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fuME XXXIX. NUMBER 26. MURPHY. NORTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY. FEBRUARY .1, 1928
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RASSTOWN
COMMUNITY
CLUB MEETS!
nan's Organization Doing Good
Work In Helping To Make
Community Happier
ho Woman's Community Club of
istown, a very lively organiza
. held its last. m Acting- at the
le of Mrs. Floyd Clayton on the
Bion road, the president, Mrs.
iam C'laytc-n^ presiding,
he secretary- treasurer, Mrs.
O. Penland, annosnced that the
b now had $41.65 on deposit in
Brasstown Savings and Loan As
ation, a copoerative oryanization
encouraging thrift and making
?ible productive loans, thus build
up the economic life of the sec
ts the Club is interested in every
isr which wi 1 help make the com
lity a happier one, there was en
liastic planning for the nursing
rse during the month of Febru
Miss Caroline Kidder, a public
Ith nurse from Kentucky, will give
oursein health and home-nursing
rv Tuesday and Thursday for the
t four weeks.
Liter the business meeting there
i a ocial hour? one of visiting
and the big fire, welcoming
new members, Mrs. Henry Crisp
Mrs. Virge Coker, and enjoying
coffee and delicious home made
v and candies baked by our host
Sometimes games enter into tlii
hour.
he Woman's Community Club
h now numbers twenty-thre? . was
led t w o 5 ears ago this July at the
o the members. Ev
montli, summer and wintei . s in< e
i ?
.1. < i. : ?
i hoi Is an unl roken attendance ;
mini
ter' ' < d. Severa
t is thij ch makes |
at i hri st nas the community
> and at Easter the egg hunt for
children. Another annual event
e old folks dinner cooked it! pio
L" fahion at the log museum which
ids hi a corner of the woollanc?
he -l( hn ('. Campbell Folk School.
i i tru.y a pioneer day, for not
is the dinner of early times
ted in iron pots and Dutch ovens,
it is a time when all thoughts
i back to those days when punch
floors, corded -beds, looms, and
ining wheels were the life of our
sts of the day. Many are the
?S told of these days. \
S. COLLECTOR
TERNAL REVENUE
THIS SEC T I O N
?e preventatives 01 the U. S. liitcr
Revenue Department wfl be at
following places on dates given
>w to assist taxpayers in filing
eral Income Tax Returns. In
re at Post Office. If you have
eived bTanks by mail bring same
h you:
tfurphy, February 13.
Andrews, February 14.
I0N0RR0LL
WIARBLE SCHOOL
^?xth month, Second Grade, Vesta
^haker, teacher; Kate Coffey and
Bh Edward; Third Grade, Vesta
^Btaker, teacher, Paulina Kilpat
H, Ruth Barton and Wilma Jones;
^Bh Grade, W. K. Johnson teacher,
Hcs Bryson, Jr., Edgar Palmer and
^vrence Kimbrough; Seventh grade
Keenum teacher, Porter Jen
H, Leora Crain, Irene Johnson,
^Kie Johnson, Ben'ah Ki! Patrick,
Hy West and Ruth Land.
? R- L. KEENUM, Principal.
TRIBUTE IS PAID
TO .G B.WALKER
LaPe Andrews Citizen Led An Hon
orable And Useful Life
By R. B. SLAUGHTER
ROF.BINSVILLE, N. C., Jan. 28? j
May the writer ask that the last sen
tence of the citizen's appropriate
and beautiful editorial tribute to the
life and character of the late Sen
ator George B. Walker, be reprint
ed :
"He has pashcd rich in years and
honor and his memory among those
who knew him wj'l not fade."
A just tribute to a man whose
honorable and useful life will be an
inspiration to his three sons and two
daughters.
Referring to his public and poli
tical life, the write copies from the
North Caroline Manuel of 1023 the
following, which is largely a brief re
view of the tribute paid to this good
man in an artie'e ol* the 24th instant
by his friend at Andrews.
Native of Cherokee
"George Benjamin Walker, Demo
crat, Senator from the 33rd Sena
torial District, Born in Cherokee
county. North Carolina, 1885. Son
<>i William and Margaret Sott Wal
ker. Educated in the public schools
of his county. President and Direc
tor Merchant and Manufacturers
Bank of Andrews, North Carolina.
Chairman Democratic Executive
Committee GGraham county for 20
years. Member Legislature for
Graham county in 1883. Director
? 1* the Insane Asylum at Morgan ton,
j Presbyterian; married Martha Bar
ker in 1 1.*'
Mr. \ lker was the last of five
brother- *? neer men- to pass.
I! pother, Margaret Scott, a cou
sin l* General Winfield Scott, was
? ft ? widow during the Civil War,
in .'lui P.ce whose life was reflected
i th life and business careers of
. A :? a at deal oi* lhc rich
ami honor of this good nuu '>
Ml'e was mm! i:? the county of Gra
ham wl. 'v, \ cry young, he began a
?us : v t;:r"t*r that lasted over a
I criod of .">2 years, at the close of i
which period, he sold out his mercan
tile interest and large estate and re
turned to Cherokee county. "His
memory among those who knew him ,
will not fade" for the reason that he '
not only served his county, and State
in the capacity of a public servant, j
but that he served humanity as well.
His contribution of money and la
bor made possible the building of a
splendid Methodist church of its day,
in the town of Robbinsville and
while not a member thereof he con
tributed liberally to its support.
As a co-worker with that grand
old Christian and patriarch Dr. R. P.
Smith and the beloved Rev. Dr. R.
F. Campbell, of Asheviie, he helped
build a Presbyterian church and
school building combined at Rob
binsville, which church he joined in
the year lyuy. He was a consistent
member of the denomination at the
time of his death. He will be re
membeijed beause he was a friend
to the poor. By extending credit, he
made it possible for men and women
to have homes; and children of that
day now advancing into years, can
remember that he "trempered the
wind to the shore lambs!"
Rugged Honesty
His whole business career was
characterized by fair dealing and
rugged honesty, and by economy
and devotion to business, he accum
ulated and left to his wife and chil
dren a rich inheritance ? but richer
still, he left the memory of an ideal
husband and father. His tender
love and devotion to his good wife
whose comx>anionship contributed
largely to hi success was one of the
crowning virtues of his life.
The large attendance at the fun
eral service in the Methodist church
at Andrews by men and women from
every walk of life and the floral of
ferings bespeak a greater tribute
than this writer can pay.
Careless alike of sunshine and
TO ENFORC E
MOTOR LAW
Attention is being; called by May
or A. A. Fain this week to the traf- j
fic regulation laws of the state with
reference to speed, head and rear 1
lights, open cut-outs and mufflers.
Mr. Fain stated that there were
the most common violations of the
motor vehicle laws, and that a great
number of motorists were rather
careless about complying with ti?e
law, which the police department had
been instructed to enforce.
UTTLE RED
SCHOOL HOUSE
ON THE HILL
"Then came a change as all things
human c hange," sang the band. Has
.? larger realm opened? Do we see
the dawn of a more glorious day se
1 rene and strong in noon's golden
j tide? Is it true that the change is at
| tlu? door? What of it? Do we sigh
I and cast a 'ingering look at the little
< < Id red school-house with its warping
I ! loor, the battered seats, the jack
! knife's carved initial, the door's worn
! sill, and the sumachs growing near
by? Yes, with rc*"uctanee we must
! id adieu to the old school-house and
I the old familiar play ground. We
I serene about it. We know we
are losing a tried and true fiiend
that served its days and generation
| n< t'y and well. Onr thoughts bak
] <>n the rolicking old-fashioned games
] the noisy study hours with no evi
dence r:. py nerves; the stern disci
: i line that brought its reward in re
I - j?t?ct and leverential awe; tht* real
j hunger for knowledge that was stim
I ulatcd by the absence of artifk-iali
i ties and show that ga\ the . lie
principles of truc worth, va' ?. and
| '.I ? u?vht for thought s sake a rha:
'> i?la* upon the mind and soul. Ah!
ivs ! Great old il
ium--.. \ great people drank : ? von:
fountain! A giv.u country 1,. .
? tli i ! i- .!? . ?
IV y? i,..,
Tin' oncoming V iv- in mi p. "??
that almost o'erwhelm us, the 011
slou^ht of speedy activities thai all
hut make us dizzy; the avalanche of
restlessness in our youth which Yrri
y appals us (Ionian 1 1 that we provide
larger, better equipped stronger edu
cational strutures to meet present
day needs and bring about a mental
poise ond hearing in keeping with
on-rushing tide of civilization.
Must we linger too long on
thoughts of the past. Alust we stand
idly by while our chi'dren chafe for
broader fields of learning? No, a
thousand times no. Let us calmly
close the book of the past and turn
with a welcoming smile, a ready
hand, and helpful mind to the new
educational era in our mountain sec
tion. When consolidated schools hall
give our children a chance along with
children who have been more favor
ed. L?t us stand for at ieast a
school life of two thirds of the year.
Time and tide are not waiting; they
have never waited. Shall our chil
dren be cast in the drift heap on the
sides of this great stream of life or
sha'l we help them to get aboard the
ship with sails well fortified to meet
the storms, eager to wrestle with the
winds and waves, with the self-con
trol and calm assurance which is the
outcome of superior traniing backed
by a love of God and His universe.
vVong with our mighty domes, let
us send an inspiring invitation to this
new day. We, who are proud of our
children with their rich intellects,
fertile imagination, and pride of
blood. "A country School Ma'am."
rain, in the emetery at Andrews, he
tranquilly rests under the shadow
of the clouds. And when men and
women who knew him in the course
of life pause to recall the names and
faces of the departed; to recount
their goodly deeds and gracious
qualities of mind and heart, the name
of George Benjamin Walkre will not
be forgotten.
P. T. A. WILL
MEET FRIDAY
The regular monthly meeting of
ehe parent-teachers Association wil'
bo held Friday afternoon, February
?M at the school auditorium at 3:15
o'clock. Not only ht? members but
also parents and others who ai'e not
members are asked to attend and
take part in the meetings and thus
manifest, their interest in their chil- '
dren and in the school.
At the last meeting of the Asso
ciation the various grades were re
o.uested to elect grade mothers for
each grade of section of a grade.
The following have been elected:
Mrs. Sipe's section of the first
grade Mrs. I). Witherspoon, Mrs.
Grant's section of the of the First
grade Mrs. Frank Hampton; Mrs.
Wells' section of the second grade
Mrs. Lei'a Dickey; Miss Hayes' sec
tion of the second and third grade
Mrs. S. D. Akin; Mrs. Bell's section
of the third grade Mrs. W. M. Ax
ley; Miss McCombs' section of the
fourth grade. Mrs. T. S. Evans; Miss
Sword's section of the fourth grade
Mrs. Arthur Akin; Miss Hood's sec
tion of the fifth grade Mrs. Ben
Gartrell; Miss Triplett's section of
the fifth and sixth grade, Mrs. R. S.
Parker; Mrs. Hoover's section of the
sixth grade Mrs. M. \V. Boll; Sev
enth grade, Mrs. T. P. Calhoun; Mr.
; Carroll's section of the eighth grade
Mrs. (I. W. Candler; Miss Pollatty's
| section of the eighth grade Mrs.
Tom Patton; ninth grade Mrs. Neil
Davidson; tenth grade Mrs. BVssie
| 1 cweese ; e' eve nth grade Mrs. Harry i
, Cooper.
The grade mothers art? supposed !
! to bo especially interested in any
' :.hing for the welfare of the i rlL-u
| which they can be helpful t.. on-!
j grade. On? <>f the fivst wny^ in I
uKige the parents o: f..e c-liiMrer-i '
?i"-' room to atte;;?! the i\ ...
i -'ngs. A prize will !.. .on t<?
I lb. i ade having the m. t m?:lieisj
>.e Psalm of D'ctour
iii Detour;
! of cuss word.-.
IV duccr of pains.
Destroyer of autos.
Evon the good say dam when they
see nio
And the wicked say I am HELL.
I puttcth in action the rear seat
driver,
I maketh the Cadillat '.ook like the
fliwer,
And a fliwer like a junk pile.
Woe unto the motorist that for
getteth me ;
That taketh me not into consid
eration ;
That thinketh not of me when he
planneth a journey!
For, verily, when he is at the
height of his pleasure,
When he sayeth unto himseif,
"Verily this is the road of roads
And motoring is the king of plea
sure."
Then will I descend upon him
And utterly destroy his joy in life. ,
Yea, verily, I will break his springs !
And bend his axle;
I will burn out his bearings,
And his differintiai I wil'. turn
into a scrap of metal;
I will cause his tires to be punc- f
tured
And his radiator to work like a
sprinkler.
Yea, verily. I will turn his whole
trip into a nightmare
For I am Detour, greatest of all
joy kiVers.
Even the high and mighty are hum
Wed by me
And the tourist liveth in fear of
my wrath.
? Ira L. Wood, in Dixie Gravel.
Mrs. T. P. Calhoun and her broth
er, G. W. Wilson of Peachtree were
called to the bedside of their father
at TeOlico '"lains last week.
FORMER MURPHY
WOMAN FILES
$1 0,000.00 SUIT
Mrs. Zimmerman Accuses4 Five4 of
Misrepresenting Asheville Realty
Sale
Mis. 0:*?a ' immerman, of Ashe
viVe, who formerly resided in Mur
phy, ami is well known here, has fil
et! suit for $10,0000 in Buncombe
Sajierior Court, against an Asheville
realty company, naming five princi
pal, claiming that the proi>erty she
bought from them was misrepresent
ed, according to a nesw story ap
l pearing in the Asheville Citien last
week. The story follows:
punitive ;.nd compensatory dama
ges amounting to $10,000 are sought
bv Mrs. Os%>a L. Zimmerman in a
complaint filed witth the clerk of
Buncombe Superior Court yeterday.
against Fannie E. Corriher, J. Plott
Foyd, Isaac C'. Chance, Greer H.
White and Wiliam S. Carpenter.
It is alleged in the complaint that
the plaintiff bought a certain piece
of property in West Asheville, oil of
the defendants being connected in
some way with th^ purchase of the
property.
The complaint sets forth that the
property was sold her as new with
the assurance that no one had ever
lived in the house except the defend
ant, Mrs. O rriher, and that the
plaintiff eblieved they were telling
her the truth.
It was her purpose, the plaintiff
sets forth, to establish a boarding
houe, and that when she advirtised
for boarders after taking over the
property mentioned in the complaint,
she was surprised that none came,
but was not advised of the reason un
til the time when she went to list her
property for taxaiu-r.. when she was
informed that she h: ght through
the above named m-; cn?;:.nts proper
ty known as the old kh Lvart Tuber
cular Sanitaria? ..
Because of thi . . Zimmerman
. lieges that she ^a do ;'rau. ;ed and
cheated by the d?- ". ndants and that
she had crpressly told the real estate
agents that she aid not want a "t. b.
place." The plaintiff says the prop
erty was sold her at a much higher
price than in will bring on the mar
U-t.
The Baptist Missionary Society
will give a George Washington Birth
day party on February 22. Every
body invited.
THE BLESSING
OF NEWSPAPERS
I don't know what I'd do without
newspapers.
I cover everything in the attic
with them.
I lie on them when I tinker with
my car.
I occasionally use them for wrap
ping paper.
I start fires with them in the fur
nace.
I put them cn chairs that I have
to stand on.
I save the floors with them.
I have use for them a hundred
times a day.
I keep them for the Salvatoni
Army.
I advertise in them.
Thank God for the printed word!
Mr. Newlywed: This is the last
time I'm going to eat roast beef
without gravy?.
Mrs. Newlywed : Y ou brute. It's
your own fault. I sent you out for
the roast and you didn't bring back
a drop of gravy. ? Film Fun
Doctor: "I'm sorry but I can't
cure your husband's talking in his
sleep."
Wife: "Can't you give him some
thing to make him talk more dis
tinctly?"