Statement of THE BANK OF MT. AIRY. Mt. Airy, N. C.
As rendered The North Carolina Corporation CommiMion March 5th, 1917.
RESOURCES
Loan* and Discount*, $483,963.85
Overdrafts, 189.50
Banking House, furniture A Fixture*, 8,642.93
Cash on hand and deposited with other bank*, 70,614.92
Total, $563,411.20
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I, F. P. Sparger, Cashier of the above named bank do / . .. .>
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid in, /... $50,000.00
Surplus, - 50,000.00
Undivided profits, 4,516.10
Dividends unpaid, 72,00
Rediiuuints, 6,400.00
Posits, V 419339.04
Deposited Wy banks, 31,584.06
Accrued interest due depositors, 1.000.00
Total, V $563,411.20
solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the
best of my knowledge and belief.
F. P. SPARGER Cashier.
I ijuunviiucu aiij
i day of March.
Bwurn iu ueiure me mis me nin
17. W. W. CHRISTIAN.
Notary Puplic.
correct Attest:
W. J. Byerly, G. C. Welch, A. V. West,
A. E. Smith, Sam'l G. Pace, Directors.
WE ESPECIALLY SOLICIT SAVINGS ACCOUNT FR<m*fc>MEN, CHILDREN, GIRLS, AND BOYS. We accept any amount in this department
from $I7iup and pay 4 per cent compounded quarterly.
nirprtnr«* Sargent, C. H. Haynea, A. V. Wc«t, A. G. Bowman, C. B. Keeflee, H. L. Stone, 2. T. Smith, I. W. Barber, G. C. Welch, R. L. Wilfe, S. G. Pace, W. H. Bowman, S. 1
L/llCClUIS. Qnytl ^ Smith, E. H. Kochtitzky, Dr. W. S. Ta>lor, T. J. Smithwick, W. G. Sytlnor. H. N. Gatett, F. M. Poore, R. S. Scott, W. J. Byerly.
ALL POSTMASTERS IN THE
• SERVICE MUST CO UNDER
CIVIL SERVICE.
That ia the Burleson Idea in
Taking Postoffice Job* out of
Politics. Will Also Cut the
Present Pay of Postmasters.
Washington, March 1^.—President
Wilson and Postmaster General Burle
son have not changed their original
plans to place all first, .second and
third class postmasters under civil
service on and after April 1, reports
from Washington via the postmaster's
congressional partisan political route
to the contrary notwithstanding. Th"
News is informed tonight by a man
who talked with the postmaster gen
eral today on this important subject
that the order will include every first,
second and third class postmaster in
the United States. All other classes
of postmasters are already under civil
service, former President Tuft having
"blanketed" them shortly before he
left the White House. (
What the President may later decide
to do under stress of political pressure
is not known. Nobody ever knows
just what President Wilson ia going to
do until he does it. Iv w said, however
the President's present intentions are
to carry out his original plan and this
plan includes all postmasters who are
not already serving ufter having taken
a competitive examination.
President Wilson told several sena
tors, the names of whom are withheld
at this time, more than a month ago
that he would take this step and in
conversation with a prominent news
paper man at least six weeks ago Post
master General Bu'le-son decTared all
postmasters would be included in the
order. Burleson's idea, he says, is
that the service will be made more ef
ficient and that he will be better pre
pared to economize under the proposed
plan than he can do now in the face of
partisan politics. The President is
taking the action first because ho
made a promise to do so during the
last campaign, and, secondly, because
Burleson desires it done.
It is a well known fact, too, that as
soon as the order goes into effect and
Mr. Burleson has the opportunity to do
so, he intends to "shave" salaries of
postmasters in any number of cities
and towns. The civil service competi
tive examination will give him ample
opportunity to do this. Young men,
just out of college, will, it is believed,
take these examinations and they will
be far more willing to —ork for a smull
salary than the average postmaster
now serving through political appoint
ment. The" present postmasters, for the
most part, are business and profes
sional men, and while tney could afford
afford to accept a position paying
from $3,000 on up to the St. Louis,
Chicago and New York offices, where
the salaries range from $8,500 on up,
these same men would not accept these
positions if they were less remuner
ative.
On the other hand $2,000 and even a
little let>x would not look bad to the
averap* young man just out of college,
especially if the position should he in
one of the nmnller cities where the cost
of living 1" not near so high as the
larger cities. Tbese young men could
begin in some progressive town and
grow up with the town or better still,
use the postoffice to get him on hii
feet and then go to a larger city.
Under the proposed plan it will «*ot
lie necessary to selurt the next post
master of Greensboro from the quali
fied voters or leual residents of
Oreen«boro. The Pof'tma'ter general
can lust a* well select a man from Hlr
mii.t>ham, Ala., or Denver, Col.,'at
from Greensboro. That he intend* to
icx JiU i.uthmity no <>n« who knowa
•Burleson doubt*.
FOUR HEAVY GUNS MAY BE
PLACED ABOARD ALL
VESSELS.
' Armament Heavy Enough to
Sink Any U-Boat Made.
Washington, March 18.—Armament
| heavy enough to combat any aubmi
rinu that ever plunged beneath the
' seas in being mounted on American
1 merchant vessels bound for the Ger
man war zone, the state department
said tonight. While detail* of the
guns and gunners placed aboard the
merchant whips were still concealed,
the department asserted that the ar
mament would lie sufficient to protect
the ship* and the lives aboard them.
It was understood tonight that in some
instances the navy department plans
contemplate placing as many as four
big guns on liners, one mounted for
ward, one aft, and two amidships.
The state department is feeling its
way cautiously is the matter of arm
ing ships. It was stated today that
never before in the w< -Id's history has
a nation at peace taken steps similar
to those now under way by the United
States. There are no precedents to
guide the department, and every move
will be made with extreme caution in
order to keep the international legal
record straight. It was explained to
night that the orders to arm merchant
ships are based npon the state depart
ment's contention that these vessels,
even though carrying contraband, are
entitled to all the protection of inter
national law. The guns will be put
aboard in order to protect the ships,
and the lives of the crews. Under
international law these ships cannot
he destroyed at sea without making
ample provision for the safety of the
lives of those un board, and the guns
aboard are to prevent any disregard
of this requirement.
Tne first aimed ship that leaves for
the war zone will carry an American
diplomat, Hugh Gibsoi], secretary o{
the American embassy in London.
Secretary Gibson was given permis
sion to sail on the first vessel to de
part under protection, by the depart
ment today. It was stated that .the
arrangement was not made at the re
quest of the state department but it
was recognized that there would be
great advantage in having a trained
| diplomatic observer aboard the vessel
I should she be attacked.
Our School Teacher*.
By Rev. D. S. Hubbell.
By the very nature of the case
teacher* for our children are necea
' sary. If we were resolved to econo
mise by putting aside one after an
other those who administer the affairs
of State, our tearhers would be
thought of as indispensable. With our
civilization just as it is as it shall be
for a long time to come no substitute
can be found for the school teacKer.
I-pt the teacher then think of himself
herself, as important, necessary and
indispensable to the welfare of our
race.
^Of course no thoughtful teacher will
! therefore begin to swell and vaunt
I himself because the world needs him
' :>nd uses him. On the contrary there
! is much to promote sobriety and
; humility. The teacher is a potent
force in making boys and girls what
our I.ord intended them to become in
life. For better or worse our children
are largely influenced by their teach
( or*. Then it ought to promote In ua
sobriety and humility to know that as
, teachers we are coopernting with the
' fathers and mothers in training up the
l)CHt men and women possible. Tu
■mpart to the young what one has
i learned in such a way an to make it
a permanent p"»*emlon and n help in
obtaining freedom from ignorance and
freedom in the use nf tiainej |k won,
I is successful teaching. If the teachei
, in the pio. c,ice Jf the school rl.uws j
humble spirit and an enthusiastic aj>
pretention of hi* own education, h«
ran the more readily spread thin en
thusiasm among student*.
There ia another enthusiasm that
will greatly in the teacher* work.
I mean a christian enthusiastic inter
eat in thine who are to be taught.
Enthusiasm makes us alive with inter
en and deep conc«rn for those who are
receiving our help This spirit will
drive away many a dull hour from the
school room.
The teacher should joy in his work:
Delightful task to rear the tender
thought.
To teach the young idea how to shoot.
If we were teaching for pay, it were
big pay to see the young people laying
hold of their work with a will and an
industry that are sure to bring them
1 along on the pathway leading to the
fountain of knowledge and the^places
of noble service.
My interest in Teachers is, I think,
real.d eep and abiding. We all love a
good teacher for what he is and also
for what he is doing. Teaching is a
most honorable calling and a most
noble work. From colonial days until
i now the church and the school have
stood forward for every good work.
By them in the future we shall con
tinue to advan.-e. Jfone of our country
teachers is without an influence.
What a solemn and yet delightful
thought comes home with force to the
teacher, the thought that, I am mould
1 ing minds and hearts for the battles
of life and for issues of Eternity! I
am aiding to train and build up im
mortal mind and character like that of
'he Sons of God! Teachers, cheer up,
rise up and try to do your best.. Bring
love, bring faith and prayer into yout
work and every pupil will become a
grateful memorial of your faithful
labors. That man or woman who in
spires in the learner a thirst for know
le.lj.;e is a benefactor to our race.
/Piney Grove School Cloiei.
/Ttie Piney Grove school a very suc
cessful term. The program for the
"May consisted of some good recitations
and speeches and several good dialo
gues.
The literary address was delivered
by Prof. Sullivan of the White Plains
high school. His subject was: The
young man with a purpose is the hope
of our country. Prof. Sullivan is an
intertaininfc speaker, he delivered the
most impressive address on the cause
of education ever delivered at this
place. Miss Lilla Hemmings of Rock
ford, N. C. had cha^e of the school as
principal, she is one of Surry,s most
worthy teachers. Sn* always makes
a success whereever she teaches.
The primary depanment was in the
care of Miss Mae Hampton of Klkir,
N. C. This is her third term at this
place. She is an expert teacher and
has become very much attached to he'
pupils and patrons and is congratulat
ed for the success she has met at thi.<
place as a teacher.
This was <>ne of the most progres
sive schools ever taught at this place.
There is a brighter day coming for
the youth of our country.
J. A. Blue.
Boyhood Day* in Virginia./
"GeorgV* was not a common name
in the Washington family; it has been
thought probable that George Wash
ington was named for George 11, vTho
was on the throne of England when he
was born, and who was the father of
, the King that he fought in the Revo
| iution.
As a boy George Washington was
1 lance and strong for hi* years, says
u writer in the Youths Companiori,
i In the sports and contests of the day,
■' especially in running, lumping and
wrestling, he rarely met his match
:imnng the boys of his age. He wan
rather more shv and serious than
■ii ".t of hia com pi nions, and wai
eager alike for study and for outdoor
isi/orti.. MU father had seat tlui ' !<■>
| brother* to England for their educa
tion. As it wit*, he George, attended
until he was 15, such schools an there
were in Virginia at that time—private
schools taught by a man, o.'ten a
clergyman.
George wan very fund of homes and
found much happiness in the 30 that
were in the stables at Wakefield, when
he went to live with his brother,
Augustine. On most of his early rideti
a fa.-hful old Negro named Peter was
his companion. Another Negro named
Sampson, who had a wonderful control
over horses and other animal*, taught
him much of the horsemanship of
which he was a master all his life.
The life of a Virginia plantation
gave Ao end of oppo> (unities for a boy
to enjoy him? • If. On moonlight
autumn nights he joined in the corn
roast frolics at the cabins of the field
slaves. lie rowed and .sailed much on
the Potomac, which, was the main
highway for the visits back and forth
among the families of gentry whose
big plantation.') bordered its banks.
It was the unfailing custom to go to
church on Sunday. Many families
came long distances and brought their
luncheons, so that between the ser
vices there was a sort of picnic, very
pleasant to the young people, in the
oak grove near the church. The pass
ing of many years did not weaken the
church-going habit of that youthful
period.
W. V. CARTES. E. H. WRKNN. GEO. D. FAWCETT.
President. Vice-Pres. See. 4. Treaa.
Surry County Loan and Trust Company
Mount Airy, N. C.
Capital $25,000.00.
Docs a General banking business and lends money on real est*la.
Infer en t paid on time depoaita.
1917
BARK! BARK!
We are ready to contract for Chestnut Oak
and Hemlock Ba/k. , Call at our sheds for prices.
March 7tb, 1917.
C C. SMOOT & SONS CO.
A. JOHNSON, In Charge.
Buyers Of
Millinery and
Ladies' Ready - to - Wear
*
Come in early and settle the worry. Have this tedious job of buying over.
Never before have we been -so well prepared to show a new line of goods. A
grand opportunity for you here. Our store filled with new Hats, Dresses,
Coats and Coat Suits, Silks, Neckwear, in fact all the new novelties that are on
the market this season will be shown by us. Our Store will lead all others in
Spring 1917 Fashions. Your first visit to thfs store will convince you of this.
Madam Grace Corsets
This Corset has made a wonderful and satisfactory impression on all who
have tried it. It possesses some features that others have not, which has won
great admiration for the Mad^m Grace Corsets. The price is very reasonable
indeed $1.50 to $8.00. /
J /
Men and Boys Clothing
About 150 new suit! picked up at a bargain.- Up-to-the-minute in style,
for which we want the cash in a hurry, and these suits will be sold to the first
that come at 25 to 40 per cent off regular price. Suits that should bring $15,
$20 and $25, our price so long as tney last will be $11.50, $13.50 and $15.00.
Remember the high cost of living and avail yourself of this opportunity.
We guarantee to save you $3.50 to $10.00 on these suits while they last.
Plant Bed Canvass
Just received a big lot of Plant Bed Canvass, and if you look around we
believe you'll find our price one-half cent per yard cheaper.
W.E.Jackso^j