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r r' VJ II I ESTABT. S3 D Iff LINCOLNTON, N C.. THURSDAY AFTERNOON. MAY lO. 1923. 5 Cents Per Copy, $2.00 Per Year. DAUGHTERS DECORATE THE VETERANS GRAVES Annual Event of Placing Flowers on Graves of Heroes of War Between ' SUtes-rLiat of 12 Veterans Who Have Departed During the Past 12 Months Read By Mr. A. Nixon. Lee-Jackson Day is being celebrat ' ed in Lincolnton today by the Annual - decorating of the graves of the de- parted Lincoln soldiers of the War Between the States by, the Daughters ( and children of the Confederacy.. This custom of remembering the '.. departed heroes with flowers is a i beautiful one. This May 10th there , r, are 12 more old heroes added to the ' list of departed, that number having gone to their reward since last May. ? . A list of those who have died dur- ing the past 12 months were read to day by iMr, A! Nixon. Preliminary ., . to announcing the names and reading a tribute Mr, Nixon said "Daughters of the Confederacy According to your beautiful custom, ' on each recurring tenth of May, you ' decorate the graves of the soldier C dead with the budding flower and ev s ! ergrepn wreath, token of hope, em blem'of jmmortality, a service tender, - sweet, laudable. I too have gather ' ed a few flowers. Some to place in the pathway of the living; others With reverent hand and sad. heart to place on the last resting place of those who have fallen in the battle of life during the past year. ' Since the last Memorial Day eleven Ct "'federate soldiers in Lincoln County have answered the last roll call, and pass ed over the river, we hope to rest for evermore under the shade of the trees , in the better land. I now call the roll qf-the dead in the order of their de ' ' parture: , ..:-'.:::' ', Monroe Bell i Departed this life August 6th 1922 having attained to the age of 77 -.ytm nine months and 26 days. His ' Xleclining years, were spent in Lin . coin County in the home of his daugh- . tr Mrs, Charles, Rarasour, and when - . , he fell upon, sleep his remains were Interred In the cemetery of the Lu- '. theran church, Dallas, N. C, beside . the dust of his wife Lenna Khyne Be.ll who preceded . him to . the spirit land. He was a son of John Bell and i 4 ,Susan Garrison Bell, and is survived 1 , by two sons, Lawrence and Clyde,, and 'two daughters Mrs. Ida Bell Carver and Mrs. Dora Bell Ramsour. He was - a member of Company H, 23rd Regi ment. North Carolina State Troops. "Living or dying, Lord, 1 ask to be ut thine; . "' My We in Thee, thy life in me,, Make heaven forever mine." , - Ellsbury Martin Lankford , Was born in Cleveland County . June the 29th, 1846 .and departed this life in Lincolnton, September the 2nd 1922, a,t the age. of 76 years, 2 months 'and. 4 days. He was first married to ' - Miss ' :Sarah Jane Workman. There v -survives of this union four sons, I William, John, David and Martin; and four daughters Mrs. Alice Evans, 'V Mrs. liula Carpenter, : Miss, Frances y-'' Lankford and Miss Elizabeth Lank- : ford. ' - r"-: : j, ;. -:' , ' Hewas married a second time to Mrs. Ella Workman, of Cleveland ! - County, Hii widow survives him. He ; : Is likewise survived by twenty seven living grandchildren. He united with - Piafah Baptist Church in 1867. He r -time of his death he was a member of f hi Church throughout life. At the ; time of his death eh was a member of Avenue Baptist Church in Lincolnton. ' " He was buried beside the wife of his "! ' youth, and the mother of his children . fat the graveyard of Laboratory, M. E. ' . Chureh;- The funeral service at his ' . burial was conducted by one whom ' he esteemed in life, Rev. Luther A. ' Bangle of the Baptist Church, S v Mr.; Lankford- was a great BMe reader ; and , possessed a retentive memory. In addition to his general . reading1 ini, the Bible ; he had read through its pages consecutively some . ' .8i times. ' . . ' j - ta Ms youth he enlisted as a Con- V federate Soldier and was a member ' of Company C, 71st North Carolina Regiment" . He' treasured the memory of. his soldier days and was accustom ad to attend the reunion, ot his com-v-H rades Jn this and adjoining counties. ' V The 'fiifl.'bi .'the passage over the Hver came, to bim suddenly but j )U 4 long been ready for the sum ,, Hons. V . . , ae in the arms of Jesus, " 4 ! " ' Safe on His gentle breast, : ' There by His Jove overshadowed (Sweetly Kis soul shall rest." ;. ! ' Lawson Alexander Dellinger ' . Entered into 'rest September. 21st, ,1522 having obtained to the unusual . age of, 03 years, 4 months and 22 ; days'.. jHa'wai a son of Lewis Dell 1 Inger and Elizabeth Hines Dellinger. ' . He is survived by one brother, Luther A. Dellinger; and . one brother Michal . P JDeJVingar, and one sister Mrs.. Bar ' bara Smith . have . recently passed away. Of this happy union with Dulcinea Friday, there were born five sons, 'Robert, Jqhn, Lewis, Burt and Lee. At the outbreak of the war he enlisted with the first volunteers, the Southern Stars,- Company K, Bethel Regiment, April 25th, 1861 of which he was third corporal. He was com missioned Second Lieutenant of Com pany H, 62nd Regiment March 25th, 1862, and first Lieutenant August 9th 1862, wounded and prisoner at Gettys burg where he was promot Ceadtuua burg where he was promoted Captain July 1st 1863. He was laid to rest with this kindred . in the Deliinger Graveyard near his home. He was a member of the Lutheran Church and the services were conducted by Rev. W. J. Roof of Lincolnton and Rev. Adderholt of Pallas. In his death a warm heart is still ed; a kind and generous neighbor gone; venerable landmark removed, and a patriot loyal to the best tradi tions of his country has crossed over the- river. "And I heard a voice from Heaven saying unto me, . Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth, yea saith the spirit that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them." ' . . "Not lost, but gone before, , Safe in the Master's Keeping." Thontas Henry Baxter ' A ' veteran of Company E. 34th, North Carolina Regiment, the son of Capt. Peter Z. and Sarah Bess Bax ter, was. born' November 30th, 1843, and died November 4th, 1922 at the age of 78 -years, 11 months and 4 days, His remains were laid to rest in the cemetery of Bethlehem M. "E. Church, near his home, in whose com munion he was a loyal and consistent member. The funeral service was con ducted by his pastor, Rev. J. F. Moser. He ' is survived by his consort, Euphemin Adaline Bess Baxter, whose happy union was blessed with two sons, George and John, and one daughter, Laura, wife of H. Augustus Self. " "Servant of God well done! Rest by thy lov'd employ; The battle fought, the victory won, Enter thy Master's joy." David Pinkney Kincaid : One of the few last Confederate veterans of east Lincoln passed away at his home in Lowesville, November 26th, 1922. He served with the Junior Reserves Coihpany C, 71st Regiment and reached the age of 76 years and 22 days. Funeral services were con ducted iby his pastor, Rev. O. C. For tenberry of the Lowesville circuit and Rev. Dwight C. Moore. The body was laid to rest in the burying ground at Hill's Chapel M. E. Church of which he had been a member for more than half a century. He was married to Emma Beatty, whom he survived for thirty years. He is survived by four children, two sons, Edgar and Clar ence; and two daughters Lula, wife of John Rutledge, and Mary wife of F. L. Lazenby. He also has three living sisters, Mrs. Emma McCord, Mrs. Amanda Robinson and Mrs. Bettie Henkle, , He was a son of the late George W. Kincaid, and wife iBarbara Davis Kincaid. , He was of cheerful disposition, friendly and companion able, loyal to his soldier comrades; a patient, sufferer for many years. . ."Life's fitful fever o'er ' He sleeps well." Lawson Monroe Leatherman Departed this life December 5th, 1922 at the age of 77 years, 9 months and 26 days.. He is survived by his wife Francis Smith Leatherman; four sons, Daniel, Thomas, June and Rob ert; and 3 daughters, Ollie, wife of W. O. Gilbert, Mary wife of Frank Spake and Lillie. He was buried at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in whose com munion he had long lived a consistent member. r The funeral services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. B. J. Wessingerl He was the son of Jonah Leatherman and Harriet Rayfield Leatherman. He is survived by five brothers, Newton, Pinkney, Sidney, Noah and .Mark, and three sisters, Eliza, Margaret, wife of Columbus Wilson and Sallie, married Parker, and second Thos. Davis. ' He served in Company G., 57th Regiment. He fought many battles and was a good soldier. He was a fine citizen, true and loyal in his friend- ship.-'';"'---:'.-.--.----..'l"'';v "Thou hast but taken thy lamp and gone to bed - ' I stay a little longer as one stays ; . ' To cover up the embers that still .!:;.burnr'';:v;:.::':V-:r:.v.;:- , DaVid Addison Kecver v i , Was born' June 17th 1836, and died Dscember 26th, 1922 aged 86 years, 6 months and 9 days. He was the oldest son of the late Henry Keever and Dinnie Stroup, Keever, and his long life was spent in tbe yicinlty of his birth. His brothers were Jacob, Wil liam, (Robert, Albert and. Daniel F; his swter .Fannie wife of Sidney Held erman, . ' Maggie wife of Anderson Stroup, Harriet and Jane died single. He was married to Millie E. Goodson, Sept 23rd 1858. She died July 10th, 1900. Their children Julia wife of D. A. Armstrong; ' Samuel W.; Laura (Continued on page four.) ) , PUCKETT-REINHARDT An affair of unusual interest in the social world took place the 4th when Miss Frances Reinhardt, daughter of Mr. and 'Mrs. J. E. Reinhardt of Iron Station became the bride of Mr. Law rence Puekett of Salisbury, where the the marriage was performed. ' Mrs. Puckette is a young lady pos sessed of many lovely traits in dis position.; By her charming manners she made many friends, in the circles in which she has been associated. She was educated . at Davenport College, Lenoir, N. C, and Columbia University, New York. During the past year .she has been teaching at China Grove, N. C. Their many friends extend congra tulations and wish them a long and happy life. PERMANENT STREET AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS The Board of Aldermen have 30 petitions for sidewalk and 24 'for street paving from citizens of Lin colnton, and a list of the streets and walks to be paved are given else where in the News today, in accor dance with the ordinance under Which the permanent work has been under taken. '.'..' LECTURE HERE SUNDAY ON TRIP TO PALESTINE Rev S. F. Conrad of Charlotte, will give his lecture on his trip to Pales tine at Lincolnton Baptist Church Sunday night 'May 13 th at 8 o'clock. His lecture is illustrated with a Pic torial display of the Land of the Bi ble. The public invited. TO ORGANIZE GOLF OR COUN TRY CLUB FRIDAY NIGHT Around one hundred men of this community are cooperating . in a movement to organize a country or Golf Club here. An organization meeting will be held at Kiwanis Hall Friday night of this week at 8 o'clock. All who have become inter ested in this, new club here are invit ed to attend this organization meet ing Friday night at 8. LATEST IN CABINET SHELVING Passers-by cannot help stopping to admire the attractive window display of the Lander Hardware Co. It is a cool pleasant sight to look at on a hot day being a woodland scene with tiny twin lakes, which look to he alive with trout or bass', nestling pla cidly in a verdant thicket, A content ed looking negro is fishing on the bank of one of the lakes, and a by stander the other day solemnly re marked, "I have been waiting here half an hour for that nigger to get a bite."":: This store has just finished install ing the very, latest improvement in cabinet shelving, about forty feet on the left hand side, entering the store. Guns are arranged in a specially built cabinet, saws in another, bits and pliers in another and so on down the 'line, combining to make an unusually attractive and convenient display. DYPTHERIA ANTI-TOXIN To the Fathers and Mothers of Lin colnton and Lincoln County: Have your children protected from Dyptheria' by having them inoculated with Dyptheria toxin anti-toxine. It takes from three to four months to confer immunity. For that reason when your neighbor's child has Diph theria it is too late to take the treat ment to protect the child from a case of Diphtheria. For this reason the time to give toxin anti-toxin is during the summer months to .pro tect the child the coming fall and winter when Diphtheria is more or less prevalent. - Because there is practically no Diphtheria during the summer months parents are prone to forget the advis ability and necessity of giving their children this protection. : Diphtheria toxin ariti-toxin is given in the same manner as tyhpoid treat ment usually three doses, a week a- hart , children from six to eight $rears of age, the treatment just as in typhoid make no after sores and no less disagreeable symptoms in children than does the typhoid in a dults. Therefore I can unhesitatingly recommend Diphtheria toxin anti-tox in to the fathers and mothers . of Lincolnton and Lincoln County as a valuable protection against Diphth eria. , ? - '.''. ' Jno. W. Saine, ': -. ; 1 . Lincoln County Physician. A Washington pacifist says that battleships have caused more econom ic loss and trouble than anything else in the world. How about receiver 8hipsT , ; Fully Explained. Traveler "I often wondered why the English were such teahounds." . Friends "Yes T" : Traveler-r-"Yeah, tut I know now. 1 had some of their coffee." 'Awtjw an. . W. J. BRYAN IS AMONG SPEAKERSATASSEMBLY Sixty-third Annual Meeting of Gen eral Assembly of Southern Presby terian church to Be Held At Mon treal May 17th. ?. Members of the Southern Presby terian church are looking forward with great interest to the sixtyjthird annual meeting of the general assem bly of the church, to be held in the Anderson Auditorium, Montreal, N. C, May 17th. The general assembly is the highest court of the denomina tion, its sphere of activity reaching into sixteen states, eirht countries and four continents. A number of im portant matters relating to the future plans and growth of "the church will come before this body for considera tion. . "i , Montrcat, the cflurch s summer conference grounds JJ. located in the heart of the Blue Ridge mountains, should prove an ideal Jknd most accep table meeting place. T The new audi torium where the sessions ar o be held is a marvel of beauty and effi cency said to be the. greatest audi torium in the south. ?V. At the last meeting: of the assem bly -the church reported a membership of 411,854; ministers,2,0C5; churches 3,492; and per capita gifts to all causes for the previous year amount ing to $28.50. In per capita gifts, the Southern Presbyterian church, with one exception, foccupied first place among the churches of America. In the light of a recent announcement that the churches of ! America have shown more growth and advancement during the last year tlian during any previous year the reports from the various committees and departments on the effort and work of the year ending March 31, will be received with unusual interest. The Montreal assembly has been designated as a wprayer assembly." Prayer will therefore be one of the dominant features of jthis meeting and it is believed that 1 diep note of spirituality will pev&hud; -characterize the daily sessions. The pre assenly conference on evangelism will take place on Wednesday even ing, May 16, when Hon William Jen nings Bryan Will deliver an address in the auditorium. And the assem bly will convene 11 a. in. Thursday with an opening sermon by the retir ing moderator, Dr. R. C. Reed, Pro fessor Columbia Theological Semin ary.. .;'.' .'.; Among the important matters! coming before the assembly will be: reports of executive committee,! committee or men's work, ad interim committees, stewardship committee, woman's auxiliary, overtures. All churches are entitled to repre sentation at the Assembly through commissioners elected by the respec tive Presbyteries. The following will represent the Synod of North Caro lina at the approaching Assembly: Rev. Stanley White, Roanoke . Rap ids., Rev. W. B Neill, iRocky Mount., W. A. Hart, Tarboro, J. B. Sparrow, Washington; Rev T. H. Spence, Har risburg; Rev W. L. Lingle, Richmond Va.; Rev. W. C. Jamison Kannapolis; Rev R. 0. Luke, Mooresville; C. R. Harding, Davidson; C. F, Ritchie, Concord; J. J. Willard, Hickory; J. H. Beall, Lenoir; Rev G. F. Kh'kpatrick; Laurinburg; Rev. W. E. Hill, Fay etteville; Rev. C. E. Garke, Carth age; Eev. E. C. Murray, St. Pauls; L L McGirt, Maton; A. C. McDonald, Pinehurst; J. H. Kennedy, Cummock; J. A. Hodgin, Red Springs; Rev R. F. Coit, Meridian; Rev. C. C. Anderson, Charlotte, Rev. J. W. Stork, Mt. Gi lead; Rev. B, B. Shankel, Monroe; J. A. Little, Albemarle; Dr. I. W. Fai son, Charlotte; I. D. Crowell, Mat thews; T. H. Rowan, Hamlet; Rev. J. S. Foster, Winston-Salem; Rev. C. E. Hodgin, Greensboro; Rev. C. W. Erwin, Glade Valley; C. M. Norfleet, Winston-iSalem; A. W. . McAlester, Greensboro, R. A. Gilber, Greensboro; Rev W. P. M. Currie, Wallace; Rev. J. J. Murray . Wilmington, F. .B Johnson, Clinton, D. L. Blue, Eliza bethtown; Rev. J. J. Harrell, Bessem er City; Rev. George R. Gillespie, Gastonia, S.'C Reid,: Rutherfordton; C. L. Spencer, Gastonia. ' : Hindenburg says that "the most peaceful nation can not live in peace if a wicked neighbor does not wish it." That's what France contended for forty years. "Nothing could bo more rinky and precarious than the life of a boot legger," sayj a magaziny writer. It might be more risky and precarious if he were unwise enough to drink some of the stuff he sells. A German writer says that during the closing days of the war the Kaiser was regarded as sacred. "Sacred" is probably a typographical error for "scared." NEGRO MEETS DEATH AFTER ATTACK UPON SHERIFF RHYNE Everett Crawford, Negro Desperado Shot To Death Or Suicide Follow ing .Attempt .To .Shoot .Gaston County Sheriff Mr. Rhyne's Con dition Improving. 1 Gastonia Gazette, 7th. Following a murderous attack upon Sheriff G. R. Rhyne, who was shot in the head as he was attempting to arrest one Everett Crawford, a negro desperado near Bowling Green Sunday morning, a posse of citizens and officers quick ly - formed from the surrounding country shot the negro to death in a patch of woods on the John Henry place a few hours later. Sheriff Rhyne, whose forehead and nose were punctured by several No. 6 shot, is resting very well this morning and will be out in a few days. The most dangerous wound comes from a shot which entered near the eye beside his nose. Another entering his forehead, but did not break the skull. The top of his head was seared by the passing load, the sheriff's quick action in ducking as the negro fired saving his life. Sheriff Rhyne, Deputy Ed Petty and Officers C. L. Hord and Elliott went to Bowling Green Sunday morn ing in response to a phone call from Mr. Bob Jackson, who reported that the negro had spent Saturday night in a negro home in that neighborhood. The negro, Crawford, was wanted for shooting at Mr. Charlie Hoffman one week ago today in the Union section. The negro was working a crop for Mr. Hoffman, and becoming incensed at something, shot at Mr. Hoffman. He made his escape and the officers have been looking for him. , He was armed with a shot gun and 45 caliber pis tol. '- Messrs. Rhyne and Petty went to the negro's house, which was on Mr. Will Petty's farm, Officers Hood and Elliot deploying in the woods around the house to intercept him if he ran. Mr. Rhyne went to the back door and Mr. Petty to the front door. As the back door was opened the negro fired point blank at Sheriff Rhyne. There were other negroes in the house at the time, and they all ; fled helter skelter. Mr. Petty , at the other side of the house did not see the affair, and the 'negro was gone before he could get into action. Officers Hord and Elliott were also too far away. Messrs Otis Hord and Bob Rhyne, who were also in the party tried to stop the negro, but they did not know that he had shot Mr. Rhyne. The sheriff was brought immedi ately to Gastonia and officers and citizens started in pursuit of Craw ford. A posse from Clover was also quickly formed and citizens of the Crowders Creek and Bowling Green communities joined. The first affair happened about 10 o'clock, and about 1:30 the negro's body was found in the woods on Mr. John Henry's place, a bullet hole in the back of his head. No one in the party knows who shot him, and it is supposed he was shot down by some -member of the posse. When found he still had his shotgun and pistol. Another report is that he shot himself fearing the punishment that would in all probability have been dealt to him had he been caught. The affair created the wildest ex citement in the community. It is said there were several hundred people in the posse which encircled the cane brake pastures and swamps along Crowder creek from three or four di rections. : It. is reported that tne negro had terrorized the other negroes in the Bowling Green community for several nights. His body was taken to Clover, where the coroner's inquest was held. He was found just across the line in York county. . '' BETHLEHEM LOCALS Mr. Jim Engle is very sick at this writing having had a stroke of para lisis Sunday. Mr. J. W. Hoyle and family of near Lincolnton spent Sunday at the home of B. E. Sorrels. Mrs. T. H. Baxter is spending sev eral days with her son Mr. George Baxter of near Lincolnton. Cherry ville Epworth League mem bers presented a play "The Pagette," at Bethlehem , last Sunday night which was enjoyed by a large audi ence.. . ;": . Mr. C. D. Dellinger and grand daughters Misses Edna and Edith Dellinger of Bess' Chapel section are attending the commencement at Harmony this week. Mrs. Claude Biggerstaff has been right sick the past week. The postal authorities in Texas seem to insinuate that Dr. Cook mad his greatest discovery when he dis covered the gulibility of the Ameri can public. A California scientist says that Einstein , stole his famous theory. What a pity he didn't steal something that could be understood . - ANOTHER PROMINENT MAN OF ( - - WACO PASSED AWAY (Contributed.) ' Wednesday April 25th at the noon hour, God sent the Death Angel into the home of one of his servants, Mr. S. P. Miller and claimed him for his own. "It is enough come up higher," were the welcome words of love our Kind . Heavenly Father said as he wafted the spirit of this good man to heaven. This man lived a Godly life and was not afraid to die. His going has saddened the hearts of a host of friends and relatives, and he will be greatly missed by all. Mr. Miller was at the time of his death a prominent citizen of Cleve land County,' carrying the weight of a man of strong principle, animated always by tlhat true courtesy of the heart which made htm beloved of all. He was an official . member of the Waco Baptist Church having faith fully served as deacon and clerk for 17 consecutive years, and was also a leader in other church activities and no one will doubt at his- passing comes a challenge clear and strong to the men and women of the Waco Baptist church who, will be called up on to take up his mantle and carry on. Through his weeks of suffering he was patient and kind. It seemed his greatest sorrow was the fact of being separated from his faithful and devoted companion, who stood untiringly at her post until the last. ' 'l-J.V : The lost of this man in the town of Waco will be felt very keenly. The funeral service was conducted Thursday afternoon at 3:30 by hit pastor, Rev. Suttle of Shelby. As evi dence of the high esteem in which Mr. Miller was held every commercial en terprise, and school of the town clos ed to pay tribute to his memory. The floral offerings were many and beautiful attesting the love and respect in which the deceased was held! ;. : .. .. ' The pall bearers were: Messrs Clyde Erwin, John Wacaster, D. B. Stroupe, Marvin Putnam, Avery Put nam and.G. M; Mass. : The deacons oi the church constituted the honorary pall bearers. Mr. Miller vas 57 years old and was the fifth son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Miller. He is survived by 4 brothers. Mr. L. H. Miller, C.C. Miller, Ezra Miller of Waco, John Miller of Lin coln County and Thos. Miller of Shel by. His eldest brother Mr. F. M. Miller preceeded him to the spirit land 18 years ago. In 1901 he was happily married to Miss Nida Means, a granddaughter of Ex-Governor Means of Columbia, S. C. To this union was born a son, who budded on earth but bloomed in heav en. .-. '..'. -. .'.":.-;'' ';. Mr. Miller was a successful cotton I merchant. In early life he became associated with the Miller Cotton Co. of Columbia, S. C, and due to his sound business principles and unex celled judgment in the grading of cot ton his activities reached into practi cally every cotton state in the South land; representing the well known Louisiana Cotton and Compress Co, of Baton Rouge. The McFadden Cotton Company, of Atlanta, M. E. Goode - Cotton ,, , Broker, Macon and Sanders and Orr of Charlotte, he being agent for the lat ter at the time of his death. Waco, N. C. In this paper a few days ago Mr. E. S. Millsaps offered a suggestion as to being prepared to fight a fire which attacks a school building. Briefly, Mr. Millsaps would have each school provided with four to six barrels for water ten or twelve tin buckets and four ladders, two to reach the roof and two to hook over the comb. Then organize the larger boys and girls into teams and prac tice them in fire drills, says the Statesville Landmark. ' Mr. Millsaps' suggestions are so simple and good that the wonder is that they are not already in effect at every school in the county. A small outlay like the one called for might be the means of saving thousands of dollars in dama ges to school property. It would seem a hopeless" undertaking, after the fire had started, to have to scurry around over the neighborhood for these simple devices for putting out the fire, giving it all chance to get beyond control. The western states hear rumors, and present petitions advocating Henry Ford, "as a progressive candi date, for president" . v ; Johnny "What makes that new baby at your home cry so much, Tom my?" :':..,. v ".'-' :. : Tommy "It don't cry so much; and anyway, if you had all your hair off and your teeth out and your legs were to Weak you couldn't stand on them, I guess you'd fee) like crying, too. The Cornellian. . . .......... , STANLEY HIGH SCHOOL CLOSED LAST WEEK Seven Boys and Four Girls are Pre sented With Diplomas. Stanlev. N. C. Mav 5. The Stan. ley High School commencement began on Sunday evening March 29, with the sermon by Rev. W. G. Barrett, pastor of the First Baptist church, of Gastonia. This service was under the direction of Rev. Albert Sherrill, pas tor of the Methodist church, who in troduced the preacher. Dr. Barrett was heard by a large congregation. On WeHnpRdav pvpninfr tihi rprifca- Uon contest was engaged in by five of the bright young ladies of the high school. Miss Beulah Morris, of Alex is was the fortunate one, winning the beautiful medal, which was presented ' by Rev. Albert Sherrill. Alda Smith won second place. Thursday evening the declaimer's contest came off, engaged in by eight of the boys.: Prof, Joe S. Wray and Hons. C. B. Woltz and Jno. A. Wil kins were the able judges. The win ner of the medal this time was Pogue Sherrill and Clarence Abernethy won second and Charles Hager third place. Prof. Wray presented the writing contest medal, won by 'Miss Mary Abernethy. Honorable mention was given to Florence McGinnis and Wilbur Moore in the writer s contest. Friday in the presence of the larg est audience yet assembled, the grad uation exercises were held. Eleven were in this fine class, seven boys and four girls. It is noted that last year and this there were more boys than girls In the finishing class. The Class President ' was, Hugh Cherry; the Class Diary was read by, Viola Dellinger; Class Historian was, Alma Allen; The Class Write-up was by, Correll Medlin; The Statistician was Frank Black; Class Poet was, Garland Johnson;The class Ambitions was read by, Paschal iMoore; The Class Prophet was, Thelma Hovis; The Last W'ill and Testament was read by, Loyd Allen; The Class Vale dictorian was, Beulah Morris. Hon J. t). McCall of the Charlotte bar, delivered the Literary address, on the subject "The Old Land-marks." Saturday evening the High School play, "Prof. Pepp" was rendered in a happy way to a good house of appre ciative hearers. The school will open this fall with the High School domiciled in a new and well equipped building with five teachers, making it an accredited school. : ; . GOOD RESOLUTIONS I will try to be a lifter; not a lean er, an encourage, never discourage; lighten', and share other people's sor rows; start songs and rejoicing, not complainings ;make the world a little sweeter place to live in; keep in mind the will of God; make sunshine in life's shady places; see the bright side of everything; be clean in mind and body, working patiently, indus triously and honestly for a living; earning a spotless character, so that I can look up,not down, and meet death's coming with a fearless smile; endeavor not to run away from my weakness, but bravely fight them out; be glad of life; have hope and faith in everybody; try to live with-" out hate, jealousy, temper and envy; avoid speaking critically and bitterly, repeating only the good I hear; love because I must, give because I can not keep; doing for the joy ' of it; cheerful in disappointments, charita ble toward the erring and fallen; pro tect helpless animals; do as I would be done by; smile more and frown less, and so every day something beautiful, some kindness that will cheer and strengthen another. - el ' : MAJOR DENNY'S WILL The will of the late . Major James W. Denny contained two items Which finely reflect his heart and character.: One was the bequest to his brother Bishop Denny, of a copy of Gen eral Lee's last order of his army, which the major had kept carefully framed at his home for many years, and a Bible containing General Lee's signature. " And the other '.was the: condition in a legacy that the legatee, should place lilies on the grave of the major's wife every Easter.. ' T Items of undying love and loyalty, these items of that kind of higher sentiment of Which souls are com posed. A millionaire of the spirit was Major Denny, and these items give to hie will a peculiar beauty that translates it into a poem. New Bern Sun-Journal. . V NO CHANGE Mother "No, Bobbie, absolutely no. For the third time I tell you that you can t nave another cnocoiat.e., Bibbie (In despair) "Oh, -gee, I don't tee where Dad get the idea that von'ra alwava changing' vnnr minH " ' The American Legion Weekly. '
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