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'he Monroe Jouri Volume XVI. No. 52. Monroe, N. C, Tuesday, February 1 1910. One Dollar a Year. 5AD DEATH OP'YOUNQ WIFE Mr. Cull Orltfln ol Monro Diet 5uddenly at the Home ol tier Father, fir. J. R. Helms A Pretty Meniere at Win rate. CorfMpoadrM ol Iht Journal. Wingate, Jan. 3L On Sunday morning the sad news was sent oat that Mrs. Emma Helms Griffin, the young wife of Mr. E. C. Griffin bad passed into the gttat beyond. She had been sick a Utile more than a week and her death was a shock to many of her friends.' She was the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Helms and was only twenty-three years of age. On the 3rd of June, 1908, she was happily married to Mr. Cull Griffin and since that time their lives had been filled with unalloyed bappines. Deceased surrendered herself to the Lord in her early girlhood days and served him most faithfully to the end. Her sweet and cheerful disposition won friends for heT wherever she went and many will te the sad hearts of her schoolmates and'pupils when the sad news goes out to them. It is so sad to see one so young cut down just in the bloom of youth when life seems so bright and full of promise, but when we have the full assurance that it is well with her soul and that she has entered into a life of eternal joy and happiness we find great con solation. Just before her death she called her loved ones to her bedside and told them that she was willing and prepared to meet her Sivior. To her broken-hearted husband, sis ters and brothers we extend our deep est sympathy and commend them to Him whom she loved and served so faithfully, for comfort. Funeral ser vices were conducted by Rev. D. M. Austin, pastor of the deceased, at Meadow Branch church Sunday even ing at four o'clock and the body was laid to rest in the presence of the great number of friends who had as sembled tj pay their last respects to tho deceased. Messrs. W. C. Thomas, Vann Williams, Henry Red fearn, J. W. Outen, ILK. Helms and J. L Austin were the pall bearers. o a A pretty wedding, wa3 solemnized at the home of Mr. and Airs. J. W Outen on last Wednesday evening at 5 o clock, when their daughter, Bes sie Lee, became the bride of Mr. John Wilson Smith. Rev. D. M. Austin, pastor of the bride, in a very imprssive manner spoke the words that made them one. The parlor was tastily decorated with palms, ferns and trailing ivy with candles shedding a soft light over the improvised altar where the brid al party stood. To the strains of Mendelsohns wedding march, ren dered by Miss Estelle Armstrong, prettily attired in white silk carrying Sink carnations, the groomsmen, essrs. J. B. Cox and J. T. Win field, were usheerd into the parlor, taking their positions to the left, fol lowed by the bridesmaids, Misses Maggie Outen and Mayme Little, wearing dainty white batiste dresses, made princess, carrying pink carna tions, taking their positions to the right. Next entered the dame of honor, Mrs. J. T. Little, an aunt of the bride, handsomely gowned in green silk with lace trimming, car rying pink carnations. Then came the groom with his best man, Mr. R. L. McWhirter, followed by the bride leaning on the arm of the maid of honor, Miss Lilly Outen, wearing soft white batiste with pink satin girdle, carrying pink carnations The bride was lovely in a handsome ca tawba tailor-made suit with big black pictura hat and gloves to match, car rying brides roscB. The receiving party consisted of Mesdames Ruby Moore and W. R. Outen, wearing black silk, and Misses Etlie Lanej and Alma May in pretty white lin gerie dresses. AfUr the ceremony refreshments were served and the bridal party and guests drove to the depot where, 'midst showers of rice and good wishes, the bride and groom took the train for Hamlet where they will reside for the pres ent. The bride is a winsome and Eopular young lady and numbers er friends by her acquaintances. The groom is an employee of the S. A. L and is a young man of estima ble qualities. The presents received were handsome and valuable. The out of town guests at the wedding were Messrs. J. B. Cox of GalTney, 8. C, and J. T. Winfieid of Wades boro, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Outen and Mesdames Ruby Moore, J. T. Cox and Almetta Austin of Monroe, and Cant. McEwen of Hamlet. Mrs. Kate Hamilton, who has been confined to her bed for a long time with paralysis, is much worse and no hope is entertained for her re covery. Mr. Bryan of Raleigh came up Monday to see his sister, Miss Mary Bmn, who has been very ill. Mr. Freeman, the new telegraph operator, moved hii family here last week. Mr. I. B. Mulliaof Charlotte spent the fourth Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Tiney Mullis. Mrs. W. E. McWhirter of Marsh ville spent last Thursday at Mr. Hugh McWhirtera. Oood Bye Rata. The rats have been routed. Puffs and knots, and wads and wires, coils made from celestial pigtails, rolls of wire, choice bits of horse blankets, and any old thing that a woman could twist up in her hair and make it look about ten times the natural size, must now pass away. They must go the way of the spit curls, the beau catchers, the Marie Antoinettes, the waterfalls, the Psyches, the top knots, the wigs, the whatnots, and the fol de rols. Fash ion has decreed that the rat must go, and go it will. In fact it will go faster than the rats rushed out of holes and garrets in Hamelin town when the Pied Piper stepped out into the street and blew the shrill notes that brought them tumbling from the houses "Great rata, small rats, lean rats, brawny rats, Brown rats, black rats, gray rats, tawny rats, Grave old plodders, gay young t riskers, Fathers, mothers, uncles, cousins. Cocking tails and pricking whiskers." Dame Fashion has sounded her call and out go the rats. The lady who had the smallest wisp of hair al ways bought the biggest rat, and us fashion always goes to tho other ex treme, you may expect tho skimpy haired sisters to praise Ood and take courage The rat was all the rage during his time, but he is now done for. 1 he Chinaman may not again be tempted to part with his pigtail for a price, and upholsters may again have their stocks of cushion stufliug unmolested. News About "larshv ille. Marilivllle Hnnif . Mr. J. E. Thomas has purchased from Mr. J. C. Bailey the residence north of depot now occupied by Mr. Bailey, and also the one near by which is occupied by Mr. 0. G. (Jib son. Mr. Frank Bailey, son of Mr. C. T. Bailey of this place, and Miss Flor ence Strawn were married last Tues day. They occupy the G. W. Bailey residence in the northern part of town. Mr. J. C. Bailey is moving his family to Jefferson, S. C, where they will make their future home. We regret for these good people to leave our town but wish them well in their new home. Tho two-year old infant of Mr. Cyrus Moore of south Marshville township fell from a small rocker Saturday into the fire and received bad burns on both hands from which it is suffering much. A great deal of moving has taken place here during the past week. Mr. 0 G Gibson has moved into the C. E Bailey house, near J. C. Marsh & Co.'s. Mr. C. L. Simpson and his mother now occupy tho residence in the northern part of town vacated by Mr. Gibson. Mr. Charlie Long of Monroo is moving into tho J. J. Gdthings house, in tho western part of town. Mrs. Mary E. Webb, widow of the late Mr. Stephen Webb, died at her home in this township Tuesday, Jan nary 18th, of Bright's disease. She was about CO years of age and is sur vived by eight children, Messrs. J. D., Yemen and General Webb of Union county, and Mr. Solon Webb of Charlotte, and Mesdames II. E. Waldcn, W. T. Dees and E. C. Phiftr and Miss (iillie Webb. Mrs. Webb was a faithful member of the Bap tist church. Tho remains were in terred in the Webb graveyard, near the homo of tho deceased, Wednes day, Rev. Messrs. A. Marsh and J. L. Bennett conducting services. Mr. C. E. Bailey and family have moved to An gel us, 8. C, where Mr. Bailey is engaged in the saw mill business. Mr. D. A. Ilargett. formerly of New Salem township but who has been associated with a cotton bro kerage company at Charlotte for some time, has moved to Gastonia and opened an office in connection with the Charlotte business. Mr. J. B. Cox of Thicketty, 8. C, spent a few days with relatives last week. THE FLOODING OF PARIS. Tbe Ancient City. With Its Huge Expanse of Underground Build Injra, Flooded by tbe Seine and Much Damage Done. The great city of Paris suffered untold damage from floods last week. The waters have now subsided and the work of repair is going on. The story of the flood is thus briefly told by the State Democrat: Paris, the capital of France, is the third city in population in tha world, being excelled only by London and New York. The first town was built long before Christ was born on an island in the Seine river. This old city is still the heart of the city, but the greater part is on the outer banks of the river, connected with the old town by numerous bridges of stone. Last week was a very warm rainy week in France, especi ally on the upper courses of the Seine. On that river the floods were unprecedented. When the waters reached Paris they blocked the bridges with driftwood and were dammed so much that they poured out through all of the town on the island and over much cf that on the outer banks. There was much suf fering and many deaths. It was nec essary to dynamite some of tbe stone bridges to release the dammed wa ter. Oi Tuesday of this week the rain turned into snow, but there was no sign of relief. All telegraph and telephone lines have been abandon ed. The following dispatch will give some idea of the situation: "Paris is face to face with famine, and the What a Newspaper Can Do For Civic Righteousness. Lexington Diapctrh. The Charlotte News recently gave an example of what a newspaper can accomplish in the way of civic right eousness. It published an article, based on interviews with prominent people, declaring that tho city was infested with gamblers. As usual the apparently easy going officials demanded of the newspaper proof that what it wrote was true. The re porter who wrote the article was actually haled into court to testify. I hero was more or less fuss and feathers about the article being more sensational than true, but it stirred a hornet's nest, and started forces in motion that will do good for Char lotte. Wo congratulate tho News, and wo read with no little pleasure its answer to the officials in regard to furnishing them with evidence. Tho News stated that getting evi dence was their business they get pay for doing that little stunt. Ihe first yelp of an incompetent officer on such occasions is, "Show me!" just as if it was any part of a news paper s business to turn detective gratis and do the work of blue coats. The News has stirred Charlotte, and already the good effect of its preach ments are apparent. The ministers have taken up the fight and there has come a demand for a city solici tor. Mr. T. J. Candle, who has been. living in Monroe several years, moves this week to Angelus, six miles be low Jefferson. Messrs. Carl and J. C. Bailey of Marshville are also moving down there, all of them in the lum ber business. . i- : ' ( r j v.! .... WV& ' Mr. A. M. Stack, the new Solicitor for this district. dire days of the siege will be repro duced if there is not speedy relief. The Red Cross was called out today to aid tbe authorities. Not content with spreading devastation over the outlying sections, the flood today laid siege to the heart of tbe city, invading the high ground to which thousands bad fled for refuge. Busi ness was brought almost to a stand still; every energy was bent on fight ing the flood. Futility marked re lief and precautionary labors. There is a startling scarcity of drinking water. Tbe mains are closed, and the government has issued a request that all water be boiled. Fear of pestilence grows hourly. Thousands are homeless, camping in temporary shelter. Other thousands are abso lutely destitute, and idleness, caused by the stoppirg of factories, spread rapidly today. In the outlying sec tions the depredations of thugs to day added to the horror of the situ ation. Bands of Apaches toured the worst sections by boat, rifling vacat ed houses, terrorizing tbe sufferers and spreading panic. Every avail able fare engine in Paris is stationed at the worst points, vainly pumping in an effort to save the worst threat ened bouses. Vast sections of the city are lakes, in which the inhabi tants have taken refuge in the upper stories of their trembling, under mined homes, or are clinging to the roofs. There were innumerable res cues by boats today. When Rue Ie Blanc sewer gave way, a mosquoto flotilla was rushed to the scene and 200 persons were saved by boat in that section alone. Court House Blown Up by Dyna mite. Special to AaliFVlll Giettp-New, 37th. "The Swain county court house was perhaps totally wrecked and Omar Conley instanly killed, Barret Banks probably fatally wounded and Register W. L. Francis seriously hurt in the court house at 7 o'clock to night. The whole town was terribly shaken, many windows shattered and the shock reached for more than a mile. "The explosion occured in Regis of Deeds Francis' office and the mir acle is that he escaped instant death. The room was totally wrecked and aL tho windows and doors of the lower floor of the court bouso blown out. "It is feared that daylight will re veal the fact that the building is practically demolished, and beyond repair. The court house is practi cally new and has only been ccmplet ed about a year at a cost of 75,000. "All of the men injured are promi nent, Omsr Conley, son of County Comissioner W. T. Conley, being 18 years of age. While the cause of the accident cannot be ascertained it is presumed that the three were thaw ing out the sticks for killing fish in the river. The whole town is in an uproar of excitment and still tremb ling from the effect of the explosion. "Only recently an explosion of dy nsmite in the river, presumably to kill fish shocked the whole town. "This is one of the worst accident ever known to occur in this section of the State especially as the public building was so badly damaged." Have yon teen our fine line of premiumns lately? CHANCE FOR LABORINO MEN Mr. S. Wittkowsky, tbe Ureat B. ft L Man, Tells How a Man on Small Wafts Can Own Hi Home. There is not a man in North Caro lina that has done half so much as Mr. S. Wittkowsky of Charlotte in popularizing the building and loan idea, and consequently the perma nent, rock-bottomed advancement of many towns. He gives the following as a plan by which a man on small wsges can buy a home: The day laborer pays rent per week, say $l,or$52ayear. It takes a series of building and loan shares 6 years and 20 weeks to mature; in 6 years and 20 weeks tbe laborer pays the landlord rent 332.00 and is no nearer owning a home than before, but is actually worse off, being 6 J years older and that much nearer in capacitated for work. Say a house renting for $1 per week, would sell for $ 500.00. Let him take two shares in a build ing and loan association and borrow $200, and pay over that amount on tbe purchase money on his home, leaving $300, still owing to the for mer owner of the home. He will pay to the building and loan as follows: Dues on two shares at 25c. per week, is per week BO Interest per week on $200, at 6 per cent., is per week 23 Let him pay weekly interest to the vendor on the $300 balance due on the purchase money... .35 Total per week $ 1.08 Hence, only 8 cents more a week than his rent, which in the 332 weeks will amount to ?2G.50 more than his rents would have been, and with this $20.50 he has paid $200 on his home. Now let him take three shares in the building and loan association and borrow ?300, which he pays over to the vendor in full for purchase money. He will now have to pay to the building and loan association as fol lows: Dues on three shares at 25c. per share, per week 75 Interest on $300 at 6 per cent is, per week 35 Total per week $ 1.10 And 332 times $1.10 amounts to. 3G5.20 Grand total repaid to the build ing and loan association 723.76 From which deduct 664 weeks rent at $1 a week amounts to. G64.00 Thus showing that the $500 house will cost that man more than his rent would have been, the sum of $5!).7C. This brings him nearly 13 years from the time ho commenced and it is but natural to supposo that your thriving city will continue to grow, so that property values will increase; if only 10 per cent., his $500 home may then be worth $550, and on that supposition his home stands him only $9.75. Now let us take the case of anoth er day laborer who does not thus buy a home, and at the end of the period, will have paid the landlord $GG4, and not only have nothing to show for this, but he is nearly 13 years older, and hence 13 years near er tho time when he can no longer do manual labor: What are the pros pects of such a man, in comparison with the one who owns his own home? Thus, my friends, this system will and must appeal to your higher ideals as American citizens, and the God fearing men and women, and will, I am sure, stimulate you to take up this subject which is so calculat ed to the betterment of the social, economic, and political status of that large and worthy class of our citi zens, the "wage earners." Beginning the Work on Overhead Bridge. Messrs. Redwine & Sikes, city at torneys, have received notice from Mr. W. L. Seddon, chief engineer of the Seaboard, that work on the over head bridge which is to be erected across the tracks at the foot of Church street, would be begun this week. The bridge will begin at the intersec tion of Church and Crowell streets, go straight across the tracks, then turn eastward and land at a point near the residence of Mr. J. A. Cro well. This will do away with the grade crossings at this point and at the freight depot and will be a great public convenience. The bridge will be wide enough for vehicles to pass and also contain two walkways. Mr. Frank Redfearn, who has been with his mother in Florida, returned home last week. M rs. Red fearn will remain tome time yet Infant Severely Burned. An eight months old infant of Mx. J. C. Edwards of Marshville township was severely burned last Tuesday. The child was sitting in a little chair in front of tbe fire, some small chil dren being near it Mrs. Edward bad just stepped out of the room when one of the children called out that the baby had fallen into the firs. She ran and quickly took it out but the little thing was greatly injured) on the arms and face. It was soma time before a doctor could be gotten and the little one suffered a greil deal. Mr. Eflrd Takes tbe Job. It is gratifying to all who take pride in local enterprise and success to see a home man in any line of business win against strong compe-. tition, and to win on merit. That is the way that Mr. J. E. Efird, our hustling marble man, last week won the contract to erect the monument that will be placed on the square la remembrance of our Confederate dead. The Daughters of the Con federacy (to whom all honor and) praise) have all along desired to se cure funds enough to erect a f 3,000 monument They will have cne of near that value, though the sum to be paid will not be so much. That they have secured so favorable a contract is due to the strong fight that Mr. Efird put up against out side competitors. The committee gave the contract last Tuesday. There were bidders here from Mari etta, Ga., Spartanburg, S. C, Ch.tr lotte, and Heath Springs. Each bid der submitted a design for the mon ument with price accompauying. On this showdown Mr. Efird won, the committee liking his design best of all. After the design was accept ed it was then put up for bids an J' the whole bunch figured on this. Again Mr. Efird won, aim s jh-'J the contract at $2,150. The i.ur.i mcnt will to ferty feet l.i-V, tiiO base ten by ten feet. Tue !u!l lit tering has not yet Ltcu j- ii. i upon, but will be appror.Vr. fir 1 the whole will bo goirviliiiy, t'.ul our people can taken pride in. It is expected that tho monum.fr t will be unveiled the fourth of iie.t July. But the Daughters have not t sfiv cured all the funds needed. Have you contributed .;;r 4iaii? To Build a New Church. Rev. A. J. Burrus, the pastor, tells The Journal that active stqu ara being taken to build a new church house at Smyrna. Persons w .hir.g to subscribe, in either cash r mon ey, may do so to either of the fallow ing: Joseph llinson, V. li. Tniker, James Mangum, Rev. J. W. M.'Oork le, or M. L. New land. 5he Must Go. 1 he near beer humbug is r.J. yoinp; to find lodgement in comiriniiies that are really prohibition his one. We do not expect to -5 ''O'.; such in joint Monrceor I'nion .-omity. Says the Charlotte News: "Fayetteville is just hot !:..r.;; trouble with the 'near beer' .! stion. The sheriff proposes to brra": rp th joints, although they hav b n li censed by the town. His .vio". is based on the belief that new - ) the county laws m ar boor ir y -..v ' legally dispensed in I'avcl. ! . i elsewhere in that county. T.-? :! come is watched with in', ; "On yesterday a Tei : , t '. had been arraigned fer f the prohibition law by '!; , n -icating 's. ft iliinks'' e; ; -i turn the tabVs by s;iiriy t!;- 1 who shipped him the v. J . ,' when he ha ord.-n-d rv - . Another caso to bt witc. ! . 'L i terest. 'In another Ter; :!. . y terday suits vwre bivi ' I numerous 'soft flrnik' ili i , . are charged with (!oaiinr n ..it i cants. Still another e..- 1 watched. "It would seem that l'.(v s not far wrong when it d ' 1 '1, t 'near beer' was one of th" ;.;-a: t, menaces to strict cnforcetr.e: t . f prohibition statutes. Tnr.t -f .s greatest opportunities for : il ing tho real thing is amply s'v-.rn I ho Greensboro li le - .v i. en dorsing a recent editorial of this v per on near beer, acrces ":..it a next legislature should a:rendt!e State law and give to to'vns nrd counties right to refuse li-v.ise b this booze masquerade. rear beer must go. The first quarterly meeting for Unionville circuit will bo held (it Smyrna Saturday and Sucliy, Ib. 5th and Gth.
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