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J.D. Farrior Paroled If He Can Reimburse County $2,500, Dec. 22, 1924

J.D. Farrior Paroled on Condition

Raleigh, Dec. 22—J.D. Farrior of Wilson today was paroled during good behavior by Gov. Morrison on condition that he reimburse the county of Pasquotank in the amount of $2,500, the approximate expense incident to the affair out of which his sentence of two years’ imprisonment grew. Farrior was under sentence for shooting Joe Swindell in the Elizabeth City jail.

It was stated that the county had been put to considerable expense in the trial of Farrior and in caring for the man he had shot. It was provided that any excess of the money paid by Farrior should be turned over to the school fund of the county.

From the front page of The Concord Times, Monday, Dec. 22, 1924

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Wain Patterson, Corn Club Boy, Wins Regional Competition, Dec. 22, 1924

China Grove Boy Wins First Corn Club Prize. . . Wain Patterson Gets First and Second Prizes for His Corn Exhibits

Salisbury, Dec. 22—Wain Patterson, a corn club boy of this county, near China Grove community, won first and second prize for is corn exhibits above all competition form the 11 Southern States at the Chicago International Livestock and Grain Exposition held during the first part of this month. Failure of the news to reach the public of this State before now was due to the modesty of the young man, who told no one about it but his family and the county agent. Announcement of the award of honors to young Patterson was made by W.G. Yeager, County Farm Agent for the State College Extension Service, who states that the news was received with much pleasure by those who have followed the breeding of corn on the Patterson farm.

According to the statement, Mr. Patterson won second place last year, and not being satisfied with these results entered two 10-ear samples this year and took first and second prizes above all comers from the South. There were 11 Southern States that had entries and these were grouped in a southern division.

“His success,” says Mr. Yeager, “shows the possibilities of consistent and intelligent work in connection with corn breeding and selection. It is no small task to grow and selected two samples of 10-ears each which will win first and second prize against several hundred other entries from the South. This young man is one of our most successful club members, taking a hearty interest in his different projects.”

From the front page of The Concord Times, Monday, Dec. 22, 1924

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Mrs. Elizabeth Hurt in Car Accident, Dec. 22, 1924

Mrs. Elizabeth Fisher Hurt in Auto Accident

Mrs. Elizabeth Fisher, demonstrator for the Interstate Milling Co. of Charlotte, was painfully hurt in an automobile accident Thursday morning. The Ford coupe which Mrs. Fisher was driving began skidding and the clutch locked and got from under her control, the car going into a café on Depot street. The car was badly smashed.

Mrs. Fisher was rushed to the hospital and every attention was shown her there, and it is thought she will now improve rapidly.

From page 2 of The Concord Times, Monday, Dec. 22, 1924

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Mrs. Fisher Suffers Broken Hip, Dec. 22, 1924

Mrs. Fisher Suffers Injury

Mrs. George Fisher, well-known woman of Concord, had the misfortune to slip and break her hip Friday while at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M.R. Pounds. Mrs. Fisher suffered the injury as she slipped while reaching for an object. She had been sewing and when in need of material reached for it. In some manner she slipped to the floor, suffering the injury in the fall.

She is reported today as resting as comfortable as could be expected.

From page 2 of The Concord Times, Monday, Dec. 22, 1924

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Rev. C.A. Brown and Family Pounded by Congregation, Dec. 22, 1924

Rev. C.A. Brown Pounded

On December the 18th a large number, between 75 and 100, members of the Lutheran Chapel congregation met at the parsonage and gave Rev. C.A. Brown and family a most sumptuous dinner and a liberal pounding of flour, potatoes, meats, corn, sugar and many other things for the kitchen and pantry, for all of which Mr. and Mrs. Brown are grateful. Coming as it does just on the eve of their leaving the work, makes it all the more impressive. Those good and appreciative people are determined that their pastor shall not leave them empty handed.

Seventeen years of labor with and among these good people has developed a tie of love and friendship that death alone can sever.

From page 2 of The Concord Times, Monday, Dec. 22, 1924

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Mrs. Campbell Visiting Parents, First Time in 36 Years, Dec. 22, 1924

Visiting Parents Here After Absence of 36 years

Mr. and Mrs. R.O. Atwell of Clarke Street have as a visitor for the holidays their daughter, Mrs. E.T. Campbell of Tola, Texas. Mrs. Campbell left here 36 years ago and this is her first visit to her parents since leaving.

From page 2 of The Concord Times, Monday, Dec. 22, 1924

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Local Mention in the Concord Times, Dec. 22, 1924

Local Mention

All business houses of the city will be closed on Christmas day. The library also will be closed.

On account of the fact that it is Christmas day, there will be no issue of The Times next Thursday.

Mrs. I.I. Davis Jr. is able to sit up again after being confined to her home for more than a week by illness.

C.B. Suther of Stanfield has entered the National Sanitorium in Johnson City, Tenn., where he will undergo treatment.

A report from his bedside this morning states that the condition of William Glass, who has been seriously ill for several days, is slightly improved.

The condition of Mrs. C.W. Kesler, who underwent an operation in the Concord Hospital several weeks ago, continues to improve.

Mr. and Mrs. L.T. Hartsell have moved into their handsome new home on Spring Street. Mr. and Mrs. L.T. Hartsell Jr. are making their home with them for the present.

Mrs. R.F. Widenhouse, wife of Sergeant Widenhouse of the Concord police department, is confined to her home by illness. Her condition today is reported as slightly improved.

The many friends of Mrs. M.M. Gillon will regret to learn that she is confined to her home on Bell avenue by illness. She has been ill for the past several days.

Mary Cottrell Archibald, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N.A. Archibald, is confined to her home on Marsh Street with mumps. Her condition today is reported as favorable.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. Correll of Greensboro spent Sunday here with home folks. They were accompanied to Concord by Miss Mary Lentz, who will spend the holidays here with her sisters, Misses Lucy Richmond and Nancy Lentz.

Miss Pearl Williams, member of the faculty of North Carolina College for women, returned to Concord Saturday evening to spend the Christmas holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Williams.

Members of the business men’s volleyball team are asked to take note of the fact that they will have a practice Monday afternoon at 5:15 o’clock. There will also be practice on several other days during the week, announcement to be made later.

Christmas exercises will be held and a Christmas tree given at the Methodist Protestant Church next Wednesday evening at 7 o’clock, the program to be rendered by members of the Sunday School. After the exercises gifts will be distributed to the members of the Sunday School.

The board of education of Cabarrus county went to Kannapolis this afternoon to inspect the new high school building which was recently completed in that city. Equipment is being installed in the building now and it will be ready for occupancy when school work is resumed after the Christmas holidays.

According to a deed filed Saturday, Wyatt H. Moose has sold to L.R. Yow property on Cedar Street for $1,700. Another deed records the sale by Mr. Yow of property on Sedar Street to H.D. Black for $825. According to another deed, W.H. Gibson and G.S. Kluttz have sold to Mrs. Lillie McNeely Umberger several lots in Brookwood.

Police officers this morning stated that 16 cases were docketed for trial in recorder’s court this afternoon. Several of the defendants are charged with being intoxicated, others are charged with having liquor and others are charged with affrays, carrying concealed weapons, larceny and operating an automobile with one headlight.

Train crews on the Southern are already feeling the effect of the Christmas traffic. During the past several days a number of trains have been late in reaching Concord, and the delays in almost every instance were due to the large volume of business being done by the trains. It is probably that the schedule of the trains will be interrupted daily until after Christmas.

Campaign literature in the form of a bronze shield used by Major General Harrison in his campaign for the presidency was found recently by W.G. Allison at his home near Poplar Tent. The shield, small and round, was found in the Allison yard. On one side is a log cabin and the slogan “The People’s Choice,” and on the other side is a picture of General Harrison and the date “March, 1841.” Mr. Allison believes the shield was the property of his grandfather.

From page 3 of The Concord Times, Monday, Dec. 22, 1924

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