ROCKINGHAM POST-DISPATOH, RICHMOND COUNTY, N. 0.
PAGE ELEVEN
CONDENSED NEWS FROM
THE OLD NORTH STATE
SHORT NOTES OF INTEREST TO
CAROLINIANS.
LOCAL
ADVERTISEMENTS
See George B. Seitz Thursday,
July 7th, "THE SKY KANGfcK,
a new serial at the Star I heatre.
Gastcmia. As he stepped from be
hind a closed jitney, W. F. McCanless,
of Charlotte, was run over and serious
ly injured by a car driven by Miss
Charlie Huss.
Carthage. The wheat crop of Moore
county has been harvested and is the
poorest in years, averaging seven or j
eight bushels per acre against a state
average of thirteen bushels.
Graham. Alamance county has
signed up more than 35 per cent of
her tobacco growers as increased in
terest shown around Eton, Glen Raven
Isley and Stony Creek committees.
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Charlotte D. Luke Johston's large
barn was burned and his finest horse
was killed by lightning that struck
the barn and set it on fire during the
electric storm.
' Spencer. Suffering from Injuries
sustained by failing down a stairway
three weeks ago Mrs. T. C. Blackwell,
. aged 84 years, died at thb home of a
daughter, Mrs. L. M. S. Ketchie, In
Spencer.
Greensboro. The North Carolina
Public Service commission has lost
In Its initial effort in the federal
courts' to win a Judgment ordering that
the Southern Power company continue
' furnishing it current for distribution
in Greensboro and High Point.
Winston-Salem. Heart trouble and
an overdose of morphine were as
signed by the coroner's Jury here as
the cautfc for the death of Dr. Andrew
J. Smith, of Garner, N. C, who was
found dead on the floor of his room
at a local hotel.
" High Point The second day of the
Southern Furniture Exposition, which
opened in High Point's new ten-story
building, proved a distinct success, ac
cording to the managers of the South's
first furniture show.
Winston-Salem. An incoming Nor
folk and Western passenger train
struck a motor truck at the crossing
leading to the Mayo cotton mills at
Maycdan. One negro was killed in
stantly while another was fatally in
Jured.
Hickory The North Carolina Post
masters association will hold its an
nual convention in Hickory August
16, 17 K?d 18. Postmaster Bagby an
Bounced.
Winston-Salem The oonerstone of
the new 9alena Methodist church was
laid with appropriate ceremonies.
Winston-Ralem. Caught in a burn
i-tr tiai-n in fno fnrfn.nf her father. A
D, Sto'rUon, near Kernsville, Alice
Stockton, t years old, was hurned to
death.
P-'.atesville. William Sigmon, of
thlM Mo;nno, was probably fatally in
jured and his son Ralph, age 17, was
badly bruised when their car over
turned. , j
Asheville. Rust which has made
its appearance in the wheat crop of
this county is expected to result in
damaging the crop one-third, C. C.
Profltt, county agent, stated upon his
return from a tour of inspection.
AsheviUe Sentence of six months
on the roads and to pay a fine of
$1,000 was passed upon Noah Wil
liams, aged 65, and whiteheaded, in
Polk county superior court. A still
said to have been found on his place
was of the old government type.
Fayetteville. Mrs. Leon McGinnis,
wife of Sergeant McGinnis, battery A,
21st field artillery, and Private James
Howell, battery D, of the same regi
ment, were killed at Camp Bragg when
an crmy bus in which they had start
ed to Fayetteville tun. el over.
Mount Airy. O. N. Swanson. of
Pilot Mountain, died at the Martin
Memorial hospital in this city. He
iwas the victim of an automobile ac
cident which occurred on che -oad be
tween Pilot Mountain and Westtieid.
Morganton. Miss Hariotte G. Cole,
aunt of nr. X. M. Taylor and James C.
Taylor, died at the home of the latter
here. Nearing her 94th birthday, she
was one of the bldest persons in this
section. '
Kinaton..-A dozen persons, men,
women and children, leaped from the
roof, second story end flr3t Btory win
dows of a boarding house before fire
men could be summoned to rescue
them from flames which had spread
throughout the house. The building, a
frame structure, was gutted.
' Salisbury. City Engineer Webb
has Issued a permit to the Paul Rub
ber company for the bni'Jing of a
$100,000 plant in the southern section
of the city. Work ias already begun
on this new home of a new Salisbury
concern that is to be quite an addition
to Salisbury's industrial life.
i Marion. He Marion school bond
election carried here by a good ma
jority. There was a small registra
tion ! a heay vote. A hand:tone
high school building will be erected
os the preseat grade school camp
Don't forget the date of "THE
SKY RANGER" which will start
on Thursday July 7th, and each
Thursday thereafter with George
B. Seitz in the cast. At The
Star Theatre.
Broach Lost.
T.OST:..On the nicht of Tune
IRth.. a ronnd rupeed f.dee cold
broach with diamond in 'center
surrounded with pearls. Finder
will receive satisfactory reward
by returning to Mrs. J. T. West.
1
Cow for Sale.
For sale, fresh young Jersey
cow. E. B. O'Brien, phone 2711,
on Route 3. i
- S. L WEBB'S
Weekly Review
Corn, $1.10 per bu. by sack.
Oats, 60c per bushel per tack..
Shipstuff, $l'.75 per 106 lb. sack.
Occoneechee Flour $9.00 per barrel.
Rice, 16 lbs., $1.00.
1 doz. Tomatoes, $i.0ff.
Ai buckles Coffee, 5 Mb pkgs.. $1.00.
Best Cheese, 5 lbs, $1.00.
10 lbs. green Coffee, $1.00.
10 lbs. meat, $1.00.
10 lbs. Lard, $1.00.
Ouart Frui Jars, 1 do:., 90c.
4 lbs. Corby Cake, $1.00.
Sugar too cheap to advertise.
Bring your wagon and a little money
and get a load. These are cash prices
and good for this week only.
See me. I will do you right.
S. L. WEBB,
Phone 25ff.
Painting.
You would not make a mistake
to get W. A. Scholl to do your
painting a man of long exper
ience. See him or write him at
Rockingham, Box 317. advt 2t
Sow Pigs.
For sale, four sow pigs, 6
weeks old, full-blood, registered
Durocs. See or write Robert
Parkser, on Diggs Farm, Route 1.
Soda Received.
Just received this week several
cars of Nitrate of Soda. Let us
serve you. McRae Grocery Co.
"THE SKY RANGER" is a
Pathe serial with the star, Geo
B. Seitz. You will see it at the
Star, Thursday, July 7th, the
real starting date.
Cigarette Case Lost.
Lost, June 14th, Silver cigar
ette case on the road between
Pee Dee River and Rockingham.
Liberal reward. Finder please
communicate with A. D. Keys,
Box 877, Charlotte, N. C.
Draying and Moving.
. I am now operating a truck for
drayage and moving purposes.
Any work given to me will be
appreciated. W. A. Seawell,
phone 301-W.
Furniture Repairing.
Your furniture repair work
solicited. I do smaller jobs at
your home Phone me at 292-W,
or see me G C. Coble.
Plain Sewing.
For plain sewing, see or phone
Mrs. G. C. Coble, phone 292-W.
We are looking for you on
Thursday, July 7th, to be sure
and see the great new serial,
"The Sky Ranger," with George
B. Seitz on the job, at the Star
Theatre.
Summer is Here.
Now is the time to cure tired,
sweaty, aching feet. Put up at Biggs
Drugstore. Sold under a guarantee.
Free if it ails. Trv it
Orders for Soda.
We are takine orders now for
Nitrate of Soda, aDd will be glad
to .serve vou. Dockerv Merc. &
Mfg. Co., West Rockingham.
Notice.
I have just received a Regisrered "Thor
oughbred" Stallion which is placed here
by the Government Only one in the
State. $10.00 fee. Gauranteed service.
R. W. Pumpelly,
Samarcand, N. C.
Awnings.
Let us take your measure for awnings
We are well equipped to handle this work.
-W. E. McNair.
Bring us your chickens, eggs,
tc Allen-Morse Co.
Pedigreed Leghorns.
For sale, pedigreed S. C. White
cockerels, 10 weeks old.
J. Rollins.
-Dr. H.
Allen-Morse have agency of
Firestone tires.
A sensational serial in 15 epi
sodes will start at the Star Thea
tre on Thursday, July 7th, named
"THE SKY RANGER with
George B. Seitz as star.
Jones Springs
Water
ON SALE AT .
S. Biggs Drug Store
5 ml. containers at $3.50.
Allowance of $1.50 for return of
empty crate.
' Net cost of water : $2.00 for 5 gal.
Jones Springs water is well known to
the people of this county as a water of
merit and health-giving properties, and
needs no other advertising. Just say
"Jones Springs" and that is sufficient.
Situated between Ellerbe and Jack
son. Send your order to
BIGGS DRUG STORE
Rockingham, N. C.
Tf vnn want to see a real serial
that has thrills and action ' in it
whv not start with Georce B.
Seitz in "THE SKY RANGER"
next Thursday, July 7th, at the
Star Theatre.
Ship and sail under
the Stars and Stripes to
all parts of the world
THERE was a long period when
it was not true, but today it
is proudly true once more
trade and passenger routes are
so established that you can ship
your goods, or. you can sail, to
any part of the world under the
Stars and Stripes.
The program of routes is being
carried out' with an eye to the
future as well as present needs
of American exporters and im
porters and all American pros
pcrity. See that the ships you
use are owned and operated by
American citizens or by the U.S.
Shipping Board.
Operators of Passenger
Services
Admiral Line, 17 State Street, Ne
York, N. Y.
Matson Navigation Company, 26
So. Gay Street, Baltimore, Md.
Munson Steam Ship Line, 82 Beaver
Street, New York, N. Y.
New York and Porto Rico S. S. Co..
1 1 Broadway, New York, N. Y.
Pacific Mall S. S. Co., 4$ Broadway,
New York, N. Y.
U. S. Mail S. S. Co.. 4$ Broadway,
New York, N. Y.
Ward Line. (New York and Cuba Mail
S. S. Co ) Foot of Wall Street,
New York, N. Y.
Free use of
' Shipping Board films
Us of Shipping Board motion picture
films, four reels, free on request of any
mayor, pastor, postmaster, or organi
zation. A great educational picture
of ships and the sea. Write for inform
ation toH. Laue, Director Information
Bureau, Room 911, Hl) "F Street,
N. W., Washington, D. C
SHIPS FOR SALE
(To American citizens only)
Steel iteamerai bath cil and coal
buraera. Alio wood teamen, wood
hulls and oeean-(nin tufa. Further
information obtained by request.
For sailings of passenger
end freight skips to all
parts of the world and alt
other information, write
any of the above lines or
U S-SHIPPING BOARD
WASHINGTON,!
July Series Opens
Saturday,
July Second
The foundation may be laid
now for a home in the fu
ture by subscribing to shares
in this series.
Richmond County Building &
Loan Association
A. G. Corpening, Secretary
Hotel Building Rockingham
W'" 'SSMi A"...
Beautify Your Home
Your floors, furniture, wood
.work can be finished quickly,
easily and attractively if you use
FLOOR FINISH
Especially made to resist the
scuff and tread of grinding heels
on floors, it is for that very rea
son the best finish for
FURNITURE aid ALL WOODWORK
Either the clear vanish or eifht
beautiful colors from LUht Oak to
Dark Mahosaoy. Coma in-let as
show 7 on what Kvaniix wiH do.
Paints, Varnishes, Colors, and
Painting Accessories.
Whether you want to paint
a chair or a house
we have the material.
Everett Hardware Company
Rockingham, N, C.