Lincoln Times-News from Lincolnton, North Carolina • Page 2

MR. R. F. LEONARD DIES IN The Licccia County Kcvrc LINCOLNTON N. and forever.

The crudeness of the civilization of the past will never again be tolerated, and neither will come to pass that men will ever be able to command these finer conveniences and advance blessings for nothing, Slwraig New SOMEHOW OR OTHER Life has a burden for every man's shquldbr, iNbne may escape from its trouble and care; Miss it in youth and t'will come when we're older, And fit us as close the gar-' ments we wear. Sorrow comes into our life uninvited, (Robbing our hearts of that treasure of song; Lovers grow cold, and friendships are slighted, Yet somehow or other we worry along. Every-day told is an every-day bless-ing, Though poverty' cottage and BOILER TAKES FLYER TO ROOF OF BUILDING Hickory, Jan. 23. Crashing through three floors, smashing ceilings and large timbers as it coursed upward, a small 150-pound boiler used by the City Pressing Club in the basement of- the Palace barber shop on Union square, exploded late today and caused property damages estimated at nearly $2,000 Roscoe Barringer, colored helper, was knocked from the basement door tothe alley, it was said, and John Can -sler, a workman in the office of the Hickory Printing company, had a pocket snipped off by a flying timber.

Persons for 100 yards heard the noise and thought it was dynamite. The small heater made a wide pathway through the three walls, rose high into the air and toppled over on the roof of te three-story A. Whit-ener building three doors to the east. The boiler was implanted in the roof, causing considerable damage. Clerks in stores adjoining were shocked by the explosion, and several were knocked from their feet.

With the boiler upward went a stream of fire which firemen easily handled. NEW SKIRTINGS NEW COATINGS NEW DRESS GOODS NEW GINGHAM NEW SUITINGS, Colors Guaranteed Fast. New Hats and Caps THE NEW HATS AND CAPS FOR MEN AND BOYS ARE HEHE, IN THE NEWEST COLORS AND SHAPES. Leonard Bros. is looking well!" "Yes.

Just fancy. When I took her to the sanftorium she was so bad that I wouldn't risk buying a return tick- girls, rtudents at the normal school and ten teachers, domiciled in the building, escaped without injury, but were driven into the out-of-doors with near zero weather prevailing. WILL HAVE A 0' crush we may share; Weak is the back on which burdens are pressing, But stout is the heart that is strengthened by prayer. Somehow or other the pathway grows brighter Just when we mourn there were none to befriend; Hope in the heart makes the burdens seem lighter, And somehow or other we get to the end. The Mediato LEFT SIDE OF THE HIGHWAYS IS SAFEST FOR PEDESTRIANS San Francisco, Jan.

22. Pedest-trians on country highways will find greatest safety by staying on their left hand side, according to Percy E. Towne, chairman of the public safety committee of the California Automobile association. He is urging them to adopt this method of walking. Mr.

Towne sees the necessity for this in the increasing number of accidents by vehicles approaching from the rear. The right side of the road is particular dangerous at night, in his opinion, as motorists often are blinded temporarily by approaching headlights and fail to see pedestrians. The pedestrians, on the other hand, frequently assume that they are visible and do not look behind them. By walking on the left side, Mr. Towne points out, they face the ap proaching traffic and can stay out of its way.

At Mr. Towne's request Will C. Wood, state superintendent of schools has issued a bulletin to public school principals asking them to instruct their pupils accordingly, RAILROAD MEN ATTEND BILLY SUNDAY SERMON Charlotte, Jan. 22. Three thous and or more Southern railway men heard Billy Sunday in a wonderful sermon tonight at the tabernacle.

The men, with officials, came from Winston-Salem, Columbia and Spencer on special trains, and occupied the main block of seats in the tabernacle. Rv E. Simpson, general manager of lines east, and other officials from each city represented, occupied seats on the platform. This was the only gathering of railroad men that has ever came here to hear a man preach. Sunday had the officials come on his platform, and they had a love feast.

The Spencer male octet sang a beautiful selection. Many went, forward after the sermon to unite with the church. A tribute to Robert E. Lee by Mr. Sunday brought forth a great demonstration from the men.

Mr. Sunday knew many of the men, calling them by names. The service was one of tremendous interest. Closing Bids on N. Y.

Market. New York, Jan. 23. Cotton futures closed at the following bids: Jan. 33.60; March 33.85;, May 34.08; July 33.04; Spots closed at 34c, 75 points p.

New York, Jan. 21. The two women members of the Demorcratic national committee announced today they were going to budget the party for economy's sake and then engaged 54 rooms at the Waldorf-Astoria for delegates of their sex during the presidential convention next June. Mrs. Emily Newel Blair, of Missouri, who is vice-president of the national committee, declared the 54 rooms were absolutely necessary, for said she, at least half of the delegates would be women this year.

Her colleague, Mrs. D. McDougal, of Oklahoma, said: "The 'convention is going to j- -t like a big family, and since budget making for big families comes natural to women that's the job we have ct out for ourselves. Ve're going to keep an eye on all the hundreds of minor details and save the party some money." Ashville, Jan. 21.

The Montreat hotel, serving as dormitory for the, Montreat Normal school on the assembly grounds of the Southern Presbyterian church, 19 miles east of this city, was entirely destroyed by fire this morning, involving a loss estimated at $65,000. Seventy-five RUPTURE EXPERT CALLED TO HICKORY Seeley truss expert from Chicago will be at the Huffry Hotel, and will remain in Hickory, Monday only Jan. 28th. He says: 'The Spermatic Shield will not only retain any case of rupture perfectly, but contracts the opening in 10 days on the average case. Being a vast advancement over all former methods exemplifying instantaneous effects immediately appreciable and withstanding any strain or position no matter the size or location.

Large or difficult cases, or in-cissional ruptures (following operations) specially solicited. This instrument received the only award in England and in Spain, producing results without surgery, injections, medical treatements or prescriptions. Mr. Seeley has documents from the United States Government, Washington, for inspection. Our representative will be glad to demonstrate without charge or fit them if desired.

Business demands, prevent stopping at any other place in this section. FRAUD CAUTION Avoid fraudulent imitators and impostors who may visit this section making any claims of conection with me of my establishment, imitating my style of advertising intending to deceive the afflicted. All such claims are fra-dulent and deceptive and the public are hereby cautioned. The genuine will always have name "Seeley" with Chicago Address at bottom of ad. P.

S. Every statement in this notice has been verified before the Federal and State Courts. F. H. Seeley.

Home Office: 117 No. Dearborn St, Chicago. Extra et!" Sondags Nisse. (Stockholm.) CAR LOAD OF 'I 1i' (iJaiTfcaiii BROKE AT V. 1 i SHELBY MOP'DAY FROM FALL Injured In A Fall In Front of His Shelby Home, He Died Monday-Native of Lincoln County.

R. F. Leonard, age 71 years, died last Monday at the hospital in Shelby. Tuesday of last week while walking along the sidewalk in front' ofN his Shelby home his feet became entangled in a hoop and he fell and received Injuries that resulted in his death six days' later. He was the miller at C.

C. Murray of Shelby, and had been a resident of that city for 20 years and was a good citizen. He was a native of Lincoln county, being born and reared in the Henry Section of Lincoln County, a son of the late Cain Leonard. He is survived by his widow and 7 children, five sons', Grover, of Shelby; Pinkney, of Thrift; Clarence, of Shelby; Roy, of Monroe; Fred of N. Y.

City; and two daughters, Chas. Goodnight of Henry Mrs Willie Costner of Shelby. Also surviving is one brother, James Leonard of Henry. The funeral was held Wednesday at 11 a. at his Shelby residence, the service being conducted by the pastor of the Methodist Church, of which he was a consistent member.

A large number of friends and relatives from Lincoln County attended the funeral. MRS MARGARET ALICE CROCKER Wife of W. H. Crocker, died Tuesday Afternoon. Funeral and Burial Services Conducted This Afternoon.

The St. Mark's community of Gas ton County was deeply grieved Tuesday afternoon in the very unexpected death of Mrs. Margaret Alice (Neill) Crocker, wife of W. H. Crocker.

Mrs. Crocker contracted pneumonia a few days ago from the effects of which she died Tuesday afternoon. On September 18th, 1885 she was married to William H. Crocker, to which union there were born nine children, seven sons and two daughter, all of these survive her except one son who died in infancy. She is also survived by her husband and 14 living grand-children.

Mrs. Crocker was a life long and consistent member of St. Marks Evangelical Lutheran Church of Gas ton County, having formed this con nection in early girl-hood. Few per sons have live more beautiful and consistent lives than did she, and in this respect she leaves a beautiful example in word and action, both to her immediate family and her neighbors and friends, her death marks the passing of one of the chosen of the community for she seems to have stood at all times, for peace and quiet," honesty and true righteousness, and to crown it all. She was not afraid to be called a christian and recognized as a member of the Christian church.

'Funeral services were conducted this afternoon at 2 o'clock at St. Marks Lutheran church by her pastor the Rev. Carl O. Lippard in the presence of a host of sorrowing loved ones and friend and interment followed in St. Marks cemetery.

Our prayers and sympathy go out to the bereaved relatives and friends, but we bow our heads in humble submission to Him who doth all things well and would say with her Lord not my wiH but Thine be done. "AUNT NANCY" SHUFORD. PASSES AT NEWTON SUNDAY Newton, Jan. 23. Mrs.

Nancy Shuf- ford known unt Nancy" Shuford, died at the home of her daughter, Miss Pinkie Shuford, Sun day evening after an illness of sev eral weeks, at the age of 87 years. Funeral yesterday by Jier pastor, Rev B. Shinn, of the M. E. church.

Two daughters survive, Mrs. R. Frye and Miss Pinkie Shuford, her husband having preceded her to the grave many years ago. It's rather pathetic that a man so much in the public eye for lo, these many years as Honorable" W. J.

Bry an should be so hard put to be elected a delegate to the national convention of his party as to resort to urging an obscure Floridian for the presidential nomination, as that is undoubtedly' Mr. Bryan's sole motive in advocating Dr. Murphree, of the Florida State University an excellent man, no doubt, but with no more fitness for the presidency, and no more chance. than thousands of other good Ameri cans up and down the land, says the Chester Reporter. Mr.

Bryan as a new-comer to Florida figured on making himself solid with his new fellow-citizens, with the opportunity possible to make another cross of gold speech; but whether he has been misjudged or not what he has attempted to do has ended in a hearty laugh and if this is the only means he has to get to New York in June he may aa wll resign himself right now to staying in Florida and getting the convention proceedings over the radio or in the newspapers. SINCE JANUARY FIRST Sioux Falls, S. Jan. 22. Two banks in South 'Dakota closed yesterday, due to heavy withdrawals and business men here declare immediate financial aid is necessary.

About 12 banks have closed in South Dakota since January 1, because of depleted reserves. State officials decline to comment on the situation pending the arrival of representatives of the federal government sent to the northwest by President Coolidge. Issued MONDAY and THURSDAY JOHN T. PERKINS, Editor Entered as second-class matter December 31, 1906 at the Post office at Lincolnton, N. under act of Congress of March 3, 1879.

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 24th, 1924 VIRGINIA CANT STAND MEN-TION OF N. CAR. PROGRESS Commenting on a recent session of the Virginia legislature the Richmond News-Leader says: "None of the speakers mentioned North Carolina, and this was a relief to those who sat through the good roads session of last spring. It is possible that the general irritation that will be caused by the first mention of North Carolina will attract a storm of flung ink wells. The house is sick of North Carolina as a model of righteousness, however good a model North Carolina may be.

The Greenville Piedmont adds this comment: "There are many in South Carolina who likewise are 'sick of North Nevertheless, they will be afflicted with the malady until this state equals or excels the Old North State. Like it or not, North Carolina is by far the most progressive state in the south, a pacemaker and model for all other southern states. That great democratic commonwealth, located between two more or less aristocratic sisters, is giving them a notable demonstration of what every southern state can arid should accomplish in many-sided service to the people. Virginia, and South Carolina lag behind because they lack courage and vision to reform their tax systems and raise sufficient revenue to finance an adequate program for betterment and development. The sicker we get of North Carolina, the better for us!" MANUFACTURERS SEEK TO REDUCE ACCIDENTS Believing that the careful observation of a few short rules by drivers, and especially by new car owners, will cut down' accidents, some manufacturers and dealers are attaching a small tag lo the wheel of each car.

The tag has ten of the more important rules of driving printed on one side. The rules are as follows: 1. Always remember you are an engineer, fully responsible. 2. Always test your brakes when starting; and 1 have them inspected frequently.

3. Never pass a street car when it is stopped, or, if the law permits, proceed very slowly past it at the legal distance. 4. Exercise especial care in crossing in front of a street car, or in passing it, as you can not tell what may be coming on the other side. 4.

Always signal with hand when slowing down, turning or stopping, even though you have an automatic or mechanical warning advicel 6. Look before you back, and sound the horn three times. 7. Try to drive with using the horn as little as A sudden noise may stop pedestrians in their tracks, rather than warning them. 8.

Don't count too much on common, sense of the other fellow. No one is 100 per cent alert all the time. 9. Drive, slowly in streets where children are playing; Remember your own childhood. 10.

Cross crossing cautiously. Warning bell9 may be out of order, watchmen or gate operator, may be off duty. Trains cannot stop a quick as you can. Shift into second to avoid stalling on tracks. Democrats have held their, conventions in many cities, Cincinnati, Chicago, New York, St.

Louis, Kansas Denver and San Francisco have all been favored during, begining with 1856,. the real birth year of the Republican party. The two Democratic since the civil war were Grover and Woodrow Wilson. Cleveland was nominated the first time in Chicago the second time in St. Louis and the third time in Chicago.

Wilson won his first lamination in Baltimore and was renominated by the' convention held in St. Louis. JUDGE LANE WILL PUNISH SPEEDERS AND 'ROAD HOGS' Greensboro, Jan. 22. "I have heard a good bit of complaint about the speed at which automobile transportation lines operate their cars and have been asked to call to the attention of the Grand Jury the danger arising from 'hogging the and I want to say that when there are convictions in this court 'for the offense, I shall tee that severe punishment is inflicted, for it is the duty of the court to protect the public.

You can do a great duty by assisting the court to curb violations, and may rest Assured the court will co-operate with you," Judge H. P. Lane, of Rockingham County told a Guilford County Grand Jury ai. the opening of the first criminal term of 1924 here, ENGINEER BILL PITTS DIES, SALISBURY HOME Salisbury, Jan. 22.

W. W. Pitts, veteran engineer on the Asheville division of the Southern, died here this morning at 8:30 o'clock, death being caused by a stroke of aDODlexv which he sufferd Saturday nigrht Just after alighting from his engine after finishing his trip on the passenger train from Ashevillti. "Bill" Pitts, as he was familiarly known, had been with the railroad for 42 years and for a long time had a passinger run between Salisbury and Asheville. He was 63 years old and had been married twice.

I His second wife who survives was formerly Miss Sallie Martin, of Sturart, a son by his first marriage also survives. The body was taken to the old home at Glen Vlpine and the funeral and interment took place there Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. WHEN? NEVER! Charlotte News: Get in an automobile and elide alone to some destination in an hour's time that required your father four days to make the same trip, and then ask, when will taxes come down! Bundle your child un in the earlv morning, with the rain pouring down and the blasting winds of Winter breaking in from the North and send it off to school in a motor bus, neatly closed and comfortable in all its ap pointments, and then ask again, when will taxes come down Pick up a telephone in your home and order a bill of goods from the store blocks awav and have the bill come hurrying down bv motor almost I before telephone wires are cold from the conversation, and then ask, when will things be Do a thousand other things that were the dispair Of the forbears and things wheh have become so, commonplace and matter-of-course that we are likely to lose sight of the fact of their costs, and then inquire, with serious voice and hanging brow, when will we ever go back to the good, old days when things were cheap' and prices were low and taxes 'were im material and all forms of costs were at a minimum! The "good old days" are not coming back. The era of cheapness is not to return. Low taxes have gone Start andDmomttaUa Rims KENTUCKY Horses Mules WELL Lincolnton, Monday, Jan.

28th AND WILL OFFER THEM FOR THREE DAYS, AT ROSEMAN'S BARN. TIME OR CASH. ZEB YOUNT New Goods In All Lines YE -mm They Are Coming in Every Day OUR NEW STYLES IN OXFORDS, SLIPPERS STRAP SANDALS IN ALL THE NEW SHAPES AND COLORS FOR LADIES AN! CHILDREN. ALSO COMPLETE LINE OF MEN'S, YOUNG MEN'S AND BOYS OXFORDS ARE JUST IN. Xhy Yen Order Yguv Fcrd Car IIov THREE BIG SHIPMENTS OF MEN'S AND YOUNG 9 5 MEN'S CLOTHING HAVE ALSO ARRIVED, BOYS THEY ARE DANDIES.

NEW PIECE GOODS IN THE DIFFERENT MATERIALS ARE "ARRIVING DAILY AND OUR STOCK IN ALL LINES WILL 5 SOON BE COMPLETE AGAIN AND AS USUAL 5 YOU WILL FIND THE QUALITY BEST AND I PRICES LOWEST HERE. fsjmtgasHgUBj Special while they last, 100 pairs Shoeand Slippers at 11.00 pair 123,607 Actual rrtntt dtHvrrtts ttotombar. stamUsh-tma a now high rocord tor wtntmr huytnm. Considering that. spring ap preaches, retail buying will become more active, there will be a greater demand for Ford Cars this spring than ever before.

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