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"THE UNION COUNTY PAPER EVERYBODY READS FT THE UNION CPUNTYwPAPER EVERYBODY NEEDS TT e Monroe Jo PUBLISHED TWICE EACH WEEK - TUESDAY AND FRIDAY VOL.24. No. 7. MONROE, N. C TUESDAY. MARCH 5. 19IS $1.50 PER YEAR CASIL EIGHTY UNION COUNTY BOYS GO SOOX TO CASH JACKSON All of Them Unmarried, and in Class 140 Go Friday, and the Kemuiii- der tin Saturday. tignty young inloa count;- men. all In class 1, will leave the latter part of this week for Camp Jackson. For ty will go Friday, and the remainder on Saturday, the following day. All of those who go Friday and Saturday are unmarried. Their names follow: Homer R. Wooten. Jimmle Lee Hamilton, Lonnie P. Helms, John C. Rollins. John Fred Stegall, Leonard H. Whitaker. David K. Futch. Joseph G. Newsome, Arthur A. Earbey, W. O. Helms, Thomas Crowell, Kobert E. Presson, Robert M. Hinson, James M. Nash, William E. Massey, Crawford J. Nash, Marcus J. McCorkle, William T. Starnes. Samuel H. Belk, John Mills, O. B. Doster, Brooks Jerome, Fred Beaver, Claudius P. Griffin, ,Theron H. Simpson, Ester Snipes, Thos. Roy Hart, Fred R. Long, Wil liam O. Helms. Vade F. Rogers, Clay ton V. Penegar, Walstone Locke, Xewton Gattis, Bertie B Helms, Chas. W. Eubanks, George R. Traywlck. Crawford L. Harrell, Boyce H. Grif fin, Victor C. Curlee, Lonnie C. Press ley, Beamer C. Harrell. David H. Helms, William H. Sullivan, Charles E. Taylor, Earl Helms, Ralph Ken dall, Arlie Smith. Bert Pressley. Wil liam D. Traywlck, Chester B. Bras- well, Henry A. Ikard. Oscar L. Smith John iMcCutcTfeon, Onley E. Surratt, Grady B. Hooks, Henry E. Irvin. Roy Rogers, David A. Helms, Lloyd Gar rison, T. H. Williams. Mallon C. Pus- eer, Carl Lemmond, Georre C. Al dridge, Joel S. Braswell, J. Clinton Williams, Olin SAMcWhlrter, Horace Funderburk, T. V. Smith, George Nassiff, c. B. Brooks. Eustace Helms Wade Rogers, John W. Lowery, L. O, Marsh, Jackson Fincher, Thomas Home, Lester Starnes, John V Smith, Jeff Deese. very fast She will soon be out once more. Little Ollie Jones fell one day last week and fractured the small bone In one of her legs. There will be play at the school auditorium next Saturday evening. Miss Sallie Staton visited Mr. J. C. Mclntyre last Friday evening. We were (leased to have Mrs. Pres lar to spend the evening with us at Glenalpine last Friday. Rev. J. C. Meies went to Hamlet this morning to attend the pastor's school. We suppose others will go tomorrow, at least we have heard that Rev. M. D. L. Preslar is going on the early train. The triangular debate the Wingate School was expected to participate in nas been called off. Gilfred Ross has bought the Mrs. Hargett house and lot In South Win- gate and has moved into It. Glenal pine. NEGRO SHOT WHEX HE TRIED t TO ESCAPE FROM OFFICERS W. S. S. ORGANIZATION FOR COUNTY DRIVE COMPLETED Happenings of the Week In and Around Wingate. Correspondence of The Journal. Wingate; March 4. We are having a leai uice rain today. The roaaa were geiung dusty, ana things In gen era! eie needing rain, so we will not compiuin at this uice shower. e ai e going to Hairnet tonight to attend one of tae ten schools heid for the pastors of the state. Y e will be away tor two, or possibly three days, but Hope to be back in due time tor our piayer service at Marshvllle on Thursday evening. Don't forget our meeting begins here next Sunday at eleven o'clock Be ready to attend every service. Be gin witu the first one and continue through the entire meeting, and I as sure you that you will be benetltted Mrs. Walter Perry of Norfolk, Va. Is visiting her home folks, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Watson. Miss Hope Watson spent the week end with home folks. Rev. E. C. Snyder built a barn and home shelters on his new lot last week. He is planning to enlarge his dwelling at an early date. When he gets another room or two built to his house and a good coat of paint on It, it Is going to look like Mr. Snider lives there sure enough. The trustees of The Wingate School had the t imber on the school lot cut last week. They are going to use this In the construction of the dormatorles. They are expecting to get about seventy-live thousand feet, or enough to do all the wood work on both of the dormitories. This is quite a saving indeed. One of the basements has been dug for the first dormitory, so it will not be long be fore the brick -will be laid. Mrs. I. S. Funderburk is reported improving slowly. She Is not out of danger yet, but we are very hopeful of her now. Mrs. George Bailey and daughter, Mrs. Talmage AicBrlde, visited Mn. Ada Gathings last week. Mri.Gathings Is Improving now. She has confined herself to a simple diet a and is improving very fast as a result. If she gets no back set now, she will soon be out again. Dr. R. J. Lovlll is located at Camp Greene now. He has made good in the army, and la going right on up to the front. Mr. Alfred McWhlrter has a new car. He is so well pleased with It that he meets his customers with a broad grin. Just a few more and we will all have one. ur. j. v. diggers has accepted a position with McWbirter Bros. He Is a fine salesman, and will treat his customers fair. We are glad to see him behind the counter. Rev. R. M. Haigler spent last Fri day In the Liberty Hill section. He is building a new church house there. He reports the work moving on nice ly. Mrs. Young Allen of Peachland Is spending the week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Perry. She has a new boy two months old. Miss Minnie Staton of New London is visiting at her aunt's, Mrs. Alex. Brooks. John Q. Griffin and wife and E. H. Williams and wife spent the day with Craven Williams last Thursday. Mrs. Tom Evans went to Charlotte last Wednesday to consult a special ist about her head. It bad been giv ing her considerable trouble for sev eral days. The doctor found that she had a very bad abscess in her ear. He lanced It and since then It has been improving. Her husband, R. M. Hai gler and myself went with her to Charlotte, Mrs. . k. Watson, whose Illness we noted It our last letter, is improving Numbers of Committees Announced By Chuii-inan Morrow to Further Sale of War Savings Stamps. The membership of the central committee for the War Savings Stanin campaign in Union county has been announced by Chairman Morrow, This completes the work of organiz ing the county for the drive, and everybody is now expected to assist in the sale of the stamps in order that the 17000,000 goal be attained. Mr. R. A. Morrow, as Is well known, Is Chairman of the Com mittee, Mr. T. P. Dillon, Vice- Chair man; Mr. W. J. Pratt, Secretary, and Mr. t. L. Kiddle, Publicity Manager Executive agents are R. N. Nisbet, Supt. county schools; R. V. Allen, supt. city schools; T. J. W. Broom, county Demonstrator, and Dr. S. A, Stevens, county health officer. The members of the various de partmental committees are, as fol lows: Executive Committee E. C. Win chester, chairman; L. E. Hugglns, R. L. McWhlrter, J. W. McCain, O. L. Hemby, H. A. Helms, Miss Carrie Presson. Committee for War Savings So cieties Frank Limerick, chairman; W. B. Love, W. O. Lemmond. Finance Committee E. C. Carpen ter, chairman; T. P. Dillon, M. K. Lee. Schools Committee R. N. Nisbet, chairman, M. C. Long, W. O. Lem mond. Committee on Speakers and Thrift Teachers W. B. Love, chairman: J. C. Sikes, J. J. Parker, J. C. M. Vann. Committee on Churches H. E. Gurney, chairman, J. E. Abernethy, John A. Wray, W. J. Boger. Committee on Fraternal Organiza tions R. W. Lemmond, Chairman; T. C. Lee, Lee Griffin. Woman's Committee Mrs. W. J. Hudson and Mrs. J. F. Laney, chalr malns; Mrs. Walter Henderson, Miss Lillian Iceman, Miss Gladys Laney, Miss Cora Lee Montgomery, Miss Ma- bel Lane, Mrs. John A. Wray. Mrs Willie Correll, Mrs. W. C. Sanders Miss Elizabeth Sikes, Mrs. W. J. Bo ger, .Miss Caroline Morrow. . Committee on Banks, Stores and Railroads J. W. Laney, chairman A. M. Secrest, Hargrove Bowles, C B. Adams, Horace Clark. ruoucity -committee T. L. Kiddie, chairman, B. C. Ashcraft, J. Z. Green G. L. NlBbet, John Beasley. Manufacturers Committee Walter Henderson, chairman, Chas Iceman W. S. Lee. Committee on Colored People T Constable Earnhardt, Officer Robin son, and Mr. Cadieu Had Tough Time Corraling Negro Crap Shoot ers Late Saturday Night. ; While attempting to secure a pis tol, with which it is believed he In tended making his escape, Simon Burks, colored, was shot In the arm and leg by officers late Saturday night in a house on the old Stewart place a mile from Monroe on the Lancas ter road. Burks, together with three other MILITARY ACTION BY JAPAN IN EAST SIBERIA IMMINENT Secrecy of John's Intention Main tained, But Something Definite Ex eeted Mast Any Minute. Washington. March 4 Military action by Japan in Eastern Siberia to check German influence and pro tect war stores at Vladivostok is be lieved here to be Imminent. JThe I'nited States has not yet expressed Its views on the proposed step, but it was said in diplomatic quarters fo clses which, according to Prof. Fun derburk, you can have more of on the Installment plan. Misses Pauline Thomas and John si e Benoist of Rockingham spent Sat urday and Sunday with the former's sister, Miss Selma Thomas, at "Uncle Joe's." nisht that the Japanese Drobablv , would move quickly to meet emereen- negroes, Gilbert Davis, Walter Thorn- T conditions, leaving to the pending as End Reece Russell, were caught : diplomatic exchanges development of gamming m the deserted house on the an understanding w ith America and P. Dillon, chairman, F. B. Ashcraft, W. S. Blakeney, A. M. Stack. CITY GETS A FIRE TRUCK BY CLOSE ALDERMAN'S VOTE The Vote Stood Three to One McRae Wanted Folks to Know He Was No "MosNback," W hile Collins Had His Opposition Written on the Minute Books. The city gets a modern auto fire truck by the close vote of 3 to 2. Al dermen Collins and Funderburk vot ing in the negative, while Aldermen Caldwell, McRae and Henderson cast the affirmative votes. A good-natured little tilt grew out of the discus sion, and Alderman iMcRae wanted his vote spread on the minute books to show that he was no "moss-back; but progressive. Alderman Collins, who opposed the purchase of the truck, came back with the request that his opposition be likewise recorded on the records, not because he isn't progressive, but that ae believes the city is not flnan- lally able to buy at this time. A modern truck costs from $7,500 to $10,000. The Aldermen have not decided upon any particular make, but will receive open bids from the various manufacturers. However, it is learned that they are not partic ularly pleased with the make they went all the way to Atlanta, at the expense of the company, to Inspect. Fire truck advocates claim that a saving could be affected In the long run by the substitution of gas for horse power, besides reducing the In surance rate, and added protection by virtue of the speed of the auto over the horse. The opposition paraded the city's lack of funds to uphold their, side, while some, if is said, thought the money, If it could be had, could be used to better advantage on the streets. But the question Is settled, and Monroe folks can look forward to see ing a regular fire engine demon rac ing over the streets when the whistle happens to blow. Stewart place a mile from Monroe on the Lancaster road about midnight by Constable Walter L. Earn hardt, Officer L. C. Robinson and Mr. C. F. Cadieu, who had been deputiz ed to help make the arrests.-- When Constable Earnhardt and Officer Rob inson entered the rear end of the house, where a light was plainly visi ble, the gamblers immediately sur rendered. Constable Earnhardt searched Burks but failed to find any weapon. Later developments, how ever, snowed tnat Burks carried a pistol, Officer Robinson started out with Davis, Thomas end Russell, while Constable Earnhardt brought up In the rear with Burks. Only a few steps had been taken before a gun was heard to fall on the floor. In stantly, a wild scramble for posses slon of it took place betweeen the officer and Burks, from whose person the pistol had fallen. Burks succeeded in getting possession of the pistol, which was a Colt's 32-20 police special. The Monroe township officer made a lunge for the negro s head, but Burks, who Is almost a physical giant, tnrew mm over nis back. The ac tive officer, however, managed to re taliate by seizing the darkey's head, and each began groping the floor for the pistol. Realizing that it was an uneaual task. Mr. Earnhardt called for aid, and Mr. Cadieu, who had been stationed In the porch to guard the front entrance, ran to his rescue. Of ficer Robinson was in the yard with his three prisoners but managed to get nis gun into play at the same time along with Mr. Cadieu and Mr. Earnhardt. A few shots sufficed to lay Burks out, and he was brought to town. - .. - - - While the officers were scuffling with the unruly Burks, Russell made his escape. None of the other mem bers of the midnight crap party show ed any fight, but yielded willingly to the officers. The officers fully believe that had Burks managed to get free play with gun he would have made his escape at all odds. As It was, he put up a desperate fight, and it required the bullets from the officers' guns to quiet, him. it was a smau game only about $15 being found in the crowd. The pot, when the officers entered the room, contained $1, which caused them to believe they were shooting for quarters. Gilbert Davis, by his admission, was a little ahead of the game when It was stopped by the of ficers. Burks, after being Bhot, was car ried to the city hall, where he re ceived medical treatment. He wa not seriously hurt, and will probably be out In a day or two. None of the officers were injured. BAUCOM BROTHERS, UNDER INFLUENCE WHISKEY, FIGHT As a Result, Lex Is Minus a Finger, and Has Several Cuts on His Body Correspondent Pleads for a Stop to Liquor Traffic In East Monroe, Goose Creek and New Salem Town ships. Correspondence of The Journal. Unlonvllle R. F. D. No. 2. March 4. This Is the second epistle of "Jim." Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Smith visited at Mr. H. I. Haigler's last Sunday. Measles and mumps are still orev alent In this section. Mr. W. A. Tarlton has been right sick with pneumonia for some days Mr. vann Haigler is confined to his room with a severe case of measles. Mr. C. E. Smith, son of Mr. Kelt Smith, and iMiss Veda Medlln, daugh ter of Mr. C. V. Medlin. were married on Sunday. Feb. 24, at the residence of the officiating magistrate, Esq. C uraswell in Goose Creek township, The ceremony was witnessed by i large number of the young people of the community. The Faulks basket ball team came up last Friday and played a match game with the Pleasant Hill team The Pleasant Hill boys came out vic torious with a score of S to 32 In their favor. A mad dog passed up the .Morgan Mill road last Monday and created quite a little sensation. "Swat the mad does and suck-ear hounds." is one or the planks in our platform. While under the Influence of li quor last Sunday Messrs. Walter Bau- com and Lex Baucom, two brothers of New Salem township, got into a fight and as a result Lex Is minus a finger and has a number of gashes on his head and body. We under stand that Mrs. Lex Baucom called both the doctor and sheriff the doc tor to dress her husband's wounds and the sheriff to get the liquor which was causing the trouble. How long. O Lord, how long will this damnable blockade liquor busi ness be allowed to go on In east Mon roe, Goose Creek and New Salem townships? all the allies upon the scope and pur poses or tne enterprise. While It has no direct bearing upon the situation in Asiatic Russia the news which came today to the Sweed Ish legation that Germany has given notice of her Intention to occupy the whole of Finland tended to hasten an agreement upon Japan's plans. The German explanation to the Swedish foreign office, wnlch has protested against the proceeding, that the occu pation Is to restore order and without intent to take permanent possession is regarded as a very clear indication of what the Teutons may undertake in any part of Russia now that th uoisneviKi nave Deen torced to ac cept their hard peace terms. SECRECY OBSERVED. OF COURSE Officials and diplomats here profess ignorance of what preparations have been made by Japan for the opera tion about to be undertaken. As matter of course, secrecy has been ob served and a strict censorship in re gard to the Siberian question is In force at Tokio. Possibly the next word to come out of Japan on the subject will be an announcement of something accomplished In this connection it Is recalled that at the beginning of the Russo-Japa nese war the Japanese acted without heralding. Before there was any such formality as declaration of war. Russian fleet had been smashed and the war was half won. It has been stated In official quar ters that It Is no concern of the en tente allies nor of America how Ja pan goes about the task, once th question of policy Is settled. If the decision Is reached to give Japan fite hand In eastern Siberia, It is now conceded that no other military or na val power is in position to render her any substantial aid owing to the lack of available forces. In a diplomatic way the situation has remained un changed since the middle of last week The State Department has Indicated to the Japanese government what may be its view of the new situation created by the signing of peace arti cles by the Bolshevikl. The statement made recently by Viscount Montono that Japan had a working agreement with the allies and America in regard to this ques tion, it is said, has been taken too lit erally. Officials say what the Vis count meant was that there existed systematic understanding on the sub Ject In seeking an understanding as to scope before going on record as sup porting the Japanese action, the American .government Is understood to hold that while It has every confi dence In the proper Intentions of Ja pan, It would be easier to convince neutral nations and moreover, would enable America and the allies to de ft t any German design to organize tr o i scordant elements In Russia on the German side, were there some for mal assurance that Russian Integrity was not to suffer. A high official to day expresesd the opinion that for this reason the situation was very del Icate and required very careful treat ment at the hands, of the press to embarrassing mlsunderstand- avold ings. Marshvllle Personals. Correspondence of The Journal. Marshvllle, March 4 Mr and Mrs Oscar Austin and baby of Hamlet ar rived Thursday to spend some time with Mrs. Anstin s parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Ross. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Brown of Lin colnton visited the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Morgan, a cou pie of days last week. Mrs. W. J. Wallace of Charlotte Is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. W. M. Davis. Mr. Kemp Armfleld of Mt. Pleasant Military Institute came in Friday to spend a few days with his parents, Dr. and Mrs. R. Armfleld. Miss Elizabeth Lee of Monroe was the guest of her friend. Miss Kate Morgan, this past week-end. Mr. Beemer Harrell of the Shelby graded school faculty spent the week end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Harrell of this place Mrs. T. B. Young and sons of Mon roe visited the former's parents, Dr. and Mrs. R. Armfleld, Saturday. Miss Lillian Boyer of Charlotte was ttie guest of Mrs. James S. Harrell for the week-end. The "Patriotic Playette." as staged by the first, second and third grade pupils of the Marshvllle High School Friday night was a decided success, and Mrs. Vaughan and Miss Black deserve especial credit for their abil ity In training the little ones. I feel sure each and every one after witness ing the earnestness with which every child carried out his or her part be came more enthused with patriotism than ever before. As an after thought Prof. Funderburk announced Just be fore the closing son it that a collection would be taken to buy supplies for the Red Cross auxiliary, said collect ion amounting to $15.32. This was the first of the commencement exer- Prof. Jackson Hamilton of Indian Trail visited relatives here Sunday. Mr. Murry Crowder of Wadesboro visited friends in Marshville Sunday. Messrs. Fate Bivens and Homer Leonard of Charlotte were guests of their respective home folks Sunday. Miss Pauline Pinkston of the high school faculty spent the week-end with her home folks in Wadesboro. The many friends of Rev. K. L. Whittington, pastor of the Presbyte rian church at this place, will regret to learn that he is a patient at the Presbyterian hospital in Charlotte. He went to Charlotte Thursday to consult a specialist and It was found necessary for him to remain for treat ment. Mrs. B. A. Hallman and little Miss LI1 Kirk Huggins visited the former's mother. Mrs. Llllie Price, at the Charlotte Sanitorium last Wednesday. Mrs. Price's many friends will be glad to know that there Is a decided im provement In her condition. Mrs. M. S. Osborne of Waxhaw is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. W. O. Harrell. Mr. and Mrs. H. M. McCollum and Mrs. J. H. McCollum of east Monroe visited relatives here Friday. Mrs. M. A. Griffin is visiting her daughter, Mrs. J. B. Little, at Cum nock, N. C. Mrs. J. T. Perkins of Chesterfield and Mrs. C. A. Lawson of Wadesboro mother and sister respectively of Dr. D. R. Perkins, returned to their home yesterday after several days visit at the latter s home. Miss Edna Burn3 of Oakboro was the guest of Miss Kate Green Sunday. Miss Mary McWhlrter of Charlotte arrived Sunday to resume her posi tion as milliner at the United Cash Store. Miss McWhirter's many friends are glad to have her with us again. Mrs. F. M. Edwards and daughter, Virginia Liles, are spending several days with the former's parents at Rock Rest. Miss Kate Green visited friends In Monroe Saturday. Revival services will begin at the Methodist church here the fourth Sun day night in this month. Rev. Mr. Barber -of-Morven will be with ReV. Mr. Taylor and do the preaching. A cordial invitation is extened to all to attend these services. MIL CUL V. SIKES MAY BE IX RACE FOR SHERIFF This Interesting IMece of Political Gossip Gleaned From His Friends. Who Speuk Authoritively. The biggest piece of political gos sip that has turned up in tis cam paign is that Mr. C. C. Sikes, well known stock dealer, Is considering running for sheriff. This is learned from a number of his friends, who have been importuning him to enter the campaign for several weeks. - In fact, it is learned from a relia ble source, that more than a few prominent friends have made person al visits to Mr. Sikes to urge him to make the race. At first, it is said, he wa3 obdurate in his refusals, but has at last consented to "consider" making the race. Friends likewise stated that some thing definite might be expected from Mr. Sikes in a few days. He has not made any public anouncement, nor has he stated positively that he would run. But neither has he made a sim ilar emphatic denial. Unless the signs fail, there will be a warm race for the sheriff's Job. A number, it Is said, are considering; announcing themselves, but nothing definite has come from any of the would-be candidates. Although Mr. Sikes Is at present a member of the Monroe township board of road commissioners, he has never been a candidate in a county wide campaign. Political observers plainly exhibit their interest in the announcement that he may run be cause Mr. Sikes' strength in the county has never been put to actual test. Mr. W. L. Earnhardt having an nounced that he will not stand for re- election for constablt of Monroe township, is aid to abo be considering imaking the race for sheriff. LEE COULDN'T EXPLAIN DICE GAME SATISFACTORY Judge Lemmond, Being of nn Unwill ing Nut m e, Wanted to Know the Whyfoi-e of High Dice. ' Five young buck3 of color, Joe Houston, Lee Massey, Henry Red fearn. Rufus Threat and Ed Aisn- brooks, appeared before Recorder Lemmond Monday morning to answer ip a cnarge or gambling. Chief Chrls tenbury and Officer Fowler from a distance noticed the negroes rolling oones near tne bill boa'd In front of Sikes stables Sunday evenine. So they camouflaged down an alley and suddenly came upon the enemy In the rear, in telling of the capture In court Officer Fowler said that he!flav- Up in Vance. Correspondence"rof Tile Journal. Indian Trail, R. F. D. No. 1, March 4. Automobiles are crawling around more so than the lizzards. Only a few of the latter have we seen these fine days. Mumps, whooping cough, and the measles are ragine here, and hv fi nally stopped the Ebenezer public school for this term. Rev. R. M. Haider of Wlneate will preach at Ebenezer BaDtist ch urr.li next Saturday at 3 p. m. and 7:30 p. in. Our organist at Ebenezer church was certainly missed Sunday. She has Just returned from Marshville after visiting friends and relatives. Mis. Lee bailey, daughter of Mrs. John Sikes of Charlotte, died sud denly Wednesday, and remains were Interred Thursday In Emanuel ceme tery. Mrs. A. C. Rowell abo died suddenly on Thursday, and was burl ed In the same cemetery the following grabbed Lee Massey bv the arm and the sassy little negro threw the dice over the barn and vhen he was ask ed If the crowd vas not shooting crap, the negro replied. "No. rolline hieh dice." Four of the nerroes had already pleaded guilty, but Lee took the airs. u. t. Mills was taken to a Charlotte hospital Thursday for an operation. She is getting along asv nicely as could well be expected. Mr. Archie Sikes, son of Air. and h- ui iiuriuue, re cently fell across one of the small tombstones in Emanuel cemeterr. stand to give his version of the af-'ana as rendered unconscious when. fair. "Me and Henry Redfearn com up town to git a horse an' eo ride." he began, "an when we seen 'Bush' ober In front ob de stable we wen't cross.' . "Whom do you mean bv Bush?" -Interrupted Judge Lemmond. "Joe Houston," replied Lee. Why do you call him BushT" then asked the Judge. "Calse his bald Is so bushv." re plied 'Snow Ball.' as he Is called, be cause he Is black, in tones of aston ishment that any one should not know why his friend was called Bush. Lee then proceeded to tell how as one of the crowd was the possessor of fine pair of "bones," as he called them, that they thought they proba bly needed exercise and so began to roll high dice and kept It up till the Chief and Officer Fowler rolled up and grabbed them. When the Recorder asked Lee If he wasn't a good shooter, he replied I's larnln' purty well." Lee may be larnln' pretty well, but his head struck another marble stone. He was rushed to a Mint Hill doc tor. We are unable to report his condition at this writing. Mr. Reece Helms, and sister, Miss Ella Helms, have returned from a trip to Virginia. Mr. Ed Kirk of Charlotte visited" home folks here last week. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Dixon and children of Charlotte spent Sunday here with friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Price, and daughter, Evelyn Price, of Unlon vllle spent Sunday here. The fruit trees are now herlnninp , - v, " iu uioom. Wheat Is promising, but the ' oat crop will be a failure. 'Mr. Carlyle Trull, and sister. Miss Loma Trull, of Unlonvllle, were re cent visitors here. Rev. J. W. Bennett, the pastor, will preach Sunday at Mill Grove at 11 a. ra., and at Union Grove at 2 p. m. While being curried by Its owner he did not succeed in teaching Re- the other day. a horse hplnnpin t .1 - j i ... I w m n . . . " " curuer i.eniniona now me game was.ir. i. r. Liemmona dropped dead played. When asked by His Honor to explain to him tho Intricacies of. the game, replied: "Da's little dots on 'em. Ilk five, an so on, an ebbery one rolls time about, an' the highest one gits de' The following young men in this community will go to Camp Jackson from this section: Messrs. Charley Foard, D. M. Simpson, and Elgin Or-mond. Mr. Luther Simpson and fimifv- Mttle River Ffchlnn Club Meeting. money." jhave moved back here from AHn. As the offenders were young, and Mr. Bill Wooten has moved to this had never been up fo that off ence . section from Monroe townshlD. before. Judge Lemmond was lenient, I Miss Wilms Duncan is now go-' and let them off with a $5 fine andilng to school at Wingate. Fairness, the costs, but warning then If they ... were up again to give the roads a . Quote Sscripture In His Anneal Vnr few more much-needed workers. Exemption. St. Louis, March 3. A quotation fmm 4ia T)IKIa T-... . There will be i meting of the club ter 24. ven, K i. nt-H k4 . members at the club rooms at 8 p. m.; Louis man In his appeal for exem Frlday night, March 8. All members ' ntlon which th rtintriM k. . are urged to be present at the meet- now has under consideration. This Ing as maters of vital importance are 'portion says- ' to be discussed. DR. H. SMITH, i "When a man hBfh f.v . - " " I wife he shall not go out to war, nelth- Erery man knows how a wife er hll h h rhrvt -i.k should be managed, but a few are ness: but he shall ha fr. . hl Me to give & successful demonstra-' for one year and shall cheer up hist tton. - - f .. ... .... ..... i jUiie wnicrt)Bc na:a taken." v. V
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