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THE DAVIE RECORD.
C. FRANK STROUD - - Editor.
TELEPHONE
Entered atthePostofSce in Mocks
ville, N. C, as Second-class Mail
matter. March 3. 1903.
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WEDNESDAY. MAY 26. 1915.
Swat the fly!
Renew your subscription.
The strawberry pie is with us.
Blackberries are in full bloom.
Have you been robbed yet?
Did you list your taxes, or did you
forget it.
The sand-clay roads are a blessing
to our. county.
. A hundred thousand dollars added
to what we have, will give us the
best reads of any county in this sec
tion. Must we stop work now and
leave the roads unfinished or get
enough money to finish them up?
What do the people say.
The man who helps a town is the
man who invests his money in house?,
mills, factories, etc , and takes his
county paper. Many of our citizens
will not be missed much when they
are called hence, for they have never
dune nothing to be remembered for.
The world will be as well off without
them as with them. The Record will
doubtless be called on to chronicle
some of their deaths and we may fay
a good man is gone, but our readers
will know we made a mistake.
Shooting at Harmony.
Statesville, May 23. A shooting
affray, which more than likely will
result in the death of James Harbin.
a young Statesville boy, was engagea
in at Harmony, this county last
nicrht. and Clvde Heath and two
w
other young men, by the names of
Moore and Munday were arrested to
day by Sheriff Deaton and lodged in
jail. From the information that
could be gathered concerning the
matter, it seems that all four of the
boys had been after a supply of
whiskey, and on their return trip.
all of them being pretty well tanked
up. Moore drew a gun and began
shooting into the air. Harbin, to
whom the team belonged, remon
strated with Moore and threatened
to put him out of the buggy if he
did not fifive up the erun. This he
refused to do, and in a scuffle, Har
bin was shot, the ball entering1 his
right shoulder and ranging down,
lodged in his spine, causing paralysis,
from his waist down. He is a pre
carious condition, and Doctor Jurney,
who is attending him, says recovery
is impossible.
Italy Declares War.
Rome, May 23. via Paris Italy is
at war with Austria-Hungary.
With the issuance of the general
mobilization order the Italian Gov
ernment issued a proclamation de
claring war on Austria, which of
ficially will begin tomorrow.
Prior to this, and after a lengthy
consultation, the Ministers of War
and Marine proclaimed all the pro
inces bordering on Austria and the
islands and coast towns of the Adri
atic in a state of war which wss
equivalent to the establishment of
martial law, , the step usually preced
ing the formal declaration.
MANY BRAVE ROBBERS ABROAD
Davie County in The Grip of a Set of
Thieves Two Stores and Several
Residences Broke into and Robbed.
This section of the country seems
to be in the grip of a set of thieves
and robbers. The first robbery took
place last Sunday night, and has been
with from
Postoffice And Store" Robbed.
The store of F. A. Jones, at Glem
mons, was entered last Wednesday
night and about $75 worth of goods
stolen. The postoffice is in the build -ing
and about $7 in cash was taken.
Sheriff Flynt, of Winston, was on the
scene early Thursday morning, and
to in searching for the thieves found
going on since, with trom one
three robberies every night. Early ' some of the the goods that were
Wednesday morning the postoffice ! stolen from D. D. Bennett's store at
and the store of D. D. Bennett, at ' rnrna. tw,1o n;f
Cornatzer, 5 miles north of this city, I , , , .
was broken into and more than 100 1 thieves made good their escape.
pairs of shoes and a number of other ; n i. j nrn nu:u
, , ... . : uuuhui nuu inn ivcuuiiu.
crnnna rnrrorhpr with Rntnp stamnsi
and money, was taken.
On the same
night the residence of G. A. Sheek
in South Mocksville, was entered by
two unknown men, but they were
scared away before securing any
thing. The thieves also visited the
home of Dr. W. C. Martin, in North
Mocksville and succeeded in getting
a side of meat. Wednesday night
or early Thursday morning the South
ern Lunch Room near the depot
was entered and a supply of cigars,
tobaccos, etc., were taken. A mes
sage from Clemmons Thursday morn
ing says that the postoffice and store
of F. A. Jones, at that place was
robbed Wednesday night. There
seems to be no clue as to who the
thieves are, as they make their get
away and leave no trace behind them.
Tae citizens of the town aretrubbing
up their guns and getting ready for
business. It is thought by some that
tie thieves are using automobiles
and come into town from adjoining
counties over tho government cost
road.
The Record learns that Dr. R. P.
Anderson has purchased Dr. Martin's
interest in the burned building and
lot known as the Baitv building, and
will rebuild the stores at an early
date. We are glad that the burned
block will be rebuilt, for more busi
ness houses are needed here. Com
petition is the life of business and
means much to our people. We want
to see a bigger and better Mocksville.
The Record is in favor of beauti
fying the old court house and mak
ing a useful building of it, or of
tearing it down. At present the
public library occupies half of the
lower floor. If the County Commis
sioners will give the building to the
ladies of the town for a "Communitv
Building," then we believe it would
be a good investment for the citizens
of the entire county if the ladies
would follow the suggestions of Mu-s
Linda Clement, as set forth in an
article in The Record last week . WY
heartily favor any move that will
help to beautify the town.
Thousands of dollars worh of pro-r
perty .is located around the public
square without protection at night
from thieves, robbers or fires. If the
town had had a night policeman or
watchman the, big fire of three weeks
ago would probably have never hap
pened. The city fathers cannot af
ford to let the property and lives of
the citizens of the town go unpro
tected to save a few poltry dollars
per month. The people should rise
up and demand some protection, for,
as taxpayers, they are entitled to
protection. Let something be done
before there are any more big fires
or robberies.
NOTHING DOING.
At the recent meeting of Wachovia
Historical Society, at the suggestion
of Hon. J. C. Buxton, the executive
committee was asked to take some
steps to have the markers from the
graves of the mother and father of
Dajniel Boone placed in the historical
building for preservation. It was
stated that the stone markers are
now locked in the vaults of the bank
at Mocksville to keep them from be
ing chipped to pieces by curio seek
ers. The graves are now without
marKers and some steps are to be
taken to locate the graves in a per
manent manner The committee has
taken no step as yet, but may take
action at a meeting to be held at
some future date Winston Sentinel.
-The Record is in favor of putting
markers to the graves of the father
and mother of Daniel Boone, but op
posed to any historical society carry
ing away the original gravestones
l i -
wnicn are now safely stored in the
vaults of the Bank of Davie.
An Appreciated Letter.
Editor Davie Record,
Mocksville, N. C.
Dear Sir: Ae I have completed
my course at King's Business Col
lege, will not be iu Charlotte, foi
feome time would be glad if you
would send your paper to my home
on Route 2. As your paper has
been so much pleasure to me for
past few months, I don't see how 1
can get along without the Davie
Record. Don't see how the people
of Davie county can get along with
out knowing what is going on it,
their own county.
Yours truly,
C. I. Pesky.
Fork Church Commencement.
Fork Church Commencement was
held last Wednesday, but owing to
the inclement weather the crowd was
much small than usual. The exer
cises were very good, and were en
joyed by all present. The speech of
Mr. Brogden, of Raleigh, on Educa
tion, was very good and has been
highly complimented. The editor
did not get any blackberry pie, but
he got a mighty fine dinner and is
under many obligations to Mr. and
Mrs. Henry Grimes, of Gooleemee.
for said dinner. The rain in the
afternoon drove many people home
The students deserve much credit
for the manner in which they carried
out the program. The editor always
enjoys a day at Fork Church, for we
have many friends in that section of
the county.
How About Water Works.
It is said that the city fathers will
consider putting in a system of water
works for Mocksville at their next
meeting Tuesday night, June 1st.
An engineer has looked over the
ground and says that a good system
of water works can be installed for
about $40,000. This is something
that our town has long needed, and
we believe every citizen of the town
who has any love for his town and
its growth, will be heartily in favor
of this forward step. The water
would be brought from Bear creek
to town. With a good water system
the insurance rate, which is now al
most prohibitive, would be cut more
than half, and our town would be
protected from fire and our streets
could be sprinkled and hundreds of
dollars saved to the merchants croods.
Aliother fire like the one on May 4th,
would pay for the water works, If
you are interested in this question
attend the meetins: next Tuesdav
night.
A Fast Barber.
The editor was at Fork Church
Wednesday, and while there hap
pened into the barber shop of John
H. Mason, colored. John is one of
the best colored men in the county,
and if he is a truthful fellow, which
we doubt not, he is the fastest bar
ber in the country. John told us
that he could shave four hundred
and twenty people per day. When
you go to Fork, stop and ask John to
give you a sample shave.
Pino News.
The health of this communitv is
very good at present.
Miss Annie Thopson has return-
ed home from school at Spencer.
jut. ana Jlrs, A. P. Younsr snent
the week end with Mrs. Ji. a.
Kesler at Spencer.
Miss Jbrancis Mowerv snent last.
week in this community.
Miss 1'auliue Mock has bppn
visiting iu Salisbury.
DAD S YOUNGEST GIRL.
Life.
Man comes into this world with
out his consent and leaves it against
his will. During his stay on earth
his time is spent in one continuous
round of contraries and misunder
standings. In his infancy he is an
angel. In his boyhood he is a
devil. In his manhood he is every
thing Irom a lizard up. In his
uuues ue is a iooi. n ne rais a
family he is a chump. If herais?s
a check, he is a thief, and the Law
raises the devil with him. If he
is a poor man, he is a poor manager
and ha3 no sense. If he is rich he
is disbonpst and considered smart.
It he is iu politics, he is a grafter
and a crook. If he is out of poli
A- 2 1 I
iics vou cau'c piace mm, as tie is
hu Undesirable Citizen." If he
goes to church he is a hypocrit. Tf
he stays away from church he is a
sinner. If he donates to foreign
missions he Ucs it for show; if he
doesn't he is 'stingy" and a "Tight
Wad." When he first comes into
the world everybody wauts to kiss
him before he goes out they all
want to kick him. If he dies
young there was a great futnr hp
' fore him. If he lives to a iipe old
I age, ne is in the way only living
to sa ve funeral expenses. What's
the use! Life is a funny proposi
tion alter all. Selected.
A good road without bridges to
cross the streams is worth but little.
On to Richmond, Va., Special Train
Via Southern Railway.
From Morganton, Statesville. Mocksville,
Winston-Salem and all intermediate points
Monday. May 31st. 1915. Confederate
Veterans Reunion, June 1st. 2nd and 3rd.
Schedule and Round Trip Fares:
Cooleemee 8:33 a. m.. $5.25; Mocksville
8:48 a. m., $5.15; Clemmons 9:22 a. m.,
$4.85; Winston-Salem 10 a. m., $4 30.
Fares from all intermediate points same
bdsis.
' MAKE TRIP IN DAY TIME.
Reunion tickets will be sold May 29th
to June 2nd inclusive. Final limit June
10th. with privilege of extension of limit
until June 30th. Side trip tickets will be
sold during the Reunion at greatly reduced
fares. Return Dortion of Reunion tickets
will be honored returning from either Nor
folk. Lynchburg or Charlottlcsville within
limit.
Special train will consist of hafacfennr.
day coaches and Pullman cars. Lunches
and coffee served on train enroute. Use
regular trains to junction points connect
ing with special train.
Don't miss this opportunity to visit His
toric Richmond, the Capital of the Confederacy.
unesepeaice L.ine oners excellent ser
vice for side trips to Baltimore and Wash
ington, For information call on any agent, or
write, R. H. DeBUTTS, D. P. A.
Charlotte, N. C.
NOTICE.
Having qualified as administrator nf
James McGuire, Jr., dee'd., notice is here
by given to all persons having claims a
gainst said estate to present them duJ
verified to the undei signed for payment
on or befor the 10th day May 191G
this notice will be plead in bar of their
recovery. All persons indebted to said
estate are requested to make immediate
payment. This Mav 10th 1915.
HA.TTIE McGUlKE. Admr
of JAMES McGUIRE. JR.. Dec'd
E. L. GAITHER. Atty.
DR. A. Z. TAYLOR
DENTIST
Office at Residence.
Good work low prices.
We Carry
Groceries
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j)R. ROBT. ANDERSON,
DENTIST,
'Phones Office No. 71. Residence No. 47
Office over Drug Store.
And our prices will ap.
to you. A full line of
fresh goods always on
hand. Give us a call
when in town. We buy
all kinds of county pro.
duce and pay the highest
market price. Make our
store your store.
J. T. Gartner.
Near The Depot.
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Special Fire Prices.
A small lot of plow points, cast
ings, trace chains, axes, etc, which
went through the fire, will be sold at
greatly reduced prices. We also
have a small lot of furniture.
doors and windows, and one refriger-1
ator to close out cheap for lack of
room.
New Goods Daily.
We have just received a big supply of galvanized
roofing, and other goods. Dry goods, notions, and
grocery lines will be complete in a short time. We
jtmui uuoiucso ana win treat you right as we
have done for the past four years. We are located
in the Red Front, and are waiting for you.
WALKER'S BARGAIN HOUSE
"Red Front Store."
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KNOW THY COUNTRY
Yadkin County Road Bonds Safe.
The $60,000 irood roads bonds of
idkin county have been sold to' a
lo, Ohio, firm. A premium of
$100 was received. The bonds draw
5-1-4 intert.. . The Yadkin county
Commissioners employ Mr. J. B.
Roach as one;ttf lay out and supervise
theconstruiiol, of roads. Mr. Roach
ebmes from"; Iredell countv and is
highly reconamended for the work.
How Mr. Taft Would Prevent War.
Former President William How
ard Taft, speaking at the World
Court Congress at Cleveland, O.,
outline his plan for the establish
ment of a league of peace and ar
bitral court with the object of set
tling by arbitration differences be
tween the nations of the world and
preventing furtner wars. Such a
league should include all the great
uations, Mr. Taft explained, with
an "agreement that should any
signatory power begin war against
another member without first sub
mitting its grievance to the court
all the other signatories would be
bound to join in a forcible defence
of the member thus prematurely
attacked."
That this idea of an internation
al tribunal is practical and feasible,
mr. late saia, is shown by the
successful operation of the const;
juuuuai wup mi arDiiramon in
fhis country 'which have settled
Controversies between the States
jml the so called general arbitia
ion treaties negotiated hv Thn
ftnder C. Knox, while Secretary of
oitur, wun stance and iflaglaud to
BunmiB j ustiqjame disputes to arbi
VP VWM.
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ivuw America" is a s ntron
snouia ring out from everv srw
room, office, farm and shoo in this r,a
tion. No man can aspire to a higher
"uuur man to become a capable citi-
en, ana no one can merit so dis
unguished a title until , i ,
-fcj lien iu-
formed of the resources. nnifniMa.
J . ' """o
mu enlevements of our country.
xnis is a commercial ao-Q
in . -ev iu vi V-
iuhuioii is bearing its most golden
rruit in America. We
our industrial achievements as Egypt
o uLBU ior ner pyramids; Jerusa
lem for her relieinn-
art; Phoenicia for her fleets; Chaldea
for her astronomy and Rome for her
ewise we have men who will
go down in the world's
e , p,,cts 0 thelr a - p--
me source of every gigantic
movement that swava rivii tLfA . f
freman' . The greates minds travel
r ieai airection and the com
mercial een uRPR nf i.f. . .
have been 01. 1; ?
osophers, architects.
earlier civilizations. w
As Michael Anmif. fv
with a chisel hewed It into the image
of an angel that ever beckons man
kind upward and onward, Hill took
the desert of the Northwest and with
bands of steel mado it mb iV
j . , .voum 111112 fct
rose, dotted thn vniiQ,r .Siv
. mm uaDDV
fnJ b"iU cities in waBt Places
As Guttenberg took blocks of wood
and whittled them int an Zll
ana made a nnntino.
. , ii coo mat
nasned education nrta
tinent like a ray of U&h
a new born world, McCormick took
I Introductory
udr or iron and bent it into
a reaper and with one sweep of
nis magic mind broke the shnotioa
that enslaved labor of generations yet
unDorn, and gave mankind freedom
from drudgery, and lifted the human
race into a higher zone of life.
As Nelson organized the English navy
ana maae England mistress of the aea.
enabling the British Isles to plant her
nag upon every continent washed by
me oceans waves, and to make foot
stools of the Islands of every water,
Morgan organized a banking system
mac nas made America master of th
world's finances, brought Kings to our
casniers windows, the nations of the
eartn tO Our discount rJpslra and nlastorl
under the industries of this nation a
"ua,lu'11 sysiem as soiia as the Rock
or Gibraltar.
There is no studv miito en ininncf.
mg as progress: no sound an mncr
... . a - -
is me roar of industry and nn aiirht
so inspiring as civilization in action.
a mil realization of America's part in
the great events of the world past.
present ana future will thrill vrv
human heart with nride.
ana faith in Remiblican institution..
Through the courtesv of th Acrri.
cultural and Commercial Prena sr.
vice, th readers of this nftner will ho
permitted to Studv America- noi- or.
ricultural, manufacturing and min.
eral development, mercantile, bank
ing and transportation systems which
are the wonder of the wnrid The
fir8t article Of the eerlea will a
TT.A ucai
with transportation and will
at an early date.
You Want Groceries
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And I carry just what you want at
the price that you want to pay.
buy country oroduce at highest mar
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ket price. A full line of cigars, smok
ing and chewing tobacco. When you
come to town call and let me show
you my line of goods. Cold drinks of
all kinds all the time.
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On The Square.
Phone No. 76.
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