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MARION PROGRESS PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY EVENING -'s -H BY THE - ' M nnAci i pi mi iquYnh rrv - Marion, -N. C. - -" - S. E..WHITTEN, Editor and Prop. Entered at the Postoffice at Marion, N. C, as second class matter. - - ' ,' TEEMS: Oir Yeas, : - - $1X0 ixMonths, , "".-. . - ' 50c Thkks Mouths, , - - - '25 -Strictly In Advance! "MARION, N. Ci MARCH 31, 1910. .Congressman William CLover ingr, carried his District in 1908 by 14,000 majority over his Demdcra- tic opponent. Congressman Lover- iug;uicu a ouvit wuuc , agu nuu new election was held on Tuesday, March 22nd. Eugene N. Foss, the Democratic candidate for Congress, oyerturned the Republican majori ty of 14,000 and swept on to vic tory with a Democratic majority of 5,640. This means that the Re . publicans will not have a handfull of members in the next House of Representatives and Champ Clark's majority that he will lead in the next Congress will be so large that - it will almost be unwieldy. Under uie -ncpuDucan ruie or xo; years, the trusts have gotten such a hold on this ionntrv , t.ht. t.hftir irlirtnf-A the prices that the producer shall - receive for his goods, and then they dictate the prices that the ultimate consumer must pay for those goods in their finished state. Hie country is; tired of that sort of "deal, and will be beard from at the election this Fall. - . Pay Your Poll Tax Now. : March 26, 1910. ,To the Democrats: . This is election : year and I am sure every Demo crat in the county wants to? vote. As you all know, in order to be able to vote you must either be .fifty years old or have your poll tax paid on or before the first day ,of May of this year. I do not be lie ve that anyone would purposely -neglect; to pay his taxes, but great many good men who are busy just do not pay the proper 1 aftAntinn 4- 5- a'wI aUm4 4-1.. ' ffc 1 .aiwuuuu lAJ lb, auu. nuuilb LllO ZHU day of May wake up to the reali zation that they have forgotten it. : T A.1TI S11TA t.Vna ic r)om(Vraf raai. and if the voters in our nartv havei - their taxes Daid and are anything like as enthusiastic as they were two years ago, we are sure to win. ThArfif nrfr T all, to see first, that you .4 are in a : potition to vote and second, that your neighbor has not forgotten it aiso. .Don't let this slip your .memory. ' ; - 'AHjjll Johnston, Chairman of Democratic Ex. Com. t balalUp rOSiOTTlCe nODDBGi ' The postoffice at Estatoe, Mitch 11 County, was burglarized during tne early part of last week. Mr. ,. S. M. Phillips is postmaster and in conjunction runs a store. The ;,burglar secured $18.00 cash of the . Government's funds not to mention the merchandise and other articles which he appropriated. - - buspicion rested on one Del - Autrey of Mitchell Cotmtv. who - disappeared from Estatoe at the ' time of the robbery, and while so- iourninc in Marirm Prio fi'f . ' O - - v ... AVtMjJ U4U assisted by Will Glenn. . Autry will be held here until the arrival of the Dostoffip 'It is believed that there are others implicated in the robberv and there "will be a vigorous .government prosecution of these criminals. Dysartville School Closing-April 8 Everybody is cordially , invited to attend the closing exercises of - tne - Jjysartsville , High School, which will be held in the school building there on Friday; April 8. -The exercises of tha nrimorir onA - mtemediate grades will be given iu tuo m lernoon at 2:30 o'clock also Professor Giles, of Marion and Mr. C. F.vMcKesson, of Mor ganton, will sDeak in thA f tArarn . The annual concert will be eiven "Mf beginning at 8 o'clock. f " '' : - i r l a l - manuii icani utJieaiS UIQ TOrt, - The 'Marion:' Hi u cuu s , v - - -- .-..Bu. uv,uwi waao ' ball lAam npfftatArl Olrl u j.. i 1 . j vi U KJJf bUQ uverwiieiuiing score of 14 to 5 lhe Marion team showed up fine uuuci wotu v. . f . v vjiies. , ti Atwell, who Ditched for tha M ion team, was in fine form oinm;nn but four hits; ; The last six innings iui wiu run ; were piicned by Kd ' McCanless who held -Marion down after they had batted Craig out of the box. v . . Home runs." WurPotpat. Twa . baggers, Frank Morphe wGed uues,' John uienn, VYUl Poteat. :5i cDOWELL REPUB- . UCAN CONVENTION , D rv i ' rtiiiiifiiirii inn i minrrnrnn n w ... i ...Hv wC,C8ai nr , . ventions. J " T . - 1 mi Vj , if - m-wm t ' i I xuv ivepuuucans oi MCliOweil held their convention in Marion Saturday. , Mr J. L.: Morgan was r T c y ------ , .- . W. J. Souther, secretary. . Follow- mg is the report of the convention as uffiilde ward cdunty Superintend- xwyuuittlia Ol XUCLOWeil COUn- m convention assembled, all precincts represented exceptBrack- 6 ; i a?Jd,Hlggins1 the Congressional Convention ' at Asheville, April 2, 1910. ' Lee Chapman, N. C. Jones. B.. G. (Jettys, W. P. Artz, J. P. Norton, W. Hollineld, G, D. Tarlofr Thomas Mc- Guire, S. H. . Yancey. "D.-A. Annis. J. Craig, M. C. Sigmon, G. W. Yotmer. Jas. W. McCall, J. P. Ray, C M. Mc- Call, P. H. Mashbnrn, J. C. Crawford, G. W. Crawford, F. W. Ihne, J. H. Green, A. J. Dnla, J. C. PooL. G. W. Conley, L. W. Williams, W. J. Souther. The delegates were instructed to. vote for Hon. John G. Grant for congress. The following delegates were elected to the State convention: - : D A Kampe, John Yancey. Jr G D Taylor, J A Laughridge, I H Green, L W Williams, J G Pyatt, Wm M Pratt, J L Morgan, Wm Sweeney, Jas. Mortis, JPW. Ihne, J E Decker, R J Lonon, W J Souther. SENATORAL CONVENTION ThosMcGuire. Geo D Tavlon X n Jones, Mills Hicxs, D W Crawford, A J Dula. A B Halford. John 'Tavpn1pr T Li Epley, M C Sigmon, Ed Conley, P Williams. G JUDICIAL, CONVENTION AT MARION All delegates elected to other conven tions are elected to this -convention Old Fort News Special to Marion Progress. Old Fort, Tuesday, March 29. Messrs. Cook and Lowery are building a flume two miles long, extending from their mill site on Jarrett's Creek to . point about one half mile west of Ofd Fort , where the railroad company is putting in a side track for the ? accomo dation of this firm. The lumber from their mills and a great deal of chestnut and pine wood will be brought to the railroad by this flume. They have quite a force of men at work and expect to complete the iob this week- Mr. J. W. Williams, of Marion, who a-few months ago purchased the Old Fort Telephone-exchange, is gradually rebuilding the entire system and is mak ing an up-to-date exchange out of it and the service has been wonderfully im proved, and the number of telephones in use has about doubled. M r. Williams is giving Old Fort what has baen lone needed in this line and our people should encourage him as much as possible. - It is to be hoped that he will also become a citizen of our town soon Mrs. J. M. Gilbert, who lives about two miles south of town, is very low and very little hope is entertained for ,, her recovery owing to her advanced age She is the mother of Mrs. J.JL. Nichols, Mrs. P. C. Harmon and Mrs. Ben Bvrd. of Old Fort. Several other children who live in South Carolina are also at her bedside. The shade trees all around town have been trimmed up by ; Marshall Elliott, is expected to add to the appearance of our streets Bobert, the 17 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Allison, died Monday from the effects of pneumonia, and was buried Wednesday afr Bethel church, services being conducted by tne baptist pastor. Rev. Marley, The bereaved family have tne Bvrtmathv of T.n oti-Hto wmTnnMt. several days. - ' I Prof. Cornwell, Misses Bessie wait, Mozelle Trolhnger and Vena College last Fridaynight between Weav nonAiMTiSnov,?T,4.wTiT I erville and Kutherford Colleges. R. E. Pouncy has resigned as operator at the depot and has been relieved" by Mr. Hadden, of South Carolina. Cleveland Hall, who works in the rol ier room at tne tannery, got his left arm caught in one of the roUers, Tuesday morninff. eettine it brokpnPr ler room at the tannery, got his left arm Shoulder. Hart" tha tnajhinarv -nt- W I been stopped immediately it would havel resulted! instant death. ' The Methodist and Baptist' churches had Easter exercises which were eDiovedr?! Ma0 who is in charge of the by the congregations. r Dr. T. M. Chaney has rented the Bur gin property near the Presbyterian church, and has had it repainted and put in nice repair and is moving in this week. He has had a telephone put in also. :." - ': .'...r--s' - ' ' mxo. o. a. xKioin ana iirue aaugnter, Claudia, spent Easter Sunday with home folks at Weaverville. " V Neill Loder, bookkeeper for the Cen tral Leather Co has been transferred to the same position at Chattanooga -vicva -ucio uy jut. i Woodward, of Asheville." . .., John Blalock. Sr.. has rvfini I and has rwri gnwu i - to his bed for some time ith lagrippe BUU "eumausnv Dut is now improving. vLu B. Moore was in Thomasville the fast of the week on business. -, . . . Miss Cora Janes visited her sister, Tenn-' turning home Wednesday. Will McCanless iat home f rom Baleigh for a short visit. ; ; . - ; ; r-'-,, -Mrs. Mcintosh has eon to -virri; to see her mother who has been very m" K&r-:V:.?- - t Vt Je Brand'aham is like "Ster ling on silver. v Every one crnr,,r, teed fresh and at oton & Tate. NEBO HIGH SCHOOL :, COMMENCEMENT, - j SuccessfulJerm Brought to Close . . w;.. cv;ftonf DrAn.Mm . - . . - LT r Yr TTi rrV (ZrkVk aaIo otvfU m m M 1 W lllU UVUW1 ddlAUl OUUUUI OAmmanianionf : h' sui ,y nd h n a fittiDgclose to a isuecessiui term. . .me parents ana Uu n Ma n j t their work and. of. the progress ftnf .mKtJnn Urn u;e , , , , Ufii : tend to pursue'fdrther and higher universities. A Darticular noteworthv feature of the exercises was . the Dresence of N. W . Walker. insDector of State High Schools and a mem ber of the University Faculty, who stoDDed over on his wav to Spruce Pine to inspect the school there. Mr. W alker was verv favorablv imDressed. as well he should be, and as he so happilvin dicated in the talk he made Wed- nesdav mornintr. Tt i inrleorl n augury of future benefit that, this prominent educator should thus come into actual contact with, and be so readv to show Lis: arjDrecia. tion and approval of, the work so far done and planned for. Further, not only did the whole neighborhood attend, this seittng the seal of their approval and sym pathy upon the t work, but there were ; many, many . friends from other parts of the county there to applaud and unanimously say well done. 7 There were two graduates, Miss es Jennie Hunter and Mamie Stacy. It will be understood that though it was the "sixth annuaP that this is the first year for a completion of a set course of study as a high schooun its fullest purpose. xnere are aoout pupils en- rolled125 girls and 75 bovs. B. L. Lunsford and G. H. Weaver are co-DrinciDals and are assisted by Mrs. G. H. Weaver, the Misses rxannie McUall, Margaret McLeod and Marguerite Grant The medal for the declamation contest was given by J. W. Pless and for the recitation . contest bv B. B. Price, both of Marion. The presentations were made by Coun ty Superintendent of Schools, D. r . uues. The diplomas were d resented bv J. W. Pless. Books were given by the teachers as prizes for attend ance and for recitations by the ntue children, ibis latter prize was awarded to Minnie Annis. The -exercises began Tuesdav morning and' continued through Wednesday culminating with the annual concert Wednesday night. The concert was a play "What's Next" in which practically the whole school participated. MORNING 8ESSION FIRST DAT. . Rev. Edward Long, of the Bap tist church in Marion, preached the annual sermon. His text wag taken from Acts and -his theme dealt with the final destiny of man after death as a result of his con duct in life. It was a thoughtful effort and well presented. AFTERNOON SESSION FIRST DAT. This division of the exercises was devoted to the declamatory contest. There were eight contestants, viz: Mallilieu Richardson, Horace Alex ander,. Watson Wilson, Everett tX? AlT S !? Padgett, Vander Hunter, Heleon H m " f'T'l-T !f; "J":" Stire-l,Wl; - .... Lit-L.nk . ua u: i : r. esuug manner. The judges were Rev.' Edward Long and C. E. House, both of ManoDr-and J. H Whisnant, of Morganton.' They awarded the medal to Alonzo Davis,, whose sub- TT? 1 T- 1 CT"f "Ta C rC i t f f Speech by. Charles B. Ay- cock' former, governor of this joti. was umversaj xaucauon. ' a SttC - ,4!PDC Billy" Ilill gave several vioun selections and a duet was ptayed D Mlss Marguerite Grant, Music department of the school, and one of her pupils, Miss Estelle w lison. NIGHT SESSION FIRST DAT. jThis part orrtho" program was given over to the contest for a prize for recitations. Eight girls contested, viz:i The Misses Donnic McGimsey, Olivia Patton, Winnie Wilson, Eddie Young,. Estelle Wilson, Mary Greenlee, Rose Sta cy and Janie - Lewis. To Miss Greenlee fell the honor and Drize Cks a .r ! uuo icilcu aux xiauens. . musses Janie Lewis, Donnie McGimsey nnrl F.ctJllo WT1er ;J u able mention. " The , judges wero Misses Margaret Hudgins afurCar- "6 Stanford of the Atarion Gilded School, faculty and , R Whitten editor of the Marion Progress. - Inslrumental'music fbrmeQirt of these exercises and Misses Ruth Hunter, Lononland Eddie- Yodng were the playersl Miss Helen Wil ' " " umOTOUS eCt.on. 1 MORNTNO SESSION SECOND DAY. son recited a humorous selection. w Kmuuates reaa meir essays at this session. tMiss Hunter's sub ject was ''Thoughts on Education." That of Miss Stacy was "The Com Ing Women p America." Tbor, opgh preparation, much originality ande4rn&st consideration was indi cated by both essays on the part of the young women. . , . J. W. Pless very acceptably de livered an address taking the place of Hon. Locke Craig, of Asheville, who was to have given the annual literary address. AFTERNOON SESSION SECOND DAT The DUDils in the Drimary and intermediate crades held forth at this time. There were drills, play lets by all the children recitations by Hannah Jamison, Lela Pyatt, Cassie Patton, instrumental select ions by Miss Richardson, Hunter and Katie . Thomason, and Fred Hensley. Mr.-Hensley Injured by Train. Mr. Charles Hensley, of Nebo, was struck by an eastbound freight train about, a half a'mile west of Nebo Monday morning. He was sitting on the track a&leen. it i said, when the pilot hit him, bruis ing bis head and shoulder and cut ting a deep gash in bis side. The wounded man was brought to Mar ion on No. 11 and taken to Dr. Ashworth's office where he was given attention.- Later he was re moved to his home. It is thought he will recover. Stroudtown Items. The closing exercise tor the public school at Stroud's Chapel Friday night brought together a large crowd, and the evening passed off very pleasantly. The students did themeelve credit in every way. The general average during the eight months was 41 dally attendance. The pupils reading the most books from the library daring the past month were Goldie Welber, Rena Strand and Nellie Horton. Revival services will be In progress for ten days with Rev. D. M. Matheeon. of Casar, assisting the pastor. -Tke sick of our community are re ported better. Mi Ada Lavender, of Old Fort, who was visiting Mrs. M. A. Matheeon. re turned home Monday. Miller Hawkins, of Glen Alpine, at tended services here Sunday. Charles Elliott is still very sick. Many of our people are planting gir dena these spring days. Rex. VWVWVWVVVWWWVVW J Htuincs Locate CABBAGE Plants for sale. J. E. Oay. FOR SALE CHEAP One &-room hoae, on Spring street. Lot 90 x 173 fret Close in. Call on R. A. Baber or IL W. Dysart. Have you seen our new Laces and Em broideries? If not, why not before you buy? Glad to show you. .Qaston & Tate. RED RAVEN Iloae for Ladie and Misses. Men and Boys. Every pair guaranteed, only 2-'5c the pair, money back if not satisfied. Gaston & Tate. SEEDS! SEEDS! Don't bother about ordering your Garden Seeds. We have them; most any thing yon want. Can save you money and time and sell you ireab, reliable seeds. Gaston & Tate FOR RENT A new 4-room dwelling. One mile east of town on Crooked Creek road. Two extra lots with place for gardening or chickens. Apply to this office. LISTEN , We will offer some Bargains next, week. Watch for this ad. Kirby Grocery Co. -4 i arc y-ornjoTiable. because the anatomical last nukes them fit the foot Per(cV. in all posiuons. ear a pair and prove Ane trjieof the MARTIN - MILLER Clothing Co. . X. 'mTm mm f VXxi won.a 1 toil. " 6 ki V t -. Come and look ortr the Spring and Summer Stjkil, LIME I have secured the Agency for The Cotton Boll Lime, 98 per cent pure, manufactured at Fletcher, N. C. for Marion and surrounding territory. Have just received a car fresh from the works, in good sound barrels. Will guarantee the above lime to give entire satisfaction, and will be glad to furnish you with any amount you need. JJo Do IBflauratoin Phone S6; Wine 47 California Avenue If jou can nhe twenty bushel of corn on one acre of laod, and by using fire dollars worth of guano, you can increase the jield to forty bushels, with do increase of labor, what per cent profit will you make on Your investment in guano! ANSWER: At $1.00 per bush el, 200 per cent, or $15.00. What else will jjeld jou thu profitf. Mj fertilitr are not as "cheap s dirt, because I am not wiling dirt I AM SELLING HIGH GRADE PLANT FOOD. Every Kind of Eatables Known to the Trade. Three houses and lots for sale, beautiful situations, near Court Square. Also Good Horse for sale. HOUCK. Marion Bakery Just opened up In Kirby Block. Hot rolls at 5:30,, Cakes, Pies and Bread. Cakes a Specialty made to order. Nothing too elaborate for as to make. :-: :-: -: :.: Gire us a trial is all vre ask. J.T.CARTEE, Prop. Phone No. 133 Farming Machinery FOR SALE. One Thomas Wheat Drill, one disc plow, one corn planter, one disc cultivator, one wheat binder, one corn harvester, two 2-hone plows and one 2-bone wagon, aio- APpl i- roo t Roller Vt wrown. Garden City, N. a NOTICE! French Coach Stallion will be at Conley's Stable after April 1st Season red uceclto $15.00. . 4t 3-24 PHONE 144. f it your shoes need to be half, soled or oihcnkise re paired. Xork called for and delivered. ; AH work done - right and cheap. . '-GEORGE-MOCKLIN, 7 will UtKiW rtrtnijra aala iH Let u har roor orvlrr ttlj. Gattco. A TaU. LIM Ev S Dress m Ginghams, Lawns, Linens. Pop f(i lins, Pongees, Goods, all the leading pafurr. from 10i to 42 until jou-w ay See Our We hare some nicw I MARION BARGAIN HOUSE, n JKi. w. my . :66eeSSSSS66e&SSS66sr:Sfi How About That Spring Suit? We have them to yonr hearts content, at from S7.50 to 5160. Made as well, look as well and wear as well as Tailor made at double the price. A snappy line of Ladies, Misses, Mens' and Boys Oxfords and Low Cut Shoes, all this seasons latest creations. Some Special Values and Patterns in v Light Dress Goods, Summer Taf fetas, Sillcs, Lawns, Long Cloths, Percals, Etc We can please the youn men as well as old ia the Latest Style Hats Also have staple line of Panama Hats. Gire us a calL McCALL & CONLEY DOC The Stocking You Wear!) And bite, u n CLOTHING of n.try k! Iat f.il io our lir-.UfCr, Uj.rf THE PEERT.RSS n W. H. HAWKINS, Mj.-ij.J r3t JOC LIME' 2 r Goods i Shantons, White Batistes, &J c!;r al a airof io)oa. Ivi Uix l at c he. Spring Hats. KaU at rra-wxaUe trier. HEMriflLLm Trcp. DOC We Sell matter U tccr dnirra car ouockirra, we are rrftml to rr.: tl.a, wUther abater Yizej or colora to truakh yosrw. arrir 5 cu r Ue alwaia atari iwack. "I- f asd amtr ilJe the of Nil. l-tue asd tcttoa He try arj rrr.U V? f0 la rv.tuo frr I0e to V)c t rair. Svlk l! ..i.J I ... tr tir. VUc V I?f u ti (irta. Il'e, Ir, Utft.r." DRY GOODS f:r !!l; PlSrtl inr g!i W U b U lt b 0 U 11 U Mj U b 0 Ui n
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