*.j, BiijiVAKD, N. 0. m t An Ambition and a Record! ? . . . ' ; 'T'HE needs of the South are identical with the needs | 7 of the Southern Railway t the crowtb and mkccm of one meani i * the nphniMiny of the Other. The Sontheni Railirar asks no faroi accorded to othen. •pedal pilTllece not The arabition of the Sonthem Railwar Company ii to Me that nnltr of interest that it born of co-operation between the pnbllc and i the railroads; to tee perfrcted that fair andfrank poiicr inthe manaee* * ment of railroad* which invites th; confidence of goi'entmental | acrncirsi to realize thatlibcraiity rf tmnnent which will enable it to obtain the additional capital needed for ttie acquisition of better and enlarrrd facilities Inddcnt to the demaod for Increaied and beuer •ervice; and, finalljr— To take Its niche in the body politic of the South aloniaide of other treat industries, with no laoie, bat with equal liberties, equal ncbtl and equal eppoitunities. The Southern Serves the Sonth.” Reduced Touring Cars Reduced $80. New Price $388.50. Roadsters Reduced $45. New Price $373.50. May get higher but guaranteed no lower within a year* LET US SELL YOU ONE NOW. KING LIVERY COMPANY Agents for Dodge and Ford Autos. BKEVARD, N. C. City Market 12c per pound cash paid for hens and fryers. Cash market prices paid for eggs. We have the following meats and produce for sale: \ Chickens Beef Pork Fish Lettuce Celery Sweet Potatoes Turnips We buy all kinds of hides. City Markets S. F. ALLISON, Proprietor PHONE 47 RUB OUT PAIN with good oil liniment. That’s the sure^ way to stop them. The best rubbing liniment is MUSTANC LINIMENT Good for the Ailments of Horses, Mules, Cattle, Etc. Qood for your own A ches. Pains, Rheumatism, Sprains, Cuts, Bums, Etc. j 25c. 50c. $1, At all Dealers. ! LOOK! New or renewal subscriptions I (beginning January 1) will cost $1.00 for one year, 60 cents 6 months, 35 cents 3 months, 25 cents for 2 months. Crowns, ^ Bridge ^ Work 5 Saturday, April 7 “Hulda, the Silent,” an in teresting drama of love in trigue and sacrifice. “The Laugh of Scorn,” a pretty little drama featur ing Ben Wilson and Edna Hunt. “Her Steady Carfare,” a comedy with pretty little Betty Compson and Ray {flllagher. Tuesday, Aprii 10 “For the Stars and Striper,” a thrilling episode of ‘Tearl of the Army.” “Krazy Kat at Looney Park,” one of those funny Krazy Kat Komedys. Also scenic pictures and another comedy. Thursday, April 12 ►a two part drama, Pathe J|T IA two p8 ^ l^ews and t Tews ana a comedy will be tiie program. Friday, April 13th The annual play given by tiie students of BreVard In- •titute, entitled “Much Ado About Nothing.** Full Set Of Teeth vO Fillings, 50c up Why Pay More? Pcrfcct Satisfaction Guaranteed CONSULT us FREE Dr.BenC,Smattiers Dr. C. M. Beam Dentists Over Carmichaels* on the SqiiaTe 1% Patton Ave. Entrance Asheville, N. C. Phone 1561 W. B. Michael Factory Representativs tor Western North Garol'na for Twenty-Five Years tor the WEAVER PIANO CO. YORK, PA. Sample Pianos N'):' Ooor to Duckworth Dr ' Co. Brevard, N. Mqmonal SMOiOOL Lesson (By E. O. SELLERS, Actlnff Director of the Sunday School Course in the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago.) (Copyright. 1917, Wpstern Newapaper Unton.) LESSON FOR APRIL 8 JESUS RAISED LAZARUS PROM THE DEAD—EASTER LESSON. LESSON TEXT-John 11:17-27, 43, 44. (Read 17 to 44). GOLDEN TEXT—Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life.—John U:25. This lesson occurred about two months before the crucifixion, Jesus being in Bethabara at the time of this call (See John 10:40; 1:28). There are four recorded cases of resurrec tion from the dead: Jairus’ daughter (Matt. 9), the son of the widow of Nain (Luke 7), Lazarus, and also Je sus after his crucifixion (John 20). I* The Lesson of Unbelief. Bethany, the home of Lazarus, is on the south eastern slope of Mt. Olivet, two miles from Jerusalem. Christ and his dis ciples 'fc’ere on the east side of the Jor dan, having been driven there by the hostility of the Jews (John 10:31). He purposely delays his stay in that place that this event might give an oppor tunity for the manifestation of his wonder-working power. This delay was in face of his supernatural knowl edge that Lazarus’ sickness had been fatal, for he said plainly to his disci ples, “Lazarus is dead.” Philosophers have often called death a sleep, but al ways one from which there was no awakening; hence the skepticism of these sisters is not surprising. (1) They limited the power of Jesus to his person—“If thou hadst been here,” (2) They also limited his power to a cer tain place, “If thou hadst been here” (V. 21). II. The Lesson of Pain. The suffer ing of these sisters produced sacrifice and self-devotion. Suffering brings blessing to others. It is also a means of self-culture. Suffering drives us to the Christ, and reveals to us the un realized side of Christ’s character (v. 25). Jesus Is often never more kind than when he seems to be least kind. In the midst of her skepti cism and pain Jesus gave Martha a new and glorious thought about the resurrection. “I am the resurrection and the life.” If we desire that, all we have to do is to get Jesus himself (I John 5:12). Resurrection has to do with the body, and life has to do with the spirit (John 17:3). All will ultimately experience resurrection, but only those who believe on him re ceive life (John 3:SG). There is a resurrection of life and there is a resurrection of damnation (John r»:29). Martha answered, “Yea Lord, I believe that thou art the Christ, tlie Son of God.” It Is all-important that we should really believe that (Joha 20:31; I John 5:1-5). III. The Lesson of Love. Love al ways manifests Itself in deeds, Mar tha secretly and quickly arose and loft the wailing friends to go and meet the waiting Master. “The Mas ter Is come.” He still comes, and calls to us, and, if, like Martha, we .spring up gladly to meet him, he will fill our lives with blessing and Joy. Je sus came to these sisters individu ally (vv. 21, 28), He had entered the danger zone in order to be there (v. 8), and It was Thomas, the doubter, who wanted to accompany him (v. 16). “Jesus wept,” not with ^ the wailing of professional mourners, j but W’ith the silent, grief-stricken sis-1 ters. I IV. The Lesson of Power. Jesus had let natural causes work to their fullest extent. Coming to the tomb, Jesus said (v. 39), “Take ye away the stone,” It was four days after the death of Lazarus before he came forth. Jesus was soon to die and rise In three days after his entomb ment. The stone had to be removed from the tomb of Lazarus; it rolled Itself away from the tomb of Christ, The restrictions which Christ placed upon his exercise of power, viz., that he allowed Lazarus to die, to be buried, and his body to reach the point of putrefaction, and not to come forth until Jesus himself, in his body, was pre.sent at the tomb, emphasizes the Icssou of the restraint of power for the glory of God. Out of such extreme circumstances of seeming im possibility God manifested his glory (Rom. 8:28). Browning has given us a wonder fully Imaginative picture of his re newed life on earth: And oft the man’s soul springs Into his face As If he saw again and heard again Ilis sa^e that bade him rise. And he did rise. The effect of the miracle was two fold, Many who W’ere present be lieved on Jesus, others did not. Some went to the Pharisees to rehite what they had seen, only to meet with rebuff. The ronijiiiKler of the chapter Is oc cupied wiili the plotting of the Phari sees against Jesus, and from this grave there stretches the shadow of a cross upon the path of Jesus, This miracle ranks next to Christ’s own re.surrectlon as a decionstratioD of imindrtalUy. Are ^ve ni resurrection ground'' tisis ine Slone been rolled away? " tion of Lfizarus prove; tn V existence i. ;k' ‘ur real ex .h . \ ( UI-F&DERATE VETERANS MET In (espoi’so to Order of Com- inund.-int, the Ciiiiip U. 3. V. met in Br»-' u(l, A])ril 1st. Ca’led the r»*ll, forty accoanted for. Elt*'-to(] ,T. M. Thrnah delegate to rennion at Washington, D. C., also M. .1. Wilson should he decide to go. Ordered tribute of respect pre pared by committee, T. L. Gash, B, J. Wilson and J. M, Hamlin in honor of J. M, Glazener be recorded and published. A committee consisting of T, L, Gash and B. .1. Wilson was ordered to prepare a snitable tribute to Maj W, E. Breesoaiso L. W. Brooks and J. M. Souther to offer same to M. L. Orr. The Adjutant was ordered to secure miniutnre flags which are to be placed upon the graves of our departed comrades on “Memorial Day”in May. Further instrnctions will be given in a fatnre order by commandant. Adjourned sine die. T, L. Gash, Secretary. EXAMINATION FOR POSTMASTER AT THE DAVIDSON RIVER OFFICE The United States Civil Service Commission will conduct an exami nation Ht Hendersonville on April 14 at 10:30 o’clock for the purpose of selecting a postmaster at David son River postoifice. Applicants must be 21 years old if male or 18 it female and mQSt reside in the territory supplied by the office. Farther information can be had at the Davidson River office. The compensation for the last fiscal year was $189. Mrs. Edna StrieWand has resigned the postmastership after a service in this capacity for four years. Easter in Other Lands OF ALL annual festivals among Christian nations, Easter seems to have made the most serious impression, and the customs connected with its first celebrations to have lin gered the longest. Europe, with its many nations, and, therefore, many peoples, has ever been the scene of various ceremonies distinctly belonging to the separate countries, with the Latin church always In the lead In the matter of picturesque symbols and pro cessions. Strange customs, sometimes com bined with elaborate ceremonies, are found oftenest in the rural districts, where the people have not free access to the towns, and simplicity of living does not question the difference be tween truth and tradition. In Brittany many interesting cus toms are observed. It is a land of legends. The very people, quaintly dressed as they were a thousand years ago, suggest legends and traditions. When the faith of the Nazarene w’as first preached to their ancestors they held the mammoth stones which abound in the fields and countryside in deep veneration. The church united stories of won derful stones with the word of Christ, so that its teaching might sooner de velop converts. Fete days w'ere held in high esteem, and many queer beliefs and associations became entangled with the festivals. On Easter morning at the Church of St. Croniey, In the village of FInistere, Brittany, every man, woman and child of the vicinity Is In attendance. The women and children are in thefr best frocks and snowiest caps, and the men are leading the cattle to the door of this church, which would do credit to a city of size. There the priest receives the men and animals, and while the women clus ter around, gravely listening, the cattle are blessed and the care of St, Croniey invoked In their behalf. This saint Is a great favorite all over Brittany; and. like so many traditions of the Bretons, his story is connected with the giant stones. It appears that he was a bish op of Rome come up to the province to convert the heathen. He was hunted by wild men until death seemed near, when suddenly ev ery pursuer was turned into a stone, and so they stand todhy, one group forming a regular border along the road from Carnac to Kerlescant, Mounting many of these stones are crucifixes and on Easter morning thf little processions passing through the fields and along the road to the near est church stop and rest a few mo ments and offer up an Easter prayer. In scattered communities, where there are few towns, an Easter service is often held in the fields, and a sermon preached from a wayside shrine, set in one of the historical stones. New Kind of Easter Eggs. When the eggs have been boilec hard and cooled, write names or drav flowers, rabbits and the like on then with a stub pen dipped in melted msii Then drop the eggs carefully into an dye that can be boiled, and let thei i>oil two minutes. Wipe each egg wl^ •n oiled rig, and you will have soi* • ery a" .active souvenirs with whi' .fitnes or designs upon colo^ bac P / V --S.K'iij* ► . . rl. . ."H «' ■ ' I ' l|.W i-l" .■’■f " you hcai your neighbor say that “So-and-so** carries finest grade of flour—the kind that makes good bread and good cakes—you naturally get interested. Flour is the most important article of food in the household. We carry only brands that have stood the test of years and that we can fully vouch for personally. COX 6c KILPATRICK Phone 41 TRY OUR FRESH ROLLS AND TEA BISCUITS BAKED HERE EVERYDAY. Philipp’s Bakery Phone 24 $15 Per Cord for Chestnut Wood Cut your chestnut into telephone poles and you will receive about $15 per cord for them* Write for prices and specifications. ERSKINE POLE CO., WEAVERVILLE, N. C Cash Paid at Siding;. M “Whether You Build —a modern steel skyscraper or a small bungalowt you want perfect plastered walls and ceilings* No matter how beautifully you may decorate, the effect is lost if the walls arc unsound and marred. The impression is given that the building is poorly constructed and there fore its SELLING VALUE IS SERIOUSLY DIS COUNTED. '^To have good, solid walls and ceilings you must do two things: Ftrst use GOOD plaster and then apply on good laths. -U. S. G. IVORY Plaster wiU make any building better to live in, easier to rent or sell! Take it from BILL DER. me— tf MILLER SUPPLY COMPANY