Taylorsville, Sept. 23—News was received here Tuesday by telegram from police officials of Cleveland, Tenn., that Weaver Wike, 16-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Wike of Taylorsville, had met with a painful accident. The telegram which was signed by R.T. Stanfield, stated the boy had been shot in the leg. Young Wke left home here last Friday, telling his parents that he was going to Hickory to get work. Sheriff J.L. Boyd of Cleveland, Tenn., also wired the parents here Wednesday stating the boy had left the hospital feeling fine. “Weaver is being held by me as witness to testify in behalf of the state. Don’t worry, as he will receive the best treatment. Do not take any steps until you hear from me—a letter follows. J.L. Boyd, sheriff.”
Until today no particulars of the accident have been received, and Mr. Wike is awaiting information before investigating.
Fall shipments of Alexander county’s fruit crop were inaugurated here this week when four car loads were shipped to Charlotte for storage. The various growers here in this county are selling their applies to a local buyer of Lexington. A contract for 1,000 barrels through this dealer was effected with he fruit growers in the county. Some of the apples being shipped are Stamen-Winesap, Delicious, Magnabonia.
Ross Matheson, ex-soldier, who is to be Taylorsville’s new postmaster, received his appointment and commission from Washington Monday to that effect. Mr. Matheson served at one time as an assistant in the office and is generally familiar with the duties he has been assigned to.
From the Greensboro Daily News, Sunday, September 24, 1922
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