m f ISSUED WEEKLY fQL«m u 1926 $2.00 A YEA^jtN ADVANCE NUMBER 44 sl Returns Show Vote In County Was Light As Compared To Two Years Ago. REPUBLICANS ELECT CRANFORD AND WARD Usual Big Republican Precincts Find Their Majorities Badly Cut Down. Official returns from Tuesday's election in the 29 precincts in Ran dolph county show that the Democrat ic nominees for county offices with two exceptions were elected by satis factory majorities. Sheriff J. Free Cranford was re-elected over Arch N. Bulla by a margin of-36 votes. Cran ford received 6,449 votes at. the polls, while Mr. Balia polled 6,413. Wiley L. Ward, one of the five Republican nominees for county commissioners, was elected over C. C. Bray, of Cole ridge, one of the five Democratic candidates. Ward polled 6,604 votes, the largest received by any Republi can county candidate, while Mr. Bray’s vote was 6,463. , W. A. Lovett, Democratic nominee for Clerk Superior Court, polled the largest vote of any candidate on the Democratic ticket, getting 6,619 as against 6,286 for Frank M. Wright, a. clear majority of 834 votes. Mr. Wright’s vote was the lowest of any Republican nominee for county of fice. . , ' # - ... E. A. Routh, Democratic nominee for register of deeds, was elected Over Henry F. Allred, Republican, by a K K7K to 5,358, a majority of Uicas, of Union township, was elected surveyor over Samuel Barnes, incumbent, by a vote of 5, 494 to 5,45ft a majority of 44. The vote for the Democratic nom inees for county commissioners was as follows: McElhannon, 5,483; Bray, 5,463; Watkins, 6,526; I ,uw for the Republican nom inees for commissioners was: Ward, 5,504; Collett, 6430; Fariow, 5,444; Spence, 5421; Homey, 5442. The vote for coroner was Helms, Democrat, 5604; 5,438. rc. D. A. For Donald, , polled 5,482 against 5431 for John Republican; polled 5478 opponent Mr. Byrd. 5444 lot gthfe . North' Carolina District, William C. Hammer, of Ashebero, incumbent, re ceived 5485 votes as against 5410 for S. Carter Wflliams, his opponent, giving Mr. Hammer 176. Light Vote The largest number of tovbb p»h«u by any Democratic county candidate in the election <}f 1924 was 5,694 for LeC M. Kearns for register of deeds. The highest vote Tuesday was 5,61# for Mr. Lovett. The Democratic vote cast Tuesday, however, averaged in the neighborhood of 6,500. While the Democratic vote was a little lighter than two years ago, the Republican vote showed a decided slump. The Republican candidates in the election of 1924 polled about 6, 250 votes, while this year it was a little less than the Democratic vote, or a loss of about 750 votes. Republican precincts which nor mally roll up big Republican majori ties failed to do so Tuesday."* In some of these precincts the majorities were less than half those of two years ago and in beme instances only a third. On the other hand, many of the Democratic precincts which two years ago gave only small majorities returned Tuesday very flattering ma jorities for the Democratic ticket. MERCHANTS* ASSOCIATION IS ACTIVE IN TRADE CAMPAIGN The local who are co operating in a "Trade in Asheboro” campaign are urging that the people of the county inspect the goods which they are offering Mon going elsewhen to make their jmehnos Converts Forty One Nine yier old Richard Headrick preached a sermon on “The (Rory jo? God.” , Forty-one persons were converted in one night, and the crowds so great that police re serves were called out to handle it Evansville, Ind., •is the scene of this youthful Evangelist's activi ties. William A. Elmore Died At Morganton Had Been Resident of Randle* man Practically All His Life .—-Funeral Sunday. William Arthur Elmore died last Friday at a hospital in Morganton following an extended illness. Mr. Elmore had been a resident of Ran dleman practically all .of his life. He was married March 23, 1890, to Miss Nora McDaniel and to this union are three sons, C. E. and C. R. Elmore, Greensboro, and Melvin Elmore, Dur ham; and one daughter, Miss Hazel 235* ASZ.-iLT man, and Mrs. Con Klifcaum, Spray; The faaeral was held from ML and inter—at made la the church Fashion Show At School Auditorium Most Successful Urn Fashion Show which was held In the ad—1 aadttsrtum last Friday evening under the auspices of the North Working Oide of the Meth odist Episcopal church was most successful. The openiug econo was the little tots displaying the latest modes in . children's toggery. Sport clothes, [ afternoon dresses, dinner dresses, I evening dresses, hats and coats wow r modeled by local talent All during the evening a musical program and several readings were rendered. The following merchants contributed to the show: Moring and Wood, F. E. Byrd, Wagger Clothing Company, McMaster-Lovett, and Wood Cadi Clothing Company. The entertain ment was so favorably received by those who attended that it has been decided td put on a Fashion Show each season. The proceeds will go tpr the benefit of the M. E. church. 37, Died Tuesday in of End Came Following Attacks of Epilepsy—Funeral Held At Mr. Mack G. Maner died at hia home In West Asheboro Tuesday. Mr. Maner moved here from Franklin ville about four yean ago and has been in the employ of the Asheboro Hosiery Mill and in the insurance business. He was 87 yean of age. He was the son of Mr. and Mn. W. D. Manor, of Franklin villa. Mr. Maner Married Miss Hannah of Franklinville, and to this union there an two daughters, Misses Edna and Non. ' In addition to his parents, wife and daughters, Mr. Manor is survived by Democrats Make Gains In Nation Coolidge Landslide of Two Years Ago Is Overturned—Senator Butler Defeated. Incomplete returns from the elec tion Tuesday indicate that the Demo crats have captured seven of the nine places constituting the Republican majority in the senate, thereby leav ing the balance of power in a little group of insurgent Republicans who usually vote with the Democrats. By taking fourteen of the Republi can seats ih the House the Democrats have left the balance of power there also in the hands of the insurgent Republicans. Thus the Democratic thrust in the off-year election virtually overturned the Coolidge landslide of two years ago. Republicans elected in many con gressional districts found the going hard and the re-election of many is still in doubt. The Democrats on Tuesday elected their first governor of South Dakota in 25 years. They carried also the strong Republican state of Colorado. In Indiana, the Democrats re-elected Vic Donahey to the governorship, but Watson, Republican, defeated Pomer ent, the Democratic candidate for senator. The Democrats defeated Republican senators in Kentucky, Missouri, Ari zona and Maryland. In Oklahoma the Democrats unhoised another Re publican senator. The tidal wave of Democratic votes in New York State re-elected A1 Smith governor for the fourth time by the biggest majority in history and also elected a United States senator. In Massachusetts, Senator Butler, close friend of Presi dent Coolidge, was beaten badly by the Democratic- nominee. Senator Butler is chairman of the National Republican Executive Committee and the President’s confidential advisor. Hard lick at Coolidge. With returns from eight districts throughout the country missing, the Democrats have 193 members of the House of Representatives, while the Republicans have 232, included in which are enough insurgent Republi cans to take control away from the standpat element. BUSS MAIE BURGfeSS THE BRIDE OF MR. LEROY NANCE A quiet and impressive marriage day af» o’clock SThome of the bride’s pastor, Rev. W. B. Davis, in High Point, when Miss Male Burgess and Mr. LeRoy Nance were united in marriage. The bride is the only daughter of Mrs. M. F. Burgess, of High Point, while the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. A P. Nance, of Ashefeoro, Route 2. Both Mr. and Mrs. Nance hold responsible positions in High Point where they will make their home. Following the ceremony, the bride and groom drove to the home of the groom’s parents where a bountiful supper was served. CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW AT COURT HOUSE TOMORROW The annual chrysanthemum show will open at noon tomorrow under the auspices of the Woman’s Club. Doors will be open at the court house where the show will be held at noon and meals will be served throughout the afternoon and evening. Home made candies and fancy work wall be on sale. The flowers are unusually fine this year. Admission fee of ten cents will be charged. ASHEBORO, ROUTE 2, NEWS 1S^. and Mrs. G. N. Hoover Mid Mrs. G. M. Purdie, of Fullers, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. Bulla. Messrs. J. B. and B. B. Bulla, of High Point, spent the week-end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Bulla. Mr. J. F. Jarrell and Mrs. N. X. Bobbins spent a few days last week in Winston-Salem. Mr. J. H. Hoover, of High Point, spent a few hours Sunday with home folks. Mrs. W. F. Redding returned home Sunday from Winston-Salem, where she was called more than a week ago on the account of the serious illness of her daughter, Miss Thelma C. Jar rell, who underwent an operation at the Baptist hospital but is now im proving. Mucjh Interest Manifested In Presbyterian Revival The revival at the Presbyterian church Sunday gives promise of great Dixon President Good Prog Year. The COB church, this , first day conference' ence officers e thodist Protestant in Grace M. P. Wednesday of the afternoon of the Dr. A. G Dixon dent. Other confer included Rev. C. W. Bates, of Asheville, secretary; Rev. H. F. Surratt, of Charlotte; statistical secretary; V. W. Idol, High Point, treasurer; Rev. C. B. Way, Lexington, conference reporter; and W. L. Ward, of Asheboro, lay mem ber of the stationing committee. The feature of the session Wednes day was the residing of the president’s report. It gave a review of the ac tivities of the official acts of the president and gave the figures of the progress made by the denomination during the past year. The net gain in membership was about 1,000. The total amount of money spent on church buildings and improvements was $29,211, and the total amount spent on parsonages was $6,108. Six teen of the pastoral charges increased pastors’ salves, while four de creased. Recommei president inch retired mini: lege and the The sessions^ day will be s made by the better support for and High Point Col Idren’s Home, the conference to up with pastor’s reports and .^tomittee work. Ap pointments will not be read until the last of the woefe. District R Y. P. U. Meeting At RsadBenan Next Sunday All Randolph county B. Y. P. U’s. are expected to be present at Ran dleman next Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock for the regular monthly dis trict meeting. Interest in the efficiency contest runs high. Franklinville seniors held the efficiency banner during the month of October, but there are un ions which decided early in the month that Franklinville would have to Work if they continue to hold it. Let every union have a good rep resentation at this next meeting. Rilla Spoon, President, Margie Vestal, Secretary. . -i-U'* "*— Liberty HigM^SeM Downs Siler City 7 To 6 Liberty, Oct. 30.—The Liberty high school football team won a game yes terday afternoon from Siler City by a margin of one point, the score be ing 7 to 6. Siler City scored in the first period of the game and it was not until the fourth and last period that the Liberty boys were able to carry the ball over the goal line. Suggestions For “Gean Up” Week Guilford County Home Agent Offers Some Valuable Sug gestion For This Work. Asheboro has had a custom for many years of having a fall cleaning, and it would be well for the entire county to join in a general clean up. Miss Houston, home demonstration agent of Guilford county, has made the following suggestions which could be followed in Randolph county with profit. The November letter of sugges tions sent by Miss Addie Houston, home agent, to the Guilford county entrants in the gardening contest, reminds them that November is a good time for a general clean-up. A number of persons in the county are enrolled in the contest. The letter follows: “November is a good time to have a general garden dean-up. Burn all diseased plants and make a compost heap from manure and garden refuse which is free from disease. Do not bum fallep leaves. Add them to the compost pile. Plow unoccupied portions of the garden and leave ex posed to the freezing and thawing of winter weather. “If the garden is minus an aspara gus bed, or if the old'bed has run out, now is the time to set crowns for a new bed. Plant vigorous one year-old crowns in furrows eight to 12 inches deep and cover to a depth of three or four inches. In most sec tions of the state cabbage plants may be set now for the early spring crop. Lettuce seed may be sown in cold frames and the plants carried through the winter months for early spring heading. In some of the coast al sections the plants may be grown ''’'little protection. _' toe and hotbeds should be repaired and put in order for the In case jrou have not these garden helpers list of •mrnsent, by all them out on a small scale Mrs. MamieS. White Is Claimed By Death Had Been 111 Several Weeks— Funeral Yesterday At Mt. Vernon Church. Mrs. Mamie Steed White, wife of Earl White, of near Glenola, died Tuesday following an illness of sev eral weeks. Mrs. White was bom and reared in the community in which she resided at the time of her death. She was a daughter of the late B. F. and Abigail Hill Steed. She was married to Mr. White May 4, 1910. To this union there are two sons, Frank and Earl Reece. Mrs. White is survived also by three brothers, C. V. Steed, of Clovis, N. M.; R. L. Steed, of Maysville, N. C.; J. H. Steed, of High Point; three sisters, Mrs. S. N. McNary, of Greensboro; Mrs. J. A. Clifton, of Fayetteville, and Mrs. B. E. Smith, of Greensboro. Mrs. White was a most useful wo man in her community, having taken an active part in church, Sunday school and civic work. She was an amiable, capable and cultured wo man. The funeral was conducted yester day afternoon at Mt. Vernon where she had been a member since early girlhood. The service was conducted by Rev. W. R. Harris, pastor, and Rev. J. E. Woosley, of Greensboro, a former pastor. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION Whereas: Brother W. H. Willis has been (tailed to another field of service, Be it resolved: 1. That, we the ministers of the Asheboro association place on record our regret at his departure and our personal affection for him as a broth er in the ministry. 2. That, we hold in high esteem the energy, wisdom and foresight which has characterized the three years of his tenure of the presidency of this association. 3. And that, we have in memory his impartial devotion to all the in terests of the Kingdom of God in our community. 4. And further that, we wish for him a rich continuation and fulfill ment of his ministry in the fields to which he shall be led. C. L. Gregory, J. E. Pritchard, B. E. Morris, C. G. SnStfcf Secretary. Home of Mr. Ray Ingram ' Near Trinity Is Burned Trinity, Nov. 1.—Rev. J. B. Craven visited his mother recently at her home on School avenue. Hallowe’en was celebrated here last Friday night. We are getting to observe all the days before they come—if we don’t mind the ghosts, witches and so on will forget the time. Mr. Ray Ingram had the misfor tune of having his house burned last week. Mr. Ingram lives some three miles from here on the Hopewell road. Mr. and Mrs. John Carter visited Mr. and Mrs. Erie Johnson a few days since. Dr. Alex Alford, of Bainbridge, Ga., with his mother and sister, Mes dames Alford and Ballance, visited Mesdames Ballance and Carpenter a few days ago. We are all pleased to have our preacher, Rev. Mr. Harris, returned to us. A good many of the people around here are doing something in the way of fall gardening—putting out onions and so on for early spring use. The writer was out in South, or West Trinity a few days since—this is a beautiful country, good farming land, the Baptist church is in a beau tiful grove—Rev. Mr. Roach, the Baptist preacher, resides not far from the church. This place may in time be a suburb of Trinity. A sister of Mrs. John Younts is visiting at her home, “Carford Lodge”, North Trinity. Mr. and Mrs. Jeter Lanier, Carl Lanier, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Farm er, and children were dinner guests at the home of Mr. John Younts Sunday. Miss Bessie Hicks, of Ramseur, who has been visiting her uncle, John Younts, is now with her aunt, Mrs. E. P. Wilson, in High Point. Thieves Make A Big Haul From Biscoe Store' The store of the Biscoe Ready-To Wear Company, owned by Moses Ritcher, of Mt. Gilead, and a Mr. Sea well, at Biscoe, was broken into Fri day morning, the thieves taking some 65 suits of clothes and several dozen hats. A truck was used to haul the goods away. No clue has been ob tained aa to the identity of the fUjjiilhrn • ", John Alford Richardson Died At Home of Parents John Alford, aged one year, nine months and four days, died on Oc tober 26th at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin D. Richard son, in Randleman, following an ill ness of two weeks. Funeral was held October 28th by Rev. W. H. Neese at the Holiness church, Randlema interment made in the church tery. Pallbearers were A 8. alker, Ivey Varner and Graves. Flowers were borne Stevens and Lora Election Returns Show Democrats Have Carried The State By 100,000 Awarded Medal At Searles Lake, that prodaces 20% of this country’s potash needs. Agriculture which is so dependent upon potash as a fer tilizer can thank Dr. John E. Tee pie for his devefopment of the in dustry. a The American ‘ Chemical Society awarded the Perkins Medal t,for 1927 to Dr. Teeple for his chem ical T.H. Williams, 69, Died Last Friday End Came Following Illness From Heart Trouble—Fun eral At New Hope. Thomas H. Williams, aged 69 years, died at his home in Union township Friday afternoon, October 29th, fol lowing an illness since last summer with heart trouble. The end was not unexpected. Mr. Williams was bom near the farm on which he lived and had spent all of his life engaged in farming in the same community. He took an active interest in affairs re lating to his county and community life, and was held in high regard by his neighbors and friends. Mr. Williams was a member of New Hope church from which the funeral was held Sunday by Rev. Mr. Gamer and the body laid to rest in the church cemetery. He is survived by his widow who before: her marriage was Jane Bean; one Sister, #rs. J. M. Vuncannon, Seagrove; and the follow ing children { Mrs. John Staley and Dewey Williams, Seagrove, Route 2; Wister Williams, Ulah; Mrs. William Laughlin, New Hope Academy; and Mrs. Raleigh King, Seagrove, Route Number 2. Rev. W. H. Willis Leaves For Belmont Church, Charjotte Rev. W. H. Willis, who has so faithfully and efficiently served as pastor of the local M. E. church for the past four years, left yesterday for Charlotte where he will be pas tor of the Belmont Street church. The membership of Mr. Willis’ new charge consists of 800 persons and the Sunday school boasts of having the largest men’s Bible class of any church in Charlotte. Regular Meeting County Boards Set For Nov. 8th The regular November meeting of the board of county commissioners will be held next Monday, November 8th, the regular meeting last Monday having been postponed. The regular meeting of the board of education will be held on Monday, November 8th. Barn Burned Near Seagrove Saturday Two Mules and Cow Burned To Death—Loss Approximately Two Thousand Dollars. Seagrove, Nov. 2.—A large bam on Mr. N. C. Lucas’ farm about two miles from here was completely de stroyed by fire last Saturday night between 10 and 11 o’clock. There were two mules and a cow burned to death. The mules belonged to Jonah Lucas. The bam was full of feed which belonged to Mr. Lucas and Mr. A. F. Nance. The garage and all that was in it was destroyed. Mr. Nance was living there but was away at the time of the fire. The origin of the fire is unknown. The loss was about $2,000.00. Bom to Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Le monds, Oct 27th, a son, Lane. Misses Esther Ross, Nannie Far mer and Enolia Presnell, and Mr. L. F. Ross and daughters spent a short while in town Sunday afternoon. Mr. W. B. Hogan moved his family here last week from Union township. They have bought the Frank Cole house. Miss Maggie Cole and Mr. John Spencer, of High Point, spent the week-end with Miss Cole’s sister, Mrs. B. A. King. Those spending the week-end out of town were: Miss Mary and Joe Tysor, of Erect; Misses Nomie and Swannie Bean, Seagrove, Route 1; Miss Lillie and Frankie Smith, Kemps Mill; Mies Ruby Brooks, Mof fltt's MSI; Miss Hattie Cox and Charlie, of Pisgah; Mrs. ip and'VEiss 1 Eighty-Eight Out Of The lOi Counties In North Carolina Are Democratic . JOHNSON AND SAMPSON RETURNED TO DEMOCRATS Every Congressman Re-Elected By Safe Majority—Hayes Badly Beaten. On the basis of late returns from the 100 counties in North Carolina, the indications are that the Demo crats held their own and probably will roll up a majority of 100,000 votes. The vote throughout the State waa light. An even dozen counties went Republican, while the other 88 are safely in the Democratic fold. Tick ets were split in several counties. Over in Davidson the entire Demo cratic ticket was elected with the ex ception of Sheriff R. B. Talbert, who was beaten by Fred C. Sink by a small majority. Stanly went Demo cratic by 200; Chatham by 1,500; Montgomery by- nearly 1,000; Gpil ford by more than 2,000. In the usual Democratic counties throughout the State the Democrats held their own, increasing majorities in some. In the regular Republican counties the Re publican majorities showed a decided slump. Wilkes, usually Republican by 4,000 and over, went Republican Tuesday by less than 1,500. Davie and Yadkin showed decreased Repub lican majorities. Two of the big upsets for the Re publicans were Johnson and Sampson, both of which were carried by the Democrats. In Johnson, the Demo crats, beaten by more than 2,000 two years ago, rolled up a majority of more than 1,000. Sampson county, home of Marion Butler, usually Re publican by 2,600, went Democratic by 260 majority, the first time in 32 years the Democrats have carried the county. The Democrats have had one continuous celebration in the county since Tuesday. Johnson J. Hayes, Republican can didate for United States Senator, lost by nearly 100,000 votes to Senator Lee S. Overman. Only one Republican candidate for solicitor seems to have been elected and he is John R. Jones over in the 17th district. Zeb Lons in this the 15th district had no oppo sition, All the StateJfcl Except for mixed, tickets in son, Randolph, Brunswick rell, the Democrats carried every county east of the Blue Ridge. All ten of the Democratic nominees for Congress in North Carolina were elected by substantial majorities. Mr. Hammer was re-elected in the 7th by a majority approximating 6,500. Vot ing in the lower counties was not as heavy as two years ago when the Port bill brought out the Democratic strength in larger numbers, but the vote was more than in any other off year election on record. Steady rain in some of the lower counties of the seventh district during Tuesday was responsible for a light vote also. However, Republican majorities in Wilkes, Yadkin and Davie are greatly reduced. Moore and Montgomery gave Mr. Hammer greatly increased majorities, more than 1,000 each. Lee and Richmond also gave him the largest majority given any candidate. Reports Show Juniors Have Made Big Goins The 13th North Carolina district I Junior Order American Mechanics met at White Oak, Greensboro, Satur ; day afternoon and night. D. C. Holt, ! of Liberty, district deputy, presided over the meeting. Mr. Holt was re elected district deputy in the business session Saturday afternoon. Reports from the various counties in the dis trict showed a good gain for the year: Orthopaedic Clinics To Be Held At Burlington Under the auspices of the Burling ton Kiwanis and Rotary clubs there will be held in the parish house of the Episcopal church at Burlington next Friday, November 5th, from 9 a. m. to 3 p. m., an orthopaedic clinie for cripples. A specialist will be in charge and his services will be free of charge to all indigent cripples re gardless of color. Hospital treat ment will be provided for those un able to pay. Cripples from Randolph county are eligible to attend this clinic and the other eleven which will be held once each month thereafter. Dates for the other eleven will be announced later. Weather Report Shows October Hot, Dry Monfli According to the monthly report of Rev. J. E. Pritchard, the observer here for the U. S. Weather Bureau. October was a warm, dry month. The rainfall amounted to .76 of an inch compared with an average of &5t inches. The mean temperature waa 61.8 as compared to an average of 57.9 degrees. The highest tempera ture for the month waa 90 on the 5th while the lowest was 80 on the 28th. There were 19 clear days, 7 parti? cloudy and 5 that went cloudy. Tire deficiency in rainfall since January 1 amounts to 10.40 inches.