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fcocmaain, posT-BisrATca . S v PAGE TWO Dock Leak. (Contributed) My friend and everybody's friend, Dock Leak, has answered the summons and crossed over ' the great divide. He has gone to join the choir invisible of -4hose immortal dead who live again in minds made better by their presence. Not only that immortality is his but that of which the Saviour spoke when he said "Come ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom pre pared for you. For I was sick and needy and in prison and ye ministered unto me." If I were called upon to give in a sentence my estimate of this man it would be something like this: There was nothing good of which he was incapable, there was nothing mean or little of which he was -. capable. He did not move on a low or narrow plane. With every movement in community or xhurch that meant uplift, prog ress or blessing he was right in Jxoat with his words or his means, his hand, his head or his .pocket-book. Just how many, jwung and old, white and black, Were in substantial ways the beneficiaries of his kindness we nay never know. He did not, for he belonged to that class who let not their left hand know what their right hand did. He was one of those who said "I pray thee then write me as one , who loves his fellow mea" In the day of reckoning, of exact -balancing, when every man shall receive according as he has done I doubt not that in this respect, as in others, his name will be leading one. He was a leader among us while he was here and yet he never thought of himself in that way at all. How quietly he went about his business and -everything with which he was connected. Even in those pub- -Kc works in which his was the master mind and the guiding hand, it did not so appear at all, Such was his way and the nature cf the man. Just a reference to the dii tressing accident that befell him, Are there not features about it that remind us of what occurred in Buffalo in September, 1901 when William McKinley, desper ately wounded, almost with his last words asked that no violence be shown and no extreme meas ures taken against any one! Were not these alike in this? And then in same way we think of Stephen looking into heaven and saying, "Lord, lay not this , to their charge." And then we can not help thinking oi one more whose last words were these: "Father forgive them they know not what they do." May I make brief reference to my last visit to my friend. It was late in uctooer, the year drawing to its close, the air already with some suggestion a winter long to be remembered, Physically he was weak to that extent that loved ones were be ginnirg, to be apprehensive, Otherwise in every way he seem ed himself. How delightfully he talked and how pleasantly he spoke of every one to whom any ., reference was made. This too was an untauing habit oi his. The day wore away and the time for the visitor's departure came. . "Nan," said he, "get the bible and let Brother Davis read and pray with us." He is gone from us for a while. "We shall not hear his voice again here. My last clear word from . him, and it will be a part of my memory as long as I have any, , was "Nan, get the Bible." E.H. DAVIS. Resolutions -W. C. Leak. At a meeting of the Directors of the Richmond Insurance and Realty Company, held in their office, January 29th, 1918, the following resolutions were adopt ed: WHEREAS, ALMIGHTY COD, in his infinite wisdom has taken from "us our friend and collaborator now therefore be it resolved: V That the Richmond Insurance and Realty Company has suffered an irreparable loss in the death of W. C. Leak, its President, who was a most efficient official, wise and safe manager ot its business affairs. , .. ; ',. ,. That the Board of Directors have lost a valuable and congen ial friend and companion of wise counsel and exceptionally good business ability. That our town, county, state and nation have lost one of theii cleanest, most progressive and best citizens. That a copy of these resolu tions be sent to the family of the deceased, a copy published in the Rockingham Post-Dispatch, and the original spread upon the Minutes Book of the Richmond nsurance & Realty Co. W. N. EVERETT A. S. MONROE Committee. for the Constitutional Amend ment passed by Congress Dec. 17th and already ratified by three of the necessary 36 states which must vote 1 for it in order that the country may have na tional prohibition. It will be necessary for nine wet states to change to the dry column in or der to carry the amendment. He said the breweries consume enough coal every year to heat the nation two months, and that submarines will have to send to the bottom 20 ships loaded with grain for 51 weeks and six on ast week to equal the amount of grain consumed by the breweries! "..T" '' '; . ; ' ; J'. v: v ' Hill Resolutions W. C. Leak. To Mrs. W. C. Leak and sons, Messrs. William C. & Thomas R. At a meeting of the teachers and students of the colored grad ed school held Jan. 29th, 1918,the following resolutions were unani mously passed: Whereas, it has pleased God to remove from our midst our late Mr. W. C. Leak, chairman of the board of trustees of the Rocking ham schools, we feel that if any consolation can be afforded under so heavy an affliction as you have iust experienced, it must come from a higher power than ours, It was a melancholy pleasure to dwell upon his virtues, but the subject is too painful for us. We hope you will support your spirit and look forward to that brighter and happier world. Whereas, the intimate relations long held by our deceased with this school and the entire com munity, we feel that we should place on record our appreciation for his services as chairman of the school trustees, and his mer its as a man. Therefore be it Resolved, That in the death of Mr. Leak the colored people o: Richmond county lose a friend who was ever ready to succor the needy and distressed, one who was wise in council ahd fearless in action; an honest and upright man whose virtues endeared him not only to the members of his race but to all his fellow citizens, Resolved,-That this school ten der its heartfelt sympathy to the family and ' relatives: and that these resolutions be entered upon the records of this school and copy sent to the family of the deceased. Era A. Covington Nettie L. Townsend Carrie D. Hooper nsignia on Shoulder Loops Denotes Rank of Wearer. The rank of commissioned offi- . w t i r. a cers ottne united states Army is shown by insignia on the shoul der loops. The shoulder loops of a general . . i M t bear the coat oi arms oi uie United States and two silver stars: lieutenant general, one arge and two small silver stars; major general, two silver stars; brigadier general, one silver star; colonel, silver spread eagle; lieut enant colonel, silver leaf; major, gold leaf; captain, two silver bars; first lieutenant, one silver bar, second lieutenant, no loop in signia. The shoulder loop of a chaplain bears a Latin cross. Transition. - (The passing of Mr. "Dock" Leak.) I clasped your hand at greeting, Saw the light within your eye Twas God who thus assured me Such a one could never die. Mortal life, with all it's trials, Is but the transitory phase Of the Spirit on it's journey , Through this form to other ways. Your soul from earth ascending. In calm and peaceful flight, But reveals to human vision, Rays of strong and purest light. The love you've shed around you Kindly friendships far and near Is the surest pledge of honor That sustains your mem'ry here. Live on, my friend, forever ! Serenest joy shall heal the pain The parting gives your lov'd ones, When God shall join you all again. ANNIE L'ARTIGUE KENNEDY, Rockingham, N. C, Jan, 23, '18. Ex. Gov. Patterson Speaks. Malcolm R. Patterson, twice governor of Tennessee and former congressman, spoke in the school auditorium here on Wednesday night of last week in the interest of the Anti-Saloon League of America. ' He spoke Zion School News. Contributed) 'Patriotic Day" will be held at Zion school house Friday, Feb. st. The exercises will begin at 0:30 after which a talk on "Thrift Stamps." will be made by Mr. F. Reynolds, of Rockingham n the afternoon there will be general cleaning up. Everybody is cordially invited to attend and take part in the exercises. There was a good crowd at the ittle "Tom Thumb" wedding at Zion school house last Friday night and everyone enjoyed it, After the wedding boxes were sold lor the benefit of the school and the proceeds amounted to $35.50. Misses Fannie Covington and Helen Porter spent Friday night with Miss Hattie Ellerbe, to at tend the "Tom Thumb" wedding at Zion school house. Miss Mary Stansill and little Miss Eleanor Williams spent the week-end with Dr. and Mrs. R. T. Nichols and relatives. Misses Hattie Ellerbe and Bet- tie Covington will spend the week-end with Miss Chloe Cov ington on route three Misses Winnie Spencer and Willie Barrett, teachers of the Zion school, will spend the week end at home this week. Messrs. Jim and Mike Coving ton spend the week-end with their sister, Mrs. Boggan Ellerbe, in Rockingham. Quite a number of children have been absent from school on account of "german measles. Dr. J. H. Ellerbe, of Ellerbe. has been home for a few days on account of having "german measles." FORK GARS -FOR- SOME INTERESTING FIGURES " The production record of the Ford Moter Company since its organization JuneTo 1903, is one of phenomenal growth eclipsing all achievments of the industrial world. Surely such figures could only be made' possible through a product so valuable and widely serviceable as to be an almost common necessity: In 19034, to Sept 30, there were made and sold - 1,708 Ford Cars In 1905, the Company built and sold...... .... - r: 1,695 Ford Cars In 1906, there were made and sold a total of... : 1,599 ford Cars In 1907, the total of cars made and sold was 8,423 Ford Cars In 1908, the production and sales reached - . - 6,398 Ford Cars In 1909, the phenomenal growth began with .1. 10,607 Ford Cars In 1910, the production jumped to a total of - 18,664 Ford Cars In 1911, there were made and sold a total of- 34,528 Ford Cars In 1912, the production more than doubled, with 78,440 Ford Cars In 1913, a new high mark was reached with ....... ....168,220 Ford Cars 1914 saw an even sweater triumph achieved by...... ... .,248,307 Ford Cars While 1915 crowned all records with a total of ....:;308i3 Ford Cars fa i ldlB the volume of production reached . . ..533,921 Ford Cars In 1917 the record was raised to J. - 785,432 Ford Cars For 1918 the estimated production is for ........900,000 Ford Cars Of these 900,000 we are due to get 108 cars: about 9 per month. We have received 9 for January and expect to get our 108. We have quite a number of orders filed and each customer must take his turn, so place your order now. EL A. Page, Jr. FORD SERVICE STATION Rockingham, N.C. DELICIOUS CORN MUFFINS. "" Y Iv i (fHWI Here's an old fashioned recipe for corn muffins that has recently been revived and nsed with unusual success In several of the larger New York ho tels : To make three and a half docen muffins take one Quart milk, six ounces butter substitute, twelve ounces of light syrup or honey, four eggs, pinch of salt, two ounces baking powder, one and a halt pounds cornmeal and one and a half pounds rye floor. The butter and syrup should be thoroughly mixed; thei add the eggs gradually. Pour In the milk and add the rye floor mixed with cornmeal and baking powder. WOULD BE A GOOD TIME to buy that raincoat you needed so badly the last few days. A good raincoat will also serve as an overcoat. Talking of O VE R CO A TS we can save you money on one now. When you buy one from us you are buying for several seasons. Why not buy Standard Goods ANYHOW? We have just received new lot Earl &, Wilson shirts, silk and wool hosiery. Twenty-five Kirschbaum blue serge suits by express. Bockery-M n
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