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-J-T f“ W 1»^' ■# MMlMMMRMtt 5322: A REPUBLICAN NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE UPB VOL. IV. BUiU-INGTO Elon College, N. C., July 27, [Special] - The eecond session of The Western Alamance and East ern Guilford Farmers.’ Institute ^vas held hereon Wednesday, and was largely attended. Mr. J. S. Jeffreys, A. & M. College., deliv- pred i addresses, one on the K,ililng, Dressing and Marketing jf Poultry to wojnen exclusively, and ti)'i other ou Poultry Rais- Tug on the Farm, with special re* ferencvi 10 their feeding, to a joint session of both men and Ivomtn. Frof. C. L. Newman> of the same institii:ion deli veered :\vo addresses to the men exclu- siveiy, The first was on Soil Im- ■orovement, and the secojid was ;)n Rotation of Crops. Mr. T. 7rank Parker, of the State De- r.artment of Agriculture, deliver ed a most excellent a.idress on Comniereial Fertilizers and Home Mixing-, which appealed very r.iuch 10 the farmers and is sub ject to comment even yet. Miss Xathei ine Parker add»'essed the '•Vomen's Institute twice. She ipoke first on Health Hints and second on i^red Making. A3rs. Sue V. Hoiloweli addressed the '.Vonian’s Institute ■ from the :heme Care of the Infant and '.hen before a joint session tolci ihe men some straight things iti reea)'d to opportunities for wo men 01 the I arm, their wives and daugl'iters were entitled to have and iv;ust have if farm life is to be made what it should be. Mrs. Holloweii was largely applauded by the men, who had listened to the castigations of themselves. Her address made a decided hit. Mext year the Boone Station Township is to offer prizes for the growth of wheat. The con ditions of the awarding of the prizes are as follows: 1st iiest yield on I acre—2nd Best average yield on an entire crop of not less than 10 acres: I. Judges shall be a commit tee appointed by the Farmers’ In stitute Committee. 2. Compe- dtioK open to any farmer in Soone Station Township. 3. Grain must be !No. 1 milling qual“ jty free from impurities. 4. Par ties competing must register their names with D. W. Brown, E.’on College, N. C., on or before Nov. 1,1911. 5. Party compet- Ir.g must certify in writing that ill measurements are conect. 0. Measurement of land and ..’heat must be made by or in the presence of three disinterest ed farmers and certified to by them, 7. Party competing must furnish itemized statement of ex penses of crop including all work. Blank forms on which to fill out statements of expenses will be forwarded to all who register. 8. All returns shall be made on blanks furnished, before the date at the 1912 Alamance Coun ty Institutes. Prizes on the Best yield on an entire crop of not less than 10 :tn) acres: 1st, $15.00 in Gold, -nd, $5.00 “ “ Prizes on the Best yield on one ;.cre'. 1st, $10.00 2nd, $1.00. The many friends of Prof. N. y , Bran nock, of the Chair of Phy sics and Chemistry here, will be glad to know that he is now on the road to permanent recovery, from a serious trouble which re quired a double operation to which he has been subjected at the St, Leo’s Hospital in Greens boro. His life was despaired of at first, but his physicians assure us now that he is out of danger —in fact he is able at this time to write with his own hand. Former President Dr. E. L. Moffitt, is a pleasant visitor on the Hill, and is making arrange- Tients to move his furniture to Ashebore, which is to be the seat of his labors and the place of his hom from this time on. Presi dent Moffitt assumes control of the Asheboro Wheelbarrow and Manufacturing Co., the position irj which he has had large ex perience and reaped a large and deserving success in former years. lNSTITyiE{A Dm V ON NUMBER TWO M AT BAYNE1 S Those whose good fortune it was to attend our Annual Picnic on No. 2 will long remember-Sat urday July ^ 1911. . It was an ideal July day and July weather beats all for picnics you know. When the summer sun on that morn first peeps above the East ern horizon and slowly crept ov er the Eastern hill tops not a cloud to be seen, an ibeal outing day had been launched upon aii eager and expectant pleasure seeking multitude. The patrons of No 2 had been invited to assemble and bring their guest to enjoy a day of re- cr^tion and rest. Had we searched from the Mountains to the Sea we could not have found a more picturesque spot on v/hich to spend a days outing. On the beautiful lawn at the Murray Club House is second to no place for such an occasion. While the lawn is covered with most beautiful grass a splendid grove of stately oaks, elms and sycamores tower above it and serene the lounging pleasure seek er w^no has relaxed his muscles for the time from the scorching rays of a July sun. The grassy lawn was exquisit- ly beautiful. The grass covered ground was a culmination of au* thetic pleasure. Besides two hundred or more of the patrons of No. 2 ,many guest v;ere present from Union Ridge and No. 3 and 8. Rudy Gilliam was made Capt. of the fishing party and after a strenuous march up Sconey Creek reported that the members of the finny tribe had all gone a visiting and would not rettim till it rained not withstanding so maiiy ainusements about noon all concluded that they preferred'to turn foT the time being from the feast of the eye of locating at iiie beautiful surrounding and from the pleasures of ear in listening to the sweet strains of the night en gale perched on the topmost bough df the loftiest oak. Dinner was spread and it was a sight to behold. The finest chick er, ham, mutton, cake and pi^S ili ivCC everything that the art of c hoking has yet revealed and it was all prepared by the good laaies present on short no tice. Really the world would a failure without them, would it not? After dinner tha crowd enjoy ed speeches by EdfXoi' Crowson Hon. E. S. W. Dameron and Mr. R. L. Holt. A vote of thanks was unanim ously extended to Mr. M. L. Hol ton for the use of his lawn and the many other kindnesses he so generously bestowed. All agreed that next year each one present would bring all his friends. The Annual Masonic held at Baynes Store Ti was attended by an unu large crowd. A number of people froii lington being present. The which is composed of foi fifty meinbe*^ gives this JILDING OF AMI^CAN HQMES AND AMERK^AN 1^^ I N. AUGUST 2,1911. mi icnic 3sday lually Bur- xidfi^e or iMcnic dmia- annually charging a small sion for lunch. The occasion was opened with prayer by Prof Holt oi Oak Ridge, after which Mr. (r. A. Anderson County Superintendent of PubUc^Instniction intwduced Governor Wi W. Kitcher* who addressed the Masons, The. pub lie instalation of officers w£^ con ducted by Hon. W. H. Carroll of this city. The luncheon served including the refreshments was fine. Good behavior prevailed throvtgh out the day. Wanted SometttiDg Useful. A Georgia schoolteacher leaving instructed a pupil to purcl ;ase a grammar, the next day received the following note from the childs mother: “I do not desire for Lula shall ingage in gramnnar as I prefer her ingage in ycuseful studies and can learn her how to spoke and write properly myself. I have went through two gram- mers and can’t say as they did me no good. I prefer her ingage in German and drawing a:ad yo- kal music on the piono.”— Louis ville Post. Ice .Cream Supper, The Baraca Class of Webb Ave nue M. E. Sunday Schoal will serve the public with, ice cream near Dorsett’s store, East Bur lington, Saturday night, August 5th. The proceeds will go to wards the building of a class room which is nowki co?irse of erection. The public is cordially invited to go out and help this c^use. pnzes CkhmI CHxcm. After a brief illness of about Siuidar OMifiiiiM. The Gre^n 1 T , « « , - - — Township SuM- a^week Mr. John C. Burke, one School Convention of 6, of our most prominent and influ-' CoUihty hM its^ m-' ential business men was called from his labor to receive his re ward early last Wednesday morn ing. For a number of years Mr. Burke has been engaged, in the undertaking business and by his ‘ Hon. kind, polite and mannerly 4ispo- sition won the high esteem and admiration of our town. He fifty-five years old and a consistant member of the^ Pres^ byteriiah Church. Besides his wife he leav^ two sons and two daughters, .Messrs.: Levi and M. G. Burke and Mesdames E. C. Murray land R. 0. Browning. Attended by a large concourse of friends and relatives the fu neral was conducted at three o’clock at the home by Rev. D. Mclver, assisted by Revs. Flem ing and Andrew. The ball bearers were Messrs. Ji M. Fix, Dr. T. S. Faucette, Willie Wilson, W. E. Sharpe, J. L; Scott, W. K. Holt. D. H, White and A. Cheeks The fioral designs were Jarge andb^utiful. Mr. j R. F. Williams, a former undertjaker of our town, had charge of the burial. tien at Mt. Pleasant P. Church Sunday Jluly 30tlt at 10:30 with a song i^|>vice ed by the d^yptiohai service by Rev^ W. p C. Gi B^Mhi^ 0^^ Point delivered an address ‘‘^e IdeAl Ciidzeiiih the neighborh^ cliurch and Sunday School. ” in the Hon. E. S. W. Diameron 'of this city spoke on “The Stthjfey ^School some present day problehjs” on Mr. W. G. Cobb iisihg s pro- Co., pay 8i3? blems of the Sundays ' the basis of his i^scussiOn. The addresses were vrell v^rorth the time tnd attention of the large crowd present; Excellent music was rendered and the pro^am a ci«^ of|icers W. A. Bowman being President and Miss Donnie Gree» son, Secretary. we re commend you to tilide with ,the fellow w with us. Because the merchant who advertises is the wSde awa*ke mer chant ■ Don't fail to take advantage of the raw op^rtunity offer^: by Alamance Insurance & Bea} tate Co. The Central Uxui and Trast -First prize, John Lacky Nuniliim. The following won the at the City Barber Shop: For week ending J uly 22 prize, Geo. Isley; second R. L. Holt; third prize Tavern. For week ending July 29—First prize, S. B. Blackwood; second, T. H. Tillman; third, C, G. Cates. First we^k Mi s Fannie Meb- ane won bottle of famous Tobac- ton hair tonic, second week Miss Daisy Overman. Miss Lea Entertains. A social of much interest to all present was given last Thursday night at the honie of Miss Mable Lea on Tarply Street to a num ber friends. Games were played and a memory contest in which all were asked to write the name of everything visible on the table in the room. Miss Allie Patterson was the fortunate contestant winning a lovely box of delicious candy. Cream and cake was served. Those present were: Misses Elsie Cook, Allie and’Willie Pat terson, Lizzie and Julia Fogie- man, Myra Dorsett, Mable and Arjini^^I^a;. Messrs. J. R. Hoff- man,^ M. L. Holton, Jerry Lea, Lex Patterson. Joe Fogleman, Mr. Lynch, Mark Lassiter, Clyde Hornaday, Dr. Moser, and Ver non Isley of Whitsett. A girl with four feet of veil ^Tieaming behind her hat seems t ) be waving to every man with- a mile. m Yoar City Tax Must Be Paid. This is to notify all those who have not paid their City Tax for the year 1910 and previous years that the same must be paid at once. I am ordei*ed to advertise the property of all those who fail to pay and will be compelled to do so. V A. A. Russell City Tax CoilecfaD^r. His Confession. In a burst of penitence little Freddie was telling his mother what a wicked boy he had iDeen. “The other day, mama," he said. “I found the church door unlocked and. I went inside. There wasn’t anybody there and I-” ‘ ‘You did’t take anything away did you son?*’she asked. “Worse than that; I-^" ‘ ‘Did you mutilate the hymn- books or play any tricks of that kind?” “Oh, lots worse than that, mama,” sobbed F^die. “I went and sat down in the i*men corner and said ‘Dam it'.”—The Housekeeper. Rev. Fleming ReugtiS. By special request Rev. P. H. Fleming will preach at New Prov idence, Graham, N. C., next Sun day at 11:00 a. m. His many ac quaintances and friends are cor dially invited to attend the ser vices. Mr. Fleming h&s accepted a call to the First Chiristlan Church, Greenville, Ohio, and will leave for that charge about the last of August Rev. Fleming is one of our ablest ministei-s, and we re gret to learn of his leaving our town. Reception at Friendship. - The Woman’s Betterment As sociation of the Frieildship High School gave a reception Saturday night which, Was enioyed by a large crowd. A voting contest for the most popular young lady was one of the chief features of the occasion. Miss Cleta Patter^ son winning the prize, a ;beauti-r ful parasol. The grab contest in which cer tain articles were placed into a bag and the participants were the owners of what they got when the grab was finiished. In the racing Mr. Earle Pat terson out-classed the runners. The net proceeds were $13.00 which will be used by the asso ciation. ■ Tried for BargUry and Retailing. Will Sellers colored w^asarrest ed Saturday night by chief Patillo r cent for all rhon- Com^ Dry Goods Store Bnmcd. The Banes Dry Goods Co. suf fered severe loss by fire last Thursday night. The fire was discovered about eleven o'clock. The entire stock of goods was either burned or badly damaged. The origin of the fire which is unknown seems to have caught in the rear end of the store. Had the fire not been dicovered be* fore it ^ined much headway on the building, serious damage might have occured, as the build ing is located on Main Street in the center of town. $3,000 worth of insurance was carried. As to what the damage will amount has 'not been decided, as the insurance adjusters have not arrived. Mr. Banes came here from Durham about two months ago. What has, become ^ of the old- fashioned man who went to a picnic and sat down on a custard pie? 8. F. D. m6. The Baraca Class of the Shal low Ford Sunday School vdllgive an ice cream supper ai^d enter tainment on the church grounds on Saturday night Aug. 5th, for the benefit of the class. Every body is invited to attend. Several of our young people attended revival services at Ap ple’s Chapel last Sunday. The protracted meeting at Shal low Ford will commence the sec ond Sunday in August. . Record Catches of Ffsh Made at Morehead Citry. Morehead City, Aug, 1.—Two new arrivals today are Mr. L. Banks Williams and Col. James H. Holt of Burlington. They made a catch of 286 bluefish and mackerel tor thdr first day’s record. Mr. W. L. Kennsdy madd a record catch today of 476 mackerel. Other parties are re porting good luck. August is the best season for fishing this, the best fishing ground on the Atlantic coast. A number of fishing parties are bcfoked fc^ this month. , Joint Picnic. The regular annual picnic of the patrons of R. F. D. No. 5 and the members of Long’s Chapel Sunday School will be I held together at Stonewall Springs, Saturday August 12th. The occ^ion will be a basket picnic with plenty of good things to eat and good speeches by prominent speakers. It is hoped to have every Sun day school member and patron present The fatted calf will be killed. Man Who Wrecked Bank Gives Himself tip Police San Francisco, July 29. — A. Manker, 65 years old arose from his “flop” in a water front lodging house here this morning and surprised the proprietor by declaring: “I am a fugitive banker from Pearl, 111. I embezzled $45,000 from the bank of Pearl, wrecked the institution and escaped. I am starving and I want to ^ve myself up. I have been a fug itive since 1908.” Manker was turned over to the police. and a,sked to s^'sOme slik>es, hut did not buy, after the clcrk left him he was seen l^aying tho store with a box of shoes under his coat He was arrested and plac ed ,in jail in default of bond. During^ his arrest a bottle 01 whiskey: waa foiihd on his per^, and when asked by the officials where he secured the much loved liquid he gave the name of Jufe Sellers who was brought to court and bound under bond for his ap pearance at superior court for retailing. Will Sellers unable to give bond went to jail. WiH Be Here Tuesday. See Dr. Rapport at Dr. Mor row’s Dental Office, Tues. Aug., 8th. Remember that you pay nothing for the examination of your eyes in buyings glasses of me and 1 furnish only the best quality glasses at a moderate price. Beattie’s Lawyers Will S^k Delay Richmond, Va,, July 29.—In the case of Heniry B^^ttie, Jr., sccused by the coroner’s jury of the murder of his wife, it is be lieved that the defense, which has however had nothing what ever to say so far of its probable line of action will seek a contin uance of the case when it is'call ed in the Chesterfield County Court August 18, and has been considering a change of venue 0|^, account of the prospective difficulty of obtaihihg a jury in Chesterfield and on account local feeling. It was stated a local paper today, too, that the insanity plea in behalf of the ac cused is being earnestly consid ered and may be the main reli ance of the defense in which event some of the most noted ali enists in the United States may figure in the trial; ey loaned pany. The Piedmont Trust Co., have a number of desirable lots with which they can interest you. The Clearance Sale at B. Good man 'The Home of Good Cloth es” is selling goods, Thursday, Friday and Saturday will be the big days. The Clean Up Sale ox B. A. Sellars is continued. The summ er goods'must go-Prices cut a- way dOwn- Flowers fade but money in the bank keeps on growing. Begin by placing a deposit with the First National Bank. Go to Ellis and get light on the Piano question. Twenty ? one years experi^ee. Water ftleions, Bananas > and Lemons Burlington Grocery ,Co. The Kimball Piano Company are selling their pianos. Next door to W, E. Hay. Staunton, Va.^ Aug. l.-^In the local option election held here to day the “wets” won by a major ity of 102. The town has been “dry’"’ for the past two years and some time ago the lij^ra) element be^n a vigorous campaign foi* a change in conditions. While no violefice atl^deia^'t^y ■ partisan feelii^: ^ fdisplayed.. The victorious faction is celebrfti ing tonight Saturday nigrht crtirgood natur- ly _ ed and cle^ fttehB jnO. R.% Hoffman who is. learning 10 be his own chauff€'?r accompanied by four Of the ,l'uir sex of our city attempted a voy age to Friend ship but not like Christopher Columbus of old in his attempt to discover Atnerica, failed, hav ing three punctures caused by a nail in the road near Bellmont. With sleeves off and coat rolled up the necessary repairs were made and the P^ty of joy ridOrs returned, ■ r' '■>f ■ Id the Sdioclt Sunday School Totals. Attendance CollectioB M. E. 422 Baptist 265 IM Presbyterian, 125 4.67 German Ref. Christian, M. P. 220 3.30 Webb Aye. 106 ft 01 1138 $20.99 MEN’S BIBLE AND BARACA CLASSES TOTALS. Attendant^. Collection. Baptist Presbyterian ..Christian 9* M. P. , : • : Gfennah' Ref. Webb Ave. M. E. 88 18 42 145 3.61 1.16 5.22 Benla^Bmfordljyed^ in I diiid. Greens- Beulah Binford, “the Other woman” in the Beattie case, once lived in Greensboro where her mother was a milliner.. The family consisted Of the mother and two daughters. While liv ing there the mother went to at tend the funeial of her husband, to whom she WjMf secretly marr ried. Though only girls When they lived there both of the Bin-^ Marriage also proved that two ford girls wie^e ^£$der^ cian live as expenisively as one.. > ‘pretty. ' 7 Total today 393 $12. 41 All good secretaries make their reports Monday morning as re quested, others do otherwise. John 11/ Austin, Tex., Aug. 1.4^he first step of the special ^s^n of the MjgiiiMiiire to wai^ strin gent saloon Tftxas wan tak^^ thit^alternooh when a Senate coitunrtiee reported fav a resolution for the clos- of skl(k^s fma 11 at night until six in the' moruing. uitaneousiir m J ’ V Y ’'^1^ I 'Vi'}. '.■r'x'ry. .-V-5 :
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