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Page Twelve LENOIR NEWS-TOPIC, THURSDAY, JULY 1, 1920 LENOIR. N. C. The republicans elect A FULL COUNTY TICKET (Continued from page one) asked who had the right to cast a township vote. A motion was made by Clark Smith to put the question before the mass meeting. To carry out the plan of organization you must vote as townships, Mr. IJolMeld said. Mr. Conley, replying, said that he might get a man from some townsmp who would cast a vote contrary to the sentiment in that township as no duly . appointed delegates had been elected. At this point the matter of county chairman came up for discussion. 1 do not believe we have any right to day to elect a county chairman," Mr. Miller said.- Temporary Chairman Wakefield assured Mr. Miller that he thought when the Republicans came together they had a right to elect any one from chairman down to township constable. Mr. Cline of Lovelady said he wanted to know if there was anything in the Republican plan of organization concerning a mass meet. mg. The matter of voting as a mass meeting or as a convention was final ly placed before the house, 38 voting to hold a nomination as a mass meet ing and 34 to put the convention off, Again Mr. Conley moved to enter into the nominatinos. The names of A. A. Blackwelder and H. M. Kent for house of repre sentatives were placed before the convention. Mr. Kent withdrew and P. B. Bush moved that Blackwelder's nomination be made unanimous by acclimation. Mr. D. M. Cline of Lovelady placed the name of Grant Miller, also of that township, before the house for register of deeds. Mr. Lugene Mil ler's name was also placed before the house. Mr. Miller withdrew, leaving the field open for the Love lady man. It was moved by T. F. Seehorn that this nomination be made unanimous. The question of the plan of voting was again brought up by the Love lady delegation when the names of C. E. Conley of Hudson, J. A. Price of Lenoir. A. J. Thompson of Lenoir and R. H. Pipes of Lenoir were placed before the house for treas urer. Lovelady entered a protest, and Russell, a member of the Love lady delegation, moved that the con vention again be put off. This mo tion ws seconded by T,. F. Seehorn. Mr. Hollifield assured the Lovelady delegation ( that the plan of voting had been settled, and that it could not be changed. This brought the remark from Mr. Seehorn that "It looks like we could do anything we want to." It was finally decided to vote on the treasurer by townships following a motion by a member of the Lovelady delegation. Conley was elected on the first bal lot, receiving 39 votes, while Price received 15 and 10 were cast for Thompson. James B.' Isbell was nominated for surveyor by P. B. Bush. This was settled by a mass meeting vote and made unanimous. Dr. A. B. Goodman of Lenoir and Dr. Hickman of Hudson were nomi nated for coroner, Goodman receiv ing 37 votes and Hickman 34. The names of J. M. Smith of Le nior, J. J. Roberts of Little River, R. L. Miller of Buffalo Cove, Alonzo McGhinnis of Lenoir and Cub Chil ders of Lenoir were placed before the. convention for sheriff. Mr. Mil ler asked that his name be with drawn. This ballo twas cast by town ships, Smith receiving 37, McGhin nis 12, Roberts 12 and Childers 5, giving Smith a majority. For county commissioners the names of W. S. Miller, J. J. Roberts, C. M. Rader, L. T. Sharp, .Horance Watson, H. M. Kent, J. M. Hamlet, H. M. Beach and W. B. Watson were placed before the meeting. The first ballot was 28 for Rader, 20 for Sharp, 37 for Russell, 10 for Ham let, 34 for Watson, 34 for Roberts, 28 for Beach, the other members having withdrawn, Roberts and Watson re ceiving majorities. The second bal lot was 31 for Rader, 11 for Sharp, 19 for Russell, 6 for Beach. No ma jority was received by this ballot and . the third ballot was required. Rader led with 37 ballots. Russell followed with 27, Sharp had, 7 and Beach 5. Rader received the majority on this ballot and was declared a nominee. Following a nomination of all county officers an election of the county executive committee was then taken up. Of the townships repre sented tne following men were named: Buffalo Cove, J. W. Ham let; Richlands, S. E. Harrison; Game well, Haywood Clark; Yadkin Val ley, J. J. Austin; Hudson, R. W. Fox; King's Creek, Green Barlow; Little River, J. J. Roberts; Lower Creek, W. B. Miller; Lenoir, A. V. Miller; Lovelady, D. M. Cline; North Ca tawba, Walter Evans'; Patterson, James Austin. ' For chairman of the county execu tive committee W. E. Miller nomi nated T. F. Seehorn. P. B. Bush nominated E. F. Wakefield. At this point Mr. Seehorn withdrew , and placed in nomination A, A.. Black .Twelder. The motion .was seconded by W. E. Miller. D. M. Cline of Lovelady was also nominated. The ballot was by townships' as follows: Buffalo Cove, Wakefield 2: Game well, Wakefield 4; Hudson, Wakefield 2, Blackwelder 2; King's Cre! Wake field 5 j Little River, Wakejeld 5; Lower Creek, Wakefield 6, Black welder 2; Lenoir, Wakefield 10, Blackwelder, 1; North ' Catawba, Wakefield 6, Blackwelder 2; Patter eon, Wakefield , 3 : Richlands, Wake field 2, Blackwelder 1; Yadkin Val ley, Wakefield 2. , - n , Lovelady was the last to cast a' ballot Mr. Cline asked that We name be withdrawn,, and asked his supporters, as the Lovelady delega tion had been instructed for him, to cast the entire ballot for some other candidate. Mr. Russell cast the bal lot for Blackwelder. " The total vote showed that Wakefield had received 45 against 21 for Blackwelder. ' ' . The names of ' Ward Hollifield, Clark Smith and Ed Starnes for sec retary and treasurer for the county executive committee were then, toted on with the following result: Buffalo Cove, Smith 1, Hallifield 1; Camewell, Hallifield 4; Hudson, Hoi lliiulJ 4; King's Creek, Hollifield 5; North Lanolr Advent Church Preaching Sunday at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. by the pastor, Elder O. T. Mattox. Themes of special impor tance and interest will be used at both services. A cordial . welcome awaits all who will come and worship with us. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m. GLOBE Rev. I. C. Miller filled his appoint ment at the Globe Baptist church Saturday and Sunday. Mr. Willard Gragg, who was very badly injured during a fight with Will and John Lovett last week, is slowly improving. Mr. Lawrence Moore and family of Rufus were visitors here Saturday and Sundav. Mr. Moore came in his Ford car by way of Blowing Rock and returned home by way of Globe mountain. Though our roads are rocky and rougher, we hump along and still grow tougher. Mr. W. B. Estes returned from Maryland last week, where he had spent a week visiting his brother, Mr. D. M. Estes. He also visited the homes of Messrs. D. S. More and Claude Mast while there. Mr. Estes reports a very enjoyable trip. Mr. Paul Gragg took his little daughter to Hickory week before last and had her tonsils removed. She is now getting along nicely. HUDSON Many friends and relatives en joyed a birthday dinner at the home of Mr. James Lutz last Sunday. Ollie Mae Keever, daughter of P. M. Keever, sustained a fractured arm here last Sunday. She was riding a bicycle and ran into a pile of lumber. The melodious voice of Tuck, the son of Holsclaw, was heard on our streets this week. Mrs. Bettie Smith died at the home of her son, Mr. E. C. Smith, at Saw Mills Tuesday morning. Mrs. Smith had been in feeble health for some time and a few weeks ago she fell from the porch and never fully recov ered. The funeral took place at Saw Mills Wednesday. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. James Cloer, Tuesday morning, a girl. "EYES OF THE WORLD" COMING TO UNIVERSAL SOON To the thousands of book readers who kaow the tense dramatic inter est and de"ep emotional thrill of Har old Bell Wright's famous story of love and adventure "The Eyes of the World," it will be welcome news that a magnificent motion picture produc tion of the romance in nine reels will be seen at the Universal Theater on Friday, July 9. The fight on the cli ffin "The Eyes of the World" between King and Rutlidge, which is the major climax of the story, is said to be one of the most thrilling things ever shown in a theater. A musical score has been prepared for "The Eves of the World" which is cued to the second with every mood of the unfolding tale, and is said to be a sympathteic drama in itself. "The Eyes of the World" was film ed with the active personal assist ance of the author, who not only am plified the story for the screen and prepared the working scenario, but also took part in the day-by-day work of interpreting his characters lor the prduction. A motion picture view of Harold Bell Wright at his literary workshop on his great ranch in Ora cle, Arizona, are shown preceding the filmed story. Summer Stchool Bgin July 6 County Supt. Y. D. Moore wishes again to impress upon the teachers of (he eounty that the summer school will begin here Tuesday, July 6. Baseball Cam Ed Hayes says the Thunderbolts will play the Red Socks Saturday af ternoon at 3 o'clock at Kentwood Park. Another game will be played Monday, July 5, between Lenoir and Newton. Buyt Cadillac for JitnT Mr. C. E. Robbins has just bought a big Cadillac to use on his jitney line to Hickory and Blowing Rock. This is the first car of the Cadillac class to be put nito jitney service in ths section of the State. Mr. Rob bins believes in maintaining the best sort of service, and he also believe that it requires a good car to make it possible for him to maintain this kind of service. :. ' Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Will Wat son, Friday, June 25, a son. Will Clo.. July S The name of Harrison & Co. was omitted last week from the list of stores closing July 5. : Hauta Emtarad : Burglars entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Green Friday or Sat urday night while they were away at Stattsville. The entry was made through the front window after the glass had been broken and the win dow catch turned. The, housebreaker was evidently a young boy. The floors of part of the house had been freshly oiled and the oiled footprints of a boy were clearly shown where he went through the window and on the porch. It has not been determined what was stolen, but several pieces of jewelry and other valuables have been missed. , MEN ,WQMM 5SSESZS2S2SHS2S2S2S2S2SZSHSHS3SSSS2SSSHjHS25ESSSZSESHSSSHSSS2SZS (Political Advertising) NOTICE All persons are hereby forbidden to harbor, feed or keep my wife, Lou Chandler, as she has left my home without my consent. All per sons will take notice that I will not be responsible for any debts or ac counts contracted by my wife. J. W. CHANDLER. June 30, 1920. FOR SENATE Being urged by a number of friends to enter the race for the Sen ate from this district, I make this announcement. If the majority of my fellow citizens in the mass meet ing July 17th believe that I represent the modern progressive spirit of the Democratic party and Caldwell coun ty and wish me to represent then; from this district I will accept the nomination and make the race. The candidate our convention endorses will be the nominee. I am prouder all the time of being a Democrat. It is the party of prog ress and prosperity. When present troubles caused by abnormal condi tions are corrected and better and more equitable laws are passed, and progressive and constructive work is pushed forward in North Carolina, the Democratic party is the party that will do this for us. It is your friend. Stay by it. . DR. ALFRED W. DULA. Little River, Smith 2, Hollifield 2, Starnes 1; Lower Creek, Smith 6, Hollifield, 2; Lenoir, Hollifield 10, Starnes 1; Lovelady, Smith 4; Holli field 5, Starnes 4; North Catawba, Hollifield 5; Patterson, Hallifield 8; Richlands, Hollifield 3; Yadkii. Val ley, Hollifield 2. Totals Smith 13; Hollifield 46; Starnes 5. Dr. Campbell made a short speech at the close of. the convention, con demning" the revaluation act as a means to place the burden of taxa tion for maintaining the State gov ernment add State institutions on the fanners and land-owners and to reduce the taxes of the corporations. He said that Chief Justice Walter Clark had issued a statement claim ing that if the revaluation was, al lowed to remain on the statute books of North Carolina it would cause the loss of , over 200 million dollars in taxable property In North Carolina enterprises, which are incorporated in other States. Teh speaker assert ed that he would come back to Le noir later during the campaign for a Joint debate with. Congressman R. L. )oughton, who has"been renominated without.opposition by the Democrats. ; "Saturday night Dr. Campbell deliv ered an other address. lie touched only on national questions in this address. His speech was based on three things more restricted immi gration, lower cost of living and a higher tariff. .' . . , Go to the Polls Saturday, July '3rd and Vote for Cameron Morrison for Governor ASK SOMEONE WHO OWNS ONE Our biggest boosters for the THOMAS PHONOGRAPH 4 are the families that own one and use it daily in their homes. They are the real boosters and are helping us sell more THOMAS PHONOGRAPHS every week. There is something distinctive about the THOMAS PHONOGRAPH. It is made right here in Lenoir your home town. There is a home-town feeling about it. When you buy one you know that your money is being kept here in your horfle town. The THOMAS PHONOGRAPH is sold, not as a pho nograph just as good, but as a better phonograph. Let us prove it to you. Visit our showrooms and we assure you that we shall satisfy you beyond any doubt. A complete list of the latest PATHE Records. Thomas Phonograph Co. cj West Trade Street . ' Lenoir, N. C. C25Z5E5ZSZ525ZS252525Z52S2S25Z5Z5 SXSSS 5e5ZSZ525ZS252SZSZ52525Z525252S2ra Florida fruits and ' ' Squash, New Onions, Celery, String Beans Strawberries Oranges, Apples, Bananas Other Fruits and Vegetables ' Phone 164 Phone 164 , ' 1 BOYS GIRLS With the opening of the 17th Series we are issuing also some of our non-taxable Paid-up Stock at $100.25 per share. This stock pays 6 per cent and can be with drawn on thirty days' notice. Those who have idle money can't beat our Paid-up Stock for an investment. Already a number of installment shares have been issued and we look for Saturday to be the biggest day in our history. Join the crowd at our B.v& L. window next Saturday and take some shares in the 17th Series. A Mutual Building & Loan Pass Book is a sign of THRIFT. Applications for loans may be filed as soon as you have taken out stock. 1MB Loan Association W.J. LENOIR, Pres. K. A. LINK, V-Pres. E. F. ALLEN, Secy. & Treas. Let The Folks at Home Enjoy The Summer This hot Weather is trying on everyone, especially thr wife and children at home. Make it more pleasant for them with a few pieces of porch furniture. Porch Shades Porch Swings Porch Rockers Porch Chairs Hammocks Much comfort eanJbe added to the home with one of these porch shadea to cut off the tsunshine, and with a cozy chair a swing or a hammock where the breeze will find you. The Newlyweds Will find a complete line of furniture here for fitting out the entire home. Parlor Suits, Bedroom Suits, Furniture for the Dining Room and Kitchen We shall be glad td have you come in and look over ' our line LENOIR HARDWARE & FURNITURE CO. Everything in Hardware and Furniture LENOIR, N. C ..,,, i You tyeed Glasses Then why put off having them fitted when yon ean have fhf ier-v , vices of a skilled Eye Speciflbst right in your own townf -YOU WILL COME TO ME EVENTUALLY WHY NOT NOWT ":'-.vY . ; ' - ' t :;. I will be in my Office in Lenoir pig Xnf 'Xvpjnivg '. m. DR. ALFRED W. DULA-J' . !'.. EYE SPECIALIST
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