This city and section rejoiced greatly last Monday when
Peace was announced. All day the news was the only subject of talk and at night
hundreds of people gathered on the streets of the city and celebrated in a
quiet way. Some rode in automobiles and waved flags and made all kinds of
noises, but the great majority quietly spent the hours talking with friends of
the good news. Every man and every woman and child is glad and overjoyed that
the war is over.
The local fire company has been having its troubles.
Recently the Commissioners elected a truck driver who is not satisfactory to
Chief Webb and assistant Chief Steele. And so they have both resigned, and
along with them some other members of the company. Another Chief will be
elected and given the opportunity to organize a company.
The school at the Franklin school house will open Monday,
November 18, with the following teachers: Miss Leannah Hutchens, Principal, and
Miss Alma Taylor, Mrs. Etta Jones, and Miss Eda Redman. It is very important
that each pupil be there at the start of the school.
Mrs. George Ashby and little daughter of Portland, Oregon,
are guests of her sister, Mrs. T.B. Ashby on South Main street. Mrs. Ashby will
remain in North Carolina until her husband returns from the service of his
country.
Dr. Moore of Stokes County has located in this city for the
practice of his profession as physician. For the present Dr. and Mrs. Moore are
occupying rooms in Mrs. Cora Hollingsworth’s home on Main street.
Mr. and Mrs. T.B. McCargo have decided to move to town for
this winter. After this week they hwill be at home at the Gilmer residence on
Pine street.
Private Caldwell Howell of Fort McPherson, Ga., is spending
a few days at the Blue Ridge Inn in this city.
Private Cecil Carter of Camp Humphries, Va., is the guest of
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Carter of this city.
Mr. T.N. Brock has returned from Camp Humphries, Va., where
he visited his nephew who is recovering from influenza and pneumonia.
Mrs. John Jones was called to Norfolk Wednesday by a message
telling her of the illness of her husband in that city.
Private Abner Deatheridge of Camp Sevier arrived yesterday
to spend some time with relatives in this city.
Dobson Court
A one week term of court is in session at Dobson for the
trial of criminal causes. UP to noon Thursday most of the time was taken up
trying criminal cases that are of no general interest and carried small fines
except one case, that of W.T. Baugus of the western part of the county. He was
convicted of making liquor and will most likely get a prison sentence.
The trial of five men charged with the murder of old man
Riley Easter some months ago commenced Thursday at noon and is it is supposed
that it will consume the remainder of the term.
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