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The Monroe journal., 1922-12-08
The Democrats Take Charge in
Stanly
(From Stanly News -Herald.)

(From Stanly News-Herald.)
The government of Stanly county
underwent somewhat of a change on
yesterday when a republican board
of county commissioners turned over
the management of affairs into the
hands of Messrs. R. N. Furr,, of this
place, G. E. C. Coble, of Oakboro, and
Henry Culp Of New London, the new
ly elected democratic county commits
sioners. These officials met and
promptly took the oath of office which
was administered by Deputy Clerk
of the Superior Court, A. P. Harris.
Immediately the transaction of rou-
tine business was entered into. Mr..
r. N. Furr was elected as chairman
of the board of commissioners. A
large part of the day was taken ~
with the approval of the bonds OF the
various county officials, and with the
payment of various and sundry bills,
most Of which consisted Of accounts
for election expenses.
The Monroe journal., 1922-12-08
TIGER OF FRANCE CALLED
ON EX-PRESIDENT WILSON
Two Of Big -Four of Peace Conference
Meet at Washington Home Un-
der Different Circumstances

Washington, Dec. 6.-America' s
war time president and Frances war
time premier met here late today for
the first time since the signing of
the peace treaty at Versailles more
than three years ago. The meeting
was at the S street home of Mr.. Will
son and lasted just little more than
a quarter of an hour.
NJ. Clemenceau described his visit
as one of utmost cordiality and af-
lection as between old friends, ad-
ding that he and the former Pres
ident had talked a little about old
times in Paris and also about "the
past and the present"
Mr.. Wilson made no reference to
the purpose of the visit of the for
mer premier of France to America
or the subject matter of his address
es in this country, NJ. Clemenceau
continued, but smiled and seemed
pleased when told the mention of
his name and of the II points had
elected more applause from the
French statesman's audience than
any other one thing.
Describing Mr.. Wilson as some
what stouter than at the time of his
visits to France, M. Clemenceau said
he appeared as mentally alert as ever
and that there was no noticeable diff
ference in his voice. Also he declar-
ed that the former President showed
great clearness of view and precis-
ion of thought.
The former chief executive receiv-
ed his distinguished visitor in the Ii
brary on the second floor of his home.
Mrs. Wilson was with him when M.
C.emenceau arrived, but retired i'm
mediately so that the two might be
alone Mr.. Wilson remained seated
throughout the visit, the former pre-
mier said, adding that he did not pro-
long his say as he had when he call
ed on President Harding because his
hest appeared to be fatigue.
The Monroe journal., 1922-12-08
STACK WILL PRESIDE
OVER SPECIAL SESSION

Greensboro. Dec. "a. VI. Stack
of Monroe. will make his debut as a
Superior court Judge here. having
been appointed by Governor Morri-
son to preside over a special ses-
sion of court called for January l.
Ii was not supposed that the new
judge would become a jurist before
January Is. when the recently elect
ed judges take Office. but when the
Governor found that he would be
available and that the criminal
docket here is eongested. he called
the extra session and named Mr..
Stack to preside. Members of the
bar here who know the new Judge
declare that he is a very brilliant
man and that Gulford will like his
work.
The Monroe journal., 1922-12-08
Death of Mrs, Carnc,

Mrs. Walter C. Carnes died at
noon yesterday in the Indian Trail
section. after an illness of several
months. She IS survived by her hus-
band and several children including
a little one six weeks old. The re-
mains were buried at Shiloh this af-
ternoon, services being held by Rev.
Mr.. Underwood. Mrs. Carnes was a
most excellent woman and a mehaer
OF the Presbyterian church. She was
a native Of Mecklenburg county, be.
ing a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B.
F. Garrison, deceased.
The Monroe journal., 1922-12-08
Met Car ON Wrong Side With Serious
Results

Mr. B. C. Crawford of Rockingham
and Mr.. L. NJ. Pruett of Charlotte are
in the Ellen Fitzgerald Hospital SUI
fering from cuts and bruises about
the head, face. hands and back, sus-
tanned about seven o'clock last night
in a collision this side of Peachland.
They were on their way TO Charlotte
and met another car, which they say
was driving around a curve on the
wrong side of the road in a heavy
fog. As they met this car they
sweryed to avoid a collision and roll
ed down a steep embankment. An
other came along and brought them
to Monroe. wnere DR.. G. NJ. Smith
looked after their wounds and plac-
ed them in the hospital. They are
painfully but not seriously hurt and
will probably be out tomorrow. The
ear which caused their trouble. they
say, never stopped to see what had
to them.
The Monroe journal., 1922-12-08
Parent Teacher Association for Stouts

Stouts, Dec. 6.-Misses Kate Price
and Margaret pc1egar, two of our
tee chers, spent Thanksgiving at home.
Lawrence and Stanley, sons of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. f. Turner, visited
their grandmother, Mrs. j. W. Au-
berry, Sunday.
Mr. J. p. Hargett is very sick at
this writing, 1t is feared he has flu.
Our Thanksgiving program, which
was held on last Wednesday after
room, was a success beyond expecta-
tions. A goodly number of the pa
rons were with us, and seemed to
enjoy the exercises very much. Be
fore they left steps were taken to-
wards organizing parent-teachers
association. We are sure this will
be a great help to the community.
Mr.. Clyde Long of High Point is
visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Long.
Mr.. T. L. Boyd is having a nice
bungalow erected on his place.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Hayes and
children visited Mr.. and Mrs. S. B.
Martin Sunday.
Messrs. Murphy Condor and James
Ritch were at home for Thanksgiv-
ing.
From all outward appearances,
there will be wedding in our COM
munity soon.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Rushing visited
relatives in Monroe Sunday
Mr.. J. E. Moser and family visited
in the home of Mr.. and Mrs. J. P.
Ritch Thursday
Mrs. c. f. Haywood, who has been
in declining health for some time,
does not improve. She was carried
to Charlotte to a hospital Tuesday
night.
Mr.. Sebron Thompson has erected
garage here, and he and Mrs.
Thompson have recently moved in.
We welcome this young couple into
our community, and wish them much
success.
Miss Kathleen Moser spent the
week end in Charlotte with relatives
and friends.
The latest news from the bedside OF
Mrs. w. c. Carnes is that she is just
living and that's all. She has been
very sick for many weeks and is not
expected to live. We extend our sym
pathy to the family.
The Monroe journal., 1922-12-08
III YOU WANT A PART
STEP IN RIGHT NOW
Drs.. Weaver and Burrell Declare
Monroe Will Have Y. VI. &. A.
and Invite all to Take "a Hand

DR.. Burrell and DR.. Weaver, gen.
eral chairmen OF the Y VI. G. A.
movement in Monroe. have issued a
statement in which they say that
Monroe is to have community Y.
N. c. A. without doubt and that
those who haven't yet taken hand
in securing il had best cofie on in
while the waters fine. Tna canvass
for fnuds has aOt yet beal completed
but aaS so far resulted within a few
hundred dollars of the amulut ex-
pected 1t is expected to be com
pleted this week and the results
ready for announcement the first OF
next week. Drs. Burrell and Weaver
issue the following joint statement:
1--WE wish to thank the friends who
aided in this great work yesterday,
We lack very little of having the
amount we desire at present. The
work will be continued privately un-
I'll the total amount Is secured. A
number who are known TO De inter-
ested were not in town when the
oanvassers called and others were
missed for various reasons. These
will be seen later. One thing was
clearly shown and that is that where
a worker was enthusiastic and opti-
mistic himself he usually got results
Put ii down for a fact: Monroe Is
going to have Community Y a. G..
A. If you want part in the work
We shall be glad to have yor assist
ance ard we are sure you will be hap
py in watching the results.
Later on we shall print a list Of
those who have subscribed II will
be an Honor Roll" for the town
men and women who put manhood
above money"
The Monroe journal., 1922-12-08
Wingat Scnool Has Several Good
Features

Wingate, Dec. An entertain
ment of the lyceum type Will be Civ
en- by a number of the pupils of the
Wingate High School Saturday even
ing. Dec. 16, at 7:15. Admission,
25 and so cents. This program
promises to be very interesting and
entertaining.
Chapel exercises at the High
School Thursday morning were con-
Quoted by Rev. j. +. Hoyle. He made
an interesting talk to the young men
on "1he Ingredients OF Success" in
which he emphasized inspiration, as
piration, desperation, perspiration
and personality. The school was
also favored by vocal duet from
the voice department of the school.
Mrs. ]. E. Hoyle presided at Tile pi-
a J, while Miss's Blanche CLANCY
and Ruby Perry sang.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. B. Sherrin OF
Concord are visiting relatives here.
Mrs. D. II. Perry has been confin-
ed to her bed with sickness for the
past week.
Mr. r. Is. wright has sold his
stock of merchandise 10 Mr.. Summer
ford of Monroe, who has moved here.
The play. THE Fruit of His Fol-
ly.' was given in the High School
last Thursday night. The
proceeds amounted TO almost two
hundred dollars The amount re-
ceived from the basket ball game
Thursday evening was fifty-three dol
lars.
Mrs. G. B. Rhodes spent the week
end with relatives in Wadesboro.
Miss Elna Ingram had as her
guest at central hall Sunday after
noon, her brother from Pageland.
Miss Helen Secrest spent the week
end with relatives near Monroe.
The Monroe journal., 1922-12-08
Celebrating Mr.. Bivens' 18th Birthday

Yesterday Mr.. N. W. Bivens of
east Monroe township became rs
years old. Without letting him know
what was in store Mr.. Bivens' folks
prepared birthday surprise that
made a splendid testimony of the
love and esteem in which he is held.
Children, brothers, sisters and neigh
borS jo ned in giving him a party
and picnic dinner that was a JOY to his
heart and an occasion of great hap
piness to them. They also presen ed
him with an engraved gold headed
cane. With him on the occasion
were his sons, Mr.. NJ. n. Bivens of
Monroe, C. P. Bivens of Augusta, Ca,
R. C. Bivens of Wingate and c. c,
Biyens who lives with his father, and
daughters, Mrs. Coleman A. Womble
Of Lowell, Mrs. Zeb Secrest of west
Monroe township and Mrs. Fred
Helms Of Monroe, and his daughters
in-law, sons-in-law and grandchildren.
Three other sons, however, were un-
able to be present, these being c. A.
Bivens, of Lubbock, Texas, and Sim
W. Bivens of Patterson, N. j. Mr..
W. D. Bivens of east Monroe town
ship is Mr.. Bivens' only surviving
brother, and Mrs. John II. Williams
of Rock Rest and Mrs. Lou Bivens
Of Pageland, S. c., are his sisters,
these all being present at the birth
day dinner and family reunion. Mr..
Biyens is one of the best citizens of
the county, a gentleman of the kind
liest and gentlest manner and recti-
tude of character. Three-quarters of
century is a long time to live, and
the crowning glory of such life is
the love and honor of large number
of sons and daughters and grandchil-
dren and neighbors.
The Monroe journal., 1922-12-08
Bee Hive in Rabbit Box
(From Stanly News Herald.)

Mr.. J. R. Pickler, a leading farmer
of New London, Route |, was in the
city Thursday and told US rather
interesting story. Mr.. Pickler says
that on Wednesday one of his neigh
bors, Mr.. Delt Efrd, decided to set
his rabbit box which had been lying
idly in brier patch during the past
summer. Raising the box he found
it quite heavy. On attempting to
open the door he found it quite diff
cult, but finally when it came open r"
discovered that his rabbit box was
full of honey and that it contained a
swarm of bees. By the way, Venus
is going to have to get busy if he ex-
pects to keep up with some of these
marvellous happenings in Stanly.
The Monroe journal., 1922-12-08

with a ball from an automatic pistol
directed through a knot hole. Wong
has rooms upstairs above his laun-
dry. aud DR.. Thomas has rooms ad-
joining. Wong claims that for some
time DR.. Thomas has been keeping
him awake Of night by beating on
the wall between the two apartments.
Wednesday. he says. the doctor start
ed beating on the wall. On the Chi
naman's side of the partition the
boards at the bottom do not quite
come together. leaving small space.
and on the other side there Is a rat
hole leading into DR.. Thomas room.
so that one room can be seen into
from the other. Wong shot through
the hole. the bullet taking effect In
the doctors heel. DR.. Thomas says
that he was doing nothing to annoy
The Chinaman. merely cooking. and
the shot was a great surprise to him.
Never Stops Growing
Speaking of hogs" said a man this
morning who knows the subject. ''it
is not a matter of importance to have
big hogs. The chief thing Is to have
a marketable hog of proper size at
the age of six TO eight months. To
do this one must have good stock to
begin with and so arrange care and
feed that the pig never stops grow
ing. The old story of casting pearls
before swine has parallel in feeding
corn and other good food to scrub
hog.
Good breeding stock. proper ma
ting, and careful feeding of the brood
sows are all important, but point
in hog raising that should receive
more attention. because ii is often
neglected, is the necessity of keep
ing the young pigs growing continu-
ously from the moment of birth 10
maturity.
Even before the pigs are weaned
they should have access to corn in
self-feeders as a supplement to the
sow's milk. As soon as they are
weaned the pigs should be kept on
full feed. either BY self-feeder or by
hand. Proper feeds and exercise
furnished to vigorous pigs of proper
type result in hoes of malke weight
at about six to eight months of age.
THE profitable pig is the one that
never stop growing from farrowing
to market. is good slogan for ev-
cry hog raiser"
Mr.. Thomas Tells of Courtesies Due
the Flag.
This week being designated by
the American Legion as National
Education Week as regards the res
pect and courtsies due TIE National
flag and anthem. II is well that the
public be advised as to just what
these courtesies are" said Mr.. w. Z.
Thomas to The Journal this morn
ing
Whenever the National anthem Is
played, or the flag is unfurled. at any
place. all citizens should stand at at
tention facing toward the music, or
the flag. as the case may be. II in
uniform. covered or uncovered. or in
civilian clothes. uncovered. they
should salute at the first note OF the
anthem. retaining the position of the
salute until the last note Of the an
them. If not in uniform and cover
ed, they shall uncover at the first
note OF the anthem, holding the
headdress opposite the left shoulder
and so remain until its close. except
that in inclement weather the head
dress may be slightly raised
The National anthem is the Star
Spangled Banner. as everyone should
know. and not America or My Coun-
try ,Tis of Thee. All children as
well aS adults should be impressed
with this fact"
The Monroe journal., 1922-12-08
Funderburk's Store Burned


FROM tne Lancaster News.
Two store rooms with their stock
OF general merchandise belonging
each to Z. b. and Edward Funder-
burk were burned at Tradesyille
Friday night about $50 O'Clock the
total loss being estimated at around
$4,000. The population Of the little
town had gone to box supper at
Tradesyille school house and It is not
known how the fire originated. The
stocks Of goods in both buildings
were a complete loss with no insur-
ance, ii is said, A brick building
adjoining the burned rooms and be-
longing to Edward .Funderburk. pre-
vented the flames from spreading and
the probable burning of several
dwelling houses nearby.
The Monroe journal., 1922-12-08
Statement

The committee charged with the
work of gathering clothing, etc, for
the relief Of the fire sufferers of New
Bern. report that they have shipped
I've cases of goods and have in prep
aration one more. In addition they
have received and sent fifteen dollars
in cash. They wish to record their
appreciation of the cordial and sym
nathetic respones to their appeal
The Committee.
The Monroe journal., 1922-12-08

From so to 100 hens on every farm
in the boil weevil district is mighty
good insurance for three square
meals day. Sometimes cN-o"e-a-
tive car lot shipment can /, ...--s 0.
the surplus.
The Monroe journal., 1922-12-08

II you wish to know about club
life act funny to a policeman.
The Monroe journal., 1922-12-08
COURT AFTER JUDGE GRADY
IF He is MEMBER OF CLAN
Senator-Elect From Harnett County
Has Put On His Fighting Clothes
and Speaks Strongly
JUDGE-ELECT REFUSES
TO MAKE STATEMENT

Senator Baggett Declares That II Is
Contrary to Our Law and Our
Ideals That Any Public Man Should
Belong to An Organization Whose
Membership Is Secret and Purpose
Unknown.
The Monroe journal., 1922-12-08

All kinds of uncanny knowledge
is attributed to the celestials and 1t
is said that an American never knows
what Chlnaman is really thinking.
Neither do We know how much of our
own ideas they are absorbing. Here
is Tommy Wong. the Chinese laun-
drvman of wadesboro. for instance,
who has caught on to the fact that
If YOU want to hurt a colored gentle
man you must not shoot him in the
head but H. the neel. Tommie prev
ed the point Wednesday night in a
clash with DR.. E. L. Thomas, a col
ored physician OF Wadesboro. In
which he plunaed the doctors heel
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1922-10-12

II always loved YOU. VIII, and II
was my right to love you. II was you
built up In your mind all that about my
loyalty to Joe. | cared for Joe in a
way, but that was all. If you imagined
all that you did, was | TO blame for II?
Sometimes you nearly drove me crazy
with your talk about Joe, about his
work, about my loyalty to him, when
] was hungry for your love.
I'm a~shamed-Gvl knows how I'm
ashamed to tell you this. You made
me, win. While Joe lived | was true
to him. I'm free. and you are free, and
love cannot be bound. And ! don't
care a snap of my fingers for the Mis-
satibi. | care for you. I'm shameless
now, when | say this, but you should
have seen-you should have known.
What right had you to drone out your
refrain Of Joe, Joe, all the day to me,
when my heart was crying out for you,
and you would not hear It? | want
your love, WIFI i want you to love
me. and to take me away from Mani
toba, where I'll never hear of the Mis-
satibi again-Or Joel"
Afterward II seemed to Wilton like
a dreadful dream. Gently he put her
arms from his neck, and rose to his
feet. And, because the nature Of the
man was Of that simplicity that in
stinctively understands, 1t was not an
ger, but a deep pity that filled his
heart.
I'm sorry, Kitty" he said. what
you have told me makes an end of
much that l have planned and dreamed
Of. II takes the zest out of things. 1t
was my fault. Let us go back"
She looked Mt him with white face.
set lips and blazing eyes. She rose
without u word. declining his hand.
and without n word they Went back
along the cleared road in the twilight.
He left her at her door,
He went 70 his shack and sat at his
desk for a whole hour. his head rest
ing heavily In his hands. All that he
had given his life to seemed broken,
his ideals outraged; his love for Molly
was the lodestone of his life. but ever
love Is not all a man has to live for.
After a long time he was aware of
n low tapping at his door. He rose
and opened It. Kitty stood there in the
gathering darkness. She came a few
steps into the office, and stopped.
"Wlll," she said in a low voice, az
want to ask you TO forget. II was true
what | told you-partly true. But
was overwrought and weak"
The heavy cloud that hung about
him partly lifted. Wilton grasped at
the hope she gave him as a man. con
WINGED, against his will, turns again to
his accustomed habits of thought, and
will not see.
kitty" he said, II should have
known. ! was blind l looked for per-
lection. | was to blame. Let us for
get II ALL"
She answered In the same strained.
m%onotonous voice. Il did love Joe"
she said. I'm a way, ! did. AS much
as women mostly love their husbands.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1922-10-12
Kitty Drew Her Down Beside Her.

Kitty Drew Her Down Beside Her.
and tense. Kitty put her arm round
her and sat down on the bed beside
her.
tom Bowyer's a beast, Molly" she
said. But most men are. III you give
them the least bit of encouragement"
II never encouraged him !" cried
Molly, sobblng violently. I've always
hated the sight of him. He has some
power over father"
"He seems very fond OF yOU," sug-
gested Kitty.
DO you call that fondness? hate
him. | hate the sight of him"
Kitty stroked her cheek softly. you
haven't met very many men, dear. Love
doesn't amount to very much. And 1t
happy with Joe, after the first month
or two"
Molly looked at her In wonder. "Why,
| thought you and Joe loved each
other :" she exclaimed.
II admired Joe and respected him.
And then, there was not the dreadful
specter of poverty with him. Joe was
a man like VIII Carruthers. he'd keep
his word, no matter at what cost"
Molly sprang to her feet. what are
you limiting att" she cried Historically.
what word Is VIII keeping? Dc you
mean his promise to met"
Kitty drew her dowD beside her.
Cant you see. Molly, dear-Heaven
knows how I hate hurting you, but I'm
thinking Of your happiness as well as
Wilrs-can't you see that 1t was only
a passing episode to him, this engage
ment?'
Molly sat perfectly silent, fixing her
eyes on KItty's face.
"If he had mean 1t, wouldn't he
have written oftener from Claytonf'
How long was he Ill, Them" cried
Molly.
HE was In bed q few days after o
left. or course, he couldn't resume his
work till his arm had healed, but he
wasn't what you could call III. At
least, he went to the directors office
every day Il work on the plans"
Her blue eyes, tranquil as q chiid's,
looked into Molly's gray one Pres
emily Molly laughed.
ITO think I didn't know" she said.
II have heen blind, haven't II And I
thought that II was you who. had
ceased to love me-"
II. Molly. dear7 Well--it was pretty
hard. coming here with VIII Carruthers
and feeling you ought to know, and
not daring 10 speak. But please don't
take my word about the man you're en-
gagged to. ! feel like q mischief maker.
But | love you, dear, and ] like VIII,
and I do feel he isn't to blame. That's
why I came to you. And I've no doubt
he's honorable enough TO say nothing
at all, II you want to-"
Kitty" Molly sprang to her feet.
quIvering with Indignation.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1922-10-12
"wenr" asked kitty, breathing

"wellr asked Kitty. breathing
quickly.
by the end of the year your shares
will be worth nothing. You'll be ruined.
It will be impossible to raise the cap.
tai to keep the line. either. It's q
shame that Carruthers should waste
his time and strength trying to carry
out an impossible dream. II you conld
sell your shares at par when the note
falls due. you could pull out. and you
and he could make a sensible invest
ment. He'd soon get over the disap-
pOintment. You could see to that"
He could not hide the flicker OF q
smile. Kitty saw it, and loathed Bow.
yer the more. She knew he vas play
Ing on her hopes. and yet the sudden
vision made her heart beat f~uriOusly.
I'm going to marry Molly" he on
tinued. 81 swear hat ! possess the
power to make her my wife. But
want the line In return. / want to see
some Of JOe's papers. They're yours,
and you can let me see them without
doing wrong, and youn be helping Car
ruthers indirectly. They're In his safe.
You know the combination.
an marry her this fall. You can
trust me-, Mrs. Bostock, because you
Oversaw just how ! feel about her."
Kitty tapped softly at the door Of
MOlIy's room. He's gone, dear" she
whispered. Let NE come In, TO you
The bedstead was dragged back.
Molly stood before her, white-faced