Local News From Alamance County, July 31, 1919

From the Alamance Gleaner, Graham, N.C., July 31, 1919

Local News

Graham is experiencing a shortage in sugar. Reports all along have indicated that sugar would be plentiful. Is somebody hoarding or is the fault with the refineries? An investigation is in order.

Lieut. W. Ross Freshwater was making his home here and was with the Graham Loan & Trust co. when he entered service about two years ago. He volunteered and went to Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga., where he won his commission as Lieutenant. A few months later he was detailed to go to Knoxville, Tenn., where he was military instructor for a few weeks. Then he went overseas and wears two bars on his sleeve, indicating two 6-month periods of overseas service. He also wears the decoration of “Expert Rifleman.” He got his discharge at Camp Lee, Va., on 19^th inst., having landed a few days before. He is spending a few days with friends before going to Rock Hill, S.C., to engage in the wholesale grocery business with the former Colonel of his regiment. Lieut. Freshwater has lots of friends who will wish him all sorts of success.

The Bright Jewel band of Graham M.E. Church will meet next Monday evening at 7:30 o’clock.

Graham Chapter of Daughters of the Confederacy will meet with Mrs. J.J. Henderson at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7^th.

The Ladies’ Aid Society and Mission Study Class of Graham Christian Church will meet with Mrs. Jas. P. Harden on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 6^th, at 3:30 o’clock.

Hon. A.M. Scales of Greensboro passed through Monday with his Sunday school class of 16 boys in three automobiles on their way to Morehead City to spend 10 days.

The young people of Graham gave a dance last Thursday night in the Graham Loan & Trust Co. building. Quite a number of out-of-town young people were present. The music was furnished by Franks’ Orchestra.

Mr. Robert L. Holmes returned Monday from Greensboro where he spent last week taking hospital treatment. The latter part of the week his condition was reported quite serious. He made rapid recovery, however, and is now at business as usual.

Mr. E.L. Henderson is very much improved and able to be out again.

Mrs. Charlie Jones is at Rainey Hospital for treatment.

The store and goods of Mr. W.P. Ireland were burned at Ossipee yesterday morning between midnight and day. The origin of the fire is unknown. The loss is heavy as a large stock of goods was carried. There was $600 insurance on the building and $1,500 on the stock.

The Woman’s Missionary Society of Graham M.E. Church will hold their regular meeting next Monday evening at 8 o’clock. Instead of the study period, they will enjoy a social hour with their guests, the lady members of the church.

A large congregation attended the installation services at the Presbyterian church last Sunday morning, when Rev. E.N. Caldwell was formally installed pastor of the church. The sermon by Dr. Myers and the charge to the congregation by Hon. A.M. Scales, both of Greensboro, and the charge to the pastor by Dr. Shaw of Mebane were fine and enjoyed by the congregation. Mrs. M.C. Terrell of Burlington sang a solo that was very much enjoyed.

The 4^th annual reunion of the Coble and allied families will be held on Wednesday, August 13^th, at Coble’s church, located five miles north of Julian and 12 miles southeast of Greensboro. The principle address will be made by Hon. Robt. N. Page. A picnic dinner will be served and music will be furnished by a bass band for the occasion.

On Sunday afternoon, Aug. 3, at 3 o’clock the Sons and Daughters of Liberty will present the Graham Troop of Boy Scouts with a Troop Flag. The flag will be presented by Rev. J.R. Edwards and accepted by Mr. Lynn B. Williamson. The address will be delivered by Mr. J. Dolph Long. Everybody is invited to attend.

An organ recital will be given in Presbyterian church Friday evening, Aug. 1^st, at 8 o’clock by Mrs. J.E. Watson, assisted by Mrs. W.E. White and Miss Minnie Long.

Building Notes

Mr. W.F.R. Clapp, North Maple Street, is putting the material on the ground to build an addition to his home, which will include a dining room, a bed room and other improvements.

Mr. J.B. Farrell, North Maple Street, is remodeling his home. A new porch, another room and a bath room are among the features to be added.

A big lot of grey brick has been put on the ground to be used in the construction of the Alamance Motor Company’s new garage.

A new front is being built to the store occupied by the Ladies’ Emporium, North Main Street.

Deaths

Mrs. Lucinda Turner died at her home near Long’s Chapel on July 11^th, aged 81 years, 6months and 16 days. She was the mother of John H. and Wm. J. Turner, two of the leading farmers in the McCray community. The remains were buried at McCray.

Mrs. Mattie L. Smith, wife of Mr. G.H. Smith of near Haw River, died at Alamance Hospital on July 24^th, aged 42 years.

Mrs. Margaret S. Tillett, wife of Mr. Wilbur F. Tillett, died in Burlington July 27^th, aged about 40 years. The remains were carried to Durham for burial. Her maiden name was Stanford and she was a sister of Mrs. Walter E. Walker of Burlington.

Mr. Hanson K. Hall, an aged citizen of Burlington, died Monday evening, aged about 89 years. His widow, two sons and a daughter survive him. Mr. Hall served as a Confederate soldier in the Civil War.