FROM OUR
CORRESPONDENTS
RAMSEUR ITEMS
The White Sox nine of White Oak
Grer.sboro, played our team a very
close and interesting game Saturday,
The score was 4 to 3 in favor of th
visitors.
T. I. Lane, of Greensboro, visited
his brother, Capt.W. D. Lane, last Sat
urday.
A daughter arrived in the home o
James A. Brady recently. Mr. Henry
WoodelI also has a new daughter.
Jethro Almond's well known and
popular show is exhibiting in Ram
seur this week. He has keen to Ram
seur so many times that his coming is
looked forward to every year with
pleasure by our people.
The attendance at Parks Cross
Ro&ds Sunday was very large. The
pastor, Rev. T. E. White, delivered a
very touching discourse.
Miss Sarah Pugh, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Alfred Pueh. died at the
home of Mr. G. W. Hicks Sunday
night. She had made this her homv
for years, Mrs. Hicks being her niece.
Her health had not been good for sev
eral years, but her death came as
shock to the community. She was
buried in the cemetery at Ramseur
on May 18th. She was about seventy
years of age. She leaves three broth
ers and two sisters and a number of
relatives and friends to mourn her de-
parture. They have our deepest sym-
patry.
Mrs. J. C. Marsh and children, of
Greensboro, spent Sunday with her
father, Capt. Y. M. C. Johnson and
family.
Mr. D. E. Prevatte, a traveling
salesman, of South Carolina, spent
Sunday at Hotel Ramseur. The dou
ble attraction of efficient service and
pleasant association of proprietor
Spoon's accomplished daughters make
our hotel a popular stopping place,
especially for the young men.
We missed our brother Rev. W. O.
Johnson Sunday, whose absence was
caused by his attendance upon the an
nual convention of the Southern Bap
tist church which met at Hocr.ton,
Texas. We wish him and his church
much profit by his connection with
this -great body of Christain workers.
Rev. T. J. Rogers has been engaged
in revival services at Franklinville for
several days past. A good meeting is
reported.
FRANKLINVILLE NEWS
Death of Miss Williamson Marriage
Other Items. j
Considerable interest is beiiig man
ifested in the protracted meeting that
is being conducted at the M. E. church
by the pastor, Rev. J. T. Rogers, who
is an able preacher and has the un
bounded confidence of our people.
Several of our people attended the
funeral of Mr. Tom Parks at Parks
Cross Roads Sunday. Mr. Parks was
formerly a member of the Masonic
fraternity at this place and was well
known and had mr.ny friends here.
J. H. Marley and family spent Sun
day at Siler City.
Mr. J. C. Allred, of Central Falls,
visited Moore's Chapel Sunday school
here Sunday and was the guest of R.
C. Curtis while in the city.
Mr. C. H. Bean, one of our -progressive
farmers met with the misfortune
of losing one of his mules last week.
It fell into a blind ditch and crushed
or.c of its shoulders.
Mr. J. M. Ellisoi. is having a large
barn built on his truck farm north of
town; and J. C. Kivett is also building
a bam on his lot on Depot street.
W .C .Jones has erected a large wa
ter tank near his wagon and repair
shops.
The Randolph county medical socie
ty met with Dr. T. I. Fcx last Tues
day, and among those who attended
wore Urs. W. J. Moore and F. E. As
bury, of Asheboro; W. I. Sumr.er and
C. E. Wilkerson, of Randleman; C. C.
Hubbard, of Farmer; A. H. Redding,
of Cedar Falls; F. Craven, C. S. Tate,
S. W. Caddell, of Ramseur; and C. A.
Hay worth, of Coleridge.
W. C. Burrow is preparing to burn
a large brick kiln near the northern
limits of the city.
Mr. and Mrs. P. D. Luther left Sat
urday morning for Greensboro for i
few days visit with relatives.
Mr. Clarence Parks has purchase!
a new Ford automobile and can now
be seen spinning along the good roads
with a wide smile.
Messrs. C. L. and C. E. Allred made
a business trip, to Asheboro Saturday.
Miss Nettie Williamson died at the
home of her parents Saturday morri'
inir and was buried in the M. E,
church cemetery Sunday evening. The
funeral was conducted at the residence
by Rev. J. T. Rogers. She was about
27 years old and a daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. J. C. Williamson and besides
her' parents she leaves several broth
ers and sisters who have the sympa
thy of the entire community.
Some of our people attended a meet
ing of Franklinville township road
commissioners at Cedar Falls Satur
day evening.
Mr. Resa Williams and Miss Mag
gie Heiligh were married Sunday
morning at the home of I. F. Burrow's
Rev. Mr. Dowd officiating. Among
those out of town who attended were
Roy Stalev and Miss Rhodema Laufch
lin. Paul Edwards and Miss Mattie
Lednum, of near Staley; Misses Mat
tie CaRle, Vannie Osborn and Virgin
va Winninuham. of Asheboro. The
eroom is a prosperous farmer and
lives near Shady Grove church; the
bride is a sister of Mrs. I. F. Burrow
and has made her home with Mrs Bur
row for some time. They will make
their future home near Shady Grove
and we wish for them long and use
ful lives.
HOPEWELL NEWS
Rev. E. N. Crowder filled his reg
ular appointment at Hopewell church
Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. A
large and attentive audience heard
him; also the Sacrament of the Lord's
Supper was held after the services.
Messrs. Lawrence and Leavitte Red
dick visited in the community Sunday.
Miss Lois Welborn spent Sunday
with Miss Daisy Jordan.
We were sorry to hear that Mi
Lola Walker had to be taken back to
the hospital last Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Elliott visited
Mr. J. P. Collett recently.
Several of our young people attend
ed preaching at Trinity Sunday.
Mr. Burley Albertson spent Sunday
with home folks.
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Welborn, of
High Point, spent Sunday evening
with Mr. and Mrs. Mood Welborn
Misses Maggie and Addie Albert-
son are contemplating attending the
teachers' training school at the Nor
mal. We certainly will miss them
in Sunday school.
There will be a lawn party at Mr.
John Brown's next Saturday night,
the 22nd. The proceeds will be used
for the benefit of the church. Every
body is cordially invited to attend.
Bring your friends, too.
ARCHDALE Nii-VS
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Johnson were
the guests of Mrs. Stoner, of High
Point, last week.
Miss Fannie Barker is expected
home from the State Normal the 25th.
Miss Mary Wilson and five of her
friends who were here for the week
end, returned to the Normal last Mon
day. Mr. and Mrs. Free and family spent
several days last week with Mrs.
Free's father, Mr. Baldwin, in Greens
boro. Mr. F. S. Blair, of Guilford College,
is spending some time here with his
brother, Mr. J. W. Blair.
Miss Cora Barker will leave the 27th
to visit her sister in Washington, D.
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Allen, form
er citizens of Randolph county, after
23 years residence in Blue Jacket,
Oklahoma.are here for a visit of a few
weeks with old friends and relatives.
Mr. Hiram Blacklege, who has been
here for some time with his daughter,
Mrs. G. J. Welker, has returned to
his home in Oklahoma.
NEWS FROM TRINITY ROUTE 1
Mr. "Jack" Crowson and family, of
Julian, spent the week-end with his
father, Mr. T. M. Crowson.
Mr. and Mrs. John Brilee spent Sun
day night and Monday with relatives
in Asheboro.
Miss Euna Wallace, of High Point,
spent Sunday afternoon with her sis
ter, Mrs. Lee A. Briles.
Mr. Ray Farlow attended Ash ebon
commencement.
Mr. Roland Briles and sister, Clara,
have returned home from Asheboro,
where they attended school the past
term.
Mr. Ed. Miller was a visitor at Mr.
Sam Walls' Sunday. He also visitea
Gilead Sunday school, and it sounded
like old times to have his voice join
in the singing. He was one of the
leading member of that Sunday School
before he moved away several years
ago.
Miss Bessie Ridge has returned to
the home of Mr. Martin Wall.
Little Miss Pearl Spencer has re
turned from a visit to her grand
mother, Mrs. Peace.
The people of this community are
much pleased with the work that has
been done on the road through this
section.
RANDLEMAN ROUTE 2, ITEMS
Crops are looking fine in thia sec
tion.
Mr. C. B. Wise, who has been work
ing in Greensboro 5s spending a few
days with hom! fo'k.
Miss Jennie Ilinshaw, of H'gh
Point, is visiting her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Tom Hinshaw.
Mr. and Mrs. K. H. Freeman, of
Asheboro, visited a,t Mr. Nathan Shef
fields Saturday and Sunday.
Mr. Hobert Routh, of Millboro, was
a visitor in this section Sunday.
Mrs. John Slack and children visit
ed relatives near Spero Sunday.
Mr. Oscar Hinshaw visited his broth'
er at Lexisgton a few days ago.
Mr. P. H. Henley had the misfor
tune of being thrown from his buggy
while returning home late Saturday
night. He received several bruises,
but we hope they will not prove se
rious. Mrs. P. H. Henley is visiting her
son at Salisbury this week.
Mrs. Paris Foust is suffering with
a sprained ankle this week.
The two-year old son of Mr. and
Mrs. Arthur McCollum died Saturday
morning and was laid to rest in the
cemetery at Mt. Lebanon church, Sun
day evening at 2:30. Rev. G. H
Christenberry conducted the funeral
services. The bereaved family have
our sympathy.
TRINITY NEWS
Mrs. G. T. Wood, of High Point,
spent Monday in town.
Rev. J. N. Crowder preached a fine
sermon Sunday afternoon, which was
much enjoyed by a large and attentive
audience.
Prof, and Mrs. Johnson and Mr. and
Mrs. J. D. Brame went to Washington
on the recent excursion.
Mrs. H. H. Hayes, who is still in the
hospital in High Point, is improving
and hopes to be at home soon. Mr.
Hayes spent a few hours n town Sat
urday. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Craven, of Lex
ington, came down yesterday for their
son's nephew, John Smith and Earl,
Jr., who have been spending the week
with their aunt, Miss Kate Craven.
They are fine boys and the younger
set enjoyed their visit very much.
Master Muny Ballance, of High
Point, has been spending a few days
with his grandmother, Mrs. J. W. Bal
lance, returned home with his father,
Mr. D. M. Ballance, who spent e day
in town recently.
Miss Birdie White entertained the
book club last Saturday. Several of
the members were absent, but those
present enjoyed the afternoon very
much. Misses Mary and Birdie, in
their usual bright, gentle way, receiv
ed the guests. Rubens was the artist
for study, and a paper was read by
Miss Nell Parkin, which was quite in
teresting. Copies of some of the
painter's finest pictures were present
ed as souvenirs. A delicious salad
course, followed by strawberries and
cream, was served. 'While enjoying
the nice "eats" a play, "The Deestrict
Singing School," which the clwb pro
poses to give soon, was discussed, and
characters assigned.
Misses Mary and Helen Carter, of
High Point, are visiting their parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carter, at Oak-
ford.
Mr. J. J. Farris and family motored
down and spent the afternoon at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Ellis and
Mrs. F. H. Wood last Sunday.
Will Ellis, of High Point, spent Sun
day in town.
Mr. Pence, of High Point, was a vis
itor in town recently.
C. W. Hines and daughter, of Fai-
son, are visiting Mr. Hines' sister,
Mrs. Joseph Parkin.
W. F. Ellis, who went to Durham
last week to see his mother, returned
Friday.
Miss Lula Harris left Wednesday
for Elon, where she will visit her sis
ter, Mrs. Wilkes Lowe, and attend
commencement.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Pepper and Mr.
McCarn, of Thomasville, were in town
Sunday afternoon.
Miss Pearl Harris spent Sunday
in High Point with Mrs. D. M. Bal
lance.
ITEMS FROM CARAWAY NO. 2
Wheat is looking nice in this com
munity.
Early Hill made a trip to High
Point last Saturday.
W. R. Gamer is on the sick list
The Sunday School at Mt. Tabor is
progressing nicely under the manage
ment of Supt. W. F. Wood.
There will be a children's day at
Mt. Tabor the fifth Sunday in this
month.
The infant of Mr. and Mrs. Clay
Bescher was buried at Northbend last
Sunday morning.
Mr. Ira Cornelinon was a business
visitor at Ross Wood's last week.
Charlie Garner visited W. R. Garner
Sunday.
McKinley Hill made a flying trip to
Cid last Sunday.
The township Sunday School conven
tion will be held at Mt. Tabor the 4th
Sunday in July.
Clarence C. Ridge made a business
trip to Asheboro last week.
BACK CREEK ITEMS
Mrs. Malcolm Routh entertained
number of friends at her home on
Back Creek last Saturday.
Charlotte Sunday School is prewar
ing for a children's day service in the
near future.
Messrs. Joe Redding and Frank
Hughes have returned from an excur
sion trin to Washington, D. C and
report a fine time.
Mr. G. C. McCain and family spent
Sundav evening at the home of Mr.
S. E. Henley.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bulla visited at
the home of Mr. Troy Millikan Sun
day evening.
Misses Ethel Clark, Kate and Jessie
Redding were visitors at Mrs. Blanche
Bulla's Sunday.
Miss Ethel Clark went fishing a
short while Monday and caught six
nice fish.
Mr. Everette Andrews visited his
brother, Pearlie, near Denton, Sunday.
ITEMS FROM GRANT
Several from this community at
tended Memorial Day exercises at
Bethel and Union Grove Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. John Brown, of Ashe
boro, spent Saturday and Sunday at
Isaac Brown's.
Isaiah Hamilton and family, of
Asheboro, and Miss Sudie Brown were
visitors at Reuben Brown's Sunday.
Miss Annie Vestal visited friends in
Asheboro for the week-end.
Alfred Brown, of Seagrove, spent a
part of last week wth his cousin,
Isaac Brown, on Route 1.
Miss Mattie Pugh is visiting friends
and relatives near Franklinville this
week.
A large crowd attended the burial
of Mr. D. W. Spoon at Brower's Chap
el last Thursday afternoon.
FLINT HILL ITEMS
Several of our people attended
preaching at Poplar Ridge Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Logan Nelson spent
Sunday with Mrs. Nelson s father, Mr.
N. H. Ferguson.
Mra. David Farlow is visiting friends
and relatives in High Point.
Quite a number of our people at
tended the funeral of Mrs. Anna Spen
cer last week at Marlboro.
Several of our people went fishing
last Saturday.
We are glad to see Mrs. Emeline
Farlow out again after having been
sick for quite a while.
There will be preaching at Flint
Hill Sunday afternoon, and the Chris
tian Endeavor society will meet Sun
day night.
RANDLEMAN NEWS
Mr. Farlow Elected Superintendent
Graded School Comedy Company
to Play for Benefit Ladies' Aid
More About the Cats and Squirrels
Other Items.
Rev. John Dosier preached an able
sermon at the St. Paul church last
Sunday night.
John Foust, Wei don Brown, and
others from Pleasant Garden, were in
town Sunday.
Miss Nora Williams, who has been
in the hospital here for the last two
weeks, returned to her home at Cen-1
tral Falls Sunday, and was much im
proved. Ralph Russell says the mumps is
no plaything.
Mr. N. F. Farlow has been elected
principal of the Randleman graded
school for next year.
Mr. A. W. Raper, superintendent of
Deep River Mills, No. 2, has purchas
ed a new Ford.
Mr. Troy Farlow, of New Orleans,
is visiting friends and relatives in
town. Mr. Farlow works for the
Southern Fire Extinguisher Co.
J. A. Russell was at Franklinville
last Friday, and being informed tha
Mr. W. P. Moon had a cat that is
raising two squirrels, he went and saw
for himself. Sure enough, the mother
cat was nursing two squirrels, one of
which is two-thirds grown; the other,
about half grown. Mr. Moon has two
mother cats and both families of kit
tens and the squirrels play together.
The New Hampshire comedy com
pany is to play at the school audito-
torium at Randleman, Saturday night
May 22nd, the old New Hampshire
home, for the benefit of the Ladies'
Aid society. We feel that we are arm
to have an enjoyable evening as the
play comes to us highly recommended
high class attraction, and we
hope the people of Randleman will
attend it. The manager says if you
never have laughed, you will when
you see the great comedians, Micky
and Moses.
MT. OLIVET ITEMS
Farmers are very busy and are not
done planting corn yet
The apple crop seems to be almost
a complete failure in this section, but
think there will be a good many
peaches.
Miss Pauline Lawrence, of Why wot
attended the burial of Mrs. Beck Sat
urday, and spent the night with rela
tives. Miss Lula Macon and Mr. Pell vis
ited Mr. C. E. G. Sugg's Sunday.
Mr. Ela Baldwin and family spent
Sunday at Mr. M. F. Wrenn's.
Messrs. Gorrell S. Sugg and Ray J,
Tysor came home last week from
Rutherford College, where they have
been in school.
Mr. T. B. Tysor is spending this
week in Chatham visiting his brother,
Mr. Carson Tysor, who is paralyzed.
GRAYS CHAPEL NEWS
Corn has come un unusually well
and is looking nice.
There is promise of plenty of peach
es this year, but not so many apples
and pears.
We are having a good Sunday school
with G. W. Pugh as superintendent
Marvin Andrews and family have
moved to the W. M. Routh residence.
Mrs. Mary Pugh and family have
moved near Browers Mills.
Memorial services will be held here
next Sunday. Everybody is invited
to come and bring flowers, especially
those having relatives buried here.
There are over 500 sleeping here.
PROGRAM FOR UNION TOWN
SHIP SUNDAY SCHOOL CON
VENTION NEW HOPE M. P.
CHURCH FIFTH SUNDAY IN
MAY
10:00 a. m. Devotional, by Rev. J,
H.
Stowe.
10:30 a. m. Greeting, by S. N.
Allen. -
10:35 a. m. Response, by Wiley
Presnell. '
10.40 a. m. The Importance oi
Early Training in the Sunday School,
by Dr. E. L. Moffitt
11:10 a. m. Song.
11:15 a. m. Roll call of school, oral
reports by delegates. (2) Reports
from township officers. (3) Appoint
ment of committees.
Recess for dinner.
1:30 p. m. S?ng service.
i5 p. m. Round table, organized
Sunday school work, conducted by L.
F. Ross.
2:10 p. m. The Influence of those
not in Sunday School, by Mrs. Angel
Cox.
2:45 p. m. The Necessity of Accu
rate Records and how to Secure tlien,,
by F. M. Wright
3:15 Song.
3:20 Business. (1) Reading min
utes last meeting. (2) Treasurer's
report. (3) Pledges for next year
(4) Report of committees and election
of officers. (5) Time and place for
1916 convention.
4:00 p. m. Prayer and benediction.
MISS LINEBERRY ENTERTAINS
On last Saturday evening, May 15,
Mr. E. C. Lineberry and his sister,
Bessie, gave a most enjoyable party
at their home near Staley.
The guests were recived from 7:45
to 8 o'clock at the front door and
shown into a beautiful and spacious
hall by Miss Bessie and later present
ed in the parlor which was artisti
cally decorated with white Marie Guil
lat roses, white meadow lilies and
green foliage, by her brother. He
proved his skill in delightful enter
tainment by pleasant and jovial con
versation for half an hour, after
which various games were played.
Each participant seemed to be in a
humorous mood, thus making the hour
a most pleasant one. Miss Lemma
Pickett and Mr. Edgar Lineberry
opened up a drawing contest, the pur-!
pose of which was to select partners.
It consisted of hearts with the latest
songs. The couple drawing "When
the Dew is on the Rose," was to oc
cupy the most distinguished place in
he dining loom. The winners of which
were Miss Mabel Pickett and Mr. Ne
reus Moore. The one drawing "In
the Land of my Best Girl," were to
sing that which their hearts suggest
ed. The lucky ones were Miss Bessie
Lineberry and Mr. Harvey Browe.
After this the dining hall which was
tastefully decorated with white lilies,
asparagus, sprengre ferns and wan
dering Jew, was thrown open and
the most delicious course was served.
Misses Bessie Lineberry and Lemma
Pickett in their quiet, yet charming
manner, waited on the first and second
tables, while Messrs. Metx Pickett and
Edgar Lineberry unveiled their use
fulness as well as their dignity at the
third. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Williams as
sisted these youngsters in the cook-
room. After satisfying the appetite,
the merry couples were ushered into
the parlor, where Miss Flossie Mc-
Masters gracefully rendered a nice
selection of instrumental pieces. At
11 o'clock the merry, yet sad hearts,
bid their most charming hostess good
night and wended their way to their
respective homes.
The guests from other communities
were Miss Virlie Lineberry, of Porno
Messrs. Nerus Moore, Liberty;
Jesso Henley, Guilford College;
and
Minor Taylor, Siler City.
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT
We the committee representing the
Betterment Association, in session as
sembled do resolve that in the recent
death of Mrs. G. H.. Christenberry,
the society loses an invaluable mem
ber and officer, the community a beau
tiful Christian character and the fam
ily a loving, faithful and devoted wife
and mother.
Signed:
MRS. A. N. BULLA,
MRS. E. P. HAYES,
MRS. FRANK TALLEY,
MISS MAUD FOX,
Committee.
INDIANS ON WAR PATH
Yaqui Indians attacked a colony oi
65 Americans, including women and
children near Esperanza, Sonora, Mex
ico, killed three and wounded several
others one day last week. The gov
ernor of Sonora sent 500 troops to
the aid of the Americans, and the
matter of sending American marines
to land at Guaymas, was considered
by the Department of State, but Con
sul Hostetter at Hermosillo, reported
n Monday that the situation in the
Yaqui valley is now under control, and
Admiral Howard, who had started
from Diego for the scene turned back.
WHYYGl) AREIiERVGUS
The nervous system U the alarm system
I the human body.
In perfect health we hardly realize that
re have a. network ctt nna v.... .
health is ebbing, when strength isdeclin.
in IT. the fiAfne nprvniu ivot.m m. .
alarm ;n headaches, tiredness, dreamful
leads straight to a breakdown.
To correct nervousness, Scott's Emul
sion is exactly what you should take; its
rich nutriment gets into the blood 'and
rich blood feeds the tiny nerye-cells while
the whole svstptn rHimndi tr It.
ing tonic force. It is free from alcohol "
BcouatBowne, uioomlicld, N. J.
MARRIAGES
Mr. Adam Carr and Miss Christian
Brewer, both of Montgomery countv
were married recently, G. R. Haywood
P., performing the ceremony.
Mr. Charles Frye and Miss Mnn
Cox, both of Ulah, were married last
Sunday at Ulah, the ceremony bein
performed by Rev. Mrs. Milner Angel
Cox. Both are industrious, and re
spected young people, whose mum.
friends wish them joy along the jour
ney of me. Mr. Frye is a son of the
late Cicero Frye. while his bride ia
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Riley Cox.
DEATH OF LITTLE CHILD
Saturday morning, May 15. the
death angel entered the home of Mr.
and Mrs. A. R. McCollum and took
little James Arthur, their only child,
aged one year, eleven months. snf
ten days. The burial was in Mt. Leb
anon cemetery Sunday afternoon.
Messrs. Sam Newlin, Clarence Haves.
Charles Ivey and Emmett Sumner
were the pall bearers.
Where all was sunshine and glad
ness, sorrow now reisms. but Oia
Lord's will, not ours be done.
Not now, but in the cominsr vear.
It may be in the better land.
We'll read the meaning of our tears.
And there, up there, we'll under
stand. A Friend.
JULIAN GROVE NEWS
Miss Clara and Mr. Wesley Ward
visitad their brother, Mr. Gurnev
Ward on Climax Route 1. Saturday
and Sunday.
Mrs. Lou Talley. of Greensboro.
visited her brother, R. A. Hinshaw,
last week.
Miss Pearl Bristow. who lives in
Tabernacle community, is visiting her
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. M
Julian.
Mr. Tom Brafford, who has been on
the sick list for some time, does not
improve.
Miss Lena Kouth visited Misses
Edith Siler and Eva Routh Sunday.
Miss Lessie Pugh visited Miss OIDo
Hinshaw, near Worthville Sunday.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank our many friends
for their kindness shown us during
the sickness and death of our little
son, James Arthur. May the Lord
bless and comfort us.
MR. AND MRS. A. R. McCOLLUM.
Mr. E. J. Justice, of Greensboro,.
pecial prosecutor for the U. S. At
torney General, has begun a suit for
the receivership of some very valua
ble oil lands at Fresno, California.
Big legal questions are involved and
property to the value of from one to
a hundred million dollars.
One of the most sweeping decisions
against the railroads in many years
was made last Saturday, when the In
terstate Commerce Commission decid
ed that railroads owning and operat
ing steamship lines on the Great
Lakes must give them up after De
cember 1.
Miss Annie Wilson, the fourteen-
year old daughter of Billy Wilson,
was killed at the home of her father
in Startown, about four miles from
Newton, last Saturday. Sloan Rut
ledge, the seven-year old son of Mr.
and Mrs. Clay Rutledge, was also kill
ed the same day.
The relations between Chile and
Germany are as strained as they are
between the United States and Ger
many. The trouble arose from in
sulting terms from Berlin in regard to
Chile's aceptance of Great Britain s
apology for sinking the German cruis
er Dresden in Chilean waters.
T. E. Lerov was found guilty in &
counts of practicing medicine without
license at Gastonia, one day last week.
In one case, he was sentenced to the
roads for 60 days; in a second, he was
fined one dollar and the cost; and in a
third, he was fined $75 and the cost.
The "doctor" appealed in all three
cases.
iri,, M,.Jiimnfnn- Cumberland,.
Henderson, and Buncombe counties
have lined ap with the State Board
of Health in the anti-typhoid cam
paign told oi in anomer cumum
The Courier. (Wake heads the list
with an appropriation of $500, and the
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others appropriate iron w
each.
To avert a possible coal famine in
Spain, the Spanish government has
guaranteed the payment of orders
placed in the United States by open
ing a credit in New York to the
amount of $200,000. This is dono to
help small financial concerns Wtie
known in the business world, and the
government does not pay unless the
purchasers fail. . . ,