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The Monroe journal. [volume] (Monroe, N.C.) 189?-1965, 1916-11-28
Mr.. Benton Believes Like Andrew
jackson.

| don't think | am one who COM
plains where no ground for complaint
exist but | think | voice the senti-
ment of all Democrats of Monroe
and Union county when l complain
of conditions existing in the post
Office here and the rural routes run
ming out from this office.
have no i'll feeling toward any
of them, they are my friends, or
ought to be. and do not want any
of their places, but they themselves
know that injustice is being done
somewhere, by some body. Five or
six clerks in the postoffice, one DEM
ocrat, eight or ten rural routes, one
Democrat: two letter carriers, one
Democrat; two workmen at postof-
fee both Republicans and appointed
since present postmaster took charge.
Who is 10 blame? Is il possible
that no Democrat in Union county
can stand the rigid examination of
the so-called Civil Service. or has the
attitude been so strong that mo
Democrat need apply" caused the
young Democrats of the county to re-
fuse to put themselves up to be
slaughtered.
So far as sufficient charges are
concerned, there is no trouble about
that, and they should have been pre-
ferred long before this, but whose
duty is this?
My opinion is that this should be
done by those who are being paid
and fed by the people, and not the
private citizen. but if it must come
through the citizens, then l am one
ready to head the list. Now this is
written with no malice to anyone, but
only pleading for fair play, which we
are not getting.
If man wishes TO be a Republic
can, that is his business, not mine,
but when they are being fed under
the administration of the Democratic
party, of which am a member, they
must know that they must not curse
the hand that feeds them. Respect
| fully,-W. Frank Benton,
The Monroe journal. [volume] (Monroe, N.C.) 189?-1965, 1916-11-28
Thanksgiving.

Let us think Of days gene by,
Say two hundred years or more,
OF the little ship that landed
On that wild New England shore.
See the Pilgrims. they are waiting
For the day OF prayer and fasting,
What do they see? "A ship" they cry.
So thus their prayer is answered
God had sent boundless plenty
On that last Thursday in November.
And with Thanksgiving hearts the
Pilgrims
Turned from fasting to Thanksgiving,
And now the harvest ripens
With the rich and golden grain.
Let our hearts be truly Thankful
For the blessings that it brings.
--Blondell Curlee.
The Monroe journal. [volume] (Monroe, N.C.) 189?-1965, 1916-11-28
GERMANS BEST ROUMANIANS
Pressing Them ON Both Sides and
May Take Their Capital-Qiiet ON
Other Fronts.

With armies of the Teutonic allies
advancing toward il both from he
west and the southwest. Buch Z.
the capital OF Rumania. apparently is
in peril. Field Marshal Won Mack
ensen's troops have crossed the Dan
ube from Bulgarian territory TO Zini-
TIA and are in touch near Alexandria,
~ miles southwest of Bucharest.
forces of General Won Falkenhayn's
army from Craioya. All along the
front on the Wallachian plains east
of the Alt river the Rumanians are
in fight. burning towns behind them
says Berlin.
To the north on the heights OF Cur
tea-Dearges. in the region of Daro-
slavele. northeast of kimpolung. and
IN western Moldavia, near OituZ. the
Rumanians are offering strong resis-
lance to the southwark advance OF
the Teutons. On all these sectors
attempts by the Austro- Germans to
advance have been held back by the
Rumanians.
AS yet there has been no indica-
ton of the arrival of Russian rein
forcements TO aid the Roumanians on
the Wallachian plains. but the Russo
Rrmanian troops in Dobrudja are ac-
tive. possibly in an endeavor to push
back the invaders to the Tcherna.
voda- Constanza railway. Sofia re
ports that this reinforced army in
tended general attack along the en-
tire front but has been compelled to
confine itself TO partial attacks.
In the Macedonian threatre bad
weather prevails and there has beer
no infantry action except on the left
wing of the entente allied line. where
the Italians have made further prog
ress toward Trnova, near Monastir
Presba lake road, according to Paris
This statement as regards the gain IL
contradicted by the Sofia war office
which says an Italian attack here
was repulsed and that the attackers
lost large quantity of war materials
Sofia also denies a recent French re
port that the French had captured
the town of Dobromir. saying the
Bulgarians are fully in control there
The French front also is experienc
ing another spell OF inclement wealth
er, and except for small attacks a
various points, little activity has beer
displayed by either side
There has been considerable artil
lery lighting along the eastern from
at various places from the Riga re
gion TO the Carpathians. with tn,
Germans the aggressors and also OF
the Austro-Italian front. with tn,
Austrians on the initiative.
The Monroe journal. [volume] (Monroe, N.C.) 189?-1965, 1916-11-28
Chamber of Commerce News.
BY II. Y. Scott.

A meeting of the directors of the
Chamber of Commerce was held in
the Association rooms last Thursday
night. and much important work was
brought up and passed upon by the
board.
The Chamber is very anxious to get
On appropriate slogan TO use on its
stationery IS well as in all adye ise-
ment. and he directors authoi lied
the secretary TO offer a cash prize of
$500 for the best slogan received.
The contest closes December 18th.
All communications in regard to slo-
gan should be sent to the secretary
and the prize will be awarded by the
board of directors not later than the
10th. so that the lucky one can have
the money for Christmas.
Mr.. T. G.. Walton. superintendent
Seaboard Air Line Railway, was in
Monroe for short time last Saturday
afternoon, and met a committee COM
posed of Messrs. Skies. Carpenter and
Secretary Scott. The needs of bet
ter facilities were gone into with Mr..
Walton. but en- account of the limi-
ted time he was in the city he could
not make a thorough investigation
with the committee as to what was
best needed, but he promised to make
us another wiz within ten days and
remain with rs long enough to go
over the entire siiaat iGn. Hr. Wal
ton seems l. have the in'eeest of
Monroe at heart and promised the
committee that the Seaboard could
be expected to do the right thing.
The secretary impressed upon Mr.,
Walton the Importance of his line
building new and up to date cotton
platform and the Chamber feels that
when cotton begins to move next year
Monroe will have all that could be
desired in the way of an up to date
platform.
The Directors seem to think that
the Charlotte papers do not give us
enough space in their papers. as cont
pared to other cities located in North
Carolina, and the Secretary was in
structed to visit Charlotte and have a
conference with the different editors
and endeavor to remedy the matter.
The Secretary desires to impress
upon the public the Importance OF
early Christmas buying" Nothing
is gained by waiting until the last
minute. The stores are now crowded
with fresh Xmas bargains and the
assortment is greater now than it will
be Xmas eve.
The Chamber Is working hard tc
bring new industries to Monroe and
has at present several lines out and
hopes to be able to ANNOUNCE in the
near future that they have secured 9
new factory for Monroe. What We
need is more pay rolls. and we are
not going to sleep until we get them
The Medical Association which
meets next week was offered the use
of the Association rooms, which offel
was accepted The Chamber pro
poses to give the visiting doctors ar
automobile ride, and the Secretar.
will call on the owners of machine!
in the city and ask that they LEND
same for an hour or two next week.
The Monroe journal. [volume] (Monroe, N.C.) 189?-1965, 1916-11-28
Thanksgiving Thoughts.

or all the glad November days,
Thanksgiving Day is best.
From work we turn aside
To think how greatly we've been
blessed.
We've had year Of plenty,
How thankful we should be
To our gracious Heavenly Father,
For who gives such gifts as He?
We should render daily thanks.
And not wait till one great day.
To our kind and loving Father
And his holy will obey.
When we think of homes made DESC
late,
Their great need of clothes and
food;
When We think OF our own blessings
Our hearts are filled with gratitude.
Now our Father, we do thank thee
For thy blessings rich and rare;
While there are many with less than
we have,
May we with them our bounty share.
Annie e. Greene.
waxhaw, r. +. D. ..
The Monroe journal. [volume] (Monroe, N.C.) 189?-1965, 1916-11-28
Waxhaw News.
correspondence of The Journal.

Correspondence Of The Journal.
Waxhaw, Nov. 27.-Large crowds
from here attended the fair at Gas
tonia last week
Everybody's planning for Thanks
giving.
Messrs. Claude Godfrey, Carl
Wolfe and Ed Doster spent Sunday in
Charlotte.
Mr.. o. E. Cunningham attended
conference at Gastonia last week.
Messrs. Roy N. Walkup and r. j.
Belk attended the Belk's managers
banquet at Charlotte Wednesday
night.
Miss Mary Cunningham entertain
ed the younger crowd at the home of
Miss Rena Tillman Friday night in
honor of Miss Carrie Broom.
Mr.. hurry Clark spent Sunday
with his mother at Union.
Mr.. Charles McGuirt OF Great Falls
spent several days of last week here
with his brother, Mr.. S. j. McGuirt.
Mr.. John Graham of Lake City, S.
c., spent Sunday here at Mr.. r. T.
Sistare's.
Mr.. Roy N. Walkup spent Friday
afternoon In Monroe on business
News Boy.
The Monroe journal. [volume] (Monroe, N.C.) 189?-1965, 1916-11-28
Locals From Indian Trail Route.
CORRESPONDENCE Of The Journal.

NOTItSlOuueuCt OF 1 ne JOufLAi.
Indian Trail. RI. /. Nov. 27.-I
have been requested to announce
that there will be Thanksgiving ser
vices at Ebenezer church Thursday.
the 30th. Everybody is given an in
yitation TO attend at 5 o'clock.
Misses Mamie Duncan and Ella
Helms are teaching the school at
Ebenezer. The. sChocl started Mon
day the 20th.
Evaageli-t J. l. HAYWOOD will
preach AT Uaion Grove. Saturday
night and sunday at IL O'Clock and
Sunday nighi also.
Miss Bonnie Haiglef has returned
to her home here from visiting rela-
tives and friends at NJ. Prospect.
Misses Ella and Ola Helms were
the guests in the home. of friends
and relatives in Charlotte Saturday
and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Hasty visited
friends and relatives in Clear Greek
community Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Miller moved
down 10 Claxton. Ca. n few days
ago.
Mr.. Mack Simpson and Miss Carrie
Rowell got married unexpected to
this scribe. Saturday, Nov. 4th.
Saturday night and Sunday night
were the coolest We had in long
time. five degrees above zero being
registered by my machine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Price will
move or the borders o. Rocky River
near Stanly county, as soon as they
gather their stuff.
There will be an all day exercise
and Christmas tree at EbenezeI
church on Christmas day. Messrs. ]
Z. Rowell. ]. d. Helms. Il. F. Price
Mrs. Z. F. Price and Miss Ella Helms
were appointed a committee for the
occasion. They say everybody is in.
vted to the exercises and Christmas
| tree.
They are remodeling Benton's
Cross Roads church now.
Mrs. John Simpson fell a few day:
ago and sustained a painful hurt
She thinks two or three of her ribs
are broken,-Fairness.
The Monroe journal. [volume] (Monroe, N.C.) 189?-1965, 1916-11-28
Needed Everywhere.

A Law and Order League Of Auto
mobile Owners has been organized In
New York City for the principal pur-
pose of preventing abuses of the
privilege of the road This body will
acquaint its members with the laws
and ordinances relating to motoring.
will instill into them the duty of
driving with caution, and will first
fine, and later expel. those who neg
lect or refuse to obey its rules. Such
an organization would be invaluable
TO any community.
The Monroe journal. [volume] (Monroe, N.C.) 189?-1965, 1916-11-28
THRUST BABY IN HER ARMS
And Now Mrs. Miller, Who Has Plen-
" of Her Own, u Looking For
Ncther

Mother.
Asheyille Dispatch, Nov. &c.
Mrs. ". L. Miller. who lives near
Hendersonyille has a perfectly good
baby boy. about eight months of age.
whose neither she is anxiously seek
ing. The baby Is a beauty bat Mrs.
Miller has plenty of children of her
own. and does not desire to keep the
latest addition TO the family which
came TO her via trick that has been
worked for 10 these many years.
Mrs. Miller was standing in store
at Hendersonville yesterday when a
well dressed young woman ap-
preached and asked her TO hold the
baby for a few minutes. The young
woman then disappeared, and failed
TO return. After holding the baby
for sometime beyond the allotted few
minutes. Mrs. Miller started IN in
vestigation. and found that suit
case of baby clothes, and some baby's
food had been left for her, together
with a note stating that she was
known to bea good Christian mother
and had been picked for a guardian
to the little stranger ON that ac-
count. The note explained that the
baby's name is Albert Lee Ray and
asked Mrs. Miller TO be good TO him.
The police were notified and are
searching for the mother of the
baby. but so far without success.
The Monroe journal. [volume] (Monroe, N.C.) 189?-1965, 1916-11-28
Placed Husbands Ashes In Urn.

Santa Rosa tCal) Dispatch 26th.
The ashes of the late Jack London,
the author. who died Wednesday
night, were buried today on hill
side of his Glen Ellen ranch.
The original intention was to scat
ter the dust over the land he loved,
but by Mrs. .London's directions a
concrete receptacle was prepared on
the hillside and there, without cere-
mony in the presence of Mrs. Lon
don, few neighbors and the en-
ployes of the ranch the urn contain
ing the ashes was placed and the
receptacle sealed.
The Monroe journal. [volume] (Monroe, N.C.) 189?-1965, 1916-11-28
TROLLING STONES"
Owen Moore and Marguerite Courtot
In a Paramount Feature Offered
by the Masons Thanksgiving nj the
Rex Theatre,

by the Masons Thanksgiving nj the
Rex Theatre.
Monroe Masons have leased the
Rex Theatre for Thanksgiving Day.
and the funds received will be sent to
the Masonic orphanage. Not only is
the picture worth seeing. but the fact
that the receipts 60 20 by en-
terprise. should cat ran :, 90 that
would not do so Of wise. he cast
OF characters in lie play -
Dave Fulton. Owen MoeGe.
Norma Noggs. Ntigueri,e Courtot.
Buck" Ryder. Donmaa Maley.
Jerry" Braden Alan lille.
Mrs. Draden. Gretchen ll..I"m man..
Mr.. Branigan. n. J. Butler.
Mrs. Branigan. Ida Fitzhugh.
1t is very true that "A rolling
stone gathers no mess but as Buck
Ryder sagely remarked Ia Dave Full
ton. Who wants to gi;ser moss?"
And they are boys who cu"ii TO know
all about the subject for taey are the
Rolling Stones" in he Famous Play
ers Film COMPANY phctoplay adap-
tation of Edgar Sciwyn's celebrated
play of that name in which the two
great screen fayorites, Owen Moore
and Marguerite Courtot. are the CO.
stars.
Owen Moore &C Dave and Marguer-
tie Courtot as ;he-well. not the
moss. but the human obstacle that
prevents him from rolling any fur
Their down hill. or course he is a
rolling stone in the sense that he has
not yet found himself. for the boy
Is not in the least vicious at heart
and when he meets the delightful lit
tie girl. Norma, she at once arouses
all that is best in him.
When the play was produced on
the stage it was declared by the met
ropolitan clitics to be one of the
most delightful combination oil
laughs and thrills that has been seen
for many a season. In its motion
picture form it Is even more anus
ing.
The Monroe journal. [volume] (Monroe, N.C.) 189?-1965, 1916-11-28

When former President Taft visit
ed Chicago some time ago he declar-
ed that Chicago had furnished evil
dence that fully convinced him that
he is no longer in politics. Il walk
ed four blocks through the down
town streets" he said "and made one
purchase in store without anyone
apparently recognizing me"
The Monroe journal. [volume] (Monroe, N.C.) 189?-1965, 1916-11-28
A Great big Leak stopped.

Yesterday Superintendent Lee and
his assistants, Messrs. w. II. Terrell,
A. +. Horton. A. C. Spittle and c. G..
Helms. found leak at the power
house that has been going on for six
years and has wasted an amount of
water costing more than sixteen thou
sand dollars to pump and worth at
retail price more than twenty-seven
thousand dollars. They are very
proud of the discovery. as they have
been digging and looking for il for
twelve months, 1t was half inch
pipe which had been turned into the
waste instead of the reservoir The
cost of pumping water through a
half inch pipe per month Is 1925. 50.
This much water has been going out
into waste pipe for six years, owing
to mistake in judgment when the
cooling system was put in. The pipe
has been throwing away more than
three quarters of million gallons of
water ever month. The actual
cost of pumping this water was more
than sixteen thousand dollars and its
retail price at current rates was mere
| than twenty-seven thousand. II has
been wasting enough each month to
meet the entire pay roll of the power
house force. Mr.. Lee and his helpers
are constantly on the look out for
waste. but this is their most import
ant find. They knew the water was
wasting but it was job to find the
secret.
The Monroe journal. [volume] (Monroe, N.C.) 189?-1965, 1916-11-28
Notice.

The compulsory school attendance
law is now in force and it is our
earnest desire that parents will exert
every effort to send their children to
school regularly. Boys and girls
cannot be educated and have their
appropriate chance in life unless they
are put in school and kept there every
day. Teachers. school committee
men, parents and all good citizens
generally are asked to heartily CO.
operate in complying with the law
by getting the children in school all
over the county. We want to make
this year the best we have ever
known. Our enrolment and average
attendance must be greater than ever
before. Our teachers will all do the
very best they can for your children
but they cannot help them unless
you keep them in school regularly.
Respectfully,
r. N. NISBET. County Supt.
The Monroe journal. [volume] (Monroe, N.C.) 189?-1965, 1916-11-28
Wait and Look EN- Over.

Our buyer, Jim Fowler, is In West
ern markets buying horses and
mules. He will be back the latter
part Of this week with a good bunch
OF brood mares, good mules and
horses. Wait and 30 over this lot
before you buy.--FowIe & Lee.
The Monroe journal. [volume] (Monroe, N.C.) 189?-1965, 1916-11-28
Report of the Condition of
THE BANK OF UNION

Al monroe, N. u,
At the close of Business Nov. II, 1917
RESOURCES
Loans and discounts. $417,022.97
Furniture and fixtures -. 6,041.25
All other real estate owned 100000
Demand loans 47,674O4
Due from National banks 45,5O0.44
Due from State banks and
bankers :. -. 17.551.79
Cash items u. ). :. =. ;. 7,S19.34
Silver coin, minor currency 1,501.35
National bank and US. notesS. $500
Expense account E. ~. :. $2,110.66
Insurance premiums :. s2.639.35
loldl .sOol, q IL. IL
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid in :. a. $50. 100000
Surplus fund so 10000
Dividends unpaid :. :. 1880
Bills payable. >. 100000
Deposits subject to check 21S,236.S4
Demand certificates of de-
post :. :. 80. 211,22S.26
Cashiers checks outstanding 1,031.09
Total :. :. :. :. :. ..s561,211.19
State of North Carolina-County of
Union.
|, w. C. Stack, cashier of the above
named bank. do solemnly swear that
the above statement is true to the
best of my knowledge and belief.
w. C. Stack, Cashier.
Correct-Attest:
A. M Stack,
f. c. Winchester,
w. S. Blakeney.
Directors.
Sworn to and subscribed to before
me, this 25th day of Nov. 1915.
Hargrove Bowles, Notary Public.
My commission expires as Notary
Public 2-14-'1S.
The Monroe journal. [volume] (Monroe, N.C.) 189?-1965, 1916-11-28
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
THE
FARMERS Il MERCHANTS BANK,
MONROE, N. c.,
At the close of business
November 18th, 1916.

November l1tn, lJlo.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts :. $1S3,S91.13
Overdrafts ........ 15,091.40
Furniture and fixtures. 1884 OIL
All real estate owned 1851
Due from National Banks 5S.40S.5S
Due from State Banks
and Bankers ..... 74.49
Cash items .......... 2,564.04
Silver coin, including all
minor currency 49,. 5s3.52
National Bank notes and
other U. s. notes =. 5.77S.OO
Total .......... s274.049.23
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in i. s60,000.0O
Surplus fund ....... 100000
Undivided profits, less
current expenses and
taxes paid 49,. 1,s17.15
Deposits subject TO check 137,975.64
Demand certificates of
deposit ........... 5s,946.16
Cashiers checks out
SldHulHR 80 G'lJ
Certified checks .... $500
Total ........ .s274, 049.2S
State of North Carolina-Union Co.:
l, C. B. Adams. Cashier of the
above named Bank. do solemnly
swear that the above statement Is
true TO the best of my knowledge and
belief-C. B. Adams, Cashier.
Correct-Attest:
j. ID. McRAE,
w. S. LEE.
w. b. LOVE
Directors.
Subscribed and sworn to before me,
this 9th day Of November, 1915.
w. 3. Brown, Notary Public
Ny commission expires July IL, 1917.
The Washington times., 1916-12-23
TALKS ON BETTER PICTURES
Miss Rose Tapley Speaks Wednes'
day at Ebbitt House.

The District Federation Motion Pic,
ture Committee has arranged with
Miss Rose Tapley. OF the Vitagraph
Company. who Is making a tour OF the
country. to talk next Wednesday ar,
ternoon at $3.50 In the white parlor OF
the Ebbitt House. All who are inter.
ested in the movement of "better pict,
ures for children" are invited.
Miss Tapley II presenting the view
OF the producers in this great co-opera.
ton campaign, and explaining what a
great force the women OF this coun.
try can be In bringing about the de.
sired results. Her talk is not only in.
teresting, but instructive, because the
public who are making such strenuous
efforts should have a better under.
standing OF the industry which they
are endeavoring to control. They
should know why, in many instances,
their demands cannot at once be acted
upon. And they should know In what
way each individual may do his or her
part in bringing about more quickly
the desired result,
Ladies who are to act as chaperones
at the various theaters for the trial
matinees Will meet in the white parlor
at 2;30 p, m.
The matinees are TO be from to 8.
The Washington times., 1916-12-23
ButtermlIk Rolls.

These must be carefully made, but
IL the directions are followed exactly
delicious rolls will result. Heat one
pint of sour buttermiik to the boil
Ing point, stirring Il frequently to
prevent curdling. Put one scant Ia
bowl and pour the hot milk on n
Now, gradually sift In ono pint OF
Hour, stirring all the time. Beat
well, then cover and stand In a warm
0:30 n. m, In the morning dissolve
half a tablespoonful of baking soda In
one tablespoonful and n half OF water
and add to the batter, with half a
tablespoonful of salt and one table
spoonful and n half OF melted butter.
Beat thoroughly, add sufficient -four
TO form a dough that can ben han
died, and knead thoroughly for nf.
after rolling out, place in buttered
pans and bake immediately.
The Washington times., 1916-12-23
Apple MerinEue Pie.

stow one pint OF peeled and sliced
apples In sufficient water to cover and
add a broken stick OF cinnamon, two
whole cloves and n little grated nut
meg. Mash the fruit as II cooks and
becomeA tender and add sugar to
mix In one generous teaApoonful OF
butter and half a teaspoonful OF va
niila extract. Have In r. ldiness a
baked pastry shell with an orna'
mental border and, when the apple
has cooled, pour into the shell and
cover tho top with n meringue made
from the stiffly whipped whites of
two eggs and one tablespoonful OF
powdered sugar. Return to the oven
until the meringue Is delicately
Drowned and serve cold.