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' - V. V1 IT IT:' 11 ISSUED WIDELY - , PRINCIPLES OT BIEN $2.00 A YEAR Ds t DVANCD VQLUMg IUX v , Asheboro, North Carolina. , Taersdsy, July 81. 1924 NUMBER n - " """" , i -i . , , .1 in - - X LAYMEN TO SPEAK IN ' SAXDHTLLS PEACHES "isHEBORO CHURCmL Fl C MARKETS , ktt to -Visit f Asaeborc . Jf with car and track loads f Sand WiH Hold Mass Meeting. 1 hilla peaches. ..' Many havt been, of- t ' ' .). fered, on thai local market-and num Representatives of the ' Christian b f ou people hav 4rfvw dowij Men' Qub of Charlotte w$l appear for Pee- Same f grower in the pulpit of the churches ef mted people to. -tome end AsheborV next Sunday at the eleven ;Mt" aad have announced that o'clock ter f 8wtoy ritfit, at prices for canning randN XFTS eight o'clock the churche win unite . ..... f n h. w &hAnl . AudLrium- Mr. Grady Miller wM Iw.- t i Hnn. fnv at th nlrht meetintr. Much interest has been shown m the activity of the Laymen of Char lotte since the,Billy -Sunday meetinit last Printer. Aaheporo is fortunate to have secured ope of; their- strongest teams forth 'jerytee ,tf next Sun-dayir-V";"?'',' V -.: fna Crao Vat' rgaiuW- linmedl ately following the Bijly Sunday meet- 7X?tt&;&irSfc irf'at ona point on the road near Sophia E&ST . 1. U nin- TnaWnr professed Christian8realixe fully their tesponsibility . .God fid their fel- lowa " r- svivi-''- -' ! Up to the present time . this Club, wlUi "a membership r f two hundred taen, divided. into -fifteen: '-teams of twenty lneo each, have spoken ti thirteen " hundred people, with re Bulta in both conversions and reconse crations that have been wonderfully gratifying. The .membership of the Club u drawn from, every ftotestant denomination in Charlotte and is Com-, posed of laymen of these churches. The Club has been ' instrumental in the formation of similar organizations in the cities of Salisbury and Monroe, and its-Team No. 4 has been Invited to hold services in Asheboro next Sun day, with view, possibly, to the forma tion of a Club here. Team No. 4 of the Charlotte Club has agreed to come to Asheboro, as suggested. Mr. Thomas M. Glasgow, of Charlotte, is President of the Club, and is, ; incidentally, a member of team No. 4, and he will make the prin cinal talks here, though it is the cus tom for each member of the team to take some part Mr. .Glasgow is a thoroughly consecrated man, of powr erful personal magnetism, a fluent talker, who pleases his audiences wonderfully. Davidson County Democrats Primary Hold The township primaries were held Saturday in Davidson county by the democrats with (rood attendance at all precincts. Delegates were named for the county convention to be held in Xexington Saturday. Manyqf the pmmctsy tocfodrog lp lngton township, endorsed S. W. Finch, former postmaster at Lexing ton, as candidate for the legislature. Sheriff Bruce Talbert, formerly a Randolph county citizen, was endorsed for renomination as were the present register of deeds, coroner, and sur veyor. A number of prominent Dem ocrats were endorsed for places on the board of county commissioners, among whom was J. W. Lambeth of Thomasville. The democrats of Da vidson feel' that, then Jire in Jrood shape for the coming election and ex pect to elect all candidates. The pri maries were , the most enthusiastic of any held-by the democrats in' the county in many years, 1 Kills Negro Entering Stpfe Claud Lawson, Durham negro, was shot and instantly killed Tuesday nisrht by Douglas Chandler, son - of J. W. Chandler, proprietor of a store on the Durham-Greensboro highway about ten miles from Durham, while in the act of breaking into the store. A gang of negroes had been breaking into the store from time to time dur ing the past two years. This time, however, the -ewners were watching for thenar y . . , Friends Yearly Meeting The 227th annual meeting, of the Friends of North Carolina -will be held at Guilford College from August 6th to 10th, Inclusive. Thla jneeting will be attended not only by members of the Friends church in North Caro lina, but also by many noted members ' of the ehnrch f rom many states in . the union.. The annual young1 Friends m conference will convene on the even ing of August IQth and will last through theiVa4th.-y! V,;'V,;;'-':. SURPRISE BIRTHDAY DINNER On Saturday nlght, W 'Wtiv'a , crowd wd of youn(t people gathered. t home of Mr' and ' Mm G. '. TA Ight and Hurprised their daughter, - the Wria-1 ' ' Epsie. by; ' giving 'L he? a surprise - birthday party. . After .a number . of '' frames were played . for . amusement ' ' the guests. were invited to the-dining ' room whre cake and. cream were . 1 served. . The ' table, was , decorated '. with two beautiful boquets' of ferns, cannot and dahlia and white roses. - and the birthday, cake was covered . . with pink candles and placed in the ' t center. 1 Alter ue reireannicnie wer .'served 'the guests returned to 1 the ii ., ' : parlor and played the game, "Good V night" and separated. ' ' :lt. t . the presents were received and ap- . I predated. Everyone seemed to en jof themselves, there being, thirty i? 'twe present. -, -' -','' .'V, The BUte HJjhwmy Commission has' H6Ufid the board of Davidson county I HofiiUi Mrs. Annie caveness, o eommUaloners tht it is repsying to Greensborof Mr. A. W. Tlrpett, , of the county the 3.000 loaned thm Greensboroi Httle Mls Trinn, of Vj 'yrs a?o to the stU for the build- Plnehurst( Mrs. Roie Allred. of Tea- - - 'f the Central highway. In ad- as. Aftr Rev R. IL Brendali made a c ! the relieving the eounty f short KfXk an4 returned thanka the $i tJ. ..t It will nnn that the In tor- ,guU were servsd a sumptuous din cat srres of arproxlmately M.0OO mi Every cms seemed to enjoy thenv a . i a a . . i i i . . 4. a y.r can ne ueea lor ue upaeep ei the tvada in the eounty. , , , wouia no po VJj,r- that Beaches . can be bought for fet j?iSiH. last Sunday one of Asheboro's eitiiens eotmted the number of care .she met between Brown's Cross Roads and Asheboro, and, thW ' were 443, : niany of which- had' at least 'One crate of peaches on running board of car, In the short detour, between : HinshaVs Fork and-hard surface road the same person met twelve cars- One of The Courier's correspondents reports that 1238 ears passed within the space of 238 ears' passed within the space an hour. ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING - .' AT LIBERTY Dolnh Black; colored! was accident ally shot in the arm Monday night at his home in liberty by another negro named Johnson. The Joad of shot en tered Black's arm iusf above the elbow, breaking the bone and almost severing the limn, it is stated at St, Leo's- hospital. Greensboro, that the arm will probably be saved, al though it will be crooked -and - per manently ' impaired. The accident took place at Black's home near the colored school, building in Liberty ac cording to the statements of the two negroes concerned and witnesses the shooting was accidental. -No ar rests have been made. LINEBERRY AND KIVETT'S i STORE ROBBED Friday nisrht the store of Lineberry and Kivett, located on the Asheboro Liberty highway near the Red Cross Sandy creek road was entered' and robbed! Approximately one hundred dollars worth of merchandise was taken. W. ,C. ' York's bloodhounds were called into service Saturday morning early - and they followed trail to a pile of cord .wood about three miles from the scene of the robberv where some of the stolen goodiwere foimfe No arrests have been made. This -store is. located near the Jake iWrighf etand, the scene of the fa ; wounding, of , young Phillips of Liberty. . Lineberrv and Kivett ught'out the ; stock r of Wright's Store- jjrwn.y aug, , Large Attendance At Furniture Ex position More than 600 furniture men from the south and east were in attendance at the mid-summer furniture expo sition in High Point last week. Of ficials of the exposition say that this was the largest attendance in the history of the southern market. Buy ing was much better than expected Prospects are that this week of . the show .will be even better than last week. Two Prohibition Officers Killed The bodies of Deputy United States Marshal Samuel Lilly and Prohibition Agent Leon George pierced with bul lets 'fired at close ranare were found in Brunswick county Tuesday - by a - - -A. M . .A . uuoau sent out irom . rt umingion u) Inve8tirate the reports of a battle be tween prohibition officers and moon shiners. The weapons -of both offi cers were in their pockets and had not been fired. ;The slayers have not been located although a posse of 500 armed men is scouring the woods in search Of them. . METHODIST EPISCOPAL , CHURCH MATTERS (By W.H. Willis.) ' . Rev. J. E. Woosley is conducting revival services this week at Hope well. ' . .Rev. Dr. Tuttle, of. Smithfield oc cupied our pulpit Sunday evening, last Mrs. Jesse G. Garner is the new president of the Epworth League. Our congregation will ioin the other churches at the school auditor ium' Sunday- evening in a service in charge of. a team of evangelistic lay men from Charlotte. The pastor will preach at the morning hour. . - ii ii i i. i. 'V'11' A 'Bii On July 18, Birthday Dinner 1924.'-about 250 rela tives and friends gathered at W. H. YoWato eelobraU hia 70th birthday. A long table was spread in the lawn, loaded with nice things to eaU The birthday' cakes with 70'candleaf on them representing his age were beau tiful., One thing remarkable' about the-occasion was that his little grand son, Brioe Yow of Greensboro, was JLhre years old that day and his little cake had 8 handles on It. - - Those who attnded frdm a distance were Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Yow, of Oreensboro; Mr. and . Mri. , Robert Needham, of finehurstf Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Smith, of Gremihoro; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Yow,' of 8teed Mr. and Mrs. Albert Raina, of Thomas- vtlla. M MnA Mm CmiMmm ef Gresnshoroj Mr. J. T. Lambert, tt sits ana went away winning- or, l Yow many more happy birthdays, - RANDOLPH COUNTY S. S. CONVENTION NEXT WEEK Will Be Held In M. E. Church. Asheboro, Friday and Satur dayThe Program. The annual convention of the As sociated Sunday School workers of Randolph County will be held in the Methodist Episcopal church, Asheboro, on Thursday and Friday, August 7th and 8th. The one nine session will be Uield Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Address of welcome will be made by J. O. Redding. It is especially desired that all delegates make an effort to be present from the beginning. The program as noted will be a a strong one, the speakers having been chosen with much consideration. Our county stands well up in the Sunday school Association work of the state,, but as there are other counties doing evens better work, it behooves every worker to get all the enthusiasm pos sible from this annual convention so as to be better prepared for the year's work ahead. - , The people of Ashebbro.will provide entertainment for all delegates who may wish to spend tthe night, and you are urged to make plans to come pre-: pared to attend every session. A pic nic dinner will be served on the grounds on Friday and those persons coming from home on this day are re quested to bring baskets. Remember, that if your township should not be represented, the As sociation will lose five, points of credit when making its report to the stale secretary, so make your plans ahead and be on hand. The complete- program follows: OPENING SESSION Thursday Afternoon, August 7 3:00. Music 3:15. Devotional Rev. W. H. Wil lis. 3:30. Address of Welcome-. O. Redding. 3:35. Response . 3:40. Training Sunday School Teachers and Officers Prof. J. B. Robertson, Concord, N. C, Superin tendent of Education Cabarrus county. 4:10. Music. 4:15. The Challenge of the Young People Miss Daisy Magee, Children's Division Superintendent North Caro lina bunday School Association. 4:45. Record of Attendance 4 : 55. Announcements 5:00. Adjourn SECOND SESSION Thursday Night, August 7 8:00. Music 8:10. DevotionalRev. C. Smith. G. , 8:20. Address Revr- G. T. . Bond; Greensboro, N. i C, Pastor Spring warden m. m. Lhurcn. 8:50. Music and Record of At tendance 8:55. Worship in Sunday School Miss Daisy Magee 9:25. Announcements 9:30. Adjourn THIRD SESSION Friday Morning, August 8 10:00. Music 10:15. Devotional Rev. H. F. Fogleman 10:30. The Sunday School Teacher that Makes Good Prof. J. B. Robert son. 11:00. Period of Business Report of County and Township Officers Appointment of Committees Record of Attendance 11:30. Offering for Support of County and State Sunday School As sociation 11:45. The Greatest Opportunity and Privilege of the Day Miss Daisy Magee. 12:15. Announcements 12:20. Adjourn DINNER ON THE GROUNDS Everybody Come and Bring a Basket FOURTH SESSION Friday Afternoon Music Devotional Rev. C. L. Greir- 2:00. 2:15. ory. " 2:80. The .Masterpiece of Creation Miss Daisy Magee 1 3:00. Music 3:85. The Adult, Their Place and Importance in the Sunday School Prof. J. B. Robertson 4:05. Open Discussion on Sunday School Topics 4:26. Report of Cimmittees and Election of Officers; Presentation of Pennant -'( 4:40.. Record of Attendance , 4:45- Adjourn Three Things To Remember. !L ' To Bring a notebook and pencil to the convention. "A notebook has a good fiemory.'! 2. LTo bo on time at each session. The sessions will begin promptly at the tinte given on the program. - 8. -. That a pennant will be present ed to the Sunday School having in the' convention the largest number of representatives,, sixteen L years and over, according to the number of milea traveled. ' Reoorda will be taken at each session of the ' convention. The pennant will be presented at the close of the session on Friday after noon. The first bale of cotton of the 1924 crop- was sold to the highest blddor at auction In 8avarmah, Ga last Wed nesday. The bale weighed 450 pound and brought 60 cents per pffund. '. Mr. and Mrs. H. ML Ulmer of "Salis bury have tiled .voluntary petition in bankruptcy.' Mr. Ulmer la an hnrur ence mam ' He and hia wife formerly retlded in Lexington. - f. " W. aV Krwin,v Jr manager of the Crwia cotton1 mills at Duke, ha I sailed for England to attend the Internation al exposition of cotton mill machinery to be held at 8euthapmtoa. , - SIRS. GEORGE FERREE ' I DIED THURSDAY NIGHT -f " - " -' ' Death Casts Gloom Over Com munityWas Active In t Welfare Work. In? the death of .Mrs. George Ferree i.v v.oa enaA B..fvw a ' distinct loss.; Her friends had been 'apprised of the.fact that she was Indisposed and Wat she was sunenng i from neutritis.' When she grew worse two , weeks prior, to : her death last Thursday night, -a thorough examina tion revealed that she had an unusual and Incurable disease which is known as Hodgin's disease, an affection of the glands .The announcement cast a gloom ever the relatives and many friends of Mrs. Ferree and only to make her. comfortable : was all that doctbrs, nurses and loving hands could do. i Prayers were offered in the Bap tist church of which she was a con sistent member by the membership of the charch and Societies of the church and w other organizations of which she was a member. Mrs. Ferree was gratified" over the assurance of the prayerf and friendship of her rela tives and friends and wanted them to know it. ; . She was the daughter of Mr. Una , Mrs. is. Frank Steed, oi near -Glenola, who have been dead for Several years. Surviving art her husband land three children, 'Mrs. Phal.Hodgm, of Greensboro, ueorge Willard and Eltie Jean ferree, Dotn of this, place. She is also survived by several brothers and sisters, Mrs1. EartvWhite, Glenola; Chas. Steed, of Clovis, New Mexico; Jesse steed, oi High; Point, and Robert Steed of Mayesville, N. C, Mrs. Tita McNairy and Mrs. B. E. Smith, of Greensboro, and Mrs. J. A. Clifton, of Maxton. Mrsf-White and Mr. Jesse Steed are whole. brothers and sisters, the others halfbrothers and sisters. Mrs. Mc Nairy is the older of the children. She is th -Widow of the late John Mc Nairy, who lived in Asheboro before moving to ureensuoro. Mrs. Ferree was married in early life.f Sh:,and her husband lived for several ''years in Florida but mov'ed to AsheJboro twelve years ago and per manently established themselves here! . She was affiliated with the Randolph Chapter U. D. C. and the Woman's Club. In her religious and civic work she was always interested; nothing for the relief of humanity or the upbuilding of the community was-stask, but a pleasant duty. TririyV a" good, conscientious, 1 God lovfagi self sacrificing woman has been' called higher. The funeral ser- ieeLwa Conducted in the Baptist &fta$tw4t Rev. L- T, Frazier, of Statesville, and Rev. H. T. Fogleman, . . v i i i; ii. : oi Asneooro, conducting me service. ;-A large crowd of people, who as sembled to pay the last tributes of respect, and numerous floral designs attested the high esteem in which the deceased was held. Interment followed in the local cemetery. Fred Burgess Writes Book Fred Burgess of Ramseur, a senior at the State University in the class of 1924, has written a book entitled "Randolph County; Economic and Social", which has just come off the press. The book is a result of Mr. Burgess' laboratory study at the Uni versity in the department of rural and social economics. It is a neat little volume containing many interesting facts about the history of the county and its condition both social and economic. A review of the book will appear in the next week's issue of this paper. On Trial For Murder of Officer James Davis, colored, charged with three capital offtakes of burglary, anl the murder of policeman Elmer K. Honeycutt of Greensboro on June 15th, was placed on trial in Guilford county Superior Court yesterday af ternoon. A special venire of 25 men was summoned from which to jnlecl the jury. Solicitor Spruill will ask for conviction in the first decree on the burglary charges. Davis admits entering some houses, but does not know the name of the owners. He admits shooting Honeycutt but elates that Honeycutt fired first. Mr. W. C. York of Asheboro is in Greensboro attending the trial. Mr. York's celebrated bloodhounds were used in the chase for the negro and located him in hiding. The Jogs also located some of the stolen property which was identified by its owners. Birthday Dinner About 250 relatives and friends of Mrs. Louvlna Ferguson of near Mt. Pleasant gathered at her home last Sunday to celebrate her 86th birth day, . A table 50 feet long was ar ranged on the lawn on which a sump tuous' dinner was served from the well filled baskeU that the guests had brought with them. After a most fit ,ng talk by Rev. A K. Scot ton, of uoiervure the guests were invited to help themselves to the good ' eaU. The guest departed wishing Mrs. Fer ; gusoa, many more happy birthdays. ' ' : BY A FRIEND , Mr. Clyde Cavenees, of Centralis, Wash, la visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Caveness.. Mr. Cav enese Is a prominent merchant of CantrauV where he haa been living for the past fifteen years.' This is Mr. Caveneaa first visit to Porta Carolina in five year Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cavenesa viaited him last summer a year ago. at hey homa m Panoma Monday af- J tarnooa from affect of cancel cancer. ' SOCIAL EVENTS OF THE- WEEK IN ASHEBORO Picnic At WiUenoore Springs A delightful picnic to Willomoore Springs Tuesday was one of the en joyable social features honoring the Bnttain-Loflin bridal party this week. A score or more of other to on or folks 1 joined in thie picnic and enjoyed the sumptuous picnic supper and dancing "' Lovely Morning Party A most dengntrui morning sewing party was given by Mrs. John Best Wednesday. The porch where the guests were entertained was lovely with vases and jars of golden glow and other bright summer flowers. Af ter sewing for an hour a unique con test furnished much amusement, with Miss Bera Scarboro - winning - the prize. The refreshment plate con tained pear salad, assorted sandwich es, pickles and iced tea. About twenty people enjoyed this lovely party. Birthday Party About forty little friends of Hal Hammer Walker helped celebrate his sixth birthday this week. The hours were from five to six o'clock. Iced lemonade was served on the porch up on the arrival of the children befdre games began on the, lawn. In an amusing contest, Billy Hayworth was the winner and was given a toy. Later, a "Jack Horner pie"' containing favors for everybody was "cut". An ice course was served at the conclus ion of the party. The young honoree received many gifts from his fjiends. Miss Henrietta Lassiter Bride of Mr. Campen The following announcement will be of interest to the many friends of the young couple. Miss Lassiter is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Lassiter and is a charming young lady. Mr. Campen is an ' en terprising young business 'man. Mr. and Mrs, William Watson Las siter announce the marriage of their daughter, Henrietta, to Mr. Albin Brinson Campen, Jr., on Tuesday, July the twenty-second, 1924, Mechan ic, North Carolina. Marriage of Miss Kate JBrittain To Mr. Curry F. Loflin Tonight ',s Presbyterian Church A marriage of interest to mrfhy of the readers of The Courier will be solemnized in the Presbyterian church tthis-'eveniiig' when Miss Rate Britfttm" will become the bride of Mr. Curry F. Loflin. The following invitations have been received by the many friends of the contracting parties: Mr. and Mrs. John T. Brittain re quest the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter, Kate Erwin, to Mr. Curry F. Loflin on Thursday evening, July the thirty first, 1924, at eieht o'clock. First Presbyterian Church, Asheboro, North Carolina. The marriage of Miss Brittain and Mr. Loflin is a cuiumination of sev eral years friendship and unites two of Asheboro's most prominent young people. A number of guests are ar - riving for the wedding among whom are Miss Ida Maie Cheatham, Dur - ham; Miss Myttelene Isley, Burling- ton; Miss Estelle Mendenhall, Greens - boro; Miss Bertha Williamson, Dar lington, S. C. Bridge Luncheon Honoring Miss Kate Hrittain and the members of her bri.lal party, Mrs. John Brittain gave a charming bridge luncheon at her home at Troy Tues day. As the guests arrived s after heir rnotor trip from Asheboro, they were served ice punch on the porch. Lovely little score cards with band painted brides directed the guests to their places at the canl table where games were enjoyed until the hostess interrupUMl with serving delicious ired canteloupe. At the lunrheon hour a three course lunchton, complete and delicious in detail was served at the table. The prize winners were Mrs. Ed Ornnford, of Atheboro, Mrs. Maurice Lay, of Greensboro, and were given unique prizes. Miss Brit tain was also given a lovely gift. Those who attended from Asheboro were; Mrs. E. H. Morris, Mrs. K. G. Morris, Mrs. Jno. T. Hrittain, Mrs. J. T. Uwallen, Mrs. Ed Crnnford, Mrs. W. A. Coffin, Mm. Chas. Redding, Misses Martha Evelyn and Clnrabcl Morris, Ber Scarboro, Ethel Ixtvett, Mary Moffitt, Mary Loflin, Kate Brittain; Mrs. Clarence Spaugh, of Raleigh; Mrs. Maurice lay, of Greens boro. ThoM who are here for the marriage who attended were: Miss 1 May Cheathnm, of Durham" Myttelene Inly, of Burlir Estelle Mendenhall, o' Miss Bertha Willir (on, 8. C. M. Mis EffU her heme in night ef last Ia Berry of. Pi Interesting game the games fruit served and the gue. musie by Ray Fentn and Melvtn Nixon. The following yoon, present: MImmm la Bet Josephine Cite,' Luclle Roni Sheffield, Jewel 8m Jennmgt, and F-ffie 8 pin FentrtM, Geo Aldridfe, Hat don,. Bryant Davis, Ralph . Melvia Nixon, Canon bheffk Emery Glasgow, , BARNYARD GOL; .iT THE COUNTY FAIR THIS FALL Follower of the Sport WiD Have Opportunity Ttr Display Their SkilL lV11sir. i. 1 i . uM H:.u. m L the Opportunity to display their ska at the Randolph county fair this falL Manager W. C. York announces that for the first time in the history of the fair there will be a horse shoe pitch ing contest and it will ne onnn t any citizen of the county who feels like matching his skill against the field. This contest will be held under tne rules of the national horse shoe ' pitchers' association. It will be 'an elimination contest and the winners of the meet will go to the district fair at Pinehurst in October. ' . ' -' Preceding the county fair in Sep tember horse shoe pitching contests will be held at the five community fairs in various sections of the coun-' ty and the winners in these; contesta may come to Asheboro for the county fair and participate in the County eon' test. However, the event at the coun ty fair is open to all comers regard less of whether they participated in the community fair contests. According to the rules which will be followed the stakes will extend three inches above the srround and set 4t feet apart. The horse shoe must be 7 1-2 inches in length and 7 inches in width, . weigh 2 1-2 pounds, and the opening between the calks not to exceed 3 1-2 inches. The complete list of rules' and regulations may be tobtained from Mr. W. C. York. Mr. York anticipates quite a lot of interest in the contest and predicts a large number of contestants at the event which will be held at 2 o'clock on the afternoon of September 27th, the last day of the fair. Extensive preparations are being made by the officers of the fair as sociation and other interested parties in an effort; to make the fair this fall the greatest ever held in the county. Reports from various sections oi tne county indicate that the ex hibits 'Will be of even higher charac ter this year than ever before in the history of the fair. ' Despite incessant rams crops are generally good in Randolph indicating that the farm exhibits will be up to previous standards if not above. Ran dolph county has a good corn crop and the wheat crop is good with the exception of a little damaged wheat on account of wet weather in some parts of the county. More interest in beine taken in the county in noultrr aisi8 and the exhibits at the fair this fall will be the reflection of the county's efforts toward reaching a higher standard in poultry raising. Live stock exhibits are expected to be an improvement over last year. Plant 4,000 bushels of Beans County Demonstrator MBlsaps states that the farmers of the county have planted over 4,000 bushels of soy beans this year. The larger part was used in the territory west of Asheboro. The eastern half of the county uses more clover than the western half of the county. However, all sections of the county are planting 1 more legumes and whatever kznu ifc used all are for the upbuilding of the , soil. Randolph county farmers have been using during the last few years 1 more legumes and lime for the im- piovenieiu oi me son tnan at any other time in the past. The continued use of lime and legumes on a larger scale is predicted by Mr. Millsaps and those interested in farm work. LOCAL NEWS ITEMS Dr. Roy T. Hodgin wh has been practicing hiH profession in Asheboro for several years has moved his fami ly to Raleigh. He wiM open offices in Ilaleigh and will practice there. Dr. ,nnd Mrs. Hodgin have made many friends during their residence in A-sbe-boro who will regret their moving away. Mr. Samuel F. 'league, of Goldn bory, was in Asheboro Tuesday. He is visiting his sister, Mrs. E. A. Routh, at Franklinville this week. His mother, Mrs. S. E. Teague, is alse with her daughter, Mrs. Routh. Mr. Teague in a leading lawyer of Golds bo ro ami is a brother of Mr. C. E. Tongue, formerly superintendent o' the Asheboro city schools. 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