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Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1921-12-08
Her Loqic.

Mrs. A lat res0rD-Doesn't it worry
you to write to your husband for more
money?
Mrs. B-Not at all. If lie is having
good time he owes it to me, and IL he
isn't having good time he has saved
it, so why should worry?
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1921-12-08

Does your wife take an interest In
economy
YES" replied Mr.. Growcher. "She
thinks | ought TO he able to make q
lunch Of a piece Of lettuce and q
spoonful Of ice cream the same as she
can"
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1921-12-08

iuuCH IHOTe uppTeClulSu
by the family than If
much more is spent by
buying them in the
shops. A box of home
made cookies or small
cakes makes a much
priced gift and the one
who makes and gives
them will find q creator
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1921-12-08
| CONDENSED NEWS FROM
The OLD NORTH STATE
SHORT NOTES OF INTEREST TO
cARoLINIANs.

Raleigh.-Hubert M. Blake. Char
lotte auto transfer man, was held un.
der $500 bond for superior court on
charge of assault with deadly
weapon upon W. w. Price.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1921-12-08

Salisbury.-R. A. Fink and Hoke
Brown, young married men Of Faith,
Rowan county, are in a Salisbury hos
pital suffering from injuries they re.
ceiyed when abank of dirt caved in
on them at granite quarry at Faith.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1921-12-08
Wood for Sale.

For sale, oak and pine wood,
cut into any lengths, in Car lots,
loaded on car at Osborne, on S.
A. L. See or write to c. S. Chaffin,
at Bennettsville, S, c.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1921-12-08

We have the biggest line of
jewelry, cut glass, china, silver
ware and white Ivory toilet sets
in the country-T. r. Helms &
4 Co. advt
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1921-12-08
Would Go No Farther.

Smith-May | make a confdant Of
you?
JOnes-Why, certainly.
Smlth-Well, I'm hard up and want
500.
JOnes-You can trust me. am as
silent as the grave. have heard moth
ing.-Stray Stories.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1921-12-08
A PARTING Shot,

Madge-Tll never speak to you
again; not II It would save my life.
Marie-That's an easy bluff to pake
foI anyone that has nine lives
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1921-12-08

The SATURDAY SPECIALS
at E. B. Terry's Business Get
ting Sale" are certainly a great
help to the buying public. AS
usual, Terry's Store is Offering
the best values to be had on
standard merchandise. advt
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1921-12-08
POSTED.

All lands owned and controlled by thu
undersigned are legally posted, All per
sons are hereby notified that hunting
with gun and dogs, the shooting CT any
game and all other forms of tiespassinl
is forbidden.
] w Nicholson J E Covington
Champ J. Terry and sisters
C w Gibson G P Entwistle
j. Mcneil w W Gibson
L B MCNEIL G B Goodman
L w Mcneil G G Terry
G P Green T B Bailey
] ] Bennett J A Hutchinson
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1921-12-08
penied It

so you said to Brown Tint was
liarT'
"On the contrary, snid to him char
liar was no name fog you
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1921-12-08

Every woman who uses a
smoothing iron regardless of
the kind can get a valuable ar
ticle for it at the U-Save-It Store
free. Yours by asking. advt.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1921-12-08

Asheville.-Asheville Masons will
learn with regret of the death OF
James Munds, of Wilmington. Mr.
Munds was a prominent North Caro-
lima Mason, being head of the York
Rite bodies Of this state at one time.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1921-12-08

AS much as 81 reduction on
Hanson dress, work and auto
gloves. w. E, Harrison % Land
Co. advt
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1921-12-08
At TERRY'S SATURDAY
SPECIAL

36-inch fast color Percale-in
small checks and all colors,
worth 35c yd; at Terry's Sale
SATURDAY. 15c yd. adlt
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1921-12-08

Don't fail to be on hand early
and see Terry's CSC shoe counter
before they are all picked over.
advt
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1921-12-08

T. R. Helms & Co. have a COM
plete line OF gifts that last. See
us at once. Next door to Hop
kinS Bros. - advt
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1921-12-08
Too Slow.

II guess l didn't enthuse enough
over the first kiss"
"What do you mean, girliel"
"Charlie was pretty slow. was
ready for 1t two years before 1t hap
pened."
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1921-12-08
10000 Mile Tires.

We guarantee an average Of
10000 miles on McClaren cord
tires. Better try a set and be
convinced.-Jenkins Buick Co.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1921-12-08
N.1 MlAt~t.Q
KeKTCHE
e. 1920. Western Newspaper unIOn.D

20, 1870, WESTERN Newspaper UnIon.J
Depend upon 1t, you would gain I'M
speakably II you could learn with me
to see some Of the poetry and pathos,
the tragedy and the comedy lying in
the experience Of human soul that
looks out through dull gray eyes and
that speaks In quite an ordinary tone.
George Eliot.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1921-12-08

Only 3 more weeks for shop
ying. Get it at Helms & Co.
while the stock is complete. advt
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1921-12-08
Quite the Opposite.

When the sly breeze blows off q hat,
Bystanders often notice that
The owner makes while chasing 1t
Remarks that are not chaste a bit.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1921-12-08
TESTED

TESTED
~ can't use this much bread In
one day. VIII it keep for two days?"
"Lady, my bread'lI keep two weeks.
I've tried it with them very Ioaves
Pm sellin' you now"
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1921-12-08
Il o C. A L
ADsERTlS EMENTS
Dogs for Sale.

Two good dogs, good for o..
possums, coons, squirrels and
rabbits. Apply to ]. E. Capel,
Roberdel No. l.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1921-12-08
Milk Cow For Sale

For Sale, one good fresh milk COW.
Apply to John Lambeth, Norman,
N. C.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1921-12-08
CAKES OF LONG AGO.

Cakes made at home, mixed and
baked by the householder herself, are
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1921-12-08

Xmas toys and fire works, all
kinds. -Allen-Morse Co. advt
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1921-12-08

If you want it engraved get it
at once from T. R. Helms & Co.
advt
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1921-12-08

Every woman who uses a
smoothing iron (regardless of
the kind can get valuable ar
ticle for it at the U-Save.It Store
free. Yours by asking. advt.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1921-12-08

Raleigh.-Hon. w. A. Montgomery,
former justice Of the supreme court,
died at his home on East Edenton
street following a long illness.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1921-12-08
RISKY

"Have a cigarette, old man."
"No, thanks, don't smoke fool
Killers"
"WeIl, you're wise in not taking
any chances"
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1921-12-08
Too True.

Too True.
l cannot sing the old songs
Tho their words l we'll recall
! cannot sing the old songs
Cause l can't sing at ALL
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1921-12-08
WHAT TO EAT.

In the daily
problem cOnfrohs
ing the house
keeper the follow
ing may help in
pla n n ing t h e
meals:
Chicken Pud-
dim. - Ruttpr a
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1921-12-08
notice.!

We, the undersigned land owners, for
bid any and all persons from hunting
with gun or dog or trespassing in anyway
whatever on our lands in Rockingham
Township. Violators will be punished to
the full entent of the law:
John w Lassiter w P McRae
Robert L Steele Henry c Wall
] Gus Coviugton w E Covington
T c Covington PS Covington
Jess B Covington John c Elerbe
Q o Ellerbe Mrs. Mollie E Cole
r L Nichols H Nichols
R T Nichols &c Nichols
A c Nichols VIC Nichols
Mrs J c Dockery &c Leak, Agent
KEEP OFF HUSSAW FARM.
Trespassers Take Notice.
Notice is hereby given that the
Hussar Farm is posted against bird
hunters and other trespassers. We
mean business about this, and warn
the public to give this notice their
proper attention.
This, Sept. It'll, 1921.
HUSSAR FARM,
MRS. J. C. DOCKERY,
E. E. INGRAM.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1921-12-08

Follow the crowds and go to
E. B. Terry's business getting
sale. They can save you money.
advt.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1921-12-08

Aulanders- when the bank Of Au.
lander opens It's doors fer business it
win be in its new home. The building
which was completed only few days
ago va, given the final touches with
he arrival of the handsome walnut
fixtures.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1921-12-08

Charlotte.-Nine young men, most
Of them of prominent families of the
city finding more congenial company
In hotel room than in their homes,
or lured by the game of chance, were
arrested just before midnight by OF.
ficers Gribble. Moser, Dry and Fes.
perman and will be heard on charges
of gaming.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1921-12-08

Boone.-Professor Dougherty with
officers attended the good roads meet
ing in Lenoir the past week, at which
some very vital steps were taken look
ing to the hard-surfacing Of the road
from Boone to Hickory and on to
meet the road from Charlotte
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1921-12-08

Farmville-The Bank of Farmville
has opened the doors of it's handsome
new home. Thousands Of people at
tended the opening received souvenirs,
made deposits and enjoyed refresh
ments and music. Deposits for the
day were S275,000.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1921-12-08

Kinston.-Eext year will see more
construction Of all kinds started in
eastern Carolina than in any previous
year, with schools and road work talk
ing the lead Many towns and coun'
ties will invest large sums addition
al educational equ.pment
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1921-12-08

Winston-Salem.-J. W. Blackwell
Jr., who was shot to death at hi
home in Gallup, N. NJ, was a nativ
of Durham, the son of James "
Blackwell, and nephew of the late "
T. Blackwell, founder of Bull Durham
smoking tobacco.
, 1921-12-03
PLATTE COUNTY :
TAXES MAY Be
TIED UP,BEL|EF
Court Action Involving In
creases Protested by Prop
erty Owners May Be
Long Drawn Out.

wHEATLAND. wyo.. Dec. s.-rotal
escape from taxation for the year
1922 by all Platte county properly Is
a possibility arising from the tax mud
die here. according to n recent opin-
ion given by state Attorney General
Walis-
Also according to the attorney gen
eral. the illegal action OF the Platte
county board Of commissioners in sit
ting as a board OF equalization Of
November 3, 4 and 5 has annulled the
levy for state purposes in all counties
Of Wyoming, which situation viii
continue unless It is remedied by n
court order from district Judge Nent.
ger.
Another novel angle OF the situation
is that the work OF the county assess
or and treasurer is being held up pend
ing h disposal Of the farm bureau
tax protest. and It Is quite possible
that they will not be ready to receive
taxes by the first Of the yea In that
, 1921-12-03
EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS TO FOLLOW MANY Lines HERE
CHURCHES AND LOCAL CLUBS COMBINE IN MOVEMENT

b. Brooks. Mrs. n. p. Wheeler. Mr..
John C. McIade, and Mr.. Robert n.
Ogden. Other Committees have been
appointed to see that different do
tails Of the work Will be carried
out,
Through the d. A r. with Mv.
william Kocher acting as chairman,
an attempt viii be made TO interest
the parents In visiting the schools
more frequently. II is thought that
In this way q closer relationship be-
tween the school and tho home viii
be effected. and the teacher and the
parent can work In better cooper
alton for the good Of the students-
A talk will be made at the high
school by Mrs. E Richard. Ship on
the subject OF wyoming day and Of
Educational Week. during the cam
paigh.
Definits reports Of the work be-
ing accomplished by other organizn-
tons have not been announced as
yet. but the support of all civic bod
les has been pledged TO this new
movement
, 1921-12-03

An lines OF publicity will be fol
lowed by local organisations in pre-
sewing the educational week which
is making its first appearance here
from December 4 to 10.
Work viii Be done in the news
papers so that certain Of the slo-
gans which r being chosen by the
chamber Of commerce. will be use
N advertising. while the stores Of
the city have been asked TO have ap-
propriate window displays.
Talks win be made from the pull
pit on Sundays pertaining to bring
education more closely into the
lives Of every American citizen. and
all the meetings Of the Rotary. K-
wants. woman's club, welfare club
and d. A. r. short talks on the
subject VIII be included in the pro-
gran of the afternoon. Slides will
be presented at the theaters in con-
nection with the publicity work.
The committee chosen from the
chamber OF commerce include Rev.
n. J. Thompson. chairman. Mrs. b.
, 1921-12-03
CHARTER GIVEN
EXPRESS FIRM
BY THE STATE
Attorney General Rules That
American Railway Express
Is Without Legal Status
in Wyoming.

CHEYENNE. Dec. Attorney
General w. L. Walls Thursday ruled
that Secretary OF state W. E Chap
lin should accept for filing incorpora-
ton papers for the American Rail
way Express company. n $4,000 en-
terprise sponsored by Thermopoiis
men. holding that the fact that some
years ago the original American Rail
way Express company flied an &C
ceptance OF the Wyoming constitu-
ton. did not give II a legal status in
the state inasmuch as II had not
complied with the law recurring that
a foreign corporation file certified
copies Of its articles OF Incorporation
and pay fees 10 this state on its full
capitalization. Walls decision makes
the number OF big corporations thai
have lost opportunity TO use their
names IN his state three. Wyoming
corporations. each with a capital
stock OF $4,000. bearing the names
American Express company and
western Union Telegraph company
recently having secured charters.
, 1921-12-03

BOOST VALUE
GERMAN MARK

LONDON, Dec. Sin well informed
quarters here the increase IN the
value OF the mark was regarded ~
due merely to reports Of Herr Rath-
enau's visit here. following closely
upon that OF Hugo stipnes. German
Industrial magnate
Although IL had been agreed that
payment OF 100000 gold
marks last August was to be divided
between Belgium and England.
France took advantage. IL was said
l~.e. OF the clause in that agree
ment after payment had bcon made,
TO object to he division between Bel.
GUM and England on the grounds
that the expenses OF maintenance of
the armies of occupation should first
be betrayed. A. n unanimous agree
ment YVES necessary 10 the actual
handing over of the funds to the In
dividual governments, France. II wns
asserted, thus baliSed owe the actual
distribution. and as q result the
money low is in ecrow
1t was learned today that Lord Cur
ron, the foreign secretary. a f6G Lays
ago made his the basis OF a s,ote to
France sfntimating that the Brush
government desired to dispose Of the
matter.
The ALLEGATION Of these funds and
agreement with regard to the appor-
Torment Of the January and Febru-
airy instaiiments viii be among the
topics to be discussed by Prime Min.
lister Lloyd George At q meeting Of
allied premiers. which It is believed
will be arranged within a short time.
The subject. 1t is further declared.
result in the COZ vening Of the
allied supreme council at an early
date.
, 1921-12-03
STAR CL0THING COMPANY
LAUNCHES BIC SALE

N. Hayutin Of the Star Clothing
company announces = sale to last
for tho next tan days In which he
y offering TO the patrons OF the store
Of Society Brand. Morse MAds and
Student Craft clothes. Sweet Orr work
clothes. Raiston dress shoes. work
shoes. Mallory hats. and coats At a
wonderful reduction In price.
The idea Of h merchant Il TO move
the winter stock before putting in a
spring line OF goods which is necea-
"a considering tho wnrm weather
that has continued during the fall
and winter.
Tho company carries a complete
, 1921-12-03

case tho Platte county tax payers WIN
be Liable 10 the legal penalty for non.
payment Of taxes which they were pot
allowed to pay.
The county commissioner aflexe
that their action In sitting a. . board
OF equalization on November .. Z and
s was authorized by . previous opin-
ion from the state attorney general.
They gave the whiting Of this opinion
to the attorneys opposing them. and
are not able at the pressnt time TO
produce II.
, 1921-12-03
Independents
of Nebraska .
In Convention

OMAHA. Dec s.-Nebrnska voters
who refer to themselves a. ~Independ.
ents and ~Progressives wero meeting In
various counties OF the state today TO
seict delegates TO q state convention
at Grand Island. Neb.. December 9.
when they are expected 70 form a
third political party.
At the same time executives OF the
Democratic State committee were
scheduled 10 met in Omaha TO lay
plans for the 1872 campaign.
, 1921-12-03
Will of Hero
Leaves Relics
To His Mother

NEW YORK. Dec. s.--The will of
Col. Charles w. whittlescy. command.
err of the Lost Battalion" whose
tragic death at sea was reported by
wireless from the steamship Toloa.
was found yesterday among papers in
his desk at the office Of his Law firm
in Wall street.
He bequeathed his property and
most Of his war relics TO his mother.
including his distinguished service
cross.
The German order Demanding sur
render of the Lost Battalion" was left
TO Captain George McMurtry. The
cross OF the Legion OF Honor was be
queathed to John B. Pruyn. his law
partner.
, 1921-12-03

market with German and italian
goods. f. r. Eddridge. the depart
ment's special agent at TOXIC. reported
The situation, however. he added. had
not been extended to certain special
lied lines like machinery. iron and
steel products. leather products and a
number of American ~specialties In
which America holds the market be-
~org~ of n,,a1ftv
, 1921-12-03
Lou Exchange
Injuries Trade

WASHINGTON. Dec. 3.-Future
prospects for American products in
Japan are Exceedingly gloomy" ac-
cording to a survey OF conditions IS
sued last night by the commerce do
partment. The condition is due to the
low exchange with Europe, which is
causing the flooding of the Japanese
, 1921-12-03
HENRI LANDRU
TAKES APPEAL

PARIS. Dec. Am appeal a been
taken against the conviction OF Henri
Desire Dandru. 'the bluebeard Of Gam
bats" who was sentenced to death
wednesday for having killed 10 WON
en- and n boy.
, 1921-12-03
Wyoming Stories
Run in NJ agazine

CHEYENNE. Dec. "a series OF
stoIies. the locale OF which IL the
jackson Hole country, Is running In
Everybody's magazine. The author is
Mrs. Honore Whsle. who spent last
In Wyoming.
, 1921-12-03

line of boys shoss which win be
placed at q 20 per cent reduction and
the whole ale II Of standard mer-
chandise.
, 1921-12-03

Highest prices paid o dsanona.
old roId and silver. II. B. Kiln.
eweier. on Exchange building.
S-ls-tf
, 1921-12-03

Football. cycling. ard horsendins
are said to be possible to the rear
OF a new artificial les which contain
only two springs.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1921-02-10
SABBATH SCHOOL LESSON
For>February 10, Matt. q: 1910
BY DIR. MARION NH. HULL u

God made the resurrection a neces-.
sary result. So they went away con-
fused ,--.
Not Far. .er .s
Then a lawyer who had heard Him
and realized how wisely He answered,
asked Him a question:: (Which is
the first and greatest commandment
of the law?' To which He replied
in the words of our Golden Text,
which see above. The lawyers an
Thou has answered well; to love God
with one;s heart and soul and
strength, and mind, anil to love ones
neighbor as ones self is for more
than the sacrifices and burnt offer
ings." Which drew forth from Jesus,
dom of Cod Yes, the only thing
that kept Him away was what was
keeping all these others away. They
were animated by hatred, and of Him
who was the express image of God.
Had they loved God with all their
who was not only their neighbor, but
God, Himself; but their attitude of
hatred was such that there was no
chance for them. @
They did not see it, but He was
even yet offering Himself to them
in spite of the fact that He knew
they were. planning His death. Ge
was the image and superscription OF
Cod! He was the resurrection and
the life; He was the One who loved
God with all His heart, and soul,
and strength and mind, and His
neighbor better than Himself.
And when they failed to see it, He
asked them a question and made
then confess that He was the: Son OF
David, the Christ of God. Is, Confess
sion did not change their. hearts, and
hence His scathing denunciation and
judgment of them that we find in the
next chapter. Their last chance had
come and they had thrown it away
What about YOURS?
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1921-02-10
Uncle Sam Is After
Millions Of Dollars
In Delinquent Taxes

WASHINGTON. The govern
ment expects to collect more than
a half billion dollars back taxes
for the year 1918, it was revealed
with the Introduction into the house
of the first deficiency appropria-
tions bill of the present session.
The information was given in
the report of the house appropria-
tons committee which recommend
ed. an appropriation of $8,000,00O
to expedite the audit of tax re-
turns for the year of 1918 and
1919.
1t is estimated, said the report,
that the additional revenue result
ing from careful audit of the re-
turns is approximately $35, 100000
a month and that this sum can be
considerably increased when the
1918 returns are reached. r.
The bill also carries an appro-
priation of $1,000,000 for the en-
forcement of prohibition up to June
80 next. This is in addition to the
IS 100000 appropriation for the pro.
hibition DIRK at the last session OF
congress-.
the total carried in the bill is
$203. 293, 476.72. included in this are
a little more than $4S,000,0O0 for
subsistence, transportation and pay
of the army and SCI, 460,655 for the
navy, which includes 100000 for
the dry dock at Philadelphia.
The sum of 1851 ,948.39 is
given the postoffice department to
care for increased salaries granted
by congress last session.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1921-02-10
F. l. BLACKMON,
CONGRESSMAN
FROM ALA, DEAD

BARLOW, Fla, Feb. S.-Represen-
tative Fred L. Blackmon, of Admission,
Ala, died here at the home of his
nephew, DR.. r. l.. Hughes. shortly
after midnight Monday night. The
body will be shipped to Admission
Tuesday morning for interment.
The deceased was recently reflect
ed for the seventh consecutive time
to his seat in congress from the
Seventh Alabama district. He ar,
rived in Florida Sunday. accompanied
by his young son. Death was due
to heart disease. Representative
Blackmon was born at Lime Branch,
Polk county, Georgia, September 10,
1873, and moved to Calhoun county,
Alabama, in 1888. He was married
December 3, 1908. Two children,
Fred L. Blackmon, Jr., and Sara Bel
linger Blackmon, survive him.
One week ago Representative
Blackmon presided in the house of
representatives at memorial exercises
for the late Senator Bankhead. oil
Alabama.
Ponce dec Leon place, Decatur, is a
sister of the late Congressman Black