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A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER I?eVoTED TO THE BET. INTEREST OF THE PEOPLE OF.McDQWHJL COUmT. ESTABLISHED 1896. MARION, N. C, THURSDAY, DEC. 2, 1915. VOL. XX NO. 14 NIC. TEACHERSVMEETING Interesting Programs; in Different Oepartmenrs Noted Visitors Are Hearrj. The thirty-second annual session of-the North Carolina Teachers' .Assembly convened in Raleigh last Wednesday night with .Miss Mary O. Graham, the first woman in North Carolina to be elected presi dent of this body, presiding. The teachers were welcomed by Dr. Delia Dixon Carroll of Raleigh and Supt. I. C. Griffin of Marion responded to the address of wel come. The address of the evening was made by Miss Jessie Field of New York National secretary of the Y. M. C. A. ; On Thursday night the president delivered her address on "Efficien cy." Dr. David Snedden, Com missioner of Education of Massa chusetts, discussed the present edu cational system of reforms the times demands. Other noted speak ers on the assembly program were Dr. A. E. Winship, editor of the Boston Journal of Education, Dr. Bruce R. Payne, now president of George Peabody College for Teach ers, but formerly of Morganton, N. C. ; Miss Anna Brochhansen, of Indianapolis, Ind., and Miss Leila Cobb, of Edinboro, Pa. The reception for the teachers was given at theGovernor's man . sion on Thursday evening. Among the number:in the receiving line were Supt. and Mrs. D. F. Giles. The Rural Elementary school demonstration work in cooking, sewing and corn judging was the best part of the entire program, six of the counties participating McDowell, Johnston, Granville, Orange, Northampton and Ala mance. On Wednesday afternoon and Thursdayjnorning the cooking classes demonstrated the- making of biscuits and muffins. The sew ing classes made an underwaist using the different plain stitches, whipping on lace, making button holes, etc. Thursday afternoon the different classes working together served a six-course dinner to the sixteen distinguished educators, amofig whom were Dr. J. Y. Joyner, Dr. A. E. Winship, Dean M C. S. Noble, Hon. F: D. Winston, . Dr. Clarence Poe, State Supervisor L. C. Brogden, Supt. D. Fx. Giles, Col. Fred Olds, Misses Mary O; -Graham, Jessie Field, Beth Pryor, Edith Rpyster and Mesdames Jane McKinnon and Jacques Busbee. The white potatoes and. boiled ham for this dinner were carried from McDowell county. , Election of officers, at the last business session of the assembly resulted in the promotion of Vice President R.H. Wriffhtirf Green ville to the presidency, the election Of SuDt. A: T. Allen of Salisbury vice-president, and the re-election or Mi?. K. Sams secretary. M eeting ofS u peri nten d ents. The annual meeting of County Superintendents was held in the House of Representatives onXTues day mo'rnin,; the 23rd. At this meeting -reports were made by the superintendents on local taxation - etc. On Wednesday the work' of Woman's Betterment Society was disoassed and the supervisors oi rural school made reports on the! work they are attempting. v. '1 nany proposes to ; begin cpnstruc On Thursday afterhoon Dr. ttion worlr upon the plant soon. a David Snedden, Massachusetts commissioner cf education, spoke to the high school principals and the county superintendents. There were 94 of the possible 10Q in at tendance. ' The joint meeting of high school principals and county superintend ents in the afternoon resulted in a large number of resolutions which are directed at vocational or pro fessional betterment. These are to be offered to the general assembly to fix the status legally of high school principals. Better equip ment in dormitories, teachers' hotnes," all year emplojrmfentr and various matters that formed the basis for a dozen and a half resolu tions went through. Nig'ht School Opens Tonight The Graded School committee has decided to open the school building to all who wish to attend night school. The teachers have pledged themselves to teach with out pay. It is now possible for any man or woman, boy or girl, to get instruction in the common school branches without any cost. It will be necessary for those attending to bring with them some book, and it does not matter what kind of text book it is. The first session will be held Thursday night, De cember 2, beginning at 7:30. Al ready a large class has been or ganized. It is urgently requested by the school, authorities that, all who wish to attend will be present Thursday night for organization. It is hoped that many of the older men and women of our town who wish additional instruction in ready ing, writing and arithmetic will attend these night sessions. In night schools elsewhere men and women 70 years old are attending. Everybody is urged to interest someone in the school and secure their attendance. We should be glad to have volunteers help in tne operation of the school. I. C. Griffin, Supt. J. W. Grayson Passes. Mr. John W. Grayson, one of the best known citizens of the county, died at his home about four miles southwest of Marion last Sunday morning at six o'clock after an illness of several weeks. The deceaeeT was 52 years of age and a native of this county. He taught school in the county for a number of years and enjoyed the high esteem of a large circle of friends. He was a consecrated Christian man and a devoted mem ber of Bethel Baptist church. The deceased is survived by a mother, Mrs. M. L. Grayson of Nealsyille; a wifend four child- ren4-oire sisterTMIss Ella Grayson, of Nealsville; arid five brothers, A. W. Grayson of this place, j. M. Grayson of Nealsyilje, C. S. Gray son of High Point, H.-C. Grayson of Fort Worth, Texas, and G. H. Grayson of Washington, D. C. The' funeral services were con ducted Monday ; afternoon; 'at 1 o'clock at Bethel church by Rev. G. G. O'Teil, assisted by Rev. J. C. Story, and interment; followed at the ad joining cemetery. Notice' is given that the Catawba Valley Light and Power Company has not sold .its4property on- the Catawba . river and " that the corn- NEWS FOM THE COUNTY Brief.Mention of Soma of the Hajh penings in McDowell County ' ' Items About Home' People. y VEIN MOUNTAIN Vein Mountain." Nor. 25. Wl L. Ore gory of Charlotte; representing tie In ternational Hanr eeting Co.. i installing a corn mill for Flack Bros. Miss Maggie Gofortk an$ her pupllj of District number one are elated' over the installation of a Urge bell, a gift of a friend of the school.' illss Qoforth seems to bear constantly In mind her duties as teacher to pa ill and patrons. She has recently equipped the school room with nice window curtains, and in conjunction with her larger students has for several days past given the noon hour to the cleaning and beautifying of the; school grounds, preparing it for trees, vines, and shrubbery, which will be planted soon. She has also arranged with the Lend a-Hand Book Mission for a large number of books to be added to our library at an early date. J. M. Arrowood has returned from an extended visit to friends in Virginia, Kentucky and Tennessee. Born, to Mr. and Mm. M. L. Morris, a daughter. John Lewis of Crestmont is visiting his parents and children here. Acid wood has advanced 12l. This, or something else, has caused many idle teams to get busy whichwill ultimately add many dollars to the coffers of the teamsters of this community. L. W. Arrowood has added another room to his present commodious dwell ing, which adds much to the comfort of his family. Esq. W. C. Raburn has recently com pleted ajarge, neat and well arranged tnjkJ?hjch AauiplejnnjMQher, l& ra era of this section should follow. David Campbell of 8hiloh is visiting his son, J. A. Campbell. Bracketts township seems slow but sure in building good roods. Esq. Nan ney has recently completed a change on the north end of the Rock House road near the Montf ord a section. This change relieves travelers from going down a long hill with a grade of about 400$ which, according to the oldest inhabi tants, has been traveled for more than a hundred years. M. P. and J. E. Flack, together with their families, accompanied by Miss Masrgie Goforth. spent Sunday with their parents at Union Mills, it being their mother's 64th birthday. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Arro wood, recently, a daughter. Bev. B. B. Harris has returned from an extended visit , to his children at Henrietta, Ciiffside and Oastonia and Converse. S. C. Mr. and Mrs. J. Ward are visiting their son at Cllffside. J. S. Upton of Spencr spent the week end with relatives here last week. SUGAR HILL. Sugar Hill, Nor. 29. Sugar Hill school Is progressing nicely under the management of Brry Hunter and Tom Stacy of Nebo. Thanksgiving was rather quiet around here. Only a few participated in bird ! hunting. Or. and Mrs. J. F. Jonas of Marion and Mr. and Mrs: D. C. Brown spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Wilsen. Miss Bertha Morris entertained quite a number of friends on last Friday even ing in honor of her g-mwt, Hiss Stella Hilton of Cherarv, 8. C. ( After a de licious supper, all . were very pleasantly entertained by solos and dueta rendered by Misses Fay Padgett and Estelle Wil son of Nebo. ' On last Saturday evening Miss Louise Crawford gave a six o'clock 1 dinner to her friends in honor of Misses "Pad gett and Wilson of Nebo. After the delicidus-dlnner all were ushered to the parlor where-the" evening was passed very pleasantly chatting andf listening to excellent piano solos and duels ren dered by Misses; Wilson and Padgett. At a late hour refreshments Were served by the hostess, assisted by Miss Gertrude Wilson. Among those present were Misses Nelle Morris of Ulenwood. Stella Hilton of Che raw, a C, Estelle Wilson and Fay Padgett of Nebo; Messrs: Park Morris of Olenwood, Homer Beaman and Mr. Eliffe of Marion. WOODLAWN w m 1 Woodlawn, Nov. 29. The Thinfe giving entertainment given by the teachers last Wednesday night was a succens and was an enjoyable affair. .Miss Ix)ulo Brown visited home folk at Ash ford last week. J. C. Greene of Old Fort was here on business last week. Miss Belle Hunter spent Thanksgiving with relatives and friendi at Nebo. James C. Goforth spent Thanksgiving with relatives at DyaarUviUe. He re ports a pleasant visit. The lumber business In this part of the county seems to t picking up tome and prospects for the future are Utter. Ernest Byrd has maved from Arm strong to the'Ya noey. Jesse BaxUr htc$ Woved to the Wright mill, where he aatnmes the duties of miller. Farmers hare flnUhed unring wheat and areRBthering corn Mrs. M. W. Yancey U expected home soon from Fayetteville, BELFONT Belfont. Nov. 29 Mr. A. W. Gil liam has ret j rued home aftr, a week's visit at Ashiord. Ml Ii9wi Mackey pent the latter part of last wek at Black MounUln and Asheville. Le Lavender and Devanie Lytle re turned to Nebo Sunday, after trending last week with hfltnefolkt at Blfont MUn Gertrude Darhsm pnt th week-end with homefolks hr. Alfred Gilliam and LoonU Irl made a basinejw trip to Marion lajt Wednesday. MIm Ethel WiUon spent the latUr part of last week with homefolks at Ainford. T. E. Snipes cf Marion visited rels tlves at Belfont last Thursday. M. Cover and daughter of Rutherford spent Saturday and Sunday with U. a Davis Wilbar Gilliam mads a bxstnrsa trip to Ashevillo last Friday. GUEENLEE Greenlee. Nov. 30 A large crowd enjoyed a picnic at the PreabyUrian church Thanksgiving. Greenlee school was suspended Last Wednesday afternoon for Thanksgiving holidays.. Mlsaes Hattie Pendergraas and Grace Lrwln spent Sunday and Monday in Marion. Mr. and Mrs. E. A Allauachof Crewt mont spent Thanksgiving with relatives here. Thurman Led better was in Marion during rhanksgivlng. Oliver PendenrraM spent Thursday in Union Mills. Misses Essie Led better and Charlotte Greenlee spout a few days last week in Marion. .Mrs. Curtis and two sons, and Miss Annie Silver of Marion visited Nhome folks here Saturday and Sunday. Misses Olar Walls and Estelle Flem- ming spent last week with homefolks. P. "L. Payne and R. J. Gibbs, opera tors of the Southern railway, went on eight hour dot vat Greenles Wednesday, opening second and third tricks. J. L. Grubbs is constructing an iron bridge over Cane Creek near this place. , Dayes-Laughridge. i Dysartsville, Nov. SO. On last Thursday, November' 25tb. at 4 o'clock a beautiful home wedding took place at the home of Esquire W. A.Xaughrid when his daugh ter. Miss Lillie, became the. bridj of Zebulun Daves, Rev. John It. Denton officiating. W. N. Laugh ridge was best man. Will and Bratcber Langh ridge were grooms men and Misses Cola and Annie Daves were bridesmaids. Others present were Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Laughridge, Mr. and Mrs. J. . IL Walker and Mrs, Emma Laugh ridge and daughter, Miss Berdie. Following the ceremony a do- ltcious supper was served. ' STATE NEWS OF THE WEEK Items Concerning EvenU of In terest and Importance Through out the State. The deaths from pcllarr In North Oarolipa last year were 551 and 53 of thess were in a dnzlo county. Wm. H. Pearson, a nttlro of Morctnton, Tor 15 yean in bzsl ncss in New York, died' Iai week. od his remains were broosht Morganton for bariil The Sonthern Power Company1! biff hydroelectric power plant at Lookout Shoala, on the, CaUwba Hrer, 12 miles west of Suterille, b nrarinc completion. The Gnanciil exhibit of the Bid list Sut45 Conrention, which cets in CharlotUs next wek, shows that tho Hiptists of the Suie htTo raised for all conrcntion parpcrs this year $55.52 1 59. which ii.a jin of So.OX) orer last jear. Senator Sheppird, of Texas, an nounces that he will inirodcctJ a bill for nation-wide prohibition he day Congress opens. It Is under stood that a similar bill will be in troduced in the Houie by Repre sentative Webb of North Ctrolisa. Of the IT applicants who took the examination tWore the Huto lioard of I'harmtcy. only IB prmd. Among thme who pained were Utrry 11. Allen of Shelby. Karl J. Caton of Charlotur, Itobu & Lii!j of Heidtville, IL N. Mann of High Point and Harry L. Riddle of Mor Snton. The latter led his cbrx. At an execntiro meciins held In Darham a few days airo it was de cided to hold the Fourth AnnnaJ Session of the North Carolina Con ference for Social Service in Char lotte the latter part of Jtnuirj next, the exact date not harinar been determined. The central thcme'at the cominc Conference will be Child Welfare in its various phases. An interesting tprozrsjn Is promised. Camp Fire Meeting. rf . The CuUakcena Camp Fire Girls met with Misses Uuth Klrby and Frances Wood last Monday even ing between the hours of 7 and 9:30, for their monthly social meet ing. Eighteen of the twenty mem bers were present, A ceremonial meeting was 6rst held, after which the Guardian told of her-recent visit to Chinatown while in San Francisco. The born Log of some Chinese incense added to the in terest of the story. Candy and fruit were served and tho guests departed promptly at 0:30. The weekly business meeting will be held in the Camp Fire room in the First National Rank build ing next Saturday at four o'clock. WlSOXA. Marsh Refused Bond. John T. Marsh, charged with tho killing of J. IL Ray at the ClinchGcld mill on November Oth, was given a bearing before Magis trates Little and Ratlifle last Satur day afternoon and committed to jail without bond. The State was represented. by D. E. Hcdginaaod C. C. Liscnbee appeared; for the defendant. The case promises to attract considerable interest wbca called for trial at the January term of Superior court. . ...
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