North Carolina Newspapers

V 4 THE COURIER Asheboro, N. C, June 4, 1914. LOCAL. AX.I PICKSOXAL . Mrs.Jno.Swpim has returned fr.m Isit to relatives at Liberty. ' Irs. C. C. Cranfcrd is spending e e time at White Sulfrhur Sprints iev. J. E. Thompson went tc I ,-h 'point for a few hcuiif Hxbt I snday. 1 , 'I j I Dr. C. A. Hayworth and J. M. I . Caveness of Coleridge were busineia I flsitors Monday. V w. , Messrs. E. B. Leach and S. R j ihardson of Er ect attended the umteedoaers meeting Monday. Messrs. G. W. Mace amds P. S. Iauof Sea grove Rt. 1 were vis fs in town Monday. a i ' 1It, M. L. Kearns, a prominent .citizen of Farmer, was here Satmi :iay. ' .'Dr. C. F. Frazier of Trinity wbj a- pleasant calller At The Courier v office) Monday. . Mr. J. B. Slack of the. Why N Bection was here to attend tli commissioners' meeting. Mr. Frank Garvin, a traveling safliesman of Newton was in town jthis week. . 1 V Miss LtIa Hayworth. left last Sat f fikrda for Danville where she) wiF , 4iait friends cr several days. . f Mrs. D. B. McCrary and children ijAiave returned from, a visit tc '.friends in Randlemian., i ' : Mr. J. W. iPrevott of WcirthvlMe 'was among' the visitors in town ' last Monday. j i i Mrs. S. A. Cox and daughter i Miss Hazeli of Pisgah were visitors I iu Asheboro last Friday. vL Asheboro and surrounding coun try are suffering badly from the Continued drought. ' i Miss Benlgna Yow has returned i JfUcau a visit to rfiends in Greens I Jboro. A I Mr. C. O. it was in towi Fogleman of Greensboro town on business for a few hours last Monday. : . St Miss Mary Men den hall is visiting v reatives in Greensboro for a few -i&ayB. f I v' 3 Miss Lura Fullerton of Greens -; "boro Is the guest of Miss Edna v ,-! IjaughJin. I J George Hendricks of preeboro yUtted friends and relatives in town 5 . -last wek. , I ; Misses Male and Thelma Nance , or near Farmer visited lilfctle Misses ,JaneWe and , vetta Hendrix last weekv ar. ttverettt isewoy returned last Thursday from Gui'ltfordl College, ';whert he was a student the pa It t.tyear. . ' " , " Misses Bettie and MoIHa Ben bow :of Kaist Bend are spending sotae . ime In Asheboro, the guests of rel atives and friends. , Mr. Basil Brittain, w ho was a student rof the State University, apel Hill, the past term, has re turned borne for his vacation', i Mr. B. B. Moffitt of TroM -was in J town yesterday arranging to close out his father's stock of mrchan- .dise. See ad. in this frsue. Oof the water and light department of the town of Asheboro in this 2sue. Look fit up and read it His. S. L-. Hayworth went to '..P.. j grove laSt Monday to be present iat the Garner Lowdermllk wed- - ilr. H. M. Worth wenfc to Salis- ' fcttty last Thursday to attend) the ; V- mocratic convention of the 15th , JJuOlcial district. : Mr. A. M. Cox of Taos. New Mex too. who has been the guest of rel- ativea in this county for several ays, left tar his home to the We t 3ast Monday. ..Mr. Cone S. Ridge, who Is flag man on Southern trains 13 and 14 petween Charlotte and Richmond, UvJipent Sunday withi his parents, Mr. VT.and Mrs.1. S. Ridge, in South AShe Iwpo. - .'.Mr .T i M. C.rnaa vlin 4c utaII (inowu in Asheboro) as an old-time rtnter, visited friends in town for m. lew aays inns wees. Air. cross . fc-'of TuAdav far Concord where fwlll spend several dyas. We will appreciate your orders .for job work. The Courier plant is as well equipped tto do this kind of work as any print shop in this sec- ttion. We guarantee satisfaction. LGive us a trlall. ! ', Miss Cleo Youine. a returned mls- !,ionary from Africa.wlll lecture Sat- urdav night and Sunday et Nelgh ; bor'ai Grove. Miss Young will have some interesting things to tell ot the work in Africa. She will ex hibit costumes and tell of the mod of living in thiat country. Every bpdy is invited to hear her. v . . . Mr. R. E. Slate, who for the pas two months htom published the Ran oiph Sentinel at Randieman, has closed up shop and gone to Lincoln cola to aastot Ms father in, pubUsihr lug the Lincolnton Times. Wa are Jl sorry that Mr. Slate did mot sea! fit f Lto oontlnuj the DuhUcatlon of The ferr sentinel. He is a brilliant young 1 neiwspaper man and we regret to stc -; Idsu leave the county but cur beet 4 wYsihes go with) him to his , new ' teld. The Sentinel will be disco n ' tiaocd IndednUely. , Mr. J. R. Reddick of Trinity wa i a Jloudaj- risftor in town. Dr. C. C. Hubbard of Farmer, was in town last Tuesday. Miss Pearl Pritchard is spending several days at Jackson Springs. Mr. G.' G. Hendrix, of Greensboro, was in town last Saturday. The Randolph County Teachers In stitue will open Monday, June 29 in Asheboro, and continue for two weeks. Mrs. B. F. Bulla v ent to Greensboro Tuesday to visit friends for a few days. Mr. Wayne Miller has returned from Guilford College, where he was a student the past term. Miss Kate Phillips is visitinir rela tives and friends near Trinity this week. Miss Myda Wimpy left a few days ago for Chicago, where she will visit relatives and friends for several days. Mr. Lacy Lewis is at home from Bingham School, Asheville, for his va cation. Dr. H. B. Hiatt, of High Point, form erly of Asheboro, was a visitor in town last Monday. Miss May McAlister1 is viisitlcg ner sister, Mrs. J. E Carson In C'.iarlotte. Miss Blanche Blrkhead vls'tetl Miss Alta Brown in the country last Sunday. Mrs. A. A. Spencer and daughter, Miss Mary, of Carthage, are visiting relatives in town. Misses Virgina Henley and Clada Moffitt have returned from Guilford College to spend vacatknt at home. Miss AllieHinshaw,who has been the guest of her aunt, Mrs. N. T. Hin shaw for several days, has returned to her home in Randieman. Mr. G. W. Berry, superintendent of the Asheboro Roller Mills, is attend ing the National Millers' Association in Buffalo, New Yrok. Mr. J. D. Ross has recently pur chased a new Studebaker car, and Mr. Frank Byrd has a new Maxwell roadster. Miss Almeda Lowdermilk has re turned to her home at Norman after visiting friends in town for several days. Miss Frances Walker returned last week from Greensboro College for Women where she was a student the past year. Miss Kate Hammer and Mr. Tom Wood left latt Monday for Reidsvill where they have positions wit hi the D. A. Hendrix department store. Miss Grace Hershey of PhlladelK phla, field manager of the Chautau qua, was in Asheboro a -day or two last week. i Editor J. G. Farrls and! family1 of High Point passed through Ashe boro Sunday en route to Jackson Springs for a few days' sojourn. Messrs. W. W. Russell and C. W Morris of Denton were here Mon day erecting hiandsome monuments to the graves of the late: Messrs, W. J. and Arthur Miller. . Among the Randlsmani business men who were here Monday were, Messrs. Alfred Beasley, Dr. Wfflker- aon, S. M. Newlln D. P. Hayes ana Mr. Deal. ( Messrs. J. M. Floyd of Trinity, J. M. Lucas of Strleby, J. A. Mon roe cf Seagrove and J. E. Pugh of Frankldnville attended thet coramis sloners' meeting Monday. Mr. M. L. Winmlngham, one of Randolph' most prosperous farm ers who lives near Centra Falls, was a business visitor in town Saturday Mr. C. C. McAlister of Fayttte- vllle. a sion of Col. ana Mrs. a. l,. McA'liister c8 this town, was emoted secretary and treasurer of the Scot tishi Society of America at the meeting im Fayettevllle last week. The Methodfct Protestant Sunday school) rendered; a very) interesting children's day program last Sunday morning. The exercises consisted of sonigs, recitations, responsive read ing and an address by the pastor, Among thoee from Seagrove who were here Monday were: Messrs. G W. Taague, E. E. McNeill, Martin MoNelll. B. F. Brown. W. R.Graves, J. iE. McNeill) and) Ccxmmiseicner D. A. Cornelison. The Courier acknowledges receipt of an invitation to the commence ment exercises of Atlanta Dental College, Artianta, Ga. Mr. James Pearl Bingham, a Randolph bey, is one of the graduates. A series of revival services be gan et the Baptist church Sunday night. The meeting Is being con ducted by Rev. Mr. Gregge oil Wake Forest. The singing is being lea by the pastor. Much lnterestf Is being manifested. Services are being held eachl day at 9.30 in the morn ing and at 8.00 o'clock at nlgnt. Mr. D. R. Graves of the Why Not section killed a rattlesnake Satur day that had five rattles and a but ton. He did not measure the snake but said it wasf the largest he had ever seen. His little som was just in the actof stepping on it when the anake hissed and attracted his attention. I A large number of the prizes award ed at the recent commencement of Guilford Collecre were won by Ran dolph county boys and girls. The Mar vin Hardin scholarship, awarded each sophmore making the highest average grade was won by Miss Laura Etta Davis oi caraway; ana tne rnuoma- then improvement prize by Miss Hope Hubbard, a daughter of Dr. and JVrs. C. C. Hubbard of Farmer. Mr. and Mrs. Scott of Ei coe were visitors in town last Sunday. The infant of Mr. and Mrs. TIiMr. , a of S nth As-hetoio is seHoutli ill of membraneous froiip. Mr. Reeves of the firm of Ed wardfc & Brongliton, Rale'gh. is in town this week. Rev. J. F. Allred of FranklinviHe was in Ashebp: m business yester day. Mr'. D. A. Cornelison of Se grcve was In tvw n last Tuesday to ao same shopping. Mr. J. A. Monroe of Why Net was a Dusineis vimtor in town utt Monday, t Mrs. Miriam Shirley cf Randie man Is .spending: a few dava in town the guest of Mrs. Flora Bain. Mr. W. p. LofUn of Riley's Store was a business visitor. In Ashebcro iMr. W. R. AshnVlltll rvf r.Hr lurove township attended the nieet- ug or uie Kanaoipa county) Hie- louoaa society last Saturday. MiSS Dora AllroH HMio-htfllllv snfar. tained a number of her friends at her home at Central Falls on last Thurs day night. Games were played and re freshments served. Mr. Corbett Snott. wlin Vias hwn student of Greensboro Commercial School for several mnntVin. ho a re turned home. On last Thursdav evenine- at thoir recular drill Co. K. t.hirH recimonr worm Carolina National Guard, elect ed T. Fletcher Bulla Cantain t.n an. ceed E. L. Auman, resigned. Mr. and Mrs. James Hinshaw have moved to Seagrove and Mr. and Mrs, Ed. Hinshaw have moved into their home, which had been vacated in West Asheboro. The Fifth Sunday meeting of the Piedmont Baptist Association was held in the Baptist church here Friday and Saturday. Interesting sermons and addresses constituted the program. Col. A. C. McAlister and daugh ter returned last night from Fay ettevllle where he has been attend ins meeting of the Scottish Society of America and visiting relative--) Rev. J. A. McQueen will preach in the Prebsyterian church next Sunday at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. A full attendenceo of members and their friends is desired. Dr. C. C. Hubbard and Miss Lin- niA Slinimhlire-pp nt Panmpr warn In town last Saturday attending the meeting of the Randolph county Historical society. Federal Court in Greensboro opened Monday with Judge James E. Boyd presiding. The greater part of the docket is made up of illicit distilling cases. The civil docket will be taken up Wednesday. The Methodist Protestant Children's Home singing class of High Point will begin their concert tour at High Point tomorrow evening. We extend to them a cordial invitation to visit Asheboro Mr. D. A. Hendrix, who for several months ran the old W. J. Miller store, has moved the stock of goods to Reids ville. Mr. Hendrix made many friends while here who regret very much to see him locate elsewhere. Messrs. W. C. Hammond, 0. R. Fox and T. Fletcher Bulla, of Asheboro, Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Edwards, and Miss Mamie Edwards of Worthville went to Guilford College Tuesday to attendt he commencement exercises, Mr. Lee B. Durham, who wad the guest of his aunt, Mrs. J. W. Birk head, f-orthe past week, returned to hie home in Siller cttyrast Monday, accompanied by MIfs Blanche Birk head, who will visit relatives for a month. i Arrangement are being made for a new baseball park on the lot opposite the residence of D. L. Sharp in West Asheboro. A force of men are now at work cleaning off the grounds and it is hoped to have it ready for a game in the near future. As announced in last week's Courier special services will be begun in the Methodist Protestant church next bun day evening. Rev. C. M. Compher, of Lynchburg, will arrive Monday, tv eryone should hear this gifted minis ter while in town. Messrs. S. Bryant J. E. Williamson and W. H. Pickard, members of the Highway Commission of Randieman township, have resigned and the com missioners appointed in their place, Messrs. K. r. Deal, K. fc. Caudle and Irvin Cox. Extensive improvements are being made in the town water system. A dam is being constructed across Long Branch, three miles from town, and a moe line is being laid. I his will fur nish an abundant water supply cf water, more than could be had from the wells now in use. At the recent comimencement of Guilford College the prise) given by the Henry Clay literary soci ety for the greatest improvement 'n oratory was won by a Randolph county boy. Mr. Daniel Robert Bulla Mr. Bulla is a so-i txf Mr. D, W, Bulla of near Randieman, and is a cousin of County Superintendent T, Fletcher Bulla of Asheboro, : I COURIER HONOR ROLL. Names of Those Who Have Recent ly Paid) Therfr' Subscriptions. D. M. Johnson. M. C. Blnghham. W. C. Rice, G. G. Routh, John K. Wood. R. L. Davis. MUtonl Wright, H. A. Donahue, aC. C Klme, G. Smitherman, Geo. Cole. S. B. Brick- house, Dan Watklns, W. M. Hin shaw, C. T. Varner, J. M. Scarboro, N. T. Groce, W. H. Burrow,- M. G. Aldridge, T. C. Arnold, J. M. Cham bers, D. C. SteJuback, C. M. Dill. DAUGHTERS OF CONFEDERACY Held an Interesting Meeting Yesterday Afternoon. The Randolph Chapter. Daughters cf the Confederacy held an interesting: meeting: yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. V. M. Punish, on South 1 ayetteville street. There was a lar;re attendance of the members, and in the absence of the President, Miss Lillian Bunch, first vice-President presided; Mrs. W. A. Undei-wo-.d, Secretary. ine occasion being the celebration of the birthday of Jefferson Davis, the program consisted of short reading from all the members present on the life of the President of the Confeder acy. After the literary Droeram. de licious refreshments consisting of iced tea and sandwiches were served. The hostesses of the occasion were Mes- dames W. M. Parrish and Amos Win- mgham. Miss Funnie Ferree JJa4. "Miss Fanniee Ferree died la-t Fr'day night at a sanitarium in Creensboro, aged 77 years. MIs Ferree was a sister of! tie late John H. and Daniel p. Ferree of Randieman. Her home was with her brothier-in-law, S. G. Newlin, a prominent citizen of RandUnia The remains were taken to Randts nian for burial Saturday. Governors Must Obey Law. Gov. Hiram Johnson of California was arrested, charged with exceeding1 the speed limit with his automobile. BUSINESS LOCALS Ten cents per line each insertion in this column. Six words to a line. No ad. for less than 25c. FOR SALE Cole Corn and Cot ton Planters for sale by C. M. Tysor, Erect, N. C. FOR RENT A good 2-horse faro with new house and barn, conven iently arranged, near Asheboro. Al so want two farm hands, men with families preferred. If interested, address Box 158, Asheboro. N. C. NOTICE. $5.00 Reward. We will pay $5.00 reward for each and every conviction for every per son tresspassing in any way upon the lands of the undersigned in Asheboro and Cedar Grove townships and ad joining the lands of Levi Tucker and others. M'ALISTER & HAMMER. FIVE DOLLARS REWARD will be given to any one who will fur nish evidence to show that any dead carcass has been hauled or depos ited by any one upon my land in Asheboro township. The same re ward will be paid any one who will furnish evidence as to who hauls or deposits dead carcass of any ani mal near any public road in Ashe boro township. WM. C. HAMMER. FOR SALE Ford Runabout near v new. Cash or terms. B. F. McDOWELL, Asheboro. FOR SALE The A. I. Roct Co, Bee Keepers supplies and hives. L. L. WHITAKER. FOR RENT OR SALE I will sell ot rent my house and lot on South Fay etteville street after May 15th. Will rent only to good responsible party with small family. MYDA WIMPEY. FOR SALE One Webster's Un abridged Dictionary, with Supple ment. 1850 pages, price f 5. Apply to The Courier. FOR SALE Seed potatoes for fall crop. Also about 50 bushels of oats, good quality, for feed or seed. Come get 'em. R. H. Henley. Radleman, Rt.No. 2. WANTED Younc ladips tn train Ifor nurses. Central Carolina Hospi tal, Sanford, N. C. 5-21-3t. HORSR FOR SALE Ono .rond black horse for sale.. Apply to WM. C. HAMMER. Asheboro, N. C. FOR SALE At a bargain. threshing outfit. Apply to RICH BROTHERS, Asheboro. WANTED Man thoroughly compe tent to operate Gang Ripper for Plan- iiuiS luiii. uuuu juice lur rignt man. uumord Lumber Co. Troy N. C. RANDOLPH SUPPLY CO.. whole- sate and retail fruits, country pro duce and general merchandise. We pay cash for wheat we buy and take pleasure In giving you the best of service. Don't fail to see us when In Asheboro. ! We eellfl twine, hard ware, farm Implements, mowers, rakes, harvesters everything you use, eat or wear. You are always welcome whether you buy or not. Yours for service, RANDOLPH SUPLY CO., Wm. R. Juddan. Manager. For Register of Deefus. To the voters of Randolph county I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Regis ter of Deeds, subject to the Demo cratic primaries of Randolph coun ty. i E. O. YORK. Announcement. I hereby announce that I shall (he a candidate for the office oB Clerk of the I Superior qourt of Randolph county, subject' tot the decision of the Democratic primary in August next. If nominated and elected I promise to do my duty to the best of my ability and with eomrtesy and fairness to all who have dealings with the officer.' J. M. CAVENESS. Cfflerldgs, N. C, May 25, 1914 P 8 if! Removal Sal -:- OF -:- FURNITURE I am planning the erection of a new store building on the lot where my present store now stands, and I must make every possible reduction in my stock in order that the old building may be torn down and for the next thirty days remarkably low prices will be off ered on every piece of goods in my stock, which consists of anything generally carried in a first class furniture store. From parlor to kitcken I have the fixtures to make your home pleasant. Pianos, organs, bedroom suites, parlor suites, dining room fixtures, pictures, center tables, hall racks, rockers and dining room chairs, rugs all colors and sizes, curtains and curtain poles, window shades, sewing ma chines, baby carriages, beds and cribs, every thing for the nursery. All your kitchen needs. I have ranges, oil stoves, several kinds kitchen cabinets and ta bles, lineoleum. Folding cots, lounges, mattresses, settees for porch or yard, trunks, grips and toilet sets. All of the above at reduced prices. O. R. FOX Funeral Director and Furniture Dealer Asheboro, N. C. Annual Sunday Schwd Convention. Cedar Grove township will h;Jd its annual Sunday School Conven tion on the firat Sunday Ini Ju The speakers and subjects are; Gospel Light Dispelling Heathen Darkness, Mrs. Pearl ShamiburgeT; Loyalty in Sunday School Work, Prof. D. M. Weatherly of Frank- linvilfte; Graded! Lessens Hugh Parks of Franklinvrlle; Address, W. H. Swift of iGreensboro; Duty of Teachers, T. Fletcher Bulla;? Who Should Attend Sunday School, Rev. C. Stedman. ' The Sunday SchocJ workers of Cedar Grove township should take advantage of this opportunity! to hear some of the county a'nd State'! most interestedi Sunday school workers. The meeting wlM be well worth your attending for the pro gram as prepared is most excel lent. . ! ' ' ' The U. S. Senate has ratified three more of Secretary Bryan's five-year arbitration treaties with Austria Hungary, Holland and Salvodor. Market Report BY J. E. HARDEN CASH BUYER OF COUNTRY PRODUCE Asheboro, N. C, June 4. 1914. EGGS, per dozen 17c CHICKENS, per lb 24c HENS, per lb 12e NOTICE. Contemplated Cltange for Site of Randolph County Jail. Notice is hereby given, as requir ed by law, thalt the Board of Com missioners of Randolph county will, on Monday, the 6th day of Jufly, 1914, have up for consideration and determination the selection of a ne. site for the county jail for Rna- dolph county. The heard, at pres ent is favorably) disposed, to the selection of the back part of the lot whereon the present court house for the county is situated as the location for said new county jail. but this selection Is tentative only and subject to final action to be taken by the board at the meet ing aforesaid on the Cth day of July, 1914, or at such time there after as the consideration of the matter may be continued to or ad journed. J This the 1st day of June, 1914. By order of the Board,' .' t'HB BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF RANDOLPH COUNTY. By GEO. T. MURDOCK, Register of Deeds and Ex-Offlcio Clerk to the Board. Eyes Examined Headaches Relieved Caus- ' ed From Eyestrain Dr. Julius Shaffer, Specialist in Optometry, Graduate Phila delphia College and registered in the state will be in Asheboro at Ashlyn Hotel Tuesday, June 17 Seagrove, Wednesday, 17, Liberty at Dr. Patterson's office, Tuesday, June 23 Ramseur, Hotel, Wednes, day, June 24 for the purpose of examin ing the many errors the eyes are subject to and fit ting glasses. Dr. Shaffer is well known to our many readers, therefore he does not need any further comment. Notice of Laml Sale. By virtue of the powers vested in the undersigned by decree ren dered in the Superior! CouiC of Randolph) coucty in the special nro- ceeding entitled "W. P. Steed) vs. John Steed et al," I Willi sell at public auction at the court house door iu Asheboro, N.C, on the 20th day of June. 1914. at 12 o'clock M., the foMowtag lands situate In Con cord township, Randolph county, North Carolina, bounded as foEows, to-wit; ! Tract No. 1. That certain tract of land containing 61 acres 'more or less, described in petition in said action and in deed recorded in the office of the Register of Deed of Tract No. 2. That certain tract ssld county in Book 46, Page 83. of land containing 19 acres, more or less, described in ald petition and in deed in said office in Book 73. page 97 et seq J Tract No. 3. That certain land conveyed by Ivey Johnson and wife to the late B. W. Steed containing 6 7-10 acres, more or leas. Terms of sale: Onethirdi cash. one-third in six and one-thlrdj In twelVe months, deferred payments to bear Interest from day of sale; approved security to, be given for deferred payments, title toi be re tained until thie further order of court. 1 This is a resale acoount of the raised bid of J. C. Bischer raising the $3,550 bid of W. P.- Steed to 3.600. 1 This fJune 1, 1914. R. C. KELLY. Ccmmr.