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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 19, 1919 VOL. XXIII NO, 42 '4 GRADED SCHOOL FACULTY Committee Re-organizes and Elects Teachers for Year T. A. Ho! ton Re-elected Superintendent. The regular annual meeting of the Marion Graded School com mittee was held last. Friday when the committee re-organized by re flecting J. Q Gilkey as chairman and Dr. Geo. Ir White, secretary and treasurer. Prof. T. A. Hol ton was -re-elected superintendent for the ensuing year and a vote of thanks was extended him for the efficient manner in which he has conducted the school work during thepast year. Primary and Grammar grade teachers-were elected for the year is follows: First grade, B section. Mrs. Fave Craie: A section. Miss .May McCurry; Second grade, Miss Nelle Blanton; Third grade, Miss Margaret Winslow; Fourth grade, Miss Ellen Crawford; Sixth grade, Miss Mae'Belle Baity;. Seventh grade, Miss Ethel Crawford. The teaeher for the Fif th grade is to be announced later. - These teachers are well known, having taught in the school the past year, and have rendered ex cellent service. . The committee is glad to have them back and feels sure they will hold up the high standard set during the past year, if not surpass it under normal con ditiops.; ;w , The bujh school faculty as elec ted for the year follows: Miss Joyce Decker, Latin and Science; Miss Mary' Poteat, English; Miss Lenora Aiken, of Durham, Mathe matics and French; Mrs. J. L. C. Bird, History, Domestic Science and Art, Stenography and Type writing. In order to give the superinten dent more time for better and ef ficient supervision an additional high school teacher has been added who will relieve him of some of the class-room work. The men school faculty is con sidered an unusually strong one. Miss Decker has been a member of the faculty for several years and has given universal satisfaction. Miss Mary Poteat, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Poteat of this place, is a recent honor A. B. grad- uate of the State Mormal College, Greensboro, and comes to Marion with tbe highest kind of recom mendations in every way.v One who wrote the committee relative to her and her work says: 'VVho , ecures the services of Miss Poteat is to be counted fortunate." , Miss Aiken is a graduate of the high school of Durham and a recent honor graduate of Trinity College. - She comes very highly recommend " ed and the committee is to be con gratulated upon securing ber-ser-": vices. Mrs. Bird was a member .of the faculty, several years end . needs ho- introduction to the people of Marion. ' . The com mittee and patrons of. the school are glad indeed to have her back in the school again. The school term will be eight months this year. The new school year. 1919-1920; will begin Sep tember 15. Tbe primary depart ment, first to third grades, will run on the one-session plan, and all the other grades, grammar grades and high school, will run on the two session plan. - v McCall-Lynch A'weddingof much interest to their many friends in McDowell was consummated at the home of the bride's brother in Winston Salem on Monday, the sixteenth, when 'Mr. William Arthur McCall, of Marion, was married to Miss Effie Lynch of Rutherford ton. The marriage was a quiet affair, being witnessed by only a few friends and relatives of the con tracting parties. The ceremony was performed at 12:30 o'clock by Rev. Scink, pastor of the Brown Memorial Church, of Winston-Salem. Following tbe ceremony a light lunch was served, after which the happy couple left on train No. 21 for their new home in Marion. Mrs. McCall is well known in McDowell county. She taught in the public schools of this county for a number of years, holding re sponsible positions at Nebo and other places. For the past eigh teen months she has held a position in the Treasury Department of the united btates Government at Washington, D. C. The groom is a native of Mc Dowell county and is one of the leading young business men of this section. or a number of years he was employed by J. D. Blanton, later accepting a position as man ager of the large store of Clinch field Manufacturing Company in th e mill vi Haje. -4 ; . , . Mrj-andltecCaiare" at present stopping with Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Neal. Their many friends throughout this section ex tend to them hearty congratula tions and best wishes. Union Revival Services Beginning July 1st union reviv al services will be held in the Methodist church, Rev. C. Con nor Brown, a Presbyterian evan gelist, will do the preaching. The i meeting will continue two weeks. AH of the Lord's people of what ever creed or name are urged to lend their hearty co-operation and sympathy, to tbe progress and suc cess of this meeting. Let all feel that it is our meeting and pray earnestly for tbe conviction and salvation of sinners and reconse cration of all Christians to tbe ser vice of Jesus, their Master. Dr. Chase Elected President of University Dr. H. W. Chase, chairman of the faculty of the University of North Carolina, was elected presi dent of the university to succeed the late Dr. Jb. iv. uranam at a meeting of the board of trustees held in Raleigh Monday night. Dr. Chase is a Massachusetts graduate of Dartmouth .College and Clark. University, Massachu settsv and came to tbe University of North Carolina in 1910 as pro fessor of philosophy of education. Later he became professor of psy chology and in 1918 successively dean, of the college of liberal arts and chairman of the faculty. Cant. John Alcock and Lieut. Arthur W. Brown, British offi cers, completed tbe first non-stop air flight across the Atlantic ocean Sunday morning. landing atUhf den, Ireland, from "Newfoundland from which place they started Sat urday afternoon. The distance of 1,900 miles, was accompliseed in 16 hours and 12L minutes, on an aver age of a bit over 117, miles an hour. NEWS FROM THE COUNTY Brief Mention of Some of the Hap penings in McDowell County Items About Home People. WOODLAWN Woodlawn, June 16. Rev. Mr. Drake, of Nebo, held his usual monthly service at Woodlawn, Sunday. At the close of the service Mr. Drake presented his re signation, much to the regret of bis friends here. Mr. Drake will engage in home mission work. While his friends here regret his leaving they -wish him success in his new work. Mr. and Mrs. James Hennessee made a visit to Marion, Friday. Mrs. Charles Hay, formerly Miss Anna Brinkley. is visiting homef oiks at Wood lawn. , M. L. Good made a business trip to Marion during the week. J. Y . Lonon was a visitor here recent ly. - Miss Mary Yancey and a party of friends from Marion were visitors here Sunday. Ercy Huskins was in Marion on busi ness Saturday. Mrs. Ella Greenlee and family spent several days at Woodlawn during the week. OLD FORT Old Fort, June 13. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. I. Garrison have sold their home here to W. J. Sonther and will go to Akron, Ohio.v Mrs. Garrison and chil dren, accompanied by Mrs. M. A. Young, will leave Saturday, June 21, for Akron. Mrs. R. Li. Young of Blue Ridge, Fla. has returned home after spending two weeks with relatives and friends in Old FOrkc - The continual rains- are. putting, the farmers behind with their work, and corn crops in this community are not very promising, A number of young folks enjoyed an ice cream supper Saturday night at the home of Mr. Bailey. The old veterans of Company K met here Sunday and held memorial servics in honor of their deceased captain, James Young: Lent and George Lytle left Wednes day for geattle, Wash. W9 wish them much success in their new locaition in the far west. -1 Mr. and Mrs. John Steppe and child ren visited relatives here during: the week. THOMPSON'S FORK ThoniDson's Fork. June 16. Mrs. J. N. Yelton visited relatives in Neho Sun dav. Mrs. Mattie Tate visited her son, Ed Tate, in Nebo last week Miss Bessie Cope of Morganton, was the guest of Miss Jesse McNeely last week. James Hemphill, of Marion, visited his sister, Miss Maggie Hemphill,, one day last week. Miss Mary Lou McNeely spent last Saturday with her parents, here. Misses Rena Hemphill, Hattie Taylor. Sallie Gibbs and Messrs. John and Ben Hemphill, of Nebo, were visitors here Saturday. Dallas Rowe entertained a large crowd of friends and relatives at a candy stew Saturday afternoon. Music was ren dered by the string band and the affair was enjoyed by all present. . Miss Kary Tate visited friends in Winston-Salem last week. - Robert McNeely visited friends in Bridgewater Sunday. . J. H. Tate ana" two children, of Ma rion, spent Sunday with his father here. Sewell McNeely was in Nebo Satur day. The farmers of this section are cut ting wheat. The wheat crop is fine. , ' .Work Room Closes July 1 .: : AH Red Cross workers having Belgian 1 garments tt 1 make will please have same completed and at Red Cross" rooms by Julr 1. . The work room closes on? that date . un til further notice. f However, the Home Service office will : remain open, v : S:"'r:: '-x-:.. v : :. MBS. J. F. CONNDSTB. Social Affairs. eth Century Club Was held at the home of Mrs. R.. F. Burton Tues day afternoon, Mrs. Burton "and Mrs. Pless being hostesses for the afternoon. Roll call was respond ed to with the noted artists of France. This was followed by the regular program, France of Today, by Mrs. P. A.tReid. The election of officers mas made as follows: Mrs. J. W. Pless, president; Mrs. J. W. Winborne, vice-president; Mrs. R. F. Burton, secretary and treasurer. The program commit- tee will be appointed later. The hostess served light refreshments during the social hour and Miss Burton entertained the guests with her brilliant music. The Round Dozen Book Club was entertained by Miss Hiilen Crawford at her home on Morgan street Tuesday afternoon. During the afternoon 108was enthusiasti- call enjoyed by the guests. Miss Crawford was assisted by Miss Ethel Crawford in dispensing the hospitality of this well known An enjoyable dance was given at evening in honor of the boys from .u j- u- s.' - . the 30th division who took part in the play, "The Hickory Nuts." Dancing began after the perform- ance and lasted t-until a late hour, Music was furnished by the 16- piece orchestra with the company. Wednesday afternoon Mrsj W. T. Morgan gave a most., pleasing reception in honor of Mis. J. T. Bo wdeo wif e pf the Baptist min ister who " has, recently located nere. Mrs. iviorgan's nome- was lovely in its. decorations of cut flowers. During the afternoon a number of ladies, of the. Baptist church called to meet the honoree. in toe spacious dining room ice cream and cake were served by Mrs. A. D. Stoner, Mrs. BenPrice,-ure a list of those accused of vio Misses Ellen and Ethel Crawford, lation of the laws and customs of The members of the Senior Bap tist Young People's Union cordial ly invite the young people of the town to be with them at their "Social Hour" Friday night, June 20, at. 7:30 o'clock. ne purpose is to get more young people inter ested in the U nion and to secure more active workers. A pleasant hour is promised all. The Hickory Nut Minstrels of the 30th division gave a most en- lovable and varied entertainment at the graded school, auditorium Wednesday evening. From the opening t tbe closing act their singing, dancing and various stunts and impersonations were of a high order and were given general ap- piause oy a large auu reprcseuva- State Hews. Professor Edwin F. Shewmake, Jr., for the past three years ad- flu ACUf"1 5"'"- junct professor of English in the improvement and McDowell coun University of Virginia, has resign- ty is said to be ready with its sharo ed and will become head of the English department of Davidson collegevafter September 1. Rev. Dr. J. B. , Shearer, presi dent of Davidson ' college for 13 years, and vice - president since 1901died Saturday evening at the; home of bis sister at Davidson, where he basl been ill for some time.- He was i n his 87 th year and had been confirmed to bis bed for several mon tfisr: 1 t ; s : . - Wednesday night the plant of the Blue . Ridge Milling Co. at Roaring River, Wilkes , county, completely destroyed , by fire sup posed to have caught from an elec-; trie wireV The loss is estimated at $50,000 witb" $10,000Mnsurance. The mill had only been: in opera tion since October. . : - THE FINAL PEACE TERMS Germany Must, Accept Or Reject Within Seven Days Time Limit Up Monday Paris, June 16. The final reply of the allied and associated powers to the conditions of peace handed to tbe Annans at Versailles, Ma v 7, was delivered to the German delegation tod a v and mad nublm Lu0f.fiw ofo - h ' The Germans were allowed five days to accept or refuse the treaty as it stands, but two days addition- Ll hWW hn a ranted : Tr tKftv e- atn miu uQ a f H-r . it tney do not accept, tne armis- tice will terminate on Monday, . i,inft 93 and t.hft nowArs will takft Lnnll etflno ac;ff L nflM6BQro ift . A. . . eniorce ineir terms. The principles of the original conditions have been vigorously upheld, as establishing a: peace of justice :but certain, modifications in detail and mony express limita- . tions of the effect of the execution. areade. ' -The reply is made in va - - i n two parts a general covering let- , . . t ... wr auu "a"1" uisuusious. ui iuo general counter - proposals, me changes include: . .. . A olebiscite for - uoDer Silisea. w;th rant of coal from that territory. Frontier ratifications- itr West Prussia Omission of the thir'dione in the Schleswig.. plebiscite: -: z - - Temporary increase of rtbe Ger- man army from' 100,000 to 200,000 men:;, r.: v-v:" : .- Declaration of the intention to submit within a month of signa- war. Offer to co-operate with ; a Ger- man commission on reparations, and -receive suggestions for dis charging the obligation. . ., Certain detailed modifications of the finance, economicand ports and waterways clauses, including abo lition of the proposed Kiel-canal. commission." Assurance of mem bership in the league of nations 4n the early future, if Germany ful- tils her obligations. Big Koad rroject Tor mcuoweu A large road improvement pro- ject under consideration by tho United States department of agri- culture, says the Asheville Times, :s that between Marion and Mica- ... uu Mrtn, cX nd Vn. cey: counties. - Big Toe township in Yancey 1 county has voted $30,000 bonds to AtV ; tu of the cost. The portion of this highway between Marion and Gar- den City is now in good condition and the section between- M icaville and Harvard is graded but not well surfaced. The fifteen- miles inter vening is in bad condition, and this is the principal section that is to bo improved. At the present time Sputb Toe townsbipvhas no outlet to the Southern railroad exceptinc: through Buck Creek, and ttiesa roads are in extremely poor condi . tion. South Toe is well populated and the . necessity, of an outlet is urgent - : ; Services at St. John's next Sun-V day at 11 a. m. and 8:30 p. m. :
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