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STATE
Cameron Morrison Assured a Strong
Democratic Administration In
Both Senate and House
Af fnur-thirty this morning tele-
rapMc returns bore out the "indica
tions of the earlier hours of the night
that Senator Warren G. Harding will
k the next President of the United
States. Tho western states nave not :
wrd from it is conceded by j
Democratic papers that Republicans
win. Ohio goes Republican.
White Concedes Election
"New York, Nov. George White,
chairman of the Democratic National
committee, conceded election of Sena
tor Harding at 11 o'clock tonight."
Cox Paper Concedes Election of
Senator Harding
-Dayton, O., Nov. 2. Governor
Cox's newspaper, the Dayton News,
issued an extra edition shortly before
11 o'clock tonight conceding the elec
tion of Senator Harding, the Republi- .
can candidate as President."
MORRISON ELECTED GOVERNOR j
Cameron Morrison was elected Gov- j
ernor of North Carolina, defeating his j
Republican oponent John J. Parker by
large majority. i
Senator R. S. McCoin defeated Mr. ,
S. G. Satterwhite, his Republican op- i
fconient by a large majority.
Amendments Defeated in Warren
Returns from Warren county indi
cate that the Constitutional Amend- ;
ments are overwhelming defeated. ,
Warrenton Township gave income tax i
amendment smalL majority but de-;
feated qualification Amendment. Rev.-,
turns from other township, however, :
say that both Amendments were de- i
feated. i
SCHOOL HOUSE BONDS CAJRRY j
The Schoolhouse Bonds for War- i
wnton special School District carried ,
by majority of 19. : . ' j
Many Women Vote v
Many women over State and county ,
cast their vote November 2nd and set
tled the question of "Will they vote?" j
"The Democratic administration in "
North Carolina," says' the News and ,
Observer, "was vindicated at the polls ;
yesterday, when men and women ;
voters swept aside Republican oppo
sition and cleared the way for four
more years of eff cient government by
a sweeping majority of more than
73,000.
"The same vote that approved Cam
eron Morrison's claim on the govern
orship and assured bm the backing
f a solid administration and a Gen
eral Assembly safely Democratic, was
notice to the world that James M. Cox
and Franklin Roosevelt are the men
North Carolina would have as Presi
dent and Vice-President of the United
States.
."With the earliest returns it was
evident that the fight made on the
amendments to the State constitution
nad been in vain. The first amenu
fcents to limit the rate o State and
wunty taxes and the amount of poll
to and to authorize an income tax,
4 the second amendment to change
6 requirements of two years resi
dence in the State and-payment'of poll
tox as qualification for .voting, both
aPPealed to the judgment of the
voters. The majority for the amend
ments, it was estimated on the face
cf returns received, will reach around
0,000 when all the votes are tabulate
"The introduction of the woman
7ote in a general election with the
hunting problem always a difficult
Clle, increased the burden and returns
Ned in slowly. But such returns as
jams in early were sufficient to assure
e Democratic prophets that their
f&ith in the women had not been mis
Waced. Two years ago, the entire
Jte cast was 237,221 for the office of
ytited States Senator. Yesterday, it
estimated, the entire vote was more
lhan 400,000. .. . ;
"Varied weather accompanied elecr
won day, but it was a small hindrance
0 the voting. In the towns,, paticu-
jpl If
larly, the polls were crowded in theThe election was merely a confirma
larger precincts from early morning
closed at sunset.
Only Few New.Tigures.
"Only a few new figures enter State
officialdom by reason of yesterday's
election. Cameron Morrison, Govern
or, and W. B. Cooper, Lieutenant Gov
ernor, necessarily are elected to these
offices for the. first time under a con
stitutional limitation prohibiting sec
ond term. Lee S. Overman goes back
to the United States Senate for his
fourth term; having been elected in
1903 and 1909 by the General Assem
bly and again by the people in 1914.
Col. J. Bryan Grimes gets a renewed
lease on the Secretary of State's office
for four years, having held that place
since 1900. Major Baxter Durham suc
ceeds Col. W. P. Wood as State Audi
tor, but Major Durham has been clerk
in the office for a number of years and
he is not unaccustomed to the routine.
Benjamin R. Lacy for the fifth term
goes back as State Treasurer. Dr. E. J.
C. Brooks, who became Superintendent
of Public Instruction by appointment
of Governor Bickett, faced election for
the first time and goes into office with
a vote of confidence from the people
of the State Judge James S. Man
ning, who followed Governor Bickett
as Attorney General, takes up his
work for the , second term. M. L.
Shipman, who has beat down all oppo
sition overwhelmingly within the
party, since his first election in 1900, is
assured of four more years as Com
missioner of . Labor and Printing.
Stacey W. Wade, who, for a number of
years has been chief deputy in the 1 sistance, his good cheer, in the lodge
Insurance Department under Commis- room and in our midst. Only recent
sioner James R. Young, falls into the ly made Junior Deacon of the Lodge
chair of his chief and, like Major Bax- he has shown marked fidelity to his
ter Durham finds no strange seat. A. trust, and we shall miss him solely.
J. Maxwell, who received his first lift It is resolved, that this expression
from clerkship to State office by Gov- 'of our esteem be adopted by Johnston
ernor Bickett's appointment faced the Caswell lodge; that a copy thereof be
electoate for the second time and the sent to the family of our deceased
result was a repetition of the firsti
One new figure goes upon the Su
preme Court bench, Judge W. P. Stacy
of Wilmington, former Superior
court judge. Judge W. A. Hoke goes
back to the Supreme Court bench.
3P
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tion for Judge J. Lloyd Horton, who as
nominee, received the appointment
Monday att he hands of Governor
Bickett as successor to Judge O. H.
Guion, as Judge of the Superior court
in the Fifth district. Democratic
judges elected in the Eighth and
Eighteenth districts are E. H. Cram
mer and J. Bis Ray, respectively."
ROBERT ALSTON "CHEEK
When Robert A. Cheek came to
Johnston-Caswell lodge, he brought to
jit a splendid type of true Masonry
the kind of Masonry that lives the
principles of the order in one's daily
life; that breathes a benediction on
those with whom one lives and works
ad plays; that put into the great order
of Masons the best one has, and re
ceives from this great Order the best
that is in it. He never had a nasty
word where a good one or a golden
silence should take its place; he never
shirked a duty because the doing of
it would spoil his ease; he never neg
lected his lodge for the sake of the
whim of a passing moment. In a
word, Robert Cheek's stay among his
fellow members of Johnston-Caswell
Lodge brought a blessing to him and
to them.
We, his fellow members, join with
his other friends in Warrenton' who
mourn the loss of this fine young man
who so lately came among us, and of
fers to his family and his loved ones
our most sincere and heartfelt sympa
thy. We are glad he came to us; we
miss his face, his presence, his ax-
brother, and that a page on our rec-
ords be devoted to his memory.
E. E..GILLAM,
J. C. MOORE,
J. EDWARD ALLEN,
.. Committee.
lEfEl HAJPPISB3
The Philetheas of ' the Baptist
church met at Mrs.' John G. Tar
water's hospitable home October 23,
at 8:30 p'. m.,'invhonor of one of their
members, Miss Philena Macon who
was soon to wed Mr. J. C. Jones,! of
Louisburg. ' The house was elaborate
ly decorated with ferns and cut flow
ers. The handsome reception , hall
was bright with yellow chrysanthe
mums; the color scheme in the parlor
was green and scarlet, while the din
ing room was resplendent with the
colors of the class white and blue.
Streamers of white extended from the
chandelier to the edge of the table
caught with blue ribbon. The large
I bride's cake had narrow blue and
I white ribbon extending from the cen
j'tre, and each guest tried her fortune
j by pulling these ribbons. A tiny for
get-me-not was at the end of those
not containing the symbol of futrisity.
The bride-to-be drew the. wishbone,
and Dame Fortune gave right for she
has the good wishes of the whole com
munity. Miss Sarah Macon drew the
heart, and all wishes she might win
a true loving Heart. Miss Annie Mae
Rodgers won the dime so of course
she will marry riches. When Mrs.
Tarwater drew the thimble, each girl
drew a sigh of relief. When Mrs.
Harris drew the ring there was a cry
of protest against the decree of Fate
that gave her a third husband, when
the girls were resignedly awaiting
their first one.
Mesdames Tarwater, Blalock and
Knight served the delicious punch.
The gifts were numerous, useful
and ornamental, and the verses that
wnt with them were quite sage while
others were humorous. The teacher
-of the class wrote an acrostic full of
good advice, while the advice som&
times given was of a different nature.
With a rolling pin were line begin
ning: "If ever bickering in your home be
gin You surely must use this good rolling
pin." ,
The Bride's4 Book" for good wishes
was made by Miss Mamie Gardner
and th cover ornamented by Miss
Dorothy Walters. The loose leaves
were distributed for the wish and au
tograph of each member. The wishes
were read aloud by Miss Mary Har
ris and then tied with the colors of
the class.
We were indebted to the hostess
for a very pleasant evening, and part
ed with Philena with many regrets
that she was going to leave us, and
fervent good wishes for her happi
ness. All proclaimed Mr. Jones a
very happy man for we know our
friend will be
"A guardian angel o'er his life pre
siding Doubling his pleasures, and hfs cares
dividing."
LOCAL ITEMS FROM
MANSON SECTION
These items should have appeared
last week but thru error were omitted.
Ed.
Mr. J. A. Ridout and family from
near Axtell were pleasant visitors in
the home of Mrs. S. G. Champion
some days ago.
Mr. and Mrs. James Robertson are
visiting relatives at Inez this week.
We are glad to know that Mr. J. J.
Seaman, who has been quite ill for
the past several days, is right much
improved.
Mrs. Martha Hayes, of Middleburg,
was in town a few days ago.
Mr. L. J. Bartlett spent last week
in Raleigh.
Mrs. Macon Rooker of Norlina,
spent Friday of last week with rela
tives here.
Mr. Fleming Watkins, of Drewery,
was in town Sunday.
Mr. L. O Reavis and family spent
the week end with relatives in the
Flat Rock community.
Mr. Sam Paschall, from the Oine
section, moved to our town several
day ago.
Mr. J. W. Dowling spent a part of
last week in Baltimore.
Mr. Vernon Robertson, of Franklin-
ton, was in town a few days ago, the
guest of his sister Mrs. W. B. Brack.
We are glad to know that some of
the ladies of our little town had the
This Chap never g-ets Riled Up until
asked When he's Going to Re-Enlist,
whereat a Cageful of Raging Ltons Is
niirht Peaceable by Contrast. In his
laDel is fin American Legiom button
andvwMIe he is Able to Totter About,
nobody Need Worry about This Nation
running to Bolshevism or Militarism.
knowledge and bravery to face the
right and go before the Registrar last
Saturday.
Mr. Weaver and family, of Axtell,
visited in the home of Mr. W. J.
James Sunday. '
Mr. Willis Duke, of Middleburg,
was in town Tuesday morning. :
Mrs. B. D. Moore, of Ridgeway,. and
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Overby, of
(Macon, were pleasant guests in , the
home of Mr. S. G. Champion Sunday
afternoon. , ; ; - . ,
Capt. J B. Brack and daughter
Miss Thelma spent Tuesday in Ral
eigh visiting Mrs. Adams.
Mr. Maurice Kimball visited rela
tives at Enfield recently. ;
We are glad to have Miss Florence
Spain, of Middleburg, as one of ths
teachers in our school here, . .
Miss Mamie Brack, our popular and
attractive little Post Mistress, spent
a day of last week in , Henderson
shopping.
Mr. Clyde Mustian and sister Misr
Alma, of Axtell, were visitors in our
town several days ago -- - - -
Mr. W. W. Wilson- and family vis
ited his mother at York Sunday even
mg. They were accompained by Mr.
and Mrs. L. N. Kimball.
We expect to hear the "wedding
bells' in Manson before very long.
RURAL-CARRIER EXAMINATION
f .The United States Civil Service
Commission has announced an exami
nation for the County of Warren, N.
p., to be held at Henderson on No
vember 27, 1920, to fill the position of
kural-carrier at Manson and vacancies
that may later occur on. rural routes
from other pbst offices in the above
mentioned county. The salary of a
rural carrier on a standard daily route
of 24 miles is 180Q per annum, with
an additional $30 per mile per annum
for each mile or major fraction there
of in excess of 24 miles. The exami
nation will be open only to citizens
who are actually domiciled in the ter
ritory of a post office in the county
and who meet the other requirements;
set forth in Form No. 1977. Both
men and . women, if qualified, may en-
4.i,: ; j.: 1 ,. -
ffi I CJT"T
offices have , the legal right to. specxfy
the sex desired m requesting, fertifica-
tion of eligibles. Women will not be
considered for. rural carrier: appoint
ment unless they are the widows of
U. S. soldiers, sailors, or.jmarines, ,or
the wives of U. S. soldiers, sailors, or
marines who are physicially disqualifi
ed for examination by : reason of in
juries received in the line of military
duty Fom No 1977 and appUcation
blanks may r be obtained from the of
fices mentioned above or from the
United States Civil Service Commis-
sion at Washington, D. C. Applica-
tions should be forwarded to the Com
mission at 'Washington at the earliest
practicable date. " ' " ' ' - "
f - Burrows-Gilliland H I i
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Francis Burrows
: announce the marriage -of ;
their daughter
ft
Thelma Hope
to
it
- Mr. C. Harvey Gilliland
on Thursday the twenty-eighth
; X- October. ";J " ;J
nineteen hundred and twenty
Macon, North Carolina
At Home
..... after. Novemb the elevenths
Rocky Mount, North .Carolina, Route
The .wedding , of ; Miss. Philena Jen
kins. Macon, of this city, and Mr.
Joseph Clyde Jones, of Louisburg,
was solemnized; at the Baptist church
at, high moon Thursday, October the
twenty-eighth, Dr. T. J. Taylor offic
iating. At the church the musical
program , and the participation of a
large bridal party added to the pic
turesque distinction of the occasion,
and the decorations in true bridal
spirit formed an appropriate selling.
The church was tastefully decorated
with ferns ' and ; yellow chrysanthe
mums, by the Baptist Philathea class,
of which Miss Macon was an inter
ested member.
The entrance of the bridal party
was ; preceded1 by a musical program
rendered by Mrs. John Cole Burwell,
organist, and Mr. George Earlo
Macon, brother of the bride, violinist
Miss Nan Rodwell sweetly sang "1
Love You Truly."
When, the first notes of "Mendels
sohns' Wedding March" resounded
through the church the attendants
took their places at either side of the
altar.
The groomsmen were Messrs. Jamea
King, Louisburg, and Raymond Mitch
iner, . Franklinton. The brides maids,
Miss Kate .Thomas Macon, sister ol
the bride, and .Miss Virginia Jones,
sister of . the . groom were : attired in
brown velvet, carrying yellow chry
santhemums.. Little Miss Caroline
Ward, a perfect f airy in white lin
gerie and lace, bore thie ring on a
chrysanthemum. The dame of honor,
Mrs. Hugh Wood, sister of the bride,
was becomingly gowned in blue bead
ed charmeuse and carried white chry
santhemums. The bride entered with her brother,
Mr. Henry Alex Macon, who gave her
in - marriage. She was handsome in
a going-away suit of brown duvetine
with accesories to match. She car
ried a shower bouquet of brides rosea
and lilies-of-the-valley. Mr. William
B. Barron, of Louisburg, was best
men.
r The bride is the sweet arid attractive
daughter of Mrs. Hal Thomas Macon.
The groom is a young business ma
of Louisburg, where they will reside.
Mr. and Mrs. Jones left on an af
ternoon train for Washington axtdl
other points of interest.
V The reception to the bridal party
at the home of the bride was com
plete in every detail. The gift room
presented an array of unusual gifts
attesting the interest and affectionate
regard of numerous friends.
Among the out-of-town guests who
attended the marriage weri? .Mr. and
Mrs. Hugh Wood, of New' Bern; Miss
Virginia Jones, Mr. and Mrs.Barrow
and Mr. James King, of Louisburg;
Mr. Raymond Mitchiner, of Franklin
ton; Mr. C. E. Jeffries, of Youngs
ville; Mr. Hal Macon, of Wendell; Mr,
Hunt Shelton Macon, of Lagrange,
and Mr. Earle Macon, of Nashville.
DEATH OF ROBT. ALSTON CHEEK
This community was much shocked
Friday morning by the announcement
that Mr. Robert Cheek had suddenly
passed to the other world. hi.
Cheek, sonof Mr. Tom Cheek, was
employed by the Warrenton Grocery
Company. He was attentive to his
and He
& disposition. No one
thought him to be in bad health; but
"In the midst of life we are in death,"
and so death came to him after his
j; day's work was over, and we believe
found him ready to go.
I Mr. Cheek, a member of Johnston-
Caswell Lodge of Masons, had attend-
aA tt rnooinfr o Vie T inAtrt TOOTH find
direct,y to his place
from the Lodge room and was dead in
little more than an hour.
TTq Tiro a o erklioT in til a flrpnt: War
&nd gerved hig Countryi state and
Nation over Seas, returning home the
picture of health.
His untimely death has cast a
gloom over the hearts of those who
know him, for Robert Cheek was a
loveable man.
5 His remains were given a Masonic
burial at the home of his father in
Fork township.
This community offers deep sympa
thy for the loved ones and kindred
who. have been bereaved by the pass
ing to the spirit world of, the soul of
Robert Cheek. A kind, friendly,
wholesome youngxman has gone from
among us and this community has
V
suffered by . this, untimely death.
Peace to his ashes!