FROM OUR
CORRESPONDENTS
RAMSEUR NEWS
FRANKLIN VILLE NEWS
I Mrs. J. A. Hombuckle and daugh
ter, of Gibsonville, visited her sister,!
Mrs. Edwards, last week.
Miss Edna Whitehead, one of our I
most popular young ladies, was mar
ried on June 20 to Mr. J. B. Bryan, I
In Ogden, Utah. They spent their I
honeymoon at San rranciseo, attend
ing the Panama-Pacific Exposition.
They are at home at Carlin, Nev. Mr. I
Kryan has a responsible position with
Rev. W. 0. Johnson preached two
able sermons in his pulpit at the Bap
tist rhnrrh Kiimluv.
w r. sin-ir u'hn h0 ken the Southern Faoific Railway.
tpintivps iit h;. i; ,t,i Born to Pr. and Mrs. F. C. Craven
linmp lt Thps1;iv ' . a daughter, to Mr. and Mrs. Clvdf
K. A Rnnth Bml f'lm.'lv nH 1M. Allred. a daughter, to Mr. and Mrs,
A P Rm.th tncnt Si,n.in -i..,...,i J. W. Dixon, a daughter.
Frazier's, near Marley's Mill. ' Mis Claudie My rick returned to
Mr. W. C. Vestal, of Hamlet, who her home at .,ren..boro Saturday aft
has teen visiting in the city for a few , c visit to friends here,
dnvs. rrtiimp.1 hnmo Mnnlnv I Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Watkms, of
Some of our fnrmors hnvo thrpuVin.I Greensboro, spent Sunday afternoon
their whent nnrl rxnnrl a f:iir viol.l. with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.
Cnrn is InnWino- fin. !.n,l with nlontv H. WatkinS.
of rain the balance of the season, a Mr- E- H- Marley, of the firm of
hnmnor rmn ia ntj Foster and Caveness. Greensboro
A. M. Swanev. who recently moved spending a few days with his mother
to Worthville, has moved back to the and other relatives,
Mrs. S. A. Caveness, of Greensboro
snent a few days with her people here
this week.
Mrs. Manlv Overman, an aped wom-
nnnv an of our community, died Saturday
anil was uuntfd ui i uuerauu b viiw.
city and now occupies one of Prof.
M. Weatherly s residences near G. H.
Jones.
Mr. J. H. Marley, C. H. Julian and
family visited J. B. Teague s,
Pleasant Garden Sunday.
Mr V. V Siann.lnrc aior,AA V,o SundaV,
funeral and burial of his mother last The services for the older neonle o
Wednesday. the community at the M. E. church
Mrs. E. A. Routh left Sunday for Sunday was a delightful one an
Knnford wWe sh. will cnnH a much enjoyed not only by the Oi e
days with hr brothers, Messrs. Dossie, people but was an inspiring servW
Fan-is and Claude Teamie. to those who have not traveled auite
Mr. J. T. Rnie. th rlpvpr hnnliVwn. so far on the road of life. Manv
er for Franklinville Mfg Co. left last n"we examples were present tobear
week to snend a few dava nf ira. Witness 10 tne worm OI me nns-
tinn amnncr th Viiiu an1 Kon,iifi tian life and to encourage the younp
Kcenerv near Rnvdtnn Va i;h tn er as well as one another in this life
Mr. Buie the flowers bloom with sweet The writer can sympathize with
f rangrance. the fruit is most delicious those fellows mentioned in last week s
anil thp rhnrmff fmm tho fair c ic Courir who ate too much fish and tur
the onlv sonthintr halm for n lnnoiv tie as he. with three others, Paul V
heart. Parks. E. H. Marley and W. E. Mar
Mrs. Manly Overman died at he ley piled themselves in a wagon on
home near here Saturday morning and last Thursday evening and journeyed
the remains were laid to rest in the south to the banks of Brush Creek
Baptist church cemetery Sunday where they made ready to camp and
mornine. Rev. .Tames Wehster mn. having made a catch sufficient for
ducted the funeral service. The de. sunoer. they -prepared the meal in r'
ceased was 00 years, 7 months and 22 style which was supremely enjoyed
davs old. Derhans at the time of her bv them, then preparing a bed in
death the oldest nerson in the com- wagon and on the ground and sleep
munity. She leaves two daughters, ng in rough and tumble style, they
Overman, who have the sympathy of again earnestly pursued their occupa
our people.
? RANDLEMAN NEWS
tion for fish, game, turtles, frogs, etc,
which was successful to the extent of
satisfying the inner man, and so mucr
so that they aon t care Tor tisn am
c my r v"'t ui y f iy .turned in the afternoon, expressing
uunuB' jii v"c vi ir. o. ix. that this was the best time ever.
Hinshaw.
Mr. Lafayette Russell, who has had
a position at White Oak for some tlmu
has accepted a position with the Deep I
River Mills. I Miss Lula Andrews visited relatives
On last Sunday the Baraca class at 1 at Asheboro last week,
BACK CREEK ITEMS
Mr. and Mrs. Dock Hussey, of Hope-
St. Paul's elected Mr. J. A. Russell as
foni-hei- fnr tho mminir Msr
Messrs Eli Caudle, Wm. Kirkman , well community, spent last Saturday
and Homer Daniel spent Monday in at R. L. Clark's,
Mr. John VanWerry and two sons I
visited at J. H. Redding's last week.
Miss Nannie Lee Poole has return
ed home from near Greensboro, where I
she has been spending some time with
Greensboro on business.
Mr. J. J. Lamb, of Sanford, is spend
ing a few dcys with his family here.
Mr. Howard Lamb, of Greensboro,
was the guest of friends in Randle
man Sunday.
Miss Mabel Allred and brother, of i i tv, ,,.; rw,i
Central Falls, were the guests of Mr.r " " ' .
and Mrs. Malpehus Hinshaw recently. Mr- J- c- Pierce and children attend
Mrs. A. N. Bulla is visiting her(ed the Children's Day exercises at
mother, Mrs. M. E. Julian, near Cli-.pjney Grove Sunday.
mSthiT,leeH-ii -.f ron v. t. Th infant chi,d of Mr- ond Mrs-
visiting her sisters, Mrs. John Pugh Curtis Richardson has been real sick
and Mrs. E. r. Prevo, this week. This but is improving.
is the firt time Mrs. Hall has been Mr. E. L. Clark has gone to Car-
here in 18 years. thage to do mason work on the county
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Betts and daup-h-1 . - t
ter, of Leaksville, are visiting Mrs. , home of Moore oounty
Betts' parents, Mr, and. Mrs. T. O. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Poole attended
Bowdon. I th birthday dinner at John Poole'f
v Mr, B. B. Ferguson, of Mt. Holly,' gun(ay, -nm.)..
came home Friday and will spend bi 4i u i o
few days with his mother, Mrs. Nath- ?'l!s Annabel McCain spent Sahir.
an Ferguson, i mr.m J mjl' day night with her grandparents, I.Ir.
' Delegates from Randleman to the and Mrs. J. H. Redding.
District Conference at Asheboro this j Mrs j jj prevo ani Mrs. Dolph
Fhd, kSerwood'H?; Heath, of Randleman, visited in the
Clark Johnson, S. G. Newlin. and E. P. community one day last week,
Hayes. Mrs. Marcus Trotter, of Central
Misses Bessie and Bertha Diflie and Falls, visited her daughter, Mrs. Cur
;ttle brother, of Central Falls, were tis Rjcnardson last week.
the guests ot irienns nere last weeK.
Mr. Will Routh and family, of Cen
tral Falls, spent the week-end at Mr.
1W A Wnnth'a
Messrs. Garl and Carl Rollins, of Miss Lucile Joyner, of ureensDoro,
Central Falls, have accepted positions is the house guest of Mis Hazel
with the Deep River Mfg. Co. Reece.
Mr. and Mrs. Bud Scott, of High Little Miss Frances Wagner of San
Toint, were the guests of Mrs. Mary ford, is the guest of relatives here.
Gastor Saturday and Sunday. I A quiet wedding was solemnized
Miss Mary Dicks, of High Point, ! Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock when
visited Miss Pearl Hinshaw last week. Miss Martha Wright was given in
Mrs. C. N. Steed, of Rock Hill, S. ' marriage to Mr. Paul Williams, of
C, spent the week-end with Mrs. J. H. Sanford. The ceremony was perform
Hinshaw. j oil at the home of the bride's pastor.
Mrs. Nelia Hinshaw, of Asheboro, Rev. James Ledbetter. The hapn
is snending some time in Randleman. couple left immediately after the cer-
Mr. A. X. Hulla went to Charlotte monv for their future home near
cn business Monday, returning Tues- Sanford, where the groom is a vcr
dav night. ! prosperous farmer. Their friend0
Mrs. Jane Henlev is very ill this wish them much happiness through
week. life. Miss Wright is the daughter of
I.a.t Monday afternoon at 4:"0 General Wright, living several milp?
Mi.-s Mv-tle Smith entertained a num- east of Liberty
her of little g;rls in honor 6f her
cousin, Olga Smith, of Guilford Col
lege. Games were played and re
freshments wore served.
LIBERTY NEWS
TRINITY ROl'TE 1 NEWS
Mrs. D. A. Patterson and children
: of Greensboro, were here for a short
. whilp this wepk.
The series of meetings which beqran
1 in the M. E. church here the first fcin
I dav in the month closed last Sunday,
i There were several conversions durine-
the meeting and much interest was
manifested in the meetings.
Messrs. Clarence Frazier and How
ard Mi'Phprson left Monday for Soutl-
Carolina where they have accepted
nocitinns in building bridges
Mr. a. C f razier, wno mis neen
vester Company for the past seven
weeks, returned home last isunaay.
SPERONEWS
Quite a large crowd attended the
Children's Day services at Gilead Sun
day. Mr. Cicero Peace visited his sister,
Mrs. George Spencer, Saturday eve-
ilisses tsiancne rariow, iuia may- , ii- ' Tntprnntinnil Hnr
er, Virgie Sawyer and Mr. Jim Led- j travelling for the ' Intatn
well visited at the home of Mr. June
Johnson Sunday evening.
Mr. James Walker, of near Ashe
boro, spent Sunday in the community.
The families of Messrs. Frank and
Will Hill recently visited at Mr. J. M.
Spencer's. " '
Miss Bessie Ridge is visiting at the
home of Mr. Martin Wall.
Miss Nona Kennedy expects to re
turn to High Point today after spend
ing some time in the country.
Mr. John Rush, of Asheboro, spent
part of last week on the Route.
A singing, taught by Prof. A. M.
Fentress, of Pleasant .Garden, will' be
gin at Gilead next Thursday.
Mt Zion meeting begins first Sun-
eay in August.
Mr. and Mrs. Jordan have moved
to their new home here.
Miss Sadie Scurlock has returned to
her home at Glenola after a visit to
her sister. Mrs. E. Bulla,
Mrs. C. N. Steed, of Rock Hill. S.
C, visited her parents, Kev. and Mrs.
Amos Gre?8on the past week.
Miss Pesrl Rush, of Glenola, spent
Fridav with Mrs. J. A. Hill.
Mrs. W. S. Atkins and children have
returned" to their home at High Point
after spending two weeks wjth Mrs,
' S. A. Hughes.
WAR!
WAR!
To Make Room For Our Immense Stock
of New Goods Coming for Fall, We Have
DECLARED WAR
on Oxfords, Clothing, Hats, Dress Goods, Shirts, Un
derwear, &c, and for the next 30 days will sell at a
big reduction. We have so many bargains we can't
enumerate them here, but will mention a few':
imniiiiui him
Oxfords
100 paifs men's and women's oxfords in tan, gun metal and patent leathers, worth from
$2 to $4, to go on sale, your choice for $1.
50 pairs Misses' oxfords, worth 75c to $2, to go at half price.
Men's $5 bench made oxfords, in tan, gun metal and patents, to go at $3 95.
Men's $4 oxfords to go at $2 95.
Hats
Men's and boys' straw hats to go at half price.
A lot of hats ranging in price from 75c to $2, your choice, 10c.
Millinery
We have about 50 or 60 ladies' and children's hale to go at half price.
Clothing
We have a few Palm Beaches left, the good kind, that sold for $7 50 to $10 00, to go on
sale at 33 1-3 per cent off.
We carry at all times a nice line of Woollens, serges and worsteds to be sold at a reduc
tion, all new and up to date. You will have to see them to appreciate these values. Don't
buy until you have looked at our stock. Always glad to show you.
Dress Goods
A lot of cotton goods in voiles, crepes, piques, and poplins, former prices 20c and 25c, to
go on sale at 10c and 15c.
A big lot of percales to go at 10c regardless of former price
Shirts and Underwear
All men's and boys' shirts and all underwear to go at a discount of ten per cent.
A new line of sport shirts just in, and are selling fast at 45c. Another lot last of this week.
Groceries
A full line of heavy and fancy groceries. . "The best to he had at the price".
Avail yourself of this opportunity to save money, and remember, we buy
your country produce and pay highest prices.
A shipment of ladies' shirt waists to be in this week. Newest things out to
go at 50c and $1.00
Make our store your headquarters while in town; Always glad to serve you.
CARTER MERCANTILE COMPANY
Phone No. 66,'Ramseur, N. C.
NEWS FROM ULAH
Mrs. I. T. Cox, who has just return
ed from St. Luke's hospital, Rich
mond, Va., continues to improve.
Mrs. John Freeman spent. last Sat
urday visiting here.
Mrs. Ledwell,. of Klleijie is spend
ing the week-end with her brother,
Mr. B. L. Kearns.
Mr. Astor Cagle, who has been vis
iting his parents, returned to Mt.
Gilead Monday.
Mrs. B. L. Kearns and mother visit
ed Mrs. E. Whatley Sunday afternoon.
Mr. Ben Dawson, who has been at
Ellerbe for some time, returned home
Saturday in his touring car.
Mr. John Cooper spent Sunday at
this place.
Mrs. Virgil Presnell and daughter,
Miss Enolia, and Mrs. William Hugh
es were among the visitors at Mr. I.
T. Cox's Sunday.
Rev. Jones will, fill his regular ap
pointment here Friday night July 16.
JULIAN GROVE NEWS
Corn is looking well through this
section.
Misses Beulah and Flossie' Trogdon
spent last week at Asheboro attend
ing the Chautauqua.
Mrs. Mike Ward, spent Sunday at
Mr. Gurney Ward's,' on Climax Route
1.
. Miss Pearl Bristow, of near Climax,
who has been spending some time
with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
W. M. Julian; returned Borne &aturay
Master Ira Ward spent a few days
last week with his brother, Mr. Gui
ney Ward, on Climax Route 1.
Mr. and Mrs. George Julian, of near
Millboro. spent Sunday at Mr. W. M.
Julian's.
Misses Ora. Kate and Annia Lee
Routh, of Danbury, are spending a
few days with their grandmother, Mrs.
H. S. Routh, near here.
CARAWAY ROUTE 2 ITEMS
Corn is looking fine in this commun
ity. Mr. W. R. Garner made a business
trip to Snyder Monday.
Mr. Ernest M. Yates, of Hopewell,
Va., is visiting his parents, Mr. and
Mrs P R Yates, this week.
Mr. John Freeman, of Denton, spent
the week-end at Mr. J. If. Yates.
Miss Nettie Yates, of High Point,
is visiting at the homes of Messrs. P.
R. Yates and Marshal Pierce this
week.
Mr. Sam Pickett and family, of
Asheboro Route 3, spent last Sunday
at Mr. R. E. Snyder's.
The eieht-vear-old child of Mr,
Joshua Morgan fell about sixteen feet
from a barn loft and was seriously in
jured last week. She is improving
slowly. '
PROVIDENCE NEWS
A larce crowd attended the Sunday
School convention at Bethel.
Mr. A. R. Williams, of Greensboro,
was the suostitute teacner or tne
Teachers' Training Class Saturday.
Miss Annie Burke, of Siler City, is
the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. P.
.Barker.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Shepherd, of
Burlington, are the guests of. relatives
in the comunity. ,
There will be a play entiled "The
School at Mud Hollow" given by the
Baraca and Philathea classes Satur
day night. July 24, at Providence
school house. Admission, ten and fif
teen cents.
WEST CONCORD NEWS
.The farmers are about done laying
by corn.
T. P. Garner's son, Ralph, was bit
ten by an adder one day last week.
He is getting along nicely.
While going into the cellar the oth
er day, Mrs. J. M. Harrison, fell,
breaking her ankle. -
Mrs. Julia Delk, wife of the late
Henry Delk. died at her home iff Tab
ernacle July 10th, and will be buried
at Jfiney drove the 12th, at 11 o'clock,
We extend our sympathy to the be
reaved ones.
FLINT HILL ITEMS
Crops are looking well through this
section.
Quite a jiumber of our people at
tended the Children's Day cerci.fs
at Mt. Gilead Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Mary Davis, oi near Mi. vei
non, visited at Mr. Lewis Spencer's
recently.
Several of our people attended tho
trial ft Asheboro last week. .
Mr. Colvin Ridg5 and family, of
High Point, visited his father, Mr.
Ridge, recently. ., ,
Mr. E. M. Farlow and family, or
High Point, are visiting relatives in
this community.
The road force has moved again and
is now at work near Trinity.
SOPHIA ITEMS
Misses Lillian and Lalla Gurley, of
High Point, visited Misses Carrie and
Annie Lee Ingram recently.
Mrs. Martha Ingram is rather m
There will be preachmff at Brown
Chapel the third Sunday in this
The' Farmers are very busy with
their corn crop thi week..