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Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-12-05
Four Pounds of Sugar.

Effective Dec. 1st, the Food
Administration changed the
sugar ruling so that now the rule
is four pounds per person per
month, instead of 3 lbs.
Merchants are still required to
keep an accurate record of all
sugar sales, such records being.
availble to the inspectors. The
certificate plan of sugar distribu-
ton is rescinded.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-12-05
SUPERIOR COURT
Civil Term Convened Mon
day. Cases Tried. Next
Term Dec. 18th. Term
Ends Friday Morning.

The first December term of
civil court convened Monday at
l1:3O, with Judge w. ]. Adams
presiding. The following jurors
were excused from serving: D. R.
Campbell, U. S. Webb, E. M.
Smith and R. A. Webb. The fol-
lowing whowere drawn ds jurors
were reported to the Court asnot
being found in the county: R.
C. Ingram, E. D. Patterson, W.
H. Jordan, M. L. Bryant.
The first matter taken up was
an uncontested divorce proceed
ings, Ebert Gibbs VS. Julia Gibbs;
divorce granted.
First jury case was Mack Mon
roe VS. J. w. Lide, Executor of the
late DR.. Williamson; appearing
for Monroe were J. T. Bennett
and J. R. McLendon; for Lide
were Bynum & Thomas. Suit
was $500 alleged due on contract.
Jury decided in favor of Monroe
to extent of $50 without interest.
Composing jury were: jerks
Terry, w. D. Smith, W. ]. Spen-
Ger, D. M. McInnis, Vernon Allen,
w. R. Hasty, ]. B. Smith, A. A.
Covington, T. B. Baxley, ]. K,
Ballard, J. A. Hutchinson.
Suit of Charlotte Leak, colored,
against F. Blacker, was begun
Tuesday morning. She sued for
$4,000 damages for alleged frivi-
lous prosecution. Appearing for
Charlotte were Bynum & Thomas
and L. Medlin; for Blacker, H. S,
Boggan and T. L. Caudle. All
Lday Tuesday and until 1870
!. Wednesday morning was required
III disposing Of this case. The
jury remained out half an hour
their verdict being in favor o1
Blacker. The following issues
lwere submitted to them: Isl
did the defendant cause the ar
!, Erest. and prosecution of the
] sIpfaintiff upon a criminal charge
for an assault upon him asalleget
in the complaint? Answer, Ye:
/ l|(by consent.) End. If so, wa:
such arrest andprosecution with
out probable cause? Answer
No. 3rd. If so, was such arrest
and prosecution malicious? An
swer, No. Composing the jury
were: Vernon Allen, A. A. Gov
ington, J. B. Smith, w. J. Spencer
IN. A. Campbell, W. R. Hasty
} Silas Robinson, Joe Hutchinson
ITO. Ewing, ]. K. Ballard, ]. W
Capel, T. B. Baxley.
The next case, begun at 1l:3(
"WEDNESDAY, was that Of Samue
Gibson ct al VS. Henry Gibson e
) el, for partition of land, defendan
claiming land in fee simple. Ap
: pearing for Samuel Gibson wa
) Gibbons and Medlir; for defend
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-12-05
That QUESTIONABLE.

The exemption board asks that
all who have not returned their
ouestionnaires do so at once.
The 18-yr-old. boys must fill their
questionnaires in, but men from
Sc to As need not fill theirs, but
the blanks must be sent in.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-12-05

The American Army of Occupation en-
tered the German city of Treves Decem-
Der 1st. Treves is a city of 5000 popu-
lation, and for the present general head
quarters will be established there. 1t was
just at l o'clock, German time, that Col
onel Hunt appeared, leading the 9th in
fantry of the 5th division, which is to be
the permanent garrison of the city during
our occupation. Behindhim came brass
band, preceded by the Stars and Stripes,
and followed then by the regiment and a
machine gun company. And best of all,
the band played our beloved "Dixie" as
the troops swung through the streets to
their barracks.
The Post-D Dispatch mentions the fore.
going because, unless we are mistaken
we have Richmond county boy in this
9th infantry of regtlars---Arthur Capel
And so naturally the doinRs Of the 9Th
will have special significance.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-12-05

Mrs. E. B. O'Brien received letter
Wednesday from her son-in-law, Willie P.
Shuman, of Co. B. 115th Machine Gun
Bn., 30th division, written Nov. 11th, and
describing to her the joyful feelings of
the men that the Armistice had been
signed. ..'
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-12-05

Cpl. Marshall c. Fowler and Miss c.
leste Boyd, both of Hamlet, we're married
at Fayetteville Nov. 23rd. Fowler was
returned to the States several weeks ago,
being invalided home on account of an
injured knee, sustained when his ambu-
lance was wrecked by humping into a
shell hole.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-12-05

Marshall L. Parsons, of Norwood, was
visitor here Tuesday. He is nephew
of Mr.. w. L. Parsons. Marshall has a
record Of which anyone may well be
proud. He enlisted in February, 1917,
was sent across in Co. F. 10th regulars,
lst division, in the summer of 1917. He
has been wounded three different times,
and in 13 different spots of his anatomy:
Nov. 2, 1917, Feb. a, 1918, and July l8.
He lay in shell-hole, after his last
wound, for 27 hours without food or wa
ter; the 13 punctures were only in his left
lung, head, arms, legs and such minor
spots. He was invalided home in early
September.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-12-05

Walter E. Warburton returned to the
gun boat Machias, OF Charleston, yester-
day, after spending week with his par
ents here. The Machias carries COM
plement of 230 men, and is engaged chief
ly on coastwise work. Walter is bronzed
and his physique shows that his navy
training agrees with him.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-12-05

Frank Dobbin returns to Camp Sewer
Saturday, after spending a week at his
home at Roberdel. Frank is an orderly
to Gen. French, in command of the camp;
he attends to the Generals two horses.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-12-05

The postofice authorities inform us
that no more letters can be accepted for
mailing to soldiers overseas unless the
sender has his or her name on outside of
envelope.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-12-05

Hervey B. Coppedge, for II years Car
rier of Route 4, applied last August for
service in the Y. M. c. A. overseas. His
application was formally accepted in Oct
ober, and he a few days ago received
orders to report in New York about Dec.
18th. He will leave here about the 18th
for the Gotham city, and doubtless by
mid January will be in France.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-12-05

In letter to his father, Walter Par
sons states that his wound was of minor
nature; shot in the left arm, but the bone
was not fractured. His letter was writ
ten from base hospital, but Watt said
he expected to rejoin his regiment within
a few days. His injury was sustained
two days before the Armistice, Nov. 9th.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-12-05

Mr.. ]. w. Butler, of Hoffman, received
cablegram from Willie J. Butler, dated
Dec. 3rd, saying "Homeward Bound.
Young Butler is in Co X, 323rd, 8lst di
vision. Nothing has been given OUT
through the daily press as to the move
ments of the 8lst division, and it is moi
believed that this division is On its way
home.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-12-05
Marguerite Clark
FRIDAY, DEC. 9Th

Dear Madam:
We take pleasure in remind
ing yru that Marguerite Clark will be
seen in "kich Man, Poor Man." at the
Star Friday, Dec. 9th. We extend you q
hearty welcome. Sincerely,
A.G. Atkinson, Mgr
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-12-05

In the Casualty List on page nine can
be seen the names of two Richmond
county men.--Alvie N. Graves, slightly
wounded; and John Bostick, wounded.
John Bostick is colored, He halls from
Powelton, is 81 years old, and was sent
to Fort Wayne, Michigan, May 2nd in
the squad Of 40. His order number is
1907, serial number 831.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-12-05

1t is estimated it will require six weeks
yet TO complete the publication of the
Casualty Lists. And, by the way, are
you saving the Post Dispatch? This
paper is the only weekly, so far as know,
in the State that publishes the full North
Carolina Casualty List. Years hence
these copies containing the names will be
intensely interesting,
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-12-05

Received any letters from relatives
over yonder telling about being wounded?
If so, send them 10 the Post Dispatch; we
want letters from the soldiers.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-12-05

The subscriptions of quite number of
the more than 120 Post Dispatch soldier
subscribers in France have expired; this
is mentioned so that relatives over here
who subscribed for them can attend to
the matter, and so not let those boys
miss single copy.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-12-05

Up to Nov. 11th, the signing of the
Armistice, there had been Produced in
this country 3l,8l4 air-plane motors,
1900 air planes and 700 kite balloons.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-12-05

Major William Sinkler Manning, eldest
son of Governor Richard |. Manning, OF
South Carolina, was killed in action Nov.
9th. He was IN the 3l6th infantry, 18th
division. Gov. Manning still has five
suns in the service. ~
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-12-05

Gus McCaskill has been visiting his
folks at Pee Dee No. Q; was last Thurs
day given his honorable discharge from
Camp Sewer; he registered at Wadesboro,
and expects to return to Badin to work.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-12-05
John Cole returned from Camp Gordo,

John Cole returned from Camp Gordon
Sunday. He entered there Oct. 18Th iiie
officers training school, and had there
fore completed barely half the prescribed
course. The signing Of the Armistice
enabled those students who had not COM
pleted more than half the course, to re-
turn to their homes, with an honorable
discharge.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-12-05

Ben Coble was given his honorable dis.
charge from Camp Sewer two weeks ago,
and is at Pee Dee No. !.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-12-05

Mr.. Nelson Gibson Saturday subscribed
for his son, Zebulon Gibson, who is over
yonder in Co. Z, 324th infantry, A. P. O.
79l.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-12-05

The next Liberty Loan Bond issue will
be floated next April, and will be for
five billion dollars. The Fourth Liberty
Loan had margin of $89S,04700O over
the six billions asked for.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-12-05

Another new soldier subscriber is w.
c. Townsend. Co. H, 127th infantry, A.
p. O. 734.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-12-05

Bertha Bailey last week received a
flye.mark note from her brother, James
L. Baxley, who is in Co. L, 10th inft,
Both division. A mark" is German
note equivalent to "a cents in our money.
The 5-mark note is as wide as a dollar
bill but couple of inches shorter.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-12-05

How about making a Christmas pres
ent of the Post Dispatch to some friend
or relative? It will be reminder for 81
weeks in the year. Try it.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-12-05

Cpl. A. S. Morrison, Jr., of Wadesboro,
was killed in action on Nov. 9th, just two
days before the Armistice was signed.
He was in Co. A, 322nd infantry, 8lst
division; there were a large number OF
Richmond county boys in this division.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-12-05

D. M. Stogner Monday received a Red
Cross card stating that his brother, Cor.
poral H. G. Stogner, of Fayetteville, had
landed safely overseas He is in Evacu-
ation Hospital Unit 33.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-12-05

When Poke Easley read in the
paper that the Kaiser had the 'tlu," he
said he had been expecting that fellow
to get it; running around so much lately.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-12-05

Andrew Bloomfield, colored, was last
week given an honorable discharge from
Camp Grant, Illinois, and arrived at his
home in Wolf Pit Thanksgiving Day.
Andrew was sent to camp April 9th in
the increment of 81, and during the most
of his time in camp has acted as cook.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-12-05

In letter written to Mrs. w. c. Nc
Queen, Pee Dee No. 2. from Alex Nc
Queen, dated Oct. 29th, was the inforrna.
ton that Claud Sears was killed in action
Sent. 29th. Sears was from Roberdel No.
3. and was volunteer in CO. B. 10th.
Alex also wrote on Nov. 11th, the day
the Armistice went into effect, and said
the boys were hilariously happy that the
ear was over; they are all looking for.
ward to their turn to come home.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-12-05
new OFFICERS
Elected Officers In
Quoted Last Monday. Com
missioners Meet. Jury for
January Term Drawn, Etc.

were Uuly lllSldllCu ldSL l1Olludy.
The ceremonies took place in
the office of the Register of Deeds,
at 1890. First, Clerk of Court ].
A. McAulay administered the
oath to the incoming five Com
missioners, B. F. Reynolds, H. D..
Hatch, Jas. L. Baldwin, John A.
McNeill and J. w. Capel; immed-
lately thereafter, the Commiss-
toner's seated themselves around
the long table and upon the sug-
gestion of Mr.. Baldwin they pro-
ceeded to organize. Upon mot.
ion Of Mr.. Baldwin, seconded by
Mr.. McNeill, Mr.. Reynolds was
unanimously chosen as chairman
of the Board. Thereupon the
Chairman, Mr.. Reynolds, pro-
ceeded to administer the oath to
the other officers, after the Board
in each instance had inspected
and approved the bond.
R. L. Johnson was sworn in as
Register of Deeds, he submitting
a bond in the sum of $4,000,
from the Massachusetts, Bonding
& Ins. Co. a
Next J. A. McAulay was sworn
in as Clerk of Court, his bond be-
ing $4,000 from same company.
R. L. Mcdonald was then
sworn in as Sheriff, he SUBMIT
ing bonds from same company,
of $4,000 for process, $4,000 for
county, schools and road funds,
and $4,000 for state.
The Board then elected Fred.
wv. Bynum as county attorney.
for one year. Mr.. Bynum accept
ed the appointment, and in doing
50 stated that he would resign
should either of the two soldier
lawyers return (Ozmer Henry OF
i Don Phillips.)
/ H. P. Austin, the present in
cumbent, was chosen by tht
J. Board as Recorder for Marks
] Creek township, with M. w. Nasl
as prosecuting attorney.
w. D. SmAh was then sworr
in as constable for Marks Creel
township, his bond being $1,000
}signed by E. N. Rhodes and ]. B
Goodwin.
Selection of a Keeper O
Weights and Measures was mex
lin order. The Board selected A
B. Nicholson for this.
N. A. Graham was sworn in a.
Surveyor, his bond being $1,000
Other constables sworn in lat
er during the day were John V
Ussery, of Steele's township, ant
[W. R. Henderson, of Black Jack
The position Of Auditor wa
left open, and it is unlikely tha
!: one will be appointed by tn
. Board, the Chairman and tn,
t Register of Deeds taking over
, part of this work. A public &C
countant will be secured twice
year to audit the books.
+. Also, the Board plans to max
: a budget for roads, county home
: and for other expenditures.
In the afternoon the Boar
!. drew the jury for the Januar
3 term of criminal court, whic
convenes January the 9th:
S. B. Smith B. c. Ussery
!, Z C4oona Rlack
New-York tribune., 1918-12-20
Kerosene Shortage
Expected to Bring
Advance i'm Price
World Supplies Are Lowest
in Years; No Important
Change in Gasolene Mar
ket Looked for i'm Trade

With world reserve stocks of kero-
sene at the lowest level in a great
many years, as a result of conditions
arising out of the war, an early ad-
vance in the price of this oil product
is predicted in the trade. Reports that
gasolene prices will be lowered owing
to falling off in the demand are not
credited
One of the leading men in the oil
trade, who represents important Ameri-
can producing and refining interests.
said yesterday that stocks of kerosene
in Europe and the Far East as we'll as
here at home had been greatly de-
pleted during the last year or So "Ow-
ing to the lack of ocean tonnage" he
said, "the export movement of kero
sene has been practically at stand
still. At the same time American pro-
ducers have been paying little atten-
ton to kerosene. having concentrated
all their efforts upon the production
of gasclene and heavy fuel oil for war
purposes. The result iss that the ar
rival Of winter finds stocks of kero-
sene abnormally low both at home and
abroad. This shortage is due to be re-
tfected in higher prices in the near
future"
According to this trade authority no
important change to be looked for in
gasolene prices for some time to come.
While there has been some shading of
prices in the West owing to the back
ing up of supplies there since the ar
mistce was signed, no such condition
exists in the East The demand for
gasolene has slackened since the ces-
satlon of hostilities, but not to such an
extent as to warrant any reduction in
prices. Producers say it would prove
an expensive operation if they were
compelled to reduce prices, in view Of
the high cost at which existing supplies
of gasolene were produced. 1t is pointed
out that this is normally a season Of
the year when demand for gasolenc
falls off, and this is taken advantage
of in building up surplus reserves for
the warmer months.
interest in the general petroleum
situation has been heightened in the
past few days by the suspension of
all plans for stabilizing crude oil
prices. This has resulted in the resto-
ration of an open market, free of all
government control. 1t is not believed
however, that this will be reflected in
crude oil quotations for some time to
come. Oil men assert there is no dan
ger of an production Of crude.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-20
Japan Invested
Heavily i'm Bonds
Issued by Allies
Total Amount of Securities
Bought Is S579,5OO, 900
Balance of Trade i'm
1917 Was $283, 500, 900

TOXIC, Nov. 15.-Japan generally
followed the plan of devoting the
money obtained from abroad during
the war to giving financial support to
her allies, either by subscribing to the
loans issued by them or by purchasing
their bonds, says an official report of
the Department of Finance. The total
amount invested in all these securities
reached about $579,500,00O at the end
of 1917, including $265, ,OOO,0 900 in Brit
French bonds and $127,0OO,OOO in Rus
sian bonds. 10 this should be added
S11O,00O,0O representing Japanese for
elgn loan bonds and company debent-
ures redeemed in foreign markets.
Japan's sea-borne trade was greatly
affected at the beginning of the war,
says the report, but her export trade
afterward became very brisk. There
was a pronounced increase of Japans
shipments to nearby markets and to
the South Seas to take the place of
commodities that had ceased to be
shipped from Europe. This was espe-
where there was a large demand for
Japanese goods. Larger shipments of
munitions and food sent to the Allies
increased the volume Of exports. In
1917 these amounted to 1901 500 900. an
increase of S237 ,76O 600 over 1916,
Japan's imports for 1917 were S517.-
100000, $139, 900 more than in 1916.
The excess Of exports over imports in
1917 was $2S3, 100000, an increase of
81 per cent over this balance of trade
in 1916. This apparently has paved the
way for an expansion of Japan's indus
tries and trade in the future, said the
New-York tribune., 1918-12-20

There is a widespread belief in
Wall Street that were restrictions
upon the money supply lifted abroad
expansion of speculative activity,
with rising prices, would follow i'm
niediately. This may be true. I'm
fortunately it can't be proved, be
cause the Treasury Department is
averse to removing existing limita-
tlons. A broker ventured the opln-
ION yesterday that were all restric-
tions removed tomorrow it would
not help matters much. AS he de-
scribed it, that part of the Street
which follows the stock market is
so Immersed with pessimism, much
Of it unjustified, that something
more than an increase in money
supply is need to stimulate sentiment
tc q point where it will produce
real buying power. The fact re-
mains, however, that the money re-
strictions have tended to increase
the pessimism of which the broker
complains.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-20
PENNSYLVANIA Financing

New financing by the Pennsylvania
Railroad, which has been under con-
s'deratlon for several months, will
probably be announced this week. It
was reported in investment circles
yesterday that the amount would be
S40,O00,.000. and that the issue would
take the form of long-term bond
! he success of the recent Offering of
Slo,60o,ooO Chicago & Northwestern 5
per cent bonds, 1T was pointed out, had
paved the way for other railroad issues
OF long term character. This issue
was approximately seven times over
subscribed. Financing plans of the
tennsyiVanla were accelerated by the
signing OF the company's contract with
the government early this month
cnder that agreement the road has
liSed ne, annual compensation of S53,6O3'-
*. d2., sufficient, in the opinion Of the
directors, to continue the present 6
per, cent dividend and s.ill iss~s y
moderate surplus.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-20

The faith with which the unsta-
tistical mind accepts statistics is
often pathetic. Unfortunately, the
results are frequently misleading.
An italian statesman, quoted as es-
timating the cost of the war to Italy
at $14, 100000, and calculating
the wealth of the country at about
the same figure, arrives at the con-
clusion that the entire national
wealth of Italy has been sunk in the
war. A financial writer is more
LIBERAL and estimates Italy's wealth
at $20,000,0 1000, and concludes,
therefore, that the loss probably
does not exceed rs per cent. At
best, estimates Of national wealth
are more or less guesswork. 1t is
absurd to imagine that Italy has
sunk 100 or rs per cent of her ma
tional wealth in the war. She has
probably not sunk more than 10 per
cent. National wealth consists
mainly of land and buildings, men
and materials, machinery-in fact,
all agencies Of production. With
out any desire to belittle 1taly's
losses in the war, it must be ad-
mitted that they are small compared
with her total wealth. What has
happened has been that Italy
has borrowed something like $14,-
OO0,000,000, most Of it at home,
and to the extent to which these
borrowings were internal they rep
resent mainly payments to the peo-
pie by the people. What takes place
ton of the country's wealth, a
transfer of ownership.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-20
New Industrial Projects
Under Way i'm England

LONDON, Dec. 19 British Wireless
Service). - Important industrial de-
velopments are impending in England.
according to "The Daily Chronicle. "
which says that enterprises already in
hand involve an expenditure of e5 .0O0.-
600. Chief among these is the build
ing of large refinery at Swansea bv
the Anglo-Persian Oil. Company. This
company is preparing to spend f2,c0O,-
600 on wharves, railroad tracks and
equipment. Many mining enterprises
are also projected, according to the
newspaper.
Efforts are being made to make Lon
don the chief grain importing and dis
tributing point in the United Kingdom.
according to London correspondence to
"The Scotsman" leading Edinburgh
newspaper. 1t is said that there is p
marked tendency in the Dominions.
particularly Australia and South Africa.
in favor of the plan. The adoption of
the elevator system for handling grain.
which has been in operation for many
years in the United States and Argen-
tinas is favored, it is said.