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THE DANBURY REPORTER:" VOLUME XL. AT WALNUT COVE FAGG It NELSON TO BUILD Leap Year Party At Vaughn Hotel- Baseball Association Secures Ball Park and Elects New Officers of Association—Other News. Walnut Cove, Feb. 26.—The most enjoyable social event of the season, in Walnut Cove, was the leap year party, given at the Vaughn hotel, on Friday evening from 8 to 11 o'clock. At the appointed hour the young ladies called for the young men at their respective homes and bravely escorted them to the hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Winslow and Mr. and Mrs. Bennett greeted the guests in the reception hall, which was gracefully and artistically deco rated in draperies of national colors. They led them into the parlors, which were beautifully decorated with a profusion of lovely ferns and English ivy against a white background. Hfere a "proposal of matrimony" contest amused the guests for some time. Each one was given a sheet of paper, a pencil, and ten minutes in which time the ladies wrote proposals of mar riage to their partners, and the gentlemen wrote acceptances or refusals. Miss Crist won the prize for writing the best proposal, while Mr. John Bailey Jr., received the prize for the best answer. After the con test pieces of hearts were passed and partners were chosen by matching these, upon each of which was written a verse of some love poem. The guests were then invited to the dining room, pleasingly decorated in red and white, where Mrs. Vaughn, Misses Vaughn and Mrs. Harry Davis served delicious cream and cake. The hour for departure came all too soon, and the guests, numbering about 30 couples, went away with a memory of one of the most delightful even ings of the season. The committee on arrange ments were Miss Myrtle Samuel, Miss OUie Mae Ripple, Miss Mabel Petree, Miss Elizabeth Crist and Miss Lelia Byerly. Hedgecock Bros, have been awarded the contract for a new store building for Messrs. Fagg & Nelson, whose store was re cently destroyed by fire. The new building will be of brick and will be erected on the lot which Mr. Fagg bought from Mr. Jacob Pulton a few days since. The building will be erected just as soon the weather will permit. The Walnut Cove Baseball Association has secured the necessary ground for a ball park here. It will be situated just west of the Bowles livery stable. It is hoped to get the grounds in good condition in time for a big game Easter Monday. The Association met recently and elected the following officers : President, W. P. Wheeler; Vice- President, O. N. Petree; A. W. Davis, Sec.-Treas. Mr. O. N. Petree and wife spent Sunday with the parents of Mr. Petree at Germanton. Quite a number of the Wal nut Cove young people attended the closing exercises of Concord public school Tuesday evening. The school was taught by Miss Irene Fulton. The Farmers' Union dry prixery continues to do a good business, tobacco coming in everyday notwithstanding the unfavorable weather for getting the weed to market 800 pair low cut shoes just receiveST BOYLES MERCAN TILE CO. We set no type for you. [BOYLES MERCANTILE CO. H. H. REID SUGGESTED FOR MEMBER LEGISLATURE Editor Reporter: Please allow me space in your valuable paper to announce a candidate for the Legislature. We want a man who will look after the best interest of our county, a man who is close to the common people, who knows what the plain farming people of Stokes county need, and who will stand for what he believes is right in spite of all opposition. I offer the name of H. H. Reid. Mr. Reid has been a true Repub lican all his life, and has worked faithfully without reward or hope of reward. He is not an educated man, nor is he a man of fine clothes, and stuck up manners. He needs the office as he has been hit by hard luck several times, having lost his dwelling and its contents by fire twice. He has good com mon sense, horse sense, as you call it, and that is the kind we need. Give him the nomination, and you will not regret it. PETER'S CREEK REPUBLI CAN. Eigfily-Fifll] BiiHiday of Br. A. H. Joyce Mr. A. H. Joyce's eighty-fifth birthday was celebrated last Friday, February 23, with a good dinner and the attendance of a number of his relatives and friends. Mr. R. T. Joyce, a son, of Mount Airy, was one of the visitors present. Mr. Joyce is Danbury's oldest citizen, and is one of the oldest of the county. His many friends everywhere rejoice with him in his ripe age, and com paratively good health. While feeble, Mr.. Joyce retains his faculties to a remarkable degree. His mind is bright and cheerful, and he can enjoy a good joke as well as ever. May Mr. Joyce fca spared for many more birthdays, is the sincere wish of the Reporter. A Card. To the Republicans of Stokes Co: I have decided to conduct a straw vote-for the next 10 days and see which is the most popu lar candidate for President—Taft or Roosevelt. So please send word to the Reporter office by postal card or otherwise at once, which is your preference. As I am always willing to show my colors, will state that I am for Roosevelt. JNO. W. KURFEES, Germanton, N. C. Feb. 26. It Pinnacle Route Two. Pinnacle Route 2, Feb. 25. The little children of Mr. and Mr*. C. H. Boyles have been right sifk with whooping cough, but are much improved, we are glad to say. Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Mickey visited Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Boyles Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Pell visited Mrs- Pell's parents Sunday. Miss Wilmeta Smith's school closed Saturday the 2nd at Flat Rock. Mr. N. I. Boyles, of Mt' Airy, was a caller at Mr. T. M. Law son's Sunday. Several of the farmers have been marketing their tobacco the past week and are all well pleased with the sale. Good many are done selling and are preparing for another crop. Mrs. Walter George has been right sick for a few days, but is some better, we are glad to note. LONELY KID. _ Eldest Daughter of Ex-Goveraor to Bocoaa Brideof Mr.Qareace H-Poe. Raleigh, Feb. 14. —Special. The engagement of Mr. Clarence Poe, editor of The Progressive Farmer and widely known magazine writer, and Mis* Alios Ay cock, eldest daughter at ex-Governor Charkeß. Ayeock,, was announ ced thia afternoon. DANBURY, N. C., FEBRUARY 28, 1912. DANBURY-COVE ROAD IN SERIOUS CONDITION Travel Nearly Totally Suspended— The Ruinous Cost of Transporta tion —Can We Afford the Tax? The Danbury-Walnut Cove road, which is more generally used than any other thorough fare of the county, is in a serious, dangerous, shameful condition. Travel is almost en tirely suspended. A few farmers, more daring than wise, hitch in three or four mules, and haul from four to eight hundred pounds. One man who came up one day last week said he would not draw a 1,000-lb. load from Danbury to Winston for less than $500.00. The Henry Dur ret hill is said to be extremely i dangerous to attempt. Mr. Joel A. Hicks, of Mead ows, was in town this week. Mr. Hicks keeps three head of stock, which he has hardly been able to work the whole winter. Mr. Hicks said 1 e bad roads had cost hiii i * LOO. 00 at least, on account 01 ihe impossibility of keeping Lis expensive teams ht work. If the truth were known mud has cost him much more than SIOO.OO. Mr. Hicks is strongly in favor of a law to improve the condition, and will gladly vote the tax. Mr. P. C. Campbell, of Camp bell, was here Monday, was of a like mind on the great question. Mr. Campbell said he would gladly pay a double tax to get better roads. He knows he could better afford to pay $lO more than to lose SSO or SIOO,OO. Mr. Jas. F. Rierson, of Smith, said he was in favor of taxation for roads, and added, that nearly everybody |in his part of the county was of tjje same opinion. Mr. Rierson is one of who can see ahead, and he knows we are all losing money because the bad roads prevent us from making money during several months in the year. ) Mr. H. H. Reid is red-hot for better roads, and believes the county is losing out on account of the great dissatisfaction, despondency and inability to make any progress on the part of the people. Mr. Reid would welcome anything that would offer relief. Appointments of Elder A. G. Morton. We are requested to announce that Elder A. G. Morton will preach at the following times and places: Clear Spring, Sunday, March 10. Flat Shoal, Monday, March 11. Piney Grove, Tuesday, March 12. Snow Creek, Wednesday, March 13. Russell Creek, Thursday, March 14. Shady Grove, Friday, March 15. Spoon Creek, Saturday, March 16. Pleasant Grove, Sunday, March 17. North View, Monday, March 18. Wilson's, Tuesday, March 19. Buffalo, Wednesday March 20. Mayodan, Wednesday night March 20. All appointments at 11 a. m. except Mayodan, which is at 7:30 p. m. Will need conveyance. We have no baits. BOYLES MERCANTILE CO. Fair, and square dealings. BOYLES MERCANTILE CO. S? AT LAWSONVULE GOOD ROADS MEETING, 16TH Gathering to Be Held At School House to Organize Township Road Associativa—Every Man, Woman and Child In the Town ship Invited to Attend. To the Men, Women and Child ren of Peter's Creek town ship who want better roads : On Saturday, March 16, we will meet at the school house at Lawsonville, for the purpose of organizing a township good roads association. Now remember this meeting is just for the purpose of get ting the peOple together and discussing the roads, and to get the sentiment of the people on the subject. If we want good roads, let us start the movement to get them, as it seems no other section of the county will make a move. If we don't want good roads, let's say so, and stop this everlasting talk and nothing doing. Every man, woman and child in the township of Peter's Creek, and outside if desired, who is not satisfied with our shameful system of roads, is invited to come to the meeting and give us your ideas, and swap thought. Lat old Peter's Creek be the first to take the step. H. H. REID, E. C. SHEPPARD, RUFUS P. MABE, JAS. RIERSON, P. C. CAMPBFLL, O. M. BENNETT. Personal and Other Items From Rural Hall Rout* 2. * Rural Haftftoute 2, Feb; 25. Choppings and parties are all the go around here now-a-days. Mr. N. S. Jones had a chop ping Wednesday and a party at night There was a large num ber present and all reported a nice time. Among those who visited at Mr. Thos. James' Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Tuttle, Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Moser, Misses Sarah and Selena Moser. Mr. and Mrs. Moser and little son visited Mr. C. C. Loggins Sunday. Miss Julia Moser visited Miss Ola Browder Sunday afternoon. Mr. Jim Spainhour had a tacky party Friday night All report ed a nice time. The Creson school, taught by Prof. J. H. Cromer and Miss Lillie Covington, came to a close Feb. 15. Miss Mary James went to Winston, where she will spend a few weeks. Mr. Ollie Moser visited Mr. L. T. James Sunday. Mr. Clay Jones called on Miss Carrie James Sunday afternoon. There are several telephones installed on the Quick-Step line in this section. TWO PRETTY GIRLS. Fine Farm For Sale. I have one hundred acres of good land, on which is situated a good six-room dwelling house with a well in the yard, also all necessary out buildingß. Forty acres in cultivation and balance in fine timber. Apply at once to JAMES F. RIERSON. Stokes county. Smith, N. C. An auction sale of all winter goods will be conducted at the •tore of Mr. J. A. Lawson, on Danbury Route 1, on each Saturday during the month of March. Fine chance to buy some bargains. sr NEWS ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM GERMANTON Germanton, Feb. 26.—Miss Corinne Tucker, teacher of music in the Germanton High school, gave a musical last Friday even ing commemorative of Washing ton's birthday. It was well at tended and thoroughly enjoyed by all. Miss Tucker is a teacher of rare ability, which is evident by the rapid advancement of her students. Owing to the inclement weath er the drama, entitled "Because I Love You" to be presented in the auditorium of Germanton High school Saturday night last, was not given much to the dis appointment of the people here for those who have seen it pro nounce it very good. Mrs. J. C. Carson left last Saturday night for Florida to visit her sister, Mrs. Dearmin. She was accompanied by her mother Mrs. Jackson. Mr. James N. Hill was forced to remain in doors last week be cause of a very bad cold, but was able to go on his mail route Monday. Also Mr. J. W. Kur fees is out again aftar a few days, confinment to the house with a severe cold. Mrs. J. H. Mclver, of Win ston-Salem, visited her sisters Mesdames R. T. Beck and G. Vaughn last week. Dr. L. H. Hill has returned from Charlotte where he attend ed the Fiddlers convention. He reports a nice time. Mr. John H. Whorton, of Clemmons, spent Sunday in Germanton. Mr. Butner, of Rural Hall, is taking Mrs. Carson's place as station agent.. Two strong and very much appreciated sermons were given at the Episcopal church Sunday by the pastor Mr. Noe. The subjects were "Christ's words on the cross." S. M. G. C. Mumford Escapes Jail But Is Soon Re-Captured G. C. Mumford escaped jail here late Saturday evening, but was re-captured in less than two hours, and brought back to his confinement When the colored janitor, Gene Estes, opened the cell door, Mumford rushed past him and down the stairway, out through two or three doors left open by the attendant, and down the hill, across the bridge into the woods. Sheriff Jones, Mr. J. Spot Taylor and several others were soon in hot persuit. The prisoner ran probably two miles, and finding himself out of breath and in a serious condition from a vio lently palpitating heart, went into the house of Alex Golding, a colored man, and lay down. The officers soon arrived and the capture followed. Mumford is in jail awaiting the arrival of the Alamance county authorities, where he is wanted on the charge of selling whiskey. For Better Mail Seivice Danbwy to Quaker Gap Postmaster H. M. Joyce is at work on a scheme for an ex change of mails from Danbury and Francisco respectively at George's mill. This will be a great convenience to the people of a large section of the county, and will enable a letter or the Reporter to reach Francisco, Westfield and the upper part of Quaker Gap in one day. Mr. Joyce will have the hearty thanks of many people if he gets the proposition through, and the Reporter has no doubt that he will Post hole diggers. BQYLBS MERCANTILE CO. Chat tanooM plows. BOYLES MfiRCANTILECO. No. 2,077 DEMOCRATIC SIGNS FOR COUNTY CANDIDATES The People Are Talking Politics tod Speculating On Timber Some Candidates Who Are Being Men tioned—As to the Senatorial and Presidential Contests. The campaign is opening up in good style now, and the people are talking politics, and discuss ing candidates. The Democrats are speculating on various pros pectives for the county offices, especially Sheriff and Register of Deeds. The Reporter hears a good many prominent citizens of the county mentioned for Sheriff, among them L. M. McKenzie, of German ton; E. C. Sheppard, of Danbury Route 1; J. H. Carter, of Pine Hall; J. S. D. Pulliam, of King; Will Shelton, of Sandy Ridge; and many others. For Register of Deeds: P. C. Sheppard, of Snow Creek; Henry Adkins, of Beaver Island; R. B. Tuttle, of Yadkin; E. A. Roth rock, of Sauratown: G. C. Davis, of Danbury, and others. For House of Representatives: J. N. Young, of Danbury; John C. Bailey, of Walnut Cove; R. E. Smith, of Francisco. The names mentioned are among the county's leading citi zens, and most prominent Demo crats. Mostly young men, full of energy and determination, and either of them if nominated would run well. The Democrats are not verv enthusiastic over the prospects, which is due largely to lack of organization, and small hope of winning. There is a movement on foot in the county for a re organization, the raising of a campaign fund, and a strong „ Contest for the offiees this fall. > The sentiment in the county in the Senatorial and Presidential contests, is diverse and varied. Governor Kitchin is very strong among the people, but it is con ceded that he has lost consider able of his former strength in the county, which is divided with Simmons. Clark also has some following. Aycock will share sparsely in the convention, unless the signs fail. For President, probably Wilson is in the lead, but Harmon and Underwood may be expected to develop a good deal of strength. Clark is not considered much in the running, though later the Missourian may increase his fol lowing. It is only about 12 weeks until the first conventions will be held. v Mr. John Neal, Aged Citizen, Seriously 111 Mr. John Neal, Sr., who is probably the oldest citizen of Stokes county, being now in his 92nd year, is reported seriously ill at his home at Meadows. Mr. Neal is a much respected gentle man, and is a large property holder. His many friends trust he many soon be well. Another Candidate Is MenloneJ For Sheriff Mr. J. O. Smith, of Meadows township, is being strongly urged by his friends to make the run for the nomination for Sheriff on the Republican ticket. The man who asks the fewest favors has, as a rule, the most friends. Canred goods at the old price. BOYLES MERCANTILE CO Honest goods and fair deal' injs. BOYLES MERCANTILE MIUg
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