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A Colyuffi Of Thoughts From Here There, Yonder 1 1 VQT.TJMP YV - ' k I iS'WI'llll HMwrm " m . " . . : ' : r - : : - 'Ti- T" a : " ' Hint for Motorists The time to buy a used car is just before you move, so people in the new 'eiffhborhood will think you were the who used it. Kansas ity utr. one In Hoc Signo Vinces -Three balls!" yelled the umpire. Kow's your chance to soak it, shouted the excited pawnbroker's clerk to the batsman. Boston Tran script. Muleological On mules we find two legs behind And two we find before; We stand behind before we find What the two behind for! Lafayette Lyre Epitaph. Here lies in peace Sylvester Stew. He learned to make His own little brew. The American Legion Weekly. The Important Appendix . I Patient ine appendix is a useless l part of us. We could live quite' well without it. Doctor "You could but we doc tors couldnt." Klods Hans (Copen rag-en). Worse Than Death "I heard you accused your rival who? uMint to marrv Nellie of wishing to! kill you." Jj "Oh, no. I merely remarked he wanted to ring my Nell." Baltimore American. ' Revenge is Sweet When a merchant puts an unreas onable price on something you. must have, there is nothing to do but leave kis store angry and pay some other merchant the same prige. Kansas City Star. Wound Too Tight? Bore "Yes, I don't know how it is, but I feel thoroughly wound up to night." Hostess "How very strange! And yet you don't seem . to go' London Tit-Bits. Alloting the Credit , . . , Doctor "You have been at death's dxr and only your strong constitu tion has saved you." Patient "Remember that when you send in your bill." Klods Haus (Cop- J enhagen). ' l 1 Dread Suspense y "Oh, doctor, tell me, quick!" moan ri the fair patient, clasping her lap dog and convulsively nibbling a thousand-dollar check, "How sick am I? h it California, Florida, or Europe V Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Reasonable Inquiry "What do you mean by an eight Jay clock?" "One that will run eight days with out winding." "Huh, then how long would it run if you wound it ?" Lexington Leader. Why They Flit "What? Leaving? You have only en here two days! What dissatisfies you?" "Your forks are four-pronged in -ia or three-pronged. It makes too much work for me." Simplicissimus i-uumeh). He Knows ''What is meant by "an embarrass- Tin cv-i o . . . l 1 nches'? inquired the man V. h r 1 "-- always wants to know something. toumn t say offhand," replied the .we. Ask some candidate whose miaip fund has been oversubscrib a -Washington Star. Inquisitive Willie Willie "Pa." Pa "Yes." l,p3ll!1!""Teacner sas we're here to fieip others." Sr"0f urse, we are." W i rWell what are the others " refor?"-The New Majority. Political Generosity ai very much imprest," remarked LPronag' from abroad by the ly bvmet.8enersity displayed mutual themselv gentlemen who designate heana." 68 &S Democrats and Repub "I A ' that J!? quite see where you get tgrul6r-S;ty idea" id the some l tt88ed person. ChoUwPriSfd that you should fail PnintsoUtT "!dustriously each party maVin other actly where IMJu J SMILE ! F UR TOWN Entertains in Honor News Of Interest1 WFW ITFPF OF liUEATS FcS? !:;0f IPrimrose m Section Sf NEW SALE OF GOVERN MENT PROVISIONS Public Is Given a Chance To Cut High Cost Of Living Sug ge.st that Several Club Togeth er to Make Minimum. Through the courtesy of the Tar rm Record the following announce-' ment of a new sale of government goods is given to the public. By the terms of the sale no order of less than $250 will be accepted. If by the 5th of September we can get orders sufficient to make the combin ed amount $250, 1 shall be glad to send in the order. ' The entire amount of cash must ac- company each order. JN. mci. MUOKE, P. M. Details of Sale lj The corned beef, corned beef hash and roast beef are packed mainly in tone ana two nouna cans some in six rviiml none T'Vin Vvaa. : 1 - 1 ; twelve pound cans. Prices as follows, subject to the dis counts named for quantity purchases: Corned Beef No. 1 cans $0.21 1-2 per can Ho. cans. . . .40 per can 1 lb cans .25 per can .6 lb. cans 1.40 per can Bacon 12 lb. cans $2.57 per can Crates (approx. 100 lbs.) . In slabs ..,....$0.19 per lb. Roast Beef 1 cans $0.12 per can g XT- O .23 per can 1 lb. cans .15 Der can 2 lb. cans .32 per can 6 ib. cans .90 per can Corned Beef Hash fil lb. cans. $0.22 per can ifo lk oo ty. tana oo ijsi cttii Table of Discounts for Quantity Pur chases Made At One Time $250 to $1,00 net $1,001 to $2,500 2 per cent . , Ht7 $2,501 to "$5,b00-r4' per cent For larger quantities discount see the Postmaster. TERMS: Ten per cent with order. I Remainder upon receipt of notification ' tV:;t shipment is ready to go forward. J No special order for less than $250 accepted. The Government reserves the right to deliver meats approximating 'the amount order if for any reason it can not deliver the order complete. All goods offered subjected to prior sale. Prices are subject to change without notice. Order at once. FIRE COMPANY RETURNS The Warrenton Fire Company have returned from their annual meeting which was held at Concord. They re port a fine time, and that the next meeting will be held at Oxford. The streets of-Oxford are ideal for the meeting and tests made each year. The Association reelected President John S. Plummer for (about) the twenty-fifth time or more, and Record-J ing Secretary Peter Collins for near- ly as many annual reelections. Both, by fidelity and good service given de-I serve the honor which the Association has repeatedly bestowed. THE GREAT STATE FAIR " A Bigi?er an a Better Fair is the sloa-an for 1920. With Colonel Julian I S. Carr as President, and Colonel Pofrue. Secretary, and C. B. Denson, Teasurer, the wheels will turn smooth ly, and the attractions draw with al the force of the State Fair. The Premium List is now read, and with additional premiums added both in the Agricultural Department and Live Stock Department, the out look is for a handsome display m all DeDartments, "and an increased inter est in these Departments, especially. Don't forget the dates: October ltn to 23rd, inclusive. Education Rally Day At Fair PirtL mrren FaJr are daily being enlarged and the prosects mada brighter. It is now hoped to make one oi tne iair uaica ec rally day, and to invite those who are interested in the schools to be present for confeience and planning for- bet ter school in the county. The dates Onher 7-8 bid fair to be among the biggest d.tes in the history of War- ! . - PEOPLE. OF OUR TOWN y The Editor has Just Heard of Newspaper that Died and left Sever Hundred Pounds of Print Paper ;n he is Dashing to the Depot willi Telegram to Ship it, regardless of C lli 1 ... T-v m s . suitor aiwajs uia nave urear it i of Grief in the Dawgone Newsini Business but These Day have ve thing Beat. Costella David Hicks Costella David Hicks, son of Martha Perkinson and James. H. Hicks, was born March 10th. 1883. Hp HiH nt his home in Wise on Sunday "after noon, August 1st, 1920. - Although for many years a sufferer -Ti. 1 . i ' r i . i xx win puysicai mnrmities, tnere are c i i acw persons wno nave enaured so much with such patience and true Christian fortitude. Not only was he brave, but always cheerful and sun- shiny, looking on the bright side, ana hoping for the best. Mr. Hicks joined Sharon Baptist Church when very young which church he has always loved, and where he attended services just as long as he was able. Although he i loved life, and had a great desire to live. vet. Vi rfiHrtmiatfrAKlrt Viia TJoaw. T1 V Foftiar 4n n lU c. klosoa vwn'I ises, and without fear for the welfare of his soul. Among his many admirable charac teristics were his extreme cheerful ness, his love of little children, and of horses, his thrift and energy. Even though he was scarecly able to get about, yet he looked after the mak ing of a good crop each year in which he took much pride and interest. Impressive and appropriate burial services were conducted by Dr. T. J. Taylor, of Warrenton, on Monday af ternoon August 2nd, at four o'clock, which service was largely attended. Mr. Hicks is survived by his father, Mr. J. H. Hicks and a step-mother, one brother, Mr. Lewis E. Hicks, and three sisters Mrs. C. W. Perkinson and Mrs. O. B. Perkinscn, both of Wise, and Mrs. C. B. Prince of Brownsville, Maryland. . besides'1 numerous other more distant relatives.- DEATH OF MRS. T. C. ALSTON Mrs. T. C. Alston of Littleton pass Jed away Sunday afternoon in the hos pital at Rosemary. Mrsr Alston, who was Miss Panthea Patterson of Hah fax county, was taken suddenly ill Sunday morning and was hurried to the nearest hospital, but death came that afternoon. -She leaves a husband and two boys ' to mourn the passing from earth of a devoted mother and wife. Mrs. Alston was the sister of Mrs. J. A. Dowtin and Mrs. ' Walter B. Fleming and a daughter of Dr. Rob ert A. Patterson. MISS SKILLM AN HOSTESS Miss Florence Skillman entertained informailly Friday night, August 20th in honor of her brother, Frank M. Skillman, of Norwich, N. Y. The out- of town guests were Misses May and Hannah Jacobs -and Christine Morse, of Greensboro, Misses Agnes Ellis of Kittrell, Misses Margrie, Annie, Helen, Marv Joseph, and Elizabeth Stewart of Henderson, Miss' Lucy Eleanor Wil- H . liams of Airlie and Messrs. Julian and William Thorne Alston, and William and Jim Stewart of Henderson. Mr. Skillman left Monday for his home in Norwich. He was accom panied by his nephew David Purdy, who has been spending the summer with his grandparents here. Mr. W. Brodie Jones js in Columbus V The home of Mrs. Willie Robinson near Norlina, was on last Thursday night the scene of a delichtful nnrtv i . , i given in honor of Miss Mary Prim rose, of Oklahoma. Numbers of friends were present and the evening delightfully spent in playing Rook jand in social comminglement. Re freshments consisted of watermelons and delicious ice cream and cake. ; Those present were: Misses Mary Primrose, Sue Palmer, Annie Burwell Emma Palmer, Rowena Jeffress, Ber tie Nicholson, Byrd Jones, Will Jones, Virgina Gibbs, Hilah Tarwater, Elsie Young, of Henderson, Indie Patterson, of Littleton, Annie Robinson and Mary P. Davis, of Littleton, Norma and Hattie Connell, Lucie Tucker, and Miss Chambers, of Buffalo, N. Y; Messrs. OIlie Palmer, Brodie Jones, Jijnmie Robinson, Bignall Jones, Tom jGililam, Frank Hunter, Horace Robin son, of Airlie, Frank Read, Richard Jeffress, Will Allen Connell, Alpheus jpnes.Hunt Macon, John Mayfifeld, James Mayfield;-Mr, and Mrs. J. D. Palmer; Mesdames Howard Palmer, Mrv Primrose E L Faulkner of Tejcas, A. J. Davis, of Texas, John Mayfield, of Estill, and Miss Kate 0 m - -r i Mayfield, .of Estill. i MEETING POSTPONED . The meeting of the colored preach ers, Sunday school superintendents, deacons, and other prominent mem bers of the -race has been .postponed from three o'clock next Wednesday, August 25th, to three o'clock Friday, August 27th. The members of the race interested in a correct and com plete story of the colored race's ac tivity during the war are expected to attend the meeting. Any information in the possession of any of the mem bers of the race will be received with pleasure by, me. Truly yours, , W. BRODIE JONES, . Collector War Records, " ' -; ' EBECUE AT COUNTY HOME uc1"" v1' " ' " a . w y tality and trueness of feeling was at his best last Friday afternoon at tho annual dinner in honor of the com- missioners. rne crowu, variously es timated from one hundred and fifty to two hundred, came from all sections of Warren and the occasion brought many friends in t touch with each other for the joys of the- day. At one o'clock in the cool grove of the County Home an appetizing, abun dant, and delicious dinner was served. Barbecue browned and seasoned to suit the taste of an ep:curean; bruns- wick stew, filled with chicken, well seasoned and appetizing; fried chick en, browned and thoroughly cooked; pickles, breads, ice cream and cake. The crowd did full justice to the meal and the occassion was declared a thorough success by all present, and the heartv. sincere appreciation of Warren friends extended Mr. and Mrs. Powell. DEATH OF MR. J. H. SHAW The friends of Mr. John Shaw were shocked to learn of his sudden" death in Richmond on last -Friday trom a blow inflicted by a street car in mo tion. '' ' Mr. Shaw was in Richmond on a short visit and was crossing Mam street Tuesday.1 night when a rapidly approaching street car - struck him back of the head and inflicted a wound from which he died Friday without regaining consciousness. Mr. Shaw was born in Lunenburg County, Va., sixty one years ago. He married Miss Hardy of that county, who with a son, Clifford, a daughter Miss Margaret, and a daughter Mrs. McClue survive him. After the inquest over his body the remains were , take .... to Kingswood M. E. church, Mecklenburg County, -Va., and interred in the presence of a large number, of friends. ; ' Mr. Shaw leaves one brother, Mr. W.'A. Shaw of this County who was at the bedside of his brother when he passed away. Our older readers will remember Mr. Shaw as living here ten or" twenty i i years ago, and all his cniictren were born here. The Warren Record ex tends sympathy to the bereaved. Farmers Union To Meet TheWarren County Farmers' Union will, meet in the. Court. House, Satur day, Sept. 4, to elect delegates to State . Mr. Boyd Reams was a business vis itor to Warrenton last Saturday. s Misses .Ethel Powell and Daisy Bur roughs Sfe pleasant visitors in Rich mond this week the guest of their uncle Mr. C. W. Pinnell. - Miss Martha Burroughs returned last Saturday from an extended visit to relatives in. Charlotte and Hunters-... vine. BORN to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mont gomery, August 15th, a girl, Edna Manley. iviiss ary vvatkins is visiting her sister Mrs. J. A. Daniel this week. Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Kearney spent bunday very pleasanly in the home of Mrs. J. w. Burroughs. Miss Katy Burroughs Entertains A very pleasant evening was spent last Friday when Miss Katie Bur- roughs was hostess tb a number of her friends at a porch party. The porch and parlor was beautiful ly decorated in cut flowers, carrying out the color scheme of ink and green Various games were played during I CV".I6; "x " Pl incipai xcaiuica ux uiiiuseiiieiiL was a flower contest. The prize was presented to Miss Laura Limer. After which dain ty refreshments were served consist ing of cream and cake The evening was passed in a most pleasant and happy manner, all wish mg Miss Burroughs many such joy lous occasions. MISSING PAPERS The following " papers are. wanted-by the Collector of War Records: 1917 Issues . ; , October 16, 23, Aug. 4, 7, June 8, July 6, 13, Oct. 9, 1623, 30; Nov. 2, 16, 20, 30; Dec. 14, Nov. 2 9, 13, 9, 23; Oct. 2; Nov. 2, 13, 16, 20, 23; Oct 30; Dec. 18, 21. 1918 Issues ; ' Jany. 8, 1. - : ; : v Feb. 22, 15, 8, 26, 19, 12, 1. Mch. 12, 19, 29, 5, 8, 26, 15. April trtK02BttOT23 May 7, 28, 10, 14, 17, 21,3, 2. June 4, 11, 14, 21. July 9, 12, 19, 21 August 27, 13, 12. Sept. 17, 3. Oct. 14. Nov. 5, fl, 12, 15. Dec. 13, 22. 24 18. . 1919 Issues Jan. 3, 14, 28 Feb. 14, 21, 25, 18, 21, 20, 11, 4. Mch. 4, 11, 28. Apr. 25, 18, 29. May 6, 9. July 1, 22, 23. Oct. 28, 31. Nov. 4. DEATH OF WM. DUKE JONES The friends of Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Jones of Durham sympathize with them in the sad death of their son Wil liam Duke Jones. This young gentle man, eight or ten years of age, was in his father's back yard playing with a toy pistol when a neighbor's son ran and got his father's "sure-enough" pistol and pulled the trigger, shoot- ing young William Duke Jones thru the stomach. This occured several weeks ago, since which time young William Duke has been extremely ill, i but tenacious of life and his fond par ents were hopeful. But in spite of all that skill and love could do he passed i away Sunday and is at rest. The I sympathy of a. host of kindred and I M. Day of Winston-Salem will con friends goes out to Mr. . and Mrs. I duct the services, assisted by the pas- Jones. William Duke was a grandson! of Mr. Henry B. Hunter. BRUNSWICH STEW AT PLAINS The ladies of the Warren Plains M. E. Church will sell in the grove at S. D. Tucker's, Friday, August 27th, from 4:30tb 8:00 p. m., Brunswich Stew, sandwiches, and ice cream; pro ceeds for the benefit of repairing and refurnishing church. Public Invited. Avoding Personalities "You and "your wife had quite a dis cussion about the League of Nations the other evening," remarked the ob servant neighbor. ' ; "Yes," replied Mr. Meekton. "Hen rietta and I have decided that it is bet ter to argue about bur foreign rela tions instead of kinsfolks." Washing ton Star. ' Messrs.. Will Price and John Kerr spent the week end in Rocky Mount u uuwuwu uu uvyLa WISE HIGH SCHOOL TO OPEN SEPTEMBER 14TII List of Teachers Given; Parents Are Asked To Keep Children In School. Bible Is Presented Sunday School Teacher Prof L. H. Jobe has been here for the past week engaged, in taking th school census. He announces - that school will open on Tuesday morning, September 14th with the following teachers in charge: L. H. Jobe, Prin.. Miss Marv Sue Woody of Woodsdale, N. C. Miss Eliza Reid of High Rock. N. C. Miss Mamie Love Kimball of Townsvill.e N. C. Miss Carrie B. Dunn, of Wise. N. C. Miss Linnie. Daniel of Macon, N. C, r 9 - - r and Miss Helen Harrison of Brinklsy ville, wha-will teach music. Parents are urged t send their chil-" dren to school on the opening day, and i to Keep mem mere on every school day I thereafter, realizing that this is the only way in which satisfactory pro- gress may be obtained. Mr. Jobe will be back the 1st of September. The ladies of the Better ment Association and some of the old- ... er boys and girls are requested to meet at the school building on Friday September 3rd for the purpose of put- -ting things in order for the" opening of s.chool. Comfe in the morning and bring your lunch. Let us combine work and play and have a real good clean-up day. It is gratify to learn that five out of the seven of those who graduated from our High School this year are to pur sue their studies further. Miss Sadie Perkinson goes to Oxford College, Miss Agnes Paschall to Hollins Insti tute in Virginia., Mr. Elmre King to the University of North Carolina, Mr. Herbert Coleman to Massey Business College- in Richmond ancL Mr.Wal-- lace Mustian will continue his studies in Baltimore. This "will be.'Mr. Nat Hayes' Senior year at the University, and Miss Clif fie Williams' sophomore year at th North Carolina College for Women. It looks as. though the people of Wise believe in education and are investing their money in a way which .'will count for much in time to come. Teacher Awarded Bible As the lesson period of the Sunday School was drawing to a close on last Sunday' morning, Supt. C. W. Perkin son came into the class room of tn Women's Bible Class with a box in his hand. Before Mrs. Charlotte S. Perkinson, the teacher, could realize what he was about, he opened the box and presented her with a beautiful teacher's Bible, Oxford Edition, bound in limp leather with her full name embossed on the cover, the gift of her Sunday School Class. Mrs. Perkin son was so surprised and so deeply touched that words were altogether inadequate to express the gratitude land appreciation wich she felt. She I came away impressed with th thought of the fine spirit of love and co-operation and real Christian peace and unity which exists between the members of this church and the many persons of other denominations who worship and work with them. Revival service will be jin at Sharon Church on the First Sunday evning in September at 8 p. m. Evangelist Fred tor Rev. Mr. Britt. There will be a Sunday School pic nic given in the church grove on Thursday, September 2nd. After din ner the younger members of the school will b given an automobile ride. Miss Myrtle Perkinson of Danville, Va., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. L.King. Miss Lalla Perkinson has returned from a several days visit -with friendi in Petersburg. Mr. James Hicks kits purchased th garage formerly operated by Charli Evans. The machinery is being installed in Perkinson Bros, up-to-date new gin. ICE CREAM SUPPER There will be an ice cream supper at Areola Tuesday night, August 31st, 1920, everybody invited. Mrs.- W. J. Pinnell, Miss Myrtl Pinnell and Miss Powell wer in town today. most serious mis. rn countv. and Wilson. v on Star. I J. EDWARD ALLEN. Ohio, this weeK. H. Ei RODWELL, Pres.
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