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Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-12-18

Arch Gibson, of Laurinburg,
Wednesday bought the S. A,
Snead farm, four miles from
Laurinburg, paying $468 per acre
for it. 1t consists Of l48 acres;
price $69,275. u..4..si
Born, Sunday night to Mr.. and
Mrs. Pearl Lamplev, at Entwistle,
a son. Born, Tuesday night to MIR.
and Mrs. JohnElliott West Rock.
ingham,a son.
Vogel's Minstrels at the Rock.
ingham Opera House was well
attended Tuesday night. The
show was a good one. The en-.
tire aggregation paraded the
streets at noon with their band.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-12-18
Disappointed.

The terrible earthquake, rains
and storms that some smart
joker out West predicted would
occur on the 18th by reason of
the sun, moon and stars being
punched, of course did not ma
terialize. 1t is said thousands of
people were fooled into believing
such rot, and refused to make
plans dating after the 18th. t'
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-12-18

Born, Dec. 5th, to Mr.. and Mrs
R. A. Manship, a son.
Mrs. E. B. O'Brien will leave
Monday for Atlanta, to spend
two or more weeks with hel
brother, G. B. Burroughs.
Miss Johnsie Graves, Of Garth.
age, will be married Dec. 9th
to Mr.. Robert N. Page Jr., Of
Biscoe. She is a daughter oil
George c. Graves.
Mrs. W. Mcintosh requests
that all the members of her Sun
day school class at Green Lake
church be present next Sundry
at the church.
A. B. Blake, who works in the
packing department of the High
land Mill at High Point, spent
from Tuesday to today here with
his son, John Blake.
Randolph Pegues retu IN e d
from the Presbyterian hospital
last Thursday night; he under
went an operation there Nov.
9th, and has now recovered.
Mrs. w. G. Lowry has just re
turned from Leesville, S. c.,
where she attended the golden
wedding Of her father and moth.
er, which was celebrated Dec.
18th.
Mr.. w. NJ Everett returned
from Charlotte Tuesday night,
He underwent an operation at
the Presbyterian hospital Nov
25th, and has now recovered, his
friends throughout this section
will be pleased to learn.
W.T.. Benton, administrator OF
| the estate of his son. Willy Benton,
who was killed last summer by
the explosion Of the boiler of his
engine, has brought suit against
Ithe Seaboard for $4,000 in Union
county.
The Hamlet Water Company
Is boring a ten-inch well at
Hamlet in hopes Of striking a
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-12-18

sufficient flow of water to spple.
ment the water service of Hamlet
and Rockingham. Adepth of ESQ
feet has been reached and solid
rock is now being bored through
Fred Taylor came home last
Sunday from New York, to spend
the holidays.
William E. Dockery began
work two weeks ago in the office
of Dockery-Allen Co.
Jimmie Fowlkes is clerking at
Fowlkes Pharmacy during the
holidays. He came home two
weeks ago.
]. R. Felts has bought out w.
Ralph Smiths Job plant, and ex.
poets to move here from LaGran
&c shortly.
]. T. Morgan and family and
]. ]. Thompson and family NOV.
ed from Cognac to Ledbetter's
Wednesday.
The Hamlet school has organ.
lied Savings Societies in every
room. Out of the 653 pupils enroll.
ed, 430 are now members of these
w. S. S.
Mr.. John Ledbetter returned
Monday from Presbyterian hos
pital at Charlotte where he was
operated upon Nov. 22nd. He is
recovering nicely, and will now
recuperate at home. His friends
are glad to know that he is able
to return home.
In Federal court at Raleigh
last week H. R. Ritter and his
son, Taylor Ritter, were convict
ed of blockading. The father
was sent to the Atlanta pen for
two years, but the son was dis
charged because of anunbalanced
mind. Both are from Moore
county.
Mr.. Jas. L. Baldwin, of Steele's
township, was in the city Wed
nesday. Mr.. Baldwin has bought
a home in Mt. Gilead and will
move his family there the first of
the New Year; Immediately after
moving he win 60 to Hot Springs.
Arkansas, for treatment for his
rheumatism.
y 4sl i
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-12-18

Mrs. R. L. Johnson went to
Mangum "Wednesday to spend
the holidays with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. Matheson.
Miss Lola Thrower returned
to Wagram Wednesday night at.
ter a several days visit to Mrs.
w. c. Williams.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-12-18
Trains Running.

The eurtailment of the train
service lasted not quite a week
With the settlement of the coal
strike on Wednesday of last week
the necessity for further curtail.
ment was eliminated. Accord.
ingly, the full train service was
begun again last Monday morn.
ing.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-12-18

"Such Is fame !"
"H0w now9"

"SuCh Is fAme!"
"How now?"
"The author Of best seller Is un-
known to people living in the adjoin-
ing apartment house."
That's nothing. We have among our
citizens an entomologist of worldwide
reputation and there isn't a taxicab
chauffeur or policeman on the force
who can direct visiting savants to his
residence"
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-12-18
Advice Worth While.

"You must follow my advice, Mr..
Poorly" said the great specialist. "YOu
must stop worrying. If anything comes
to worry you, cast it aside; forget it."
Thanks so much, DOCTOR" said his
patient, wrlnging the doctors honest
palm, "I'll bear this in mind when
your bill comes" A
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-12-18
Auction Sale.

. Auction sale January lst,! 1920,
at 10 a. m, at Jones Spring, on
Derby's farm, consisting of 100
bu. corn, 6 head of cattle, s hogs,
8 horses, a wagon and buggy,
hay, tops and fodder. Remember
date and be on hand. Stuff goes
to highest bidders.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-12-18
Next Weeks Paper.

The next issue of the Posi-
DISPATCH will be printed on
Tuesday, instead of Thursday,
and those having items for pub
LEGATION will please bear this in
nina.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-12-18
Two Weeks Holiday.

The Rockingham city school
will close tomorrow, 10Th, for
the Xmas holidays, and be closed
for two weeks, recovering Jan.
9Th.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-12-18
Candy Received.

Just received a fresh shipment
of Nunnally's candy. The Candy
of the South. Specially arranged
in handsome Christmas boxes.
Sweets to the sweet. An ideal
Xmas remembrance. Fowlkes
Pharmacy.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-12-18
A Reasonable Lament.

A meek little man had sat patiently
in the family fiivver for two hours,
waiting for his wife to come out of the
dressmaker's shop.
"Of course, wouldn't wish Maria to
think I didn't want to wait for her,
but do wish she would get out in
time to wear her new dress before 1t
goes out Of style.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-12-18
Explaining Her Position.

n ENpIdIHIHv TIST TUSTtIuI'
"And are you a good needlewoman
and renovator, and willing to be use
ful?'
Madam, am afraid there is some
misunderstanding. l am a ladys
maid-not a useful maid. London
Punch.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-12-18
A Sad Production.

Fortune TellerYo are going to be
visited by dark lady.
Female Patron-visited? Oh, dear 1
And l thought the new cook hired
at the intelligence Office this afternoon
looked. like slayer.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-12-18
Foolish Investments.

"You nevey talk about your invest
ments."
"No I can't ebrag about the ones !
make and I'm too proud to go around
admitting the glorious chances to get
rich that / could have had, but turned
down."
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-12-18
A viroin Field.

'Is 1t true that poets sometimes re-
ceive $500 from magazine for sim
gle sonnet" asked Songerleigh.
ut is so stated on good authority"
Then I'll have to revise my touch
system"
"Your touch SYSTEM"
"Yes. 1t never occurred to me that
] Knight be able to borrow money from
. poets
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-12-18
Could Charge Bigger Fee.

Could Charge Bigger Fee.
Il guess that young doctor hasn't
been practicing long" .
"Why do you think thatl"
HE told friend Of mine he was
suffering from loss of Appetite where
as an older doctor would have called
it 'anOrexia.'"
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-12-18
The intelligent Horse.

"The horse is an intelligent animal"
"very. It never walks into a mans
Office when he's busy and insists on
talking over a lot Of unimportant mat
tiers with him."
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-12-18
ParaeloxicaI Trouble

"Smith Is very much cut up"
"Whya'
Because his salary is very much
cut down."
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-12-18
Wanted.

Man or boy to do housework
and look after yard and furnace
every morning. Phone 176.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-12-18
Not Catching.

81 hear your father is ILL.,"
YES"
is his malady contagicGs7"
II hope not. The doctor says he Is
suffering from overwork."
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-12-18
Mule for Sale.

For sale, at a bargain, a good
mule. See c. M. Brady, Ellerbe.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-12-18
It's Sort.

M, wife thinks It Joke to send
me up b the third story to get her :
cushion"
's1'hat kind Of . joke IL far-fet rhed.H
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-12-18
ROUGH and Go.

l0ucn ana Go.
Anent the saying, Touch and CO."
You've noticed, I'll be bound,
That when q fellow makes q touch
He doesn't hang around.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-12-18
HAs1L1MENTs OF HUMANITY.

There Is no reason for putting
on sackcloth and ashes"
mot exactly. But just the same
I'm wearing mended clothes and
tending my furnace"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-26
SCHOLASTIC MEET PLANNED
Hartford High School Sponsoring Athletic CamiyaB H. s.
 Athletes Win H Busy Month

From Hartford comes the report that a big Connecticut inter-scholas- tic athletic meet will be held in that city during the middle of May. The affair is being sponsored by the Hart ford High School authorities and in vitations will soon be sent to Bridge port Crosby, Danbury, New Haven, Derby, New Britain, Norwalk, Stan- ford and Stonington High schools. It is expected that upwards of 150 ath- letes from all parts of the State will take part in this meet.
 Arrangements are being made also for events open to girls. The girls of this State have made wonderful strides in athletic circles during the past two years and they must be rec ognized. 4 committee representative of all the schools uIrat are expected to take part 3n the meet will soon be named. The first meeting will probablv be held in New Haven.
 Baseball candidates at the local High school will in all proba biIity
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-26
N. \. BOWLERS
 ROLL TONIGHT

Interest of state bowling enthusiasts vii center on Toledo tonight, where the New Haven team will launch a drive on American bowling congress records. According to teIegraphic re- ports received today the team is in good shape and feels confident of re- gaining the prestige lost during the past three years. TonightS schedule calls for the teams appearance in the five-nan event, while tomorrow s play will be given over to the doubles and individual sets. Inasmuch as the team will appear on tonigh+'s early squad the returns should be known here not latter than midnight.
 This is the sixth time in which a New Haven team has appeared in the American bowling congress. Back in 1914 an Elm City team made its in- itfal bow at Buffalo and incidentally won first place and the worlds cham pionship with a pinfau of 2,944. That team was composed of Porto, John son, Lindsey, ETugenduble and Sche- cher. Hugenduble and Schecker have since retired from the sport but the other three are still as active as ever and will appear at Toledo. In 1915 the New Haven team fe1 only a few pins short of repeating their perform ance at feofISbr N1lltAliiS ot III S0NOiiH place. During the past three years, however, the New Haveners have been unable to cut into the big money, except a year ago at C1ncin- natl when Lindsey and Porto went on g. rampage in the two-man event.
 The lineup for tonight's event has been decided upon as follows: Porto, always 8. consistent roller, will lead off; Palmer. making his first appear ance in a tournament, will roll in sec- ond position; Sullivan, whose quail fications have been the subject for no end of adverse criticism, will appear in the middle position, while the vet eran Charles Johnson, who returns to the game after a lay-on Of two years will hold down fourth place. The ever reliable Mort Lindsey win be seeza at azaca as usuaa
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-26
A.A.U. MEN TO COME HERE
Meeting For nth When Effort Will Be Made
 Organize Strong Athletic Club

ments. which will be one Of the fea- -lres of the Postal Mems carnival next month. The winning team will receive also a silver loving cup known as he Uniformed F'lremen's Associa- ton trophy.
 The following we'll known Anaeri- can athletes will probably go to the other side to represent the United States in various big meets being planned there: Lieut.. Bob Simpson, Lieut.. Joe Isoornis. Lieut.. Billy Mean ix. Lieut. William II. Taylor, Loren Murchison. Charley Pores. George Bronder, Emil j. Muller, Mike De- vanney. James J. O'Brien and Carl Erdman.
 The four thousand members of the 27th Division who are quartered at the 22nd Armory in New York will be entertained tonight by the Metro politan Assacfation of the \. A. .. A. A special meet has been arranged for the soldiers.
 Jimmy Hennigan of Boston, is an other one of those ambitious 1O-miIers. Jimmy has entered the Boston-to- Brockton marathon, but on paper in dications point to a repitition Of the Shrubb act.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-26
PAUL DOYLE WINS.

New Haven, March 2S-PauI Doyle, who meets Joe Yelling at the Arena on Friday night, had the better of Freddy Sigle in the star bout of three rounds held under the auspices of Go. H, Connecticut State Guard, in the Highwood fire department head quarters last night. Sigle put up an excellent scrap but couldn't cope with the speed flashed by his more ex- psrisnced onDonent
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-26
Battling Leyinsky May GO
 10 California Next Month

far this season. An idea. of the value placed on his services can be gained through the fact that he has just been matched with Joe Fox of Eng land at Philadelphia next Monday night with the understanding that he will get $500.
 The Olympia 4. 4. of Syracuse has signed Joe Yelling of Chicago. who knocked out Red" Allen of this city there on Monday night, to box 70 rounds with Ralph Brady on April 4. This should be an interesting bout as both are exceedingly clever and hard workers. Wellirg has been guaran- teed $4oO.
 Although t was reported in Bridge port by Sam Driver that Larry Vii liams of this city and Clay Turner of New York had been matched to box at Portland. the matchmaker Of the Pine Tree A. c. in Q letter to the writer today denied that he has closed such e match. He said also that he has no further intention of putting on such a, match.
 Battling Reddy of Bridgeport did so well in his bout with Fiso-ing Jim Logan of Jamestown at Pittsaeld, Mass. the other night that he will box again there 9 week from Monday. Who will be Reddys opponent has not yet been made known, but Match maker Garvey is busy seeking a last boy fer him
 Willie Spencer, who claims being New England's fIyweiEht champion, has been matched to box Andy Burns Of Philadelphia at the Trenton A. C. on Monday night He has been guar enteed S15O for his services in the bout that Is scheduled to go eight rounds.
 Matchmaker Dave N1acKev of tho SDortsmen's Club in Newark today in a. letter to the writer said that he has just closed negotiations with Johnny K3Ibane, featherweight cham pion. whereby that scropper will meet Frankie Burns of Jersey City in an eighj-round bout there on Monday April p. Both will receive a. guaran- tee for their services.
 Portland, Me. fans are fortunate
 - have in their midst a boxing pro rnoter who Is not afraid to gamble. He has just signed Tommy Robson of Maiden to box 12 rounds to a ref eree-s decision with Frank Carbona, the New York middIeweight. for next Monday night This should he a great battle as both are sEUgge-s and game.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-26
Big Season Predicted For
 Amateur Mines In This City

disappointInentg resulted. The board is anxious to eliminate them this sea son and for that reason teams and clubs intending to use the Seaside Park diamonds are requested to file applications with the Board as early as possible.
 The Y II. c. A, as usuak wII be represented on the diamond this sea- son. However, the local associa ton Is planning on turning out two teams, g. senior and junior nine. Can didates will be given a trial within two weeks.
 Jack Kearney of the American Chain Company believes that amateur baseball this season will prosper tho same as well as professional baseball Jack is an ardent booster of amateur sports and Is in touch with practically all the better amateur and se1ni-pros in this State, so he proba ply has good reason for making such q statement Anyway, we hope it IS so.
 All amateur teams now organizing are requested to file the name of the team. manager and captain at this office. Teams wishing to arrange
 
 quested to get in touch with the anna teur baseball editor at once.
 The Times sportir- room. which is open ever- day from S:30 to Ii o'clock eve-y morning and from to II o'clock every night. can be used ny managers and captains of team as a rendezvous. Arrange your meet 7rrzT T 1a- coming up. Anyway. drop around and lets get acquainted. The room Is plenty big enough and all records are at your service, get busy for a. biz year Of amateur baseball.
 Frank Dixon this season will man age the St. Joseph baseball team. He was elected to that berth at a re- cent meeting of the St. Joseph club. Eddie Reilly will act as captain.
 The St. Josephs promise to have an even stronger team than they had last season. Their lineup in the open ing game next month will be practic- ally identical to that with which they closed the season in 1918. F'oIlowin g are some of the players who are known will come back: Arnold Mo Namara. Schwartz, F'OrdhanB O'COn- nell. Cam mDana, GaLEigan, H0yr, Matheson, Moran, Davis, Nelson, DonneIIy and Chrodas.
 The first workout Of the St. Joseph nine will be held at Seaside park on Sunday April 6. Teams requesting games with the Saints should com municate at once with Frank Dixon. He can be reached by telephone at RarnlIr1 14S5 any nieht
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-26

Tor inc purpose or promoting arh- terics and staging championship out door meets -Hat will receive the sanction Of the A. A. r. athletic or sa1izatf1uz will be formed in various
 itles in this State withiuf the next few months. A big meeting of ath- -e-- leaders of this city, New Haven, Hartford. Waterbury, New London auG New Britain will be held here 7- Monday night. April :. either at
 Hotel S-ratferd or at some hall. At his meeting officers of the National Aral-eu- Athletic Union from New York will be on hand to explain anna .r-- athletics and their value to the youlE man.
 Connecticut has been considerably backward in athletics its enthusiasts remaining satisfied to go either to Boston OF New York 10 watch the ctudarpath men in action. If the movement just started is successful here will be iUter-City track and field meets held thrOuEhout the State this season with a big outdoor athletic carnival on Labor Day.
 Martin Klein. who is acting chair mn of the metropolitan registration committee. ordered the winners prize in the 2O0-yard race at the big Cen traI High School meet in Newark last Saturday. held up until the commit ice does q little investigating. J. Dietchman won the race, but as he failed to include his registration number on bis entry blank and was ! unable to produce his registration card after the meet, Chairman Klein has decided to hold his price up.
 The Amateur Athletic Union has come in receipt of a. request from . General PershinE asking amateur athletes in this country to cross the Atlantic to -aIe part in the big inter allied athletic carnival at JoiuviIIe. 1 near Paris, on June 23. The best ath- Ietes of 21 nations have already been entered.
 Charles Pores, Willie Kyroneon and ! Max Bohland will have d s,in work out in the two-mile metropolitan in- i door championship race preparatory ] 10 the classic Boston A. A. mara i thon on April 19 Patriots Day. The twc-rnile run will be held in con- ! junction with the games of the Ma i -ional Federation of Postal Fmployes ] at the Thirteenth Regiment ArmOry . in Brooklyn on April 12.
 This race iucidently will also De
 I[yroren's first contest on the board | during the present campaign. He has
 refrained from doing any running be i hind closed doors for fear of getting ! stale for America's blue ribbon event ! ln the Hub He has an old score tc
 settle with Pores and he is going tc try to turn the tables on his clut rival
 Joe w.sisberger. the energetic coact
 of the Bridgeport Young Mems He | brew Association, is one of the mos | persistent boosters the track and field 1 sports have in tl1ls State. Joe is him
 self quite a runner and he will be IT 1 charge of the cross country run tha1 the r NJ. H. A. plans staging here ! next month.
 Thomas J. Brennan, fire oommis-
 sioner, has donated the prizes for the E one-mile match relay between ths k NaEv York polica and fire daDnP*-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-26

NTATTB HOYT, the youthful
 w pitcher. who was one Of live players turned over by the Giants to the Rochester club in exchange for Earl Smith, and who am 9unced shortly after the deal had been corl- pleted that he would retire from base ball rather than spend anothe, year in the minors, may report to Arthur Irwin after all Hoyt recently had 6 long discussion with Irwin. aRd as a result he is considering the matter and is expected to announce his intentions in tEs near future.
 It IS generally consid ered that the former Brooklyn schoolOoy would be foolish to quit the game at this time He Is cSzy nineteen years old. and if he seriously applies himself to ab- sOrbing baseball knowledge for an other year or two in the minors he will be ready for fast company. He is considered to have as much of the goods in him as any youngsrer in the game
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-26
BATTLING LENSY NAY GO TO COAST FOR CONTESTS NEXT MONTH

IT E.-ATo GA.DI\I, the Italian E%N wrestler whom Wladez ZLyszlo, the Pole failed ta floor .a a New Ha- Ven match last week, and Ed 'Strau- gler' Lewis. who lost to Ehv in New York last Friday. will in all prouabLl- ity come together lu a contest a- the State Street Casino. Such an event should prove a big attraction for Bridgeport, when one considers the foreign population of the city. There are thousands of Italians who are craving for the chance of seeing their newly-made hero in action New Ba- ven could be depended upon to fur nish not less than 400 fans, for more than 75 Der cent. Of the audience that watched Zbys5Eo and G0rai0i fiji New Haven last week were Italians.
 While Gardfri-Ievvis match would be popular here, a match be- tween the Italian and Inc Folander is preferrable. There are scores who saw the New Haven ma -ch who still be- neve that ZbyszEo can oerest inc Ltauan The latter EluEhg hard. ".-. he was alwavz ua the defensive. There are sey--ai thousand P0Iaude-s in Bridgeport anxious to see how their pride saaks up against the Ak ron wonder. And with -hc victory he scored over Lewis in New York, Zbyszko's request for another chance to floor the I5aIisr is al least worthy or the consideration lI tho promo ters.