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The -HE RECORD is read T every week by almost everybody that's anybody. HE RECORD is the M. paper that's in ever home, and the only paper in many homes. ESTABLISHED SEPT. 19, 1878. PTTTSBORO, N. C., CHATHAM CO.. FRIDAY, MAY 19. 1922 VOL. XLIV NO. 41 CHATHAM RECORD Hon. W. M. Person at Pittsboro MAKES A SPLENDID SPEECH rt Hi i rt rs5 n; IN 1 All Flays The Court House Ring and raxes at INTRODUCED BY MR. RAY Compliments This Paper on Be ing Independent. Hon. Wylie M. Person, candi date for Congress from this district, was introduced to a fair sized audience in the court house last Saturday by Hon. A. C. Ray. There would probably have been a larger audience, but the political bosses have him brand ed as a black sheep in the Dem ocratic party and of course a few of the pie eaters were con spicious by their absence. As a matter of fact Person is a friend to the tax payer, and this was clearly demonstrated in his talk to the people who were there. He told them that he had been a Democrat for 38 years, was born a Democrat, intended to al ways be a Democrat and expect ed to die a Democrat. He held the present leader ship of the Democratic party, both in the nation, State and counties as being responsible for the oppressive tax system ev erywhere. Mr. Person said with emphasis that the Court House ring and party politicians called it progress and improvement. Mr. Person said that in his county there had been 250 of the tax payers homes sold be cause they were unable to pay their taxes and that in a neigh boring town there had been 1000 homes sold. In his home county, last year, he stated that the total amount of taxes was around $286,000, while the county only raised about 11,000 bales of cotton. Why this discrimination ? asked the speaker. It is because the "Ring" leaders and moneyed interest have the tax payer hog tied, and did no' tknow a It publican from a Democrat. Also that 55 per cent of the taxable values are hidden. Mr. Person very rightfully made the assertion that at toe same rate that taxes are being advanced in North Carolina, that in less than ten years there is not a farmer but that would be buried by th ucounty in a cheap coffin and in a shallow grave. He believes in the equality of men by the corporation inter ests in North Carolina, and that it was now time for the home dweller to assert his manhood. Mr. Person made it emphatic that the voter should exercise the utmost care in selecting a representative in all the law making bodies of this State and nation. The tax payers are the victims of false leadership and that the laws have been written by the corooration interests and bond holders to the detriment of the tax payer. The office holding trust in North Carolina are in power, and the voter should be careful not to surrender his lib erties and privileges at the polls to a court house ring, if we do then we will suffer the conse quences. Mr. Person stated than in the last three years the bonded in debtedness m North Carolina had increased 300 per cent and that unless the tax system was changed that in less than three years the land owners would be unable to meet the obligations imposed upon them, while the corporation interests, bond hold ers and stock owners were not being taxed at all. Mr. Person now has a suit pending against the state tax commission to compel the listing or tax empted property. Ihese non taxable securities now amount to over a billion dollars in North Carolina, and if he can win the case, it will mean great reduction in the taxes of the farmer and land owner. The case will be heard before Judge T. H. Calvert in Raleigh on May 22nd. Mr. Person has saved the tax payers of his county more than $50,000 during the past yoar, and they are supporting him solidly for the House of Repre sentatives, to succeed Hon. E. W. Pou, the present incumbent. Out of the eleven to twelve million dollars of valuation of stock, bonds or interest held by foreign stockholders in this state, less than l-10th of 1 per cent was paid in taxes. 'Not one wmt do tfiey pay for roads, or THERE LAST SATURDAY TO V tu AUDIENCE. Political Bosses and Lays High iaw-maKers Door. other tax burdens, but they do enjoy the privileges of the good roads and continue to advocate the building, because they are not called upon to assist finan cially in their construction. Mr. Person stated that nine tenths of the weekly press of the btate was hog tied by the court house ring, politicians and corp oration interests, but compli mented this paper on its inde pendence and on being outspok en in the interests of the tax payers and the farmers of Chat ham county. He stated that bonds, stocks, or corporation securities must be taxed in order to bring about an equality in taxation and that the only remedy was in the BALLOT. Person made many friends in Chatham and they will remem ber him on June 3rd. MINSTREL TO BE GIVEN. Visitors to Pittsboro and Other Movements of People. Brickhaven, May 16. Mrs. O. C. Kennedy and little -Miss Ruth Ken nedy, motored to Raleigh Friday morning and were the week-end guests of Mrs. Penick Smith of that place. Mrs. J. H. Overby and children have returned home after an extended vis it with relatives in Charlote. They were accompanied home by Mr. and Mrs. James Honeycutt and children. Mrs. H. T. Johnson, of Morrisville, attended the Memorial services at Christian Chapel last week, avd will spend awhile here with relatives, be fore returning to their home. Quite a number motored from here to Pittsboro for the play, "The Dream of Queen Esther." Needless to say ev eryone thoroughly enjoyed the play. Well gotten up and well rendered. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Hanngton ana children were dinner guests of Mrs. Watkins at Moncure last Sunday. Let's not foreet the minstrel to be eiven at the school here on Saturday evenmg. May zvth, jLJtth &awraay.j We are eager for a crowd, me pro ceeds will eo for payment on the pi ano recently installed. Come every body who can and we promise you an evening of clean, wholesome fun. O. C. Kennedy spent the weeK-ena in Raleigh. The slight storm that passea through this section Saturday night did quite a bit of damage. The old hickory tree, a land mark that stood in front of Mr. Darnell's home was blown down, and a tree in H. A. Har rington's grove was demolished. Also two large shade trees on O. C. Ken nedy's lawn were damaged and the top of a chimney was crushed. We have so many nouaays ana oc- casions lor special ceieurauuu that in the hurly, burly of life, the rush of business and pleas ure, many of them are but slightly regarded, by the general public, that is they are umes oi muuivj nmuxp.ment that removes almost en tirely the thought that inspired them. But the sentiment irom wnicn orig inated Mother's Day is growing more general and the day is being more widely observed as the years go by. It is wen tnai mis is hub, iui is Tint.hincr more sacred tnan me thought that inspired Mother's Day the glory and significance of other special occasions fade into insignifi cance and we stand speechless be fore the wonder and depth of Mother Love,' and it is good that we can let little flower sDeak for us, and all that we consider his day Mother's Day the most sacred of all days. We who failed to nonor me Kant mnthor who ever lived, our moth er, last Sunday, by wearing a flower, let's resolve that next year we not forget. Hundreds of bees in the sunny weather, Hundreds of birds on the lawn together, Hundreds of lambs in the purple clover, But only one mother, the wide world over. MT. GILEAD PERSONALS. vf,),An Pnnt 1. Mav 15. Miss "Mollio nnrl Eunice Hatley spent the week-end with Mr. and xroi, Williams at Rierersbee. Miss Lillian Hatley spent Sunday afternoon with Miss Maggie Tripp. Miss Anna Johnson, of Durham, visited her cpusin Miss Maggie lnpp last week. . , n;o t imnia Weal snent a few days in Durham last week, visiting her sister. . . , Mr. Frank Seymore spent ouuu., with his mother. . - Mrs. J. P. Hatley, of Raleigh, is visiting relatives near Bynum this WeTMc ttalnh Burnett and family pent Sunday with her parents, Mr. j njr-c T w. inflm ailU ill J. o w Mr. Roy Griffin, of Durham, is vis iting his mother, Mrs. W. L. Griffin. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hatley spent Sun day with their son, Walter Hatley. Mr. and Mrs. Yancie Neal and fam ily spent Sunday afternoon m the Mr and Mrs. J. W. Neal. Mrs. J. W. Neal and Miss Leonie Neal spent Monday withers, w. n. Windham. . ,,, Mrs. A. R. tirimn spem munuy with Mrs. Flossie Burnett. The home of Ab. Byrd, of Fayette- vile was burned riday mgni ana ne was cremated. Byrd lived aione. MEMORIAL DAY HERE. Observed by the Daughters of conreaeracy Memorial Day in Pittsboro was ob served byvthe Daughters of Confed eracy, Children of the Confederacy, ana citizens, wno lormed in line at 4 o clock at the residence of Mrs. H. A. London, president of the Winnie Da vis Chapter. Led by chief marshal E. R. Franklin, they marched to the mon ument, which with the court house had been decorated with wreaths and flags. The invocation was pronounced by Rev. W. E. Allen, rector of St. Bartholomew's Church. After which was sung, "How Firm a Foundation." A. C. Ray, who was master of cere monies, said that this hymn had been sung at the funeral of General Lee and Stonewall Jackson. He explained why we celebrate memorial day on May 10th, as it was the day that Gen. Jackson died. In a few well chosen words he introduced Walter D. Siler, who spoke on this occasion. At the conclusion of the speech was sung, "Tenting On The Old Camp Ground." Then came th edoxoloery and benediciton, and everyone marched to the various burial places of the Con federate dead and decorated the rest ing place of these splendid old he roes. A BEAUTIFUL WEDDING. Victor R. Johnson and Miss Pilking- ton Married. A wedding marked by its beauti ful simplicity was solemnized Thurs day of last week m St. Bartholo mew's Church, when Miss Nellie Pil- kington became the bride of Mr. Vic tor R. Johnson. The historic old church was lovely with its white al tar coverings and candles, white lil- lies and ferns beinpr used for addi tional dceorations. Prior to the ceremony, a beauti ful musical program was rendered with Miss Ethel Johnson at the organ and Mrs. H. A. Bynum as soloist. Miss Johnson played Souvenir and To A Wild Rose besides accompany ing Mrs. Bynum when she sang "O Perfect Love and Constancy." Lohen grin's Wedding March was used as a processional. Beethoven's Minuet in G was played softly during the cere mony. First came the ushers Messrs D. B. Nooe and William Bell, of Mon cure, then Miss Evelyn Alston, maid of honor, and Mrs. L. A. Nooe, dame of honor, both wearing Castle crepe frocks with corsages of Columbian roses. Next came Master Bobbie Hm ton in Oljver Twist suit of white faille silk, carrying the ring in a sil ver tray. The bride wearing a traveling dress of navy Poiret twill with grey acces sories, entered on the arm of her father, who eave her in marriage. The bridegroom, attended by his best man, Mr. Bell, met at the altar. 4 Mts JoJmson is the oldest daugh ter of Mr. G. R. Pilkmgton and is one of Pittsboro s most popular and ac complished young women. She is a graduate of Salem College and has taught with marked success in the high school here. Mr. Johnson is the son of Frof. R. P. Johnson and is a young man of sterling character. He is a lawyer by profession and is regarded very high ly in Chatham county. He is a candi date for the state senate and dame rumor says he will be nominated by a large majority. After they return from a bridal tour, they -will be at home in Pitts boro. CHILDRENS DAY SUNDAY. Mt. Zion Celebrates Other Lo cal News. Moncure, Route 2, May 16. The Children's Day service at Mt. Zion Sunday was a success, lhose little children rendreed their part beauti fully.' There was not as large crowd as we had expected on account of the rain, just about the time the people got ready to go, but soon the- sun came out and we had a pretty afternoon. The decorations were a thing of beauty.. The pulpit was decorated with running roses and there were lovely flower pots of roses, cornations peonies and snap-dragons. After the exercises the children marched to the cemtery with arms full of flowers and placed them on the graves of the dead. Sunday was a happy day with the mothers and the children for it was "Mothers Day." The most of the mothers and children wore a flower of some kind in honor of their moth ers. Mr. R. B. Clegg is in Rex hospital in Raleigh, for treatment. We sincere ly hope Mr. Clegg will be much im proved in health when he returns home. Mrs. G. L. Bynum is with her fath er at Raleigh. Mr. J. O. Harmon, of the Univer sity at Chapel Hill, spent the week end with his father, Mr. J. E. Har mon. We feel proud of the honor be stowed upon him as the president of the student body of the University. Little Misses Camelia and Ruth Stedman, of Moncure, spent last week with their grand-parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Harmon. A big dinner given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Laly last Sunday Most of their children and some of their near relatives were with them. All of them brought baskets well filled with good things to eat. Those nresent were Mr. and Mrs. J. w. nar mon, Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Farrell, of Pittsboro. Mr. and Mrs. Turner ret- ty of this community, Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Tom Edwards and daughter, Miss Lilla Edwards, of Apex. All brought their children with them They enjoyed being together and es pecially the dinner. Mr. Frank Petty killed two very tam hawks last week. Mrs. N. B. Gunter hung them in her cherry trees, and she says nothing eats her cherries now A building struck by lightning on Thursday and destroyed, several in mates hurt but none seriously: and a woman kiled by another bolt of ngnming, u uvw m 'wwmv county the satne day. THE CONTRACT LET The Durham Public Service Company Bid Lowest Gets Job. HAVE 400 HORSE POWER. There Were Nine Bids Made Cost Will be $4000. The contract for putting up poles and wiring the town of Pittsboro was let to the lowest bidder las tweek. Nine bids were submitted, but the Public Service Company, of Durham being the lowest bidder, the contract was awarded to them. Their bid as submitted to the town commission erf, was $7,877.92, which was based on one transformer of 100 K V A ca pacity for the substation. The com missioners decided to put in three transformers instead of one, which will make the total cost of installa tion and wiring the town complete approximately $10,616.00. This is about $4,000 less than the engineer employed by the town, W. M. Piatt, of Durham, estimated it would cost to install the substation and wiring the place. This substation of 300 K V A ca pacity will furnish the town with current of about 400 horse-power, and will supply sufficient power to light the town and enable the com missioners to sell electric current to any prospective industries that might wish to locate here. Work on wiring is to be commenc ed immediately and will be finished in approximately 60 days. The power Company promises to furnish current to the town by July 4th. Right here we wish to call atten tion to the citizens to have their houses wired as quickly as possible. Everyone ought to take enough pride in the place to not be behind, be cause when the lights ate turned on the streets, every owner should be ready to turn the lights on in their business places and homes. Get busy people, get busy. There will be approximately 50 street lights and these lights will hang directly over the middle of the street, at each corner, and not stuck upon a pole on the sidewalks, as some people thought would be the case. There will be four lights around the court house, and a light at each corner of the four streets leading from the court house to the town limits. Salisbury street will have at least eight lights, from the east of town to the west. Dont be kicking, folks, the town commissioners are going to light up the streets so bright that you will be proud to live in Pittsboro. . Those who nave alreadyTor are hav ing thier houses wired, should bear in mind that all the wiring has to be inspected by the town or state in spector, and contracts for wiring should be so worded that no money or at least not more than 25 per cent should be paid the contractors until the wiring has been inspected thor oughly and through the regular chan nels. It might possibly cost you more than you would care to pay, as the town inspector might not find your house wired right. FROM AN OLD CO-WORKER. Editor Gets Letter From a Friend in His Boyhood Home. Fayettveille, N. C, May 12, '22. Mr. Colin G. Shaw, Siler City, N. C. Dear Bro. Ex- R. F. D. Carrier: Have been intending writing you a letter of congratulation on your great triumph as a newspaper man ever since you became the editor of my old home paper, but kept putting it off. You will find enclosed check for which you will move up my subscrip tion another year. I have been a sub scriber to the Siler City paper near- lv all the time since one was first issued and expect to continue as long " . . . . . : as I live. I have been away from my native county (Chatham) more than thrity vears. but am still very mucn inter ested in qj.d Chatham, her people and an her progress. T held mv familv reunion at Mt Vernon Springs last year and we all enjoyed so much tnat we nave aecia ed to have it over again this year. We expect to spend first week in July at the Springs and will be there in full force. Would be glad to have you come over and spend the day with us- " This is intended for you personally and not for the paper, unless you re write it. Fraternally, R. A. MURCHISON. (We printed it friend Murchison just like you wrote it, it so expresses yourself that we did not feel inclined to rewrite it. The days that we la bored with you in the postal service are pleasantly remembered, and we shall be only too glafl to renew our former pleasant relations at your July reunion. Editor.) ADDED TO OUR LARGE LIST. Since we published our last paper, the following names have been added to our alredy large list of subscrib ers. They continue to come in larger numbers every week. Soon everybody and his brother will be taking the paper, and we certainly do appre ciate their patronage. Here they are J O. L. Elder, R. P. Hilliard, Siler Citv Drug Co., J. A. Wilson, C. N. Mulligan, Mrs. W. W. Fraseir, Miles Medical Co., C. V. Tally, J. J. Lind ley, E. R. Cook, J. E- Fojj, Mary E. Brafford, D'Arcy Co., M. M. Fox, R. H. Thomas, Jesse J. Smith, Dr. C. R. Sears, Jarvis E. Rives, M. F. Nor wood, W. W. Fields, Mrs. J. E. Neal, S. V. Perry, J. M. Mattox, Ideal Jew elry Co., Rev. R. L. Davis, J. J. Hack ney, J. A. Cockman, Garland Perry, Mrs. J. M. Greene, J. W. Dark, W L. Griffin, J. H. Watkins, W. M Eu banks, H. R. Stedman, Mrs. Mattie Perkins, Van Patten, T. E. Williams, Carv Thomas, Emma J. Copeland, Rufus Bridges Discontiued during the week only onet ABOUT THE SCHOOL. The Storm Local and About Ausley Leaving. Corinth, May 17. J. A. Ausley left tne community last Saturday in his new rora lor a two weeks vacation and when we saw him last he was neaded due west for "points" along the Norfolk-Southern railroad. The storm Sunday night was quite severe over mis end of the county. The lightning chased over the phone uuo aim power wires in great iasn ion for about an hour. Some high winds but no hail and not much dam age done to crops. The party at Buckhorn last Thurs day night given by Miss Carrie Lee Cross, in honor of Miss Tudor of Raleigh, was enjoyed by all who at tended. The patrons of the Corinth school will be interested to know that $400. of the school indebtedness was paid from 1921 taxes. But now after get ting our new building all equipped for two or more teachers it is most likely that the new ruling by the State Superintendent of Schools will again cut us down to one teacher. This is a vital topic and all Corin thians must get their thinking caps on and work out some plan that will prevent such an unfortunate back ward step as this will be. Talk it among yourselves and then come and tell the committeemen your views. We must do something before it is too late. Mr. Hatch, of Hamlet, Messrs C. W. Hanks and W. H. Griffin, of Pitts boro, and Mr. J. D. Mclver were vis itors at Buckhorn Sunday. We are glad to state that at last the road from B. M. Mclvers to Aus leys bridge has been improved, the bridges put in and is now in good condition for travel. Mrs. W. A. Allen, of -Charlotte, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Clark. Mrs. M. F. Murdock and Mrs. Ju lia Drake, of Raleierh. snent with Mr. and Mrs. B. N. Dickens. Last Saturday and Sunday Rev. J. Lee Johnson conducted a memorial service ' at Christian Chapel, which will be remembered by all who at tended, as among the best and most enjoyable services ever held in the church. The N. S. train formrelv due at Corinth about noon now arrives at 11:30 a. m. Another Ford Story. Yesterday we saw a Ford car drive up behind a perfectly good Dodge roadster that was stuck in the mud, drive around the Dodge then back up, hitch on to the Dodge and pull it for 100 feet onto good road. This is no Ford ad but neither is it an ad for the Dodge. Ask Mr. G. H. Bald win, of the Peerless Lumber Co., for details. Boy Scouts meet at Brickhaven on Saturday, May 27th. Don't forget this boys, be on hand and let's get a go-, -J a. il rt ... a mg goou troop in mis ocoui went. HARMON ELECTED PRESIDENT. Pittsboro Boy Gets Highest Honor at The University. (Special to-The Record.) Chapel Hill, N. C, May 15. The friends of Mr. J. Obie Harmon will be glad to learn that he has been elected president of the student body at the University, which automatical ly places him at the head of the student government. This is one of the highest honors obtainable by a student. For sometime there has been much speculation among the students as to the possible winner. The candidates for this much coveted honor were: Thomas Turner, High Point, Jim Keer, Warrenton, Victor Young, Dur ham and Mr. Harmon. In an election held Messrs Kerr and Young were eliminated, leaving Har mon and Turner for the final strug gle Tuesday. Mr. Harmon's leader ship in student activities for the last three years was a counting factor in the election; yet Mr. Turner has a commendable record as president of the junior class to his credit. Both Harmon and Turner are known and admired by all the students, which caused one of the hardest political battles ever waged on the campus. The number of votes cast was the largest in the history of campus elec tions, there being 1257 votes in all, Harmon receiving 646 and Turner 611. The student body has many things to look forward to for the next year under the leadership of a man who has the power and command to put anything across. ; The president of the students is, ex-officio, head of the student coun cil, and is selected by a student vote on his leadership, ability, executive power, general popularity, and stu dent council platform. R. E. C. (It is understood that Mr. Harmon has also been elected president of the Chatham Club and the A. E. F., Club, all at Chapel Hill. REGISTRATION OF VOTERS. Beginning on Saturday, May 1st, and for the three following Satur days, ending May 20th, the registra tion books will be open at all of the polling places of the county. Every one interested in the coming primary, and everybody is Vitally interested, if they would but realize it, should see the registrar in their respective precincts and register. We have already published a list of the registrars in this paper and if you will refer to your paper and get the name of the proper official and see him at once. Be sure your oma ic on the hook. If vou are in naitiv v . doubt, just write to this paper and we will give you all the information you may desire m regara 10 me m ter. Prison Terms. Seventy-two criminals were sent to prison for a total of 458 years in one Aaxr loot, week bv six iudges in gen- aral sessions and three justices sit ting in criminal parts of the supreme court, JNew xorx. 696 cures Bilious Fever. At Pleasant Hill CHILDRENS' DAY EXERCISES AND MEMORIAL SERVICE HELD THERE SUNDAY. The Music by The Choir and The To Highest METEOR FALLS IN VA. Composed of Metallic Substance and Weighed 20-Ton. Greensboro News. Norfolk, Va., May 12. The shock of a 20-ton meteor which crashed to the ground in an isolated spot in Nottoway county, 12 miles southwest of Blackstone late last night, was felt for a radius of 50 miles whilt the brilliant glare of the incandescent body illuminated the heavens ovef southern Virginia and sections of North Carolina. The trail of lie-ht as me meteor iei in a slow curve from the zenith at an angle of about 45 degrees was visible in this city, Rich mond and at points along the Jamef 4.1 J 1 ' . a river, creating general excitement and even consternation on the part of ne groes. I he meteor, composed of metal lip substance, crashed into a crove of oak trees with an explosive roar some distance from any house, making a hole with an area of 500 square feet and burying several trees with it. Flames which immediately shot up were visible for many miles, while trees caught fire. A party of scientists, and newspa per men immediately left Richmond and this city for the scene, which is 120 miles west of Norfolk, but the re sult of their investigation was not rniade known tonight as telephone communication was unavailable. The shock of the fall was felt at Lawrenceville, Petersbui, Chase City and other points. At Lawrenceville, 100 miles west of here windows were rattled and houses shaken while at Chase City similiar effects were noted Automobilists on the roadway in Mecklenburg county said it seemed as though their cars had caught fire, so great was the illumination. In Norfolk, the meteor appeared to be about half the diameter of the full moon and much like a street arc light: Its tail, of orange brilliance with a sharp blue flame fading out at the extreme end, apparently waf about ten or twelve times as long and fully as broad as the body. In Richmond a streak of light war noticed before the ball of fire was noticed before the ball of fire war seen swirling through space to b( followed by the reverbrations of ar explosion. The entire southeastern skies were illuminated as if by a flash of lightning and burst of flame. OWENS FRUIT COMPANY MEN. Arrested in Atlanta For Using Mai: To Defraud. Our readers will call to mind that we warned them last week to avoii The Owens Fruit and Produce Co., o: Tampa, Fla., a firm for whom we hac published an advertisement. As soon as we learned that tne? were frauds, we begun to trace then up and they were arrested on last Fridav by the Inspector in Charge 03 the Atlanta postoffice for using the mans for fraudulent purposes. 'Ihe; are now in jail awaiting trial in the Federal court. We regret that these people should have defrauded some of our readers one man losing nearly $70, and j widow lady some $40. or more. Wt shall be governed by this experience and be more careful than we nave ever been in taking advertising fron; reliable firms only. It has always been our policy tc investigate firms who submit ads and those not known to us, and we made a serious mistake in not doing so with this firm. - NEW MINISTERS TO N. C. Of the 29 members of the graduat ing class this year at the Union The ological Seminary in Richmond, Va. ten have been assigned to service ir. North Carolina. Rev. Arthur Lang, whose home is in Portsmouth, Va.. is scheduled for Asheboro. Rev. Chas. W. Worth, son of Dr. George Worth, for many years a missionary ir China, goes to Wilmington. The meeting- of the board of trus tees of the Seminary this year mark ed the 50th year of service on the board of Dr. H. G. Hill, pastor of the First Presbvterian church m Maxtcm and during all that time he has miss ed only two session. This incident was duly celebrated and a purse con taining fifty one dollar gold pieces was presented to Dr. Hill. Although he has passed ninety years oi age ne is still very active and is one of the leading ministers today in the Pres byterian church. TELL ME NOT IN MOURNFUL NUMBERS. Vrom over in the Bear Creek sec tion, early last week, we received a letter from a friend to the paper, and he is a good friend too, in which he enclosed several new subscribers. A Democrat too. It was a good letter, and the closing paragraph strikes our sentimental chord just fine. It says: "Brother Shaw, let us have the truth, for the Bible savs: "ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. SENTENCE SERMONS. fThristian Sun. Our nnlv concern is to win the vic- tnt-v regardless of cost. S. M. Uwe- WW. T , - O Anywhere, provided it be forward. David Livinerston. Prayer and pain through Jesus rhrist. will do anything. John Eliot. The prospects are as bright as the promises of txod. juason. Rub-My-Tism for Rheumatism Methodist Church Recitations by The Children Un Standard O. B. MANN LEADS SINGING. Miss Gilmore and Miss Covert Make Pleasing Talks. Twelve months ago the editor was invited and accepted the in vitation o go to Pleasant Hill Methodist church to their annu al Memorial and Children's Day exercises. It was indeed a pleas ant affair. Again last Sunday he was present at a like event, and the day was pleasantly spent listen ing to the splendid program and witnessing the ceremonies at tendant upon the memorial ex ercises in the cemetery. The children with one accord were outspoken in their songs, recitations and dialogues, una fraid and proved that they had been well trained in the pro gram, v The singing at Pleasant Hill is always good and it is a joy to go there and listen to it at any time, but on this occasion Mr. O. B. Mann was again with the congregation to lead, and it was exceptionally good throughout the service, appropriate and well selected. There was a newly made grave in that cemetery, and we I carried an account of the death Flast week, that of Mr. I. H. btraughan. We could not help but reflect upon the fact that since our last annual gathering that the editor had lost three very near friends, whose lives and influ ence has been an inspiration to us, and whose departure leaves us sorrowful. These three men were Mr. Straughan, J. B. Clegg and W. L. Griffin. They lived in different localities in this coun ty, but we have come' in contact with ,them to the extent that UlFlHseg-were influenced by their counsel and their wise conclusions. The lives of others that are buried in that cemetery at the Pleasant Hill church are living today in the manner of influence in others and will continue on down to the end of time. This fact was exemplified by the beautiful mound of flowers that had been provided for the occa sion and the interest that was manifested in the ceremonies. The children's exercises were held in the morning and the memorial service conducted im mediately following. As soon as this had been completed, then a cloud came up and it begun to rain. Everyone returned to the church and heard Miss Camilla Gilmore and Miss Gladys Co vert make talks and act pieces that were easily decided to be as good as ever heard in that church. Mr. W. T. Parrish, who is su perintendent of the school was in charge of the program and deserves praise for the credit- abl emanner m which it was ar ranged. After the rain, and the exer cises concluded, the congrega tion retired to the grove where a bountiful spread was placed betore the people and it was thoroughly enjoyed by the many who were present. Folowmg is the program as rendered by the children: Welcome, J. B. Burke. So Very Tell, Frank Tysor. Bible Men, Royal Covert. William Dorsett, Ralph and Reid Tysor, Jim mie and Chapin Burke. orget-me-Not, Ruth Cook. Song by the children . Recitation, Lena and Hazel Criss- man. Fiightened, Frank Womble. Our Children's Day, Nettie McDan- ie'. Do Your Best, Christine Smith. Dolls Day, by six little girls, IP I could Make a Speech, Leon Gil moi e. Best Day, Clinton Crissman. Cbi'.drens Day We Greet, Mabel Mc Par.iel. Make Your Own Place, Talmage Snvth. Recitation, Liza Bynum. Keep Sunny, Bemie Cook, (absent on account of sickness. Recitation, Bell Tysor. The Light of the World, Six boys. Childrens Day -Lesson, Bell Green. Little Fisher Girl, Lillie Bynum. Childrens Sabbath Day, Willard Ty sor, (absent on account of sickness. Rose Baskets, six little glris. Always Learning, Roy Green. Welcome Song, two little girls. Bring Your Silver Offerings, Har ter . Cook. Jake J. Wade, of Dunn, has been elected editor of the Tar Heel, the University magazine.