An Automobile Taking the Shoes off a Horse in a Collision Has Been One of the Interesting Items of the Little Town.

A horse, the property of the Andrews Furniture company doing business in West Durham, had a rather unique escape from death Tuesday. The horse owes his life to the presence of mind and quick work of the man driving the auto that struck him. Both shoes were torn from the rear hoofs, some little time being necessary to extricate the hoofs of the beast from the wheel, where they were entangled. The brute suffered a few bruises and scratches by being knocked down by the machine. The car was a Greensboro car, driven by a Greensboro man and happened between West Durham and Hickstown.

The horse, which is a valuable one, was in charge of Mr. W. B. Andrews and was being brought to the store for service. Mr. Andrews was driving a team and had the unharnessed horse hitched to the rear of the wagon in which he was riding. The car that struck the beast was supposedly the supply car for the Greensboro man who was driving the racing Ford machine. Evidently the man driver saw that machine and horse would come together for with amazing quickness he threw out his clutch and applied the brakes, bringing the car to a stop in time to prevent serious injury to the animal.

The horse was knocked down by the force of the machine, his feet becoming entangled in the wheels and the shoes were pulled clear from the hoofs. The driver of the car acted in a decent manner for after freeing the entangled horse-hoofs from his wheel he agreed to do anything to remedy the mishap. The car that struck the horse was running one minute behind the speeding Hudson machine driven by E. B. Lyon, winner of the race.

The horse has been in bad shape since, but after presenting him with a new pair of rear feet shoes the harnessed yesterday afternoon and put back in service. The company was not desirous of working him yesterday but owing to their enormous trade they were forced to use him.

People Want Some of the Old Ditches Drained to Prevent Mosquitos.

The residents of West Durham, especially those living on what is known as Main street, are huffy at the treatment accorded them by the county commissioners. They claim that the water now stands in the ditch, on the east side of the street, until it stagnates causing bad odors in that section. The general understanding is that the commissioners will be asked in a formal manner to remedy this matter in the near future.

Some time ago the commissioners had a force of hands on this job and while attempting to remedy the matter they put the ditch in worse shape than before they touched it, at least this is what several of the residents claim. They claim that the ditch was improperly drained and it would have been better for the people living in that section if no work had been done at all.

The management of the cotton mill in West Durham put a squad of laborers on their side of the street and threw the mud out of the ditch. After leaving it in the street a sufficient time to permit it to dry out they carted it away with their wagons and carts. As a result the ditch on the west side of the street is in good condition while the ditch on the east side is in bad shape.

If the matter is not remedied the stagnating water will breed thousands of mosquitoes when the weather warms up and it is against this pest that the residents wish to be guarded.

RED HILL WON DOUBLE

Defeated the South Side and Later the Black Socks.

West Durham Belonged to the Red Hill ball players yesterday afternoon, and small wonder. Crossing bats with both the South Siders and the Black Socks this team won easy victories, there never being a time during the game when the Red Hill boys were threatened with defeat.

Their class was not the best in the world yet they were far in advance of the

two other teams. Their game was far from errorless, yet after permitting the other team to score several runs they would come for their half and bat the ball away. The Red Hill pitcher was far from invincible yet he was far above his twirling opponents and was a handy man with the stick.

The first game played was between Red Hill and South side and the score ended 29-8 favor of Red Hill. As each swatter would amble out to the plate he would say the name of some diamond hero -- Ty Cobb, Hans (Wagerner) Wagner, and Smoky Joe and with a grin he would fall on the ball for a triple and very often would romp across the rubber when the pitchers back was turned as he watched a man try to take a lead off first or second base. The South Siders were not in the game at any stage and the measly number of runs they secured were worked for.

Batteries: For Red Hill, Fields and Aver; for South Side, Neal and Kimball.

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BLACK SOCKS LOST.

Hardly waiting for the smoke to clear away the Red Hill boys lined up and were ready for the Black Sock aggregation. Their exertions in the first game did not dampen their spirits if anything more pep was added to their playing. They were at it in an earnest manner at all times and even though the score remained one-sided it was a treat to watch them. The same battery worked for Red Hill that won the first game, their team mates having lots of confidence in their ability. The Black Socks withheld the names of their slab artist. The score ended 19 to 7.

NEW TABLES ORDERED.

G.B. Clark Has Ordered Chair and Tables for His Store.

C. B. Clark, the West Durham drug store proprietor, has ordered a number of tables and chairs which he will place in his drug store in order to accommodate his lady patrons. These chairs and tables which are of excellent make and appearance are expected this week and will be straight-way put into service. They will be arranged in the front part of the store and used for the serving of drinks and ice cream to lady customers and invalids, who are unable to stand up to the fountain.

Attending Bedside of Father.

Ms. E. S. Thomas, a lady clerk employed in the Osborne millinery store is at present in Goldsboro attending to the bedside of her father, Rev. C. D. Langston. Rev. Mr. Langston was for some time pastor of the West Durham Methodist church and was well liked as a minister and a man in this section. He is at present critically ill and small hope is entertained for his recovery.

First Baptist Church.

Preaching at both services today by the pastor, Rev. John Jeter Hurt. Morning subject, "Prepare to Meet Thy God." Evening subject, "Heaven." At 3 o'clock this afternoon a special service for the young people between the ages of ten and eighteen will be held. Professor Bush will be in charge of the music at all the services today. The revival closes tonight, when there will be a number of baptisms. It is announced that an effort, which is expected to be successful, will be made to raise the remainder of the church debt of 115.00.

Professor Flowers to Texas.

Professor R. L. Flowers, of Trinity college has gone to Dallas, Texas, to attend a meeting of the board of education of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. The board will meet Tuesday morning, but the classification committee, of which Professor Flowers is a member, meets Monday morning. In connection with the meeting of the board, and educational conference will be held. An interesting event in connection with the educational conference will be the laying of the corner stone of one of the buildings of the Southern Methodist university, which is being established in Dallas.

BASEBALL GAME

UNIVERSITY NORTH CAROLINA VS. A. AND M. COLLEGE RALEIGH, N. C. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 1913. LOW ROUND TRIP RATES VIA. SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
Tickets on sale April 29-3-. Limit returning May 1st, 1913.

SPECIAL TRAIN CHAPEL HILL TO RALEIGH LEAVES CHAPEL HILL 12 NOON, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30TH.
First game between these teams in several years.

Take advantage of these special rates and special train and see best game this season.

West Durham Advertisers

WITH OUR ADVERTISERS

In the adjoining column the Beck Dry Goods company are advertising several specials in ladies wearing apparel for next week. Mr. Beck has just received a new shipment of hats and is offering them at a very low price. He has as milliner, Mrs. W. S. Barber, who has had twenty years experience in trimming hats. Mr. C. B. Clark, the West Durham Drug store proprietor, is advertising everything in pure clean fresh drugs. The store is only a few months old and has gained for itself, through the able management of Mr. Clark, a very good reputation as being a drug store up-to-date in every respect. "If he hasn't got what you want he will get it quick."

H. W. Miller, the new proprietor of Mr. J. L. Council's old stand, has per cals, linen, ginghams and millinery advertised in another column on this page at a great reduction. Read the ad an make it a point to buy where things are advertised cheapest.

John Coley, ice cream and cold drinks is what he makes a specialty of. He is soliciting your patronage in an advertisement on this page. He will be open all day today excepting church hours. Mrs. Mamie Osborne has hats advertised for ladies and children at very low prices for tomorrow and Tuesday. A new line has just been received and Mrs. Osborne is putting them on the market at attractive prices. She also calls attention to the fact that she sells McCall patterns. This is the only store in West Durham that sells patterns.

The Andrews Furniture company offers for the coming week oil cookers at reduced prices. Last summer Mr. Andrews sold a good number of these cookers and all proved satisfactory. As there is no gas connections this is the only cooker that is in the reach of all and will help to keep the cook room cool. Garrett and Cole one of West Durham's livest grocery stores are very anxious to have you patronize them. They offer best prices and service second to none in West Durham. In their space on this page they quote prices on a few articles sold by them. They request you to notice their space next Sunday for something interesting about their groceries.

Notice

The J. S. Carr chapter, U. D. C., will hold a meeting at the Y. M. C. A. Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Dr. E. C. Broad will make address and all members are urged to be present. Other business matters will be attended to.

CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank our many friends for their kindness show us during the sickness and death of our little daughter, Eva. MR. AND MRS. J. R. CONKLIN.

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