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Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-03-11
A Drunken Outfit.

Squire Steele held court Wed.
nesday morning, and before him
were two negroes and a white
man, all of the Gibson Station
section. c. J. Gibson, white, was
fined $50 and costs of $3.50 for
driving a car while drunk, and in
another case he was fined Sis
and cost of $3.50 for being drunk
and disorderiy on the public
highway. Ross Mckenzie, color.
ed, was fined SIS and costs OF
$3.50 for being drunk. Mark
Nicholson, colored, the third of
the trio, was fined SIS and costs
of $4.05 for being drunk, and in
another case he was bound over
to April 5th term of Superior
court under $3.50 cash bond for
assault with a knife upon c. J.
Gibson. 1t seems the three, with
the white man driving, were
drunk and drove from Gibson
Station to Blewett Falls Tuesday
night. It was while on the river
bank that Gibson and Nicholson
had a<fight, the negro cutting
several gashes upon the rear of
Gibson's anatomy. The two ne
groes spent the remainder of
Tuesday night in Jail, awaiting
the hearing Of Wednesday morn
ing.
a. l ltti M la lN
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Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-03-11

Sheriff Mcdonald will return
tonight from Rock Hill, S. c.,
where he went Monday night as
a witness in Federal Court in
the Whitlock White Slavery
case.
The dead body of Mollie Bass,
aged II, was found badly burned
in the woods 3 miles east of Old
Hundred, in Scotland county,
Sunday. Burb Brigham, Law
renee Norton and Martha Ann
Quick are in Jail at Laurinburg
pending an investigation as to
their connection with the killing.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-03-11
Commandery Officers.

The officers elected Tuesday
night for Rockingham Comman-,
derry, No. % K. T., are as follows:
Geo. S. Steele, Eminent Com,
mander.
H. D. Hatch, Generalissimo.
Jno. N. Hasty, Captain General.
Bruce Benton, Prelate.
Jno. L. Everett, Senior Warden
w. T. Reese, Junior Warden.
W. N. Everett, Treasurer.
J. B. Williams, Recorder.
Retiring Eminent Commander,
B. T. Payne.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-03-11
Cotton Market.

Cotton continues to climb. N.
Y. futures today closed: March
$3.50, May 1858, July $3.50, Oct.
31.57.
Price at Rham: strict middling
1925.
The Government report for
ginning for entire season will be
issued Marcn 10th. 1t is predict
ed that the Richmond county
figures will show a ginning
around 1880.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-03-11
Stockholders Meet.

The stockholders Of the Rich
mond County Savings Bank met
Wednesday, and reelected the
old officers; they are: President,
w. L. Parsons; Vice President,
William Entwistle; Cashier, w.
L. Scales; Asst. Cashier, Miss
Octavia Scales.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-03-11

Dockery-Allen Co, will, effect
i've the 18th, 60 out of the retail
ice business, having sold same to
]. w. Thomas. They will con-
tinue to manufacture ice and sell
it in bulk at their plant. See
their quarter-page announcement
on page six.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-03-11
$4,000 FIRE
Cotton Gin Of W. E. Crosland Burned
Tuesday Night. $4,000 Loss.
$500 Insurance.

The cotton gin belonging to
William E. Crosland, in Wolf Pit
township, was destroyed by fire
Tuesday about 9 o'clock, with
all its contents, consisting of 81
bales of cotton, 40 tons of fertil.
izer, 300 bushels of seed cotton
and a tractor. The total loss is
estimated at $4,000 with $9,5OC
insurance.
Fortunately, what little wind
there was blew from the resi-.
dence and so no nearby buildings
were endangered. 1t is not
known how the fire originated.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-03-11
c. c. w.

Sibert Howell waived exami.
nation before Squire Steele Wed.
nesday morning, and was bound
over to April 5th term under
500 bond for carrying a conceal
ed weapon. He is charged with
having a pistol in his pocket in
the Greek cafe Tuesday night.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-03-11
Plant Food.

You need an especially pre-
pared plant food for your gar
den, your lawn, your flowers. |
have just what you want-the
celebrated V. c. plant food, put
up in 10 and 25-pound sacks. Let
me have your orders.-E. B. Lilies,
grocer.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-03-11
New Fox Drug Store.

Our enterprising townsman, L.
G. Fox, has added a fourth link
to his chain of drug stores-to.
day opening a handsome new
one at Aberdeen. Mr.. Sandford,
registered pharmacist, and Mr..
G. A. Charles are in charge.
The other Fox stores are at
Rockingham, Hamlet and Biscoe.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-03-11
Triangle Debate.

Rockingham, Carthage and
Lauringurg will be pitted against
each other in the University
Statewide Debating contest this
spring, and let-Monroe.Lum-
berton will contend against each
other.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-03-11
Meshaw VS.. Woodard.

John Woodard was given a
hearing before Squire Steele
Monday charged with the theft
of $11.50 from Bill Meshaw. He
was bound to April 5th term of
court under $50 which J. w.
Jenkins furnished. Both young
men work at Hannah Pickett
mill.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-03-11
School to Reopen Fully.

All grades of the city schools
will open Monday, March 18th.
Parents are urged to start pupils
without delay, unless there is
still influenza in the house.
L. J. BELL, Supt.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-03-11
To Sanarcand.

Squire VIM. Little Steele and
Policeman Ben Key left Rock
ingham this afternoon at 3
o'clock, carrying Mrs. George
Langley (nee Rosebud Woodard)
to Samarcand-the reformatory
in Moore county.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-03-11
For Morrison to Beat.

John J. Parker, Republican can.
didate for Governor, was in the
city Tuesday. Mr.. Parker is a
fine speaker-just the kind of
man that our Cameron Morrison
will delight to lock horns with
next fall.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-03-11
County Schools.

The schools of the County now
closed on account of Influenza
are expected to open Monday
March Is, except in those COM
munities where the County PLY.
sician decides that it will not be
safe.
L. ]. BELL, Co. Supt.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-03-11

The fire truck was called to
the residence Of J. w. Brigham,
on Fifth avenue. Wednesday at
10 o'clock, but the small flame in
the kitchen was extinguished
without the use of the hose.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-03-11
Worth While Advertising.

In the Saturday Evening Post
Of March 10th will appear dou-
BILE page advertisement of Ham
mermill Bond paper. Look for
it and then follow that impulse
come to the Post Dispatch Of
fee and have your stationery
needs supplied.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-03-11
$4,000 Timber Sale.

The Richmond County Land &
Development Co., Tuesday sold
the timber rights on its 14,0OO
acre Leak-Everett tract to the
Snow Lumber Co., of High Point,
for $4,000 cash.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-03-11
Library at Drug Store.

"Brockmann's", the Charlotte
book store, has installed a cir
culating library at Fox's drug
store. It consists of popular
books Of fiction, and are rented
at two cents per day per book
IA minimum charge of 10c be-
ing made for each book. Look
the list over at Fox's.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-03-11

Effective March 3rd, the price
of Fords advanced $50, and
Sedans 500. Ford roadsters
now cost $625, touring cars $3.50,
Sedans $3.50 (all with self-start-
ers) f. o. b. factory.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-03-11

Rev. L. S. Massey, editor of
the Methodist Christian Advo-
cate, was knocked down by an
auto driven by Martin F. Doug
las, at Greensboro, last Friday.
His injuries are mostly bruises.
EDITORIAL
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-03-11

Just imagine what Kipling
would say if he knew the use to
which his beautiful "If'' was put.
Corpening has a way of telling
folks whats what" in the in
surance game. Read his advt on
front page.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-03-11

The musical comedy, ''The
Love Kiss" at the Rockingham
Opera House on Thursday night
of next week will begin its per-
formance promptly at 8:l5 o.
clock.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-03-11
Superior Court.

The March term of Superior
court for trial of civil cases will
convene next Monday, 1th, with
Judge Thomas B. Finley, presid-
ing. The calendar of cases can
be seen elsewhere in this issue.
The next criminal term will
begin April 5th. The other
terms of court will be May Oath
and June 14th, both for trial of
civil cases only.
The following is the list of
jurors for the March 18th term
as drawn Feb. End.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-03-11
TOWN TAXES DUE
Tax Books for 1919 Taxes Now in
Chief COvingtOn's Hands. Pay Up.
Rate $l.45 on $l0O, and $3.75 ON
Poll-Same Rate as 1918.

The tax books for Rocking
ham for the year 1919 were
turned over to Chief S. E. Cow
ington Monday for collection.
The rate is the same as for 1918
-$1.45 on the $100 and $3.75
on the poll.
This $1.45 is divided as fol-
lows:
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-03-11

The total amount to be collect.
ed is $26,563.27. The books
should have been turned over to
the Collector several months ago,
but Chief Covington hopes that
now he has the books, the people
will settle promptly.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-03-11

Call for Democratic Conven.
ton On Page Twelve
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-03-11

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New-York tribune., 1920-10-10
Monday and Columbus Day
Special Reductions In
Boys and Young Mems Clothes

Largest of retail Boys Clothing
city is big in itself for buying here. And when you
realize much better
on to other attractions it overwhelming
advantages nowhere else 60 be found.
New-York tribune., 1920-10-10

4 new version Of the coat dress is
seen in the navy blue tricotine
dress sketched D. An Oriental
touch OF color is given by the
novelty fastening Of the girdle,
which has three odd little. cords of
gold, rose and Jade.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-11

vegetables, flowers. food stores Of all kinds. The
average cost OF rats to each individual in this
country in one year is nearly 50.
More menacing than any destruction Of food
Is the tendency of rats to spread disease. One of
the more dangerous diseases they spread is
trichins. But also they spread the bubonic
plague, which has killed millions OF humans in
other parts Of the world. and occasionally
threatens the United states.
Rats might be exterminated in this country.
Buildings can be constructed rat-proof. and the
rats starved out and killed off. But this would
require scientific and organized effort.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-11
An EXCELLENT BEGINNING.

President-elect Harding has started out well
in his consultation of the best minds" of the
country regarding the new administration that
will be in charge at Washington after March g.
We can think of no man in whom the people
OF the country have more confidence thar
Charles Evans Hughes. A progressive In every
sense of the word. yet not so biased In his
views as to spill; with his party, Mr.. Hughes has
been able to hold his high position in party
councils regardless of factions.
As governor of New York. as associate justice
of the United States supreme court. and as
candidate for President in 1915 he has 50 con-
Quoted himself as to rise in the estimation of
his fellow countrymen with every step.
Mr.. Hughes is easily one OF the best minds
in the nation today and the President-elec
does we'll to seek his advice at the very outset.
BY so doing he has strengthened his own posi-
ton and has added confidence in his admins
tration.
What Mr.. Harding and Mr.. Hughes talked
about is not known. No doubt the foreign
policy was considered. In this regard Mr..
Hughes views are thoroughly sound. He is a
firm believer in the League of Nations. but has
strong objections to Article X and other fea-
lures of minor importance. The election of Mr..
Harding made 1t lmpossioie ir the acceptance
OF the League of Nations as It now exists, but
If Mr.. Hughes's advice is followed there is no
question about the United States playing her
full part in world affairs in a way to uphold
the dignity OF this great republic.
Mr.. Hughes may also have been consulted
the makeup of the cabinet. He. him
self. would make an excellent secretary Of
state.
No doubt many other prominent Republicans
will visit Marion during the next few weeks to
talke things over with the President-elect
Whoever they may be, what they have to say
cannot help but be compared with the senti-
ments of Mr.. Hughes. BY taking Mr.. Hughes
first high ideals have been established. Mr..
Harding would do we'll to maintain this standard
the next four years.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-11
RIPPING RHYMES
BY Walt Mason.
BY Walt Mason.
o WANTED.

With my twelve kids and aunt and wife I'm
sadly wearing out my life in search of rooms
where we may dwell. most any shelter, poor
or swell. l have the price. I am not broke.
but landlords view me as a joke, and shoe
me from them with a jeer. and cry, mo kids
are wanted here!" They might accommodate
my aunt. but take in kids-they simply can't!
And I have called at sundry fats where there
were plain and fancy cats: handled Angoras
slept and purred in luxury obscene, absurd.
when human offspring were denied a needed
resting place inside. And in apartments
goods or mean fat pampered l
have seen: they idly played their canine
games, the pets of fat and pampered danes;
but landlords who thought daschunds right.
and sheltered tomcats day and night, looked
on my twelve assorted kids. and then turned
down my highest bids. All kinds of live stock
find repose In modern fats and points like
those: and even monkeys and their ilk recline
on sofas decked in silk. and noisy parrots cav
and whoop in many a rich exclusive coop;
but when 60 with my twelve kids. respien-
dent in their Sunday lids, and my nice wife
and queenly aunt. 10 find a dwelling place, !
can't.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-11
more comfortable to others.

! more comfortable to others.
Why spoil the day for the folks
at home with your nasty growl?
Why unload on your .unoffending
neighbors your dyspeptic moods
and soured expressions of counte-
nance?
1t would be a fine thing il we
would always look as pleasant as
we try to look when we r having
our pictures taken. 1t would make
a better world.
What a pity we cannot always be
as polite and pleasant as we try to
be when we are on dress parade!
Even the temporary assumption of
decent moods on our part produce
an agreeable reaction on Dur OWL
natures.
To laugh and look happy helps
one to he happy. Then take off
your frown and throw away your
crouch.
This is one of the good things
about going out. 1t compels us
for a time. at least. to give our de-
cent trials the right of way
Perhaps this is one reason why
we are SO sensitive to the opinions
of others. 1t is n Of natures
ways to keep us livahle.
For people are not livable when
they are off key. Lille va -
meant to be a discord, but a
harmony. Shut off the lamenta-
ton, stop and be cheerful. The
world needs an occasional Jere-
miah. but he was never meant 20
monopolize the seats of the pro.
phets.
1t is not wrong to be happy. 1t
is just wrong not to be happy.
Therefore, brighten up or as the
Bible puts it: Rejoice eyermore."
That means that even when our
joys are "three-fourths pain" the
joy part should lead off.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-11
A MILLION A DAY.

Rats annually cost this country about $685.
900. 900.
A million a day.
1t has been said that of all animals the rat
is proving itself best fitted to survive in a
modern world. Surrounded by enemies, II con-
tinues TO hold its own. In this country the rat
population about equals the human popula-
ton. In rural neighborhoods the people are
greatly outnumbered.
In some other countries to the south every
house is overrun with rats. The humans, used
TO them. do not seem to mind it.
But that doesn't make rats any more desir-
able. Rats destroy or damage grain OF all sorts
In fields and in barns. They destroy young
chicks wild birds and their young, fruit,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-11
TAX ON

1t is not surprising that New York theatre
managers should protest loudly against any in
crease in government tax on theatre tickets.
They become very solicitious for the dear public
when anyone besides themselves try to get in
,reased revenue out Of the playgoers. But when
he managers themselves deliberately raise the
price of orchestra seats from $3.50 to $3.50 and
20 IS on holidays. they automatically increase
the tax that the people have to pay as the tax
Is fixed at ten per cent. of the cost of the ticket.
This increase in the tax that the public has
to pay seems to give the theatre managers no
concern because the theatres are getting theirs
at the same time.
But perhaps the most outrageous piece of
business in connection with the sale of theatre
tickets in New York is the merciless way in
which the public are turned over TO the spec
ulators and ticket scalpers to be exploited in
the most brazen manner. Go to almost any
theatre where a popular show is playing and
no matter how far in advance you desire to buy
a ticket you will find that the best seats in the
house have been sold" Yet. 30 to any of the
scalping agencies anywhere about the city and
you can set almost anything you want even al
most up to the very hour that the show begins
provided you are willing to pay the price.
The number of men-strong. hearty. capable
men-who are engaged in this work of fleeing
the public is appalling, Their usefulness in the
world is nil. These men who might be devoting
their time and energy to productive activities are
veritable leeches on society. They have the
theatre-going public by the throat and there is
every reason to believe that the theatre man
ayers are cooperating with them.
All this protesting about the government
raising the tax on theatre tickets a few cents is
bunk as far as the theatre managers are con-
cerned. If the theatre managers would devote
their protests and efforts toward giving the peo-
pie some relief from the gouging process that is
continually going on In connection with the pur-
chase of theatre tickets the people could easily
afford to pay whatever increase tax the govern
ment felt was necessary in order to help reduce
the war debt.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-11
p AMERICA.

The front page of every American newspaper
gives daily evidence of Americas happy estate.
All the grave news originates in Europe.
Americas own contributions to the news of the
world differ little from what they were before
the war. Sports. accidents, Opponents,
divorces. beauty contests and the like fill the
American news columns.
But, in Europe, most OF the news is about
the increasingly dificult efforts Of victors and
vanquished alike to recover their strength.
Happy America! Yes, but in danger, too. For
Europe's present turmoil and despair point to
another war as a blind gamble with fate. Amer
lea, too far away to feel the fears OF Europe. is
slipping into unconsciousness of what is going on
across the Atlantic.
Another war inevitably would involve the
United States, just as the last one did. The ques-
ton OF neutral rights. by which America could
swing the conflict any way it chose. would
carry Uncle Sam into the fight to defend his
rights against one side or the other.
1t is to Americas advantage, therefore. to
guard against a second conflict. Whatever the
points at issue in Europe. Americas own self
interest requires that they be settled peace
fully. Hence America must keep watch. To re-
turn to the isolation of the years before the war
will be fatal. To leave Europe to itself will be
that in self-defense. Happy America may cause
a world cata strope. of Americas desire for
happiness leads to forgetfulness OF the world
and its terrible problems which are still un-
solved.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-11
MR.. WILLIS is SUGGESTED.

,nors tbs appointments to be made by Gov
srnor Edwards next year is a successor 10 Gavin
n. Kendall, state commissioner of education MI
Kendall was first appointed by Governor Wilson
In 1911 being brought here from Indiana where
he had made a great record as one OF the lead
.nr educators in the country. The fact that he
was not a. Jerseyman, however. caused a great
deal OF comment and there has been persistent
onnosition to him ever since, largely on that
account.
Mr.. Kendall was re-appointed in 1916. HIS
term will expire again in 1921. The opinion
seems to prevail that Governor Edwards will not
re-appoint Mr.. Kendall and some speculation
in going on as to who will be named IN MS
place. Owing to the criticism that followed
when Mr.. Kendall was named because he was not
a Jerseyman it is more than likely that Governor
Edwards, IL he does not re-appoint the present
commissioner, will name a man who has been
a resident of this state.
with all these things considered the EVE
MING NEWS would like to suggest the name OF
H. Brewster Willis. superintendent OF schools
for MiddIesex county for the appointment. Mr..
Willis has established an enviable reputation as
IN administrator In educational work. His
achievement in Middlesex county has attracted
attention not only throughout New Jersey, but
all over the country. He has a record that
would be hard to surpass.
A lawyer by profession. Mr.. Willis has de-
voted almost his entire life to the advancement
of the public schools. He was first appointed as
nm assistant to his father who was superinten-
dent of the schools In Middlesex county before
him. Later he succeeded his father to the posi-
ton of county superintendent and has held that
position ever since. II there is any man in the
state of New Jersey better qualified both by
training and experience to be state commission
er of education we have yet to hear Of him.
When it comes time for Governor Edwards to
take UP the appointment of a successor to
Calvin N. Kendall. II he is looking for a real
Jerseyman who fully measures up to the job we
would suggest that the name of II. Brewster
Willis. superintendent of schools of Middlesex
county, be seriously considered.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-11
Guinea Pigs and Rheumatism?

Guinea Pigs and Rheumatism?
@. / have been told that if one
has rheumatism keeping guinea pigs
around the house would cure the
disease. 1t was also claimed that
this would keep other sickness
away. Please advise me.
A. This procedure is about as
effective as carrying a horse chest
nut in the pocket. or of wearing an
iron ring. or carrying about a pota-
to. 1t Is probably just as eficacious
as is the wearing of a necklace of
Jobs tears, or the wearing of other
charms or amulets in warding off
evil spirits. These are all relics of
supersitions which prevailed in the
Dark Ages. and may be dismissed as
sheer nonsense.
Q. In what way does acne affect
the urinary organs?
A.. There is no effect, though
sometimes what a patient considers
is merely acne is some more serious
disease, such as syphilis. If you
think you are suffering from acne,
do not attempt to diagnose and
treat yourself. Be sure to consult a
good physician. and have him ascer-
tain what the trouble is, possibly by
making o blood test.