Middlesex Store Destroyed by Fire, Nov. 30, 1920

By the Associated Press, Middlesex, N.C., Nov. 30—The Middlesex Supply Company, general mercantile business, was destroyed by fire early today, the damage estimated at $100,000, partly covered by insurance. The building was totally destroyed. A rear door and a window were found open when the fire was first noticed, and the supposition is that the building was fired to conceal a robbery. (From the front page of the Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 30, 1920)

High Points Merchants Sleeping in Stores to Prevent More Burglaries, Nov. 30, 1920

By the Associated Press, High Point, N.C., Nov. 30—Merchants in this city are sleeping in their stores because of the series of burglaries that have occurred here in the past 10 days. The number of patrolmen on the night shift is said not to be large enough to watch the district. The burglaries have caused a loss of merchandise valued at several thousand dollars, it is reported. (From the front page of the Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 30, 1920)

One Killer Drunk, The Other Recently Released Form Insane Asylum, Nov. 30, 1920

Raleigh, Nov. 30—The wives of Sam Shadrack and Charles Davis, Wake county white farmers, are dead and the two men are lodged in jail charged with murder. They were arrested yesterday afternoon. Davis is said to have unloaded a five-shooter revolver into the body of his wife in the early morning hours Monday. Two children of the Davis family carried news of the killing to neighbors and when the home was entered he was found under the influence of whiskey and was crazed and unmanageable. He was brought to the Wake county jail here in an unconscious condition. No reason was advanced for Davis’ act other than that he was intoxicated. Shadrack’s alleged crime is believed due to the fact that he was mentally unbalanced, having recently been discharged from the state hospital for the insane. The men live 10 miles apart, Davis being a resident of New Light while Shadrack’s home is only a short distance from Wake Forest. (From the front page of the Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 30, 1920. New Light township is northwest of Wake Forest, located in what is now Falls Lake State Recreation Area.)

Mrs. Charles E. Davis Killed by Her Husband, Nov. 30, 1920

By the Associated Press, Raleigh, N.C., Nov. 29—Mrs. Charles E. Davis, who was shot through the head at her home early yesterday morning by her husband, prominent and wealthy farmer, died at a local hospital at 7 o’clock this morning. Davis, who was placed in jail yesterday in an unconscious condition as a result of drinking liquor, the examining physician said, but has made no statement. Coroner Owens will hold an inquest today. (From the front page of the Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 30, 1920)

J.W. Munden, Elizabeth City, Commits Suicide, Nov. 30, 1920

By the Associated Press, Elizabeth City, N.C., Nov. 30—J.W. Munden, prominent business man and politician here, committed suicide here today by hanging himself with a bed sheet. Business worries were assigned as the cause. (From the front page of the Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 30, 1920)

Charles Davis, Sam Shadrack Arrested for Killing Their Wives, Nov. 29, 1920

By the Associated Press, Raleigh, N.C., Nov. 29—Charles Davis, highly respected and wealthy farmer of New Light township, in Wake county, and Sam Shadrack, who lives about a mile from Wake Forest, were lodged in the county jail here this forenoon in connection with the killing of their wives. Though Drake and Shadrack live about 10 miles apart, the killing of the two women occurred almost at the same time, between 3 and 5 o’clock this morning. Coroner Owen left Raleigh about noon to hold an inquest. No details further than the fact that the arrest of the two men had been received here at 2 o’clock this afternoon. (From the front page of the Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 29, 1920)

Richmond Cedar Works Cuts Wages of 800 Men by 25%, Nov. 29, 1920

By the Associated Press, Richmond, Va., Nov. 29—Announcement was made by the Richmond Cedar Works today of a reduction of 25 per cent in the wages of all its 800 men employed in its plant here. The reduction takes effect at once. (From the front page of the Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 29, 1920)

Yacht Found Off Bogue Inlet; Crew Believed Lost, Nov. 29, 1920

By the Associated Press, New Bern, N.C., Nov. 29—The yacht Endeavor, Philadelphia to Savannah, was found tied to a sea buoy off Bogue inlet, North Carolina coast, yesterday afternoon. A small in which the crew was believed to have embarked was found nearby. (word was left out of sentence in newspaper) Life-savers believe the small boat was overturned in a rough sea and that the crew was lost. No trace of the missing men has been found. The owners, according to the Endeavor’s papers are H.A. Scarcorna and Frank Sinanica of Savanna, Ga. (From the front page of the Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 29, 1920)

Mrs. Lipe Out of Hospital, Nov. 29, 1920

The many friends of Mrs. M.P. Lipe of Hildebran are glad to see her out again after being indisposed for several days at the Richard Baker Hospital. (From the Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 29, 1920)

Babe Barnett, Believed Killer of J.H. Rose, Arrested in Spokane, Washington, Nov. 29, 1920

Asheville, Nov. 29—Word has been received here by local prohibition agents from Supervisor Brame of Richmond that a man believed to be J.E. (Babe) Barnett, wanted by federal officers on charges of killing Prohibition agent J.H. Rose in Swain county last month, has been arrested in Spokane, Washington. A new description of Burnett will be forwarded the Washington officials for a clearer identification, it is stated. Rose was killed when he attempted to raid an illicit still on Burnett’s place in Swain county several weeks ago. The officers state that they believe the still belonged to Burnett but that they had not been able to prove it. Rose was shot down by Burnett, just as the former walked around the corner of a barn, and Burnett made good his escape. (From the Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 29, 1920)

Newton High Schoolers Present Thanksgiving Program, Nov. 27, 1920

Newton, Nov. 27—A most delightful Thanksgiving program was rendered by the members of the high school department of the Newton graded schools on Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock. The President’s proclamation was read by Norris Hoyle, and “Causes Why America Should Be Thankful” was the title of a splendid paper by Miss Margaret Feimster. Miss Maybelle Setzer gave a Thanksgiving poem and Miss Brandon Gamble recited “Polly’s Thanksgiving.” Prof. M.S. Beam, the superintendent, made a splendid talk which was enjoyed by all present. $200 was raised by the school for the Polish relief fund. In the afternoon a wagon load of good things was sent to the inmates of the county home. (From the Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 27, 1920)

Woman's Club of Newton Honors Graded School Faculty, Nov. 27, 1920

Newton, Nov. 27—The members of the faculty of the Newton graded schools were honorees at a brilliant reception at the Junior Hall on Friday evening from 8 till 11 o’clock given by the Woman’s Club of Newton. The guests were met at the top of the stairs by Mrs. Gordon Wilfong and shown to the cloak rooms. At the main entrance Mr. Wilfong Yount welcomed the guests, who were introduced to the receiving line by Mrs. J. Yates Killian. The receiving line was composed of Mrs. L.F. Long, president of the Woman’s Club; Mrs. W.R. Abernethy, chair of the Civics department; Prof. M.S. Beam, superintendent of the graded schools; Miss Ethel Wood, principal of the schools; Misses Mabel Lovin, Annie Tuttle, Fay Gladen, Thelma Robinson, Olive duke, Freddie Hoover, Annie Whitener, Sara Townsend, Helen Long, Kate Warlick, Eula Yount, Isla Hunsucker. Mrs. Grover Murray escorted the guests to the punch bowls, presided over by Mesdames J.A. Gaither, Sid Smyre, R.B. Knox and George Moose. More than 150 guests were present. Delicious refreshments were served, consisting of cream cake and coffee. (From the Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 27, 1920)

Moses Harris Shot and Killed for Moonshine, Nov. 27, 1920

By the Associated Press, New Bern, N.C., Nov. 27—Moses Harris, negro, said to have been one of the most desperate moonshiners in this section of the state and who, officers say reported that he would never be taken alive, was shot and killed a few miles from Trenton, Jones county, early today after he had seized the rifle of the one of the officers and given battle. The officers had been looking for Harris for several months on warrants charging blockading. A 70-gallon still ready for operation was found near Harris’ home early today. (From the front page of the Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 27, 1920)

New Bern Iron Works Employees Refuse 10% Pay Cut, Nov. 27, 1920

By the Associated Press, New Bern, N.C., Nov. 27—Declining to accept a reduction of 10 per cent in their wages following the statement of their employes that they had to cut prices from 15 to 20 per cent in order to meet the drop in other commodities, 250 and 300 employes of the New Bern Iron Works and Supply Company, one of the largest concerns in this section of the state, failed to report for work this morning. (From the front page of the Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 27, 1920)

J.T. Harris Sentenced to Electric Chair, Nov. 26, 1920

J.T. Harris, the Ridge Crest merchant who killed F.W. Monnish of Tuscaloosa, Ala., at Ridge Crest on September 3, was sentenced in Buncombe superior court yesterday to die in the electric chair on Friday morning, January 28. The jury did not believe the defendant’s story, evidently regarding him as a surly individual who had no respect for other people. (From the editorial page of the Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 26, 1920)

Mule Wins Race With Bob Martin's Car, Nov. 26, 1920

If anybody wants to know whether a black mule can run, let him ask one Bob Martin. To explain, Mr. Martin tried to drive his car faster than the mule ran, but had to turn to the woods. Neil Clark then stepped out of the car, waved the mule back and a boy on a bicycle halted the animal as it was stretching its legs for the home stretch on the Rhodhiss road. The buggy drawn by the mule was not damaged. (From the Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 26, 1920)

Hickory Spelling Bee a Huge Success, Nov. 26, 1920

The spelling match at the overall factory attracted a large crowd and the affair was a splendid success from a financial as well as an enjoyable standpoint. The Hickory Concert Band assembled early in the evening and gave a concert which was immensely enjoyed. The captains then lined up their teams and the evening’s fun began. Mrs. H.M. Doll was captain of the educational department and Mrs. D.M. McComb was captain of the civics department and each had along line of followers. Prof. J.E. Barbe gave out the words from the blue back speller and the lines soon began to thin. There were a number of good spellers, however, and there was a tussle of words before the educational side won. Its captain, Mrs. H.M. Doll, stood longest. Dr. E.M. Craig assisted Mr. Barbe with giving out the words. The affair was given under the auspices of the Community Club. About $17.86 was cleared, including $3.50 which Miss Sadie Menzies’ grade at South school donated. All the proceeds will be used this winter for buying fuel for those in need. (From the Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 26, 1920)

Football Kills 11 Players in 1920 Season

By the Associated Press, Chicago, Nov. 27—Football exacted a toll of 11 victims during the 1920 season, which closed with Thanksgiving games, according to reports gathered by the Associated Press. The number of deaths was five greater than in 1919 and one above the list last year. The majority of the youths killed this season were high school payers who may have entered the game without sufficient physical training for so rough a sport. Only two of the dead were members of college teams, two of college class teams. One boy of 12 was killed on a sand lot and the remaining six were high school teams. Defenders of the sport pointed to the fact that not a fatality occurred on the big universities of the country, where the game is under complete instructors. (From the front page of the Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 27, 1920)

Thanksgiving Wish

Ralph Emmett Gibson Dies of Acute Indigestion, Nov. 24, 1920

Ralph Emmett Gibson, member of the automobile firm of Gibson Bros. Of Laurinburg, died at his home two miles south of Laurinburg on Monday night of last week from an acute attack of indigestion. (From the Rockingham Post-Dispatch, Nov. 24, 1920)

Patrolmen J.C. Cecil, C.S. Wilson Found Guilty of Affray, Nov. 25, 1920

J.A. Cecil and C.S. Wilson, members of the High Point police force, were tried Thursday before Judge O.A. Kirkman in municipal court on the charge of an affray. They were convicted and each fined $5 and half the costs of the case. According to the evidence presented before the trial judge, the trouble occurred at the police station last Friday. Witnesses testified that Wilson called Cecil a d---- liar and Cecil then struck Wilson. The two officers immediately began fighting, but were later parted by policemen, according to the evidence. “Both men are guilty,” said Judge Kirkman after he had heard all the evidence. That was the only case heard in court that day. Bob Ring, white, charged with abandonment and non-support failed to appear in court when his name was called from the docket and his bond of $200 was forfeited. (From the front page of The Review, High Point, N.C., Thursday, Nov. 25, 1920)

N.H. Bullock, Earl Reddish Bitten by Rabid Dog, Nov. 25, 1920

Lumberton—N.H. Bullock and Earl Reddish, both of the Back Swamp community near Lumberton, wre bitten by a rabid dog. They are taking the Pasteur treatment, which is being given by Dr. E.R. Hardin of Lumberton. A young lady who handled the dog but was not bitten is also taking the treatment. (From The Review, High Point, N.C., Thursday, Nov. 25, 1920)

Bud Hodge, Jack and Jess Odom in Knife Fight, Nov. 25, 1920

Fayetteville—”Bud” Hodge is in the Cumberland General hospital here terribly cut, and Jack and Jess Odom are in jail as a result of a cutting affray near the county home, about two miles south of this city. Hodge claims that he was stopped in the road by several young men. Knives were used by both sides. It was stated at the hospital that Hodge’s left arm was practically severed, the bone being cut in two above the elbow and the arm hanging by the flesh and skin. (From The Review, High Point, N.C., Thursday, Nov. 25, 1920)

Quiet Thanksgiving Predicted for Hickory, Nov. 24, 1920

Thanksgiving day will be a holiday in Hickory tomorrow and most business places, including the stores and banks, will not be open. There will be the usual church services in the forenoon with turkey dinners shortly afternoon and nothing much stirring until night. A few people will leave tonight for Charlottesville to attend the annual football game between the University of Virginia and North Carolina, and some others will spend the day tomorrow hunting, but for the most part Hickory people will remain at home. The Dokies expect to carry a large crowd to Asheville tonight for the ceremonial. Tomorrow night a spelling bee will be held in the plant of the Hickory Overall Company when the town’s best spellers again will hold forth. At 9 o’clock the Hickory cavalry will give a dance in the armory. The proceeds from the spelling match will be used by the Community Club for purchasing fuel for the needy this winter and the troopers hope to realize a neat sum to be applied to furniture and fixtures for the armory. The Record will not be published tomorrow, but will appear again on Friday. (From the Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 24, 1920)

Mrs. Fred Bynum, R.L. Nichols Jr., S.S. Currie Thankful for New Cars, Nov. 24, 1920

Purchasers of Studebakers from West Bros. Recently were Mrs. Fred W. Bynum, a five-passenger; R.L. Nichols Jr., a Light Six; S.S. Currie of Hamlet, a “Special.” (From the Rockingham Post-Dispatch, Nov. 24, 1920; not from an advertisement, but from the “Personal” column in the newspaper.)

Jackson County Allowed Indians to Vote, Then Threw Out Their Votes, Nov. 24, 1920

The Jackson county election board should have allowed the vote of those Indians to be counted, instead of throwing them out. The time to decide illegality of votes is before they are cast and the Indians were just as incompetent when they were allowed to vote as they were when their ballots were thrown out of the boxes. The Record trusts that the courts will hold this view of the case. The election laws should be construed so as to disqualify illiterate persons. But if they are permitted to vote, then their ballots should be counted. Action of the Jackson county board should be overruled. (From the editorial page of the Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 24, 1920)

Will McMasters Up On Charges, Nov. 24, 1920

Officer Carl Shores made a raid one mile from Jackson Springs in Moore county Saturday, and broke up a 60-gallon copper still. It was within 125 yards of the residence of Will McMasters, white. The officers approached McMasters’ house and saw him at the crib giving a drink of blockade whiskey to a man. He was arrested and brought to Rockingham, where he was given a hearing before U.S. Commissioner Guthrie on the charge of removing and concealing. The commissioner bound him over to March term of Federal court at Laurinburg under $200, which McMasters himself readily gave. (From the front page of the Rockingham Post-Dispatch, Nov. 24, 1920)

Reid Garrett Does Rockingham Proud at Hendersonville Academy, Nov. 24, 1920

It is gratifying to Rockingham friends to know the prominent part taken at the Hendersonville Military and Naval Academy by Reid Garrett, son of Dr. F.J. Garrett. Reid is captain of the school football team and one of their best players. He is left halfback. Two Hamlet boys are on this team—Boyd at wright tackle and McDonald at left end. Both are unusually good at their respective positions. (From the front page of the Rockingham Post-Dispatch, Nov. 24, 1920)

Cruel Hoax Against Frank Townsend of Rockingham, Nov. 24, 1920

On Wednesday of last week Frank Townsend, colored, of Rockingham received a telegram from Winston singed by “Holland LeGrand,” stating that his son, Ludolphus was dead and for him to wire $60 if he wanted the body shipped home. Frank forthwith wired the amount to “Holland,” and the next morning sent another of his sons to Winston to accompany the body home. When the young man reached Winston he found that Ludolphus was not only not dead, but had not been sick—in fact, he was a very live man. There are quite a number of Richmond county negroes in Winston, and these began pointing their finger at Frank Wall as being the “Holland LeGrand” who wired and secured the money, though they had no direct evidence. Frank heard the rumors and indignantly denied same, showing his innocence by going to the chief of police and inquiring whether a warrant was out for him or not. The chief informed him that there was no warrant for this, but that he wanted him on another warrant charging him with disposing of mortgaged property in Wolf Pit township. He was locked up, and Sunday officer J.B. Reynolds went to Winston and brought Frank back to Rockingham on this charge. It is probable Frank Townsend will have a charge against him for the bogus death deception. (From the front page of the Rockingham Post-Dispatch, Nov. 24, 1920)

Murder Trial Against J.T. Harris Going to Jury, Nov. 24, 1920

By the Associated Press, Asheville, N.C., Nov. 24—Buncombe county superior court will be in session Thanksgiving day unless a verdict is returned in the first degree murder case against J.T. Harris, prominent Ridge Crest merchant, charged with the murder of O.W. Monish, a prominent Alabamian, at Ridge Crest September 3. The case opened November 7 and has been the longest murder trial in Buncombe county, court records show. Attorneys for the prosecution conclude their arrangements today and Judge B.F. Long, before whom the case is being tried, will make his charge this afternoon. The defendant is the brother-in-law of Judge Jeter (?) C. Pritchard of the United States Circuit court of appeals. (From the front page of the Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 24, 1920)

Enfield Banker Ivey Watson Lured From Home, Shot At, Nov. 24, 1920

By the Associated Press, Enfield, N.C., Nov. 24—Ivey Watson, president of the Bank of Enfield, was lured from his home by a fake telephone message and shot at last night about 9 o’clock. The telephone message stated that the man wanted to see Mr. Watson on important business matters and asked the banker to go to his home three miles into the country. Watson went to the place where he was to meet the man, but found no one there had called him. As he was returning to Enfield in his automobile, some one fired at him the bullet singing by his head. Bloodhounds were secured from Raleigh and they took up the trail and followed it to the home of Otis Sullivan, negro, who was taken into custody. The negro protested his innocence and declared he can prove a complete alibi. (From the front page of the Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 24, 1920)

Rev. Sherrill Loses Several Trunks in Express Office Fire, Nov. 24, 1920

Reidsville—Several trunks belonging to Rev. R.D. Sherrill, the new pastor of Main Street M.E. church, were burned in the fire which destroyed the express office. (From the front page of the Rockingham Post-Dispatch, Nov. 24, 1920)

Rockingham Mills to Cut Pay by 15%, Nov. 24, 1920

With fully half the cotton mills of the United States shut down, many of the remainder running on short time, with greatly reduced wages, it is refreshing, and speaks volumes, for the management of the cotton mills surrounding Rockingham that they have maintained full time. They have continued operation on full time, even though by doing so they operated at a big loss. Effective next Monday these nine mills will inaugurate a 15% reduction in wages, but will continue full operation unless perchance business conditions should later become worse. (From the front page of the Rockingham Post-Dispatch, Nov. 24, 1920)

Spelling Bee Will Be Thanksgiving Night Treat, November 1920

An old time spelling bee has been scheduled for Thanksgiving night and a treat is in store for the people of Hickory. The affair will be under the auspices of the Community Club and the educational department will challenge the civics department. Those not desiring to spell may substitute their husbands or some good speller. The bee held about two years ago has not been forgotten and interest in the one on Thanksgiving night will be great. All the good spellers are expected to be on hand and it remains to be seen who will stand up last. A small admission of 10 cents will be charged, and the proceeds will go for buying coal for the needy this winter. The affair was not gotten up as a money maker but as a get together meeting for the members of the club and their friends. A big crowd is expected and a delightful evening is in store for those who attend. The place for the bee has not been decided upon but will be announced within a few days. (From the Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 20, 1920)

John Plonk, L.S. Sherrill Families Move, November 1920

Mr. John H. Plonk of Newton has purchased the home of Mr. L.S. Sherrill on College street, and has moved to his new family home. Mr. Sherrill has moved his family to Hickory where he is engaged in the furniture business. (From the Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 20, 1920)

Johnston County Extension Homemakers, 4-H'ers in Dress Parade, September 1938

By Jane McKimmon, N.C. State University: Pleasing and interesting are the lovely designs for costumes and the good taste shown in color selection shown by many North Carolina women and girls. Recently Johnston County staged a dress parade in Smithfield and farm women and girls strolled across the grass in tailored sport dresses, house dresses, and colorful prints for the afternoon. Two graceful young women in long cotton evening dress could not have been more alluring had they been fashioned in an exclusive New York house. The most impressive thing in these reviews was the fact that every person wore her own dress. She was not a model selected for her grace and ability to show off the good points, but an every day farm woman who expected to wear her dress in the house or at church, and the girl who would use her sport dress when she was out with other young folks in the neighborhood. From The Woman’s Touch: What Club Work Means to North Carolina Farm Women, in the Carolina Co-Operator, September 1938

Pleasant Hill School Destroyed by Fire, Nov. 19, 1920

The Pleasant Hill school house in Goose Creek township was destroyed by fire about 9 o'clock Saturday night. The loss was about $1,500, with no insurance. The origin of the fire is unknown. (From the front page of The Monroe Journal, Nov. 19, 1920)

B.C. Hinson's Broken Leg Is Healing, Nov. 19, 1920

Mineral Springs--We are glad to report that Mr. B.C. Hinson, whose leg was broken at the ankle the other day, is improving. Mr. Hinson and his son, Mr. John Hinson, were drilling grain with a tractor when the accident occurred. One of the sprouts became chocked, and while opening it, Mr. Hinson's foot caught in one of the spokes in the wheel, breaking both bones in his leg. Dr. George Pruitt set the broken member, and while it is giving Mr. Hinson a lot of pain, it is healing nicely. (From the front page of The Monroe Journal, Nov. 19, 1920)

Marshville Mud Captures Two Fords, Nov. 18, 1920

Marshville, November 18th--If there is any news going on in town, we have failed to run it down, even though we did our best. The weather is all anybody has time or inclination to talk about these days anyway. First the dust was so hrribly bad that everyone lost all self-respect as to personal appearance, and all interest in everything, even to the price of cotton, and began speculating as to whether we could make it until rain came. We did and tuesday the rain came, floods of it. Then we found ourselves in another mess--mud! sticky, miry, oozy, splashy mud. We have mentioned before that the highway workers have just passed through town building us a nice road. The rain came when the road was at the right stage to add water and make mud pies. Its condition now daunts even a Ford. One poor Ford had the misfortune to run out of gas Tuesday right in the stickiest part of the road and alas stuck fast. When help arrived in the shape of another Ford, it too stuck hard and tight. There they both stuckand spluttered and spit gas and smoke and roared and swore frightfully, while their wrathful drivers and a few sympathizers who had gathered meantime, splashed and floundered in shoe-top deep mud and a pouring rain, and tried every way under the sun to get the dratted things out. And the worst part, not a man of them had a wife along to blame it on. Image how sweet tempered they were! Well, it suddenly occurred to them about the time the situation began to look hopeless, that being Fords whynot pick them up and sit them out where they could travel, which they did. Then everything was lovely once more. But some day soon we are going to have a road that will not set such sticky, deadly traps for every unsuspecting little Ford that comes along. the rain just caught it this time before it was ready. (From the front page of The Monroe Journal, Nov. 19, 1920)

Mrs. Boyce Hallman Entertains Book Club, Nov. 18, 1920

Marshville, Nov. 18--Mrs. Boyce Hallman entertained the Book club with a delightful party Wednesday afternoon. the bungalow, lovely within itself, was further enhanced with an artistic arrangement of autumn leaves interspersed with yellow and white chrysanthemums and potted ferns and hanging baskets. The shades were down and electric lights and candles glowed amidst the autumnal setting. Everywhere small cardboard turkeys peeped out from the foliage, and the dining table held a pumpkin surrounded by fruits and nuts mingled iwth autumn leaves, suggestive of the Thanksgiving season. The rooms were thrown together and tables arranged for progressive "turkey," the score cards bearing saucy looking gobblers. Mrs. Baxter Griffin won a handpainted nut bowl as prize and Mrs. Smith Medlin received a prize box as consolation. Chicken salad with delicious accessories were served, the plates bearing attractive Thanksgiving favors. (From the front page of The Monroe Journal, Nov. 19, 1920)

Possum and Potato Song, Nov. 21, 1920

In addition to the big corn and potato crops, rabbits, 'possums and persimmons are not ripe in Union county, and the moon is right for making kraut and 'simmon beer. This reminds us of a song the boys used to sing at corn shuckings when the writer was a youth. It went someting like this: "Bake dat 'possum brown; carve him up to de heart. Sweet potatoes in de pan; sweetest eatin'--carve him to de heart." Thanksgiving Day is the next stop, and while the cotton market is behaving itself in an unbecoming manner, we have the largest corn crop in the history of the country to be thankful for. And then we won't have another presidential campaign under four years. Corn is not the only agricultural crop that has been produced in abundance in Union county this year. The sweet potato crop seems to be a bumper one, which is responsible for a drop in the price of this particular product from 75 ents a peck to 75 cents a bushel. The best sign that a farmer intends to reduce his cotton acreage is to see him sowing a bigger acreage in wheat and oats this fall. (From The Monroe Journal, Nov. 19, 1920)

James Hinshaw Killed by Overseer Hoffman, Nov. 20, 1920

Asheboro, Nov. 20--James Hinshaw was killed at Randleman last afternoon about 4 o'clock by Overseer Hoffman, of a spinning room in one of the mills at Randleman. Reports indicate that the trouble started when the men had trouble over the amount of the required time Hinshaw and his wife had failed to work in the spinning room of which Hoffman was superintendant. Hinshaw, who was reported to have been drinking, went to the home of Hoffman and when Mrs. Hoffman came to the door and begged him to leave, threw several brickbats through the door, barely missing Mrs. Hoffman. At this, Hoffman, who has at first refused to come to the door, came on the porch with a shotgun and shot Hinshaw, the load taking effect in the head and body, causing death almost instantly. Hoffman was arrested and is in jail here. He will be given a preliminary hearing Tuesday. (From the front page of the Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 20, 1920)

Jonas Hargrave Sentenced to 28 Years in Death of Lillie Ramey, Nov. 20 1920

Asheville, Nov. 20--On a plea of guilty of murder in the first degree Jonas Hargrave, negro, in Superior court before Judge B.F. Long was sentenced to serve 28 years in the state's prison at Raleigh for killing Lillie Ramey, negro. The prisoner has been held in jail for several months on charges of murder in the first degree. (From the front page of the Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 20, 1920)

Jack Smith of Northampton Pardoned by Governor, Nov. 20, 1920

Raleigh, Nov. 20--a conditional pardon has been granted by Governor Bickett to Jack Smith, Northampton county man convicted at the August, 1916, term of superior court and sentenced to seven years in the state's prison for manslaughter. The prisoner has made a model prisoner and the judge, solicitor and county officials of Halifax county petitioned for the pardon. (From the front page of the Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 20, 1920)

Swiss Yodling Enjoyed by 475 at Hickory Lyceum, Nov. 20, 1920

The Swiss yodlers, opening the lyceum course at the South school last night, gave a fine entertainment and the 475 persons present are ready for the next. Many popular airs were rendered, together with folk songs and some requiring great skill. the singers handed the school authorities a bouquet on the South auditorium, declaring that it is easy to sing in the building. (From the Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 20, 1920)

Steak for 30 Cents a Pound at Gulledge & Snyder, Nov. 19, 1920

We have added a meat market to our grocery business, and are selling steak at 30 cents a pound. Quick delivery. Phone 78. Gulledge & Snyder. (From the front page of The Monroe Journal, Nov. 19, 1920)

Was Millionaire Really Worth Anything, Asks Editor, Nov. 18, 1920

A few days ago the daily press published a front page story announcing the death of a man who had amassed a large fortune. On every hand was heard the question, "How much was he worth?" The observation is not made as a tirade against wealth honestly won and obtained when to get it a man does not distort and defeat the purpose of life. The man in question was wholly selfish. HIs early life was spent in grasping and greed. The later years of life were devoted to gratification of his baser self. His was a splendid mansion marble steps, mahogany doors and velvets and tapestries. HIs body was clothed richly and he faired sumptuously every day. Men were intoxicated with his attention and flattered when he smiled. But when his life was analyzed it was shown that he had turned a deaf ear to the cry of need. His purse never opened to meet patriotic and civic demands. His eyes never looked in pity on the distressed. His voice was never raised in behalf of the distressed. He lifted no burdens form his brother's back. He lived for himself. The newspapers said he was worth many millions. That was a mistake. Was he really worth anything? (From the editorial page of The Review, High Point, N.C., Nov. 18, 1920, W.L. Stamey, editor and publisher)

N.C. Colleges Cannot Meet Demand for Higher Education, Nov. 19, 1920

Dr. L.A. Williams of the State University, who is directing a survey of the local public school system, delivered an interesting address last night on the Present Educational Situation in North Carolina. After reviewing the educational history of the State in which he showed that a real demand for education has been developed to the point where it can be no longer supplied, he suggested that a remedy for the conditions must be found. This year the University turned away 300 men who wished to enter; 500 young women were denied admission to the North Carolina College for women, and the same story is to be told of other colleges in the State. The Remedy is a more intelligent interest, which will lead to expenditure of more money. The late Dr. E.K. Graham used to say that North Carolina can afford all the eudcation she wants. We now spend $100,000 daily on automobiles. Last year we paid $169,000,000 in Federal surplus and income taxes. This shows the wealth we have. We must spend more on the education of our boys and girls. (From the front page of the Roanoke Rapids Herald, Nov. 19, 1920)

Powells Celebrate 30th Wedding Anniversary, Nov. 19, 1920

Mr. and Mrs. L. Powell of Powelltown celebrated their 30th Anniversary of their wedding on last Friday evening. The guests were received in the parlor by the hostess, who was charmingly dressed in black satin. From the parlor they passed into the dining room where a four course supper was served by Misses Andrews, Leeper, Parsons and Sisk. Many beautiful and useful presents were received by Mr. and Mrs. Powell. (From the front page of the Roanoke Rapids Herald, Nov. 19, 1920)

3,000 Durham Hosiery Mills Employees Take 10% Pay Cut, Nov. 19, 1920

Durham--Expressing the belief that changing conditions warrant their action, the congress of the Durham Hosiery Mills has voted to remove a 10 per cent increase in wages granted last May, it has been announced. It was also announced that the industrial democracy congress has voted to close down the mills during Thanksgiving week, planning to resume operation December 1 witht he reduced scale of wages in effect. The decrease in wages, it is stated, will go into effect December 1. It will apply to the employes of all plants of the big company, about 3,000 being affected. (From the Roanoke Rapids Herald, Nov. 19, 1920)

Earl Mahone's Stolen Ford Recovered, Nov. 18, 1920

About two weeks ago the Ford of Earl Mahone was stolen from in front of the Page Trust Co., at Hamlet, while Mr. Mahone was doing some night work in the bank. Last week while Dan Skipper was in search of lightwood about four miles east of Rockinham, he came across a Ford apparently abandoned. He on Wednesday reported the matter to Sheriff McDonald who went out and had the car brought to the city; investigation developed that it was the car stolen from Mr. Mahone. The thief evidently had hid the car with the idea of later making a get-away with it or selling it. (From the front page of the Rockingham Post-Dispatch, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 18, 1920)

Bud Hancock Died at Midway, Nov. 18, 1920

Mr. "Bud" Hancock, aged about 35, died at Midway this (Thursday) morning at 5:15. He had been in poor health for some time. The remains will be carried to Fayetteville Friday morning for interment. (From the front page of the Rockingham Post-Dispatch, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 18, 1920)

Body of Sgt. Underwood, Killed Day Before Armistice, Being Returned Home, Nov. 18, 1920

The war department has notified relatives in the city of Sergeant Willie L. Underwood, who was killed before Sedan in the Meuse-Argonne offensive on November 10,1918, the day before the signing of the armistice, that the remains of the soldier have been shipped from france and are expected to arrive in New York next week. Upon arrival in this country, the body will be shipped to High Point for final interment. Sergeant Underwood was with the 322nd Infantry, 81st division, and was one of the contingents furnished by High Point. He trained at Camp Jackson and Camp Sevier and proceeded overseas with other soldiers of the division. He was the last High Pointer to be killed in action, he "going west" when a bomb exploded directly over his head. (From the front page of The Review, High Point, N.C., Nov. 18, 1920)

Sgt. Wills, Who Died in France, Buried in Chapel Hill, Nov. 18, 1920

Chapel Hill--With impressive ceremony and in the presence of a large gathering the body of Sergeant Charles B. Wills of Battery C, 113th field artillery, who died in France on Christmas Day, 1918, was laid in its final resting place in his own town of Chapel HIll. (From The Review, High Point, N.C., Nov. 18, 1920)

Ralph Beaver Assaulted, Robbed in Cemetery, Nov. 17, 1920

Statesville, Nov. 17--A sensational holdup and robbery occured in Oakwood cemetery here Monday night when Ralph Beaver, a young man living near Statesville, was assulted and robbed of all the money he had in his possession. According to the story as related by Beaver, he was going from his brother's home near Broad street across to Davie avenue, taking a near cut through the cemetery. Soon after entering the cemetery grounds he was halted and attacked by an unknown person. A test of phyisical strength ensued and Beaver seemed to be getting the best of his assailant when three or four other men, all colored, rushed out from their place of hiding and attacked him, making threat that they meant to kill him even after he began begging for his life. (From The Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 17, 1920)

Miss Dunlap Arrives from South Carolina to Nurse Richardson Baby, Nov. 17, 1920

Miss Charlotte Dunlap of Winnsboro, S.C., came yesterday to nurse the baby of Mr. and Mrs. D.A. Richardson, at the home of its grandmother, Mrs. J.M. Sides, on Twelfth Street. The baby is ill with pneumonia. (From The Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 17, 1920)

Hahn's Son, Emerson, Reports Fine Yield on His Canadian Farm, Nov. 17, 1920

Mr. Emerson D. Hahn, son of Mr. and Mrs. P.E. Hahn, reported another fine yield of wheat, rye and hay on his farm at Peace Rive, Canada, this year. (From The Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 17, 1920)

Mrs. Perry Joins Parks-Belk-Broome Co., Nov. 17, 1920

Mrs. M.C. Perry of Connelly Springs has accepted a position in the ready to wear department of the Parks-Belk-Broome Co. (From The Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 17, 1920)

Mecklenburg Daughters of Revolution Arrange for Andrew Jackson Marker Near Waxhaw, Nov. 16, 1905

From the Monroe 15 Years Ago column: A party from Charlotte, representing the Mecklenburg Daughters of the Revolution, passed through Monroe this morning en route to Waxhaw, where they go to the birthplace of Andrew Jackson, five miles southwest, to place an iron marker on the spot. The marker will remain until the monument on which the daughters are now at work is erected. the committee consisted of Mr. D.A. Thompkins, Judge Burwell, Miss Long, Mrs. Smith, and Mrs. Van Landingham. At Waxhaw they were joined by Mr. J.L. Rodman, who owns the land where the McKammie house stood. Besides placing the marker the committee will lay off a small park. Mr. Rodman has tendered all the land necessary for the purpose. (From The Monroe Journal, Nov. 16, 1920) Photo from North Carolina Archives

Cotton Mill to be Built on W.H. Phifer's Land, Nov. 16, 1905

From the Monroe 15 Years Ago column: Officers were elected yesterday for the new cotton mill that is to be built here just as soon as the material can be placed on the ground. The site selected is a piece of ground belonging to Mr. W.H. Phifer lying west of his residence and between the two railroads. The following are the stockholders: Charles Iceman, W.S. Lee, M.K. Lee, Adams, Jerome & Armfield, Lee & Lee, W.H. Belk & Bro., J.R. English, W.C. Heath, Crow Brothers, J.M. Fairley, R.A. Morrow, W.H. Phifer, E.C. Winchester, R. Redfearn, J.F. Laney, T.J. Shannon, W.M. Gordon, G.M. Stewart, W.M. Perry, R.B. Redwine, R.V. Houston, J.D. McRae, L.C. Bickett, F.M. Sutton, W.E. Cason, T.C. Lee, Tim Helms, Dr. J.B. Eubanks, Rev. George H. Atkinson, W.A. Lane and Dr. J.E. Ashcraft. (From The Monroe Journal, Nov. 16, 1920)

Monroe, Gastonia Mills Closed, Thousands Out of Work, Nov. 16, 1920

All Monroe mills with the exception of the Icemorlee, which is running but three days in the week, have closed down, and around 1,000 people it is conservatively esitmated are out of employment. It is said that the Icemorlee mill may have to close shortly. All of the Gastonia mills, according to report, have shut down, and their thousands of workers are seeking employment in other lines. (From The Monroe Journal, Nov. 16, 1920)

McCraney, Montgomery, Vinson Out on Bond, Nov. 16, 1920

Recent cases tried in Esq. M.L. Flow's court were: J.A. McCraney and S.A. Montgomery, employees of the Icemorelee mill, transporting and having liquor in their possession, probable cause found, and defendants bound over to the next term of Federal court under bonds of $500 each; Chas. Vinson, colored, removing crop from farm of his landlord, Mr. Vann Sikes, bound over to Superior court under a $100 bond. (From The Monroe Journal, Nov. 16, 1920)

Depositors Will Get Money From Peoples Bank of Union Mills, Nov. 15, 1920

Raleigh, Nov. 15--the Peoples Bank of Union Mills, Rutherford county, which the state corporation commission closed October 11 after the cashier had disappeared, is barely solvent, according to information received here today. This means that it is not likely the bank's depositors will suffer financially. There is, however, a probability that the stockholders will not get the institution back on its feet without losing something. The exact amount each holder will lose is not known at this time since the report of the bank examiner who was sent there to take charge has not been made public. It is understood that the defaulting cashier has been apprehended and brought back to the county. He is now out on bond awaiting trial. (From the front page of the Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 15, 1920)

Lowe-Hunsucker Couple Exchanged Vows This Morning, Nov. 15, 1920

Mr. Robert Chester Lowe, son of Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Lowe of Banner Elk, Avery county, and Miss Elaise, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Hunsucker of Catawba county, were united in marrage at the manse at 8:15 a.m. today by Dr. E.M. Craig, pastor of the Presbyterian church. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. O.H. Isenhour of Conover. The bride and groom left on No. 36 for the east and after a week will be at home in Avery county. (From the Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 15, 1920)

Elizabeth Browning Society Presents Program, November 1920

The Elizabeth Browning society held a most interesting meeting Friday in the school auditorium. The program was rendered by the Freshman class. Each one answered to roll call by jokes and after that Margaret Dixon Sikes gave a musical selection on the piano. The other things were: A dialog by Martha Schachner, Mary Browning and Chatty Cason, music by Louise Anderson, recitation "My Wild White Rose" by Katherine Redfearn, Freshman's dreams by Celeste Armfield, Class Prophecy by Sarah Ashcraft, and a pen picture of one of ht epupils in the Freshman class by Arnecia Baker. Every one said this program was the best we have had this year. Each class is going to give a program. Nixt time is the Sophomore program and so on. (From the Monroe Journal, Nov. 12, 1920)

Western N.C. Desperately Needs Hard-Surface Roads, Nov. 13, 1920

Advocates of hard-surfaced roads are now getting busy and will be as active as bees about the time the general assembly meets in January. Man of the projects are worth while and should receive hearty support from all the state. For example, a hard-surfaced road form the coast to the mountains is much to be desired as is also a permanent highway from Wilmington to Charlotte. No intelligent North Carolinian can find falt with these projects, which ought to receive consideration by the general assembly. There are sections of North Carolina, however, which ought to have first call. From Lenoir to Boone there is no railroad and the highway is only passable in good weather. The wealth of North Carolina is still locked up because there are no good roads or railroads running into them. Watauga, Ashe, Caldwell and other counties are rich in cattle, produce, apples and hay--and just now thousands of bushels of apples are going to wate because there is no way to get them to market. a special effort should be made to build a hard-surfaced highway from Hickory to Boone. The Central highway would furnish the main artery for distributing these mountain products and for sending to the mountains the things the mountain people need. It would be well to push road building to point where roads would do most good. (From the editorial page of the Hickory Daily Record, Saturday evening, Nov. 13, 1920)

Mayor Elliott's Appeal for Red Cross, Nov. 13, 1920

J.D. Elliott, Mayor, City of Hickory: "I cannot urge to strongly the claims for the Red Cross to the hearty support of the men and women of this city. Next Thursday, November 18, has been set apart as the day when a whirlwind canvass will be made for members in the City of Hickory, and such a day is hereby proclaimed to be Red Cross Day. "The record of the Red Cross during the war is a glorious one, and the universal tribute of praise which it has called forth is more than merited. And the Red Cross care for the victims of disaster in peace as well as in war. It is not only worthy of support, but it is the duty of each of us to support it to the full extent of our ability. Join the Red Cross, or renew your membership during the Red Cross Fourth Roll Call and thereby prove your appreciation of its humane work, and your consifence in its splendid purposes." (From the Hickory Daily Record, Saturday evening, Nov. 13, 1920)

B.A. Kizer's Store Totally Destroyed by Fire, November 1920

A serious loss was sustained last Monday night when the store of Mr. B.A. Kizer, which was situated on the Providence Cross Roads, near Weddington, was totally destroyed by fire, says the Waxhaw Enterprise. It is not known how the flames, which were discovered about 2 o'clock in the morning originated. The building, estimated as worth $2,000, and the stock of merchandise, valued at $5,000, were entirely consumed, also the entire equipment of the Woodmen of the World lodge that was situated on the second floor. The presence of an underground gasoline station that had been built very near the store prevented the neighbors of Mr. Kizer from fighting the flames effectively. Although the gasoline did not, in fact, ignite, they were afraid to remain near the building,as they did not know but that it might have done so at any moment, with serious results to those who happened to be near. It is not known just what fire insurance, if any, was carried on the property, but it is supposed to have been very little, if any at all. (From the Monroe Journal, Nov. 12, 1920)

War Relics On Display at Hamilton-Liles, Monroe Hardware Co., November 1920

War relics of all kinds, German gas masks, shells, pistols, automatic rifles, canteens, French army caps, trench knives, army shoes, and German pipes were on display in the show windows of Hamilton-Liles Company and the Monroe Hardware Company yesterday. Both firms had a very interesting collection, and hundreds viewed them. A postman's strap, said to have been taken off the first German captured, and a necktie made out of a rattlesnake killed by the late T.J. Gordon on his farm in Oklahoma, which were in the hardware store's window, prompted quite a good deal of discussion. (From the Monroe Journal, Nov. 12, 1920)

H.S. Jones' Company to Rebuild 31 Miles of Railroad, Nov. 13, 1920

Winston-Salem, Nov. 13--H.S. Jones, one of the New York capitalists interested in the development and operation of the Elk Creek Lumber company mills in Watauga county, spent several days here this week attending the trial which terminated in Mr. Jones' company securing the largest verdict ever recorded in Forsyth superior court, approximating about a million and a half dollars. The company has acquired title to about 6,000 acres of fine timber lands in Watauga, located on the line of the Watauga and Yadkin railway, which was badly damaged by the flood in that section a few years ago. Mr. Jones stated that his company planned to put the railroad in operation next year and resume operation of a $300,000 lumber mill plant, which has an annual capacity of 30 million feet annually. This will mean a fine development for this section of North Carolina. The financiers behind the great enterprise contemplate putting a large force of men to work on rebuilding the 31 miles of railroad early next year. (From the front page of the Hickory Daily Record, Saturday evening, Nov. 13, 1920)

Henry Varner's Divorce Case Thrown Out of Court, Nov. 13, 1920

Greensboro, Nov. 13--A suit for divorce brought by Henry B. Varner, prominent Lexington man, publisher of the Lexington Dispatch, against his wife, Mrs. Florence Varner, is null, according to a decision made by Sam J. Smith, clerk of the court of Davidson county. The decision was made on October 4, but no publicity attended it. The suit was thrown out on account of a legal technicality, the law requiring that six months elapse before a suit for divorce is filed. Varner filed his suit too soon, Mr. Smith ruled. (From the front page of the Hickory Daily Record, Saturday evening, Nov. 13, 1920)

M.C. Baucom of Raleigh Attended Monroe Armistice Day Celebration, Nov. 11, 1920

Mr. M.C. Baucom of Raleigh, who was in Monroe yesterday attending the armistice day celebration, has had a varied war experience. While in the 15th U.S. infantry between the years 1898 and 1902, Mr. Baucom served in Cuba, foungt in the Philippine insurrection, and was a member of the China relief expedition. Following the declaration of war in 1917, he entered the second officers' training camp at Fort Oglethorpe, and received a commission in the fighting branch of the service. He was wounded in the Toul sector in October, 1918. (From the Monroe Journal, Nov. 12, 1920)

Nannie Simpson Died in Charlotte Hospital, Nov. 12, 1920

Mrs. Nannie Simpson, wife of Mr. J.P. Simpson of Sandy Ridge township, died in a hospital in Charlotte last Friday. She was a daughter of the late Mr. Archibald Porter and was 52 years old. She is survived by her husband and nine children. She was a member of the Methodist church and was a lady of fine christian character. Funeral was held at Fairview, the family cemetery, in Mecklenburg county. (From the front page of the Monroe Journal, Nov. 12, 1920)

N.D. Saleeby Opens Excellent Cafe, Nov. 12, 1920

Mr. N.D. Saleeby opened up his cafe in the new Houston building yesterday morning and many took advantage during the day of his excellent service. The new place is a beauty, and there are few its equal in the state. Mr. Saleeby manufactures candy, confections and cream in the basement, where he has a modern plant for the work. (From the Monroe Journal, Nov. 12, 1920)

Paul Rose Facing Charge for Snake Bite Remedy, Nov. 12, 1920

Paul Rose, colored, is in a world of trouble. Paul conducts a pressing club and Chief Griffin found a quart bottle full and a half gallon fruit jar containing about a pint of snake bite medicine in Paul's shop Saturday night. It being too late int he season for snake the chief couldn't exactly understand the "whyforeness of the whichness" and he therefore had Paul placed under $500 bond for his appearance before the powers that be where an explanation of the peculiar circumstance over the pressing club could be asked for. Of course the snake bite remedy didn't belong to Paul. It was left in there by another colored man whose name the propiretor of the shop wasn't in possession of and who had just stopped down the street for a few minutes and was going to return within a short time and give Paul a drink. But the chief was on the job a little too early and pressing club man, after missing his drink, suffered the embarassment of being placed under bond, charged with having more liquor on hand than the law allowed on the outside of his shirt. (From the front page of the Monroe Journal, Nov. 12, 1920)

T.J. Marsh and Sons Enjoy Bumper Crop, Nov. 12, 1920

Marshville--Mr. T.J. Marsh and sons gathered 1,280 bushels of corn on the ear this year from eight acres of land, which is equivalent to about 90 bushels of shelled corn per acre. they will also average about a bale and a half of cotton per acre. Mr. Marsh says that they make more now on a few acres than they made a few years ago with two or three times as many mules and hands working large fields of thin soil. The three L's have been applied to their farm--limestone, legumes and live-stock. Uncle Tom says he's going to retire from active farm work and turn it over to the boys. (From the front page of the Monroe Journal, Nov. 12, 1920)

State Now Has 25,000 Students in High School, Nov. 12, 1920

Figures obtained by the state department of public instruction show that there are enrolled in the high schools of North Carolina 25,000 pupils. Of these, 3,000 will be graduated in the spring of 1921. This is an increase of nearly 400 per cent in the number of graduates in five years, as there were only 800 during the session of 1915-1916. From the Roanoke Rapids Herald, Nov. 12, 1920

Taylor, Riggins, Lyles Babies Win Better Baby Contest, Nov. 12, 1920

In the better baby contest held at Aurelian Springs community Fair Oct. 27, the county health department announces the following results: J. Richard Taylor Jr., first prize; Roy Riggins, son of L.B. Riggins, second prize; and Amon E. Lyles, son of A.W. Lyles, third prize. There were 12 babies entered and all made good scores. The Better Babies Bureau of the Woman's Home Companion furnished the score cards, and the Bronze medal for the first prize. The second and third prizes will be awarded by the Fair Association. Each will be supplied with a diploma showing the grade made and will be given the score card showing the points that were graded. From the front page of the Roanoke Rapids Herald, Nov. 12, 1920

Police Believe H.W. Brantley Deliberately Disappeared, November 1920

Washington, N.C.--After the lapse of six days since he was supposed to have been drowned in the Pamlico river, local police officials are beginning to share in the belief that H.W. Brantley, a prominent live stock dealer of Columbia, S.C., is not at the bottom of the river and that the running of the automobile over the edge of the dock was a ruse employed by Brantley to make his disappearance. (From The Review, High Point, Nov. 11, 1920)

7-Year-Old Marvin Tilley Shoots and Kills His 5-Year-Old Sister, Grace, November 1920

Durham--While fooling with his father's shotgun, which happened to be conveniently nearby, Marvin Tilley, 7-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Tilley of Cedar Fork township, in the county, shot and mortally wounded his 5-year-old sister, Grace Tilley. (From The Review, High Point, Nov. 11, 1920)

Onslow Church Leader Received Threatening Letter, Nov. 11, 1920

Salisbury--District court officers here tell of the receipt of a particularly bitter anonymous letter recently received by an Onslow county church leader in which he was threatened with disgrace and ruin. The letter is suspected to have been sent by lawless characters in the vicinity of the man's home. He was threatened with arson and a criminal attack upon a member of his family. (From The Review, High Point, Nov. 11, 1920)

Guy Wells President of High Point Automotive Trade Association, Nov. 11, 1920

Organization of the High Point Automotive Trade association has been effected here and is composed of some of the leading automotive men of the city. Guy E. Wells of High Point Motor company is president of the organization; J.J. Garland of the Motor Service company is vice president; and F.J. Sizemore of the Rankin-Sizemore Tire company is secretary and treasurer. The association is an auxiliary of the national and the Carolina Automotive Trade association. Its objects are the promotion of good fellowship among automobile men, interchange of ideas among membership and the promotion of such movements that tend to benefit the automotible service and accessory business and the community in general. At the meeting last week the new association decided to place markers calling attention to dangerous curves on the Greensboro-High Point road. Distances will also be shown onte boards along the road. (From the front page of The Review, High Point, Nov. 11, 1920)

Armistice Celebrated in Hickory, Nov. 11, 1920

In honor of the signing of the armistice two years ago tomorrow, Hickory will observe the day Thursday with the closing of all stores and the cessation of other business as is possible within the town. No formal program has been arranged, but the day will be observed nonetheless. Most of the Hickory soldiers who were in France when the armistice was signed are back at home and some of them are now active in assisting the Red Cross fourth roll call, which gets under way tomorrow. Most people will remember the joy that followed the announcement that the war had ended, and the call for a holiday was so insistent that practically all states observe the anniversary as such. (From the Hickory Daily Record, Wednesday eveing, Nov. 10, 1920)

John Ford Warned Before His Murder, Nov. 10, 1920

Lincolnton, Nov. 10--The funeral of John Ford, aged 22, who was killed Sunday night at Gastonia, was conducted last afternoon in the Methodist church of this city by his pastor, Rev. J.T. Mangum, assisted by Rev. W.S. Wilson. A large number attended the funeral from town and country and the floral offerings were beautiful and numerous. The remains were buried in Hollyhock cemetery in this city. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Ford, of this city, and three sisters and three brothers. He was manager of the moving picture show of Lincolnton and in this capacity was widely known and had numerous friends. Nothing new has developed here as tending to show who killed the young man. An anonymous letter is said to have been received by Ford about three or four weeks before his death. A local citizen stated today that Ford showed him this letter. In substance he says the letter warned Ford to be careful where he went and what he did. That he was in very great danger if he did not act very cautiously. The writer of this letter stated, according to his informant, that he was a stranger to Ford but attended his picture show. The letter was dated High Shoals but the envelope did not show a High Shoals postmark. Search is being made for this letter. It is thought that this was in the dead man's pocketbook but the pocketbook could not be located yesterday, it being supposed that the robber ssecured the pocketbook. It is said that Ford did not think seriousl of the unsigned letter and that he believed it was mailed in Lincolnton owing to the hour he got it from the postoffice box. Theories and opinions as to the final outcome of the affair fly thick and fast but a considerable number believe the statement of Ransom Killian, the other young man with the girls on the night of the tragedy, who was in Gastonia today testifying before the coroner jury. (From the Hickory Daily Record, Wednesday evening, Nov. 10, 1920)

Coroner's Jury Studying Killing of John Ford, Nov. 10, 1920

The coroner's jury, which yesterday continued the examination of witnesses in Gastonia, was expected to be resumed today, and there at least was some hope that the mystery of the killing of John Ford, and the serious injury of Essie Beatty, 18-year-old girl, may reach a solution. Ransom Killian was on the stand yesterday morning and was relased at noon to enable him to attend the funeral in Lincolnton of John Ford. Gastonia, according to the Gazzette and other newspapers, is full of rumors of the tragedy and an anonymous letter pubished by the Observer today declares that no negroes had anything to do with the tragedy. The writer says the details will come out later. those who doubt the stories told by the three survivors of the party believe that the young people were followed out of town and attacked by persons from Gastonia. Ransom Killian is said to have changed his first story that all were attacked while in the car, and it isx now known that Ford and the Grice girl had gone some distance from the car when Ford met his death. The killing has attracted wide interest. It is the most sensational affair in the state in years, even exceeding in interest the Montgomery murder in Charlotte several months ago. (From the Hickory Daily Record, Wednesday eveing, Nov. 10, 1920)

Gov. Bickett Pardons Bigamist John Moon of High Point, Nov. 10, 1920

Raleigh, Nov. 10--Governor Bickett's office today announces the conditional pardon of John Moon, High Point man, convicted of bigamy and serving 10 years in the state penitentiary. Reasons for the man's pardon are lacking but the governor is expected to make them known upon his return to his office the last of the week. The regular monthly meeting of the State Prison Board was held here yesterday. Only matters of routine were handled. (From the Hickory Daily Record, Wednesday eveing, Nov. 10, 1920)

1,000-Plus Men Losing Jobs at John L. Roper Lumber Company, Nov. 10, 1920

By the Associated Press, New Bern, Nov. 10--Announcement was made today by officials of the local plant of the John L. Roper Lumber Company, operating one of the largest sawmills in the south, that on Friday of this week the plant would be closed down for an indefinite period. More than 1,000 men will be thrown out of work. Lack of demand for lumber is attributed to the decision to shut down. (From the front page of the Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 10, 1920)

One Son Dead, Another Seriously Injured Playing With Dynamite, Nov. 10, 1920

By the Associated Press, Rocky Mount, N.C., Nov. 10--A three-year-old son of Steven Winstead, who lives near Sandy Cross, six miles from here, is dead and a five-year-old brother is in a local hospital in serious condition with one hand blown off and the other badly mangled as the result of an explosion of a stick of dynamite with which they had been playing. The children found the dynamite under a barn where it had been hidden after some had been used for blowing up stumps. The barn was wrecked. (From the front page of the Hickory Daily Record, Wednesday eveing, Nov. 10, 1920)

We Only Demanded That Illiterate Women's Votes Be Thrown Out, Nov. 8, 1920

By the Associated Press, Asheville, Nov. 8--Representative residents of Sylva and Jackson county are very much incenses over the report that htey were attempting to intimidate the election board there and prevent the correct counting of votes, according to a number of them who came to Asheville today to protest. That the trouble which caused a message to be sent to Governor Bickett to send troops to protect the board was not caused by citizens having a hostile attitude towards the board was the assertion of the men. An attorney who went to Jackson county, the delegation charged, made uncomplimentary remarks about women voting and demanded that votes cast by illiterate women be thrown out. This, the delegation said, caused the trouble. The delegation was headed by Sheriff G.M. Cole, J.M. Warren, C.J. Harris, J.b. Ensley and others. They protested to the Asheville Times, asking correction to stories carried in other papers in tis section. They will seek an audience with Governor Bickett when he arrives today, believing that he has been misinformed. (From the front page of the Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 8, 1920)

E.W. Kloss of Bakers Mountain Recommends Raising Swiss Goats, Nov. 8, 1920

Mr. E.W. Kloss of Bakers Mountain is endeavoring to introduce the Swiss milk goat into this section, where there is plenty of rough grazing land and where these little animals would find it easy to thrive. He figures that farmers and city folks woukld find it profitable to raise goats, which would yield from two to three quarts of milk a day. the meat of kids is very fine. (From the Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 8, 1920)

Walter Salmon Surrenders to Salisbury Police Chief, Nov. 8, 1920

By the Associated Press, Salisbury, N.C.--Walter Salmon, a young former world war soldier lately of Morganton, who is alleged to have shot and killed Aca Fleindenshell at Greenville, S.C., last Friday afteroon and robbed him of $300, gave himself up to Chief of Police Kesler last night. Salmon's wife is a relative of Mrs. Kesler and the man saw in a newspaper that she was visiting at the home of the officer and he came here from Spartanburg and went to the chief's home and gave himself up. Mrs. Salmon was not at the home of the chief at the time, but was visiting relatives in the country. She saw him at the jail today. Salmon told officers he did ot get the $300 and intimated that he would tell the full story later in the day. (From the front page of the Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 8, 1920). The last name of the victim is spelled differently from an earlier news story. I don't know which is correct.

KKK Threatens White Businesses in Black Community, Nov. 5, 1920

Several days ago notices with matches stuck through them were found on the doors of the stores of Boggan Bros. and G.W. Saunders, at Pee Dee, says the Wadesboro Messenger and Intelligencer. Mr. Saunders and Boggan Bros. are the only white merchants at Pee Dee, and the notices warned them to leave or take the consequences. They paid no attention to the notices, but turned them over to Sheriff Braswell, who is investigating the matter. (From the Monroe Journal, Nov. 5, 1920)

Craig, McCorkle, Rapes Stole Cotton from Secrest Farm, Nov. 5, 1920

Dewitt Craig, Floyd McCorkle, Roy and Luke Rape, Sandy Ridge township young men, are under indictment for the theft of a bale of cotton from Mr. Bundy Alexander, who lives on Mr. John A. Secrest's farm in the same township. the Rape boys, however, have so far evaded arrest. According to reports, the four young men went to the home of Alexander Monday night, loaded a bale of cotton on a wagon, and returning by a circuitous route, stored it in Craig's barn, where it was hidden under some fodder. It was found by Deputy Sheriff Clifford Fowler, who had little trouble in fastening guilt upon the young men. (From the front page of the Monroe Journal, Nov. 5, 1920)

Peaceful Election Day in Watauga; No News Yet On State, National Elections, Nov. 4, 1920

The election, in the main, passed off quietly in Watauga, and the vote was unusually large, and the Republican majority correspondingly large. Every democrat on the ticket, including Mrs. Edna Hodges, independent, are beated by a majority that will, according to the victorious party, possibly reach 700. Several of the townships have not yet been heard from, definitely, and the majority may changed, but it is enough. Up to the time of closing our forms there has been practically no news reached Watauga, not even from this Senatorial district, but with Watauga's big majority against him, it is resonable to suppose that the Democratic candidate, Dr. Reeves, is also defeated. Nothing from the Congressional district, nothing from the State, but it is safe to say that North Carolina has gone Democratic by an increased majority, and that she will send back to Congress her solid Democratic majority of 10 members. The local Republicans claim a "landslide" for Harding, but, so far, there has been nothing over the wires to back up their contentions. It is generally believed that Senator Harding is elected but the evidence is not in. (From the editorial page of the Watauga Democrat, Boone, N.C., Nov. 4, 1920)

Community Club Women Sold Oysters, Coffee, Ham Sandwiches During Election, Nov. 6, 1920

Quite a neat sum was realized from the sale of oysters, ham sandwiches, pickles and coffee at the Southern Public Utilities Company office on election night while the returns were coming in. The sale was under the auspices of the Social Welfare Committee of the Community Club of which Mrs. Geo. Bailey is chairman. Manager E.B. Templeton kindly offered the use of the office, two electric ranges and free current which was a great factor in the success of the sale. About $50 was cleared which will be donated to some worthy cause. The ladies are to be congratulated on their splendid success and untiring efforts in making this success possible. The sale was well patronized, a number availing themselves of the opportunity of purchasing the delicious oysters and coffe and sandwiches. (From the front page of the Hickory Daily Record, November 6, 1920)

Miniature Aprons Used to Collect Money for Charity, Nov. 6, 1920

Around 50 aprons were returned yesterday at the meeting of the Community Club at the north school building. The miniature aprons had been sent to different members of the club, asking them to return the aprons, placing in the pockets the number of pennies as their waist measured in inches. A number of ladies returned three and four times their measure and as a result a neat sum was netted. The proceeds will go for charity. Those who have not yet returned their aprons are asked to send them in at once to Mrs. Carrie Gamble. Later these aprons will be put on sale and the kiddies will have some very pretty aprons for their dollies. (From the front page of the Hickory Daily Record, November 6, 1920)

Joe Waycaster Murdered by Walt Buckner Over Votes, Nov. 4, 1920

By the Associated Press, Asheville, N.C., Nov. 5--Joe Waycaster, Democratic registrar in Yancey county township, was shot and killed instantly by Walt Buckner, son of former Sheriff Buckner of Madison county, in Yancey county last night, according to a report reaching here today. Buckner is alleged to have inferred that Waycaster destroyed the list of voters who had paid their polltaxes on the day of the election. The "lie" was passed by Waycaster, it is alleged, Buckner shooting him. The alleged slayer made his escape. (From the front page of the Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 5, 1920)

Andrew Jackson Electrocuted at State Prison, Nov. 5, 1920

By the Associated Press, Raleigh, Nov. 5--Andrew Jackson, negro, was electrocuted at the North Carolina state prison here at 10:30 this morning. Jackson was tried at a special term of Lincoln county superior court early last month and was convicted and sentenced to be electrocuted. (From the front page of the Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 5, 1920)

Mrs. Harrell Explains What It Was Like to Vote, November 1920

Marshville, November 4--We have voted! Bright and early Tuesday morning we were up and rousing the neighbors. And a little later gathering in a car full of ladies we hied us forth to the momentous occasion. There was no time to wash dishes or make beds. The affairs of the nation must be attended to first. We held a man up on the street and inquired as to the whereabouts of the polls. He spat a mouth full of tobacco juice and gallantly directed us pollward. It was a vacant store and frightfully dirty, but we were so entranced over the business in hand that we did not particularly mind. Parenthetically speaking, what do you suppose the world would be like with no women in it to clean the thing up anyhow? But back to the polls. A group of men stood about inside probably to see the sights and be on hand in case anything happened, or more probably to assist any fair damsel who happened to be in distress over the unfamiliar ticket. They all looked--well, you know the peculiar expression a man has when ladies come upon him suddenly and catch him with a mouth full of tobacco and no place to spit? They all looked like that, more or less. If they had tobacco they were very careful with the juice however. There was considerable pleasantry and banter exchanged between the folks, all of whom happened to be acquainted, the women playing as ignorant as possible, to add to the fun. Things finally became so social in and around that our crowd began to decide it was a very pleasant place to hang out. After importantly examining the tickets, which were about the first we had ever seen, we solemnly poked each into its own little box with much the same sensation as dipping into the Holy water fount. This all safely done, and our duty by the League of Nations thus performed, there was no excuse to linger longer even to greet the other ladies who were gathering in, from far and near at that early hour. Then, too, those dreadful dishes, and beds and things began tgo haunt some of the party, because that eternal housekeeping problem we have with us always though dynasties rise and falls and presidents come and go. It was all over anyhow except awaiting returns, so we went along homeward; and the dinners were all on time that day, the dishes all washed, the sweeping and dusting as well done as usual. No one had been the least bit rude to us at the polls, in fact was it just our imagination that made us think the men regarded us with a little bit more awe, as being a real citizen and thuse a more important factor than before. Everything except the weather was lovely. As to voting, we are for it strong. (From the front page of the Monroe Journal, Nov. 5, 1920)

Sam Montgomery, John Query Arrested On Liquor Charge, November 1920

Sam Montgomery and John Query, residents of Icemorlee, were found on the Charlotte road Wednesday afternoon with a gallon of liquor in their car by Federal Officers Martin and Dry, and Policeman J.A. Helms. At a preliminary hearing the next day before Esq. M.L. Flow they were bound over to the next term of court under bonds of $500 each. (From the Monroe Journal, Nov. 5, 1920)

Lee Blackmon Loses Finger at Gin in Indian Trail, November 1920

Mr. Lee Blackmon had one of his fingers cut off the other day while operating a self-feeder at the gin in Indian Trail. (From the front page of the Monroe Journal, Nov. 5, 1920)

Mrs. Ruth Porter Watson, 105, Casts Absentee Ballot, November 1920

Mrs. Ruth Porter Watson of Rutherford county, "dean of the college of Confederate matriarch" with three living sons veterans of the Confederacy, cast her ballot in the presidential election Tuesday. Mrs. Watson, who last month celebrated her 105th birthday, was the beneficiary of the state's "absentee voting law." She was not able to go in person to the polls, but sent her ballot by her son, Tom I. Watson, and it was one of the millions which on that day was cast and counted for James M. Cox for President and Franklin D. Roosevelt for vice president. When Tom Boxt of the Greensboro Daily News staff visited the Watson home during the early part of this year he found Mrs. Watson in possession of her full faculties of mind and body. And today she retains those faculties. She gets about the house and takes a keen interest in affairs, but her 105 years forbade that she make a journey to the polling booth Tuesday and her ballot was sent to be cast by her son. It will be recalled that Mr. Bost wrote a delightful story of his visit to Mrs. Watson and in sketching her 104 years he wrote: "'Oh, you mysterious girls,' once wrote J.M. Barrie. 'When you are 52 we shall find you out.' Twice Mrs. Watson has been fund out at 52. She was found out at that age when her state was coming from devastating war and reconstructing itself. She found out again at 104 when reconstruction of the world was in order. She spans Napoleon and the kaiser. She was born as the Frenchman began to serve the sentence imposed upon him for having vexed God, as Victor Hugo puts it. She was able to celebrate the downfall of another archangel of war who fancied that he had taken God into partnership with him." (From the front page of the Monroe Journal, Nov. 5, 1920)

Jesse Day Home from Hospital to Vote, November 1920

Mr. Jesse Day, who has been taking treatment at an Asheville hospital for several weeks for gas injuries received in the World War, came home to vote. He is improving, and we hope ere long he will permanently recover. While he was in the hospital his wife taught and is still teaching in the city schools of Asheville. (From the front page of the Watauga Democrat, Boone, N.C., Nov. 4, 1920)

Former Governor Bags a Turkey, November 1920

Monday a number of Scotland Neck's hunters, among them Mr. W.H. White, Mr. N.A. Riddick, Ex-Gov. Kitchin and Dr. Liverman, went turkey hunting over in Northampton County and while some of them saw wild turkeys and di some shooting at this king of table fowls the Ex Governor was the only one that bagged one, a fine young gobbler. It is said this was his first turkey hunt and of course his first wild turkey. He made a good govenor and there is no reason why he should not make an expert turkey hunter. (From the front page of The Commonwealth, Scotland Neck, N.C., Nov. 2, 1920)

Fake News, November 1920

Several readers of The Republican have sent to this office copies of an editorial extract from an alleged journal called the "National Catholic Register," widely circulated through the mails during this campaign. The animus of the article is obviously to arouse religious feeling by intimating that the Wilson administration has been undr Catholic and Vatican control. For the informtion of those who have sought light, we may now say that Chairman White of the Democratic national committee reports that no such journal as the "National Catholic Register" exists and that the article so widely circulated for political effect is forgery. --Springfield Republican (From the front page of the Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 1, 1920)

Oteen Hospital to Hold 1,000 Veterans, Nov. 3, 1920

With the arrival of additional medical officers and nurses expected within the next 30 days, United States Public Health Service Hospital No. 60 at Oteen will be ready for a maximum of patients, which will be from 1,000 to 1,200. Up to the present the personnel numbers 265 persons, of whom 21 are staff officers, and 30 nurses, the remainder being utilities, including motor transportation, orderlies, etc. When the staff is complete it will crompse between 35 and 40 medical officers and from 90 to 100 nurses. Surgeon J.D. Jungmann is in command with Assistant Surgeon E.M. Bradshaw as executive personnel officer. (From The Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 3, 1920)

Diphtheria In Salisbury City Schools, Nov. 3, 1920

Salisbury, Nov. 3--A number of children have been excluded from the North Main Street City School on account of the presence of diphtheria in that section of the city. Dr. Armstrong, health officer, reports a number of cases in the county. At the North Main street school one child affected by the disease continued to attend school and spread the disease among the other children. (From The Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 3, 1920)

Women Register to Vote for First Time, 1920

Mrs. Claud Kitchin Votes in Scotland Neck, N.C., Nov. 2, 1920

The Hon. Claud Kitchin and Mrs. Kitchin left for Washington City this morning after casting their ballots and Mrs. Claud Kitchin has the distinction of being the first lady of Scotland Neck to vote in an election. Mrs. Kitchen voted near 7 o'clock and was the eighth one to cast her vote. After voting she and her distinguished husband left in an automobile for Palmyra where htey boarded the train. (From The Commonwealth, Scotland Neck, N.C., Nov. 2, 1920)

Hundreds of Southern Women Try to Vote, Nov. 2, 1920

Atlanta, Nov. 2--Heavy voting in the South with hundreds of women participating for the first time, it is predicted by the election officials claiming the women vote will help the Democratic cause. Fair weather has prevailed in most localities. Democrats are confident they will make a clean sweep in all the southern states. Many Georgia women are expected to demand a vote despite the state law requiring registration six months before the election. (From the front page of The Commonwealth, Scotland Neck, N.C., Nov. 2, 1920)

No Women Vote in Savannah, Ga., Nov. 2, 1920

Savannah, Nov. 2--Negro women appeared at the polls to vote but they were denied the privilege because of the Georgia law. No white women appeared here. (From the front page of The Commonwealth, Scotland Neck, N.C., Nov. 2, 1920)

Beggars Forfeit Bonds In Gambling Charge, Nov. 1, 1920

By the Associated Press, Rocky Mount, N.C., Nov. 1--Five men who were possessed of a total of only seven legs and eight arms were arrested in a local hotel early Sunday morning on a charge of gambling. The men, according to the police, made up a party of professional beggars who were en route to Tarboro where a fair is in progress this week. They gave bond in the sum of $12.50 each, the sum being paid in nickels, pennies and dimes. The men forfeited their bonds. (From the front page of the Hickory Daily Record, Nov. 1, 1920)

McElwee-Martin Cigarette Factory Opens in Statesville, 1920

Statesville, Oct. 31--The machinery of the McElwee-Martin cigarette factory is now in readiness for the manufacture of cigarettes. the first tobacco started through the machines today and is expected that the first of the finished product will e through the machines by the middle of the coming week. The company will manufacture cigarettes, putting them in the popular sizes of 10 and 20 to the package. The capacity of the plant will be a half million cigarettes a day. the plant is in charge of Amos C. Crouch, an expert cigarette man from Winston-Salem. (From the Hickory Daily Record, Monday evening, Nov. 1, 1920)