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jiuerr.ntiorgil News Service) M magusi, Nie,—American Mav : :i; Nicaragua work hard, play ,and would fight hard if they h;ul ;in opportunity. But they’ll iri11 one—not in Nicaragua, p, Juan Bautista Sacr.sa, lead a. Liberal Bcvolutlonist who war.ts to over. :h>; Nicaraguan govern i u rr'ino*. possibly do so-bc V. fine* W'-u.’f let him, :ovv illustrating thi. point. i ia Marinai occupied ny | - jure at Puerto Cabnzas,” i . ri-lat: “they came suddenly, o .Jr" or warning. The (ivet y.• ‘rd I had of their coining , ,.v!;Vn one of the members of ■ Pi ddcntial Guard came run , ,.c my room, where I was ; u : / with .iwo or three of my talma: members. American Marines are combi;the guardsman shouted, ,]Ii; / < vco in Id-<x< t nm-nt. I fire on them, Mr. Pres: uent. “I replied ,Yes, if you want to /et yoursc-lf and all the rest of us killed.” There was no firing. That’s the way it's been ir. Nic aragua. The Liberals hn\-'> had the good ser.se to realize that a sure way to (jet a great number of themselves killed would be fijr just one of them to fire at a.i American Marine. The known readiness of the Marines to ^ight when given an excuse has served effectively to prevent the Liberals from giving them any excuse. Some Liberals hi ve expressed the fear that the Marines might provide their own excuse, but such fears aye ground less, The Marines are recruited from all parts of the Ufutgd States, from families rich and poor, cul tured and otherwise. Hence their amusements are varied. They play baseball, football and basket ball; drink cold beoi- and cat fruit: play chess, checkers and card games; ride burros, mountain mules and ponies, real horse* being unobtainable; they take long walks in the country and stroll about town when it isn’t too hot and dusty; they borrow the few newspapers and magazines in camp from each other and read h>mi until they are tattered; they talk with eaclf other about things back home, and hold a fist fight now and then just to break the monotony and let off steam. Some' are kodak fiends, and take picture* of Nicaraguan girls, ox carts-, nak ed children and other odd sights. • There is some complaint about the shortage of athletic equip ment. The 23rd Machine tiun Com pany, for instance, ha» no basket balk If the Marines are enthusiastic players, the yare hard workers. They grumble at some of their tasks, but they do them well. They complain of too many drills, but they do them snappily, reveling in the wide-eyed admiration of Nic araguan soldiers who come to watch them and return to their own camps to practice the be wildering evolutions they have seen the1 Marines perform so per fectly. The Marines patrol railroads, in spect bridges, particular just be fore the passage of trains; they ride guard on freight and passen iger trains when stationed in ; country districts they clear away jungles for camp sites, then "po lice” or keep them clean; they construct sewage systems, water works and telephone lines, arid they drill—above end beyond all | other things they drill. With heavy marching equip ment, with light marching equip ment, or without any equipment at Jail they march, counter-march, do COL D T H A T K E E P' 5 SEE the line of beautiful Cabinet Kelvinators on our display floors. One for every household need, or you can have the freezing unit put in your own good refrigerator. Cabinet Kelvinators complete, as low as *210.00 installed (wiring extra). • Convenient terms. SHELBY ELECTRICICOMPANY Shelby, N. C. Kelvinaior 'JUhit Dome r tic Electric Refrigeration POWER FUEL shoulders the load i i With Esso on the job your car glides along without a shift, without a knock—without the slightest hint of laboring.' The harder the task the more you’ll appre ciate Esso. Even in a cold motor, Esso gives a sharp pick-up, nimble response in traffic, smooth running on the open road and giant power on the hills. / Try this wonder-fuel today. Start with a clean tankful. Test it your own way— with your own car. Convince yourself of Esso’s superiority. all “Standard” Service Stations and leading dealers STANDARD OIL COMPANY (N squad* right and left, company front, battalion square, as skirm ishers, at double time, quick time | and plain marching time- to bawl music, blaring bugles or without any music at all. They drill with pistols, rifles,! fixed bayonets, machine guns, i light field artillery. In short, they j practice about e^er> manouvre known to the military art except! that of recreating. If the time ever should come when the Marines have to retreat, they won’t know how to do it. __j Here Are Answers To Those Queries The answers to the questions listed on the front page to day are: 1. —1,232 children. 2. —He was the man who claimed to he t’harlie Ross, long loet Philadelphia boy. 3. —Sam Erwin, jr., of Mor ganton. L—Buffalo church, just across the South Carolina line from this county. 5. —Billy Sunday spoke in , the First Baptist church here a few years ago. 6. —About 5,500 votes. 7. —Eighty students were in the graduating class of the Shelby High school in June, 1926. 8. —The year of 1925. Esti mated building program to talled near three million dollars or $2,700,000 to be exact. Mrs. Stroup Dead; Funeral On Friday (Special to The Star.) Mrs. Florence Stroup died Thurs day evening April 28. 1927 about 8:45 o’clock at her home in tl.e Belmont mill village, Shelby, of » complication of diseases. She had been in declining health for some time, but was taken suddenly ill April 12, from which she suffered until the end. She was born March 9, 1901. At the tender age of 10 years she professed faith in Christ and joined Friendship Methodist Protestant church of Fallston at whjch place she held her member ship until death. She was a goo-1, kind loving wife and mother, al ways thinking of the welfare of others. ■vy’psss Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon by her pastor, Pov. J. M. Morgan assisted by Rev. G. P. Abemethy at Friendship Methodist Protestant church, at Fallston. Her body was laid to rest beside her mother in the cemetery at that place amid a large crowd of sorrowing friends and relatives. The beautiful tloral offering that covered her grave showed the high esteem in which she was held. She is survived by her husband Mr. Henry Strouu and one little dauph te»- Marguerite Palma, eight months of age. Her father and step-moth er Mr. and Mrs. John Black of Kings Mountain R-l. Four sisters, Mrs. John Mefiwain of the Beams Mill section: Mrs. Robert Biggtr staff and Misses Johme and Geor gie Black of Kings Mountain R-l. Mr*. Ben Poole I* Buried At Fallston (Special to The Star.) Mrs. Ben Poole of Fallston com munity age 42 years six months and 14 days died April 28th, 1927 and was buried in the Fallston i Baptist cemetery on April 2#th. Funeral service was conducted by her pastor Rev. G. P. Abernethy j assisted by the former pastor Rev. j I. D. Ilarrill and Rev J. M Morgan ■ of the M P. church. She joined the Pleasant Grove Baptist church at the age of 11 j years and later wn transfercd to Fallston Baptkv* church of which ' she remained a faithful member : until death. She i:« a consecrated Christian worker always in her place in church set vices and Sab. bath school until bad health com pelled her to remain at home. She j taught the junoir class in the j Fallston Baptist Sunday school for j five years or more. Being a zealous j worker for the Lord she often toll this writer that we did not do our duty in sending money to the heath en. In her passing away her . church lost a loyal and progressive mem ber, her husband an affectionate wife and her community a good neighbor and a true friend in time of distress. Lawlessness The following is copied from the Wadesbofb "paper under the caption “Notable Court”: “Judge James L. Webb is expected to ad journ criminal court this after noon after a ten days session. It has been a notable term in the number of cases disposed of, break ing all records for an Anson coun ty court term. Clerk of the Court Boggan last night ran through the docket and found that one hundred and twenty six cases or more bad been disposed of up to that time. Judge Webb is one of the ablest Judges who has held court in Anson. Fair, impartial, learned in law, he dispenses even handed justice tempered with mercy, considering that the cer tainty of punishment is more of a deterrent to crime than Its sever4 ity.” KINGS MOUNTAIN NEWS MRS. W. K. CROOK, Reporter. — items Of News Will Be Appreciated — Telephone 177 — Mis. J. M. Patterson was the most charming hostess to the Thurs day afternoon book elub Thursday afternoon at 3:30 at her handsome home on W. Mountain street. The living room, hall and music rooms, were thrown on suite and tasteful ly arranged with numerous bas kets and vases of cut flowers. Mrs. O. Ik Carpenter presided. Mrs. W. K. Mauney, chairman of the “Bet ter Homes ” committee was in' charge of the program and an nounced it as follows Mrs. N. F. McGill rendered a piano solo: ‘‘Tb Joy of Building Your Ovyn Home" was read by Mrs. W. S. Hilling. 1 Mrs. F'. W. Neal charmingly sang "A Little Grey Home in the West’’ Mrs. B. M. Ormond read an article on ‘Home Music." This was follow ed by a piano solo by Mrs. J. B Keeter. A reading “Flowers in the Home" was read by Mrs. M. L. Plonk, “Play in the Home" by Mrs. O. B, Carpenter. A vocal solo, “Myj Little House,’ was sung by Mrs A i H Patterson. A piano solo “Vari- j ations of Home Sweet Home” by Mrs. N’. F. McGill. At the conclu sion of the program the hostess assisted by Mrs. S. A. Pattcree. Mrs F L. Capbell, Mrs. G. D. Ham bright Mrs Booth Gillespie and Miss Kiln Harmon served delicious coi - gealed salad with accessories fol lowed by ice cream and cake. In vited guests present were Mrs. Sage Fulton, Mrs. R. C. Baker, Mrs. L. F. Neal. Mrs. Sump Ratteree, Mis Byron Keeter, Mrs Joe Thomson, Mrs Ben Williford, Mrs. J. Y. Irvin, Mrs. G. 1). Hambright, Mrs. J. M Garrison, Mrs J.' O. Plonk, Mrs. W F. McGill and Miss Ella Harmon. The commencement exercises of. the West End school were hVld Fri day morning at 0 o’clock in the au ditorium. The program was given as follows: Song Come Thou A! mighty King”. Recitation of the 20th Chapter of St. John by tie entire school. Song Sailing”. Song “Vacation Hays” by primary grades. A playlet ‘ “Deaf Grand ma” by first grade. Recitation bv Pauline Goforth. Vocal duet “When Spring Plays Peek-a-boo" by Miss es Eleanor Neal ami Margaret Put nam. Recitation by Mary Norraa Croak. Action song by first grade. Play'by students of second grade. Recitation by Ruth Everhart. “A Rain Storm’ by the third grade “Springtime’ by the fourth grade. | “A Coming Spring” by the sixth ! grade. “Commencement Song" by [entire school. | ‘ The following received certif i cates for being neither tardy or ab sent during the year. Ruth Black, John Irvin, J. L. Settlemeyer, Ed ward Styers, Rachael £loforth, El eanor Neal, Alma Putnam, Her bert Adams, John Hicks, Lula Logan, Wilburn Black, (fothal Layton, Mary Louise Rhyne, Haze! Oates, Virginia Warlick and Pau line Goforth. Those having the high est averages were J. Y._ Irvin Jr.,' Marion Patterson, Hattie Eldridge, Grady Cansler, Zoe Putnam, Eve lyn Alwran, F'leanor Neal and Helen Williams. Postmaster S. S. Wejr eelebrat ed his sixtieth birthday anniver sary with a dinner last Sunday at his home on the Kings-Mountain Grover highway. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Weir and daughter of C^astoni?.,; Mr. Dewey Weir of HamstSfad, this state, Miss Veatrice Weiro* Char lotte and Rev. C. J. BlartflcT Mr. and Mrs. J E. Herndon most delightfully entertained their bridge club Friday evening at 8 o’clock at their home on Railroad avenue, honoring Mr. and Mrs. Frank’ Summers of Lakeland, Fla. The hall, living room and dining room were thrown ensuite tastefully ar ranged wtih silver baskets of rose and white peonies. Six tables were placed for the popular game. Aft er several progressions, the hostess assisted by Mrs. Frank Summers and Mrs. W. K. Corok served deli cious frozen salad with accessories Th re invited were: Mr. and Mrs Frank Summers, Mr. and Mra. Booth Gillespie, Mr. and Mrs. J. J). Smith, Mr. and Mrs. G W King, Mr and Mrs. llayne Blackmer, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Neisler jr., Mr and Mrs. N. F. McGill, Mr. and Mrs T F Boozer, Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. C. G Dilling, Mr. and Mrs. W. K Crook, Mrs Paul Peterson. Miss Lillian Plonk,' Miss Mary Baker, Mis-! Grace Blalock and Mr William Plonk. The Ladies Aid society met last Mondav afternoon at the church with Mrs. J. O. Plonk as leadof. The subject was “Some Famous Hymns and Hymn Writers.” The hymn “Pass Me Not O, Gentle Sa vior” was sung by all. This hymn was written by Fannie J. Crosby, who was blind. “The Story of a Blind Singer,’ was read by Mrs. M. L. Houser. Vocal duet “Some Day the Silver Chord will Break” wrs sung by Mrs. Annie Dilling and Mrs. A. H. Patterson. Mrs. P. B. Stokes gave the story of three more of Fannie Crosby’s’ hymns, Mrs J. L. Settlemever read an arti cle on the hymn “Ninety and Nine”, Mrs.' H. T. Fulton gave some in-, teresting facts about Isaac Watts, another great writer of hymns, y*** Laura Plonk was in Gastonia Friday on business. Miss AJ»ine Shannon left Sat. urday for her home at Sharon aft er teaching the past year in the i West End school. Two groups of the Woman’s club with Mrs. T. F. Boozer and j Mrs. Frank Thomson joint chair- i men will put on a rummage sale in Jl the vacant store just below Car penter and McGill on Saturday at't errtoon May 7th. Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Boozer had as 1 their dinner guests last Sunday Miss Elizabeth Earle of Spartan burg, S. €., and Dr. Frieze, of Gaffney, S. C. Mrs. J. H. Biser of Statesville, is spending some time here with her mother, Mrs N. F. Watterson. Mr. Kenneth |tirby of Griffin drug company spent last week erd in Marion with his parents. IT IffiFI IN FOREST CITY Forest City.—What promises to be one of the hottest and closest municipal elections ever held in Forest City will be held next Tuesday, May 3. There are only two entries in the mayor's race, ’ Charles Z. Flack and h. C. Low rance, while there are fifteen de- j siring to serve on the board of al dermen. A heavy vote is expected as a big increase was noted after closing of registration books Inst Saturday, Blind Attorney To Be New Solicitor Asheville.—When Samuel Mur stoh Cathey, who won the nom ination for solicitor over Jrimes~S. Howell, of the police court, is in ducted into office May 24, Ashe ville wjll probably be the only city in the United States to have a blind man as a prosecutor. Clerical duties attendant to the office will be handled by a secre tary. The fairness and judgment of the prosecution will he based on the blind solicitor's ability to read character in a voice. “When I was blinded thirteen years ago,” the solicitor said, ‘‘I made up my mind my ears would have to take the place of my eyes. I know my friends by their voices. I believe 1 can tell as much about a man by listening to his voice as persons who have their sight can tell by looking into his face.” CHANCE TO ESCAPE CHAIR IS FADING Raleigh.—(I N 8)— Another chance to escape the electric chair has faded for William Branch, doomed Granville county inmate of “death row.” In his cell at the state prison here, Branch accepted the Supreme Court’s decision refusing to grant him a new trial with Stoical calm ness. Branch was convicted of the slaying of Clyde Canady, who was found dead in an automobile, his head pierced by several bullets, on Christmas day, 1924. More Sunshine foi 4;V Childrenl There are thousands of hours of sun shine rolled up in every Silvertown. Goodrich Silvertown mileage releases this sunshine for you—your family— your youngsters. MORE MILEAGE—that’s the big point More Mileage—at prices that make these Silvertowns the greatest values we ever offered Mauney Auto Supply Co. Shelby, N. C. B E ,S,T r i iifiuii ■ i IN THE LONG v* RUN 4 Grand Opening Of j BELKBROTHERSCO. j Carolina’* Greatest Department Store / TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 3RD 7:00 TO 11:00 O’CLOCK Opening Sale Begins Wednesday. j Morning, May 4th >;j ^ • We Wish to Announce the Grand Opening of Our Great New Department Store on Tuesday Evening, the Third of May—Hours —Seven Until Eleven o'Clock. ; This is a very cordial invitation for you to attend our opening—and beginning Wednesday morning, May 4th, we will put on a great sale in all departments of our Great New Store. This will afford you a great opportunity to make substantial savings, and at the same time to inspect Carolina’s Largest and Greatest Department Store. : K '• A Very Cordial Welcome Awaits You. BELK BROTHERS CO. East Trade Street Charlotte, N, C. ! TRY STM WANT IDS—THEY BRING RESULTS
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