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LENOIR, N-.. J LENOIR NEWS-TOPIC, THURSDAY, JANUARY pl Page Five 5ZSESSSZ5H52S2SS5iSSSSS25HSHSESSS2SSSSHSe5HSHSHS2S2Sa5ES2SHSBS2SHSZSSS Personal and Social The News-Topic will appreciate ail items telephoned or sent in for publication. Call Phone No. 54 Miss Sadie Hunt of Grandin spent part of the holidays with her school mate, Miss Emeline Goforth. Miss Tiny Forrest of Greensboro is spending a few days with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Forrest. Leonard W. Raby has returned to T-i i : o : ci i r . u : DOUiiig oyrmgs ociiuui aiicr Having spent the holiday vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Raby. Miss Thelma Lee of Thomasville has returned to Meredith College, at Raleigh, after spending the holidays here as the guest of Mrs. J. L. Cot treil. Miss Emeline Goforth and her room mate, Miss Florine Davenport of Columbia, have returned to the North Carolina' College for Women after spending the holidays at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Goforth. Mr. A. F. Hester of Rock Hill, S. C, arrived Sunday to join his wife and children, who spent the Christmas holidays with Mrs. Hes ter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bradford, and to accompany thent home. Miss Annie Anderson, who has for some time been doing bookkeeping and stenographic work for the Dan ville Lumber and Manufacturing Companl, has returned to Danville after spending the holidays with rel atives and friends here. Mrs. J. N. Blum of Liberty, S. C, is here for the purpose of entering her daughter. Miss Laura Blum, in Davenport College. Mrs. Blum will spend a short time here with her mother, Mrs. T. W. Triplett, and her sister, Mrs. E. D. Pulliam, before, re turning home. Carl Ingle stopped over one day last week to see his brother, Mr. John R. Ingle. Mr. Ingle has been spending a furlough of several weeks at his home at Blowing Rock after having been in France twenty-six months. Mr. Ingle was with the de tachment that went across with Gen. Pershing and returned with him. LEGISLATION IS PLANNED TO HALT SALE WOOD ALCOHOL Legislation subjecting the manu facture and sale of wood alcohol to the same restrictions as grain alco hol will be recommended to Congress as a result of the many fatalities from the use of wood aL )hol as a beverage, Commissioner Roper of the bureau of internal revenue has an nounced. The form of the proposed legisla tion has not been decided definitely by the bureau. It is understood, however, that officials have in mind the placing fo a heavy tax on the manufacture and sale of wood alco hol and requiring of permits by all persons engaged in the traffic. This would provide the government with a definite record of the movement of wood alcohol from manufacturer to consumer, and would make possible immediate action by the authorities in case of violation of the regula tions. Officials said it had become ob vious that weaknesses in the. nation al prohibition amendment as well as the internal revenue laws must be remedied in so far as wood alcohol is concerned. Federal authorities under existing law, it was said, apparently are without one legal thread upon which to proceed against persons trafficking in the poison. "It is obvious," said Commissioner Roper, "that wood alcohol is in no sense a liquor or beverage as de scribed in cither the prohibition amendment or the internal revenue laws, nor can it be considered a nar cotic under the provisions of the Har rison narcotic law. It is well known to be a deadly poison and should be regarded and treated as such. In most of the states, if not all, wood alcohol is recognized as a poison and stringent laws have heen passed reg ulating its use and safeguarding the public from its abuse. No such laws exist, however, for the use of Fed eral authorities." Th department of agriculture's bureau of chemistry, which is en trusted with enforcement of the pure food and drug act, also has informed Commissioner Roper tha tit has no effective control over the distribu tion of wood alcohol and that so far as it is concerned entirely new leg islation is necessarv before the new menace can be dealt with effectively. Selling Fair Property An auction sale of the 'buildings and other property of the Caldwell County Fair Association will be held on Saturday, Jan. 17, at 11 o'clock. The buildings and stables will be sold separately and go to the highest bidder. Mill Coffey Entertain Miss Ethel Coffey entertained a few friends at a six o'clock dinner in honor of her guest, Miss Margaret White of Mooresville. After an en joyable four-course dinner was beau tifully served the guests en'ove some music. The party included Misses Virginia Lenoir, Margaret White, Irene Coffey. Ethel Coffpv and Messrs. Wallace Lindsay, David Bower, Clyde Suddreth, Walter Le noir and Harold Coffey. Return to Idaho Delayed Owing to railroad conditions in the northwest Mr. J. S. Hartley will not return to his home at Kimberley, Idaho, this week. Mr. Hartley has been visiting friends and relatives here for several weeks and planned to leave Monday for his home. At Hickory he was advised that the train service through a section he would have to pass was almost impossible because of snow and weather condi tions. Mr. Hartley has decided to remain in Caldwell for several weeks more. While in Hickory Monday Mr. Hartley had the misfortune to lose about $22 in cash. Other Holiday Wedding Marriage licenses were issued by Register of Deeds John M. Crisp to the following couples during the past two weeks: Maural Smith and Ruth Elizabeth Smith, both of Route 3; T. B. Craig, Route 2, and Blanche Barlow, Route 1; James A. Craig and Consuelo Beatrice Powell, both of Lenoir: Willard J. Wilson of Lin coln, Neb., and Texie Mast of Rufus; Maynard A. Shaver of Lenoir and Mrs. Moseley Irene Parks-Shaver of Goldsboro; W. B. Glazebrooks, Route 3, and Clara L. Bean, Route 3. In censes were issued to two colored couples Harrison Neal and Flora Gaither; Samuel Patterson and Laura Horton. "SOVIET ARK" NO. 2 EXPECTED TO SAIL SOON The army transport Kilpatrick, which has been overhauled at the army base in Brooklyn for the past fortnight, probably will be. soviet ark No. 2. The vessel is expected to sail this month with a cargo of the revolutionists. In addition to the Kilpatrick, th army transports America and PresW dent Grant, among the largest of the troop transports during the war, jfcre also reported to be making ready for similar voyages. Both ships are held in readiness for "emergency" service, it was learned. Bombs, rifles, pistols, bayonets, knives and ammunition seized in raids on radical centers in Newark and Elizabeth, N. J., lent a sinister air to the reported activities of rdf icals captured by government agents there and in other northern New Jersey sections. Tons of setted'T propaganda literature, which is al leged to have1 urged the overthrow of the government by violence, are being systematically sorted fnd studied by Federal agents. ' As more cities reported it was evi dent that the number of American citizens caught in the raids would exceed expectations. Among these were many "parlor bolshevists," who, it was admitted, would have to be turned over to State authorities. CARD OF THANKS We desire to thank our friends ana neighbors for the kindness shown us during the sickness and death of Shuford Hass. MRS. LYDIA HASS AND FAMILY. Leap Year Dance One of the most enjoyable social events of the holiday season was a card dance given by the young ladies nf the town pt the club room on West avenue Friday evening. It being a leap year affair, the young ladies called for their partners at their re spective homes, escorting them to the dance and giving them all the atten tions "a young lady" demands. Dancing began at 9 o'clock and con tinued untli after midnight. The girls carried out the lean year pro gram, acting as "leaders," doing the "breaking" and "rushing" and going to the rescue of any "would-be wall flower." After the card dances were over judges were appointed to vote on the best dancer, the fanciest dancer, the freshest dancer, etc. Miss (?) Walter Jones was voted to be the best dancer and was presented with the piece of music, "Oh, how she can dance;" Miss (?) Ira Tuttle was declared to be the fanciest dancer and was presented with the piece of music "You can't shake that shimmie here;" a little hag of salt was pre sent to the freshest girl-boy on the flor (name withheld). Soon after twelve bells the danc ing ceased and after it was unani mously voted that the girls would rnnko good "beaux" and that the out look for the leap year was encour aging for both girls and boys, the party broke up and the boys were seen safely to their homes to get their "beauty sleep." Those dancing were: Misses Ruth Crisp, Margaret Martin of Salisbury. Mary Harrison. Vfrginia Lenoir, Ruth White, Edith Kiernan, Hallie Lenoir. Ethel Coifey, Margaret White of Mooresville, Gussie Bert, Estelle Blackwell and Messrs. Walter -Tone;. J. T. Pritchett, Douglas Bernhardt, Robey Courtney, Richmond R-r--hardt, Roy Moore, Laurie Parks, Wallace Lindsay. Clyde Suddreth. Ira Tuttle. Walter Lenoir, riVid Bower, A. Y. Cottrell, John Nelson and Eugene Poe. PERSON APPEARANCE OF THE FORMER EMPEROR The Hague correspondent of the Berlin Tageblatt writes of the per sonal appearance of the former Ger man emperor. "The kaiser himself the kaiser grown much older has been struck in his vital strength," says the cor respondent. "The trembling in the right arm and leg, which earlier was only just noticeable, has so increased that it is apparent at a glance and dominates his entire appearance. The kaiser has become very corpulent, though he eats little. "The kaiser's situation is still sol dierly, but he appears to have grown shorter. It is noticeable how slowlv he speaks in contradiction to his old habit. He livens up only when re membrances of the old days come to him. This often occurs in the middle of a conversation. "Only pity can be felt for the kai ser on such occasions. No one who has seen him at Amerongen and is capable of responsible impression believes that this man, who is spir itually torn and shows it in his body, will ever play an active role in any form whatsoever. By the grinding experiences of war, the blow of a breakdown and worry about his fu ture which constantly torments him, the deeper impulses of his will are dulled." In the opinion of the correspond ent the former emperor has pur chased Doom House as proof that he has given up all thoughts of return ing to Germany. "He no longer ex presses the wish to return to Ger many," says the writer. IN TOWN and COUNTRY Engineer Brawley Move to Lenoir Engineer W. S. Brawley and fam ily have moved to Lenoir from Ches ter and are occupying the Newland residence on West avenue. Little Contagious Disease Last Month Only three cases of contagious disease were reported to the county physician last month. Two of these were whooping cough, Ola Moore and Annie Bolick, both of Hudson. The other was a case of diphtheria, Aima Childers, Granite Falls, R. F. D. An Old Subscriber The News-Topic is just in receipt of a renewal of subscription from Mr. W. S. Sherrill of Birmingham, Ala. Mr. Sherrill writes that he has been a regular subscriber for over thirty years, or longer. He sends his heartiest greetings to the paper and to all his old friends in Caldwell. Legion Plans to Give Plays In order t create more interest in the American Legion the local post is planning to give several plays during the coming months. It is the idea of the members of the local post not only to create more interest in the organization, but to make the or ganization worth something to the community. A Delightful Dance The young men of Lenoir gave a most delightful dance Monday even ing from 9 to 1 o'clock at the opera house. Music was furnished by the Reader Jazz Orchestra from Ashe ville. Besides a large crowd of the regular dancers, many visitors from Charlotte, Davidson, Morganton, Newton and Hickory enjoyed the oc casion. It was one of the most suc cessful dances of the season. Call fofr Merchants' Inventories County Supervisor J. A. Bush has issued a call to the merchants of the county for their inventories of stocks on hand as of Jan. 1. The actual cash value of the stocks on hand is what is wanted. This call comes in the regular work of Supervisor Bush in the revaluation of all taxable property and to comply with the re valuation act passed by the last gen eral assembly. 1920 IS EXPECTED TO BRING ' HIGHEST PRICES YET The American pepole face the new year with a higher cost of living star ing them in the face than that which confronted them twelve months ago, says George B. Waters, writing from Washington to the Charlotte Obser ver. Despite fair-price committees, food administrators, the Lever law and prosecutions it costs 3.8 per cent more to eat this New Year day than it did Jan. 1, 1919. Legal minds say laws are "to pun ish crime and deter others from com mitting like offenses." The amend ed Levr act is an xception to this rul. Despite a few prosecutions, and much talk, food increased in cost 2 per centt he first month it was in effect. Food is 92 per cent higher now than before the war. The bureau of labor statistics furnished this figure. It affects all who eat. It is based on the weighted average of essential foods that make up the daily diet in American homes. Th smallest in crease since 1913 was in plate beef, 43 per cent, and the largest in eggs, 135 per cent. But food is only one item. People wear clothes, live in houses, burn fuel, use furniture and have miscel laneous expensse. These are necsesi ties. Considering these with food, the general cost of existing has jumped 88 per cent since before the war. This figure is based on statis tics taken by the labor department in the District of Columbia. Figures for the country aren't available Congress cut the appro priation for sue hwork. But statis tisticians say these tally pretty well with conditions elsewhere. In the shadow of the White House, the stately capitol and the department of justice where A. Mitchell Palmer holds forth general living cost went up 8 per cent from April to November. On this day of our Lord, Jan. 1, 1920, they are still soaring. NOTICE The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Citizens' Building and Loan Association will be held at the office of the Association in Lenoir, N. C, at 2 o'clock p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, 1920. W. L. MINISH, Secretary and Treasurer. HI s a Nagging Wife What I need is a silk dress. Tired Husband What you need is muslin. ;.'". '" ffiMME If You are Broke and The High Cost of Living is Responsible Let us not despair, but get together and pull for our own interests. The opportunity for this co-operation is presented us in the form of the People's Supply Co. To understand its principle is to have confidence in its ultimate success. Common sense assures you that it is a practical enterprise. Public ownership entitles it to your consideration. All it asks is an opportunity to prove that it stands for Courteous Treatment Fair Prices Service. Let us explain our business to you ; let us quote our prices and then we are confident of your support and patronage. PEOPLES' SUPPLY COMPANY PAY CASH CASH PAYS Dealers in GROCERIES PRODUCE FEEDS Phone 19 W. Harper Ave. H H U a H Id III n u THE UNIVERSAL CAR Let There Be No Discords If your Ford car is out of tune, there is undoubt edly a good reason for it. And the best way to find that reason and have it remedied is to drive to our authorized Service station,' where one of our me chanics who knows the Ford way to adjust and repair Ford cars can tune it up in a shop that is properly equipped to give Ford service. Then, too, we use only Genuine Ford-made parts. They wear from thirty-five to one hundred per cent longer than the counterfeit parts. We are a part of ciie gigantic Ford service or ganization; we have more than a passing interest in your car, Prompt service is given on all work. Drive in and see for yourself. There's too much money invested in your Ford car to miss connec tions with the. authorized Ford dealers. PRICES i F. 0. B. F. 0. B. Detroit Freight Tax Lenoir Touring Car.. .$526.00 $38.79 $22.81 $586.60 Runabout 500.00 88.79 21.78 560.57 Coupelet 650.00 38.79 27.96 716.75 Sedan 775.00 38.79. 33.12 846.91 Chassis 475.00 38.79 20.74 534.53 Truck 550.00 38.79 j '''14.30 603.09 RUFUS L. GWYN, Dealer Insist on Genuine Ford Parts U920 1 920 I Wish to Thank The Public For the liberal patronage which made 1919 a big one With our full line of Groceries already bought and in stock we hope to make 1920 the biggest ever. We have a complete line of all kinds of seasonable canned vegetables and fruits String Beans, Peas, Com, Sauer Kraut, Tomatoes, Soups of all kinds, Peaches, Pears, Cherries and Apricots ALSO FRESH MEATS OF ALL KINDS AND OF THE FINEST QUALITY Paid-up stock may be purchased at any time. When Wanting the Best Call No. 4 1 . Bynum Laxfon Manager Newland's Grovery Store Valuable Buildings -AT PUBLIC AUCTION The buildings owned by the Caldwell County Fair Association (in Kentwood Park) will be sold at public auction to the highest bidders on at 11 o'clock a.m. Each building and, each line of stall swill be offered separately as they stand. You can buy any one. or all at your own price. Be on hand promptly at 11 o'clock the morning of January 17th and buy real desirable buildings at auc tion. Terms Cash CALDWELL COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION H. W. Courtney, Pres. E. D. Pulliam, Sec. The News-Topic 1.50 per year. IT IS EASY to buy your Groceries here. We have on hand at all times tl.o very thing you need and only select stock. Phone in your order and let us show you how easy it is to buy here. Sliced Cured Beef for your breakfast is just what you want tomorrow morning ' BRANNON'S Phone 164 Read The Want Ads.
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