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Ahoskie Farmer Winner In A Nation Wide Writing Contest Mr. I. E. Coleson Explodes Notion That literary Fame Is Con fined To Chair Warmers, College Products, Or Newspaper Offices. As A Diver, He Was Good, As A Farmer He's There And As A Writer, He Is A Winner All the satellites in the literary world are not to be found in the schools and colleges, nor are they habitues of offices where swivel-back chairs are the most used article; neither are they confined to the newspaper kingdom. Some are located in the least expected places and many of them have been surprised at their own ability to compete successfully with the best there be in the business. Mr. I. E. Coleson, farmer living on route four from Ahoskie, has shown himself to be a person of divers trades, occupations and professions; at least he can claim fame in all three king doms. His latest contribution to the list came to him in the form of $15 in pure gold money, second prize for having written the best description of "My Most Thrilling Experience" as a diver. In a Nation-wide contest, fostered by a New York magazine, "Ace High", Mr. Coleson stood second best, for which the $15 was given. The article written by him appeared in the March 1st number of the magazine. According to Mr. Coleson, who is far from taking any glory unto himself, he sat down one rainy day, with not a thing to do. He could not work on his farm; it was too wet. Picking up the magazine, he read of the contest, and, more for venture than for any hope of reward, he decided to compete. There was noth ing to lose, he thought, so he proceeded to put it down on paper. It took but a little time to tell of his experience. Next Sat urday, when he was^poming to town, he walked into the office of the secretary of the Chamber of Commerce and had him type the article, and mail it-to the contest manager in New York City. No thought of hearing from it ever entered his mind, and when he received the money a few weeks ago, he was more sur prised than boastful. It has already been told in these columns how he spent the money?on the very next day after its receipt his young son had three finger tips blown off by a dynamite cap. For surgical work done on his son's hands, he paid out the $15. However, he has the satisfaction of knowing he won the honors, on the article which follows: My Most Thrilling Experience As near as I remember, my most thrilling experience was in 1912 while I was working at the Norfolk Navy Yard. The fleet of cruisers and battle ships were out on the capes at target practice. The Louisana, one of the cruisers, had an explosion in her aft magazine and had to be brought to the yard for docking and repairs. Owing to the accident, the officers of the ship, found it advisable to move part of the coal in her bunkers aft, which caused the ship to draw more water aft than usual. When we put the ship into dock, we found that it could not be docked in the usual method. Being one of the divers who was stationed there, 1 was sent down to put blocking under the ship. I was to work the port side and a man from the ship was to work'1 on the starboard. I gathered my crew and put on my suit and went down. In about two hours I finished on my side of the ship and came up and reported to the docking master that I had finished. He told me that for some, reason, the man on the starboard had been unable to do his work; and, that I would have to go down again and finish the job. I should haVe moved all my diving gear from the port side to the star board before going down; but, being in a hurry as it was getting late, I went down again and crossed under ?-the ship, not thinking about the tide being at ebb. I did the work in about the same time as I had done it on the other side of the ship, and started back. To my horror and dismay, I found the ship so near the Mocking on which it was to be landed that I could not pass beneath the keel. Anyone who has been sealed in a diving suit can appreciate how I was situated. I had read of divers getting trap ped in wrecks and disconnecting their life line and air and getting out that way. But, dear reader, believe me when I say that that is not practical and should only be used as a case of last resort. It was dark as midnight and the only guide I had was by feeling along with my hands, which were bare. I began to feel along between the blocking, trying to find a space large enough to pass through. It seemed as \( I would never find a space large enough. I cannot begn to tell the number of times I trie<T to go be tween those blocks. I tried head foremost, feet foremost, sideways and every way that a man whose life is at stake would try. Finally, I found some blocks that seemed to be a wee bit farther apart than the others I had tried. Oh! How my hopes arose and how I worked to get between those blocks. It seemed, at times, that I would tear my suit off in my struggles to get through. I had lost all trace of time and did not know whether it was day or night At times, I was so exhausted from my sfrdggles tbfct I coOId ohljr lie down .and gasp for breath. My life line and air hose had gotten sfihHed some t '? ? r C ? way and could not signal my tender. I At times, I almost despaired ofj ever getting out; then I would try I again. After a long time, I got in some peculiar shape and squeezed through. How I blessed the builder of that dock for making that slight mistake in spacing the blocking! After getting through, I found my air hose caught on a block with I scarcely the width of my hand be-1 tween the hose and the bottom of the I ship. After clearing the life line and I hose, I signaled my tender, and was pulled up, and my suit taken oif. - How good the sun looked and how sweet the air smelled after being for I so long in that death trap. For months afterwards, I would I start up in my sleep, dreaming I was back under the old Louisiana in that I death trap. IRVIN E. COLESON. Electrical Interests Name Com mittee to Study Question of Taking Electricity to Farmer. Adopting as its purpose the motto "Popularize the farm by powerlzlng I It," the National Electric Light Asso ciation has appointed a special com mittee to promote the extension of electric power lines la rural secUons I of the United States. The particular problems Involved in this expansion of the existing power distribution lines will be studied with care. Tbe most serious o< these prob lems Is the quesUon of making it prof- I 1 table to both power company and fgnher for the distribution lines to be extended on the basis of cost involved. The cost cannot be reduced by the power company below a certain point, because a fixed amount of Una mate I rials has to bo used whether tbe com pany serves ton cnstomera or n hun dred. Tot It Is recognised by electrical In terests that If electric light and power can be taken to the farm It will great ly strengthen the arm of the fanner. More than that, it will prove a stlmu lna to the development of all agricul ture. I The Electrical World has declared that the farmer Is In the same position with reference to the use ef electricity aa was the manufacturer twenty yean ago and that electricity is a method ef helping him solve hie economic dilem ma. Just as It aided the mannfnctarer. The Committee of the National Elec trie Light Association believes that electrical labor saving machines will save the day for the fiarmer'a wife, for the farmer himself and fer the hired I help, which Is scarce at heat and prone to he discontented It overworked be yond n certain point NOTICE Having qualified as executor of the estate of Brodie B. Hall, notice is I hereby given to those that are in- j debted to sold estate to please make - immediate payment All those hold ing claims against the estate will please present the same to the under-1 signed on or before the 25th day of May, 1924, or this notice will be plead in bar of their recovery. NORMAN HALL, Executor. JNO.^VANN, Attorney. ?MOVED UNIFORM INTERNA T10NA1, Sunday School * LessonT (By REV. P. B. FITZ WATER, D. IX. Twehar of Enfllah Bible la Um Moody Blblo Instltuto of Chicago.) Copyright. 1*11, Wootoro NiwaHHT Uolca. LESSON FOR JULY 8 MARY, THE MOTHER OF JESUS LESSON TEXT?Luke l ll ll l:l-lt. 41-11; Johli 14:25-17. OOLDEN TEXT?"Thou (halt call Hie name Jaaue; tor Ho shall aavo Hie peo ple from their olne."?ltatt 1:21. REFERENCE MATERIAL ? Matt. 1:11-2:12; John 2:1-11; Joha 11:26-27. PRIMARY TOPIC?Mary and the Baby. Joeue. JUNIOR TOPIC?Mary and the Boy, Jmur ? INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOP IC?Notable Incidente la the Life of Mary?? TOUNO PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC ?Mary, the Mother of Joeue. I. Mary ad Nazareth (Luke 1:26-38, 46-86). Mary was a Jewish maid of the town of Nasareth. The first Informa tion we have of her la that she waa engaged to be married te Joseph, a carpenter of the sama Tillage. It aeems that the custom among the Jewa was for betrothal te take plaed a year before marriage. During this lnterral the woman remained with her parents. 1. Gabriel Sent from God to Mary (tt. 26-38). It was during this lnterral of betrothal before Joseph and Mary were married that God sent the angel Gabriel to announce unto Mary (hat aha was* to be the mother of Jesus. Isaiah, more than 700 yedra before, prophesied that a virgin should give birth to 'a son whose name should he called Immanuel (Isa. 7:14). Though at first perplexed, she accepted the annunciation with remarkable courage and devotion. To be told that she was to be a mother was nothing startling, for this was the normal desire of every married Jewish woman. Under the circumstances she accepted moth erhood at a tremendous coat. She was conscious of her virgin purity. She knew that to become a mother under such circumstances would expose her to unutterable suspicion and shame. This waa the view that certain Jewa took of the matter, for they Insinu ated te Jesus that He waa born of fornication (John 8:41). Her faith was such that she responded with noble courage. She said, "Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word" (Luke 1:38) 2. Her Wonderful Song (vv. 46-56). In her embarrassment she set out on a visit to an elderly kinswoman named Elisabeth. Having sought the sympa thy and encouragement ef this friend, her triumphant faith carried her be yond the misunderstanding, the scorn and shame which awaited her. and caused her soul to burst out In this most wonderful song of praise. II. Mary at Bethlehem (Luke 2:1-20). What Gabriel announced to Mary was now being fulfilled. Oaesar's de cree concerning taxation brought Jos eph and Mary te Bethlehem at the opportune time for the fulfillment of Mlcah 9:2. Because of the crowded condition of the Inn, the birth of the world's Saviour took place lu a cave stable. III. Mary In Jerusalem and Galilee (Luke 2:41-52). Jeans, now at the age of twdvt, was a child of the law, tqr at this age the child took his responsibility as a worshiper. 1. Failure In Vigilant Oare (e. 48). They had left the city and gone a whole day's Journey without knowing where the child was. 2. Failure to Understand Fully Jesus' Action and Words (v. 50). No particular censure should attach to this, as It la beyond oar ability even new te understand all these things. 8. Failure to Properly Sympathise with Jesus' Deepest Longings and Emotions. "How Is It that ye sought met Wist ye not that I must he about my Father's business T" 4. Failure to Perce!re Her Limit of Masterfulness. The time comes when dnty to Ood takes precedence over duty to parents. All these limitations should be vleuyed with the background of her deep devotion to Ood. Her whole life was lived In a spiritual at mosphere. She was Just the kind of woman to whom Ood would trust the upbringing of His Sou. Jesus went back with them to Naaareth and was subject unto them. IV. Mary at the Cross IJobn 19:25 27). This was a great trial. For any mother to see her son die Is a trial, but what must It have been for this mother In the face of all the sacred memories that dung to her soul) It Is beautiful to note the tender cor* which Jesus la His dying hour manl fested for His mother He committee her to the care of John. John at copied the responsibility of a son M? took her to his heme. 666 quickly relieves constipation, liliousness, headaches, colds and la pippa. I If Back Hurts Flush Kidneys Drink Plenty of Wator and Take Olaaa of Palta Before Break faet Occasionally When your kidneys hurt and your back (eels sore, don't get scared and proceed to load your stomach with a lot ol drugs that excite the kidneys and irritate the entire urinary tract. Keep your kidneys clean like you keep your bowels dCan, by flushing them with a mild, harmless salts which helps to remove the body's urinous waste and stimulate' them to their normal activity.' The function of the kidneys is to filter the blood. In 24 hours they strain from it SDO grains of acid and waste, so we can readily understand the vital importance of keeping the kidneys active. Drink lots of good water?you can't drink too much; also get from any pharmacist about four ounces of Jad Salts. Take a tablespoonful in a glass of water before breakfast each morn ing for a few days and your kidneys may then act fine. This famous salts is made from the acid of grapes and lemon juice, combined with lithia, and | has been used for years to help clean and stimulate clogged kidneys; also to neutralize the acids in the system so they are no longer a source of irrita tion, thus often relieving bladder weak ness. Jad Salts in inexpensive; can not in jure; makes a delightful effervescent lithia-water drink which everyone should take now and then to help keep their kidneys clean and active. Try this; also keep up the water drinking, and no doubt you will wonder what became of your kidney trouble and backache. By all means nave your physician examine your kidneys at least twice a year. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE Having qualified as administrator of the estate of B. F. Beverly, de ceased, late of Hertford County, North Carolina; this ie to notify all persons holding claims against the said estate to present them to the un dersigned administrators on or before the 6th day of June, 1924, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immed iate payment. This 6th day of June, 1923. G. A. BEVERLY, A. A. BEVERLY. Postoflice: Ahoskie, N. C. 6t-6-8-23 Improvement in feeding and caring for swine must originate in the mind of the owner; if he thinks it is not worth while?then it isn't, says W. W.- Shay. Borne persons are very punctual in being late. ? ? ? IN MEMORIAM Mr*. Annie P. Saar* In loving memory of our dear mother who passed away one year ago today, July 7, 1922. Deep in opr hearts, Mother, you are never forgotten; Sweet memories cling around your name. The hearts that are breaking with love and affection Always will love you In death just the same. SEARS FAMILY. ? NOTICE Having this day qualified as Ad ministrator on the Estate of Geo. W. Horton, deceased, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the under signed, duly and properly itemised and verified, on or before the 29th day of June, 1924, or this notice will be pleaded at bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This 29th day of June, 1923. R. C. BRIDGER, Administrator. 7-6-23-6t. ?% Sunburned 7^ ? 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