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y - TO A REPUBLICAN NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE UPBUILDING OF AMERICAN HOMES AND AMERICAN INDUSTRIES. - r. VOL. I. BURLINGTON. N. C, MARCH 24 1909. 1 ' ' v I NO. 45 - TRIBUTES OF RESPECT MEMORY OF JOHN John R. Ireland, the Soldier. - Lieutenant John R. Ireland, a prominent citizen of Burlington, a veteran of the Thirteenth regiment, Xorth Carolina troops, was born in Alamance county, in 1843, son of John Ireland, a native of Irelaud, of Scotch-Irish descent. At the ouiy break of war he left the Graham high school and enlisted as a private in Company E, Third volunteers, known as the Thirteenth, after the reorganization. His first captain was Thomas Ruffin, Jr., son of the chief justice, and his first colonel, William D. Pender. During 1861 he was on duty with his command in southeastern Virginia, was trans ferred to Yorktown in the spring of 1862, fought in the battles ot Wil liamsburg, Seven Pines, and in the Seven Days' struggle, ending at Malvern Hill, where his regiment suffered severely in the charge upon the enemy; was in the battles of the Second Manassas campaign, and crossing the Potoraad was engaged at South Mountain, where his brig ade commander, General Garland, was killed. At Sharpsburg he was taken prisoner while reconnitering, and carried back of the Federal line, but in the . following night managed to escape and rejoin his regiment. He was slightly wound ed at Fredericksburg and at Chancel lorsville was distinguished by 'the capture of Brig.-Gen. Rutherford B. Hayes, afterward president of the United States. During the fierce onslaught of the Confederates,, on May 3rd, Hayes was endeavoring lo rally his brigade when Irelaud, with two comrades, rode down upon him and carried him into the Con- j federate lines. For this exploit he was promoted to second lieutenant by President Davis, on the recom mendation of Congressman McLean. Lieutenant Ireland was in . each i i' i j j. f i uav s ngut at umsuuig vnu Scales' brigade, and in the last charge was severely wounded in the knee. Under the friendly shade of night he crawled to the Confederate I 'nes a i d was carried back to Vir ginia. After lying for some time H hospital at Richmond, he rejoin ed his regiment in time to partici pate in the battles of the Wilder ness, Spottsylvania Court House and Cold Harbor. Subsequently he served in the Petersburg trenches until the assault by iirant's forces following the battle of Five Forks, when he received a wound through the lungs. At the evacuation he was put in au ambulance and con veyed to his home, and consequent ly was never surrendered. In the course ot his gallant career he was five times wounded, at - the- Seven Days' battles, Sharpsbnrg, Fred ericksburg and Gettysburg. After his recovery he was busied as a planter until 1886, when he made his home at Burlington for the edu cation of his children, and has since been engaged, in business. By his marriage, in 1872, to Julia F. Ire land, of Frankfort, Ky., he has four children living: Etta, John, Sallie and St. Clair. John R. Ireland, the Citizen. The subject of this sketch was born in Alamance county, May 18, 1841 aiid died at his home in this C1ty on the 16th day of the present onth. He had almost reached the Plotted time of three score and ten years, really a long life when meas ured by the great events in the his tory of this country through which he lived and in which he was an ac- tive and prominent participant. He had not attained his majority vhen the thunder of artillery at Ft. Sunipter awakened the Union to the ft-t that we were upon the verge of one of the greatest wars of which history makes mention. The President of the United States Mr. L'icoln; issued his proclamation calling for 75,000 troops of which rth Carolina was to furnish its uoto. The young manhood of TO THE R. I the state was arouse as it had nev er been before or since, and the rush to enlist in the armies of the CDufederacy was unlike anything ever before known in any country. Mr. Ireland, then but twenty years of age, was one of the first volun teers to inscribe hi3 hr me upon the country's roll of honor and through the four years of courage and Ptrife and of bloodshed, of heartaches in every home in the South, he bore unfalteringly the colors that he had espoused, the defeated though im mortal stars and bars. Chivalrous in warfare as a Medieval Knight, always in the front of every charge; performing deeds of heroism as glo rious as were ever performed by the soldiers of any age, or country, yet so modest and unassuming that he would never speak ot these things even to his most intimate friends. It is not the purpose of this arti cle to sketch Mr. Ireland's military career that must be done by his comrades who were personally cog nizant at his gallantry in behalf of the .Confederacy but rather to speak of his life as a citizen, as a neighbor and a friend, though it may. not be out .of place to mention one or two incidents of his career as a soldier which, perhaps, are known to only a few of his surviving comrades in arras. At the battle of Chancellorsville, Gen. D. H. Hill was seriously wounded and was ly ing helpless upon the battlefield when he was fortunately discovered by Mr. Ireland and borne by him to a place of safety. On another occasion the subject of this sketch deliberately walked into the midst of a body of Federal troops, drawn up in line of battle, and was order ed by their commander to surren der. He replied that he did not come there for that purpose and must therefore decline to comply with any such command, that his purpose was merely to inform them that they were entirely surrounded and that all of them were prisoners themselves, which in a few mo ments became an actual fact. These incidents are mentioned to show the iron nerve of Mr. Ireland under the njot trying circumstances, which never deserted him during all the suffering of his last sickness. As a citizen, Mr. Ireland was public spirited and progressive. He believed in the future of his town, of his county and of his state. He was always ready to do all in his power to advance the public good. As a member of the board of educa tion, he never missed a meeting if it was possible for him to be -present, and his good judgment and accurate foresight did much to bring our pub-; lie schools up to their present high standard of efficiency- As a Jus tice of the Peace, he had no super ior in the -county, his clear judgment and his courageous adherence to what he believed to be right won for him the highest encomiums of the members of the bar andV of the public Asa neighbor too much cannot be said. He was kind and sympa thetic, always ready and anxious to be of service in eases of sickness and distress, and always among the first to offer his help and assistance. As a man, he was clear sighted in his judgment of public affairs, a safe adviser and counsellor and, at all times, enthusiastic in the prose cution of any cause which he es poused. Mr. Ireland will be greatly miss ed as he was known personally by almost every man woman and child in this community. His life work is finished, but he will be long re membered by those who knewvh?m best those who knew so well his invisible and untiring nature, and the indomitable spirit that never quailed in the face of danger, wheth er on the bloody field of battle or in the grip of the incurable malady. Peace to his ashes. RELAND Resolutions of Respect. Burlington, N. C, March 18. -At a called meeting of Camp Ruffin United Confederate Veterans, held in ther mayor's office 4n this city, the following resolutions were introduc ed by W. A. Hall and unanimously adopted: Whereas: Qur comrade, Jno. R Ireland, departed this' life on the 16th, instant, thus removing from our midst one of our comrades and the Adjutant of this ' Camp, there fore; Resolved: That in the death of Comrade Ireland, Ruffin Camp has lost one. of its most active members whose place at our Camp fires can never be filled again, but whose heroic exploits in the great civil war will be recalled in our meetings as long as there are enough of us left to gather together and recount the deeds of those who have gone before us. Comrade Ireland was, at all times, an interested and working member of our Camp, attentive and punctual in the discharge of all du ties imposed upon him, and in every sense a true and faithful comrade, though always modest and unas suming in regard to the gallant deeds performed by himself. Brave and courageous in the times that tried men's souls, he was equally brave and courageous in the wlks of civil life. Comrade Ireland be lieved in progress and no movement for the betterment of our commun ity was ever promoted in our midst that did not have his sincere and cordial support. Our comrade was a lover of humanity and in cases of suffering and sickness and sorrow a mong his neighbors, he was always among the first to offer his help and sympathy. In uis deatn our com munity has lost a valued citizen, our Camp an active and sincere mem ber, his family an affectionate and indulgent father. To his . bereaved children we tender. our deepest sym pathy and pray for them the bles sings uf Almighty God. Resolved: That these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of our Camp, acopy sent to the family of our deceased comrade and that the same be published in our county pa pers. Jas. A. Turrentine, Commander. Wm. A. Hall, acting Adjutant. A Tribute to the Memory of Mr. Jno. R. Ireland. On behalf of our race, the color ed people of Burlington and vicin ity, we desire to express our sincere appreciation for the interest taken in us as a people, and for the help ren dered us educationally, and many other ways, by the deceased member of the Burlingtoa Graded School board, Mr. John R. Ireland, who departed this life March 15, 1909. He has been a member of the citv Graded School board for eight con secutive yearo. In his death we have lost a val uable and highly appreciated friend and we desire to pay this tribute of respect to his memory, and to ex press to his bereaved family nod to his many friends our sincere appre ciation of the kindness he sh wd us and the help rendered us during his life. ( John i. 1 S. B. ' I P. H. Jofan Lain, Sub. Oora. S. B. Thomas, Holt Card of Thanks. We the children of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Ireland desire to express our heart felt thanks to neighbors and friends for their kindness and sym pathy during the illness and after the death of our father and mother. John A. Ireland, St. Clair Ireland, Miss Etta Ireland, Mrs. W. E. Herndon. Mr. Walter Warren, of Prospect Hill, Caswell county, died at his home Thursday morning after a lingering illness of a few weeks, and was buried on the foil wing day at Coopers Burying Ground, aged about 47 years. Mr. John R. Foster, brother-in-law of deceased and three daughters 'of this place, attended the burial. Mr. Warren will be greatly missed by -his many relatives and friends. . ' EVE. D. No: 8. Mrs. Luther. D. -Ross spent sev- eral days last week in Burlington visiting friends. -: i Jasper Ross is nursing a sore hand but that does not hinder him from leaving his buggy on Burling ton No. 2. , . ' : Miss Blanch Summers; our pleas ant school -"marn" ' at Iselvs snent Saturday and Sunday at J. W. Som- ers. ' : ' J. W. Garrison and Mrs. C. E. Tapscott treated us to some nice sweet 'taters. Thanks" Our young friend Claud Simp son cut his foot right bad last week, hope he will have no serious trouble with it. John Conklin saw an otter track last week and lie hustled to Holt and Mays and bought a dozen steel traps, bat its no good yet so he is trying to plow.- him put. We ex pect it was a dog track. Don't forget the big "doings" at Oak wood Saturday March 27. Two match games of ball 10 a. m. and 3 p.m. Hon. E. S. W. Dameron and others will address - the crowd, at 6 p. m. Boxes will be sold and all proceeds go for the benefit of the librarv. Come out and enjoy your selves. I. C. McCulloh and Miss Esther Lewis, the teachers, will try to give you a good time. There was a nice' match game of ball at Isleys school house last Fri day afternoon between the Isely school boys and an aggregation from about Altamahaw. The Al tamahaw boys got beaten. The did not "1101161' as much going home as they did coming. We will not tell the score for it would make them feel too bad, besides we don't know it. May wood public school closed last Friday after a most pleasant and succesful term. " The teacher, Miss Carrie Hornadywas faithful and endeared herself tof both ; pupils and patrons. Hope.lo have her a gain. W. M.v Gattis, of Chatham coun ty, who has spent several weeks with his brother, L. E. Gattis, re turned home last Saturday. We will miss him. J. J. Taylor, of Efland, spent Saturday and Sundav with his daughter who cooks for us, he was accompanied by his son Edward. We were very glad to see the old gentleman. Hope he will come a gain soon, when he comes the mad am always cooks something a little better than the ordinary. , Betts-Bowdon. Mr. T. J. Betts, ' of Asheboro, who holds a position on the Dis patch force, surprised his many friends here and at Asheboro, by getting married last Wednesday evening to Miss Jennie Lee Bow don, of Sandlemaa. Mr. Betts was attending "superior court at Aehe ooro. and incidental lv stopped over at Randleman to see his affianced. While he was there the young peo ple decided to take the matter into ibeir owa hands and elope. So tfeey secuivd a team and drove over to Worthville, where the ceremony was performed by dev. R. L. Mel tcm, of the M. E. Church. Mrs. Betts is the beautiful and aceomplished daughter of Mayor - i r ii and Mrs. X. J. Uowdoo, oi itaaaie caaXL. and was very popular among a iarge eircle of friends. Mr. Betts man exemDiarv young man. and is to be congratulated upon winning such a prize tor a companion through life. The Dispatch joins their manv friends in extending congratulations, aud best wishes for a long and happy married 'ite. rl ' The board of alderman, at a special meting held last Thursday night, granted a franchise to the Southern Power and Traction Com pany to enter the city and furnish power to plants using 20-horse- power or more. 1 his restriction to plants of 20-horse-power or more was made because of the fact that thecitv owns its lightning plant and has recently ordered necessary changes in the machinery in order to furnish day " current and power for small enterprises. PRESIDENT TAFT'S FIRST MESSAGE He Urges Congress to Devote the Session to Tariff Revision. v President. Taft's message to' Con gress last wee follows: v 'To the Senate and House of Representatives: I have convened the Congress in this etra session in order to enable it to give imme diate consideration to the revision of the Dingley Tariff Act. Condi tions affecting production, manufac ture and business generally have so changed in the last twelve years as to require a readjustment and jrevis? ion of the import duties imposed by that act. More than this, the pres ent tariff act, wHh the other sources of government revenue, does not furnish income enough to pay the authorized expenditures. By July 1st next, the excess of expenses ov er receipts for the current fiscal year will equal $100;000,000. 'The successful party in the late election is pledged to a revision of the tariff. The country, and the business community especially, ex pect it. The prospect of a change in the rates of import duties always causes a suspension or halt in busi nese because of the uncertainty as to the changes to be made and "their effect. Tt is, therefore, of the high est importance that the new bill should be agreed upon and passed with as much speed as possible con sistent witb its due and thorough consideration. For these reasons, I have deemed the present to be au extraordinary occasion", within the meaning of the Constitution, ' justi fying and requiring the calling of au extra session. "" ' " " ? .."In my inaugural address, I stat- edJin a summary way the principles upon which,in my judgment, the revision of the tann should proceed, .and indicated at least one new source of-revenue that might be properly resorted to in order to avoid a fu ture deficit. It is' not; necessary for me to" repeat wha I then said. "I venture to suggest that the vi tal busiuess interests of the country require that the attention of the Congress in this session be chiefly devoted to the consideration of the new tariif bill, aud that the less time given to other "'subjects of leg islation in this session, the better for the country. William H. Taft White House, Mar., 16, '09 Administrator's Notice. The undersigned, having quali fied as administrators of Julia F. Ireland, hereby notify all creditors of her estate to present their claims, duly authenticated, on or before the 1st day of April, 1910, or this no tice will be pleatled in bar of their recovery. All "persons indebted to her estate are requested to make im mediate payment. J. A. Ireland, W. E. Herndon. Administrators March 22, 1909, Burlington, N C On last Friday E. G. Fasion, a break man on a through freight, struck Harry McOlure, a lad about 14 years age, with a lantern inflict ing painful injury. Faison stated that McClure had been stealing a nde on his train, which was proved false by witnesses who saw McClure standing at the depot when the train pulled up- to the station. Faison was placed under bond vfor his ap pearance at the next te:m of Ala mance superior court, j Mrs. John Chandler of R. F. D. No. 3 died suddenly Sunday morn ing. Mrs. Chandler was the daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. L. Allen and the sister of Messrs. Jule, Wm. and Newton Allen, all of . whom are prominent Merchants, two in High Point and the other at Haw River. The remains were laid to rest at- Longs Chapel Monday. She leaves alieart stri ken husband and five children, besidesNa host of relatives and, friends who will sadly miss her. Eureka School 4 Honor ; Roll. , We elevated the standard of. the honor roll for the last month of oux school at Eureka and only the fid-' lowing were fortunate enough to make it: Delia Holt. Grace Thomp son, Willie Wood,; Joseph Thorn p- son, George Wood, Sophia Thomp son, Calladonia Atkinson. BessiV Thompson, Blanche" Graves and xLithel ihompson. Those who made this roll perfect in three-fourths of their re citations and have been punctual in every study asigned them. H. Ray Cates. R. F, D. No. 7. D., C. Holt, of No. 7. went to Chapel Hill Friday a. m.. to be one of the speakers in the joint de. bate between the Graham and Chap el Hill high schools. - Ot the three iudges two voted for Chapel Hill and , one for Graham making Chapel Hill the victor, though the Alamance boys received many compliments on their efforts as speakers and acquitted themseles Handsomely. Mr. Romeo Holt and several of the boys went down to hear the debate. A banquet was given the Gra ham visitors at the clote ot the de bate last Friday, which was much enjoyed. S. P. Loy, of Rock Cre-k No. 1, has moved his saw mill to his moth ers farm near the Quarter on No. 7. Owing to lack of - space the re maiuder of No. 7 items are deferred until next issue. . ' Administrators Notice. The undersigned, having quali fied as administrators with the will annexed, of J. R. Ireland, deceased, hereby notify, all creditors of the estate of said J. R. Ireland to pre sent their claims, duly authenticated, on or before the 1st daylrof April, 1910, and in default this notice will be pleaded in bar pf their recovery. All indebted to said estate are here by requested to make immediate pay ment. J. A. Ireland, - -W. E. 'Herndon, Admrg. Cum testamen to annexo. March 22, 1909. Burlington, N. C, R. F. D. No. 9. Jay Hurdle, of Union Ridge, was a caller at J. P. McAdams and Mr Leigh ton Walkers Sunday. Little Miss Lucile Dillard visit ed Miss Pearl Warren last Wed nesday. Mrs. -J. P.-McAdams has been quite iirfor the past few days. Parks and Jeffreys are making some improvements at their brick plaut. C. F. Neese has purchased de farm of O. C. Loy. T. G. Nicholson is remodeling the interior of his residence.. W. R. Andrews has moved into the house known as the Will Capps property.- R. V. Shepherd was taken quite ill last Saturday night. W. J. Anthony, who x has been quite ill with lagrippe is improving we are glad to say. FOR SALE- Desiring to change my business, I wish to sell my en tire stock of merchandise. I have, I believe- the best location for busi ness in the surburb-j of Burlington This is a rare onrwiTfn n ttv enm IT r .vx ouiuc One Wishing to eo into hnainoaa" Call and let me show you what I have done. Reasonable rent . J. M. CRAWFORD, Web avenue, Burlington,. N. C. FOR SALE One large horse. one 1 -horse wagon and harness 1 Lynchburg steel beam plow and plow harness, and cutting box. AH are in good condition. See or write John W. Dickerson, Burlington, N. C. ' If President Taft should a Democrat to that Eastern Judge ship, it will be very interesting to watch and see if the "muckrake" gets busy again.- . - - - 1 - t ' J 4- f f1 f ; ; 1 4 r 4 '.1. i