Personal Notes from Ahoskie, Colerain, Powellsville, Winton, Menola, Mapleton, Oct. 3, 1919

From the Hertford County Herald, Ahoskie, N.C., Oct. 3, 1919

Local News

Mr. S.F. Bowers moved into his new home this week.

Mr. E. Jones of Harrellsville was a visitor Thursday of this week.

Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Jenkins of Aulander were in Ahoskie last Saturday shopping.

Mr. H.F. Rigler of Rocky Mount, district Y.M.C.A. Secretary, was in Ahoskie on Wednesday.

Miss Annie Parker returned Tuesday from Scotland Neck where she visited friends during the week end.

The directors of the Farmers-Atlantic Bank established a branch of their bank at Askewville on Wednesday.

Messrs. M.D. Galting and H.P. Gatling and families spent Sunday in Windsor with M. Ned Gatling and family.

Mr. J.B. Powell and wife, of Franklin, Va., were guests in the home of Dr. C.G. Powell and Mrs. Powell for a few days this week.

Misses Janie Sharp, Clarine Scull of Harrlessville and Agnes Flythe of Savannah, Ga., spent last Saturday and Sunday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Jernigan.

Dr. W.R. Parker was in Ahoskie Tuesday, enroute to Philadelphia. His sister, Miss Janie Parker, entered college in that city this week.

Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Josselson and little child of South Carolina were the guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. Feldman for a few days this week.

The citizens of Ahoskie are called to meet for the purpose of reorganizing the Board of Trade on Tuesday night, October 7.

The Herald is again delayed by reason of the fact that a newly ordered part for our machine did not arrived until Thursday. However, we anticipate no further delays in getting the paper out on time.

Mr. Alvin Eley of Menola was a visitor in Ahoskie last Friday. He returned to Chapel Hill to resume his College course.

Colerain News

Miss Lula Myers has accepted a position in the store of L.D. Perry.

Mr. and Mrs. N.G. Phelps were visitors in Ahoskie Tuesday.

Mr. J.S. Deans made a business trip to Elizabeth City last week.

Mr. and Mrs. Will Evans and children of Norfolk spent some time in our town the past week visiting friends and relatives.

Mr. R.L. Phelps and Mr. Ellis, the real estate man, were in town Wednesday.

Miss Kate Newsome is boarding at the home of Mr. J.H. Myers and attending school here.

Miss Irma Deans spent some days in Norfolk the past week.

Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Morris spent last Thursday in Windsor.

Miss Lillie Askew and brother, John, were visitors in town Thursday.

Miss Lucille Williams spent Monday in town.

 On Monday evening, September 29^th, a linen shower was given to Miss Irma Deans at the home of Mrs. C.L. Henry. The home was most tastily (maybe they meant tastefully?) decorated with red, white and blue cut flowers and potted plants were in profusion. Refreshments were served and contests were engaged in. Everyone reported a most delightful time, Mrs. Henry proving a delightful hostess. The bride was the recipient of many handsome and useful gifts.

Miss Nell Deans, who is attending school at Meredith College, came home Saturday and spent the week end to be present at the marriage of her sister, Miss Irma Deans.

Powellsville News

Mr. J.R. Phelps spent Thursday night in town.

Quite a large crowd attended services at Mars Hill Friday night.

Mrs. P.L. Raynor’s arm is slowly improving.

Messrs. Ervin Dunning and Albert Burden of Aulander were callers in town on Thursday night.

Misses Mary Overton, Kate Davis, Hattie Tayloe and Mrs. C.C. Mitchell were in Ahoskie Saturday afternoon.

Mrs. S.B. Carter, Miss Evelyn Williford, Messrs. S.W. McKeel and W.J. Holloman went to Rosse’s Saturday in interest of the community fair.

Mr. C.E. Hobbs and family of Quitsna were visitors in town Sunday.

The revival at the Methodist Church closed last Thursday night with seven additions to the church.

Miss Sue Harden of Windsor is visiting her sister, Mrs. C.T. Wynns.

Misses Mildred and Virginia Carter spent Sunday in Gatesville with their parents.

Messrs. J.E. Jordan and W.T. Wiggins returned Sunday from Jackson Springs.

Mr. Frank Harden and his mother were guests in the home of C.T. Wynns Sunday.

Miss Alma Wynns of Republican is attending school here.

Miss Evelyn Williford and Mr. W.D. Odom of Ahoskie attended services at Mars Hill Friday night.

Mr. Hunter Holloman and family were guests at the home of A.S. Wynns Saturday and Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. K.W. Bass went to the baptizing at Colerain Sunday.

J.B. Wiggins and son, Linwood, were in Ahoskie Monday.

Mr. and Mrs. Otis Carter of Ahoskie were in town a short while Saturday night.

Mrs. J.R. Phelps and children returned home last Friday.

Messrs. B.F. Beverly and George Beverly of Union were in town last Wednesday.

Messrs. A.S. and W.A. Wynns were in Lewiston last Sunday.

Mrs. D.W. Miller was in town Saturday, enroute to Windsor to see her mother, Mrs. Bettie Cowan, who is quite ill.

Winton News

Mrs. G.W. Perry from Littleton is spending some time with her mother, Mrs. Tinie Jenkins.

Mr. Hugh Jones left Monday for A. & E. College.

Mrs. C.F. Griffin from Suffolk is visiting friends here.

Mr. W.F. Howell and family of Franklin, Va., spent the past Sunday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. I.V. Turner.

Mrs. A.J. Pearce is visiting relatives at Plymouth.

Miss Isla Gray of Roanoke Rapids is visiting Misses Pearl and Gladys Jenkins.

Miss Mary Wood returned home last Wednesday from Warrenton, where she has been attending court.

Mrs. C.W. Jones and baby returned home last Sunday from Reidsville, Va.

Mrs. Starkey Sharpe of Harrellsville and daughter, Miss Allie from Chowan College, spent the past week end with Miss Mary Woodard and her mother.

Mr. John Mitchel from Texas is here visiting his father, Mr. J.P. Mitchell. (was spelled with one l and then with two)

Mrs. Wiley Early and son of Aulander spent the last week with her sister, Mrs. W.L. Matthews.

Mr. R.E. Storey and family attended services at Mt. Tabor last Sunday morning and dined in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Billie Bunn.

Mrs. R.C. Bridger returned home last Wednesday from Staunton, Va.

Mrs. J.A. Northcott visited relatives in Rich Square last week.

Mr. Charlie Watson, who has just returned from overseas, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Will Shaw and daughter, Miss Lillian Shaw, a few days last week.

Mesdames E.O. and A.P. Hines spent Monday in Suffolk.

Mr. Dan Story from Suffolk spent Sunday at home.

Mrs. Em Perry spent last week with Mrs. D.R. McGlohon.

Mr. Edward Knox from Norfolk spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.B. Knox.

Mr. Chesley Lee, who holds a position in Norfolk, was the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Lee, last Sunday.

Menola News

Mr. C.W. Parker left on Sunday for Chapel Hill, where he will enter the State University.

Mr. J.M. Eley left on Monday to visit the wholesale houses in Baltimore.

Miss Elizabeth Brown went to Greenville Wednesday of last week to be a student at the Training School at that place.

Mr. A.I. Parker, Miss Willie Daniel, and son, Mr. Louis Daniel, of Winton, spent a short while in the home of Mr. H.U. Griffith Sunday afternoon.

Messrs. Stanley Brown and Alvin J. Eley have returned to Chapel Hill to resume their studies there as students.

Mr. Harvey Snipes left for Morristown, Pa., on Saturday to attend the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Alfred Moon, which took place on Monday. He was accompanied by his brother, Dr. W.E. Snipes of Franklin, Va.

Mr. V.L. Eley returned home from Baltimore, where he has spent the summer, last week, and left for Chapel Hill on last Thursday to complete his medical course there.

Miss Janie Parker left on Tuesday for Philadelphia to enter Drexel College.

Mapleton News

Mr. Crocus Hare of Oold Point, Va., is the guest of his brother Mr. G.O. Hare.

Mr. E.W. Whitley and daughter, Miss Rosa, spent Wednesday and Thursday in Norfolk. Miss Rosa went to the hospital to have her tonsils removed.

Mr. D.H. Parker was in the town of Ahoskie on Wednesday.

Miss Rachel Parker left Friday for Washington, N.C., to teach during the current term.

Mr. David Howell was in Como Saturday afternoon.

Mrs. S.L. Griffith and Misses Banks and Earley were in Murfreesboro Saturday afternoon.

Several people from here attended the funeral of Mr. T.H. Nicholson at Murfreesboro on Sunday afternoon.

Misses Emma R. and Nancy Parker of Chowan College spent the week end here with parents.

Mr. Joe Whitley and family of Maneys Neck were the guests of Mr. Lois Griffith Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Forbes of Franklin spent Sunday evening at the home of Mr. H.V. Parker.

Mr. Herman Gatling of the town of Ahoskie was a visitor in Mapleton Sunday afternoon.

Mr. Horace Pearce was in Cofield Sunday.

Messrs. Jonas Whitley and W.C. Pearce spent from Friday until Monday in Rocky Mount.

Mrs. G.B. Storey and little daughter, Sarah, spent the past week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Whtley.

News From Across North Carolina, Oct. 2, 1919

From The Review, High Point, N.C., Thursday, Oct. 2, 1919

State News Briefs

Charlotte—That the petition asking for the recall of Mayor Frank R. McNinch, A.H. Wearn, commissioner of public works, and G.A. Page, commissioner of public safety, presented to the city clerk and declared in improper form by the city attorney, will be straightened out and presented in proper form, was the information given out by D.W. Howell, chairman of the committee presenting the petition.

A ticket to oppose the incumbents in the election as a result of this petition said to have been endorsed by “laboring men of Charlotte” was also announced by Mr. Howell.

The ticket is composed of the following:

W.r. Matthews for mayor and commissioner of finance

D.L. Kistier for commissioner of public works

W.H. Hall for commissioner of public safety

Mr. Howell stated that he had been misinformed by an attorney as to the proper method of certifying to the signatures on the petition and “went off half-cocked,” but that it would take only a short time to have the men who circulated the 12 sheets of the petition to certify to the signatures on their respective sheets.

Kenly—A committee of five representing five farmers union lodges met in Kenly and discussed a fair price to pay for the picking of cotton.

New Bern—At the close of the sales on the floors of the local tobacco warehouses it was estimated that 1,250,000 pounds of the weed had been sold on the New Bern market during the three weeks that the warehouses had been opened. September, $1.25; October, $1.50; November, $1.75; December, $2.

Fayetteville—The congregational committee appointed to inspect military camps and aviation fields with a view to acquisition by the government had made its first inspection, going over Camp Brsgg and Pope Field here with a group of army officers.

Asheville—The water situation in Asheville gets worse each day as the already long drought continues. The stream which fills the big tank with water has dwindled from a rushing flow of water to a trickling rivulet and the water is fast going down.

Concord—The board of aldermen, in adjourned meeting, awarded the contract for the erection of a new municipal building. The erection of the building will cost the city $17,975, plus the architect’s fee and the cost of the electrical, plumbing and drainage.

Salisbury—In order to safeguard the children of the Ellis Street school, city authorities have created a school zone for automobiles and require a slow rate of speed and more careful driving in the neighborhood of the school. The streets for several blocks have been designated as a school zone.

Hickory—With five blockade stills, four of them large outfits, destroyed recently by internal revenue, county and city officers, and with citizens throughout the county showing more interest in law enforcement, Sheriff John A. Isenhower was confident today that the major portion of these illicit plants could be put out of business soon.

Winston-Salem—Miss Dewitt Chatham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.G. Chatham, and one of the Twin City’s most charming and attractive young ladies, has been chosen to christen “Winston-Salem,” one of the new boats to be built by the United States government.

Elizabeth City—The 5-year-old daughter of Mr. Marvin Lister was killed outright when she was run over by a car driven by Mr. George Winstow of this county. Mr. Lister stopped his car at the gasoline station on the corner of the road. As he did so the child stepped out of her father’s car to the street and directly in front of Winstow’s car. The child’s neck was broken, her lower jaw fractured and the base of the brain dislocated by the blow. Death was practically instantaneous.

Because of Housing Shortage, 200 Rental Houses to Be Built in High Point, Oct. 2, 1919

From The Review, High Point, N.C., Thursday, Oct. 2, 1919

Provide More Room. . . A Long-Felt Want About to Be Met. . . 200 Renting Houses to Be Erected

High Point will organize a housing corporation to erect some 200 dwelling houses in High Point which will be let to citizens on a rent basis with privilege of buying, following out the plan adopted by the Reynolds of Winston, the company in Greensboro recently formed and other cities who have made a success of the venture.

The corporation will have a capital of a quarter million dollars. The project will relieve almost unbearable conditions here in the way of renting houses.

R.B. Terry has been named chairman of a committee which will secure data on the proposition, and another meeting of business men will be held soon, at which time the proposition will be taken up, data available submitted, and active steps for organization of the corporation taken.

Two prominent business men have already signified their willingness to invest $25,000 each. 

Business men declare they will have no trouble in forming a $250,000 corporation, or an even larger one should it be necessary.

Several sites for the proposed development have already been inspected, but no definite selection has yet been made, nor will it until the merits and demerits have been thoroughly discussed.

It is not believed there will be any difficulty in securing a street car extension to whatever site is selected. A tract of 50 acres, as close in as possible, will probably be purchased. This will give room for four house to the acre of land, and will provide the home with a good sized lot for a garden and lawn.

The type of houses to be built has not been discussed yet, but will possibly be of five or six and seven rooms. The purchaser will pay for them just like renting a house, or much on the same order as the operation of a building and loan association.

Practically the same scheme is being followed I other cities, where housing conditions have become congested owing to the let up on building operations during the period of war.

In High Point housing conditions are admittedly critical. Many more people would come to High Point, but they find the problem of securing a place to live almost an insurmountable one. Business men have not been slow to realize the fact that the future development of the city depends, in a large measure, on its ability to house new citizens. They are determined to make every effort to relieve this condition, and to start operations as soon as possible.

Wife Fined For Bringing Charge Against Her Husband--He Only Hit Her With His Hand, Oct. 2, 1919

From The Review, High Point, N.C., Thursday, Oct. 2, 1919

Let Speeders Go On Payment of Cost

Nesby Johnson faced Judge Kirkman on two charges in municipal court Friday morning. He was charged with speeding and assaulting his wife, Emma Johnson. In the first case he was let off with the payment of the costs. He was found not guilty of the second charge and Emma was made to pay the costs for issuing a warrant for her husband’s arrest. Emma admitted that he merely hit her with his hand.

Dewey Williams plead guilty of speeding and was required to pay the costs. Judge Kirkman stated the he was letting all the speeders off with costs this week, but expressed his intention of imposing a fine next week.

W.O. Burns Shares Pot Room Notes in Badin Bulletin, Oct.1, 1919

From The Badin Bulletin, October 1, 1919. Devoted to the interests of the employees of the Tallassee Power Company and the pleasure and profit of all people of Badin.

Pot Room Notes

By W.O. Burns

The most of our old boys have returned from France and are back in their former places, a few of whom we have mentioned below. If these don’t use us too rough, we will mention some of the rest later:

There were some men from Badin Town,

   Their valor to enhance,

Who got some guns, gas masks, and things,

   And sailed away to France.

We missed these lads while they were gone,

   And prayed for their return;

And fate was good to most of them—

   They came back one by one.

The first to come with Culveyhouse,

   Whose tale of war was awful;

A private when he went away,

   But back he came a corporal.

High private Brown the next to come;

   His tale we failed to hear it.

When asked if he shot Kaiser Bill,

  Said “No, but came damned near it.”

Cook Hanby, who was next to come,

   Made quite a reputation.

To find a dish that’ll beat his slum

   You’d have to search creation.

Dock Price, the next to come back home;

   Won’t talk because he’s timid;

Agrees that war is hell all right;

   But cooties are the limit.

The next to come was Adam Long;

   Who likes the army fine,

But punching pots in Badin

   Beats camping on the Rhine.

Will Shankle, brave boy that he was,

   Did not come with the rest;

His body lies in France to day,

   His spirit’s gone to rest.

On the night of September 5, while we were wrapped in the arms of Morpheus, and dreaming of the Badin of 10 years hence, with her street cars, subways, beautiful parks, grounds, fountains, etc., someone with force of arms, and with malice aforethought, did enter our private sanctum sanctorum (we mean our office), and take therefrom our office furniture, consisting of one wheelbarrow minus the wheel, and should therefore be called a barrow; also one ore barrel which we used for our desk, and substituted therefor some up to date 1920 office furniture, including some portraits of some of the nation’s most eminent writers, among them J. Don Laws of Yellow Farm, Sut Livingood, and many others. But one picture in particular caught our fancy; that of a beautiful cow, whose name was Bull, and whose home was Durham. I am told that the boys in France carried one of these pictures on their tobacco pounces, for it represented a tobacco of which they were especially fond. The only thing we are lacking now is an office boy, and we have on file at present applications from two gentlemen, Messrs. G.S. Arthur and John McGregor, both of whom come well recommended—one by W.K. Vanderbilt, the other by Andrew Carnegie; but we have not decided yet which we will take. We have been trying very hard to find the gentlemen who were so thoughtful of our comfort, in order that we may suitably reward them. We are accusing the following Ex-Congressmen and Senators of the crime. Of course we have no positive proof of their guilt; only they can’t prove their whereabouts on that night. The following are the ones that we suspect: Messrs. Long, Brown, Fisher and Bandy, the proceedings of whose trial will appear in the next Congressional record.

Capt. Dave Swagerty has been nursing a very sore thumb for a few days. His electric fan was running so fast that he couldn’t see the blades, so he stuck his thumb in the thing to see if they were still there. “They were.”

Mr. J.E. Campbell, one of our oldest potmen, left a few days ago for Maryville, Tenn., where he will spend a short while, and then go to Oklahoma, where he will spend the winter with his daughter.

Our section banners have arrived, and have caused some rivalry in the rooms, which we hope will be the means of reducing our copper percentage.

Mrs. H.F. Lancaster, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. R.B. Leinster, returned to her home at Polkton, N.C., on the sixth instant.

Mrs. Orrie Burnett, after spending a few days with her brother, Mr. V.C. Howard, returned to her home in Pendergrass, Tenn.

Mr. James Williams moved to Palmerville a few days ago, where he purchased a nice home.

News From Electrical Department at Tallasee Power Company, Oct. 1, 1919

From The Badin Bulletin, October 1, 1919. Devoted to the interests of the employees of the Tallassee Power Company and the pleasure and profit of all people of Badin.

Electrical Department Sparks

We have noticed in The Bulletin recently some very interesting information regarding the water wheel test made at the Yadkin Narrows and Falls power houses. It was interesting for several reasons for it explained how it was done, and by whom. Now some of the operators seem to think we have had one or two generator tests in Yadkin Narrows power house recently, and that the generators showed up just as good as the water wheels; at which time the operators on shift and the gasoline engine was also tested. However, there was nothing serious happened, as the current was off again and on again within a few minutes, going in the right direction.

Fred Rodgers has just returned from two weeks’ vacation spent visiting in and around Fort Mill, S.C. Fred says they killed the fatted calf, and for once he forgot there was such a thing as the H.C.L. Which reminds us of Lewis Adkins’ brave attempt to keep the wolf away from the door. Of course Lewis had a garden, and he picked wild berries, and canned everything in sight; but even then he had to worry about where three meals were going to come from when cold weather came. But being a wise man Lewis had an idea. He remembered in his childhood he had read a book, “Pigs Is Pigs,” and more recently he had read in the newspaper “Packers Is Profiteers,” so he decided to raise his own meat. That was three months ago. Lewis has grown thin carrying slop to those pigs, and with it all they still persist to remain pigs, the same weight and size. Now he thinks some mean person is feeding his pigs “Anti-fat.”

We are not going to say anything about that fellow Beckham, but we will drop a hint to the effect that a certain fellow who operates at the Narrows by the name of Sturkey (bob Jones, who wants to marry, calls him Turkey) had better watch his step. Beck hasn’t gotten over that three-mile separation stuff.

One of our most prominent visitors during the past month was Dr. S.E. Stokes of Salisbury. The Doctor was very much interested in the spare water wheel, and after a thoro examination said that he had never run across anything similar houses in the human body. We now feel relieved.

We have been very quiet for a long time, due to the fact that we have been busy paint a sign to hang over the station door. The sign reads: “Old Soldiers’ Home” but “time changeth all things” so we called a meeting and decided to abandon this sign, as we are “putting out” now.

Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Crow were visitors in Baden a few days ago. Mr. Crow, before going overseas, was employed by the Tallassee Power Company, holding a position in the Yadkin Narrows power house as assistant to Mr. B.L. Gomo. We were all glad to see Billy again, and talk of old times.

Fred Childers enjoyed a two weeks’ vacation recently, visiting among relatives and friends in Blacksburg, S.C. Fred bought a lot on Tallassee Avenue the other day, and says she will graduate next June, and he hopes that building material and furniture won’t go up in the meantime.

Mr. L.B. Shoemaker, who “acted” as operator during the Turbine Test, according to the last edition of The Badin Bulletin, is also still on the job; but during his spare moments he still is whispering to himself and wondering what the Turbine Test gang call an operator.

One of our old operators had landed a job in Ohio, and writes back for the boys to stick closer to their jobs in Badin than a fly would to flypaper. He says he is coming back and buy himself a lot in the graveyard, so he will be sure to stay here a long time.

W.H. Clark was a recent visitor to Winston-Salem. While we are on the subject, we would like to suggest that Clark be elected a member of our school board, as that boy certainly shows interest when school teachers are being discussed.

We had some “Buckover” the other night. It sounded about like the Western Front two years ago. Mr. Thorpe heard it at his home, and he established a new record of speed between Thorpsville and Rotary Station 25. He made it in nothing “flat.”

Bob Jones was taken very sick recently, and went to his home at Rock Hill, S.C., to regain his health, weight, and peace of mind. Bob says she still loves him. Say, Bob, why not consult a four-leaf clover, and save railroad fare?

Mr. G.R. Randell (Uncle George) is happy now. Mr. Wheeler gave him a new fish hook, and now he is catching fish by the mouth. Of course, before this, it had been “Feed the Fish and Cuss” with Uncle George.

Our popular (especially with the ladies) poleman, Mr. Chas. Morton, has left us to again take up arms for our Uncle Sam. Charlie says he wants to see a slice of this world, and his Uncle offers the opportunity.

Mr. S.M. Garrison, electrical engineer for the Hardaway Contracting Company at Lugolf, S.C., was a business visitor to Badin recently. While here, Mr. Garrison was the guest of Mr. L.J. Adkins of the Mountain Club.

By the way, we had a visit the other evening from some of our new teachers and what do you think? They were interested more (besides ourselves) in a comfortable chair. You see they had walked from Badin.

Mr. C.P. Johnson, who looks after the gates and who has been having it so easy “Dreaming in the Pale Moonlight” has also resigned from the Home, and is “Putting Out” operating the oiling system.

The rotor in one of our motors has been sick for some time. After several consultations with different doctors, “Shorty” Bumgardner says he thinks it needs about two hypodermics of 2300.

If the Narrows Power House Operators want to know the quickest way to separate No. 3 generator from the Southern Power Company, ask Mr. G.R. Randell, who is now operating at the Falls.

Mr. H.F. Mintz of Blacksburg, S.C., has accepted a position with the Tallassee Power Company as operator at the Falls Power House. We are glad to have Mr. and Mrs. Mintz with us.

We have two gentlemen with us now by the name of Mintz, and it seems that we will be compelled to name them like the Scotts—“Dam and Farmer” Mintz respectfully.

Regardless of old man H.C.L., some people in Badin can save money. Mr. Rockfield asked to be off long enough to make a deposit in the Bank of Badin. He returned 10 days later.

Mrs. G.C. Truesdel and children have returned to Badin after an extended visit to her parents in Camden, S.C. Truesdel is now wearing his best “at home” smile.

Paint! Paint! Everywhere; and none is in the right place, according to Mr. I.L. Roberts. It is time to “duck,” Ike. You were a member of the “Home” a long time.

Work on the trestle leading into the power house is progressing nicely, and we hope the day is not distant that the One Spot will be able to pay us a visit.

John DuBose has been transferred from the Electric Shop to the Rotary Station. We miss Johnny in the shop, and wish his success in his new place.

Mr. Sam Morgan, formerly employed by Uncle Sam in shipyards located in Wilmington, N.C., has accepted a position in Yadkin Narrows power house.

Ask Bradford if the D.O.K.K.’s handle “fresh meat” like it was a newborn babe. He sure ought to know; that is, if he can remember all that happened.

Mr. H.B. Rhea, Chief Operator of the Rotary Station, has tone to Texas for a vacation, and a wife.

J.A. Fagg is also in Texas, and was “best man” at Mr. Rhea’s wedding. We would give three yen to see Fagg in a “swallow-tail coat” and a “plug” hat.

How about all the big tomatoes we have heard of in Badin? Mr. McConnell claims to have raised one that his wife canned in 14 quart jars.

Someone reported seeing “Farmer” Scott, Rex Kelly, and “Shorty” Bumgardner at Church. The Home Mission Board evidently has been at work.

It seems our little “squib” about vacations had the desired effect as several of the boys have been enjoying blissful days “down on the farm.”

E.T. Russell’s suspenders, after serving him faithfully for four years, broke. This explains why E.T. can ride around in a Dort.

Colin Tuttle paid one crate of dopes to learn that Fort Leavenworth is in Kansas, not Texas. Ask Rex Kelly about this.

Talk about luck—B.J. May caught six pounds of carp, and his wife presented him with a nine-pound boy, all in one day.

Dick Hardin stopped a runaway mule, and the owner of said mule gave Dick a jug of “Unadulterated Buttermilk.”

Latest news from Texas: “Happily married, and merrily on our way. Mr. and Mrs. H.B. Rhea.” Gosh!

The construction is about completed at Yadkin Falls Power House, and the plant is running day and night.

Daddy Curran says when the Transformers get up 70 pounds of heat it’s time to go fishing.

Mr. DuBose and his smile are holding the Rotary Station down, in the absence of Mr. Rhea.

Claude Mask says: “To have a good complexion, use Palmolive soap and stop eating meat.”

“Fatty” Corbett washes his socks every day. Here’s a chance for some good Badin girl.

I am sure everybody would appreciate a nice rain, especially some of the operators.

Talbot says if we want to shut down Station 19, pray for rain.

J.B. Sheppard is away on his vacation. Helms goes next.

Where did D.D. Dry get that bracelet?

W.R. Watson Shares Time Department Doings For The Badin Bulletin, Oct. 1, 1919

From The Badin Bulletin, October 1, 1919. Devoted to the interests of the employees of the Tallassee Power Company and the pleasure and profit of all people of Badin.

Time Department

By W.R. Watson

Our fisherman, Mr. Zu Zu Hadley, says he broke all previous records one day last week. One Pike (better known as Jack) and two nice Bass was the result of his trip up Finger Fork Creek. He says one Bass weighed three pounds and the other two pounds, but failed to weigh the Pike, as the scales on his back were not large enough.

Judging from the display of wristwatches in the payroll department, one would say that the strike has not seriously affected the jewelry stores in Albemarle.

Mr. B.N. Moose of the Distribution Department spent Wednesday night, the 17^th, in Winston-Salem, N.C. He reports the D.O.K.K.’s had “some time.”

Miss Johnnie Ferree of the Distribution Department is filling the place as teacher for the Second Grade until a teacher can be secured.

Mr. J. Arthur Wainwright, night timekeeper in the Carbon Plant, is spending his vacation at his home in Morganton, N.C.

Mr. J.W. Tilley, Chief Clerk of the payroll department, is spending his vacation “Somewhere” in North Carolina.

Miss Mary Lou Caldwell is able to be at work again, after being quite sick for several days.