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THE SUN, THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 13, LOCAL AND PERSONAL NOTES OF INTEREST Movement Of People In And About The City Send in your subscription to The Sun now so you will not miss an issue. Miss Etna Geer is at home this week from Martha-Washington Col lege, Abingdon, Va. Miss Virginia and Mr. Roger Ed wards spent the week end -in Spar tanburg with relatives. Everybody should read the in teresting article in this issue of The bun on the Boys Scouts movement. We are glad to note that Attor ney Fred D. Hamrick is improving after a severe attack of cold and grip. Deputy J. W. Jones went to Spin dale Saturday night as a peace offi cer. We are glad that he found a quiet, peaceful crowd. Miss Edna Harris returned Mon day night from Charlotte where she has been visiting her sister, Mrs. H. N. Klueppelberg for some time. Be sure to read the Rexall Store's ad in this issue and learn hew to make your last summer's "-era v hat be new again this summer for 25c. - Mr. G. M. Huntley, a progressive citizen of Rutherfordton, R-l, was in town Tuesday on business. He says the influenza is about gone in his sec tion. Mr. George A, Tanner, son of Mr. A- S. Tanner of Henrietta is at home from Camp Jackson on a fur lough of ten days. He is direct from France. Miss Esther Mae Jordan return ed to Davenport College last week to resume her studies. She was .de tained on account of an operation at the Rutherfordton hospital. It is a pagan thought that the Germans should be punished for the sake of revenge; there is nothing un christian, however, in the demand that they be punished for the sake of justice. The drive for funds for the Col fax Memorial High School at Ellen boro have been suspended temporar ily on account of the weather and "flu" situation but will be resumed soon. Get ready to help. Mr. R. N. Coble of Charlotte was here Tuesday and Wednesday collecting funds for the Salvation Army, the organization which Vias done so much for the soldiers in France and the camps of this coun try. We are sorry to note that Miss Nellie McClain, local telephone op erator, is again suffering with tonsi litis. We hope she will soon be out again. Be patient with central. They have a tough job to answer all your calls and please everybody. The patrons of Hick's Grove school, in the Island Ford section are rejoicing over the new school house which the Board of Education gave them recently. The building was badly needed and the people deserv ed it for they have been neglected by the county in recent years. Private Fred McDaniel of Caro leen, who received his discharge last week from Camp Wadsworth and who hag been visiting at Sheriff Bea son's is at home sick while his little son, Fred, Jr., is real sick at his grand father's here, Sheriff Beason. We hope they will soon recover. The Sun has just had a letter from Mr. H. F. Cary, General Pas senger Agent of the Southern Rail way at Washington in reply to cor respondence about the matter stating that the Southern night train from Blacksburg which is due here at 8:50 p. m. will probably go on to Marion at an early date, as it for merly did before the war and leave Marion at 5 :45 a. m. Rev. F. E, Alleyne, scoutmaster pf Trpop No. 1, Rutherfordton, N. C., received a note from Mrs. Theo dore Roosevelt and family last week in response to a letter of sympathy to them on account of the Colonel's death which reads: Mrs, Theodore Roosevelt and her family wish to ex press their appreciation of your kind sympathy. Colonel Roosevelt was vice-president of the Boy Scouts of America and the only scout citizen in America. Rey, Jordan To $0 Scquts " Key. T. C. Jordan, of the Method ist church preached a very able ser mon to the Boy Scouts last Sunday night. The Scouts marched in, in order and occupied front seats Rev. Jordan took his text from Luke 2 phapter, - 51 and 52 verses. "The Boyhood of Jesus."The four point.s that he stressed were: 1st, obed ience to ones parents; 2nd, develop your minds by study; 3rd, Christ de veloped his body, by abstaining from all bad habits, such as cigarette smoking and drinking; 4th, be sure to grow in favor with God and wan, as Christ did, The Boy Scouts movement is a yery vital one and deserves the sup port of the entire town and county. JUDGE M. H. JUSTICE PASSESSUDDENLY Found Dead In Bed In Ashe- ville Wednesday Morning Remains Brought Home. As we go to press The Sun learns of the sudden and unexpected death of Judge Michael Hoke Justice in Asheville. Judge Justice was found dead in his bed Wednesday morning at Mrs. Wright's boarding house near the court house. He held court all day Tuesday and went to bed hale and hearty Tuesday night. He was in the midst of an important trial. Judge Justice is 75 years old to day and leaves a widow, two sons and two daughters. They are : Misses Louisa and Martha Justice, the for mer one of the high school teachers here and tthe other a nurse at the hospital. Messrs. Gaston B. of Marion and Michael, Jr., of Norfolk, Va. Dr. Gaston is a physician of Marion while Michael is an insur ance man of Norfolk, Va. M3s-5. Ed and Butler Justice preceded their father to the grave some years ago. Judge Justice has practiced law for more than 40 years, being judge on the Superior court bench r 1 o years. He was Judge of the Eigh teenth Judicial District and was hold ing Buncombe county court at the time of his death. He has repre sented Rutherford county in the House of Representatives at Raleigh and was State Senator for about three terms. It is no exaggeration to say that Judge Justice was the best known and beloved man in the county. He counted his friends by the hundreds. His decisions in the court room were always firm and tempered with mercy. He was a great friend of education. He was very active last year in the stamp and bond drives. He was a prominent Mason and Py thian. A delegation from Asheville ac companied the body home last night. Funeral arrangements have not been announced. A fuller account of his life and funeral will appear next week. The county and State has lost one of its most useful and prominent citizens. Miss Osborne Returns The many friends of Miss Cather ine Osborne will be glad to see her among us again. She is just from the General Army Hospital at Lake wood, N. J., where she has been nurs ing wounded soldiers returning from abroad. Miss Osborne has seen over seas service as an army Reserve Nurse. She has had many thrilling experiences near the front and also in crossing the Atlantic twice. She says among other things that the American people have no con ception of the havoc wrought by the war of the awful sacrifice of life the horror of the mangled bodies of the brave soldiers returning and the depredations of the people, "over there." Miss Osborne enlisted in the hos pital unit under the auspices of the Red Cross and was transferred to the Army Red Cross for the period of the war and has returned to work for the Missions under Father Lob dell's care. Rutherford Soldier Returns Private Matthew M. McDaniel, a brother of our townsman, Mr. W. J. McDaniel, returned to his home here Monday, being discharged from the service of Uncle Sam. He went in to the service last August at Camp Wadsworth. He sailed for France, Sept. 23 and landed October 7th. He never went to the front, but had many interesting experiences in France. He left France, January 17 and ianded in New York City Jan uary 26 was sent direct t Camp Lee, Virginia, wliere he was discharg ed. He says that lie drilled as usual from the time that the armistice was signed until he started home. He came back with the 331st infantry, 83rd division, He says the 30th di vision was camping at Beaumont, France when he left that place the first of the year. The many friends of Mr. McDaniels are glad to see him back and covet his much experienced trip. New Motor Hearse Mr. R. I Hovis, undertaker of this city has exchanged his former hearse for a new motor hearse, six cylinder motor. It is Michigan make and is the only, on of s kind in tne county.lt is new and up-to-date in every way and is the latest thing out. When you, need seme one to. drive the corps of some of your people to the cemetery, call on Mr. Hovis as he has the latest and best that is gelng and you want your peo ple to have the best. See his ad in this issue. Notice Remember that cards of thanks, reawv.v..o ox respect and in memor iams go at a cent a word, while all news articles gladly go free, j8 Pr ' r V THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETS The Rutherfordton Chamber Of Commerce Met Monday Night important Resolu tions Passed. THE LATE JUDGE MICHAEL HOKE JUSTICE MASS MEETING TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 25TH Mrs. Clarence A. Johnson Will Speak At Mass Meeting There will be a mass meeting here in the court house, Tuesday, Febru ary 25th at 2 :30 p. m. to discuss the advisability of organizing a civic league, betterment association or community club. Mrs. Clarence A. Johnson, president of the North Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs, and one of the State's leading women in progress and civic improve ments will address the meeting. Plans will be discussed to improve the streets, side walks, court house and lawn, back streets, old dilapidated buildings and unsanitary places. Be sure and attend. The Sun takes the liberty to urge all business men, women, church workers, town council and school folks to be sure and attend this meet ing. If there are any other towns or communities in the county that de sire the services of Mrs. Johnson that week, she can be secured free of charge by writing her at Raleigh at once and state where and when you want her. BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Hospital Notes Mrs. J. C. Cagle, of Rutherfordton continues to improve. Mr. G. H. Gibson, of Shelby re turned home Tuesday after treat ment. Miss Bertha Jones, Forest City is now undergoing treatment and doing well, Mrs. H. L. Davis, Rutherfordton route 2, doing nicely after an opera tiom Mrs. Ira Freeman, of Rutheirford ton is improving under treatment. Mr. R. K. Hollifield, Forest City is doing well after undergoing an op eration. Mr. Carl Peeler, Shelby is doins nicely after an operation. Mr. L. O. King, Spindale is doins well after treatment. Mrs. Florence Koon, LTnion Mills is doing nicely after an operation. Soldier Returns The many friends of Mr, and Mrs. Frank P. Freeman are glad that they returned home Monday night. Mr. Freeman left here last July to enter the service. He stayed at Clemson College, S. C, for $ome time and then w$s transferred to the College of the City of New York, He was in the hospital four monthts with pneu monia and influenza and was very serious at once time, Mr, Freeman was discharged at Camp Greene. He will resume his duties as cashier of the Citizens Bank & Trust Co.. of this city. They Vnakje their home here? "We gladly welcome this fine young couple back to our totwn. Information Concerning The Rutherfordton Organization The Boy Scout movement in Ruth erfordton is growing so rapidly that some information regarding it should be given to the public, the parents and guardians of the scouts. First Let it be clearly undrstood that every scout is on his HONOR. The disregarding of his obligation means expulsion, his name being sent to headquarters in New York, and, from there the reason given to every troop in the United States. Second The movement is to up hold, in every way possible the disci pline of parents, the several church es, the civil authorities, and the pub lic school. Third The work of the scout iastas'- to be successful must have the hearty co-operation of all par ents and guardians. The boys are required to meet for drill on Mon day night from 7:30 till about 8:45. On Friday night the business meet ing will keep them from 7 :30 to 9. Should necessity arise for them to re main later the scoutmaster will give notice to that effect. All scouts are required to wear their insignia ac cording to rank. The following is the roll call of Troop No. 1, Ruth erfordton, N. C, to date : The Rev. F. E. Alleyne, master, Lieutenant B, R. N. lain U. S. army retired.) James Justice, Senior Leader. Robert McDaniel, Scribe. Eagle Patrol Officers The meeting was called to order by the president, H. L. Carpente. At the request of the president, M: Solomon Gallert read the bills ncv pending in the legislature in refe. ence to the State road laws, the tw read being known as tthe Matthew bill and the Stevenes and Scales bill On motion of N. C. Harris, second ed by C. D. Geer, it was resolved that the Chamber of Commerce of Ruth erfordton go on record as favoring the passage of the Stvenes and Scales bill, and that each member of the Chamber of Commerce be urged tc exert his efforts towards securing the passage of the same. This motion was unanimously carried. On motion of Mr. R. E. Price, duly seconded and carried, it was moved that the Chamber of Commerce call a meeting of the men and women of the town of Rutherfordton, to be held at the court house on Tuesday, February 25th, at 2:30 p. m. for the purpose of discussing the abvisabil ny oi m-ganizing a civic league, bet terment association or community club for the town, and to hear Mrs. i Clarence A. Johnson, of Raleigh, dis ; cuss the subject of sanitation and beautifying the town, and that no tice of this meeting be published in The Sun. On motion duly seconded and car ried, it was resolved that the secre tly of the Chamber of Commerce telegraph Senators D. Z. Newton and - . vioud to the effect that the Chamber of Commerce of Ruther ordcotn unanimously favors the passage of the Stevens and Scales road law. There being no further business the meeting was on motion adjourned. PENNY COLUMN Advertisements inserted in this column, under this head at 1 cent a word each insertion, cash-in-advance. MORGAN & PADGETT wiil operate their gin only on Friday. FOR SALE: Kings proline cotton seed. Supply limited. Karl Jay. WANTED: Several small farms for immediate sale. Morrow and Jarson. FOR CABBAGE PLANTS see A. G. Hamrick, Rutherfordton, N. C, Route 1. ' WANTED: To rent typewriter; any make except Oliver. Clara Bry ant, Spindale. Scout-(chap- Patrol leader; Manley William Gifford Ford, Vernon Houser. Officers Catch Blind Tiger Sheriff J, W. Beason, deputy J. W. Junes and Chief R. L. Houser, made a trip over in Green Hjll township last week in, eareh of whiskey and fpund in Burgin Roberson's (col.) buggy a keg and bottles to hold eight gallons which upon evidence had just bad whiskey taken out. Ho was brought before the Recorder with other witnesses and fined $50 and cost. Sheriff Beason is doing ev erything he can te put an end to the whjskrey traffic. I REPRESENT the Singer Sewing Machine Company, manufacturers of the best machine for the money. See me before buying. C. G. Hill, Forest City, N, C, 'Phone 94, Lynch, patrol bers Glenn Geer, William McDaniel, William Carpenter John Mode. i ;cck Bear Patrol Officers Lew is Reid, patrol leader; members Uarlyie McRorie, Charles Webb, Dan iel Britt, Hubert Hodge, Collett Mil ler, Robert Graham, Max Justice, Beaver Patrol Officers George Hodge, patrol leader; Bryan Lynch, assistant patrol leader; members Clarence Wilkie, John Anderson., Tom Edwards, Curtis Hardin", Her man Hill. Not yet assigned Rupert Eaves. Brown Graham, Glenn Hill, Howard Hamrick, Taylor Alexander, Fre i Edwards. Ex-Sergeant Claude Sisk, U. S. A., drill master. NOW is a good time to paint that roof Ten Year Zince Elastic Black Roof Paint, guaranteed for ten years, and others shipped to you from Richmond in any quantity from 5 gallons up. Prices right. Robert E. Haynes, Henrietta, N, C, EXECUTOR'S NOTICE Having qualified as executors of the estate of Col. John T. Patrick, deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having1 claims against said estate to present the same to the un dersigned executors or attorneys for payment at Rutherfordton, N. C, on or before February 14, 1920, or this notiee will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. AU persons indebted to said estate are requested to make im mediate settlement of said indebted ness. This February 11th, 1919. George Parker and J. C. Parker, Executors. Morrow & Carson, Attys. GHICHESTEK S PILLS W?w THE DIAMOND BBAND. A. 0 Ladles! Ak your DrugelRt i IMUs in Red and Gold metallicN boxes, sealed with Blue Ribbon. l ate no other. Kuy or ;mr lrasarlftt. Ask far CI1I-C1IES-TER WAJKt.MS BRAND PILX. for SS years known as Best, Safest. Always Reliable SOLD BY DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE PENNY COLUMN Advertisements inserted in this column, under this head at 1 cent a word each insertion, cash-in-advance FOR SALE: New perfection Oil Stove, three burner and oven, slightly used, but in good order. J. C. Mc Arthur, Forest City, N. C, R-3. WANTED: --To buy o'possum, musk rat, mink, skunk and raccon hides Will pay the highest prices for them. R. R. Hardin, Forest City, N. C, R-2. AGENT for Buckeye Incubators and Brooders. J. S. Saunders, Ruth erfordton, N. C. Fresh by express, Goodyear wing foot rubber heeis; the good kind. Bean's Shoe Shop. Bring us your shoos for repairs now we fix 'em quick, 'while-uwaite." Bean's Shoe Shop. IF YOU NEED a rubber stamp, write J. C. Mc Arthur, Forest City R-3. He makes 'em. WANTED: 300 cords of wood cut. Will also have some rough lumber for sale. R. M. Twitty. A BARGAIN: Soeond hand Over land touring car. Good condition. J. H. Keeter, Ruthorfoxdton, N. C. FOR SALE: Maxwell touring car, good condition, has run about 6000 miles, C. C. Proffitt, Rutherfordton. WANTED: To sell pure bred Brown Leghorn eggs for hatching. J. S. Saunders, Rutherfordton, N. C. WANTED: To sell or rent a fifty acre farm, good improvements. Apply to G. M. Huntley, Rutherford ton R-l. ALL HEART Red Cedar Shingles, car load, two hundred thousand just received. See Keeter Hard ware Co. WANTED: Gum logs 4t. 9 in. ldng $8.00 per cord. Writ for specifi cations. The Ivey Mfg. Co.. Hick ory, N. C. NOTICE: Trout Ginning Co., of Rutherfordton will gin cotton Fri day, February 14th, Tuesday 18th and Friday 21st. FOR SALE OR ECHANGE: Resi dence, four acres land, South Main street, Rutherfordton. Box 168, Caroleen, N. C. FOUND: Two yellow stray hounds near Piedmont church. Owner can get them by paying for feed and Ihis ad. Henry McDowell, Ruther fordton, N. C. FOR SALE: Ten patented bee stands, $4.00 each, this price is what the standard cost you alone, I am giving you the bees. P. W. Esk ridge, Rutherfordton, N. C. MONEY TO LEND and houses to rent. Will sell your property quick; also have city and country property for sale. See M. L. Ed wards, Rutherfordton, N. C. JUSTICE-DOBBINS Co. urge all debtors of thrt firm to please pay up at once as the firm has changed hands. J. L. Dobbins has sold his interest to Sheriff Tanner. C. E. Justice will remain in the husiness ?nd Ed FVwin has joined the firm. J, L. Dobbins wants to close all his accounts before he retires from the firm. Justice-Dobbins Co. ATTENTION SOLDIERS We will attach Goodyear rubber heels for any soldier for 25c until February 28. Bean's Shoe Shop. FOR SALE 1317 Mcdsl Little Four Buick touring car. Good condi tion. Bargain at $775. Robert E. Haynes, Henrietta, N. C. LOST: Elgin Watch, 20-year case, in Rutherfordton last Saturday. Finder please return to Henry Mc Dowell and receive reward. CARPENTER'S Furniture Store in basement chairs, rockers, beds . springs, mattresses, dressers wash stands, kitchen cabinet, saes. FOR SALE Oliver Typewriter No. 5, has tabulator, back-spacer, rul ing device, etc. Fine shape, cheap. Robert E. Haynes, Henrietta, N. C. DR. WILSON CO iNG Dr. H. D Wilson, the ey; specialist from Shelby will be at Cliff side, Dr. Shull's office, Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb 25th and 26,h; Caroleen, Dr. Wise man's office, Thursday, Feb. 27 and Ellenboro, Friday, Feb. 28. Eyes scientifically fitted, examination free. HOW DO YOU TRULY ECONOMIZE? Elkay's Straw Hat Dyes will quickly make last year's straw hat new Made in all the most popular shades. Fast colors; will not wash or rub off. Their use does not make the hat unnaturally stiff INVEST 25c IN ELKAY'S STRAW HAT DYE AND SAVE BUYING A NEW HAT GAe Robinson Co. Store RUTHERFORDTON, N. C.
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