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THE FRANKLIN PRESS FriJay, Novcr:.Lcr 21, 1S24. Pa; The Franklin Preea PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY S. A. HARRIS : Editor SUBSCRIPTION RATES (Subscriptions Payable in Advance) One Year : $1.50 Six Months , .75 Three Months 40 Sinele CoDies 5c ADVERTISING RATES. Very reasonable, and will be made known upon request. We charge 5 cents a line for Cards f Thanks, Resolutions of Respect and for notices of entertainments where admission is charged. Entered at the post-office at Franklin, N. C, for transmission urougn the mailt at tecona lata matter. Foreign Advertising Representative THE AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION Lake Emory. Our editorial of October 24th, under ".ht caption of Lake Emory has been misconstrued by some. We did' not mean to convey the impression that outside capital will not be welcomed In development of the Lake Emory properiies. Of course it would be to the advantage of Franklin to raise the necessary money at home. With what the town will pay, enough local capital has now been subscribed to purchase the lands adjoining the lake on v.'t.'ch options have been taken Howcer, more money .will be needed to devc.cp these lands. The grounds must be cleared of underbrush, .roads must be built, water mains laid, etc. No doubt the Lake Emory Company will soon close the deals for the pur chase of the land and will welcome outside capital to be used in neces sary developments. - 1 Our Board of Trade. , The first Monday in Jarfuary of each year is the date of the annua meeting of the Board of Trade at which officers for the ensuing year are elected. It is now time for our citizens to begin giving this matter some consideration. Do we want a Board of Trade for next year? Judg ing by the support it received during the past year the answer must.be in the negative. A little over $400 was all .that could be raised. Many who subscribed did not pay or paid only a part of the amount subscribed, with the consequent result that the Board of Trade was continually handicapped by lack of funds'. If ever Franklin needed a Board, of Trade we need it now, Not only for the tourist trade is the organization needed, but its assistance in bringing new enterprises to Franklin will be of material benefit to the' town. The Board of Trade is constantly receiv ing enquiries from the outside "world regarding the power dam and our natural resources. , We must have some organization whose duty it will be to answer such enquiries. Otherwise Franklin' will fai in its duty to itself. Criminal Docket. The' criminal docket of the prescn term of court was completed. Tuesday after-noon. In addition to the case 'mentioned, below there were sevcra case's nol prossed and several foun not guilty. . Those who were found guilty or plead. guilty are as follows: Harry Shephard, Guilty of simpl assault. Discharged on payment costs. of Will Cruise. It apearping th at this defendant was convicted in U. S Court and served Sentence, defendan was discharged on payment of costs Vance Owens. Disturbing religiou conirrecation. $?5.00 and costs, and show good behavior, for two years al each tern, of court. Roy Berry carrying brass knucks concealed. $25.00 and costs. Earle Pressley. Retailing. 2 months on buncombe county roads. ' Lawrence Mason. Retailing, months on Buncomhe rniintv rna , Fred Jacob's. Affray. $15.00 and cost Andy Mctlure. Retailing. 3 months on Buncombe countv roar!"!. Alex Ammons. Carrying concealed weapons. $3u.uu ana costs. Wade Reese and R. C. Garbrie el Possessing vhiskry. $150.' costs. each and NOTICE. News articles, advertisements, etc, should reach the Press office: by noon on Wednesdays. If received later lack .of power may prevent publication.. A BIT OF FRANKLIN'S OLD HISTORY In the issue of the Press for No vember 7th the rate on real estate in 1855 was stated as 75 cents on the hundred dollars. A closer examination of the old records shows that the rate of taxation was only 2 1-2 cents oh the hundred. The total valuation of property in Franklin in 1857 was $31,235. The amount of taxes collected in that. year on all real estate was $65,26. Read U and weep. ' " The proceedings continue as fol lows: At a meeting of the Commissioners on the 1st day of December 1856 the following resolution was passed: Resolved that the marshal be in structed to collect the taxes by the 1st day of January next, and pay the same over to the Treasurer, and that N, G Allman and J. M. Lylc be ap pointed to procure the material and superintend the putting up of 3 or 4 horse racks at suitable places and improve the side walks, streets, etc., so far as the funds may justify, and that they be paid for their time and labor spent. The Marshal, A. W, Bell, having resigned his office, the Commissioners met on the 18th of July, 1257, and appointed John B. Love, Marshal, who accordingly filed his bond wkh se curity in the required amount. The term for which the Commis sioners were elected having expired, the Sheriff of Macon County caused an election to be opened and held at the court house in Franklin on the 9th day of October, 1857, for the pur pose of electing five Commissioners for the ensuing year, when J. R. Siler J. M. Lyle, T. G. Allman, John Reid and J. Johnston were again elected. The Marshal, John B. Love having resigned his office, the Commission ers met on the 27th day of May 1858 and appointed T. Siler Marshal for the ensuing year. And it was Resolved that N. G. Allman be appointed to take a list of taxable property for the'past as well as the present year and hand the same to the Marshal for collection, and it was further Resolved that the Treasurer call on the former Marshals, A. W. Bell and John B. Love and make settlement with them on their bonds. At a meeting of the Commissioners held on the 23rd day of June, 1859, Leon F. Siler was appointed a com missioner to fill the vacancy occas ioned by the removal o"f commissioner John Reid. H. B. Bryson was ap pointed, Town Marshal for -twelve months from date of his bond which he is required to file. It was Resolved that the tax, on each Grocery be raised from 75 cents to five dollars and that each peddler of any goods, wares or merchandise not the growth or manu facture of the state pay a tax of five dollars. It is also Resloved that H. B. Bryson, F. Poindexter and James II. McLoud be appointed a patrol to serve twelve months from this , date;. At a meeting of the Commissioners of the Town of Franklin held on the 22nd day of February, 1860, L. F. Siler took the oath of a commissioner. On motion N. G.' Allman was elected overseer of the streets for which ser vices he is to be paid $1.50 per day for each day he works. On motion it was Resolved that the town magist rate be required to keep a record of each case tried before him and that said magistrate be allowed 20 cents for each case tried by him. On mo tion A. W. Bell was elected Town Magistrate. On motion it was Re solved that the secretary be required to have 23 copies of the by-law's and ordinances printed and distributed. On motion it was Resolved to with draw the suit now pending against J. , R, Allman for selling Spirituous liquors. On motion it was Resolved that the tax charged to B. W. Bell for keeping a grocery for the past year be reduceu to 75 cents. The Commissioners met on the 27th day of February,-1860 when the fol lowing ordinances were revised and enacted : , , i- 1. For running a horse race through the streets for' show, pleasure or re ward the person guilty shall pay. a penalty of S.OC. 2. For any breach of the peace any person guilty shall pay a penalty of $2.00. 3. For any obsciene language or in decent exposure of the person guilty shall pay a penalty of $2.00. 4. Any person riding on the side walk shall pay a penalty of 50 cents. S. Any person selling spirituous quors on the streets, public square or any other unauthorized place with in, the corporate limits shall pay a penalty of $5.00 for each offense. . 6. Any person leaving a wood pile or other unnecessary obstruction in the street or on the sidewalk shall pay a penalty of $5.00 for each day th,e obstruction remains on the street. 7. The Town Marshal shall keep a book and an impartial record of all proceedings before him. and each violation of the town's ordinances shall be rought before him on a War rant in the name of the Commission ers of the Town of Franklin and judg ment shall be rendered thereon. 8. Any one guilty of obscene lang uage or indecent or ungentlemanly behavior' in the presence of a lady or ladies shall pay a penalty of $5.00. 9. Any person unnecessarily firing a gun in the streets, on the side walks, or upon the pizzas or in the doors of stores, shops, etc., shall pay a penalty of $1.00 for each offense. Our New Judge. Superior Court opened Monday morning with Judge Michael "II. Schenck presiding, and Solictor Grover Davis looking after the state's interest. Thts is Judge Schenck's first court since his recent appointment to fill the unexpired term of the late Judge J. Bis Ray. Judge Schenck's charge to the jury consumed about an hour. During his charge the Judge had occasion to refer to the. excellent school system of the state saying that the progress of North Carolina within the past years has been due to the good sys tem of 'schools more than to any thing else. ' After instructing the jury in its duty regarding all manner of crimes the Judge went more into detail concerning the prohbition law. Judge Schenck unqualifiedly accepts the challange of those who state that North Carolina cannot enforce its prohibition law. He says that within his jurisdiction this law can and will be enforced. "Any law," he states, "can be enforced when the people as a whole are in favor of enforce ment." The state prohibition act when submitted to a vote of the people car ried by an overwhelming majority. Therefore the people beleave in the law. Such being the case Judge Schenck believes that this law can be enforced. Those who believe that they can drive a car when intoxicated without getting into trouble are due for a sad awakening. Judge ' Schenck believes that the highways should be made safe for the public. "A drunken man driving a car on the highways is a public menace," states the Judge. He therefore wants it understood that a man convicted of this offense can expect no mercy from him. During his first term of court in Macon county Judge Schenck has' favorably impressed our citizens by his consideration, unfailing courtesy and quick dispatch of business. Great Comedy Coming. The students and faculty of the Highlands High School of which Miss Ruth Oliver is the accomplished principal will present a two act comedy at the court house at 800 P. M. on November 28, 1924. Ttiis play is a screaming funny and scintilating farce comedy entitled Mr. Boh.c Mr. Bob has been received with enthusiasm at other places and Frank lin is likewise due for the greatest hour and a half of fun in its history, The faculty and students of the High lands High School are the recipients of many congratulations on the suc cess of this play. Miss McRee, a noted musician and singer, will entertain with many selections during the intermissions'. Let's show Our appreciation of Highlands' efforts by turning out a capacity audience. Admission: Adults 50 cents', School children 25 cents. Administrator's Notice. Kavirg' qualified as Administnuor of Mary Raby, deceased, late of Ma xon County, N. C, this is to notify all persons having claims apainst the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 28th day of October, 1925,. or this notice will be plead in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make imme diate settlement. This 28th day of Octobr, 1924. JAY C. GIBSON. , PN21 Administrator. Notice of Sale. Under and by virtue of the provis ions of a certain deed of trust, dated 28th day of March, 1924, by and be tween P. II. O'Brien and Ollie E. O'Brien, his wife, and O'Brien Con struction Company, Incorporated parties of the first part, Vonno L. Gudger, Trustee, party of the second part and the National Surety Com pany, party of the third part, which deed of trust was duly registered on the loth day of April,. 1924, in Record of Mortgages and Deeds of Tryst, Book 27, page 509, in the office of the Register of Deeds of Macon County, North Carolina, default having been made by the paries of the first part irt the payment of the indebtedness secured by the said deed of trust and application having been made to the undersigned trustee, to sell the prop erty therein described under the power of sale therein contained, the undersigned trustee will, at 12 o'clo:k M. on the 24th day of November, 1924, at a point near Lee' Corn's house on or about North Carolina State. Highway Project No! 962, Ma con County, North Carolina, thet same being on or near State Highway lead ing from Otto to the Georgia State line, where the j.ropcrty to be sold is now situate, sell at public auction for- cash the following . described property, embraced and covered by the said deed of trust, to-wit: 1 Item No, 1-1 75 h. p. portable Holt Engine, Shop No. 3342, Engine No. 75030. Item 'No. 21 8x8; 2Tcylinder Cur- tiss upright belt driven air compres sor, Sbop No, 775. Item No. 3-2 No. 2 J. C. Steele & Sons belt driven drum hoists. Item No. 41 12x24 Reliance Jaw Crusher, Shop No. 4-E-2135. Item No. 5 I Novo Gas Engine, Pump No. 3503, Engine No. 83202. Item No. 61 10-ton Monarch Steam Roller, No. 20131. ' ... Item No. 7-1 500 lin. ft. 5-8 cast steel rope. Item No. 8-1 200 lin. ft. 1 1-2-in. Manila rope and 5 blocks. Item No. 94 1 cu. yd. dump cars. Item No. 101 screening outfit complete. , ' . Item No. 11-700 lin. ft. No. 16 In dustrial track. Item No. 12-125 lin. ft. 2-in. black pipe. Hem, No. 13 1 Austin Road Ma chine. Item No. 144 mules. . Item No. 154 sets harness. Said sale is made according to the authority contained in the said deed of trust. This 10th day of October, 1924. VONNO L. GUDGER, N21-7t-cTJJ . Trustee Administratrix' Notice. Having qualified as Administratrix of Wade Potts, deceased, late of Ma con County, N. C, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 27th day of October, 1925, or thi notice will be plead in bar of thei recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immedi ate settlement. This 27th day of October, 1924. DOLLIE POTTS. N21 Administratrix Administrator's Notice. Having qualified as administrator of G. W. Ammons, deceased, late of Macon County, N. C this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said (deceased to exhibit tnem to the undersiened on or hefore the 15th day of November, 1925, or. this notice will be plead m bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make imme ciiate settlement. This the 15th day of November, 1924. V N, E. COCHRAN D12-cFIM Administrator Card of Thanks. I wish to express to my friends and supporters my appreciation of their loyalty and support' in the election of Nov. 4th. ' It shall be my aimxto prove that their confidence in me is not mis placed. Your friend, HORACE J. HURST. Mr. Henrv Robert son use olaot ed senator from the 33rd District by a majority ot ooo. His total vote in district was 8.778 while Hayes the re v-.,v. vm. uc.vmudi vote o counties folldvA: ChernW- P by son 2268, Hayes 1828. Clay i Robertson lioi, ayes IUU4. . Ufaham; Robert son 895,- Hayes 853. Macon : Robert- son i-so, nayes iwx swain: Kobert son jo, Hayes, 1822. DIRECTORY Churches. t Methodist Episcopal, South. Rev., W. M. Smith. Pastor. Preaching ser ine every Sunday at eleven A. M. and seven. thirty P. M. Sunday School Sunday morning :4 A. Al. l. j. " jonnmon, superinienaent. " Prayer meeting every Wednesday at 7:00 P. M. Baptitt. Sunday at 11:00 A. M. and 7:15 P. M. Sun day School at 9:45 A. M. each Sunday morn ing. Jno. S. Trotter, Supt. Prayer meeting at 7:15 P. M. each Wednesday. Presbyterian. Rev. I. Q. Wallace, Pastor. Jno. C. Wright, i Suoerintendent of Sabbath School. Preaching on tecond and fourth Sabbath at 11 A. M, Sunday School at 10 A. M. every Sabbath. Everyone is cordially invited to attend these. -services, particularly the stranger in town. The tervicea will also be made especially In. teresting to the young people. St. Agnet Church, Epitcopal. 1 E. J. Tipes, Rector. Services as follows: lloly Communion, 8 A. M except first Sunday n month. Sunday school, 10 A. M. K. D. Sisk, Superintendent. Morning Prayer and Sermon, 11 A. M. Holy Communion, 11 A. M., first Sunday in month, and 10 A. M., Holy Days. The Litany and Short Address, Wednes day evening," 8 o'clock. The St. Agnes Guild meets on the second and jourth Tuesday. Come and worship with us. . .' ,'- . : Secret Orders. C .Masonic. ". V., T. Carpenter, W. M. Henry Cabe, Sec. Regular meetings first and third Tuesday nights ' in each month. Visiting brethren cordially ' invited. . . . ' i i , Order of the Eastern Star. Nenuassce Chapter meets first and third Thursday nights in each month. Mrs. W - N. Sloan, Worthy Matron. J. S. Conley, Worthy Patron. Visiting members are cor dially invited to be present. . I.O.O.F. 1 Tno. E. Rickman. N. G. Regular meet In m first and third Saturday nights in each menu. K. of P. R. D. Sisk. C. C. Regular meetings tecond and fourth Thursday nights in each month. . Jr.O. U.A.M. Tas. W. Street, C. A. J. West, Financial Secretary. Regular meetings second and fourb Thursday nights in each month. Confederate Veteran Pension Board Frank I. Murray. W. R. Stallcuo. H. H. Raby. Alf Shone. Board meets first Monday.' Tuesday and Wednesday in July each year. Town Government, Mayor R. D. Sisk. Board of Aldermen T. W. Angel, W. L. Higdon, J. C. Wright, Henry Cabe, J. A. Por- ter, L'ogan A. Alien. , Graded School Board Dr. F. T. Smith, E. C. Kingsbery. Jno. S. Trotter. Tno. M. Moore, Z. W. Conley, Mrs. Gilmer A. Jones.- County Government. Sheriff Alex Moore, Clerk of Superior Court Frank I. Murray. Register of Deeds Elmef Johnson. County Superintendent of Schools -M. Dl Billings. County Superintendent of Health Dr. W. A. Rogers. . County Board bf Commissioners A. B. Slagle. Lawrence Raimey, C. K. Cabe. " county Hoard of Education b. H, Lyle, N. L. Barnard, H. M. Bascom. Notice of Publication of Summons and Warrant Of Attachment North Carolina Macon Countv. In Superior Court. . Addie Angel ' vs. . Frank C. Elwess. ; ' The defendant above named wrll take notice 'that a summons in the above entitled action was' Issued against said defendant on the 18th day of October, 1924, by the Clerk of the Superior .Court of Macon County, N. C, which said summons is return able on the 21st day of November, 1924, before taid Clerk of Superior Court; that the purpose of said ac tion is to recover the sum of Five Hundred and Fifty-five ($555.00) Dol lar due the plaintiff by the defendant for services rendered, board and lodg ing furnished and for storage charges. Let said defendant, further , take no tice that a warrant of attachment was issued by said Clerk of Superior Court on the 18th day -of October, 1924, against the property of the said de fendant, which warrant is returnable at the same time and place above named for the return ot the sum mons, when and where the defendant is required to appear and answer of demur to the complaint, or the relief demanded will be granted. I his the 20th day of October, 1924.' FRANK I. MURRAY, N21-5t-cR&R Clerk Superior Court. ' Notice to Subscribers. Look at trie printed label en your paper, The date thereon shows when the subscription expires. For ward your money in ample time for renewal. Notice date on label care fully, and if not correct, please notify us at once. Subscribers desiring trre address of their paper changed will please state m their communication -both the OLD and New address. r
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