North Carolina Newspapers

THE MONROE JOURNAL CM tEASLEY It BKO..Pi'uMiia. t. F. HEASLEV, Ewroa. TiwUy, October 2b, Tim to V the Split Ixtg Drf. Brronj !1 doubt thru ad in thi county coii I J be iinm, -aurally im proved and krpt in order by uj of the simple device known a the split L g drat;, in implement that any man bandy with tools ran make in a few hours. We bav tcvrral timt-K printed a decriptien if it, and any ne can p-t a full description with illnt'.raii m, by vending a rvqKt to the I'nitrd S:ates Department of Ag riculture at Washington for Farmer's B jlletin No. 321. From no on. be fore the road get badly cut up by the winter rains, is a moat opportune time U use the dra. Mr. D. Ward Kinjr, the inventor of the dra, Sav on the subject of when to use it . "The drag does the best work when the soil is moist, but not tuky. The earth then move freely along the faces of the slat. If the rua.lnav is very badly rutted and full of boles. it may be well to use the drag once when the ground is slushy. This treatment is particularly applicable More a cold spell in winter when it is possible to have a roadway freeze smooth. "A smooth road surface is secured by this method. Clav. when mied with water aud thoroughly worked becomes remarkably tough and im pervious to water. If compacted in this condition it becomes extreme bard. "Another valuable result of drag sing is the reduction of dust, for the particles of clav cohere so tenacious ly that there is but little wear when the surface is smooth. Dust on an earth road is due to the breaking up tinder trarlic of the raved and up turned edges of ruts and hoof prints If the surface is smoothed after each rain ai.d the rain dries hard and even, uo edges are exposed to crush iiig and the only dust which form: is that due to actual wear of the road surface. "There a -e so many influences at work and conditions are so varied in different localities that it is quite im possible to lay down a general rule for tm number of treatments need i d to keep a road in gd condition A tough clay or a stilV saadv clay v. ill resist the action of wheels and hoofs fur a longer period than l loam, other things being equal OrUin sections of a roadway will require more attention than others because of steep grades, seepage, ex jMsure to hillside wash, etc. The liest guide in meeting these coiuli tions is the knowledge and experi ence g-iined while dragging the road way. Wc suggest that the road super visors of each township take up this subject and thoroughly investigate ita applicability to their townships And it Farmers i'nion lodges will take up the subject for discussion. they will find a most practical, quick and effective way of helping en the work of bettering rural conditions It is estimated that the cost of haul ing over the average dirt road is many times the cost that railroads charge for freight. With tho excel lent start that this county has al ready made in road improvement there should be no standing still; let us go forward. In the sand-clay bed and the use of the drag to keep it in condition, good roads are in reach of I'nion county. Will we wake up and get them? fir. Sears, of Sears, Roebuck & Co. So thorougly has the necessity of advertising been established iu the modern business world, that no en terprise can live without it. As a rule the business men of the smaller towns have not given the thought to the subject that the city houses do, but every where they are waking up. A few years ago, banks, for instance, never advertised, now they are the most persistent and eneregtic adver tisers every where. The old banks found that when a new one was es tablished and bff an laying ads. of its advantages before the people it got more business at once than the old one had gotten in many years. There is great talk about the mail order businers. That business de pends soleiy upon the persist nt ad vertising campaign that it carries on while country merchants are, in n;any cases, saying "1 can't writ an advertisement" The Albemarle En terprise aays: "After twenty years of activity with the firm of Sears, Roebuck A Company, the great mail order house i f Chicago, A. P. Sears has retired with a fortune of f 2'i,000.UOO. The South has helped in a large way to swell me fortune oi this man and his firm. While local merchants may rightly censure the borne trade for tending its money to Chicago, it must always be kept in mind that the immense trade of Northern and Western houses has been built up through judicious advertising, and by keeping everlsaingly at it. No firm can spend money in common sense advertising and back what it ays without being benefited. Ad vertising is the surest way of enlarg ing any business, and those who rightly use it find it a mast effective means to success. What is good for Bears, Roebuck A Company is good lor the borne dealer. It i all in know- Colored Teachers' Association. The colored Teachers' Association will convene in the colored graded i school building. Monroe, on the first ing how, and not being afraid to in- Saturday in November, st 10 a. m. vest money to bring the firm and its ' All the colored teachers are expected business oerore ue eyes of ine men to be present. with a dollf r to spend. W. llcD. Cithbkitson, Pre. CLAY AND GRAVEL. ROAD 5. A Mall Carrier Thinks That Thcr U Plenty l QwnI Road Material Ri(ht at Hand la I atoo County. T Ik 4ilu ml Tk JaUHl : In the matter of ruad improvement, none can be interested more than letter carriers. We note with inter est what you say of Kditor Harris' idea of sand clay roads. We believe uad and clay would make fine road beds, but is it practicable!' Could sand in Cumo county be obtained in surhctent quantity for this purpoee? I saw some time ago in the Progressive tanner that some counties in Ckmt gia were building roads at a cost of from ?2jOo 3(0 a mile bv put ting gravel about ten inches thick in the centre of the rued and tire or sn inches on the edges of the road. Now, in I'nion county there is an abundance of tine road material in the form of Hint and slate era . el that is to be seen in veins, almost any and everywhere, crossing our public roajs. It occurs to me that by making our roads as straight as possible. and then by the placing of this grav el. which we have in such unlimited quantity, a few inches deep in our reals, we could have goods with comparatively little cost It is evi dent to all that simply ditching and throwing red clay into the middle of the road will not prevent mud dur ing the wet season. However, it is necesessary t do the ditching in or der to drain the water fiom the rt ad 1 would like, too, to see the "log drag tried in our section that they have in some states for keeping the roads smooth. 0 1 ( As 1 ride on my daily round, de livering and collecting mail matter, mv mind often reverts to the pleas ant invasion of Labor Day celebra Hon when we had the pleasure of meeting the brethren of the country association, and other friends. Kroe Asncrait or the huquirer, and Sion Kogers of the rural carrier associa- tun, delivered most excellent eulo gies on the life and character of our seniour brother who lately departed tins life, Mr. Jacob S. Little. Surely none could listen to such forceful words without realizing that the speakears believed in the right eousness of him of whom they sKke, and a desire to emulate his virtues, and to say "It me die the death of the righteous and let my last end be like tus. We would like to see something from the pens of our president and secretary in the county paiiers now and then. It will do us all good I suspect Hro. Howell can write well and 1 know that a man who can make good on his feet before an aud tence like nro. itogers.and with an appetite always as keen as a razjr an write also. Perhaps thev appear m our state organ, the limes-Pcino- crat, which is all well and good, but a little home commuuicating among the brethren is very much relished l?t every man ami woman in the rural mail service an army of forty- one thousand stand firmly, throw back the shoulders, hold up the head, and know that be or she is in the very best of company. Hear ('eneral legraw, 1th Assistant Post master Ceneral, at the Rochester convention: "A body of women and men who, in the eyes of the Civil Service Commission, represent the best morals in any branch of the Federal (lovcrnmeiit. The proof of that is our last annual report, which may be obtained at any time." Furthermore, the department at Washington encourages the associa tion of rural carriers. Let every let ter carrier become a member of the organization and labor for the most acceptable service, and for the mu tual good of all the members. No carrier need hesitate to become a member in the light of President Taft's letter of greeting to the na tional convention, and the utterances before that representative body by .eneral Degraw and Mr. Spillman. O. K. C. Waxhaw, X. C. Mr. Edouard D'Olze. Excepting perhaps Mr. Otis Skin ner there is no actor today, who has essayed Shakespearean roles, whose reading of the lines of the immortal bard equals in intelligence and qual ity of tone that of the young actor, Mr. Edouard D'Oize. This rapidly rising young artist has not alone ac complished the proper characteriza tion of Shakespeare's stellcr roles, but his strong personality is particu larly adaptable to the roles of his es pecial study. In the character of Shylock. the Jew of Venice, Mr. D'Oize has triumphed over actors of even greater years, so well is be adapted to the impersonation. In the master comedy "The Merchant of Venice," Mr. D'Oizs has already made an impression that is lasting, and one which will remain in mem ory of bis audiences. The actor's voice and physique, coupled with an almost novel undertaking and inter pretation of the character, peculiarly fit him for the demanding role. His production of "The Merchant" this reason is proving all that has been said of it a masterpiece of acting and stage embellishment Mr. D'Oize will be seen at the opera bouse on the evening of Friday, October SM'.h. Friday Evening, October 29th. On this date Mr. Guy F. Gregg presents Mr. F.douard D'Oize, assist ed by Miss Eugenia Flagg and a company of players, in Shakespeare's masterpiece comedy, "The Merchant of Venice." Mr. Gregg offers the most complete and sumptuous pro duction of this great play ever pre sented through the South. The en tire scenic equipment, furnishings and elaborate costumes being carried as a surrounding for his talented star and company. Seats on sale at English Drug Company's. COTTON. Ideal market today, 11 Si President Barrett Calls M Farm ers to Hold Cotton. President Charles Barrett of the Fanners' I'nion has issued the fol lowing address to members of the I'nion: "Tj the members of the Farmers' I'nion: The South is producing this year probably the shortest crop, in proportion to demand, since this sec tion began to raise cotton. As we advance in the season, all interests are more thoroughly convinced of this fact At the tinal accounting the crop may be shown to be much shorter than even the present esti mates of the extreme pessimists. The Time Now Is, And No Mistake ! You must have fires, why not have the best, most convenient and satisfactory? We hve a cinch on the Coal Trade. j&& We sell you only Lump Ceval-not fine stuff, we burn that in our boilers and sell you only the good pure I ump that vou can pick up with fingers or tongs. NO OTHER DEALERS 1J THIS! We handle ( linehtiel.l ami tho fam,m Km! Si-ir J in rUlivor hanl 1011 nave som suincieni cotton, or soft t oaf lust as nuirk a.4 von nrr if in .iiw nr .mall mmntitv your pressing debts. Monroe Ice and Fuel Co., PHONE 279. I call upon you now, in behalf of your own inter ests and the interests of the South at large, to hold the remainder of your cotton until present prices range higher. "Thn lav of annnlv and i!m.int so filibhr oiwted to us in the oast! nd l"."' H other States. ire mu-h that rotton is worth mora i compared With S.T C'2.t. than it is now bringing. The world needs our product The mills in the I'nited Suites and in Europe need it. Stole the President's 'Possum. President Taft is still on the w ing. They are able to pay a higher pri . "'B ri i TT, Z than is now being offered. They will pay it if we exhibit the ordinary Wilmington, the only stop to be - J - V ..L . 1 1 business saacitT to hold our sUnl.1 'na. Vam"n until they become convmced of our u'' '' blowing mis- intention to secure a fair price. !hL0nund?-v:,. , , , , "Do not be alarmed by the humor- , ThJ deD ' tn"n, ous bluff to the effect that mills in ; f.u 1 mT? fJa-v- k,lllr,ud this country and Eupope are threat-1 deUvUve' ".'.'f1 and ening to curtail production because' rT men to t"1 trary notith- of present prices. They cannot af-!Undm- mmeW ,ole tl!e fK!" t,J.t ... a. ii . ,k 'dents possum It happened at Dal- pensive piece of machinerv to lie it seemed as though there, idle is a modern cotton mi'H. And," n,,llI,;m 'j the ones in America and Euroi are 1 0"ll'er and I1'"''' clothes men, dep ort going to he idle.solong Mthelu,V,r ,m . la,U,,nK'iard demands for cotton cloth and weaves aad the U " ""- is as steadv and as difficult to sat.sfv 1 ,n .J"". .hi UP aii aiioiuer unci nana outrage. A fat, sleek, sliiuy-loiking possum as is today." Hubbard Bros. Utter. fW Vurk IMu-h. r.th Another rapid advance with the was put aboard the train yesterday at Hempstead, Texas. He occupied Bin Preparations at Wilmington lor lrcsiJent Taft Tuesday Wilmington, X. C.U-t M One thousand men representing the I'nit ed States and State military estab lishments will participate in the magnificent Taft day rade when President Taft makes his memorable visit to Wilmington, Tuesday, Xo umber 9th. there also will be numerous bands, including the following crack musical organizations: I'nited States Coast Artillery hand, 30 pieces, from Fort Caswell, First South Carolina Kegiineiit Land, 23 pices, from Spartanburg, S. C; Third North Carolina Urgimeut band, 25 pieces. from Kaleigh, X. C; the De-lgado band oi ilmington, 10 pieces, and others. I tie inspiring military pageant with its pomp, its bands, its drum corps, and its colors Hying, the en semble of two thousand school chil dren dressed in red, white and blue AHA httlf .f tl orun r amIa wl.ilu iMi 'i. I L t i J I', . il market closing at about II! cents .l. .T' 1: ' . . I !r nuinan i inieu Mates nag. , ., .. " ... , , iu uiuer siur was a r.,-...;- .... i... . .i "r ulu" V "" 1,1 me spectacular marine parade, an BTf J :lK:- il-u,, '-tended to U-served as a exhibition drill by Cnited States r.r A, r 1 1. " " J I mt-l U hit The tnxn. profuse decorations, magnifi- ,..., wm ,uwt .-imiii iivui iiiauj -llni an. I n.l.l.u.d ou r..l.. . :tl : 1 not buy at lower away in ,fie prwiurltlai 'baggage will indeed make the Tift visit a car. ith memories of the possum i red letter eiav for North Carolina dinner in Atlanta last w iuUT still Wilmington will be the beauty spot fresh in mind, the 1'residmt sug-of North Carolina, the municipal gested this morning that the Ilcmn-. eem of 1 ixu the thriilin- anhereof stead gift should have the place of enjoyment, the mecca of countless nonor among the viands tor dinner; throng. on the "Mayflower" this evening. The military and musical features, I hen came the astonishing news m charge of Col. .1. Van B. Metis, as that the "possum had disappeared. ! chairman of the Parade and Escort The man iu charge of the baggage committee, are being arranged on a car had set the crate on the platform' scale that will prove a source of last niht at Dallas and despite the great attraction to Wilmington's fact that the train was surrounded thousands of visitors. Already he by bluecoats throughout the period j has received definite acceptance's of darkness, the morning's light re-1 from twenty or more military com vealed the fact that the "bird" had ' p inies, and others on the eve of llown, takingthe sweet potatoes with' itaking up their decision to come mm. Through some psychological phe nomenon the President's desires and the woeful loss at Pallas traveled ahead of the train and when it ar rived at IiOncview at noon tod.-ir an. compared other 'possum, all dressed for cook ing, was put aboard. Consequently the , 'possum dinner on the "May llower" was not postponed. parties who did levels and who now feel certain of a further rapid advance, this demand was nie't ly heavy selling of long cotton, held by the more conserva tive commission houses who while admitting the advance may continue, are advising their customers to take profit at these prices when the dev mand is so eager. The ginners' re port of .ViL'j.i'.il bales was rather larger than expecte-d. The exports continue very heavy and there are no shorts except the spinners, who, after saying they niver, never would, are now buying Such a situation calls for thoughtfulness rather than enthusiasm. Number Bales Uinned. Wftthlnirton l.iu-h. J.:h. The census bureau Unlay issued a report showing that 3.520,")'.!! bales. counting round as half bales, had been ginned from the growth of l!Hi to October IS, as with 0.?.HJ,1IM5 for I'.KW; 4.11,258 for l'.H)7 and I,ll31.ti21 for l'.HK'.. The report showed that 513.555 bales had been ginned in Alabama, as compared with G9I.104 in l'.KJ8; (I.) in Arkansas, as compared with 3-I7.4IW; 34,!M)3 in Florida, as compared with 31,027; 1.112.700 in (ieorgia, compared with 1,119,228; 111,073 in Louisiana, as compared with 207,992, 393,4 1 1 in Mississippi as compared with C21.399; 253,215 in North ( arolina, as compared with 27G.222. 32!705 in Oklahoma, as compared with 132,550; 022,570 in South Carolina, as compared with tU0,078; 101,190 in Tennessee, as compared with 131,073, 1,672.812 in Texas, rs compared with 2,047,- I and take a part in the parade. "Joshua Simpkina" Monday Night. The "Joshua Simpkins" company with a fine brass band and splendid orchestra, will be Been at the opera house next Monday night. The play is made of fun and realism, combin ing the pleasing features of realistic melodrama and the ever popular rural tttai' Tha .Im rai.t.tp alr.itr.riAa It is estimated that the value of ;are Mij be very clever, while there usic, sing hose love- 'ountrv characters are intrrv a million or .tueed and their anvinim and Hninira create much amusement The com pany comes to us recommended as a good one throughout. The saw mill scene in the third act is said to be wonderfully realistic, a genuine cir cular saw being seen in motion, with I'ncle dosha son lashed to a log by tho villains and started toward the glittering teeth of the rapidly revolving saw. ii is esumaica mat me value ot are Mjj be very clever, wl the cotton crop this year in the States ; j an abundance of good mu of North Carolina, South Carolina, I jngand dancing in it. Th (ieorgia, Alabama, Mississippi and jKble old country characters i Florida, though half more less bales, will bring about 120,000,000 more than last year. North Carolina alone will receive this ytar for its crop some sixteen million dollars more than last year. A rise in price means something. Our neighbor's faults are magni fied sevenfold, but as to our own shortcomings we can not see them with a microscope. v i iV al 1- I? 3 The Pick of Fine Horses The Pick of Fine Mules is the privilege of our patrons. We have a fresh car load of fine looking young Mules suitable to the farm ers of Union county. Some family Horses and brood Mares that we will sell or swap. Come and see them. You will find our stock just as represented. Our Vehicles are modern, stylish, comfortable an2 easy running, and we have no trouble selling them. Just try one of our Corbitt Buggies. "Quick $a1e$. short profits." "Cash or Credit." "Anything to pleas our customers." These are our mottoes. If you don't believe it, give us a trial. The Sikes Company Main Street, Monroe, N. C. Another Lot of Those t9 $0 All Wool Broadcloth Capes. All Shades, at t7S0. Buy Your Winter Needs In Staple Cotton Goods Now ! Cotton Goods Are Almost Certain to be Higher. Certainly not any cheaper. The fleecy staple is steadily advancing in price day by day; the mills are boosting prices on every line made of cotton. Our immense stock of Staple Cottons is olTereel to you at prices equally as low as when cotton was eight cents. These prices won't last. 2Sc. 10-4 Sheeting, special price 2ic Heath Mills Unbleached 10-4 Sheeting, full width, worth 2Sc yd; siecial price this week, cheap.. 20c Sic Bleached 9-4 Sheeting 2nc 10c Yard wide Bleached Domestic, special this we'k "Jc (hhkI. heavy, free from starch, yard wide UK Bleached lVtmestic; worth 10c when cotton was 8 cents. As a special for this week 7c yd Read This List of Staples and Put them on Your hist to See: t Yard wide Sea Island Shwting 5c Berkley Cambric, worth 15c. at 12Jc yd l.V Bkvrhcd food size Turkuh Towels, at 10r 9i Yard wide regular Sea Island Sheeting, at ..Tic yd I V and 1-V Kimona Outingi priced 10 and l-r- 5c Heavy Plaid, food quality and colon 4c Best Domino Ginghams, in strira, check, aulitl and large Plaidt, faat colore, big assortment V ISc Kanbeax Cotton Serge, a beautiful cloth and waterproof, looks like wool; all colon I2c Seriwntine Crepea. a beautiful aaaortmrnt of pat tern, at I V yd Cyclone Medicated red all wool Klannel IV yd The best whit Wool Flannel to he had fur the money. Ak for the yellow border special 2fc yd t'nblcached Cotton Flannel, very good quality 5c yd Good heavy Wc Cotton Flannel hjc Very best A. C. A. Feather Bed Ticking, none better 1.V yd All of the best Indigo and Turkey Red Calicoes .V yd Ill-Inch unbleached Quilt Lining, at :!Jc yd Ready - made Comfort, good quality rilling and coven, each 9c Grey Blanket, the 10-4 lixe, regular S1.2S value, at 9He pair Good quality 36-inch double width Brilliantine and Cashmere, worth IV and 39c yard; come in rreura, all ahadea, and black. Price. ZV yd .V Inch full bleached, heavy linen finished Table Damask, worth JHe, at 25c yd tiuc 64-Inch heavy Mercerized Ta.le Damask, at 4V yd TJc Light Outing, short length 5c 12ic White check Dimitie. splendid Ladies' wear, tele Good heavy blue Overall Denim, at 10 and 12c Heavy mottled Fleece Cotton Flannel, regular like quality 8Jc 42x Ready made Pillow Case lilc Full ize Crochet Counterpane, worth 11.25, at SXc lilc Bleached lluck Towels, at 5c TV 42-Inch heavy all wool School Serge, all colors and black &le yd 50-Inch Panama and Sicilians, all color and black. 50c W. H. Belk W Brother The Use of Money The way a man ue money, makes it, saves it. spends it, is per hnps the liest test of character. Money should not be regarded as the principal end of life, nor should it lie regarded with cen tempt, for it represents to a great extent the means of mental and physical comfort. The finest eiualities of human nature are rela ted to the right use of money generosity, honesty, justice and self sacrifice. Why Not Begin To Save Now. When you sell a bale of cotton, if you cannot put the entire amount in the hank, why not deposit part of it: And later on some more, and after a while you will find you have accumulated a snug bal ance to your credit. Dein't Delay, but ojien this account at once with the bank that is Regulated and controlled by the United States Government. THE OLD RELIABLE, The First National Bank OF MONROE. WHERE YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME. OFFICERS: R. A. MORROW Preiident J. R. ENGLISH Vice-President ROSCOE PHIFER Cashier W. C. CROWELL Assistant Cashier W. H. PHIFER Teller 12 inn iitirmmmmmt rtmimiiiitti niimmiittiiiitntmiiMinwtmittMtiiMtntiuMttiHMMiMirmiMM Miitiimvmn niitiimiiiHimnilHlMinitiMillHilHiii Hill IMHWIII MIHUUIWIII.MilWIMMWI WfWMtllllWtli Shoes Shoes We ctvrry shoes for men, women tvnd children from a low price shoe to the best makes. Men's Edwin Clapp Shoes at $5.50 to $'. The Kneeland Shoe at fl, equal to any $5 shoe on the market. The Matchless Brand at $3.50 has no equal. The Endicott line at $2 to $3 is without a doubt the best shoe at the price we have ever known, and with four years experience with the Endicott line of shoes, and with their guarantee, enables us to guarantee each and every pair. Absolutely solid leath er throughout, or a new pair or money re funded. Try a pair of the Endicott Shoe and in the end you will realize that you have saved a "Dollar" or more. For women and children's absolutely sol id leather and full vamp shoes ask for our "Penitentiary" made shoes. Our guaran tee back of every pair of shoes that we sell as being "solid leather." IMtM 2S ti ca S3 ia if ii ii II S3 C3 Clothing Clothing We have a clean, new stock of clothing for the fall season consisting of men's, youth's and children's Knee Pants Suits. The best values we have ever been able to offer. Men's all-wool Worsted Suits at $10 and upwards. Children's Knee Pants at 98c. to $6. 300 pair Men's Pants, $10 value at 98c. Ei if M y 3 The newest things in Men's Hats. We have them, next spring styles, now on display in our window. Bitf lot Ladies' Coat Suit Sam ples and Closing Out Lots at 1-3 under value. ca ii S3 All Our Stock from Fire Sale at Sacrifice Prices. Ii Clothing 1-3 to 1-2 price. Notions at 1-4 to 1-2 price. Dress Goods at half price. Men's Hata at 1-4 to 1-2 price. The Cash Mercantile Co. The House tnat Saves You Money. ittit iltiii.aim.n IVVan HffffflSffnl