MARION PROGRESS .GUDGER NOMINATED.
PUBLISHED JBVEKY THT7BSOAY EVENING
Mcdowell pubiish i ng co.;
' ; :-V Marion, N. C.
Receives Nomination on Fifth Bal-
lot After A Hani Struggle.
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Ex-Congressman J. M. Gudger,
jr., , winner;, of two congressional
S. E. WHITTEN, Editor and Prop, campaigns for.the democratic par
ty of the Tenth congressional dis-
iatere at tne rostomce at manon,
N. C. as second class matter.
V':C...V'- TERMS :
. Six Months. - -:
TBUBlioirrHS, -
7. Strictly In Advance!
MARION, N. C, JULY 14, 1910.
Sign the Pledge.
tnct was nominated last nights on
I the fifth ballot at ' the democratic
congressional convention T&T the
Tenth district r-Yinre K -V
600 ucan nominee, J ohn h : Grant m
I tho onnmonhinn svl -At! . TL.
convention which nominated him
win go uown m local nistory as
the most warmly contested in the
last twenty years of local politics.
The end came with unexpected
About one Hundred pledges have swiftness after the action of the
guuo uub mw uiuwoui) ya.i to ui u i Auiaenora delegation in cnanging
county to-be signed up by citizens its vote had practically blocked the
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votes in elections, and who have eral hours. ANnerce storm raged
the courage and manhood to step around the head of the bewildered
out and stand up on their convict- chairman, Mr. T. A. Mornhew. of
ions, and stamp their disapproval Marion. Twice were annpak from
in black and white" upon" this his rulings taken and -on one he
scandalous practice. Ibis means was overruled and on the other
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sometmng, too. xne pledges read sustained. Had the appeal from
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as follows: i tne chair been upheld in the mat-
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" w t nil nnnapcirrnon naranir tA r -t-r f-.m-i ,..,. - a. .
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yieugc uuraoivca uu uuuur Dable that the convention would
as men, never again to vote tor any . w;--
man, of.any party for any office,
EITHER FOR HIS NOMINA- candidates speak.
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we do not believe to be opposed, ger had received 150 62-100 on the
both in sentiment and action, to fifth bailof two more than was
' the further buying of votes, either - . . . ,
directly orindirecUy, andwhodoes necessary to nominate, was greeted
?:nn. MtmA'nnt. and hnMW and--nn k. with cheers and there were loud
. licly (until this practice is wiped calls for the various candidates.
out).declare himself opposed to it, Mr. Sol Gallert responded first and
School' News. , il : ..weauvH0 wews.
vraraen viy, iuiy 41. ocnooi KeaUrillfc JoIt 12. T7 &r LatIh
opened here this morning with the plenty of nhx while ,aSaowUirbM the
enrollment of 41 pupils.'. Mr. N. I memalee. We traxi he will ooa pet wU 1
FSteppe is principal and Miss " ha .njtbiiig todowiu the rmia,
Effie Gibson has charge of ther0,0?.1,
. . . JT - I -Xe xxxb. v MrmfxvT ana ko
primary -worK. mr. oieppo neia Nelon, of Therm! City, cpeat m Uw
his place here last year. We know dan with Mrs. Parker's parent Lut
of his work and therefore are ex-1 week. .. -
, Hiss Annie Brackett and little Eraett
were in Marion shopping Thunday.
Miss Alexander, from Billmore, and
Misses Maggie Morris and Baxie Merrill
from Marion spent several dars with
Ic
pec ting a good school year.
Sugar Hill, July 12. The White
Pine public ; school opened ; the
eleventh, with twenty-three pupils I relatiTes last week.
enrolled. . Miss Pearl Williams Is Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Poteal are rejotc
in charge. ' ' JinKOTera finegirlthatarriTed July 8.
Uand HoUifield spent Sunday with
School in Stroudtown ooened his parenU in Thermal aty.
Monday, July 1 1 th,
rollment of 58. v
with
an en-1
and further declare that he will not,
; in the coming election, nor ever a-
gam, in any way, encourage, nor
consent to the use of money in
elections for this purpose."
, There are few good men in Mc-1
Dowell county who will not eage
he announced his intention of
warmly supporting the nominee of
the convention. He thanked all
who had loyally supported him.
Mr. Hewitt was then called upon
and in a few well chosen words he
tv:;
Mrs. A. L. Bright spent Friday In
Marion.
Quite a large crowd from here went
on the excursion to Alta Pass Sunday.
Robert Holland and sister Mlaa Hol
land and Miss Swinney from Marion,
spent Monday evening with Prof, and
Mrs. Hlnshaw.
Miss Lou Morris from Sugar Hill is
spending this week with relatirea
juasxer Meal aiorru or Marion u down
here visiting relatives.
We are expecting a good crowd from
Marion, Sugar Hill and other, place to
attend the Ice cream supper Friday
night at the school house. The funds
will go to the benefit of the Baptist
church. Come one, come all, and lets
us hare a good time.
Pauline.
A. HALL JOHNSTON
Democratic NomrneeforSolicitor
of the 14th Judicial District
Mill News.
Brick and lumber have been received
to repair the damage done to the ware
house by the breaking of the reservoir
ly-sign this pledge. It is the right expressed his gratitude to all those 801116 days ago. Work on the warehouse
move made at the right time. Men who had stood by and worked for T7
, . TT u i j , be completed within tne next ten days,
who are unwilling to risk their po- him. He would, he said, work j K Sirrene, architect and engineer
litical future (as soon as, or before, early and late for the success of of the mill, was here last week to in-
they announce themselves as can- the democratic party. Mr. Walter epect the damaged reservoir. His re-
didates for office) upon a clear cut Moore said that he was slightly Prt Yet 1,66X1 n6 PubUc-
Messrs. Daugn ana Jboaugn, oz ureen
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declaration, in the interest of the disfigured but still in the ring.
' most offensive and ruinous scandals He was disappointed, he said, but
with which an honest people ever not cast down,
f afflicted themselves, ought not to The signs of the times," said
-Wave the snrmort of anv self re- Mr- Moore, point to democratic
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suuccosa tv e lust me uiSLriCb two
Vftars ROTO, hnt th ficrnt. ic nnnr rr
McDowell county, to redeem it. We must send a
sign it, every man of youl You, democrat to congress and to do
the masses of voters have the this we must all put our shoulders
power to say what shall be, and to the wheel."
' what shall not be. Say it and it w- J- OOCKE-
; shall be so. Put this thing down There was loud for Mr- W.
T and then plant your foot upon it, J- Cocke and he responded with a
by the solemn pledge of magnincenu speecn. - lneman wuo
bad run Mr. ijudger tne closest
forever,
linen.
race showed no bitterness of defeat
in his speech; on the contrary he
eloquently avowed his intention to
fight for the success of the nominee
with all his energy. Said Mr.
Cocke:
'Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen:
" If you nominate me for con
gress I will redeem the Tenth dis
trict; if you -nominate someone
Gibson far Register.
jiS July 11, 1910.
.To Editor Marion Progress:
C , There are several announce
: ments made by candidates for the
office of treasurer, maybe it is be
; cause there is a, little pie and not
so much work. But we have not
as yet seen any one that seems to else I shall labor for his election.'
v want the Kegister's office so much. xnai was me sentence in my
r A. t a. a. j t u u announcement as a candidate in
5 For the last ten days I have been the congressional race and I stand
; over a good portion of the county, here tonight to repeat that state-
;and the question being asked is: ment. God made me a man and a
IsMr. K. L. C. Gibson going to democrat before He made me a
; run this time? If he does I am congressional candidate. I plant
'm . myself tonight m the vanguard of
; going to vote for him this time, the fight for democratic success. I
; I would not have voted for Mr. want to say to those who haveloy-
Laughridge the last "time if I had ally stood by me that my heart goes
: known that he was a Republican. out n affection and love; to those
H aiu r who opposed me honestly and
T'- jT L n A-7 openly my hand goes out to them
crat, and has been all of his life, in fellowship. If any struck be-
and would not change today for low the belt, it is all right with me;
any office in the county. The thing I forgive and.forget every, day."
to do. voters, is to stick to the man Mr. Cocke's speech was loudly
who sticks to the party, and one
. who will stand for democracy.
, If Mr. Gibson Fill run for reg
i. ister of deeds "this time, he will
; -get the nomination, and if nomin
ated, that will mean his election,
sure. ; And, if Mr. Gibsonis elect-
ville, S C, were also here to inrestigate
the damage.
Alex Rose, of Greenville, S. C, who
has charge of the steam power depart
ment work in the office of J. E. Sirrene,
mill architect, spent two days at the
mill inspecting the power and steam
plant. He found them in good con-1 Saturday.
dition.
The first cloth to be manufactured by
the mill was turned out last Friday.
By the end of this week the manage
ment hopes to have fifty to sixty looms
in operation.
Mrs. 1). JJ. Little is Tinting ner son
H. F. Little.
The little son of J. D. Godfrey who
has been very ill is improving.
H. Lynton, master mechanic, has re
turned after a visit to his home in
Caroleen.
Two new families have moved on the
mill hill in the last few days.
G. H. Beaty and wife who have been
employed in the mill have returned to
their home in South Carolina.
Sugar Hill News.
Don't get uneasy, benevolent "Jack
and philanthropist "Jill." I'm able to
navigate once more, but if yn. ever had
half an idea of lending a helping hand
now is the time, for Gen, Green has
got ns beat buck to the last trench. All
of ns "weed diggers" are digging whol
ly on our nerve.
Crops in this section are in a pitiful
sight. The wheat and rye is still in the
field and the corn hasn't been plowed in
two weeks and it still rains.
Dr. Cook has gone North again, and
left ns right in the "pinch of the game.'
We are not apt to hear from him soon.
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Grayson of Neals
ville visited the tatter's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. J. D. Wilson, last Saturday
and 8undar.
The White Pine school began the
summer session last Monday under the
management of Miss Peart Wniiama
The public school at this place will
open July the 18th under the direction
of Misses Cordelia Camp as principal
and Kate Green of Marion as assistant.
D. W. Crawford left last Saturday to
take charge of a school near Old Fort.
Attorney A. Hall Johnston of Marion
passed through town on business last
. Snowball.
Three grades imitation leather cou
ches, new stock just from the manu
facturers at $10.00, $12.50 and $16.
50 the couch.
Hall Rocks at 7.00, 10.00; 16.00
and 16.50 each.
Fruit Jars and fruit jar Rubbers.
Kings fruit Preserving Powders.
Agents for the J. I. Nissen round
and square' hound wagons.
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Transylvania county where he is
engaged in the lumber business.
Janet Burgin, of Buck Creek,
was a visitor here, Sunday.
Sunnyvale school is progressing
nicely with J. F. Parker, of Crook
ed Creek as teacher.
In regard to the fight over the
groundhog's bead, I wish to In
form the editor that tt all was a
mistake. D&cx.
Curfew Items.
cheered and he was warmly con
gratulated. MR. GUDGER.
Bridgewater News.
Mark Hildebran. of Bogersville,
Term., visited his little son, Benjamin,
at T. A. Seal's here last week.
Miss Eddie Young is visiting her
mother, Mrs. Wade Henneesee, on Buck
Creek.
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. K. Benson, a
little son. x
Miss Julia Bust is visiting Dr. and
Mrs. H. Brookshire, near Asheville.
Mrs. M. F. Tate and daughter, Miss
Carrie, spent Saturday in Marion.
S. P. Tate, whe is one of the pension
board for this county, met with the
other members in Marion on business,
Monday.
Dr. E. L. Dameron spent last Saturday
night with friends on Linville.
T. A. Seals has been right sick for
the past week.
Misses Kary and Pearle Tate visited
Miss Byrd Morrow, of Rutherford too.
will teach the school here at the Reels
school house, beginning the 11th.
Zed Reel the little son of Mrs. Loa
Reel got his foot cut .but is getting
along nicely.
John Reel who has been very sick for
some time is Improving.
W. M. Pratt of Marion, spent several
days in Curfew this week.
Mrs. Fannie Hogan and family of
Clifton, 8. C is visiting relatives near
here.
Miss Clara Reel was very badly
shocked by lightning last Tuesday eve
ning, while standing on the plaxaa.
The lightning struck the ground in the
yard and shocked her very bad, though
we are glad to know sh Is doing fine.
TRIX1K.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
roa TKJUAumxjt.
I hereby announce tnysolf a candidate
for the oSoa of Treasurer of McDowvQ
county, subject to the action of the
Democratic Convention. I am crippled
and probably for life, and I mm not able
to perfotm manual labor. I trotni if
nominated and elected to give all of my
time to the duties of the oOc. and wiQ
serve all the people with the bl of my
abilitv. M. O. Pctxat.
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FOR T&XASnU3L
I hereby announce myself a candidate
for the office of Treasurer of McDowell
Ceunty subject to the action of tb
Democrailo convention and If nominat
ed and elected will try to serve the peo
ple to the brat of my ability and con
duct the office la. a safe bosinas manner.
J. D. LcnnxrrTXJL
friends in Moreanton the latter vart of
Mr. iiudger was then called upon last week.
and he responded as follows:
"Mr. Chairman and gentlemen:
I would not be human did II
not appreciate the honor conferred
A. R. Buffaloe, of Marion, was in
Bridgewater, Saturday.
Mrs. C. D. Hemphill was in Morgan
ton, Friday.
Rutherfbrdton News.
Special to Tkb Pxooua.
Rutherford ton. July 11. The pulpit
committee of the Rutherford ton Presby
terian church announces that Rev. W.
E. McDwaln, D. D.. of Charlotte, has
been secured as supply for that church
until a pastor can be secured for the
Rutherford ton, Columbus and Sandy
Plains field. This church has been
without a pastor since last November
and tire congregation is fortunate In
securing Dr. McBwain's services. Dr.
Mcll wain was formerly an evangelist In
and out of this state and is one among
the leading divines of North Carolina.
The election to be held here August
2nd for the purpose of ascertaining
whether or not the town of Rutherford-
ton will Issue bonds to the amount of
$35,000 for the purpose of installing and
equipping a water and electric light
system, s an important matter and. If
the board issue is carried, will doubtless
aid in the growth and development of
Rutherford ton and vicinity.
The . game of ball between Ruther
ford ton and Shelby played on the for
For Treasurer.
I hereby announce myself a can
didate for the ofHoe of County
Treasurer of McDowell County.
subject to the action of the Demo
cratic County Convention.
T.Y. Lrnx
Old Fort, July 5, 1910.
ed to that office, he will make as 1 uoon jne tonight Dy the democracy
good a register as McDowell coun- of the Tenth district. , haye; no Chapel Hill Items.
ty has had for many years, if not e Chapel Hill, July ll.-Chapel
-better. Mr. Gibson is well edu-U - Tn thi nnnrt T-W fwmon Hill graded school will begin July! ,. , k a... ,.k
cated, writes a nice plain hand, worthy of .any man's steel. I have 18th with OtusLedbetter and Miss yictory for Rutherfordton by a
and : is fitted in every way to fill thet highest regard . for the four McGimsey ai teachers. score of 10 to 2.
"thaVoffice with credit to McDowell gentlemen who ran against me for Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Poteetwent The host of friends of Hon. M. H.
county, and honor to himself ; and l tf to Altapass on the 4th and reported t1"'
-. . , . -' ' 1 is coming on will be a nerce one, . A; . ination aa candidate to succeed himself
it is our duty as Democrats; to and I cannot win it unless I have a fine time. - - as indi. at the Democratic convention
work for the nomination and elec- thA mmnnrt f , avarxr dmrw.t W. S Smith and daughter. MissL. Ka14 fa
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WOOD
The moat wood for the
money Is what you want.
This'ls what you get when
we fill your order. One
two-horse load good dry
stove wood, placed in bed
10x22, for only $1.25.
:- Orders filled after Au
gust 1st.
Place your order today.
n
The Glorious Fourth
-ith til its clones and r'iurcs t jui tut c u3 have a
house full of BARGAINS FOR YOU.
VThiie Gxis of aH kinds at roocs yo j -J pever rexm
payinr.
Lawns in snipes and firurcs n 6c. 10c and 15c the fir
Madras, Ginthsms etc in the very bra coioci srv4 torxtss.
Ladies U'hitc Uaisa tcsur.ful and cod.
A fev more Ladies to ns mh low necks and then Cm cs
ii w hoJesiJe prices. hcn and Ladies Urder car too.
Keep your eye on our nock and pncci. It w save you
money to do so.
MARION BARGAIN HOUSE,
M-RS-. W. y. HBMVHIUU Trcp.
nf-nr inr ru
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8 HARDWAR
These hot days call for Ice
Cream Freezers, Water Coolers,
Screen Doors and Windows and n
New Perfection Blue Flame Oil
Cook Stoves. We have them all
in stock.
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We have the. best SEWING MACHINE oo the
market for the price.
Don't forget our Moutrs and liay Rakes.
q The Price Hardware Co. g
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Carson Bros.
Ceurt Street
Pneot 108.
tion of that -worthy citizen Mr.
iK'jA.&Gibron.'i:;
:Cvj-:"uyburs very truly.
: , - 'J ' A VOTER. '
The people can never rule as long Sallie Parker, of Old -Fort, yisited Marion last week.
Mr. J. L. Morgan,
Henry Poteet, of Kentocky, is
ATicket to Win.
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as we nave a oncnism ana. um- relatives here durinff the past week.
uuuisuj. x ww uuv rcicr wvrnuiir
ismi for we have no arrnh triinir aa
that in this country. Mr. , Grant t home with his parents.
is largely an accident. I will win
back the Tenth congressional dis-
With such men as J. M. Gudger, tnct to democracy if you will loy
'Rosebud.
f-r-
J udge Justice and A. Hall John
ston in' the lead and Prof. JD. F.
Giles'for legislator, F. M. Bradley
iof ; Old Fort for Sheriff - and the
same board of commissioners re
elected,- and other good men that by the' writer.
ally uphold me.' Mr.. Gudger
was loudly cheered at the conclu
sion of his remarks; - -
j Announcements 1
The good ladies off Glenwood
will serve ', ice cream, cake, and JJJ,
one. of Marion's
most prominent dtixens, was a recent
Rutherfordton visitor.
The heaviest rainfall that has visited
Rutherford ton for several yean, aa
fudged by an oM eitixra. Cell here Sat
urday afternoon: Aa a remit streame
overflowed and did damage to crops
difficult to eetimate at the preeent time.
. The hum of the threshing machine
be heard here, aa the f armera meet
resh their golden grain and store
Horse Shoeing
REPAIRING
Wtt do tt promptly
V?9 do h Hibt
Our pric4 or roosonohU
1 lemonade on the school house I away far the corning uava. The whe at
a m- .
:Air communications for nnbli- j -r . t .r.u
r i vmnniis r nimv iiiltii. juiv iulu. . .
.otinn t tKi Wr mn l 54TVt I T "7. - " . J " jour corxeepo-oen. u uo-ea.
r " w" T rTT " The . proceeds . W1U go to , me . Ooedo.
oy the writer.4 A communication hiiiMino- f th TUntist church.
; :may beel invited who areanxious , . Sunnyvale Tidingt
eratlC be f r their snecesa. " , : , V; ;
withheld from publication but 'the
writer must gire his name in at this
iofiice before the letter is published.
If any of yoar farm tools, or
machinery are oat of order ad
Beed rrpeiri. let oa pot them
right.. "We repair anything froo
alawnmowr to a thn-hicg
mafhfne, ' " ,4
surely have success- ,
:'.'x-f
Crooked Creek July 9.
for their success. , r . Sunnv vale. July v 12. Farm en
rii Annie Brackett ) - r are making alow , progress laying
Sudie Poteat V Committee, by corn on account of so much rain.
;-r Dr. Fnrgusoa J .7. r J. B. Uanea hj retorced to
Carson's Shop
v Court Street. -
The Peerless Dry Goods Store
. Slaughter- Sale.
.- off on Ladies ard Mia Wuh SaiU a4 iru.
2i7 difcoc&t oa Met, Wctseat and Ctilirtat Fui Htta. DooH
mUa these big brgaix
Sptcial prices oo Mrsa Scsoer Soita. Ikrfti-. la Parla. Jtsil
rtceiTtd a lot of Mr&i UW PaU. W will tcHll rtj to$U,3.
1 lot sample UaUai half pnc. 1 k Wc bUrU at ZU. 1 lc4 ea3
ple Shirta at talf price. 1 dean t 23c talf Ilea la Us, Uclt,
grey and tan, 6 pair for o&e dollar.
25 pounds Scgar for SLU. Cotxoo 10c KrtL Freit Jan lie 6c.
- Barjrai&a In all low col Shoe. Let wcrtb i lo lCc yard aH at
Don't Miss These Bargains,
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.THE PEERLESS '
W. H. HAWKINS, Hiziztr . UiUirtst fiti