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PAGE TWO MILITARY CAREER OF MARSHALL D. CRATON Brilliant Future of Rutherfordton Man, One- Time Cadet at West Point and Colonel in Confederate Army, Cut Short By Death. Anion# the hundreds of Ruther ford County men whose names are written high on the rosters of fame, none shine with more brilliance, a mong the immortals of the God of Mars than that of Colonel Marshall D. Craton. As a product of the U nited States Military Academy, at West Point, he early assumed a place of leadership in the Confed erate army. His early training and education fitted him admirably for a high position in the business world which would have surely been his had not death cut short his career in the very bloom of young man hood. Col Marshall Craton came of a distinguished family. His father, Col. Isaac Craton, was born in Guil ford county, and came to Rutherford ♦ Chas. Z. Flack Real Estate Rentals And Insurance Phone 40 • Office over A&P Store Forest City, N. 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"I got Cardui again and took it. My improvement was wonder fuL I can recommend Cardui to others, for my health was so much better after I had taken a course of the Cardui Home Treatment." E.jfl for Constipation, Indigestion, I Biliousness. Only 1 cent a dose. By CLAREN ! county in 1808. He served with dis tinction as an officer in the War of ! 1812, and upon his return to Ruth j erfordton was admitted to the bar !to practice law. He was very suc i cessful in this vocation, and served for several years before his death !as a district solicitor. He married a daughter of David and Mary (Kerr) Miller. He was a brother-in law of Col. Theodoric F. Birchett. lln 1819 he was appointed clerk of I the court of pleas and quarter ses sions, a position which he held un til his death in April 1831. His sud den departure was an event which, was lamented over the entire coun- j ty. I Col. Marshall D. Craton, at the ! time of his father's death, was only two years old. Four other brothers and sisters were left to provide for and educate. Little is known of his early life. His grandfather, David Miller, became his guardian later in life, and it must be assumed that his mother and grandfather spared no efforts in educating him as well as his brothers and sisters. At the tender age of seventeen years he secured an appointment to the Unit ed States Military Academy at West Point, the appointment being secur ed through Congressman James Gra ham, of Rutherfordton, a staunch Whig friend of Col. Marshall Cra ton's father. In the latter part of June, 1846, ] young Craton left Rutherfordton with the tender advice and benedic tion of his grandfather, David Mil ler, and started on his long journey to West Point. The Miller household had been preparing for a month or longer in anticipation of this event, and it was with regret and sadness that they bid this youngest grandson good-bye. He arrived at West Point, and was officially admitted on July 1, 1846, as a cadet. There he made a record that was all that could be desired by his fond grandfather. His grades were of the highest, with the exception of mathematics. He re mained there only a year, however, I resigning on June 26, 1847. He returned to Rutherfordton, and later went to Goldesboro, N. C., where he engaged in business. While residing in that town he married a Miss Washington. In 1861 the entire country was permeated, with the war fever. Im mediately upon the secession of the state a volunteer company of sol-, diers was raised in Goldsboro, and j Marshall Craton was elected to com mand as captain in deference to his \\ est Point training. This company later became Company A, of the 27th Regiment. His commission as captain of that command was dat ed April 15, 1861. Just seven months later, November 8, 1861, he was! commissioned lieutenant-colomd of i the 35th Regiment. His record as 1 captain, the exacting military disci- f pline required by him, and stern, | uncompromising obedience as he had | learned it at West Point featured his command of the company and placed him on the list for prompt promotion. He resigned his command as lieutenant-colonel on April 10. 1862 in order to accept a promotion as colonel of the Fiftieth Regiment. His commission as colonel was dated Apiil 15, 1862. Here the same stern discipline prevailed. His health be gan to fail. The continual exposur?' to the elements weakened his al ready frail constitution, and on De cember 1, 1862, he resigned and re turned to his wife and small daugh tei, Dixie, in Goldsboro. However, this action came too late. His body was not able to withstand the rava ges of exposure encountered on the battlefield, and a short time later he passed away. His body was return ed to Rutherfordton and was inter red in a grave in the Craton family plot in the Rutherfordton cemetery. His last resting place was unmarked until a few years ago. The Davis- Dickerson-Mills chapter, U. D. C., has placed a tiny marble slab at the head of this brave soldier's grave, which bears the simple inscription "Col. M. D. Craton." E GRIFFIN. One sister of Col. Craton mar ned the late Capt. George H. Mills. The late Dr. J. M. Craton, of Ruth erfordton, was a brother of Co' Craton. THE FOREST CITY (N. C.) COURIER o. MAX GARDNER MAY RUN LATER FOR LEGISLATURE Raleigh, Feb. 14. —Governor Gard ner is pushing away the crown of the vice presidency of the United States, which his friends are seeking to of fer him and in doing so expresses the feeling that he can best serve his State as a member of the General Assembly. Some of his friends see in his statement a desire of ths chief executive to continue his pub lic career, but in the humble posi tion of one of the 170 members of the State law-making body. Referring to recent publicity that his friends were promoting him for the vice presidency, he issued a state ment that he was not a candidate for any office and has no part in any plan designed to encourage such a movement. | "My sole interest in public affairs iis to give North Carolina the best | possible administration in this ciiti 'cal period of which I am capable,'' | said Governor Gardner. "I really feel that if I had political ambitions I could possibly render greater ser vice to my State as a member of the' General Assembly than in any othei office within the range of my oppor tunities for public service," the chief j executive said. RIVERSIDE NEWS Harris, R-l, Feb. 16. —Preaching services will be held at Riverside Baptist church next Sunday even ing. Everybody is urged to come. Messrs J. E. and John Padgett and Earl Randall visited Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Padgett Wednesday night. Mrs. M. D. Collins is still on the sick list, we are sorry to note. Ml'.' Earl Randall, of Polk county j is spending this week with his cou-1 sin, Mr. John Padgett. Miss Aby Collins spent Monday j afternoon with Rev. and Mrs. T. C. j Harris. I Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Hawkins en tertained with a cotton picking Thurs day night. Among those present were: Misses Lucy and Minerva Alexander, Aby Collins, Lucy and Mallie Padgett Lela Bryant. Messrs Aldo Hawkins, John Padgett, Boyd Collins, Elias and Major Alexander, Earl Randall, Jih McCraw, Romeo Price, Riley Padgett, Jack Gosey, George and 1 Howard Painter, Mr. and Mrs. Ear nest Splawn, Mrs. Maggie Bryant and Maggie Gosey. All reported a fine I time. Mr. Earl Randall Miss Lucy Pad ;gett and Mrs. C. B. Bryant was in town Wednesday morning. Messrs C. M. Harris and T. E. Randall visited at Rev. and Mrs. T. C. Harris's Thursday night. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gault have moved to Henrietta. Mr. R. B. Powell and Joe Amos was in town Thursday evening on business. Mr. T. E. Randall spent a short while with Mr. J. E. Padgett Thurs day night. Mr. Blease Collins spent last week with friends and relatives near Ches nee. Mrs. B. D. Powell and little son, also Mr. Lum McDaniel spent one day last week with Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Collins. Miss Mamie Hawkins is ill at Jhis writing, we hope her a speedy re covery. Mr. Crawford Spake of Chesnee, spent the week-end with his uncle. Mr. M. D. Collins and family. Mr. Wade Linder visited Rev. T C. Harris, Saturday afternoon. Mrs. R. B. Powell visited Mrs. M. D. Collins one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Padgett and little son, Augustus, spent Satur day with Mrs. Francis Hicks, of Hen rietta. Mr. Lee Melton and family of Ellenboro, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Powell. Miss Ada McCraw visited Mrs. Wade Linder on Sunday afternoon. Mrs. J. E. Padgett is spending some time with relatives in Cowpens, S. C. Miss Eula Cochran is spending some time with Mr. and Mrs. Lee Melton. Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Splawn and son, Richard, visited Mrs. Ida Spake of Alexander. Mrs. R. B. Parnell and daughter, Ida and Eula also Mr. and Mrs. j C. O. Splawn and son Richard visit- i ed Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gault Sun--j day afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Hawkins visit ed Mr. J. E. Padgett and family Sun day night. SEE H. L. Kanipe for your auto mobile work, welding, brazing, re building and charging batteries. Four-H Club Work Factor In Farming The 26,638 rural boys and girls enrolled in the 4-H clubs organized „ n d conducted by extension workers of State college, played a commend able share in improving acre yields of food and feed crops and in hand ling livestock for better profits last year. L. R. Harrill, state club leader, says for example, that there were 1.461 club members with corn pro jects. Of this number 1,001 mem bers completed their work and made reports. These boys and girls grew 1203 acres of corn producing 49,467 bushels or an average yield of 49.4 bushels an acre and compared to the 20.9 average acre yield for the State as a whole. j The average yield of wheat grown jby 29 club members was 16.8 bush els compared with a State average of 12.5 bushels an acre. The aver age yield per acre of irish potatoes grown by 127 members reporting was 141 bushels as compared with the state average of 98. The average I acre yield of wheat potatoes grown by 79 club members reporting was 159 bushels an acre compared with the state average of 97 bushels. With cotton, 322 club members produced an average yield of 675 pounds of lint on acre as compared with an average for the state last year of 233 pounds. Mr. Harrill is especially pleased with the increased interest in the livestock clubs. He says 1040 club members were enrolled in dairy calf work last year with 802 members completing their projects. These boys and girls had 802 animals. There were also 1200 club members en - rolled in the pig project and BQG reported though it was impossible to get a complete record of all pigs handled. However, 27 club members First National Bank George Washington \ 0 We Pause to Honor— George Washington, father of this great nation. As every American knows, 'tis to him we owe our present Liberty and Happiness .. envied by the world. \ I To be happier still, seek Freedom from financial worries. SAVE! For your own peace of mind, you'll soon find it worth the effort. We invite your Account. —————————______ First National Bank FOREST CITY, N. C. t OFFICERS W. S. MOSS President i Vice-President r' D' Vice-President G. B. HARRILL Cashier DIRECTORS G. B. HARRILL D. F. BEACHBOARD ™ A W " DALTON C. E. ALCOCK DR. W. C. BOSTIC, SR. B. C. HORN R. L. REINHARDT W. S. MOSS G. C. McDANIEL G. H. BLANTON T. R. PADGETT HUGH F. LITTLE, JR. ONLY NATIONAL BANK IN RUTHERFORD COUNTY reported on their sheep projects showing 130 animals handled. With poultry, 1,276 members out of 2,228 members enrolled, reported on their projects showing 43,783 birds hand led. Sore Throats And Coughs Quickly Relieved by this Safe Prescription Here's a doctor's prescription I called Thoxine that is really throat insurance. Its success is due to its quick double actiom With the very 1 . i first swallow it soothes the sore throat and stops the coughing. It goes direct to the internal cause. The remarkable ; thing about Thoxine is that while it relieves almost instantly it contains noth ing harmful, and is pleasant tasting and safe for the whole family. Singers and speakers find Thoxine very valuable. Put up ready for use in 35c, 60c, and SI.OO bottles. Your money back if not satisfied. Sold by Peoples Drug Store and all other good drug stores. Plow repairs for Oliver, Chattan ooga, Lynchburg, Syracuse, and Vul can Plows. Farmers Hardware Co. GET RID OF DISEASE CERMS in nose mouth and throat Let Zonite cleanse away the accumulated secretions, kill the germs, prevent disease. Highly germicidal. Sooth ing to membranes. 1 Thursday, February 19 \ b i : "- : .«\ HEN you start at sud den noises, worry over trifles, can't bear the noise that children make, feel irritable and blue— ten to one it's your nerves. Don't wait until your over wrought nerves have kept you awake half the night and paved the way for another miserable day. Take two teaspoonfuls of Dr. Miles' Nervine and enjoy the relief that follows. Take two more before you go to bed. Sleep—and wake up ready for the days' duties or pleasures. Dr. Miles' Nervine is now made in two forms—Liquid and Effervescent Tablet. Both are the same therapeutically. Liquid or Efferves- Ft cent Tablets at all Iml drug store:-:. fr*
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