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Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-02
BENNETT-C CONVICTION
REUNIOlS.
(Contributed.1

On August 18th there was a
reunion of the Bennett and Cow
ington families held at the home
of John d. Covington. 1t was
in honor of w. R. Covington and
wife. The descendants OF John
J. Bennett and David A. Coving-
ton were invited to come to-
gether in reunion. There must
have been somewhere around
one hundred and fifty present.
The gathering was in the pas
ture of John D. Covington,
where the grass had Deen clip
ped short. 1t was under the
shade of several nice trees which
gave a very pleasant place to
spend the day.
The people began coming early
in the morning and kept it up
till twelve o'clock or after. All
were asked to register the
names of all the members OF
their families in a book which
is to be kept Tor future refer
ence.
When the hosts had gathered
the crowd was called together
and John D. Covington introduc-
ed Rev. D. P. Bridges who talk
ed for some thirty minutes en-
phasizing the Importance OF
keeping a record of families
also giving a brief account Of
the Bennett and Covingson fam
lilies. Beginning with theil
crossing the Atlantic and set.
Ting in this county and tracing
them down to the present John
J. Bennett was the head of
large family of that name ii
this community. David A. Gov
|ington also was the head of the
Covington family in the com
munity. Their descendants
have intermarried until it il
now hard to trace the relation
ship, but they form a large part
of the best inhabitants of Rich
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-02
TOURING TRIP THROUGH THE
COUNTRY.
A. VISITOR.
(Contributed.)

Contributed
While on visit to Mr.. and Mrs. w.
H. Olive, of Cameron, party of us
decided to tour through portion OF
this grand old state; so early Tues.
day morning, August 3rd, we set out
for our trip, leaving Cameron, arriv.
ed at Carthage about sunrise, stop.
ping long enough to view the McCon
nell monument. Not far from here
found the rains had moved the bridge
across the stream, but with a little
careful driving we found our way
around, and on to West End. It was
fine to view the great peach orchards
along the way.
Leaving Moore county, into Mont
gomery, arriving at Candor 1880 a
M, and from thence TO Biscoe. and
Star, As miles from Cameron, Ether
Freeman, Asbury. Into Rondolph
Seagrove, Mitchfield, Asheboro; here
I'VE stopped for a short while; on
through Randleman, Sophia, Glenola
arrived at High Point 1855; here We
spent a while in this great manufac
turing town. We found many beauti
full buildings.
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BAD SETBACK FOR |
ROADS OF NATION
PARSlMoNY OF THE CONGRESS-
HAS SERIOUS RESULT IN
EVERY SECTION.
NO PROVISION MADE FOR AID
10 Danger Of Great Deterioration In
Road Equipment and Other Dam
age If Work is Not Carried On.

Washington. - Road building in
North Carolina will be badly handi-
capped unless a way is found to rem
edy a situation caused by negligence
of the last Congress, the department
of agriculture announced. The state
drew $1,7O9,29O35 as federal aid for
the year from July 1, 1920, to June 80.
1921.
Congress made no provision for
1922 AS soon is this money is used
up plans to make new projects will
have to drop unless new money is
found. It takes year to plan pro-
jectss Congress does not meet until
December. If it appropriated money
the law would scarcely be enacted
before January or February, cutting
down further the plans for program
Whit is true of North Carolina is
true of every other state. There is
danger of great deterioration in equip
ment and delay if the road work can.
mot be carried on.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-02

! =
After looking over this CITY, a few
miles on we find beautiful grove
near a farm house with the old time
rock wall well, to get water to Quench
our thirst. Here we stopped, spread
our dinner and partook to our salts
faction, and drank of this cool water
which reminded US OF the old song we
sang in days gone by, THAT Old
Oaken Bucket that Hung in the
Well; feeling fresh and renewed
from what had taken place here, we
went on our way with the same inter-
est, viewing wheatfelds, threshing
machine and dairy farms, etc, ar
rived at Wartown, right on to Win.
ston, the great twin city, at $40 p. IN.
| Verify this is a great city; we made
our way to the court house to find J.
M. Lentz, register of deeds, brother Of
u. w. Lentz. After hearty hand
shake and quietness of the nerves
from the surprise, he left his office
and came down to the drug store for
a treat with us to view the city. The
wonderful r. ]. Reynolds Tobacco
Go. building furnishing so many girls
work, is real street parade, about
five o'clock in the afternoon. We
/, were told they sold enough bonds in
one day to build the new $3.50, 900 post
office. We visited the site where they
ARE erecting million dollar hotel.
You cannot realize what a great state
North Carolina is until you see some
:, of its great works going on, street
pavings, road building and give en-
ployment to numbers of men and boys
Surely it will not be long before some
portion Of the state will have real
city roads from one town to another
| / must hasten on; after leaving this
city $50, we proceeded on our way;
Kernersville next, Dunlap's Springs
a large new brick hotel just complet
ed and opened up the 18th of July all
modern and up-to-date. 1t was tempt
ing to us to spend the night here
and enjoy the water and hospitality
in this new hotel. Only short stop;
: onward to Colfax, Friendship, tt
: Guilford College station; spent the
night at Guilford College in New Gar
den; here we found the yearly meet
ing going on, attended vesper ser
vices and retired for the night. Aftel
good breakfast and stroll over thu
campus we left for Greensboro, arriv
ed at 10 o'clock. visited the colleges
and cemetery-even cemetery is in
: viting when kept like this. We stroll
ed through to find the grave of R. H
Lentz, who died Aug. 3rd, 1881. broth
) er of j. w. Lentz. Then on to Glib
; sonville, Elon College, to Burlington
here we took time to look over thi
nice town; on to Graham county sea
of Alamance county We stopped a
Hillsboro a short while calling OF
Rev. John Blalock and family, tn,
Methodist minister, then on to Dur
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-02
MRS. SARAH HUGHES.
(Contributed.)


On Friday, Aug 20, 1920, Mrs.
Sarah Hughes quietly passed from.
this life into the realms of the bless
ed, aged 81 years
Mrs. Hughes had been confined to-
her bed since April LIST, and her death
was not unexpected. She was a mem.
Der of the Baptist church and a true
Christian. Everything that loving
hands could do to restore her to her
health was done but God saw fit to,
take her home.
She is survived by her husband and
eight children, Mrs. Wilson Watkins.
Mrs. d. L. McCaskill, Mrs. Harlie Nc
Donald, Misses Emma, Ella and Ethel
and Master Walter and Roy Hughes
May He that doeth all things we'll,
bless and comfort them. The inter-
ment was at Laurinburg, Saturday >,
August 21st.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-02

ham, visiting the colleges here an,I
taking in general this town, feeling
somewhat tired and just little. hum
CRY We took supper here and after a.
little discussion whether to spend the
night here or go farther, we decided
the latter and came to Cary, were
soon in our road for home, so on
to Apex, Sanford, we soon found
ourselves landing in Cameron, where.
we started from, feeling that we had
a trip through that part OF the state
we will not soon forget. Truly it vas
interesting from start to finish; not
one field of corn did we see scorched'
by lack of rain. No better way to
spend vacation days than an auto trip
through the country.
MRS. o. j. LENTZ, Ellerbe.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-02

mond and other counties in the
state with several scattered in
other states. John j. Bennett
was once sheriff of Richmond
county. w. r. Covington rep
resented the county in a session
of the legislature.
After the address the people
brought forth their baskets well
filled and placed them On the
long table which had been pre-
pared. The table was filled with
good things. Then all were in
vited to join in the feast, which
they did to perfection.
Water melons were on hand to
the extent Of wagon loads. This
also added to the pleasure of the
occasion. When all was over
family after family drove away
voting it a good day and look.
ing forward to the same date
next year when they expect te
meet again.
John D. Covington is due
much Of the credit of bringing
about this epochal Cay for the
two families.
A VISITOR.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-02
Air Mail Service In Mexico Has
Been Determined Upon by Huerta.

Mexico City-Establishment OF air
mail service between Mexico City and
Tampico has been determined by the
government according to Cosme kino
josa, postmaster general.
By authorization Of Provisional
President Adolfo de la Huerta, small
fiotilla of airplanes, of Mexican manu-
facttre, will be utilized.
It is believed that the trip from Mex
leo City to the gulf port can be made
in about three hours.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-02
Consumption OF Gas in Country -
# is Per Cent Greater Than Supply.

! washington Although production
Of gasoline for the first SIX months Of
this year was 10 per cent greater than
for the corresponding period of 1919
the increase in consumption was 80
per cent, it was reported by the bu
raau Of mines. Gasoline stocks at end
OF xune were Ss,S41,O 900 gallons or II
per cent less than the amount on hand
on June 30, 1919 N
Gas and fuel oils showed an In.
crease in both production and stocks.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-02
Tennessee Anti-Suffragists Request
Governor Roberts to Resign

Murfreesboro, Tenn.-Citizens Of
Rutherford county in mass meeting
here in protest against ratifica-
ton of the woman suffrage amend
ment adopted resolutions which after
expressing the belief that the suffrage
issue had permanently divided the
Democratic party in Tennessee under
the present party leaders, called upon
Governor Roberts to resign.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-02
No Mysteries.

"What would you do if 1 should kiss
you?"
I'D take it calmly" said the girl.
"This weather is too hot for Mysteries,
and besides I've been kissed before"
Louisville Courier-Journal.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-02
Governor Of West Virginia Asks for
Detachment United States Troops

Charleston, w. Va.-Gov. john J.
Cornwell announced here that he had
requested the commander of the Gen.
trail department, United States army,
to send detachment of troops into
Mingo county, w. Va, to take charge
Of the situation there
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-02
Good Roads Association Of the
Argentine Republic 10 Organized.

Buenos Aires.-Stimulate by North
Americans, 1.-THE Good Roads Assoeia-
tion of the Argentine Republic" has
just been organized and plans an ac'
tive moving picture, newspaper and
public speaking propaganda.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-02
Posts of the American Legion Have
Been Formed In Japan and Belgium,

indianapolis. - Announcement has
been made at national headquarters OF
the American Legion here OF the for
nation Of new foreign posts Of the
organization in Japan and Belgium.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-02
Secretary Daniels Has ordered
An Armore6 crniser to Danxio.

MISUNDERSTANDING Daniels an
nounced that he had ordered the ar
mored cruiser Pittsburgh to pro-
coed from Reval to Danzig for the pro.
lection of Americans at that port.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-02
Almost Equal to Divorce.

"Ole Bill seq e 'ardly never sees is
missus nah"
"Oh! 'Ow's that, then%
"Cos she's all mornin' an AFTERNOON
in sugar cue, and 'e's all evenin'
in beer cue."-London Punch.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-02
First Effect Of Suffrage Amend
ment 10 Seen in South Carolina

Columbia, s. C.-First effects Of the
PRONUNCIATION of the 18th amendment
were felt in South Carolina when Gov
ernor Cooper commissioned as nots-
ries public five women OF South Gag
Olina.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-02
The Difference.

"Did you say that suburban land
agent had a scheme for a frame cot
tage?"
"No; said he had frame-up
scheme"
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-02
Marshal Foch Denies Planning to
Visit the United States in April

Strasbourg. DR.. Marcel Knecht,
formerly of the French high commits
sion to the United States, denied on
behalf of Marshal Foch that the latter
plans to visit the United States in
April.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-02
A Painless Death.

Frisk-What a tender-hearted crea.
ture Mrs. Softleigh is.
Brisk-Very. She always chloro-
forms her CLAIMS before eating them.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-02
Misplaced.

Heat the club a motion was made
to buy a handsome velvet carpet, but
1t was laid on the table.
She--What queer place to put a
velvet carpet!
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-02
COMING TO THE
Rockingham Opera House
Wednesday and Thursday,
Sept. 8th-9th.
In The Robertson. Cole Million dollar
attraction,
"THE WONDER MANI
One Explanation

Ono Explanation.
''The EskimOs like monographs"
II can easily understand that"
"Yes?"
"The walls of On Eskimo's igloo are
so thick he can't hear his neighbor's
monograph playing the tunes he
abominates."
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-02
BUSY

Mrs. Wickson--Did you attend the
Mothers congress?
Mrs. DicksonNo. had to stay at
home and look after the children.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-02
Those naIrplns.

Beacop-Does your wife use invis-
ible kasrpins7
Egbert Why, yes; I think her
mouth Is fun Of them now.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-02

First Art Critic-They say Miss Dau-
Der Is welded to her art.
Second Art Critic-Guess she'll have
TO get divorce on the grounds of nom
support.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-02
craniai Distinction

Sometimes the crown a forehead shows,
Sometimes a laurel wreath,
And sometimes nature will disclose
Gray matter underneath.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-23
AN ORDINANCE

To amend Article XXXI Of the Revised
Code of the City Of Annapolis title. 20
ice department by adding thereto three
additional sections 10 FOLLOW Section II and
% he known and numbered Sections ~, -
md 20, respectively.
Section l. BE 1t established and ordained
oy the Mayor. Counselor ana Aldermen of
he City of Annapolis that Article XXI
If the Revised Code of the City of Anna
iolis be and the same is hereby amended
by adding therto three additional sections
o come In after Section II and 10 be
Known and numbered as Sections ~ ~ and
%, respectively, ard to read as follows:
Section 49, Re IL established and or
lained by the Mayor. Counselor aud Alder
uen OF the City Of Annapolis that on and
sfter the passage of this Ordinance it shall
le unlawful for any person or corpora ton
o place or permit or allow any waste
aaper. empty paper boxes, wooden boxes
barrels. or any other iDfiammable material
o accumulate within any cellar, yard,
PREMISES, oT within any space near any
51lflsfing situate within the corporate
limits Of the City of Annapolis. aud all
laper boxes, wooden boxes. barrels, and
Ill other such inflammahle material not
Kept for kihdlHg wood. and Iirpwo0d shall
&c removed from said cellar. yard, premi-
ses, and space around such building by
said person or corporation within ten
hours from tire time of notification thereof
% do SO, by the police of said city, served
apon such person or corporation.
SeStion H. Ana De IL established AMI Or
lained by the Mayor, Counselor and Alder
q men OF the City Of Annapolis that tha
thief Of Police. or any policeman OF said
sity. be and he is hereby authorized EN-
covered. ordered, and directed to visit
laily the cellars. yards and premises 0f
each and every person or corporation with
N the corporate limits Of the City OF Anna
polls for the purpose Of Inspecting the
same, and If there be any accumulation OF
waste paper. empty paper boxes wooden
boxes, barrels. or any other fnfiammable
material, not kept for kindiing or firew ood
accumulated I'm said cellar yards and
premises. he shall Immediately notify tho
owner. tenants. or occupant Of said build
ing and premises to remove the same with
Ia the time specified ia Section is of this
Article 10 some place of safety
Section 20. And be ii established and or
Aatnsd ~ the Mayor, Counselor aud Alder
inen Of the City Of Annapolis that any per
attempts 10 prevent said police from Iser
forming his duties under the provisions az
Section ~ aud 10 OF this Article. or yoIsf-
ing any of the other provisions Of said
sections shall be deemed guilty of !. mis-
iemeanor, and upon conviction thereof br-
iielion shall pay a fine OF not less thar,
500 nor Iaore than $e80O for each nud
every offeBse to be collected as s,fher fir,ea
and penalties now are.
Section 2. And be IL further established
and ordained By the authority aforpsai,l
that this Ordinance shall take effect from,
tie date Of it's passage.
Approved December Eth. 1919.
JOHN j. LEVY.
Allest' Mayer
City Clerk.
tSeall d1e-tf
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-23
oosE FOR GOOD
Results Thai Last Are What Appeal
To Anhapolls People


Kidney sufferers In Annapolis want
more than ,slmporary relief.
They want results that last
Results HE Mrs zishlke tells about.
Hers wassa thorough test.
Two yearH is q long time.
Doan's Kidney Pills have stood the
test and stoAi il well. Ask your neigh
bors.
Why experiment with an untried
medicine?
People here in Annapolis have
shown the way
Read the story of Mrs. Charles
Ziehlke. &c Nest street. She says: Il
had great deal Of trouble with my
back and kidneys Ny back panied al
NEST conststatly and often | was dizzy
ard nervous Seeing Dosn's Kidney
pills advertised. | got some and they
helped me a once. | have had no kid
ney trouble since"
Tile Results Lasted
More thsn two years later, Mrs
ZiehIke saCa: Il gladly confirm my
former statement in praise of Deans
Kidney Pilfs. They cured me and
have no return of kidney trouble.
soc, at all dealers. Foster-Milburn
Co, Mfrs, lSuffalo, y. Y.-(Adv.)
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-23
THE PRINTING PRESS, LAUGHTER
AND TEARS OF WORLD

/ am the printing press, Torn Of
mother ear5h My heart is Of steel
my limbs are Of iron, and my fingers
of brass.
| sing the songs OF the world, the
oratorios d history, the symphonies
of all times | am the voice OF today
the herald'6f tomorrow / weave in
TO the warp of the past. the wool Of
the future | tell alike the stories Of
peace and OF war | make tho human
heart beat with passion OF tender
ness | stir the pulse of nations ana
make brave men do brave deeds. ana
soldiers die / inspire the midnight
toiler, weary at his loom. to lift his
head again and gaze with fearless
ness, into the vast beyond: seeking
the consolation OF hope eternal
When ltspeak a myriad of people
listen to my voice. The Anglo Saxon
the Celt, the Hun. the Slav, the Hindu
all comprehend me. | am the tire
less clarion of the news.
/ cry your joys and your SORROWS
every hour, l. fill the dullards mind
with thoughts uplifting. l am the
light. knowledge and power. | cpl
tomize the conquests of mind over
matter. am the recorder of all
things mankind has achieved. My Off
spring COMES to you in the candles
glow, ands the dim lights of poverty,
the splendDr OF riches; at sunrise, at
high noon, and in the waning even
ing. l am the laughter and tears o.
the world, and / shall never die unit
lall things return to the immutable
DUST / am the printing press.
M ena r.. H. DAVIS.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-23
FOR SALE

Large waterfront property on City
Dock
Dwelling. Conduit street.
Dwelling, swest street.
Store on West street.
Three-stofy brick dwelling. hot water
heat; BEAUTIFUL view OF bay. Easily
convertfsd into three apartments
Two-story. brick store on Market
Space. Ideal business location.
h. j. WIEGARD
Phone 1881 q School Street
fI3
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-23
Corrects Statement Made Al Recent
Meeting Gf Anti-Suffragists In This

COrrectS statement Made AT Keceni
Meeting OF Anti-Suffragists In This
City.
10 the Editor OF the EUeaiag Capital:
Will you grant me space in your
paper to make a public denial of a
statement which was made at an anti
suffrage meeting held here few days
ago and which was told me last even
ing.
Two women who attended the
meeting have stated that one Of the
speakers accused the president of the
National Woman's Suffrage 0rgani-
cation. Mrs Carrie Chapman Gait. OF
writing editorials for the Socialist
paper edited by Max Eastman. which
paper is now suppressed. believe.
Mrs. Gait has been called over
long distance phone and says the
charge is absolutely falsa: that she
has never written an editorial for
said paper
We cannot all agree upon the sub
ject of woman suffrage. but surely it
is not necessary or expetiient TO re-
sort to such methods and tactics 10
gain followers for ones cause.
MRS. ROBT MOSS.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-01-23
AN ORDINANCE

~ amena Article Nxv Of the kevaSeu
fefe ~ the City Of Annapohs, utss, So
censes'' by adding thereto 81 =, ~ known
.siau to follow Section - aSta :"
and numbered section - .ar.,.,naa
cesstis,a /. Tie IL established ana ofua Ai.
nv the Mayer. Counselor anu Alnet W.. ~
tho Cify az Annapolis, that Article AsNN ~, ~
,ba kissed Code of the City OF AnhapSI,S
10 sna the same rs hereby amended pE auu-
sny thereto an additional section 10 IosioM
section "A and 70 be sn1wn n a fo,ioWs:
section % Every firm. person, or oo1.
corporate whether prinelpai OF 49,, .i M
engaged in permanent business. VIZ, n,,al
The .nrporate limits OF the city OF Antla-
nnits who shall within the corpora1e
limits Of the city of Annarals, opef.aSe -
engage in the occupation OF seillhk 49,
fertmey for sale either by sample or othet
wise. any goods, wares or MeTShahuiss ~
any kind whatsoever. or solieiunE oFae0s
for the same shalt be required TO obtala u
license from the tfty Sierk ana h Ils nm" ,a,.
ann,in: provided. however, that TINS orfsi-
nance shall not apply TO the saie 81 Eo" ,.is
To. or the soliciting OF orders Tor the s;.iL s.
from any person, firm or corporation, ttieI'
agents or employees. engaged in perlhahS
emf business within the corporate ttinlts OF
the city OF Annapolis; nor shali tue Pte-
yisions Of this Ordinance apply to the SAFE
of milk vegetables, butter. eggs poultry.
fruit. or country produce. by persons
raising or producing the same;
Any person. firm or corporation sln,a,ins
upon conviction thereof before any dustise
of the Peace having jurisdiction shaii pe
sub ic,.t to a fine of not less than 800 nos
more than 5000. to be recovered as other
lines and penalties now are.
Section 2. And be 1t further established
and ordained by the authority aforesaid
that this Ordinance shall take effect from
the date of It's passage.
Approved December 18th. 1919
JOHN j. LEVY,
Attest. Mayor,
FRANZ r. SMITH,
City Clerk.
(Seal.) di6-ti