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FATHERED IN DIFFERENT SECTIONS OF THE COUNTY ITEMS OF INTEREST COLLECTED BY Ol'R WIDE-AWAKE CORRES PONDENTS INDUSTRIAL AND SOCIAL NEWS FROM TOWN'S AND VILLAGES WHAT THE FARMERS ARE DOING ALONG AGRICULTURAL LINES. ' FRANK LIN VI LLE NEWS Rev. Mr. Johnson preached very interesting sermons in his pulpit at the Baptist church Sunday Mr. and Mjs. T. B. Dove spent one day last week in Greensboro. Frank Williams has moved to hi: new home. Mr. C. M. York and family, of Roa noke, Virginia, are visiting the familj of Mrs. York's parents, Mr. W. J Hobson. Mrs K. E. Cranford and children of Spencer, are spending some time in thp ritv with relatives ana irienat. Miss Nannie Parks, of Parks Cross Roads visited in town Sunday. isrs. A. W. Tippett and A. TWVi nttemled the district meeting of Jr. O. U. A. M. at Reidsville Thurs day and Friday. i R. Burrow has moved to his res idence on corner of Walnut Cieek and Uhito Oak streets. X C. Ronkemever. of Greensboro, was in the community last week. Mr Geore-e Patterson has the con tract for grading the road bed for Franklinville Lumber Company s new ci.lincr at their Dlant in west Franklin ville and hopes to have it completed in a few days so that their large snip ments can be more easily handled. There will be a play at the acade my Saturday night by pupils of the graded school entitled: "Old Oaken Bucket." Everybody is invited to the commencement Saturday and to stay for the play and have the best time you ever had in your life. C. B. Clegg, of Greensboro, was in town a few days last week. Mr. John Marley and father, of Si ler City, was in the city one evening last week. Dr. T. I. Fox made a trip to Greens boro Saturday. C. C. Cox and mother, Mrs. G. C. Cox spent Sunday with the family of Jesse Cox on Sandy Creek. Mrs. Caroline Craven informs us that she has a pair of pot hooks that have been in the family more than 150 years. Her grandmother, whose maid en name was Nancy Marrick and who married a Mr. Smith purchased them when she commenced housekeeping and we understand that they were im ported from Europe for far back in the time past and are still in good condition. Mr. Herbert West has moved to the residence recently vacated by Frank Rich on Ramseur avenue. Mr. Henry Marley made a busisess trip to Greensboro Monday. Mr. J. M. Ellison and Mrs. Flora Newsom were happily married at the home of the bride last Tuesday even ing, W. C. Jones, Esq. officiating. The bride and groom are among our best people and we wish for them a long and happy life. They will make their future home in this place where Mr. Ellis has a nice residence on Depot street. KANOY NEWS At Mr. W. M. Risers on Sunday, April 11, 1915, Mr. Raymond Kiser ssjd Miss Dottie Hayes were married TEe marriage ceremony being per formed by Mr. G. F. Gatlin, J. P. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Dawkins visited W father, Mr. Wm. Staley, last Sat ardey and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Gardner have Moved to their new homo at Bennett. At Mr. W. S. Gardner's last Sunday ening Mr. Willie Brewer and Miss Myitis Preenell were married, Mr. W. S. Gardner, J. P., officiating Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Gatlin visited relatives in the community and were present at the Brewer-Preenell mar- riage Sunday evening. Mr. Albert Owen spent Sunday night with his sister, Mrs. Frank Phil- BACK CREEK ITEMS Mr. and Mrs. Stanton, of near reenebcro. spent Saturday ond Sun day at Mrs. Stanton's parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Clark. Mr. Harvey Bulla and family, of er Asheboro, spent Sunday at R. M. BHa'a Mr. and Mrs. John. Clindeet and children, of Greensboro, visited at R. M. Bulla's Saturday and Sunday. Vim Sunday school at Charlotte church as been re-organied. Let every body come out and help in the school at 10 o'clock a. m. There will be preaching at Char lotte church next Friday night, April 19th, president Cecil will preach. Mrs. Manly Robbins and children have returned from a visit to her nother near Pisarah. ' Miss Pearl Henley Is visiting her grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. B Hsaley. SPERO ITEMS Sshool closes at this place Saturday, April 17, with exhibition eossnencing at It o'clock a. m. Mr. James Bulla left last Monday for Pomona, Kansas, to spend the summer. Mrs. A. S. Clapp, who has been very sick is improing. FROM CRAVEN HEIGHTS, . FRANKLINVILLE The family of Mr. Paul Maness have mumps, and he is confined by ill ness, himself. Rev. J. W. Allred, of Greensboro, was with us Sunday, and we expected him to preach for us at Fairmount church at night; but owing to the high winds and clouds that indicated rain, and as Brother Allred had come down in his automobile, he thought it best to return Sunday afternoon. Rev. J. F. Allred, of the M. P Conference, has been spending a few weeks at his home, Craven Heights; and as a result, his health is so much improved that he expects to soon re turn to his work on Rockingham cir cuit. Farmers ar busy planting. Mrs. Margie Burns, wife of 0. R. Burns, died last Sunday, after a lin gering illness of over twelve months, Her remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Pleasant Cross church, funeral services being conducted by Rev. Mr. White, of the Christian church. She leaves her husband, two brothers, four sisters, one son, and one daughter, besides many friends to mourn their loss. JULIAN ITEMS Our farmers are busy preparing for their cron crop. Mrs. C. H. Hardin, who has been confined to her room for sometime is improving very slowly. Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Whitaker are all smiles. It's a girl. Rev; Mr. Pike spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Crowson and preached an excellent sermon at Sh loh on Sunday. We are very sorry to note that Mr. E. Devinny, who has been sick is improving slowly. Messrs. Sullivan and James Wheel er from Greensboro spent last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Bowman. We are glad to see Mr. J. M. Bow man out again. Mr. Peter Brown and wife are both very sick at this writing. Mr. Brown has been in feeble health for sometim SOL HAPPENINGS Mr. Hobson Johnson is on the sick list at this writing. Miss Ida Myers, of Farmer, spent the week-end with Emma Loflin. Miss Grace Brown, who has been at West End for some time, has returned home for the summer vacation. Many of the young folks of Sol en joyed the singing at Wade Hender son's Saturday night. E. O. Kearns and daughter made a business trip to Denton Monday. Mr. Guy Birkhead was thrown by a mule Wednesday and very badly hurt. Anybody who has never visited Sol, would be repaid to come at any time for everything is lively. LIBERTY NEWS Miss Daphne Bowman spent Easter with friends at Elon College. Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Smith, Jr., spent Wednesday of last week Greensboro. Dr. G. A. Foster left last week for Graham, where he will locate for the practice of medicine. Mrs. J. D. Gregg and Miss Bunn Fowler spent last Tuesday in Greens boro. Miss Elizabeth Cameron has been quite sick for the past four weeks, is able to be out again. Mrs. W. H. Hardin, who has had charge of Miss Cameron's millinery, spent Sunday at her home in Julian. Mrs. A. O. Wagner and children, of Sanford, are visiting her parents for a while. S. H. Cameron, of Broadway, was here last week to see his mother and sister, who have been sick for several weeks. Miss Emily Reece, who has been at tending King's Business College, at Raleigh, came home last week. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Hardin spent Sunday afternoon in Julian, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Hardin. Mrs. Garfield Smith is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Reece. Will Harden and Miss Macie Coble of Pleasant Garden, spnt Sunday with friends here. Kelly Boggs and family and Mrs. Arvey Isley, of Greensboro, were in town Sunday, the guests of relatives. DcEtte Henderson is spending some time with her grand parents. Miss Sunda Brower returned last week from St Leo's Hospital, Greens boro, where she underwent an opera tion sevral days ago. Miss Ora Brower was in town last Monday on her way to Greensboro to SEAGROYE NEWS Rev. Viperman preached a good sermon here Sunday night. Miss Janie Cole returned to her home at Eagle Springs Saturday. C. Vvr. Turks went to Asheboro Monday. Ambrose F. Lowdcrm.ilk made a trip in his auto to Greensboro Satur day. G. H. Cornelison is attending Troy court this week. Henry Yow has .recently purchased a new piano. Frank Cole and son, Charles, made a trip to Bennett Tuesday. Messrs. Fred and Elroy Cox passed through here last Monday. D. A. Cornelison made a trip to Star Monday night. Elkanah Graves, who is very sick does not seem to improve. There is talk of building a church here soon. Quite a crowd from here attended the birthday dinner of Mrs. Cole. Sunday. The recital given here Friday night by Prof. Cullom, son and daughter, was enjoyed very much by all. TRINITY NEWS Quarterly meeting for Randolph cir cuit convened at Hopewell church on April 10th and 11th inclusive, and was much enjoyed by all who attended. The word was preached with power and unction and the season was one of spiritual uplift. Presiding Elder Weaver vr.s to have preached at Trinity at 8 p. m., but owing to an attack of acute indi gestion he was unable to do so, and Rev. J. A. Crowder took his place. The commencement exercises of Trinity high school, which were in progress from April 4th to 7th, were attended by large crowds, and were fine in every particular. Frcm the fine sermon preached by Dr. Byrd on Sunday to the reception Wednesday, patrons and visitors were almost unanimous in exprefsions of ppprov.".! of the work of teachers and pupils. Prof. Johnson is ?, fine teacher and, what is more, a fine disciplinarian. We Trinity people feel that he is ours and we intend to keep him. Mrs. W. A. Bivans ar.d children, of Albemarle, recently spent a day in town as the guest of Mrs. D. C. John son. Mrs. Morris Brame and children, of Winston-Salem, spent several days with Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Brame, last week. Mrs. Green, of Durham, who has been visiting Mrs. W. F. Ellis, left for her home Friday. Will Ellis went to Asheboro Sunday on his motor cycle. Rev. Dr. Burns, who was quite sick Sunday i3 much improved. ITEMS FROM ASHEBORO Rt. 1 Miss Louader Cox, who has been staying with Mr. and Mrs. William Armstrong near High Point, returned home recently. Miss Elnora Cox, of Jamestown, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs- Milton Cox last week. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Wright and children, of near Thomasville, visited relatives and friends on Route 1, last Saturday and Sunday. Elbert Brown visited his cousin, Orlendo Brown, last Sur.day. SPERO ITEMS Flint Hill string band will be at Spero school closing Saturday, April 17. The exercises will open at ten o'clock. Every body invited. Sunday school at Bailey's Grove will be organized Sunday, April 18, at three o'clock in the afternoon. Come one and all. RAMSEUR ITEMS Athletic Assocaatioa Organized Swat the Fly Campaign The Ramseur. athletic association has recently elected officers for this year as follows: J. B. York presi dent; Dr. F. C Craven, vice-president; A. C. York, secretary: I. F. Craven, treasurer; C J. rinison, manager G. C. Scott, captain. The association is putting out i good team this season and import ing some good players who expect to remain so that greater results are anticipated after a little time is tak en up with practice. The boys dont expect anything but a good record this year and of course the town ex pects the same and will oack them with this same end in view. So come to Ramseur when you want to see a good game of ball. The association will see that the games are conducted in a business way and that everything will be done "decently and in order.' The primary grades of our school gave a delightful entertainment last Tuesday night The program was well rendered and was enjoyed im mensely by those present The chil dren always prove the best of enter tainers. The commencement exercises of the school will be continued oa the night .of April 23rd when the inter mediate grades will give an operetta, On Saturday morning, 10:00, Prof. M. C. S. Noble will deliver the address after which will come the contests. Baseball in the afternoon and play at night. Those who enjoy good com mencement exercises wiH do well to come to Ramseur this year as we are ; expecting the best we have ever had. i Tho town was "moved on it's hin- i jjes" on Wednesday night, last, when the people met in a "swat the fly meeting to consider the matter of bet ter health conditions for our town. The speeches on the questions as signed the speakers were so good that the meeting decided then and there to form a line of battle against the fly and set apart this week as "Clean up" week, however, the clean ing up began the next morning and is going on nicely so that we will be "cleaner" next time you come to Ram seur. On Thursday .night Rev. Clyde Turner of the First Baptist church, Greensboro, preached an excellent missionary sermon at the Baptist church here to the enjoyment of all present. A number of Sunday school folks of the Franklinville Sunday school met with the teacher's training class of the M. E. Church, South, here on Sun day evening, last. Mr. Hugh Parks made a very helpful talk on graded work of the Sunday school. The farmers of Ramseur community have finally decided that the "ground hog" is dead and have begun to plant corn. A number of the folks will en ter the corn contest this year. The Columbia township farmer is like the Irishman; if he gets whipped once he will not stay whipped, but "Begorra, he will come again." RAMSEUR ITEMS Mrs. Mary A. Brady, of Pleasant kins, Sr. remained to spend a few days days in town. M. E. Johnson purchased an Over land car last week. A number of our people attended the funeral of Mr. James Brady, at Pleasant Grove, last week. He was perhaps the oldest man in the county, being 99 years and 3 months old. A. H. Thomas added a beautiful piano to his capacious home last week. Miss Irene Johnson and Messrs. Winn Marsh and Ed. Johnson, of Greensboro, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Johnson. W. H. Watkins, Sr., E. C. Watkins, W. T. Foushee, and I. H. Foust, went to Pinehurst last Saturday, to attend the cattle and horse show. Mr. Wat kins remained to spend a few days at Troy. Mr. and Mrs. Joe- Lambert, of Moore countv. snent Saturday and Sunday with friends in town. A number of our fishermen caught a large quantity of fish in Deep River last week. Several of the fish weigh ed four pounds. WHY NOT NEWS Lloyd Cagle spent a few hours in Star Friday. Messrs. J. A. King, M. C. Auman, and G. D. Monroe attended Quarterly Meeting at Love Joy Saturday. Mrs. J. B. Slack and son, Emery, visited relatives near Pisgah Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. O. T. Stuart and son. Oscar Lee, Mrs. Lena Poteet and children, Mary and Margaret King, of Star, visited here Sunday. Oren Forrester, of Asheboro, was here a short while Thursday. Mrs. J. H. Spencer was a visitor in Asheboro Tuesday. J. A. Monroe has purchased a piano. The play, "A Case of Suspension," a college comedy will be given by a number of the Phiiatheas and Baracas at the school building Saturday night, April 17. No admission fee will be charged, but a free-will offering for the benefit of the orphan's home. will be taken. Everybody is invited, TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL Interesting Commencement Exercises Held Last Week The commencement sermon by Rev. C. W. Byrd, D. D., of Greensboro, was delivered in the college chapel Sunday night, April 3, on the subject of "Liv ing." It was a strong and interest ing discourse on what life really is and what kind of a life is worth while, Monday night were held the . exer cises by the primary and intennedi ate grades under the supervision ol the teachers, Mrs. Kate Norment and Miss Emma Hunter. The recitations, dialogues, etc, all showed splendid training and were much enjoyed. Tuesday night were the exercises by the students of the higher grades, pantomimes, a short play, etc, and these likewise was well presented un dex supervision of Prof. Johnson and Miss Lula Rudisill. the high school teachers. The graduation exercises of stu dents completing the ten grades of the school work were . held Wed nesday morning. The graduates were Misses Lois Welborne, Loris Collett, Olive Johnson, Ina Finch, Daisy Jor dan. Aleen Lamb, Fannie Croker, and Messrs. George Ellis, William Nor ment, and Jefferson Underwood. The recitation prize for the yc-ng Brand New Spring Goods Big lot of Boys' and Men's Caps right from the factory. Elegant line of blue serge coat and pants suits, $15 value going at . $9 50 while.they last. Big lot boys' knee pants. Neckwear! Neckwear! We have just received from the largest neckwear concern in the United States one of the most up-to-date lines of neckwear ever exhibited in Asheboro. We have received our spring line of Men's, Boys' and Children's clothing of the vary latest styles and fabrics. We can fit you, let you be high or low, fat or lean, large or small. We will also take your measure for a suit if desired, and guarantee a fit at reasona ble prices. The Wood Gash Clothing Company ladies was won by Miss Lois Welborne and the boy's declamation prize by Mr. George Ellis. The tenth grade scholarship prize was won by Miss Fannie Croker, ninth grade scholarship prize by Miss Blanche Farlow, and eighth grade scholarship prize by Miss Berta Col trane. Tiie literary address by Editor Ar chibald Johnson, of Thomasville, Wed nesday afternoon,- on "Shams" was heard with great interest and pleas ure by a large audience. The following named students re ceived prizes for attendance; Blanche Farlow, Lester Durepo, Lola Cox, Ritchie Johnson, Carolina Lambeth, Eloise Johnson, Jessie Ci-owson, Ruby Payne, John Payne, Jessie Myers, Carl Cox, Tressie Welborne, Clarice Welborne, Ethel Lambeth, Albert Leach. The people of Trinity and every one interested in the work of this State high school, are enthusiastic in the support given to the principal Prof. D. C. Johnson, whose work in the community is such as to deserve and to obtain the most hearty approval. COLERIDGE GRADED SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT The commencement exercises of the Coleridge graded school will be from Friday evening, April 30, to Saturday evening, May 1. On Friday evening at 7:30 o'clock there will be an enter tainment by the lower grades. The declamation and recitation con tests will be on Saturday, May 1. Hon. W. D. Siler of Siler City will deliver the literary ' address in the afternoon. Saturday evening at 7:30 o'clock the play "Peter Tiper's Troubles" will be given by the pupils of the higher grades. There will be an admission fee of 10, 15, and 25 cents, the pro ceeds of which will be used for the benefit of the school. LEXINGTON NEWS Floyd Luckey, a negro boy of about 19 years, is in jail here charged with the murder of his employer, Crawford Davis, a negro who ran a boarding house at the Ball Mountain quarries Newsom. No motive for tl:e killing is known. Iran A Mnatpr Hobeood. of the North Carolina grand lodge A. r. and A. M. has appointed L. F. Barr, of Lexington Lodge No. 473, district deputy grand master of the 23rd Ma sonic district. Lexington is to have a chautauqua week, beginning July 3. Floyd Lee, an 11 year old pickanin ny of diminutive proportions, etoie $105 from the Lexington Hardware Company a few days ago. MARRIED Oo Sunday morning, April 11, at the Loiae of Mr. George W. Pugh, Mr. Talmage Jones and Miss Ruby Allred were happily married. Only a few intimate friends were present for the ceremony. Immediately after the solemnising of the vows, Mr. and Mrs. Jones drove to the home of the bride, where u sumptuous dinner was awaiting them; after which, they attended preaching at Grays Chapel, and then went to the home of the groom, where they will reside. Mr. Jones is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jones, of Franklinville Route 1, while hia bride is the pretty and at tractive daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman B. Allred, of Bush Creek. Their host of frieuds wish the young couple a long and prosperous life. MRS. T. J. REDDING Mrs. Thomas J. Redding, who died at her home near Caraway, last Thurs day morning, was about 73 years of age. Before her marriage to Mr. Red ding, she wvs Miss Delphine Adams, born and reared in the old town of New Salem, in the northern part of Randolph. Since her marriage to Mr. Redding has large timber and farm the Caraway neighborhood, where Mr. Redding has a large timber and farm ing interests. The deceased is survived by her husband, one daughter, Miss Dora Redding; and two sons, Messrs. Will and Troy Redding, both of near Cara way. Mrs. Redding had an attack of la grippe and had apparently recovered; but she suffered a relapse, which re sulted in her death in about five days. The burial was in the cemetery in Old Union on Friday, funeral services be ing conducted by Rev. J. E. Thomp son, of Asheboro. The family has been a prominent one in the financial, political, social, and religious life of the county for many years. Mr?. Redding had been for many years a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal church. South, and she was much beloved for her beautiful traits of character. In deed, it may be said that her friends were as numerous as her acquainten- COMMENCEMENT AT NEW HOPE ACADEMY Commencement at New Hope acad emy will be April 24, 1915. The ex ercises will begin at 10:30 a. m., with recitations and declamations by the school. Literary address 1:30 p. m. by Hon. W. C. Hammer, of Asheboro, who will be sure to have something of interest and practical value to tell us. Music by Denton Cornet band. Every body cordially invited. Come out 'and' enjoy the day with us. Correspondent. RANDOLPH LIST TAKERS 1915 FOR Asitdboro, M. W. Parrish; Back Creek, John F: Jarrell; Brower, G. F. Gatlin; Cedar Grove, E. Whatley? Columbia, B. G. Leonard; Concord,. S. W. Davis; Franklinville, D. M. Weatherly; Grant, M. P. Cox; Level Cross, R. L. Causey; Liberty, H. C. Causey; New Hope, J. A. Hopkins; New Market , Earl White; Pleasant Grove, C. H. Nance; Providence, W. A. Wood; Randleman, F. P. Prevo; Rich land, G, H. Cornelison; Tabernacle, J. A. Varner; Trinity, D. M. Welborne, Union, S. A. Cox; Coleridge, T. J. Green. NOTICE Notice is hereby gives to John Smallwood, that the undersigned S. R. Matthis, on the 6th day of July, 1914, purchased one-half acre tract of land in Asheboro township, known as the John Smallwood home place listed in . the name of Monroe Matthis for the-, delinquent taxes of 1913, it being sold by the Sheriff of Randolph county;' and unless the same is redeemed on or before the 6th day of July, 1915, the time the right of exemption ex pires, the undersigned will make ap plication for a deed for said land. . S. R. MATTHIS, Purchaser. DISSOLUTION NOTICE- This is to notify all persons that the partnership business, known as D. A. and G. H. Cornelison, Seagrove, has by mutual consent been dissolved. All debts to be paid and all accounts presented to D. A. Cornelison, Sea grove, N. C. which will b goeA. . n. I in miftrf7 sua the swy Aoj-pisg.