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"he MONROfe Journal PUBLISHED TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS. VOL 20. NO. 24. MONROE, N. O, FRIDAY, "MAY 22, 191 1. ONE DOLLAR A YEAR. FIRST DAY AT (iiriTVSUU'UJ. Mr. Mclgs Besins Serbs of .rtk'kM on (lie tirent Battle A line That Fared Bad in the Line of l ire. It was in the afternoon of July 1, 1863. hot and weary, hungry and thirsty, our brigade Daniels" swung into line of battle in a belt of woods, skirting a wheat 'field a little north-west of Gettysburg. Thig bri gade was composed of the Second Batallion. 32. 43. 45 and 53rd regi ments, as the writer remembers, all North Carolina troops, and under the command of General Daniel In per son. Col. V. A. Owens -commanded the 53rd, and Thos. Kenan the 43rd regiment. I cannot recall the names of the other regimental commanders. Immediately orders to forward in line were given. The first obstruc ' tion to hinder our progress was a fence made of stout wire with pick ets interwoven, enclosing a small plat of ground, presumably a vegeta ble garden, as there was a cabin hard by. We had some difficulty in effecting a passage through this bar rier, but after considerable effort, fi nally succeeded. As we came out in to the open field, the Yankees who were concealed behind a rock wall on the opposite hill, opened fire on our line with results more or less seri ous. Several members of our com pany were wounded (Co. I 53rd), among whom, if memory is not at fault, were Jim Richardson, Harri son Liles, Thos. Brooks and Virge Simpson. Perhaps there were others but these are the only casualities I remember just now. We did not re turn the fire. For, as above stated, they were concealed from view so that our efforts would have been fruitless, and resulted only in waste of precious ammunition. So we ad' vanced steadily and silently under a hot Are from the rifles of the enemy, down the slope toward the hollow which divided the field into the two elevations occupied respectively by the combatants. Perhaps, in my ef forts at writing these reminiscences after a lapse of nearly 51 years, shall mention some incidents and happenings which may appear trivial in their nature -to the average reader. However, my story would be incom plete if these were omitted. There' fore I shall record them all, even though they serve no other purpose than to amuse and to show the read er what a wonderful faculty is meni' ory how indelibly tb,n events of our youthful days are llxed in our minds The following little incident I am sure will be recalled by my comrades who char.ce to read it. After we had proceeded a short way down the hill we discovered a fine white hog leis urely helping himself to whatever he liked, wholly unaware of our ap proach and seemingly oblivious to the dangers to which he was exposed Presently we heard him squeal out and saw him "bile the dust." On reaching the hollow, our brigade halted just for a moment in order to reform our lino preparatory to an as sault upon the Yankee forces as they lay sheltered behind the ridge of . rocks and a strip of wood which lay between us and the town. Glancing back over the ground In order to as certain as far as possible the result of our progress so far, we saw that hog being hurriedly borne off the field to a place of safety, (to the bearers of course). What further befell the remains of his hogship the deponent salth not, though he would hazzard a small wager that some Johnles back there In the rear knew ' exactly how to take care of the car- ; cass. The unanimous verdict was that the deceased came to his death from the effects of a shot fired by one of bis friends and was altogether ac cidental. The above is Intended as an Intro duction to a series of sketches of the three days conflict at Gettysburg and will be reproductions from memory alone, of such incidents as come un . dcr the writer's observation. I prom ise that these shall continue nothing but the truth and shall not be exeag erated. Remember our position at this Juncture In the hollow, lined up ready for the charge which will come next. H. P. MEIGS, Co. I, 53rd Regt., N. C. Volunteers, Wingata, N. C. A GI-OOMY REPORT. Mr. Flow's First Statement of Crop Conditions in This Section Shows Vp Bad. Monroe, N. C, May 21, 1914. The Commercial Appeal, Memphis, Tenn. Dears Sirs: The projection of winter over into the lap of spring is responsible for the poverty of soil preparation. Many farmers fearing lest they be late In planting, stirred their fields while wet. Others "watched ana wattea for better weather conditions until their fields became dry and hard, the preliminary preparation in both cases was. productive of similar re sults, viz., dry, cloddy fields with no moisture to force germination. In addition, the nights have been unu sually cool, thus making it decidedly uncomfortable for the van guard of the crop of 1914. In fact, much of the early germination withered and died, thus necessitating in many in stances replanting. There is to this date about 30 per cent, of a stand There has been something like a 5 per cent increase in acreage, with about a similar increase in the use of commercial fertilizers. Condition by concensus of opinion to date, 65 per cent. To epitomize, exceedingly gloomy. Very truly yours, GEO. E. FLOW. WAXHAW BEAT MOXUOF.. Checker Player of the Two Town Met in Miirtal CoiiiIkU A Small Team Went Through From Alaska. Vixhaw Enterprise, 20th. r. S. G. Blythe and family, who .lout several months with their peo ple here, have returued to their home at Fort Smith, Ark. Here's what we think Is a brand new trick for these parts: raise or lower a window sash so as to have a double lass between you and the sun, take a light feather and hold it against one eye, closing the other, now hold up your hand close to the glass and between your eye and the sun, get a range of about eighteen inches and look through the reamer and you will be able to see the bones In your fingers and hand quite plain ly. The lead in an ordinary lead pen cil can be seen in the same manner. Mr. Grady McNeeley, who returned home from Oak Ride Institute last Thursday, left Friday for Jackson, Miss., where be has accepted a posi tion as commercial traveler with R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Mr. John J. McCain, one of the good citizens of Walkersville who is up in years and rather feeble, did not let his inflrmatles prevent him from vot ing last Saturday. He went out to Wilsons Old Store because there were some men in the race he want ed to vote for ar.d he was willing to suffer some hardships in order that he might show his colors and stand by his friends. The champion checker players or Monroe and Waxhaw met here yes terday and played a series of cham pionship games. The Monroe play ers were Messrs. 0. C. Curlee, T. C Collins and Walter Lockhart. Those who played for Waxhaw were Messrs. Henry Collins, Rob Gamble, than ton Howie and Ed Doster. The championship was awarded to Wax haw, the players of this town win ning the greatest number of games. Mr. Walter Lockart was the best In dividual player. Mr. J. R. Eason, who Is a past master with checkers, was out of town and therefore miss ed what might have been one of the greatest pleasures of his life. Miss Lucy Wilson of Oseola is spending some time with her sister, Mrs. W. R. Ashley, at Bethune. A very sad accident occurred in Mr. Ashley's family week before last. His little five year old son got posses sion of a pistol which was on the sideboard and shot and killed his Baby sister. Mr. Ashley was at work la the field and Mrs. Ashley was milk ing. When she rushed into the house upon hearing the shot, the baby was dead and the five year old slayer was picking up the bullet which had pass- clearthrough the child's body and fal len to the lloor. Mr. Ashley moved to Bethune last year and Is a son of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Ashley, and Mis. Ashley Is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs, John Wilson, two veil known fami lies in the Osceola community. Bill Brown spent last Friday in town. He rolled in about 9 a. m driving a little rickety buggy drawn by four dogs and two wolves. He said he left Nome, Alaska. In 1912 on a 25,000 mile trip. In covering this distance he Is to visit every state capital In the United States in a pe- riod of six years. He says he is to receive the $10,000 if he makes the trip on schedule time and as he has already covered 15,000 miles he feels confident that he will win. The con dition of the wager is that he Is neith' er to beg, borrow nor steal as a means of making a living. He gets his small amount of sleep during the day and travels at night. He Is a na tlve of New Foundland and his best dog is from that provience. On his wagon were pictures and cards from every section of the Union. Under one large picture were the words, "Cheshire for Congress." Some of the boys placed Mr. Beasley's picture along with the others before Billy left in the afternoon for Charlotte. Orphan Better Trained Than Most Children Who lluve Indulgent I'a rent Anson .New. Wadesboro Ansonlan, 20th. The town has just distributed 2.500 pounds of disinfectant to resi dences of Wadesboro. This chemical preparation Is to be used in fighting skeeters." flies, and as a general prevalent of germ diseases. The public Is again warned about spitting tobacco juice on the floors and walls of the new court house. The county officials are doing every thing possible to preserve the beauty of this handsome structure and it is to be hoped that no one will be so thoughtless and unapprcciative as to mar its appearance. A lot of lumber, about 150,000 feet, was burned in White Store town ship Sunday. It was worth between $1,250 and $1,500 and belonged to Messrs. Waddell & Broom of Peach land. There was no insurance on the lumber. It is supposed that the fire originated from a burning sawdust pile. The sawmill had been moved away only a few days before the fire. In his address at the closing of the graded schools last week, Prof. P. J. Kiker emphasized a very im portant point when be called atten tion to the matter of character build ing among school boys and girls. It is hard to estimate the influence that a teacher has over the student, and when they take care to direct these plastic minds along the channels of thought, much and lasting good Is ac complished. A great many of the country's most successful men and women can trace their success in life to the teachings and the example of a conscientious teacher. Professor Kiker also stressed the part parents must necessarily have in the train ing of the child. He declared that 95 per cent of orphan children in the state are better trained In this re spect than the children in many homes of the state. The boy or girl, he said, who does not do more than their parents did, is a failure, because their opportunities are greater. He recommended work, any kind of hard work, as a cure for most of the ills that threaten the young manhood of the age. BELK STORKS ASSOCIATION. Formed for the Puniose of Closer Co-operation and Mutual Hel Mr. W. L. Wnllis (Jeneral Assist- ant to IxM-al Managers. Charlotte News, 20th. In order to perfect a closer rela tionshlp. and for the purpose of ad vising and discussing various Ideas for the mutual benefit of their ten retail stores, the managers of the various stores met yesterday at the Charlotte store and formed an as elected chairman, T. B. Brown of the Greensboro store, vice chairman and B. F. Matthews, secretary. The most important matter trans acted at yesterday's meeting was the election of Mr. W. L. Wallls, for years connected with Belk's Charlotte store, as general assistant to the manager of each store. Meetings of the association will be held at Charlotte each month when such' matters of buying, ad vertising, store management; in fact anything pertaining to the welfare of the business will be discussed Few realize what a tremendous factor the Belk stores are for dis tributing merchandise. Last year these stores distributed nearly two million dollars, and this year shows a substantial Increase. The association had the pleasure last evening of being entertained by ita chairman,, Mr. W. II. Belk, at supper at the central. The out-of-town members in at tendance at yesterday's meeting were T. B. Brown, Greensboro; A W. Harry, Salisbury; J. O. Parks Concord: J. H. Matthews, Gastonla J. W. Kirkpatrick, Yorkville; Frank Stevens, Monroe; J. C. Williams, San ford; A. B. Johnson, Statesvllle; R N. Walkup, Waxhaw. THKY .MIST WORK. MAUIIUGK F 1U. J. C. BROOKS. mail carrier saved. Sentence Commuted by Governor Craiu Saves Xeek of Robeson Man Who Killed His Brotlier-iii-l-.iw. Raleigh Dispatch. " A. W. McLean and Jmlgo Walter N'enl were successful in their efforts with Governor Crnlg to procure a commutation to life iiiipiisoi.ment for W. T. McKenzie sentenced in Robeson county to die in tho tiectric chair June 12 for the klllins of his brother-in-law, Peter Jone. Both men had been highly regarded. Me Kenzie was a rural mail carrier anil a man of good habits. The Governor explains that onl executive clemency could save Mc Kenzie from the electric chair and that In view of the fact tint he had been grossly Insulted by tlio de ceased on the turning -f the day the killing occurred the condition had dethroned his reason to such extent that deliberation was scarcely present in the actual killing. The court officers and many citizens ask ed for the commutation. McKeuie's mother was several times in the State Hospital for Insanity. Reform in Primaries Needed. Waxhaw Enterprise. One of the most important meas ures for the next general assembly to consider is that of a state-wide pri mary for both parties to be held the same day. This will give the people an opportunity to vote for the party man of their choice. It will also cause the people to attend the prima ry and vote. As it is now very few people attend because there are so many. We had a primary Saturday and some time in August we will have another. One primary held at the proper time would be sufficient for the nomination of all officers from governor down to township con stables. It would be a great thing Nearly every voter would soon know when to look for it. It would be come a day like July 4th. As it is now people hardly know what the primary Is for and frequently don't hear of It in some sections until after It's over. Who Pinnies Him for Skipping? Wilmington Star. A woman at Yonkers, N. Y., is ad vertising for her missing husband He has been missing some time and she says she knows something hap pened to him, for "he was the best man I ever knew and was too good to lose." She praised him for his great domestic virtues and value, saying that he did the washing, scrubbing the floors, cleaned the win dows, peeled the potatoes, cooked the meals, washed the dished, and never drank, or smoked, or gambled, or stayed out late. Naturally she thinks his disappearance is a mystery and is at loss to explain his absence. If that kind of a North Carolinian would disappear, it could be easily guessed that he had either been kid napped on account of his great worth or quietly slipped away from homw to keep from being good and doted on as a domestic treasure. Card of Thank. We desire to sincerely thank the good friends and neighbors who ren dered us so much aid and sympathy during the illness and death of our baby. Sincerely, MR AND MRS. O. R. MULLIS Interestina: Account of Ceremony la Yt'hleb In ion Co:uity M.in Was (room, at Chattanooga, fVmi. The following account of the im.r- riage of Dr. J. C. Brook, son ot th. late Esq. A. J. Brooks of this county, which took place in Chattanooga Tuesday week, is from the Clurxnoo- ga News: Among the prominent nuptial of the season was the wedding of Miss Maude Raihmell and Dr. Jmius Cul pepper Brooks, which was celebrated Thursday evening at the home of the bride's parents. Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Rathmell, on West Sixth street. For the nuptials the home was beautifully decorated with a irofu- sion of wild flowers combined with the rich green of palms and ferns. Mountain laurel, rhododendrons, ros es and sweet peas were used in every conceivable nook and corner. In the the livjng-room. before the mantel, an altar was arranged of laurel sprays --and palms, with pink and white tweetpeas placed about the mantel; which was lighted with sil ver candelabras burning white teap ers. The mountain laurel formed a solid row leading to the altar, with here and there stands of palms and ferns. ;A canvased aisle led from the broad stairway across the hall to the altar. Entwining the stairway and suspending from the archways were ivy mingled with flower sprays. Smi lax and ivy were trailed over the tapestries and window laces and en twined the chandeliers. In the hall pink and white rses were placed about with tho potted plants. The mountain laurel, which was used chiefly for the decoration, was ex tremely attractive in the library and parlor, and the book shelves, cabinets and mantels were a veritable bower of the Chosen flowers from the moun tains, that spread their sweet fra rance throughout the lower floor rooms. In planning the decorations for the dining' room a color motif of pink and white was carried out. The ta ble was adorned with a rich cluny lace cover, in the center of which was a crystal basket of Killarney ros es resting on a mirror which was outlined with smilax and fern sprays, Surrounding the centerpiece were cystal candlesticks burning pink and white tapers with sott pink shades. The buffet and china cabinet harmon ized tho table decorations adorned with vases of pink and white roses. The wide veranda was made attrac tive and comfortable with rustic chairs, swings and settees and the floor was spread with rup.s. Wall vases and tall stands were filled with flowers and the swinging bas kets in blossom were effective. The wedding ceremony was wit nessed by close friends and relatives and following It a largo reception was held. . I.azenby's orchestra furnished the nuptial music, a beautiful program being arranged. The "Bridal Clio his" from Lohengrin was played lis the bridal party came from the stair way. Little Miss Anna Peglar was flower girl and the ring bearer was Master Lupton Patten, descending the stairs before the bride, who en tered with her father, joining the bridegroom nnd his best man, Dr. Bayard Sullivan, who entered from the den and through the library Into the living room, where the bridal party formed a group before the of ficiating minister. Dr. Charles H. Myers, of the First Methodist Epis copal church, who used fhe full ring ceremony. Little Miss Peglar wore a dainty lingerie frock with pink ribbons and carried a basket or pink roses and petals, which were strewn along the bride's path. Master Lup ton Patten wore a costume of white and carried the ring on a silver tray During the ceremony the orchestra plaved softly "To a Wild Rose." The bride was lovely In her wed ding gown of cream crepe meteor fashioned with round train. The skirt was fashioned with a puff and double flounce, the lower one being of point lace. The material was draped effectively in the front, fin Vhed with corded shirring. The bodice was prettily fashioned with the point lace, which was an heir loom, combined with crepe and chif fon with trimmings of pearls. Her long net veil was made with a Dutch cap effect of point lace and net and was edged with lilies of the valley The bride carried an exquisite bridal bouquet of lilies of the valley, bride roes and sprays of ferns, and in the center were pink sweetpeas, the bride's favorite flower. Her only ornament was a la valliere set with sapphires and diamonds, the gift of the groom. The reception following the cere mony was at eight oclock and large number of guests were bidden In the dining room, ices frozen in wedding conceits In pink and white and individual cakes bearing the Ini tials B. R. were served. Assisting In receiving were Misses Alice and Anna Gibson, Miss Florence Peters of Ashevllle, O., Miss Fannie Howard and Miss Mabel Van Dusen. Dr. and Mrs. Rathmell were assisted by a number of their friends and the girls, receiving the guests and assisting in the dining room. In an upper room a handsome dis play of wedding gifts were shown, consisting of silver, cut glass, china linen, and other gifts. In the collec tion were two complete sets of hand painted china, a chest ot silver and numerous gifts for their home. Dr. Brooks and his bride left for a wedding trip, their destination be ing kept a secret from their friends, The bride's going away suit was of blue faille worn with blue lace blouse over white net, with trimmings of Persian. Hr hat was blue hemp trimmed with small flowers and vel vet ribbon. Ilpuirnine fmm their weddinc Jour ney, Dr. and Mrs. Brooks will be at home, !i05 Duncan avenue. Highland Park. The Ilrooks-Rathmell n initials were of much social interest, and both bride and bridegroom have a wide circle of friends. Since the an nouncement of their engagement thev have been favored with a number of pre-nuptial courtesies. Xcw Around I nionville. Correspondence of The Journal. Mr. and Mrs. I. A. Williford "took in" the 20th of May celebration in Charlotte. Mr. Alf McWhirter of Wingate spent Sunday with friends here. Mr. Sanford Nance spent a few days in Charlotte this week. Mrs. Jennie James spent Wednes day in Charlotte. If we don't get rain soon we are going to have to get something to help our cotton out of the ground. This dry weather has us going. Rev. Mr. Muggins has been occupy ing the pulpit here since pastor Steele has been sick. Brother Muggins does Justice to the cause, but we hope to have brother Steele with us again soon. D. B. S. SOUTH ( AROI.IVA CMNVF.XTIOX. Mrs. Patt Morgan of Mint Hill spent Saturday night and Sunday with her mother, Mrs. J. A. Jorouie. Messrs. A. M. Secrest of Monroe and Charles Hamilton of Winston-Sa lem spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Secrest. Everybody will be glad to know that Mrs. J. T. Williford. who has been seriously ill, is improving. Mr. R. T. Presson is at home to spend a few days. Mr. Luther S. Griffin and Miss Rannie Purser, who went to Llnwood Female College to be present at the graduation of Mr. Griffins nieces and MIR3 Purser's sisters. Misses Clara and Flonnle Purser, returned Wednesday, accompanied by Misses Clara and Flonnie Purser and Eunice and Amy Helms. Mrs. W. A. Love has been visiting her daughter. Mrs. Reece Griffln.who lives in Charlotte. Miss Esther Dearmond of Char lotte, who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Presson and family, left this week for her home. She was ac companied by Miss I.ydia Preston, who will spend a week with her. Mr. nnd Mrs. Prat Williams and little son of Concord have been vs- itinsc Mrs. Williams' mother, Mrs Mr.rtha Greene. Miss Margaret Faulkner is spend ing the week with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Lemmond. A crowd went to Charlotte for the 20th and all report a good time. Stringent Bnleu for IVmaries Were Made After a Tv.o Day's Session S.'iiatoriul Canva-s mi lb-sin. Columbia Dispatch. May 21st. Sweeping chanicea in the rules and constitution to safeguard and reform the primary elections wre passed by the State Democratic Convention which adjourned Fine die late this afternoon after a session lasting two days. The convention worked steadi ily throughout the day and during the afternoon, refusing to reces for dinner. The determination of the convention to carry through the re port of the overwhelming majority of the committees on constitution and rules were shown in Ihe steady man ner which it proceeded to reject amendment after amendment, which were rained in following the tabling of the minority report of the commit tee. It was 5:30 before the motion to adjourn was carried. The main fight of the minority was made on the report of the majority which called for personal enrollment and providing for a residence of two years in the State, one year In the county and 60 days in the precinct as qualification to establish residence be fore being eligible to participate in the primaries. Strenuous efforts of the minority to knock out the per sonal enrollment were unsuccessful, heavy majorities being recorded time and time again In favor of the majo rity reports. An amendment by Sen ator Clifton alowing the voter to en roll by applying to the secretary of his club in person or on written ap plication signed by a witness was re jected by a vote of 256 to 5. The county to county canvass tor United States Senator w ill open at St. Matthews on June 17 and the can vass for Governor and other State of ficials at Sumpter on tht Bame day, this action being decided on by the State Democratic Executive Commit tee at a meeting late this afternoon following the adjournment of the convention. The assesment of candidates for United States Senator was fixed at $300, candidates for Congress at $250. for Governor $100, for rall- road commissioner $75, and all other State offices and solicitors $50 each. The candidates for United States Senator have a separate campaign from that of Governor and the other Stale officers, this being provided by the rules. Bits of Lute News. The General Conference of the Methodist church, South, in session at Oklahoma City, yesterday adopted resolutions looking toward a unton of the three great bodies of Methodists in America. The Constitutionalists of Mexico, led by Carranza and Villa, have just decided to send representatives to tho peace conference which has Jut met in Niagara r alls. Governor Baldwin of Connecficutt yesterday delivered the commence ment address at Wake Forest Col lege. Ha was introduced by Govern or Craig. E. L. Aumen, who was appointed postmaster at Asheboro by Congress man Page over the protest of W. C Hammer, yesterday resigned. It seems that he has got into trouble since his appointment. Mr. Page rec ommended It. R. Ross, chairman of the 7th district congressional com mittee, and now holding a place as deputy marshal, to succeed him. Gen. Carr yesterday Issued an or der to the Confederate veterans of the State to assemble in Raleigh Jure 9-10 In annual reunion. Ihe weather bureau predicts fair weather for Saturday In this section Rural letter Cnrriei-s to Meet. The rural letter carriers of Anson, Union and Richmond counties will meet In Monroe, N. C, on the 30th of Many. This meeting will be the most important of the year, inas much as It Is the last meeting of the Association prior to the State meet ing to be held In Burlington July 3rd and 4th. Officers for the ensuing year will be elected and delegates chosen to represent this Association In the State meeting. Resolutions will be passed for pre scntatlon to the State body. It Is extremely Important that ev ery carrier in the three counties spend May 30th In Monroe. TheUn Ion county boys are preparing to give all visitors a good time. Come and see. The following is the program: Association called to order 11 a. m Devotional exercises. Address of welcome, Mayor McRae, Response, H. B. Coppedge of Rock ingham. Appointment of committees, elec tion of delegates, discussion and adoption of resolutions. Adjournment for dinner, 1 p. m, The Association will reassemble at 2:30 p. m. The afternoon session will be de voted to the impromtu discussion of live topics by carriers, patrons and visitors. S. H. ROGERS. A. C. FENEGAR. A. B. HELMS, Committee The Atlanta, Ga., Shriners' Parade at the Pastime Theatre Saturday. Good News Al'iit Wingate. Correspondence of The Journal. Mrs. B. 1). Austin bas been at me bed:ido of her little grand-daughter, Claire, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Blair Livens of Monroe, lor several days. The little riii has been euiite sick with scarlet fiver, but the latest advice is that s-he is getting along very well. Tho l'a:aily lias the deepest sympathy of all who know t'.uim in their afflictions. We hope the little one will MKn he well. Several parlies in and luouml Win eale took In the 2oth at Charlotte. Guess they had a fine time. Mrs. Thomas Evans and two of her children are visiting Mrs. Evans' mother andlother relatives in the vi cinity of Pageland, S. C. Mrs. John Watson and daughter will leave Friday morning to attend the exercises of the State Normal at Greensboro. They will stop over for a short while at the Thomasville or phanage. They will return by Win ston Salem and Wadesboro. We wish for them a safe and pleasant trip. Miss Odessa Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eb Williams, has been In feeble health for some time, but is much better, we are glad to note. Miss Laura Barnhart, the very effi cient saleslady of the Wingate Sup ply Co., is off on a short vacation among friends and relatives of Con cord, N. C, her former home. Her many friends wish her a pleasant outing. Mr. J. B. Bass and daughter, Cora, returned this evening from a trip to Wilmington, where Mr. Bass went on business. Miss Genie E. Lyerly, a student of the Southern Presbyterinn College at Red Springs, is spending the day with Miss Annie Bogan, a former school mate. Capt. D. F. Jones, our very effici ent mail carrier on route one. has recently bought a new Ford touring car. hat a dust tie win raise now j Most of us would make some con- clderable change in the weather if we were at the head of the bureau of dispensation. Judging from our talk If left to us, we'd make a good many changes In the laws of nature, but ac cording to the way we manage our own affairs, I guess we'd make a botch of it. Mrs. B. Brooks is visiting her pa rents, Mr. and Mrs. Price of Win gate. O. P. Timlst hopes that the readers of his paragraphs will not be too se vere in their criticisms on his faulty English, etc. He thinks that if they all knew him and what he had come through, they would be surprised at his doing even this well. Our clever mayor and an old vet eran were discussing the celebration of the 20th a few days ago, when the following Incident resulted. "Are you not going?" asked the mayor. "No I am not able financially, to take the trip," returned the veteran. How much will you need, asked the mayor. "About three dollars, I reckon," an swered the old soldier. "Here It Is," returned the mayor. "Take It and have a good time, but don't get boozy, but If you do get hold ot any, yourself, give me a sup." "Certain ly, and I will pay you back some time" promised the veteran. That was a magnanimous act of the mayor. Such as these old soldiers will never forget. O. F. TIM1ST.
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