From Days Gone By May 21,1914

May 21,1914.     The first pictures of the Great Mexican War will be shown at the Vivola Theatre on May 25th. Four wonderful reels will be shown, no slides and no fakes showing genuine battles at Jaurez, Mesa, Ojinaga and Tiera Blanco. Also some actual scenes from the firing line. These pictures were made by Dr. Chas A. Pryor, associated press reporter and motion picture expert.     Dr. Pryor made motion pctures during all battles on both sides and at one time was arrested, placed in prison and sentenced to be shot and eventually released by General Castro. These pictures will show actual battles, fireing line, the dead and dying, the trenches, the effect of heavy cannon fireing, destruction of property, burning of dead rebels among other things There is only one showing and will be the only opportunity to see these scenes.     Messrs. J.M. Mason an Russell Daley have each purchased machines of the Hupmobile style, and D.G. Blount a popular 4-passenger Ford. The list of motors is constantly increasing and the town is "literally on wheels", so to speak. Think of it...motor car transprtation at less than two cents a mile...what it costing thousands of Ford owners. Its a big reason for Ford popularity. Other reasons, Ford lightness, strength, dependability. Better get yours now. $500 is the price of the Ford Run-about; the Touring car, $550; the Town Car, $750. Detroit complete with equipment. Mr. Wade R. Bedingfield has accepted the agency for the sale of the "notoriously" popular Ford car for Johnson County. He is a well-known reliable young man and has already sold two machines in the communiy. He is running the Wrightsville branch through The Holt & Duggan Company.    Mr. E.A. Lovett left for Hot Springs, Ark. where he will spend several weeks in rest and recreation. Mrs. John A. Douglas, Jr is sick at home, so is little Bernice Bryan. Mrs. Furguson was called to see her mother, Mrs. Kent, who is sick at Gibson. Mrs. Kent is nearly 90 years old but her sight has just failed her.     H.C. Tompkins has been in Atlanta at the Shriner's Carnival. J. E. Tompkins is having his house on Elm Street remodeled. Mr. Hillard T. Hicks has moved his mother and sister to the Luther Blount home on South Marcus street.     Baseball at Idylwild on May 26th when Wrightsville will host Midville. This will be the best game of the season, as Midville as a fast team and Wrightsville will have her goat. Mr. Mills, manager of the Wrightsville baseball team is with his wife at the Grice House. Mr. S.A. Scott has officially announced himself as a candidate for county representative.