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The Morganton Herald f Consolldated November 29, 1901
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VOL. XXXVIII.
MORGANTON, NORTH CAR OLINA, SEPTEMBER 21, 1922
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HI TO ENTERTAIN
BAPTIST CONVENTION
'Vnnual Meeting of Catawba Riv-
er Baptist Association Will
ije Held At ttnon cnurcn
2$ and 29 This Month
The Catawba River Baptist Associ-
all the Bantist
t -nrchcs iiv this county, will hold its
n u 1 meeting Ul uiuiwi, Jicai
""u , ... c.,..vKQ,. 9fV. onI 9HVi
lit
C. Whitener is moderator oi
..." iociation and Mr. J. Chas. Ber
I secretary and treasurer.
committee met nere last jaiur-
l iv anu uiiumcu nit ri.ve,i.".v " ,
mention, im uuun ui mv..
(V h r r f .
Thursday morning iu:5U song ser
eo Ellis Rhoney, director; 11:00,
H'r'ir.g sermon, G. P. Abernethy;
'..i- ...ifTiiiTntinn? 12:15. renort of
fropram committee; 12:30, adjourn-
XOI'.t. O.AA A
Thursday anernoon ;uu, auug aim
ovotional, J. A. Hackney; 2:15, wel-
pth'en: :3U, missions: state, 11. n.
fi-itke, home, r. j. oneii, loreign, r.
Bower, woman s worK, lVxrs. je
me Wortman, open discussion of
.mv ('has. E. Maddry; 4:00, an-
ru::ctment of committees; 4:15, mis
Lu'a'jKous business; adjournment.
Tnnrsdav evening :su, song ana
ivouunai, vj. , , 4 inT,
1
al address, Charles su. iviaaary, ireinad lived here. She is survived bv
orid iieia."
FrMnv morning 9:30, song and de-
ht'or.ul, l J- oneu; iu;uv, cuuranuu.
inclay schools, C. P. Hill, our high
'.1C01S. VI. V.. vui yjt.i. i-.
no-Lizines, G. P. Abernethy, B.'Y. P.
. "work, II. E. Russell.
F-uby afternoon 2:00, devotional,
S Benfield: 2:30, social service:
f mperance, J. v. omiui, mnusiendi
ief. J. i'aiKer, orpnanage, o. r.
fcaiiihour. obituary, V. r. ratton;
jiiO miscellaneous business; 4:dU, aa-
r.mcnt.
JURIST INDUSTRY CONF'RN'CE
rhe Geological board -of the North
rolina Geological and Economic
frvey has-called a Western North
le held at Asheville October 25,
and 27, 1922, in the interest of
tourist trade of Western North
I rolina. The resources ot the tour
industry of Western North Caro
a are in its climate scenery, forests
1 streams these are perhaps its
iatest and most valuable assets.
he nurDose of the conference is
bring together all interests, such as
Itels, cities, towns, resorts, news
ier?, clubs, railroads, etc. which are
anv way affected by the develop-
nt of the Tourist Development; to
fe end that ways and means may be
L 1 l f -1 A f A nJnnnnA
iviciea ior: x. iviuie duc4uw
nsportation facilities; 2. More ac-
lmodations for taking care oi
rists: 3. Better advertisement ot
. t
tourist resources; 4. bureau lacn-
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p for booking ana routing xoutisls
km and to all points within and
ihout North Carolina; and 5. For
Veloping to still greater extent 6ur
icnai iorests as recreation ceni-eia.
Mayor A. C. Avery, who has been
ited to the conference, has appoint
as delegates Miss Beatrice Cobb,
. 11. L. Riddle and Mr. I. T. Avery.
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BOOSTER'S COLUMN.
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Enthusiasm is a wonderful thing,
Jin it U harnessed to a great pur
y. It is necessary to the success
ji.r.y good movement, but it may be
t the thing which kills the move
1 1. A human being is full of en
ly which has to be worked off in
f-e way. This energy applied to
'.ite objectives produces visible,
l: active results. The danger of
j:us.imu is mat it in itseii may dq.
I Uiritiiil for t.hp rWrl. Tn hp filled
i a meat enthusiasm does give
a sense of interest in a thing, and
-'me contribution towards it.
has liocn an pvnrpfcsinn t.o-
f the thing and it crives a certain
punt of satisfaction. Such enthu-
t burns up energy which pro-
s no results. Steam, has very
f t potential power, but unless it
"ai nosed, and applied in a pur-
IU1 vav. it. will nnt'Ko vf vjiIiip.
y do a lot of harm, exploding
fastrous results. For this
on
every o-rouD or organization
to present a movement to
community should think it over
ly, weigh it in detail, and be
y!.;d that it is worth sticking to
11 t is put over. It reauires time
l weat idea to get into and get
f 51 thf rllKli win1 Crt tttHU
Jrvt'-1Vf 1 All lllA. Willi
movements launched. Teachers
promoters must bring to their
plans an enthusiasm which
riot br infrnt-A ni- v. ..rr i
yierenct It must be an enthu-
ini i burnS 011 and 0n n0t
"'sir'' showing brighter with
iVui' Unharnessed emotions
I aanKerous. Better that they
t'l h UU3CU . mat tney
tality. UL m'-seless
senti-
fl LETTER FROM the DEAD
ir a"rToI,J,lady, holding up a
t f... cuer xrom mm
tne dead-letter office."
BAKERY FOR MORGANTON
IS PRACTICALLY ASSURED
Mr. Bost Plans to Establish
Here Branch of Big Baking
Business Already Going.
Mr. L. C. Bost of Shelby, was here
again last week to make arrange
ments preparatory to- opening in
Morganton a modern bakery, a
urancn or nis big plant at Shelby,
which has sained a big reputation
throughout this section. It is almost
an assured fact that the bakery will
be established, though Mr. Bost's
P ij aI -yet have not fully matured
and definite announcement cannot be
nade at this time. j
MRS. CHAS. S. CAMPBELL
DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Young Woman Passed Away
Last Saturday Morning;
Funeral Saturday.
Mrs. Charles S. Campbell died last
I ndav morning at five o'clock at her
home on Burkemont avenue. She had
been confined to her bed for more
than three months and for the last
few teeks death had been expected
at almost any time.
Mrs. Campbell was a daug-hter of
Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Austin
township, her maiden name being
Miss Elizabeth Austin. She was
twice married, the first time. to a Mr.
Fish, and about two years ago to Mr.
.""'ijcii. omce ner last marriage she
her father and mother, Mr. Campbell,
two cnimren and several brothers and
sisters.
The funeral was held at the resi
dence Saturday afternoon, the ser
vices conducted by Rev. J. A. Fry,
and interment made at the cemetery.
Mrs. Campbell was a young woman
of many admirable traits of charac
ter a devoted wife and daughter, and
her death leaves desolate the home of
which she was the center.
Mr. and Mrs. Sherman, the latter a
sister of Mr. Campbell, and Mr. Aus-
itm of Hickorv. were here for flip
funeral Saturday.
MR. WALKER TAKES OVER
THE SANITARY MARKET
Plans to Move Soon Into New
Quarters and to Do Business
As Walker's Grocery-Market
Mr. Clifford Walker, took pver yes
terday the Sanitary Market 'which he
recently purchased from Mr. Charles
Lane. Mr. Lane has active charge
now of the Burke Bottling Co., in
which he has been interested for some
time.
Mr. Walker,plans to move the pres
ent stock soAn into his new quarters,
where with enlarged facilities and lar
ger stock he will open Walker's Gro
cery & Market. The new establish
ment will have a refrigerating plant
and will cater to the market trade as
well as to that of groceries.
LAUNDRY OPENS WITH
FINE PROSPECTS
The tMorganton Steam Laundry
opened for business Monday morning.
Manager Ives Keister is well pleased
with the opening. Business so far
has fully justified the belief that a
laundry in Morganton could "be made
a success. i
LOCAL BRIEFS IN
AND AROUND TOWN
Short Items of Local and Per
sonal Interest Gathered
During the Week.
The Busy Store will be closed Sat
urday, September 23rd, on account of
Jewish New Year.
A little son was born Monday
morning to Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Arney.
A little girl was born to Mr. and
Mrs. James Carter Sunday, Septem
ber 17th.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Harbison mov
ed this week into their beautiful new
home on King street, next door to' the
residence which they formerly occu
pied. Miss Annie May McGimsey, who
underwent an operation at Dr. Long's
Sanatorium in Statesville recently,
was able to come home Monday, her
friends "are glad to know.
Miss Gladys Sparks, who recently
underwent an operation for appendi
citis at the Presbyterian Hospital in
Charlotte, was able to come home this
week.
A little girl was born September
7th in Elizabethton, Tenn., to Mr.
and Mrs. Ed Shull. Mrs. Shull was
before her marriage Miss Rosalie
Lackey, of Morganton.
The millinery openings' were the
center of attraction for feminine Mor
ganton yesterday. The displays at
both millinery stores B. F. Davis &
Son and Lazarus Bros. were unusu
ally attractive.
Dr. and Mrs. G. M. Billings, who
were married recently in Stanford,
Ky., returned, Sunday from their hon
eymoon and are making their home at
the State Hospital where Dr. Billings
is one of the physicians. Dr. and
Mrs. Billings ere both well known
here and have many friends who wish
them a long life of happiness.
MR. GILL AM WITH
a F, DAVIS &-SON
Mr. T. P. Gillam has taken a posi
tion in the clothing department of
B. F. Davis & Son. Mr. Gillam was
with this firm about nineteen years
ago and comes back to the clothing
nus ness as an exueneiu-cu
PATTON POSTMASTER
SUCCEEDING ERVVIN
Took Over Office Yesterday Un
der Appointment Made For
September 5th, Commis
sion Arriving Sunday
Announcement was made several
weeks ago of the appointment of Mr.
N. M. Patton as Morganton postmas
ter, the appointment having been
made for September 5ht. Mr. Pat
ton's commission was delayed in ar
riving it came Sunday and he as-
iTr t uu"es yesterday.
iur. xiamnton Lrwm, who served
for eight years as postmaster under
the Democratic administration, and
who is succeeded by Mr. Patton, will
not engage in any active business for
the time being.
The same post office force continues
Under Mr. Patton. Mr. Finley Clark
is assistant postmaster.
WORK BARS MEDICAL
LIQUORS FROM MAILS
Ban Placed On AH Intoxicating
Beverages, Regardless of
Use," in New Decision
Intoxicating liquors under no cir
cumstances will be permitted to be
sent thru the mails by surgeons, phy
sicians and pharmacists, under an in
terpretation of the postal laws by
Postmaster General Work. Even
should containers bear label &f
"superscription" of the sender, and
the liquor be designed for medicinal
purposes under physician's prescrip
tion, they nevertheless will be Wred
from the postal system, it was an
nounced. The decision was occasioned by a I
j. l .fit . . . i
recent ruling of the postmaster at
Philadelphia that liquor could be
connscated by the srovernment if i
discovered m the mails. Dr. John F.
Culp, of Harrisburg, Pa., wha was
responsible for the decision of the
Philadelphia postal officials by reason
of the seizure of a bottle, of whiskey
sent through the mails by a druggist
at his direction and under guarantee
of a prescription that it was to be
used for medicinal purposes, appeal
ed to the postmaster general for a
revocation of the decree.
Dr. Work declared that the entire
subject was covered by the United
States criminal code which, amone-
other things, provides that "all.spir-
wus, vinus, -malted, fermented or
other intoxicating liquors of any
kind are hereby declared to be non
mailable and shall not be deposited
in or carried through the mails.
MORE BIG APPLES.
Thomas Lowdermilk is not only j
weatner prophet but ai apple raiser.
He brought The News-Herald three
apples weighing 2 lbs. and 6 ounces,
the largest weighing 15 oz. and mea
suring 11 inches around. These are
the Arkansas Black variety. The tree
had about six or seven bushels and is
nine years old.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Marcus A. Lowman and Carrie Ber
tha Franklin.
A. A. Pichonand Mary Wilson.
?2 -ototoofot')oit'or o ?oo'tofor,ortn
k WE HAVE WITH US
i G. R. W. Sewart
Mr. G. R. W. Stewart, originally
from Scotland, is the guest this week
of Mr. Robert Pickens. Mr. Stewart
has a very interesting record and
talks entertainingly, of his experi
ences and of his impressions of this
country.
He came to America three years
ago as a member of the British War
Mission. He had been decorated for
distinguished service during the war.
Mr. Steward likes Western North
Carolina and has been favorably im
pressed with Morganton.
WOMAN'S CLUB TO MEET .
The first meeting of the approach
ing club year of the Woman's club
will be held next Tuesday afternoon,
September 26th, at 3:30 o'clock, at the
New Theatre. All members are urg
ently requested to be present.
STATESVILLE'S NEW HOTEL
LIKEjOURS TOWN PRIDE
"The Vance," Beautihil in De
sign and Furnishings, Is
Statesville's Bragging Point
.
The editor of The News-Herald had
the pleasure last Sunday of a visit
and a meal 'at ""The Vance," States
ville's. new hotel. It is for Statesville
what "The Caldwell" is for Morgan
ton" a real bragging point. Mr. Ben
Sronce 'was our host on this occasion
and we found that everything that he
and all the other loyal Statesville cit
izens and travellers had said about
the new hotel had not been exagger
ated. It is a neat, well-kept hostelry
and worthy of all the praise that has
been given it. Named for Mr. Vance
Heukel (who, by the way, married a
Morganton girl, Miss Lila Dunavant)
it is a monument to his public spirit
and civic pride and an honor to him
and to those who - were associated
with him in its erection. It deserves
to be what it is the pride of the j
town.
MR. AVENT PRESIDENT
MARTHA WASHINGTON
Former School Superintendent
Here Called to Presidency
of Virginia College.
j It is gratifying news to the many
'friends of Dr. Jos. E. Avent, who was
ganton in 1906-9, to know that he
has been called to the presidency of
the Martha Washington College, at
Abington, Virginia. x
This college is one of the largest
and best known schools for girls in
the South and has for years held an
enviable reputation v because of its
high standards. To be elected presi
dent of Martha Washington College is
ia distinct nonor and Mr. Avent is to
I be congratulated on his election.
PROGRAM ARRANGED FOR
CAROLINAS EXPOSITION
Governor Morrison and Mrs.
Vanderbilt Listed Among N
' the Speakers.
A tentative program for the Made-in-Carolinas
Exposition, to be held' in
Charlotte September 25-October 7th,
has been arranged. Governor Morri
son, Mrs. George Vanderbilt, and
Secretary Wallace are among the
speakers listed.
The tentative program:
Monday, Sept. 25 Governor Morri
son and Harvey.
Tuesday, Sept. 26. Kiwanis day.
Thursday, Sept. 28 Mrs. Vander
bilt in the afternoon. Society night.
Friday, Sept. 29 Cabarrus County
day. 1
Saturday, Sept. 30 Educational
day. Drs. Johnston and Foust. .
Monday, Oct. Davidson College
da v.
Tuesday, Oct. 3 Merchants' day,
Lew Hann.
Wednesday, Oct. 4. Iredell' County
dav.
Thursday, Oct. 5 Lincoln County
dav.
Friday, Oct. 6 Winston-Salem day.
Saturday, Oct. 7 Farmers or agri -
cultural day. Clarence Poe and Sec
retary Wallace.
THOUSANDS HAVE BEEN ,
KILLED BY THE TURKS
2,000 Persons in Fire in' Smyr
na and 200,000 Homeless;
England May Intercede
Upwards of 2,000 persons perished
the great fire at Smyrna; 2,500
in
buildings were destroyed, and all the
American property wiped out.
The catastrophe, say direct advices
is oi mucn greater proportions tnan ;
11. . n 1 O 1 II I 1ft1fT !
the conflagration at Saloniki in 1917 ;
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whic caused $100,000,000 damage and i The congiegution at Oak Hill was
left 200,000 homeless. rlarge last Sunday. The offering
A heavy rain continued to fall af-! starlted the pastor; it being the larg
ter the fire, making the plight of the ! est ever offered him at any time. I
inhabitants and refugees pitable.
Thousands of the frantic populace
fled to the water . front and pleaded
with the small forces of American
bluejackets there to give them shelter
aboard the destroyers.
Many in desperation jumped into
the water and were drowned.
The city is without adequate food
and water, and the deplorable lack
of sanity conditions is giving rise to
pestilence.
THE COMMUNITYSING
WAS A BIG SUCCESS
From 1500 to 2000 People At
tended Big Community Af
fair on Ctfurt Square.
The Community Sing last Thursday
night was a success in every way. The
crowd that gathered on the court
square was variously estimated from
1500 to 2000. At any rate it seem
ed that the whole town had turned
out for the affair and there were
many in attendance from the country
and nearby towns. N
Preceding the sing the Morganton
Concert 'Band gave an enjoyable con
cert and the band boys also rendered
fine service in accompanying the sing
ing. ,
Mr. John A. Park, of Raleigh, who
directed the affair, was at his best
and it did not take long for the big
crowd to fall into the same happy
spirit. He soon had them singing and
everybody joined when old favorites,
such as "Old Kentucky Home," "Dixr
ie," "Swanee River," etc., were
"raised."
Miss Sue Spainhour acted as ac
companist, performing this service in
a most capable manner. ,
works on Most elevated
railroad in the world
Mr. A. A. Coulter, a son of Mr. and
Mrs. J. E. Coulter, of Connelly
Springs, has a position in Peru with
the Cero Depasco Railroad Co., which
he accepted this summer for two
years. This railroad traverses the
mountains of the western section of
South America and is the most ele
vated railroad in the world.
BIG CUCUMBER
The prize-winninsr cucumber of the
season comes to The News-Herald
from the garden of Mr. C. W. Waters
who lives on Route 1. Bridgewater. It
was brought by Mr. Sam Bennett who
is a neighbor of Mr. Waters. Ev
erybody agrees it is a "whopper." It
weighs 3 lbs. 10 oz. .
WE'LL SAY IT DOES
Luck is one of the - most perverse
thiners in the world.. It generally
I comes to people who don't need it.
CONTRACT AWARDED
E
J. M. McGalliard Gets Contract
for New County Home Build
ing at Figures Around
$26,700.00.
Bids for the construction of the new
county home were opened Monday at
a special meetings of the .board of
county commissioners. The bids va
ried from that of the lowest. J. M.
McGalliard at $26,700 (in round num
bers) to $34,000.
lhe contract was awarded to Mr.
McGalliard. This bid covers .actuaul
construction and does not include
heating, lightiner. Dlumbine'
These contracts will be awraded alt a
later date. It is estimated that the
total cost of the home will run
around $32,000.
Mr. McGalliard . stated vestprrl.iv
that he expected to begin work at
once and hopes to finish the buildi
by the first of the year. Actual
work, rolling back the old buildino-
and preparing for the foundation, will
probably be started next Monday.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
Gertie Corpening to Western Caro
lina Power Company, tract of land in
Upper Creek township.
. E. J. Hudson to Western Carolina
Power Company, 552 acres' in Icard
township.
A. A. Hudson to Western Carolina
Power Company, 242 acres in Icard
township.
,W. C. Ervin, commissioner, to town
of Morganton, 122 acres in Upper
Fork township.
D. J. Hudson et al to trustees of
Friendship Methodist church. 3 acres
in Icard township.
Julius P. Dye to Rachel Poston. 53
acres in .Lower Fork township.
Lawrence Crouch and P. V. Wat
lington to O. T. Webb, lot in Morgan
ton. D. B. Brendle to E-. E. Whisenant, 1
iacie in Morganton.
A. C Avery, trustee, to L. Frank
Brinkley, lot No. 1. of. the J. D. Pitts
home tract.
W. B. Faulkner to Wm. Kincaid,
lots 2, 3, and 4 of the Gaston land,
Morganton township. ,
W. C. Ervin to J. F. Bowers, two
lots of the R. G. Flowers property.
J. C. Berry to J. A. McGall, 7 acres
in Lovelady township. ' -
A. G. Lyman to R. C. Mulf, lot-on
West Union street. "
"OVER" TABLE ROCK
The revival meetings at Arney's
'chapel will begin next Sunday nignt.
Kev. K. c Uotorth, of (ilen Alpine, 1
II -ill . r 't
will assist the pastor.
believe the good people on Table
Rock will send the pastor to. confer
ence better paid than last' year. Not
a comparison like that, but "In full,
Bishop."
The services at Obeth and Linville
on next Sunday will be the last ser-
! vices' there until after ' conference.
May the brethren come out one and
all and hear the final message for
this year. Also be present to relieve
any anxiety on part of the stewards;
for they are expecting every lover of
the gospel to do his or her part in
making the financial record what it
ought to be.
Many of our people are hearing
with delight the Rev. Sharpe, who is
now in the midst of a revival rh Mor
ganton. 30TH DIVISION REUNION,
NEW ORLEANS, OCT 17
Every member of the Old Hickory
association, 30th division, has been
urgently requested to be present in
New Orleans for the fourth annual
reunion of the veterans of the 30th
division.
The American Legion convention
takes pake there October 16th-20th,
and the date mention above has been
set aside as "Division Reunion Day."
A loving cup is offered by the Legion
committee for the largest number of
registrations received by any one di
vision; and the 30th division is anx
ious to win that prize.
Reduced railroad rates have been
granted for the occasion, and will be
much lower than rates heretofore
granted for division reunion; and the
expenses of this trip will doubtless be
considerably less than if the reunion
were held elsewhere.
AMERICAN WEALTH INCREASES
Philadelphia Record.
. Few of us noticed it, perhaps, but
the wealth of each individual Amer
ican increased 46 cents during the
month of August. This information
comes from the Treasury department
at Washington, which reports that
the total amount of money in circu
lation, throughout the country Sep
tember 1 was $4,393,506,927 while
the poulation of the country was
estimated at 110,017,000 persons.
This would put the per capita circu
lation of money September 1 at
$39.93 as compared with $39.47 on
August 1. But since the figures on
September. 1 last year -were $'2.99,
the current treasury report is noth
ing for anyone to get wildly jubilant
o-er.
LIKE UNTO FORDS.
Benson Review.
.Some newspaper men are
Fords everybody drives them.
like
FOR
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Boost
x
your home town
MR. E. D. ALEXANDER WILL
RETURN TO FOR3IER WORK
Will Re-Enter Insurance and
Real Estate Business, Asso-
dated With Mr. Harbison
Effective the first nf nu
b. D. Alexander and Mr. W. A. Har
bison will be partners in the Morgan
ton Insurance & Realty Co., which
business was sold to Mr. Harbison
several years a?o wVipn f- ai
,der became secretary and treasurer of
at "fwuniuing Mills. Recently
Mr. Alexander has decided to go back
to his former work and announce
ment was made yesterday that he and
Mr., Harbison will be associated in the
Realty Co.
They will write all kinds of insurance
and buy and sell real estate. The
partnership will begin October 1st.
BURKE COUNTY DAY
OPENS CATAWBA FAIR
October Third Has Been Desig
nated as Burke County Day
At Fair in Hickory.
Burke county has been given the
opening day at the Four-Corner fair,
which will open in Hipkorv on Tues
day October 3rd and"Mr.
win of Morganton, has accepted the
invitation to deliver the principal ad
dress on that day.
The program as tentatively worked
out by the board of directors 'of the
fair association is as follows:
11 a. m. Grand opening with mu
sic by the band.
Short addresses by Mayor Yount,
of Hickory;. President Robinson, of
the fair association, and H. W. Link,
secretary of the Hickory Chamber , of
Commerce.
Address by a speaker to be named.
After these exercises the visitors
will have an opportunity of looking
over the exhibits.
At 1:30 o'clock in the afternoon
the Lenoir College band will give a
concert, followed by the address of J.
Ernest Erwin of Morganton, at 2
o'clock.
At 2:30 the Hickory Community
club will put on a series of stunts in
the big "Howdy" tent.
The races will begin at 3 o'clock,
and will probably last several hours.
At 8 o'clock in the evening the
Hickory band will give a concert, fol
lowed by stunts in the big tent by the
students of Lenoir College.. Free
moving pictures will wind up the first
laaV-of the fair.
Wednesday, the second day of the
I fair, wiil.be Catawba day; Thursday
' will be Caldwell day and Friday, the
last day, will be allotted to Alexan
der county.
....
Provisions have been made for tak
ing care of more than a thousand cars
in the parking area " inside the
grounds, and every precaution will be
taken to prevent any congestion m The
parking of automobiles will be i'lrsJi
rect charge of the Black Horse cavair
rymen of Hickory, under the super-N
vision of E. Bryan Jones.
The grounds are rapidly being put
in shape and everything will be in
readiness by October 3 for one of the
greatest fairs every held in Cataw
ba county. An abundant supply of
pure, fresh water is assured, as the
wells have all been cleaned out and
the water analyzed by the State au
thorities. "THE SPINSTERS' RETURN
PRESENTED TUESD'Y NIGHT
Play Given by Local Talent For
Grace Hospital; Under Auspi
ces Alumnae Association.
The Alumnae association of Grace
Hospital, under whose auspices the
play, "The Spinsters' Return," was
given Tuesday night, desires to ex
press its warm appreciation of the
kindness and cordial cooperation on
the part of all who assisted in the
presentation. It is hard to mention
individual cases when all distinguish
ed themselves so splendidly, but the
memory of Dr. Edwards as the pro
fessor, and his extraordinary hypnot
ic power, must remain with all who
saw it. Mrs. Harry Riddle's solo ef
fected" all to tears, so potent was its
spell and Mr. Todd Webb's response
to the hypnotic influence, showed his
accustomed vocal ability. Mrs. Ralph
Whitley who acted the roll of Count
ess Ketchurfi was a scream while Miss
Era Rhyne as the wife ,of a million
aire in her gorgeous costume and
many beautiful jewels was the envy
of more than one spinster. Miss Mar
garet Cuthbertson was splendid as
secretary of the Spinsters' club. So
much of the evening's success was
due to our wonderful band, that spe
cial thanks must be given, and their
generous donation of their services
doubled the' financial .result. , The
proceeds amounted to-$100.00.
FLAG AND BIBLE FOR SCHOOL
A large and enthusiastic crowd at
tended the Junior Order meeting
Tuesday night when Burkemont coun
cil instructed the recording secretary.
B. E. Cox, to purchase a Bible and
flag for the Morganton high school to
be presented on Sunday afternoon,
October 29th. The program will be
announced in next week's NewsHerald
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