner, Supervisors, Inspec- tors and Patrol Boat Crews. The place of the mehaden fish in our economy deserves some discussion. The work among these fish has a profitable season of about six weeks a year. They are found on the entire Atlantic Coast from Maine to Florida and in the Gulf as far as Texas. The fish meal is used for hog and chicken feed and for ferti- lizing our crops. North Carolina is about the third largest user in the nation. The fish oil is used for oils in paint, soap, tempering steel, steric acid for softening rubber and in a buftf- ing compound for shining metal. Many more uses are in the experimental stage. All of this oil is shipped out of North Carolina, about one-half of the production going to Europe. N. C. Division of Commercial Fisheries Building 95 CENTENNIAL JUBILEE CHARLES S. WALLACE HOME The Charles Slover Wallace house on the corner of Arendell and Eighth Streets in Morehead City has aged more than half a century, but still stands erect as a confed- erate soldier at attention. Many of those who know its story best have passed on, but others who are still here to talk about it say it has been one of the town’s outstanding show- places through the years. Back in 1903 when homes were built “to endure forever,” the Wallace home was be- gun. Built from shipwreck lumber, it took 18 months to complete the three-story man- sion with 15 rooms, 4 baths and a tower room. John F. Bell, chief carpenter, is now deceased; but his son, Edgar, says the lum- ber is still so tough, driving a nail is diffi- cult. Those who know lumber say the lum- ber is all heart pine bridge timber. Oldtimers say the lumber was taken from a ship en- route from Alabama to New England that ran aground at Cape Lookout. During the early days when the Wallace home was built, there was no public sewer, power or water system. Morehead City’s first sewer was run from the Wallace home, and is still in use. The old cistern that provided water for the family is still there. Inside the home, evidence of old gas- lights can still be seen. Most beautiful of all are the frescoed ceilings throughout the house. During Centennial Week Mrs. Grace W. Taylor and Mr. George R. Wallace, the surviving son and daughter of Charles S. Wallace, have contributed the mansion to the Centennial cause. An antique and art ex- hibit will be housed on the first floor. Many personal possessions of the Wallace family, such as clothing out of the historic past, will also be on view. ; DR. BEN F. ROYAL Born and reared in Morehead City, Dr. Ben F. Royal, a physician and surgeon by Profession, has devoted a lifetime to curing the ills of his community, not only those associated with physical illnesses of the hu- Man body, but those of an economic nature as well. Early in life he dedicated himself to the betterment of mankind. So interwoven With the history of Morehead City is the Story of his life that it would be difficult to Separate them. Instrumental in establishing the first hospital in the community, closely associated with the development of the town’s port facilities, and active in matters pertaining to the development of education- al facilities in the State of North Carolina as a whole, because of his interest in public affairs and his infectious enthusiasm, Dr. Royal has been the force behind many pzo- jects relating themselves to the growth and welfare of Morehead City. ‘Service’ has been Dr. Royal’s philosophy, not only in his professional life, but in his personal and civic life as well. Morehead City is indeed fortunate to have had during a part of its first one hundred years, Dr. Ben F. Royal, as a loyal citizen, booster, and one-man Chamber of Commerce. MOREHEAD CITY Greetings ;-: Welcome The Town of Morehead City takes this means of extending greetings and an official welcome to each of you, for every visitor is an honored guest in our midst. GEORGE W. DILL, JR., Mayor V. J. “TED” GARNER, Mayor Pro-Tem S. C. HOLLOWAY, Commissioner D. J. HALL, Commissioner G. E. SANDERSON, Commissioner JASPER E. BELL, Commissioner CENTENNIAL JUBILEE MOREHEAD CITY’S SWEETHEART “MISS MADIB” BELL ROR Ra Ui be net ee Nineteen years after our town was settled there was born at Harlowe, to James R. and Mittie Becton Bell, a baby girl. She was chris- tened Mary Abigail, a name that soon was shortened to Madie. She grew up and went to school in the Harlowe community. After her “high school” education she entered Greensboro Female College, now Greensboro College, and completed the three Year teaching course in two years. She had, already had extensive teaching experience, for before she entered college and in the year she had to be out due to her mother’s illness, she taught at the little school which She attended as a child. Her first position as a college graduate Was in the “free school” in Morehead City. Parents were so delighted with the instruc- tion their children were receiving they asked Miss Madie to teach a “pay school’. This was located where the Morehead City Floral Shop now stands. In Morehead City Miss Madie met ano- ther Bell, Daniel G., and became his bride in the Harlowe church amidst the greatest mass of cape jasmine ever assembled in Carteret County. On Easter Sunday 1905, their first child, Mary Julia, was born. Her few months of life brought joy to the home. Eight years later a son, Daniel G. Jr., was born and is his mother’s pride and joy as he operates his gift shop and so ably represents his people. in the North Carolina House of Representa- tives. Marriage didn’t close Miss Madie’s ca- reer as a teacher and she was, and is in the midst of civic and church activities. She wa; president for many years of the Emeline J. Pigott Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy and served as Registrar for the North Carolina United Daughters of the Confederacy. She was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. In 1921 she helped organize the More- head City Woman’s Club and served as its first president. Twenty years later she served a second term. She is a charter member of the Garden and Civics Department and is the only honorary life member of the Literary and Art Department. For thirty six years she has inspired and challenged the leaders and members of the organization. Through the years her interest in educa- tion has evidenced itself in substitute teach- ing, serving on the Board of Trustees of the Morehead City School, and helping to raise funds for school projects. Two of the largest were the purchase of a stage curtain and a grand piano. If anyone deserves to be called a pillar of the church, Miss Madie certainly does. When she first came to Morehead City she taught a young men’s class in the First Meth- odist Church. Later she took over a class of (Continued page 101) MOREHEAD CITY WE’RE JUSTLY PROUD TO BE A PART OF Morehead City AND CONGRATULATE THE TOWN FOR LIVING TO BE A HUNDRED Lloyd A. Fry Roofing Company ROOFING PLANTS Compton, Cal. San Leandro, Cal. Tt. Lauderdale, Fla. Jacksonville, Fla. Summit, Ill. Brookville, Ind. Waltham, Mass. Detroit, Mich. Minneapolis, Minn. MOREHEAD CITY, N. C. WITH OTHER PLANTS AT N. Kansas City, Mo. Robertson, Mo. Kearny, N. J. Stroud, Okla. Portland, Ore. York, Pa. Memphis, Tenn. Compton, Cal. Jacksonville, Fla. Summit, II. Brookville, Ind. Mishawaka, Ind. Houstonsatexas N. Kansas City, Mo. Irving, Texas FELT MILLS Fulton, N. Y. Portland, Ore. Emmaus, Penn. Memphis, Tenn. Houston, Texas Irving, Texas CENTENNIAL JUBILEE A NATIVE SON OF WHOM THE TOWN IS PROUD d EARLE W. WEBB Earl W. Webb, was born in Morehead City, the son of Alexander and Harriet Webb. He went to public and private schools in the town, attended Trinity College (now Duke), University of Michigan and New York Law School. He practiced law in New York City 1904-1922, when he became General Attorney for General Motors Corporation. In 1925 he was elected president of Ethyl Gasoline Cor- Poration (now Ethyl Corporation). He contin- ued in that position and later acted as Chair- man of the Board until 1948, when he retired. Mr. Webb was on the Board of American Petroleum Institute, National Association of Manufacturers and the National Industrial Conference Board. He has been a trustee of Duke University since 1933. Although his home has been in New York and Connecticut over fifty years, he and his family have spent some time each year since 1929 at the place he built on Bogue Sound, five miles west of Morehead City. a RT Te IE PR NOES EEN RAD EEE ELE DOE, MOREHEAD CITY’S SWEETHEART (Continued from page 99) Women which she still teaches. About twenty years ago they named it the Madie Bell Bible Class in her honor. She is a faithful and ac- tive member of the Wesleyan Service Guild. Several years ago the church presented her With a Bible in appreciation for her outstand- ing service. So she has spent her eighty years serv- ing her family, her church and her commun- ity. At this age most folks would sit back and rest on their laurels, but not Miss Madie. She is still in the center of the activities of the community. The Woman’s Club sets out to “Beau- tify Morehead City with Crepe Myrtles” and who sells the most plants? Miss Madie. More- head City needs street markers, so who so- licits the most money? Miss Madie. Volun- teers are needed to staff the Centennial Trailer and who gives the most hours? Miss Madie. Who tops all workers by obtaining the most Patron and Memorial listings for the Centennial Jubilee Book? Why, Miss Madie, of course. So now as she goes about our town spreading warmth, good cheer, gentle humor, enthusiasm, encouragement, and true Chris- tian love, our citizenry points with pride to Miss Madie—our First Lady. 101 MOREHEAD CITY ““Home Of The Beaver Shirt’’ nt x + s i : Fi 4 Webb Memorial Civic Center, corner 9th and Evans Streets There are few towns in the state, the Size of Morehead City or even larger, that have the advantages of a public building Such as that in this city known as the Civic Center, located at the corner of 9th and Evans Streets. When erected some twenty-five years ago by Mr. Earle W. Webb of New York, a former resident of Morehead City, it was de- Signed for use as a professional building. Later, following the death of Mr. Webb's son, Earle W. Jr., he decided to convert tha building into a civic center as a memorial to his son. Following the death of Mrs. Eva Ar- nold Webb a few years later, both mother and son are memorialized in the structure and its maintenance, through a foundation endowed by Mr. Webb, known as the Earle W. Webb, Jr. Memorial. For the past twenty years civic organiza- tions coming under the head of educational, charitable and religious have had the ad- vantages of this well-equipped building. The rooms of the first floor are given over to a library, men’s reading, game and meeting rooms. On the second floor are very attrac- tively appointed social rooms with kitchen facilities to meet the needs of most social gatherings; there also is the children’s de- partment of the library. There are about 10 thousand books in the two libraries, and they are being continually added to. The building has in every way fulfilled its high purpose as set out in the charter, “to promote educational, charitable and reli- gious causes.” It is a most fitting memorial, one for which Morehead City is grateful and of which it is justly proud. MOREHEAD CITY L & H Motor Company Plymouth, Chrysler and Imperial SALES AND SERVICE 509 Arendell St. Morehead City Compliments of ADLER’S —eeeeeeSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSsesesese Jerry J. Willis Real Estate and Insurance Agency Phone 6-4777 City Theatre Building DEE GEE’S GIFTS — DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES PICTURES AND FRAMES Compliments of CAPT. BILL Russell’s Glass Shop “Everything In Glass” 905 Shepard St. Morehead City, N. C. CHALK & GIBBS Realtors - Insurors 100 Arendell Street MOREHEAD CITY, N. C. Promoting The Growth of Morehead City and Carteret County For The Past 32 Years eS! CENTENNIAL JUBILEE Morehead City Band 3 ‘ i = 3 Morehead City Majorettes of 1957, left to right: Douglass Ann West, Wendy Lowe, Judy Cooper, Terry Lowe The Morehead City High School Band Was first organized by the Boy Scouts under the direction of Zeb Butts in 1923. The first instruments consisting of 2 cor- Nets, 2 clarinets, 2 trombones, 2 altos, 1 bari- tone, 1 base, 1 snare drum, a double B and an E flat bass horn, were purchased for $100. The equipment which had been out of use for some time needed cleaning and polishing before they were able to use them. In 1923, Mr. H. L. Joslyn called for all who were interested in the band, and started the new band with The Educator Band Book. Knowing nothing about reeds and slides, they Worked out everything with the help of the Educator Band Book. Mr. Ralph Wade, the present director, Started playing in the band that year. The following year Mr. Gib Arthur came to Move- head City as science teacher and band direc- tor, He had been a classmate of Mr. Joslyn’s, and they played in the N. C. State College Band together. Mr. Joslyn played many different instru- ments, his favorite being the bass horn, which he played in the band approximately 25 years. The band visited different schools giv- ing concerts. They were in Atlantic the night the Atlantic Hotel burned. Due to the death of Mr. Gib Arthur in 1941, a new band director, who was captain of the U. S. Coast Artillery at Fort Macon, was named. Later a Mr. Beaman, who was then working with the U.S.O., had charge of the band for two years. Mr. Henry O. Wade, who was a graduate of Morehead City High School, directed the band for one year. When Mr. Windell became principal of the school in 1947, he could not locate a band master. The band was then dissolved, except for part time in the years of 1947-1948, when it was under the direction of Sam Guthrie. After several conferences with Mr. Ralph Wade, a former student of Morehead City High School, the band was reorganized under his leadership. TELEPHONE 6-5141 COFFEE SHOP BUD DIXON’S MOTEL Morehead City, North Carolina AIR CONDITIONED TELEPHONES IN MOREHEAD CITY & BEAUFORT— “Not Best Because We’re Oldest — But Oldest Because We're Best” FOR THESE FAMOUS NAMES Kelvinator — Maytag Zenith RCA — Whirlpool Economy Appliance Stores 326 Front Street BEAUFORT WELCOME TO THE BROADWAY CAFE FINEST IN TOWN WE SERVE EVERYTHING GOOD TO EAT EST. 1935 Country Ham Our Specialty Downtown Morehead City EL’S DRIVE INN HIGHWAY 70, WEST Morehead City, North Carolina CURB SERVICE Sandwiches of All Kinds Open Eleven in Morning ‘Til Twelve At Night, Seven Days A Week 905 Arendell Street MOREHEAD CITY “Fun For The Entire Family” AT THE Idle Hour Amusement Center ATLANTIC BEACH, N. C. LONG DISTANCE MOVING SERVICE Telephones 6-4829 or 6-4522 Acme Movers & Storage Co., Inc. MEMBER ATLAS VAN LINES, INC. P. O. Box 213 MOREHEAD CITY, NORTH CAROLINA CENTENNIAL JUBILEE Morehead City Police Department hee tons, F Members of the Morehead City Police Department. Left to right, front row: Joe Smith, Chief Herbert Griffin, Carl Bunch, Carl Blomberg. Back row: Elbert D. O’Neal, Jr. pares Steele, Walter Thomas, Bill Condi. One officer, Buck Newsome, not present. Naomi Barnes Radio Operator Marie Willis Uy ; Lucy Hardy Radio Operator Radio Operator MOREHEAD CITY 740 ON YOUR DIAL “Your Centennial Voice of Morehead City” Cherry’s Market Herald Printing Company “ON THE CORNER” Job Printing @ Stationers Office Supplies “GOOD THINGS TO EAT” Phone 6-3534 Morehead City, N. C. MOREHEAD CITY, N. C. CENTENNIAL JUBILEE Port Terminal Morehead City Port Terminal, showing warehouses, transit sheds and wharfage Fe a After more than 100 years, the vision that Mr. John M. Morehead had of making Morehead City one of the best ports on the Atlantic coast, gives promise of being re- alized to the fullest. Under the direction of the State Ports Authority the building of an enlarged port was completed. Long before Mr. Morehead conceived the idea of creating Morehead City at its Present site, making this section a potential reat shipping center, the location, known as Shepard’s Point, was a landing and load- ing point for freight and passengers for small Vessels plying the sounds and rivers of East- €rn Carolina. Under the direction of Mr. Morehead in 1858-59, work was started on the building of the port. The prospects of Morehead City as a shipping center were considered extremely . good. Its location was compared with that of New York City. It was shown to be surround- ed by navigable waters on three sides, while vessels drawing 18 feet of water could ap- proach it with ease. But the boom was cut short by the war between the states. After the war, the anticipated ocean shipping did not materialize. It remained for Mr. Morehead with his vision of the advantages offered by the loca- tion of the Point, to bring to fruition the 109 MOREHEAD CITY construction of the first pier and warehouse in Carteret County which would accommo- date the receiving and shipping of large car- goes. Combined with the port development was his interest in extending the new rail- road from the proposed terminal at Carolina City through the projected sight of Morehead City to the port location. Before Morehead City had been laid out and lots offered for sale, construction work was started on what for many years was known as Pier No. 1. For the next two or three years follow- ing the completion of the railroad to Golds- boro, considerable freight was shipped in and out by both rail and water. Future pros- pects were very bright for the continued de- velopment of Morehead City and its shipping facilities. But the opening of the war between the states and the coming of Federal soldiers in 1862, with the capture of Fort Macon brought a halt to commercial rail and water shipments. During the time the Federal forces oc- cupied Morehead City, they made good use of the port and railroad. Large quantities of army supplies: were shipped in by boat. Tha railroad was used for the movement of freight and troops. With the war days over, Morehead City along with other sections of the South was slow in resuming its commercial life. It was not until 1880 that much water shipping was resumed. During the severe storm of August, 1879, which swept over this section, considerable damage was done to the wharf and ware- house. Repairs were made and the wharf continued in use for several more years. Small coastwise and sound craft made use of the port several years after the larger vessels were attracted to more modern ports along the coast. When Morehead City was shipping out two or three carloads of fish several days a week, fish boats’ from Beaufort and other points in the eastern part of the county un- loaded their shipments at Pier No. 1 until 110 the railroad was extended to Beaufort. A freight and express station was maintained for loading. Former Governor Cameron Morrison of Charlotte (1921-1925) led a movement in 1924 for a state bond issue of $8,500,000.00 for development of the state’s seaports, but the plan was voted down in a special election in November, 1924. ee THE WAZIRISTAN, FIRST 4 EXPORT SHIP ‘ Interest in Morehead City did not wane. and as the result of efforts of local citizens the port idea was pushed. From this start resulted Morehead City’s second and successful attempt to establish and maintain a port terminal for all types of ocean going craft. The terminal came into being through a succession of acts passed by the North Carolina assembly. In March 1933 the Port Commission of Morehead City was created by act of the General Assembly. The commission was com- posed of seven members, four appointed by the state and three by the Town of More- head City. \LOADING FIRST ExPORT \OF SCRAP IRON CENTENNIAL JUBILEE The first chairman of the commission Wa3 Stanley Woodland, who with Dr. Royal, Judge Luther Hamilton, H. S. Gibbs, and Others, was instrumental in the early develop- tnent of the port. Dr. Royal became the second chairman in August, 1934, when he was suc: ceeded by H. S. Gibbs who held the office Until the commission was dissolved in 1951. Fe THE SAMNANGER, FIRST IMPORT SHIP In 1945 the state legislature created a North Carolina State Ports Authority. Its Mission was to develop state ports for the in- terest of all the people of the state, by afford- ing modern and efficient facilities on the Coast, to transfer materials destined for in- dustrial North Carolina. No money was set up to start the pvo- gram, however, and it was not until the les lature met again in 1947 that a small sum Was appropriated for administration of the Programs and surveys. Meantime, an allot- Ment of $90,000 was obtained from the Fed- = eee Oe ee FE Tanker unloading g ne for commercial use eral Works Agency to make engineering studies and prepare plans for modern dock and terminal facilities at Wilmington and Morehead City. Lot ding tobacco for export to Europe Today the Morehead City Port boasts many modern loading and storage facilities. There are two storage warehouses, totaling 88,000 square feet of storage space, and three transit sheds totaling 132,000 square feet. Grain loading equipment and all kinds of car- go handling equipment is available. A new fumigation plant, constructed of concrete and steel, is now in use. The wharfage is sufficient to accommodate four 500 feet cargo ships and one petroleum tanker, with a depth of 30 feet at mean low water. The chief exports from this port are to- bacco and grain. During the past year, grain exports have taken on new importance, and with the improvement of transportation facili- ties to the port, promises to be the leading export within a short time. The chief import is petroleum. Military cargoes are of considerable im- portance to the port also. During 1956 there were a total of 61 military ships served by the port facilities. Today the port is improving in service and equipment with each passing month. With improvement in transportation to the port, there is little doubt that it shall continue to expand and grow. MOREHEAD CITY HUNTLEY’S COMPLETE BUILDING, PLUMBING AND PAINT SUPPLIES PHONE 2-4871 BEAUFORT, N. C. Weeks & Andrews Construction Company ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS. Room 209 Stedman Building Phone 3368 ASHEBORO, N. C. Maola Milk & Ice Cream Company J@ota DAIRY PRODUCTS Morehead Block & Tile Company Incorporated Ahoskie Goldsboro Elizabeth City New Bern Williamston Wilmington Morehead City Phone 6-4226 6-3581 W. P. FREEMAN WHOLESALE COMPANY AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR LLOYD A. FRY ROOFING CO. ASPHALT ROOFING AND ALLIED PRODUCTS Morehead City, North Carolina W. P. Freeman Wholesale Company 4th & Arendell Streets Morehead City, North Carolina DISTRIBUTORS LIBBY FINE FOODS CENTENNIAL JUBILEE CENTENNIAL SLOGAN Mrs. Rhea Goodwin Haislip submitted the Centennial Slogan, “A Litle Bit of Heaven Since 1857.” Mrs. Haislip came to More- head City 14 years ago from Read- ing, Pa. She has three children by a former marriage. At the present time she is a receptionist for Dr. Darden J. Eure. Sy) —) aaa a aa aa ae a a a a Unusual and Historical Laws and Ordinances Compiled from existing Minute Books July 31, 1903: Dr. W. E. Headen was allowed the privilege to hitch his horse to trees in city when Visiting patients. October 3, 1904: Letters from Mr. R. R. How- land were read in which he proposed to furnish electric lights for the town for $150.00 per month. October 3, 1905: The Mayor is hereby author- ized and given the power to grant permits to per- Sons to keep hogs within the corporate limits of the town west of 14th Street. June 14, 1906: Mr. G. W. Dill was present and asked the Board to grant him the privilege of sell- ing cold drinks and cigars on Sundays. Request hot granted. 4 June 15, 1906: Mr. G. W. Dill appeared and urged that they reconsider the matter of selling cigars and cold drinks on Sundays during the sum- mer months. Same was discussed and after dis- cussion the Drug Store and Atlantic Hotel were allowed to sell drinks and cigars on Sundays from 9 o'clock in the morning until 7 o’clock in the eve- nings, February 1, 1907: Mr. Fred Royal employed as Engineer, Fire Engine at $5.00 per month. March 8, 1907: Mr. J. H. Mann took census of the town for which he was paid $5.00. There were 1,406 white, 413 colored, total residents 1,819. April 27, 1908: The following ordinance was passed and ordered posted on wire gate at city limit fence: “Any person or persons failing to close the gates at the wire fence shall upon conviction pay a fine of $2.50 and one-half of said fine shall be pzid to the informer.” May 14, 1903: Baby carriages and other ve- hicles shell be kept in single file on walkways. Fine 50 cents each offense or 2 days in jail. November 9, 1908: Ordinances amended to al- low the use of shot guns west of 16th Street, and North of Fisher Street, provided it shall be un- lawful to shoot in or into the cemetery square under penalty of $5.00 for each offense. 113 MOREHEAD CITY “At The Sight of The Old Atlantic Hotel” - Compliments of Sears, Roebuck and Company MOREHEAD CITY, N. C. The Midyette Net & Twine Company Wholesale Distributors of a Complete Line of Commercial Fishing Gear NETTING—ROPE—CORDAGE NET FITTINGS We Stock a Complete Line of Gold Medal Cotton Trawl, Gill and Nylon Netting All GOLD MEDAL Products COLUMBIAN Manila Rope in Sizes from 3/16” diameter to 2” diameter. Phone 2-5951 P. O. Box 330 Lennoxville Rd. BEAUFORT, N. C. E. W. Downum Company DEPARTMENT STORE Mens’, Womens’ & Childrens’ Clothing BEAUFORT MOREHEAD CITY mas P 2, JEFFERSON HOTEL MOREHEAD CITY, N. C. Open Year Around Jones Outboard Marina Mercury Outboard—Thompson Boats SALES & SERVICE Radio Island Morehead City, N. C. Phone 6-5093 CARTERET SUPPLY COMPANY MOREHEAD CITY, N. C. Established in 1907 by W. J. Hales, was for many years the only whole- sale business in Morehead City. Purchased in 1942 by David W. Freshwater, the company is now cele- brating its 50th year of efficient ser- vice to the merchants of Morehead City and Carteret County DAVID W. FRESHWATER, Manager GEORGE W. PENNUELL, Partner CENTENNIAL JUBILEE Fred Royal I Remember When..--- You could not buy a soft drink without buying a sandwich. The fire house was in the middle of 8th Street, and the only water supply came from wells dug in the middle of the streets. These wells were about 10 feet deep, and were called “dug wells of surface Water.” Three to four feet of water covered the spot where the City Hall is now located. We went crab- bing and clamming in this same location. We went to “town” to Beaufort every Saturday to buy groceries in a “snapper.” The first gasoline motor was bought in More- head City by D. B. Wade and Sons for a boat. Baptismal services were held where the Fire Station and Hospital are now located. Water washed against the railroad between 6th and 7th Streets on Arendell. Board walk started at 9th Street where Esso Station is now located. First appendectomy was performed in More- head City by Dr. Primrose from New Bern. Patient Was Miss Julia Phillips. Operation was performed on kitchen table. You couldn’t travel on north side of Arendell Street past Eastman’s Furniture Store except in horse drawn cart. There were no houses Hast of corner of 8th and Bridges on South side. Hop Sing (local Chinese Jaundryman) was mend- ing a shirt and a hornet flew in the window and lit on a table nearby. Hop took his finger with the thimble on and mashed the hornet’s head, The hor- net turned his tail and stung Hop. Then Hop went running next door to Mr. Fred Royal’s shop, (Mr. Fred was his doctor at all times) “Fled”, Hop cried, “He no bite with his face, he bite with his tail.” “Pappy” Joe Fulcher , E. Stamey Davis There were three cars in Morehead City in 1913, owned by G. D. Canfield, C. Manley Wade and Ob Willis. Water surrounded “Iree School” which was located where High Schcool is now. The State paid for two months schooling each year. We were hired by Mr. Wiggins to catch frogs for him. Caught two sugar barrels full on Arendell Street. You could get ice only by special shipment by schooner from Maine. As there was no ice manu- facturing plant here, ice was stored in sawdust from winter to winter. A shipment of steel came into Morehead City port from Norway to build railroad from Salisbury to Asheville, N. C. The “Swamp Dollar” which was a two cent piece about the size of our fifty-cent piece was used. They were made of solid copper. pe ae Oldest Living Native Mrs. Ida Eaton, born March 4, 1865, is the oldest living native of Morehead City. She was born in a house which stood at the corner of 10th and Arendell Streets and has lived in Morehead City all her life. She has been very active in the Baptist Church all her life, having been a member since she was a young girl. She was a charter member of the Missionary Circle and served as secre- tary for 35 years. One Missionary Circle is named in her honor. She now resides with her son, John Eaton, just west of Morehead City. MOREHEAD CITY Dine At The Rex Restaurant MOREHEAD CITY JACKSONVILLE WILMINGTON NORTH CAROLINA (r) IN DRY CLEANING Sunshine Laundry The Soft-Water Laundry DRY CLEANING Morehead City, N. C. IRENE’S CHILDREN’S SHOP Arendell Street MOREHEAD CITY, N. C. Green Houses In Back EDGEWATER MOTEL 2 Miles West of Morehead City BOATING, BATHING, FISHING On Beautiful Bogue Sound Recreation Area — Picnic Tables For Guests Only Compliments of Dairy Queen Airway Moving & Storage, Inc. Agents For United Van Lines MOVING WITH CARE EVERYWHERE THE DONUT HOUSE 24 DIFFERENT KINDS Highway 70 West MOREHEAD CITY, N. C. ee nv Credit must be given to Von Bedsworth of Morehead City for the starting of a resort development which through the passing years brought about the present Atlantic Beach re- sort. Back in 1916 Bedsworth purchased the site of 100 acres of beach property including the Royal pavilion and bath houses and in 1913 built a 100 room hotel which met with instant success, giving the vacationing public accommodations directly on the beach. Financial reverses caused Bedsworth to dispose of this property in 1920. For the next two years the resort was operated by J. E. Woodland. From that time on until the hotel. was destroyed by fire and the pavilion torn down, the operation of the resort passed un- der several different managers. Following the loss of the Atlantic View beach, Bedsworth built a pavilion for the co- lored people to the east of the beach on the site of the present McClamrock property. A year later he sold the property to a group of colored men who attempted to operate it un- til the buildings were destroyed by fire a few years later. The year 1928 prought about the boom- time days of the Morehead Bluffs develop- ment. Morehead City and Beaufort caught the fever. Real estate was changing hands from day to day. Out of the “Bubble” developed a project by a group of Beaufort and Morehead men to organize a corporation to build a bridge from the mainland in Morehead to Bo- gue Banks, creating a resort on what is today ‘the site of Atlantic Beach. Two corporations were formed by this group of promoters, the Atlantic Beach and Bridge Corp., and the Atlantic Beach Corp. The men back of the project were G. W. Huntley, W. T. Davis, George Brooks, J. F. Duncan, C. R. Wheatly, C. K. Howe of Beau- fort, J. B. Woodland and Luther Hamilton of Morehead. Besides the toll bridge connecting the ‘mainland with the beach, the promoters built CENTENNIAL JUBILEE ‘ATLANTIC BEACH a small dining hall, bath houses and pavilion in which dances were held. This venture was short lived for during the night of July 6th, 1929 fire destroyed the entire layout of build- ings on the beach. The State Trust Co., of New York, which held a mortgage against the pro- perty, took it over following the fire. This banking firm was absorbed by the Manufac- turers Trust Co., receiving the beach property as one of the assets, from the State Trust Co. In 1930 the Manufacturers Trust Co., sent Robert Cordon, one of its associates, down to look things over. Cordon liked the looks of things so well that he persuaded the trust company to rebuild the beach, consisting of a large casino and bath houses. A year later construction was started on the Atlantic Beach hotel by the banking firm and was completed in 1932. Cordon acted as manager of the resort and hotel for several years. In 1940 the hotel was purchased by W. L. Derrickson who is the present operator. Later, Newman Willis had the management of the resort until the pro- perty was sold by the banking firm to H. G. Mayer. In the fall of 1945 the beach was pur- chased by Alfred Cooper, Morehead City, from Mayer. He remodeled the casino, built the Ocean King Hotel and made many improve- ments. Later, part of the property had been sold by Cooper to various parties who operate the several concessions. In 1936 the bridge was sold to the state for approximately $50,000.00, and the toll charges were re- moved. From that time of over a half a cen- tury ago when but two crude structures served the visitors to the beach, the beach through the vision of its early promoters has become a high-developed ocean-side resort The popularity of Atlantic Beach has promp- ted the state to build a new highway bridge connecting the mainland at Morehead with Atlantic Beach at a cost of $1,500,000.00. MOREHEAD CITY Hotel Fort Macon “In The Heart of Town” Busy Bee Restaurant MOREHEAD CITY’S Central. Location — Reasonable Rates FIRST RESTAURANT Zyla “Hedge” Hedgecock, Manager MOREHEAD CITY, N. C. sau opens White Ice Cream and Milk Division Get The Best — Get SEALTEST DAIRY PRODUCTS Phone 6-3014 Morehead City, N. C. eee SALUTATIONS Safrit Lumber Company Manufacturers Building Material Phone 2-4581 BEAUFORT, NORTH CAROLINA The Store of Satisfaction TO MOREHEAD CITY Early Jewelers NORTH CAROLINA‘S OUTSTANDING SUMMER RESORT WATCHES — DIAMONDS — JEWELRY Served By WATCH AND CLOCK REPAIRING Carolina Telephone AND Telegraph Company USE YOUR TELEPHONE TO: @ Make Vacation Reservations @ Call the Folks Back Home @ Make Business Appointments @ Kee» In Touch across the miles 723 Arendell Street Phone 6-3186 Morehead City, N. C. OSCAR N. ALLRED, Owner SS Shw—h i ——————— CENTENNIAL JUBILEE MISS EMELINE PIGOTT One of the most outstanding heroines that North Carolina can claim in the War between the States was Miss Emeline Pigott of Carteret County. This young woman’s name deserves a high place among our state’s bravest women, for her cool courage was often shown in the midst of great danger. Miss Pigott was born in Harlowe Town- ship, Carteret County, December 15, 1836, and she was only 25 years of age when the War began. It was about this time that her father moved from his Harlowe plantation to a farm on Calico Creek, north of the pres- ent town of Morehead City, at that time a very small village. Like all southern women she loved the south and dedicated her talents to the cause of the Southern Confederacy. Just across the creek was a garrison of soldiers who had been sent to the coast to help defend the State. She witnessed their privations and suf- ferings and sought every opportunity to nurse the sick and wounded among them, some of them in her father’s farm home. Twenty-five years of age at the time, pretty, attractive and popular, she had many admirers. One of these, Stokes McRae, fell desperately in love with her, and she with him. Often invited to the officers’ balls, she always declined, for the good reason that her lover was a Private in the Army. With her own hands she made for him a Confederate flag of silk mounted on a gold staff, which he carried with him until the Battle of New Bern, where it was lost. Young McRae was later killed in the Battle of Gettysburg. When the news of her lover’s death reached ‘Miss Emeline”, she is said to have re-dedicated her life to the cause of the Confederacy. Her places of activity were many, the farm on Calico Creek, Morehead City, Beau- fort, New Bern, Kinston and Concord. She had fishermen meet Northern vessels in Bogue Sound and Beaufort Inlet. While pre- tending to sell fish, they were really work- ing to find out about the tonnage of each vessel, what cargo they were carrying, and to what port they would next sail. All this information is said to have been passed on to Miss Emeline, who relayed it to the proper civil and military authorities. Miss Emeline was present at the Battle of New Bern, and witnessed the capture of that city by the Federals. She refused to leave the Craven Capital until the last train, which was made up mostly of flat cars carry- ing the wounded soldiers to Kinston. There she spent many weeks nursing the sick and wounded and when the town was evacuated she went out with the Confederates and finally landed in Concord. It was during her stay in Concord that she met a Mrs. Brent, the widow of a Chap- lain in the Federal Army, who was trying to get back to her people in the North. The two women soon became friends and together 119 MOREHEAD CITY 1857 worked their way through the Federal lines, finally reaching the little farm on Calico Creek. Back home, Miss Emeline continued to aid the Confederate soldiers, and was ever alert to do everything in her power to this end. With the aid of her brother-in-law, Ru- fus Bell, she ran a blockade service. By this time the Federals had occupied Morehead City, Fort Macon, Beaufort and Newport. The work was becoming difficult, but she was more determined than ever to carry on. On certain days in the week, mail was dis- tributed under logs in the woods, and to a well known tree, food, clothing and quinine was carried. By means of special signals the boys in gray uniforms were notified. It is said that while Federal officers were occupying her home, it was her nightly duty to entertain them so that her brother- in-law could carry food from the pantry to the Confederate soldiers who were in hiding only a short distance away. By this time a number of strangers had moved to Beaufort from other sections of the country, people who had come to the coast in order to profit by the unusual conditions which the war had brought on. Among these were two northern men. With their help Miss Emeline was able to carry through the Fed- eral lines to the Confederate soldiers a short distance away such articles as food, clothing and medicine articles which she could hide beneath her hoop-skirt. One day there dropped from these Nor- thern men some very valuable information, as she thought, to the southern cause, and she persuaded them to give it to her in writing. With the information hid next to her heart and her hoopskirt loaded, she started with Rufus Bell on her regular rounds. This day, however, they didn’t pass the lines so easily. Already under suspicion the two weze arrested and sent to jail in Beaufort. Mr. Beil was searched first. Finding no writing of any suspicious nature, he was released. The o-- der was now given to search Miss Emeline. A negro woman was delegated to do the job, but Miss Emeline protesting, told her if she 120 came near she would shoot and shoot to kill. She then stated that if they would send a white woman she would not object to being searched. She was really fighting for time to de- stroy the note next to her heart. While the officers were looking for someone to do the searching, Miss Emeline chewed the memo- randum of information and swallowed it; she also tore the mail she had gathered for dis- tribution into small bits. When the searching party finally arrived and found the scattered mail fragments, they were angry, but pro- ceeded with the search and found concealed under her hoop-skirt almost everything from a fine tooth comb to a suit of clothes. Miss Emeline was ordered sent to prison in New Bern, but was permitted to spend the night with her parents on the Calico Creek farm. One of her cousins was allowed to go to prison with her the next day. It was du = ing this imprisonment that one of the Federa! soldiers tried to chloroform the two. By picking small holes in the window through which they could get fresh air, the two were able to escape death. Friends worked hard to free her, but. without success. At length she sent for some influential men in New Bern, whom she knew were traitors, telling them if she was brought to trial she would disclose things that would cause them to suffer. Their in- fluence was brought to bear with the Federal authorities, and she was released without a trial. Miss Pigott died May 26, 1919, and was buried in the family cemetery on the North side of Calico Creek, with her father and Mo- ther, Levi W. and Eliza Dennis Pigott. aa a Emeline Pigott Cemetery CENTENNIAL JUBILEE FORT MACON i lorehead City, or history of the Town of More! any AG of its long life, would be complete without including therein the story of historic Macon. as one of the most attractive and histori- cal seen the state, Fort Macon 1s. ee Oe me eastern end of Bogue Banks overlooking or pee Inlet, It is said to be the finest old Hoa | ei Hee been preserved and reconditioned for public enjoy ment and study along the Atlantic coast. i ars eit truction, it was Taking ten years for its consti CO Ho WES put in commission in 1836. Built for EO tion, it played an important part during Oa War when it was taken by Federal forces on AF 25, 1862. i E vas the event of push- Leading up to the battle was t BS ing eastward. Camps were established Fig ice Island, New Bern, Newport and Carolina aS Morehead City and Beaufort were placed under tial rule. rr : of the fort were Two demands for the surrender of : made by Federal officers to avoid then eatle La took place April 25. Each time Col. iis) aC a reply stating that he would not give over the fo: to the Federal forces. attle ce, Gen. John th before the battle took place, ; ine G, eathonin command of the Federal forces are paring fer the attack, sent the following demand to Col. White. March 23, 1862: “In order to save the unnecessary effusion of blood I have the honor to demand the evacuation ot the fort and surrender of the forces under your com- mand. ing an intimate knowledge of the entire eS an eee elainie force at our command with the means of reducing the works, its fall is Beate table, On the condition that no damage Is dong lite fortification or armament, your command will be re- * ” ‘leased as prisoners of war on their parole.’ ) i i d_stat- 1 White responded to this deman ing: “Your request is received, I have the honor to 7 as Mac ” Cecline evacuating Fort Macon. re Co- ‘ollowing the demand of General Parke to 0 lonel White pati his refusal to surrender, Federal forces from their camp at Carolina City egan 0 prepare for the attack. Artillery was put over on Bogue Banks and placed within range of the enemy. i ¢ e he Federal As a final gesture on the part of ti fo: ants Eraser the taking of the fort by force, M, Gen. A. E. Burnside on April 23, sent the fol- lowing request to Col. White to surrender: aS A ies £ “J have arrived here with additional means a attacking your position. General Parke is pow teady, but by my orders there has not been a sing: cs e fired at the fort by the army. I deem it my dui y to again summon you to surrender the place in its pre sent condition, jn which you and your garrison wl be allowed to return to your homes on parole. i ition is md vi jew to saving This proposition is made with a view g human life. Should you not accept these terme the consequences of an attack and an assault will res' upon you.” Once again Colonel White sent back a rerusal to surrender, stating: “Your letter per flag of truce is received, demanding surrender of Fort Macon. In reply I have to say I decline the surrender.” In his report covering the battle, to Secretary of War, E. M. Stanton, Major General Burnside says in part, “On the afternoon of the 24th I sent an order to General Parke to open fire as soon as possible, which he did at 5:00 o’clock in the morning of the 25th instant and kept it up until 4:00 p. m., throwing 1,100 shot and shell of which 560 struck the fort dismounting 17 guns, killing eight and wounding 26 others. At 4:00 p. m.; a flag of truce was hoisted on the parapets; when our batteries ceased firing, a party coming from the fort bearing a white flag was met by a party from the trenches. When it was ascertained that Colonel White had sent the flag for the purpose of knowing upon what terms he could surrender the fert ... “the bearer of the flag was informed that the surrender must be unconditional, according to the terms I offered Colonel White be- fore the battle commenced.” There was great delay in getting word to Gene- ral Burnside who was on a vessel out in the Sound. General Parke did not reach the boat until 4:00 o’clock on the morning of the 26th to consult with General Burnside, Both officers agreed to the terms of surrender as made to Colonel White on the 23rd. He was notified of the terms and came aboard the vessel early in the morning of the 26th., where he and General Parke arranged the terms of the sur- render. Approaching the fort from the parking area, the round brick structure on the right is one of the early cisterns or wells supplying water for the fort during peace time. What is known as the wagon road leads to the bridge across the wide, deep moat. This moat entirely surrounds the fort, separating the inner part from the outer defense. A line of cannon bases run along the outer de- fense facing the ocean and inlet. To the right of the entrance a stairway leads to the ammunition rooms sunk in the thick outer walls. Under the gun bases is a large chamber with many apertures from which enfilading fire could take place as protection for the moat, Though well manned with guns and men for channel protection, the rear of the fort lacked guns to halt the advances of the Federal forces from the land side. Open doors of massive oak welcome you to enter through the main sally port. Should you wonder about the small door within one of the main doors, it is known as the “cat hole.” After the night closing, soldiers returning late from leave were let through this door by the guard. The large hardwood square blocks forming the floor of the sally port have stood the wear of over a century. Viewing the interior from the edge of the pa- rade ground, as one comes out of the sally port, the massive walls in the form of a pentagon are pierced by the doorways and windows of the casements. Several have been restored, showing the quarters of the officers and men. MOREHEAD CITY 1857 A study of construction of the structure shows many fine examples of brickmason work that would baffle present day workmen. Hand wrought iron railings on the stairs and at other points about the fort claim the attention of antique judges. Much attention was given to the laying of in- tricate patterns of brickwork. The graceful arches supporting the stairways to the upper rampart are masterpieces of masonry. Persons wonder what holds the arches up. Rails of hand wrought design border the stairs and still resist the elements. Should you notice that the treads on one of the stairways shows large pieces broken off, this was done by a Federal cannon ball rolling down the stairs during the battle of April 25, 1862. All of the brickwork about the fort is laid in what is known as oyster lime mortar, said to be a lost secret. _ From the top of the parapet, reached by two stairways, an imposing view is had of the ocean and surrounding country. The ground of the parapet con- sisting of oyster shells and sand, acts as a filter for rainwater to supply the five cisterns along the pa- rade ground. When making a study of the interior of the casemates, it will be seen that the ceilings or roofs are circular. The roof of each section is covered with a thick layer of lead which catches the water as it seeps through the upper ground of the parapet. Where the roof joins, a valley is formed, conveying the water to a down spout, to the cistern. Water is purified as it filters through the earth, on In the restored casemates, look for the “air-con- ditioning system,” in which fresh air entering ducts in the roof, circulated between brick walls, cooled and issued from vents cut in the baseboards near the floor, the hot air drawn to outlets down the center of the arched ceiling. In 1840, Robert E. Lee, a young Engineer Cap- tain, visited the fort and made a thorough inspec- tion. He recommended the erection of a second “hot shot furnace,” in which were heated cannon balls to fire at the wooden ships of the time. He also found need of jetties facing the fort site to hold back the embankments. Among the many achievements of the late Hon. Charles L. Abernathy while serving as Congressman from this district, was that of securing for the State of North Carolina the Fort Macon Reservation, “that the State might preserve the fort as a public shrine and the land for park purposes.” Lying neglected since its active part in the early years of the Civil War, robbed of its brass and iron fittings and despoiled by vandals, it remained for a group of interested citizens to see in the old struc- ture and surrounding ground the making of a public park and the restoration of this ancient coast de- fense. For the monetary consideration of $1.00, the United States government on June 4, 1924, deeded to the State the 412 acres which comprise the reser- vation. A year later, on July 17, appropriate dedi- cation exercises were held on the parade ground of the old structure. Relics gathered from within and about the fort, combined with pictures, uniforms, guns and shells, go to make up a museum of interest. Two mortars of Civil War days guard the entrance to the mu- seum. Your visit to the fort will be made enjoyable through the services of a curator in charge. He is well versed in the history and tradition of this an- cient bastion. EN END Aa 7 NO ws een ema: — PROFESSIONAL LISTIN NAME Office Phone Office Address Res. Phone S. W. HATCHER, M. D. 102 S. 21st Street 6-3127 6-4555 DARDEN J. EURE, D.D.S. 707 Bridges Street 6-4272 6-3297 ALVAH L. HAMILTON, JR., D.D.S. 1103 Arendell Street 6-4084 6-4109 < W. M. BRADY, M. D. 1015 Arendell Street 6-3252 6-4606 ROBERT O. BARNUM, Chiropractor 1512 Arendell Street 6-3324 6-4492 GEORGE W. BALL, Attorney First-Citizens Bank Bldg. 6-4412 6-4925 122 John Motiey Morehead, III, grandson of Governor John Motley Morehead, for whom Morehead City was named. CENTENNIAL JUBILEE MOREHEAD CITY 1862-1865 RutH HowLanp DEyo It was April 25, 1862. The Confederates at Fort Macon no longer sang gayly: “Tf Lincoln wants to save his bacon, He’d better keep away from old Fort Macon! Look Away!” All yesterday these men had valiantly kept up a constant bombardment of guns and Mortars until dark. Resuming fire again at daylight, on this fateful day, they realized by hoon that they would be compelled to sur- Yender. At four o’clock in the afternoon Colonel White and his five hundred men marched out of the fort and lay down their arms. Martial law was then established at More- head City with Captain Ritter of the Ninth New Jersey Veteran Volunteers as Morehead Marshal. He and his fellow officers set up headquarters at the house still standing at 805 Bridges Street. The Ninth New Jersey regiment was en- camped at Carolina City (Camp Glenn), a Place of two or three houses. Their pickets Were placed at Bogue Banks, (Atlantic Beach), a place infested with venomous snakes and a few alligators, and they moved their troops into Fort Macon. Fort Macon flew the Stars and Stripes Once more and ninety-one guns were at bar- bette and porthole. On July 4, 1862, a na- tional salute was fired at sunrise from the fort, badly frightening the townspeople. The summer, fall, and winter of 1862 Passed quietly. The town of Morehead settled Just five years before, was a place of few houses, a few windmills, and few people. The Only excitement occurred in August when three Yankee “wheelbarrow” steamers con- Verged on Swansboro and destroyed the two Salt factories operating there, creating a ser- ious loss to this section as well as the entire State. The men of the Ninth by their excellent behavior and generosity had gained the es- teem of the whole town, and tension was lessening when the year 1833 rolled around. General Heckman was in command at More- head City. The townsmen went fishing once more in their sailboats and canoes in Bogue Sound, selling — sometimes giving — part of their catch to the Yankee soldiers. Oysters, clams, mounds of buried sweet potatoes, peanuts, and barrels of sorghum were shared with the soldiers. The women of the town baked bread, pies and hoecakes, and with chickens and eggs, sold them to the soldiers, making a tidy little sum for themselves and vying with the sutlers who came down from New Bern, peddling their wares at higher prices. Morehead City was the terminal of rail- road and ships. Locomotives, with cars at- tached, steam whistle splitting the air, and large burning cinders flying from the smoke stacks, roared into town from everywhere with Yankee soldiers on open platform cars, beating the cinders off them with blankets, and supplies of all sorts for the occupying army. January 20, 1863, over one hundred ves- sels lay at anchor off Morehead. At night the myriad of lights on the vessels presented an enchanting spectacle on the quiet waters. The destination of this fleet was a subject of con- troversy for over a week. Then, on the 29th, with a strong wind blowing from the south- east and rough breakers on the bar, the fleet weighed anchor, and loaded with troops — some of them members of the Ninth, ex- perienced great difficulty in getting over the shoals. The summer of 1863 found the Ninth working upon fortifications at what is now 12th Street. They threw up a breastwork of dirt with a deep trench on the town side. A large hospital building was being erected un- 123 MOREHEAD CITY UBB der the supervision of Surgeon Woodhull of General Heckman’s staff. It was afterwards known as the Mansfield General Hospital. This building, situated at 804 Arendell Street, is now known as Dowdy’s apartment house. This year passed quietly with the towns- people watching the Yankee’s drills and dress parades, which was the only color in their otherwise drab days. The Ninth had always made the most distinctive showing. Their uniforms were light blue trousers, a darker blue coat and blouse. The coat had green shadings on shoulder straps, epaulets, and chevrons. The One Hundred and Fifty-eighth Regiment New York Volunteers was in Morehead City also. The year 1864 came, and September 21st, the Ninth of New Jersey returned, hav- ing been away nine months. Their ship, “United States,’ steamed into the harbor of Morehead City and was saluted by the men at Fort Macon. The Ninth was greeted heart- ily by the citizens, who had long ago put their trust in these New Jersey men. Yellow Jack was raging, an epidemic, at New Bern. Although authorities took every precaution and used every preventative that sanitary science knew, the scourge spread. There were few cases in Morehead, but peo- ple in Beaufort were dying with it. The year 1865 and the month March is here. Couriers are more frequently coming and going. Rumors of all kinds are all over town. The biggest one—the war will soon be over! The fourth of March found troops of the Ninth preparing to move. The train trans- ported them to New Bern. The railroad from New Bern to Goldsboro had been destroyed by Confederates. The old tenting ground at Carolina City looked deserted and desolate with only the stockades left standing. The last of March word reached More- head that Sherman’s Army of sixty thousand men had arrived in Goldsboro. Another Arpil, and spring lay tenderly on the land. Morehead hears that Lee has surrendered to Grant. The Yankee fifers and drummers hold forth, making a din, and everyone cheers. Many weep and embrace each other. Jubilation is turned to sadness when a few days later word is received that Presi- dent Lincoln has been assassinated. The flag at Fort Macon billows in the wind at half- mast. Thirteen guns were fired at sunrise and one gun every half hour during the day. The war is ended. Ba (Ce em a a oe eee et Rokose: nay sees 2 a EKO IH ROASNE OHS. Mele NOE Morehead City during the Civil War 1957 CENTENNIAL JUBILEE Thomas and Martha Oglesby Aren- dell Ceci] B. Arthur, 1885-1947 : Mr. Eugene D. Arthur, 1856-1933 Mrs, Eugene D. Arthur, 1861-1921 Mr, Gilbert L. Arthur, 1892-1942 Gilbert Luther Arthur, Sr. 1862-1929 Isabella Mason Arthur, 1869-1952 Rachel Wade Arthur, 1835-1909 Seth Arthur, 1830-1899 Mr. Daniel Bell, 1846-1895 Mrs. Daniel Bell, 1853-1927 Georgia Webb Bell, 1855-1944 Mr. James R. Bell, 1852-1947 Mrs, James R. Bell, 1852-1928 Mr. and Mrs. John F. Bell Mr. William P. Bell, 1854-1930 Mr, and Mrs. Charles H, Bennett Mr. and Mrs. James F. Brinson Miss Edith Broadway, 1877-1952 Mr, G. D. Canfield, 1872-1948 Frank Colenda, Jr., 1884-1930 Mr. William Daily, 1861-1923 Nettie Daily, 1867-1919 Miss Fannie Davis, 1869-1956 Predrick Sterling and Carrie Arendell Davis Mr, George Dill, 1874-1942 Douglass H. Dowdy Mr. Rudolph F. Dowdy, 1907-1940 Mrs. Hattie Foy Edwards, 1867- 1937 N. FP. Bure, 1887-1955 Alan MacPherson Ferebee, 1882- 1955 Walter Clyde (Mutt) Freeman 1918-1924 Marianna Freeman, 1924-1927 William W. Freeman, 1856-1931 Annie Bedie Freeman, 1868-1928 Mr, Fredrick Elmo Franklin, 1873-1950 Mr, Asa E. Gaskins, 1877-1939 Mrs. Asa E. Gaskins, 1876-1953 Dr. James Francis Giddens, 1875- 1952 Mrs. James Francis Giddens, 1878- 1952 Sidney Harris Gorham, 1923-1944 Mrs. Agnes Moore Guthrie, 1890- 1954 Capt. John Guthrie, 1881-1945 Beadie G. Guthrie, 1882-1937 Mr, W. J. Hales, 1854-1941 Mrs. Kathleen Purifoy Harris, 1903-1955 Mr. Winfield Hasket, 1852-1926 Mrs, Mollie T. Hasket, 1867-1956 Mr. William Alfonso Hauser, 1853- 1934 Mrs, William Alfonso Hauser, 1857-1940 Dr, W. E. Headen, 1867-1916 Mrs. W. E. Headen, 1876-1942 _ Mrs, Willie Dill Herbert, 1871-1951 Walter Sidney Herbert, 1863-1902 Mr. Robert H. Himmler, 1924-1956 ID. Howland, 1877-1945 Lula Cox Howland, 1883-1948 James M. Howland, 1845-1918 Margaret Willis Howland, 1850- 1913 William Arendell Howland, 1873- 1949 MEMORIALS Ella Phillips Howland, 1882-1947 Mr. J. W. Jackson es Mr, William H. Jackson, 1873- 1955 Mr. William Milton Jackson, 1898- 1941 ae ee Calupt Tilden Jarvis, 1877-1954 Rey. W. T. Jones, 1855-1899 Mrs. Addie Jones, 1860-1940 Frank B. Klein, 1888-1953 Maie Hatch Klein, 1891-1924 _ Mr. and Mrs. Madison C. Klein Moved to N. C. 1885 | : Major Oscar Kunst Laine, 1893- 1948 Mr. John Laughton, 1871-1951 7 Mrs. John R. Laughton, 1876-1938 Mr. John Clifford Lewis, 1866- 1921 : Mrs. Doilie Willis Lewis, 1875- 1940 - : Mr. Maurice Lewis, 1911-1956 Willard Lewis, 1898-1956 Paul C, Lincke, 1871-1952 Mrs. Stella Piner Lincoln, 1882- 1954 Walter F. Mallison, 1871-1914 Manaen Washington Mason, 1821- 1883, Sidney Harris Mason, 1827-1909 James L. McNair, 1878-1955 Gertrude McIntosh McNair, 1883- 35 Mr. Louie Gordon Mizelle, 1904- 1948) Capt. Alfred Moore Mrs. Charlotte Mason Moore Alonza T. Moore, 1875-1924 Capt. Harry Moore, 1878-1955 Capt. Leslie A. Moore, 1885-1940 Paul E. Moore, Sr., 1893-1930 A. B. Morris, 1889-1948 Daisy Morris, 1899-1946 Mrs. Allena Bell Morton, 1867- 1953 Mr. J. B. Morton, 1858-1949 Mr. J. C. B. Morton, 1858-1949 Mr. A. S. Nelson, 1864-1928 Mrs. A. S. Nelson, 1866-1927 Mr. Mason F. Nelson, 1888-1926 Elmer E. Nichols, 1883-1957 Mrs. Kate Staton Parks, 1867- 1949 John Daniel Phillips, 1838-1884 Julia Piver Phillips, 1849-1916 Mr. John G. Piner, 1875-1944 Mrs. John G. Piner, 1877-1944 Mr. W. C. Piner, 1865-1931 Mrs. W. C. Piner, 1873-1946 Mr. N. R. Purifoy, 1887-1940 Mrs. Sallie S. Purifoy, 1883-1952 Arthur B. Roberts, Sr., 1886-1930 Beaulah A. Roberts, 1892-1939 Ben F, Royal, Jr., 1916-1944 John Jones Royal, 1850-1909 Mary Franklin Royal, 1864-1947 Mr. Simeon Smith, 1873-1951 Mrs. Simeon Smith, 1876-1956 Dr. Frank Staton, 1872-1938 Frank Staton, Jr., 1912-1933 David Strickland, 1900-1956 Mr. Richard Swindell, 1876-1948 George Washington Styron, 1878- 1950 Mr. Walker R. Styron, 1899-1957 Mr. W. Scott Swindell, 1883 Mrs. W. Scott Swindell, 1881-1952 Capt. Allen E. Taylor, 1882-1956 Mrs. Allen E. Taylor, 1889-1940 Mr. Robert W. Taylor, Sr., 1863- 1923 Georgia Frazier Taylor, 1871-1928 Mr. Herbert Whitmore Thornton, 1896-1949 Mrs. Eva Hardesty Tolson, 1880- 1954 Adelaide V. Wade, 1883-1954 Thomas C. Wade, 1875-1949 Capt. John B. Wade Mrs. Polly S. Wade Mr. Thomas McDuffy Wade, 1878- 1951 Ben Wilson Wade, 1918-1946 David B. Wade, Sr., 1847-1929 Mrs. David B. Wade, Sr., 1848- 1946 Anthony D. Wade, 1825-1911 Elizabeth Ann Wade, 1834-1895 Mr. Charles Stover Wallace, 1864- 1945 Nina Webb Wallace, 1872-1953 Mildred Watson Wallace, 1892-1930 Robert Wallace, 1810-1880 Sarah Ann Willis Wallace, 1822- 1886 Mr. Herndon Wallace, 1858-1894 Mrs. Herndon Wallace, 1864-1939 Mr. George W. Wallace, 1854- 1922 Mrs. George W. Wallace, 1864- 1946 Elizabeth Willis Wallace, 1882- 1953 Mr. Paul Webb, 1885-1945 Alexander H. Webb, Jr., 1876-1947 Mrs. Gertrude Dill Webb, 1878- 1942 Winfield Scott Webb, 1896-1949 Mr. William M. Webb, 1874-1949 Mrs. William M. Webb, 1873-1933 Mr. Gordon Webb, 1902-1948 Mr. Charles V, Webb, 1878-1953 Thomas Devereaux Webb, 1853- 1929 Zelphia Ann Webb, 1855-1921 Alexander Haywood Webb, 1850- 1938 Harriet Wade Webb, 1856-1910 Silas Webb, 1812-1892 Marion Gillikin Webb, 1821-1893 Mr. Neal W. Williams, 1879-1946 Mrs. Neal W. Williams, 1878-1954 James Willis, 1855-1933 Theresa Jane Willis, 1857-1937 Mrs. Lillian Webb Willis, 1880- 1955 Capt. Randolph H. Willis, 1880- 1943 William M. Willis, 1855-1935 Lydia G. Willis, 1865-1947 Mr. Durwood B. Willis, 1884-1947 Mr, William G. Willis, 1913-1929 Mr. O. B. Willis, 1869-1941 James Newman Willis, Jr., 1907- 1951 Capt. Jimmy Willis, 1876-1940 Vivian Hancock Willis, 1887-1950 Mr. Thomas Grace Willis, 1852- 1931 Mrs, Thomas Grace Willis, 1855- 1941 125 MOREHEAD CITY Mr. and Mrs, A. P. Adams, Jr. and family Mr. and Mrs. Ben R. Alford Sam Adler Mr. and Mrs. John W. Alford, Jr. and Shari Lynn r. and Mrs. O. N. Allred r. and Mrs. Selby H. Anderson r. and Mrs. James B. Arendell Mr. and Mrs. Kemp B. Arthur, Sr. end family Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Bailey, Jr. and family Mr. and Mrs. Waldron Bailey Mr. and Mrs. Carl M. Ball and son Mr. and Mrs. George W. Ball Mr. and Mrs. Halbert Ball and Mrs. O. B. Wade Mr. and M Phillip Kalford Ball Mr, and Mrs. George T. Barnes and family Dr, and Mrs, R. O. Barnum and family Mr. and Mrs. Howard C. Barrow, Jr. and Vicki Mr, and Mrs. J. Warren Beck and family Mr. and Mrs. C. Edgar Bell and boys Mr. and Mrs. Jasper E. Bell and family “Miss” Madie Bell Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Benett, Jr. and family W. J. Blair Mr. and Mrs, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Blanchard and family Col. and Mrs. Henry N. Blanchard Mrs. Wilmer K. Borden Dr. and Mrs. W. M. Brady and family Mr. and Mrs. Paul Paul, Jr. Miss Gabrielle Breard Mr. and Mrs. Ephriam L, Brick- house and family Mr, and Mrs. John E. Bridgers, Jr. and family Merritt and Susan Bridgman Mr. and Mrs. Ethan Brinson Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Brinson and family Mrs. Raymond Bryan Bullock Shoe Shop Mr, and Mrs. B. D. Bunn Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Burr and family Mr. and Mrs. Rex Burton Mr. A. S. Byrum Flora and Harold Cadmus and boys Branch and Camp Morehead Mr. and Mrs. Charles Canfield and family Mrs. G. D. Canfield Mr, and Mrs. David Franklin Cannon, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. George Watts Carr Thomas A. Carrow Mr. and Mrs. George W. Carter and family 126 PATRONS Mr. and Mrs. Sam T. Chadwick and Tommy Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Chalk, Jr. and family Mr, and Mrs. W. B. Chalk and family Mr, and Mrs. J. Frank Cheek and family Mr. and Mrs. Cecil E. Cherry Mr. and Mrs. William J. Cherry Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Clark and Chris L. E. Coleburn and family Mr. and Mrs. Allen Colenda and family Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm U. Collins and Denise Mr. and Mrs. Billy Mr. and Mrs. family Mr, and Mrs. family Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Cordova and family Tom Cordova Mr. and Mrs. Joseph S. Correll and family Edward A. Council, Jr, Mr. and Mrs. John L. Crump Bill Condie and Garth Cooper and D. Cordova and Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie A. Daniels and family Mr. and Mrs. John Danielson Mr. and Mrs. Abram Davis Mrs. Agnes Freeman Davis and Jack Mr. and Mrs. Archie Royal Davis Mr. and Mrs. Gus L. Davis and sons Mr, and Mrs. James Morton Davis and family Lt. and Mrs. Robert L. Davis Mrs. George W. Dill Mayor and Mrs, George W. Dill, 75 Mr. and Mrs. Bud Dixon and family Mr, and Mrs. J. H. Doughton Mr. and Mrs. Clyde A. Douglass Mrs. Rudolph F. Dowdy Mr, and Mrs. J. A. DuBois and Buddy Mr, and Mrs. D. St. Pierre Du- Bose and family Mrs. Ida Webb Eaton Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Economen and family Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edgerton Mr, and Mrs. James B. Eubanks and family Dr. and Mrs. Darden J. Eure and family Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Eure and family Mrs. Edgar B, Ewell Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Faglie and Michael Mrs. Juanita Farmer and Doris Jane Mr. and Mrs. Edwerd L. Faucette and Jeff Mr. and Mrs. Dom Femia and family Mrs. Rosa W. Field Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Fish and family Mr. and Mrs. David A. Flippin Mr. and Mrs. R. Sam Flippin Mrs. Pera! Fort and R. A. Fetzer Colonel Wiley B. Fort Mr. and Mrs. Owens Frederick and family Mr. and Mrs. David A. Freeman Mr. and Mrs. Robert Freeman and family Mr. and Mrs. Walter P. Freeman and family Mr. and Mrs. David W. water and David Hales Capt. and Mrs. Hubert L. Fulcher Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow W. Fulcher and son Fresh- Mr, and Mrs. Alvin Garner and family Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Garner and family Mr, and Mrs. Ted Garner and family Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Garner Mr. and Mrs. Charles Garrett, Jr. and family Mr. and Mrs. Ray Garrett Mr. and Mrs. William D. Gaskins and Judy Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Geer, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Gibbs Jr. and family Mrs. Jefferson D. Gibson and son Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gonsalves Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Goodwin and family Mr. and Mrs. Dave Gould and family Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Grantham Mr. and Mrs. Willie Gray and family Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Guthrie Mrs. Foy Guthrie and Bob Mr, and Mrs. Leroy Guthrie and family Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay Guthrie Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Hall, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hamilton, Jr., and family Me and Mrs. Harvey Hamilton, Yr. Judge and Mrs. Luther Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. Luther Hamilton, Jr. Mr, and Mrs. Walton Hamilton and son Mr. and Mrs. Doil Hancock Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Harrell and Dot Dr. and Mrs. Sam Hatcher Mr. and Mrs. John P. Haynes Mr. and Mrs. S. Kermit Hedge- cock and family Helen’s Beauty Shop Rey. and Mrs. J. F. Herbert Mr. and Mrs. John Herbin Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Herring Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Hicks and family Mr. and Mrs. Sam C. Holloway wT 7, CENTENNIAL JUBILEE Mr, and Mrs. J. D. Holt and Barbara Mrs. Julia Holt My. and Mrs. S. A. (Red) Horton and sons Mx. and Mrs. Bob Howard and family Mr, and Mrs. W. H. Howerton and family Dorothy S. Hutaff Mrs. J. W. Jackson f John T. B. Jenkins and family Prank and Corinna Freeman Johnson Dr. and Mrs. Otis Johnson Mr, and Mrs. R. C. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Harvey L. Joslyn Mr. and Mrs. Arthur F. Joyner and family Mr. and Mrs. J. Wilford Kellogg Mr, and Mrs. Herbert Kelly r. and Mrs. Truman D. Kemp and family Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Kidd My. and Mrs. Charles N. Killmon and family 7 Mr, and Mrs. Jack King, Lewis and John Henry Mrs. W. A. Lambeth and Elizabeth Mr, and Mrs, C. C. Land Father Elmo J. Landser, TOR Lanier Book Club My. and Mrs. John E. Lashley Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Laughton and Nancy Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lea and family Mr. and Mrs, T. Bernard Leary and family r: and Mrs. amil. Mr. ial Mrs. Fred Lewis and famil Mr. vel Mrs. T. D. Lewis and family i Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Lewis T. D. Lewis Machine Shop 2 Mr. and Mrs. Walter M. Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Lupton and family Claud P. Lewis and Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Macy and family ry. and Mrs. James Macy, Jr. and family 4 Mrs. Maggie Wade Mallison | Mr. and Mrs. Walter U. Mallison and children Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Malone and famil Mr. atl Mrs. C. D. Mann and family Mr, and Mrs. Elbert Mann Mr, and Mrs. F. R. Marino and children Mr. and Mrs. and family Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Markey. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Marks Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Matthews and Melodie Charles H. Markey PATRONS Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Matthews Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Matthews, Jr. Raymond C. Maxwell Mr. and Mrs. Adam Mayer Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Mayberry and Johnny Mr vandiMrs, Roland McClamrock Mr. and Mrs. R. M. McClain Mr. and Mrs. John McClelland Mr. and Mrs. C. C. McCuiston Mr. and Mrs. J. V. McElroy Mr. and Mrs. Paul B. McKenny 1 family ie, an Mrs. J. S. McLohon | Mr. and Mrs. George H. McNeill nd Robert ‘ Mr. and Mrs. John Memakis and family 2 ite. eval Mrs. C. C. Merrill and family : Mr. and Mrs. Marion T. Mills and Sherrill ‘ Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Mills Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Mitchell and family Mrs. A. C. Monk, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moran and family Mr. and Mrs. James Parker Moran and family Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Moore and Arthur Mrs. Harry Moore Mr. and WV B. Jack Morgan Mr. and M J. Carroll Morgan and family Dr. and Mrs. Milton B. Morey and family é Mr. and Mrs. James R. Morrill Dr. and Mrs. John W. Morris, Watson, Virginia, Evelyn and Mary Alice Mr. and Mrs. Joe Morse Mr. and Mrs. David Munden and sons Mr. and Mr: and dau: r Mr. and Mrs. David Murray Grover C. Munden Mr, and Mrs. Cecil L. Nelson Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Nelson Mr. and Mrs. John F, Nelson and family Walt Niemi Miss Melanie Sue Noe Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Noe Dr. and Mrs. L. J. Norris, Jr. and Rebecca Mr. and Mrs. Earl Norwood and Mary Lou Mr. and Mrs. L, L. Oettinger Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Oglesby Mr. and Mrs. K. W. Olsen and family Dr. and Mrs. Russell Outlaw and David Mr. and Mrs. William S. Page Mrs. Matilda Fort Parker Mrs. Lucien C. Peeling Miss Ruth Peeling Mr. and Mrs. Ely J. Perry and family Mr. and Mrs. Jules Peters Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Piner, Jr. and family Mr, and Mrs. Charlie H. Piner Mr. and Mrs. Earl W. Piner and Gayle Mr. and Mrs. Milton B. Piner Mr. and Mrs. James L. Pitchford Mr, and Mrs. Isham E. Pittman Mr. and Mrs. Herbert O. Phillips, III and Herbert IV Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Lockwood Phillips and family T. T. “Tom” Potter & Son Mrs. James H. Pou Mr. and Mrs. Bill Price and family Mr. and Mrs. George Purifoy and family Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Rabon, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. S J. Rabon, Jr. and children Verna Jean Rabon Mr. end Mrs. Lloyd Reed and son Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reams and family Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Roberts and family Mr. and Mrs. Derl G. Roberts Mr. and Mrs. W. Calmert Roberts and family Carlton Robinson ‘ Mrs. Olzie C. Rodman and family Mr. and Mrs. Ray Rogers and sons Mr. and Mrs. Joe D. Rose, Jr. and family Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Rouse Mr. and Mrs. Milton S. Roush and family Mr. and Dr. and Mr. and family Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Salisbury Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sample and family Mr. and Mrs. Harold H. Sampson and family Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sanders Mr. and Mrs. James R. Sanders and family Mr. and Mrs. “Gibbie” Sanderson and Faye Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Schumacher Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Seamon and family Mr. and Mrs. family Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Sewell and family Mr. and Mrs. Donald Shanor and Betsy Mr. Abe Silverman Mr. and Mrs. Jewell Smith Mrs. Lucile Arthur Smith Nannie W. Solley Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sourkasian Mr. and Mrs. Mack Stamps Mack Stamps Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stanley, Sr. Mr, and Mrs. Charles L. Stanley, Jr., and family Mrs. D. H. Rowe Mrs. Ben F. Royal Mrs. Fred L. Royal and Tony Seamon and 127 MOREHEAD CITY #SIb6 G6 ES Mrs. Frank Staton and children Mr. and Mrs. Clarence E. Styron Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Styron and family Capt. and Mrs. Johnny Styron and family Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Sugg Mr. and Mrs. Louis V. Sutton Mr. and Mrs. Frank Swindell Mr, and Mrs. Gannon Talbert Mr. and Mrs. J. Clarence Taylor Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Taylor and family Mrs. Nelson W. Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Perry M. Taylor, Jr. and family Mrs. Robert Taylor and family Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Taylor and Carolyn Mr. and Mrs. Warren H. Taylor Mr, and Mrs. W. Frank Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Walter Teich and June Mr. and Mrs. Earl Thompson Dr. and Mrs. S. W. Thompson, Jr. and family Mr. and Mrs. John Tillery and family Mr, and Mrs. Charles Tolson, Jr. and family Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Tuten Mr. and Mrs. Harry Van Horn and family Mr. and Mrs. Roper Van Horn Vanity Beautv Shop Dr. and Mrs. Alvah Van Nortwick Vickery’s Pottery Shop Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Wade, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Byrd Wade and family PATRONS Mr. and Mrs. C. Manley Wade Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Wade and family Mr. and Mrs. Francis W. Wade and family Mr. and Mrs, James Irving Wade and family Mr. and Mrs. Robert V. Wade and family. Mr. and Mrs. Roy T. Wade Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth C. Wagner and family Mr. and Mrs. Dan Walker Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Walker r. and Mrs. Hootie Waters r. and Mrs. Jimmy Wallace and family Mr, and Mrs. George R. Wallace George and Borden George W. Waters, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Webb Mr. and Mrs. Earl W. Webb Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Webb Mr. and Mrs. Harold W. Webb and family Mr. M. S. Webb Mr. and Mrs, Norman R. Webb Mr. and Mrs. William M. Webb Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Weeks and Cecil Dr. and Mrs. Clifton F. West Mr. and Mrs. Douglass West and family Mr. and Mrs. Thurlow Whealton Dr. Paul F Whitaker Mr. and Mrs. Bill White Mr. and Mrs. Henry H. White and son Mr. and Mrs. George L. H. White Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Whitehead and family Mr. and Mrs. Francis Whitley and family Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Whittle and George, Jr. Ann Ward Williams Mr. and Mrs. Archie Williams Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Williams and Barbara Robert Ward Williams Mr. and Mrs. A. N. (Naughty) Willis and Martha Ann Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Willis and family Mr, and Mrs. David Thomas Willis and family Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Willis and daughter Mrs. Effie Styron Willis Mrs. George H. Willis and family Capt. and Mrs. Gib Willis and family Mr. and Mrs. Graydon B. Willis and family Mr. and Mrs. J. Dewey Willis Mr. and Mrs. John D. Willis and family Mr. John Wallace Willis Mr. and Mrs. Julian D. Willis and family Mr. and Mrs. Lesta Willis and family Mr. and Mrs. Marvin E. Willis and family Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bruce Willis and Sandra Mr. and Mrs, Reginald Willis and family R. T. Willis, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Rupert Earl Willis and Rupert, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Russell E. Willis and family D. W. Woodard Thomas A Woodard Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Woodland Mr. J. W. York BASSAS SSS SSS SSS SSS SSS SS] >>> SSS June 22, 1957 teered their services to the Centennial cause. Special thanks are extended to Jerry Although it has been in evidence during the past century that Morehead City is one big happy family, the unity of our townsfolk has become even more obvious as the vast army of Centennial committee members pre- pare for the big week-long 100th Birthday Party of the town. The spirit displayed by those who have worked untiringly through the last 10 months to make the celebration possible is, indeed, a credit to Morehead City. And it is my sin- cere hope that this spirit will generate even greater successes for our community as we look with hope to the future. It is with wholehearted appreciation that I express my thanks to all those who volun- 128 Schumacher, Gene Bell and Bob Seymour, who took pictures for this book, and to M~. F.C. Salisbury, for his untiring work and vast historical knowledge. The tremendous task of staging the celebration could not have been accomplished without you. And my deepest regrets are extended to anyone who has been overlooked in any way in the publication of this book. In all sincerity, Charles H. Markey General Chairman SE FS This Centennial Jubilee Book Produced by HERALD PRINTING COMPANY Printers and Stationers Morehead City, N. C. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Nola bP GOVERNOR'S OFFICE E RALEIGH July 9, 1957 LUTHER H. HODGES, Governor Mr. Charles H. Markey, General Chairman Morehead City Centennial Jubilee, P. O. Box 472 Morehead City, North Carolina Dear Mr. Markey: 1 am happy to send my personal greetings and best wishes to all the people of Morehead City as you celebrate your 100th anniversary. This is indeed a memorable day for all of you and | wish you every success. Morehead City has made great progress since it was founded by John Motley Morehead a century ago. Today it stands on the threshold of a new century of even greater progress. It continues to seek industrial, commercial and other economic growth. The potential of its fine port is tremendous. It has always been noted as a favorite place to vacation—for those who love the beach, for the sport fishermen, the summer cottages, and boating enthusiasts. Many people settle here as a desirable place to retire, attracted by the mild weather, the sere- nity of rural and small town life, and by the warmth and sincerity of your hospitable people. Again, best wishes for a most successful anniversary celebra- tion. Sincerely, (Signed) LUTHER H. HODGES THE STORY OF THE SEAL The history of the Morehead coat of arms, shown on front cover, is as interesting as the era of knighthood itself. The clan lived at the upper reaches of the moor, thus the name Morehead. There were two branches of the clan. The Cockle shell in the right corner of the shield denotes that that branch went on the crusades. The hart and fetterlock of the other clan meant that they were tied to the homeland. The open book and two-handed sword above the shield serve to connect knighthood with religion, marking the clan as defenders of the faith. Across the front of the shield is a crest of acorns —symbolic of strength, the oak tree being the strongest of all trees. Laurel leaves surrounding the shield are the symbo! of heroism. 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