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THE GLEANER ' ~ * GRAHAM, N. 0., Dec. 19,1918. Postollice Horn. Offle open IJOO >. m. t07.00 p. m. Bnudar MO totl.ool, m. and 4.00 to MO p. ■ J. M. McCBACKEN, Postmaster. RAILROAD BCHEDULE. QOINO KAST — No. 112 (mixed) due 1:45 a- m. " 108 " 9:17 " " 22 " 5:00 p.m. GOING -WMT — No. 11l (mixed) due W23 a. m. " 21 " 11:13 " " 139 " 6:15 p.m. All trains carry mail, and Noe. 21, 22, 108 and 139 carry express. *++++++++• ■*♦++++•»•+++++++++ ♦ + + LOCAL NEWS. + tllt 111111111111 11111 I I 1 it .—rlt4s less than a week till Christ mas. "v —The days are now at their shortest. —Mr. John H. Vernon is reported very sick at his home in Burlington from influenza. —Dr. C. G. Vardell of Bed Spring 3 preached at the Presbyterian church last Sunday morning and eveninj. —THE GLEANER will not appear again uutil after Christmas, and it wishes everyone a happy Christmas. —Stop at the Red Cross booth at the postofiice and enroll for 1919. Your dollar will perform an invalua ble service. * —Dr. J. J. Barefoot has been mus tered out of war service and 'is back at his home here and will re sume the practice of his profes sion. —Graham Loan & Trust Co. is moving its office up stairs in its building and will have the vacated room on the ground floor fitted up with shelves and counters for a store. —lt snowed like whiz for two or three hours in the middle of Mon day night, but it was too wet ana not cold enough for it to stick till the next morninj. This is the sec ond snow this winter. —Dr. J. N. Taylor has moved from his former residence on the North side of Albjight Avenne across the street to the residence almost opposite that Jately occu pied by Turn and now bccupied by Bev. P. C. Lester. —Mr. J. Elmer Long left nearly two weeks ago to visit Mrs. Long at the home of her mother, Mrs. Thos. Peay, near Pittsboro, and has been sick from influenza. He is reported able to be up, but does not expect to be home until about January Ist. Mrs. Long has also had a slight at tack of influenza. Goes to Raleigh. Rev. W. G. McFarland, who has' been supply pastor fit the M. E. Church for several months, has been assigned to Epworth M. E. Church, Raleigh, where he will preach Sun day. During his few months stay here he has made many friends who ragret his leaving. He' returned yesterday from the Conference at Goldsboro. University N. C. By reference to the ad. in this issue, it will be noticed that the University is offering courses of study that should be attractive to young men, regardless of. the line of work they expect to engage in after their school days are over. The courses of study will fit them for any line, and it is of the utmost import ance that every young man avails himself of this splendid opportuniy to acquire a good education to fit him for lifj's work. Mary Pickford at the Mexican Friday. Mary Pickford in her latest pict ure M'liss will be seen at the Mexi can Theatre, Friday, Dec. 20. A photoplay of the Western Hills told in 5-reels. Mary plays the part of a tomboy and is some shot with a beanshooter. On Saturday, Dec. 21, Dorothy Dalton in "Tyrant Fear" in 5-parts. A story of the Northwest, also the Bull's Eye featuring Eddie Polo in 2-parts. Watch for our Xmas Special. Confederate Pensions- The Clerk of the Superior Court received the pension warrants for Confederate soldiers and widows of Confederate soldiers tin Alamance Monday and mailed 4hem out the same day. On the Alamance Con federate pension roll there are 130 names and they are divided ana receive pensions as follows: One first class, (85. Two second class, $75. Six third class, $55. Sixty-six fourth class, $45. Fifty-five widows, $45. The pensions :coming \fco Ala mance amount to S6OIO, a nice sum that will bring good cheer to the aged ones in 130 homes. Mrs. Hunter Property Sold Saturday —Brought SIO,OOO. Aa advertised, the Mrs. Corinha S. llunter home on Eaat side of North Main St. was sold at auction Saturday at 10:30 a. m. It had been subdivided into 13 lots which were sold separately, after which it was sold as a whole and brought 910,000. The purchasers are Meas. A. Schiff man and Jas. F. Thompson of Oreensboro and Wm. I. Ward of Graham. While the property brought nice money the price is not exces sive. The property was the home of the late James Sidney Scott up to hia death and was bought by him tit auction when the town of Graham was established nearly 70 years ago. The property is very valuable. It has a frontage of 156 feet on N. Main St. and runs back 210 feet. The new owner* will sell the property for business purposes for which it is admirably located. ♦. • ♦ ♦ PERSONAL. „♦ ♦ + I tHIHHH I H Kiss Blanch Scott spent Tuesday in Greensboro shopping. v Mr. Chaa. p. Cates, near Mebnne, was in town Tuesday evening. Mr. George Clendenin of Lincoln ton spent Thursday and .Friday here. Dr. and Mrs. J. J. Barefoot ana Masters Jack and Bill arrived here. Tuesday from Raleigh. _ Lieut. Haywood Henderson ar rived Tuesday from Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky, * Mr. William Scott returned this morning from Fishburne's Military School at Waynesboro, Va., for tho holiday Jhcation. Mr. E. S. Parker, Jr., has been in New York, and other points North on business since Sunday. Mr. J. Dolph Long spent the lat ter part of last week in the Eastern part of the State ou legal business. Rev. "Joseph G. Walker of Greens boro visited his mother, Mrs. Id i Walker, here the first of the week. • Ma}. J. J. Henderson left Tues day evening for ;Washington, on business' and returned this morn ing. Miss Lorena Perry arrived home Tuesday from Meredith College, Raleigh, to spend the Christmas holidays. Misses Nell and Alberta Thomp son, Annie Ben Long and Carney Albright are at honie from the Scale Normal at Greensboro for a throe weeks' holiday. Mr.i Walter Story of Buriingtart haß been mustered out of the U. S Naval Reserves. He returned him; Saturday and has been hera a day or so this week. Misses Louise Moore and D.iisy Bell Page of Charlotte spant S in day here at the home of t'le for mer's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Moore. Miss Helen Simmons left Satur day for her home in Durham a:'ter spending several weeks in Gra ham. Major Steven Simmons is al so in Durham on a short furlough. Lieut. Jerre W. Bason, son of Mr. W. H. Bason of Swepsonville, has received his discharge from Camp Hancock and returned home yester day. He is a brother of Mr. Walter E. Bason of Graham. . Mr. Frank Wilson and Master Frank, Jr., of Gastonia, passed through town today on their way to visit Mrs. Wilson at the home of her father, Mr. John W. Stockard, near Saxapahaw. They expect to remain till after Christmas. Mrs. W. G. Stafford, who lias made her home near Oaks for the past few years, was in town today on her way to Asheville to visit her brother, Maj. Robert Bingham. From there sho goes to Dowling Park, Fla., to spend the winter. Celery. _ As the years go by Mr. Mcßride Holt improves in the art of growing celery. In years past he has grown some that was very fine, but he has excelled himself this year. It is as fine as one conld wish. Mr. A. M. Hadley Hurt by Elevator. Yesterday (afternoon Mr. A. M Hadley, who formerly lived her.3, now living near Salem church in Thompson township, was caught by a descending elevator in Burling ton". The force of the blow was re ceived about the face. His nose was broken and a jawbone also appears to be broken. He also suffered other injuries. He was. carried to Rainey for treatment. His friends will re-jrat to hear of his misfortune. Pounded. Last night at half pas ; . seven the members of the New Providence and Graham Chiistian churea 0:1 gregations met at the latter a'li proceeded to the-residenc? of their Pastor, Rev. P. C. Lester in a body, They carried ham," flour, meaj, ce reals, chicken, potatoes, coffee can ned fruits, ipreserves, jellies—in fact everything necessiry for the table. It was a generous donation. It is great to be a preacher—some times. Mrs. Fannie A. Williamson Dead. About 3 o'clock yesterday morn ing, Dec. 18, 1018, Mrs. Fannie A. Williamson died here at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. W. Menefee. She was in the 82nd year of her age, having been born the 14th day of July, 1837. She had been ill and almost helpless for nearly two years. Mrs. Williamson was the widow of Dr. John L. Williamson and a daughter of Edwin M. Holt, the pioneer cotton manufacturer in the South. She was the eldest sister of the late Cov. Thus. M. Holt. She is survived by two brothers, Mr. L. Banks Holt of Graham and Mr. Lawrence S. Holt 0/ Washington, D. C., one sister, Mrs. Jan. N. William son of Graham, one daughter, Mrs. J. W. Menefee of Graham, and five sons, Mess. Ed; 11. and L. Banks Williamson of Fayetteville, J. Walter Williamson of Wilmington, Finley L. Williamson of Burlington and Lawrence A. Williamson of Graham. All the sons with their wives were present at the funeral, and a number of relatives from a distance were present. The funeral tv'jvises were h-ld from the residence at 2.'10 this af ternoon, conducted by Dr. H. C. Murray of Alamance church, her former pastor, and the interment was in the family plot in Linwoo 1 Cemetery. Beautiful floral trib utes completely covered the .grave. The large family connection in this and other States will regret to hear of Mrs. Williamson's death. Is there anybody in Holland to talk to the Kaiser like the pro verbial Dutch unci'! BIG FIRE IN BURLINGTON Hardwire, Furniture and Other Stores Suffer Heavily—Loss About $125- 000. Tuesdiy morning Burlington had the most destructive fire iii the his tory of the city. The fire broke out about half past eight o'clock in the upstairs of M. B. Smith's furniture store. 'lt had made considerable headway when discovered and fore the fireman could get to fight ing it had spread to adjoining build ings The Graham firemen were called and promptly responded, and with the Burlington firemen they were fast staying its progress. The Greensboro firemen were also called and came by special train. The three companies soon had it under complete control. The heaviest losses were sustained by M. B. Smith furniture store, S3O - stock, almost complete loss; Me- Lellan, 5c and 10c stoore, $20,000 stock, almost complete loss; Bur lington Hard ware Co., sso,ooostock, loss heavy; Kirk Holt Hardware Co.', $60,000 stock, heavy loss. Others that suffered from removal of goods and 'water damage were J. M. Crawford, dry goods; C. V. Sellars, art gallery and automobile supplies; C. F. Neese, jewelry store; Patterson Grocery Co., and iy Colin, dry goods. None of the firms were insured for as much as half the value of their stock, except the 5 and 10 cent stoie which is reported fully insur ed. All the buildings were badly damaged, but the insurance will hardly cover the damage. ' The loss to the merchants over and above the insurance cariied will amount to around $75,000, and to the buildings, somewhere about $20,- 000. The entire less on stocks of go ids and to buildings will run up to between $125(000 and $150,000. We are glad the Grahanvjfiremen were near enough to renderv&luable assistance. The good people of Burlington are highly appreciative of the work done by the Graham fire-fighters and frankly say, but for their timely help, the entire block would doubtless have been burned. Methodist Pastors in Durham Dis trict. Below are the assignments of Methodist ministers mode this week at the annual Conference at Go ds boro, in which the members of M. E. Church of the Durham District and the public in general naturally feel an interest; Presiding Elder, J. C. Wooten. Burlington—S.' E. Mercer. Burlington Circuit —W. F. Gal loway. Brooksdale—J. A. Russell. Chapel Hill —E. H. McWliorter. Durham —Branson, J. A. Martin; Calvary, L. D. Daymen; Carr, 11. C. Smith; Lakewood, Samuel Maxwell, supply; Memorial, M. ISradshaw; Trinity, C. J. Ilarrell. West Durham—W. C. Martin. East Burlington—E. C. Gleun. East Roxboro and LonghurHt—J. L. Shaver. Graham and Haw River—J. E. Edwards. Ilillsboro—M. W. Ilester. Leasburg—R. E. Atkinson. Meliane —B. F. Boone. Milton -J. E. Blalock Mt. Tirzah —L. L. Smith. Orange—B. O. Merritt. Pearl Mill and Eno—W. L. Rol lins. Pelham—J. A. Long. Person—J. A. Daily. Roucemont—D A. Petty. Roxßoro—o. W. Djwd. South Alamance —N. B. Strick land. Yanceyville—S. F. Picks. Professor of Biblical Literature Trinity College—H. E Sj.ence. Chaplain United States Army — A. McCullen. Student Boston Univeisity—ll. E. Myers. Contribute to Soldiers' Christmas. In order that the soldi "ri in ly have a happy Christina.!, I). - . John L. Weber, General Camp Secretary, Y. M. C. A., Camp Jackson, S C., asks that contributions be sent oy friends. The followi'ls is h s loi ter to the good people of North Carolina : Christmas is coming an I w.ll fin'l a large number of soldivr a here in Camp Jackson, many of whom wi'l be lonesome and unhappy. Now, it is my wish to do everything pos sible to give these m'-n a tis f ;e of real Christmas Joy. f an ap pealing to the good people t > seno for them, through me, w'.iatwer they feel that thev can contribute to the success of a happy Christ mas day. I will be gl£;l t» hive smo;e:t good things to eat, and money to be applied to the purchase of»"re»h fruits and other delie'tsies. In addition to these m«n in Ca np, we have between W an I 6)1 Heo Cross Nurses, the lioest fir's H tV» j whole world, an! I wint t > ae" that they have a happy CirHt mas., so f am also makli.f 11 dp peal for them. Whatever is sent by mv fri.'n 1 of our great citizen armv will n? used for the benetit of the men and will contribute much t »w.iro giving them 11 Joyo is oeotsion. Address all 'com oi'inioations a-i'f packages to Dr. John L We'oer. General Cnmn Sec fa-y, Y. M C. A„ Qamp Jack«on, H. C. A CHILD MUS A child cannot choose its period of growth. Nature attends to this with laws well-nigh inalterable. A child of retarded growth or feeble vitality needs and should have help to promote healthful growth. scorn [MUM abundant in nourishing substances that promote growth and strength, is invaluable in its C&L help to a growing child. Scott'n helps a flff child over the weak places. WA ' Scotfs Mpa a backward child davalap naturally. Scott ft rntwm. BteeeifeM. H. I. DEATHS. Mrs Lillie B. Small, wife of Mr. Qrover Small, died li»re of puw monia at the llotel Qrabain last Thursday evening about 8 o'clock, aged 29 years. Her husband, two children, a boy and girl; four brothers and three sisters' survive her. The interment was in Pine Hill Ceme tery, Burlington. Miss Nora Geneva Freeman died here on Wednesday of last week of influenza, aged 29 years. She was a member i f the Baptist church and the funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. L. U. Weston. The burial was near Uebane. Mr. R. 0. Hargis, Aged Citizen, Dies in Coble Township. On Wednesday, this week, Mr. R. O. Hargis died at his home in Coble township, aged |aboui 82 years. Mr. Hargis was a veteran of the Civil War and was a mem ber of Co. K, 54th Regt. The in terment took place to-day at Mt. Hermon. Deceased i 3 survive • by several sons and daughters. He was a highly respected citi zen. Funeral of Mrs. Clendenin. •' The burial of Mrs. J. N. H. Clen denin was in New Providence Ceme tery, anil not in Linwood Cemetery as stated last week. Among those coming from a distance to attend the funeral were her brothers, Dr. W. S. Long of Chapd Hill, Dr. D. A. Long of Burlington and Judge li, F. Long af Statesville; her son, Geo. L. Clendenin of Lincolnton, her daughters, Mrs. J. F. Peterson of Hickory and Mrs. N. O. Newman of lilon College. Others in attendance were Hev. C. M. Lance of White ville, Revs. J. U. and N. G. New man, Drs. W. A. Harper and W. P. Lawrence of Elon College, Dr. W. W. Staley of Suffolk, Va. Among the pall-bearers were three sons-in law, Revs. C. M. Lance and N. G. Newman and Mr. Chas. C. Thomp son. Numerous tributes of beauti ful flowers covered the grave. When the American forces reached Coblenz, Germany, a local committee was appointed to assist the Americana In assuming control and officers of the German army remained behind after tho last of their men had marched out In order to deliver to the Americana great stores of supplies. . The German army moved out of Co; blenz In an orderly fashion, with the spirit of a holiday rather than that of a defeated army. Almost every man had a roaette or a sprig of green in his car. The spirit of Christmas wan in the atmosphere, and the broad smile of tjie Germans was contagious. Nearly eight thousand happy sol diers, sailors, marines and aviators landed in New York the other day. Some'af them are maimed for life, but are as happy as though they were boy scouts on a hike. Mrs. Wilbur J. Ham of CarterßVllle, Ga., and Mrs. O. H. P. Wright of Sel ma, Ala., the aged mother of Mrs. L. G. Hames of Cartersvllle, and Cath erine Hames, 10 years old, were In stantly killed at a crossing two miles north of Cartersvllle, Ga. Little Wil bur Ham, a four-year-old child, whose mother was killed, was fatally Injured and died a few hours later. Cotton ginned prior to December 1 was 9,563,124 running bales, Including 134,150 round bales; 10,170 bales of American Egyptian and 25,741 bales of sea Island. Vice President Marshall presided "in formally and Impersonally, not under taking to exercise any official duty or function," at the cabinet meeting on December 10. President Wilson asked the flee president to preside. Legislation designed to carry Into effect the recommendations of the federal trade commission to President Wilson that the government regulate the meat packing Industry, has been proposed In the house at Washington by the Interstate commerce commit tee. fh« German finance minister says that If the war had ended In the fall the amount of money required from lm pedal taxation would hare reached fourteen billion marks. These calcu latlons have been upset by recent events. David Lloyd-George says that Oreat Britain's navy must remain supreme, no matter what the action of the peace conference. A voice interrupted the British pre mier when he was speaking In Bristol the other day aaent the superiority ol tho British navy: 'Then watch Wll son!" "Well, I hope to meet him in a fortnight. I will tell him what you sajrr Instantly shouted the premier. ItlS RED CROSS CHRISTMAS SIAL 1 • L ' Pemale prices Peace saie prices ; At Fair Dept. Store «! The big sale is going on. It will pay you to visit this store where you can buy Ready to Wear for the entire family at a great reduction in ! in prices. Come and see. ' 25.00 ladies' coats 17.95 20.00 ladies' coats 14.95 30.00 ladies'coats 21.50 , 25.00 wool poplin suits 17.95 H | f 2.75 Boys' Shoes only $1.79 30.00 and 35.00 wool serge pop 3.00 Men's Pants, all sizes, $1.49 lins 21.95 1 5.00 Men's Heavy Work Shoes $2.98 4.50 boys' 3to 8 years 2.98 6.00 Men's Shoes only $3.98 1.50 ladies' shirts and pants 74c 1 5.00 Ladies' Skirts, black and blue,s 2.98 1.00 ladies' shirts and pants 69c * 2.50 Men's Shirts $1.24 15.00 ladies' serge dresses 8.98 , i 4.00 Men's Pants $2.98 3.00 men's hats, all styles, 1.98 ■ 22.50 Men's Suits only $15.48 8.00 children's coats only 4.98 10.00 Boys' suits, all sizes, $5.98 2.75 children's coats, 3to 8, 1.89 ' 10.00 Wool Serge Skirts $4.98 10.00 men's shoes, sale price 6.98 25.00 Ladies' Ccats $17.48 - 50c men's half-hose, 29c' Skirts] and dresses also reduced to less than cost. Come, do your ! Christmas shopping' here—we have anything you want for the entire , family. ... Fair Dept. Store Graham, N. C. , If you want Rubbers for the entire family, come TO THE FAIR Gift Suggestions Candy—Nunnally's and Jacobs' Fountain Pens Manicure Rolls W.hite Ivory Toilet Sets Stationery, 50c to $3.50 Kodaks Cut Glass Mirrors Picture Frames GRAHAM DRUG COMPANY GRAHAM, N. C. 'PHONE 99. Your Public Utilities. THE GOVERNMENT is asking us to use our advertising space to ask you to econo mize in every way in the consumption of Electric Current. PIEDMONT POWER & LIGHT CO. Burlington, Graham, Gibsonville. Won College, Haw River, Mebane. J Jan. H. Rich W. Krnest Thorn [«on M I Thompson Funeral Directors and Embalmers Calls answered anywhere day or nigh Day Thone No. BG\V Night 'l'honea W. Krnest Thompson 2502 Jai. If. Rich 54H-W BUY WAK SAVING STAMPS Electric Lighting Rates 1 The following are the Electric Light Rates as fixed by the Corporation Commission: For the, first 50 K. W., 12c per K. W. For the next 200 K. W., 9c per K. W. For the next 500 K. W., 7c per K. W. All over 750 K. W. 5c per K. W. 5 pei* cent discount allowed if bills are paid by the 10th of the month. Piedmont Power & LighT Co. 1 AT YOUR SERVICE^ With Christmas Gifts that measure up to requirements. Buy your Xmas gifts now. We have tne best assort ments from which you can select. Come in to day, select those articles you intend to give brother, father, son and husband. WE SELL jfl Men and Boys' Suits, Overcoats, Shoes, Hats, Shirst, etc. Just received a large assortment of Mufflers, Ties, Men and Boys' Kid Gloves, dress- -f ed and undressed. A big assortment of Sox, Silk, Wool and Cotton. ______ WE KEEP THE BEST J CRAWFORD & McADAMS COURT HOUSE SQUARE, - • GRAHAM, N. C. To Whom It May Concern: Thin is to notify all users of automobile, bicycle and motor cycle casings and tubes that they are doing their bank account a fearful injustice in not using Pennsyl vania Uubbcr Company's goods. The best—no others y sold here equal to them. A writteu guarantee. Should one go bad, then the most liberal settlement. Ask ihoso using Pennsylvania Rubber Company's' goods. See me or waste your money. Very truly, W. C. THURSTON, Burlington, . * . N. C.