North Carolina Newspapers

r WEDNESDAY, Jan. 8. 1913. SAACS. LONDON, - - Eler The public school term for North Carolina is only 93 days, next to the lowest of any state in the Union, and a big fight is to be made in the legislature, which convenes today, to in crease it so that the country children can have a six months' school. And also a fight in con nection with( this is to be made to pass a law requiring all children up to fourteen to at tend, and thus make their attend ance compulsory. The passage of a six months' school law and a compulsory at tendance to fourteen is as it should be; and while ultimately it will be hailed with pleasure by the people generally and rec ognized as of inestimable value, still at first it will show the per verseness of human nature in all its forms, for even now with the present short school term many farmers begrudge the time their children are away from their work. But this kind of farmer is of the small caliber affair and after be sees the advantage the wmnuisnrv attendance and lon- WVUipuivv.; arer school term gives his child, he will wonder why he did not heartily favor such a law long ago. Buck's Reminiscences. (Mr. W. W. Edwards, writes foi The name of "Buck," with this issue a who Grit under the is beginning sketch of his There is an old saying that an early Easter makes an early spring. The young folks hope so at any rate, for they fain would ehange back to winter clothes after budding out in fin ery on Easter. The shipments of whiskey into prohibition small towns during the Christmas season shows that those towns need water-wagons, even if there is no dust. An exchange neatly puts it this way: A happy new year to our friends and a happier frame of mind to our enemies. Col. W. H. Weldon, died ing. Wilmington latest is the S. Burgwyn, of last Friday morn Dispatch: The smackless kiss. Must be as delicious as ice cream without sugar in it. 12500 worth of turkeys,, ap proximately four cars, were giv en by Caesar Cone to his opera tives at the Greensboro mills Christmas. Senator Jeff Davis, of Arkan sas, died Friday. He was a pic turesque character in Washing ton during his one term in the Senate. He had the distinction ot being the only man whom the people of Arkansas have elec ted governor three times. Sanford Express: Mr. J. C Pardue raised 300 bushels of corn and 12 bales of cotton on the farm of the late John D. Mclver near Sanford last year with one horse. He raised 90 bushels of corn on one acre. This was the largest yield of corn made on one acre in Lee county. The inauguration of Locke Craig as governor will be held at Raleigh Wednesday, the 15th. and preparations are being made to have this of unusual interest. Many military companies will be in line and a great crowd will at tend. Reduced rates will be given by the railroads. The electoral vote will be: Wilson 435, Roosevelt 88, Taf 1 8. Wilson's popular vote, 6,303,063, is 104,919 less than the Bryan vote of 1908. The total vote cast by the two divisions of the Re publican party was 7,608,093, which was 69,224 below the Re publican total of four years ago. Sanford Express: There is an oak stump on the place of Mr. A. A. Dalrymple, near Jones boro, that measures six feet across. Mr. Dalrymple had the tree cut a few years ago for the purpose of making cross ties of it. He got 37 cress ties out of the limbs, but the trunk of the tree is still lying where it fell. Mr. Dalrymple attempted to split it with dynamite but failed. This was perhaps the largest tree that has ever been found in this section. Card of Thanks. We thank the many friends for their kindness during the last uiness oi our lather, Daniel Hin anaw. rne Death Angel took mm uec. zytn, and on the 30th his body was laid to rest at Roc ky River Friends' church, where ne was a memoer. His daughter, Mettie Stout life, and this sketch will appear in this paper in installments for the next several weeks. The sketch will deal mainly with in cidents connected with the War, and will be written in his own familiar style. Mr. Edwards does not pretend to be a literary artist, he, in common with so many boys before the War, not having had the opportunity for a school education; but what ne writes is always interesting and humorous, and he has well been styled the "Philosopher of Chat ham." It would be well for his friends and those interested to save the papers containing his sketch, as they will be interest ing in after years. Editor Grit) This is the first day of the year 1913, and as I take up my pencil to write a sKetcn oi my life and my experience in the pivil war when all of life' was before me, I realize that I am one of the old men, having lived my alotted tame and the world having but little to claim my at tention or to enthuse my aspira tions. I hope the readers will bear in mind that this sketch will be written much of it from a boy's standpoint, and leaving out what history has already been recorded. And as 1 am to write from memory, I hope to in terest the young folks by telling of the old time ways of old folks, the young and the children who ate bread baked on the shovel. Buck was born in 1841,! and raised on a farm, but not a far mer. I thought farming was killing grass. I went to school in the winter and on rainy days when we couldn't work oat of doors. But about all I cared to learn was how to keep from get ting more than one licking day. When a little boy my fatn er nick-named me "Polk," after President Polk, and I was known by that name until 1 was hfteen years old, after which my father got a yellow hound pup which he named "Polk;" after this they had to call me by some other name, or they wouldn't know who was eating the eggs, Polk or the pup. Much of my time 1 was hired out by the day, the week or month. I had a good opportunity to learn much of how other people lived, who was a good cook and who was not; al so had a happy home and who did not. I came to the conclu sion before I was a man that one of the biggest faults with many a man was to quarrel with his wife. Today being New Years Day, go back in my mind to 1855 when on New Year's morning 1 and my brothers went to the new ground to chop wood. We talked of the Christmas that had just passed 'and while we had little to enjoy yet we did appre ciate the gun, the dog and the rabbit; and oh how sad we felt to think that it would be twelvt long montns till anotner one came, but today it is oh how fast they do pass. And to think we had no railroads, no telephones, no automobiles, or even a buggy to carry the girls to church. Well, I guess you wonder what we did for amusement in those days. Well, hogs were killed before Christmas, and the old folks would go to see each other, and the women would bring pipe and tobacco and eat chitlings, smoke and talk of everything that had happened or was to hap pen in time to come. These were the days of slavery and it was customary for all farmers to clear a new ground every win ter. It was also customary to have chopping frolics, and oft- imes the women would have quiltings and ask in all the girls to quilt And here Buck comes in conspiciously for at that time I had never seen or heard of anything except a girl that would be at an old time quilting. Af ter supper was all over, the young folks took charge of the house, and the play commenced by choosing partners, singing, play songs and winding up each play with a kiss, all of which has gone out of style or to more se cluded quarters. Yet with all the drawbacks that we had to encounter, we were a happy people until 1860. when the, clouds of war began to gather all over the Southland. After the election of President Lincoln I can remember how eager 1 would listen to the old men talking of what was going on and as we know too well did come. I cannot describe the en thusiasm that prevailed through out the South. I can remember as I would pass around in the country and meet a young man would say. well. Jim. what electionering for volunteers. The people gave us public dinners where we drilled; had music and speeches and called for volun teers to go forth in the defence of our homes and loved ones. It was a pathetic sight to see the young boys giving up home, school and loved ones, while the fathers and mothers faces were bathed in tears. What a great blessing it was that we didn't know what was before us. Cloth was bought and a uniform suit was given to officers and men, numbering about one hundred. But the sad time came when the day was set for our departure to Raleigh. Buck. (Continued Not Issue.) Bat Eyes Examined. Headache cured cau sed from eye strain. Dr. J. Shaffer, Specialist in Optometry, graduate Philadelphia College and registered in this state, will be at High Falls' Monday, Jan. 20th, Siler City at the Hadley Hotel Wednesday, 22nd, and Goldston, at Dr. Burns' office, SATURDAY, 25th, for the purpose of examinmg the. many errors the eyes are fitting glasses. t oi re : .it i 4.- u 1S?i&Jfa2B2Av having been visiting these f ew day. andccup&d places regularly . Mr. JJea Loaf Shanks Again. Editor Grit:- After an absence of eight weeks I have returned from the hustling city of Sanford and I find that Bennett continues to swell. The Traveler's Home Hotel with the exception of I Dainting is all completed, which is one among the best buildings' in western Chatham. The pro prietor. Mr J. M. Deaton and family, have moved into it, and building in front across the fiftJt"" i I GREETINGS FOR 1913 ! To My Friends and Customers: I extend good wishes for the New Year, and thank them for the success of my business; my aim being to merit your confidence with a line of goods "twelve months in the year." You will find me for the next sixty days clos ing out the fall and winter goods at low prices, and pre paring for an early spring season. Again wishing for you a glad new year, and thanking you, I am J MISS KATE VESTAL, LOCAL ADS. Denson and family. ton will in the gable front of the rear hm d turn more cottasre dwellings on McAdoo Heights, is. 0. d onumourgci, Mr. Levi Cox goes to the front in heaviest-weight pigs. killing four ten months old that weighed 1077 lbs. On my return home all trains were crowded, which was easily accounted for as the hobble skirts have gone out of fashion. A. D. Phillips has returned from Sanford and has opened his repair shoe shop in the Bennett Furniture Store, where he is pre pared to do all kinds of shoe re pairing neatly and cheaply at short notice. Parties living at Bonlee and Coleridge under the new postal law can send and get their work returned the same day. a iorce ot carpenters are now employed to finish up the Baptist church building and will have it ready for Rev. K. C. Horner's first appointment which wiil be announced in the next issue of The Grit. Long Shanks. Card of Thanks. We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for their kindness to us during the sickness and death of our dear father, M. F. VN hite, who died December 24th. The Children. Dentist - Slier City, N. C. OFFICE OYER DRUG STORE. OUR GOOD WISHES TO YOU With an abiding faith in the development of western Chatham, and the advancement of our people, both materially and spiritually, this firm has endeavored to so con duct its business as to win the continued patronage of its cus tomers. ' Our representations hsve ever been above par; our goods always bearing the stamp of the best values at the low est prices consistent with sound business principles. And so we desire to thank our customers for their friendly interest and patronage during the past year, and trust our relations will continue as pleasant in the future. To all, therefore, we extend the season's greetings, and our best wishes for every form of prosperity. CARSON R. SEARS, SILER CITY, N. C. A specialty in the treatment of horses and cows. Will answer call night or day. patronage of the public solicited. Phone No. 7. The J. GEORGE HANNAH, INSURANCE Siler City, N. C. Life, Fire, Burglary, Bonding and Accident Insurance. All policies placed in the strongest, larg est, best old line Companies in the United States Companies that have stood the test for hundred years, with million dollars capita!. All kinds of Fidelity, Judicial and Contract Bonds written. Office in Wrenn-Ed wards building. Birtkday Dinner. Editor Grit:- A number of the Bennett peo ple attended the birthday dinner given to James Brady near Pleas ant Grove church Sunday, this to celebrate his 97th birthday. The profuse dinner was spread on a 50foot table and the 200 friends and relatives soon played havoc with it. Uncle James walked to the table with the ease of much younger men, and the blessing was invoked by Kev. S. B. Capp After dinner the crowd repaired to the bouse where prayer, sing ing and preaching were enjoyed. Uncle James says his parents coia mm war, .we day ne was born there was a big snow on the ground, and though he was there still his recollection of that par ticular snow is slightly dim. (?) Eli Yow was present at the dinner and took the picture of Mr. and Mrs. Brady, and sold 37 on the ground. May Uncle James be spared for such another birth day celebration. Long Shanks. Enuley Moore Dead. Editor Grit:- On Dee. 13th, at the home of his son, Wesley Moore, Emsley Moore died, aged 83. He leaves an afflicted wife, 3 sons, 3 daugh ters, aud many relatives and friends to mourn his death; but they feel that their loss is his gain, for he died in the full triumph of a Gospel faith and he had been waiting and watching for the Summons for sometime. May we all live so as to meet him above. Mrs. J. A. Wilson. Executrix Motice. Having qualified as executrix of last will and testament of Tonn D. Cheek deceased, this is to notify all persons hold lug claims against the estate of the san John D, Cheek to present them to tne un dersigned on or before the first day January, 1914, or this notice will be plead in bar of their recovery lilts January 1st. 1913. Martha Ann Cheek, Executrix of John D. Cheek. Kobt. H. Dixon, Atty Administrators' Notice. Havind qualifird as administrator of George Rives, colored, deceased, I hereby notity all peisons holding claims against said decedent to exhibit them to me on or berore Jan. 1st, 1914. This December 21st, 1912 W. M. Alston AUCTION SALE THE 18TH. On Saturday, the 18th, at ten o clock, I will sell at public auc tion for cash to the highest bid ders the following: Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes, 30 suits Clothes 1 mule colt, 1 filly colt, 5 Jersey cattle, 1 one-horse wagon. These goods will go regardless of cost W. R. DOWDY? (Store) three miles east of Siler City?' I about the war?" "Well." he would say, "I am going." And soon volunteers were organized and marched away. My oldest brother went off with the first company from Chatham. It was thought best for me to remain at home till later,, but the pressure was so hard from almost every source there was no neace The girls, too, seceeded without a convention from having any thing to do with a young man that would not volunteer. So ttiat put the lid on me, and I went to the enrolling officer and gave my name for twelve months to go anywhere dutv called. We organized the company and gave it tne name of lndenen dent Grays." Capt W. S. Web ster, who was a soldier in the Mexican war, was our Captain. We then commenced drilling and Items from Staley. Editor Grit:- Quite a little excitement was created Saturday morning wher the alarm of fire was given. Mr. Yow 8 store was afire, but it was extinguished with but little loss While sawing Thursday. a plank flew back and mashed the foot of Mr. C. P. Fox quite severely. Miss Maud Foushee is spend ing some time in Greensboro. Miss Violet Teague left Sunday for G. F. C. at Greensboro. Mrs. Brown returned toGreens- Doro bunaay, alter spending a few days with her daughter, Mrs. J. F. Teague. S. Beaver-Stanley. Editor Grit: On Sunday. January 6th, 1913. at 3:30 p. m. Mr. James Beaver and Miss fna Belle Stanley were united in tne holy bonds of mat rimony at the residence of Mr. J. M. Hackney, Mr. Hackney offi ciating. Immediately after the ceremony the party drove to the home of Mr. L. C. Cooper where a sumptuous supper was served, ineir many mends join in wishing them a long and happy me. O. E. C. Route 2. Executor's Notice. Having qualified as executor of the last will and testament of Eli A, Craven, de ceased, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them duly verified to the undersigned on or before tne ist day of January 1014 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate settlement. This the ist day of January 191 3, E. F. Craven, Executor of Eli A, Crav en, deceased. Greensboro, N, C. Chas. A. Hines, Atty. Governor Wilson Will Be Inaugurated President March 4th, 1913. Account of the above Historic Event, which, as we all know, will be the grandest cocasion our Southland has enjoyed in 20 years, the Seaboard Air Line Railway, is making preparations to take care of the great multitude of peoqle who will attend same. Special trains, special pullman sleeping cars, special coaches, will be required in large numbers. It you expect to- attend this great event you should get busj -clubs. societiss, schools, and other organized bod- Lei ot all kinds expectiDg to attend should get in line at once; write the un.lsraigneri who wtll give you important information tnd take care of yau or'vyour party. in the best manner possible. H. S. Leard, Division Passenger Agent Raleigh, N. C. Healthy Hens P. M and you MBm Pjai" f poor production BTH Colds, catarrh and roup cauieworry and loss. ftg$P Roup Cure T s full of life and vieor. in the producer!. Hens can not lay heavily unless kept m prime condition. us Poultry .$ Regulator and you will never rnm Is the greatest preventive and cure. 25c, 50c, SI. "Money back If It falls." Get Pratts Profit-sharing Booklet. Poultry book Free. At dealers everywhere P T T S For sale by Wrenn Bros. Co. LUNG DISEASE "After four in our family had died of consumption 1 was taken with a frightful cough and lung trouble, but my life was saved and I gained l 87 pounds through using s s sssa iiai I UK. KIINla'S NEW DISCOVERY W. R. Patterson, Wellington, Tex. PRICE 60c sndtl.00T ALL PRU66ISTS. ' Sincerely, Dunlap Furniture & Hardware Co. Bonlee, N. C. ISAAC H. DUNLAP, B. H. WADDELL We can su "Good is our motto. ply your wants. and low prices" Yours for business. I HAPPY NEW YEAR ! Greeting: We wish to take this means of thank ing the people of this section for their patronage dur ing the past year and to assure them that their con tinued patronage during the coming .year will be ap preciated. My business has been the most success ful in the history of my operations in Siler City, for which 1 thank my customers. Wishing all a prosperous New Year, and assuming you that I am ready with an up-to-date sthek to serve you at all times, Very Truly, TOD R. EDWARDS. REMNANT SALE BEGINS 2IST! We are taking our annual inventory and going over our whole line rearranging everything. We are throwing out all the odds and ends in every line and will begin our Remnant and Clearance Sale Tuesday, January 21st, 1913. We will offer the greatest bargains ever seen in Siler City in order to make room for our Spring line. This will be a great opportunity to get good mer chandise at less than it is actually worth. Remember date. WRENN BROS. CO Headquarters for all goods, and we tell most everything. Phone 34 M. M. FOX, J. H. FOX. LOW FARES to the FERTILE NORTHWEST! (ft ONE-WAY and ROUND-TRIP Tickets at owest prevailing rates. Travel on the NORTHERN PACIFIC RY. and connecting lines, to Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, or to the Canadian territory. Will send free illustrated literature and full information promptly upon request. It costs you nothing. W. W. NEAL, Traveling Pass'r Agent, 16 No. Pryor St Atlanta, Ga. J. C. EATON, Traveling bung. Agent, 40 E. 4th St., Cincinnati, 0. I Gifts of Silverware I V Nothing more acceptable can be offered than fl M attractive silverware, combining good taste with a m M qu. T oi endurance which assures lifelong service. M Such characteristics make ft M ROGERS BROS. muMm ware mo1 doable for gift. To-day this renowned Jf J m YWti trae mar'K sute Purchaser not only of securing ff Ja I mffl ? original brand of Rogers, but the heaviest grade fLMk I M MtLf 8Uarantecd by e maers to 8" absolute IjgOl in The remarkable durability of llfl HOURS BROS. W I I Ega Saver has won it the popular one am B y vlathat war'm HI I FOX & CO. wish all their friends and customers A HAPPY NEW YEAR. Our best wishes for the happiest year of your life is extended to you. And we hope we may be permitted to contribute to your happiness by supplying your grocery needs. Yoa will find our stock of groceries unexcelled and we take pains in filling every order. r A Successful Year's Business. No man or firm has ever made a suc cess year by year, except that they have the confidence of the people, and in order to have this confidence, there must have been satisfied customers. As the year 1912 comes to a close and we look over our annual business, we find that we have had the most successful year in our history. We have added new customers, our sales have increased, and we take this method of telling our friends that we appreciate their business. We appreciate their co-operation that help make this our best year. AS WE ENTER A NEW YEAR We can truthfully say that we are better prepared than ever before to please you. Our stock of Hardware is complete. We have all the modern farm ma chinery so necessary to successful farming, and in our store you have a modern Hardware and farm implements store, where you can always get what you want. You need net hesitate in starting to town for anything in our line for fear that you will not tind it. If its made and we ought to have it, we've got it. W ith best wishes, and thanking each one that has patronized us and contributed to our success, we beg to be, Your Friends, HE HARDWARE STORE. Anchor Yourself to a Bank ccouni and begin the New Year RIGHT! A steady purpose in this life is one of the best aids to success. If that purpose be the re solve to save money your success will be sure and satisfactory. A young man should anchor himself to a bank account as the first step to success. As his account grows so will HIS CONFI DENCE IN HIMSELF TO MAKE GOOD. ilLER CITY LOAN & TRUST CO.; Capital, $15,000: SnrpbOM; Resources, $100,000. Ik. Robt. L Caveness, President; V.M. Dorsett, Vfce-IWeat; E. B. Parks, Secretary aid Treasurer. THE Sill WEDNESD LO Send us Help Sii Open ing. Has youi begun to dis Bachelor from under cl merely a haul Was yot Christmas, ai ed that New The ol waste mak should be lrai child. "Buck" sketch of his I War in this save the copil The war past week, at mg showers, grippe breeds The peoj Goldston gav pastor, Rev. fashion poul night. Again let us know youi pecially ougr letter each wl and indeed ft the county. The sei Me." which on the outsidl per, ends wil ginning wiu a new serial "The Womar Report hi on foot for system for tl movement is but this effor actuality no more definite issue. This yeai Sunday, MarJ one of the es occasion. Tl always is thtl the full moor March 21. moon will be 22. -The Silei ed work MJ weeks' holids the teachim last fall by Miss Dawsor Miss Lelia Cl and she now seventh anc grades. A severe this section 11 ins i the ea blew with ala people were beds and sal was over. were blown unjointed ar ed; but bej damage was ther bureau ter showed per hour fori was going Seven li placed by men in fronl business he electric lisrt most benefit well lighte Stygian darl following sc front of th Bros. Co.. church, m son & Doi and Welch Postoffice (1 -ThePaJ fective last reports froi to the ettec Dassing th advocates. bress comi and it will ially to peol try. Quite have past Dostoffice have gone few have routes so Carriers wl the people ier to is to teleDhone chases deli eels Post. Personal ltd Mr. Col ed yesterc mill near Mrs. E. arrived Ml on a visit Mrs. E. field, arrii it to her chal. Mrs. county, si father, Hickory Mrs. L ville, of mar sever Mi. J. Cl The yoj have beel days hal schools al Mr. R a positit will rett after hai near hez