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Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-12-14
JOB WORK A SPECIALITY

Italian lira has shown an upward
tendency in the past two weeks.
The reason is not hard to find. A
bloodless revolution took place in
Italy six weeks ago whereby the
Fascist, an organization composed
of the so-called middle classes and
others who are opposed to socialism
and communism, obtained control
of the governmental machinery.
The new Mussolini ministry as its
first act divorced the Italian gov
ernment from the job of joint-owner-
ship of public utilities, and freed it
from its many other socialist and
radical practices. A veritable army
of useless government employees
were dismissed, the army cut down,
and greater efficiency in public SER
vice established.
And so it is no wonder that the
unit of exchange in Italy is getting
on a firmer basis. America would
be in the same plight as many Euro
pean countries were this country to
follow after the socialists theories;
happily there are few, if any, real
socialists in this Richmond county
neck of the woods. .
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-12-14
MCLENDON CLUB ENDORSES
WORK OF OFFICERS

Sunday, December the third, the
McLendon Club, in regular meeting
assembled, designated and direct
ed the undersigned Committee, to
draft resolutions expressive of the
appreciation of the members, of the
services rendered the Citizenship of
the County by Sheriff r. l.. Nc
Donald and his deputies, during his
term of office; therefore
Whereas the Sheriff and his eff
ficient deputies have been always
ready to answer ever call to duty,
regardless of the hour, the place or
the danger, and
Whereas they have tirelessly and
most effectively worked to enforce
the laws against the violators of the
prohibition Act, therefore be it,
Resolved that we express our
hearty approval and appreciation
of the fair, impartial, energetic and
efficient manner in which they have
enforced all the criminal laws of
our County, State and Nation and
to publicly express our approba-
ton and commendation of the great
and fruitful services by them rend.
cred, in behalf of law and order.
J. A. HaWley
H. -, w. A. Hope
S. E. Tutor
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-12-14

How many Of the children who
receive their toys on Christmas day
will understand why those toys are
given them at that particular time.
How many of them understand
4hat had it not been for the birth of
Christ there would be no Christmas,
and perhaps no occasion for toys?
1t might he profitable to tell them
the story of the child who came into
the world in a manger and went out
OF it upon cross, that their
thoughts on Christmas morn may
instinctively turn back to the day
when the virgin became a mother.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-12-14
CHINAMAN SHOOTS DOCTOR
(From Wadesboro Paper, 7th.)

Last night between 2 and 8 o'clock
Tom Wong, the Chinese laundry
man, shot DR.. F. L. Thomas, colored
physician, in the heel with an auto
matte pistol, although DIR. Thomas
extracted the bullet and the wound
is not serious. Wong has rooms up
stairs above his laundry, and DR..
Thomas has rooms adjoining. Wong
claims that for some time Dr. Thorn
as has been keeping him awake at
night by beating on the wall be-
ween the two apartments. Last
night, he says, the doctor started
beating ON the wall On the China
mans 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 DIR. 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 great surprise to
him. 1t is said that some OF the col
ored people have . habit of teasing
and annoying Wong at times, and
lie has had a difficulty On this ac-
count at least once before. Wong is
now at liberty under $500 bond.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-12-14
Bee Hive in Rabbit Box

{From Stanly News Herald
Mr. ]. r. Pickler, leading farmer
of New London, Route1, was in the
city Thursday and told us rather
interesting story. Mr.. Pickler says
that on Wednesday ore OF his neigh
bors, Mr.. Delt Effird, 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
he discovered that his rabbit box
was full of honey and that it con
tanned Il swarm of bees. BY the
way, Venus is going to have to get
busy if he expects to keep up with
some of these marvellous happen
ings in Stanly.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-12-14
Trihnfa.

May we ever see the glory of God
made manifest in His works, though
often to us they bring great sorrow.
And though we may not understand
the mystery Of His will, may we
ever experience His divine love and
mercy.
So in the taking of the beautiful
young life of Thelma Furr to glorify
His kingdom IN heaven, may we see
the beauty and holiness of God who
does all things for the best.
Thelma was not quite three years
OF age when her father, P. G. Furr,
died. Immediately she and her
mother came to live with Mrs. C. b.
Morton, of whom Thelma was the
only grandchild Thus Thelma,
with her lovable disposition, even in
innocent childhood made bright the
lives of many who will never forget
her. 1t was characteristic to see her
leading some small child by the
hand Or rendering some aged per-
son a loving service. She was
greatly beloved by old as well as
young. Thus passed the childhood
days OF Thelma. After leaving
Rockingham to live in Monroe, she
developed very rapidly, being an
unusually strong girl. She took
part in athletic games and many
other outdoor sports. But at the
same time she did not lose sight OF
the things that make loving Chris
tlan character. For since the year
OF 1920 when she gave her heart to
Christ, she was one of His happiest
and most faithful followers. She
was an active church worker, al
ways cheerful and smiling. There
were few indeed who could resist
Thelmas sunny smiles and win.
someness. And great indeed is the
throng of friends who will miss her
But may her life be a blessed ex.
ample to us and may we reflect the
glory Of God as did she and run
with patience the race to receive the
Grown of Righteousness that awaits
at the end where friends and loved
kones are parted no more.
| A FRIEND.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-12-14
MontaomerY County Officers

Post Dispatch readers will doubt
less be interested in knowing just
who are the officers now for Mont
gomery county. These were sworn
in Dec. list at Troy:
County Commissioners: J. A. Nc
Aulay, of Mt Gilead; B. A. Davis,
of Ophir; and WI Wright, of Troy;
(Mr. Wright, chairman)
Sheriff: G. w. Stuart. - zss.----.. =
Register: Z. H. Wood.
Clerk: Edgar Haywood
Surveyor: N. M. Thayer.
Coroner: Major ]. A. .Lisk.
County Attorney. r. I. Poole.
This is Mr.. Stuart's fifth term as
sheriff. w. L. Wright was the for
mer Register of Deed, but did not
run; instead being elected as a
County Commissioners, and he is
now chairman of the Board.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-12-14
Scotland County c. OF C.

\ Chamber of Commerce for Scot
land county was organized at Laur-
inburg several days ago, with Jas
per T. Gibson as president and Max
Gregg as treasurer, A permanent
secretary will shortly be selected.
The membership fees We're put at
S15; many firms took more than
one membership. $500 was raised
in membership subscriptions at the
time of organizing, and a canvass
will be put OH i'll Scotland county
to double this.
And now the cantaloupe section
has gone and got ahead of us!
Rockingham should have such an
organization by all means, with a
full-time secretary. An effort was
made this fall but apparently the
matter has died. What about it
folks?
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-12-14

You will be spending some money
this Christmas-perhaps a consid
cradle amount We all do.
Ii you spend it with our home
merchants at least portion of it
may find its way back into your
own pockets. 1t often does.
If it is spent outside of your com
munity you will never see it again
They never do.
Since you are possessed OF al
least an ordinary amount of brains
which appeals to you?
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-12-14
Greetinqs By Wire.

Manager J. H. Starr, of the Rock
ingham office of the Western Union,
requests the Post-Dispatch to inform
the public that the Western Union
has in all of its offices specially
decorated and embossed Christmas
message blanks, on which Christ
mas greetings Christmas day will
be delivered. Christmas greetings
can be filed several days before
Christmas, if you wish, and they
will be held and delivered at the
destination either Christmas morn
ing or afternoon.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-12-14

And now, if you have borrowed
this paper in order to read this col
um, return it with thanks and
send IN subscription of your own.
1t will add to the enjoyment of your
Christmas dinner, better still, send
it for year to a relative, friend
as q Christmas gift.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-12-14

We suggest that you look over the
field and see if there is any one in
our midst who is likely not to be re
membered on Christmas day.
If there are any such persons the
spirit of humility and brotherly love
which Christ taught should prompt
us to put Joy into their hearts on the
great day of days.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-12-14

The average minister breaches
about 100 sermons year.
This requires intelligence, educa-
ton, research, and concentrated
thought.
In addition, he must keep watch
fal eye on the work Of the Sunday
School, conduct a mid-week prayer
meetings foster and encourage all
sorts of church societies and activ.
lies, visit the sick and oppressed,
smile sweetly over the indifference
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-12-14

Bishop Waterhouse, of Tennessee,
was knocked down by an automo-
bile in Knoxville last Thursday
night, and died Saturday afternoon.
He was a former president of Emory
and Henry college, and was elected
Bishop of the M. Il. Church IL years
ago. He was &c years old, and a
great friend of the late Bishop Kill
gore.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-12-14
Married On Staua

Henderson, Dec. 9.-Mr. William
Pertain, stage carpenter, and Miss
Barbara Castle, actress both of the
sally, Irene and Molly Company
which showed at the Riggan The
atre Friday night, were married
lust after the last act by Rev. L. w.
Hughes, rector of the Holy Innoc-
ents Episcopal church.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-12-14
School is Thanked.
Prof. L. J. Bell,
Rockingham, N. G..

Rockingham, N. C.
Dear Sir and Brother;
We beg to express to yOu our
hearty and sincere thanks for the
splendid Thanksgiving contribution
$152.09 to aid in the work of the Or
phanage. May we ask you to kind.
ly pass on to the kind school friends
and children who made this contri-
button possible, our sincere thanks.
With hearty good wishes for
YOU, and each of the good school
friends, beg to remain
Fraternally and sincerely,
R. l.. Brown,
Superintendent.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-12-14

Ex-Governor James NJ. Cox demo.
cratic candidate for President in
1916, is the father of a nine pound
girl, born last Friday night at his
home, Trails End"
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-12-14

The territory of kiao-chow was
formally restored to China at noon
Dec. 10th by Japan. 1t had been in
possession of the Germans, then the
Japanese, for "a years. China now
gets her own again.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-12-14

Everybody goes to J. E. Hay
woods toy and doll sale. Largest
stock and lower prices on all
holiday goods. See them on
second floor. adv
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-12-14

McAulay, Crosland & Tyson
are making it possible for the
man of moderate means to have
lard, too. They diuide it and
arrange for terms of payment.
advt
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-12-14

Haywood's toys and dolls are
larger variety and much cheaper
this season. We invite YOU to
look them over. Second floor.
adv
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-12-14

Years are much like kings. AS
one dies there is always another
ready to take his place.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-12-14

Children's coats, ages A to ID.
are all included in our 25% dis
count. w. E. Harrison & Land
Co. advt
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-12-14

Many staple and useful Christ
ms presents may be found at
w. E. Harrison & Land Co. advt
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-12-14
For Sale Ford Coupe, excel
] mt condition. See Richmond
Garage.

j. E. Haywood's Toyland more
complete, bigger variety, lower
price than ever this year. You
are invited to look this line over.
Second floor doll and toy dis
play. adv
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-12-14

No better farm land in the
county than Hoyt Hinson's, on
the good road to Jess Baldwin's
place. Sale in small tracts Dec.
2lst. advt
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-12-14

Ladies coats are going at 25%
off at W. E. Harrison & Land Co.
adyt
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-12-14

Ii it is Real. Estate you want,
or want to sell, see McAulay at
the Manufacturers Building,
pht ne SO. advt
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-12-14

Get the prize at sale of McD
aid property, McAuIay, Cros-
land & Tyson. advt
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-12-14
NOTICE.

A car of Florida oranges and
tangerines at Rockingham, R. r.
Station, going cheap Everybody
come. Ratley Bros.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-12-14
Another lot Of those fine
Hams 2Sc lb.
w. Ralph Smiths Store
We guarantee you will like them.
Position Wanted.

Wanted, ajob in Rockingham
as clerk in grocery store Also,
would want to rent a Broom
house. Write to "X' care Post.
Dispatch.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-12-14

When YOU want to buy a good
work or dress shoe, go to ]. E.
Haywood's. Mems good work
shoe $3.50 to $3.25, dress shoe
$3.25 to %.75. adv
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-12-14

Ask McAulay about the sales
Dec. 2lst. adV
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1922-12-14

Published every Thursday after.
neon at Rockingham. Richmond
County, N. c.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1922-10-27
Miss Mary Forester
to be Miss Leesblrg'
AT Albany Fair

Z T. Il.
Leesbulg is looking toward to
opening day of the Albany South
Georgia Fair with eagerSantici;
pations because of the popularity
of Miss Leesburgs and her
maids, who will represent this
city in the Style Show at Albany
next Monday. Miss Mar8 For
roster will be miss Leesgurg.
and her maids will be Miss Chris
tine Sadler and Miss Blanche
Lee. Miss Leesburg, in the
person Of Miss Forester lis one
OF Leesburg's most chsfming
girls, and her winsome persona.
lily and beauty have won for her
great popularity. Her maids are
also beautiful and charming, and
Leesburg people feel that they
will he well represented at the
Style Show.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1922-10-27
LETT VOTE AGAINST
PEACH COUNTY
NOVEMBER 9TH

81
These facts about the proposed
Peach County, have been
proved:
Takes from Houston popula-
ton II, SAT
Leaves to Houston popula-
tions10, O47
Takes from Houston tax
values $4,577, 800
Leaves TO Houston tax values
So, 227, O69
Takes from Houston Register
ed voters 1905
Leaves to Houston Registered
voters 1868
Takes from Houston feet of
Bridges 1,796
Leaves to Houston feet of
Bridges Asp
If this proposed new county is
created it will leave old Houston
county a white population OF
1929 and a negro population OF
1869.
These figures were submitted
to the Committee on Constitu-
tional Amendments last year to-
gether with certified copies from
the Tax Digests, Voters Lists,
and other records upon which
these figures are based and the
Committee by vote of eighteen
to ten reported this bill adversely.
This is the only new County
ever proposed to the Georgia
Legislature that takes form the
old county a majority of the
total population, a majority OF
a tax values, majority CT the
Registered voters.
If this new County is ratified
on November 7th it will cripple
forever old Houston County.
HASN'T GEORGIA ENOUGH
COUNTIES?
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1922-10-27
BULLOCK-.GLASS

A surprise to their many
friends was the marriage on
Sunday night of Mr.. Wesley
Glass, of Brentwood, and Miss
Laura Lou Bullock, Of this city.
The marriage was a runaway
match and occurred at Albany
about Z o'clock.
Miss Bullock is beautiful
young lady and has many friends
in Leesburg and is the daughter
Of Mr., and Mrs. S. r. Bullock.
Mr.. Glass is a promising young
business man Of Bronwood.
Their many friends join the
Journal in wishing them a long
and happy married life.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1922-10-27
American Education
Week

The educators and people of
Georgia are asked to observe
American Education Week, Dec
ember Ord to 9th inclusive. CO.
operating with the United States
Bureau of Education, the Ameri-
can Legion and the National
Educational Association.
THE object of this week is to
focus the attention of the entire
nation upon education and to
make national sentiment for the
improvement of our schools and
the furtherance of our educa-
tional aims. "
The program for the week will
be as follows:
Sunday, Dec. 3rd, God and
Country Day.
Monday, Dec. 4th, American
Citizenship Day.
Tuesday. Dec. 9Th, Patriots
Day.
Wednesday, Dec. 9Th, School
and Teachers Day.
Thursday, Dec. 9TH, Illiteracy'
Day.
Friday, Dec. 9Th, Equality Of
Opportunity and Education. for
American Boys and Girls Day.
Saturday, Dec. 9th, Physical
Education Day.
The State Superintendent of
Schools in Georgia, is requesting
the active cooperation of all
school officials and of all friends
of education to make this pro-
gram a success, and to join with
the United States Commissioner
of Education in making the pro-
gram the biggest appeal for
education that has ever been
made to the Americansspe /"
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1922-10-27
GOOD WOMAN
PASSES AWAY

Mrs. Minnie L. Fouche, wife OF
Mr.. ]. w. Fouche, died at her
home here on Saturday morning.
October, 21st. after a lingering
illness Of several months Mrs:
Fouche was carried to the Phoebe
Memorial Hospital, at Albany,
some time ago where she UNDER
went an operation which at that
time was thought to be success
full, but after leaving the hospi-
tai her condition grew worse and
the end came Saturday morning
relieving her of her suffering.
Mrs. Fouche was forty-five
years of age at the time Of her
death and was loved by our en-
tire citizenship, she was good
Christian woman, a good wife
and mother, and a member of
the Leesburg Methodist church.
Funeral services were con-
Quoted on Saturday evening at
the Methodist church by her
pastor, Rev. ]. D. Snyder, assist
ed by Rev. John H. Wyatt pastor
of the Galloway Memorial Bap-
Church of this place. and inter-
ment followed at the Leesburg
cemetery.
Mrs. Fouche is survived by he:
husband, two daughters and
three sons, also one brother, j.
L. Jarvis, of Columbus, to mourn
her death.
The bereaved family have the
sympathy of many friends in
their great 81 rrow.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1922-10-27
KENNEDY THOMPSON

Mr.. B. j. Thompson, of Mo-
bile, Alabama, and Mrs. Olive
Kennedy were united in marriage
at the home Of the bride in Smith
vile, Monday morning at IL
o'clock, Rev j. D.. Snyder of the
Methodist performed the cere-
mony.
Mrs. Thompson is the daugh-
ter of Mr.. R. F. Salter, of Smith
vile, and is an attractive lady.
Mr.. Thompson is shipping in
spector, in Mobile, at which place
they will make their home.
The Journal joins their many
friends in wishing them much
happiness.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1922-10-27
NATURES LAWS
i. W. M.

The laws OF Nature are supreme,
Yet intricate beyond compare;
Unlike mans, founded on thence
The hand Divine is ever there.
These laws doth govern all things well,.
In air, on land and sea;
They make the tide to fall, to swell,
The mountains and rivers are their
decree
The sun to shine within its realm,
Each star a universe;
With God the pilot at the helm,
To guide them in their course.
Brings forth tine buds to bloom and fruit,
As the seasons come and go;
The seed to fall and succor. root,
The dews and rains to make them grow.
Even unto man, Gods noblest work,
Do these great laws extend;
Nor can their power mortals shirk,
They must endure unto the end.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1922-10-27
Lee County VIII
Have Good Exhibit
All Albany Fair

The Committee that is looking
after the exhibit for Lee county
at the Albany Fair is making
good progress and state that Lee
county will have probably the
best exhibit ever on display and
will have more articles than ever
before.
If You have anything that is
worth while be sure and get itin
as it is worth your time and viii
also help Lee County.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1922-10-27
Elk SHERIFF JAMES
SAL TER ANSWERS
DEATH SUMMONS

Leesburg was shocked and
.saddened Saturday afternoon,
when news reached here Of the
sudden death of Mr.. James Sal
ter, one of Lee county's oldest
citizens. Although in slightly
feeble health for some time, the
sudden death Of Mr.. Salter caused
a gloom over the entire commune
ty. Mr.. Salter was Torn
III Lee county about seventy four
years ago and spent practically
his entire life 10 the county of
his birth. entering politics in
early life. he served his County
efficiently and faithfully, either
as sheriff or deputy for about
thirty years or longer. He was
well and fayorably known
throughout South Georgia for
his fearlessness and cool nerve,
through his long term of Office it
was some time necessary for him
to in his official capacity to have
to enforce the extreme penalty
of the law which he did with a
firm but gentle hand. for at heart
Mr.. Salter was brave IS the
bravest and gentle as a child.
He was sheriff of Lee county
during the reconstruction period,
following the Civil War. and
dealt with a firm hand many
desperate criminals of that time,
he was a leading power for years
in Lee county and had hundreds
of friends and followers who de-
pended on him for leadership.
For the last several years he
had spent his time at his home
in Leesburg. Two years ago he
sold his property here and moved
to Philema, where the end came
Saturday afternoon.
The deceased is survived by
his wife, Mrs. Polly Salter, one
son, Mr.. Roy Salter, one brother,
Mr.. Robt. F. Salter and one SIS
ter, Miss Caroline Salter, of
Smithville.
The funeral occurred at Smith
vile Sunday afternoon and an
immense throng of friends were
present to pay their last respects
to their departed friend. Many
beautiful floral offerings crowned
the casket.
Interment was in the family
lot at the cemetery in Smithville,
Rev. j. D. Snyder conducted the
ceremony.
This entire community extend
to the grief stricken family and
relatives it's most profound SYM
pathy.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1922-10-27
H. B. Stovall For
County Commissioner

Elsewhere in this issue appears
the announcement of Mr.. H. B.
Stovall, for County Commissioner
of the Leesburg District. Mr..
StovalI is we'll known aud liked
IN Leesburg and will make a good
Commissioner if elected. Mr..
StovaIl is a successful business
merchant of our town,
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1922-10-27
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many
friends for their kindness and
sympathy shown US during the
sickness of our wife and mother,
Mrs. Minnie L. Fouche. May
Gods richest blessings rest upon
you at all times.
]. w. Fouche
and Children.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1922-10-27
NOTICE
To The Public.

I can be found at the following
places on dates named below for the
purpose of collecting State & County
taxes for the year 1922 | will be at
Leesburg on all other dates:
CHOKEE
Oct. 3rd-Chokee Court House.
Oct. 31-J. 7. Hooks.
Nov. 28-W. M. Laramore Store.
PALMYRA DISTRICT.
Oct. Thames Brothers Store.
Nov. IS. M. Cooke.
Nov. 30.-Robt. Heaths Store al
Century.
REDBONE DISTRICT.
Oct. Us. NJ. Stocks Store.
Nov. 15-Philema.
Dec. BE. J. Stocks Store.
SMITHVILLE DISTRICT.
Oct. 25-Smithille, Ga.
Nov. 23-Smithville, Ga.
Dec. 18-Smithville, Ga.
r. r. GREEN, Tax Collector
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1922-10-27
Hunting License.

The open season for squirrels
opens October 1st and to be on the
safe side be sure and get your
license. You can get them at any
time.
D. NJ. MELVIN,
Game Warden.