PAGE SIX
Who’s Who In Kiw&nis Chib.
Under appointment by Kiwanian Jim
Cook, who had chaw of the Kiwanix
program at the Friday luncheon, sketches
of aome of the members were read as fol
lows.
TOLA DAVID MANKSS
By Tracy Bpaa«r.
Tola David Maaess was born at an
early hour and tender age at Wingate,
Union County, North Carolina, on or
about 1875. His parents, though dis
appointed, kept him until he reached ear
ly manhood. He received his early edu
cation off sign boards and took a post
graduate course at Wingate Academy.
The first record of his activities was re
corded at the age of 18 where I find he
did spring suddenly, maliciously and with
intent to do harm, from ambush, on an
own cousin who was much larger than
himself. For this offense he was fined the
sum of SI.OO by a local justice of the
peace.
At the age of 21 the subject of this
sketch turned his back upon the old
home place and went out into the' wdrid
sell ! ng Bibles. He worked from Wingate
to Marshville, and from Locust I.evei to
Big Lick, but not having familiarized
himself with his wares was unable to
succeed. So in 1895 he set out for an
other cruise which landed him in Con
cord.
The records show that in the spring of
1912 Tola David was elected attorney
for the City of Concord, and the oldest
inhnbitatnx tell you that the two years
he served were the hardest times ever
known in the country. Drug stores went
Cut of business. Prominent citizens were
forced to leave and mimbdrs ’of: men
went out into the county to assist in
building roads.
It became so dry that the city . was
forced to abandon two artesian wells and
seek n new water supply from' the Throe
Mile branch.
Whatever may be said anil howsoever
justiee may have been overlooked, we will
have to admit that Tola has only been in
the penitentiary one time and that was
not until June of 1925.
However I um glad to report that he
is still living at an advanced age and able
to take nourishment.
FRED YOUNGBLOOD.
By Ralph Gibson.
The city of Concord is the proud pos
sessor of one man who if he lives long
enough and exerts enough infliieuce will
be known the world over. -j
Fred Youngblood is the! subject of
this sketch. He was born before the
days of oourthonse records of birth and
owing to the fact that his fmily Bible
contains the only acceptable record of
his birth and owing to the fact that the
place of said Bible is unknown to him
there is no way to ascertain the exact
date of his birth. However, the writer
of this sketch feels he would be safe in
suggesting that he must have been born
between 30 and 00 years ago. But as the
case may be, there is still some young
blood tracing through his veins. We know
nothing of his childhood days, and fear
ing that those who do know wonld not
care to divulge the same no effort was
made to find out. But 16 was Jny good
fortune to be associated some with.him
during college days. We would refrain
from speaking o{ anything in those days
that would reflect upon him today. .We
know nothing that could for he was a
clean, upright college student, popular
with all, more especially with the lad
ies. Since his college days he has de
voted his time to a period of training ip
the wholesale grocery business.; Bwore
•moving to the Carolina metro polij.be
took the grocery preparation in one of
our suburban villages, by the name of
Charlotte. ~
Fred is married and lives in one of
our fashionable flats "On a principal
boulevard.
Judging the future by the past, his
sucess among us is assured. In this day
of building we hope tlje time will come
when the people of Salisbury can stand
on their streets and -see pointing sky
ward a wholesale grocery bhilding in
Concord floating a banner bearing the
name of Fred M. Youngblood.
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CLARENCE HELLO HARRIER.
By Albert Palmer. - '
Clarence Hello Batrier was born in
No. !) township. Cabarrus (bounty, North
Carolina, on the blank minute .of the
blank day of the week of the blank month
in the blank year some time during the
19th century A. D. His place of birth
being mpre particularly designated' as
being in the vicinity or ' suburb of
Georgevilie, a, prosperous city of the
Great Coiponwealth of Cabarrus County.
His exaict aget.-cannot, .after duo dili
gence, be ascertained, but according to
the celebrated statistician‘ and actuary.
Watt Barringer, Lint Taker for Ward
No. 1, No. 12 township, Concord, N. ti
the accuracy of which we wilTnot vouch
for, the age of Clarence Hello Barrier
is given in for Poll Taxes'at 44.
When CJlarence was a little fellow his
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parents promised him a trip to Concord,
the capital of Cabarrus County, if be
would, be a real good boy. This was
back in the early eighties. So one day,
his parents decided that the time had ar
rived when they should fulfill their
promise, and take little Clarence to the
city. After several hours of journey (for
traveling was slow in those days), Clar
ence and his father arrived in Concord,
and little Clarence was full of joy and ex
citement. As the party was strolling up
Main street* Clarence's father stopped in
front of Rufus Lippard's store to speak
to a friend, when Clarence yelled out at
the top of his voice, “Da, da ! Da! Look
wlmt a large bunch of yellow beans.” His
father turned around quickly and saw
little Clarence with eyes and mouth wide
open looking at a bunch of bananas. Then
Clarence turned to one side and sawuiiS
large box of eoanuts. and said tq his
father. "Look dada, those potatoes bate
hair on them.”
Fropi that day on, Clarence made np
his mind that be wag going to be a mer
chant when he grew up.
About 20 yea'rs 'ago, Clarence decided
he would leave the farm and go (p the
city to make'his fortune.. Bo he bundled
up his pack and came to Concord. After
reaching Concord and wandering around
in the big city, he finally secured a posi
tion with oue of Concord's largest mer
chants, Pat Dayvault. Clarence had not
been there long—then Dayvault failed.
After the Dayvault failure, Clarence
decided he wanted to go into business
for himself, so he formed a co-partnership
with Thad. Yates and Will Widenhouse,
under the , firm name of Barrier-Widen
house and Company, doing a general
mercantile business, but specialising in
eggs and meats. In those days .eggs
were selling for 8 1-8* cents' per dozen.
Clarence-Is still selling she tente t-ggs -«k
.10 cents the dozen. •
The meat business seemed to appeal to
Clarence, and he wns indeed very adroit
and astute in the trading and dealing in
cattle and fresh milk cows. So Clarence
is still selling the same cows for fresh
young milk cows, and still handling the
same line of bull.
Clarence's religious faith drifted to
the Methodist Church. If he ever at
tended church at all, it was the Method
ist church. Finally l)e decided that, as
a matter of business, the best move he
could make was to become very active
in church work, and ns the Methodists
offered a greater field for the sale of
chit-kens and eggs he finally joined the
Methodist ohqreh, and was instrumental
in laying the foundation of the Epworth
Methodist Church of Concord. He is now
trying to lay a progressive foundation for
Greater Concord.
Clarence did not have the opportunity
to obtain an education as the boys of to
day. as we had no Kiwanis clubs in
those days, but he had heard someone
say that “traveling was an education in
itself so Clarence decided to do some ex
tensive traveling and covered a great part
of the globe, several times. He journey
ed to Iss-ust Level. Mission, Watts Cross
Roads, Glass, Gniidersburg, Piimeer Mills,
Flowe's Store, Howell's J'hgpel, all IT.
8. A. In fact he has been lb every
country or township of Cabarrus county. I
These extensive toiird rafted greatly v. to
strengthen his credit and gave him con
siderable prestige the commercial
world -as a leading hep, eggs and meat
merchant. His commercial papers were
generally recognized throughout all the
countries he had personally visited.
CJarence is a nnirried mag, and the
father of five beautiful children —they all
tagj> their good looks from their mother..
After a successful business career, with
tremendous profits' from eggs, chickens,
and bull, Clarence, developed political as
pirations and decided to enter politics.
In the year 1914 he entered tljp rac foe
Alderman from Ward one. Yes, he was
elected, not becaus he hoasted of being a
member of the Cabarrus Black Boys, but
because he was a good business' man, pos
sessing wonderful personalities, and be
cause he wus n man of power. Ho was
so strong that he would often take his
fist and break a whole cake of ice—pro
vided tfie ice was thin enough.
Clarence made a good alderman, but
the trqHjde with him was that he. wanted
to be boss nml tried to run 'the town.
Ije had one great and powerful enrtny,
qnd naturally he got into a real political
fight w’ith this all-powerful enemy. He
fought a long and hard battle—not with
the Cherokee Indiana, but with John
Barleycorn. The fight lasted for two long
years, when Clarence was counted out, —
time having run against him, and his
friends advised him to quit the political
ring, for he couldn’t come back. i;
But during the year 1925, Clarence de
cided that a man could come back. So
he established training quarters and, after
a hard struggle against great odds, and
with the support of the Ku Kldx Klan,
the Socialists, the I. W. W„ the Repub
licans, the Democrats, and etc.,'etc- he
went in as Mayor with the tremendous
and overwhelming majority of .48 votes.
THE CONCORD DAILY! TRIBUNE
He will go out with unanimous consent.
CALEB W. SWINK.
By Brevard Harris.
Our distinguished fellow Kiwanian and
townsman whose autobiography I am go
ing to attempt to give, was born ia the
City of Concord, County of Cabarrus,
State of Nrfrth Carolina, in what year
the Lord only knows. Just why I was
chosen to get up this autobiography is a
mystery. Jim Cook could have done so
much better with an article of this kind,
as he has been intimately acquainted with
the subject for about three score years
and ten. while the writer has onlyjknown
the subject for a little over two score
years.
Caleb Bwink is in more than one way a
remarkable: man. For instance. The num
ber 13. which is considered extremely un
lucky by most of us, is like music to
Caleb’s ears. On one occasion he was
■elected Treasurer of Cabamts -county by
'a majority of 13 votes.
His chief outdoor sport is motoring,
and not by himself either, for I under
stand that lately he has adopted as his
motton. “two's company; three's a
crowd.” His chief indoor sport is chang
ing money -and cashing checks on over
drawn accounts. The writer feels fully
competent to judge this last sport of
Caleb's, as he has been a depositor in his
bank for about ten years.
One of his greatest virtues and one
that he pointg to with great pride is his
total abstainennnee from golf. He has
successfully withstood the temptations
and entraties which Bill Burns and Tola
Munesx have presented to him for many
monthx. He insists that he rather take
his exercise In the old fashioned way at
the family woodpile.
Just how much wood he choitx will
probably never be determined, for re
cently one of his friends visited our
neighboring metropolis of China Grove
with n vain.hope of seeing Caleb at the
woodpile, but to his astonishment he saw
a big, Flint sedan cpiniug down Main
street, with Caleb at the wheel and a
bobbed haired girl by , his side.
ALBERT BALLARD PALMER.
By Clarence Barrier.
Albert Ballard Palmer was born among
the palm trees of Palm Beach, Florida,
on or about the 4th day of July, 1825.
parents came to America from
Scotland in the early days of the nine
teenth century and located on the! East
coast of Florida, and began the cultiva
tion of Irish' potatoes, which wns the
principal diet on which young Albert was
fed.
Hence his claim that he Is of Scotch-
Irlxh descent. , t , •
His father was a Palmer and his mother
was a Gray,
And he was born at home oue night when
she was gone awny.
When she came home she found him ly
ing thebe full fiat on his bark;
A palm leaf ih fan iu one hand, and in
the other he hey the Ace, King,
and Jack.
She picked him up and put him to bed,
Then turning to her husband she quietly
said:
I’m so disappointed, my brain is in a
whirl,
i For I was praying the Lord to send us
a girl.
Said Palmer to hi* Wife; “Call the fairies
to your aid.
For t am told that with their assistance
the change can be made.”
So she called in the fairies, but they had
to confess.
That the best they could do was to make
him a dress. >
They kept him in dresses until he grew
so fat.
They could no longer get by with that.
Then they took off his dress*and but him
in pants,
They took him on a visit to one of his
aunts.
They gave him a party and invited some
girls.
But young Albert was too bashful to
play with their curls.
The fairies told Albert that if be ever
'.wished tv marry, :
He would Surely learn not to be so
acary. *.
Albert solemnly swore that a bachelor be
would be, •
Unless some woman was braver than he.
So they took him to fairlyland and put
him in school
To see what they could make of the
FOOL.
They prepared him for the ministry but
soon found out
That be couldn’t preach when -there were
women about.
Then they took him back and made him
an M. D„
Hoping he would learn more about wom
en, you see, i
He was skilled in this profession and
loved it like sin, ’
Rut he couldn't make a living just prac
ticing on men.
Tiiey were detenu hied to conquer this
W weakness of jbis, •
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So they called a mass meeting ami held a 1
quia.
They were almost ready to give up ia
HWr,
When someone suggested they try him at
Then again off to school Albert Balard
went,
And when he bad finished his life was far
sjient.
Realizing that he was now getting old,
He spurred up his courage and became (
very bold. 1 (
The girls now dodge him because he’s so
brave.
They find it very, difficult to make him
behave.
He spends all hia time on the corner see
ing' sights,
And is sure to be there until late in the
nights.
When he sees a red stocking that ia fill-
full.
It's like waving a red flag in the face
a bull.
This is a true sketch of Albert's career,
And if you doubt it—just ask him—he's
here.
E. BOYD GRADY.
By Gilbert Hendrix.
E. Boyd Grady. Concord's foremost
master-plumber, fisherman, evolutionist,
was born in a place culled Charlotte, and
later finding that it offered no opportuni
ties decided to oast his lot with the peo
ple of Concord. Since he took up his
abode in Concord, Grady has attained
national prominence as a plumber, and is
in line for national president of his as
sociation. having served as state presi
dent for the Inst year nr so.
Grady has recently received a request
from the Emir of Bokhara, a khanate of
Central Asia, to submit n bid on a water
system for the entire kingdom which
will be suitable for its 90,000 inhabitants.
It is not known an yet whether he will ac
cept the contract as he has long since
stopped working on such small contracts,
his last small job having been the irri
gating of the South Sea Islands.
There is no greater fishermnn in fhese
parts than Boyd Grady, and it is said of
him that should bis catch be less than
three feet long he immediately :thrvwttthe
fish back ]n the water with grunts of
disgust.
Boyd Grady has been conducting class
es in evolution every evening for the pur
pose of giving Congprd world-wide promi
nence which D'kyton. Tenn.. has recent
ly attained. W 4 sincerely hope that his
efforts will not • hit in vain.
Jl'Lll'B APRIL SHAUERS.
By Howard Collie.
Name: Julius April Shauers. (Were
you born? Yes).
When Born: February 29, 1896 (has
only had seven birthdays).
Where: HuteMson. Kansas.
Parents: Mother and father.
How many children in family: Six.
Did you have any brothers and sisters?
No. ,
Why born: Dr. Slmuers searched thru
family records, and although other’'chil
dren had reasons being born',-“Doc”
had no reason out by Ms name.
; Named for: Julius “Caesar ; April for
April showers. Hi
Origin of’ imme: As the-original ances
tor was born in Germany on a real rainy
day in April, he was named “April
Showers.” Since the original Showers
were fond of kraut, the name was spell
ed “S-hht-u-e-r-s,” after sour kraut.
Where parents born: Illinois. Both
parents cried because they were bora,
and as there was so much noise they were
ill. (Illinois).
. Attended school: Yes.
Can you read and write: Yes.
Where first practiced: Omaha, Nebr.
What did you practice: Vocal.
When did you come to Concord? Jan.
1, 1920.
Why: For reasons best knowa to the
sheriff in Omaha. ~
What, in your opinion, is the greatest
need of Concord? Ilore girls, and less
co-operation among them.
What ia the second greatest need? Still
more girls, and a stranger, willingness to
keep us out of bachelorhood.
What would you advise as the great
est set rice the Kiwaak Club could ren
der to Concord and Vicinity: A com
munity park.
Why: To give more parking space for
hia hot air. :
Wax. ARCHIBALD FOIL.
By Luther HartseU, Jr.
Hon. William Archibald Foil—State
, Senator, politician, home-trader and loaf
er, was born in that section of Cabarrus
county which is so- much in favor of hard
surfaced roads at ,the expense of the
. county, and which has become known
throughout the world as a producer of
I good and great men.. When still a very
young mao he moved to Maiden, N. C„
. where he soon gained recognition as the
leading merchant. He then moved to a
, little village m Mecklenburg known as I
Charlotte, but bccmjiiy dissatisfied he
then moved to the gnat city of Concord
> that he might be able to take advantage
of one of its thousand opportunities.
Since 'moving to ' Concord Major Foil
ha* 1 attained notable success in many
lines. He was a member of the staff of
tho,lajtf Governor Kitcbin and during .hia
administration becaap. known! as the
best and most, elßcierit'office boy, in Bad
rich, thereby acquiring the title Mojo*.
MR the. last sessioij of, the Congifcss of
this grant nation, the Slate of . Oabarrus
tad 'fife honor of bring rapraeenated in
tile Rebate by Senator Foil, who passed
many progressive acta. The great game
law'deserves special mention as it was
adopted in toto by the State of Guilford.
Although the illiterate people of Guilford
are unanimously in favor of calling a
special session of Congress for the pur
pose of repealing the game law, yet the
people of Cabarrus are exceedingly well
pleased especially with the section con
cerning dogs.
Major Foil is still in the prime of Ufa
Md it is understood that his many
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Charlotte, July 18.—Loss whleh may
amount to several thousand doUara was
«£**!*«■ r °hbers a”
Mamed, whft wrechsd the intrior of
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JULY
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Saturday and Every
Day Hus Week at
FISHER’S
Shop Every Aide
of every
Department
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Here Is a New One
And at Sale Prices
A Real Summer
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It, Cool "
It Supports
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Sale $3.95 and $5.95
Just the Garment
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Voile and Tub Dress
es in This Sale
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Fisher Hosiery Give
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Saturday Specials:
$1.25 Value Pure Silk
Hose, Sale 79c
Kayser Pointed Slip
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$1.39
Solid Color, Light
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SpecialKiddies’
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On. a t the ataia of the recant International track and field meet between
Harvard-Yale and Oxford-Cam bridge was Lord Burghley, talented hurdler.
Hera be'a depicted winning the high barrier event with Vilas, Yale ace,
running hUp a close second.' Lt was one of the most thrilling events of the
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OUR service is quick and,satisfactory
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APPLICATIONS for real estate loans
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FLORIDA EXCURSION
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SOUTHERN RAILWAY SYSTEM
THURSDAY, JULY BED, IMS.
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The Southern Railway System announces very low round trip excursion
fares to Jacksonville, Fla., and. other South Florida points as shown
below. » ' \ x
Round trip fares from Concord, N. O.:
Jacksonville flO.Oti Daytona |18.7S
Weat Palm Beach *23.50 Ocala 18.75
Miami 25.00 Orlando 28.00
Tampa 23.00 Ft. Myers 23.00
Sarasota 23.00 St. Petersburg 23.00
Tickets on sale for all regular trains (except 37 and 38) Thursday,
Jdly 23, 1925.
Final return limit of tickets to Jacksonville, Daytona and Ocala, will
be seven days.
Tickets to West Palm Beach, Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Sarasota, Ft.
Myers and St Petersburg, will be limited ten days.
Tickets good in sleeping cars and parlor’cars, and baggage will be
checked.
A great opportunity to visit the wonder State.
For further information and Pullman reservations call on any South
ern Railway Agent or address:
B. H. GRAHAM, J
Division Passenger Agent,
Charlotte, N. C.
| Big Reduction on All White
Footwear
$6.95 Values .' $4.95 §
$5.95 Values $3.95
All White Canvas Pumps 95c to $1.95 I
Big Specials in White Kid Strap Sandals (1 QC
Foirmeriy Parker’s Shoe Store Phone 897
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Monday July 20 1925