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. r» 1 jf ■« — I RTJRAjL CARREEIR ITT3MS :J HAW RIVER ITEHS. Christmas has passed into tory. There was joy and pfea-; sure in some homes «nd sorrow; and sadness in some. This fife; ebb away 1911 has folded its mantle and laid it in the Areh-j ive-3 of time. 1912 has dawned upon us, we might look over the past and make poaie improve ments in the future. We should; all strive for a higher and nobler; life this year. Rev. J. G. Hocutt preachcd at the Baptist church Sunday night to the delight of his people. Rev. B. T. Hurley of Mebane and the accomplished daughter of Mr. G, W. FraT>klin of Bur lington, Miss Ruth Franklin were happily married at Capt. and Mrs. S. A, Vest’s on Dee. £7 at 10:00 a. m. by Dr. Beaman, the Presiding- Elder of the M. E. Conference. The room was nice ly decorated with evergreen and other nice ornaments. The bri dal couple left on the eleven for the bride's father and other points for a few days. They will make their home at Mebane. He was fortunate to secure such a lady for a companion to help him in the battle of li fe. Congratu lations. John Amie of Mebane No. 4 made us a pleasant call Monday evening. The M. P. Church elected their S. S. officers last Sunday. J. C. Morris, Supt.; J. R. Stout, Ass’t Supt.; Mrs. R. S. (’-ox, Organist, They are prepared for a goGd year’s work in the Sunday school. Miss Lillian Holt entertained a party of young people" at her home last Friday night. It was quite an enjoyable time, as Miss Lillian knows how to entertain a party. J. W. Simmons took a flying trip to Durham on business Mon day. He returned Monday night and reported everything lively. Rev, J. C. Hocutt, pastor of the Baptist church, spent Mon day looking after his flock and planning for the advancement of the Lord's Kingdom. The Installation services that were to be held at the Baptist church last Sunday night was postponed on account of the wea- rther until! next Sunday night, Jan. 7. We are expecting Rev. S. L. Morgan to preach the ser mon, and the pastors of the other churches ^o be present and take parti in the service, also the S. S. superintendents of the different churches will be installed the same night. We are hoping . for an impressive service. On the 26th of Dec.,^ 1911, at lOiOO a. m. thvO Death Angel came down and touched the spi- rit of L. M. Cates and bade hini leave all earthly remains and en ter the Church Triumphant. H& teaves a wife and six children, one brother to mourn “ this loss. Weep not mother and children, the Lord .is a husband to the wid ow and a Fathfer to the child ren. Misses Maud Halleman and Nellie Brown of Durham are vis iting Miss Emma Cates a fev^ days. Miss Emma Cates will return to Petersburg, Va., and resume work. The mills are running on the ten-hour system. Mrs. G. W. P. Cates attended the funeral of L. M. Cates at Cane Creek, Orange cc/unty, the 27th of Dec. and returned home Sat, 20th. He was her sister's husband. Mrs. M. E. Workman is spend ing a few days with her sister, Mrs. G. W. P. Cates, Who of the correspondents can tell hew much gold and silver it would he in U. S. money that King David turned over to Solo- man when he built the l'^;>ple at Jerusalem? Capt, and Mrs. S. A. Vest vis ited his father last Saturda5^ returning home Sunday. Mrs. Phillips and her daughter Grace attended the marriage of her sister Ruth F"ankhn at Haw River. W. J, Crutchfield who has been off collecting for a stove compa ny has returned homiB and will spend some time with his family. Will is 0. K. ceplion to prove the rule. We hope ail our readers had a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. One of our good patrons gave us a full quart of ‘ O, be Joyful” and you may oif er us your con gratulations on our being so well prepared to enjoy this Christmas. Our patrons remembered us with more generosity this Christ mas than they ever have before during our six years' service on the route. The following good people con tributed some of their ^^gcod things toward our, and the “wid ow and orphans” Christmas Joyc for which we all return many thanks: Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Holt, Mr. and Mrs. So’omivi Homewood, Mr. and Mrs. L. ij. Holt, Mr. and Mrs. H^ C. Buck ner, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Al bright, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Tin nin, Master James Garrett, Mr. and Mrs. John Dixon, Mr. and Mrs. H. M, Holt, and Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Rauhut. There were lots of Christmas visitors on our route but we got the names of only a few of them, Mr. Raymond Holt who hnlds a position at Vinton. Va. and his sister Miss Birdie wiio is attend ing school at Reidsviile, N, C. Spent the holidays at home. Mr. Dan. C. Holt who is at tending Lenoir College spent his vacation at home. Mrs. L. E. Shaw is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. M. AK bright. Mr. Charles Long and sister, Miss Emma, of Person county, visited at E, A. Isley’s and other relatives last week, returning- home Saturday. On Sunday ev-^ning, Dec, 21. 1911, Mr. James Thompson and Miss Ethel Isley, both of Graham No. 1, were united in marriage by Esq, John 'Dixon at the Squire’s home. B, F. S. KO. 7. The creeks were not the only things that got full Christmas. This is supposed to be a. dry state but last v/eek was an ex- Mr. and Mrs. J. R Aldridge and Master Allen Oravei visited relatives-in Orange county dur- infif the holidays. , Miss Patton who is teaching at Long’s Chapel visited her home at Hawffelds Christmas. Mr.. W. D. Aldridge, who has accepted a position vnth the Sin ger Sewing Machine Co., leaves for Greensboro (Tuesday), where he will be located. We wish him much success. - Mr. and Mra. R. L. Wi^rren of of Prospect Hijl visitjpd their mother Mrs. Anna Aldridge and other relatives from Thursday until Monday. | Thefollowihg is a report of the ; days that it rained in 1911, kept by J. R. Aldridge: January, 1, 2, 3, 8, 21, 22, 25, 26, 29, 30. February, 3, 4, 6, 9, 11, 12, 20. March, 6, 7, 13, 14, 25, 19, 25, ^29 ' April, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12. 13, 14, 15, 16, 28, 29, 31. May, 1, 5, 8, 13, 26, 31. June, II, 12, 15, 18f 19, 26 July, 12,13, 14, 16, 17, 24 August, 3, 4, 6, 15, 20, 26, 28, 29,30,31 September, 16, 19, 29 October, 2, 7, 10, U, .17, 22, 27 November, 4, 6, 8, 12, 14, 18, 24, 28 December, 1, 4, 15. 16, 20, 21, 22, 24, 26, 30, 3L = By referring to the above dates one would naturally say that it was not a dry year, but John says that he boolced all of the rains that were sufficient to wet a man in his shirt sleeves. Stuart of in the neliij'litei Miss Flora Stoat iuis teaching in the ^Btem part of the state IB at home si«k. Mr. Albert Durham eiame home Thursday from John Station. , Mrs. A,da Scott of Ind. is; viiiit 1 ing at her sisters Mrs. .Phila Gr»^eni:';■ .vl^iss Roduska I^ch has re turned to Greensboro after a feW days visit at homev Mr. Earnest Moon and Miss Maude Hlnshaw > jyere mart^ied- last Sunday morning, they have our best wishes, Miss Nannie Jordan went up to Greensboro last week shoping. Miss Mary McVey has retam ed to her school at Oakdale, Mrs, Ed Stuart is right sick at this writing hope she may soon be out again. mm 1 bf^ve tea «r vMP FidW luid f mat to say timt el^.is ftbsoliilely the finest I have eV^ seen for areal* true Chtlitian spiiit. EVe^y one. faculty and Btudeiite alike, ^ms to unite to nmke this spirit what it is. It was a source of real pledBure to have lellowsfatp- with ybu ana iiS^ X Jiave o^ I shall ilwttys be glad^ t^ say a g#d word fo^ Elon and the Elon spiiit. ’ W. A. Haiper, Correspondent. R. F. U. KO. 5. The holidays passed off very quietly, and we hope every, one enjoyed them. Messrs. J. A. Dickey, Jr. and W. L. Anderson who are in school at Elon spent the holidays with their parents. Messrs. J. L. and W. J. Allen of High Point visited their moth er, Mrs. Barbara Allen Sunday, Dec. 24th. Miss Ava Rogers and Mr. George Wyatt visited in Graham Sqow Camp Uems. Owing to the rain and mud Christmas has been very quie.t. Several of our people attended the Temperance meeting at Cane Creek Xmas day. Prof. G. H. Dixon of Yadkin ville N. C. spent the week in the community. Mr. and Mrs. Luther Stuart spent Saturday night at Mr. Cicero Stuarts. Mr. Hammer left Taesday for his home in Kan. Mr. and Mrs. Stuart accompanied him as f«r as GreensV>oro. Misses Emma Hobson, Sarah Stuart and Annie McVey alfK> Lyndon Stuart are spending their vacation from Guilford College at hpme. Special Items Frdiu Elon College. Examinations closed at 4 p. m. to-day and the general exodus ef the students for their homes be gan on the afternoon and even ing trains. Many will not leave till Friday arid some from distant States will spend the vacation period here* The general aver age of tlhe wGt-k dotte has been very satisfactory. The Winter Term opens janugry 3, with the prospect now of many new faces in attendance. Professoi^ Lincoln, Campbell, and Doak will spend their holiday seasori visiting in many places in Virginia and North Carolina. Miss Wilson will hibernate at Southern Pines. Miss Pitt visits in Eastern Caroh'na and Miss Bryan in Western Tar-lieeldom. Miss Clements spends the vaca tion at Morrisville, and Mrs. Hol land in Franklin, Va. Mrs. Ma- chen and Miss Barnes will be in the West Dormitory. Professors Newman, Lawrence. Wicker, Amiek, and Bran nock will pur sue their investigations on the Hill. Dr. Atkinson is to travel in Jiiastern Virginia. The office force will be at its post of duty, except for Christmas day. The College was glad recently of a fine visit from Karl Lehman, of Boston, Mass., International Field Secretary of the ‘ United Society of Christian Endeavor. He was impressed with the Col lege and wrote these appreciative words with the request that they LOST. —A black and white pig. Finder will pi^e notify Mrs. Mary S. Oaki^y at Burlington and get the peward, Are your dollars doing their full duty? You owe it to yourself and family to find out. If your money is mak ing less than 6 per cent interest it is not doing its full du ty. We pay 6 per cent interest and give you first mort gage real estate security, and our company guarantees the payment of pr ncipal and interest. Interest payable semi annually. f ‘ ■ t'’ ' VOL. CONFl SBBffCTS DISCIISSEB . Washingion, Dec. 27th, - Sub jects ran^ng from the origin of the American Indian to the pre vention of disasters in mines were discussed by the leading scientists and Economists of the United States today in the open ing session of the American so ciety for the advancement of science, and 30 affiliated associa tions holding convention in Wash ington this week. Evf‘ry pha^ of aeroplane build ing and operation is to be dis cussed at an ‘^irsliip session” of the association and important questions of fc5d protection, plant and jetnii^l breeding, home econbmi^ and scientic research will be debated^ An effort to pi^vent dust ex plosions ir» min^ in November and Decembetr, when they are most pr»ev^leht,, has brought a- bout a condition that is puzzling the health authorities and the bu reau of mines atid which is still unsolved. Dr. J. A. Holmes, chief of the bureau of mines told the science association that two expert pf the marine hospital service had been called into in vestigate conditions. In the ef fort to drive but poisonous gasi^s from mines by menni; of the in troduction of air xnrough a room filled with steam, miners work ing iri the, moist atmosphere have developed the hookworm disease and tuberculffflis at alarming rate. Efforts are being made to improve sanitary conditiors. formjrj ins, to mat confess 9^Dse| ‘"X »9 indi leniencj •crime, •doned manho I “Ci Rici public tails, that Bation his Lattdrx -ttiost has no sponsit made Riche* to his ing 2in{ Aftei of cyai WilliaiJ druggiJ ter tool in C^r he boril H. Car a lodge ; bowl : Keti ' Carter! wariie^ it out ‘I it.” It time, by mi^ with capsnj Miss hhursd son one-til edhei lowing had a] into a| they they time while I in the gain her she f^ pareni once cure the ed th ii. ws cei sired.! mam pair Mill capitau,:stock^$so,ooo.oo, J. A Davidson, President W. W. Brown, Mariiager W DIRECTOES: i. k. DAVIDSON. J. i D MOORP, J. R._HOPpiAN, J. A. ISLEY, J. A. PICKETT. C. V. SELLABS, a JOHNSONr J;M.BROWNlUcj T,V.',V Mei youni gard the li the ny, a| prove NeJ for fil 000 ei unlesj that fide e] lose tl MrJ
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