North Carolina Newspapers

■('l,'.lv-Hymi.-!l'.M..''‘.'.!J^' V -;r^‘''^^c-y;h;v^::'---; / •'•■ ' >-'.-.V-' ■.•••>; ‘ ■.■';• ;0':/:’;;v-^-'-^'";>v -• •• ■■-' •• " ■'. - A PROGRESSIVE NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE UPBUILDING OF AMERICAN HOMES AND AMERICAN INDUSTRIES. ) '.y V BURLINGTON, N. C. JUNE 4. 1813. NOL^ Tbe Ci‘:y Falhet*s Met. he regular semi-monthly eting of the city fathers oc- ed Monday night Among business transacted was the rC’tion of ik night police the Ties of J. A. Vanderford, W. Amick, C. F. Oakley and Tom . ;cette was presented. Mr. ick being elected, Mr, Tom ,eette was elected sanitary cemaii to take the place of , Jackson Isley. Mr. Jno. ;g w as employed to take ,rge of the streets around ■ n. lift following are a list of the ■ io’.is committees of the Board ;:.idermen: Finance commit; T. S. Faucette ■ G. King C- Walton -TRKET COM '■V. P. Ireland (1 Stout •J. W. Montgo.ner I'OLICE COAJMi H. C. Stou: ri. r. Kloore W. P. Ireland I:MET:::RY committee: H. F. Moor- E. P, Thon'ias ■J, W. 'lonrgornery -ANiTAltY COMMITTEE; G. King Faacette ij .nomas iEEXAJNCE ‘COMMITTEE: S. Eaucette ■ IT. C. Stout ■ . \V. Alontgoraery D'iath of George McBaae. ■n Thursday evening May 29-- . Ou.’ heavenly father in : providence saw fit to remove : cur midst to his heavenly irne Mr, George McBane. In e death of our beloved brother - realize that the church and .mrnunity has lost a faithful .•vmber and loving neighbor and : the home a loving father. He as unable to attend his church ihejSastyeajfor two, although ■- trusted in his God at home called up on him to help :n bear his burdens, A : hough we mourn the lost of '> r dear brother, w^e are assured .'at ne was prepared to meet his .-:d and we trust that our lost ay serve as a cord to bind us oser to him. He leaves three sons and one jghter to mourn his death P. McBane. vifred McBane and Henry Me iJiy and Elzina Woody also two ivihers Mebane McBane and ipi’is ItlcBane. ■ ie was eighty-threS years, months and twenty-tw’’o old. - -redous one from us is gone, .oice well loved is still, ■nair is vacant in the heme, ^ ‘ never can be filled, e extend our heart felt sym- y to the bereaved family and :: ‘.;ves. Uetiag at Baptist ^harch. be meeting at the Baptist ^ ;h continues. Quite a large ’.r«er of conversions have been and much more good is cted before the week ends. Te young men have been some excellent preaching large crowds have been ■^ni each night. Fourtk Class Postmaster ExamiaatiGii, Saturday Jane 29, 1013, The United States Civil Service Commission announces that on the date named above an exam ination will be held at Burling ton. N. C. as a result of which it is expected to make certifi cation to fill a contemplated vacancy in the position of foorth class postmaster of class (A) at Altamahaw and other vacan cies as they may occur at that office, unless it shall be de cided in the interests of the ser vice to fill the vacancy by rein statement. The compensation of the postmaster at this office was $433.00 for the last fiscal year, Age limit, 21 years and over on the date of the examination* Vvith the exception that in a State ViTiere women are declared by statute to be of full age for as] purposes ac 18 year«,' women IS years of age on the date of the examination vviJl be admitted. Applicants must reside within the territory supplied by the postoffice for which the exam ination is announced. The examination is open to all citizens of the United States who can comply widi the require- rnents AppucatioD forms and full in formation concerning the requi rements of the examination can be secured from the postmaster at Altamahaw and the local secretary at Burlington or from the U. S. Civil Service Commiss ion, Washington, D. C. ; Applications should be proper- erly executed and filed with the Commission at Washington jit least 7 days before the date of the examination, otherwise itmay be impracticable to examine the applicants. U. S. Civil Service Commission. Drowned In Mill Pond. Maxton.—Marvin Maness the 17-year-oId son of Mrs. B. T. Maness, a well-known contractor and builder of this place lost his life by drowning Sunday after noon. In company with a num ber of other boys young Maness went to McRay’s old millpond, one mile from town to go in bath ing. He got beyond his depth and drowned before assistance could reach him. The body was recovered shortly after the accident. The funeral will be held from the home to morrow morning. Young Maness was a bright boy, universally liked and the unfortunate and tragic ending of so promising a life has cast a gloom over the entire town and j calls for expression of sympathy to the bereaved family. Young Or&tor Discusses i^lkge Athletics. Rcpresentati.¥es Froi® liSeraiy Societies Speak. Two Yomig Ladies; Fotiir The feature of the third day of commencement was this year as in previous years the essays and Whole Train Goes into River Near Cummock, Sanford, June 3—Train No. 10 of tbe Raleigh, Charlotte and Southern Railroad was wrecked at Deep river bridge near Cum- m-jek this afternoon about 6 o'clock, the entire train going into the river. Train No. 10 was * « , V ... a mixed passenger and Ifreight orations of the representafeyes |i.nn„i„g between Mt. Gilead and of the three literary societies, 5 the PhHologSan, aBd the Psiphe- j jhe t^ree box cars )i«n, The»e r^presentahyes ^e and one passenger coach fell in- chosen from the Junior Class te to the river killing one .nan and their respective sQc.eues and j injuring their appearance is always a | The dead* most pieasine eve.it of the ann-; Bowden Steward of Hemp. N. ual commencensent season. ^ ic. The iniured-" White” Kiroy Fred Burn, Osgood, N. C., William Loftin, Kmston, N. G-, jg£.v,jQ,jg|y who represented the Clio Soeiety, : jj Blalock, engineer bruis- and v.-ho spoKe with apprecia- and scalded or, arms an d back tionoi Tfie^rature Industrffilism! Conductor Beachman, cf Bis- ot the majfitainmg L,..at Ujg seriously hurt in back trie boutQ eventuaiiy iorge to the .g iront in industrial leader.sn>.p I ''Cobred” inl’-’red and ba^ng his conciusion^ upoij | Arthur Leak, fireman scalded the % liatural wea.th ot severe gT'.shes on nom,ogeneity or; South ana the i the population, v/hich American, d;s- Si Gustave also! pencer Tyson, arm broken and hurt in head, not serious. Fletcher Legrande, leg nurt ; not serious. i The last three are trainmen. As soon as information of ' the tinctlj- Mr, Gilmer Holland, Holland Va., representing. the Clio Society, spoke from the theme, ' Life anijts Possibihties.^plead-1reached here Dr, Charles ing loi ideahsm as against ieal-|L_ Scoot left in an automobile for Lsm or matenahsm, b’^t f 6it s,iso i tlU. wreck and later tnat the ultmiate of attamment i^^ spe(3ia] train over the Southern even m material things had carried aid. been leacned. He said he had i Special train over the Southern no tear oi niateriahsm providea | Killed by Baseball. Sandersville, .. Ga.--William , Howard, 4-year-old son of Col. and Mrs. George C. Evans, was killed this afternoon by a base ball that hit him over the heart. The boy was watching other lads playing the game when a wild pitched ball struck him. Masonic Notice. • I lar communication of -la Lodge No. 409 A. F. - M, next Monday evening Telock. Election of officers. J. H. Vernon, Master. C, B. Ellis, Sec. :*:'r Boyd Will Be Placed On Trial Today. uerson, N.'J,, June 1. ■'xander Boyd, editor of the :y issue of Passaic, charged uttering infiamatory re- ' against the police depart- ■ of Patterson in connection uhe silk workers strike will -aced on trial tomorrow. - ^‘^-^\3^bout good medicine and ■ c.' fioctors all you please but ■’'K aOout seventy a man must Dr. Friedman Ready To Leave Tbe United States Providence, R. I., May 29. —• Dr. F. F. Friedman, suddenly changing his plans, left this city at midnight for New York, and it was announced by one of his assistants that within a few days he would go back to Ger many never to return to this country, .The announcement came at 11 o'clock tonight. Dr. Friedman had treated several patients at his institute. Reser voir avenue, and planned to go to Woonsoket later in the even ing. He declined to discuss the action of the New York board of health. Hillsboro vs Burlington. The Hillsboro base ball team beat the Burlington boys at the tune of 5 to 0 at the Piedmont Park Saturday, Cheek and An drews composed the battery for Hillsboro and Evans and An drews for tbe home team. The game was good ball but the home team did not etjual the vis itors. idealism could control ic for vir tuous rather than sordid ends. The representatives of the Psiphelian Society then came, with their charming essays,... Miss' Ninu Pin-nix, Kernersyiile,- N-. C., who discussed the prevail ing educational tendencies of to day with^sharp discrimination, but without unqualified endor sement, using as her subject, Whitter Drifting. Miss Sallie Warren Foster, Burlington, N. C. followed her and took her sub ject Unknown Heroes, proving that the heroes that are not know’n are the real architects and producers of the heroes v/ho are known, instancing such illustrious examples as the wash- tub mother of Governor John A. Johnson of Minnesota, the first Democratic governor of that State. Mr. Marvin Stanford Revell, Kenly. N. C., representing the Philologian Society, entered for the farmer an eloquent plea, showing that he is the backbone of the various orders of modern life and that he is now coming into his own. His subject was A New, Yet Old Order,—The Farmer. The concluding speaker was Mr. Clyde Carney Johnson, Siler City, N. C., representative of the Philologian Society, him self and athelete and manager of next year’s baseball team, who discussed with fullf apprecia tion of all^ interests concerned, The Relation of Atheletics to College Education. Mr. John son thinks that atheletics when properly managed will contri bute not only to the physical man, but to the mental and the mpral man as well and gave sol id reason for his contention. The subject was presented from a new viewpoint and tbe oration was throughly enjoyed. Tomorrow morning Dr. Charles W. Kent, of the University of Virginia, will speak on Lincoln and Davis, it being the birth place of President Davis of the Confederacy. Dr. Kent will be heard gladly. Tomorrow after noon the Expression Recital will *be giyen and tomorrow evening the annual Concert. Ex-Senator Palmer Dies at Detroit, Mich. Detroit, Mich., June 1.—Form er United States Senator Thomas W. Palmer, died today after a long illness. Born here in 1830, he was elected to the United States Senate in 1888 and after serving onet erm he was appoint ed United States minister to Spain. Upon his return he was appointed president of the World Columbian exposition in Chicago in 1893. brought the in juried to Central Carolina hospital at San for where ^every attention was given. No. 1 walnut lumber wanted Address Bos 396, BiErlmatoa^ H. C. rev. J. D. Andrew PresideRt jj* , I Catawba (^'tiliege. Rev. J. D. Andrew who for'? the last fifteen years has been pastor of the Reformed Church at this place was elected Tues day President of Catawba Col lege. Becoming President of a College Jiecessarily means the assuming of great responsibility and is a great' honor which we are glad oui townsman has been successful in receiving. Rev. Andrew’ is a man of a great deal of energy and will doubtless become one of the ablest Presi dents this school has ever posess- ed. This College is 62 years old and has had but two this being the third President from North Carolina. The two for mer being Dr. Jacob Clapp, Hon. C. H. Mebane, and the present all having originally been raised in the same community and under the pastorate of the late Dr. G. W. Walker of Guil ford County. The pastoral year of Rev. Andrew at this place will expire this month and his resignation will take effect at this time he will probably move about the first of July. Our town will be sorry to have one who has labored so long in our midst to leave. Fowler-—Phillips. Mr, Clyde Fowler, of this city who holds the position as a book keeper at Carolina Cotton Mill surprised his many friends Tues day night by marrying, Mr. Fowler accompanied by his brother, Geo. Fowler went to Graham in automobile where they received the Misses Phillips driving to Rev. Goodman, pastor of Hawiield church where they were united In marriage. Miss Caroiene Phillips is one of Gra ham's most popular and loveable young ladies and Mr. Fowler is to be Jcongratulated on winning her. They will reside at Carolina B. R. Sellars Foreman of Grand Jury. Mr. B. R. Sellars has been appointed Foreman of the Grand Jury of the Federal court of the United States now in session in the city of Greensboro. All kinds of seed Irish potatoes for late planting at Merchants Supply Co. , Sucrene Dairy feed makes the milk flow, -for sale at Merchants Supply Co. Timothy Hay and other good feedstuff at Merchants Supply Co. Proceedings of County Commis- ioners. Graham, N. C. June 2nd, 1913. The Board of Cbunty Commis sioners of Alamance County met in the Court House^On the above date at ten o’clock A. M. in re gular monthly meeting with the ft llowing members present. Geo. T. Williamson^ Chairman W. H. Turrentine Ghas. H, Roney Chas F. Cates W. H. Foglemah The following business was transacted. Ordered: That Geo. W. Long Supt, 01 health be allowed his expenses in attending the State meeting of the Board of Health which meets at Morehead City. ^ Ordered: That Geo. T, Wil liamson be and is hereby elected a delegate and W. H. Turrentine alternate to att^end , the State meeting of the County Commis» sioners. Ordered: That G. Ab- Fogle- man be appointed, a committee to investigate the road near Maxeys Chapel; Ordered: That the report of the Jury on road matter near Marvin Mayerds etal be received and the damage allowed be piaid and the matter of fixing the road be turned over to Mr> Fogleman to be attended to. 0rderea: That this Board set aside $1000.00 as a- sinkihg fund for the Bond issue, of 1903, of S?50.000.00, for the year 1913, Ordered: That the report of Chas. D. Johnston, Register of Deeds be accepted, and filed. Ordered; That the report of G. Ab.~ Fogleman be accepted and filed... Ordered: That the report of Dr. Geo. W. Long be accepted and filed. ' ^ Ordered: Th^t the report of A, B. McKeel be accepted and filed. The out side poor list was re vised and th,e usual allowances made. The tax levy for the year 1913 was made as follows: TAX LEVY FOR ALAMANCE COUNTY FOR THE YEAR 1913. It is ordered by the Board of County Commissioners of Ala mance, State of North Carolina, that the following taxes- be levied for the year 1913, on the ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS;valuation of Real and Personal propeirty which each t^x i>ayer owned on the first day of May 1913, listed 01 required to be listed by law for State and County Taxes: STATE AND 3CH00L TAXES. A tax of twebty-three and 2-3 cents on the one hundred dollars valuation of real and personal property for a General State tax. A tax of four Cents on the one hundred dollars valuation of real and personal property for a state Pension tax. A tax of twenty cents of the hundred dollars valuation of Real and Personal property for a state school tax. GENERAL COUNTY TAX. A tax of 21 2-3 cts on the one hundred dollars valuation of real and personal property for tjie purpose of a General County tax. COUNTY RO AD TAX. A tax of sixteen and two third cents on the one hundred dollars valuation of real and personal for a County Road tax. COUNTY DEBTS TAX. A tax of four cents on the one hundred valuation of real and personal ^property for a county debt tax. , POLL TAX. A tax of two dollars on each taxable poll One dollar and forty-three cents of which is levied by the State and fifty-seven cents by the Board of County Commis sioners the proceeds of which is to be devoted to the pui^se of education and the support of the poor as may be perscribed by law not inconsistant with Arcticle five and section two of the con stitution of the State. And the same shall be divided as follows: Persons 12 cents schools $1.50 General County fund 38 cents. Carolina Business College Opew \Vith Good EnroUpncnl And Bright Prospects The business college openel Wednesday over the Holt-Catei Co. with good enrollments fcB“ both the-day and night school^ with very bright prospects osf several other enrollments duria^: the month. The required number that be allowed the opening discount will likely be enrolled by the end of the week, so those wh® contemplate taking a businew course should enroll at once and save the discount As announced in the last issue of this paper, all the commerci al and English branches will be; taught in both the day and night, schools, and Prof. S. W. Badget^, v^ho has been prominently cot*- nected with the Winston college will have charge of the locaJ college. / Mr. Badgett is , weW equipped for the management of the local college both by edu* cation and experience. This institution means much Burlington, also ■ Graham ani Haw? River as w^ell,. as it wiUl bring, money to all. three towns that would go elsewhere,, ; aJsO' keeps much money at hom.e, an»l. off9rds those w^orking boys girl's an opportunity to get a business education who in marijv cases would not be able to leave horhe,to take a course, so let^s all boost and make the school a great sticcess and a ' permanejtM. factor in the upbuilding of educational and industrial inter ests.'. Now\~Is A Good Time To Sub scribe To Tbe Dispatch. , Whitsctt, , A large CMwd^ .attended tkt? installation service of Rev. Rob ert E. Redding as pastor of Springwood and Bethel Churchefs last Simday. The sernion wa« preached by Rev. D. E. McI ol Burlington from Matt. 10-6. The change to the incoming pa.s- tor was made by Rey. C. J*\ Bradshaw of Hillsboro and the charge to the congregatiea wm' made by Rev. S. M. RankijiS .aH' G’re,ensboro. His numerous friends regret to learn of the illnes§ of Rev- S. M. Rankin of Greensboro ha« only been able recently to i»e out again. He is still weak and far from well. His presence greatly appreciated fpr he .Sfirv- ed as Presby terian pastor f oi ten years very acceptable. Or. Whitsett spent Tuesday of last week in Greensboro at tending the commencement -ex ercises of the State Norm&l and Industrial College, and ale® the commencement oi A; Greensboro College for Wonaufttt where Dr. S. B. Turren tine hm been' recently elected to succeed the retiring president, that gif te^J woman Mrs. LucyH. Robertson. Prof. and Mrs. J. H. JoycMW will attend the coihmencessBei^: at the University of Nortte Car olina this week. His-brother isj& member of the graduating class. Four former Whitsett students graduate at the University thi* week. Messrs. A. L. Halimton,. E, W. Joyner, R. R. Isley md H. A. Tolson, Mr. L. A, Carmon has recentr ly purchased through a sale by order of court ten acres of ihe estate of the late J. W. Fouat j ust west of the school ground Mr. and Mrs. R. K. Davjen^ port of Durham are spending some time here the gues ot relatives. Miss Mary Wilson left iml Friday for Snow Hil! in Cimsi) county to ispend some time guest of relatives io that P^trt of the state. Rev. J. D. Andirew is at New-^ ton this week for the commen cement of Catawba College, it is thought to bean assured fact that he will be made president of the coJlesge at the meeting of the Trustees this week. Mr. J. Boyd Mcljean ^me home from Chapel Hill last week. He, Mas been ip^tchool there th^ past year. ' Did anybody expect the rai^> roads to su^ender the milliont of dollars^ they ^re collfcctinfe from this State in exessive freight rates without puttinr up a pretty Istiff fight?-Henn aerson Gold Leaf.