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The Gastonia Gazette from Gastonia, North Carolina • Page 6

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AGE SIX. Vtf 1 WEDKESIIAT, AUGUST 27, tld GAST0N1A GAZETTE. KEN KILLED IN CHARLOTTE. SI SFHIT TWO evening. About 10 o'clock a young man named Clem Wilson got in a controversy with an officer and the officer struck him.

over the head with a rifle batt, knocking the young HER BED AND CHAIR man down. Wilson was taken to a boo- pits! The mob continued to increase until by II o'clock it had reached its maxim urn I i Va ir I 3)1 By 1 'clock it had dwindled quarters all day their meals being sent in by the city from nearby restaurants. Plans were made to divide the force so as to allow every man to get at least some rest and sleep. They were very quiet in 'their but the way they handled their rifles and shotguns seemed to have a quieting effect oa the erowd, wherever it appeared, or' no demonstration against the police was attempted during the day. Early last night reports eame a mob was gathering around the car barns, and as threats against the barns had been made during the Chief Orr and about 30 of his men went down to the barns, prepared to stand guard all nighf, if necessary.

Inside the barns was a force of about 50 more men, employes of the company, all armed and prepared to iuu or zwi. Brow Feared His Wife Could Not Ke-cover She Gained Twenty Pound oa Tanlae And Troubles Gone. "ify wife gained twenty pounds on three bottles of Tanlae and is as strong and well as she ever was," said J. L. Brown, 300 Princeton street, College About 12:30 o'clock, according to statements obtainable, a brother of young Wilson headed a crowd which made some pointed inquiries regarding the Injuring of Wilson, and this is said to have precip itated' the shooting.

According to Chief Orr, somebody In the crowd fired a pistol, and the police, at a nervous tension over their long vigil Serious. Trouble Results When Slots Occur Armed Forces Necessary to Maintain Ordec Charlotte Observer. Thdead body of J. W. Pope, of Concord, was found about 1 'clock this morning beside the ear barn of the street railway company, following a shooting about 12:30, when two men were killed and a halt-dozen injured in an outbreak of shooting between policemen and a crowd gathered there.

At least six men were shot, two fatally, in a battle between the police department and a crowd gathered in front of the Southern Public Utilities company 's car barns on South Boulevard about 12:30 o'clock this morning. Six men were brought to St Peter 'a hospital, one of them dying as he waa being carried into the hospital The name of this young man was reported as and a quantity of stationery bearing the letterhead of J. II. Hinson Sons, well diggers, was taken from his body, but his given name could not be learned at press time, Mr. Hinson having three grown sons listed in the directory.

According to Chief of Police Walter B. Orr, the trouble started when a crowd, believed to have been headed by a man named Wilson, a brother of Clem Wilson, who was knocked in the head earlier in the night, approached some of the officers and started a controversy over the strik-1 immediately opened fire. to protect the barns against any demon stration. We CarrSave You Money When the smoke had cleared, away, six men were placed in automobiles and rushed to St. Peters hospital, one of them, believed, as stated to be young ENJOYABLE STOST HOUR GIVEN LAST FRIDAY.

Hinson, dying as they were carrying him The story hour Friday afternoon was conducted for the most part by the to the hospital. It is believed that about a dozen more On Your School u- We a Whole Wagon Load Of School Stationery. Pads, Pencils, Penholders, Rulers, Pencil-Sharpeners. Crayons, etc, at positively lowest prices for the quality, 1 We Will Get You Anything You Want! In School Supplies. And Save You Money 1 were wounded, as several were seen in the crowd with blood on his person, but still Park, Georgia, some tune ago.

"For over two years," he continued, 'she had suffered from stomach trou--ble and had fallen off until she was almost like a shadow. She lived on the lightest kind of diet, and got so weak that ahe spent most of her time in bed or in her There was a breaking-out on her limbs, below her knees and a swelling that made her She was so rundown thai I thought she just couldn't get well. "That 'a the way she was when she started -taking Tsnlac and it wasn 't long before she began pirking up and getting 8he has a hearty appetite now, sleeps like a babe at night, is able to do all her house work, including the cooking, and the change in her has made ua both' grateful and happy." Tanlac is sold in Tanlae is sold by leading everywhere. PROFESSIONAL CARDS W. W.

Galloway children themselves. Miss Helen Chandler told the story of "The Three Golden Lemons" and another called "Blunda," about the boy who missed the "wishing gate" because he hadnt been taught to able to get about Of the rive wounded still remaining at St. Peters hospital, one man was shot through the lungs and may die. The use his eyes well and find things for him others were not seriously injured. self.

Little Miss Pansy McConnell told two stories; while Miss' Louisa Wilson related the adventures of "Fairyfoot" Cars were operated until noon, when IPHONC IBS and told what happened to "June," the they were taken to the barns while the I operators ate lunch, which had been sent slave girl. A fairy story about the beau in by the company. They remained in for about two hours, when service on a limited scale was resumed, the cars op tiful princess "Bosetta" told by Miss Helen Johnston, was listened to with great interest by the little folks. Another of the younger story-tellers, little Katherine Wolta, told about "Polly's Bear" and "Pussy and Her Squirrel. ing of young "Wilson.

According to the chief, somebody in the crowd fired a pistol, and 'the police, tensed to the last noteh by the events of the night, promptly opened fire. 'It was like touching a match to a tinder box," the chief stated. "The one shot was all that was necessary to start erating until about 5:30 o'clock. Car Operators Armed. PTIOH SPECIALISTS I GASTON 1A, N.C.I When the hour was almost over, Mr.

When the cars left the barns in the afternoon the operators in charge, who Shelby, who kindly offered to make a picture of the story hour group, ar had been unarmed during the forenoon were supplied with arms in order that Auditor, Public Accountant. Bank Examiner nd Office system atizer. Charlotte and Atlanta Offices. asjaHHHMaVHHMBBMaBBWaHBWBBMRVBaBM i mmmj I. I I I they might defend themselves.

The only time the guns came into play rived and the stories were discontinued for a few minutes. After what promises to be a very good picture of those present was taken, Miss Margaret McConnell ended the stories with the tale of "The Five Queer Brothers." We were glad was about 3 o'clock, when a crowd rock ed a street ear on South Boulevard. The Sastonla, N. C. Residence, motonnan and conductor promptly opened to 'welcome to the hour besides the fifty fire, and soon the rock throwers were dis P.

0. Box 351. or more children, Mrs. Barry, Mrs. E.

N. persed. Hahn. Mrs. J.

W. Culp and Mrs. Joe Cocker TMachine Foundry Co Builders of Textile Machinery Gastonia, N. C. Aberoethy.

Later in the day the police rounded up Bruce Simpson, Ed Shoemaker, Charles Helms, Burton Helms, Clarence Cat hey, a melee that ended only when the crowa was dispersed and the police and others eeased firing. Chief Orr estimated that about a hundred shots were fired in all, a number of members of the mob shooting at the policemen. None of the was injured. Thousands at Bars. Early last night a erowd started collecting in the neighborhood of the ear barns, and by 11 o'clock it is estimated that there were over 2,000 people in front of the barns.

The police department had been notified early of the gathering of the mob, and a squad of about 30 officers, beaded by Chief Orr in person, went to the barns to protect the property against the mob. Spectators stated that several hundred members of the erowd were citizens of that section, drawn to the scene of action by curiosity, was stated that a large number of automobiles were parked along the street near the car barns early in the RANLO NEWS. Houston Kirby and Earl Thomas, charg ing them with rocking a street car. The men were held under bond of $100 each. Dr.

I. H. McKaughan DENTAL SUKGEON Office Orer Lebovits Department Store GAST0NIA, N. Phone 676 Correspondence of The Gazette. John W.

Templeton, a young man, was arrested near the Seaboard station, RANLO, Aug. 26V-The writer noted in the last issue of The Gazette mention charged with shooting through a ear win dow with a slingshot He was brought to police headquarters and his bond fixed at of the intention of the officials of the proposed Country Club to locate a suitable tract for its club. Why not locate this Soft Glean I Grey Iron Castings Qrove'a Tasteless chin Tonic $500. Several other rrests were made during the day. Some of the men succeeded in making bond, but others were club at Ranlof There is no better location in the county nor one more suitable than in this vicinity, which has good highway and ear service.

I vitality and taurtr br pwifrmg and tm held in jail for hearing this morning. tickmg the Yoa can toaa feci Strensth-aaint, IavtSontiaS EAX. Frio 80a The policemen were held at head An interesting program bas been ar ranged to take place at -the high school building Saturday night, August 30th. Among the numbers arranged will be a cake contest between the three mill villages. The Dallas Concert Band will furnish music Proceeds will go toward purchasing some necessities for the school.

The public is invited. There was a large erowd in attendance at the Smyre community hall last Saturday evening at the box party. The neat sum of $27.73 was realized. This amount Put Up Every Pound of Fruit You Can Get This Summer will be used for the community library. THE United States Railroad The Ranlo Ball team won every game played last week.

They won tho game witbOzark 3 to 8. On 8aturday they played Kings Mountain's team, consist ing of picked players from over the county, and won the game to a tune of 1 to 3. Miss Daisy Amos, of Richmond, is vis iting Prof, and Mrs. F. L.

Smith. Delicious Jams, Jellies and Preserves made by this recipe: Mrs. J. B. Boyd and daughters are vis iting in High Point.

Administration NEW YORK TO TORONTO AIR PLANE FLIGHT POSTPONED 'By International News Service.) ROOSEVELT FIELD, MINEOLA, Auif- 25 Because at rain and fog the start of the New York to Toronto aero- lane for the ten thousand dollar prize Announces was postponed this morning. The weather began to clear at noon and short ly afterward it was announced that the first machine might get away between one and two o'clock. Many a woman hesitates to try putting up fruit at home. She fears she will only waste expensive materials. It really is very simple.

Just make your preserving syrup with Yi Karo (Red Label) and sugar instead of sugar alone. You can then be as sure of your results as the woman who always has "luck" with her preserving. Nice fine, clear Karo Syrup has a natural affinity for the fruit juices. It blends the sugar with the juice brings out the rich "fruity" flavor, and insures firm jams jellies that never "candy" in the glass. A well-filled fruit pantry will give you much pleasure this winter, when fresh fruits are scarce and high, if you just use Karo Syrup with your sugar.

For Cooking, Baking and Candy Making Karo (Red Label) is used in millions of homes. In all cooking and baking recipes use Karo instead of sugar. It is sweet, of delicate flavor, and brings out the natural flavor of the food. FRFP Preserving esury when you have the sixty-eight page Cora Products Cook Book handy. Wonderful recipes easy to follow.

Beautiful illustrations. Write us today for it. It is free. The following changes in schedules of trains between Greensboro, N. COMMITTEE REPORTS FAVOR and Goldsboro, N.

C. ABLY ON PACT TO AID FRANCE (By International News Service.) WA8IIINGTON, Aug. 25 A report on the constitutionality of SUNDAY, ATJGUST 24TH, 1919 EFFECTIVE I Train 108 now leaving Greensboro 6:00 A. M. will leave 7:25 A.

1L, the pact under which the United States and Great Britian would aid France in the event of an unprovoked attack by Germany was made to a full judiciary committee of the Senate this afternoon by a sub committee which inquired into the constitutionality of the treaty? No action on the report was taken by tho full commLtee Arrive Goldsboro 12:40 P. JUL will leave 9:20 A. 1L Train 144 now leaving Greensboro 8:10 A. M. Arrive GoldaboTO 2:40 P.

It f. CORN PRODUCTS REFINING COMPANY O. Mm HI Mm rr CZfy NO CHANGE IK SCHEDULE OF TSAINS 22 AND .112, EAST- T. B. NORMS, SaUs Rmprmntativm 1719 Hart BuOding Atlaata, Co.

BOUND. GENERAL DICKMAN SAYS MONEY SHOULD BE PAID By International News Service.) 8 AN ANTONIO, Aug. 25. The bandit Jesus Renteria can have the 16,500 as the balance due on the ransom indemnity which Captain Matlock did not turn over when he received the kidnapped aviators any time be wants it. The money is under tho control of Major General Joseph Dickmaa, commander of the Southern department General Dickmaa believes that tho cash should be had as the army pledged its word this would be done and the general makes it extremely plain that the army always keeps Its word.

General Dickman is well pleased with the suc Use Karo NO CHANGE IN SCHEDULES OF XBA1NS WESTBOUND. (red label air For detailed information apply to Consolidatod or Depot Ticket Offleea cess of the chase. Five known and one undentified bandit were killed. Six sos-' Makes psrfkdt jcrnsjzUies and preserves peets and the bandits who bsd made head' quarters in the bills south of tho border were PHONE NO. 22 i- No Worms la a Healtaj Chad AO chQdra enabled' with warms "havo an n- fcealLhy color, which Indicates poor bleed, and as a rale, there Is mors or leas etomach eUauu bauee.

GROVE'S TASTELESS chlU TONIC given retnlariy for two or three weeks will enrich the blood, Ym-prove the diseetJon, and act ass General Strength earns Tonic to the whole srstem. Nature will baa throw off or dispel thewoma, and the Child will be as aarfect health. Pleaaamt to take. eSe parbocUa. GAZETTE VAIJT ADS PAY THY 'iT, I..

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