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-, ;;.riv;; A; WEEKLY NEWSPAPER TO rTOE'BE INTER STABLISHED 1896. ... V- . - MARION, N. C, THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 1917. v.- LEDJNJO SERVICE inral Exemption List of Eligibles to the " -District Board. The local exemption - .1... ActAf1 a list of board : last names at . f knnsfi showing that out 2 the first call of 202 men for ex- i.Un in ii b uv-- ., uuiDatic 0D, SIXiy-uve woio ouoi.- aland 120 rejected or exempted for various reasuua, aD0u..i,u to appearand four were reported jo military service. The - number EOw accepted-65-is within 36-of the county's quota. Some of these may be exempted by the district board. y r Following is the list of men ac cepted for service in the order in which they were approved by the coonty exemption board: . - Edwin Booth Brinkley, Nebo. Korman Callicutt,. Marion. Robert Lee Clements, Dome. Wates Burnett, Old Fort.' . " " Frank Watson Wilson, Nebo. William E. Conley, Marion, Rt3. James Saunders, Old Fort; Marion Padgett, Marion: Wayne Lytle, Old Fort. Edward McNeeley, Nebo. . Ralph Wbitsides, Old Fort. ; Robert Raburn, Nealsviller Ed Lee McCanless, Old Fort. George Clingman Crawford,; Sugar Hill. Julian Logan, Old Fort. Fessie Bartlett, Little , Switzer land. Clyde Vernon Duval, Dysarts- 7ille. Claud M. Laughridge, Marion. Daniel Vaughn,' Marion, Dave Shehan, Marion. Grover Thomas Cooper, Old Fort. B. Garland Walsh, Marion. James E. Hicks, Marion, Rt 1. Dallas McCurry, Old Fort. Truman Lytle, Old Fort. Noah Pope, Marion. Frank Kaylor, Marion. William Floyd Stroud, Dome. George Hall, Sevier. Hampton Morgan, Marion. Charlie Weldon Led better. Dome Augustus Turner, Old Fort. Edward Avery Norton, Marion. Robert Hensley, Sugar Hill. Samael Carl McNeeley, Nebo. Willard Jackson, Marion, Thomas Harlow Nnhlitt. Old Fort. Coleman Witherspoon, Old Fort. Horace Edgar Blackwell, Marion Marion Swepson, Marion Roby Alexander Webb, Nebo. Ed Gardin, Sevier. James Hardy. Mari on. J Gay Burgin, Old Fort. J as!e W. Halliburton, Marion.' William Edgar Lowery,-Pitts. -Lancelot Davis, Bat Caye, Conley, Nebo. iolm Connor, Fail-view, Btl. J00 T. Ray, Marion. Mostiller, Nealsville. . . 'brie G. Gladden. Marion.. eyLargin, Marion. . ' "Iter E. Laughridge, Marion; rion Onslow Hawkins, Ma- Herbert Carson Mangum, Dy- ville. .! S w !miYashburn- OldFdrt. & cNei1' Djsartsville. Jobnc T anrley' Graphiteville.: : 0D Hollifield, Wbodlawn. T??pes' Woodlawn. ln Proctdry Marion. Blackwell, Marion, : - ; r Knjt Goods for Soldiers. To knitters of Mct)6well County : v An urgent call has come, from France; hrpughMajor Murphy of the Red Crossfor an enormous anantity of woolen knit goods to prevent suffering during the com ing winter ; i give you his'cable gram as follows: "This winter broke records for cold and suffer ing, among people here. Inexpres-i sibly dread coming winter finding tts without supplies to meet situa tion. Urge $ou on behalf "of our soldiers and those of our allies who will suffer in their frozen trenches and also thousands of French and xTCJKiau reiugees anq . non-pa-triates being returned through Switzerlandio France.v Every one here looks to America. Begin shipping at once one million, five hundred thousand each of warm knitted woolen articles already re quested. They must come before cold weather and, in view of short age of fuel and other discomforts, they will be of incredible value in both' military and' civilian work,1'' Following this cablegram, the Red Cross director has - apportion ed this wprk-among the chapters throughout the United States, and has telegraphed the following mes sage to the local chapter: lYour chapter, is asked to furnished a definite number this requirement. Your amount is 200 sweaters, 200 mufflers, 200 pairs of wristletsandj 200pairs jorsocks. 'Full instruc tions will follow. Ask your, mem bers to finish knitting work now on hand and clear docks for action. We want every chapter to have a chance to do its part in making good on this call for help from France." In behalf of the local chapter of the Red Cross, I ask the assistance of every lady in McDowell county who can knit s to join iu making these articles. It makes no differ ence whether you are a member of the Red Cross or not, your help is desired; it makes'no difference in what part of the county you live, you can be reached; it matters not how poor or how rich you may be, for we are all joined in a common cause, -and wish to work to a com mon end, that is, do -our part to relieve suffering humanity, how eyermuch or little it may be. The local chaper will furnish the yarn. All you give is the work. Notify Mrsr Minnie Blanton, chairman of knitting committee,' at Marion, or notify me that you wish to help, stating what articles you can make and how many, and as soon as the yarn arrives we will get it to you in some way. We must act quickly as it will not be long before cold weather, and the goods must be delivered in France by then.-'f : V. 'r ' ' 'rfy ' . It you who read this do not knit, won't you see that some , one and every one; you know who does knit, learns of a this splendid - op-, portunity'and urgent need for ser vice to her country .'and to human ity? ' The good women of the South have never shirked from a patriotic, duty or sacrifice, p JLne women of McDowell , county have always borne their -part. ; In; the nrcsent f "War. every man and woman in the United ; States must make some sacrifice. It is a war for hu man freedom: -1, believe' that you are ready to do a bit to attain it. If so, kindly answer the call at once. ; ; : .. , :-:: : ; f ' . ; : s ; Respectfully requested, -'::. -'-.: J.;W. WlNBORNE,.; " Chairman Marion Red Cross. NEWS FROM THE COUNTY Brief Mention of Some of the Hap pen ings in M e Dowel i Cou nty v ; ; Items About Home People, DYSARTVILLE ; Dysartsville, Aug. 20. Mrs. Henry Gurley "died at her "home here Thurs day, August 16, and the remains . were taken to a; cemetery near Bridfijewater for burials :'j .-P'V''.'" ' '" ' f Supt. N. F. ; Steppe of Marion was here on business one day last week. A re viyal meeting is now in progress at the Baptist church. We hope for a great revival. v " ' . -Thurman Laughridge of Atlanta, Ga.. spent several days here last week. He and his -wife returned to their hom Saturday. - W. N. Laughridge visited friends in Old Fort recently. Miss Fannie Landis and little brother of flickoryvare-visiting relatives here. Mrs. Nancy Dy sart of Rhodhiss is spendms; some timewith; friends and relatives here. ' B. H. Laughridge of Spencer spent two days with his parents here last week. - v Mrs. G. R. Satterwhite and children of Bridgewater, spent a few days here last week with her father, J. L. Cowan, an other relatives. J. B. Landis made a business trip to Marion one day last week. ; Mr. and Mrs. R. E: Roper and chil dren visited in Morganton, Sunday. J. M. Goforth spent the week end with his brother, T. P. Goforth, near Union Mills. Miss Effie Davis is spending some time with relatives in Thermal City. Caleb Hoyle and family visited rela tives in Qleveland. county recently. WiU Jackson of Woodlawn spent the week-end here. ' Troy Walker and -Miss Myra Watkins were united in happy wedlock Sunday. CATAWBA VALLEY Old Fort, Ausr. 26. Mr. and Mrs, P. H. Wells of Rosman spent the week-5 end with homef oiks here. " Mrs. M. Gt. Pendergrass spent a part of last week in Marion with her grand daughter, Edna Erwin, who has fever. A nvmber from this' community at tended the quarterly meeting and bap tising at Bethlehem Sunday. Miss Stella Burgin is visiting her sis ter in Marion. E. H. McCall will leave soon for" the training camp at Greenville. His many friends regret his leaving. MillarBurgin of Marion spent the latter part' of last week with homef oiks. Leard Wells is visiting relatives in Rutherford county. Red Cross Plans to Give American Soldiers Christmas Cheer. Washington, Aug. 18. Every American soldier and sailor, wheth er at the battle front in Frapce o"r in-training camp at-home, on ships at sea or - stationed ashore is to haye .a Christmas remembrance from "home." Red Cross officials have just completed plans for the Christmas cheer and arrangements will be worked out immediately. Red Cross chapters nearest the thirty-two army camps and canton ments ; will probably arrange - in their towns, community Christmas trees with carols, pageants -and holiday movies to which the 600; 000 men in training will be invit ed; Fore the men .in ; France, the Red jCross will see that;eYerysoK dier 'has his Christmas package with its message ; of good will. iMany of the chapters arealready At work finishing : their Christmas allotments of comfort bags, i Most of them are made of khaki and are furnished with extra Dair of wool en socks, needles pins, thread and buttons Gifts will be bought from contributions especially given for the Christmas greeting. ; The Red Cross war fund will ; not be used for that purpose. -':: J- i-::-: X':-. intion of Cruelty to Animals to Be Prosecuted in Marion: The Associated: Charities of Ma rion has added .to its d uties and privileges the 1 wpr jfltheeven tmn of Ccruelty to animals. This step is a certain indication of ad vanci rig civilization andTS ciil t u rej since hu m anity to : all 1 creations is the as pert 6f society farthest re moved from savagery," and the cul ture of a cbminunity is often judg ed. by "the ; condition of its most hel pless d epend en teM:MPXA - The laws of the State go verging the treatnient of animalsare to be posted in conspicuous places. : The Co-operation of all officials is soirght and co n fi d en tly ex pec ted , and . the following suggestions arid recom mendations are made: . ;V Horses" and Mules: ; That both livery teams and those , privately owned should give evidence in their appearance of such "feed injg and considerate care as shall , riot put' the town to shame; that bid , weak, and small horses- be not hitched singly, to heavy wagons for 1 hauling loads ;ihatinconnec tiori with public work: .on" streets and wardsari extra team be pro vided at any point where; a steep pitch imposes an unreasonably heavy strain on teams h'aulirig sand and rock; that cruel beating, jerk ing of bits, and high checking be abol ished ; that teams xbe left hitch ed; tra watered arid unfed not more than 3 or hours at a n y 1 1 me ; tha t animals galled, sick or lame be re lieved of service until cured; that animals old and infirm be humane ly killed and not left to starve. Cattle and Hogs: That they re ceive at all times such shelter from the weather and such regular feed ing as to be comfortable and well conditioned. , Chickens: That cock fights be summarily abolished. That fowls be provided with good shelter. Birds in Hie woods find shelter for themselves, but chickens in a barn yard are wholly ;d epend ent upon the thoughtf ulness of tbeir owners. Carelessness in this matter is one reason why" the average hen - lays 60 eggs a year, while the highly cultivated hen lays . 30Qlp That methods of killing chickens for the table' ..be' carefully su pervised. There has been much comment in Marion of late on the brutal meth ods employed by negroes at J sobae of the hotels, and also by Hhose in private employ ment Chickens, are beaten -i 80 w n .with ; a blu b,- their backs or legs broken, arid then the pecks wrung. - Sometimes a ;f oo is placed u nop the fowl's headland tHe body jerked , off. " Let : each reader imagine. himsel f grabbed by; the head nd swurig around till his body drops off. Then let each con sider that a block and a sharp axe will irisurelristantarieous death to hundreds of helpless creatures used f or his : ta1bleNeck 'barbarous and the community that countenances it" still- retains that eleriieat of barbarism; vv- , ; v! ; ;; ;T)ogs, cats and otforsriiaUariii inalsT Thachilaenbejtau give , them'' considerate Vcare and treatment, land that strays be cared for or put tbjdeafepnSth ttot merciful manner. ffiSiiftSi Birds-gThat thbird jlaws strictly obseVved, and thaV thain discriminate use of the ajr rifle-: be abolished:- -0: -jf i;- -.; t -'i -- Items; Concerting Events of In terest and I m p 0 rtance Jh rough . 'IPiouithe State. , v -' Ex-Judge J. Crawford Biggs of Raleigh has been a ppointed to the position made vacant by the death; 'ofEtf.; :Justice;;5S John Kern, former United:. States Senator from Indiana and ' majority, leader in the seriate,7 clied in Asneville Friday night, death being due touraemic poisoning. The deceased was 67 years old. ; The-Hickory board of trade re . ports that . Burke courityl; has a force of men at work on the ten jmile 1 stretch "of the Central Highf i athrough at county it will be iri good travel condition, soon. The completion of that link arid those in Mad ison county will open the highway fromLMoreheac City to the Tennessee line;; Horace Smith arid his bride of a week were struck and killed by a : Southernrtrairi at the Loray grade -crossing1 in west Gastonia, about 11 o'clock Saturday night. . Smith was killed instantly, his body be-5 ing badly mangled . His wife was taken to a local hospital; where sja died a few hours later. The couple , lived at Rutherf ordton, wtiere they were married a . week ago. They were visiting relatives iri Gastonia, Ql d; Fort jC Wutauqu Wed n esday , Th ursd ay arid Fri day of riext week will be; gala days for Old Fort, those three days be ing the dates of the Old Fort Chau-: tauqua. The - program includes; three eritertainmepts daily but only the afternoon and revening per--fdrmances will require admission charges. Morning programs are' nnnnnnn.ftd as fnllnws? A ncnist 19 Qi j Farmers' Day, with" Go vi Bickett as speaker; August 30, Educational !Day;v'"withDr;:J speaker; August 31V Patriotic Day with, ex-Gbv. Craig as the orator The people generally are in to attend ; The infant ion ofMr. arid (Mrs.' : J.- H. Withers of this place;" aged six months and ten days, passed from earths tor heavenSaturday . August 18i and iriterment was" made at Klarriiori v Grove ceriietery SuridayRevGlHl;W d ucting the funeral services;;' He was a rose budding, on earth to bloom an , heaven. Thef voice of : the loved: one is still, a place is va- cant in the home which never cad be filled . He cannot come back tous but we can- go r ito him; He -had growntoo sweet to-stay with usd God pirepa heaveri for him. He is now sweet ly sleeping; while mother, rdear, is weinShe hopes melim , irigMay to rneeti him in the . proin- ised land where. there's be no part-" i ngfe" i-il J MrTrbylker Myra insiwere m ville iast Suriday; Rev. J;. R. Pen- rtonpfficiatirig.The Ceremony was witriessed by JlWalker;l J. B: Walker, and Miss Emma McCurry. The -!young folks haye the best Wishes of manyfriends. Serviceat Strjohn's next Sun- at 11a. m. and 0 p. m. .7 ... y. f '- ,
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