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A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE BEST INTEREST OF THE PEOPLE OF McDOWELL COUNTY.
ESTABLISHED 1896.
MARION, N. C, THURSDAY, OCT. 14, 1920
VOL. XXV NO. 6
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POLITICAL SPEAKINGS
IN McDOWELL COUNTY
Strong Addresses By W. A.
Self, Robert Williams and
Congressman Weaver.
The Democrats of McDowell coun
ty are waging the most aggressive
campaign in the history of local poli
tics. In order that the people may
hear the issues of the day disscussed
by able speokers, speaking engage
ments are being made at many cen
ters in the county.
On last Thursday night, Hon. W.
A. Self, of Hickory, made a stirring
address at the Clinchneld High
School building. A great crowd was
present and listened to Mr. Self with
close attention, as he discussed the
revaluation act and the League of
Nations. Mr. Self pointed out clear
ly that the revaluation act equalizes
the tax burden, placing it on the
people in proportion to their ability
to pay it. The League of Nations
was explained clearly and those pres
ent, ofter hearing Mr. Self's expla
nation, understood that the great
League does not make it necessary
for nations to again go to war, but
that its purpose is to prevent war.
On Friday night, Captain R. R.
Williams, of Asheville, spoke to a
packed house at the auditorium of
the Nebo High School building. A
large part of the audience was ladies
and Mr. Williams lived up to his rep
utation as a speaker. He talked on
State issues, the great world war,
and the League of Nations. Cap
tain Williams served in the late war
with distinction. The large crowd
at Nebo were, therefore, fortunate
in being able to hear a man who
could talk, not from precept alone,
but from example. He drove his
points home with grand flights of ;
oratory and convinced the large
crowd that the League of Nations is
the greatest instrument ever devised
by man, the purpose of which is to
prevent war.
On Monday night Congressman
Weaver spoke to the largest crowd
-ever assembled at the auditorium of
the Old Fort Graded school. Long
before the hour of the speaking had
arrived, the auditorium was filled to
its maximum capacity and many
'were not able to find room even in
the. aisles.
Congressman spoke briefly of the
State issues, making the main part
of his speech on the national ques
tions, especially the League of Na
tions. He swept the large crowd off
its feet in his dramatic appeal for
the support of the great instrument
which will forever abolish war from
the face of the earth. Congressman
Weaver had before him a copy of the
draft as now submitted for ratifica
tion, and he read many of the lead
ing articles, explaining them in de
ail. It is said that many who had
never heard the League question ex
plained before, expressed themselves
as greatly disappointed in the man
ner in which they had been mislead
.as to the content and provisions of
the great compact. The speaker
rehvlnried the voters that the
onlv
wav that they could help to secure
the ratification of the League
Nations was to vote for Governor
Cox. on the
Democratic ticket. Gov-
ernor Cox nronoses to enter
the
League of Nations, and Senator
Harding, the Republican candidate,
proposes to stay out. At the con
clusion of th great speech, a large
part of the audience rushed to the
front, a number of whom were la
dies, to congratulate Mr. Weaver
and to assure him of their support
on November 2nd.
The meeting at Old Fort was by
far the most successful, political
meeting ever held at this place. The
people came out to hear the great
questions discussed and were eager
to know the truth. The fires of pa
triotism and democracy ran high,
and if there were any Democrats
present who had grown luke-warm,
from every indication there were
none left whose hearts and soul were
not re-dedicated and re-consecrated
to the cause of democracy.
The feature of the meeting was
the introduction of the county can
didates who were given a great ova
tion by the large enthusiastic audi
ence present.
LAEL-JAMES.
On last Thursday morning at nine
o'clock the home of Mr. and Mrs. C.
F. James on East Court street was
the scene of a simple but pretty
home wedding when their daughter,
Miss Loma, became the brde of Mr.
Clarence Lael. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. W. L. Hutchins
in the presence of a large number of
relatives and friends. The living
room was artistically decorated in
yellow and white for the occasion.
The vows were spoken before a
large mound of ferns, on either side
of which stood tall white pedestals
twined round with vines, and each
pedestal held a large basket of yel
low chrysanthmums tied with yellow
tulle.
Preceeding the ceremony Miss
Naomi Wells of Rutherfordton sang
"At Dawning."
When Miss Edna Tate struck the
opening cords of Mendelshonns wed
ding march, little Jack James, broth
er of the bride, and little Wm. J.
Wilkinson, dressed in suits of black
velvet and white satin, carrying
white ribbon, entered the living room I "
and stood on each side of the mound j
of ferns. Next came little Miss Vir- j
ginia McConnell, ring bearer, dress- j
ed in white net and carrying the
ring in a silver basket. The ring
bearerwas followed by the bride and
groom. During the ceremony Miss
Edna Tate played softly. "My Isle of
Golden Dreams." i
Immediately after the ceremony
the bride and groom slipped away
in a car, to the great disappointment
of a great number who were pre
pared with rice and old shoes.
Mr. and Mrs. Lael have a host of ;
friends who wish them every happi
ness. Their popularity with both
the young and old and the love and ,
esteem the people of the town have
for them was evidenced bv the many
beautiful wedding gifts.
Many out of town guests were
present, among whom were: Miss
Naomi Wells of .Rutherfordton, Miss
Etta Grav of Soencer; Mrs. W. H.
Hagar, James Hagar.
Hawkins and daughter.
Miss Thelma Alexander,
i R. Deal and daughter.
Belle, of Charlotte; Mr
Mrs. John
Miss Julia,
and Mrs. W.
Miss Lela
and Mrs. C.
V. Cline of Hildebrand. B. B. Gillen
of Greensboro, R. O. Huffman of
Morganton, A. Sawyer of Old Fort,
and Misses Emma Redman
Amelia Gallowav of Brevard.
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GRADED SCHOOL HONOR
ROLL FOR SEPTEMBER
Primary Department : Reba Par- :
ker, Annie Ray Jone s, Charlotte j
Winborne. Archie Bvrd. Dula Haw
kins.
j Grammar School: James Hend
' lev, Louise Tate, Ella Smith. Kate
'cowan, Elizabeth Conley, Jeanette
! Gilkey, Josephine Schafhausen, Ed-
win runev, kjwvu -lui i v , o.l gen tl
Craig, Lila Mae Lonon, Dorothy
nf I Tanner, Florence laneey, Clyde
! Moody. Dorothy LriiKey. .unareu
1 Holton. Marv Kellah Ouzts.
High School: David Blanton,
Simmie Cross, Julia Cogdill, Sara
Conley, Miildred Hudgins, Alma
Link, William Story, K. Lucile Con-
llev, Jack Justice, Josephine Bush,
Alice Roan Cross, Irene Franklin,
Elma Houck, Luna Wall.
Distinction Honor Roll: Carlton
Gilkey, Guyon Whitten, Katheryn
McCall, Frances Holmes, Pearl Lew
is, Alice Holmes, Ben Wilson.
ARMISTICE DAY WILL BE
OBSERVED NOVEMBER 14.
Sunday, Nov. 14, has been desig
nated by President Wilson for ob
servance in this country as Armistice
Day and on that occasion flags will
float at half mast in honor of the
American soldiers who laid down
their lives that the great day might
be established.
ITEMS OF INTEREST. .
FROM THE COUNTY
Brief Mention of Some of the
Happenings in McDowell
Items About Home People.
OLD FORT
Old Fort, Oct. 12. Miss Emily
Mashburn visited friends in Marion
Monday and Tuesday.
Misses Mary Hoffman and Fay
Tate spent Saturday in Marion.
Congressman Weaver spoke at the
Old Fort school auditorium Monday
night to a large and enthusiastic
crowd of men and women voters.
Grayson Bailey was in Marion
Saturday on business.
Clyde Miller, Sr., has returned
from Florida, where he was called
on account of the sudden death of day.
his father. Mrs. James Luther of Old Fort
Miss Anna Schrock spent the ; spent Sunday with homefolks here,
week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. j Miss Annie Bradley spent the lat
Brown in Asheville. iter part of last week with homefolks.
Miss Helen Davis spent Friday j Leonard Bailey, who holds a posi
and Saturday in Asheville. 1 tion with the Noyes Land and Lum-
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Early and little ber Company on Curtis Creek, spent
son )ave returned from a visit to re- j a few days last week with relatives
latives in Canton. here.
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. McCurry and j
daughter, Frances, spent ' Saturday j ASHFORD
and Sunday in Old Fort. Ashford, Oct. 11-S. M. McCall
The Camp Fire Girls of Black and J- - Wilson made a business
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Mountain gave a play entitled, ,
Spruce Cone and
Bunch-Berry,"
week at the
Friday night of last
auditorium. j
Jack Fortune of Asheville spent
Sunday and Monday in Old Fort.
Theo. Carver killed a black bear
at the Conley house a few miles
north of Old Fort one day last week. '
.N).:nie White spent last Monday in
Marion.
Dr. Delia Dixon-Carroll will speak
Friday morning at 10:30 in the Old
Fort school auditorium.
Miss Fearl Evans spent the week
end with Mrs. Robert Spears at
Ridgecrest.
Mrs. P. C. Harmon was shopping
in Asheville last week.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Early were in
Marion Sunday with friends.
Mrs. R. L. Jordan is in the Mis
sion Hospital where she will undergo
a serious operation.
Mrs. Ben LeFevere is visiting relative-
at Connelly Springs.
Miss Cora Lewis and Mr. Melvin
Dean were united in marriage Oct.
1th. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R.
L. Jordan. The marriage was a
quiet atfair. being witnessed by a
few intimate friends.
Two black bears have been killed
recently in the mountains north of
Old Fort. This has created some
excitement and a big bear hunt is
; planned for next Saturday.
HANKINS
. M. (Vt. 11. Miss An-
Marion. Rt
a Wall has
returned to take up her
school work again after three week's
stop for loader.
Grady Davenport of Carl vie visit
ed friends here Saturday and Sun-
dav.
Mrs. Ella Dvsart and daughter.
Mrs. Pryer. of Kentucky, are visit
in g: Mrs. C. F. Barnes in Morganton.
Joe Hall of High Point is visiting
homefolks here.
Robert Erwin has returned homfe
from Canton, Ohio, to spend , the
wi nter.
Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Erwin visited
friends at Nebo last week.
Mr. Wise of Burke county is visit
ing his daughter, Mrs. George
Cooper.
Quite a number of people from
Hankins attended the fair at Spruce
Pine last week and report a pleas
ant time.
Mrs. S. W. Cannon was shopping
in Marion last week.
J. M. Edwards made a business
trip to Marion one day last week.
Mrs. Grayson Craig of Glenwood
visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.
R. Whetstile, last week.
Grady Davenport and Howard
Carpenter will leave this week for
Canton, Ohio.
There will be a cake supper at
Hankins school house Saturday
night, Oct.
to attend
16. Everybody invited
CATAWBA VALLEY
Old Fort, Rt. 1, Oct. 11. Thomas
Goforth of Glenwood visited his sis
ter, Mrs. T. A. Porter, the latter
part of last week.
A crowd enjoyed a bean shelling
at the home of Will Nichols Satur
day night.
We ar eglad to welcome C. S.
Bailey's new wife in our midst.
William Porter of Swannanoa is
visiting his brother for a few days.
Miss Frances Hicks, who is teach
ing school at Ashford, spent the
week-end with homefolks.
We are 'all busy making molasses
and getting ready to sow wheat.
A crowd of young people enjoyed
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LU owiuenaim, oatuiuay
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v ernon wnson is spending a
few
weeks with homefolks here.
Mr. and Mrs. George C. Claton
and children have returned from a
visit to Asheville.
Miss Hicks, assistant teacher here, 'trend of population from the coun
spent the week-end with homefolks try to the city had been greatly ac
in Old Fort. j centuated since 1910. For the first
Mrs. T. D. Crockett and Mrs. F. ' time in the country's history, it said,
A. Keefe made a visit to Hickory more than half the entire population
Fridav
The eight-months-old baby of John Preliminary tabulations, Mr. Rog
McGee died Wednesday night with 1 ers said, showed that 54,816,209 or
whooping cough.
Mrs. Charlie Pyatt is seriously ill.
Dixon Brown, who has been se-
riously ill with typhoid, is improving
rapidly. j
Mrs. Charles Laughridge of Ma- '
rion spent the week-end with her
mother here.
Mrs. J. E.
visiting here
is '
Swofford of
this week.
Pitts
CROOKED CREEK
Old Fort. Rt. 2, Oct. 12. Mr. and
Mi"-. Ed. Gilliam of Asheville are
visiting relatives here.
Dan Davis of Cedar Creek visited
relative?, hexe Sunday.
Mrs. John Harris Gilliam spent
last week with relatives in Marion.
Miss Addie Lavender, who is
leaching at Curtis' Creek, spent the
week-end with homefolks here.
Mrs. Callie Davis of Asheville is
visiting her father, John Hoyle.
Lee Lavender is teaching at Bel
font. A.
W. Lavender and little
Lois, have returned
from
Henrietta, after spending some time
- witn the iormer s motner. iurs. l..
L. Eivvin, who is very ill.
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Davis of Old
i Fort visited Mr. and Mrs. Nat. Davis
' Sunday.
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Ross, known as "Grandma''
is suffering from severe in-
Ros
uries received in a fall some days
ago.
Mr
ir.d Mrs. George Morgan and
children of Curfew visited relatives
here Sunday.
Mrs. Dock Morris of Old Fort was
buried at Cherry Springs Saturday.
CHAPEL HILL j country by more than ninety million
Chapel Hill, Oct. 11. J. A. I bushels.
Swann is on the sick list this week, j The yield of 3,216,192,000 bush
Mrs. C. D. Holland spent Friday els, compared with the previous rec
in Stroudtown at the home of her ord production of 3,124,746000
uncle, W. M. England. bushels in 1912 was the forecast Fri
' Mr! and Mrs. J. M. Parker and day by the Department of Agricul
children spent Sunday wiith Mr. and ture from a condition of 89.1 on
Mrs C D Holland. October first. The yield will exceed
Ed. Holler spent last week in
Hickory.
Miss Lena Swann of Marion spent
the weeje-end with homefolks here.
Mrs. Rhinehart of Hickory spent
the week-end with her niece, Mrs.
Ed. Holler.
M. A. Swann of Marion spent Sun
day with relatives in this vicinity.
POPULATION OF THE
NATION ANNOUNCED
Figures Show 105 , 683 , 108
People in the United States
Increase of 13,710,842.
Washington, Oct. 7. The 1920
population of continental United
States was announced today by the
census bureau as 105,683,108. This
was an increase of 13,710,842 or
14.9 per cent since 1910.
Today's total- does not include the
population of outlying possessions,
which will be announced as soon as
the figures for Alaska and the mili
tary and naval services abroad are
tabulated. It is estimated, however
that those possessions have 13,250,
000 inhabitants, so that the total
number of people living under the
American flag is in round numbers
118,000,000.
The figures for continental United
States compare with 91,972,266 ten
years ago and 75,994,575 20 years
ago.
The increase for the last ten years
however, fell 2,266,849, or 6.1 per
cent below that of the preceding de
cade. Director Rogers, of the census
bureau, in a formal statement, at
tributed this reduction to the almost
complete stoppage of immigration
during the world war, an increase in
immigration during the same period,
dearths in the influenza epidemic .of
1917-18 and war casualties.
The statement noted that the
was now living in urban territory.
51.9 per cent of the people were liv-
ing in incorporated places of 2,500
inhabitants or more and 50,866,899
or 48.1 per cent in rural territory.
This situation was clearly reflect-
ed in the figures as to farms in the
country, which also were made pub-
Jic today,
farms at
These placed the total of
6,459.998, an increase of
only 98,496 or 1.5 per cent in ten
years as against an increase of 624,-
1". 0 or 10.9 per cent during the de
cade ended in 1910.
In the table showing the - relative
population rank of all the state
North Carolina stands 14th. In 1910
North Carolina was 16th and in 1900
j the state stood 15th
ROBBERS IN ASHEVILLE.
Finding that all efforts of the po
lice and city detectives have failed
to bring to justice the prepetrators
of 17 robberies that haye been re
ported in Asheville during the past
three weeks, a number of Asheville
people are preparing to employ de
tectives from some large city to try
to get evidence which will end the
robbery menace.
The straw that broke the camel's
back is the report that the thieves
entered the room of Commissioner
of Public Safety R. I. Fitzgerald,
av;d stole clothing valued at $200.
Houses, stores and residences in all
sections of the city have been enter
ed and robbed and no clues appar
entlv have been left behind.
BIG CORN CROP FOR NATION.
The 1920 corn crop promises to
be the largest in the history of the
that of last year by practically 300,
000,000 bushels. Kansas, Nebraska
and Missouri will contribute practi
cally all the increase.
Two-thirds of all farmers in Amer
ica own their homes. Two-thirds of
the city dwellers do not own their
homes.
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