The Monroe Journal from Monroe, North Carolina • Page 4

TTTE MOr.OB JOmVAL, TTTSDAV, SFPTT'IHrrt p. 1819. THE MONROE JOURNAL Special Notices One cent a word each insertion. Founded in 1894 by the present Death of Mr. Judson B.

Godfrey. (Written for The Journal.) Judson B. Godfrey, a well known citizen of Jackson township, was born November 29, 1875, and died at the State Hospital at Morganton Septem owners and publishers, G. M. and R.

T. Beasley. Shirt Waists and Sid FOR RENT OR SALE A few good farms. Sam D. Helms.

ffSS JOHX BEASLEY. Editor. ber S. 1919. Mr.

Godfrey was a con sistent citizen, amiable and kind. To Published Each Tuesday and Friday know him was to-love him. He taught FOR RENT Good two-horse farm. E. L.

Krimminger. school for a number of years and was $1A0 a Year, Invariably in Advance. Shirt Waist and Skirts, Colored Georgette Waist, Varied Assortment of btyles, made of good quality material, Special value for 54.93 a special favorite with children, teaching in his home district for sev of EVERYBODY needs brains We have a fresh supply on sale. V. C.

Redwine. The Journal Building, corner Jefferson and Beasley Streets. en years in succession. He was a Georgette Waists, in better shades of Brown, Green, Blue and Tan, with Round Telephone 19. FOR SALE Three mules, two-horse wagon and farming tools.

Cash or good paper. E. L. Krimminger. A notice to discontinue The Journal 1b unnecessary, as we understand that you do not want the paper when you Justice of the Peace and served in this capacity for several years.

He was a member of the Masonic lodge and well versed in the ritual of the order, and a Junior. About four years ago he was stricken with spinal paralysis and this affected his mind and he was later taken to the State Hospital in the hope of a recovery but failed to respond to treatment, and, as stated, died there the 5th. He leaves a wife and one little daughter, do not renew your subscription. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1919. IMPROVE TRACTS of from 60 to 500 acres, in and hear LaFayette, the best town in eastern Alabama.

Cotton mill building now. Good schools, high, healthy section. Also have best dairy outfit in Alabama. Carl W. Smith, LaFayette, Ala.

Stand Pat With Your Cotton. a father, three brothers, four sisters. While the bears and the bulls are playing with the stock market the thing for the farmer to do is to and a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Funeral was conducted by Rev. Mr.

Myers of the Methodist church at the residence stand pat with his cotton and hold it until he can get what it is really worth and every sensible farmer of Mr. W. AI. Crow, a brother-in-law TWO OF THE most high producing cotton farms in this part of the State, one 820 acres, the other 1,200 acres; well located with good buildings. A few choice small farms always available.

last Sunday afternoon, after which the body was taken in charge by the knows that he raises cotton at a loss when he sells it for only 29 cents a Masons and was borne to the cem etery at old Waxhaw Baptist church Come and look, for yourself. L. Godwin. Dunn, N. C.

pound. If Southern agriculturalists and given the burial honors of the would stand firm the speculators FOR SALE 72 acres of land. Has order, this part of the service being conducted by Past Master R. W. Lein- mond of Monroe.

The little red house on it and small barn. 20 acres in cultivation. Two and one- half miles from town. P. B.

mound was simply a bank of lovely flowers placed by loving hands" and Blakeney. ncvaa, eat sonars, eic, ieatiy lucKed, otners Headed and Embroidered, $7.50 and Special Lot of Extra Good Quality Waists, Made of Beautiful Quality Geore-ette, Extra Sizes, Flesh and White, Beaded and Embroidered for 1 $11.95. lot Crepe de Chine Waists In Flesh and White, Beaded and Embroidered, Special Value $5 00 In hite and Flesh, Neatly Embroided for $2.22 and $98! VOILE WAISTS Made of good quality material, Trimmed with Crochelied Buttons and Hem Stitching, Special, $1.98 to $2.98. Silk Skirts Poplin Taffetas, and Fancy Sport Silks, Neatly Trimmed, Extra Special Val-ues for- 1- $3.98 and $4.98. Black Silk Skirts Made of good quality Taffeta, Both Plain and Fancy, $4.95, $6.95.

Fancy Cotton Skirts Made of Fancy Plaid Suiting, Trimmed in Buttons, these are good values for $1.25, $1.98, and $2.50.. Wash Dresses sympathetic hearts, the school chil dren presenting a lovely chain of roses and chrysanthemums. The un usually large attendance at the buri WANTED Industrious girls with experience in sewing, to operate power machines in work shirt and dress shirt dept. Ernest L. Barton, Manager.

Chester, S. C. al attested the high esteem in which he was held. A Friend. would soon come to terms.

The world has got to have cotton, and the mills will pay 40 cents a pound to get it. Few farmers will be compelled to sell their cotton to settle time bills. The prosperity of the past few years has put every good farmer on his "feet," and if you happen not to be one of this class call upon the Monroe banks to see you through until the market has become a little more stabalized. Money is plentiful, and the poorest farmer shculd have little difficulty in negotiating a loan. Better still, come to Monroe Friday.

Sept. 12, and help organize a county cotton association. It will look after your interests, help you get financial support, and will be one of such associations all over the FOR SALE One pure bred Poland-China boar. 1 year-old; one purebred Poland-China sow, 3 years old will sell cheap. F.

M. Smith, Marshville. N. Route 3. PASTIME BRING us your chickens and eggs.

Highest cash prices paid. V. C. Redwine. THEATRE FOR RENT One horse farm 2 1-2 miles from town.

Good proposition to right man with stock. A. McCall. FRIDAY. SEPT.

13 "BED (JLOYK" 12th Episode. This picture was to be shown at Pastime Theatre, Saturday, 6, but on account of niisshlp- SOUtn witn the united object ot get- Sept SEE OUR Prices on old Hickory porch furniture. It must go. T. P.

Dillon Sons. nient. we will have same Fridav. sept. 12th.

10 and 15c. A hit in the Cosmopolitan, a triumph on the screen. Mary MacLarcn in Fannie Hurst's greatest story "A Petal on the Current." Pastime Theatre Friday, Sept 12th. ting the farmer the price he deserves for his cotton. Don't remain at honije, expecting the other fellow to do it for you, lut come to the meeting and help perfect the organization.

In dollars and cents it may be the means of saving yon a tidy sum. STRAYED from my barn lot Monday morning, a black mare mule with scar on left hind leg. Finder will, please notify S. M. Moser, Monroe, Route 7.

We have many nice Gingham Dresses in all Colors, Made of Tub Proof Gingham, New Plaids, Neatly Trimmed in White and Colors. Save by buy ing one at $1.98, $2.98, and $3.98. FOR RENT Good two-horse farm near Wesley W. D. Haw-field.

Matthews. Route 26. Open Monday, Friday, Sati.nlav. The Need for We are proud of the confidence doctors, ilniuKtsK ami the public have in (i(i(i Chill and Fever Tonic. Adv.

Belk Bros. Carolinas' Largest Distributors of RELIABLE MERCHANDISE. 21 Big Department Stores Is One Reason Why We Sell It for Less. 21 Big Department Stores is One Reason Why We Sell it for Less. Arriving Daily A Warm Welcome Awaits You Here Southern bankers could perforu a disiiticiive service to Southern farmers by dcvisiim a credits bj which lie European na'ions could contract for cot; on.

Today the rate of exchange is so high that he French or the English, to secure cotton, must pay about a firth or fourth more per pound because the American dollar is worth considerably more than their money. For a concrete illustration, take the French frank. When the American forces landed in France, it was worth about 20 cents. Since then the French credit dwindled, and when our soldiers left for home a frank was worth only about 15 cents. These figures are not absolutely correct, but are approximately BO.

At this rate of exchange, the reader NEW Having bought out Benton's i Cash Store. I invite all of my friends to call upon me for everything they need in the grocery line, and urge them to make my store their headquarters while in Monroe. A complete stock of heavy and fancy groceries on sale at attractive prices for cash. Short profits and quick turnovers will be my aim. and you will find it to your advantage to trade with me.

Fall Clothes from four of the largest and foremost Clothing Houses in America. Slhioles FOR ALL can easily ascertain the disadvantage to which the French are placed in competing for cotton. A pound of cotton, worth 30 cents, costs them, according to their values, about 40 cents. 5 You can wear the best in new Fall Shoes and not be extravagant if you buy from us. Our Motto: C.

L. GULLEDGE By extending long-term credits the French, or any other nation, could buy cotton at nearly the same price the American mills are paying, plus, of course, tonnage and insurance. By the time their credits are due, the French frank will probably have regained its normal value, and the manufacturers would have saved the enormous exchange rates. The entrance of the European nations into the market would liven the consequently, prices would have an upward trend. Eliminating speculative influences, the staple should reach forty cents or more, which is a fair price considering the demand, surplus, and the cost of Cash (Successor to Benton's Store.) i Old Postofflce Bldg.

Dependable Shoes for less money. Once a trial always a customer. Comparison is the best of all argument. Come and see and be con vinced that we are correct. DELCO-LIGHT Thm complete Elaetrie Light and Pewar Plant The safest, surest and most economical form of light and power.

AB JOSEPH A Meting investment In the meanwhile, farmers should hold their cotton off the market. Even if no action is taken by the bankers to allow the European na tions credit, they will, in the course GO of time, find means whereby the That's what painting is and every' wise owner knows it PAINT MAKES HOUSES Monroe Electric Service Company, A. L. Helderman, Manager. can compete for the staple, and the South should wait for their sntrance The Green Front Store.

Into the market, and not allow MONROE LAURIXBURG mills to accumulate large stocks at 29 cents per pound, and less. TO KEEP TO SELL TO RENT TO LIVE IN Some of the "Boys" Move to Stanly Correspondence of The Journal. Monroe, It. P. D.

8, Sept. 8. Mr. L. F.

Montgomery has rented and moved to a farm in Stanly county, much to the regret of his many Well painted houses insure steady occupancy and. first choice of tenants. They also produce proper returns on your investments. WE SELL THE HIGHEST QUALITY PAINTS. See us or ask us to see you.

loiy in ill gives you a financial standing, and a financial standing largely to your success. OPEN AN ACCOUNT WITH US TODAY farmersslSants Bant The Bank That Backs the Farmer. Cr B. Adams, Cashier. M.

K. Lee, President friends here. Your correspondent doesn't wish to criticise, but thtnks Mr. Montgomery has made a mistake. Stanly county today is in about the same rut Union county was rears ago, and he has to begin all over again.

Lots of bur citizens are bunting "money trees," but they will probably find somebody else ready to pick up the coin when they shake the tree. Messrs. 0, F. and D. Laney are spending the week in Rowan county.

Miss Hettie Laney, who has been Afflicted with a Blight attack of appendicitis for some is Monroe Hardware RETAIL DEPARTMENT. i.