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HARNETT COUNTY NEWS
LCXIAL NEWS & PERSONAL
Mr. B, Hay Ollre. attorney of Pn-
„,iay Springs, was a visitor her© yes
terday.
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Mr.s. P. J. Ineson spent Saturday in
Ilalelyli.
Miss Jannette Bethea left Satur-
(l.ty tor Stantonsburg, where she will
leach .Mchaol this winter,
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Mr, W. B, Oliver, attorney of Pu-
(inay Springs, was here attending the
M>Hslon of county recorder’s court
Msterday.
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Ml.ts Mamie Halghwood has ac-
cptod a position in the postofflce
lii-rc.
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Hon. O, B, Teague, attorney of
Siitiford, was a visitor here Tuesday
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Professor B. D. Bunn, principal of
LillInglon high school, "checked out"
Tuesday morning at the hour for the
;is.embllng of school. The Professct
w.'is Included in the cast of charac
ters for the pageant along with a
goodly portion of the pupils of Ills
school, and Instead of calling them
ti, hr ok ! Tuesday morning, ho sur
rendered them to the Joys of the fair.
School trucks carried large nuniber.s
of :l.e students and others went In
private conveyances.' The scUoo’
delegation enjoyed the day through
out.
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Superintendent B, P. Gentry of the
county’s school system has given or
ders for three more^ school trucks
Already tweniy-two of the trucks arc
in operation, hut it has been found
that these are not suflllclcnt. With
the Increased number of high school
.Students r.nd the consolidation of the
districts Into high school areas, the
trucks are much In demand. In fact
Superintendent Gentry states that he
dnds the people very much in favor
of the truck system now that they
have had opportunity to see It In
operation.
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President W. M. Bryan of the Lfl
lington Merchants Association state?
that in all likelihood there will bt
another trial at the Harvest Bargain
Days feature. The event advertised
for last week was hampered h> the
Snce.ssanl rain Immediately preceding
the opening day. Thursday, and far
mers had not had sufflclent time to
do iiiuoh harvesting. The local mer-
chant.-i had arranged a great stack of
bargains for their customers and II
was taken advantage of by a gooi',
many; but the merchants are not al
together satisfied with the showing
School Frr-ck? FecSte
the Mode's Siinplidit|i
that they have “steps.’’ information
is vouchsafed the public that there
will be something done In the near
future In this regard,
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Little Joe Cavlness, who has been
In Raleigh under care of a specialist j
since he suffered a fracture of his'
arm some weeks ago, is reported ae|
doing nicely and his arm Is healing.
It was necessary to lance his arm
in order to reset the bone which was
broken above the elbow.
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The picture of the pretty school
frock shown here tells its sicuple but
pleasant story wllli much comidete-
ness. The dress lx made of wool Jer
sey, In a castor shade, and has just
enongh adornment of floe tucks and
billions to reveal the expert workman-
slill> that gives It class. As an e.\po-
nent of the mode in school frocks it
cannot be excelled—tliey are nearly
all mode on the same lines. The
round collar, of unbleached linen, la
brightened by a little fancy stitching,
done In a high color, and It la by far
the most popular neck finish. There
are small, practical pockets at each
side, long sleeves with tucked cuffs,
and a narrow belt of tlfe material.
In spite of their sameness In' style
there Is plenty of diversity In scliofil
frocks—because there Is great variety
In the materials used for making
Plain and patterned twilla,
and crossbar flannels, vel-
kasba and fancy woolen
are used. Pipings In bright
colors brighten up the darker colors—
as pipings of bright red or green on
navy blue, and short rows of round
buttons to match these pipings make
a very pretty finish.
them.
striped
veteen,
weaves
and are planning another for the
near future. The second event will
probably be sent for week after next
Announcement will be made later,
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The Woman's Club of LlUIngton Is
planning some way for beautifying
the parkways along the Lafayette
highway leading into Lllllngton from
Raleigh and Fayetteville. Just how
the work will be done and what plans
the ladles have In view has not bee
imnde public, but The News hears
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Tugwell have
moved into their new bungalow Jus
completed. It is one of the prettiest
little homes In Lllllngton and Is quite
an addition to the western residence
section of town.
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Mr. W, M. Marr, regional director
of the Boys Scouts of America, was
here last Friday and went to Dunn
Friday night, where he was a guest
of the Rotary Club. The Dunn club
Is sponsoring the organisation of a
Boy Scout troop In that town, and
Mr. Marr expressed great satisfaction
over the outlook for the building up
of the organization In general In tblr
county as well as throughout the dis
trict, This district Is composed '
'Montgomery, Moore, Chatham, Lee
and Harnett counties. It Is hoped
that soon there will be suffleieni
funds raised In the district for the
employment of an all-time Scout ex
ecutive. It Is hoped to have all the
troops revived in towns m'here they
were formerly organized and also tc
organize troops at many other polnte
In Harnett county. It I3 believed
that this -move will he much easier
of achievement once the district 1?
functioning as a unit with the Scout
executive on the Job. The campaign
for the raising of Harnett’s quota oi
11,00(1 will be started soon. Lee
and Moore counties have already got
ten up their quota of $1,500 each.
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Miss Elizabeth Remsburg of Fay
ettevllle is visiting friends here thli
week.
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Mr. W. T. Collins of Atlanta, Oa..
Is visiting his brothers, Messrs. Dan
Joe and,Dillon Collins, on Route 3.
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Mr, Kyle Matthews, who has for
the past year or so been acting as
deputy In the oflSce of Sheriff J. W |
McArtan, has accepted the position |
of night policeman In Lllllngton and,
has entered upon his duties. Mr {
Matthews Is one of the most efficient;
officers In tfhe county and the Town
Council considers It good fortune In'
that It has been able to secure his
services for the town.
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Miss Vivlah Draper, teacher In
Dunn High School, spent the week
end hero with friends.
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Messrs. Carl Kelly and Harold
Moss, students at the University of
N. C., spent the week-end here.
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Mr. Vivian HoUlnshed spent Sun
day In Fayetteville.
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Mr. R, L. Remsburg. npanager of
the Home Hardware House In Dunn
was a very pleasant visitor here Sun
day afternoon. Mr. Remsburg le
well known here, haring been manag
er of local Hardware House.
ENJOYABLE PICNIC
AT CAMERON HILL
District Forester Kimball Gawe
Interesting Talk on Forest
Fire Prevention.
Cameron Hill, historic site in the
far western part of Harnett county,
where Flora McDonald made her
homo along with many other of the
county's illustrious early settlers,
was the! scene of a most enjoyable
community picnic last Saturday. A
large gathering was there, and as Is
usually the ease with picnics at Cam
eron Hill, everyone present raperi-
enced 'a day of-pleoenre long to be
remembered. The dinner was a com
plete success and added new laurels
to the proficiency of the housewives
of West Harnett.
There were a number of speakers
on the program tor the day, all o.
whom made remarks that were ap
preciated by the big audience. Tl:
church was filled.
Among the speakers was one who
is always a welcome visitor to lYoBt
Harnett, whether on the occasion of
a picnic or at any other time. Dis
trict Forester K. E. Kimball, having
In charge the State Forest Service
organization In Southeast North Car
olina, was there and talked on the
value of forest protection to the far
mers. Among other things he said
that the farmers were more vitally
affected by forest destruction than
any other class of people. He gave
figures showing that many thousands
of acres of farm land are jiot bring
ing their owners any resoureee and
sometimes not even paying their own
faxes. Mr. Kimball also showed that
the present tax rate In Harnett coun
ty Is at least 23 per cent per $100
worth of property higher than it
would be If the cut-over lands of the
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
!!
I have now opened the books for collection
of 1924 taxes and can be found in my ofEce
in Lillington, at the Courthouse, in the office
formerly occupied by the* Sheriff. As you
know, the prompt collection of taxes is very
important, and I am doinsr my part in mak
ing good returns to the county. 1 am there
fore urging each and every taxpayer to comr
forward and .ettle promptly.
H. A. Turlington
Tax Collector Harnett County.
/Miag-k ynmat /SiPeFa .eSHPa. .nWL e^PPKV dvWPA. wNH ^
county had been protected from fire.
Every farmer is. therefore, taxed 28
cents per 1100 on bis improved prop
erty more thkn Is that property’!
share of tb^ tax burden. This Is
also time of town and corporate
property.
Mr. Kimball then brought'out the
fact that every acre of forest land
there are 28'S,87'8 in Harnett-county)
in the county ought to produce from
two to five dollara In value every
year and if turpefittne Is considered,
from five to ten dollars per year. He
aleo showed that the forest wealth
of the county would Increase at the
rate of more than half a million dol
lars annually it foi’est fires are pre
vented.
. Rev. X F. Menins of Lillington
was a visitor to the picnic and lie
reports one of the best days he evet ’
spent upon such an occasion. The
editor of The Newe was invited to bi
present, but difficulties prevented hi?
attendance.
Farmers are rapidly learning the
Importance of using lime on the
farm, report many farm agents. One
County alone expects to use at least
forty cars this fall.
mmmmmmmmmmimmKi
Get one of Pearce’s
fashtotteb ^ounh (i^akfs
From your Grocer
“Like Your Grandmother Made”
Pearce’s Bakery
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THE NEW3
LILMNGTON, N. O.
DOLLAR DAY
Let Us Se^e You
Dollar Day
WEDNESDAY, OCXOOER IS
About 300 p«air8 of ladies’ and children’s shoes, little
off.style and bi'ands, of them goods that origi
nally sold as high a?' ’^10.00 pairs, these go Dollar
Day per pair $1.00
36-inch Indian Head, white 3 yards for $1.00
1 Big table Ladies’ and Misses’ Hats 08c each
Children's gingham dresses, assorted, neat check and
plaids - -$t.00 each
Big'table Ladies' corsets, all good m^kes, values up to
g3.60, just a few to close out at $1.00 each
H. & W. Bandeau Bras.sieres, sizes 38 to 46, special
for Dollar Day 3 for $1.00
Ladi^’~knit""underwear, vests and pants, also chil-
dren's underwear, values up to 98c, Dollar Day
price 2 for $1.00
Ladies' suede finish gauntlets, light or dark shades,
per pair $1.00
Children's 3-4 length sox, light and dark shades..—4 for $1.00
Children's 3-4 sox, lights and darks S pairs for $1.00
Children's stockings, black and white 5 pairs for $1.00
Big lot children's sox and stockings 6 pairs for $1.00
Ladies' silk stockings $1.00 per pair
Ladies' fibre silk stockings, black and brown, plain
and drop-stitch ^2 pairs for $1.00
36-inch Waterfall or Father George sheeting, best
made for the price. 8 yards for $1,00
THIS WILL BE ONE OF THE GREATEST
OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE
King Dollar
DO HIS VERY BEST FOR YOU.
TAKE THE WHOLE FAMILY AND COME TO
Sanford
FOR THE DAY.
THOUSANDS OF BARGAINS WILL BE SHOWN
JUST A FEW ARE LISTED HERE.
S2-inch Renfrew Devonshire, guaranteed fast colors,
8 yards for$1,00
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Striped satinella for linings and lingerie, light or dark
colors, 65c value 2 yards for $1.00
32-inch wool pebble cloth for dresses, school clothes,
black, grey and navy-2 yards for $1.00
Men's chambray workshlrts, full cut, good quality. _2 for $1.00
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Big lot men’s dress shirts, slightly soiled, values up to
$2.00 2 for $1.00
Men’s sox, big assortment, 36c and 50c sox 5 pairs for‘$1.00
Men's wide-end neckties, all silk and silk and wool
crepe, big range neat striiie, $1,00 value, special for
- Dollar Day 2 for $1.00
Men’s shirts withifut collars, neat stripe, $1.98 value,
Dollar Day priiwi $1.00 oacli
:i6-inch good quality bleaching 7 yards for $1.00
32-inch good quality dress ginghams, check, plaids
and plain colors 8 yards for $1.00
32-mch curtain scrim, colored border or plain. Dollar
Day price. ■ --10 yards for $1.00
COME EARLY WHILE THE ASSORTMENT IS
GOOD.
27-inch dress ginghams or apron glnghams.-lO yards for $1.00
30-^inch outing flannel, light or dark coioi^-.S yards for $1,00^
32-inch stripe shirt madras, regular 60c .ya1ue.-3 yds. for $1.00
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864nch fine percale, light or dark colors.—8 yards for $V00
32-inch plain color dress ginghams.—.1 8 yards for $1.00
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32-inch Kimona crepe, new light or dark colors,>
4 yards for $1.00
Williams
Wje Sell for Cask
For Lets
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SANFORD, N