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There is always satisfaction in buying goods that are warranted, those that have a reputation be hind them. We are continually strengthen ing our lines of txo Now, we carry almost Any Size Door or Sash in stock, both Plain and Check Rail, Side Lights, Transoms; Blinds, all sizes And don't forget Albemarle Mantels This is one of our very strongest lines. We would also like to show you our different kinds of Rooting We carry between $3,000 and $4,000 worth of different roofing materials in stock always the National & Security Gravel Roofing I Three-Ply felt Roofing, all kinds of Metal Roofing, and last but not least, a full car load of grniiTnffiiri mm We are also carrying a complete line of Plumbing Supplies, and are headquarters on Paints, Leads, Oils, and, oh! we know that it will pay you do a little figuring with us. BLAL0CK HARDWARE CO. Also let us fig ure with you on Carpenters Tools Nobody likes to sell Good Goods any better than ' we do, and we will take pleas ure in showing you uilding Material IMS. mm Editorial Comment Speaking of the Methodist Con ference last week, the Waxhaw Enterprise pajs the .following tribute to the church at Wades- boro: adesboro seems to be one of the coming Methodist points of the Conference. Rev. J. H. West, who has just completed his first year's work there, reports that there has been an increase of $400 in the preacher's salary at that point and a surplus oyer all of $160. W adesboro has the best parsonage in the Conferece, so ac knowledged. We are glad to print the above and add that the Methodist are doing a great work here. The church is strong and spiritual, having in it many of the city's leading business and professional men. Wadesboro is proud of its churches and the spirit of brother ly love which prevails among them. Long may it continue thus and grow exceedingly. Recently a corarai ssion of gov ernment 'officials came to North Carolina and held a meeting in the interest of rural communities. This commission has been severe ly criticised for speaking plainly of conditions as While it hurts faults, wouldn't they found them, to be told of our it be well to set about remedying those faults be fore we make too much fuss about the criticism? Here is a very readable article from the In dustrial News along the matter mentioned: But it will inevitably prove hu miliating, if we are not very much mistakened, to the people of the south. Conditions here with our rural populations are not what they ought to be, as a comparison of conditions that obtain most any where else will show, and we are bouhd, among other things, to hear a revival of the talk about the benighted "native mountain whites," and about "Southern slackness." Clarence H. Poe, while travel ing abroad last summer wrote the Progressive Farmer, from London, on July 20: 44 An intelligent labor ing class is the backbone of any country, and in this England is strong. There, are no negroes here, of course, the entire serving class being white. And their neat ness, clean 1 i ness, q u ickness, and intelligence isv one of the things which impresses itself most deep ly upon the southerm traveler. No where in the country districts here have I seen the signs of shift- essness broken gates, gullied fields, neglected tools, shackly outhouses, unpainted and illkept residences which mar the land scape in so many country districts in the south. A house here may lave only two or three rooms, but its neatness makes it a joy forever, and the fields look like the work of landscape gardeners; all Scotland between Edinburgh and Glasgow seems to be almost as neat as our capitol squares and England is hardly less beautiful. I bear no ill-will toward our ne- groes, out it is impossiDie to es cape the conclusion that their ig norance and shiftlessness have not only held back the south In a thou sand ways, but their carelessness has provided a lower level for in different white people to fall to. Nowhere else do you find white people content to live in such ugly homes and with such unpromising farms as often meet our vision in the south,- and J think it 1 partially explained by the fact that the ne gro takened fresh from Africa has lowered our ideals and standards of living in a way no other coun try has suffered." This indictment from one of our own people is unquesiionaoiy a severe one, especially when Mr. Poe says: "Nowhere else do you find white people content to live in such ugly homes and with such unpromising farms as-often meet our vision in the south." It is unlikely that a government com mission will ever deal with us in terms more critical than this, but it is going to prove more disasrreeable to peruse such state ments, however true they may be, in-a government report. Perhaps Mr. Poe is warranted, in a measure, in laying the partial responsibility for conditions so la mentable at the door of the negro. In the last analysis,however,we do not belive such responsibility can iustlv be charged to either the ne srros or the poor classes of south ern white people. If the lot of manv of our southern farmers brings to mind the "Man With the Hoe," with the emptiness of the ages depicted upon, his brow, the fault therefore, does not lie, es sentially, in him. It is not even a climatic condition, this lack of good, red blood, and a poverty which more than half the world will never understand, it was the nrooertv owning classes that brought on the Civil. War, in which the poorer classes did most nf th ficrhtinfir. and while the once wealthy land owners emerged from that great fractrical strife much poorer in this world's goods. it was the poor farmer-tenant who was left even poorer. Conditions are better now much better, but while a work of destruction may be performed quickly, a work of reconstruction is in most cases a matter of evolutiou. It has been well said that the Union is a fact, not merely because Lee surrender ed to Grant, but because Lee's surrender of a sectional belief in leisure and caste to the national ideal in democracy and work. Very strikingly was this fact pointed out a few weeks since by Prof. Edward K. Graham, of the faculty of the State University, when he wrote: t4The learning of the new ideal was to the south the great fight. After the war the whole country became the battle ground of an absorbing economic struggle. In the contest, pitably handicapped, the task of the south was forced-upon it It was the Titanic task of complete material reconstuction. In the gloom of bitter oppression, while the un trameled north and east, under the nurture of national business laws, were constructing, great business enterprises, while the un trameled west was turning a fertile wilderness into immediate wealth, the south was in the throes of a passionate struggle merely to exist. Years followed years of grim, discouraging effort; but from the necessnry work of recon struction came the lesson of work, its dignity, its true worthiness, its rewards. Work became spirit and dwelt among us." But you can sec this bitterly tragic picture, can't you, with a pitiably handicapped and oppress ed people, struggling for years un der a burden which at times seem ed more than the finite mind, and human flesh, could bear, a burden of conditions which the burden- bearers had little hand in making? And it is only the hand of time that may heal, and make whole. We trust the government com mission will find it possible to lend a helping hand to the ooor among our farming classes, but any possible criticism, on the score of southern slackness, should be tempered by a proper weighing of the inexorable conditions that bred this seeming slackness. Anniversary of President Death Davis' Sunday, Dec 6th, is the Anni versary of President Davis' death. On Monday, Dec-7tb; Daughters of the Confederacy all over the South will present to their town schools framed pictures of Jeffer son Davis. Anson Chapter, U. D. C. by permission' of the Prin cipal, will present this picture at nine o clock on the morning of the 7th, to the Wadesboro graded "school. This will take the place of the regular Monday morning Chapel exercise. The parents and others interested will be welcomed daughters of the Confederacy are asked to attend with their badges. The following is the order of exercises to be carried out: Praver Rev. Mr. West Hymn. . . "Blest Be the Tie that Binds" School Bible Reading Rer. Mr. Cham bliss America School Five minute talk by Mr. Frank Dnnlap Presentation of picture by Mrs. K. E. Little. Picture recived by some one selected by the school. Dixie School Benediction Rev. R. M. Mann An Honest Colored Man. As has been previously stated in these columns, nothing delights the Ansonian more than compli menting a worthy deed performed by anyone. Friday, while trading in Wadesboro, Mr. L. J. Kiker of Burnsville township, one of the county's best citizens, left his purse containing $100.03 on the counter in the Parsons drug store. He missed it sometime afterwards and could not recall where he had left it. After going to different stores, he returned to this store and was talking to one of the clever young men employed there about loosing his purse. The con versation was overheard by James Ramsey, colored, who works in the store and who had found the purse. Ramsey at once produced the purse and was glad to deliver it to Mr. Kiker, together with its original contents. He had been trying to dispose of it but could find no owner. Best of all, no one was surprised to know that James did a deed like this. - The Clay modeling and chalk talks of Caveny. Wednesday night. The best yet. Graded School Auditorium Wednesday Nisrht. Caveny Company will have the biggest crowd of the Season. Good Cough Medicine for Children. The season for coughs and colds is now at hand and too much care cannot be used to protect the children. A child ia much more likely to contract diphtheria or scarlet fever when he has a cold. The quicker you cure his cold the less the risk. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the sole reliance of many mothers, and few of those who hare tried it are willing to use any other. Mrs. F. F. ritarcher, of Ripley, W. Va., says: "I have never used anything other than Chamberlain's Cough Rem edy for my Children and it has always given satisfaction." This remedy con tains no opium or other narcotic and may be given as confidently to a child as to an adult For sale by T. R. Tom linaon. .. " - ' - -- THANKSGIVING NIGHT AT MORVEN. Soccessfol Entertainment Given Un der the Auspices of the Ladles' Aid Society. Under the auspices of the La dies' Aid Society of the Morven Methodist church, one of the most enjoyable and successful entertain ments was given Thanksgiving night. The affair was largely at tended, many Cut of town guests being present to enjoy the close of the holiday. Everybody was in a good humor and the behavior was most excellent. The fun began when each busi ness enterprise was represented in a series of cosmoramic recitations by young ladies dressed to repre sent the various business houses. Mr. M. L. Ham made a short speech of introduction, showing very plainly that he knew but little about what was coming, but no one thought hard of him after it had come. The first to appear was Roy Mc Ghee, his face lathered and in his hands the various tonsorial equip ments. He recited a poem adver tising the barber shop conducted by Mr. Lewis. Miss Mary Woodburndid justice to Prof. Hines' drug store, telling all about the various articles kept there. Miss Ophelia Davis was next in line with some verses telling of the advantages offered by J. W. Cov ington & Co.'s store. Miss Ella Griggs spoke most eloquently of Mrs. E- J. Dunn's millinery establishment, and Miss Carrie Capel recited a piece about Dr. Misenheimer, telling of his ability and skill in dealing with all manner of ills. Miss Mae Little appeared in be half of of R. H. Gathings & Co., declaring that Mr. Gathings was well-prepared to serve the people in every way, was a first-rate citi zen, but badly in need of a good wife. Something in Miss Little's tone of voice or some existing cir cumstances, altogether unknown to this writer, made this take-off one of the best in the lot; most everybody apparently "saw the point." The virtues of J. E. Moore & Co. were extolled by Miss Mary Thomas Dean (?). One of the coshest exhibits was that of Mr. G. A. Martin. He had placed a Corbitt buggy on the statre and, standing by this, Miss Evelyn Melton recited the piece of poetry inserted by Mr. Martin elsewhere Jn this paper. Some lJsonie signs added to this ex hibit, made it very attractive indeed. Miss Esther Dunn, decorated with postcards, advertised the postoffice to perfection. She told who received most mail and gave many reasons why others should patronise Uncle Sam's emporium. George Martin appeared for Dr. Thompson and made a person feel that it was not so bad after all to get sick with such a fine physician within easy reach. Miss Mae McQueen made a sen sible plea for the Bank of Morven, saying some excellent things for this substantial and growing insti tution. Miss Lela Watson advised the audience to trade with J. L. Little & Co., giving excellent reasons in support of her assertions. Mowry & Co had Miss Levada Templeton for an advocate and what she said was all to the good. Miss Nina Martin was loud in her praise of T. V. Hardison and his various business enterprises. She gave specific directions as to all details and each of Mr. Hardi- son's assistants came in for special mention. Miss Aline Lowery then spoke the praise of T. J. Ballard's grow ing business. The A. C. L., under the man agement of Air. U. U. Dunn, was represented by Miss May Griggs. The People's Store was told about by Miss Addie Lee Holt, and Miss Mary Pratt brought down the house when she appeared for Mr. B. F. Long. Miss Carrie V. May, for F. P. Pratt & Co., was good in her reci tation. Miss Willie McGhee delightfully ended the program for the business concerns in her poetical presents tions of the merits of Liles' Under selling Store. One of the most artistic produc tions was that of Miss Hattie Hines in behalf of the Morven High .School and its excellent teachers. A pity it was that Prof. Crawford was away in Richmond and failed to hear how the people applauded the nice things said of him. Then all the young ladies came back and ssng together, making a most enjoyable" hour. The recitations were written in real or near-poetry By this time, people were get ting hungry and they proved it by bidding on boxes prepared by the ladies. Each box contained the name of some young lady, but who, no one knew. One poor fel low bousrht a uite a number of boxes and then failed to get tha of his lady love. Mr. Z. V. Hart sell, the capable auctioneer, by soft pleadings, made the young fellows part with something like thirty dollars in cold cash, but so long as it went for a good purpose, who counted the cost? It was altogether a royal good time and we'll want to go there again.. - -: - Sunday School Department Conducted ly Special Editor. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 The lesson Solomon Choses Wisdom. I Kings 3:4-15. Golden Text The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom." Prov 9:10. Time This lesson is closely connected with lesson S which was our study for November 22. It is the real beginning of Solomon's reien. About 1022 B. C. Place. Gibeon, a sacred place five or six miles northwest of Jer usalem; where the tabernacle had been erected for a time, and a cen ter of religious worship. THE LESSON The young king has a vision in which the life choice is presented to him. Notice the great assem bly, the religious ceremonies, the effect upon Solomon, and his dream in the night. Solomon's reasoned out his decision. Re membering first what God had done for his father, David, and with the" realization that God had called him to the throne, consid ering his own youth and inexpe rience and the greatness of the work to be done, Solomon chooses wisdom and asks God to give him understanding. The anger is a double one. God is pleasedd with the decision and grants the re quest for wisdom and adds to it riches and honor. The granting of the prayer is conditioned upon the continued proper conduct and life of Solomon. PRACTICAL TRUTHS The visions of men have had powerful influence upon the world. Visions of prophets have opened doors of glory into the future, to draw men to a better life. The Bible itself ends with a glorious vision of a redeemed world, to attract men toward a holy life, and to show them their ideal toward which to move. The life choice was presented to ooiomon. oo it is to every man today. All ways of life lie open before us. Temptations to a wrong choice come to every per son in many ways. He cannot escape them but he can resist them. The fact that God has put a man in a position of trust or duty cre ates an obligation to fulfill the trust or perform the duty. This is a strong reason for asking God to aid us in doing our utmost to accomplish the object. God would not select us for the work unless he knew it were possible for us to do it on his strength. Solomon desired wisdom. . Wis dom for the performance of daily duty. Practical request. It is wisdom to accomplish the work which God places upon us that we need and for which we should continually pjay. Choosing is a test of character, t is not what we get, but what we choose, not money or poverty, but the love of money; not success in gaining pleasure, but what we seek first, that tests us as to what we really are. What we have and what we do often depends on many things outside or ourselves. What we choose is the work of our hearts and wills. The selfish man cannot receive the gifts that God gave to Solo- II t , M mon, ana ne ought not to receive what he selfishly asks for himself. Selfishness is of hell, not of heaven, and bears the blossoms and fruits of the place to which it belongs. There is a right use of worldly riches, large or small, which comes from faithfulness, good habits, in dustry, honesty which are among the fruits of wise hying. Every one should work in order that he may have wherewith to help others. Giving for the work of God should be universal. All the peo ple should have part in it. It is the dividing up of the work into shares so that each person, how ever small or poor, may have part in it. "For the heart grows rich in giving, All its wealth is living grain. Seeds which mildew in the garnsr, Scattered fill with gold the plain. "Give strength, give thought, give deeds, give pelf, Give love, give tears, and give thyself; Give, give, be always giving, "Who gives not is not living. The more we give, the more we live. SOME THOUGHTS God has many ways of speaking to us. God gives us more than we ask or think. In all our ways we must ac knowledge God. - The best choice is a heart to serve God faithfully. God's promises are for those who do his commandments. We can receive of God discern ment to do our work faithfully. We have in prayer a privelege as great as that which vioa gave Solomon. God will give us wisdom to live aright. If any man lacks wisdom, let him ask of God. ILLUSTRATIVE Something under fifty years ago the great region' about London docks contained an immense pop ulation, to all intents and purposes utterly heathen,"says an exchange. -Back of the huge warehouses were innumerable courts and al levs filled with' every horror of m - get a glimpse of his coffin borne through the streets. No such funeral has ever been seen in Ten don." Follow the crowd Wednesday night. Everybody wants to hear Caveny. "Dr. Jenkl and Mr. Hyde." The Hit of the Season. Would Mortgage the Farm. A farmer on Rnral Route 2. Emnire. Ga., W. A. Flovd bv nam ra-b- "Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured the two worst sores I ever saw: one on mv hand and one on my leg. It is worth more tnan its weight in gold. I would not be without it if I had to mortgage the farm to get it." Only 25c. at Parsons Drug Co. Santa Claus W sight, sound, and smell. The aris tocracy of this settlement was the rum-sellers and keepers of gam bling houses. Children were born here and grew to middle age who never heard the name of Christ, except in an oath. The commu nity numbered about thirty thou sand souls. A young man belong ing to an Old English family graduated from Oxford. His classmates were going into politics or the army, or literature. But he happened to pass through this district and heard the bitter cry from these depths. It rang in his ears, go where he would. He re solved to give up all other work in the world and help these peo ple. They would not listen to an outsider only one of themselves, so he took a house in their midst and lived in it. He preached every day in the streets and was regularly stoned, shot at, and driven back with curses. Yet he lived on and worked on until the worst rulfian learned to respect him. He stopped street fights, faced mobs, nursed the victims of Asiatic cholera, did everything that fearless love could do. Mr. Louder lived in London docks for twenty-three years. Night schools were opened; industrial schools and refuges for drunkards, -discharged prisoners, and fallen wo men were established. The peo ple learned not only to under stand him, but to understand his religion. A church and manv missions were built. A visitor to the church said: 'The congrega tion differs from others in that they are all in such deadly earn est.' When Mr. Louder died, prematurely broken down with his work, the police were obliged to keep back the crowd of sobbing people who pressed forward to But before he arrives, We Must SeDQ A few Ranges, Stoves, Heaters, Grockeryware, and some articles of Hardware At Cost to make room for the Christmas Goods. If you are interested in any of the things mentioned above, it will be to the interest of your pocketbook to come here at once. We are simply doing what you would do if you had the goods on hand and wanted the room for Other things. u w. Remember we are Headquarters for Everything in Groceries. A GOOD NEWSPAPER. (Scran ton Tribune.) A good newspaper tells the news as faithfully and truthfully as it can, without fear and without favor, and comments on it with the best intelligence it can com mand. A good newspaper is in league with all men and women who think and with all the agenciea that strive for the happiness of the people. A good newspaper shields no wrong that ought to be exposed and stops at no truth that ought to be uttered. A good newspaper 'docs not lend itself to make strife between citi zens, neither rages like a dema gogue nor weeps like a charlatan. A good newspaper has ideals, believes in progress, and wins its way by courage, plain speaking and fair dealing. A good . newspaper assembles . each day as much of the good things that are done in the world as it find and no more of the foul than it must of news necessity publish. A good newspaper-has political opinions and may belong to a party but it cannot be an organ and keep the high faith of the best journal ism. A good newspaper knows no boss, bows to no petty satrap or office and owes no allegiance but to that which it believes to be true. A good newspaper is run on business principles, and should make money and prosper like any other business, but probably won't if that is its sole aim. A good newspaper takes a cheer ful view of the world, is kind to human failings and helps men by entertaining them more than by ranting and scolding at them. Beware of Frequent Colds. A succession of colds or a protracted cold is almost certain to end in chronic catarrh, from which few persons ever wholly recover. Give every cold the attention it deserves and yon mav avoid this disagreeable disease. How can you cure a cold? Why not try Chamber lain's Cough Remedy? It is highly recommended. Mrg. M. White, of But ler, Tenn., says: "Several years ago I was bothered with my throat and lungs. Someone told me of Chamber lain's Cough Remedy.. I began using it and it relieved me at once. Now my throat and lungs are Bound and well." For sale by T. R. Tomlinson. Is Coming To JEANS' TOM J E k