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ffte ' A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE BEST INTEREST OF THE PEOPLE OF McDOWELL COUNTY. ESTABLISHED 1896. MARION, N. C, THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 1920 VOL. XXIV -NO. 34: I i t v.::. :' -V' . -7-:l i -v ;. - ." ' V I . -.-iT '' : :v--: , '5i"i '-t'-1 NEBO SCHOOL CLOSES Commencement Address by Hon. J. J. Britt Spendid Program Rendered Six Graduates. The annual closing exercises of Nebo High School began Sunday with the baccalaureate sermon by Rev. James M. Justice, pastor of the Black Mountain Baptistchurch. Rev. Justice -took as his subject "The Pearl of Great Price," de livering a very forceful and prac tical sermon, laying emphasis upon the things that really count in life. A large audience was present and many expressions of appreciation greeted the speaker at the conclu sion of the sermon. Mr. Justice is a graduate of Wake Forest, spent some time at Louisville Semi nary, ana was for a number of years a missionary to South Amer ica. He is one of the best equip ped men in church work in the State. Monday night the lower grades gave a program. The little folks did their parts well, displaying evidences of excellent training, reflecting much credit upon the teachers for the pains they bad taken to prepare the pupils of the grades for their part of these exer cises. Notwithstanding the in clement weather, the Monday night entertainment was well attended. On Tuesday morning, beginning at 10 o'clock, the graduating exer- which begab with a cboros by the high school girls, was followed by the class parts as follows: Salu tatory, Ralph Tate; history, Sudie Alexander; prohpecy; Rebecca Greenlee; song by Senior Class; poem, Annie Wall; will Rean Jimerson; valendictory, Camilla Dobson. The parts were of rare quality and v?e!L- delivered, the young graduates displaying much originality and ability in their re spective assignments. At the conclusion of the exer cises of the senior class, Hon. J. J. Britt delivered the commencement address. Mr. Britt had. as his sub ject "The Struggle for a Place." His talk to the young graduates and to the large audience present was very appropriate to the oc casion. He told the class that if they expected to achieve anything worth while in life's battle, that they might expect to work. "A successful life," said the speaker; "is not to be measured by the attainment of high political offices or Worldly goods, but in perform ing well a chosen work. Mr. Britt spoke of the American traditions and purposes of government. He said that in no other country does the individual have the opportuni ties which we have in this country, that promotion and success is his who is willing to work. The ad dress was listened, to with rapt attention and made a deep impres sion on everyone present. On behalf of the school commit tee. Rev. W. L. Hutchins in fitting words awarded the diplomas to the six graduates of the class of 1920. On Tuesday night the annual pray, A Poor Married Man," by the high school was given and was attended xby a very ' large crowd. The cast was composed of the following students: Lester Runion, Isaiah Watson Reid Bird, Rufus Sdfners, Annie Wall, Camilla Dod- soe, Sue Tate, Bessie Cuthbertson. The play was well presented and greatly appreciated by the audi ence, who, by great applause, gave evidence of the delightful manner in which they were en tertained. At the conclusion of the program Mr. D. F. Giles spoke briefly of the work at Nebo in the past and the plans for the future. He spoke of the great work that the school has done in the years gone by in the preparation of teachers of McDowell county, also reviewing the work for the year just closing. The Nebo school has had a very successful year. Notwithstanding the epidemic of influenza and the increased cost in maintaining the boarding facilities, the school has been well attended by pupils throughout the county. Mr. E J. Harbisqn has been the efficient principal and by his untiring efforts and with the cooperation of the community, has done a great piece of work for the past year. Mr. Harbison was ably assisted by Mrs. Harbison, Miss Rosa Stacey, high school teachers, and Mrs. Maude Dobson, Ida Tarwater and Ida Daugberty. Owing to sickness, however, the latter two were com pelled to resign a few days before the school closing. Miss Mary Sweeney and Miss Maggie Parks rendered valuable assistance during the last few days of school. ment Program Announced. Supt. T. A. Hoi ton announces the program in brief of the Ma rion graded school will be as fol lows: The annual declamation and reci tation contest will take place on Friday evening, May 7th. This promises to be a most interesting contest. The1 boys" 'and girls are working hard on their selections. The sermon to the graduating class will be preached by Dr. J. T. Bowden, pastor of the First Bap tist church of Marion, on Sunday evening, May 9, at the Methodist church. Oo Monday evening, May 10, the class will give their play, "The Microbe of Love." This play promises to produce much laughter, as well as to amuse all in other ways. This play or comedy has been used extensively by clubs and schools and is pronounced to be one of the most satisfactory comedies for amatures. It has had a most wonderful success. Tuesday evening. May 11, will be class day Vmffht-" Besides the class program, graduating ex ercises, etc., plans have been made to make the evening very profit able otherwise. A cordial invitation is extended all to attend each and all of these exercises. Hunter-Graham The wedding of Mr. Robert B. Hunter of Asheville and Miss Thelma E. Graham of Old Fort was solemnized Thursday morning at 11:30 o'clock by. the Rev. Willis G. Clark at Trinity church. Miss Graham a sister of the bride, acted as maid of honor, and Mr. H. A. Hunter as best man. Mr. W. E. Graham, brother of the bride, gave her away. The couple left immediately after the ceremony for a short honeymoon trip, after which they will make their home in Asheville. NEWS FROM THE COUNTY Brief Mention of Some of the Hap penings in McDowell County- Items About Home People. HARMONY GROVE Nebo, April 26. Mrs. D. C. Andferson was shopping in Marion last Friday. Ben yimmons of this place and Miss Alice Elliot to of Garden City were married in Marion last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. I. C. Crawley made a basiness trip to Marion last Thursday. Alex Crawley was in town ond day last week. . Mr. and Mrs. B. P. Simmons were guests of Jaines Pyatt and family last Sunday. Jobn Crawley and family spent Sun day with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs H B Crawley. There will be services at Harmony Grove next Sunday Harmony Grove, April 26. The farm ers are badly behind with their work on account of wet weather. The peach crop in this section was badly damaged by the recent cold snap. Dan Crawley, who has been on the sick list, is able to be out again. Dan Anderson, Sam Bowman and Joe Holland were in Marion on business daring the week. CROOKED CREEK. Old Fort, Rt. 2, April 25 A number of young people enjoyed a singing at the home of Garland Gilliam 8unday night. Walker Parker and Lawrence Hogan of Bethlehem were visitors in this com munity Sunday. Charles Hoyle of Asheville spent Sun day with his father, John Hoyle. Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Davis of Old i Gort viaited thQ former's parents here fthftlaiter pur Of tweelr.' " Atfrs. J. S. Lavender left Sunday to visit relatives at EUeusboro. Miss Leia Melton is at home since the close of her school at Pepper's Creek. W. G Lavender of Old Fort spent Sunday with his father here. Farm work is not progressing very rapidly on account of so much rain. But small grain crops are growing nice ly and the grass is setting a good start. CHAPEL HILL Chapel Hill, April 26 Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Poteat of Marion spent the week end with relative in this vicinity. Friends of Mrs. A. S. Coats will be glad to learn that she is able to be out agaid after suffering a relapse of influ enza C. L Holland and W. B Robertson made a business trip to Bridgewater during the week. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Brown of Marion spent the week-end with the latter's brother, George Kaylor. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Poteet spent the week-end with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Holland. Miss Lena Swann of Marion spent the week-end with home folks. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Barnes spent Sat urday in Marion ROCKY PASS Dysartsville, April 26 The farmers of this section are very busy plowing and getting ready to plant corn. Roy Morgan of Marion spent the week end with home folks here. Mrs. J. H. Keller was shopping in Marion one day last week. Miss Jennie Hill has returned home for the summer. W. B. Marlow and daughter, Ella May, were in Marion on business one day last week. Misses Pearl White and Viola Reel spent the week-end with relatives her. C. B. Morgan made a business trip to Marion one day last week. Miss Lola Thomas of Harmony Grove spent last Sunday with Floy Morgan. We are glad to learn that I. M. Hicks is improving. Dexter Marlow, Fred Anderson and Mills Pangle spent Saturday in Marion. GARDEN Marion, April 26 Robert Carswell and little niece are visiting relatives here, C. D. Wacaser has returned home from Raleigh, where he attended the State Democratic convention. J. B Higgins has been on the sck list. The Marion-Dysartsville highway haa been c jmpleted It is a fine piece of work Miss Bula Wacaser was shopping in Nealsville last Saturday. Mrs C. D Wacaser spent Saturday with Mrs. Ed Vaughn. Mrs. John Carswell was shopping in Marion last Satnrday. OLD FORT Old Fort, April 27 Miss Ethel Miller, one of the teachers in the nigh school, who has been ill for some time, has re turned to her work. Misses Bonnie Mae Fortnne and Ruth Harold have returned from a visit to relatives and friends in Asheville Carl Greene has returned from a visit to his parents in Asheville. Jk G. Tate attended coart in SalUbary last Monday. Harry Burgin and John Tamer have returned from Asheville. Misses Clara Griffin and Hannah Schrock, teachers in the grammar grades of the Old Fort graded school, have returned to their respective homes. Old Fort defeated Marion in a game of baseball Satnrdry ; score 4 to 3. The Dixie Theatre has re-opened ofter having been closed for some time. Contract Let for Building at Nebo. At a meeting o f the County Board of Education last Monday th coatrstft was let for anew high school building at Nebo. Mr. C. VV. Bucbauan of Marion was th successful bidder and he expects t o have the building ready for school purposes not later than Oo tober 1st. Tijejjuiiaingis to be modern ia erery respect; It will' be a - brick structure having eight class-rooms auditorium, office, music room and basement. The best of furutshinus have already been purchased and will be on hand ready to be in stalled as soon as the building is completed. Bonds were voted at Nebo two years ago for. the purpose of erect ing the high school building. O ing to the unsatisfactory condition of labor and material it has been impossible to build the structure before this time. The people at Nebo are greatly pleased to kuow that the building is now to be erected and will be ready for use during the coming year. Glenwood High School Closing Next Week. The commencement exercises at Glenwood High School will begin on Sunday, May 2, with the com mencement sermon by Rev. J. O. Story at 3 p. m. The lower and grammar grades will give a pro gram consisting of songs, plays, etc., oo Monday night. On Tues day evening the graduating exer cises will be held when the first graduates of the high school de partment will be given diplomas. The literary address will be de livered on the same evening by Rev. J. T. Bowden, pastor of the First Baptist church of Marion. Wednesday evening the class play will be given. The public iscor dially invited. to attend these exer cises. Key. John L. Ray, pastor of the Old Port Presbyterian cbarch, an nounces that Rev. J. M. Clark, of Statesville, will begin a Series of meetings in the Old Fort Presby terian cbarch on Sunday morning. May 2, at 11 o'clock, the meeting to continueuntil the 9tb. A cor dial invitation is extended to all to attend the services. THE REPUBLICAN TICKET V Convention Nominates Menfbrtha " Various County Offices J. N. r Nesbitt for Legislature. : The Republicans of McDowell county met at the court bouse list " x Saturday in convention and nomi- , nated candidates for the various . county offices, also for House of Representatives and the Senate of the State Legislature. The con vention was well attended from every section of the county. Everything started off and ran true to schedule. Chairman C F. James called the house to order immediately after which C. C. Li senbee was elected permanent chairman, and J. E. Kanipe, sec retary. Li L. Jenkins, candidate for Congress in the tenth district, -was present and made a talk to th a convention. He outlined his cam- paigo in this district and the plat form on which he is running. The nominees of the conTention are as follows: House of Represent atives Johnson N. Nesbitt, Old Fort. Sheriff J. M. Mashburn. County Treasurer John M. Ty ler. Register of Deeds T. L. Epley. Coroner C. R, McCall. Surveyor J. M. Hoock. County Board ofOommissioners: Vm. Treverton, C. M. Poole and L. W. Gettys. JHKcnloe af.Mariou; and- : tfotHa Patton, of Barfce, endorsed for candidates in the SSrd district. - The committee o n resolutionr composed of W. R. Chambers, J. L. Morgan. Lse Williams, GeorgB Taylor and J. L. Hudgins, was selected. The report as submitted by the committee endorsed tho re cord of the Republican prty, also the State platform. x Mr. VVm. F. Earlj Patents Flexi ble Ladder, Mr. William F. Early of Marioa has secured a patent on a flexible ladder. A novel feature ot this, ladder is that it is formed entirely of ropes and treads. Theoperatioa of the ladder consists simply of throwing a rolled up ladder out of a wndow, the ladder unrolling it self, the upper portion of the lad der being secured by a rope fast ened to the window frame. Tbe de scent of a person is, therefore, safely Assured by simply grasping an additional rope. The fact that the ladder is inexpensive and simple will create a great demand for it. Mr. Early is to be congratulated upon his 8 access in devising a lad der of this sort. It will make it possible for owners of high build ings to provide a safe and cheap devise of exit from buildings, thus lowering the hazard from fires. Several thousand deaths occur every year to persons who are caught in fires in tall buildings. In case of fire, the ordinary ladder fire escape is of great value, but cannot provide the same security aswill be provided bv Mr. EarlyV lander. . Mr. Early has sold patent rights to his invdntion at a handsome fig ure. He will also share in tha profits on a royalty basis Something like 75,000 women in tbe United States are engaged in cultivating fruit, among them being several of California's most successful fruit-growers.
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