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VOL XXX1VI
ASHEBORO, N. C, THURSDAY July 1, 1909.
No 2
THE
OUR GRADED SCHOOL
A Detail Report from the Board of
Trustees
MANY INTERESTING FACTS
NOTED
A Hail Wonderful Development Shown
at a Glance Compared With Few
Year Ago.
"At a joint meeting of the School
Board and the Town Commissionere,
Mr. Redding.JSecretary to the Board,
Monday night made the following
report:
To the Board of Commissioners of
the town of Aebeboro:
In compliance with the statute,
private acta of North Carolina 1905,
Chapter 413, regulating the duties
of the Graded School Trustees of
A8heboro, we beg to submit the fol
lowing report of the operations of
the school for the past year:
EXl'ENDITUKKS.
Salaries teachers employed $3,080.00
Fuel and Janitor, fuel
$255.57, Janitor $120 00 375.57
Furnitu.e 135.00
Supplies 12.31
Library 44.28
Interest 689.50
Repairs 9.15
Treasurer, commissions 37.12
Census 12 60
Miscellaneous expenses 57.17
Borrowed money 600.00
Shortage last year, approx
imate 500.00
$5,452.70
RECEIPTS.
Tuition $ 88.00
Town tax 2,682.21
State and County 1,090.00
Balance shortage 1,592.49
$5,452.70
These figures cover report to May
27th, the close of the school, at
which lime there is estimated to be
outstanding collectable taxes about
$1,500.00, or about $1,000.00 be
longing to the school fund, which
if collected, will reduce the above
outstanding balance toabout$660.00.
In addition to this report, and as
a supplement to the same, the trus
tees will submit, at a very early date,
an itemized report of the construc
tion of the new school building,
which has approximated in cost, in
eluding furnishings and equipment,
$16,000.00. This report has been
delayed on account of the sale of the
last issue of bonds which we have
been negotiating for some weeks
past, and on which we have every
expectation to realize soen.
salaries.
Under this head, we have employ
ed daring the past year one white
principal at $100 per month, and
one colored principal at $50 00 per
month, six white lady assistant
teachers at $35 per month each, and
one colored woman teacher at $25
per month, and two white lady music
teachers, whose compensation was
received direct from the patrons;
thus operating the school for eight
months,
vvtsl.
We have on band about 40 or 50
cords of wood, ready sawed for the
furnace.
loans.
Members of your Board will recall
that on July 12th, 1906, we bor
rowed from the State $3,000, and on
April 17th, 1907, $2,000, the same
to be paid hack with 4 per cent in
terest, iu ten annual installments.
This obligation has been met, and
the $3,000 loan teduced to $2,100,
and the $2,000 loan to $1,600, leav.
ing $3,700 still due the State. .
It is understood that one of these
loans will be liquidated with money
from sale of last bond issue. This
money was borrowed for use in the
consti notion of the new school build
ing.
FCB2TITUKE,
This item covers the balance money
paiu id exenange or use Ola piato
which was damaged in the Christian
church while oaned to members of
aid church. This matter was han'
died by committee, and onr last re
port stated that a reasonable adjust.
menu was ex pec tea, oat as vet noth
ing has been collected from the
responsible persons.
KISCBLLAVIorjB.
Other items on the financial re
port given above are for operating
expenses and appear on the books of
hue secretary in itemized rorm.
The census of the town placed the
white school subjects at 455, an in
crease of 5 over last year; the enroll.
ment is for the year 413, an increase
of 39 over last year; and the average
daily attendance 329, an increase or
62 over last year.
The census placed the colored
school subjects at 196, a decrease of
two over last year; the enrollment
for the year is 142, a di&ease of 56
over last year; but the daily average
attendance is 117, a decrease of only
one over last year.
A glance at these figures in com
panion with a few years of the past
taken together reveals a most won
derful development in our schools's
eniollme it and attendance, but a
no other year has such rapid ad
vancement been made, or mure uni
versal' interest manifested.
We are glad to report a moBt sue
easeful and satisfactory year to pu.
pila and patrons alike, and to thank
your honorable board th.it iu your
ample provisions for the rnateual
development of the towo that you
have not been unmindful of the
school, hich is not only our great
moral and mental source, bu: muted
the finest material asset which we
posess.
Kespectfully submitted,
Gsadbu School Trustees,
of Asheboro.
A. C. McAlister, Cbairimn,
J. O. Redding, secretary.
LEACH RUSSELL.
Pretty Marriage at Home of" Itrlde at
Ktscoe Bridal Reception.
A quiet and pretty wedding was
celebrated last Thursday morning at
9:30.a. m. at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. T. A. Russell, of Biscoe, N. C,
when their pretty and talented
daughter, Mius Janie, and Joaah
Leach, of star, N. V.f were united
in mar.iage. Rev. L. Smith, of Mt.
Gilead, performed the ceremony and
the wedding march was rendered by
Miss ' Lydia Leach, sister of the
groom. The bride was tastily attir
ed in a traveling suit of peacock
blue cloth and carried a shower bou
quet of bride's roses and lilies of the
valley. Only a few intimate friends
and relatives were present. After
the ceremony the happy couple left
for a two weeks sojourn to Rich
mond, Baltimore," Washirgton, At
lantic City, New York and Boston.
On their return they will .reside at
Star, N. v.. where the groom is a
member of the firm of A. Leach &
Sons, dealers in genera merchandise
Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Page, of Bis
coe, gave a reception at their home
Wednesday evening in honor of the
bridal couple.
ANOTHER STILL RAIDED.
Revenue Officers Destroy Good Sized
Plant Near Katidlemait.
Last Thu-sday Revenue Officers S
Kirkpatrick and B. F. Adkins of
Greensboro, destroyed a blockade
distillery of 75 gallons capacity and
other pharaphernalia used in block
ading at a plant found on the pi tn
tation of Marion Wall, who lives
about two miles from Randleman.
Everything was in tip top shp'( In
addition to cutting np the copper
still the officers destroyed seven fer
menters and a quantity of ipsnt
beer.
Plant Guides Over Texas Pralrlei.
"There is a piant which grows on
the vast Texas prairies which is as
good as a compass," said Hairy M.
Topping, of Galveston, Tex. "Down
that way it is a well-known fact that
no matter what the weather, rain,
sunshine, frost, blizzard or ga'e of
wind, this hardy plant, turns its
leaves and flowers to the north.
Horsemen travelling across tne
prairia always consult this plant,
determine directions by it, and fol
low its instructions, always certain
that the the plant will not mislead
or deceive."
tl'lwn Insurance Koaltr Co.
The Directors of The Gitizeu't In
surance & Reality C of Thomas
ville, N. C, met in the ffices of
the Co. Monday, and the following
officers were elected for the insning
year, rresiaent, A. a. Kagan,
Vice Pres. & Manager, It, , i. Coch
rane, See. & Tree. Mrs. H. G. Stray-
horn. The Co. has received its
charter, and its object is to do a
General Insurance and Real Estate
Losin-itt. Its authorized capital,
$10,000.00 with $3,000.00 paid in.
The Incorporators are, G. T. Coch
rane, and Mrs. H. G. 8trayhorii.
How to Make an Effective
But Cheap Road Drag.
Lately a great deal has been Paid
and written regarding toe toad drag
and its usefulness, and under cer
tain circumstances its value can
hardly be overestimated. On ac
count of this fact, it has been
thought advisable to present a prac
tical form of drag that is applicable
to any farm commnnity and can be
easily constructed by any on even
those who are not familiar with this
machine. For th'S purpose a cut
has been prepared which illustrates
in detail how such a drag is made
and gives the bill of material needed
for its construction.
In order to assist any oue de
siring to build one of these urags,
the following suggestions are given:
After the bill of materials has been
assembled the work of construction
should be commenced by setting the
two drag pieces upon their edges
thirty inches apart in line with
each other; that is, one just behind
the other. Most drags are dodged
so that when they pull at an angle
they will exactly "crack;" but when
the drag is made in that manner it
can only be used to go one way on
one side of the road, while if made
as described above, it can be used
up and down, back and forth on
either side which is often of very
great advantage. After the pieces
aie set up as described, a piece miy
be tacked across the ends to hold
them in place while sowing and
fitting in the tie pieces. To fit in
the tie pieces, Uy them on the drags
eight inches from the ends and
mark the drags carefully so that
when the places aie sawed and chip
ped out for the ties, they will fit in
tightly. It is a good plan to unice
them so tight that they must be
driven in with a hammer, fjr the.j
the nails will hold much better.
After the two drags have thus beeu
gained and the two ties set in as
shown in the cut, nail them securely
with five 40 penny nana at each
place, as indicated. These ties should
project 12 inches over in front and
6 inches in the rer. A two-inch
hole should be bored in the front
end of the tie, as indicated. Tnis
hole is for the chain tjpass thrtUib
for a hitch. Next lay the brace
2 a c"-
T(f mo4i Lt.
piece on and mark carefully, as
shown, then cat and fit the brace
in tightly and nail stcurely with 20
pentynail". If the directions have been fol
lowed carefully, it is now ready to
turn upside down. When turned,
hew the back bevel on the drags
with an axe, as shown in the cut, leav
ing the front edge of each drag one
inch thick. While it is still in this
position, nail securely the two steel
plates so they will extend about 1-8
of an inch lower than the face of
the drag. This is done for the
reason that the steel will have a
better chance to get hold of the road
and move material than it would if
it were placed flush. When this has
been done, turn the drag right side
up and it is ready for the chain and
to be pat in nse.
To pat the chain on, pass it
around the tie and dwwn through
one hole, np through M hole, and
around the second tie, as shown in
the cat. The stretcher hook may
be hitched in at aay place desired to
give the angle to the drag that is
reqniied. This drag will work
either end forward simply by a
change in the hitch. All that is
necessary is to move the hook on
I the chain. A littli practice will
8 ion make any oue an expert in the
use of this drag.
To opera e this drag, throw a
board six feet lon and tea or twelve
inches broad oa the ties and brace
about midway between the drags,
wnich is f jr the driver to stind on.
It will be interestiug to notice the
effec'of the drivel changing his
position ou the drag. Step one foot
on the front of the drag aud it will
cut aud carry material until the
weight is removed; 6tep back on the
rear drag and the front one will
drop its load and the rear one catch
it. Sup forward again and the lat
ter drag will diop its load. In this
way a little practice ou the part of
the driver will euable him to become
very prolioieut in filling up hol"8.
If it is desired to crown the road up,
stnd with superior weight on the
frout and a little to the ditjh eud
of the drsg and let the drag have
an augle of fort -ive degrees.
Governor Makes 'Hucr Pardons.
Govenor K'tchin lias commuted
the death sen tense- of Junius McKay
of Robeson county, convicted last
November, to life imprisonment,
judge' solicitor and twelve jurors
signed the petition.
Governor Kitchin conditionally
purdoned Haws Keebler, of McD'iw-
jtll county, couvicie I in September,
1907, of Hrceny nnd sentenced to
two years on the public roads. The
governor says Ke.jler was charged
with kuocking another man down
and takiug money from him; the
prisjoer aud the piosecuior were
strangers in McDowell; tue prisoner
had uo lawyer in Superior court; after
trial the solicitor became doutful of
the robbery aud recommended par
don. Gen. Carr Cor Minister to China.
The announcement that President
aft will look to the South for a
Minister to China has caused activity
am mg the friends of Gen. Julian S.
0rr, and his qualifications will be
presented to the President. Mr. Cair
is an admirable man for the place.
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County Medical Xoeiety.
Randolph County Medical Society
meets at the usual place in Asheboro
on Tuesday July 6th 1906. Several
papers to be read aud other business
of importance to be transacted.
All the physicians in the county are
urged to be present.
Dr. F. E. Asbury Pies.
Dr. W. J. Moore Sec.
Killed By Fall From HuffR) .
While aider the influence of
whiskey or some strong dope last
Thursday B. F. Harper, a prosper
ous farmer of Rocky Mount, fell
from his baggy, catching his head
in the wheels, breaking his neck.
He was 30 years old.
The Hot Heather
The wether for more than a
week has been extremely hot
throughout the United States.
In New York Oity there have been
a number of deaths from the heat..
Several factories were compelled to
close.
NEWS IN BRIEF.
Wesley Bates was sentenced to 30
years in the penitentiary for the
murder at Durham last week.
Dr. W. H. Whitehead, one of the
State's bes'Jpnjs ciane.died at Rocky
Vlount la. t wtek.
Miss Gladys Chapman, of Mocks
ville, and Hal. B. Charles, of Duan,
were married last week at the home
of the bride.
Wm Jennings Bryan, Jr., and
Mies Ilelien Virginia Berger, of
Milwaukee, Wis., were married last
week.
Miss Ella Valera Pegram, of
Griecs')oro, and Geo. Crirrie Single
try, of Aberdeen, were married
Weduesday evening of last week at
the Friends' Church at Greensboro.
At the home of the bride's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Gardner, in
Chatham county, on June 30th Miss
Sadie E len Gardner was married to
Mr. Ueid W. Pleasants, of Carthage.
Bryan Benton a 13 year old
boy was killed at Greensboro by
coming in con Met wiiha live elec
tric wire while climbing a tree.
J. E. Edwards a suspended em
plovee of the Butler Lumber Co.
at Boardman, New Hanover County
committed suicide June 23, by
shoeing himself owing to despon
dency. At Stanley in Mecklenburg Coun
ty on J uue 23, burglars entered th
Met' o list parsonage and stole $15
from the pcekets of Rev. B. Wilson's
trousers. They also entered the
dining room of II. M. Summerrow
and stole a few things.
A million dollar cotton mill was
chartered by the state last Friday
underthe name of L. Banks Holt
Manufacturing Company, at Graham
the stockholders being Mr. Holt,
Mary C. Holt and Lynr B. William
Bon. This is one of the largest
mills chartered in many months.
Another cotton mill charter goes
to the Acran Manufacturing Compa
ny of Bessemer City, capital stock
$150,000, the stockholders being J.
H. Mayes and T. C. Gnthrie, of
Charlotte, and John K. Miller, of
Richmond, V'a.
Miss Julia Beaver died at Mt.
Vernon Springs, Saturday. She
suffered only a short while with
typhoid fever.
Among the young physicians guar
anteed license by the State Board of
Medical Examiners at Asheville last
week were Drs. J. M. McMillian of
Okeewemee and V. L. Andrews and
T. J. Tudor of Mt. Gilead.
Attorney Z. B. Saunders of Albe
marle suent last Fridav nizht in
town. He will leave in a few days
for Ada. Okla., where has entered
into co-partnership with Attorney
Reuben M. Roddie of that place.
Moore Uountv JNews.
Will Biggerg, charged with the
murder of J. H. Hood, was acquitted
amid a wild demonstration in Meek
lenburg Superior Court last Satur
day.
Engineer Hinton of the Southern
Railway, will sue the Salisbury
spencer street Railway for damage on
account of his being ejected from a
car by the conductor who refused to
collect fair out of a $20.00 bill.
He missed bis tiain as result.
THE SOUTHBOUND
New Road Will be Bi'ilt at Once.
MAY BE COMPLETED WITHIN
A Year.
fonntruetlng Will be Hacked by the JS
at W. and the A. C. 1.. Companies.
Through train from Middle Weet
to Jacksonville, Fla.
At a meeting of the directors of
the Winston-Salem Southbound
Railway Company at Winston Salem
the negotiations of President. H. E.
Fries with the Norfolk & Western
and Atlantic Coast Line were ap
proved. lhereu'tof t ha negotia
tions assure the immediate construc
tion of the roal, tiete roads agree
ing to furnish the uii-ney for build-
ng piovided tne right of way can
be secured.
The road will be built from Win-
ston-Salem to Wadcsboro, a distance
of 85 miles
The road will connect with the Nor
folk and Western at Winston- Sal
em and with the Atlantic Coast
Line's branch road at Wadesboro.
It is proposed by the new owners to
operate through trains from the
m:ddle vet to Jacksonville, fla.
bids from contractors will be called
for at once and the construction
work will be pushed as rapidly as
possible.
Bids for construction will be receiv
ed during July.
THE EDITORS ADJOURN. .
I'.Jected Officer For the Coming Tear.
The Narth Carolina Press Asso
ciation which met at Hendersonville
last week elected the following offi
cers for the ensuiBg year.
President. Kev. J. O. Atkinson;
first vice president, M. L. Shipman;
second vice-president, J. R. Swann;
third vice-president, VV. K. Jacob
son, secretary and treasurer, J. B.
Sherrill; historian, Archibald John
son; orator, W. C. Hammer; poet, D.
F. St. Clair; executive committee,
H. A. London, W C. Dowd, H. B.
Varner, Josephus Daniels. D.T, Ed-
warus.
NEW LICENSED PHARMACISTS.
Of the examinations before the State
Board of Examiners for license to
practice pharmacy, which was held
last week, only toirtv-tmei were
successful, thirty of the successful
pill rollers being white and three
colored.
The successful applicants are:
James L. Cherry, Raleigh.
Samuel B. Etberidge, Edenton.
Warwick D. Preston, Mt. Airy.
Roy Champion, Greensboro.
Frank M. Salley, Asheville.
Thomas Mcllkenny, Greensboro.
Jo n H. McClelland, Mooresville.
D. H. Hodge, Asheville.
Clifford Porter, Troy.
Charles W. Eason, Chapel Hill.
Charles A. Lord, Wilmington.
Daniel A. Elvington, Wilmington.
Jnhn W. Biggs, Williamston.
John R. Kelly, Monroe.
Job. F. Wagoner, Thomasville.
James Kerr, Wilmington.
Frank A. Sloan, Jonesboro.
Thomas N. Harrison, Jr., Little
ton.
Rosen C. Faulconer, Greensboro.
Norman Morrow, Gaatouia.
Roy Robertson, Clavton.
Albert A. James, Winston-Salem.
James U. Loftlin. Troy.
Samuel P. Pemberton, Troy.
Daniel C. Lisk, Norwood.
Benj. T. Dawson, Tarboro
Hugh A. Griffin, Rocky Mount.
M. H. Cox, Wadephoro.
George T. Jones, (col.) Elizabeth
City.
Cbas. L. Mallett (col.), Raleigh.
Shelly O. Brown, (col.) Raleigh.
Clira D. Whitehead, (col.) Wash
ington, D. C.
Slier City Scbeet Bondf.
The $40,000 bond issue, which
was voted nnanimmsly by Siler
City several weeks Ago for school
purposes, has been sold to John
Nuveen & Co., of Chicago, at par.
payable ia 20 years at 5 per cent in.
terest. The work of over hauling
and general remodeling and install
ing a heating system in the acadamy
will begin in a few days.
The Baraca Class or the Baptist
Church held their anneal electioa
of officers Sunday, the following be
ing chosen: H. 0. 1 Vestal, Presi
dent; J. C. Cheek, Vice President;
E. H. Jordan, Secretary and Treas
urer and J. M. Boling, Teacher.
This class ia composed of over twenty
Humbert.