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A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE BEST INTEREST 0 THE PEOPLE OF McDOWELL COUNTY. ESTABLISHED 1896. MARION, N. C, THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 1915. VOL. XDC NO. 43 SOCIAL AFFAIRS OF WEEK v " ... Porch Party for Miss Gibbs--A Lawn Fete Automobile Party Tuesday. Miss Hallie M. Gibbs has been the recipient of much social atten tion since the announcement of her approaching marriage; but in no particular has there been a more r Progressive Rook was played, at NEWS FROM THE COUNTY seven tables placed on the broad veranda and in the living rooms BrieT Mention of Some of the Hap- which, were tastefully decorated in penings in McDowell " County rhododendron and ferns. The Items About Home People, guests were invited to the dining dyhatitvite room where salad and ice courses . ... A VA1V " " . were served. UJJ10! "- ioi iuou tiuaj, uuue iouj, ana w&a buried in the Methodist cemetery. She leavers husband and six children, four sons and two daughters, all of whom Mrs. ' Hoi A number of the younger set motored out to the home of Mr. and delightful affair than the porch Mrs. Garfield Beaman Tuesday eve- are married except one son. party on Thursday afternoon, when ning to meet her guests. Miss ler was a sood woman and had many Mrs. J. H. L. Miller was hostess. Beaman of Knoxville, Tenn., and Her guests were welcomed and Miss English, of Asheville. A seated on the wide piazza, which spirited contest, "An Automobile was tastefully set with potted plants Romance", was enjoyed by the and baskets of daisies, and grace- guests. Miss Beaman, the winner, fully garlanded with a daisy chain, was presented with a minature auto Slips of paper bearing the letters mobile. After refreshments were friends. Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Jones and daughter, Mrs. B. L. McCurry, of .Ma rion, attended the funeral service Batur day which rvaa conducted by Bey. "B. B. Harris. Miss Bertie Taylor and Miss Beth Neal of Bridgewater spent the week end with Miss Lona Goforth. -T T. T iQ Yi ctV Y-f A rra et f a -Ann tTq? A D-A-l-o-1, written verticaiiyi were served an nour or two was spent relatives here last week -....i.l lllll, 11. I w distrioutea, ana eacn iaay asuea io in aancing. Mrs. J. M. Goforth spent last week write firood wishes for the bride- in Nebo with her daughter. Mrs. G. D. olftct. The reading of these rhvmes Delightful Party, layior. ' " ' l w I i n tt.iu. ir t i j lUBiuuowiagiromiQe vv idstod- several days with homef oiks recently. iuo budcwj woio Kouoiou iuw naiem nentinei or tna ntn win r booklet, whose cover was artistical- Lf interest to friends here: ly decorated Nwith daisies and given The attractive home of Mr. and to the honor guest. An original Mrs. J. N. Ambler,. on West Fifth poem, by Miss Maud Barnard, was street, was the scene of a very de then read. It was entitled "The Hghtful party last evening when Family Reunion. STATE NEWS OFTHE WEEK On Sonntr. .Tunn 1!UVi tV fjn I children.; twenty-two grand chil- ,tcms Concerning Events of In- dren and all the sons-in-law and tercst and Importance Through- daughters-in-law, except one, of out the State. Mrs. Rebecca Tato gathered at her t t- home near 'Greenlee in a family t . . ... , t. fr , . 1 too recent examination .before tbo nosed of the following families: Mr. and Mrs, E. K. Hild and two children and Mr and Mrs. E. S. Frisbie and six children, of Stroud town; Mr. and Mrs Charles Car son and six children and Mrs. M. C. Finley and foar children, of Marion; Mr. and Mrs. T. L Tate, Stato Board of Pharmacy : only 33 passed. Among those who passed were G. B. Finley of Marion, G. Blackwelder of Hickory and New ton L. Beach of .Morgan ton. That Mr. and Mrs. William Jcn ninp Bryan will make Aihevillo their summer headquarters, not Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Tate and ODlou summer, Daitor Wosw three children, of Greenlee; H. A. 8(?DS lo comc' is inffcrmitfoa Tate, of Statcsville; C. L. Tate, of ?Jvcn ?al1b Frtd of Canton; Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Tate f0 Park ,DD a dosc Personal and one child and Miss Hattie Tate fflcnd of lhc DrJrans d ot whoa of the "home place." ihc ar? D0W ffUCSls- All brought baskets and added District Agent Mills ps hassUrt to the bountiful supply Miss Hat- & cry active and interesting tie had prepared. The impromptu campaign for Alfalfa Clubs in tHo table under the old oaks, under western part of the Sutc A dr- Mrs. T. B. Landis visited her sister. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Duval and family w"os0 shade all had played ,n cmar icucr goiien oat sUtCS m of Blacksbarg, S. C, are visiting the childhood, did not groan long un- Tcr Dnci l0rra aozen tnings former's father, W. L. Daval, who is der its weight of good things, for oa "aT0 00 observed to sue verv sick littje RxrU arjd oldcr fo,ks M' wcl, cecd with this crop. His County Miss Marv Daves went to Marion i . . ... Ant. M J n;sff ftirl anfl is in.W.d worthvUw.;. j..m. Rnmiir.utt as me proveroiai small ooy, soon ofVention, being a fitting and well Misses Bessie and Luna Ambler Key Landis and J. M. Goforth , ltabrf its load. A., scorned to wj. o - t -expressed tribute to Miss Gibbs. entertained quite a number of the Z S!;- 1, Mrs. Craig and Miss Hannah Gibbs younger set in compliment fotheir muiI tIsmTl DivM inrft nj 1, "w to 3 7,3',," urcu piajcu uu iut Krass. i w ". This family had not nil been to- learn how to succeed with the crop, . . ..... I l. 1 V M THOMPSON'S FORK. gether since the death ol the father lfc 111 "1CU w wnj cDoaga jor .1 . . - '.lis- i .... , . . "hnmmnn Knrir .innA ! m m.uv u A7ua. iu iuc aucruuuu an iu- i - v " -. & A. M ank M V BT T trm m w W IT I 1.1 A 1 A f A I . M mtw W w M W ! o mtm w w aw A M 4JM v I " ' - - god, iiue 5wraiust ,i.ua wcuujug. aoa ugnis, maae a oeauuiui .sei- ... .... . , u i . . . . t -y-j t, r:--! .11 oimuiuuB, wuo ueen lawng a uusi-ibeuiuieu uu mo irout lawn ior and down tne lengtn or tne piazza young folks who entered into the home. came the daintiest bit of femininity, I guessing contest, which had been Mrs. A. E. Rowe was in Marion shop- assisted Mrs. Miller in serving a. house guestsrMisses Margie White Sunday. delicious salad course. laud Ruth Kirby, of Marion, N. C. Immediately following the lunch- The house, bright with flowers clad in bridal robes. The diminu- cleverly arranged, with much en- PinS Saturday. tivft briSe was little Miss Jeahnette thnftiftsm. Miss Marv T.vhrook Bruce and Ralph Tate of Nebo visited n. .i i I . , , I their frrandmother here one day last vjiincy, jyuo uiluj yen ouu i xjasawsr pruyou ucrsoii tuo uiusw i 1 1 1'! L J- 1 1 I ll. 1 . .1 ll oniy aaarng cnarm.io ner uuusuai sKiiuui in guessing tne various aa- j. h. HemphiU and son, Fred, attend- beauty. In her right hand the vertisements, and was presented ed the ice cream supper at Bridgewater carried an enormous daisy. As with the prize, a pretty box of Saturday night. hft stood hafore Miss Gibbs a Ln.hnns Mr. and Mrs. Dan Anderson and Mrs . j I . . t ,. . Anna Simmons visited relatives at Nebo, mocK ceremony wj rcau, mrcr inuring me evening aeiicious re-jgnd wmcn ine aaisy. was preseuweu. iresnmenis were served, ana gooa- W. C. Jaynes, who has been sick for " mm It proved to be a .most unique nights were said with regret, all a few days, is improving photograph? About four o'clock Slatott Commutes Frank's Sentente most of tho families began to bid Atlanta, Ga. Juno 21. Leo 1L adieus, each, no doubt, with the Frank's scotccco thb morning was same thought in mind "When commuted to life imprisonment by and where, if ever, will wo all Governor Slaton. Frank was trr not a na t n '1 V P f . I 1 . . ujw oKaiu. . . j. 41. creiiv taten 10 me Lat nnwn farm at Milldrvilli Tift trut In Children's Day at Macedonia. be hanztd here tomorrow for tha Sunday, Juno 13, was a great murder of Mary Pbtgan in April, day for Macedonia It was Chil- 1913. dren's Day and tho exercises were Governor Slaton was still at his interesting and much enjoyed by I country homo when be announced ll I T1 t m t 1 .1.1 . . .1. 1 . . 1 shower. jtLacn soix wnue peiai enjoying this delightful evening was a handkerchief, and the center with the MissesAmbler and their was formed bf yellow crepe de I attractive honorees. chine handkerchiefs. About twenty guests enjoyed the Fourth of July at Nebo. hospitality so graciously dispensed Everybody is cordially invited by Mrs. Miller. to come to Nebo Saturday. July the 3rd, and enjoy a big time with Miss Jay Simmons was shopping in the large crowd in attendance. The his decision to the press. Intnak- Marion, Saturday. Wilborn Cuthbertson of Nebo was a business visitor here one day last week. SUNNYVALE Sunnyvale, June l5. The worst hail storm we have had this year occurred here Thursday.' Miss Bessie Johnson has been very ill. Mrs. Will Lewis and children of Gar- program oy me children wen was rendered, followed by a splen did address by tho pastor, lie v. Mr. Limcric, on Missions. A bas ket dinner was served which was niz this announcement the . Gover nor dictated tho following state mcnt: "All that I ask is that the peo ple of ueonna read my statement Three charming hostesses, Mrs. us t one o'clock the fun will J . Quince Gilkey, Mrs. J. William begin. All kinds of athletic games, den City are visiting relatives here. Pless and Mrs. D. inward Hud- a. ball game, and a good time in J B- Havnes has accepted a position gins, received on the lawn- of ffeneral. Free lemonado for all P1 tn! K?jnment surveyors here. "Lone Beach," the, home of Mrs. the children and a f ree supper at J?"'" 1 . . . 1 m 1 I - I mmm-mt . mmS , mm.mrvm m-mmmmmm -m mm-mm. 1m U W V riudgms, at 5 o'ciocn on xuesaay 5 0'ciock. Everybody is asked to rxtv iMt week. afternoon. ;Keceivmg with tnem bring well filled baskets. Fine were Mrs. n.awin . cooto ana mns; ro k furnished bv the Ar.t nn Atra net Hnrkfl Hefristfir Uis- Nebo string band. missed, At eight o'clock a concert will . T ft w cs w I Nanrfnn .Inna 1Q I Tin tnnnf n be given at the High School audi- . , . . , , . . tonum. The young people will L , , , A ,,T rr.n t I I m-mm w mm r mm. mm W wm I .w I XI .mj mm. give JJOC, tne miner s xauKutcr, a drama in four acts. J.'H. Hemphill. Mrs. J. B. Swindell, of .Nashville, Tenn., who are the attractive guests of Mrs. D. F. Giles and Mrs. D. E. Hudgins. Mrs. K. F. Burton and Mrs. E. H. Dysart presided at the punch table, the-improvised punch bowl being at huge block of ice which was surrounded by Queen Anne's lace, daisies and ferns. At the eight tables placed beneatn the tcees "Daisy Dice'' was played, after which delicious refreshments were served, the color scheme of green and white being carried out here also. The Marion band f urn: ished the music, which added much to the pleasure of the guests. The hospitable country home of Mrs. J. Li. Morgan and Mrs. Pes- cud Craig was again the scene of a delightful gathering on Monday afternoon, the honor guests on this occasion being Mrs. E. T. Booth of Nashville, Tenn., and Mrs? Hubert Poteet of Wake Forest. enjoyed by all, for there was good why I commuted Leo M. Frank's things to eat in abundance. life sentence before they pass In tho afternoon a splendid talk judgment was made by E. S. Brown on Sun- Feeling as I do about this caso day School Attendance. He was I would be a murderer if I allowed fojlowed by Prof. M. S. Giles on this mm to hing. It may mean The Training of tho Young for the that I must lire in obscurity tho Future. Special mention should rest of my days but I woald rather be made of the singing, especially bo plowing in a Geld that to .feci one number by tho malo quarter. fr lD0 my Hf ha I had t , i.:r,i that man's blood on my bands." I C 1 . I vjoyemor oiau?n wascompicun a long sutement giving his reason for his action and be said it would be made public later. visit tho good people of Macedonia. A VtsrroE. Seven People Killed by Storm. Kansas City,. June -18. Seven people were killed in a wind and, rain storm which swept over this ba county, against John B. Hollo way, register of 'deeds for Burke county, in which the plaintiff al leged that the register had issued license for the marriage of a daugh ter who was under age and sought the recovery of the $200 provided in such cases by law. The dismis- ' 1 a- U 4- fr,m, Of nnAnla were injured. At Westmoreland, W.T tjit f u Kansas, Charles Morris, president of the Kansas Southern and Gulf railroad, hia son Guy and another man were drowned when a bridge went "down under their gasolene rail car. . .". R. L. Huffman, of Morganton, who argued that ' the case was within the jurisdiction of a justice of tho peace, and that under an act passed . . . a.. " . byj.no last legislature, service in such cases would not bo mado be yond county lines, bhould the Three people-lost their lives at f?fP -hn :Q t - wUh-tfc Mn! 1 Jl . AM AnH rr rv mon TVOO I . . 7 - IXlCnmuUU, auu w-uo Ucfo in ta ortinn nmccr W. cnit killed byTlightning at Wamego. , he have to carry it iiisuponor ' Galtonia has Voted a issue court, and very probably in tho of $100,000 for the city schools. :. I county of tho defendant. Congressman Britt to Mark Sol diers' Graves. AeTllle Gtictte-N'ew. Congressman James J. Britt has obtained authority from the secre tary of war to have marked, with appropriate headstones at thb fed cral government's expense, a nam Militia Guards Homo of Slaton. Atlanta, Ga., Juno 22. Stato troops tonight continued to guard the suburban homo of Governor Sltton, but all was quiet both the ro and in tho city after tho demonstra- hor of craves of Revolutionary llons of Jterday and ; list night soldiers, and soldiers of Indian and OJ people opposed to the commuta latcr wars, in Macon county, Tholtion of Leo M. Frank's death sen monuments will bo set up as soon trmri no thn 5r1rntiRrjttnn nmM r1ati I . . . .... j L I j IT- WZZ IZ n m J t. 1 ' 10 and aty oiiicials sud iter thn nurnoso of tho cfinrcssm&n aaucipaica do luriacr irouoic, usw T . r-' . n 1 a . to follow this up throughout tbo prccauuonary measure ana i- cntire tenth dbtrict as rapidly asltional militiamen were held under possible. . 1 arms at tho Fifth regiment armory and extra policemen were available- Tho 22od scries of tho McDowell 15uilding & Lioan Association opens bton paying rent: iaKe siocs: in July 1st. Seo Secretary J. E. Neal the Byildiog & Loan and buy now and get stocic. if you aro go-1 homo witn rent money, new so- to build, tho Building & Loan will rics opens July 1st, bec Secretary help you. w heal at once
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