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GATHERED IN DIFFERENT SECTIONS OF THE COUNTY ITEMS OF IXTKKEST COLLECTED BY OCR WIDE-AWAKE CORRES PONDENTS 1XDCSTRIAL AND SOCIAL NEWS FROM TOWNS AN D VILLAG ES WH AT AGRICULTURAL LINES. THE ERA N K LI N V ! Ll-E N EWS Rev. J. M. Duncan, of Johnson coun ty, who has boon assisting Rev. W. 0. Johnson in his protracted mooting at the Baptist church, is an able preacTiei- and has made a fine impression on nnr nponlp. The church has been greatly revived and it is expected that before the meeting closes lasting good will be accomplished. Misses Bessie Cox, Bessie Martin dill, Tom Patterson and Everett Wrenn of the M. E. church, attended the Baraca-Philathea Association at Raleigh last week. John Tippett Jr., made a business trip to Asheboro last Thursday. S. B. Kersey, of Greensboro, was down last week looking after his real estate pi-operty in South Franklinville. Mr. Muncy Archer, who hr.s been in school here the past term left for his home near Summerfield last Thurx day. Mr. James Hopkins, of New Hope township, who has been spending come time here wilh his sister, Mrs. J. F. Brewer, returned to his home, near Pinson last week. Mr. Lee Coltrane and family, of Greensboro, spent Sunday in the city. Rev. J. H. Hightill tilled his regular appointment at Fairmount M. P. church Sunday. Mr. W. R. Free and family, of Win gate, are visiting relatives and friends in town this week. Quite a number of our people at tended commencement exercises of Ramseur graded school at Rumseur Saturday. Mr. J. H. Marley and family spent Saturday evening p. ml Sunday with home-folks at Siler City. Mr. and Mrs. Grady Tippett and his mother, Mrs. W. H. Tippett, were guests of the family of Mr. Oliver Coble at Millboro Sunday. Mr. C. E. Allred, who has been working at Greensboro for some time come horns Saturday evening. This community was greatly shock ed Sunday evening on learning of the tragic ceath of Mr. A. M. Elliso:i, who was badly mangled in an auto acci- Jent near Pleasant Garden Salurdryjjf evening and died at St. Leo s Hospital Sunday morning. Mr. Ellison has teveral relatives and a host of friends in this community who held him in the highest esteem. The remains were brought to t'.lis piece Monday evening and interment toik place at Pattersons Grove Tuesday evening. The deceased leaves three brothers: Messrs. T. M., J. W. and J. A. Ellison of this community, one son, A. M. Elli son, Jr., of Birmingham, Alabama, and one daughter, Mrs. Hackney, of Durham. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of our people. TRINITY NEWS Maricn Andrews and family motor ed to High Point lart Sunday. Mr. Raper and a friend, of High Point, suent Sunday in town. Miss Ellis, of Millboro, was the guest of Miss Eileen Lamb Irst Sun day. I Rev. J. N. Crowder will begin a protracted service at Trinity Tuesday, I April the 28th. Let us all pray that! much good may be accomplished. Miss Carrie Phillips, of the State Normal, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Phillips. Miss Annie Pegram, of Greensboro College for Women, was in town Fri day and Saturday. Ned Pegram. of Durham, spent a few hours in town last Friday. Both he and Miss Annie were guests of Miss Kate Craven. Prof, and Mrs. D. C. Johnson, Miss Blanche Farlow, Miss Lois Welbom, and Mr. George Ellis, of Trinity, went to Greensboro Friday to attend the contest for spelling, recitation, and declamation. Miss Farlow tied on spelling with Mr. Wade Hussey, of Farmer, and each is to receive a med al. It is understood that Miss Welbom received one vote from the committee on recitations, and Mr. Ellis received two votes from the committee on dec lamations. This is quite a good show ing: for our high school. Trinity feels proud of these young people, and ex pects greater success in the future for them. Dr. Boroughs, of High Point, deliv ered a line lecture last Sunday mora ing in the chapel on the subject of "Health as Largely Dependent on Cleanliness of Soul, Hind, and Body." We always hear Dr. Boroughs gladly because he shows a puri!y of life and a purpose and a love of humanity in all that he does and says. Oh, that some one should impress on our boys and girls the necessity of this cleanli ness of soul and heart so that they would feel that they could not and would not listen to any impure word or allow their minds to harbor an im pure thought! - Earl Craven and family, of Lexing ' ton, Motored down Sunday afternoon. FARMERS ARE DOING ALONG Point, were in town Sunday. B. S. Weeks of Charlotte spent th week-end wilh his mother, Mrs. Jane Weeks, who has been quite ill, but i now improving. We hope to see her her out again soon. Will Ellis spent Sunday in Salis burv with his sister, Mrs. Thomas Fisher. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Pepper, of Thomasville, were in town last Sun day. ITEMS FROM GRANT Carl Cox spent last Sunday evening with Fletcher Brown. Misses Elvah Cox Alma Barker, and Manda Hinshaw, of Climax, left Mon day for Indiana. John Brown and sister, Ella, of Asheboro, spent Sunday with their pa rents, Mr. and Mrs. Isacc Brown. There is preaching at Brower's Chapel every second and third Sunday at eleven o'clock in the morning. Causie Pugh and family, of Frank linville, spent Saturday night and Sun. day with his father, Mr. A. S. Pugh, on Asheboro Route 1. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Brown, who have been on the sick list, are improving, FI LLERS DOTS People in this community are busv planting corn. Miss Iva Wicks, who has been right sick for several days, is r.ble to be out again. Sund:y School will begin at High Rock schoolhouse, near Wood's store. next Sunday at two o'clock in the aft ernoon, tverybdy is cordially mvit ed to attend. Eddie Pierce made a flying trip to Cid last Thui-sday. The Sunday School r.t Mt. Tabor is progressing nicely under the manage ment of W. F. Wood. Mis. Sallie and Miss Alma Hunt we.-t to Thomasville last Saturday to do some shopping. Everette Hunt spent last Sunday with Woodie Hunt at Flora. Mr. s-.nd Mrs. Jeff Brookshire visit- L(1 M, and ... , Bril g recent. BACK CREEK NEWS Mrs. R. M. Bulla visited relatives at Greensboro last week. Miss Jessie Millikun is visiting her sistei . Mrs. E. F. Bulla. Mr. Sam Yates is on the tick list. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Redding visited relatives at Randleman this week. Several of our people attended the Hinds lecture at Sawyersville church Sunday. Miss Minnie Hughes and Mr. Tom Hughes are ill at this writing. There will be preaching at Charlotte church next Sunday at 11 a. m. KANOY ITEMS Mr. Alfred Maness and family have been suffering right much from colds. but are much improved now. Our farmers are somewhat behind with planting corn on account of the late spring. Mr. W. H. Maness and family, who have been ill from colds for pome time, are improving. FLINT HILL NEWS Rev. Iester Lucas preached an able sermon at the Methodist church Sun day. The school at this place came to a close Wednesday with a six month's term taught by Miss Sally Slack, of Why Not. The school proved to be the most successful in its history. We are glad to know that our roads have been much improved lately. The farmers of this community are planting large crops of com this spring Mr. and Mrs. Elsie Sanders visited at Wade Sanders Sunday. Mr. Charlie Hall visited at Jessie Browns Sunday. Some of our people attended the commencement at Uwharrie last week We are glad to hear that the health of the community is good at present. Subscribe to The Courier. MT. OLIVET ITEMS Prof. E. M. Cullum and sister, Miss Florence, closed their ten days' school of music here last Thursday night, with a nice program and a good crowd. They are certainly doing some good work. Miss Ellen Brown, of Siler City, is spending some time with relatives in this community. Misses Eula and Ellen Yow visited their aunt, Mrs. G. W. Teague, last Thursday and Friday. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Tysor apent Sunday night and Monday in Ashe boro. Mrs. B. F. Beck's health does not seem to Improve, w are sorry to note. Mr, M. F. Wrenn and family spent RAMSEUR NEWS ( ...,..,..v...l rv...-. ;vi..u Mini VIk. I itors in Town Dedication Serice and Laving of Corner Stone. Dedicatory services of the churih at Franklinville on the Ramseur and Franklinville charge wil be held on Saturday and Sunday, May 1st and 2nd. On Saturday at 'A p. m. the corn er stone will be laid and there will be an address by editor of The North Carolina Christian Advocate, Rev. H M. Blair. On Sunday morning at the usual time Sunday School will be held and at 11 a. m. there will be a sermon by Rev. W. R. Ware, of Salis bury after, which the church will be presented by the officials of the church for dedication. At 7:30 there will be preaching. The public is cordially in vited to be present at these services. The commencement exercises of Ramseur graded school occurred April 23rd and 24th. The primary grades presented the charming oper etta "Four Leaf Clover" to a densely packed house on Friday night. On Saturday the graduating exercises, the literary address, the recitations and declamations took place. The medal for the best recitation was won by Miss Gladys Leonard and the decla mation medal was won by Mr. Herbert Smith. The music medal, given by Miss Lizzie Smith was presented to Miss Mary Tate. The literary address by Prof. Noble of Chapel Hill was a masterly and captivating effort. Prof. Noble is one of North Carolina's most eloquent and gifted sons and on this happy occasion he was at his best. The game of ball between Pleas ant Garden and Ramseur resulted in a score of 3 to 2 in favor of the visit ing team. At 8 p. m. the beautiful drama, "Valley Farm" was most beautifully presented to a packed house. Prof. White and his able assist ants have done a splendid year's work as were attested by the exercises of this delightful, entertaining and very enjoyable commencement. The follow- ng is a complete program of the ex ercises: 10:00 a. m. Address by Prof. M. C. S. Noble. 11:00 a. m. Exercises by graduating class. Miss Elise Caddell Little Things. Miss Nina Tate-Mother. Miss Clatie Marley True Nobility. Mr. Thos. F. Vestal War vs. Peace. 12:00 M. Contest for Watkins Medal. Will West Wolfe at Quebec Thos. Barker The Black Horse and His Rider. Harry Jordan Duty of Literary Men to America. Chas. Reece. Jr. Devotion to Duty. Herbert Smith The Teacher The Hope of America. Dewey Whitehead The Cross of Gold. 12:30 p. m. Dinner. 1 :.".0 p. m. Contest for Craven Medal. Miss Martha White The Sioux Chief's Daughter. Miss Julia West The I.ast Leaf. Miss Carnie Rightsell Old Daddy Turner. Miss Clara Whithead Aunt Polly's George Washington. Miss Esther York Experience With a Refractory Cow. Miss Kathleen Black The Wreck of the Hesperus. Miss Mary Tate An Incident of the War. Miss Gladys Leonard Poor Little Joe. Miss Daphne Marley Reverie in Church. Mies Lucile Ellis The Blacksmith's Story. Miss Sarah Steed The Puzzled Dutchman. Miss Marguerite Rogers Alemeta. Miss Flossie Brady The Whistling Regiment. Miss Kathleen Rogers Van Bib ber's Rock. Miss Edyth Scott Dat Time Honey Got Lost. Miss Ometa Bray Billy's Rose, 4:00 p. m. Baseball. 8:00 p. m. Play, "The Valley Farm". Marshals: Vernon Curtis, chief, Ni na Tate, Arnold McMath, Flossie Brady, Floyd Brady, Clatie Marley, The attendance was greatly increas ed at the several Sunday schools of, the town Sunday by the visitors who had attended the commencement ex ercises. It was a home-coming day to a great many of us and was very greatly enjoyed by the people of Ram seur and we are confident by the vis itors. We are always delighted to have our friends with us. Come again as often as you can. The spiritual life of the community was elevated Sunday by two splendid sermons by Brother Rogers. . We were shocked to learn of the death of our friend and neighbor, A. M. Ellison, which resulted from inju tries received in an automobile acci dent last Saturday evening, near Cli max. He died at St Leo's Hospital Sunday night. His relatives and friends have our sympathy. Miss Nell Marshall, of Statesville and Miss Evelyn' Smith, of Mt' Olive, of the graded school faculty, left for their homes on Monday. - Among the large numbers attend- lowing: Dr. ami Mrs. Claude Hay uonh and Wesley Moon, of Coleridge; Misses Mary L. and Margaret Lamb, and Sue Garrett, of Mt. Vernon firings; Mr. and Mrs. John H. Low ilermilk. of Cheeks; Dr. and Mrs. Fox, of Franklinville, and many others we do not now recall. LIBERTY NEWS Mrs. W. H. Hardin spent Saturday and Sunday at Julian. Mrs. Hardin who has had charge of Miss Cameron's millinery store, this spring, will stiil be in charge for an unlimited time. Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Smith spent Monday afternoon in Greensboro. Mrs. A. Smith and children, of Mt. Airy, visited Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Smith, Jr., recently. Dr. and Mrs. R. D. Patterson, with Mra. A. Fogleman, were visitors in Greensboro Monday. P. A. Hayes, of Greensboro, was a business visitor in Liberty recently. Born to Mr. and Mrj. Charlie Cam eron, April 25th, a daughter, Julia Elizabeth. Quite a number of Liberty people attended Ramseur commencement last Saturday. Dr. J. W. Coltrane was called to Julian last Sunday on professional business. Miss Esther Reece spent the week end in Ramseur with friends. Miss Mary Griffin, who has been teaching at Kimesville, for the past season, returned home last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Barney Gerson who lived near Manchester church moved here recently. KANOY DOTS Farmers are very busy planting corn now. On April 19, 1915, little Disey Al berta, the babe of Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Hayes, of Norman, was buried at Riverside Baptist church. The be reaved father and mother have our sympathy. Miss Mary Leach visited Misses Lizzie and Laura Gatli.i last Sunday. Mr. W. T. Ussury, of Norman at tended the burial at Riverside last Monday. Mr. B. M. Reaves spent a few days in Sanford last week. Mr. G. F. Gatlin made a business trip to Asheboro last Saturday. Mr. James Hayes is visiting at Norman. Mr. Wm. Staley and son visited his daughter, Mrs. Dawkins, Saturday and Sunday. SURPRISE BIRTHDAY DINNER Friends ami relatives of Mrs. John Henley gave her a surprise birthday dinner at her home two miles east of town last Sunday, the day being Mrs. Henley's 60th birthday anniversary. The dinner was a surprise indeed. Mrs. Henley was going leisurely' about her morning household duties,) when buggies and carriages began to arrive and kept on arriving until there were about two hundred visit ors present A long table was set in the yard and literally loaded with good things to eat After the singing of a few songs, prayer by Mr. John Trog don, and the asking of a blessing by Mr. W. F. McDowell, the crowd help ed themselves to the delicious edibles until all were satisfied to the fullest extent. After spending a short while in social conversation, practically the entire number of guests attended Sun day school at Brower's Chapel, and then left for their homes with the sense of a happily spent day. Mr. and Mrs. Henley have four chil dren, two sons and two daughters, al so five grandchildren, all of whom were present on1 the happy occasion. ITEMS FROM SPERO Baxter Jordan has purchased the D W. Millikan place and will move here soon from Central Falls. Miss Sadie Scurlock, of Glenola, vis ited her sister, Mrs. Emery Bulla, last Saturday. Mrs. J. A. Hill is spending this week at Farmer. Miss Bettie Bulla and Mrs. S. C. Un derwood and daughter spent one day last week in Randleman. RANDLEMAN NEWS Dr. J. H. Wearer, presiding elder of the Greensboro district of the M. E. church, preached an excellent sermon at Naomi Falls church Sunday nigt. The quarterly conference, which was to have been held Monday was postponed on account of the absence of the pastor, Rev. G, H. Chnsten- berry. The first exercises of the graded school commencement will take place Saturday night, May 1st at 8 o'clock, when the high school grades under the direction of Miss Mabel Critten don, assistant high school teacher, will render "The Deacon," a humor ous play, which bids fair to offer a most enjoyable evening of entertain' ment The public is cordially invited to this, and all the commencement ex ercisea. TO GO My property in West Ashe boro will be laid off into good, large plots within the next few days and the lots will be sold at private sale to people who want good building lots to build on. This property fronts about 600 feet on Sunset Avenue, about 800 feet on Salisbury Street, about 1200 feet on Hoover Street Extension, and contains the best building lots now for sale in Asheboro. The plot may be seen by applying to me in the next week or so. Terms may be arranged by persons having a reasonable amount of cash to pay down. E. H. MORRIS Asheboro, N. C. Betterment Association, under the wise leadership of Mrs. R. P. Deal, are doing some excellent work. Since their organization last fall they have not only made it possible for the grad ed school building, and grounds to be much improved, but they are, and have been waging for sometime, a "Clean-up-Campaign." FLINT HILL ITEMS Mr. Ernest Ferguson, of High Point spent a part of last week at home. Miss Ida Ridge is on the sick list Miss Corna Walker is visiting her sister, Mrs. E. M. Farlow, of High Point. Quite a large crowd attended Sun day school and preaching last Sunday. Rev. Joel Trogdon preached an ex- ellent sermon. The Sunday school was reorganized. Several of the people near Sophia attended services at Flint Hill last Sunday. Mrs. Ragan and wife were at Poplar Ridge Sunday morning and at Flint Hill in the afternoon. Mrs. Sarah E. Farlow is improving very slowly. Miss Mada Smith, who has been with her aunt for some time, spent Sunday at home. The Flint Hill Christian Endeavor Society held a business meeting Sat urday night for the purpose of elect- ng a president Mr. Lewis Nelson was reelected president and Blanche Farlow vice-president. Three new members were admitted. The people of this community are eagerly looking forward to the com pletion of the new road. JULIAN GROVE NEWS Mr. Page Routh made a business trip to Asheboro one day last week. Quite a number of our people at tended commencement at Ramseur. Mrs. Brower, from Red Cross, visit ed Mrs. H. S. Routh one day last week. Mrs. Mary Julian, who has been on the sick list for some time is improv ing. Mrs. Urilla and Gladys Routh spent the week-end visiting relatives at Worthville. Rev. O. P. Routh and little son, Kin- yon, oi uanbury, visited lus mother, Mrs. H. S. Routh recently. Mr. and Mrs. Shelton Lineberry, of near Gray's Chapel, visited their par ents, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Julian. There will be' Memorial services at Bethany1 the second Sunday in May. Everybody come and bring flowers. ITEMS FROM SAWYERSVILLE With continued favorable weather for farm work, the acreage planted to corn will be much above the average in this section. The prospect now looks to be good for an average crop of peaches and apples in this community, Mr. J. W. Jackson now has on his farm a feed mill and wood sawing out fit for home convenience, run by gas oline motive power. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs, Ernest Kearns, who have been living in High Point for sometime, will be glad to know that they have returned to their farm in this neighborhood to make their home in the future. Mr. J. F. Jarrell, of Caraway, was l.MO.m,, .mm,.,Um mm Jtmm 1 mub ON SAL in the interest of his rural 'phone sys tem. Rev. Henry Horton, a Hindu, filled his appointment at Sawyersville Sun day, with a large congregation out to hear him. Miss Mamie Bulla, of Asheboro, ac companied by Mbs Jessie Birkhead visited home folks Saturday evening, returning to Asheboro Sunday after noon. Mrs. G. M. Purdie leaves today for Guilford College where she ex pets to make her home in the future with her oon, Mr. J. M. Purdie LIBERTY ROUTE 1 NEWS Miss Swannie Ward has been very ill vith la grippe. Many of our yow.g people attend ed the commencement at Ramseur. Mrs. Otis Campbell, of Greensboro is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Roddy Swaim. Mr. and Mrs. Percy P. Jones, who. have been very ill with la grippe, are improving. Miss Martha Johnson, who has been confined to her room is able to be out again. There will be preaching at Melanch ton next Sunday 11 o'clock and Sun day school at 10 o'clock. It was quite a surprise to Mrs. Olympia C. Johnson, when her friends and relatives began to gather at her home last Sunday to celebrate her fifty-sixth birthday. The table was well loaded with dainty edibles. Thanks wefe returned by Mr. Jesse E. Devinney, then the next thing in or der was eating, which they all seemed to enjoy very much. After dinner Mrs. Johnson received several nice presents which were given by her relatives. No one seemed to enjoy the occasion more than Mrs. Johnson. May the good Lord's blessings rest upon her that she may live to enjoy many such delightful times. Children dry FOR FLETCRErS CASTORIA LAND SALE On Saturdav. the 29th day of May, 19 IS. at 12 o'clock M.. I shall sell at public auction to the highest bidder at the courthouse door in Asheboro, the following described tract of land. except that portion or tne tract wmcn lies north or Mill creeic, wnicn im already been sold to A. J. Bean and later sold to H. C. Cox: Beginning at a sycamore on we river bank, Hardy Brown's corner,, mnninir west 86 chains and 60 links to a white oak at the head of a steep hollow, thence down the hollow thir teen chains to Mill tareeic, incnce aw the various courses of the creek six chains and 25 links to a stake, thence south crossing the creek 16 chains anr 60 links to a stone in Reuben R. COxs line, thence east 19 chains and Zl links to a stake in the pnblw roart, thence south 33 degrees east wilh said road 8 chains and 50 links to a stake, thence east 4 chains and 40 links to the old hickory corner continuing" nearly east in all 24 chains and 40 Knka tn an .oh. orio-inallv William Cox's corner on the river bank, thence up the various courses of the river to the beginning, containing one hundred 1 and thirty-five and one-fourth acres be the same more or less. Terms One half cash, Balance on credit of six months. Title to be re nerved until purchase money is paid. O. T. MACON, . . Executor of Levi Cox, deceased.