New Hill, Rt. 2, June 22—A severe cloud passed over this section on Thursday afternoon. Lightning struck the feed barn of Mr. J.R. Matthews, destroying it and also a lot of feed. It will be remembered that Mr. Matthews lost his home a few years ago, and he has not yet completed his new home since the destruction. He has the sympathy of all in his financial loss.
On the same afternoon, we are informed, Mr. Kendrick of Merry Oaks was standing against the wall of an old house and lightning knocked him to the floor, but he soon recovered. Friday afternoon another cloud passed over and much rain, wind and lightning with it. Mrs. G.F. Carr was standing on the porch at her home when lightning struck the telephone pole. She received a severe shock in her left limb and foot, but has recovered.
Miss Charlotte Copeland has returned after a visit to her sister, Mrs. Bill Poe at Chapel Hill.
F.M. Lasater of Durham spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Lasater.
One evening recently misses Grizell and Alice Copeland were at home to a number of their friends. Those present enjoyed the occasion.
Miss Carrie Lassiter has returned after spending three weeks in Sanford with her sister, Mrs. Addie Hilliard.
Mrs. Annie Walker, Paul and William Walker, Messrs. William and Henry Carter and little Curtis Carter of Greensboro were Friday night guests of Mrs. Addie Webster.
Mrs. O.M. Goodwin of Sanford, Mrs. C.B. Thomas and son, Fred, of Siler City, were Friday guests of their sister, Mrs. G.L. Mann.
Due to preaching services at New Elam, the New Hope baseball team did not play Saturday, but quite a number attended the game at Brickhaven after services were over.
Mrs. Carrie Ellis and little daughter Ailene of Varina, and Miss Emma Johnson of South Carolina were week-end guests of Mr. E.H. Holt and family.
Last Saturday night Miss Dora Holt entertained a host of friends at the home of her mother, Mrs. W.S. Brown. Outdoor games were enjoyed. The hostess served delicious ice cream.
Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning Rev. J.F. Johnson filled his regular appointment at new Elam Christian church. At each service he delivered excellent sermons, and on Sunday there was an unusually large crowd present.
Miss Annie Poole spent Sunday with her aunt, Mrs. Bettie Goodwin.
Miss Alma Kendrick of Merry Oaks was the dinner guest Sunday of Miss Rose Sturdivant.
Quite a number of people from this section attended the Home Coming at Gum Springs Baptist church Sunday, and report a very good time. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Lasater of Durham spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Lasater and attended the Home Coming Sunday.
From the front page of The Chatham Record, Pittsboro, N.C., Thursday, June 25, 1925
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