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Newspaper
Pinehurst Outlook
Location
Pinehurst, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1907
Page
5
The Carolina hosts the first gymkhana of the season Monday at 3 pm in the west riding ring. A multi‑dummy race returns with several riders, plus a new slipper race using borrowed slippers. Other events include the potato race pursuit and a button sewing contest for youngsters.
An enthusiastic Carthage meeting drafted a bill for thirty year bonds totaling 300000 to fund road improvements in Moore County. The measure goes to voters on April first if approved. Pinehurst backs the plan as a key route will run through the village toward Carthage.
Boston and Maine Railroad traveling passenger agent R P Massey spent part of the week here on his annual stay. He states the free passes issue is captured in his verse, reflecting local sentiment on the rate bill.
A compact verse stating that Father, a powerful mogul, avoids payment while the entire Hepburn era family members including Little Johnny and sister Til continue walking, framing a satirical take on a passed bill and ruling figures.
A Wednesday afternoon revolver match drew enthusiasts under calm skies with Mrs. Joseph W. Lucas winning 173 of 500. Dr. Ryan scored 132, edging Iyler L. Redfield by five. The 25 shot at 50 yards used Standard American targets with Smith & Wesson arms dominant. Upcoming women’s events are planned. Clergy and society notes mention Rev. James F. Bullitt coming to Pinehurst, living at Walnut Cottage, and C H Clifford Borrer of London, author of a Napoleonic tale.
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