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THE UNION COUNTY PAPER EVERYBODY READS IT r "THE UNION COUNTY PAPER EVERYBODY NEEDS IT" THE Monroe Journai 'X. PUBLISHED TWICE EACH WEEK TUESDAY AND FRIDAY VOL. 27. NO. 23. MONROE, N. O, TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 1921. $2.00 PER YEAR CASH WINGATE STORES WERE j IMPERILED BY FLAMES t j tire )iroverel in Cth ill Oullil 1 lircHW-netl a Yeiilahl (Viiil'i- trillion for a Time. j HIE THOUSAND DOLLAR til F.RXSEY III I.I. IS DEAR CONVENTION" WAS BIG SUfliW Ily REV .Mr. Austin l-M Fine Cow Am Result of Wire IVnelratiiig Its l.tmg in Vital SxI. Mr. J. C. Austin's fine Guern sey hull. "J. C. t.f Edgewater." register number 36.254. died Sat urday night at his place, Pleas ant Walk Farui. in Marshville township, from the effects or an injury sustained when & piece of wire penetrated its lungs in a vi tal spot. The bull was the head Here on the First Day of the RedpatK Chautauqua ! . It. M. HAIULF.IL Wingate, April 28 The Sunday school institute held at Meadow Branch church Sunday and Monday was a marked success. Large crowds !".!aClr.nd.mU;! ortrP.emntUW.Tk"Verd.on: number ot the churcne. were repre-i seated and it is believed that a great-1 er interest was. created in Sunday! school work in general. Messrs. Mid- i dleton and Flake..who had the meet-! Ins in charge, are experts on Sunday school work, and were beard witn much deticht and nroflt. It is the TO INTRODUCE Mitutes In this county come time dur ing the summer months. A large number of the citiiens of our town attended the funeral servi ces or Luther Garland at Smyrna church Sunday afternoon, and ail re turn the largest crowds that has been seen at a service or this kind. Miss CatheriiiK Johnson, a former teacher in the public school here, and her sister. Miss Mary Johnson, both of Pineville, visited Mr. ami Mrs. S. W. Hinson recently. -Mr. L. C. Troutmnn of Charlotte has moved his family here. They are occupying the dwelling recently va- ated by Mrs. Fannie Uennett. Rev. Messrs. A. C. Davis, A. Marsh, nd Zeb Caudle were in town yester- iay attending the Sunday school lu- titute. Rev. A. C. Sherwood ran down to of the finest of the Guernsey breed In this section, and was a valuable animal, its owner hav ing refused an offer of $5000 for him. He was Insured for $3500. NEW YARIETY OF PEAS One of Them Is the "Itraliliaui,' Which Retains lis Leaves Until After the Pea Are Kiie. THERE IS XO HOPE FOK t'OTTOX Ily T. J. W. BROOM, full Ml) Farm Demonstrator. Severe injury to the peach crop throughout the state was general with the exception of the sand hill region where little or no injury Is reported. The crop in Union county Is almost a total loss with the exception, per haps of a few localities. Farmers are advised by the exten sion service to make careful inspec tion of their trees, and where the frntt la iiri M 11 v n total lnaa 111 re Philadelphia church Saturday after-j une the tree8 ,even,ly, u i (h. ioon with the pastor, Rev. R. M. ,01ldenc). of th(, ,)each ,ree ,0 develop Hatgler, aud preached a splendid ser- uon. Kev. Y. T. Shehane and Prof. C. I. Peach made a hurried trip to harlotte this afternon. ncy or tne peacn tree 10 aeveiop its fruiting wood further from the trunk each year, forming a top heavy growth not consistent wilh the strength or the tree and economical handling. "Dehorn" old trees to Watson and W'ildivd Perry, son and i Q plo,,llC(, a vigorous new laughter o:' Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Perry re confined to their beds with some. hing like lagrippe. Fire Created Excitement. For a little while last Saturday It ton and vigorous growth with an abundance of fruit buds for next year's crop. Remarkable results have been se cured from severe pruning of peach naked as If there might be a serious trees following crop Injury. It is es onflagration here when a corn mill j pecially Important with old peacn Mitflt belonging to Mr. Rufus Griffin trees that they be "dehorned severe- has destroyed by fire. The mill house! ly. The main branches can be cut vas located closely between two ad- back to stubs two to three reel in acent buildings, and but for the factilenitth with splendid results. Trees hat the one most exposed to the fire , five to eight years of age can be cut U a brick building and the heroic ef- orts to subdue the flames, several -tores and possible a few dwellings back into three year old wood with profit Experiments ot the division of horticulture show that peach trees Ivould have been destroyed. Lack of can be dehorned as late as May with lire fighting apparatus, not even a satisfactory results. uimlv of water except front wells Trees that are severely pruned or nd ditches being available, made the dehorned should receive both cultiva- ituation all the more serious. The tlon and fertilization this season to tizens of the town aud community assist them in producing a vigorous tat were in the vicinity at that hour, growth. An application of a half to nd the faculty and students of the i one and one-half pounds of nitrate E'ingate high school fought for an of soda is advisable. tur or more before the flames were - - ought under control.. Mr. A. W. McLean, of this stale, The entire stock of goods were car- who Is connected with tne war nnance led from the store rooms of Messrs. board, va quoted In papers as say- L. Brewer, J. J. Perry and E. B. . Ing that the outlook for cotton Is not bright and were scattered in almost good; that European mills are refus- tery direction. They were damaged Ing to accept credit that would enable a considerable extent. Those sus- them to purchase American cotton. ainlne the heaviest loss were Messrs. ' even a credit for twelve months, . F. Williams and Rufus Griffin, claiming- they see no way of disposing The rear of Brewer's and Wright's of the gods after they are manufac tore rooms were slightly damaged, tured. This being so. it behooves Mh or which were covered by Insur- every ranner In Union county to make nee. The mill house, belonging to provision this year for a sufficiency Ir. 'illiams, i a total loss. It was of food and feed crops, and produce splendid small building. .Mr. Grif- his cotton with a9 little outlay or n's loss Is $750 or $800 with no In- cash and credit as possible. urance. NEVIN CONCERT COMPANY. The Nevln Concert Company, which will be heard at the coming Red path Chautauqua, Is composed of five young artists of personality. A part of their program features the presentation of the tuneful and melodic composi tions of the great American composer, F.thelbert Xevln. Their truly artistic program will be varied with clever Impersonations and popular ensemble selections. SIXti SING IS NOT SO HAD j SAYS THOMAS MFKiHAXj RICKKTT DISAPPEARED FROM HOMK AT NF.WTOX COUNTY COMMISSION Ht ROAD l'l.AX DEFEATED It) Vote of Mt to .UHl tiliens of Count) DeiMe to Relniii the Present .system. By a vote of 661 to 59n the citizens of Union county declared their opposition to the road law passed at the last session of the legislature and submitted to their approval, and the present road commissioner plan will con- tinue in operation. The vote was exceedingly light, very little in- terest having been manifested. By precincts, the vote was: Precinct Pres't Prop'd North Monroe .... 121 116 South Monroe .... 4 52 Wingate II 15 Marshville 182 32 Olive Branch .... 33 5 Euto 29 1 Unionville l( 26 North Goose Creek 1 70 Sot. th Goose Creek 1 37 Vame 6 30 Mineral Springs .. 7 IS Siler ! . . . 4 21 Marvin 25 7 Weddinston S 32 Waxhaw 45 1H Wilson's Old Store . S3 1 Mt. Prospect 15 H Allan 11 15 Smyrna 3 31 Union 7 20 Total 661 590 NEW ROAD COMMISSION NOW BEING ORGANIZED It is not definitely known just how To Introduce them throughout the he flre originated. The writer is re- countv. we have ordered sixty bush kiested by those whose property was els or Brabham and Groit peas. The jatnagcd or exposed to the fire to ex- Brabham Is a tall and erect growing hess their sincere thanks to each and pea. retaining Its leaves until after 11 who worked so faithfully to save the peas are ripe, which makes it very teir property from destruction. valuable as hay pea. me orott is a Commencement Next Week.' bush pea and one of the Heaviest The commencement exercises of the rMiftt 't llm MIHI II l msu ttiuniM- mi Star of "The City of Silent Men" SH'ii(ls Two Weeks In Famous New oik Penitential). shi ii ir Sini? orison is not such a bad place after all, according to Thomas Mt-iL-liun. I'n r:i m on nt star, who comes to the Strand Theatre Wednesday in his latest starring vehicle, "The I ity ot Silent Men." 'Mr. Melghan and his company spent more than two weeks at the famous penitentiary, taKing scenes for the new picture, and In many of these the warden and the guards, and even some of the pris oners appear. "Prison conditions are now differ ent from what they used to be," said Mr. Melghan. "The men are treated mnrn like human beings. Thev all seem cheerful, they are not compell ed to have their heads shaved, or to wear stripes, and they can furnish and decorate their cells to suit their own fancies. They have their peri ods of recreations, and their games, such as baseball, etc.; have their own motion picture theatre, publish their own prison newspaper, and have main- other means of diversion." In his new production, Mr. Melghan plays the role of a country youth who is sett to serve a term in Sing Slug, and to secure the utmost realism, the scenes were taken in the exact locale ot the story. The directioa was by Tom Format) and the supporting cast Includes Lois Wilson, Kate Bruce, Paul Everton, George MacQuarrie and Guy Oliver. GF.U.MAX CARP IX NKUSK RIYKK STILL FIGHTING ingate high school will begin on hursday.May 5th. The following Is u wa"t,, tr out thrse "eua 8ee partial program: Thursday, 8 p.. .... po-'r county ; cite,, and orators contest; Friday" I Pn P"1. ?jT,h2 t :30 a.m., baccalntire:ite sermon by r. C. H. Durham or Lumberton; be mi I ti it at 2 p.m., will be the declalm- contest and the anual debate by e literary societies; 8 p.m.. will be e hour Tor the play; Saturday 10 a. ., class day exercises; and 11:30 a. ., literary address by Dr. C. C. Dur- im. Representing tne ninerent so fties are Misses Wllma Morgan, attie Smith, Christina Peabody and ene Graham, reciters; Joseph V. tilder, Carl Riggers, W. V. Tarlton, row of corn you plai for the land's rake. If you can t secure seed lo rally, see your county agent. Cit.ud Throng Fflrd Store In Wilmington It was a matter of wrapping goods and receiving the money rather than making salcg at the opening of the Wilmington store of the Ellrd chain yesterday. The sales made themselves, especially-on the second floor where ready-to-wear apparel ,j o'.i iB.i,..,.ik.itk'.t.. t.!for women Is sold, and the receipts ph Beach. Frank Gartdy, Hurley for the day by rar exceeded theex t.:.j fori..- Pro.i01. ih pectatlons of the Efird orficlals pres- 'jators and Wm. Gathjngs. Ray.ent for the opening of the largest Miith, Norman Peal, and Broadui"d Patt est store In the chain of 31. aney are the declalmers. The com-i 'out umw uunuR uy ... lencemeut exercises bid fair to be found necessary to lock all doors to cellent. and the public Is cordially prevem h " , , J. . .X a nllr.A 'entering the establishment. It wa a which special work may be taken! mass of humanity on both the first lns Mar 10th and will continue for.d ond floors, and to get a little weeks. There are 37 In the aen- P. TOr5 "r r ri.u thl. Tear ach time for a period of thirty 1 The following high school .tudents 'mlnutea. When the closing hour, six Unt the week-end at home with o'clock, arrived, hundreds of patron. 'eir parents: Misses Sallle Ingram, were in ine siore ana " illle Falre Hemby, Willie Secrest. hour later before offlclala and ' lie Blvent. Mary Lee Staton and s.le.people cou d leave for their eve- essrs. Carl Parker, Henry sniaer, " """" trrie Hargett iQur public school will close this I'ek. This has been one of tne nest Thorn Meighan Coming.' Recognized aa one of the most pop- .. . . . . . . . iil.r nf .rreen tr Thomas Melchan em.cpar."n oT th hs" Mr" ni appear at the Strand WedneMay l ?TK.U?? '?n.t .7 u vv in his latest Paramount picture. "The luch ad n red by student. .nd pa- City of Silent Men." Thl. i. a re ' .markable picture, many of the scenes M ,m of which were photographed in Sing N Eating too much is a brake on our .Sing prison. An unusually capable fftlvitiei. (company of players support the star. Foreign F1h Are Destroying Native Species, Say Old Fishermen in That Section. The German carp in Netise river don't know the war is over, says a I Kinston. N. C, dispatch. They are continuing their fight on native fish. .Theirs Is one Teutonic campaign that I has not known dereat, according to local fishermen. They were Intro duced to this section some years ago 'and placed In private ponds, accord j ing to piscatorial historians. Pom4 'dams gave way and the hardy "for 'eigners" swarmed Into the Neuse and its tributaries. Carp weighing from five to twenty-five pounds throng the upper reaches of the river and scourge the less aggressive fish in the creeks. Local fishermen have declared war on their own account. The carp de stroys the roe of other species, and native fish are growing fewer. In the opinion of the commercial fishermen here the carp Is "absolutely good for nothing." Its meat Is not good, and processing to remove the oil does not tender the flesh palatable. Riflemen accounted for a numer of "Huns" when the Neuse overflowed Into swampy country recently. They hunted the big fish through the bushes and found sport In pot-shooting them Bullets did the work that a small harpoon would not be capable of. the carp being the best armored of rlvy warriors. Card of Thanks. We take this method of expressing our lasting gratitude to our friends, and especially the members of the Melvln Deese post of the American Legion, for the many acts of kind ness shown us during the time from the arrival of the remains of our sol dier boy, who waa killed In France, until they were Interred Sunday. Mrs. A. L. Garland and family. Oh, Absolutely "Madame," said the medium, pock eting the feet. "I find your fears for your husband's safety are gro-.itu! less," "It's quite possible," astreed thp anxious one. "He Is a Sailor." Former Monroe Man ami Brother ol K-j' eiiior Is in Financial Diffi culties, ArnH'iliiiK to Dispatch. Judge Thomas B. Finley has ap pointed John P. Yotint, of Newton, receiver for L. C. Blckett. native of Monroe, wholesale grocer, says a New ton dispatch to the Charlotte Obser ver. In the meantime friends of Mr Blckett are anxiously awaiting some word from hiin. He disappeared trom home on Wednesday evening. April 13, waa seen In Salisbury the follow ing day and since that time there har leeh n. trace of him. His assets are placed at about $25,000 and liabilities between $35, 000 and $10,000. Mr. Birkett's financial affairs were in bad shape, it is said, and inability to meet cred itors is believed to be the reason for his leavening the city. His stock of goods Is worth at least $10,000, Mr. Yount estimates, and his hand some home on College street is val ued to $10,000. Mr. Yount will endeavor to close out the. stock of goods in bulk in order to save more for the creditors who are said to be numerous. Ex-Governor T. W. Blckett, appris ed of the disappearance of his broth er, has been In Newton this week in an effort to straighten out his affairs and to And a trace of his where abouts. The governor was compelled to go to Albemarle to attend the Doughton-Campbell contest hearing. Mrs. Blckett la almost prostrate over her husband's disappearance. Mr. Blckett is said to have carried awav about a thousand dollars with him. Some Thoughts on Town Polities To the Editor of The Journal: "Consistency, thou art a Jewell" It's amusing, lo say the least, to notice the inconsistency or human nature. To illustrate: In the past vote for and asaiust high school bonds, there were certain folks who ridiculed one of our citizens because of his opposition to school bonds. This good man was target for a number or unkind criti cisms. He was called narrow-minded, illiterate, close fisted and so Torth. But later, In the recent campaign ror aldermen, these same parties who rid iculed this citizen immediately chang ed their attitude. This man or nar row mind had broadened out; he was lauded as a far-seeing, economical, conservative man, in fact, the only one lilted for aldeman. It makes such a difference of view point when we have an axe to :r';tid. The writer has not the least ill will toward these people, but to one who "lives by the side of the road." It is amusing. And rs we are all "Just folks." we shouldn't harbor any Ill will because of these inconsistences. Sneaking of the recent town elec tion, it seems to me that we should learn to be more tactful. W e should remember that this Is a free country. To ouote Dart of Elbert Hubbard's creed: "I pray that I may never med dle, dictate, interfere or give aavice that is not wanted. If I can help peo ple, I'll do It by giving them a chance to help themselves, and If I can up lift or inspire, let It be by example, inference and suggestion rather than by injunction and dictation." An Observer. - Ineffective Treatment A noted physician had recom mended walking to a nervous patient. The nervous one started to cross the street after leaving the doctor's of fice. A truck skidded and hurled him against the curb, where he lay vn the doctor, having seen the a-eirVnt. hur: led to his side. "Ai-nt vou hurt?" inquired the plr.slelnn anxiously. "Well." replied the patient, "1 can't say I reel much better.". J. D. MeRae, J. X. Prl e and Gig Col lins ConiMso the Commission, It is Stated A FEW OLD MEMBERS TO SFRYF. The new road commission, it was learned here late this afternoon, will, be composed of J. D. McRae, of Mon roe; T. G. Collins, or Marshville town ship; and Mr. J. N. Price, of Sandy Ridge. It Is reported that Mr. McRae will act as chairman. 'Mr. McRae is elector-at-large, replacing Mr. M. K. Lee who was unable to serve on ac count of his large business Interests. Mr. Henry Collins of Waxhaw and Mr. W. O. Harrcll of Marshville re fused to accept the appointment as electors from their respective town ships. In Mr. Harrell's place Mr. T. G. Collins was appointed from Marsh ville, while an appointee from Jack son township has not been decided upon. Mr. Luther Thomas, It is un derstood, will not serve as an elector from Lanes Creek, and it is thought that Mr. H. F. Parker, a member of the old board, will serve In his stead. Mr. Jim Winchester, also a member of the old board, has been appointed in the place or Mr. W. T. Biggers of Wingate, who declined to serve. The appointees are now in session in the court house for the purpose of organizing the new board. The elec torate is composed of the following: J. D. McRae, at large; J.C.Winchester, Monroe; W. W. Pusser, New Salem; Gib Collins, Marshville; W. D. Haw field, Vance; J. N. Price, Sandy Ridge; and I. C. Clontz, Goose Creek. The vacnncles on the board will be filled this afternoon. XEYIX COXCF.RT COMPANY IS OPENING ATTRACTION Chautauqua Week Begins Tliursilny Afternoon With An Unusually Good Program. The big seven day Redpath Chatt tf.Uiiua opens Thursday afternoon at time o'clock in the auditorium tent which will be erected on the Fowler & Lee lot at the corner of Franklin and Church streets. Then Nevln Concert Company will be the opening atraction. Five tal ented, vivacious artists compose this company which gives a program of great variety, combining special nov elty, instrumental and vocal fentur-?. Every number is given with a bright ness and sparkle which will make the company long remembered In the community. At night, after a short concert by the Nevin Company. Montaville Flow ers, eminent publicist, will give his great lecture, "America Looking Ahead." Montaville Flowers is one of the great lecturers on the Chau tauqua and Lyceum platform today. He brings to his discussions a broad background or authoritative informa tion and presents his points In an eloquent and convincing manner. Mr. Flowers' addresses have been likened to cathedrals they have great plan. Impressive structure and noble purpose. It has been said that they are "institutions" rather than lectures. "The District School nt Blueberry Corners," The grown-ups of Benton Heights will reproduce "The District School at Blueberry Corners" tonight at 8:15. This play waa successfully rendered a few weeks back. We in vite our friends to come back and get the benefit of the reproduction. If you did not come before, come and see what primitive education was. Admission 10 and 20 cents. Precocious. Bobbie (whose father has Just helped him to a skimpy piece ot pie): "Dad, your name ought to have been Brutus." "Why?" "You gave me the most unkindest cut of all." FIVE THOUSAND PRESENT AT. GARLAND'S FUNERAL Stl.IJer Who Was hilled in Action Miomii F.tery I'.ivsilile Honor by tnion ('ounty People. LAID IN STATE AT COURT HOUSE Froia four to seven thousand peo ple was present at Smyrna church Sunday to do honor to the remain, of John Luther Garland who wai killed in France in the attack of the 119th Infantry on the Hlndenburg line in September. 1918. The body arrived at Monroe on Friday evening, coming from Colum bia in charge of Corporal Faverolles of the heavy artillery. It was taken in charge by members of the Melvln Deese post of the American Legion, who had it placed in the court room in the court house where it lay in state, guarded by uniformed mem bers of the post nisht and day. until Sunday a:ieriiui. when it was com mitted to Cie earth with full military honors in the same cemetery at Smyrna where sleeps the father of the dead hero. The casket was covered with the Stars and Stripes and surrounded by masses of the most beautiful flowers, in most artistic design, for the most part the work of Mr. Code Morgan, who took charge of this feature of the ceremony at the request of the Legion post. Thousands of the coun ty's citizenship passed by the casket as it lay in -late, and not a few ex pressed the fact that they knew the departed hero in life, and spoke of his many good qualities. Promptly at the appointed hour the procession moved off. At least live hundred people followed the hearse in automobiles. The sound of tolling bells at all the churches added solemnity to the scene. Taps was beautifully blown by Mr. Peach as a signal for the departure of the pro cession and the commencement of the church bells. Masses of People Present. On arrival at the cemetery, it was almost lupossible to get into the vi cinity o.' the church for the masses of people that pressed forward to witness the ceremonies. The procession, headed by the fir ing squad, made its way slowly to the grave. The casket, carried by six uniformed pall bearers and preceded by the color bearer, was followed by the family. Arriving at the grave, the cere monies were in charge of-the Amer- r lean Legion. Dr. C, C. Weaver, pas tor of the Monroe Central Methodist church made the opening prayer very eloquently and touchingly. A wom en's quartette, consisting or Mes dame J. Frank Laney, Ray Funder burk, G. M. Smith, and Jeff Sewell, sang very sweetly "Tenting Tonight," The Reverend Mr. J. J. Hugglna, of Unionville, followed with a few words or eulogy or the dead and a warning to the living. A male quartet, com posed of Messrs. George S. Lee, Jr., Fred Smith. V. B. Cole, and Glenn Wolfe sane softly and sweetly, "Jesus Saviour, Pilot Me." The post commander of the -local post of the American Legion, Major B. H. Hinde, then read the funeral service of the post, which follows: "Comrades, we are gathered to gether to pay the last earthly honors to one of the Legion who has gone forward on that Journey which we must all sooner or later take. He who is gone answered the call of his country for men to fight for liberty when men were needed. He served the Hag with honor and now sleeps his eternal sleep under that victorious banner, which In life he followed." The Legion's Prayer. The prayer in the Legion service, as uttered by Major Hinde; was: "O Great i.ord of Hosts, and God of Battles in whose great might we trust for all victory, we come Into Thy Dread Presence to commit to the earth the remains of this our com rade, who at Thy command has been called from us to Join the great army of those who have gone from earthly things to the Heavenly Kingdom. "In Thy keeping most gracious and merciful Lord, we commend his spirit in the blessed hope of a joyful resurrection when the great armies of the fallen shall be mustered into Thy Dread Presence before the Great White Throne. "We pray Thee, O Lord, that we who are alive aud remain may always see our duty and do it unto the end even as has been done by this our comrade who has fought the good fight R!iJ finished his course. "And now, O Lord, trusting in Thy great mercy and sweet compassion, we commit his body to the grave, 'Earth to earth; ashes to ashes; dust to dust;' there t remain In Thy peace until the last trump shall sound and the bodies of the dead be raised. "Look down with pity and compas sion on those who mourn hi. los. and let them not weep as those hav ing no hope. Comfort them In their sorrow and lead them Into the way. ot peace. I "On us, his comrades, we pray Thy Heavenly blessing and the everlaat , Ing help and guidance of Him who taught us to pray: " 'Our Father, Who art in Heaven: hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom i come; Thy will be done on earth a. it is in Heaven. Give us thl. day our ,daiiy bread, and forgive us our tres passes, a. we forgive them who tres pass against us and lead ut not into temptation but deliver us from evil. I for Thine Is the kingdom, the power. Continued on Page Fight.