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VOLUME XL . DANBURY, N. C., SEPTEMBER 11. IW2 Th« State Library THE DANBURY REPORTER. BOYLES- GORDON WEDDING ON GERMANTON R. 1 Mr W. W. Bovles. of Reidsville, and Miss Mary Gordon, of Germanton Route 1, Married Sunday. A pretty wedding was solemn- ized last Sunday on Germanton Route 1 when Miss Mary Gordon became the bride of Mr. W. W. Boyles. The ceremony was per- formed at the home of the bride's parents, and was attended by a number of relatives and friends oi the young couple. Miss Gordon is tlic popular and accomplished young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Y. Gordon, i who live on Germanton Route 1. and are among that section's most prominent people, while Mr. Boyles is a member of the firm of Boyles Bros., the well known clothing men. who operate large stores both at Winston- Salem and Reidsville. Mr. Boyles resides at Reidsville, and is man- ager of the store of Boyles Bros. %at that place. He is formerly of this county. The young couple are held in high esteem by a large circle of friends who wish them much happiness. J. Nick Slawter Dead. On last Wednesday afternoon, ato'clock, at his home four milis from this city .1. Nick Slawter. an aged and well known citizen, passed away as a result »;f dropsy after a sickness ot several months. \VI i:e l.is death was expected it came as a shock to those who knew him for he was a familiar figure on the streets of this citv. He was born in S*«1:? s county sevent\ -eight years ago. and until a tew months aire. main- tained that rugged health and vigor that had characterized his entire life for he was a giant in statue and posessed a rugged but strong intellect. In early life lie was married to Miss Edna Smiih and bv that union children survive. They are Mes- dam.es .1. 11. l'liilman, of Florida, .1. E. Heglor. of South Carolina. T. M. Everett, and George Slawter. of this city, all of whom were at his side win n the end came. He was afterwards mar- ried to Miss Dorothy Griggs, of Henry County, Va., and she survives him. l:i lSfil he went in'o the army of the Confederacy an 1 remained in the tenibl«! struggle until tendered his sword Jo the victorious army and no braver aoldier or loyal comrade ever donned the grey. In 1572 he he moved to this county where he has made a success as a planter and a citizen. The funeral which was con- ducted at Salem church, by Rev. D. Vance Price, w.is largely at- ? tended attesting his popularity, a3 a*neighbor. In his passing j this section loses an honest man j of that old school whose word ( was as good as his bond and he will be greatly missed by l those who knew and fully appre- ciated his sv'. ii Jiil qualities. TOBACCO BURNED JEFF RUTLEDGE LOSES A BARN Crops Being Injured By the Severe Drouth Very Little Sickness Among the People?Other News of King Route 2. King Route 2. Sept. 0.- Cut- ting and curing tobacco is all the go now-a-days, and some . report very good cures. The long dry spell has cut the crops very short. The hail, wind and rain storm that passed through this section a few days ago did much damage to the tobacco crops. Some of the farmers have sold some primings and are very well pleased with prices. Owing to the dry weather, there is but little wheat land being turned, some say that they are nearly mi--:s a wheat crop, and the ~.,j women are complaining nothing to cook. The grass is drying up in the p-istures, and there is not much milk and butter, and the chickens are the main thing for something to eat. There is not much sickness in this section at present; there is a j lot of visitingand it's a good time for that: it is not too cold nor too .muddy, Among those that at- ' tended church at Brim Grove on last Sunday were Messrs. J. H. Gibson. Jim Boyles. R. ('.. Gentry, G. W Smith, and R. K. Boyles. All reported a n!c» time and good pr« aching by Rev. Beanier. Mr. Jeff Rutledge, a prominent farmer who resides near King, lost a good barn of tobacco by fire on last Saturday night. The writer extends congrat- ulations to Mr. and Mrs. W. \V. Boyles, of Reidsville. May their life be one of peace, joy and happiness. Mr. C. H. Lunsford. of King 2, arrived home last night with a drove of mules and horses which he purchased at Galax. Va. SCRIBBLER. Mr. Reynolds of Walnut Cove Talks. Mr. 11. F. Reynolds, editor and publisher of the Saturday News, Walnut Cove, recently , stated that lie did i.ot believe that the Rooseveltites eould ? mustei more than a hundred votes in Stokes county. He says that there is some talk of a third i party convention, and a prog- | ressive ticket for the county. ; The loaders, however, have not I given out anything definite as as to what they intend to do Every year, in many parts of | the c :unty, thousands are driven ! from their homes by coughs and lung diseases. Friends and ' business are left behind for other climptes. but this is costly and 1 not always sure. A better way - the way of multitudes is to j use Dr. King's New Discovery 'and cure yourself at home. Stay j right there, with your friends, land take this safe medicine. |Throat and lung troubles find! ! quick relief and health returns. ; ! Its help in coughs, colds, grip ! croup, whooping-cough and sore lungs make it a positive bless- ing. 50c and $1.0". Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by all drug- gists. Tin cans and can supplies at J. Walter Tuttle's. ? PRETTY WEDDING AT PINNACLE WEDNESDAY When Miss Dora Wall Became the Bride of Mr. John S. Bovles-- Three-Course Dinner Served Pinnacle. N. C.. Sept. P.? Of much interest to a wide circle of friends and relatives was the simple though impres- sive and beautiful marriage Wednesday. September 4. of ' Miss Eldora Wall to Mr. John S. Boyles. of King Route 1. The; wedding was celebrated at the! home of the bride's parents. ' Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Wall, of Pinnacle. Rev. P. Oliver per- : forming the ceremony. Misses < ieorgia Boles and Yevia King, cousins of the bride, re- ceived the guests at the door, the home being effectively decor- ated for the occasion. An at- tractive bridal setting of green and pink was arranged in the , parlorand dinning-room. With I Miss Maude Petree at the piano. I just prior to the ceremony was | played softly "Fascination." by Berthram. Then to the beauti- ful strains of Mendelssohn's I Wedding March the bridal party | entered. Preceding the bride- groom came the ribbon-bearers, little Ruby Wall and Herman Tuttle, Miss Flossie Lasley of Walnut Cove. as maid of honor, v taring white voile and carrying i»ink carnations, and M>\ N. Earl Wall, brother of the bride, as best man. Miss Wall was joined at the foot of the stair way by the bridegroom, and together they proceed to the parlor. The bride wore a cos- i tume of tan with gloves and hat to correspond. She carried an .arm bouquet of white carnations and maiden hair ferns, tied wiih ' white ribbon. While the minister spoke the solemn words. Miss Maude Petree played very softly, "Hearts and Flowers." An impromptu reception fol- lowed and a three-course din- 1 ; i ner. I After congratulations the hap- py couple left for King Rout.> 1, where they will board with Mr. and Mrs. John Tillotson for a few months. Mr. and Mrs. Boyles Were the 1 recipients of many handsome and useful gifts. The bride is a handsome . young lady, possessing a genial genial nature and to know her means to love her. Mr. Boyles 'is a popular young merchant and jis held in the highest esteem in J i his community. Lawn Party at Germanton Satur- day Night. Germanton, Sept. 0. There will be a lawn party given on! the Germanton academy grounds i Saturday evening. Sept. 11th, 1012. A musical program will Ie I rendered on the new piano and selections by Dr. Hill. The pro- ceeds of the party wi'l go toward paying for the piano. Everybody cordially invited. C. T. CHURCH NOTES. Fourth Quarterly Meeting at Snow Hill on 28th and 29th ?Good Meeting at Union Hill?Services At Danbury Next Sunday. I The fourth and last Quarterly Conference of the M. E. church for this circuit will be held with Snow Hill M. E. church Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 28th and 29th. Rev. R. M. Taylor, of Mount Airy. Presiding Elder for this district, will be present and par- ticipate in the services. Rev. T. J. Folger. of Danbury. after conducting a protracted meeting at Union Hill M. E. : church, closed the meeting ar.d returned home Thursday of last | week. While only one member was added to the church the 'meeting was a very successful one. a great deal of interest being manifested throughout the meeting. Services will he held at the M. E. Church at Danbury next I Sunday morning at 11 o'clock by the pastor. T. J. Folger. The doors of the church will be open- ed and it is hoped that several additions will lv made to the church. I A Test Case. During the last circuit court. at Atchison county. Missouri.! the case of H. F. Staple vs. Charles Traub was tried. The suit was brought on a long standing account and among j other items was l<! years sub- scription for the Atchison Coun- ty Mail. Mr. Traub refused to pay for the paper, claiming he did not take the paper, and that lie had refused to take the paper from the postoffice and mail box u number of times. I The plaintiff proved by post- master and others that Mr. Traub did take the paper] during all the lti years. In the case it was shown tliat according to law, own if a subscriber does occasionally order a newspaper discontinued or refuse to accept it. he cannot get out of paying what he owes for the paper, and the subscriber must pay the arrears before stopping his paper. The jury in this ea*e was out only a short time and brought in j a verdict for the entire account j including the subscription for! the Mai! 1.'5 years at $1..">0 a' year, or *2l. The costs in the | the justice court and the circuit court amounted to about £IOO besides the attorney fees. A similar case has been decid- ed by the court of appeals and it was held in that case that only taking a newspaper must pay for it as long as they lake it from the postoffice. NOTICE: ? 1 have a mighty tine corn mill, brushy mountain grit 8 foot runner. I will guarantee this mill tor making fine quality table , meal. I also have flouring mill, I everything complete in good j order. Also a set of good water | wheels with shafting that 1 will \ put in if anyone wants to run with water. Will swap the above named outfit for a light saw mill |, outfit in good order. T. J. THORE, Westfield, N. C. , CORNELIUS A. MITCHELL. Cornelius Anderson Mitchell, son of Wesley and Mary J. Mitchell, of Dillard. N. C., horn Sept. 30th. iSfiG. died Aug. '.'th, 1012. aged -1") years. 10 months and 10 days. He united with the Missionary Baptist church at Oak Grove in ISW and lived a consistent and worthy member until death. He was married Oct. 22nd, 10i>7. to Miss Addie Goolsby, of Rockingham county. To this union was born three boy children, the youngest a baby of two months all surviving together with his aged father and mother and one sister. Mrs. John Willis, to mourn his de- parture. He had been quite sick since last October with rheumatism and complications but bore his great suffering with much forti- tude and christian resignation, he he took treatment a short while at Greensboro under I). Carlson and was also treated by Drs Ellirgton and Taylor and had the very l»est attention at home by his loving wife and his father and mother and many friends, but all eould not avail to stay the cold icy hands of death. A lew days before his death he said he was willing to go and felt that all was well, and the good Lord whom he trusted would do right. He had been engaged actively and successfully in a mercantile and sawn.illing business several years and was popular with his patrons and enjoyed tin* esteem and confidence of people where- ever he was known. A splendid business man and an upright christian man has departed this life leaving many 'friends and relatives t<> mourn his death. May (he Lord.bljss the bereaved widow and children. The Winston Sentinel and Re- publican please copy. ?I. G. H. M. furry Demociats Will Hold Bin Mass Meeting. Mount Airy. Aug. !>. The Democrats of Surry county will ' hold a mass meeting at Dobson next Saturday to nominate a county and legislative ticket, i Every Democratic tnat is pres- 1 ent in Dobson on that date will be recognized as a delegate. | thence no primaries or township conventions will be held. Hon. Ixicke Craig will be at Dobson Saturday and address! the mass meeting. This is Mr. Cr&ig's first visit to the county, and his coming is looked forward to with great deal of interest 1 and enthusiasm. Maj. Charles M. Stedman, Congressman from i this district, has also been invit-. Ed to be present and will per-1 haps accept and make an ad- dress. Mr. F. C. Edmonds 111. Mr. E. C. Edmonds, of Winston, I is seriously ill at his home there, j having had a stroke of paralysis I Monday of lust week. Mr. Edmonds is well known here and is a brother-in-law of Mrs. H. M. Joyce. His many friends wish'fo- him a speedv recovery. No. 2,005 WORK ON NEW BANK AT WALNUT COVE THIS WEEK New Store Building of W F. Bowles Almost Completed?Will Be Oc- cupied By J. E. James and P. H Linville?High School Opens 26. Walnut Cove. Sept. 10.-The Walnut Cove State High School will have its annual opening on Thursday, Sept. 2fith. Appro- priate exercises will be held be- ginning at i'> o'clock a. m.. and the address will be deliveied by President F. P. Venable. of the University, at 2 o'clock p. m. The school opens this year under the must favorable circumstances and will no doubt have a most successful session. A handsome catalogue has been sent out by the school. The faculty for the c< ming session will be as follows: Principal H. F. Pardue, assist- ant Miss Dora E. Abernethy, instructor in intermediate de- partment Miss Nellie Shepherd, primary department Miss Jennie Reid. music department Miss Frances Jones. I Work was begun this week at I Walnut Cove on the bank build- -1 ing to be erected by the Farmers' * Union of Stokes County, the con- tract for the work having been ; lot last Saturday. The Union I people expect to have the bank | in operation within a short time. The name of the bank will be the Farmers' Union Bank & ! Trust Co. The company is chart- ered with a capital of $12,000, but at a recent meeting it was decided to increase the capital to $25,000. Mr. J. Spot Taylor, of Dan bury, was elected president and Dr. J. W. Slate, of Mizpah, cashier. Work will soon be completed on the new store building of Mr. W. F. Howies, all of the outside work having been finished. The building will contain, besides a store room, a bowling alley and a pool room. The store building will be occupier! by Mr. J. E. .James, while Mr. P. 11. Linville will operate the bowling alley 'and the pool room. The Town of Avalon Moved To Mayodan It is a rare thing to hear of a whole town being moved, but this was recentlv done when the entire town of Avalon was 1 moved to Mayodan, a distance of two miles. Everything was moved houses, barns, fences, and even shade trees. The cause for this was the fact that the cotton mill at Avalon. at which most of the people were I employed, was burned last year, i The population of Mayodan was considerably increased. READ THIS. I have a beautiful lot of i)A acres of land just <<n the out edge of the town of Walnut Cove. N. C., fronts main street. II will sell for $725.00. I must | sell at once at this low price. The land is in corn, I except the ? c if 1 sell. Sept. 10th, 1912. JOHN R. LACKEY; Wflnut Cove. N. C.
