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• *»*«** * ♦LOCALS A. C. L. PASSENGKli TRAIN SOUS U1.K81 Soathbourvd. No. V (Floe) 6:16 A. M No. M. 8:12 A. M No. 2*. 8:48 P. M. No. 88. 11:18 P. M Northbound. No. 84. 8:83 A. M No. 80. 1<:»2 P. If. No. 24. 7:41 P. W No. 81. U:*8 P. M DURBAN AND SOUTHERN Faoacaftr Train Schedule: Lv. Dunn No. 8*. 8:10 A. M No. 24. 1:30 P. M Ar. Dunn No. 81. 11:10 A. M No. 41. 8:86 P. M A boy wai born Friday to Ur. and Mr* Edward Smith at tbeir home on Waot Divine Street. Kilt* Goldrtcin prerident of the Goldstein Co., was In Now York thia week purchasing goodi for hla store Uiaa Ruth Wastbrook returned last night from Georgia, where she has boon visiting relative* for several fwN Friday la "Bine Bird” day nt the White Wot. "Wonted—A Homo," featuring Mary Mac Loren and Jerk Mulhall. Mist Lucy McKay, student at Pino lond School for Girls, Ralembnrir, is bora visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John A. McKay. Chao. H. Thornton ha* been elect ed tax collector for Dunn and is now eat*"g on the people for payment. Ha wiQ ace you soon. Dr. J .M. Wilkins, colored, of Bal timore, too of Herbert Wilkins, of Dunn, Is here this weak visiting his father and mother. Tha Halloween party which was an nounced Id last weak's T)i*|iatch. to be held st Shady Grove High 8chool Friday night, has been postponed un til Tuesday night, October 30th. The negro who was shot and fatally wounded last Thursday by Troy Monde, died In tha hoapital in Fay etteville Saturday. Monda, who was under a $300.00 bond, left Dunn the day no which tha negro died, and has not been seen here since. Fab 8hsll, who is in s hospital at rayettevills recovering from a pistol wound, which was Inflicted acciden tally by King Butter, is reported as steadily imp re ring. His condition is much batter and it is thought he will ha able to return home within a few days. As arill be soon elsewhero in this teams Duke through the Bank of Har nett, has purckased more than 1100, 000 worth of Liberty Bonds. They are still buying thass over there and It seems that Duke will report s larger sate than all tha other towns in the county combined. Goo. P. McKay is expected to ar rhrs in Dunn today from San Antonio, Texas, whore he has bean stationed the past few weeks. His visit here will be brief as he has been ordered to Prance and will leave shortly with tha Aero Squadron with which ho hat boon training. Mr. Lawrence Jernigam. who has been in tha service for Uncle Sam at Camp Bavier. Greenville, B. C-. re turned home Tueeday, he having re ceived an Honorable discharge, aa ha is not of military age. He hat ac cepted a position with The Dispatch at an apprentice printer. A- H. Temple, of Newport News, Vs, Wat here thii week visiting re-, lativea. Mr. Temple hat not been to Dunn for several years and was sur prised at the progress it has made. He left today for Washington, D. C., where he will spend some time with relatives before returning to his home in Newport News. Fuel has bsen short at the power hoime again this week which explains why The Dispatch is late. We have alao been forced to leave out some Interesting news luma, of a local nature, on account of being unable to get current to run the machinery. We hope thii will not occur again, but we are unable to tell. The three banka of the town will keep open during the evening from 7 to B the remainder of the week to aeeoauaodato those who wish to pur chans Liberty Banda.' This la com mendable on the part of the banka and will give all an opportanity to ago their banker relative to buying bond* without a great deal of incon vaaifBeo. Bar. Lundy Lee died last Saturday at his home several milee from Dunn. Ba had been la poor health for more then a year and Ua death did not "ease as a surprise to those closest to him. He was an excellent men, uni versally loved, and warn well known ia Dunn, wkere he had a number of relatives. The Intormoat waa made Sunday afternoon. Dr. J. F. McKay died suddenly yesterday afternoon at hlx home In Bale’s Creek. Although a very old man, his health waa good, and the announcement of hie death came aa a •hoek to hla numerous friend* and rel atives throughout the county. Be was the father of John A. McKay, and Mr*. Martin B. Williams, of Dunn A sketch of hie life will appear In neat week's Issue. Yapr attention is callod to the page ad of the First National Bank la this issue. It shows the condition of the bank at the close of business October ttrd, 1*17, wltb deposits amounting to M*1,JM.S». This Is more money than any other bank In this section pi the State has bed an deposit at one «*•. The ad also carries a history of the hank since He foundation, which was written by J. J. Wade. In cesspit!tien with others, and submit tad to lodges ef Urn Buie’s Creek •o**°"Hr fair. It won the (10.00 »■ "Web wan given bv the bank for the beat paper on •’The Biggest Bank la the County.” Mr. Wade It • t1* ««U J. J. Wade, pro min •« »—*»*■ *an, who. at one time traa president of the Fleet National The ad is Composed of Interesting matter and you are requested to read Vf. H. Turlington, of Fayetteville, WM here yesterday. Mtu Sue Smith, of SmlthAeld, eper.t Sunday here with her mother. Mrs. W. A. Alien, of Four Oaks, vidtcd relative* boro this week. MU* Ava Parker returned Friday from a visit to friend* in Wade. Prof, and Mia. R. P. Geiftry, of Ulttagton, were visitor* here Monday. L W. Wade, of Lucama, spent Saturday and Sunday here with rela tives. Mm. Simmons, of Washington. N. C., I* the guest of Mr*. N. A. Town send. Mm. Harvey Tyner in (pending sev eral days at her home (n Robeson county. Mrs. Graham Scott, of Rockingham, was the guest this week of Mrs. J. Lloyd Wads. Mrs. William Clifford, of Gastonia, wax the guest this week of Mrs. J. C. Clifford. Mrs- E- M. Jeffreys and Mrs. C. L. Wilson were visitors in Fayette ville Tuesday. Mr. and Mr*. Jool G. Layton, of Buie’s Creek, were boeiness visitor* in Dunn Saturdny. Joseph J. Cook is hero from Char lotte to spend s few day* with his mother. Mrs. Annie Cook. Mm. 3. L. Thompson and Mrs. William Thompson spent several days laxt week In Richmond, Va. Ransom Phillips, of Charlotte, traveling representative of the West en Klee trie Co., era* In town Mooday. S. J. Hook* returned yesterday to Burlington after spending several days hare the later part of the week. William Jackson, a student at the A. A E. College, Raleigh, spent a fartvei tW° h,,C ***** W0“k W'U Norwood Pope, was home this week from Wake Forest College, to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Reuben Pope. Mm. A. B. Harrell arrived today from Petersburg, Vs. and will spend tome lime here with her parents, Mr. end Mrs. Henry Pope. Mite Hath Taylor, who la attend ing school at Oxford, spent Sunday and Monday hors with bar parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jaa. A. Taylor. W. B. Johnson, local representa tive of Use Metropolitan Life Ins. Company, spent Saturday end Sunday in Richmond. Ve.. visiting his brother. The Weekly Guide unloaded a new press the Istter part of the week, but on account of the IDncee of Edi tor Pittman its erection hss been delayed. The residence# being erected by G. T. Noel and R. L. Godwin In the northern annex of the town, are be ing pushed to completion. Both are handsome buildings end will add con siderable to that section of the city. Little Alton Norris was accidentally shot yesterday by e smell rifle in the bands of hie playmate, Robert Jonas. The bullet struck the kttle boy on the brad, but at such an angle that it glanced and the wound eras not seri ous. Editor J. P. Pittman, of the Weakly Guido, U seriously ill at hla home here. HU condition is alarmng to hit friends, who are hoping that ba aril! aooa show sterna of improvement. He has been confined to hla room since Priday. Mr. and Mia. K-L. Howard re turned Friday morning from Camp Savior, Greenville, S C., where they visited their son. Sergeant Kenneth P. Howard, who eras injured recently in a motor eyrie accident. His friends hare will be blad to learn that Ken neth is Improving as rapidly as oesld be exported. Dr. Ellis, pastor of the Pint Bap tist church, has given up his work temporarily, and enlisted In the ser vice of Uncle Sam. He baa not bean called into the service yet, but Is expecting to have to leave loon. Dr. Ellis has mads many friends during him short stay in Dunn, who hope that his absence from hie work here will be of short duration. Miss Ava Myatt spent the week-end in Dunn tke guest of Dr. and Mrs. W .E. Coltrane. Miss Myatt went down to be present at the party given by Mrs. Cohrane Priday afternoon announcing the engagement of Mias Carrie Wilson to Mr. Maurice Prid Sen. The marriage will take place ovtmher 20, 191?. This announce ment will be of much interest to the Srnilhfield people, Mias Wilson having visited here a numbor of times— Smithfield Herald. RED CROSS NOTES Let all the housekeeper! who will lend aid to to the Red Cross send old table cloths, old sheets, any eld rrurHnt and tinea* to the local work room on Tusoday and Friday after noona. Who will suggest ways and means for raising funds for our Red CroasT you ksow the organisation must hare fond* to pay a* It goss to keep go ing. Will tome of the merchants do their bit by donating materials to ba used in making the Hospital bed sheets, bandages and pajamas. Rsad Mr. William H. Taft’s articles in the Ladioa Home Journal each month. Tboy contain much valuable information aa to the Rod Cross work. Did you subscribing members re ceive your Red Gross magasin* tUa month. It is splendid. WHO'S WHO CLUB The Who’s Who Chib mot with Mtseea Peer! end Blanche Grantham **®uday evening. This being a basin*** mooting a naw secretary and programme com rnitUo wero elected Miss Madred Hood waa elected a* the now eeare lary for the year, and Mia*** Roberta Daris, Margaret Pope and Meta Har per compose the programme commit tee. American Uteatore waa decided aa the study far the year. Refreshments were served la a charming manner. Those present wero Mlsaei Mamie Stephen*. Roberta Davis, Viola Me heill, Bather Lae, Gladys Young, Will .Cooper, Meta Harper, Peer! Grantham iHlancho Grantham, Cora Wants, | Browaio (mall. Margaret Pope, hr* Peareon, Grace Holliday, Madred I Hood. Meeting* wfll ba hold atonthly. MM. N. A. TOWNSEND EN TAINS Mr*. N. A. Towiund was Kwtm at on* of th* prettiest affair* of th« odal *ea*on Monday afternoon, *h.-n tb* door* of her beautiful hone on Weil Bread Street war* thrown own in a reception for th* visiting ludit* of th* city. Everything end ovary, on* blended together in making th* affair one of intense delight and ex quisite beauty; and nothing wa* lacking la tho efforts and results. At the front door meeting the e*l lora, war* Mr*. B. L. Godwin, and Mrs. Jack Lee, who directed them to th* receiving line, which was station ed Just inaid* tho music room. New man Townsend, Jr., and Norwood Simmon*. Jr., accepted the card* of tho young ladles, as thay were re ceived by the line formed for the purpose. Those In ths receiving line, were: Mr*. N. A. Townsend, and her guest, Mrs. Simmons of Washington, N. (X, Mrs. Lloyd Wads, and her vis itor, Mrs Graham Scott of Kocking liam. Mr*. J. C. Clifford and b«r guest, Mr*. William Clifford of Gastonia, and Mrs. J. J, Wado. Tb* music room rendered a certain rhythm of mirth, delight end gaity, given by ths appropriate stream of instrumen tal music from th* Vlctrola, govern ed by Mia* Waste*y Battle In uaiqua charm; and augmented by the beauty of th* color sch«m*. presented by the whit* chrysanthemums, that decora ted the room From the receiving line, the rellrra were artistically ushered by Ml*. Ellis Goldstein and Mrs. G. M. Tilghman. to the sun parlor, which was flooded and made distinct with the fragance of yellow chrysanthemums, and where the punch bowl was so delightfully presided over and served from by Mr*. H. 8. McKay and Mr*. J. W. Fits Gera Id. Mr*. H 0 Mattox sad Mr* Charles High smith then showed tha garsta to tb* dining room, where served de li clou* cream, cak*. and salted al monds, by MIsms Berta Davis, Mad red flood, end Gladys Young. The din ing room was all allow with the beau tiro) fragane* and delight of yellow and white cosmos. After th* dining room, the visitor* were than led Into lb* Jrn by Hr*. L F. Hicks, wiser* co<T** wu poarod ay Mr*. X. X. Jeffreys and an. B. D. Townaond, end where they race nr sd * tut* of tho beautifully arrang ed interior and tho delightful odor *f the red dahlias, that graced the room. During the afternoon, between four and seven o'clock, soma seventy live cslier* were present nt various Lime*, to moot the charming visitor* if tho city, and to racedv* and bo received through the charming hos pitality of Hie. Townsend Slid the 1 ownaead home. DUKE SUBSCRIBES $100,000 That Aa**il K sported Through Beak ef Harnett. Nat Through Yet Duka Oct- 24.—The letter below ixplains th* situation of the Liberty Loan bonds at Duks Wednesday: Duke, N. C.. Oct. 24, 1917. Hob. J. C Clifford, Chairman, Lib erty Lean Commission, Dunn, N. C. Dear Sly i— W* have the honor to report that th* coBunitte* far Duka Township has >e*n sealoasly working to mage a rreditable showing and while still working enthusiastically on this Lib »rty Day for aubacriptions to Um iccond Liberty Loan, w* aro able to report at nooa to-day $33,000 of local snbscTrptioTis. Wa have Just received subscrip tion*, with check making first pay ment, from the homo office of The Erwin Cotton Mills Co. of $35,000 through Bank of Harnett mak mgx a total from Duke township up to this hour of $98,900. W# are greatly encouraged at this ihowiag and rejoice to tell you that while In patriotic response to our com mittees call, all are subscribing In knowledge of the fact that behind these bond* stands every acre of land I nth* United State and every materi al resource of our Government, and that nothing so strong in tho way ef an investment 1* available In the en tire world to-day. Ws are therefore working ener getically in Duke Township to roll up the subscription to the Second Liberty Loan to $100,000 and think wo will succoad. With the** subscriptions go** the burning desire and ardent hope of each subscriber for the good of our noldier boy* and allies, and for the glorious victory in our righteous war. Faithlulty Yours, E. P. Davis, Vies Chairmen Liberty Loan Comralt toe Harnett County. P. S. Later reports showsd that the $100,0*0 was reached before night sad that there were other* who promised to take email amounts. HE LITTLE RIVE* ASSOCIATION The Little River Baptist Associa tion meets with the church at Anti och, Mansers, November 1, 8, * sad 4. The Introductory sermon it to be preached oa Thursday st lldt a n. by J. A. Campbell The Missionary sermon is to be preached on Sunday by Rev. J. M. Holla man. Mr. C. H. Ball entire, Wathall, has been moderator for See years and 3. A. Campbell has been cleric since 1880. Tho churches in the Little Rlvei Association have nearly fear thousand members. STEPHENSON-YOUNC Angler, OcL 18th.—The maa) friends of Mias Ima Young and Mr P. O. Stephenaon, both of Angler, wU be surprised to learn that they wen united la marriage in Raleigh, Oct ober 18th. Mrs. Stephen eon la the accomplish ed daughter of Mr. and Mr*. I. R Young and I* a young woman of manj sterling traits of ehnracter, wV aumbet* her friends and admirer* bj the large circle of her acquaintance* Mr. Stephenaon I* n prosperous ane soeesmful farmer ef near Angler. RUB-MY-TISM Will an MihitimH—i, Neo ntltfia, Hoadncbna. Crmrepa. Colic 8pc11na,Bruism, Cuta.Bi Old Bom, tattnr, Rin$-W» Ee •MM. etc. Anti mp4 in Arnadya, «Md IntemaUy or oxtnnuUy. 2Sc ******* « * BUSINESS local * ******* * A FULL LJNr OF AUTO WINTER rrbaa lutt In. Com* and look them over. Z> V. Hntpex. TO LET—TWO NICE AIR OFFICES or bed rooma over Hood A Gran tbX.J* L': uy Clura. Apply to Uuod A Crai.th.ua. SEVERAL NICE OFFICES FOE rent. Oealmbly located In new building. bee ua at oocl. j. W. Getxld A Bnyyctt, Dana, N| C. LISTEN—IF YOU WANT TO SELL or buy town or country property ■•ee Coo. I.. Cannady, ha will ecu for yon, or ho wiO find a canto mcr for you if you want to axil. Soo or writ* t0 him at once. NO JOB TOO SMALL TO RECEIVE oar moat careful and courteous at tention. Briny or aexd it to ua. Better atlll, phone ua and wc will yo for It.—Z. V. Snip**. DESIRABLE HOUSE AND LOT. located la South Dunn, for a ale at oneo. See mo far farther infor mation. W. H .rarriah. Doan, N.C. LISTEN—IF YOU WANT TO SELL or buy town or country property aoo Gee- L. Cannady. he will aeu for you. or ha wiB And a custo mer for you if you want to aeQ. .See or write to Vim at once. FOR SALE—ONE HOUSE AND lot located in on# of the beat sec tion* of the town. Can give very attractive term*. A rood for anyone Interacted.—R. ntay. UF COv*5t W( HAVE ALL THE latest thing* m Cl«thing fur Men and Bay* Including Trench Butts In th# latest Models with the Mili tary effect: a very Big Lin* of shoes in the latest thing out in style and quality and our price* beats Iheworld. Ta tee Is to be con rineed. W* arc ready; are yon? B. G. Taylor Co. CALL OH GEO. L. C ANN AD AY IF you want to bay farm lands. I hare several good bargains bow nrer Dunn. gM me nt once If you ere inter*Mod. FOR SALE— THE DWELLING where 1 now live and three large lot*. Easy terms. H L. Godwin. Dunn. N. C. FOR SALE—ONE S-FOOT SHOW case. Practically new at a bargain. Apply at thia office. IF IT’S AUTOMOBILE TROUBLES, bring them to us. or phone 24. Z. V. Snipe* FOR RENT—BRICK BUILDING ON Railroad Avc. Apply to Worth M. Pope, Dunn. N. C. WE NEVER HAVE BEEN SO RUSH rd in ell our liven,as we have been WU. f.R TtuFTCllFthe tala of Lew cheap you caa get fitted up at our store, in ClotWag. Shoe* Dry Goods Millinery, Over Coats, Tranks. Suit Cases. Traveling Bags, etc. B- « Taylor Co. FAYFIELD CARBURETORS. BUILT especially for Ford* Guaranteed to start your Ford easier, quicker end 20 per cent to SO per cent more mileage than any otner Car buretor. Try It 30 days on this guarantee; if not aatisAod. don’t cost you a cent Z. V. Snipes. notice to taxpayers I have been elected tav collector fOT the town of Dunn and Lake thia means ■>f notifying the Public that their taxes are now da* and they are ex ported to pay there at once. I will call on you within the next few days for settlement. Be ready for me. CHA8. H. THORNTON. City Tax Collector. | ********* * * * FRESH GROCER- * * IES * * * * SOMETHING NEW* * Arriving Daily * * _ * New mackerels, new * * grits, rice, coffee, * * Brazil nuts— full * * cream cheese; fruits * *. e * WE Earnestly Solio * * it Your patronage. * * QUICK SERVICE * Try Us * _ * JOHNSON- DEN * NING GROCERY * COMPANY * . * Phone No. 85 * Next door to Fleiah * man’s * If American women fail to 4* their pari in this war, it will b. their first fallar*. I'midont Wilson aaya Ou most vital part they can play If to enroll as mnabert of Um Food Ad ministration and "cheerfully accept He direction and adviee.” America will deoarve to loea thii war if, through anwMlngaep* to prac tice small economics. It foil* to (art the food necsenary to keep ear All lei In the fight nntil victory la won. If yoa want Germany to win tMi war, era.to food—eee op tho food needed by thoee wfce are fighting her Hassell-Johnson Company I DUKE, NORTH CAROLINA I . I > , , - '«' • r ^ i ;; \i r/.cV.Naa HgS , , < ■• . • *•; We have gathered together a great line of merchandise—Moat of our great stock bought and pttid for before the late high prices. We ask your careful inspection. It will do you no harm and may result in great good. ! 5 ! ! i > 1 J In our Millinery you will And a great line of stylish Stuff, a greater line than we have ever as sembled. ; ; ‘ < i r*\ • t tti « • • _ _ . > I wur opening is weanesaay and 1 hursday, September 19th and 20th to which you are most cordially asked. We have gathered from three of the greatest Millinery Establishments in America at distant points the best line of Pattern Hats that it has been our pleasure to show. We hope you will I come. < > < > Our high class line of Wool and Silk Dress goods, Ladies Coat Suits and Coats, are known for seasons past. This season we have outdone our selves. Our prices are moderate. j < < Our Clothing for Men and boys we purchased • with an eye to value. We have a great line of merchandise in every department which we want you to see. Of course you will find some high prices. This you will expect. But listen Folks! compare our prices with the other fellow. Thats where we win. I > m m - ——— —————■ • . . . . ._ _ _ ..... IMtffffMI-i , JO- MSON L DUNN’S DEPARTMENT STORE, i SEASONABLE GOODS i at REASONABLE PRICES ij. We make a special effort to keep • our stock up to the standard in every : department. We have all the new lines : m Dry Goods, Clothing, Shoes, Hats, Coats, Coat Salts, Dresses, Notions, Etc. Our effort to keep our business up : i and abreast of the times has earned for i: us the title of pacemakc rs for this com munity. j —- - —-— —i.—. , , ; OUR PRICES ARE REASONABLE Considering the superior aualityof our goods, : and the prevailing high prices of everything you buy, i we consider our prices very reasonable. ; The Gage Weekly Hats Shown in our Millinery Depart ment Puts you “30 Days Nearer Paris.” ....... ft I* impoelbla that UftMfif but btndt caa tarn to Um American family wbieb tlgaa tba Food Admit tetretlon Pledge. I Minion* of woman la Eorapo—oar Alt!**—can bo and from bit Ur bongo* If too wIB oat on* rile* ha of wheat brant aach day.
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