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A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE BEST INTEREST OF THE PEOPLE OF McDOWELL COUNTY. ESTABLISHED 1896. MARION, N. C., THURSDAY, JUNE 31915. VOL. XIX NO. 40 An effort ;Will be made to put in better seats in the school room this year and NEWS FROM THE COUNTY Brief Mention of Some of the Hap- mproTe options mt the school penings in McDowell County house. There will be services at the Sunny vale baptist church next Saturday and Sunday. Items About Home People. BRIDGE WATER Bndgewater, June 1. Miss Pink Tate was the guest of Miss Ada Conley near Marion last week. 1,4 100 . , - - ; I Mr and Mrs S. W. day for tfurnsviue, wnere sue will Saturday in Marion. spena several weeits witm relatives Miss Jane McNeely spent Sunday with and friends, btae was accompanied Mrs Robert Barnes. by her aunt, Mrs. K. L. Kiddle, Of Little James Brihkley has been on the Marion Junction. sick list for seyeral days. HANKINS. Hankins, May 31. MissEffie Burnett of Sugar Hill, spent last week here with relatives and friends. Cannon spent Miss Belle Bright of Connelly Springs is visiting friends here. John Tate and family of Marion spent last week here with relatives. H. M. Bigelow of Ky., is here on a visit. Robt Burgin Jr., of Marion spent Sun day here. MlAAAa TktRAv nnd T-rti "Ram ah Miss Jennie Hunter is visiting visit6a friends in Marisn Sunday. . r- 1 J 1 -81 uienwouu mis wee. Mr and Mra Vance Alfordt of Sugar J. W. Ballew of Haysi, Va., Hill, spent Saturday and Sunday here spent the week end here with his with relatives family. Ron Martin and fAmilr snont. last, JTinM rioT EDUCATIONAL COLUMN Miss T,ucv Alexander of Hilda- Maud Barnard. Editor. i 1 I mi . . . . . . 1 . oran is visiung reiauves nere. rne attention or the teacners is GERMANY REFUSES FINAL DECISION WITHHOLDS HER UNTIL UNITED PLIE8 TO HER NOTE. INTENTION8 STATE 8" RE- Z.lTilJ't " STATE NEWS OF THE WEEK ternatlonal call on the. international commission of Inquiry as provided by Article III of The Hague augment of October 18, 1907. Sinking of Falaba. "wnen sinking toe Britsb steamer Falaba the commander of the German submarine bad the Intention of alien lng the passengers and crew a full opportunity to escape. Only when the Items Concerning Events of In terest and Importance Through out the State. The condition of E. Carl Dan- can, who was seriously ill in Ttew York, is improved. master did not obey the order to rx-uov. J arvis, who bu been heave-to. but fled and aummoned help seriously ill at his homo it Green- commander order the rr.w nA V,!I fr Veral Weeks, IS reported ACTING IN SELF - DEFENSE engers by algnali and magaphone to improved. leave uie iau wunm 10 minutes. He Hnnrrm.n TUJm r J:-- and A red the torpedo only when an. lr,ct 11 Preparing a bill to establish plcloui crait were haatendlng to the a Gsh hatchery in western North assistance of the Falaba, Lusltanla Disaster. "Regarding the loss of life by the T 1 f . . . . . . .1... . . . xxjmn. uerenany wunnoias its final sinking, or the isnutn paaienger Reasons For Sinking LuslaUnla and Other Ships. Tone of Reply ia Friendly Throughout. water decision on the demands advanced by ha. United States Government In con nection with the sinking of the Lusl tanla, until the receipt of an answer Irom the United States, to the note which Herr von Jagow, the Foreign Carolina to stock fresh streams with trout, etc J. A. Porter of Asheville, who owns considerable property, his on May 15. In its reply the German Government declares that it is not its intention to submit neutral ships in tne war 2ono, Miss Gladys Atwell of Marion called to the interesting article in which are guilty of no hostile acts, to attacks by submarine or aeroplanes. that it is investigating the circum stances in connection with the attacks on the American steamers Cushlng and Gulfllght and that in all cases where neutral vessels, through no fault of their own have been dam aged, Germany will pay indemnifica tion. The reply urges that In the case of the Lusitania, which Germany alleges, was armed and carried large stores of war munitions "It acted In justified self-defense in seeking with all the means of warfare at its disposition to protect the lives of Its soldiers by de stroying ammunition intended for the enemy." The German Government recalls the proposals submitted by the United State Government to Berlin and Lon don, designed to end the submarine warfare and the shutting out of food supplies from Germany which. It de- steamer Lusltanla. the German Gov ernment has already expressed to the neutral Governments concerned Its been Disced under bond to rn!s!n keen regret that cJtitena of thelrl.wr, v,-. 1 - j- .:it state- their llTea. I . . - "On this occasion the Imperial Got- 00 nis llod; Od the Operation 01 Minister, has delivered to Ambassador ernment, however, cannot escape the the distillery mutt also answer. 0r iV6? AlTican note 'impression that certain Important ptctca 10 oegm worK mis wees oa Arrangements hire ben corn- was the guest of Miss Norah Bal- this issue of The Progress on "The lew, Sunday. Peace of Ghent," by Dr. Calvin S. Homer Beaman of Marion was Blackwell, of Norfolk, Va., who here on business one day this week, recently conducted a meeting at Miss Ruth Martin is spending the Baptist church here. the week with her aunt at Sevier. Miss Cleone Ballew is visiting at Nebo Study Club. Marion Junction. The Nebo Study club met Fri- There will be quarterly meeting day eve between the hours of at Snow Hill Methodist church and 6. The program was enjoyed, Saturday and Sunday, June 5 and especially the "History of the Lo 6. Also service at the Presbyte- cust." One new member was taken rian church Sunday at 11 o'clock, in, Miss Estelle Wilson. The fol lowing program was made out for next meeting. Friday June 4th: DYSARTVTLLE Dysarteville, June 1. Last Sat- Daily Schedule. Games for social urday the people of this place met entertainment. Short Story by and cleaned off the Methodist ceme- h membe. Outlines for teach- tery nicely. Memorial uay ser- agricuiture. Songs and games, clares. failed of their purpose because British vices were neia ounaay ana an abundance of flowers were placed on the graves. Addresses were made in the forenoon by Key. J. C. Richardson and Rev. Mr. Beaty, of Rutherford county. A bounti ful basket dinner was served which was enjoyed by the entire congre gation. Mr. J. F. Parker made an interesting talk in the afternoon. The choir, led by L. G. Price, rendered good music and the ser vices were much enjoyed. Miss Ethel Cowan has returned home from the Normal and Indus trial College at Asheyille. Crawford Landis of Buck Creek is visiting his parents here. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Hicks and Chance White and family of Har mony Qrove attended the Memo rial services here Sunday. Zay Walker gave a birthday din ner Sunday, the 30th. Over one hundred guests were present. Rev. Mr. Hull preached a splendid ser mon and Walker brothers pleased all by singing several selections. There was an abundance of eyery thing good to eat. J. S. Upton has returned to his work in Spencer after some time here with homefolks. sinking of the Lusltanla may have escaped the attention of the American the new sewerage system for Old Government. Fort, Tho work of construction A A ..will... I "In the interest of a clear and com- W,H pushcd l completion TCry plete understanding whlcn Is the aim rapidly. of both Governments, the Imperial Government considers It Qnt. neces sary to convince Itself that the In formation accessible to both GoTern- nienta about the fact of the case I complete and in accord. Tne Gotcix- merit of the United States proceeds on the assumption that the Lutalanla co:ld be regarded a an ordinary un--r:red merchantman. The Imperial Government allows Itself n this con- ntwMrn in rrl r t nut tVit the I. tint. tania was one of the largest and fast- lurnca oy me jury last r nday in esi British merchant ships, built with Buncombe Superior court at Ashe- uovernment lands as an auxiliary v,e in lhe affainsl Walter cruiser and carried axprersly as such . . In the 'Navy list issued by the British Bryant, charged with the murder Admiralty. "It ia further known to the Im perial Government,, from trustworthy reports from Ita agents and neutral rassenrers. that for a considerable time practically all the more valuable merchantmen have been Announcement of the eagagr ment of Miss Margaret Merri wether and Mr. K. R Williams of Asheville has been made. Mr. Williams is a Catawba man, a son of Kditor Williams of the Kewtoa Enterprise. A verdict of not guilty was re Essie Hemphill, Sec. Marion Study Club. The fourth meeting of the Ma rion Study Club was held last Thursday afternoon. Another new member was added to our number, Miss Lurline Hicks, who we fel will be a help to us in our meetings. The Sunday School work of teach ers was thoroughly discussed, some of the teachers giving their ex perience as workers in the Sunday friendly way. in clearing up a possible of the refusal of the British Govern- r-ent to agree to them. Text of Not. The following Is the text of the Ger man note: "The undersigned has the honor to submit to Ambassador Gerard, the following answer to the communica tion of May 15, regarding the Injury to American interests through Ger man submarine warfare. "The Imperial Government has sub jected the communication of the Am erican Government to a thorough in vestigation. It entertains also a keen wish to co-operate in a frank and of Henry Ingle several weeks ago near RidgecrcsL Rev. W. S. Wilson, for several years pastor of the First Prcaby terian church of Moortsrille, hss been called to the pastorate of tho Presbyterian church at Lincolnton. The Liocoloton pastorate recently became vacant by the resignation ittiuhcu uvijs uu .M.uuu.i awaiuir K MinlAr hn r'erfei wnicn were mouniea ana conceaiexx below decks. Prliea for jamming "The Imperial Government further has the honor to direct the particular attention of the American Government equipped with cannon and ammuni tion and other weapons and manned with persons who hare been specially trained m serving guns. The Lusl tanla, too. according to in form at lot. call to Texas. ped by siraDly opening about thrto little places in the bark of tho tree, at different points about the treo munity worker, finds it her duty two Governments through the event rines by ramming. Aa a special incl- on opposite sides and dropping in- and it should be hef pleasure, to mentioned by the American Govern- tation to merchantmen to destroy sub- lnc30 three drops of terpentine. arisen in the which may have relations between the Tepentine for the Blight A friend tells us that the applo to the fact that the British admiralty lnM5 Februarv. 1915. recommended Us mer I i"c,'CUk fU w cantlle shipping not only to seek pro tection under neutral flags and distin guishing, marks, but also, while thus disguised to attack German subzna the Sunday School moving onward. It not only helps her on Sunday but in her every day school work. Pictures for school room decora tion were planned, it being decided that every' picture have a story. The interesting story of "Number Seven Flanagan" was given by Miss Barnard. All teachers are invited to join us every Thursday afternoon, at Supt. Giles' office. The program for Thursday follows: History Story, by Miss Mamie Lusk. Teaching Hygiene in Primary Grades. Story Telling, Misses TT.ffiA Rip. Vs. Vara Oomeninff and SUNNYVALE r ZZ ' i. , tTj q, i on T4. -n ttsa tlOUCK. oiuay vorn uauy . bunny vale, May, 29. It is still rain- ,ti i i ing and farmers are gettingbehind with Drfly schedules for different school their work. work, ' Misses Lurline Hicks, Roscoe Westall of Celo is visiting W. Blanche Houck and GracQ Lusk. H. Simmons. Outdoor Games. Ephriam Haynes had the misfortune ROSA HOUK, Sec. to cut bis foot last week, inflicting ,a painful wound. . ft(yiri o-ftt ready now for the rn:A,Padgetfc i8 TT -"" McDbweU County fair, October J. P. Padeett was in Marionlast week. H. 15 ind 16, the big event of the It is nearly time for school to begin. season. ment "Regarding, nrstly, the case of the American steamers Cushlng and Gulf light The American Embassy has already been informed that the Ger man Government has no intention of submitting neutral ships in the war zone, which are guilty of no hostile acts, to attach Dy a suDmanne or submarines or aviators. On the Con trary, the German forces have repeat- government also and has already marines the British offered high priies paid such rewards. "The I m portal government In view of these facts, indubitably known to it. is unable to regard Hrttisn mer chantmen in the tone of naval oper ations specified by the admiralty staff of the German navy as "undefended. German commanders consequently are no longer able to observe the custom- In other words, vaccinate the trees with terpentine at three places, using three drops of terpentine in each place. This is simple arid is said to have stopped the blight in some instances. It will . not cure the twigs already blighted, of course, bat it is said to stop tho edly been instructed most specifically arr regulations of the prite law, which ravages of the disease. Lenoir ..... . . . I . t. I t 1 A I to avoid attacks on such ships. Isolated Cases. "If neutral ships In recent months have suffered through the German submarine warfare, owing to mistakes in identification, it is a question only of quite isolated and exceptional cases, which can be attributed to the British Government's abuse of flags, together with the suspicious or culpable be havior of the masters of the ships. "The German Government in all cases in which It has been shown by its investigations that a neutral ship. they before always followed. Carrier War Material. "Finally the Imperial government must point out particularly that the Lusltanla on ita laat trip, as on earlier occasions, carried Canadian troops and war material. Including no less than 5.400 cases of ammunition intended News. Rural Carrier Examination. The U. S. Civil Service Commis sion has announced an examination for this county, to be held at Nebo fill the man eoldlers who are fulfilling their on 2Glh of JuDC 10 duty with self-sacrifice and devotion position of rural carrier at Nebo ln i?e fatherland's service. and vacancies that may later occur The German government believe . . it was actlnc In justified elfiefeaae on rt3raI rouU5 from olhcr P05 not itself at famlt, was damaged by ln 8eek,nC il 100 means of war-10 Hi CCS in the county. Tho cxami- German submarines or aviators, has rare at UB "Piuon " protecx tne nau0Q will bo open only to malo expressed regret over the unfortunate accident and. If Justified by conditions. has offered Indemnification. Cushlng and Gulflllght. "The cases of the Cushlng and Gulf light will be treated on the same prin ciples. An investigation of both cases is in progress, the result of which will p recently be communicated to the Uvea of its soldiers by destroying am- ... , ,i munition intended for the enemy. Citizens actually domiciled m the The British shipping company territory of a postofHcc in Mc- xnuat have been aware of the danger I Dowcll county and who meet tho to which the passengers aboard the Lusitania were exposed under tbee conditions. The company ln embark ing them, notwithstanding this at- (Continued on page eight) other requirements set forth in Form No. 1077. This form and application blanks may bo ob feiined from the postmaster at Nebo.
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