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State lib THE RECORD is read every week by almost everybody that's anybody. ihe Chatham Record T HE RECORD is the paper that's in every home, and the only paper in many homes. ESTABLISHED SEPT. 19, 1878. PTTTSBORO, N. C, CHATHAM CO., FRIDAY, APRIL 21. 1922 VOL. XLIV NO. 38 $1,000 OF THE TAXPAYERS' MONEY GONE WHERE ARE WE DRIFTING People Pay While The Politic ians Fiddle. VOTERS ALONE CAN REMEDY. Tax Rate Now Too High to Suit All The Folks. On Monday, April 3rd, the County Commissioners at their regular monthly meeting voted to James L. Grifhn, former clerk of the superior court, One Thousand Dollars as a bonus for "extra clerk hire" during the year 1921 and for January 1922. The salary of the clerk of Court is one hundred dollars per month. A candidate seeking that office knows what it pays before he asks for and accepts the office, and there is no pro vision for clerk hire, other than $100 per year, save in the dis cretion of the County Commis sioners. It may be true that Mr. Grif fin was taxed with extra work during the past few months in office and needed assistance. If this was the case, the records show that he was allowed an amount for clerk hire for every month Ot 1921 and to the end of , his tenure of office during 1922. Fellow citizens, this one thousand dollars is from the pockets of the taxpayers of this county, and it is certainly time to take stock and consider whither we are drifting. The tax rate of Chatham county is high enough now,, and there are many people in the county who are unable to pay their taxes. Where, oh where, will we be in two more years if this is con tinued? The voters of the coun ty alone can "remedy the situa tion, and they constitute the taxnayers of Chatham, there fore they have the opportunity in June to say whether this sit uation will continue or not. The record in the court house shows that during the year '21 that James L. Griffin drew, in addition to insolvent accounts, the following amounts, which were designated as being for salary, clerk hire and postage: January, $147.93. February, $138.23. March, $149.13. April, $137.08. May, $151.13. June, $140.73. July, $136.53. August, $158.33. September, $136.33. October, $149.13. November, $137.58. December, $140.93. And in 1922, the following amounts, the same as above for salary, clerk hire and postage: January, $149.08. February, $159.08. So, if there were collected each month, the salary, clerk hire, and postage, where does the ex tra clerk hire come in? Chat ham county is heavily bonded and in debt and needs every economy that it is practical to practice and everyone should set themselves to the task to see this accomplished. ADVERTISE YOUR TOWN. Let Outsiders Know What Town You Have. Good There are many ways to advertise a town, and when a town advertises itself outsiders are sure to take no tice. One way is to have your sta tionery printed, with the name of the town printed in large leters across your envelopes and paper. Something like this: "Pittsboro; A good town to Live in." Or "Siler City the Progressive Town." (This is not an ad. for us either as we are not doing job printing now. ) Another way, if every citizen who owns an automobile would do it, is to have the name of the town, or ev en the county in which they reside painted on a strip of tin, the name of the town or county and fasten it to your automobile. Everything ad vertised, no matter what itJ is, is ?ure to attract attention and sooner or later will bring results. If you want your business to grow advertise it in some way. If you want vour home town or county to be known, advertise it. Advertising pays. Try it. TO SERVE SENTENCES. Cases Appealed to Supreme Court Sustained. During the Fall of 1921, Dave Phil hps, Will Clark, Robert Johnson, all hite men, and Will Alston and Al vjs Spain, colored, were convicted fbr violating the prohibition laws and yere sentenced to terms ranging from 6 months to 18 months. Ihe cases were appealed to the su preme court and the lower court sus tained in each case, the case of Rob ert Johnson not being heard because 11 '"us not docketed in time, which means that he and all the others will serve their sentences. The bonds they gave when they ap pealed , were returnable at the Mav, 1922, term of the superior court for Chatham county, which means they are expected to surender at the time to comence their terms on the roads of the county. This information is given for the benefit of those who have sent in quiries to this paper, wanting to find out why these folks had not begun their sentences. DR. GREGG SPEAKS AT PURVIS. Personal Notes of Interest to Our Readers. Bennett, April 17. Messrs Rov and Owen Pell, of near Coleridge, spent ast week-end with their aunt. Mrs J. M. Forkner. J. E. Brown and family spent Sun dav with relatives in Randleman. Messrs Romie and Hobert Forkner spent the week-end in Hamlet. C. E. Jones motored to Randleman Saturday Larkin Presneil made a business trip to High Point last week. tv. i i i i grades enjoyed an egg hunt at the f school building Friday afternoon. Miss Maude Foushee and Elizabeth Williams attended the closing exer cises of the Purvis school Saturdav. The program was very much enjoyed and especialy lthe splendid talks by rroi. a. $. Cameron, superintendent of public instruction of Moore coun ty, and Dr. J. D. Gregg, of Siler City Prof. Cameron emphasized the im portance of consolidation of schools. economics and teaching- practical subjects in all schools, A number of the Bennett Deonle Qf onrlofl 1-11 rlnr "Ifo! 1 a-it "E1.." erven at Colerida-e Saurdav tup-M. Mr. and Mrs. rJli Scott, of Greens boro, spent the week-end with rela tives here. Mrs. Arthur Holt and two little sons, of Greensboro, are spending a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Smith. The young people of Bennett spent Monday at Cedar Creek fishing, pic nicing and seining. Everybody had a good time. BIG INCREASE IN FORD SALES. Rush of Orders Boosts April Output To 101,164. Ford retail sales showed a rapid increase in volume during March, says a report from the Ford Motor Co., Detroit, and have necessitated the building of 101,164 Ford cars and -trucks m April in order to meet the requirements. This is the largest output of Ford cars ever scheduled for April, being 10,000 above the same month of a year ago. It also marks an early op ening of the spring and summer buy ing and seems to indicate that even more Ford cars and trucks will be sold in 1922 than in 121, which was a banner year. Orders for Ford cars and trucks have already exceeded the supply in Siler City and Pitsboro, both the Elder Motor Company and The Chat ham Motor Company now have or ders for touring cars and tractors that they cannot fill because of the inability to get them shipped fast enough from the factory. The price of the touring cars is now Sdbo and tne r-ordson tractor $395, f.o.b. Detroit. GOLDSTON COMMENCEMENT School Commencement Begins End Wednesday, 26th. The following programme will be rendered at the Goldston High school on the days and dates following: Friday evening, April 21, at 7:30 o'clock, entertainment by the high school. Sunday morning, April 23 11 a. m., Baccalaureate sermon by Dr. S. B. Turrentine, of Greensboro College. Mondav evening:. April 24, at 7:iu enteratinment by 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th grades. Tuesday evening, April 25, 7:rfU, entertainment by the 5th, 6th and 7th grades. Wednesday, April Zb, 1U:3U a. m., graduating Class exercises. At 11 a. m., address by Hon. A. A. F. Seawell, of Sanford. Wednesday afternoon, 3:30, de- claimers contest. Wednesday evening, 7:30, musical concert. All exercises will be held m the auditorium of the school building. SCRIBE. LOST AN EYE. Last December the little son of Je ter Perry, who lives a few miles from Pittsboro, by some means, accidental ly stuck a pitchfork in one of his eyes, putting it entirely out. It was thought at the time that the other eye could be saved, but last week it began to pain the little felow, and his father took him to Raleigh, putting him under the care of two eye doc tors, who operated on him It is thought now that the operation will prove successful and the lad will not lose the sight of the other eye. New Subscribers During the Week. The following have brought in or sent in their new subscriptions dur ing the past week: George S. Mclver, D. F. Edwards, Gaston Andrews, D. H. Hart, Dewey Dorsett, C. E. Lemmons, Herman An drews, Thos. F. Maness, J. F. Self, B. F. Abeling, E. A. Clark, Dr. J. M. Harper, R. H. Abernathy, W. B. F. Johnson and Griffin Bros. Negro Minstrel. The Baraca and Philathae classes of Lee's Chapel Baptist church, j Meadow Creek, will give a negro j minstrel show and pie sale Saturday, j April 22nd, at 7:30 p. m., for the ' benefit of the church. Admission 10c. and 20c. . 1 WILLIAMS FOR SOLICITOR Spears Declines to Run and Sanford Man to Make Race. Harnett County News. Marshall T. Spears, attorney of Li lington, who has been urged by his friends in Chatham, Lee, Harnett Johnson and Wayne counties to en ter the race for solicitor in this dis trict (fourth judicial), has stated to Ihe News that he has definitely de cicied, alter due and deliberate con sideration, not to make the race. He expresses appreciation to his friends for the courtesy. C. L. Williams, attorney of San ford' 1S being urged as a candidate by L,ee county voters and it has been I definitely stated by Mr. Williams tnat he can be depended upon to maxe tne race against w. u. Siler, of Chatham, who has held the office for about ten years. Mr. Williams has a number of friends in Harnett He was here Wednesday and upon a visit to the News office he gave out tne information that he would be sure to make the contest. The folowing is taken from the Sanford Express: ) "We understand from various portions of the fourth judicial dis trict that strong pressure is being brought upon our countyman, Mr. C. L. Williams, to enter the primary on June 3rd for solicitor of the dis trict. As a candidate for the state senate in a district with an over whelming Republican majority, he twice made the campaign for the Democratic party in Lee, Harnett, Johnson and Sampson counties, run ning ahead of the ticket in Lee coun ty and trimming down a majority in the district so close that the Demo crats thought seriously of contesting it the last time. He made these cam paigns at great sacrifice of time and money, going wherever called by his party, and is an eloquent and convin cing speaker. "The wave of crime that has been spreading over the state in recent months makes it imperative that our solicitor be elected from the ablest' and best lawyers we have. Mr. Wil liams, who is a graduate of the state university, has been practicing here ten years and is recognized as one of the ablest attorneys in the district. He is a vigorous and agressive trial lawyer. The interests of the state in suppressing crime would be well tak en care of in his hands. "The incumbent, Mr. Siler, has held this office ten years, many think long enough, and it is time for a new man. Lee county has the man and would support him solidly." Mr. Williams has stated to the ed itor of this paper also that he will make the race for solicitor, and we have endorsed him on our ticket, printed elsewhere in this paper. We hope that the friends of both the Herald and the Record will support Mr. Williams and do what they can for him. We need a soliritor of just the ability of Clawson Williams and he will make us a good one, without being antagonistic to any class, yet hewing to the line of duty, regardless of the the one who may be charged with crime. TO PROHIBIT GILL NETTING It is $50 Fine or Imprisonment To Use Nets at Buckhorn. Users of gill nets should bear in mind that it is against the law to fish with nets in several of the creeks around Buckhorn. Section 1, Chapter 657, o'f the public laws, says: "That it shal be unlawful for any person or persons to use gill nets, hoop nets, or other kinds of nets in Buckhorn Creek, Goss Creek, Brush Creek, Lick Creek, the lakes between Brush Creek and Lick Creek, or from the dam near Buckhorn Creek to the power house in Chatham and Lee counties. Section 2 says that "any person violating any provisions of this act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and punished by fine not exceeding $50 or by imprisonment not exceeding 30 days." Net users had better stop it or they are liable to get into trouble, says the game warden, C. W. Hanks. To Lecture in Court House. Rev. G. M. Hammond, from Ken tucky, a speaker of note, will deliver an address in the Court house in Pittsboro on Thursday evening, May 4th, at 8 o'clock. His subject will be, "The Challenge of The Times." He is a Chautauqua lecturer and is com ing for the benefit of Chatham coun ty. There will be no charge to hear him. FIDDLERS CONVENTION. Old time Fiddler's Convention will be held at Goldston( Saturday, April 29th, beginning at 8 o'clock Prizes will be given to the ones who make the best music on violins and banjoes, first and second prizes for each. All musicians invited to come and compete for these prizes. Admis sion 25c. and 15c. Be sure and attend. Proceeds are for the benefit of the Junior Order J. G. GOLDSTON, R. S. REMEMBER. I want to say that I have known the voters of Chatham county, as I have suggested the name of Zeb. L. Dark for county commissioner, I want every man in this township to re member what I said about him, and at the primary let us elect him. He has not asked for the place, but he is ready to serve. I want to say that I htve known him all his life, and I know that he has been economical in private af- fairs, theretore can De aepenaea on to look after the affairs of Chatham in a like manner, and I feel that I am making no mistake when I ask you to remember him in the primary. HENRY F. DURHAM. DEMOCRATS AT PITTSBORO Convention Held Last Saturday v In Court House. The Democratic Convention, for Chatham county, convened in Pittsboro, in the court house last Saturday, April 15, and it drew a large crowd to the coun ty seat, there being represent atives at the meet from nearly every section of the county, of course some were lookers on, others delegates, the most of them, however, were greatly in terested in pfcrty affairs in the county. The convention was called to order promptly at 12 o'clock by W. D. Siler, then W. P. Horton was chosen ehairman of the Convention, and V. M. Dorsett and Jake Thompson, secretar ies. Mr. Horton delivered an ad dress in which he recounted the achievements of the Democrat- is administration of affairs in the county and state, and the failure of the National Repub lican administration to enact any legislaiton calculated to re- leve the people from burdens imposed upon them by the Fed eral Government. Resolutions were adopted en dorsing the State administra tion, the record of the county officers; the record in the Con gress of the United States, of Hon. E. W. Pou, representative rom this district, and the rec ord of Walter D. Siler, solicitor of the fourth judicial district, and pledging his candidacy for re-nomination and re-election, the loyal and enthusiastic sup port of the Democracy of the county. A resolution was also passed expressing to James L. Griffin, who recently retired as clerk of the superior court, the party's sincere appreciation for the highly efficient, faithful and satisfactory services that he has rendered to all the people of the county as clerk for the past twenty years. jjfr The following delegates were chosen to the State Convention, which meets in Raleigh next Thursday, April 20: Geo. W. Perry, A. J Clarke, C. N. Bray, J. Q. Seawell, W. A. Headen, V. M. Dorsett, S. J. Marley, Leon T. Lane, Dr. W. C. Thomas, C. M. Andrews, Dr. H. A. Denson, W. C. Brewer, C. B. Fitts, J. M. Mclver, Jr., J. C. El kins C. J. Goldston, R. R. Sea groves, C. M. Pattishall, Thom as Clegg, C. D. Thom as, J. D. Mclver, S. W. Harring ton, J. E. Cross, F. M. Farrell, N. J. Wilson, C. D. Moore, B. T. Thrailkill, W. M. Scott, J. B. Fearington J. T. Mills, M. B. Merntt, Joseph Williams, J.. B. Atwater R. J. Johnson, John Dawson, G. G. Ward, J. B. Thompson, Walter JX Siler, D. L. Alston, W. H. Ferguson, J. A. Woody, W. T. Parrish, Jas. L. Griffin, Wade Barber, W. P. Horton, A. H. London, D. L. Bell, A. C. Ray, Ed. Petty, Ja cob Thompson, J. R. Milliken, and E. E. Walden. AROUND MT. ZION CHURCH. No doubt but the readers of The Record have wondered what had be come of the Mt. Zion correspondent. Since Spring has opened up, I think perhaps there will be more news in the community. Masters Claiborne and Marion Harmon, of Raleigh, spent the Eas ter holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Harmon. Miss Janie Clegg, who is teaching in Siler City, spent the Easter holi days at home with her father, R. B. Clegg. The community and the Sunday School hope that Mr. Clegg, who has been sick for sometime, will soon be entirely well again, and be with us at Sunday School. Gaston Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Clegg and Miss Myrtle Johnson attended the commencement at Cor inth Saturday night. Lee Harmon and Carey Griffin at tended the commencement exercises at Corinth Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. W. 1 L. Farrell and son, Lester, of Pittsboro, Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Dorsett and daughter, Elizabeth, of Sanford, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Smith, of Raleigh, and Clyde Griffin, of Pittsboro, spent Easter Sunday at the home of J. W. Grif fin. ALO. CHATHAM CHURCH NOTES. R. R. Knight, of Sanford, spent the week-end with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Clegg, Sr., vis ited their daughters last week, Mes- dames N. A. Perry and W. C. Hen derson. Mr. and Mrs. Garland Burns, of Moncure, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. C, M. Eddins. Percy Gunter, of Greensboro, is spending a short while with his parents. Miss Dora Guntor, of Durham, spent a few days with her parents lcist week Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Knight spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Knight. BUILD A HOME. NORTH CAROLINA NEWS. Brief Items of Interest Selected For Busy Readers. Mrs. W. A. Brundege, of Oneida, N. Y., was instantly killed, her moth er seriously injured and her husband slightly, when their car was hit Sat urday six miles north of Franklin ton by a Seaboard passenger train. W. C. Davis, an engineer on the Norfolk Southern, was scalded to death when his engine fell through a burning trestle over Middle Creek, 13 miles south of Raleigh last Saturdav. A lumber plant at Goldsboro, one at Fayeteville, a tobacco warehouse at Smithfield and a garage at Wash ington was a record for fires in this state Saturday. An epidemic of the flu has closed the Jackson Springs school. Approvals of 82 advances for ag ricultural and live stock purposes ag gregating $2,834,000 has been an nounced by the war finance corpora tion from Washington. Distribution of the loans include North Carolina to the amount of $265,000. The Episcopalians have bought a lot in tsanlord and wil lbuild a church there. Civil engineers havev been making surveys of a road from- Merry Oaks to go by the way of Avents Ferry on Cape Fear river to Sanford. This road would reduce the distance from Sanford to Raleigh about 5 miles. Either a bridge will be built at the ferry of a steam ferry be put in, if the plans are carried out. F. L. Kiker, blind, is a freshman at Trinity college. He is sudying for me ministry, ne is srt years oia. Four train robbers have been ar rested in Alamance county. They gave bail in Greensboro. Charlie Robins, a supposed car thief, is under a $10,000 bond in Greensboro, failing to give which he was remanded to jail. Congressman Brinson, of the third N. C, district, died in a New Bern hospital Thursday, the 13th. He had been ill for several days, suffering from an organic liver trouble. He was 52 years old. . A candidate for the Legislature in Wake, Phillip Brockwell, will parade through the streets of Raleigh and use a megaphone to announce his esndidaey. He says, if he gets the nomination, he will introduce a bill to make rent profiteering a first de gree capital offense. North Carolina has more textile mills than any other state in the Union. There is a curious case in Iredell county. John Speoks' son was killed in France. The government offered him $5,000 insurance. He refused to take the money. Did not think it was right. He now keeps the body of the dead son in his house and wil not agree for it to be buried. DR. WICKER MAKES SPEECH. Dr. W. C. Wicker, of the Depart ment of Education of Elon College, spoke to the Siler City and Moncure high school students Friday, April 8th. He came to Chatham as one of the cooperative visitation of high school speakers, which campaign was worked out the first two weeks in April by the Association of North Carolina Colleges, each college being given a certain number of counties to which they were to send members of their faculty to speak in the high schools of that county. Dr. Wicker spoke in Siler City Friday morning and Friday night at the Moncure Baptist church. He was scheduled to speak at Pittsboro in the afternoon to th ehigh school students but on account of the condition of the roads could not get from Siler City to Pittsboro in time for the ad dress. To Organize Association. O. H.. Welch, the president in Oak land township, informs the Record that there will be a meeting at Chat ham church on Sunday, April 23rd, at which time it is purposed to organ ize an Intredenominational Sunday School Association. This movement is county wide and each township will eventually organized. Every denomi nation of Protestant churches is in vited to go and take part. The meet ing will be called to order at 2:30 and Dr. J. D. Gregg, of Siler City, will make an address. Lower Burke. We have ended our fifth month of school. The average for the month is 34.75. Aubie, and Josephine Burns, Clara, Fred and Ola May Tysor and Hattie Dixon were present every day. Ralph and Reid Tysor, Royce Burns, Minnie Johnson, James Burke, Mag gie, Ruby and Jewel Clark missed on ly one day. Mrs. GRACE GREEN TYSOR Evans, N. C. Bit by a Dog. One day last week the baby boy of 'Joe Hammock, who lives about, a mile east of Pitesboro, was bit by a pet fice dog. As the dog had been acting strangely it was killed and its head sent to Raleigh, but it was so late in reaching its destination that the head had become so decomposed that it could not be told whether the dog had rabies or not. Dr. Chapin was called in and dressed the little boy's wound and it is hoped no bad effects will result from the bite. . Fatty Arbuckle, charged with the murder of Miss Virginia Rappe, mo tion picture actress, was acquitted in a third trial in San Francisco. The jury was out but six minutes. The case has been in the lime light for sometime, the papers carrying full details of the trials. EASTER SUNDAY HERE. How it Was Observed in Pitts boro and Elsewhere. Sunday was one of the prettiest days we have had this Spriner. the sun being hid behind thin, hazy clouds kept it from being too warm, and many people took advantage of tne weather to go out driving espec ially in the afternoon, manv atend ed services at the different churches during the morning, and some lay arouna their homes and read the pa pers, while others stood on the streets and talked politics. In fact, it was an ideal day to do anything, ex cept work. Three services were held in the Episcopal church during the day, the 1 o'clock services being more lareelv attended than any of the rest of them . The church was beautifully decorated with ferns and flowers and the singing was surely fine. Services were also held ' in the Presbyterian church at 11 a. m. At the Methodist church the services at night were conducted by Rev. John R. Edwards, of Bynum, the regular pastor, Rev. J. J. Boone, being un able yet to conduct services. Easter Monday. Easter Monday came on cloudy and threatening rain. Many picnics and fishing parties had been booked for on this day and when the day opened up the hearts of many a young lad and lassie and older people began to feel that a disappointment awaited them. At Buckhorn the larsrest crowd of people for many years were present, eager for sport, the fish fry and bar becue, as it had been advertised pret ty extensively, a large crowd was an ticipated. And they were there in wagons, buggies and cars, mostly cars and everybody had a good time F. M. Nash, who was one of the leaders in the big eats, did every thing in his power to make the day enjoyable, and how he succeeded is told by everyone present. Uther picnic parties visited Bynum, some went to Moore's bridge on Haw river and some went to oicnic grounds nearer town, notably at the old Morton homestead. It was a happy day for all. Both banks were closed, the high school took holiday and the dav clos ed by a show in the courthouse, the Carolina minstrels, given by home colored talent. DEATH OF MRS. DAWKINS. On Sunday morning, April 9th, at o o clock, the death angel came to the home of D. W. Dawkins and cal ed home his wife. - - Sister Dawkins was the daughter of Taylor and Ida Wicker of Lee county, both of whom have preceded her to the spirit land. She leaves to mourn the loss, her husband, and two little girls, a num ber of brothers and sisters and a host of friends. To know Mrs. Dawkins was to love her. She was gentle and kind to all and a noble christian woman. She professed faith in Christ when a child and lived a true Christian life until the end came. Her remains were carried to Zion Christian church where she was a member and they were laid to rest in the presence of a large congrega tion, who came to pay the last tribute of respect to her. The burial service was conducted by D. A. Mann. May the Good Lord comfort and f bless the husband and little girls and all the sunshine be thrown around them in this sad hour of be reavement. A FRIEND. NEW HILL PERSONALS. . Maggie Puryear, of Weldon, has been on a visit at the home of J. C. Puryear. Misses Vara Drake, Lillian and Gertrude Hatley and Louis and Silas Hatley spent Monday with their aunt, Mrs. R. F. Sturdivant. Miss Godley, of Durham, spent the Easter holidays with her aunt, Mrs. Nathan Gardner. Miss Mozelle Poe entertained quite a number of young people at her home Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Mann and chil dren spent Sunday with A. G. Mann and family. Claud Bland, of Durham, spent the week-end with his parents. Ed. Woody and family or Durham, are the guests of J. C. Lasater and family. Mrs. G.. M. Thomas is recovering from an attack of pneumonia. Henry Webster is visiting rela tives near Bynum. Misses Eula Carr and David Good win motored to Sanford Saturday where they were married. Mrs. Good win is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Carr. We wish them suc cess. Marriages in March. March must have been a "Jonah" month for marriages in Chatham, as there were only eight licenses is sued by the register of deeds. They were : T. M. Bland and Mrs. Fannie Fannie Hatch, Arch L. Andrews and Ina Dunlap, J. E. Beane and Edith Edwards, Clyde L. Fore and Ruth Edwards, Andy Ray and Blanche Johnson, P. E. Fox and Elsie Siler, Clarence Carpenter and Juanita Jones, Chas. H. Mayser and Sallie E. Oldham. All of the above are white couples. There was not a single license issued to colored people. Change of Schedule. Beginning last Monday, there was a slight change in the schedule on the Pittsboro branch Seaboard. The morn ing train, heretofore leaving at 8:35 now leaves at 8:30. The afetrnoon train leaves at 2:15 insted of 2:35. Mail for the morning train closes at the postoffice here at the usual hour, 8:15. The afternoon mail clos es at 1:50. Patrons of the office can govern themselves accordingly. BUILD A HOME. THE STATE CONVENTION. Republicans in Windy City Last Thursday. The State Republican Conven tion was held in Winston- Sa lem onThursday, April 12th. Charles A. Reynolds was elected national committeeman, vice John M. Morehead, who did not care to continue the honor. William G. Bramham, a promi nent attorney of Durham, was elected to succeed Mr. Reynilds as chairman of the State Exe cutive Committee. Before adjournment the Con vention adopted a platform, drawn by a committee, consist ing of John J. Parker, George Butler and W. G. Bramham. The platform condemned "the extravagance indulged in by the State Democratic administra tion, while the National Reoub- lican administration is practic ing every economy. Minor changes were made in the organization plan by the Convention. The chairman at the expiration of Bramham's regime, will be elected to serve four years instead of two, while one State delegate will be allow ed tor every two hundred votes instead of every 100. One coun ty delegate for every 50 votes instead of 25 as heretofore. Among the delegates elected for the districts, of interest to people in Chatham was J. J. Jenkins. It is generally understood that John J. Parker, that splen did young orator from Union county, is the de facto leader of the Republican party in North Carolina. CLOSING EXERCISES Battle School Program For Closing on April 25th. Battle school will close April 25, with a program rendered by the school. Rev. H. B. Porter will preach the commencement sermon at Hickory Mt. Methodist church Sunday after noon, the 23rd, at 3 o'clock. A play will be given Monday night at 8 o'clock, "Son John." The follow ing are the characters: Hiram Rodgers Theadie Clark. Lovey, his wife Mrs. Clark. John Rodgers Wade Ferguson. Richad Rodgers Violiner Clark. Jake Lindsey Hughie Rodgers. Softra Lindsey Lenta White. Tiny Lindsey Hayse Ferguson. Wartha Howard Lenta White. Robert Divinney Colie Woody. Bonnie Burton Bessye Johnson. Geraldine VanAlstyne Ressie Johnson. Mrs. VanAlstyne Dora Clark. Lena Moore Edith Clark. Mademoiselle Meruski Mabel Woody. Waitress Ida Woody. Newsboy Edwin Perry. The exercises Tuesday will begin at 10:30 o'clock, with Dr. J. D. Gregg as speaker. The primary department will render their program in the af ternoon. Mrs. T. M. CLARK, Principal. Miss LENTA WHITE, Asst. T. A. BEAL TAKEN TO HOSPITAL Easter Visitors and News. Other Local Bear Creek, April 17. T. A. Beal, Route 2, was carried to Central Car olina Hospital in Sanford Tuesday, the 11th. Saturday afternoon he, ac companied by T. B. Beal, went to Charlotte for further treatment, which he could not receive at San ford. Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Beal and Mes srs J. J. Norwood and J. A. Phillips were visitors in Sanford last week. J. V. Beaver, of Greensboro, spent Easter with home folks. G. S. Mclver has moved to Siler City. His friends will regret to learn of his leaving this section. Mrs. D. F. Perrell is visiting in Roanoke, Va. Miss Bessie Murray, of Greensboro was a visitor for Easter in the home of her mother on Route 2. Masters Clyde and Paul William son, of Sanford, were at T. B. Beal's last week. M. F. Norwood has purchased a car. Mrs. H. L. Fields, of Greensboro, is. visiting her mother. Don't be Afraid. In the future no communication will be published in this paper in re gard to political matters without it is signed by the writer of the article. An endorsement signed "democrat," "voter," "citizens," "big bill," or any other nom de phime is absolutely worthless, because folks this day and time want something tangible and any support or influence intended to be given a candidate is of much more influence if the actual name is placed at the botom of the article. Knocked Unconscious. Last Friday, while cutting stove wood at his home here, a piece of the pine struck Luther Pearce in the face, knocking him senseless. He remained unconscious for about half an hour. He is none the worse for the lick. Card of Thanks. I desire to return thanks to those of my friends who stood so close to me during the illness of my daughter-in-law, Mrs. Emma Fields. God! bless you. Mrs. W. W. FIELDS.
The Chatham Record (Pittsboro, N.C.)
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April 21, 1922, edition 1
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