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Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-01-23
Convict Force.

The convict camp will propab-
ly be moved Friday or Saturday
to Osborne, and the roads radiat-
ing thence will be worked. The
force this week has been COM
pleting the shortcut road from
the corporate limits Of Hamlet
to the main Hamlet ockingham
road, which is an extension of
one of the Hamlet streets.
The force now consists of IL
prisoners, all colored. The sen
tence of one of these, a colored
man named Funderburk, sentenc-
ed from Hamlet Recorders court
for theft of $40 from a preacher,
will expire Feb. 3rd.
Supt. Baldwin now has three
dogs at the camp, and these are
given practice daily; it would be
a difficult matter for a prisoner
to throw them off the track.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-01-23
MARKS OF SERVICE.

AS the Soldiers come back it will be Of
interest to distinguish. the meaning Of the
various chevrons which they wear upon
their sleeves. We subjoin d list.
A single red chevron signifies ''discharg.
ed with honor"
a single blue chevron signifies less than
six months service abroad.
A single gold chevron for each wound
received in service is worn on the forearm
Of right sleeve.
A single gold chevon for each com.
plete six months service abroad is worn
on the forearm of left sleeve.
A single white chevron for each com.
plete six months service in the United
States is worn on the forearm Of left
sleeve.
There is generally mere question oi
opportunity, not Of willingness OF ability
between this service marks Often the
man who would gladly have served abroad
has been retained in this country simply
because he has shown superior ability and
therefore was better qualified to instruct
others The man who Displays any one
of the chevrons above described has done
hisfull duty BY bis country and is worthy
Of honor.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-01-23
Negro Buncoed.

A negro from near Gibson was work.
ed" for about $400 here Jan. 10th by two
slick negroes who from their method
of steering" were evidently professionals
at the game. The negro had sold his
cotton and received check for it; but
the banks being closed, he could not get
it cashed just then. The two strangers
made up with him, put up slick tale,
had him cash his check at Levin's, and
took the money; they were to meet him
next morning at the postoffice with the
full amount, and other moneys; the VIC
tim appeared at the postoffice as per
agreement but the two strangers of
course were far away, doubtless working
some other gullable person in some
other town. Their identity is unknown.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-01-23
Under $1,000 Bond.

Henry Smith, convicted in
superior court two weeks ago
of blockading and sentenced to
the pen for three years, stayed
only a couple of days in the pen.
When sentenced, his attorneys
gave notice Of appeal, the Judge
fixing appeal bond at $1,000
This was raised, and he is now
at liberty pending appeal to the
Supreme Court in April.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-01-23
Seventh Stin Captured.

Sheriff Mcdonald, with ]. B.
Reynolds and c. c. Shores, Sun
daycapturedthe seventh blockade
still since his induction as Sheriff
Dec. 5th. The still was in a
swamp between the houses of
Wheeler Jacobs and Henry Hatch
er, and was within 300 yards of a
still captured by the officers the
Sunday previous.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-01-23

James Gainey, white, and Frank
McC cCullock, colored, Of Scotland
county, were given a hearing be-
fore Commissioners Guthrie Mon
day. They were arrested in
Scotland county last fall on the
public road and in their car was
found a still. After heating the
matter, theC ssionerreleased
the two men, but deputy marshal
Morrison held the car for dispo'
|sition BY Judge connor.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-01-23
Watch Your Flowing.

On some of the roads of the
county there appears to be a
tendency to plow not only into
the bitches but almost to the
crest Of the road itself. Supt.
Baldwin requests the paper to
ask the people to refrain from
plowing into the bitches.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-01-23

The weather so far this month
has been in striking contrast to
that of last January. During
January of last year the mercury
dropped below the freezing point
on Is days, and part Of the was
near zero. So far this month the
mercury has touched freezing but
on nine day. Touch wood.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-01-23
Mayor. Court.

The Mayor fined Will Spencer
Saturday night for being drunk,
SIS, and the costs amounted to
$3.O5.
Zeb Locklear and Harrison
Rainwaters were fined SIS each
and costs, $3.50, Monday for be-
ing drunk. This drunk was from
'Noah's Bitters and Noah's Gin
ger.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-01-23
New w. Y. Operator.

E. Mack Phillips, manager Of
the Western Union Office here
for the past seven years, has re-
signed as such, and Wednesday
began work with the Seaboard
freight Office here. Mr. w. H.
Hobgood IS acting as relief opsr-
ator Wilson Hasty Is messenger
boy.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-01-23

The hospital unit to which DR.. Burney
Garrett is attached has been in Germany
for some weeks now, being stationed at
Prum, which is about 18 miles east of
the Belgium border and about rs miles
from Coblenz, tne headquarters Of the
Third Army, on the Rhine.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-01-23

Capt. Nathan w. LeGrand, who re-
ceived his discharge from Camp Travis
two weeks ago, has started in the furni-
ture business at Hamlet, the firm being
known as Nathan w. LeGrand & Co."
successors to Hunter L. Land. He and
w. R. Land went to High Point last
night to personally select a supplementary
stock; the firm has quarter-page an
nouncement in this issue.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-01-23
Maria License.

Only one marriage license is
sued the past week here, that to
a colored couple, Bliston Thomas
and Ethel Strong the 23rd.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-01-23

Sam R. Carter spent from the 18th un-
til Tuesday here with his sister, Mrs. D.
M. Stogner. He has just been given his
discharge from the service. He was in
France for six months in the Naval Re-
serves, aviation section, in constructing
radio stations. He has now returned to
the Wise Granite & Construction Co.,
with which company he had worked for
ten years.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-01-23

Calhoun Hiram Ussery, better known as
Coon" who volunteered in 1916. is in
the 105th Engineers, with the Army of
Occupation. He is son of R. L. Ussery,
chief Of police of Red Springs. Mr.. U.s.
sery, (Senior), by the way. spent Monday
and Tuesday in the county.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-01-23

The picture shows, churches
and schools are closed tight this
week at Sanford, on account of
flu: Also, the same at Fayette-
vile.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-01-23
HEALTH SITUATION
20 Deaths in County the Past
Week from Flu. Quar-.
antine Still On for
Four Townships.

Inc total dedth record Tor the
county from influenza to date is
l36, % having died during the
past week. Viewing the county
as a whole, the conditions appear
to be better. fewer cases occur
ring, as compared with two weeks
ago. M
The situation around Hoffman
is improved, the Hoffman school
opening last Monday, though
with a greatly decreased attend
ance.
The conditions in Rockingham
are much improved. The Board
of Health permitted the 18th
grade to resume work last week,
and permitted the 10th grade to
start again last Monday. These
are the only two grades operat-
ing. 10 pupils are in the 18th,
and II in the 10th grades, attend
ing. Those teaching are Prof.
Bell, and Misses Finlay and Grow
es. ALI the other teachers, with
this exception, and exception of
Miss Workman, have returned to
their homes, until the full school
is allowed to resume.
There are still a large number
OF cases at the two Pee Dees, but
even there the conditions show
an improvement. Soups and
other nouishment are still being
prepared at the city school build
ing for the sick of these two vii
lagos, and the city, and elsewhere
when needed.
Ellerbe also shows an improve.
ment, and it is likely the school
there will start again on Feb. 3rd.
The Little's Mill school will
begin again next Monday in
Steele's township. 4 y
The Board of Health will al
low any community to have its
school started, provided the
school committeeman of that
district deems it safe, after con.
sultation with the chairman Of
the Health Board.
The conditions in Hamlet are
better. The Hamlet authorities
Monday decided to close the
picture show, schools and forbid
public gatherings there. The
picture show was closed, how
ever, for but one night, and, on
Tuesday was allowed to reopen.
The Hamlet school this week is
closed, but will reopen next
Monday. There have had 9
deaths from flu in Hamlet the
past weeks4 whites and5 color,
ed.
The Board of Health still has
the quarantine on the the town.
ships of Rockingham, Mineral
Springs, Black Jack and Steele's
No picture, show, church service
or public gathering can be held
in these townships until the
order is rescinded.
The list Of deaths over the
county for the past week can be
seen on page eight.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-01-23

One of the first of the Richmond coun-
ty boys who saw service in France, to re-
turn home is Leroy Zeigler, step-son of
Dave Jenkins, of Roberdel Zeigler (who
will not be IS until March 21st) volun-
teered on May 7gh, 1918 was sent to Fl.
Thomas, and early in September his re-
placement regiment was sent across and
he was assigned to Battery c, SIND heavy
artillery; this artillery regiment was one
of the first to be sent across in 1917, and
therefore was one Of the first to be sent
back. The men landed at Newport News
Jan. 3rd, and Zeigler was given his honor
able discharge from Camp Eustis last week
and came to his home on the 10th.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-01-23

Lonnie C. Cole, is expected home either
tonight or Friday, to visit his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Cole. He joined the
army Nov. II, 1916, and one month later
was on his way to the Panama Canal
Zone, where he has now been stationed
for over two years.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-01-23

R. L. Mcdonald received letter We'd
nesdav from Billy Mcdonald, of Head
quarters Co., Seth Pioneers dated Christ.
mas Day. He was then at Winingen.
Germany, on the Mozelle river. His
Christmas box had not then arrived. but
he was expecting it daily. Partook of the
boxes of more fortunate ones, however.
Says they are billitted in the German
homes, and he now sleeps on a real feath-
er bed, the first since leaving home. He
says on the long hike into Germany Neal
Hicks had to drop out oh account of his
feet and go to a hospital.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-01-23

Here is an item about a Richmond
county soldier,---of the Sixties.
n MIR. w. n. Eovington, of Roberdel, paid
the Post. Dispatch Office visit Wednesday,
and subscribed for the paper. He served
the Confedhrocy for over three years, and
is probably the only resident veteran In
the county who was Confederate COM
missioned officer. His company, the
Richmond Boys" was organized here in
the fall of 1861, and for three weeks they
were encamped and drilled at Ellerbc
Springs. The company, under command
of Capt. (later Lt.-Col) Oliver Dockery
marched from the county. 86 strong, Dec.
II, 1851.
MIR. Covington will be Is Dec End.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-01-23

Geo. p. Entwistle, Jr's. is Go. 1856, Bat.
TALON R, Paris Island, s. c." He says the
'leathernecks" are being put through just
as strenuous training as if the war was
still going on.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-01-23

Only one more big war loan drive is
planned by the Treasury. This new one
win be known as the Victory Drive to be
hoated the last three weeks in April.
The loan viii be for six billions.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-01-23

Henry c. Jenkins has sent home Ger
man officers helmet. He is in the over
seas forces, in the cooking depart
ment; he has formerly overseer the spin
ming and spooling room Of Pee Dee No. 2.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-01-23
Soldiers

The difference between the Allies and
the Germans is that the Allies want a
just peace, and the Germans want just
peace.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-01-23

The war department stated Wednesday
that the Goth division would be home be-
fore the end of February.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-01-23

Marshal Foch. the Allied Supreme Com.
mander, in an interview last Friday at
Treves stated that had the Amistice not
been signed on Nov. 11th, the Germans
would have been completely whipped a
few days later, and they knew 1t. He
was preparing to launch on Nov. l4th an
offensive on the Lorraine front with 20
French and six American divisions. sup
ported by other movements in Flanders
and in the center; and these ESQ, 600
men would most certainly have caused
the Germans b colossal disaster. No
wonder the Huns surrendered when they
did.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-01-23

Those business men who sometimes
hesitate as between ordering 500 and 1000
sheets Of stationery should bear in mind
recent order placed by the Y. M. c. A.
in France. One item of the expense calls
for one hundred million letterheads and
one hundred million envelopes for free
distribution to the American soldiers and
sailors over there. Some little order, that
The Job Offices Of Smith and Of the Post.
Dispatch shudder at the very thought.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-01-23

Walter Covington came from naval
training station at Charleston Sunday for
a few days visit; he returns Friday.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-01-23
Beaver Dam Township:

Deaths: 2 wh. males, 3 females;
9 colored males, 8 8females; births:
II VIII. males, 7 females; IA color
ed males, 7 females. Total
deaths 22. births 80.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-01-23

E.V. Carter, of Greenville, but who
was a druggist at Maxton for some time,
spent Sunday night here avisiting ~. en-
route to Greenville from being mustered
out at Camp Greene. He was overseas in
the 30th division, front medical detach-
ment, and shrapnei hit him three times,
The last piece being so hot that it not
only scared his meat but set fire to the
clothes. The piece of hot iron was bed.
ded in his hip, and the odor of burnt
flesh was ascending to high heaven before
he managed to yank it out Of his ana
tony.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-01-23
Marks Greek Township:

Deaths: 81 VIII. males, % fe-
males; 20 colored males, 27 fe-
males; births: 26 VIII. males, 40
females; 13 colored males, lS fe-
males. Total deaths LOG, births
o7
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-01-23
Wolf Pit Township:

Deaths: 36 wh. males, 26 fe-
males; IT colored males, 81 fe-
males; births: Al wh. males, 39
females; Is colored males, l6|
females. Total deaths Ill, births
liz.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-01-23
Vital Statistics.

There were 67 more births
in Richmond county during 1918
than deaths, according to the
figures compiled by the Post
Dispatch from the Record Books
.of the various vital Statistics
registrars. These books are now
on file with the Register of
Deeds.
The reports show 452 deaths
to SIG births. Rockingham and
Rockingham township lead the
county with life over death, hav-
ing 108 to die against 199 births.
Marks Creek and Hamlet show
1877 deaths to 136 births. The
city of Rockingham over doubles
the births over deaths 72births
to 33 deaths.
The records of each township
are as follows:
Rockingham Township:
Deaths: II VIII. males, % fe-
males; % colored males, 13 te-
males; births: 48 VIII. males, AZ
females; Is colored males, % fe-
males. Total deaths rs, births
127.
Rockingham:
Deaths: 9 VIII. males, 8 females;
5 colored males, 8females; births:
81 VIII. males, 26 females; 9 color
ed males, 6 females. Total deaths
SO, births 72. Total for Rock
'ingham city and township: 108
deaths, 1879 births.
Black Jack Township:
2 Deaths: 3wh. males, l female;
4 colored males, 6 females; births:
5 VIII. males, / female; 9 colored
males, z females. Total deaths
IA, births %.
Steele's Township:
Deaths: z VIII. males, 8 females;
5 colored males, 9 females; births:
IL wh. males, 8 females; 20 color
ed males, IL +. females. Total
deaths "a, births 81.
Mineral Springs:
Deaths: IL VIII. males, 6 fe-
males; 7 colored males, 10 fe-
males; births: % VIII. males, %
females; 9 colored males, 6 fe-
males. Total deaths SO, births
60.
Beaver Dam Township:
Deaths: 2 wh. males, 3 females;
9 colored males, 8females; births:
II VIII. males, 7 females; IA color
ed males, 7 females. Total
deaths %, births SO.
Wolf Pit Township:
Deaths: 36 wh. males, 26 fe-
poolac. II colored males 90 fa.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-01-23
Hamlet:

Deaths: 6 VIII. males, II females;
S colored males, 9 females; births:
5 VIII. males, 4 females; Is color
ed males, Is females. Total
deaths 81, births SO. Total
deaths for Hamlet and Marks
Creek township 137, births l36.
Registrars:
The Vital Statistics Registrars
for the county are:
Rockingham and Rockingham
township DR.. A. C. Everett.
Marks Creek w. HI. H. Bag
well.
Hamlet DR.. /. McPhail.
Beaver Dam G. G. Baldwin.
Wolf Pit Mrs. John Sandy
Covington.
Mineral Springs o. G. Rey-
nolds.
Steele S. +. Key.
Black Jack B. r. Meacham.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-06-27
KAISER SHOCKED
WHEN HE KNOWS HE
MUST FACE TRIAL
He Realized He Is Exiled
Forever From His
Country
HE HOPED TO RETURN
The Ex-Kaisers Resumed His Custom
cry Daily Routine of Forestry
and Log Saving
HE HOPED TO RETURN

AMERONGEN, June 27, (Associ-
ated Press)-News of Germany's de-
cision to accept the peace terms, in
Guiding the clause providing for the
delivery of the one-time German En-
peror to the Allies, reached the castle
late last evening. Exactly how Will
liam Hohenzollern was affected by
the tidings cannot be ascertained, but
the attitude Of members of his party
give rise to the belief that the news
was shock.
When the Associated Press cores
pondent talked with attendants they
declared the news was already known
at the castle. They made the most
scathing criticisms of the German
National Assembly for its action. Ev-
identity they had held to the hope that
some way would be found for the one
time Emperor to return to Germany.
Nox, however, it apparently is real
lied that he is exiled forever from his
country.
The one-time Emperor resumed his
customary log-sawing at the usual
hour.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-06-27
PLANS FOR JULY FOURTH
Committees, Trustees and Police
Meet and Arrange Plans for
Handling the Crowd

These are busy days and nights for
the various committees arranging for
the Fourth of July and Thursday
night several committees were in ses-
sion.
The parade committee met at the
Armory and mapped out the route of
the parade and some of the details.
AS previously announced the parade
will start promptly at 10 o'clock. 1t
will form on the right of the band
stand on Railroad street and at ten
o'clock march up Railroad street as
far as the first railroad crossing. At
this point, opposite the garage, it will
countermarch back to the Avenue
Hotel and then proceed up Eastern
avenue. 1t will be reviewed at the
Armory by Adjutant- General john
son and the other officers. The route
will continue up Main street, through
Mt. Pleasant to Summer street and
down Summer street. The floats will
drop out somewhere on Summer
street and the parade continue to the
Athenaeum where there will be short
addresses.
The trustees of the village, the
chief of police, the superintendent of
the street department and the exc
cutive committee met in the rooms of
the village trustees Thursday night to
arrange for handling the crowd the
day of the welcome. A large force
of special police will assist the regu-
lar force and the parking of automo-
biles will be in charge of the police
and their assistants. In order to
make suitable preparations for the
street carnival twill be necessary to
close a portion of two of the streets
at three o'clock that afternoon. At
that hour Railroad street will be
roped off from the corner of Portland
street to a point opposite Tinker's
lunch stand. Eastern avenue will be
roped off from Railroad street to
Pearl street. Railroad street will then
be flooded by the street department
and later decorated for the carnival
by the Crescent Club who have this
feature of the days program in
charge. Bay street will be used as
a one way street from p. M, to /.
a. M, and traffic permitted on this
street only going out.
-Four trips are being made this
week by automobile parties with the
advpTtieino Yoaftnr fnY. +ba xraIoo,,,o
celebration and the entire section of
northeastern Vermont will be cover
ed by attractively printed literature
inviting all soldiers and sailors and all
their friends to come to st. Johnsbury
on July A.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-06-27
AUSTRIAN TREATY
is BEING DELAYED
BY SMALL STATES
French Experts Replace
Americans i'm Fixing
ReparatiOns
A DIFFICULT PROBLEM
All the Sums Delivered Will be
Pooled With Proceeds of Ger
man Reparation
A DIFFICULT PROBLEM

PARIS, June 27, ASSOCIATED
Press)-The question of reparations
is still delaying completion of the Au-
strian treaty owing to the difficulty
of aligning the small eastern states on
any. general scheme for a division of
the financial obligations and the
claims resulting from the breakup of
the Hapsburg monarchy, with con-
sequent elimination of its responsible
lity for reparations.
American experts have conducted
negotiations with Representatives of
the states inheriting parts of the
Hapsburg domains, including Poland,
Czechoslovakia, Jugoslavia, and Ru-
mania, for several weeks but the re-
suits have been unsatisfactory to the
Council of Four and French experts
are now trying their hand.
The problem is decidedly compli-
Gated, because, on the one hand, it is
planned to charge these States with a
share of the Austro- Hungarian fnan-
cial responsibilities proportionate to
the area and resources of the Haps-
bury territories acquired by them, un-
der the guise of contributions to the
cost of the war of liberation" while,
on the other hand, Rumania and Ser
bia are entitled to offsets for repara-
tions due them.
Poland and Czechoslovakia are not
entitled to reparations under the gen
eral principle of the Austrian and
German treaties, which limit repara-
'tions to the actual belligerents during
the war.
All sums delivered from Austria,
Hungarian and Bulgarian reparations
will be pooled with the proceeds of
the German reparations for division
among the interested states in pro-
portion to proved claims. This is a
departure from the plan contemplat-
ed in the German instrument, which
provided for a division according to
prearranged quotas, the original ap-
portionment assigning 55 per cent. to
France and 25 per cent. to England,
the other states receiving smaller per-
centages. Belgium will be left with
prior charge on the reparations pool
amounting to 2,500,000,00O francs, in
addition to repayment of her debt to
the allies by special German bond
issue,