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FI) A. EASON DIES
VNi) HILL IS HELD
AHditional Cottages for MOI
^erativet About Finbbed
At Duke.
(Ity Wade H. I/ncas)
'. Oot. 7.—Edward A. Eason,
l .'.irly Tue.«day morning here
,• ('fTects of being Injured in
..mobile wreck near Linden
niKbi. Ho .‘luffeerd a badly
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.1 ktill and lived In an uncon-
~i.tte for 20 hours. Funeral
w.-ro held Tuesday afternoon.
1.1 loaves .a wife and four chil-
.!i,l was .a well known cltUen
ko Dewey Hill, driver of the
1.1 ’.tr. was arrested Monday
..ti'i'od with manslaughter and.
. and reckless driving. Hill Is
lu-ld without ball by Cumber
toiiniy authorities In Fayette-
bonaei^ were bnllt to earn tor the
tremendoua influx of people who will
move here when the new mill aUrtt
operation. Pinlahing tonehee are he-
ng pnt on the M.flflo aplndle mill b
the .oont^aetora, and it ia expecte
that the plant wiu be ready by ihe
flrat o»the year. For the peat yhar
Duke has rtsver seen sueh an exten
sive building program ag has been in
▼ogue here.
Coach Carleton Q. Cole ic .dHving
bis squad of football oandidatea ev
ery afternoon at the school bnlldiog
In order that games may be played
with neighboring school teams. The
coach hae a likely looking squad of
youngsters for berths on the school
eleven. Qilbert Woodworth Jr., all
round athlete of I>uke High, was
elected captain at g meeting of tbr
squad last week.
HARflETT COUimr HEWS
HARNBTT ORAlnVR V. 0. c.
TAKES IN NEW MUCirayipB
.t.ti new brick store buildings
.1 course of con.struction here si
,’!it. being a part of the large
).lim; program which has been go-
L.‘'. tiure for the past ten months.
I 'ore buildings are being ercc’
i. ilio two present structures
.. \l.iin street. An outlay of several
it-.ind dollars is being expended
tiicse buitding.s, which will be
.I'.jticdious in every respect. The
i..:.oti Ruilding Co. of Hickory has
••.. contract.
The local order of Woodmen of the
u'..iiil. assisted by members 'of i
>' if camp of PayettevlUe, unveiled
I oiontiment Sunday at Coats In hon-
of the memory of W. F. Beasley,
lio d ied several weeks ago. The
ii'iial dedication exercises were car-
iir.l out at the unveiling. SeverSt
biiiidred people were present at the
iiitveiling, which was carried out ac-
coi'dlng to the Woodman ritual. Mr.
Beasley, who lived near Coats, was a
prominent farmer of Harnett and had
been a Woodman for many years.
The 350 modern dwelling houses
begun here about *0 year ago are al
most ready for occupancy. These
Harnett Chapter. United Daughtere
of the Confederacy, held their Sep
tember meeting Inat' Tueeflay after
noon at the chapter bouse In Lining-
ton. Six new members were taken
In and applicfalor blanks given .out
to two others. The teachers of the
Lllllngton school were guesta of the
chapter.
The State Convention will meet In
Rocky Mount October 21 and the
general convention will be held In
Savannah on November.18th. On.ac-
count of these meetings the local
chapter will hold Its October meeting
on Monday afternoon, October ISth
at 8:30, for the electton of delegatci
and also officers for the ensuing year
Alt members are urged t(^be present
promptly. ^
A Rfi-OAliL TO “POT'S FOIAilES''
The “Follies of Foy" are missed by
us all.
We hope they are not -gone beyond
a recall:
For the pleasantries of youth
And the wisdom of the sage
Were both to be found in
Foy’s Follies" page.
So we’ll say you're like
Unto both the sun and the rain.
We miss you when you're gone
And we hope you'll come again.
* Pearce’s
Mity Nice Bread
is baked in Harnett ^and delivered fresh in UlHngton
every day. Ask your grocer for it.
Pearce’s Bakery
DUNN, N. C.
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ELLINGTON VICTIMI™^"
OF HOLDUP GANG
A. Ac W. Agent at Jonaakoro
Beaten Into Uncmiaeiottaneaa
Monday NtghL
Raaford, Oet. 7.—Sherwood Bl-
UngtoB, agent of the Atlantic ft Wes
tern- Railroad at Jonesboro, -was
found In an unconscious coadltioc
this morning between Sanford and
Jonesboro, near the Lee county court
house. Indications were that he bad
been chloroformed. A $65 watch,
together wltb |112 in casb,> known
to have been in his possession, were
missing. A ladles' handkerchief was
found spread across his face.
Bherlfl Rosser and €hlef of Police
MoKlenan of Sanford were Immedi
ately notified and went to the scene
ef the robbery. They picked Elling
ton up and carried him to the Cen
tral Carolina Hospital of Sanford.
About 9 o’clock he began to regain
censelousness and when questioned
abont hie assailants, would mutter:
“They choked me." Finally he was
able to give a slight description of
the men.
He declared he was signed down
by two men who said they were out
of gasoline and wanted to ride. After
going a short dlstahce the man on
the back seat pulled him backwards
over the seat. This was all that he
was able to tell.
The people" of Sanford are very
much aroused over the affair and
there is a large posse out looking for
Mr. Ellington’s assailants.
Overby vs. J, W. HblUnga-
wortb.
J. N. Creel vs. Frank BeUrmer.
0. D. Overby. Aselgnee, vs. A. H.
Matthews.
D. D. Overby, Assignee, vs. Ed.
Major.
Farmeri Cotton Oil Co. vs. O. 8.
'Bordeaux et al. « ^
The Flak Tire Co. vs. O. B. Pope
et al.
Ida E. Oxyndlne vs. O. B. Oxyn
dine. *
International Agr. Corp. vs. J. A
b. Jones.
International Agr. Corp va. C. 8
Edwards.
International Agr. Corp. vs. Mra
E. J. Ouy.
International Agr. Corp. vs. J. W
Smith.
International Agr. Corp. vsr J. J
Adams.'^.
M. R. Smith va. B. M. Currth.
J. B. Colt Co. vs. Msry Lou Royall
A. A. Johnson vs. A. Y. Tudor.
Odell McNeill va. MarviBiJaekson
Proctor-nolllday Co. va. "Lemon
Tudor et al.
The Satisfaetion
yURORS FOR NOV. TERM
HARNETT BUPERl(OR COURT
CIVIL DOCKET RECORDER'S
COURT, OOTOMQR TERM
Following cases have been docket
ed for October civil t^rm of Record
er’s Court, which convenes next Tues
day:
W. J. Olive vs. C, M. Reaves.
Parker Bros. vs. U. S. R. R. Ad
min. et al.
John Moore vs. Charles McKay.
Dan McQueen vs. D. J. Smith et al
J. F. Jones vs. W. M. Morgan and
O. C. Woodall.
The Coe-«Mortlmer Co, vs. C. B.
Matthews.
J. W. Pegram vs. Fred Senter et al.
Sanderlln A Co. vs. J. A. Spivey.
A. W. Hodges vs. M. B. Baker.
Sinitb ft McKay vs. J. O. Whitten-
ton.
0. A. Shaith vs. Claude Matthews.
H. J. Lanier vs. Will LaWrenee.
George D. Richardson vs. Eddie
Warren.
Sanders Motor Co. vs. Roy ,Cofleld
et al.
A. A."Cobb va. Claude Adams et al.
J. B. Lanlsr vs. W. R. Bolton.
T. V. Stewart vs. W. N. Harper.
B. R.' Gates vs. J. Q. Layton.
Angler Bank ft Trust Co. vs. J. T
First Wedc
Anderson's Creek:
Elliot, J. E. Jr.
Averasboro:
Jones, E. L.
Jackson, Troy
Jackson, M. L.
Neighbors, James
Barbecue:
'^-Holmes, T. N.
Black River:
Woodall. B. H.
Buckborn:
McLean, A. L.
Tutor, A, y. Jr.
Arnold, I. 8.
Duke:
Boat, E. H.
Fowler, A. F.
Hector’s Greek:
Pearson, J. D.
Smith. L. V.
Campbell, J. C.
Jobniipnville: ,
Perkins, Eddie
Lllllngton:
Johnson, C. M,
Atkins, N. S.
Neill’s Creek:
Johnson, M. T.
Matthews, N. A,
Bonis, ‘W. F,
Upper Little River;
Brown, J. A. C.
Withers, James A.
Salmon, W. H.
Second Week
Anderson’s Creek:
Smith, 'D. J.
McArtan, Daniel
Matthews, O. A. Jr.
Butler, W. A.
Wood, C. B.
Clark, C. C.
Monroe, J. A.
Elmore, W. O. .
Averasboro:
Thornton, C. H.
Newberry, W. H. Jr.
Tripp, Moses
of a Good
F resh Meats
We have installed^ in addition to our
Refrigerating Counter, ^ big modern
Refrigerator and we always have on
hand the very choicest of Fresh Meats
as well as sliced cured meats, sausage,
etc. We are catering especially to the
particular housewife who is careful to
see that her meats are kept in a sani
tary manner and come to her kitchen
r,
clean and wholesome.
Kirby, Mack
Black Rlvor;
Barbour, M. F.
Buckborn:
Wheeler, D. H.
Grove:
Bennett, R. M.
Johnson, Y. 'M.
Parrish, J. Henry
Johnson, Lawrence
Hector's Creek:
Jarmon, W. G.
Lllllngton: . ’
Long. J. D.
Neill's Creek:
Green, Hugh
Upper (Little River;
MePtaai), 8. J.
Rogers, J. D.
Page. H. B. Jr.
WT.EWTY OF THRILIK
AT TBIB^ 8TATB FAIR
F^Hone Us
We cordially invite you, Mrs. House
wife, to come in and inspect our Meat
Market Department and let us know
whether you can put your approval
upon our methods of keeping and cut
ting meats. We will at all times strive
to merit your approval, because we
feel sure that upon this we will be fa
vored with your esteemed orders. We
would appreciate a trial order from
you. We are anxious to have you test
for yourself as to the quality of the
meats we sell.
Raleigh, N. C.. Oct. 8.—One of the
best combination amusement attra^
-tlons ever seen at the North Caroli
na State Fair Is promised this year
In ^the- form of 'Hoaglan’s Hippo
drome, which Is co&posed of four
teen horses, fourteen persons and a
complete auto polo outfit of five cars
and five noted players. This will be
staged on the race track In fall view
of all fair visitors.
One of the main nttraettons is the
auto polo, which is declared to be the
most exciting of modern amusements'.
Complete games will be played dally
between the “Hoosler Tlgera" and the
'Indian Bears.’’
Another Innovation viU.iLbe push
ball, staged between teams on borse-
back and played with' a ball over
four feet In diameter. There will al
so be Roman standing races, where
three teams of two horses will raoei
What can add mor^ of that cozy comfort to a home
than a good heating stove for the sitting roam? We
have one of the best lines of heating stoves we have
ever candied in stock and can offer you a stove that will
fit in with and match the furnishing of your home and
be an ornament as well as a comfort all during the cold
winter days and nights. Then, too,' we have the very
best makes of kitchen mnges, such as for instance, the
famous Cameron Range, than which there is none bet
ter made. When Gen. Pershing said: ^‘Success is d,e-,
pendent on the right range,” he was probably thinking
of the dependable Cameron Range, which the U. S.
Government used in large quantities after rigid test had
proven them the best.
Lee
Furniture Company
“ The Happy Home Makers’
LILLINGTON
.99
SANFORD
standing hippodrome races consisting
of two teams of three horses; and
running races between thorough
breds.
For more comical . amusements
there will be the unrldable mule; an
eight-chair horse - elimination race
and last but by no means least, the
bucking Ford, a novelty of side
splitting proportion.
In addition to this big list of at
tractions, therp are also on the Hat
of the free bill the DeVries troupe
of gymnasts and' the 'Slg>>Frans troupe
of trick and comedy oyellste. These
acts will furnish plenty of thrills, It
is declared.
On the midway this year will be
the Johnny J. Jones colleetion - of
shows, which are well known In this
section of the country. All amuse
ments at the State I^alr this year will
have to meet the etandard set by Mrs.
Vanderbilt when she became presi
dent. They must be wholesome and
there must be no gambling, the man-.,
agement announces.
The Autumn
Days Are
DR. ERNEST C. BROWN
-^Chiropractor
Acute wad cbroBle
SANFMUN M. C.
J ohnson & Bry an Co,
sopoxi BTATKnnniT
FOB THE WKfHJD VftMOUT
AT -m NEWS cdpnds
LILLINGTONs N. C.
LAND FOmniB
Nosn oAoo. Foot
•A Tkf
m wiB os
Here
And with thorn 'howo como to our storo the moat bofitthiK
Mfttoriola and Raady-Madoa for the Lady who believea
in the eternal fitnaa* of tfainga. And what Lady doaa
mrt? Al! of thorn wBI find' here that we hawe wateheo
the trend of Faghion and and hawe provided for them the
very chokett" that foes to make up the well aeleotod
wardrobe.
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The encellenoe of no department of our storo oscels any
other. In all departmenta we have taken palna to see
that the very choicest and handsomast of the most wanted
Materials cams int^ our stock--and they are here awrait-
inf your inepe^ttion. Thmre is no trouble wHhatever In
showinf you-—in fact it*s always a dMifht for u»*to show
you what wo hayo provided in toe way ci Ladlas* Waar
of toe heNer Und.* Thera are Ladhr Clerks in onr stars
Who know and ean apprpeiato too very f annsnt, matorhd
or n^lhkory bist suffod to you.'"' Lot tbem'ludp you.
The Autunm Dajm ere beanttfui wito .their wonderful
color ereations. CosEpar tomn ivito onr complato stock
of Ladttas* Wear for^Antonm.
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