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The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1918-03-22

John Fr9dy, much respected citizen OF
Ducktown, died, Tuesday morning, from
an attack of pneumonia.
He leaves a wife and four children to
grieve over his untimely departure and
2 host of friends whose deepest sympathy
will 90 out to the hereaved ones.
He was buried Wednesday afternoon
under the auspices of the Odd Fellows OF
which order he was loyal member
man nemod Bennett, who was EN-
ployed by the Tennessee Copper Co., died
on Tuesday of pneumonia fever and was
buried Wednesday.
He left wife to whom he had only
been married short time, all other rea-
tIves having been dead for number OF
years.
AS he was member of the Baptist
chnrch. as was the late John Frady, it was
decided that a double funeral should be
held. Odd Fellows, who had of the trady
funeral. volunteered as pallbears and the
bodies were taken to the church where
services we're held by Rev. Horner.
Intermenls were in Ducktown cemetery
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1918-03-22
NEUROLOGICAL.

B. EIler, of Towns county, Ga, who had
been i'll at the home of Mrs. Pearl Russell
for several weeks with spinal meningitis
died on Sunday and was buried in the
Methodist cemetery, Monday.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1918-03-22

c. c. Hyatt attended count at Benton,
this week.
The Ducktown law court will be in ses-
sion next week
W. W. Wallace, of Mary Mine. was in
Ducktown, SUNDAY.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Marchant motored to
Copperhill Sunday.
Andrew ]. Wilson attended the conven-
ton at Benton, Monday,
W. D. Mason was in Benton, Monday,
to attend the convention.
James Parker, of Archville, had business
in Ducktown, last Friday.
Buy thrift stamp. A small thing to
buy but big thing to own. Do it tomor-
row!
Overtime you buy a thrift stamp you
drive nall in the Kaiser's coffin. Drive
one ever day.
For "bone-dry " community, they say
that corn liquor was mighty plentiful at
Benton. Monday.
Mrs. |. N. Payne returned from Reliance
Sunday. and accompanied her husband
home on Monday
We hear the name of Luther Franklin,
of Copperhill favoraby mentioned as
candidat for register.
lack Townsend and Henry Morley were
among those who attended the convention
at Benton, Monday.
The late Mrs. Garrett Hedden was laid
to rest in Zion Hill cemetery, last Thursday,
that being her request.
The 4-months-old child of Mr.. and Mrs
Elijah Chastain died. last Thursday, and
was buried in North Carolina on Saturday
A. M. O'KeIley left for Dahlonega, Ca,
last Sunday, where he will work IN
mine. Abs many friends here will miss
him.
Percy. son of Mr.. and Mrs, J. H. Yer
ner. of Wehutty, N. c.. was operated upon'
last Sunday, for appendicitis At last re-
ports he was doing fine.
Brown Cheathm was Furt by piece OF
falling rock. last Friday, while working in
the Ocoee shaft At this writing he was
getting along all right.
President Carter, of the Ocoee Copper
Co.. had bunch of capitalists here, last
Saturday locking over the mines. They
went home in an auto.
A cablegram announces that Will Wal
lace is now Somewhere in France. May
an All-Wise Providence watch over him and
bring him safely back to his loved ones
Arthur Withrow, of Reliance was in
Ducktown, Friday and Saturday, accom-
panied by his aunt, Mrs. |. N. Payne OF
North Carolina, who was visiting in Duck
town.
One of the leading Bolshevikis OF Ben
tnn was in the Ducktown Basin, last Fri
day and Saturday, trying to drum up
bunch to attend the convention at Benton,
last Monday.
Quite bunch of miners has LETT the
Ducktown Basin for Dahlonega in the last
few weeks. They say wages are better
down there, but we doubt if it will prove
that way in the end.
They say that Jack Townsend talked out
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1918-03-22
CIRCUIT COURT JURORS.

Following are the jurors who will serve
at the Ducktown term of the circuit court
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-05-30

The May term of civil court
began Tuesday morning, Judge
w. F. Harding presiding. AS
was announced in the Post-Dis-
patch last week, court did not
begin Monday, but started Tues
day morning.
Four uncontested divorce cases
were first disposed of:
Isaac Ledbetter VS. Zilla Led
better, colored, divorce; granted.
Mrs. A. J. Dunn VS. R. H. M.
Dunn, white. divorce; granted.
Annie Hollinsworth VS. Lacy
Hollinsworth, divorce; granted.
Herbert F. Kingsland VS. Maude
A. Kingsland, white, divorce;
granted.
Pinkie Thomas ct al VS. George
Lawson ct al; election proceed
ings land title: after evidence
was in, the judge nonsuited the
plaintiff.
E. A. Lackey VS. w. l.. Brown;
jury found in favor of the plant
iff in the matter of recovering
judgment.
T. M. Ewing, Executor of An
ME Ewing, wife of J. w. Dunlap,
VS.. National Jr. o. U. A. M.
Hard fought case. Jury decided
in favor of plaintiff, and awards
the executor $500 and interest
since March 10, 1913. Defend
ant gave notice of appeal.
The case of Henderson & Gait
ling VS. S. A. L. Ry. was compro-
missed Tuesday afternoon by the
railroad paying plaintiffs $4100
and costs. This had promised
to be a long drawn out case.
Action was for damages to lum-
Der and saw mill burned, fire
from railroads right-of-way.
M. W.Bryant & Co. VS. w. P.
Ingram was tried Wednesday
afternoon. The jury returned a
verdict of SAG for the plaintiff,
but the judge set the verdict
aside.
No court was held Thursday,
out of Difference to the holiday.
The Judge spent the day in Char
lotte. He returns for reconven.
ing of court Friday morning, but
will simply hear motions. No
cases will be tried and court will
adjourn for the term Friday.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-05-30
New Church For R'ham.
(Contributedy

There is a new Baptist Church
to be built midway between the
two Pee Dee Mills as soon as
possible. Already the church
has been organized, and a
committee appointed to take sub
scriptions for the building fund.
A lot has been promised by the
Pee Dee Mfg. Co. This work
will be backed by First Baptist
Church of Rockingham. Brother
Benton is highly in favor of this
new church.
Rockingham in general, is ex-
pected to contribute to this cause.
One reason why, is: Neither Of
these mills have a Baptist Church
in which to worship. A stray
flock. On the other hand the
Methodist have three, the Pres
byterians one-four in all.
=. The merchants should contrib
ute most literally. Why? The
mill folks give them their trade.
Take the mill trade from the
merchants of Rockingham and
the bottom would fall out of
their business as an empty wood
en- tub, setting in the August,
MONDAY sun. Dear merchants,
we humbly pray that your hearts
may be touched at our cry for
help. Broad is your obligation!
1t is the writer's opinion that
the good people of Rockingham
will see the need of this new
church and willingly and freely
and gladly support its erection.
Be ready, though a stranger, for
me.
A. G. Melton.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-05-30

Every young man who has
come of age since last June 5th
must remember that he must
come to the courthouse next
Wednesday, June 9Th and regis
ter. The exemption board will
have charge.
A more detailed announcement
of this is on page 3 Ghe same an.
nouncement as was made last
issue) Also, on page 2 can be
seen the official ticket to be voted
on at the primary Saturday.
This also was published last
issue, but is repeated in order
that it may be fresh upon the eve
of the primary
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-05-30
S 0 CT A L
Contributed

At her hospitable suburban
home, Mrs. Fannie Lyon delight,
fully entertained the Married
Ladies' Book Club, on Friday af-
ternoon. There was a full
attendance; all enjoyed "42" the
club game for an hour or more,
after which the hostess, assisted
by her daughter, Mrs. A. M. Nc
Phail, served a delicious salad
course and accessories and ice
tea. Guests of the club were
Mesdames Huntley, Little, and
Lyon of Wadesboro; Mrs. Jessie
Page, of Henderson. house guest
of Mrs. S. w. Steele; Mrs. A. G.
Corpening.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-05-30
Check Book Lost.

Lost, Saturday night between
Rockingham and Mr.. John Sandy
Covington's, in Wolf Pit town
ship, a check book Bankef Rock
ingham) and an account book.
Finder will advise or return to
me- H. c. Ellerbe, colored, Rt. |,
or return 10 Post Dispatch office.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-05-30

Mrs. Beverly Payne was hos
tess for the Married. aides Bridge
Club, on Tuesday afternoon at
her attractive bungalow, on Ran
dolph street. The decorations
were of summer flowers in pro-
fusion. A much enjoyed game
over, the hostess served stuffed
tomatoes, sandwiches. cheese
straWs and ice tea.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-05-30
Overland For Sale.

For sale, a fve-passenger Over.
land touring Car. 1t is in good
condition and can be bought at a
bargain.-Mrs. T. F.. Stanback,
Mangum.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-05-30
Roberdel Meeting Closes.

Rev. Leonard Gill returned
Tuesday to Charlotte. He closed
a very successful meeting at
Roberdel Presbyterian church
Sunday night, there being over a
hundred professions and renew
ais. He will begin a meeting at
Cameronia church on Thursday,
June goth.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-05-30
Cotton Steadier.

In the past few days cotton has
made some gains. Since Thurs
day of last week spots have ad-
vanced from 26.45 to 1910, on
Wednesday; while July futures
advanced from 23.47 to 25.6O,
Wednesday.
There was no market today
Thursday on account of the leg
al holiday.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-05-30

J. R. Thrower now gets his
mail at Draper instead of School.
field, Va.
Cliff Terry returned from the
State A. & E. College at Raleigh
Saturday.
Mrs. J. c. Burroughs goes to
Columbia Friday to spend the
weekend with her husband, who
is at Camp Jackson.
"A Ford touring car owned
by McRae Grocery Company was
stolen from in front of T. L. Nc
Rae's residence Sunday night.
Born, the 9th, to Mr.. and Mrs.
w. c. Hardison, of Wadesboro, a
daughter.
Mrs. Martha Everett, of Laur-
inburg, is visiting her son, Dr..
A. c. Everett.
Tyler Bennett, a student at
the Georgia Military Academy,
near Atlanta, is expected home
Saturday.
MIR. and Mrs. Eugene Payne
and daughter expect to leave
Saturday night for a ten days
stay at Willoughby Beach, Va.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-05-30

n A pretty social event of the
week was the entertainment of
the Young Ladies' Bridge Club
on Saturday afternoon, when Miss
Glenn Farley was hostess. Ia
bles were placed in the parlor
and living room where there was
a heated contest for the highest
score. Miss Farley serveda fruit
salad and accessories.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-05-30
Pin Lost.

Crescent shaped pin, set with
pearls, lost at or near Presby-
terrain church during revival
services. Mrs. J. A. Marks.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-05-30

] hereby announce. my candi.
'dacy for County Commissioners
subject to the will of Democracy
of Richmond county in the pr
mary to be held June list.
III. d. Hatch.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-05-30

There was a joint meeting of
the Auxiliary and the Parish
Guild of the Church of the Mes
siah, on Monday afternoon, at
the residence of Mrs. R. S. Leak.
The meeting was ostensibly for
the purpose of donating and
making sheets and pillow cases
for the Thompson Orphanage in
Charlotte. An unusually large
number ofmembers was present;
the ladies' gave and hemmed four.
teen sheets and eight pillow cases
which will 60 forward promptly
to the Orphanage. When work
was over Mrs. Leak served good
sandwiches and ice tea.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-05-30
SUPERIOR COURT

Civil Term Began Tuesday.
Suspended Today in OBJ
servance of Presidents
Proclamation. Judge To
Hear a Few Motions Fri
day, and Then Adjourn for
Term.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-05-30

Prominent among the gradu.
ates of Salem College this week,
were Misses Helen Long and
Mary Entwistle. Going up to
witness the exercises were Mes.
2. F. Long, Geo. Entwistle, Misses
May, Faith, and Eleanor Coving-
ton, Mossie Long, Johnsie Cam
eron, Messrs. Geo. Entwistle,
Geo. Jr., H. F. Long, L. S. Gov
ington, Allen Mcintosh. Misses
Long and Entwistle returned to
Rockingham with the party, ar
irving Tuesday night about mid
night.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-05-30

Miss Earla Ball, of Ditchley,
Va, spent the weekend with
Mrs. Edgar Davis. Miss Ball
graduated at Meredith College
in Raleigh, last week. She will
teach ''Play Ground" near Rich
mond, Va, during the summer,
returning to North Carolina in
the autumn to assume the duties
of Principal of the Rocky Mount
high school. Miss Ball went to
her home for a short visit, on
Tuesday morning.
Miss Ruth Harrison has been
on a visit to relatives and friends
in Laurinburg.
Mrs. w. J. Brown, of Char
lotte,is the visitor Of Miss Ernes-
tine Nuttall for week or more.
The many friends of Mr.. John
Ledbetter will regret to hear of
his being unwell for several days
past.
Miss Jeanett Farley returned
to Rockingham Saturday even
ing from Goldsboro, whittier she
has been attending a house-party
given by Miss Virginia Allen, the
latter a school-mate of Miss,
Farley.
Misses Ann and Mamie Steele
have returned to the city after
an extended visit of ten weeks
to their brother, DR.. Thomas
Steele. and family in Williams
port, Pa. They visited friends
IN New York, Baltimore and
Virginia also.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-05-30
Premium List And Fair Date.

President and Manager of the
Richmond County Fair, June F,
Diggs, is, figuratively, letting no
grass grow under his feet. He
is engaged in preparing the
premium list, and hopes to an.
nouce this, with the date for the
Fair, in a few days.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1918-02-08

under his beetling eyebrows, and Lo,
mas met his gaze steadily.
you've heard me speak OF this Bev,
erly and Of his wife," said Ersmit, at
last
Tive heard you speak Of him as an
unmitigated scoundrel. know that his
wife left him and that you regarded
her highly"
IF she had been my sister-or my
daughter, for am old enough to be
her father-I could not have thought
more Of her, | think she is abroad
now, but IL she had been here and
Ralph, guess we'd better call the pc.
lice. The telephone is in tho hall. l
noticed 1t as we came In"
One night year later Ralph Tomas
stood on the deck of Cunarder re-
turning to New York, and looked down
at woman reclining in a steamer
chair with smile that was curiously
cheerful considering that she had just
told him that she could never marry
him
Il suppose you have your reason"
he said, almost easily, and wrapping a
rug closer about her with solicitous
care. ut isn't that you don't care for
me. ! know that"
She shivered under his touch and
looked at him appealingly. "Why will
you torture me so?" she cried. Eyes,
care for you. have grown to care
for you very much in the short time
have known you. 1t seems as II had
known you always When first met
you your voice sounded strangely ia
miliar"
so did yours to me-" he said, still
smiling.
Il seem to need YOU" she continued.
"And. Ralph, don't want to lose you.
Does that sound selfish? You must al.
ways be my friend am most I'M
happy"
you will be most happy" he said.
"And you will marry me. Dear, you
spoke of my voice. When l heard
yours for the first time 1t thrilled me
In its every tone l seemed to hear
It always. knew no rest until at last
! saw you and knew you for what you
are. Then loved you"
II must tell you" she said. in whis-
per.
Il know" he said. you first spoke
to me over the telephone from 81
Bourne street You said: Tell Doctor
Ersmit to come at once had heard
of you before, and later Ersmit told
me more, but did not want his Justifl-
cation. do not want yours. believe
In you, and love you Look up.
want you to marry me-"
She did not look up, but she
stretched out hand gropingly, and he
took 1t between his. Then, in the dark.
ness, their lips met.
Copyright, 1914. by Daily Story Pub. Col
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1918-02-08
ADVICE FOR BEsPEcTAcLED
Sudden Change In Temperature Likely
to Be Disastrous to Shell Frames,
Says OptlcIan.

An optician, writing In the New
York Sun, gives some information that
may benefit the wearers Of she'll
trimmed spectacles.
It Is Of the utmost Importance, he
says, to be very careful not to subject
the shell frames to sudden atmos-
pherlc change. You must not go from
a room In which the temperature Is
about 70 degrees into the open where
the temperature IL as low as ten de-
grees. If you make that sudden
change, the shell frames will crack in
some place. A low temperature makes
the shell frames contract, and since
the lenses will not "glve," the frames
must.
A high temperature, especially on
humid days, causes the shell to ex-
pand. That loosens the frames and
allows the lenses to get out Of posi-
ton. Sometimes the heat Of the body
has the same effect.
To prevent scratching the lenses
never lay your glasses down so that
they rest on the glass. Instead, turn
them SO that the frames have the
weight. 1t is equally important to
clean the lenses In the right way. Al
ways use a cloth made for the pur-
pose, and be sure that your method
is correct. Take the glasses in your
left hand and the cloth In the right
and rub the lenses gently. BE careful
never to twist the glasses. Hold them
firmly and do the twisting with the
hand that holds the cloth. Then you
will not work the lenses loose In the
frames.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1918-02-08
Man With "Push" cucceeds.

The real man OF the hour is the man
with "push." You have only to get In
to his presence to feel the secret of his
success. He's not waiting for some
relative to dole some charity patronage
to his weak dependent. He takes pride
In standing on his own feet and max
Ing good on his own initiative. A
"hand-out" may satisfy the beggar at
the gates but the red-bloOded man
wants to earn his way. so he puts push
into things. and they make why for
him. "Push" Is the enthusiasm that
fires energy to get behind things and
drive them to success. Real push takes
delight In seeing things move and the
world reaps the products Of Its activ-
lty. When man has push there Is no
need of pull. He's bound TO advance
because he has the power within him.
He's not concerned about the difficulty
Of the problem. The harder II Is the
better he likes It. He has more oppor-
tunlty to exercise his push and the re-
sultlng victory will be greater as re-
suit.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1918-02-08

Bourne street. Eight minutes more
and the engine was wheeling at &
standstill before No. 81.
Tomas leaped out and was ringing
the bell furiously before Ersmit had
half way climbed the steps. A light
was burning in the hall, but the house
was silent as the grave, and there was
no response to the repeated summons
TRY the door," said Ersmlt Lomas
turned the knob and It opened easily.
The two men entered the house and
Ersmit called aloud
"Strange!" he calculated. Are they
all dead? Ralph, believe somebody
has been hoaxing u.s."
Lomas pushed past him and entered
parlor, striking a match as he went.
He lit the gas at chandelier, and
looked about the room.
Nothing here" said Doctor Ersmit,
who had followed him. whats in tho
next one?"
Tomas looked in. Then he turned a
pale face to his friend. Here's your
case. Billy" he said.
On the floor by a small table that
had evidently been overturned in his
fall, lay the PROSTATE figure of man
in evening clothes-a tall, powerfully
made man of forty or whereabouts,
with coarse features, now set in tho
rigidity Of death.
by tho Lord" exclaimed Doctor
Ersmit. IT'S Frank Beverly" Ho
ripped open the mans waistcoat and
disclosed a small red stain over the
heart. Stabbed" he added. Look
there. Hardly a drop OF blood and
there hasn't been time for coagulation
yet. Yes, he is dead; dead as Pharaoh,
and II 1t didn't sound heartless, I'd
say It was a good thing, too. Ralph.
we've got to see first II there's any
body about the place, and then-I've
got to do some thinking"
They made hurried but careful
search Of the premises, but though the
house showed signs of recent occupa-
ton, they found no one. They returned
to the parlor, where the murdered man
lay. and Doctor Ersmit flung himself
into an armchair and began TO pull his
beard thoughtfully.
you say It was woman's voice7"
he said at last Tell mo exactly what
she said"
Lomas repeated the conversation,
but added: Il couldn't undertake to
swear that It was a woman's vioce,
Billy"
Doctor Ersmit looked keenly at him
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1918-02-08
He DlNED WITH WELLINGTON
Story Of Captured French Soldier In
NapoIeonIo War Shows Great
Change In Fighting Ethics.

During the campaign Of the
Vedras affair strip OF vineyards rum
ming between the two lines which was
looked upon as sort of neutral
ground, only, In contrast to what hap
pens nowadays In mo mans land"
writes the Paris correspondent of the
Pail Mall Gazette, the men from both
armies were In the habit OF repairing
there for drinks and relaxation, In the
course of which crossing forces often
came across one another, but each
passed their own way after courteous
salute. One day British party had
drunk somewhat freely, and happen
ing upon French sergeant OF the
guard, insisted upon making him n
prisoner. The man had the good for
tune to come before the Duke of Well
ington In person and lost no time In
acquainting him with his plight,
"All right" said the duke good
naturally, "of course you shall go, but
you must have something to eat first"
and, turning to an orderly he said:
Have this man taken to the kitchen
and give him a good meal" The
Frenchman saluted, but made no at
tempt to express his thanks. Noticing
his looks, the duke said:
swell, what more do you want2"
General" replied the Frenchman,
drawing himself up proudly, "a soldier
of the guard Is never asked to eat In
the kitchen"
The duke bent his brow moment,
as II resentlng the mans aplomb then,
laughing, said:
Maybe you're right. Come and dine
with mel"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1918-02-08
Final Clean Up Sale In
Summer Goods.

An opportunity to save. The remaining
portion of our strictly summer wear will
be sold at great saving. These goods
were contracted for at about old prices,
and were priced accordingly, but to clean
up and make room we will offer further
reductions on the following goods:
Ladies' white canvas pumps and oxfords.
Misses white canvas pumps and oxfords.
Children's white canvas sandals.
Mems white canvas oxfords
Ladies' tan pumps, regular SIS value,
at So.
Ladies' bronze pumps, regular SIS value,
at So.
Mems and boys oxford in patent, gun
metal and tan calf, 10 per cent off price,
Ladies' white shirtwaists regular 79c
value, at soc.
Ladies' colored stripe skirts, regular so
value. at Use.
Ladies' plain white skirts, regular SIPS
to $3.50, at CSC.
Ladies' colored silk waists, regular $3.50
value, at ST.,
Ladies' wash silk waists in stripes, regu-
lar S. value, at $3.50.
S2.inch wool serge. regular &c quality,
at Soc.
S6-inch Atwood serge, regular S5c quail
ity, at 75c.
Clean up in figured voiles and batistes.
Lot figured voiles, regular 15c and 18c
quality, at IL 1-2c.
Lot of figured voiles, regular l5c quality,
at 12c.
Lot of figured voiles, regular 25c equality,
at 10c.
Screen doors will be sold at great re-
auctions.
Washing machine, worth $12.50, for $40.
W. HICKS,
aug 24-tf Rockville, Md.