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THE MONROE JOURNAL Founded la Mil by the present owners ar.tl publisher. G. M. anil R. F. Beasley. R. V. RKASl.KY, IMil.ir Published Ilach TiwmUy and FrUliijr. $!.K pT Year. TYIqlnm Nik 10. Spence for Congress nixxxiinmniiiTiriirnnixmirTiiiinxnm iiiiinn;ilil The Journal BuiMiii. corner Jefferson and Reatslity Streets. of defeated, you will doubtless find him In his editorial sactum. It will be a rain thing to search for either on the farm and between the plow handles. Mr. Spence's training and environ ment have spec tally fitted him to rep resent his district Id Congress. His life has been thrown with the com i mnn neoDle of the district and he He served one term in the gtate Sen- j knows and sympathizes with their ate and was Immediately recognized needs. He is an educated christian las one of the strong men of that ' Kntleman. honorable and upright In i . ., , . , , ,j,, .all his dealings with his fellow man. ; body. Mr. Spence Is a close student mMlhlr ,,,. the noor .nH on- Now an I then nd quite fre- ' of ,n wteu-e ' statecraft. In Con-; pressed and a bold and fearless Cham-! iviirh oniiiliiiit ia heard i Press, as in me oiaic oenuiv. nu imn vi mrir ngiua tuiirs, iu The Orst consideration with the av erage democrat in selecting a candi date for office Is fitness. For more than twenty years Mr. Spence has enriched his mind abundantly with a knowledge of governmental affairs. He has not been an office holder. iifiuaiua TTKSn.lY. MAY a, !!. V.hor It Thrives. queul'.y, . . . ... .!i..nHi n..iiii. u.mi.i he miirklv all places and under all circum nooui man oruer no. lawmg oui!- - --- ---- slancM e ig an experienced law-; money. There will always be some j recognized and give him almost at vpr kuowjj wfaat ,awg now (,xst M0 . mail order business, for in the great ono position of influence which it ( elected to Congress would be ready Add of merchandise there are many roqulrt years for the average con- and able to take un his duties at once. 3 articles which may n .t be found In ;gressmun to devlop. every community. There are so many hundreds of things that people will buy v.' lien their attention is called to then that no local merchant can an- and his thorough knowledge of the ; 4 hiiuinpaa hifnre him will enahla him ' Fl i vwme Mr. fprair u.- ""in ouu . . :, ,h lom. ! reared on a farm and actually tilled hers of that body. He would not j the soil as any other farmer until have to waste any time getting ac-j he attained the age of majority, and quainted with his job. ( He is. ana always nas oeen a .v.i .,..,...,. ...I . ..1. !. . ticipate the fact and have the goods i uur": - ""'"" democrat and stauds squarely upon on hand. It would not nav him to e "'other and younger oromers ana the Di;ltform that this party pro- have th- i i for the irroenlar denian,) sister by his labors on the farm, and mulgaies. He drew his Inspiration j j But the rreit merchindise staoles in 'i" this av and bv teaching school ' from among the common people; ui ine great mt rtnanuise staples in, thev stood heh nil him for tha needs' ana -...,." .v. :j L" v r i:r; oi nis youin; mey nave supponea every line can always be supplied byl"iana8ed to educate himself local merchants and the people will buy from 'them in preference to mail order houses if the local merchants do their part. Merely cussing the mail order houses gets nowhere. Any town which has a bunch of live mer chants who are alert to attract their natural trade will nut be troubled much by mail order houses. Mr. Roscnfield of Sears, Uoebuck ft Co. Is said to have stated at a recent meeting of the Amorlcan Ad. club that bis company makes a careful survey of the country to ascertain whit communities are dead on the advertising proposition and that, whero local merchants are not adver tlslnj In their town papers, right tutre is sent a flood of Sears-Roe- bu. !t catalogues. He said, "It always help educate nis oromers ana sisier. hlm in nis ,ater BUCCesses, and they he thereafter studied law and began alone have made it possible for him the practice of law, and for the past ; to succeed. If he is successful In twenty years has been a close student race; Mr; f?eaS "now that ' , , . the people of his district alone have of the law and Is now regarded u ewW hm to this high position: one of the best lawyers in the state, j that but for the people themselves, HE IS NOT A FARMER AND eighty per cent of whom are farmers, DOES NOT ADVERTISE HIMSELF he Jou'd n.ot ,haTe ""Cf1eed,e?, ; , , . .v ' He stands for such legislation as AS SUCH. Indeed, no one of the ; wlI, be neipful , the people and his very excellent gentlemen offering for j sole purpose will be to secure legts- thla nomination is a real farmer. The lation In favor of the people to whom are good men. but two of the others j u'8n,S Z' lnibteA t0t are lawyers in active practice and de- He l8 partcuiari, interested In the vote their larger attention to the enactment of legislation that will re practice of law. The other is an ed- suit to the betterment of rural com munities ana in ine enacimem or a law that will guarantee to the farm er the same basis of commercial one of the three lawyers. If elected to credit upon farm property that is Congress, would write himself down available to the business men in the towns ana cities. Mr. Spence has been frank with itor and devotes his larger attention to editing his paper. Doubtless, each n the Congressional Directory as a brim,3 results far iu excess of the lawyer, ana tne otner v.ouiu wrue ,he democrats of this district in his same efioits put forth In territory his calling as an editor. If the three claims for support and his campaign whore the local merchants use their lawyers aspiring to this position ' management Is receiving many evi- uewwancrs " 'sliouU be defeated, they will doubt-. de,!res .,hat the, fP f rea lle tn)s newjpaptrs. , , fact and appreciate it. His sup- , "'""f " " -: porters throughout the district confi- '"'""' spective law offices; if the editor Is ,dt ntly predict that ho will win. Adv. I -orals COMMISSION!'!; r I V i I ! From (hi Mc.kIihv Coiiiiniuiity. Correspondence of The Journal. V'in?ite, May 2!). Misses Ethel j end Evelyn Snider and brother. Mr. m , m Brure Snider, are attending the com- I ' I 1-t ' ' -t " week. Mrs. J. C. Goodman of Polkton visited the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. C. Lamb, Tuesday. Born Friday, tho 2Cth, to Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Austin of Sincerity, a son. We were delighted to have as our gueRt for a short whilo Monday Rev. E. C. Snider. This was an occasion of unusual interest and of Joy to us. Hope the brother will repeat it. Mr. Willie Redfearn arrived home from the University of North Carolina Thursday. There ia one th ng that pleases this old scribe and that Is that going to college doesn't put Esq. Redfearn's youngstor above work, from whr.t we obeerve of their move- jurs. i-i. a. Williams reports naving lier tirst mess of new crop Irish pota toes Thursday, tho 25th. Mrs. O. P. T. had her first mess Sunday and they I were of Rood size end of fine flavor. Taster E. C. Snider takes this medium to thank the members of his fhurohpr. In Monroe for their liberal ity in providing for his expenses to and from tho Itiiptlst Convention at Asheville recently. Brother Snider wishes also that u certain brother not a member of his florlc, share In his pratitude for his contribution toward the nam a. Miss Dezzie Hargel of our village has gone to Hamlet whero she will ppend the summer with Mrs. Mary F. Brown, widow of the late C. E. Brown. Rev. Mr. Suttle supplied for pastor Black at Meadow Branch Sunday, while Bro. Black was doing the preaching for Bro. Suttle in a pro tracted meeting at Shelby, as I under stand. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. McWhirter went to Mt. Gilaed on a visit among their friends and relatives. Several of our villagers attended the annual communion service of the Primitive Baptists at Watson church Sunday. These events always attract large crowds, and It Is most sure to rain on the day of the occasion. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Chaney visited the family of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Cha ney Sunday. Since writing my account of the storm, news comes that there was considerable hail in the northern sec tion of our town. Cotton crops suf fered severely in places, besides other damage done. In tho home of Mrs. Tinie Mullls, Mrs. Mullls and some other members of the family were considerably shocked by lightning. Mr. Pressley, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Pressley, and Miss Thomas, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harley Thomas, were married Sunday at 9 a. m at the residence of the officiat ing minister. Rev. E. C. Snider. These are splendid young folks and worthy of the congratulations of their many friends who wish for them a suc cessful journey through life. Short on material; short on strength and short on breath, I'll have to atop. 0. P. TIMIST. Rex Theatre M ONKOK'S ODFHSf , OV1K." The home of high cIbmh picture. riiOGRAM TODAY A 5-act "Master Picture J'MWI) LOVELAXD DIStWEIW """" '' AMERICA," A captivating comedy drama. Don't fail to Kee all of these "Master Pict ures" they are all good. REMEMBER THURSDAY Til EDA HA HA In a Society Drama "LADY AUDLI'.Y'S SECRET." Open 8:00 p. ni. 5 nnd 10c. FOR COMMISSIONER OF LAROR AM) PRISTIXG IN DEMOCRAT PRIMARY JUNE THIRD, 1916 Mr. David P. Dellloger of Gaston county, announces that ha Is a candi date for the office of Commissioner of Labor and Printing. Mr. Bellinger's whole life baa been ipent In close touch with and la the Interest of the working man. His record In the legislatures of 1909. 1311 and 191S commend him SEUYlXt; HIS FIRST TERM And Candidate for Renomination for Member of the Corporation Commission An Unbroken Record of Success In HiiNincNS and Public Affairs. It has been the unbroken custom of the party to renominate for a second term at least a faithful public offi cial. Will appreciate your support in primary. TWO TERMS. May 30 July 7; July 11 Aug. 18. YOU CAN HAVE YOUR ( 'HOICK! The work will not differ. BOARD $2.00 per week. If you are Interested in the Sum mer work at the Appalachian Train ing School, you can write B. B. DOUGHERTY, Boone, N. C. for book let of views and courses. Prosperity M I I. IV. a- A h I E EVERYBODY SEES THE CLOTHES YOU WEAR, A GREAT MANY PEOPLE JUTXJB YOU TO A CONSIDERABLE EX TENT BY YOUR CLOTHES. THEREFORE, YOUR SPRING AND SUMMER UiOTHINQ SHOULD NOT ONLY BE COOL AND OF WEARING QUALITY, BIT IT SHOULD BE DISTINCT IVE IN STYLE AND CUT AND SHAPE AND IN GENERAL AP PEARANCE. A FAVORABLE IMPRESSION IS OFTEN MORE THAN HALF THE BATLE. BUY CLOTHING THAT IM. PRESSES. WE INVITE YOUR ATTENTION TO OUR SPLENDID DISPLAY. OF WARM WEATHER CIOTH I NO AND FURNISHINGS FOR . MEN AND BOYS. IT IS A WON DERFl'L COLLECTION OF THE BEST PRODUCTS OF THE MAN. FACTURING WORLD. THEY ' ARE GOODS THAT WILL BE EMINENTLY PLEASING TO OTHERS AS WELL AS TO YOURSELF. AND THEY ARE ' VERY ECONOMICAL IN PRICE, TOO. HAMILTON-LILES COMPANY. ME AND WOMEN'S BLACK AND WHITE TENNIS PUMPS 50c. Hundreds of New Dresses on Display in Our Ladies Ready - to - Wear Department. Matchless Values in a Wonderful Ar ray of the Latest Creations in Voiles, Silks, Silverblooms, and Dainty Combinations. White Voile Dresses White Organdies Dresses, elaboroate lace trimmings -j White Voile Combination Dresses Colored Lawn Dresses - $4.95 $15.00 Ramie Cloth Combinations, with white Belts . Striped Voile Dresses White Net Dresses . $1.95 and $5.95 $1.00 and $1.25 $1.95 $2.95 Silverbloom Combinations Silk Poplin Dresses, all colors. $10.00 and $13.50 $5.95 $1.95 NEW NECKWEAR. Organdie Cape Collars : Net, Organdie, and Crepe de Chene Ruffling 25 and 50 cents . 50 and 75 cents Ladies and Children's Fancy Parasols. Children's Parasols , Ladies' Parasols ; 10, 25, 48 and $1.00 50, 65, 98, $1.50, $198 and $2.95 Hoffman Middy Suits, with white wool collar $5.00. W. H. BELK & BRO. DEPARTMENT STORE MONROE, N. C. mm BMwmjH mim w .tniiniiiiniHHiiiiimiiiimiimimimiiifittTTTti SPRINKUNQXANS: The pleasure of having a cool, fresh lawn every morning and evening, that is perpetually green, rain or no rain, is a simple matter, by a slight .expenditure at our store. This means a cool, pleasant evening after 'a hot day, without discomfort from heat or dust. Cheap hose will kink, and hose that kinks will soon break and leak, which means needless trouble and expense. We cut our hose the exact length that suits your pur pose -at 10c to 15c per foot. Mowers ! A large variety of the very best makes in from 14 to 18 inch blades at 35 "to tllSO. ' See them. Honroe Hardware Co. Wholesale The Largest in the State Retail. t!3 ir LiiB cuuiiuriirB buuwi ua aaii o people.
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