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mm. V A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE BEST INTEREST OF THE PEOPLE OF McDOWELL COUNTY. ESTABLISHED 1896. MARION, N. C, THURSDAY, JULY 1, 1920 VOL. XXIV NO. 43 MAM0M r J 9s 1 r. - - 1! s OEM0CRATICC0NVENTI0N Completes Organization; Ciearjng Way for Nominating Speeches; Wet Plank Rejected. The National Democratic conven tion is now in session in San Fran cisco. The convention wound up its preliminaries yesterday and pre pared to get down to business today. With administration forces con tinuing in apparently complete con trol, it perfected its organization, -accepting Senator Joseph T. Robin son, of Arkansas, as its permanent -chairman; permitting states to upset "the unit rule, provided for taking women on the democratic national committee, and prepared for the business of haying candidates nomi nated by adopting an order of busi ness, which will permit the delivery of nominating speeches before the platform is brought in. Balloting for a nominee, however, will not be permitted before the platform has been adopted by the convention. Wet Plank Proposal Rejected San Francisco, June 29. The eub-committee of nine, making ' a preliminary draft of th democratic platform rejected tonight a proposal to include a wet planlc The de liberations and vote were in secret, but it was understood that the vote against a wet plank was at the ratio of two to one. COMMUNITY SERVICE WORK POPULAR GOOD ATTENDANCE The Community Service work, un der the direction of Miss Violet Alexander, is becoming very popular in the communities where the work is being given. The people show their appreciation of this new edu cational feature for McDowell coun ty by good attendance. The num ber attending these programs in the various communities has been in creased at every meeting. While the pictures are of an in structive nature, yet a. part of each program has a little of the funny side of life. The comedies are clean but full of fun. As soon ' as the schools open, Miss Alexander expects to relate' her work more closely to the needs of the schools. In fact, a part of her work as director will be to give instruc tions in physical training, to teach the students interesting games, and to tell the children suitable stories. The picture feature will be so re lated to the school work as to make the work of the schools more inter esting and effective. The present itinerary provides for ten regular appointments. The iti nerary may be changed, however, according to conditions anl the in terest taken by the communities. SINGING CONVENTION IN MARION AUGUST 21-22. Mr. John C. Burnett, president of the county singing association, an nounces that the annual McDowell County Singing convention will be held at the court house in Marion on Saturday and Sunday, August 21 and 22. Mr. Burnett, in announc ing the dates for the. convention, says': "While much progress is being made by many of the different choirs, singers should put forth every v effort in assisting the local organizations to prepare for the con vention. During the past a number of choirs have failed to participate in our conventions for the reason that a leader could not be secured to instruct them. Now it is my opinion that whertaa teacher is not obtainable that with a little practice some member of the choir may qual ify as leader. Just try it and see how well it works. "It js desired that every commu nity in the county be represented and that every choir to take part in the singing. Choirs from adjoining counties are also invited to "attend and sing with us. Let everybody come and help make this the best convention ever held in the county. ENGLISH-LAUGHRIDGE. A simple but pretty wedding took place last Thursday afternoon at three o'clock at the home of Mrs. Rhom English at Ashford, when Miss Faye English was united in marriage to Mr. Charles Laughridge of Ma rion. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. L. Hutchins, pastor of the Methodist church of Marion, and was witnessed only by immediate re latives and intimate friends of the young couple. Immediatly after the ceremony the happy couple motored to Marion, where they departed on train No. 16 for Washington, Atlantic City and other points North on a short honey moon. The bride is the charming young daughter of Mrs. Rhom Eng lish of Ashford. She is a student of the Asheville Normal College and has a host of friends who wish her much happiness. The groom. is a son of Mrs. J. A. Laughridge of Marion and is popular in the older as well as the social set of Marion. He is a young man of sterling "character. After finishing the Marion High School he went North, where he was very successful as a travelling salesman for the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. Af ter the death of his father, Sheriff Laughridge, he returned to Marion and is now proprietor of the Ma rion Garage Co. The couple will return the latter part of next week and will make their home in Marion. Their large circle of friends wish for them much happiness and unbounded joy for the future. - KIRSTEIN-GARRISON. Black Mountain, June 28. A wedding of much interest to their many friends in McDowell county was consummated at the home of the bride's brother, Mr. Ernest H. Garrison, in Broad River township, on Thursday, June 24, when Mr. Emil Malone Kirstein of Fairview, N. C, and Miss Harriet Leona Gar rison were united in marriage. The wedding was a quiet affair, being witnessed by close friends and re latives of the contracting parties. The ceremony was performed at 1:00 p. m. by Esq. James Dodson of Dome. After the , ceremony . tne wedding party was ushered into the dining-room where a bounteous din ner was served. The parlor was beutifully decor ated with roses and boxwood. The bride was dressed in white figured voile with hat and shoes to match. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. B. Garrison of this place. The groom is a son of Mr. E. A. Kirstein of Flat Creek. The happy couple left on the afternoon train for points west. After a few days they will be at home to their friends in Broad River township. They have a host of friends in this and the adjoining counties who extend them hearty congratulations and best wishes for a long and happy wedded life. WORK PROGRESSING ON NEBO SCHOOL BUILDING The construction of the Nebo High School building is going for ward in as fast a manner as material and labor conditions will permit. The grading is already finished, and the actual construction of the build ing is under way. Mr. C. W. Buc hanan expects to move the building forward as- fast as possible. The Nebo building is a modern structure to be built of brick and the best of material throughout. It will be in keeping with the educa tional demands of Nebo and Mc Dowell county. ENTERTAINMENT AT NEBO. The Nebo Dramatic club will pre sent a play, "The House Across the Way," a comedy-drama in four acts, at the Nebo High School Auditorium at Nebo Saturday night, July 3, at 8:30 o'clock. An admission fee of 15 and 25 cents will be charged and the proceeds will be usecl for the benefit of the church. Everybody cordially invited to attend. NEWS FROM THE COUITY Brief Mention of Some of the Hap penings in McDowell County Items About Home People. OLD FORT Old Fort, June 30. Miss Mayme Greene of Asheville was a visitor here Sunday. Miss Bessie Rue Flemming, who has been spending some time in Knoxville, Tenn., is visiting home folks for a few days. Mrs. J. B. Robinson of Asheville and Miss Hattie Allen of Forest City spent the week-end with their moth er, Mrs. Maggie Allen. Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Flemming of Colorado are spending a few weeks here with relatives. On last Friday evening a crowd of young people motored to Gatlin Lake on a moonlight picnic. The party included Misses Miller, Biddix, Artz, Mashburn and Arney; Messrs. Artz, Duncan, Kroupa, Williams and Bradley. Miss Lillie Lytle spent the week end in Swannanoa. John Kelley of Akron, Ohio, is visiting his mother. Mr. Marvin, who has been here for some time surveying the railroad for Union Tanning Company, has returned to his home in New York. Earl Bradley left Tuesday for Winston-Salem where he has accept ed a position with the Owen Drug Company. Mrs. T. J. Nichols was in Marion Tuesday on business. J. N. Nesbitt, who has been ill for some time, we are glad to learn is improving. D. A. Silver, H. A. Westerman, F. J. Nichols, J. L. Nichols and Thadeus Bradley spent a pleasant day in Bridgewater Wednesday fishing. They were very successful, catching about thirty. Old Fort, June 29 Miss- Ger trude Dula was hostess to the fol lowing at her home on Saturday evening: Misses Maggie and Hat tie Allen, Grace Arney, Pauline Hawkin3, Mabel Crawford, Adelene Wilkinson, Mrs. Frank Yancey, Mrs. Sidney Mauncy, Mrs. Nadine Spen cer; Messrs. John Artz, Terry Kraupa, Arthur Goodson, Frank Yancey, J. B. Williams, McKinley Wells, Sidney Mauney, Frank Allen and O. H. Shelton. The parlor and hall were artisti cally decorated with potted plants and summer flowers. Many inter esting games were highly enjoyed and a special musical feature by Mr. Kraupa, violinist, and Miss Arney, pianist, was much appreciated. GREENLEE Mraion, Route 2, June 28. Miss Belle Dobson was shopping in Ma rion last Saturday. M. H. Grant was in Old Fort on business one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Tate and child ren visited relatives in Marion last Sunday. R.$L McCall made a business trip to Marion last week. Miss Eva Snipes was shopping in Marion last Saturifay. Miss Rebecca Greelee spent the week-end at home. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tate and two children spent Sunday with re latives in Marion. There will be preaching at the Baptist church next Sunday morn ing at 11 o'clock. NEBO Nebo, June 28. Material is being placed on the ground and work on the School building is progressing nicely. R. V. McGimsey andSL. C. Parks spent Sunday in Glen Alpine. Miss Tracy Sigmon spent the week-end with her sister, Mrs. M. L. Hildebrand, at Bridgewater. Miss Maggie Taylor spent a few days this week in Old Fort an'd Ashe ville. Miss Mabel Parks spent the week end with relatives inMorganton. DYSARTSVILLE Dysartsviile, June 28. Clyde Satterwhite and mother of Bridge water were visitors here Sunday. Mrs. Gorri na Knox and little daughter of Statesville are visiting the former's father, J. L. Cowan. There will be Children's Day ex ercises in the Methodist church next Sunday at 11 d'clock. Miss Mamie Cowan has returned home from Berea, Ky. Ernest Satterwhite has accepted a position with H. T. Cook in Spen cer and will begin work the first of July. John and Herbert Mangum left this morning for Detroit, Mich. Mr. and Mrs. Will Landis of Ma rion visited relatives here last week. Mrs. Alice Rudisell has returned to her home in Lincoln county after spending several days with her daughter Mrs. H. C. Daves. A revival meeting will begin at the Baptist church on Tuesday after the 3rd Sunday in July at 11 o'clock. Dr. J. T. Bowden of Marion will do the preaching. CATAWBA VALLEY Old Fort. Route 1, June 28. Mrs. J. A. Moody is spending the week with her mother, Mrs. M. Grant, at Greenlee. Miss Flora Steppe and Mrs. Wil liam Hicks, who are attending the summer school in Marion, spent the week-en4. with homefolks. A Ftvival meeting is in progress at Ebenezer this week. Rev. Mock, the pastor, is assisted by Rev. Par ker of Statesville. We are glad to know that Mrs. William Parker is able to be out again after an attack of typhoid fever. David and Azor Griffin of Ridge crest spent the week-end with home folks. Miss Maude Silver wis, shopping in Old Fort, Sata-dajr The farmers ofthis taction are very busy harvesting their wheat crops. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Steppe and children of Old Fort spent yesterday with the latter's father, Mr. T. H. Allison. John Kelly of Akron, Ohio, visiting his mother, Mrs. S. Kelly. is C. CARDIN Gardin, June 28. The property of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Hicks was re cently destroyed by fire. Their many friends will regret to hear of their misfortune. J. W. Craig made a business trip to Marion one day last week. Mrs. C. D. Wacaser and daughter, Miss Bula, were shopping lit Marion Saturday. The wheat crop of this section is fairly good. Mrs. F. L. Simmons spent Sunday with' Mrs. Millard Holland. Mr. and Mrs. L. O. La wing and children spent the week-end with re latives here. We are sorry to learn Mrs. Dan Holland is not improving. Robert Carswell made a business trip to Dysartsviile last Friday. Com crops are looking prosperous CROOKED CREEK Old Fort, Route 2, June 28. Mrs. Delia Nichols, and children of Old Fort spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Carswell. Miss Ada Burgin of Winston-Sa- lem is visiting her brother, Thomas Burgin, and other relatives here. Miss Hattie Gilbert is on the sick-f list. Miss Estelle Lavender and Alowzo Davis of Old Fort visited relatives here Sunday. Miss Docia Lytle has returned from a visit to friends in Old Fort. Mrs. Torn Carswell and children of Nebo sent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Carswell. Miss Allie Laughter of Broad River visited Mrs. O. A. Davis the latter part of the week. Mrs. Claude Bradley and children of Black Mountain spent last week STATE NEWS OF THE WEEK Items Concerning Events of In terest and Importance Through out the State. An embargo has been placed on all freight bound north of Washing ton. A strike of railroad men at the Potomac Yards is the cause of the embargo. W. E. Garren, 36, former member of the Hendersonville police force, committed suicide Thursday by cut ting his throat. He was despondent over ill health. Elisha Dyer, a Confederate veter an, of Rutherford county, commit ted suicide Wednesday afternoon by shooting himself with a shotgun. No cause has been assigned for the suicide. Robert Komegay, Jr., 22, of near Mount Olive, was intsantly killed when he was caught between the seat and the steering wheel of a gas oline tractor. The tractor had stuck in a hole and when the young man fed more gnsoline, the tractor reared and turned backward. WORK ON HIGHWAY. A large construction force is at work on the highway of McDowell county between Marion and Nebo, Considerable dirt has already been removea. Jf the work goes forward at- the present rate, the roads will be completed at no distant date. The actual survey of the road was completed some time ago, and under the specifications, the road will be one of the best in the State. It will be well graded, and of a very satisfactory width. That part of the road that has been completed shows about what the read will be when it is finished. with relatives here. ' E.C. ReyUolds and family recent ly moved tc Mt. Hebron. Sam Pyatt, who recently under went an operation for appendicitis, is expected home in a few days. MONTFORDS COVE Nealsville, Route 1, June 26. The recent rains have put the farm ers very much behind . with their work. Crops are looking well, "how ever, and small grain is generally very good. Mr. and Mrs. Lon Hensley -and Mrs. Vinna Harris made a business trip to Rutherfoad, Saturday . W. P. Ledbetter has returned from the hospital. We hope for him a speedy recovery. Mesdames M. J. Harris and M. R. Nanney were guests of Mr. Ledbet ter last Friday. Mrs. Ollie Greene of Spindale is spending some time with her sister, Mrs. C. Y. Banning. A small child of Will Conner has been right sick for several days but is improving. CHAPEL HILL Chapel Hill, June 28. Mr. and Mrs. George F. Barnes of Florence Ala., is visiting at the home of the former's brother, J. H. Barnes. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Po teet, June 21, a son. Mrs. A. S. Coats and children were called to Weave rville Sunday on account of the illness of the for mer's mother, Mrs. Maines. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Brown of Ma rion spent the week-end with the lat- I , Kaylor. There will be a community meet ing at Chapel Hill school house Sat urday, July 10. Work will be done on the grounds followed bydinner and public speaking. Everybody cordially invited to come and bring full baskets. One show that sure pleases every one is the report from all theatres that have played Fair and Warmer which will be shown at the ''-Grand next Monday. V.
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