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Ly, July 20, 192? | rrif Vow York, is ■dfif* 11 ’ Jnr w7 ~>rd Hiclaj. ft(W° ru I Tr of Charlotte, *»• fw fts r ,. t Dopot street. I on *'*• I ’ of Rocking* P bil ",r v 'af -Mies Mary |!" ,s ' especially to p,,u,n < his * f - I Virkw oilier and chil li ',,1 from Barium vi-ited relatives ■fa* 11 ■ ft Howard ami Mrs. Frank I” Vk Ark., are leav r' r U’antic Reach. Fla., [s;,«! 1 da,-a. 1.',, ver has returned, |fu- (iroensboro. where "r„,r cummer school. t*r; • ft, ..-j.], ispoon and son, r h'lrii pent AVednes- Koonl. en route to K. t • [Tu r *’■!' 1 M'-s. E»Py ■*** ove f>- fc t he fiayvault reception. |. * • ft Richmond Lentz and ILvell arc spending to ft: far s < and Monroe ■faster, o. I, * * l lt li ninl Elizabeth Day -1,, Flora. Texas, arrived r {rolu Mooresville and ttives here for several I* * * ft- jiyrd and Miss Mary ■Wednesday in Pinehurst. I a ftj rsi Itriee Caldwell and Intrude Womble. arrived L their home in Little End are visiting Mr. and ■Womble. ft ■ ft J ones< „f Charlotte, is ■ iliss Mary Day vault. |I I * Luce I.ittle left this morn ■L pity. Mo., where he ft',i a church meeting. I I » ft> Meriwether and daugh- E a dvs Meriwether, left j ■ fur folumbu* Ga., to with relatives. ■Mrs. J. F. Harris and pi§o| Biprrsj bodv, with enclosed BlyuseJ by buichers, bui'.d- Bfaicturcrs, plumbers —and Bn who do not need to pro- Bd against the weather. ■Jr— , Vf'” jPf Hdttl-Ton De Luxe paneled Hnof the handsomest deliv- and highways. Btd St depnrtnur.t stores, ■inciear.ers, etc. npL B»canopv cxpres3 body, curtains to protect the weather, is ideal dwler;, hardware met* Gn be equipped with Wv is 3 universal dealers, contrac bmlcers. The body is forced steel to with, of heavy 1 oads. ftprL i ■. i body type is JnS farir '- r -S stock B^Sred 5 ' StOCk deli,,— Hj Grists and WORLD'S LATGEST BUILDER OF GEAR SHIET TRUCKS family left this morning for Mossy Creek, Va., to visit Rev. J. M. Har ris, a brother of Mr. Harris. Mr. Harris and Miss Nett Fleming Har ris will return Monday but the other members of the family will remain for a vifiit of tw T o weeks. ’ 9 m 9 Dan Ritchie left today for Camp Keystone, near Brevard, where he will be instructor on the rifle range. • • • Lloyd and Jamee McKay left this morning for Asheville. They will return with their mother, Mrs. J. L. McKay, who has been attending sum mer school there. * » * Misses Ruth and Mary Elizabeth Blaekwelder have returned from Greensboro where they spent some time with friends. .m m w Oscar Davis has returned to Green ville after spending several days here with relatives. •„ m m Mrs. R. C. Lisk and daughters, Monta and Alma, of Ellaba Springs, attended the funeral of Mrs. Jasper Morris Wednesday. * * • Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Bodeuheimer j have returned from Asheville where , they visited relatives and friends for several days. • 9 Mrs. Harry Hopkins and children are expected to arrive tonight from Baltimore, Md., to be the guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Marsh, and Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Goodson. * * * Miss Penelope Canon has as her house guests, Misjs Margaret Holt, of Burlington and Miss Betty Wallace, of Augusta. Ga. / ,* » - Misses Louise and Bessie Webb left this morning for Chapel Hill, where they will attend summer school at the University of North Carolina. . *, * ♦ Mrs. H. G. Gibson, Mrs. R. E. Rid enhour, Sr., and Mrs. R. E. Riden hour, Jr., spent Wednesday in Char lotte. * ’ * Miss Jane Tiller Rogers, of Little Rock, Ark., returned to Concord Wed nesday from Charlotte, where she spent several days. * • Louis Rau, of Macon, Ga., who has been visiting his uncle Zaek L. Rob erts and Mrs. Roberts, was called home last night by the illness of his 1 father. Mr. and Mrs. A. Jones Yorke have returned from Wrightsville Beach. ~ v 1 ■ • - ... .-S ■ Economical Transportation - ■ \ Mm S' a an' ““T, 1 tiyn-pJm aSBB* •V 1 • - 9 ( • There’s a Chevrolet Truck for YOUR Business —offering all the quality features that have made Chevrolet the world’s largest builder of gearshift trucks Whatever y<mr business may be —wheth- er you operate one truck or a fleet whether ycur delivery problem is the transportation of fragile articles or of ma terial of great weight, you cfm secure in Chevrolet a truck exactly suited to your specific business. Among the many Chevrolet Truck bodies available, there is a type specially devised for every commercial and industrial re quirement. Each offers the Chevrolet advantages of fine appearance, adapt ability, driver comfort and protection. Each is mounted on the famous Chevrolet chassis whose ruggedness is -the result of —at these Low Prices v 2£2S&o*t*&o I^J^ t k hCb $ 610 'ggr? *495 &7": ck $ 395 Check Chevrolet Delivered Prices 'jjy.y include the lowest handling and financing charges available* WHITE AUTO CO MPANY ; _ ; ■ ; ; i i i ; u E. Corbin Street Phone 298 , i v>. • •* -:u. * '( ■ ...;••* V i Heaviest Rain Os Years In County Causesßig Damage Crops, Farms, Highways and Bridges Suffer From Torrential Downpour.—Lightning Strikes Tree at Central School Campus. Fed by the heaviest rain in recent years, streams of Cabarrus dashed madly across the county Monday night and Tuesday driving before them egrn, cotton, beans and valuable soil. A torrential rain of an hour and a steady downpour of another hour changed the streams into rag ing torrents and every section of the county felt the effects of their devas tating dash,' 7 Several streams in the county were reported higher than they in 18 years, and others sloshed from their banks to inundate vegetation, bridges and highways for distances of 4©o yards or more. The most serious damage was done jto growing crops and farm lands. In j several places entire corn fields were leveled by the maddened waters while in others cotton was swept along on the crest of the flood waters. ' Part of the spillway exit at the im pounding dam was washed away, L. A. Fisher, superintendent of the wat er and light department estimating that 1,000 yards of dirt will be need ed to fill in the bank where the swirl ing water catapulted its way to free dom. Tht dam itself, withstood the on slaught, showing no signs of dam age. So great was the flow of water in Cold Water Creek below the dam that several persons feared the dam had broken, and called Mr. Fisher to le§trn whether their fears had been substantiated, Young corn along this creek fared badly, being practically ruined for distances of several hundred feet from the river’s bed. Along Coddle Buffalo Creek and Rocky River also, crops were swept away and many farmers are faced with the problem of replacing valuable soil which was lit erally picked up and sent hurtling along by the force of the rising streams. Buffalo Creek, running about 500 yards from the tracks of the Southern Railway near the passenger station here, sent its wrnter inland so far that it lapped against the railroad fill. The corn fields on the creek at this point were inundated, water being more than five feet deep in them. Rocky Riypr did not rise as much during the night, ns the smaller streanls, but its crest was dashing across the county Tuesday, dip ping here and there to eat away crops and corrode highways. Coddle Creek, Irish Buffalo Creek, and numerous small streaihs in all sections of the county likewise were swollen by the rain and caused heavy damage. W. L. Moore, who operates a truck farm along Three Mile Branch on the outskirts of the city; reports the branch higher than he has seen it in 18 years. His fine bean field along the banks of the branch was com pletely destroyed. “I could not find my beans Tuesday,” he stated, Mr. Moore said liis greatest damage, however, resulted from the loss of valuable soil. Lightning, the most severe of the year, heralded the coming of the rain. One of the largest trees at the Central Grammar School was struck, the lightning cutting a crevice an inch deep and half an inch wide frdm the top of the tree to its roots. A number of telephones were put out of commission, it was reported, but so far as can be learned there was no serious damage from the ilglitning. Storm sewers In the city could not begin to take care of the wrnter. Sev eral streets resembled rivers, and the asphalt base seemed to give added im petus to the water. In the business section water clogged the storm sew ers and overflowed to depths of from six inches to two feet. Stranded .cars were reported in various parts of the city, the water being high enough, in some streets to cover the running boards of low-built autos. Five ears, with drowned mo tors, were reported- on > South Union street mt one time. Full reports from all sections of the county are expected to show' the greatest flood loss in many years..lt is estimated that the damage to high ways, farm lands, bridges and crops will amount to SIO,OOO. over-strength construction of the most up-to-date type proved on the world’s greatest proving ground, and whose de pendable, economical operation is based on such modern features as: powerful valve-in-head motor, 3-speed transmis sion, big over-size brakes, springs set par allel to the load, air cleaner, oil. filter, etc., etc.! If ycu want to speed up your deliveries and at the same time secure the economy of the lowest available ton-mile cost — come in and let us tell you about this modern product of the world’s largest builder of gear-shift trucks! THE CORCORD TIMES ▲ M-r M/> M/ M/ \l/ M.- \l/ M/ VI/ M/’ /is 4S /is As A\ As JR <R I AGRICULTURAL COLUMN 1 * * R. D. Goodman, County Agent * X ♦ *****£***:***'•• The Lightning Rod Has Reduced the Farm Fire Losses. Lightning, which annually causes large life and property losses, is, ac cording to the United States Depart ment of Agriculture, probably the chief cause of farm fires. ,-Recent.l.v the seriousness of these losses caused the farm fire protection committee of the National Fire Protection Associa tion to give special attention to this 'problem. Three of the members of this committee are from the Depart ment of Agriculture, and the chair man is David J. Price of the Bureau of Chemistry and Soils of this de partment. This committee recently gave out the following statement re garding lightning-caused losses on the farm: “The annual farm property loss from lightning may be estimated at $20,000,000 as a minimum. This loss can in large measure be prevented by proper lightning protection on build ings and by the simple expedient of grounding at reasonable intervals, all wire fences inclosing pastures or yards for livestock. The annual num ber of farm persons killed by light ning is between .400 and 500, and the number of sueß persons injured from this cause is more than twice the num ber of deaths. ! “Available statistics indicate that lightning rods, both good and defect ive, as hitherto found on a farm build ing have reduced lightning losses bv about 85 per cent, of the loss incur red from lightning on corresponding exposures of uprodded bluildings, and that properly installed and well-main tained rods have shown an efficiency in the prevention of lightning damage of well nigh 100 per cent. “A substantial metal roof with all parts thereof in good electric contact can, according to available evidences, be utilized as m part of the lightning protection system for a building and thus in part be made to serve a dou ble purpose. The cost of grounding and making other necessary electrical contacts with interior masses of met al is relatively small. “The cost -of lightning protection is more than justified when the added personal safety and avoidance of tem porary deprivations, as well as tjie saving of property, are considered. “The committee calls attention to a ‘Safety code for protection of per sons and buildings against lightning,’ prepared by a committee working un der the direction,of. the American En gineering Standards Committee.; This committee cdiisists iof representatives of the United States Government aud a number of national organizations. The code has been published in tenta tive form by the National Fire Pro tection Association, Boston, Mass.’ - Fenner and Beane Cotton Letter. New York. July 20.—Cotton had a good bulge at the start (on advance lat Liverpool and expectation* of fen = unfavorable weekly review from the weather bureau but lost it all and a little bit more. Weather was gener ally favorable and the review was mostly favorable except for iner&ise of weevil and excess rains in some sections. The forecast is for further showers in and cloudy in the w est except west Texas, 'where fair weather is predicted. Most map readers look for a few days of favor able weather except possibljr for high temperature in the west. The market absorbed considerable selling today and took it well in view of the changge in the weather and feel ing of disappointment over the re view from the weather bureau. It seemed to take but litle to stimu late fresh buying but the bulges met rather free offerings of cotton and did not hold as well as former ly. Indications are that market will have to obsorb more liquidation if the weather overnight is favorable, as seems likely and may react furth er during the process of absorbing it- FENNER AND BEANE. * J Pellaga A Specialty Texarkana, Texas. If you have any of the following symptoms, I have the remedy, no matter w'hat your trouble has been diagnosed : Nervousness, stomach trou ble, loss of weight, loss of sleep, sore mouth, pains in the back and should ers, peculiar swimming in the head, forthy like phlegm in the troat, pass ing mucus after taking purgative, burning after taking purgative, burn ing feet, brown, rough or yellow skin, burning or itching skin, rash on the hands, face and arms resembling sun burn, habitual constipation (some times alternating with diarrhea), cop per or metallic taste, skin sensitive to sun heat, forgetful, despondent and thoughts that you , might lost your mind, Igums a red ahd falling away -from ihe' teMh.;*eh%ral weakness wjthMoss ? - of Venefgy. » ?If have these i symptoms * and have kinds of I medicine and still J sick I especially‘,wqnt y_pu to.wrjt’e for my booklet. Questionnaire and iFREE Di agnosis. , ‘ *. 0 AY. C. RpUNTREE, M. D. , • I'ovartoiia Tevas ! American Legion Auxiliary Meeting. } A short but interesting meeting of I the Legion • Auxiliary of the Fred Y. i McConnell Post was held Tuesday eve ning in the Legion Club rooms. After much discussion as to who could attend the convention in Wash ington in August, the matter wae left open. A request from Miss Gardner for more writing pads for the bed ridden - nurses in Ward .T, Oteen was read. These pads are being donated and made by the members and'will be sent at once. A letter from the uncompensated nurse, whom the Auxiliary has been sending small checks from time to time, was read. Her appreciation was so real and so moving that the Auxiliary wishes more could be done for her. The following officers were elected to serve during the coming year: President, Miss Mary Phifer Pem berton ; First Vice President, Mrs. John A. Porter; Second Vice Presi dent, Mrs. Ed. Sherrill; Secretary, Mrs. Ray Hoover; Treasurer, Miss Virginia Smoot; Historian. Miss Ad die White; Chaplairi, Miss Annie Hoover; Sergeant at Arms, Mrs. Fred I Y. McConnell. / Mrs. John A. Porter, the retiring president,' was re-elected but deelin- , ed to serve. With her capable head, the Auxiliary has had a most success ful, year, doing much to aid the abled nurses, and other things worth while as well. It was reported that eight of the! large flags for residences had beepy sold since the last meeting. The post! lias on hand four more flags which, will be sold before the August meet ing. iTwelve members were present. Entertains at Bridge. Mrs. Guy Beaver entertained a number of friends at bridge Wednes day afternoon, complimentary to Miss Bernice Jones, of Ijaurenp, S., <3.. 1 , The jleavec ihonje was. beautifully decorated in old fashioned flowers and the colonial idea %as further carried out in the tally and score cards. At the conclusion of the game Mrs. N. T. Deaton held high score and was pre sented with a colonial bridge bell. Miss Jones, as guest of honor, was presented with a double deck of at tractive cards. Miss Stout entertained with several vocal numbers accompanied by Miss ’ Jones. Miss Margaret Hardsell also rendered several piano selections. A salad course was served to the following guests: ~ r Misses Bernice Jones. Sue Caldwell, Mary Morrison. Ruth I)rye. Mrs.‘Ar chie Fisher, Miss Virginia Smoot. , ?N< fX” Deaton. Miss Lucy Hartsell, Mrs. A. B. Pounds, Mrs. J. A. Kennett, Miss Valeta B. Stout, Mrs. M. R. Pouuds, Miss Ruby Cline, Miss Margaret Hart sell, Mrs. George Graeber. Miss Fannie Bonnie Burgin, of Marion, and Raymond Pethel, of Spencer, are. visiting Miss Mary Mc- Innis and John Mclnnis. v i ■ 1 ./ , , ft 4 T I, ? Modernize Your il ! Old Fashioned jS « Wedding Ring | j |» ft Before Remodeled & DESIGN PATENTED gj 1 TT can be made over into If ft A the beautiful new Orange & Blossom design without '* V cutting the ring. ' a The inscription is not de * stroyed, or is the cherished * , sentiment of the circlet in A a any way harmed. iJj J Ask us for particulars. t A “Genuine Orange Blossom fy IV , A A Rings Bear This Mark- t J 11 1 & A i STARNES-MIL- 1 i Ler-parker co. i 9 li i 13 - 21 i ' i i SEASHORE EX CURSION TO NORFOLK, VIRGINIA BEACH AND RICH MOND, VA. VIA SOUTHERN RAILWAY SYSTEM Friday, July 29, 1927 Round Trip Fares From Concord, N. C. Richmond, Va. $7.00 JJorfolk, Va. SB.OO Virginia Beach, Vo. 58.50 Proportionately reduced fares from other stations. Tickets on sale July 29fb, final limit good to return on all trains except CRESCENT LIMITED up to and including train 3 leaving Norfolk 7:00 P. M. and train 31 leaving Richmond 10:20 P. M. Wednesday, August 3, 1927. Tickets good in pullman sleeping ?ars upon payment of pullnaan rtiarges. rhrough sleeping cars and ' day b ttjaches. « .< •-? For i detailed call j on, 'any A Southern Railway agent or address: R. H. GRAHAM, Division Passenger Agent, Charlotte, N. C. . Dr. Sikes Doubts That Stanly Mound Is Artificial. Stanly News-Herald. Dr. Walter Sikes, Clemson College, Clemson, S- C., spent Saturday and Sunday here visiting his brother,' At torney O. J. Sikes. He made an interesting .address to the Men's Bible class of the First Baptist Church here Sunday morning. • He visited the mound near Norwood Sunday afternoon, and was very much impressed with its beauty and sem etry, but expressed doubt as to it be ing an artificial mound. He stated | that in his opinion it is a natural freak of nature, but admitted that, if so, it was some freak. Os euorse, Dr. Sikes, while well in formed on geology, does not pose as an absolute authority on such things as Indian mounds, like such noted geologists as Doctor Collier Cobb, of the University of North Carolina, but he is “from Missouri” as to the Stanly mound being an artificial one.' Mrfe. J. W. B. 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Eudy, .Tr,, Dextor Connefli, Jake apd - Charlie Joyner, James Ferguson, Jack Stancil, Dermon Connell, Homer Mills, Ralph McMans, Sam Honey. 1 cutt, Bob Purser, Olen Flowe, Jamea and Earl Estridge. • v# Many games were played on lawn. A contest in the parlor was Ikl see who could carry the most peanut! on a knife. Miss Victoria Estridge and Dexter Connell were th§ ' All had a delightful evening/ Mr. James Estridge is with the AtgA'l erican Telephone and Telegraph as second foreman. ,||« ONE PRESENT. ®
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