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ESTABLISHED SEPTEMBER 19, 1878. Brick Haven News Brick Haven, Aug. 2.—Miss Mae Dickens spent last week with friends f Holly Springs. She was accom panied home Saturday by Misses Ir 'a Seagroves and Mabel Dickens vho were her guests over the week Misses Ruth Kennedy and Louise Farrington spent last Tuesday in Ra leio-h shopping and in visiting places of interest. Mrs. Henry Brown of McCullers ha< been spending a while here with Mrs. t H. Overby. Mrs. C. H. Thompson and children are spending a few weeks with rela tives of Lynchburg. Mrs. 0. C. Kennedy has been on a short visit with her parents, Rev. and Mrs. Dowell of Wake Forest. Miss Christine Lassiter of Lock vjiie was the week-end guest here of Miss Anne Utley. Mr. J. W. Lawrence after a few weeks’ stay with relatives of Acme, returned to his home here Tuesday. Mr. W. J. Hammon spent the week end with his brothers and sisters at his home near Carthage. Mr. Jas. Huneycutt of Charlotte is the guest hers ox ivies. J. H. Overby. Mr. J. C. Seawell and a party of friends motored to Lakeview Satur day and enjoyed a dip in the placid lake. What is more delightful than a picnic and supper these lovely sum mer evenings at such an attractive location. Mrs. June Hackney and little Kitty Marie have been visiting Mrs. R. H. Overby. Mr. James F. Johnson of Raleigh spent a while here last week. Mr. Ben M. Utley, after a two weeks’ vacation here with his mother, returns to Miami, Florida tomorrow. Among the members of the Junior Christian Endeavor Society here who can always be depended upon are the children of Mr. H. A. Harrington, the superintendent of the Union S. S. It is a pleasure to the Junior leaders to work with these children for when they are given a task, unless provi dentially hindered the duty is per formed well and willingly by the youngsters. We feel that credit for this is due to the interest that is taken in such work by their mother. Mrs. Harrington’s interest and eager ness is bountifully illustrated by her presence. She does not just send her youngsters to the meetings—she comes with them, and is ever ready to lend a helping hand. There are several mothers who have taken a great interest in the Juniors, but we mention Mrs. Harrington especially because she was greatiy interested in the beginning, and her interest does not wane. BYNUM NEWS ITEMS Mrs. W. A. Poe and little Miss Myrtle Poe of Durham are spending the week here with relatives. Mrs. Arthur Cheek and little daugh ter, Nell Thomas of Salisbury and Mrs. Cheek’s mother, Mrs. Andrews of Durham, spent last week here with relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Neal will leave Friday afternoon and spend the week- \ end in Norfolk, Va., with relatives. Miss Annie Lois Cheek of Salisbury is spending a few days here with rela tives. Mr. Sion Sturdivant of Lakeland, Fla., is spending his vacation here with his father, Mr. J. E. Sturdivant. Mr. C. W. Neal and Mr. Roy Riggs bte spent part of last week in Spray. The Ladies Aid Society will sell ice cream on the ball ground next Saturday evening a:ul night. There will be a game of ball between Bynum and Bennett, also a play at night. Come all. Miss Bettie Snipes has returned from Durham where she spent sev eral days with relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Neal spent the week-end in Durham. Mr. It. L. Lambeth and sisters, Miss es Julia and Effie, spent Sunday in Sanford with their brothers, A. T. and R. L. Lambeth. MRS. LANIUS ENTERTAINS (Written for Last Week’s Issue) Mrs. J. C. Lanius entertained at bridge in honor of Mrs. Louis Nooe of Ridgeway, South Carolina. The guests were greeted at the door by Mrs. Lanius and asked to find places in the living room and hall where seven tables were arranged for cards. Score cards in yellow and white, lovely yellow and white baskets filled with mints in the same colors, carried cut a dainty decorative scheme. At a late hour cards were laid aside and refreshments were served, lemon ice, angel’s food cake and gold cake. To the honoree, Mrs. Nooe, a handsome compact was presented. Those playing w r ere: Mesdames: Louis Nooe, J. D. Dorsett, Fred Je rome, T. K. Duncan, Walter Johnson, E. R. Hinton, Victor R. Johnson, F. C. Mann, Julian Gregory, Reed Thomp son, Walter Siler, Wade Barber, Rat cliffe Lanius, W. B. Tatum, J. L. 1 Griffin, Cecil Lindley, J. J. Carroll, Ed. Hatch, J. W. Hunt, Logan, Wom ble, H. D. Gunter, D. L. Bell, Misses Ethel and Clara Johnson, Cordie Har mon. We know personally that the sheriff has taken every precaution against making any error in the tax sale of lands. If anybody finds himself listed there improperly, it will be because accidents are sometimes unavoidable. Some folk we know are finding it rather easier than it at first seemed, despite the unusual capavcity of their home, to reach the limit of accom modation at a forthcoming function. It’s a pity that the limit is smaller than their inclinations to show their good will. THE CHATHAM RECORD Moncure News Letter The revival at Moncure Methodist i jhurcii will begin next Sunday, Aug ust btfi, iiteb. Hope the community -aid everybody will attend these ser vices, for they are cordially invited. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Womble, Mr. and ..irs. J. VV. Womble and family ana .*irs. W. W. Stedman ana little uaugn ters attended the Quarterly Meeting at -•■u. enuren yesterday tivionuay ). j. D. Bundy, presiding eider was n charge and preached an excellent -.ermon at li o clock on the subject, No Room for Jesus." The business session was held in the -iternoon, iwery church on tne -iiarge was represented and made ,ooa reports. n good crowd attended the meet ng and seemed to enjoy the ail day jei vice. A nice spread of good things *0 eat was rensned at the noon hour. Mrs. Jennie Jennings of Va., spent iast week with Dr. ana Mrs. «j .d. Cathell. Dapt. J. H. Wissler is spending this week, at Ceaar Springs, \ a. Miss Elizabeth was in the post-ollice last Monday. The revival at the Baptist church here closed last Sunday morning. Rev. Jesse Blalock preached hard and earnestly. Good congregations at tended each service and enjoyed the good preaching. Mesdames Bettie Wilson, Marguer ite Morgan of Charlotte, spent last week-end with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Cole. Misses Annie, Dorothy and Roberta Lambeth are visiting friends at Fay etteville this w'cek. Mrs. C. C. Poe and children of Pitts boro spent last week with Mrs. Flor ence H. Wilkie. Prof. Geo. D. Harmon, who taught : n the summer school at Lake Juna luska, and is now at home for a lit- ' tip while two davs at Moncure with Mrs. W. W. Stedman last weke. We »re «?or“v to state th**t. Mr. Mrs. B. E. Hare am! wFI '"C’e tomorrow Raleigh. Thcv Vop-i with Carolina Rower and Light Cr» tiofp -fr»* pofyip firvie. iVHss Cfl+h'vHmp Moore o* ’"iile. is vis' : tio<* Mr. and Mrs. J. E. -p this week. .Ti’opita of F'l’vi. l-t is visiting Miss Elva Moore this weak. 7 ' T —s. T. D 'Wilki® a.ra ip Viro-ipia, this week visiting her rp other. Mr. W. M. Holies snaps. iast week ~"* m tb" ~*ou"+aips around Chimney Rrv-h and Mt. Mitchell. Th° Epworth League held an in +arestir»’ meeting Inst Stmd«v eve ":pg. with Mias Catherine Thomas. f ho president in the chair. The sub let for the evening was “Birds and Rlowers.” and the leader was Mr. FT. G. who made a.n interesting *alk on flowers. Mr. W., W. Stedman mak an interesting talk on birds. Miss Catherine Thomas read the noem. “Tha Bird with the Broken I Pinion.” The songs were appropri ate to the subject and had a message for the msnv hearers, especiallv. “In iha Garden.” sung by Mesdames Daisy Lambeth and H. D. Strickland and “His is on the Snarrow,” bj Misses Ruth and Amey Womble. Merry Oaks News Reverend and Mrs. A. L. Goodrich of Lexington, Kentucky are visiting Mrs. Goodrich’s mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Mann of Merry Oaks. Miss Mae Sauls of near New Elam church, spent Saturday night with Miss Leona Holt. Reverend Mr. Norris filled his reg ular appointment Sunday, August 1 at Baptist church preaching a good sermon tq a large congregation. Miss Elva Burgess who is attend ing summer school at Greensboro spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Burgess. Mr. J. J. Reynolds returned from Wrightsville Beach Saturday report ing a very pleasant trip. Miss Elva Gunter who has been working at Winston-Salem is spend ing her vacation at home. Mr. Joe Mann has cleared off the ground back of his garage for a base ball ground. Mr. Lee, the night operator is ! boarding with Mr. H. H. Gotten. Mr. G. M. Craven spent Wednes day night at Sanford. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hipp went to I Sanford Saturday night shopping and I to the movies. Mr. Thomas of Siler City called to see Mrs. Edwards last week. Crops are looking unusually well in this section since the nice rains. Mr. Edward Kendrick and his school mates, Miss Ruth Kennedy and Pauline Ray visited Miss Olivia Har mon of Chapel Hill last Sunday as in vited guests. MASONIC PICNIC The Annual Masonic Picnic will be j held at Mt. Vernon Springs on Fri day, August 13th; beginning at 10:00 and lasting through the day. Hon. John H. Anderson, Acting Grand Mas ter and Dr. W. C. Wicker, Educa tional Field Secretary and other prominent Masons will be present and will deliver addresses. All Masons of the Thirteenth Dis trict with their families are urged to be present, if convenient; and all 1 visiting Masons are invited to be i present. —- V. R. JOHNSON, * D. D. G. M. Thirteenth District. PITTSBORO, N. C„ CHATHAM COUNTY, THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 1926 | CHATHAM SOLDIER DIES OF INJURIES John Cabe Johnson, Fort Bragg Sol dier, Run Down by Car. Hold Funeral at Home. Siler City, Aug. 3.—News of the death at Fort Bragg, Fayetteville, today of John Cabe Johnson, was re ceived here 'this afternoon by friends and relatives. Death result ed from injuries. The soldier who has served three years at Fort Bragg, received when run down by an auto mobile near the fort last Saturday, it is said. He received a fractured skull and other injuries and never regained consciousness. He was a native of this county, the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Johnson, who died several years a~o. Before enlisting with the field artilkry or ganization at Fort Bragg, in Inc’ seen service in the navy. Funeral arrangements had r.v been perfected this evening pending arrival of the body, which is ex pected sometime tomorrow. The services, however, will be held at the Mount Vernon Methodist church, eight miles east of here, with Rev. R. S. Fountain officiating. Members of the Wayne Mendenhall post of the American Legion will act as pall bearers while flowerbearers will be the nieces of the deceased. Mr. Johnson is survived by five sisters and four brothers, practically all of whom reside in Chatham county. ATTENDED THE FARMERS’ MEET Among the Chatham farmers who attended the farmers’ meeting at State College we can name only A. E. Cole, Hamo. Ferguson, J. J. Hack ney, Jr., and Z. V. Johnson. Mr. Cole reports the sesion as a profitable and enjoyable one. The hog-calling con test was one of the most amusing events and is to become a regular fea ture of the annual meetings. GULF NEWS Mesdames O. A. Palmer and Robert Beal are able to be out again after an attack of influenza. Walter Jones of near here suffered a broken leg at a ball game here Sat urday afternoon. Mrs. Talmadge Johnson of Charlotte is visiting Mr. J. W. Johnson and fam iiy. Miss Zona Henderson of High Point is spending a few days with Mrs. W. W. Devereaux and will go from here to visit her parents at Eldorado. Mr. and Mrs. Freeland Smith and family of Durham spent Sunday with Mr. and e.— companied home by Miss Louise Jour dan who will spend a few days with them. Messrs. Lacy Martin of Greensboro and Charles of Madison spent the week-end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Martin. Miss Virginia Murchison left last week to attend summer school at Wake Forest. A very successful revival closed here Friday night. Rev. FI. True blood pastor of first Baptist church of Concord preached strong sermons in afternoon and night. Three joined by letter and eight are to be bap tized Sunday afternoon at three o’clock. Miss Nellie Daurity of Goldston visited relatives here last week of Bristol, Va. Rev. Donald Mclver filled Rev. C. L. Nickers appointment at Presby terian church Sunday night. Miss Bessie Poe is spending the week with Rev. E. Byerly of Bonlee. The attractive bungalow being con structed for and by Mr. Johnnie Wil kie is nearing completion. Mr. J. A. Oldham has the studding up for the new garage he is to build on Boone Trail Highway. The new bungalow home of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Murchison was destroyed by fire July 22. Defective flue is thought to have caused the fire. Mr. John Lily was guest at the home of B. A. Osborne Sunday. Messrs. Robert and Harry Osborne, John W. Russell and Herbert Palmer spent a few days last week at White Lake. S. S. CONVENTION AT COAL GLEN The Oakland township Sunday school convention, Interdenomination- I al, will meet at Coal Glen the fourth j Sunday in August, when the follow , mg program wil be observed: IC:45 —How to Keen Young People in Sunday School. 11:15 —Method of Teaching the Les son, H. G. Self. 11:40—Business Session, (a) Report of Schools represented; (b) appointment of committees. 11:50 —The greatest need of our Sun day schools, one minute talks. 12:15 —Dinner. 1 :45 —Devotional services. 2 :00 —The Home and Sunday School —how they can help each oth er, H. C. Clegg. 2 :30 —Our Children—their needs, by S. C. Glosson. 2 :55 —Report of committees. 3 :10—Reaching Men and Women through Organized Classes, Prof. Nolan. 3 :35—The One Best Thing our Sun day schools are doing, Any body. ) Music interspersed throughout pro gram. | . Everybody is invited. Come and bring a basket. O. H. WELCH, Chairman. New Elam News - New Hill, Rt. 2, Aug. 2.—Mrs. J. B. Hatley is at home now after spend ing two weeks in Watts Hospital Dur ham. She has been seriously sick and her friends are very glad she is Improving. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Webster and Miss Mary Webster attended the pic nic at Durham Saturday which the Mt. Gilead (Baptist) people were hav ing. Much of the day was spent at Lakewood Park, where the younger people found many attractions. They carried with them their dinner. At the noon hour, all spread their dinner together and everyone present thor oughly enjoyed the lunch. Miss Ruby Seagroves of Raleigh is visiting her uncles, Messrs. J. L. and A. M. Goodwin. Misses Alice and Rennie Webster and Mr. Donnie Beckwith motored to Hamlet and Rockingham .Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Beckwith and children and Mrs. J. C. Lasater spent several days at Wrightsville Beach iast week. Messrs. W. M. and C. M. Goodwin and Dave Jones spent two days at Elon College last week. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Beckwith and daughter, Miss Lizzie Beckwith of near Apex were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Beckwith. Mrs. Clarence Desern and children and Miss Grizell Copeland of Raleigh are spending this week with their r father, Mr. Lonnie Copeland. Mrs. Kate Buchan of Manly is i spending several weeks with her! daughter, Mrs. L. N. Copeland. Messrs. D. T. Thomas and Mitchell have purchased Ford touring cars. Mr. R. F. Sturdivant spent Sunday with his daughter, Mrs. S. B. Ty singer. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Holt and chil dren of Apex were Sunday guests of Mrs. I. H. Hearn. Mr. Millard Goodwin spent a few • days in Raleigh last week. NEWS OF BEAR CREEK THREE Mr. and Mrs. Wisley Powers of ’ Asheboro are spending their vaca tion in this community visiting rela tives. Mr. Arnold Jones of Asheboro was a visitor in the home of R. W. G. Kidd Sunday night. Miss Madie Kidd was a visitor in the home of Misses Mary and Flos sie Kidd Sunday. Miss Mary Kidd accompanied by others motored to Carthage Monday on business. Miss Nettie Myrick spent Satur day night in the home of Miss Lalah Lambert of near Beulah. - Revival services will begin at Fall greelc the second Sunday. Also at eulah tne thiru iu. many souls will be saved during these services. BROWN EYES. BY AUTO FROM NEW MEXICO Mr. W. U. Richardson, a former resident of this county, who moved out to New Mexico fifteen or twenty years ago and is engaged in farming on irrigated land, where neither boll weevil ncr overmuch rain causes his cotton to shed, arrived in Pittsboro a few days ago to visit relatives and has been making headquarters at the home of Mr. C. C. Hamlet. He made the trip by automobile, and states that the cotton crop cf Texas, Louis iana, Mississippi and Alabama is large and good. He thinks the Texas crops are the best he has ever seen in crossing the siate several times. In Georgia and South Carolina he found the crop retarded by the drought as in this state. Among the other points of interest he visited on the way was Stone Mountain. He gives the dimensions of this famous block of granite as 1600 feet in height and seven miles in circumference. He was informed that it would take from four to eight years to complete the great Confederate memorial being graved on its face. Mr. Richardson expresses his gratification at the marked progress made in his old home state during the years of his ab sence, particularly in manufacturing and road building. As he visited the Pacific coast last year, he says that he lacks only from Pittsboro to the Atlantic of having crossed the continent in a car withim the past twelve months. MISS PEEK HOSTESS Miss Eleanor Peek entertained at her lovely country home Friday night in honor of her guest, Miss Mary Walker, of Durham. Bridge, rook, and dancing were enjoyed in rooms made attractive with cut flewers. Vocal selections rendered by Mrs. Peek and duets rendered by Mrs. Peek and Mrs. Jordan were greatly enjoyed. A delicious ice course was served. Those enjoying the evening were: Misses Virginia Mae Connell, Sadie Brooks Johnson, Mary Walker, Gladys Peterson, Emma Johnson, Catherine Johnson, Mary Dell Bynum, Louise Brooks, Essie Peterson and Messrs. Lester Farrell, Ihrie Farrell, Henry Hatch, Thomas Morgan, Roland", Glenn, Frank Barclay, Royal Shannon house, and Sam Beard. JUNIORS MEET AT SILK HOPE Mr. Ernest Brewer writes the Rec ord that the Juniors of this district will meet at Silk Hope on August 10. The business session will be held at 10 o’clock. This is for Juniors only. There will be a session far the gen eral public at 2 p. m. A picnic lunch will be served at 12 M. Everybody is j invited to come and bring a basket. BEAK CREEK NEWS Messrs. J. B. Emerson and families and Mrs. T. R. Hart and children spent Sunday at Greensboro and the Battle ground. Mr. and Mrs. MerriJl of Gulf and Mr. Rob’t. Murchison of Fayetteville were dinner guests of Mrs. C. B. Fitts Sunday. Mrs. R. E. Stack of Greensboro spent the week-end with her sister. Mrs. O. L. Moody. Mrs. A. B. Andrews and daughters Margaret, Pauline, and Francis od Fayetteville are visiting relatives in this section. Bear Creek Baptist church has just closed one of the best revival meetings they have ever held. Eighteen were baptized Friday morning. Messrs. I. H. Edwards and G. B. Emerson were Pittsboro visitors Mon day. Mesdames D. T. Brooks, C. B. Fitts, G. B. Emerson and J. "W. Cheek were in Sanford Monday shopping. Mrs. J. L. Hall and children of Greensboro are visiting at T. P. Beavers. MISS PETERSON PAID NUMEROUS HONOTt J Miss Nell Peterson returned Sunday f’-om a week’s visit to Clinton, her ( o!d home and where she has taught (for several years. Whi*e down there j <?be was the recipient of several com i pliments in the form of parties and ! j showers anticipatory of her marriage next Thursday to Mr. Ferdinand J. Faison of that town. A TRIP TO MOREHEAD Morehead Bluffs was the destination ! of about a score of Pittsborians last I week, they taking advantage of the $5 excursion rate for all expenses, offered by the boosters of that resort. Those who went were Messrs. V. R. Johnson, who several months ago in vested in several lots dow.i hi.e, John W. Johnson, Ms. and Mr a. Val ter Johnson, Grady Snipes, Misses ' Mary Sue Poe, Lucy Pierce, Bessie Chapin, Mary Griffin, Sarah Griffin, Emily Taylor, and Mesdames J. C. Lanius, Sr., Joe Moore, W. B. Chapin, J. W. Hunt, J. L. Griffin, Julian Greg ory, F. C. Mann, and Master Billie Chapin. ENJOYABLE LAWN PARTY ____ — Miss Julia Bynum Ward entertained a number of her friends at her home near Bynum Tuesday evening at a lovely lawn party. Games and music were the enjoyable features of the evening. The scheme of yellow and green was carried out. The dining j room was .. uu on U I green crepe paper, golden rod, ana fern. Delicious ice cream and cake was served. Each one found his place by drawing the different kinds of flowers. There was much fun in reading the fortune that was placed at each plate. Those who enjoyed the evening were: Misses Louise Strowd, Irene and Edna Snipes, Ruth Burnett, Mil dred Norwood, Lena and Ruth Hack ney, Stella Womble, Myrtle Johnson, Estelle Burnett, Eva Crawford, Oda Ferguson, and Mary Alice Hall; Messrs. Herman, Warren and Billie Norwood, Clem and Clyde Crawford, Roy and Cary Tripp, Edward and Raymond A vent, Mather and Grady Snipes, John and Ben Rose £>trowd, Clarence and Lee Burnett, Silas Hatt ley, Albert Powell, John William cock, Newton Mann, Cary Griffin, Ru,- fus Johnson, Edward Ward, and Ora Abernathy. ONE PRESENT. DELIGHTFUL PARTY Little Eleanor Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Johnson enter tained quite a number of her friends Tuesday afternoon from five to six o’clock. Numerous games were played by all, even the youngest join ing in with zest. “Dixie Cups” and wafers were serv ed the thirty-three little guests while the older ones present, enjoyed de lightful pineapple cream. Thosh present from out of town were: Ellen Ratcliff Nooe and Louis Nooe of Ridgeway, S. C., honor guests, J. D. Dorsett, Jr., Siler City, Fred Jerome, Windsor, Allie and Bet tie Bell, Fletcher Mann, Bobbie and Lulu Hinton, Callie Vic Farrell, Jack Lanius, Nannie and Herbert Johnson, Vivian Riddle, Foster and Peter Pow ell, Walker Blair, Fred Riggsbee, Jane Carroll, Georgia and Mary Brewer, Sarah Lance, Patsy Tatum, Doris and Mildred Ray, Virginia Bland, Ruth Gordon, George Pilking ton and Eleanor Johnson. BRIDGE PARTY Mrs. Wade Barber was hostess to. three tables of bridge on Thursday afternoon from four to six. After six progressions unusually dainty and - tempting refreshments were served, consisting of frozen salad sandwiches, ' wafers and mint julep. On each plate perched a little fairy dressed in green gauze. The score cards and favors i carried out the color scheme of green and white. Mrs. J. D. Dorsett of Siler City was presented the prize, a framed motto. Those playing were, Mesdames W. P. Horton, Victor R. Johnson, Walter Siler, E. R. Hinton, J. L. Griffin, Louis Nooe, Fletcher Mann, R. M. Farrell, J. J. Carroll, J. D. Dorsett, J. C. Lanius, Walter John son. The Chatham church will have a Home Coming week the second Sun- J day in August. Everyone is invited to come and bring a basket. VOL. 48. NO COURT IN SESSION A two-weeks term of court for the trial of civil cases convened Monday with Judge E. H. Cranmer, of South port, on the bench and Miss Carrie Speight present as official stenograph er. Very few of the cases have any special interest, but we shall give de cisions in the more important ones next week. The principal case thus far tried is that of Mr. R. F. Sturdivant against the Norfolk-Southern R. R. for the loss of a leg in a collision last Sep tember at the crossing between Mon cure and Sanford. The case turned largely upon the question of the abil ity of the driver of the Sturdivant car to see the approaching train. The engineer of the locomotive swore he say the car approaching and after having blown the crossing signal putT on the automatic bell ringer and also blew a sharp signal when he saw the driver approaching the railroad as if to cross. Breaks were also thrown on, Engineer Ashworth declared. Doctor Foster, of Sanford, who, passing, saw the accident and rendered first aid, de clared the train might have been seen. The defense also undertook to prove that the car did not even slow up at the crossing. Floyd Sturdivant, son of the injured man, who himself escaped injury* by seizing a rod of the engine and riding till the train stopped, declared that he neither heard nor saw the train till he was within a few feet of the railroad and had no chance to swerve the car. He denied the testimony of Dr. Foster that he told the physicians at the Sanford hospital that the ac cident was due to carelessness. Representing the railroad were At torneys R. N. Simms and H. M. Lon don, of Raleigh, and D. L. Bell, of Pittsboro. The plaintiff’s ease was ably cared for by Mr. W. P. Horton of the Pittsboro bar. The case at this writing, Wednesday morning is not complete, but the evi dent difficulty of the plaintiff is to prove that he and his driver were not partially to blame, in other words, that the accident was not unavoid able if they had been duly careful. THE WOMBLE FUNERAL (Written for Last Week’s Issue) • The body of Mr. J. D. Womble was taken Thursday afternoon to Pleas ant Hill Methodist church for burial. The funeral services, in the absence of Rev. C. M. Lance, pastor of the Pittsboro circuit, were conducted by former pastor Rev. J. J. Boone, now of St. Pauls, assisted by Rev. Mr. Adams, pastor of the Sanford M. E. church, and Revs. Jonah Barclay and R. R. Gordon. i A large crowd was present to pay ioc+.respects to their old neigh bor and friend. Many mm floral offerings marked the sad occa sion. Mr. Womble was the man who made and held friends. The writer has never heard a harsh word concerning him. In his prime he is said to have been mirthful and a fine companion. There could have been no more faith ful church attendant. Though not a member of the Pittsboro church, he was present at all the churches, unless providentially hindered. Having lived an active life, the de cision of his physician that he must refrain from his activities, together with the effects of the disease from which he suffered, is said to have made him rather despondent the past weeks. PICNIC SUPPER (Written for Last Week’s Issue) Mrs. Clinton Bryan gave a picnic supper in honor of her guest, Cath erine Moore, of Marshville, at Spar row’s pool, Chapel Hill, Monday. Swimming was enjoyed; after which an enjoyable lunch was spread. Those present were: Misses Mary Dell Bynum, Bessie Chapin, Sadie Brooks Johnson, Gladys Peterson and Catherine Moore. Messrs. Lester Far rell, “Dutch” Hackney, J. Wyth Ray and Roland Glenn. The chaperones were: Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Bryan, Mrs. Gunter and Mrs. Sike Johnson. Messrs. J. T. Bland and Henry By num ran down to Osgood, just over in Lee county, the other day to see the sixty-acre soy bean field of Mesrs. O. M. Yarborough and Son. The Yarbor ough farm has about half its bean acreage in the O-ootan variety, a .very smal lbean that is very highly recommended for its feed producing qualities, as the plants stool out like oats, making numerous small strands that make a readily digestible hay as compared with the heavier stalks of the non-stooling varieties. Sam ples brought back by Mr. Bland show also that the O-ootan beats the other variety in the field as a nitrogen no dule producer, making it ah excep tionally fine plant for land-improv ing purposes. It would be well for any Chatham county farmer who has not been converted to the value of soy beans as a feed and fertilization plant to visit the Yarborough farm. Mr. J. W. Womble was showing yes terday a beautiful, but unidentified, bird of the water kind whic v x z found dead near his place. The oird’s col oring is jet black and snow white, the white taking the place of the yellow on a yellow-hammer. The body will probably go to the museum at Raleigh for identification and preservation if of a rare species. Miss Lucile Farrell is home from Greensboro where she has been at tending summer school at N. C. C. W,
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