The Chatham Record SSTABLISHED SEPTEMBER 19,1878. BIG family reunion iiPttie Thomas’ Host of Des- j Ce iebrate Her 71st * Ct Sday-Mr. O M. Poe Hurt By Fall gill, Route 2, Nov. 24.—0 n Ne V r 25, 1853 a baby girl was ***“!II the home, of Rev. and borl ‘ Lnree Moore, and was given Bettie. This little girl to womanhood and married A. Thomas, to whidh M r ; were born twelve children, 3lUOn 0 { whoom lived to be grown women. All married and f 1 t h eir old childhood home. Mr. “ passed away several years 6,0 *l,O a daughter, Mrs. D. H. ftiev passed to the great beyond : 2 fir ’ t part of this year. On Sun s November 23, the relatives and 'S’is gathered at the home of Mrs. - to celebrate her 71st honias LU : birthdav anniversary. All of the ten L n g children were present on this enjovable occasion except J. C. Thomas, of Durham, who was unable be present, due to sickness in ht ° k The children present were: Webster, W. A. Drake, R- F. Sturdivant, L. D. Hat , . j e ter Hackney, and Gordon Copeland, and Messrs B. W. Thomas, g $ Thomas and L. D. Thomas. j[ r ’. Thomas has fourty-four grandchildren and the most of these sere there. There are five great grandchildren, of whom only John William Drake, Jr., and Annie Myrtle Beckwith were present. Mrs. Thomas has one sister living, this toner Mrs. Joe Hatley, and one bro- C. D. Moore. One brother Vaylon Moore died only a few’ months go. Perhaps the oldest person at- BLiin with their families, had % ecl ' U1 ' e Sunday afternoon of 8 this good institution, and e they were there the beloved iper n tp„ a .. : -oer.r of the Bynum Sun r" ' , ’ -• J. B. Atwater, and ‘ 0; amzed classes,'led by iambeth presented to 1 the inmates a paper sack the inmates a peper sock confectionaries and other v had held a song vice led by Mr. At ater. Aftp r appropriate talk by Mr. - l > Mr. Johnson expressed red* sv.v i , . or the kind remem ‘ °f the institution and in so j/ 1 ' £l ' ac ious spirit. What if we tn e poor and unfortunate at t i aa these good Bynum peo- i ''° Ul Christmas presents at I 0 "Cs Bazaar, December 12. i BRICK HAVEN LETTER Brick Haven, Nov. 24.—The large crowd present here Friday evening for the annual bazaar and oyster supper exceeded in numbers even our most optimistic expectations. Everyone seemed to have a very pleasant time. The articles were attractively displayed and brought a goodly sum. The oysters and other eats were also easily disposed of. Games and music added to the even ing s entertainment. The exhibit by the school was much admired. The sales from this! exhibit alone amount ed to $23.55. The Betterment Association and the school wish to thank every one who contributed in any way to the success of the evening. Mr. Grady Truelove, an employee of the Cherokee Brick Co., narrowly escaped serious, if not fatal injury when he fell from a kiln last Wed nesday. He is at his home near Bonsai recuperating from the minor injuries sustained, and (hopes to be back on duty soon. Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Kennedy and Miss Ruth Kennedy will spend the Thanksgiving holidays at Ahoskie, with Mrs. Kennedy’s sister, Mrs. Walter Curtis. The community congregulates Mrs. H. A. Harrington upon being one of the winners in the Missing Word Contest. We are always proud to have a representative from our com munity victorious in (his or her un dertakings. Brick Haven was well represented at the Truth box party Saturday evening. Those people are to he com mented for having such a successful evening. The social side, as well as the financial, was splendid. Rev. Mr, Shannonhouse, of Pitts boro, will conduct services at the school building here Sunday after noon, December 7. Let’s not forget j the date, for Mr. Shannonhouse has something good in store for us. Mr. W. J. Hannon and Miss Mary Bland were week-end visitors of friends at Frosty. Next Thursday is our annual day for universal thanks to the Giver of all good gifts for continued happiness and prosperity. While it is fitting that we should have a day set apart for universal thanks, the best way to show individual appreciation of our blessings is to make of our lives a thanks-living—by remembering to practice the Golden Rule. Then, in truth, would we be in readiness for the real Thanksgiving spirit that should pervade the land on the na tional Thanksgiving Day. Chatham Awakens Durham Herald We learn from the Chatham Re cord that Pittsboro has won the loca tion of a new manufacturing plant. According to the announcement, the Pompton Lakes Milling Company, of New Jersey, is going to build a $150,000 factory at Pittsboro for the manufacture of silk trademark rib bons and bands. This is the first prominent sign of the coming awak ening that is surely destined to hit Chatham, and we would not be sur prised one bit to see that county take faster steps forward than any other county in this section of the State once it gets started. For many long years it has been shut off from the world, and held back by an almost utter lack of transporta tion facilities. It is true that the railroad facilities are still poor, but the building of highways has open- j ed up that county considerably, and 1 the sunlight of prosperity is begin ning to creep in. We congratulate the county upon securing the new factory, and hope that it means other manufacturing plants in the near future. Chatham j is going to move out of the rut; the j only question is, when it is going to j make the start. We believe that the start is being made now. With as fine citizenship as is to be found anywhere, and well provided with nature’s offerings, there is no rea son why Chatham should not take her place among the more progres sive counties of the State. The county also has another asset in Editor Peterson and hi 3 Chatham Record. " Mr. Clyde Harmon, of Pittsboro, spent Sunday with Mr. Walter Dixon, * cn Cumnock, Route 1. m PITTSBORO, N. C., CHATHAM COUNTY, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1924 President Asks Nation to Observe '****”' Golden Rule Sunday, December 7th The * 1 International Geddas Bile Sunday laet year, and of you* plane for its worm mttmm ttee rtmfi tfcle year m ©eotaker 7th, it most pleasing* t m ffim l it rentn the eonnendatlon given last year at this —eellent pi— tar bringing to the attention of Ifeoee mtmmrm juigiapua the charitable requirements of those —o are In «fcrere&ty*, Z believe with you that the inte— t&lmal dbserveaOr of this day cay not only save the lives of thousands of des titute, hut may possibly have an even greater benefit in the Way of reflex influence upon t'loee eho thus observe the Golden Buie and help to establish it as a reality la daily living. 'The international observance ok this day Bight well contribute materially to Iha betttruest Os & international relations and abiding world jrtenti Very truly yonrs* ' V* Hear East Belief, / / 151 Fifth Avenue, // hew York, H. Y, {/ Plans for the observance of Golden Rule Sunday call upon the seoplb Os the United States to serve a menu in their homes similar to that served in the orphanages in the near east, and then give a thank-offering to help carry ea that work during the coming year* • , j J————WHlM—l i ■■■ i IIIWMBMMT—I— TI SLAYER AND SLASHER I NOT YET CAPTURED Henry Winston and Bad Judd Negro Still At . Large—Other News Notes From Corinth (By F. M. Nash) Corinth, Noy. 24.—The next time you see Mr. Joe Mclver, be sure to ask him how he likes to get out at 1:15 a. m., to go “courting”. So far Henry Winston, the negro who shot and killed Louis Womble at Brickhaven last Sunday is still at large. We think that there should be a determined effort made, backed up by a reward, to catch this skunk, and bring him in, dead or alive. Mr. Kelly, of the Phoenix Con struction Co., who was so badly cut up by a drunken Judd negro at Avent’s Ferry last Sunday is still in the hospital and not out of danger yet. This is the second time in two years that one of these Judd negroes from Lee county has been guilty of near murder, and in both cases the culprits have escaped and no arrests have been made. When they get away they should be run down and brought to trial. They are dangerous arfd think very little of taking the life of any one who happens to cross their pathway. Rev. and Mrs. Jonas Barclay, of Pittsboro, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Nash. Mr. Barclay filled his regular Sunday preaching appointment at Haywood. Seldom have we seen better evi dence of what paint and repairs will do than can now be seen at the Hay wood church. This old building has been completely renovated, inside and out, and has taken out a new lease on life. Mrs. Eb. Cob, who has been spend ing the past two weeks with her daughter, Mrs. N. M. Thomas at Brickhaven, returned to her home in Lee county today. Mrs. M. A. Arey and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Benson, of Albemarle, spent last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Parker. Mrs. Parker returned with them Monday to Albemarle. Mrs R O. Coble, of Rockingham, is visiting her sister, Mrs. W. J. Steph enson. Mrs . Vesta Mims and family and Mrs. Glen Mims and children, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Mims. , A Mrs. W. W. Horton and Miss Aus tin, our Corinth school teachers, •spent Saturday in Raleigh and Sun day at their homes in Duncan. it | DOUBLE-BARRELED MARRIAGE I ______ Two Bear Creek Couples Hie Away | To S. C. and Have Knots Tied— Other Items Bear Creek, Nov. 24.—Mr. E. J. Mclver is on the sick list this week* We hope for his speedy recovery. G. G. Burke has moved from J. J. Cheek’s to the Edward’s place; J. Cheek’s to the Edwards’ place; going to his place on Siler City, Route 3. We regret to lose Mr. •, > v ‘-‘- Davis. Mattie Brooks was carried to Rex hospital at Raleigh last week for an operation. W. J. Norwood, of Southport, is visiting lies mother, Mrs. W. F. Nor wood. Mr. Clarence B. Cheek, of Ore Hill, and Miss Eva Johnson, of Siler City Route 5; also Mr. Angus W. L. Brooks, of Bonlee, and Miss Ira Johnson, a sister of Eva, were mar ried recently, it being a double-bar rel affair, the two couples motoring to S. C., to have the knots tied. We wish for them much happiness. Mrs. Ruffin Holt’s condition re mains unimproved. Her condition became alarming last Saturday. She had a sinking spell and it seemed the end was near. All the children were called to her bedside, but she rallied and is some better, though very low yet. The following visit ed her during the week-end: Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Bums, of Troy; Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Holt, of Salisbury; Mrs. I. Williamson, of Sanford; Mrs. J. M. Yarbrough, of Jonesboro; Mr. and Mrs. I. M. Gilmore, and children, Leon and Walton, of Pittsboro, Route 3; Mrs. W. L. Moore and son, Len nius/of Raefordlt C. W. Holt and son, Eugene, of Iternersville; F. T. Mann, and Carlyle Bennett and Miss Lela Burns, of Biscoe; Miss Ila Mann and Mrs. Effie Womble, of New Hill; Mr. and Mrs. O. R. King and children of Star and Miss Estelle 'Bums*-of Trov. A. R- Brothers, the Evangelist engineer, of Raleigh, preached a soul stirring sermon at Bear Creek Chap- J el * Sunday afternoon, using as a text—Matthew 11:28 and Mark 10:21. S. C. Burke, of Route 2, and Miss Ollie M. Pike, of Siler City, Routel, were married Sunday 16th, we join their host of friends in wishing them a long and happy life. “PHIL.” Messrs. Dewey Dorsett and Grady j Pickard killed 18 rabbits on a 3 hour, hunt in Hickory Mountain Tuesday. t MEETING OF U. D. C. The Winnie Davis Chapter, U. D. - C., met with Mrs. Henry A. London, October 31, and transacted much r business. , ' On account/of two deaths of its members the birthday celebration of the organization was postponed. Reports by different members were made which was quite satisfactory. The following officers were elected jfor the ensuing year: President—Mrs. H. A. London. Vice-President—-Mrs. E. R. Hinton. Third Vice-President—Mrs. G. P. i Alston. ! r_ Treasurer—Mrs. F. C. Mann, i Rec. Sec.—Mrs. Bunn Fearrington. i Cor* Sec.—Mrs. R. C. Griffin. Registrar—MrA D. L. Bell. Historian —Mrs. V. R. Johnson. The Chapter (has done much relief work this year in helping Confeder ate widows and orphans, sending de licacies to the sick, etc. Memorials were read over the deaths of two of its members —Mrs. B. Nooe and Mrs. M. F. Williams. A birthday cake, with 26 red can dles, was brought into the meeting „ after which coffee and mints were served. After singing a couple of songs the meeting adjourned. will move Lottery PLANT TO CHATHAM I ‘ The Sanford Express is informed | that J. H. Owen, who has for a num -4 her., of years been operating a pot tery plant six miles from Hemp, will during the next few weeks move his outfit to a location which he has selected near Gulf and will* put it in j operation about the first of the com ‘ ing year. He has had the clay test j ed and finds that it will make the very best kinds of pottery. The pottery /business seems to be pro ■ fi table’ and the output finds ready sale. Pottery manufacturers from time to time sold truck loads of their wares in Sanford. A load of it was sold here a few weeks ago. A par ty at citizens from this place recent ly visited the pottery plant and botigfti; a lot of the ware. It seems ‘ that there is good clay in this sec ! ti§§ making brick, tiling and pot tery. It is interesting to watch the 1 potters shape up and make jugs and other articles of pottery. MT. ZION'NEWS 1 Mr. Jimmie Thomas was operated on for appendicitis one day last 5 week in a hospital at Raleigh. He i ■ is getting on nicely. His mother, Mrs. W. B. Thomas is with him. > Mrs. J. W. Griffin, who has been • right sick for a few days, is improv . ing. L Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Harmon an<^ . children, of Pittsboro, spen t last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lilly. . Mr.:h&nd ? Mrs. Carey Griffin and ‘; Sam Griffin, of Pitts bore, spent last Sunday with their x mother, Mrs. J. W. Griffin. The Mt. Zion Sunday school will 1 take up collection for the Methodist * Orphanage at Raleigh next Sunday 1 This will be our Thanksgiving of i sering. We hope all will respond i generously. Perhaps there will be i those who. cannot be present and . would like to send something. If l y° u cannot give a large sum, a small sum will be much appreciated. A SONG OF GRATITUDE All the blessings of the fields, , All the stores that the garden yields, Flocks that whiten all* the plain, Yellow sheaves of ripened grain: Lord, for these our souls shall raise. Grateful vows and solemn praise. Clouds that drop their fattening dews, Suns that genial warmth diffuse; All the plenty summer pours, Autumn’s rich, o’erflowing stores: ! Lord, for these our souls shall raise j Grateful vows and solemn praise. - j -. .. ■ > i Peace, prosperity, and health, - j Private bliss and? public wealth, Knowledge, with it gladdening i streams, J • Pure religion with its holier beams:!, Lord, for these our souls shall raise Grateful vows and solemn praise. — Adelaide Proctor. Mrs. T. V. Rigsbee and children j ! have been visiting Mrs. Riggsbee’s i j old home at Mullins, S. C. They are ; expected to return next Tuesday af ter an exceedingly enjoyable visit. ‘. - i EDITORIAL COMMENT * Angier, £anford, Maxton, Park-' ton, Kinston, and possibly other North Carolina towns, have suffered seri ously from fine the past two or three weeks. This is an unusual series of conflagrations for so short a time, but in Jersey City two fires destroy ing millions in property occurred in a period of three days. If the an nual fire loss could be saved in some way it would be one of the greatest imaginable blessings. The orphans are calling today for a gift. They must depend upon just such people as you. If you fail them, other folk must do their part and yours. The orphan homes care for thousands of them. If you have not given, choose the home that you wish particularly to help and hand your gift to your Sunday school teacher or superintendent. He will do the rest. The Record favored higher pay for legislators and the limitation of hte state debt and opposed the port bill. Chatham gave a majority of 2500 Jfor the increased pay while the most of the rural counties voted largely against it. Chatham gave a major ity of 1298 against the port bill. Either the people of the county thought with the editor or the editor was exceedingly fortunate in hap pening to get on the popular side of these measures. The Port Bill was beaten by over 57,000 votes in the state, and that despite the fact that the vote for and totaled about 200,000 less than the total vote for the state officers. One of the surprising things about it was the weakeness of the measure in the sputheastem coun ties!, We felt that Bladen, Sampson, Pender, Duplin, and Onslow would vote almost solidly for the measure. On the Contrary, the vote in those counties was very nearly equally divided* ; ~ - • .... News comes from Raleigh that Dr. M. L. Townsend, of Charlotte has been added to the tsaff of the State Board of Health and will relieve Dr. G. B. Cooper of the extra work as> editor of Fie Health Bulletin. Dr. Cooper was very heavily burdened during the absence of Dr. Rankin, chief of the department, the past year ,and is deserving of the relief I being rendered. The work/ of fjie Board is growing more and more im portant and effective as the years roll. The Bulletin is always full of valuable information and can be had for the asking. Since the above lines were writ ten Dr. N. Sheffield has arrived at Pittsboro to begin two-months free dental service for the children of the county, this particularly emphasizing our statement above as to the grow ing importance of the work of the State Board. The vote in the whole of North Carolina was many thousands short of the total two years ago or four years ago. In Chatham county it was short about two hundred. One gentleman, a Republican, ascribes the shortage to disgust of many voters with the provision for absentee vot ing. Whether absentee voting as practiced has had such an effect or not, there is little excuse for so gen erous a provision. There are very few qualified voters who cannot ar range to cast their ballots in person, and even if they cannot they are naturally paired with others of the opposite party who are in the same condition. The writer has had to lose several votes during his life be cause of the limitations of the laws. He couldn’t vote at the recent elec tion because of the fact that he had not been in the county six months, and was not allowed to vote in his old county. And worse than that, he returned to his native county from another state in 1917 and was denied the privilege of voting in his native precinct for two years because he hadn’t been in the state that period. And yet we are quite sure that our vote on either occasion would not have affected results in any ma terial way. LOOK AT THe"I*\EEL ON PAPER* ♦NUMBER 25