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MARION PROGRESS A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE BEST INTEREST OF THE PEOPLE OF JMARION AND McDOWELL COUNTY '¥ 1 ESTABLISHED 1896 MARION, N. C., THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1929 VOL. XXXIV—NO. 14 COURT PROBE IS NEARING AN END Defense Begins Testimony in Case — Denials Made That Officers Fired First Shots. out of mill-owned houses within 15 days, Mr. Hart said. This agreement, he added, had not been kept. No action to evict occupants of these houses is likely to be taHen before next week, it is stated. SOLDIERS ARE URGED TO APPLY FOR BONUS Judge W. F. Harding, as a magis trate in the special investigation in to the death of five men, who lost their lives as the result of a riot at the Marion Manufacturing company mill last Wednesday morning, Wed nesday had before him contradicto ry testimony. Taking the witness stand soon af ter the defense began presenting its side' of the case Tuesday, Charlie Jenkins, mill employe, told the court that the first shots last Wednesday came from the “crowd of strikers”. He was questioned shortly after the state had completed presentation of its evidence. Jenkins’ testimony was intended to refute that of witnesses for the prosecution, most of whom testified that Sheriff Adkins and his party fired the first shot. Between 50 and 60 strikers, char ged with rioting, helped clear the way for a speedy end to the investi gation of Judge Harding by waiving preliminary hearing and being bound over to the Superior court of McDowell county. The five men were killed during the fighting last Wednesday, when a “surprise strike” was called at the Marion Manufacturing company. Governor O. Max Gardner ordered Judge Harding to conduct a special investigation into the case and sit ting as magistrate, the judge has heard a number of witnesses and lis tened to a lot of testimony. Developments Tuesday included completion of the state’s evidence and beginning of defense testimony, when counsel for Sheriff O. F. Ad kins and 16 deputies, held on a charge of murder, began defense of their clients. Charges against T. M. Gowan, deputy sheriff, and John Snoddy were non-suited Tuesday. The defense witnesses adhered to the outline of the state’s story in i^ome details, but introduced contra ry testimony on numerous points. They charged the first shots were not fired by the sheriff’s posse but by the union men in the ctowd in the roadway before the mill gates Among the defense statements were That Sheriff Oscar Adkins, who the state witnesses had maintained was one of the first to shoot, never drew his gun but was occupied at all times in a hand to hand encoun ter with George Jonas, who attacked him with a club. That violence around the mill had taken place throughout the early morning hours, mill windows were broken, people were cursed and workers threatened. Eight witnesses were examined for the defense during the after noon. Yesterday Sheriff Adkins went on the stand and swore that he never fired hi^ pistol. He testified that he was engaged in a scuffle with John Jonas (also killed by a bullet during ‘ the battle) all during the shooting and that he did not see any of his deputies fire; neither did he know that Jonas was shot until the man had been taken to town. Witnesses who testified that the sheriff did some shooting swore that he had a blue steel pistol. The Sher iff testified yesterday that he carried pearl handle, nickel plated revolver; had carried it for Some time- and that he had it on the morning of the shooting but did not get it out of his pocket. While Judge Harding was proceed, ing with the investigation of them ing with the examination of witness es, attrneys for the Clinchfield mill were instructed by B» M. Hart, pres ident of* the mill, to prepare eviction notices immediately for the- occu pants of 59 houses in the mill vil lage. These houses were occupied, it was said, by persons who are not w'orking in the Clinchfield: mm. This action was taken by Mr. Hart as a result of the refusal of union leaders here to assist mill officials in persuading individuals ^ho are not employed at the Clinchfield mill to move ou; of mill-owned houses, it was said. When a strike was settled at the Clinchfield mill four weeks ago uni on leaders agreed that all persons not working at the mill wouldi move GOVERNOR NOT TO INVESTIGATE If there are any soldiers in Mc Dowell county who served their country in the late war and have not filed for their bonus or insurance certificate, they should do so at once as the date for making application ends on January 1, 1930. On June 30 the Veterans’ Bureau had received 3,688,363 applications for benefits under the World War Adjusted Compensation Act. Of these applications benefits were ap proved in 3,650,093 cases, involving the issuance of adjusted,service cer tificates and cash settlements. These were divided as follows: Army 3,- 141,397; Navy, 442,98^; Marine Corps, 65,708. T)ie gross value to all beneficiaries amounted to $3,514,- 104,574.78. With approximately 1,000,000 veterans as yet not having applied for the benefits of the Act, and with the time limit of January 1, 1930, rapidly approaching, a warning is being broadcast to veterans general* ly to get their applications in^ to the respective departments without fur ther delay. Governor Gardner Declares He Has No Authority in Law to Call Probe in Marion PHILATHEA CLASS MEETS; NEW OFFICERS ELECTED The Philathea class of the First Baptist Church met with Mrs. B. F. Ruth on Tuesday evening. A large number of the members were pres ent and important business matters were discussed. New officers were elected for the next quarter as fol lows: Mrs. Robert McCall, president; Mrs. Walter Nichols, first vice-presi dent; Mrs. W. F. Grant, second vice- president; Miss Nelle Simmons, third vice-president. Miss Gladys Corpen- ing was unanimously re-elected sec retary and treasurer. During the social hour delicious refreshments were served by Mrs. Ruth and Miss Gladys Corpening. Raleigh, Oct. 7. — Governor O. Max Gardner, in a statement issued late today said he had reached the conclusion “that the Governor has no authority of law to make an in vestigation of the subjects” which the Marion labor delegation asked Saturday night that he have investi- gate(i. - The Governor’s statement reply ing to the Marion request presented Saturday night by F. J. Gorman, vice-president of the United Textile Workers and others, which asked an investigation by an impartial com mittee of the deputies who took part in the “Marion Massacre”; whether the employers violated their agree ment; actual wages and hours of the workers; and profits and losses of the company over a period of years, said that he cannot delegate author ity to investigate the troubles to any committee he could appoint. The creation of such a committee, the statement continued, would not be effective nor would it contribute to the solution f the problems inher ent in the Marion situation, so far as the Governor can see. The re sponsibility of the Governor in the matters is the responsibility of mak ing recommendations to the General Assembly, the Governor said. HNE REPORT FIRST METHODIST CHURCH Splendid Progress in All De partments Past Year—^The Board Stewards Re-elected. The fourth quarterly conference for the year was held at the First Methodist Church Monday night, October 7th. ~^A splendid report of the year’?: work was made by the pastor. Rev. Watson O. Goode, cov ering all the splendid activities of each department of the church. The outstanding things of greatest significance were covered in the items of Women's Work, Sunday School, Young peoples Societies, new members and finances. Both Missionary societies and the Ladies Aid Society, whose epiendid loyalty and constant activities have kept this church among the best and strongest in the Western North Car olina, were commented upon. The Sunday School has had the best year in its history in every de partment. The Young Peoples Socie ties are making unparalleled prog ress. During the year a number of members have been added. The finances will be paid in full this year for all objects. And the best of all is that in First Church there is a MARION TO PLAY FAST SALISBURY TEAM FRIDAY RESIDENCE DAMAGED BY FIRE ON MONDAY NIGHT The fire department was called out Monday night about 12 o’clock by a fire at the residence of W. W. Neal on Henderson street, which is occupied by Frank Yarborough and family. The fire was quickly extin guished by the fire department, but considerable damage was done to the building. The fire is said to have started in the kitchen and had made considerable headway when discov ered. The damage to the building and furniture is estimated at about^ $850 which is partially covered by insurance. After being idle for the past week INTERESTING FACTS ON NORTH CAROLINA Raleigh, Oct. 8. — North Caro lina has 49,676 dogs, nearly 500 to the county, valued at $289,558, an average of $6 each. North • Carolina has 14,663 goats, about 147 to‘ the county, valued at $26,348, an average of about $1.80 each. .North Carolina has 120,889 horses about 1200 to the county, valued at $5,599,946, an average of $46.31 each. North Carolina has 283,871 mules about 2340 to the county, valued at $18,421,357, an average of $64.89 each. North 'Carolina has 290 jacks and jennies, nearly three to the county, valued at $8,492, an aver age of $29.89 each. North Carolina has 450,996 cat tle, about 450 to the county, valued at $11,676,491, an average of $25.- 88 each. • North Carolina has 860,600 hogs, 8,606 to the county, valued at $5,- 331,829, an average of $6.19 each. North Carolina has 96,036 sheep, 960 to the county, valued at $419,- 259, an average of $4.36. North Carolina has livestock val ued at $41,070,712, each county, $410,707. North Carolina has stocks of merchandise and fixtures valued at $109,206,058, an average for each county of $1,092,060. North Carolina has net solvent wonderful spirit of interest and credits of $150,840,169, an average good fellowship prevailing. The official board was re-elected with two additions: Mr. Carter Hud gins to succeed his lamented and de ceased father, who had been an offi cial on the board for many years, and Mr. Frank Richardson, superin tendent of Marion Schools, to sue- of $1,508,402 to the county. North Carolina has a total valua tion of personal property of $590,- 085,397, an average of $5,900,854 to the county. North/ Carolina has a total valu ation of real and personal property of $2,637,659,074, an STATE DENTIST VISITS COUNTY Dr. Branch Gives Series of In teresting Lectures to School Children in the County. Dr. Branch, from the State De partment of health, Raleigh, N. C., was in the McDowell County schools last week. He worked in the county for two and one-half days and lec tured to approximately three thou sand children, and teachers. His lec tures were very instructive as well as entertaining. Since McDowell has been spend ing lots of time with physical edu cation and health for several years, this work fits in very well with the school system. The schools have been following the State Course of Study for physical education and health for a number of years and have done and are doing some very effective work along this line. There are no recess periods for the teach ers are always with the pupils and give them sijpervised play as well as calesthenic exercises. The State De partment of Health is doing some very fine work in educating the fu ture citizens of the state in regard to their health. DR. BLANCH LECTURES AT PLEASANT GARDENS ceed Mr. N. F. Steppe, »ho has ac ?26,376,691 to the county. Pleasant Gardens, Oct. 7. — Dr. Branche, of the State Department of Health, paid a visit to Pleasant Gardens School Monday, October 1, delivering a most valuable and inter average of I esting address on the care of the teeth. He has a remarkable ability North Carolina has 29,045,8481 to interest children in his subject I acres of land, average of 290,4581 from the first grade through the end the Maroon and Black grid war- cepted a position in Raleigh, N. C. rior. of Marion high |. to the county, valued at ?954,025,-! high school. down to hard work for the hardest game of the season Friday with the fast Salisbury elev en. The foe will be met on foreign soil *and it will require perfect team Work for the boys to bring home a victory. It might be contended that the lo cal lads are the underdogs for Fri day’s fray, but when the opening Mr. C. F. James, assistant supenn- tendent. DAIRY SPECIALIST NOW ' ON VISIT IN COUNTY HALL-OWENSBY A beautiful but simple wedding took place Sunday morning at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr, and Mrs. E. H. Hall, when Miss Ruth Hall became the bride of Mr. Zackary Owensby. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. O. Goode the ring ceremony being used. The ceremony was witnessed by only the immediate family and a few friends. Following the ceremony the young couple left for a short honeymoon trip in East Tennessee. Mrs. Owensby is the eldest daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Hall, and Mr. Owensby is a son off Mrs. Mary Owensby. Their many friends wish them much happiness. ALUMNI MEETING There will be a meeting of the lo cal Alumni Association of the Uni versity of North Carolina on Friday night, Oct. nth, at 7:30 in the room of the Klwanis Club, and each alum nus is requested to be present* and to notify other alumni. While Satur day, the is University day the meetings this year will be held on Friday evening;, the Ilth. The foot ball game between Carolina and Georgiia-Tech takes place on thi; day at Atlanta and President Chase, of the University, and Governor Gardner are scheduled for addresses over the- radio. F. R. Farnham, Dairy Extension Specialist, of Raleigh, is in McDow ell county this week. Meetings are whistle sounds Captain GilkeV wifi being held throughout the county in interest of dairying. Thursday after noon at 1:15 a meeting will be held at Drusilla church, 'and at 3:30 p.m. dovn^ed' all " opposition at W. M. Conley’s, Dysartsville. At 9 a. m. Friday morning a meeting will be held at Chas. McCall’s, in North Cove. W. S. Haynes, Nealsville, Rt. 1, lead a fighting team through enemy territory, seeking the throne deser ved by Marion’s 1928 football elev en which coming its way. The local coaches, Joby Hawn and Hugh Beam, are doing everything in their power to have the team in ex-j cellent condition for the big game | and Geo. Marlowe, Marion, Rt. 2, Friday. They realize that it will take | both of Montford Covfe township, fight to win the game and are work- i bave recently purchased soybean ing the boys to that end. Much stress i? being given to forward passing, both offensively and defensively. Blocking, tackling, slipping and punting are receiving their share of consideration, and by the end of the w'eek the teamsters should be able performers. A slight injury to Forest Roper, halfback, is causing Coach Hawn much worry. The reserve backs are weak, and if Roper fails to come through within the next few days. Coach Hawn has a grave problem to solve. Assistant Coach Beam is spen ding a lot of his time with the flank positions, which appear to be the the weakest spots in the line. Wil liams, Ledbetter, Hennessee and Neal are receiving instruction for these posts. The lineup for Friday’s tilt will probably be: Bowditch, center; Moore and Mashbum, guards; Cap tain Gilkey and Clay, tackles; Wil liams and Ledbetter or Hennessee, ends; Ouzts, quarterback; Rabb and Roper or Finley, halfbacks; Martin, fullback. BOY STRUCK BY TRUCK AT PLEASANT GARDENS RECENT MARRIAGES Oct. 2. Mr. Jack C. Whetstile and Miss Ethel M. Roper, i)oth of Mari^ on, were'married at the Manse, Rev. J. C. Story officiating. Oct. 5. Mr. Gi BI L’ipe and Miss Frances Thomason, both of Old Fort, were married at the County Treasurer’s ofecej Rev. J. C. Story officiating. Avery Harris, nine year old son of Joe Harris of Tom’s Creek section, received a broken leg and some oth er minor injuries Monday, Septem ber 30, when he was struck by a Ford truck, driven by Hall Smally of Bostic. The youth had just dismoun ted the Pleasant Gardens School truck, which had just pulled out, when the accident occurred. Mr. Smally, who is said to have been driving at a very moderate rate of speed, helped to rush the victim to the Marion Hospital where he re ceived treatment. After two days here he was taken to his home where he is reported to be recovering rap idly. He illustrated his lec- 294, or $32.84 an acre. iture graphically and used commn North Carolina has 443,854 acres I sense terms. He also announced that of mineral, timber and water power the school would soon be offered the properties," valued at $20,877,275, services of a dentist from the state average of $47 an acre. department. It is indeed a wonderful North Carolina has 506,826 town j thing to have our various state de lots, about 5,068 to the county, val- partments offer us so much service, ued at $971,228,982, an average harvesters. Others who have purch ased this season are Fred La wing, Nealsville; John^ Trinks, Marion Rt. 2; J. H. L. Miller, Marion; and Ave ry Jimeson and John Bledsoe, Mari on, Rt. 1, purchased one co-opera- tively. * Next week will be State Fair Week at Raleigh. Why not make up a party with your family and friends and attend? Plans are being made to make it one of the best fsiirs ever held. How about your bees? If they do not have as much as 15 pounds of honey, better feed them. Use a mix ture of half sugar and half water by measure. Put in a fruit jar, cover with thin cloth and turn bottom side upwards in the hive oh two strips of wood. Or punch small holes in a friction top syrup bucket, put the mixture-in the bucket, put the lid on tight, and invert in the hives as the fruit jar would be inverted. Now is a good time to sow crops for grazing, for hay next spring, for a cover crop, or for making im provements in the pasture. A com bination of wheat, oats, barley, rye, and vetch, of some of these, are rec ommended. A bushel each of barley and rye to the acre will make a good grazing crop. A bushel of wheat, from a half bushel to a bushel each of barley and oats with 20 pounds of vetch will make a fine hay crop for next spring. W. L. SMARR, County Agent. value per lot of $1,916.28. North Carolina has a total valua tion of real estate of $2,047,573,- 677, an average of $20^475,737 to the county. In 1927, the year to which these figures apply, North Carolina had many things, some strange and sur prising, which may be found in the sworn statements of North Carolina citizens, as compiled from returns on file in the State Department of Revenue. For instance, Catawba, Lee, Mad ison and Rutherford counties had no goats; Caswell and Polk had one SINGING CONVENTION IN MARION ON NEXT SUNDAY The annual meeting of the Mc Dowell County Singing Convention will be held at the court h6use in Marion next Sunday. Mr. Jesse Price president of the association announ ces that an interesting program is beihg arranged and a large attend ance is expected. The program will consist of solos, duets, quartet mu sic, and selectins by church choirs from various points throughout the county. A number of singers are also expected from other counties. I The convention will convene at 10 each, Avery had two, Alexander hadi continue throughout the five, Mitchell six, Yancey eight and | All who en- Graham ten. Randolph led with 794|jQy good old-time singing are urged to attend and take part in the con- and Chatham was second with 628. Lee and Yadkin had no dogs, Greene had one, valued at $25, Chowan had 10, valued at $50 each. Perquimans had 11, valued at about $29 each. Clay had 15, valued at about $20 eacli. Wake county leads Cleveland by one dog in numbers. vention. NEBO NEWS Nebo, Oct. 8.—Mr. and Mrs. Rob ert Bland of Caroleen visited the latter’s mother, Mrs. Eliza Wilson, with 2,918, but values them at only I , ,, t> -.r -tTr-i j . X. , rM ^ J. o Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Wilson and 72 cents each, while Cleveland s 2,- „ c. j • n j? j 917 are valued at $6.40 eacK. John-1 Rutherford- ston had 2,578 valued at $2.18 each, while Davidson had 2,547 valued at $2.42 each. Hertford had the high est priced dogs, $56.16 each; Chow an’s are $50 each and Currituck’s BIG PUMPKIN Jas. P. Jordan is exhibiting a fine large pumpkin grown on his place this year. It takes five and ojie-half feet of twine to go around it and it tips the scales at 88 pounds. If you want to enjoy one of the best pictures in a long while, see “THE RAINBOW MAN” at Marion Theatre Thursday or Friday. Mr. and Mrs. R. V. McGimsey vis ited relatives and friends in Linville recently. Miss Essie Hemphill and Miss Ebren of Caroleen spent the week end here at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Hemphill. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Wade of thia eastern part of the state spent sev- P. O. S. OF A. NEWS There will be a meeting of the Blue Ridge District Association, P-i eral days during the week with the O. S. of A., at Morganton next Sat-hitter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. C. urday, Oct. 12th. All members of I Marion Camp are urged to attend. 1 Also any members interested in the' Rough Riders are invited to attend this meeting. At the next P. 0. S. of A. meeting in Marion of Washington Camp No. 40 there will be refreshments and also it is planned to put on the side degree. The next meeting will be held in the P. O. S. of A. hall on Monday night, Oct. 14th. It is very important that all members of our local camp attend. ROY J. ELLIS, Past President. BIRTHS Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Ben Sim mons, Oct. 3, a daughter, Sarah Elisabeth Ann. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Taylor, October 9th, a daughter. aigmon. • Mrs. J. B. Robertson of Burnsville is spending a while here with her daughter, Mrs. Watso^ Wilson. Miss Mabel Parks, of Morganton, accompanied by Miss Ruth Hartley, spent Sunday here with Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Parks. Mr. and Mrs. K. E. Simpson of Rutherfordton, spent Sunday at the home of the latter’s father, J. F. Wilson. Miss Millie Kanipe spent the week-end with homefolks in Old Fort. Miss Goodloe Haney spent the week-end with her mother at Glen- • wood. Don’t miss AL JOLSON in “THE JAZZ SINGER” next Monday or Tuesday at Marion Theatre.
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