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'he Monroe Journ l 4 Volume XVII. K. 37. Monroe, N. C, Tuesday, October 11, 1910. One Dollar a Yiar. I r norc of Mr. McCollum'i Rem 1-1 flight of time and human activity nlcncc5. and here a handsome new church Correepoodenee of The Journal. building Stood in honor of o!d "Mead- Baconton, Ga., Oct 8. An inter- ow Branch." The whole day was esting and enjoyable occasion while replete with the highest of interest, in Union county was the annual fam- too much to undertake to write or 1 ily reunion of Orange Cuthbertson, colored, an aged blind inmate of the county heme. At this reunion we met Orange, Alex and Edwin, three remaining relics of slavery days who tell of the proceedings of that cea tennial celebration. I had been looking upon and studying the high hills in Carolina, but that day as I looked upon the belonged to Uncle Moses and Uncle earnest faces of those people as they leaned forward to listen to the call of the church roll since 1S35 to date, I thought I understood something of what David meant when he said, "I will look to the hills from whence cometh salvation," and I thought what a heritage to these people in finding a record here of their fami- Dr. Cuthbertson. I could not remem ber them, but they called me by my liven name and seemed to want to take me on their knees. 1 hey were enthusiastic over mv presence and could tell me of incident in child life that left no doubt on my mind as to their acquaintance with me. Their interest reached a high pitch lies who have gone before. when they found 1 knew Ldraond, a I t hy should we not leave a good brother of Alex, and one he had not record for the hope and encourege- heard from in many years, for Ld- ment of our people who are coming mona iounoni8 come wun us in aiier usr wnynoir Georgia in the early fames, and to day Alex heard that his brother was still living near Albany, Ga., and retting along well in his old age Alex plucked an apple from the Goodbye, boys, good by 3. A. S. Mi'Couxii. 'tree near by, which I mailed next The Union Baptist Association. Written fur Th Journal. The fifty-sixth annual session of the Union Baptist Association met with the Mount Harmony Baptist church October Gth. 7 th and 8th. ) tday to his brother Edmond, also a ', letter bearins messanes from these thrnii rA rnAmhnrc Af Kia fmili? ttrhrt re still lingering on the shores of fyuctory sermon was preached lime 60 by M. D. L. Preslar; text, I. Timothy On mv return to Georeia I met iv:1C- A(tcr a recess of one hour, ifcdmond. He had his apple, of e association was organized by Awhich I have heard much. Many ?,lecHDS ' .T- .Chea" "Aerator. it and listened c , 3 vlce moaeraior, . a. ipcople had inspected ;to his story, and as many had in- spected the few remaining teeth he old school house, or "Cold Spring Academy," as some of the teachers insisted on calling it. The way lead by the old country home of Dr. Jo- siah Cuthbertson, near Lee's mill as it is now called. Uncle Dr. Cuth bertson was our nearest neighbor, His children walked the road daily back and forth to "Cold Spring Academy, and here I left them; and today I see only a patch of growing peas, and not a single evidence of domestic life except as I walked about on the site of the dwelling I picked up a bit of blue edged crock ery similar in every way to the piece found on the Grandfather McCollum hill. Then I remembered my moth er had crockery like this. Soon we were on the old road (long since abandoned) for "Cold Spring Academy," a few hundred yards from where Eber Jerome (the old teacher) lived and died immovable white flint stone still holds its own on the side of this old road. It bore the appearance of hav ing been dynamited but suffered a small loss. Soon we were at the academy. It was occupied by a colored tenant, and his wife was at home. Her ris ing fears were quickly allayed when we explained our visit. Sure it was Eslridge clerk, and F. B. Ashcraft treasurer. The first object to be discussed was the report on periodicals. This report was read and discussed by G. E. Linebcrry, and after remarks by a number of the brethren the re port was adopted. On motion the association adjourn ed until Friday, 9 o'clock. Thursday evening at o clock Braxton Craig preached to a well filled house. FRIDAY, OCTOrsr.R SEVENTH. Devotional exercises conducted by A. Marsh, At 10 o'clock report on Home mis sions was read by A. C. Davi3. C. E Maddrey, vice president of the Home Mission board, being present, spok to the report. A. C. Davis followed Bro. Maddrey, after which the report was adopted. At 11 o clock report on Education was read by It. M. Hagler. G. E Lineberry, D. M. Austin and others spoke to the report, after which the TKn I-- report was adopted m j vim juiaiwju viaig icau the report on State missions, and spoke to report Almost all of the churches went forward on State mis sions, At 3:15 o'clock J. II. Benton read the report on Woman's work and spoke to the same. After some re marks by a few of the brethren, re port was adopted and association 4 . V- " !" ' ' A ' f 11 ' " GOV ERNOR W. W. KITCHIN, who will address the public on the l.'sues of the day in the Court Mouse on Thursday, October 13th at 10, a. m. the old school house, and the old oak Njourned until Saturday morning, trees (under whose shade we spread our dinner and where the larger boys were allowed to prepare their arithmetic exercises) were still spared by the woodman's axe and the fight of time. But the "bull pen," or ball ground, and the district muster ground were in growing cotton. We visited the hill where our old teacher lived and inspected the old : house, which is now occupied by a colored tenant; but the old house had held its own and promises to be tenable for many years to come. A new residence had been built upon this hill and occupied by Mr. and Mrs. McWhirter, who is a daughter of Eber Jerome but too young to know about matters which were so interesting to us; but she extended every cordiality and walked with us 1 to the spring where we had the I gratification of once more drinking I the cold water. V The crowning day of our visit was I the centennial celebration of old Meadow Branch church at Wingate. This church was constituted in 1810, I visited it once in childhood, and when within a half mile it would have been as I left it if I could have heard the Baptist preacher in the pulpit, with his long frock-tail coat 1 1 reaching to the calf of his legs, lisinging- "Young people, all attention give, While 1 address you in uod name; I 1 9 o'clock. SATl'RDAY, OCTOBER EIGHTH, Devotional exercises by Elder J. A Bivens M. D. L. Preslar read report on Foreign missions. It was raining in torrents but a good number of deta gates had assembled, and the churches pledged a little more for Foreign missions than they did last year, The Orphanage next claimed the attention of the association. R. II James lead the discussion, followed by a number of the brethren. It was the tenderest and sweetest hour of the association. All of the other reports were read and adopted with' out discussion. Among the visitors we saw G. E, Lineberry, educational secretary; C, E. Maddrey of the Home board; J. S. Farmer of the Biblical Recorder, and J. Henry Highsmith of Wake Forest After some miscellaneous business the association adjourned to meet with the Faulks church Wednesday before the 2nd Sunday in October, 1911. Thus closed a pleasant and profitable session of the Union As sociation. The entertainment was all that could be desired. The Monroe dele gation were entertained by B. Sustar, and they will long remember this delightful home, I have received from the State You who in sin and follv live. Come hear the counsel or a friend. Board of Health a supply of the bul letins for August, 1910, which I will distribute by carriers to the citizens of Monroe in a few days. The car riers are instructed to be careful and place them in each house. Should iBut all wis quiet and still; a vacant anyone be overlooked inform us and fot, a cemetery, and silence ail arouna. we win sena. again ims Duueun A few hundred yards away a town contains valuable information which had sprung up, a railroad ran through should be read by every housekeep- it, and a passing engine heralded the I er. T. L Crowell. I've sousrht for bliss in trlitterinsr toys And ranged the luring scenes of vice, But never knew substantial joy, i Until I heard my Savior s voice." Challenge for Joint Canvass. The Path-Finders are Coming. Monroe, X. C. 0:t. 5, 1910. Major A. J. McKinnon, president John E. Haigler, Chairman Repub- of the Charlotte - to - Wilmington lican Executive Committee, Union; Highway Association for Robeson. county, X. C. i received last Friday the fallowing Sir: In accordance with a resolu-romSecretarySkeldingof Wilming tion adopted at a recent meeting of , ton. instructed to make a schedule the Dcmocrati: Executive Commit-:f r the psth-Saditig cars toroov?r ic-e oi t aioa county, i nave t:ie hon-.tno icuu1. or, in behalf of the nominees of the Democratic party in Union, county, to inform you that the Republican nominees for legislative and county ofiices are hereby challenged to a joint canvass of the county; speak Wilmington, X. C. Oct. 0. 1910. To the Lxecitive Commitee Char lotte-Wilmington Highway Asso ciation, Gentlemen: It has finally been determined to mgs to be held at the times and 'start the path-finding cars from Wil- places announced by the Sheriff for mington to Oct. 18. The following the collection of taxes If, after consulting with your nom inees, you see fit to accept this chal lenge, kindly communicate with me in order that we may meet and ar range schedule and details. Very respectfully, A. J. Brooks, Chairman. A reply to the above was received to-day from chairman Haigler. who declines to accept the challenge, stating that the Republican commit tee does not think a joint canvass advisable. "The Sins of the Father." Thomas Dixon's new play, "The Sins of the Father," which will be produced at the Monroe opera house on October 31st, is said by compe tent critics to be far superior to "The Clansman." After the presentation of the drama at Raleigh last Friday, the 1'ortnightly Review Club, com posed of ladies, passed the following resolution: Resolved, That the Fortnightly Review Club expresses its apprecia tion to Mr. Dixon for the sincerity and earnestness of his theme, the force and delicacy with which it is treated snd the great moral lesson which it teaches. The play has drawn large audi ences wherever presented, and the people of Monroe are to be congrat ulated upon the fact that it is com ing here. Portugal Now a Republic. A revolution in Portugal, which began with open hostilities on Oct, 3rd, has resulted in the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of a republic with Theophile Graga as president, and a provisional min istry. For more than a year the eehng against the monarchy and its close connection with the Roman Catholic church has been growing, and it has culminated in driving King Manuel from the throne and the religious orders from the coun try. The king and the dowager queen, Amelie, have fled to Gibralta, and the monks are fleeing from the monasteries to take refuge in Spain. 1 he revolution was accomplished with very little bloodshed, most of the royalist troops having joined the insurgent forces. Mrs. Sudie Howie, who has been sick for two weeks, is again able to be up. is the route and schedule which has been laid out, subject to such changes as weather conditions may dictate: Leave foot of Market street, Wilming ton, 6 a. m. Oct. 18th. Arrive Cronly 7:30 a. m. Arrive Lake Waccamaw 10:00 a. m. Arrive Whiteville 10:45 a. m. Arrive Chatlbourn 11:45 a. m. (Dinner.) Arrive Lumberton 3:00 p. m. Arrive Maxton 4:00 p. m. Arrive Laurinlmrg 5:00 p. m. Arrive Hamlet 6:30 p. m. Arrive Rockingham 7:00 p. m. (Spend night) Leave Rockingham 6:00 a. m. Arrive Wadesboro 9:00 a. m. Arrive Monroe 12:00 m. (Dinner.) Arrive Charlotte 4:00 p. m. It is strongly urged upon the members of the executive committee that they secure as many cars as poS' sible from their respective counties to make this trip to Charlotte. Two competent engineers will accompany the cars from Wilmington to make field notes and observations of the trip and a detailed report of the route authorized and conditions of the roads experienced. The princi pal points ODly have been outlined. and the detailed route through each county is left to the respective pilots. Any improvements which can be made in the route before that time will contribute materially to the com fort of the trip. If the alternate route through Bladen county is in shape the cars will return from Charlotte that way. Very truly yours, A. B. Skeldixg, Sec. Social. Written for The Journal. Mrs. L. C. Bickett dispensed charming hospitality Thursdar from 10 till 12 and from 4 till C.'at her attractive home, which was prettily decorated with roses and ferns and with a tasteful display of goldenrod that gave a lovely tint cf the autumn season. All combined to make the decorations effective and beautiful. She was assisted in receiving by aiesdames A. L, Hearing. C. M. lied fern, L. C. Anderson, J. M. Blair and Warren Stack. Progressive forty-two was played, after which delicious refreshments were served. It was with peculiar regret that the guests said goodbye. as Mrs. liickett goes to Xewton soon to join Mr. Bickett, where they make their home in the future. They have a host of friends here who regret to see them leave and congratulate Newton on her gam. Those invited were Mesuames D. A. Covington, W. S. Lee. Estelle Stewart, Henry Greene, W. B. Love, h. C Houston, Randolrh Redfern. O. W. Kochtitzky, R. V. Houston, A. M. Stack, J. E. Stack. Warren Stack, Lee Griffin, J. B. Williams, ,. C. English. T. C. Anderson. Chas Barden, j. Frank Lanev, John C Sikes, J. E. Ashcraft, V. Dixon Sikes, W. S. Blakeney, A. L Monroe, l. J. I'ayne. Lucene Ashcraft. J. M Blair, Chas. Iceman, Etta Griffin, C, M. Redfern, A. L Dearing, E. C. Williams, Walter Crowell, C. II. Richardson, W. E. Cason. E. C. Win Chester, E. W. Crow, W. C. Heath, K. B. Redwine, R. F. Beasley, W. J Rudge, II. B. Adams, W. W. Home, R. A. Morrow, J. M. Belk, J. J. Crow. rrank Armlield, J. A. Stewart, Liz zie Covington, W. A. Lane; Misses Pat Adams, Alice Scales, Bright Og' burn, Lillian Kibler, Anna Blair. Mary and Susie Covington, Anna Chreitzberg, Mamie Robinson. Bess Dunlap, Alice Stack, Caroline Par ker, II. J. McColl, Margie William son and i-rancis Lee. Willard C. Wolfe Gets Verdict for $5,000 Against Seaboard. Mr. Willard C. Wolfe's damage case against the beaboard Air Line railway for personal injuries was tried in the Superior court at Wades boro last week, and on Thursday the jury returned a verdict for ?5,000 for the plaintiff, after being out thirty minutes. The railroad took an appeal. Mr. olfe, who is now a resident of Laurens, S. C , was employed as watchman at the crossing by the freight depot in Monroe when the accident occurred, about four years ago. Messrs. Redwine & Sikes and Williams, Lemmond & Love were his attorneys. Mrs. Adam Cadieu returned Sun day from two a weeks visit to her pa rents at Rockingham. Death of firs. John Morris. Mrs. Minnie Gordon Morris, wife of Mr. John A. Morris and daughter of Air. J. A. uordon, departed this life September 24, 1910, aged 17 years, o months and L'2 days. She had been sick about two weeks of typhoid fever, but amid this she endured with a patient courage wmcn characterizes a pure christian life, bhe joined Bond 8 Grove M. E, church at 16 years of age, and was true to it until her Lord called her home. She did not seem to fear death, and when she was about to cross over the mystic river she told ner attendants mat she was going to meet mamma, and then sweetly expired. Aunt Minnie was kind and loving, always ready to lend a help ing hand to the needy, and as some one said, "she had the sweetest tem per I ever saw. Those who mourn her are a host of friends, a heart broken husband, a dear little infant son, a father; and six sisters and two brothers, whose names are as fol lows: Mrs. W. F. Freeman cf Fort Mill, Mrs. Lexes Tomberlin of San ford, Mrs. James ,Reid of Charlotte, Mrs. Charles Smith of Bond's Grove, Misses JUollie and Ada Gordon, Mr. Rasser Gordon and Master Flovd Gordon. All of these have our sym pathy, and may they ever strive to meet her in glory. Jessie 0. Mer.r.:s. An Invitation. The Women's Missionary Societies of the Union Association are cordi ally invited and earnestly requested to meet in the First Baptist church in Monroe on Tuesday, November 1. 1910, at 11 o'clock, in annual meet- Dcath of Dr. Chreitzberg. The people of Monroe were greatly shocked yesterday morning by the announcement of the death of Rev. Hilliard F. Chreitzberg, D. D., the beloved pastor of Central Methodist Episcopal church. Dr. Chreitzberg was taken ill with typhoid fever a little more than two weeks ago, and the reports of his condition were all favorable for his recovery right up to Sunday night. But a sudden chance came about 1 o'clock Monday morn ing, and his family had just time to gather at his bedside when the good man passed away. Dr. Chreitzberg wg s lorn at George town, S. C, February 21, 1S50, and was the son of Rev. Dr. A. M. Chreit- berg, who died two years ago. He was graduated at Wofford College in lfc3, and received the decree of A.M. from his alma mater three years later. From 1873 to 1892 ho was a member of the South Carolina Con ference, in which he served many important charges, and in the latter year he joined the Western Xorth Carolina Conference. His pastorates in Xorth Carolina were at Asheville, Ueid8ville, Charlotte, inston-Salein and Monroe, all of which he filled with signal ability and most accept ably to his congregations. Dr. Chreitzberg was one of the most powerful preachers in Xorth Carolina, his sermons being marked by great force and vigor of expres sion, lie had read largely and thought deeply, and applied the re sults to his sermons most effectively. While liberal in his views, he found the simple Gospel broad enough for his teachings; and his own life was a sermon in itself, for he consistently practiced what he preached. Xor did he confine his preaching to the pulpit alone. On every great moral question his voice was heard and his influence was felt. His in terest in the advancement of temper ance was intense, and he took a prom inent part in the cause of prohibition of the liquor trafiic in this State. He served for six years as grand chief of the Independent Order of , Good Templars, travelling in this countr', and visiting Canada and ' Europe as the oflicial representative of this organization, making numer ous temperance addresses. The de gree of Doctor of Divinity was bestowed on him by Weaverville- College some years ago. In 183 he married Miss Addria Kirby, daughter of Maj. A. H. Kirby- at Spartanburg, S. C, and their mar ried life was a very happy one. Be sides his widow, Dr. Chreitzberg is- survived by five children, three daughters and two sons. I uneral services were held in Cen tral church this morning, conducted by Presiding Elder Boyer, assisted by Rev. C. M. Campbell of Waxhaw. After the services, the body was taken on the 11:05 train to Spartan burg for interment, accompanied by the members of the family, a deputa tion from the church, and by Messrs. S. II. Green, J. T. Mallard and W. C. Crowell, repraeiting the Ma sonic orders of which Dr.Chreitzterg was a member. Buford News. Correspondence of The Jouru:, The farmers are very busv rick ing cotton, pulling fodder and mak ing molasses. Rev. T. J. Rogers of Rutherford- ton preached for us at Altan Monday night, September 2Gth. His pres ence brought to our memory many pleasant bygone days, it does our hearts good to know that he i3 work ing in the vineyard of the Lord. Mrs. Ldgar Puett of Bryson Citv. X. C, is visiting her brother, Mr. Henry Belk, and other relatives of this section. Her husband. Mr. Ed- mg. I he societies will be expected to make a report of the year s work On account of inclement weather gar Puett, holds an important posi lion on tne fcoumern railroad. The protracted meeting will con vene at Xew Hope Sunday, October 2nd. We are trusting and pravine mat tne power or uod may be made manliest, we are having a good fcunaay school at Altan. Our faith ful superintendent, Mr. R. W. Elli ott, seems to know just what to do and say to interest all. Mrs. Julia St. Clair, who has just and other inconveniences, the worn en were unable to nave a meeting during the recent session of the association. Each society is requested to send as many delegates as can possibly come. Uur homes will be open to all who are interested enough to come, lhe chairman of the enter tainment committee will be an nounced later. Those who live too t L l.in.in . . r "", iai tuv UCIO UV ly.OU. are request- clns&A anmmor T,a.e TtT. ea to come me anernoon before. Unn s n i. ;;:-.. ..-.-j. A twill hti,. a tnAvminra n.J I .... .... . u.. uiuiumg ouu bum- and relatives in this sect on noon session, ine aaie as announc ed at the association was changed aa it would fall on election day. ery sincerely, Mrs. F. B. Ashcraft. Vice President of the Union Associ ation. Governor Kitchin will speak in the court house next Thursday morn ing at 10 o'clock. Death of Hiss Ruth Heath of Mat thews. Miss Ruth, the 12-year-old daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Heath of Matthews died last Wednesdav nicht and was buried in Elm wood ceme tery, Charlotte. Thursday evening She was a sister of Mrs. B. C. Red fearn of Monroe.
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