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LENOIR NEWS-TOPIC, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY.??,, - Page Five It Personal and SSciial Dj The News-Topie will "tjyreciate .all items telephoned or sent in Di 1 ' :" publication Call Phone No. 54 dSZSZSdSZSNI Miss Fries Hall, is visiting friends in Charlotte this week. Mr. and Mrs. Harley Thompson left yesterday for Norfolk, Va. Miss Flora Wakefield returned yes terday from Washington, N. C. ' Miss Virginia Lenoir has returned from a visit to Charlotte, Mooresville and Gastonia. Mr. Adkin May left Monday for John sHopkin shospital, . Baltimore, for an operation. Mrs. JJryan J. Bash and little daughter of Chattanooga, Tenn., are visiting relatives here. Mrs. W. W. Simmons has returned to her home in Castonia after having spent several days here with rela tives. Mr. W. L. England, who had been visiting his sister, Mrs. W. I. Pitts, left Monday to return to Washing ton, D. C. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. McCormick of Parkersburg, W. Va., are visiting their daughter, (Mrs. C. L. Rabbins, on Morth Main street. Mr. R. G. Grist of Greenville, S. C, returned home yesterday after spending a few days here with his mother, Mrs. M. N. Grist. Mr. and Mrs. Grover C. Robbins and little son, Grover, Jr., of Blow ing Rock, 'are visiting Mr. Robbins parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Robbins. Mrs. J. R. McNairy returned Tues day from Scottsburg, Va., where she was called by the serious illness of her brother, who has greatly im proved during the past few days. Mrs. G. E. Flowers of Hickory is here assisting Mrs. Rash with the care of her mother, Mrs. Tolbert; her grandmother, Mrs. West, ind. her little daughter, who are ill With in fluenza. Mr. D. E. Thompson, who is work ing with the Seaboard railway at Norfolk, Va., returned to Norfolk yesterday after spending several days iere with his mother, Mrs- Julia Thomospn. Mr. ivoDert Hunter of Norfolk spent the week end here as the guest of friends. Mr. Hunter is an alum nus of the University and was a stu dent there with a number of Lenoir and Caldwell county young men. Miss Helen B. Grist left yesterday to return to Camp Gordon, Atlanta, to resume her work as a nurse in the base hospital after having spent sev eral days here with her mother, Mrs. M. N. Grist, and other members of the family who were stricken with influenza. Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Austin, who had been visiting their son, Mr. J. E. Austin, and other relatives in the county since last October, left yes terday to return to their home at Beard, Neb. This is Mr. Austin's second trip back to his home county since he moved to Nebraska j fifteen years ago. PARLIER-WINKLER In the Methodist church in JVilkes boro on- Wednesday, Feb. 18, '-at high noon, Miss Annie Bower Winkler be came he brid eof Mr. Carson Parlier. The church was beautiful in its dec orations of evergreens, cut flowers and candles. Preceding the entrance of the bridal party Mrs. R. E. Prev ette, accompanied by Miss Thelma Laws, charmingly sang "Constancy" and "I Love You'Truly." To the strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march, rendered by Mrs. R. E. Prevette, the bridal party entered the church. First came the ushers, Wil liam Barber, Lee Hemphill, David Bower and John Dula. They were followed by the dame of honor, Mrs. Royal Jennings of Winston-Salein, handsomely gowned in blue georgette with black picture hat and wearing a corsage of pink sweet peas, 'x en tered Miss Mildred Winkler, Jster of the bride, also handsomely gowned in black velvet, wearing black picture hat and carrying sweet peaS The bride, lovely in a handsome suit of dark blue tricotine, with accessories to match, entered on the arm ,of her father, who gave her in marriage. The groom, accompanied by his best man, Mr. Thomas Ferguson, met the bride at the altar, where Ref.JM. BarDer, pastor oi che bride, in a very impressive manner performed the ceremony. 4 Mrs. Parlier is . one of Wilkesboro's mos tlovable and attractive young la dies. She was a student of the State Uormal, and in her beloved profes sion of teaching has given much sal able and appreciated service in her own home town, county and else where. Mr. Parlier is a promising young traveling salesman of sterling worth and character. The popularity of the young couple was. shown in the many lovely gifts received. . The immediate relatives of both families, members of the bridal party ana a lew inenas were dinner guests at the home of the bride. Mr. aim Mrs. r'arner left on the afternoon train for various points in the State. - " J ";.. Among the out-of-town guests for the wedding were Mrs. Royal Jen nings and lutle daughter oi Winston Salem, Miss Lois Parlier of Asheville, Miss Frances Herdren of Charlotte, Mrs. Mattie Horton of Klkville, Mr. David Bower of Lenoir and Mr. Tom Ii'nwrviiain ' f P TTnffVll anil IN TOWN and COUNTRV First Baptist Sunday, Feb.. 29 Sunday school, - r --o J t - morning and evening services. St. Jtmci' At St James' church Sunday the Sunday school will be held at 9:45 an dservices at 11 a.m. ACTIVELY IN CAMPAIGN With the appointment of a com mittee of seven prominent farm or ganizatio nleaders to draw up a platform," the American' farmer, as represented in the national board of tttun organizations, served notice in Washington last week on present ' and prospective presidential candi dential candidates that he is deter- mined to participate actively in the coming campaign. The platform will Comprise questions designed to bring out unmistakably the attitude of each candidate upon matters which agriculturists consider of paramount importance. If you don't believe News-Topic want ads will bring the desired result just try one and see. lc a word. - Bought Seaboch Building Mr. W. H. Dingier has cought the Seaboch building from Messrs. Allen and Self and has fitted out the sec ond story for residential quarters. Ta Take Post-Gradual Work Dr. Alfred W. Dula will leave Mon day for Philadelphia, where he will take a special post-graduate course in optical work. With Rrecruiting Out Mr. G. W. Clihe recently received a letter from his son, Sergeant Geo. F. Cline, who has been stationed on the border, who says that he is now with a recruiting party touring the southern states.- . Moved to Virginia Mr. Ralph Parlier, who recently sold his property at King's Creek, left with his family Tuesday for Buckner, Va., where has has bought a farm. Deaths at Rosborough George, the young son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Dellinger of the Ros borough settlement, was a victim of influenza. The disease was general in tha tneighborhood. At Cary's Flat Mr. Harrison Coffey died with it. Sold 844 Dozen Eggs Mr. J. N. Smith, of Route 1 holds the record again for last year in the sale of eggs 844 dozen. From the sale of the 844 dozen Mr. Smith real ized .425. In addition to the eggs Mr. Smith sold 112 chickens for $80.78, bringing the total sales up to $505.78. Started Lenoir's First Paper The first newspaper ever published in Caldwell county was published by W. Horace Powell and John R. Hea lan, according to Mr. P. A. Healan. The name of the paper was the Cald well Messenger, Mr. Healan says, and it was located in the Maj. Ballew building, located, where the court house now stands. Later Messrs. Powell and Healan sold to Nutty, who in turn sold to Blakey. "Dat Coffee Tase Flat" In one of the comfortable homes of Lenoir a worthy colored woman comes in every day to help do the house work, but is pot regularly em ployed. Recently one of the ladies of the house cleaned the coffee per colator by putting Dutch cleanser in it and placing it on the stove to boil. Late in the afternoon the colored woman came in to do her work and, seeing the hot coffee (as she sup posed) on the stove, proceeded to sweeten a cup of it and take a good drink. After drinking nearly a cup ful she exclaimed: " U-m-m! Dat coffee sholy do tase flat!" of the State, State, county and city officials,' fanners, laborers, mer chants, manufacturers, home-makers, lawyers, physicians, ministeis, editors, educators and others, to con fer on the State's most important in terest the education of its people. There of the conference will be "The Crisis in Education in North Carolina and Horio Meet It' ' "Th ediscussions will relate direct ly to the pressing problems of educa tion in North Carolina, the princi ples upon which they are to be solved, and the formulation of a pro gram of action looking toward legis lation. To the end that the confer ence may have the largest possible practical results it will consist of general sessions, with set speeches, alternating with periods for meetings of the several sections into which the conference will be divided for the consideration of specific problems in education. Special invitations will be sent to certain individuals to par ticipate in the conference, and to in stitutions, societies, clubs and other organizations, to send accredited rep resentatives. But all citizens who are interested in the educational welfare of the State are cordially invited and urged to attend." New Cashier at Depot Miss Cleo Whitener of Maiden has accepted the position of cashier for the Carolina & Northwestern local office to succeed Mr. L. L. Pipes, who has resigned to accept a position with the Lenoir Phonograph Shop. Miss Whitener has been with the Carolina Northwestern in the York, S. C, office for some time. Two More Caldwell Citizens Leaving Mr. D. S. Moore of Globe and Mr. D. M. Estes of Upton were here, Mon day closing up business matters pre paratory to leaving Wednesday with their families for Maryland, in which State they have gought farming lands. Mr. Moore goes to White Hall, and Mr. Estes to Havre de Grace- King-Gambrell The recent wedding of Mr. Patton S. King of Glen Flroa, Tex., and Miss Onite Gambrell of Lockhart, Tex., will be of interest to the relatives of Mr. King in this county. Mr. King is the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. King of Glen Flora. His mother is a for mer Caldwell county woman. The bride and groom are at home at La Costa, where Mr. King Superintends the cultivation of a ,4,000-acre rice farm for his father. Craddock-Johnson Mr. Herbert J. Craddock, the son of Mr. and Mrs. J.'E. Craddock, for merly of Lenoir, who now live in Mayotown, Tex., and Miss Genevieve Johnson were married in the Presby terian church, at Nacadoches, Tex., the home of the bride. After spend ing several days at Houston and other points of interest the young couple are at home in Mayotown, where the groom is associated with his father in business. The groom is a nephew of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Craddock of this place. Taking Advantage of Old 'Rate Many subscribers are taking ad vantage of the old subscription rate of $1.50 before the new rate becomes effective on March 15. Notices of this increase in subscription rate have been mailed to all subscribers. This was done in order to give every subscriber on the list the opportunity of renewing at the old rate.. It does not matter whether a .subscription has expired or not. Any renewal will be dated from the expiration date and due credit will be given. Both new and renewal subscriptions at the $1.50 rate will be accepted un til March 15v 1920. Caldwell County to Make Co-Oper-ative Shipment of Hogs On Monday, March 1, there will be ?. carload of hogs shipped from Le noir to the Richmond markets. All persons who have, or who wish to consign hogs to this shipment will please, deliver them as early as pos j.ble on Monday of - the above date: Good, smooth hogs weighing froii 125 pounds up will be accepted. Xm Lenoir Feed Company has kindly cnifc. sented to weigh the hogs at the- feed store. - It is important that you de liver them as early in the. morning as it is convenient for you to do so, so as to give us ample time in weighing and grading according tp weight and quality, and to prepare for shipment i ou are also 'asked to bring' corn enough to feed your hogs Monday night. Mrs. Bush Entertains New Idea Club The New Idea Club was most at tractively entertained Feb: 19 at the home of Mrs. J. A. Bush, Jr. The decorations consisted of our dear old red, white and blue and were very beautifllly arranged. The roll call was. answered with stories occurring n the life of George Washington, f Mrs. C L, Wjlson brought before the club a statement of the articles of food and clothing which she had been instrumental in sending to a needy family with influenza-pneumonia, for tiie New Idea Club, to which cause the club heartily responded. Mrs. Bush had prepared interest ing questions on the life of Washing ton, also other contests, Mrs. T. M. Meekins being the happy winner of a beautiful home-woven towel. . Cloud, the son of Mrs. Bush, gave us charming music on the Edison. Mrs. Bush, assisted by her sister, Mrs. Knox, served delicious refresh ments in two courses. The afternoon was a lovely oho. - GOVERNMENT CAN'T CONVINCE MAN THAT HE IS DEAD Four times reported as killed in action, former Sergeant Enoch Law son, late of company H, 117th Unit ed States infantry, office section, last week received three photographs of his own grave, says a dispatch from Bristol, Va.-Tenn. These photograph, mailed to th efather of the ex-overseas man, plainly show the grave, in which the records of the American expeditionary forces report the body of Sergeant Lawson is now buried. 1 P. P. CLAXTON CALLS A CONFER ENCE ON EDUCATION P. P. Claxton, United States Com missioner of education, issues the following call to the people of North Carolina: "At the request of his excellency, Gov. Thomas W. Bickett, the Hon. E. C. Brooks, State superintendent of public instruction; Dr. Julius L Foust, president of the State College for Women, and many prominent citizens, ecfucators an dothers, I am, as United States commissioner of ed ucation, calling a conference on edu cation in North Carolina, to meet in Greensboro April 29 and 30 and May 1. "The purpose of the conference is to bring together representative cit izens, men and women, from all parts AMERICA IS TOO "DRY" FOR 'EM I Thousands of Poles, Czecho-Slo-vaks and Jugo-Slags, mostly of the , middle and working classes who made j small fortunes in America, arrived in Switzerland recently on the way to I their own countries, where their sav ings will be increased by the rate of exchange some 60 to 80 per cent. Some of them are returning through homesickness and others for gain, but fully three-fifths because, they declare, America has "gone dry," which they consider tyranny, holding that after ten or twelve hours of la bor a workman should be permitted to buy his beer or other drink. Threshers and Baling Presses The price on these this season will be about the same as last year, but it is going to be hard to get deliveries. Make up your mind what you are going to do and place your order early for a FRICK THRESHER and a "MONEY MAKER" BALER. G. H. TURNER Statesville, N. C. 53HS2S2S25HSZ5Z5ZSZSHSZSZSHS25Z525ZS2SZSE52SHSSS More Than 50,000 Loans and renewals have been made, by this Bank during its period of service to its patrons in this vicinity and county. Could there be any stronger proof that this Bank has proper understanding of your Banking need3 and is liberal in taking care of your requirements in our line? It pays to Bank with us. HORSES Jind MULES We have 115 head of Horses and Mules for sale ' or exchange REASONABLE TERMS A. S. Abernethy &, Son HICKORY, N. C. it Holsti Calves for Sale, From one month to two years old. Well grown. From pure-bred, high-producing cows. VALLE CRUCIS INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL E. J. HEFFNER, DAIRY MANAGER, Valle Crucis, N. C. i S MULES MULES Coming Again ... i h L. P. Henkel will be at my Stables Wednesday, March 3rd (one day only) to buy mules. On account of rain Tuesday he bought only ten head. .r - . . v. T. F. SEEHORN Depot St. Old Jrlome Milling Co. Stand 5 Respectfully, BANK OF LENOIR C W. F. Harper, President J. H. Bull, Cashier J. C. Seagle, Vice-Pre. A. C Foard, Aut Cashier DEPOSITS guaranteed by CASH ASSETS and Shareholders' Liability combined, over One Million Dollars PROSPERITY SHSHSZSSSE5S5SSHS2SHSS5HSHSHSH5HSH5 ill Most Plows have merit if used in the soil to which they are adapted. Chattanooga Plows are especially adapted to the soil of our section. Buy a Chattanooga GET II BEST Bernhardt-Seagle Co. Wholesale and Retail HARDWARE and FURNITURE Hlfl flEEBEKiinaEEisiisBiEiaiECEasEiaaaaaiaiiiiEEiasBEBsaa Wanted! We are in the market for 25,000 BIRCH AND OAK HUB BLOCKS and 500,000 OAK AND HICKORY SPOKE BILLETS AT ONCE Please write or call at our office and get specifications and prices we are paying "V "! Piedmont Wagon & Manufacturing Co. HICKORY, N. C. EBBaaiEHaaBEaaiEEEEaBBEEEBEaaaaaaaaaaazaaaasxzzac M u N K ii w it ii M !! ii M It I! t J
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