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rim VOL. V. ASHEBORO, N. C. THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 1909. NO. 10. fwti RAIBOLPH BULL ECU. 'THE BEST COUNTY IN THE STATE" What the Rural Telephone Is About to Accomplish In Georgia. Practically every home in Han cock County Georgia, will be equipped with a telphone when the plans of the Sparta, Ga., mer chants are completed. The far mers are co-operating with their progressive city neighbors in bringing about this improvement. It will be of inestimable value, both to the rural residents and to the merchants. The univers a 1 spread of the rural telephone has perhaps never shown a more striking result. . It will be the best of 'phones, too, that this up-to-date commun ity will have installed. The cen tral exchange at Sparta is an ad junct tof the Southern Bell Tele phone Company, which, like all other Bell lines, is equipped with the latest improved appliances of the Western Electric Company, the largest manufacturers of tel ephones and telephone apparatus in the world. This company has already equipped many rural lines in the country surrounding Sparta. The installation of a county wide service means the annihila tion of all distances in Hancock. A farmer may have his home at the extreme end of the county, but he will be able to talk to his brother in Sparta with as little trouble as if the two lived on op posite sides of the same road. Busness men whose rural neigh bors furnish them trade will have every customer practically at their finger-tips. It is difficult to estimate just how much this improvement will mean, express ed in terms of money, to Han cock County. The Atlanta ' 'Constitution' ' recntly commented editorially on the subject, under the heading "Gett:ng into Communication," as follows: "Hancock County has taken a step in the direction of progress which others will do well to em ploy as a pattern. "Instigated by the enterpris ing citizens of Sparta, there has been set in motion a project which will soon put a telephone into practically every farmhouse in Hancock. "Realizing the importance, not only to the farmers, but to the business interests of Sparta, of such a system of communica tion, covering practically the en tire county, Sparta business men raised a fund for the purpose of building rural telephone lines and bringing' them into connec tion with the city system. "From this fund approximately half of the expense of construct ing the lines will be paid, the farmers paying the other half and cost of installing their telephones. "It is, therefore purely a local enterprise, which has for its object intercommunication of the entire county in general, and centralizing the county's busi ness at the county seat, in par ticular. "Both the citizens of Sparta and the farmers of Hancock are making a good investment; the farming interests will do their trading at home, instead of going into the adjoining county. "But aside from that, the peo ple of the whole county will be brought, socially and commerci ally, into closer harmony and unity. They will have at hand means of rapid communication, not only among themselves, but with the outside world. "The value of the rural tele phone is not problematic; it has been demonstrated and its prov en worth is vastly more than its small cost. ' 'Hancock county has gone a- bout it in the right way. "It will result not only in ma terial advantage to the individ ual citizens of the county, but in a broadening of view and of sphere of activity which are im portant community assets. "There should be no county in the State without its rural tele phone service. "It is not only an indication of progress, but it is a positive fac tor in continued advanedment and growth." Spartans are already boasting that when the improvement is completed they, will have "the best county in Georgia." A fund of $500 has been raised to aid farmers in purchasing the necessary equipment for tel e- phone lines, to be built into the city and connect with the tele phone exchange there. The com mittee in charge of raising the fund met with every possible en couragement, and it was declar ed at the time that an additional $500 could be easily raised if need ed. Seldom has any movement been given such an enthusiastic reception. The farmers in the section around Sparta were in tense in their desire to secure tel epone service in the home and eliminate the burden of isolation, In less than a month after the fund was raised plans were made for the construction of several telephone lines, and almost one hundred telephones were added to the system. ? Inquiries came to the committee from all sections of the county, and the movement is yet in its infancy. The matter was taken up by the city early last March, when a number of enterprising citizens realized that if the farmers' homes were connected with Spar ta by telephoned would insure business that might otherwise go elsewhere. It means a great deal to the business men in the city and to the farmers. A mass meeting was called, and a com mittee appointed to secure sub scriptions to the fund. In the course of a few hours $500 was raised. A second mass meeting was called, and the follwing act ion was reported: "The committee, consisting of Mayor J. D. Bennett, W. H. Bur well, M. L. Duggan, George White, Robert Holmes and R.. E. Wheeler, appointed to solicit sub scriptions from the business houses of Sparta, to be collected as needed, having reported that they had raised $500, it was or dered that said sum be paid 'out on approval of said committee to encourage and aid in the con struction of farmers' telephone lines to be connected with the Central Exchange at Sparta, and leading along approved routes in the county at the rate of $10 per mile. It is understood that amounts so paid out on lines ap proved by said committee, are to be in the nature of a bonus to such lines for the purpose of en courageing a systematic . rural telephone system centering at Sparta." Farmers' telephone lines rare ly cost more than $25 ,per mile, so that the bonus of $10 per mile is an important item. A promi nent citizen in discussing the matter declared that the action of the city marked ah epoch in Georgia, and was one of the most progressive steps ever tak en by a southern city. Great Educational Rally at Farmer Saturday August 28th, 1909 Next Saturday, Aug. 28th will be a great day for education ni southwestern Randolph. Farmer will be the meeting place, and all people interested in public ed ucation should be present. Com mitteemen and teachers are ur ged to be present. In the forenoon will be gener al addresses on the subject of ed ucation. Among the speaker & will be Mr. J. B. Robertson of Burlington. Mr. Robertson is the recently elected Superintend ent of the Randleman Graded School, and is an able speaker. v In the afternoon will be sepa rate conferences for teachers, committeemen and for all who are interested in the work of the Woman's Betterment Associa tion. These are important meet ings and should be well attend ed. Dinner will be served on the ground. The Farmer Cornet Band will furnish music for the occasion. Everybody is invited to come. Revival Services. Special Revival Services will begin at the fojlwing churches on the Richland Ct, of the M. P. Church, at the times specified. Browers Chapel, the 5th Sun day in Aug. 11, a. m. New Union, 1st Sunday in Sept. 11, a. m. Flag Springs, 2d Sunday in Sept. 11, a. m. Gile's Chapel, 3rd Sunday in Sept. 11, a. m. Charlotte, 1st Sunday in Oct. ll, a.m. These services will be held for the moral and religious benefit of the communities in which the churches are located, and we will be very glad to have the co-operation of all christian people and earnestly request all persons, to attend and bring their friends. J. H. Stowe, Pastor. No Friend Like The Dog. Where will you find a man al ways grateful, always affection ate, never selfish, pushing the abnegation of self to the utmost limits of possibility, forgetful of injuries and mindful only of ben efits received? Seek him not; it would be a useless task. But take the first dog you meet, and from the moment he adopts you for his master, you will find in him all these qualities. He will love you without calculation. His greatest happiness will be to be near you; and should you be reduced to beg your bread, not -only will he aid you, but he will not abandon you to follow a king to his place. Your friends may quit you in misfortune, but your dog will remain; he will die at your feet, or if you depart be fore him on the great voyage will accompany you to your last abode. From 'History of the Dog." "The telephone is as essential to the farmer as to the business man in the city", he said. "The lines in rural districts are a sign of progress and prosperity. The time when it was necessary for the farmer to waste time driving to the city to attend to triflings matters, and when the farmer's- wife was isolated from her neighbors and friends, is past. Modern science has made it pos sible for the the farmer to have efficient telephone service in his home at such low cost that there is no reason why every progress ive farmer should not have a telephone in his home." FRANKLINV1LLE FLAG RAISING Large Assemblage-Prominent Speakers-Ideal Weather-Ball Game. (By C. H. Ellison.) The largest crowd of people ever gathered in this city for any occasion gathered at the Acade my Saturday evening, when un der the auspices of Victor Coun cil No. 228 Jr. O. U. A. M. a Bi ble and flag was presented to the High School. The occasion was a regular galla day and was great ly enjoyed by everyone present. Prof. D. M. Weatherly deliver ed the addregs of welcome in a short and concise speech and made everyone feel at home while in our town. He was giv en an ovation when he referred to the hospitality of our town as being "the cream of the river." Mr. C. B. Webb responded with a:rousing speech showing clearly the . marvelous growth of the Jun ior Order. "At the present time" said he, "we have no less than thirty-four Graded School buildings in the good old State of North Carolina placed there by the direct vote of the Junior Or der. More than one thousand Bibles have been placed in schools and flags erected over buildings by this grand old Order, which now claims over twenty-three thousand members in the state of North Carolina alone." Mr. L. D. Mendenhall was the next speaker and took as his sub ject 4 'The f laz. " He spoke with great feeling and brought forth applause throughout his address especially when he related an in stance that happened but a few days before and which can best be related in the speaker's own words: 'I was standing on board of a large American ship in Harn den Roads when we saw approach ing a ship from Norway, the new Coon try . On the stern of our vessel floated the stars and stripes. On approaching our ves sel the Norwegian lowered her colors and dipped them into the sea, and then I was prouder than ever that I was a citizen of a Country that was treated with so much respect by another Coun try. " This called forth great ap plause especially by the members of the Junior Order. In a few well chosen remarks Mr. C. B. Webb introduced Mr. G. H. Hastings of Winston-Salem who delivered the leading address of t he occasion. Mr. Hastings spoke in a masterful way on "The Principles of our Order" and received great applause. His wit and humor was especially pleasing to the vast audiance. The climax of the evening was reached when he concluded his address by presenting the Bible and flag to the High School in behalf of Victor Council No. 228 Jr. O. U. A. M. The speech of acceptance was made by the principal of the school, Prof. D. M. Weatherly. All eyes were turned skyward as the band struck up"Red, White and Blue" and old Glory was unfurled to the x breeze where she floated proudly, yet defiantly over the great building. After the ex ercises of the evening were over the ball teams of the rival towns of Franklinville and Ramseur played a game of ball on the grounds the score being 4 to 3 in favor of Franklinville. Some people who enjoy good health are very much mistaken when they say that invalids are never happy. Young Men, Learn Telegraphy! TELEGRAPH OPERATORS ARE IN GREAT DEMAND!! Boys, this is your opportunity to learn a first-class trade that pays a good salary every month in the year. There will b e a greater demand for Telegraph Operators this Fall and Winter than there has ever been for many years past. The promi nent railroads of the South and other parts of the United States are writing us to qualify as many young men of good character for their service as we possibly can. We trust that the reliable, ambi tious boys of the South will rally to this golden opportunity. Our students qualify for ser vice in only four to six months. We guarantee positions. Grad uates begin on $45 to $65 per month; easy and pleasant work; permanent employment; rapid promotion. Our tuition i s reasonable; board at low ra'es; Newnan is extremely healthful; fine climate; excellent drinking water. Write at once for our new illustrated catalogue. A letter or postal will bring it. IT IS FREE. Southern School of Telegraphy. Box 272, NEWNAN, GEORGIA. Greensboro District Meeting. There will be an interesting! Missionary meeting at the Meth- j odist Episcopal Church, South in Asheboro Wednesday September the first. An sttrStive pro gram has been prepared for Tuesday night and Wednesday. The meeting is to be held by the Roman's Foreign Mis:bnary Society of the Greenboro district. Delegates and speakers will be present from all oyer the district. It is' hoped that ladies will be present from every South ern Methodist church in Randolph county. To Organize Farmers Union. I will be at Pierce School House Saturday night August 28th for the purpose of organi zing a local of the Farmers Union at that place. Farmers, please come out. W. E. Farlow, Co. Organizer. Notice To School Officials. On account of the annual meeti ng of the State Association of County Superintendents, which will be held at Henderson ville, August 31st to, September 3d, I shall not be in the office after Monday of next week. Parties who have business with me should present themselves at that time. The following week, beginning September 6th, I shall be in the eastern part of the county. E. J. Coltrane, County Superintendent. To Preach at Court House. Elder L. H. Hardy, of the Reidsville Primitive Baptist Church, will preach in Asheboro at the old court house on Satur day night, Aug. 28. and aain o i Sun. at 10:30 a. m. and 2:30 p.m. Canceling the Obligation. "You have saved my life!" said the old man, whom the tramp had saved from drowning. "As a reward, you may have my daughter there." The life-saver glanced at the daughter, then bent again over the old man. "What are you doing?" asked the perplexed father. "Going to drop you in again," GLOOMY DESPONDENT THINKING OF THE SUWiBE STUNT . DQ1 WM AND FORGET ITU El SIMMONS LIVER REGULATOR Stirs the Liver to Healthy Action and MAKES LIFE WORTH LIVING. r Have You J BroKenOut Is your face covered with pimples, blotches or rash ? Poor condition of your, blood will cause these facial disfigurements at this season of the year. A good medicine for your blood will clear your complexion like magic. ' Of the many blood purifiers we sell Rexa.ll Blood. Tab lets are undoubtedly the most effective. We are familiar with the formula of this remedy and . know what it will do. It puri fies and enriches the blood, builds up the entire system and imparts a healthy color to cheeks and lips. Sold with the Rexall guarantee. Per package, 50c. J. T. UNDERWOOD THE REXALL STORE Next to bank of Randolph Are Your Kidneys Sick? If you want to get well and stay well you must make the Kidneys well. The Kidneys are the most important organsin the body: they do the most work and as a consequence get out of order quickest. You cannot run a great piece r f machinery without attention of some kird. Neither can you expect to have good health if you fail to look after your Kid ney Machinery. The blood passes through the Kidneys thousands of times a day, as often as through the heart, and this is going on every minute of our lives. If the Kidneys' are well they filter just so much blood, but if they are sick or weak from any cause they leave the poison in the blood, and this poison poisons the entire system. When you consider their great work and the ease with which they become deranged, can you wonder at ill-health, and sick ness? Can you wonder at the alarm ing increase and prevalency of Kidney trouble? Bloodine cures a 1 1 Kidney, Liver, Bladder, and Blood Dis- . .. .
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