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V A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE BEST INTEREST OF THE PEOPLE OF McDOWELL COUNTY. ESTABLISHED 1896. MARION, N. C, THURSDAY, MAY 27, 1915. VOL. XIX NO. 39 GILES TO WAKE COUNTY fondly.dubbed "Fatty" by his fel ' low students. Mr. Giles can still former Head of McDowell Schools fill the qualifications of the. title. Accepts and Takes Charge of He married Miss Katherine Reed, Wake Schools July 1st. of St. Louis,' and to them have rri u: een krn two daughters, Jewel State Senator D. F. Giles of this Reed d fiye and Katherine place has accepted me posiuon pi Clairei QOt quitQ a year old Mrs superintendent for the Wake Coun- GUes yisited in Migh last winter ty public schools, succeeding Prof. when her husband was in the gtate Z. V.Judd, who has joined the Senate representing McDowell and faculty of the University of North Burke and was showQ much socia, Carolina. The Raleigh News and attention. Mr. Giles is a native Observer of May 20th contained of McDowell, the son of a Metho the following with reference to the dist minister. His first work af selection of Mr. Giles: ter ieaving college was the found- "Prof. D. F. Giles, of Marion, ing of Nebo High School, atNebo, will become county superintendent of which he was principal for two of education for Wake county on years He was superintendent of the first of July. The county the Marion schools two years and board met yesterday at noon in the county superintendent seven years, county superintendent's office and While : th Stet Senate last win- unanimously selected Mr. Giles, ter he took a stronc st and on edu- He is in the city and has accepted optional matters, was chairman of the position. the Committee on Education and "Mr. Giles accepted at a salary was highly successful with legisla- somewnat less than ne is now re- tion proposed by the committee." " A. L-. 1a a a Mfe tf l. Wfc aT I - ceiving, ih nas uecu aswrwiucu, Mr Qjies will not ITALY ENTERS INTO WAR Active Military and Naval Opera tions on Between Italy and Austria-Hungary. 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 ft. . . m consultation tne ministers or war and marine proclaimed all the evi dences bordering on Austria and the islands and coast towns of the Adriatic in a state of war, which was equivalent to the establish ment of martial law. the step usual ly preceding the formal declara tion. The entrance of Italy into the world war which began last Au gust increases the number of States engaged in the conflict to 11. Italy, Value of the Silo The Soy Bean STATE NEWS OFTHEWEEK Farm Notes. W. XL IUllejr. Farm Detnoutrttor. The. following farmers will build silos: D. J. Dobson, T. A. Porter, T. W. Wilson, J. M. Haney, B. G. Hensley and J. F. Greer. The silo has so many advantages that . . ftllierl with ftAPmanp and AnQtria- move his I ' . . ; Hungary since 1882 in the Triple and when questioned as to why he familv to Raiftiffh until fall. did this, stated that he just could Alliance, was called on last sum not keep out of the work. "Dur- High School Closing at Old Fort. mer shortly after the assassiDation ?n(r tliA nnst, twn vflars sinfift T cave . . . of the Austrian crown prince to fe ." j Old Fort, May 25. The High . . V, uptneworKascouDysuperm.enu- Schoo, deDartment of old Fort , " T u ent of McDowell I have been at tending county institutes during the summer, and I Have not at tended a one but what I felt that'I would like to get right in and help some county superintendent solve his problems." When the call came to Wake county, Mr. Giles stated he could not roll back the inclination to get back in the work in which he has spent practically all his life since leaving college. I have watched with cbnsiderable interest the development in Wake county, and if I can carry forward the work begun and laid on such stable foundation I shall be satisfied." Graded School closed the most suc cessful years work in its history Friday, May zl. lhe exercises were a departure from the ordi nary nature of such closings, be ing on the line of a more practical and educative value. The students gave demonstrations of the work in the various departments, such as a lecture on Julius Caesar, lec ture in telegraphy illustrated with the instrument, mathematical prob lems solved and analyzed, illustra tive discussion of the inclined plane, a practical lesson in history, a spell ing match, exhibits of drawings, etc. This was all of a high order one declined and tnere oeiran a series of diplomatic negotiations which soon resolved themselves into the efforts on the part of Ger many and Austria-Hungary to in duce her to remain neutral, but in the meantime there was a war par- Itcms Concerning Events of In terest and Importance Through out the State. The Supreme Court decides tbo act of the last legislature giving i . t . i the above.list should grow. Barn ;uluca mu'ao? OI DOlT puoiic room for storing an equal amount 8 "wosmouoaii ana airs. rc of -feed will cost more than a silo. ,and hinahx of Aht"e loses her Much feed is saved that would comm0 otherwise bo lost Succulent food A- Potcct, a section bind oa is provided for the winter. The lnc Southern railway, was found corn crop is gotten off sooner so Sunday morning unconscious oa winter crops can bo sowed earlier. lho lr4ct between Old Fort and With many the question should be IMgecrcst. He was taken to tbo not can you afford to build a silo. Mission hospital at Ashcvillc, I but can you afford not to. where no died about 8 o'clock In planning a tilo remember the 3UDdy njght. How the accident heightshould be twice the diameter, occurred i not known. The greater the height the more The Corporation Commission an tightly it will pack. Thus the silo Bounces an adjustment with tbo will hold more in proportion, also Southern Railway Company wbcre the silace will keep better. Then by the Southern will on June 27 after beginning to feed the silage restore trains No. 15 and 1C bo it is necessary to feed off about tweco Salisbury and Hickory on a two inches per day to keep it from schedule, the leaving time for spoiling. Thus a 20 foot silo would which at Salisbury will be G:50 ia need to be fed out in about 120 stead of 5 o'clock. By the new ar days, a 24 foot silo in about 5 rangement the Salisbury connec months. tion with No. 44 will be re-esUb- No one longer questions the real lished and the newspapers from all value of the silo. It is the most sections will have a chance. This is likewise a concession to the sum mer travel which will bo admitted- entering the war is to gain posses- . .41 1 1T.1 sion or unredeemed ltaiy, a sweep of Austrian territory north and east near the head of the Adri atic Sea. This region, which in cludes Trent and Trieste, is Italian in all but nationality. To attain it has long been her cherished am bition. economical plan of providing rough feed for the winter. The state dairy department, realizing the MJ" much heavier after June great need for more silos, will. as far as possible, help those who will James Harbin Shot and Seriously build. Send me your name if in- Wounded. , . terested. The cement silo is the .Lm r.Fctf iT.rM ti M U V W V W W Xrf One great purpose of Italy in best and when sand is convenient 17-year-old son of Mr. RobL J. the cost is not so much. The stave Harbin, is at the Sanatorium af- 1 mi I silo is good. The common sense, fenns from a pistol shot wound the cheapest silo, is very simple which is exrjccted to nrovft Uul. and reflected much credit on both In speaking of the selection of teacher and pupils. The excellency Mr. Giles, Chairman Sears said: of the demonstrations showed the Austrians Bombard Towns of Italy. air. vjrnes was seieurcu uner exceptional advantages mat tne consultation with State Superin- students are enjoying under the tendent Joyner and a number of able supervision and instruction of other good school men. In view Prof. N. F. Steppe. of the splendid work he has done The high school department here in McDowell county and of his was established only three years executive ability, the board feels ago and has reached a standard of that it has made a wise selection, which the citizens of Old Fort have and asks that (the people of the a right indeed to be proud. Prof. county render him all the support Steppe came to us at the beginning possible in carrying forward the of our high school, and by his earn- London, May 24. Little or no time has been allowed to elapse be tween the declaration of the war and actual Gghting between Italy and Austria. Austrian aeroplanes, destroyers and torpedo boats early today descended on the Italian coast of the Adriatic and 'bombarded several towns, including Venice; while in the Tyrol and on the east- and proving satisfactory. Ar frnnf lor Tfolion o n A net ri o n work of education and keeping est and aegressive plans, his rare rds haTe fired the Grst eitjuunvo uuiiibjr, aim ins cllul" gQQg MAN OF MUCH ACTIVITY. mem as a morouKU scuoiar auu au I nr. 1 1 ' J! : THa cnrintAnrlAnt. - nlant. ic emcient teacner nas maae n possi- thirty-four years old, but is a man ble for the schooi t0 advance to its of broad experience in the work Present high standard. So rapid he will again take up in July. He has been its growth that it is neces is likewise a man of successful ac- saiT to erect a new building which complishment. His largest work wil1 be completed by the opening probably was raising the standard of tbe fal1 term- The building will of the public school teachers of be built on the highest approved ht ii l i. u- plans, and will be one of the best McDowell, which cave him fame 1 j ju The soy bean is in many respects a wonderful plant. Being a 1 ecu me it improves sous, it yields mora seed per acre than any other le cume, yields of 6fty bushels per acre having been recorded. The beans analize about 20 fat while peas contain only about 2 fat. 15otn hay and gram are rich in protein. Since fat and protein arc the most costly food constituent!, - m m . tne great iood value ox soys is easily seen. Soys wilUstand con siderable frost bo Lb in spring and fall. Seed is cheap. One half His spinal cord it severed and if he recovers his case will be a record breaker. Young Harbin received the in jury Saturday night between II and 12 o'clock, while riding in buggy with three other young men in the vicinity of Harmony. Ho said be did not know who shot him and it has not been ascertained who fired the shot. Harbin's three companions Clyde Heath, John Moore and G. W. Munday are In jail here awaiting developments. Talking to a physician at the Sanatorium yesterday afternoon jncncs young Harbin stated that be and in the state, and a credit to anv even beyond the State. In increas- town mucn larger than Old Fort. ing the revenues of the schools he We feel that a great deal of the has been equally as successful, hav- credit for this phenomenal growth ing waged successfully special tax of our school work is due to the campaigns in thirty-one out of tiring construction a. j a. I . work of Prof. Steppe. We feel hfty-four districts of the county, ourselves peculiarly fortunate in losing the cause in only two elec- having him accept the superintend- nons. McDowell now nas 66 ency of our schools again and are special tax districts, two having looking forward to a great work 1 1 1 i i voted the levy before Supt. Giles m tne comiD SCUUOi ear- took office, but one of which he was instrumental in carrying. "Mr. Giles was educated at Weather Report. Thomas McQuire, Sergeant U. S. Armv. reports the temperature and Trinity and, the University. At raiS.Marion station for the weet Maximum, both places he was one of the most active and popular students, a fine athlete in baseball and football, Minimum, Bain, Sunshine per cent 87 degrees 52 degrees 1.73 inches .64 The plan of campaign has not yet been disclosed, but it is gener ally believed attempts to inflict a quick and decisive defeat or, at least, one that will discourage the Italians, will be undertaken, large ly by the Germans under Field Marshal Von Hindenburg. Border. Skirmishes. London, May 25. Austria has struck first with her navy and air craft along Italy's east coast; Italy promptly countered by throwing troops across the northeastern f ron sier and occupying a stretch of Austrian territory along the river Isonzo. Thus, although Field Mar shal von Hindenburg, who has a reputotion for forcing matters, is reported in command of the Aus-tro-German troops along the new front, Italy, in a sense, has fore stalled him. Rome officially announces that the Italians have occupied a num ber of comparatively important towns and haye compelled the Austrians to retreat. bushel ner acre in rows 30 apart U about right. Phosphate, all his companions were on good of course, pays well under all le- terms and that he was sure that if gumes. In one case the profit was either of them shot him it w n. estimated to bo over 500 J. A tircly accidental. Harbin said that temporary moco caa e&suy uo uuu . . , . ... around the field so hos can rather lhere had b50 801110 booting from the grain. Thus the soil will be the boggy prior to the time he was improved and the hogs fattened, shot. It was suggested that some Properly prepared the beans make one beside the road who thoncrht a palatable and nutritious dish for he was being find on returned the the table, lo sum up. soy beans firc and the ball struck Harbin, but aro good lor land, man and beast, this is merely conjecture. Evident- " A. J . J M W 4 m nat more uo wo wanu jic- ny the bullet came from a pistol in Dowell should plant many acres of the hands of one of Harbin' mm. them alter wheat comes oil. nanion StAtivivilU Tnrlm.ri- Mr. Harbin is a ?randsnn nf Une ounce of rans green mixed Mr- k a. Elliott of th? . 1J I r wun one pouna oi time ana ausica on the pouto vines makes a good School Teachers for Old Fort. rliaf f tYt Ktirro A r e m rtr enrrar bag makes a good duster. J. C. . T A . , , T1 u" Pool prefers middlings to lime and clcclcd achcra for the next term he finds a duster made by, punching ' lhe Old Fort graded school as small holes in a baking powder can follows: Prof. N. F. Steppe, su- very ellicient. perintendent: Miss Ellen Crawford. let mA.. t:.. r-.-: t it i T W ntth V,c cnrr, mm MOUC' wane r . i rp.. : 1 2d grade; Miss Margie Bird, 3d. fine sweet clover. This is a great , . . , f. Z. n and 4th grades; Miss Mary Carter, 5tb and Gth grades; lie v. J. P. Bennett, 7th grade and assistant in high school. The music teacher and second assistant high school See the mysterious clock at Thehncr wiirbo elected at a future Peerless Store. meeting of the Board. honey plant and as almost every one has some bees there should be more of it planted. It, requires lots of lime.
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