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A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTEIXTO THE BEST. INTEREST OF THE PEOPLE OF McDOWELL COUNTY.
ESTABLISHED 1896.
MARION, N. C, THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 1920
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BANK INCREASES STOCK
Capital and Surplus of Merchants
& Farmers Bank Doubled
J. D. Blanton, President
The Merchants & Farmers Bank
has about completed the sale and
delivery of the Dew capital stock
that has been sold by it during the
past sixty days. This move was
decided upon by the directors in
order to enable the bank to take
care of its iricreasing business and
to add new life and strength to
the institution. Very substantial
blocks of stock in the bank have
been purchased by J. D. Blanton,
W. W. Guy,, of the A. Blanton
-Grocery Co.; D. D. Little and
H. F. Little, of the Marion and
Clinchfield Mills, W. W. Neal,
owner of the Marion Knitting
Mills, as well as a number of
others. When all the new stock
is delivered the capital stock of
the bank will be $50,000 and the
surplus $13,000; in other words,
the capital and surplus will be
foabled.
In order that the bank might
make better use of the new life
acquired; . Mr. T. F. Wrenn,
who has been president of the
bank since its organization, sug
jested that the bank elect a jocal
man for president, and following
up the suggestion be tendered bis
resignation. Mr. Wrenn has - for
the past four or $m yearsUfieat
the most of his time in High Point
and while he has always felt a
very keen interest in the welfare
of the institution he has felt
that his being so far away "pro
vented his taking an active inter'
est in the affairs of the bank. He
is still a member of the board of
directors, however.
At, a meeting of the board of
directors on June 4th Mr. WrennV
resignation was accepted and the
directors unanimously elected Mr.
J. D. Blanton to the office of
president to take effect at once.
Mr. Blanton has entered upon the
duties of the office. Mr. Btanton
needs no word of introduction to
the people of Marion and Mc
Dowell county. He has lived here
all his life; he is one of Marion's
most prominent and successful
business men, owningl large busi
ness and property interests in
Marion and otber parts of the
county. Mr. Blanton has the re
spect and confidence of the people
of this community; he is a success
ful merchant and spends most of
his time at his place of business
in Marion, and will take a lively
interest in the bank's affairs.
With the new life and force be
hind it the records of the bank
already show a marked increase in
business.
Observer. Claims Morrison is Lead
ing by Over 500 Votes.
Charlotte, N. C, June 8. Cam
eron Morrison was leading Lieu
tenant Governor Gardner by 553
votes on the face of returns from
the Saturday primary 'as received
from 98 of the 100 counties in
; the state and compiled late to
night by the Charlotte Observer,
9f 122,512 votes tabulated, Morri
son is shown to have received 47,
H010, Gardner 46,457 and Robert N.
Page 29,045. Missing precincts.
were reported in at least half , the
connties.' , - - - .
Sunrmer School Opens with Mrs
C. Young In Charge.
Thecounty summer school open
ed Monday with Mrs. W.C. Young
in charge. Practically every teach
er in the county who is required
to attend a county Summer school
registered the first day. Mr. D.
F. Giles, of the'State Board of
Examiners, was present and talked
at length on the importance of
teachers' training, and of the value
of the summer school in preparing
teachers for efficient work. He
also interpreted the rules and reg
ulations in detail covering certifi
cation.
Much interest is being mani
feeted on the part of the teachers
taking the work of .the summer
school, as well as the instructors
who are giving the courses. The
work as outlined provides for work
in subject matter and method of
presentation. Those required to
stand the State examination are
reviewing the common school
branches in order to be fresh in
these subjects on examination day.
The professional courses are de
signed to prepare teachers for ef
fective teaching and gives a higher
grade df certificate.
The summer school will last six
weeks. No teacher who enters
after the third day or who fails to
attend less than twenty-five days
ahl pass on the work in the sub
jecS-:taken. wjl recieve any credit
important that those in attendance
keep these things in mind.
Miss Penny to Head Nebo School.
Miss Blanche Penny, of Raleigh,
has been elected principal of the
Nebo Hijjh School for the coming
year. Miss fenny is a graduate
of Randolph-Macon Womens' Col
lege of Lynchburg; Va., and has
been teaching successfully for ten
years. She has held similar posi
tions to that of the Nebo principal-
ship and from the recommendations
and testimonials submitted, her
work hasai ways been satisfactory
and of a very high order. Besides
Miss Penn, the following teachers
have been elected at Nebo: Misses
Louise Brown, Thessa Jimerson,
Cassie Pattpn and Anna Conley,
grade teachers; Misses Mamie Sta
cey and Elzora Stroupe as assist
ant high school teachers.
The new principal, Miss Penny,
expects to take charge about July
1st. She will spend some time in
visiting and soliciting pupils thru
out the county. It is her plan to
have her work thoroughly outlined
before school opens.
It is hoped that the new building,
which is in the process of construc
tion, will be ready early in the
fall. The worlFis going forward
nicely and the contractor hopes to
be able to push the building for
ward to completion without any
delay.
Evangeline.
The people of Marion will have
the opportunity of enjoying an
exceptionally fine picture at the
Grand Theatre on next Monday,
when a beautiful picture presenta
tion of Henry Wads worth Long
fellow's immortal story of EVAN
GELINE will be given.
This picture has received the
highest praise wherever it has been
shown, and the Grand is to be con
gratulated for securing such a high
class production! - its prtrons.
NEWS FROM THE COUNTY
Brief Mention of Some of the Hap
penings in McDowell County
Items Abtfut Home People.
CATAWBA VALLEY
Qld Fort, Route 1, June 7. Miss
Minnie Bradley of Mill Creek spent
the week-end with Miss Maude Sil
ver. W. Logan Bradley has gone to
Gastonia where he has accepted a
position.
Miss Flora Steppe went to Marion
yesterday to attend the teachers'
meeting.
We regret to learn that Mrs. T.
H. Allison, who has been sick for
sometime, died at her home last
Thursday morning.
Mrs. Morris Grant and Mrs. F.
Davis of Greenlee were visitors at
the home of Mrs. Daisy Moody
yesterday.
Arthur .Parker of Winnsboro is
home for a few days and is on the
gick list.
Miss Annie Bradley was shopping
in Marion last Tuesday.
Little Charles Hensley has been
very sick for a few days.
DYSARTSVILLE
Dysartsville, June 7 Mrs. Nancy
Dysart of Hudson is visiting rela
tives here this week.
Mrs. Jennie Laughridge spent
last week in Marion.
Miss Lillie Landis went to Marion
today to attend the teachers' sum
mer school.
Miss Mamie Goforth will leave to
morrow for Greensboro to attend
the summer school at the Normal.
T. B. Landis made a business trip
JJaoqUw today- ....
The primary Saturday passed off
quietly. O. Max Gardner received
a majority at this place.
Wheat is looking fine.
GAkDIN -
Nealsville, June, 7. Misses
Mary Holland, Bula Wacaser and
Messrs. Ivy and'Reid Holland of
this place attended the Memorial
services at Harmony Grove yester
day. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Millard
Holland. June 2, a son.
Miss Inez Carswell will leave to
day for Gastonia.
Mrs. Thomas Marlow spent Sun
day with Mrs. Millard Holland.
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Grayson
Craig;, June 5, a daughter.
Reid Holland arrived from Ther
mal City Saturday.
MONTFORDS COVE
Nealsville, June 7 Crops are lookiDg
well throughout this gection since the
recent rains
Rev. Reid Harris returned to his borne
Wednesday accompanied bv his sisters.
Misses Mattie and Lillian Harris After
spending a few days in Asheville they
will visit their brother, C. C. Harris in
Knoxville, returning to Asheville for the
Snmmer school for teachers which opens
June 15.
Groyer Hardin and Clarence Butler
were visitors in the cove Sunday.
Miss Delia Wilkerson has accepted a
position at Forest City.
Misses Dorrie and Chester Wilkerson
have accepted positions in Marion.
W. P. Ledbetter is able to be out
again after a severe illness.
Molo Ledbetter returned from Bilt
more a few days ago to assist his father
in the work on the farm
Great Revival on Pepper's Creek.
Pitts, Juoe 7. One of the most
successful revivals ever held on
Pepper's Creek has just been
brought "to a close. The services
were conducted by Rev. Walter
Moore, of Hartwell, Ga. His ser
mons were plain and simple,, but
inspiring and were well received.
The meeting was well attended and
it is believed much and lasting
good was accomplished.
Rev. Moore is a grandson of
Mrs. Jane Washburn and a nephew
of Rev. "J. Mr Washburn.
Prohibition Amendment Held Con
stitutional by Court.
Washington, June 7. The pro
hibition amendment and the en
forcement act were held constitu
tional by the Supreme court today
in a unanimous decision.
While attorneys for the interests
attacking the two measures were
granted permission to file motions
for rehearing, the decision was
regarded generally as striking a
death blow to the hopes of the wets.
Tbe court's opinion, rendered b
Justice Vandeveoter, was sweep
ing. It held that the amendment
not only came within the amending
power ,cdtiferred by the federal
constitution, but was lawfully pro
posed and now was the law of the
land. While recognizing that Con
gress has limitations in respect to
tbe enforcement of law regarding
beverages, the court held those
limits were sot transcended in the
enactment of the enforcement act
restricting alcoholic conteots of in
toxicants to one-half of one per
cent.
Baptists Close Successful Revival
A v 5 Eyvnxc ess f u I revival at the
Baptist church came to a conclu
sion on last Sunday night with the
final sermon by Rev. J. E McMan-:
aa, who has been doing the!
preavhiug during the revival
There were thirty-eight additions j
to the church roll, while mny i
pledges 'we'r" made for a'higKer'7
Christian life. j
Dr. McManaway has greaily f-'
deared himself to the people not
only of the Baptist faith but to the;
entire citizenship of Marion. He!
is plain and simple in his style, but;
a preacher of great force His I
sermons were clean cut and to the
point, Indulging in no spectacular '
or sensational methods, K -v. Mc j
Manawav touched the hearts of
the people of this cominut.ity in
such a way as much last'.i-jf an i
permanent nood has been a-om-
plished j I
At the final sermon on S-nJay
night. Rev. McManaway admon
ished the audience to lir up to the
teachings of the Curan religion;
to be Christians by example as j
well as by precept The final ser-j
mnn whs one of the best of all the
series and made a lasting impres
sion on the hearts of the larre aud
i Key. McManaway has manyj
friends in this community who ex- i
tend to him a cordial welcome al j
all times. i
Gardner Has Lead of 3,000, It is1
Estimated.
Raleigh, June 8. Lieut.-GoV.
O. Max Gardner wasleadlDg Cam
eron Morrssoo, of Charlotte, with
about 3,000 votes from tbe state
wide primary held Saturday ac
cording to complete, incomplete
and unofficial returns from S6 out
of 100 counties in tbe state for the
Democratic nomination for Gover
nor. It is now considered certain that
a. second ternary be necessary
between Morrison and Gardner on
July 3 to decide the nomination.
THe vote stood: Gardner 42,21G;
Morrison 39,165; Page 27,187.
There's still time to have a home
garden. If you can't catchup with
the early gardens, a late garden will
help you catch opt)n food bills.
THE PRIMARY RETURNS
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McDowell County Gives Gardner
417 Votes, Morrison 297. v
and P'ae 19.
According to complete returns
tabulated McDonrell county v
Gardner a majority of 120 ; votes
over Morrison, the ballots rtxnd
ing aj follows: Grdner,417; Mor
rison, 297; Page, 19. . Morrison led
in Marion, securing a plurality of
107 over his two opponents, wHIe
Old Fort gave Morrison a plurality
of 52,
The official returns as announced
by the county board of elections,
which is composed of F. M. Bradley,
C. F. James and B. L. Lunifcrd,
follows : . t
For President: Wood 73,. John
son 27.
For United States Senate: Over
man 683, Brooks 35. -
For Governor: -Page 19, Gard
ner 417, Morrison 297.
For Lieutenant Governor: Hard
ing: 143, Cooper 5l7.
For Auditor: Durham 113, Me
Donald 95, Boyd 113, Cook 79,
Wtodley SOB.
For Treasurer: Lacy 547, Reis
frow154. For Commissioner of Agriculture:
Graham 550, Thompson 142.
For Commissioned of Labor a.ad
Printing: Shipman 3S6, Dellinger
323.
For Insunuice Cotntnisticcer:
Wade 217. McClenaghaa 332, Un
derwood 143.
"For Associate Justice of Suprenia
Court: Hoke 47S, Gulley 75, Guica
24. Rouse 12. Long 276, A dans
397. Stacy 13S.
For- Judgajof Superior , Co urUJ---.
Bis Ray received 52 votes, Michael k
Sihenck 170, giving Ray a nujeri
tv of 422.
Engineer KUIed in Train Wreck.
D Gnrdorj Porter. Southern
Railway ecgineer, ws killed, sd
Harry Erarj fireroan, wa
bully injured mhul S o'clock Sat
urday mornioir oeir Colemtn, i3
mile from AshevjlU nn the Ashe
vilh? tmihurr d!viio, rhea til
easiound fr-!uht they 9 ere c3
struck a larpe rock arid pile of
earth that hd slid nn the tricks
The encice turned turtle, I'innicff
Porter under iu He was dead
when removed. Ivvarts wa-sburled
about 300 feet down the mountain
and when found was to a serioca
condition. He was rusbed to tb$
Mission hospital here and operated
uon. f lis condition, while i:cora
to be serious, will depend open lh&
outcome of the operation.
Eieht freight cars immediately
bebitid the engine were orertcrcei
and part of tbem demolished. Thej
were loaded principally with coil
and cress ties.
Reports Great Reviral.
Ber. Curtis Palmer Holland
formerly of Elizabeth town. Teas,
but now pastor of the Old Fort
Baptist church writes Tbe Pro
gress as follows: "Just returned
from Mount Hclly where I assisted
Rev. Charles E.-'Reaver in re
vival meeting. We had a great
meeting and I never labored witi
a better people than the people of
Tcckaseigee, Wo realize tbst
Tcckaseigee needs a ma ca the
field for full time. I hope that
our churches in this Assoc! a tic a
will group themselTeiio preicherf
can easily reach them. Success
to your paper."
T. F. Sheair, of Bristol, Tcnn.,
has moved to Marion to ezzzzz ia
the painting business ruth his
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