From Days Gone By Sept. 4, 1920

September 4, 1920.
    A representative of a big oil company was in the city last week from Shreveport, Louisiana and called on Mr. E. R. Spell oil land owner and H. T. Hicks of the Globe Realty Company who has charge of the leases of land around Mr. Spell. This magnate stated to Hicks & Spell that as soon as the required number of leases was procured that his company was ready to place their machinery on the ground and begin operations. He said that it would take 25,000 acres of land in a solid block for drilling purposes, that it was very seldom that oil companies would go into a new territory that is unproven for a less acreage than 50,000, bit that in this instance they would come for half that amount.
    Mr. Hicks has made contacts with other companies to come in the event he cannot get the kind of trade which will protect the people of this section, and trying to make it possible without cost to the people. Hicks says it is highly necessary that people of this section allow these leases if they wish this industry developed and ask all who are in anyways interested to call him.
    The fair is getting arranged for opening this fall and have just completed two show rooms and two extra stockpens. Already machinery and Merchantile firms have obtained showrooms. The management has secured one of the best show and carnival companies on the road.
    The Hampshire hog sale of Dr. C. E. Brinson was a success. The 35 head averaged $100 per head. A large crowd from around the surrounding country and buyers were numorous included two ladies that purchased hogs.
    Prof. W. S. Branham and teachers have everything ready for school to start next Monday. Among those leaving here to attend college are Pauline Hatcher, Ruth Arnold, Lucile Douglas, Vashti Cowart, Alma Blount, Margaret Kent, Hallie Bryan, Annie Jenkins, Robbie Claire Chapman, Jeradine Brinson, Ruby Moore, Mary Moore Johnson, Kate Walker, Delle Walker, Hilda Blount, Albion Hatcher, S. M. Johnson, Buster Tompkins, Carl Roundtree, Loy Petty, J. M. Lumley and Lewis Lovett.
    Ordinary Wiggins has been putting everything around the court housd in tip top shape. Trimming the shrubbery, all the weeds and brush in the inclosure cleared away. The hands of the clock are out of tune and the old time piece doesn't care to strike anymore. That's the one thing will need fixing.
    Dr. T. E. Vickers is aboard the steamship in Chesapeake Bay on a cruise to Baltimore, New York and Washington. A big cotton crop is growing on J. R. Smith's Buckeye farm. He had a stalk of cotton carrying 60 bolls of which he has 25 acres of. He estimates a half bale an acre. Ginning times will be the same this year and will cost 80 cents per 100 pound.
    Friday coming from Idylwild Mrs. Henry Wilson and Mrs. Johnnie Wilson in a Buick had a narrow escape. Close to W. C. Brinson's home, a man in a Ford tried to pass them and caused the Buick to go off the embankment. The car remained in the ditch till Monday.
    Officer J. E. Glisson left Sunday night for Nashville, Tenn. with requisition papers from this county for one colored man named Harris Mathis, wanted in Superior Court on three charges and is now a fugitive of the state.
    Mr. W. F. Dent has accepted a position with the Standard Oil Company in Dublin. Miss Thomas has resigned as postmaster and will go to Toombsboro. Mr. Bill Carter will take her place here.