"Come at Once. Manpower Insufficient."--Coffey, May 3, 1926

Entire Northwest Corner of Grandfather’s Mountain Is Seething Mass of Flames. . . Fire Fighters in Great Demand Now. . . All Available Men Are Fighting Flames and Apparatus Being Rushed Now to Linville Region. . . McDowell County Fire Is Halted. . . 600 Men Were Called Into Service to Fight Blaze on a 10-Mile Front

Asheville, May 3 (AP)—The entire northwest boundary of Grandfather’s Mountain, division of Pisgah National Forest, is aflame in one of the most violent conflagrations of the spring fire season, it was reported today at the office of the U.S. Forestry Service here.

Repeated calls for aid were wired into the offices of Supervisor M.A. Mattoon during the day, and all the available men and fire fighting apparatus were being rushed to the Linville region. Early reports from Monroe Coffey, ranged in the Grandfather Mountain Forest, stated that a bad fire was burning along Upper Creek Falls, Winding Stair Knob, and across Cold Mountain.

The latest wire from the scene of the fire read: “Whole northwest boundary of this forest is burning. Come at once; man power insufficient. Coffey.”

J.W. McNair, assistant supervisor of Pisgah Forest, left early in the day for the fire, and efforts were being made to reach Supervisor Mattoon, who was out, in another section of the timberlands that was reported in danger, that he might go to Linville to direct fighting the flames.

Late Sunday night the 5,000-acre fire that was devastating the forest along the Buncombe-McDowell County line near Ridgecrest was placed under control on the Buncombe county side of the line. For a time fire fighters had abandoned their work of checking threatened destruction but late last night the humidity rose and forest placed the blaze under control.

On the McDowell county side, however, serious trouble was placed yesterday, officials of the county issued an order conscripting 600 men for service in fighting the blaze, and there with the other fighters were spread over the 10-mile front. The fire was reported under control in a measure today.

The fires started from escaping sparks in a concrete mixer at Ridgecrest Dam and destroyed the holdings of Col. D.W. Adams, local realtor, including the Catawba Fish & Game Reserve, together with hundreds of acres in other sections and about 120 acres of government owned property.

A large fire was reported burning near Waynesville also.

From the front page of the Concord Times, Monday, May 3, 1926

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William Tyzzer, 14, Suffers Painful Death from Rabies, May 3, 1926

Hydrophobia Claims Youth at Charlotte. . . William Tyzzer, 14, Dies After Few Hours of Intense Suffering. Bitten Month Ago

Charlotte, April 30—The first death in Charlotte in recent years from hydrophobia occurred today at noon when William Tyzzer, 14, son of Mr. and Mrs. F.J. Tyzzer of West Park avenue, died at a local hospital after a few hours of intense suffering.

The boy was bitten about 30 days ago by a dog but it was not though at the time that the animal was suffering with hydrophobia. At the same time James Brades, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alevin Brades, was bitten. This child is normal today, it was reported. The Pasteur treatment was not given the children at the time, although the parents of the Brades child said this afternoon that this precaution would be taken at once in the case of their child.

The Tyzzer boy was taken ill last night and the malady rapidly developed, his death coming early this afternoon.

From the front page of the Concord Times, Monday, May 3, 1926

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Many Monuments Wrecked at Warrenton Cemetery, May 3, 1926

Warrenton Cemetery Wrecked by Vandals. . . Monuments Torn from Bases Indiscriminately; No Clue to Guilty Parties

Warrenton, May 2—Monuments twisted from their bases, broken marble slabs and wrecked graves greeted visitors to Fairview cemetery this morning. The preceding night vandals had gone through this beautiful city of the dead and 35 plots suffered damage.

The wreckage was not confined to any section or family but seemed utterly aimless. A few tracks made as the tombs were hurled from their bases are the only clues left and these are useless as the number of visitors attracted crossed these and made the use of bloodhounds impractical.

No reason can be attributed for the crime.

From the front page of the Concord Times, Monday, May 3, 1926

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Local Mention Column in Concord Times, May 3, 1926

Local Mention

For the first time during 1926 Concord experienced a hot week-end. Summer temperatures prevailed throughout Saturday and Sunday, the mercury registering about 85 degrees Sunday afternoon. Overhanging clouds this morning brought signs of rain.

The regular May meeting of the Ministerial Association will be held at the Y.M.C.A. tonight at 6 o’clock.

Mrs. Flynn Johnson has resumed her work at Fisher’s after being confined to her home for several weeks by illness.

One new case of measles and one new case of mumps were reported this morning to the county health department.

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Bostian, died last night at 9 o’clock at their home on Smary [St. Mary?] street. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 3 o’clock and interment was made in Oakwood cemetery.

Charlie O. Rich, 14-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Rich, died this morning at 3 o’clock at their home on Caldwell street. Interment will be made tomorrow at 11 a.m. at Bessemer City. Death was due to pneumonia.

James. W. Cartret, year-old son of James C. and Fat[Fay?] Bridges Cartret, died this morning at 9 o’clock at the home of his parents on St. Mary street. Funeral services were held this afternoon and interment made in Oakwood cemetery.

About 150 members of the “Sunday Gang” were present for a meeting at the Y.M.C.A. Sunday. After the session, members of the organization marched to the First Presbyterian Church to hear the Bible story contest finals.

The Central Methodist Stewards will meet at the church tonight at 8 o’clock. It is urged that every member be present if possible.

It was announced this morning at the Y.M.C.A. that no May Day fete will be held here this year. Plans for the fete were called off due to the late season.

Saturday was another busy day for Sheriff Caldwell and his aides. Hundreds of persons paid their county taxes during the day to avoid having their property advertised for sale. The amount paid in has not been announced yet.

Business houses and homes are asked to display their flags during the War Mothers’ convention here this week. The convention will begin Wednesday and continue through Thursday, and flags are to be displayed during the two days.

Members of the campaign committee of the Y.M.C.A. are to meet at the Y tomorrow night at 7 o’clock. The meeting will be over in time for those present to attend the Playmakers’ entertainment at the high school. All members are urged to attend.

Attaches of the Y are planning now for the big circus on Saturday. Every effort will be centered in the event, one feature of which will be the big parade. There are no costs attached to the parade and already more than 20 business houses have signed up for entries.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the following couples: Ray Tucker and Miss Viola Luffman of Kannapolis; Claborn Gilbert and Miss Ada Isenhour of Kannapolis; Lee Cook of Kannapolis and Miss Viola Troutman of Concord Route 3; and W.F. Poston of Kannapolis and Mrs. Alice King of Concord.

The May meeting of the board of county commissioners is being held at the court house today. The board held its first session this morning, it being reported that no business of special importance developed at the session. Nothing of unsual interest is expected to come before the board this afternoon, it was said.

So well pleased was the public with the gymnastics given at the concord Theatre last week by a team from the Y.M.C.A. that the theatre manager has asked the team to make a return engagement. The team gave exhibitions Thursday and Friday nights, their stunts being well received by large audiences.

Seventeen cases are to be tried in recorder’s court this afternoon, eight having been continued from former sessions of the court. The calendar includes charges of having liquor, operating cars while intoxicated, speeding and reckless driving, resisting arrest, intoxication, beating a board bill and assault on a female.

Friends here have just been advised of the death two weeks ago of Jacob Schenck in Denver, Colorado, where he spent several years. The deceased was a son of the late Rev. J.E. Schenck and Mrs. Schenck who now resides in Greensboro. He lived in Concord when his father was pastor of St. James Lutheran Church.

From page 2 of the Concord Times, Monday, May 3, 1926

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Delegates to State War Mothers' Convention, May 3, 1926

Delegates to State War Mothers’ Convention

The delegates to the State War Mothers’ Convention, to convene here on Wednesday and Thursday of this week, and the homes they will be entertained in, are as follows:

Mrs. W.D. Pemberton—Mrs. C.P. Robinson, Mrs. W.H. Lewis.

Mrs. R.E. Ridenhour—Mrs. J.W. Roark, Mrs. M. Fagg Malloy.

Mrs. J.L. Hartsell—Mrs. R.C. Warren, Mrs. Sumner.

Mrs. J.F. Goodson—Mrs. E.P. Tingly, Mrs. Wohlford.

Mrs. W.S. Bingham—Mrs. C.A. Misenheimer.

Mrs. A.G. Odell—Mrs. W.A. Respass, Mrs. Mary Baugham and Mrs. Mary B. Little.

Mrs. S.A. Wolff—Mrs. J.L. James, Mrs. N.b. Williamson.

Mrs. D.L. Bost—Mrs. T.J. Prettyman, Mrs. J.O. Rankin.

Mrs. J.L. Crowell—Mrs. Gwynn, Mrs. T.L. Killian.

Mrs. J.A. Barnhardt—Mrs. Adkinson, Mrs. J.L. Nelson and Mrs. Lillie Wilson.

Mrs. John Miller—Mrs. LA.M. Whitesides, Mrs. J.C. Phillips.

Mrs. I.I. Davis—Mrs. J.M. Williams.

Mrs. S.J. Ervin—Mrs. E.E. McDowell.

Mrs. A.C. Cline—Miss Baugham and friend.

Mrs. J.F. Dayvault—Mrs. Shiff, Mrs. Gullich.

Mrs. Gales Pickard—Mrs. W.B. Pratt, Mrs. Whitsett.

Mrs. W.L. Bell—Mrs. J.M. Parker.

Mrs. J.A. Kennett—Mrs. J.M. Alexander, Mrs. J.L. Carroll.

Mrs. Frank Morrison—Mrs. Richard Cozart.

Mrs. M.F. Ritchie—Mrs. Emma Little, Mrs. C. Sawyer.

Mrs. W.A. Foil—Mrs. C.B. King, Mrs. John Blanton.

Mrs. J.F. Cannon—Mrs. S.E. Moor, Mrs. J.A. Corbett.

Mrs. Jane McConnell—Mrs. R.P. Smith, Mrs. O.M. Coston.

Rev. R.M. Courtney—Mrs. M.M. Courtney, Mrs. Blackwell and Mrs. J.M. Bernhardt.

Mrs. Ray Hoover—Mrs. R.B. Weeks, Mrs. W.C. Alexander.

Mrs. B.F. Rogers—Mrs. Hugh Montgomery.

From page 2 of the Concord Times, Monday, May 3, 1926

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George Cochran Back in Salisbury for Medical Treatment, May 1, 1926

George Cochran Enters Hospital for Treatment

Salisbury, May 1—George F. Cochran, newspaper man, who for some months has been Sunday editor of Sam Farrabee’s Lakeland Ledger, at Lakeland, Florida, is under treatment at the Salisbury hospital, a patient of Dr. J.E. Stokes.

Mr. Cochran became ill some weeks ago and the Florida physicians seemed slow in diagnosing his case, so he came back to the old home state and to his former physician for treatment.

From the front page of the Concord Times, Monday, May 3, 1926

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W.A. Brown Improving at Charlotte Sanatorium, May 3, 1926

W.A. Brown Improving

Friends of Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Brown will be interested to learn of the improvement in Mr. Brown’s condition. He is undergoing treatment in the Charlotte Sanatorium.

From page 2 of the Concord Times, Monday, May 3, 1926

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