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ft f - 1 Lru MO OP 'mi- 1(1 t V If r VCLU'.IZ XLI. FRANKLIN, N. C, FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 1928. , NUMBER Or,'. a :v -ii' - ' L ft . The Old Year A E 3: Closed Book ITS happy days were many, indeed. Its sunshine of . Progress, and Prosperity shone upon , us all and it is with just a little regret that we watch-- , t r, Time Recording : Its Passing-- VET we must not let its passing befog our eyes. Let us look ahead. Who is that little stranger coming this way? To be' -sure, 'tis - - ..w-.v. .v i;.,. The H appy Ne vv Year Cometh-- 'v.i TO make its rstay with us. In its .arms a bright new book " containing new blank pages on which let's hope many happy chap- v ters will be: crowded I ' Driartown Locals' . As wc haven't seen any items from Eriartown in quite a while, thought we would write a few: . ' Well, Christmas has passed and a new year will soon be here. We hope the new year -will bring more happiness for everyone than the old year has. ' . . ' Mrs. Bruce Duvall is reporfed on the siek list 4his week. We hope she will, soon be well again. ' Mr. Britton Smith of Nantahala. is visiting-his grandparents, Mr, and Mrs. W. R. Jones. - Mrs. Jane Caylor and -children of Murphy,' are visiting her mother, Mrs. P. A. Hampton, A . Master 'Ray Duvall is seriously , ill with pneumonia. We wish hinv.a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Bud Lee and children of Hewitts, N. C, are visiting frjends and relatives in this community. A crowd of the men folks of this section went wildcat1 hunting Christ masa morning. AH reported a nice time. The; dogs chased coons, wild cats, and foxes, so they said and they taught one a ' little ' jack rabbit. Mr' and Mrs. Shirlev Trammel, of Hewitts, N. C, are moving back to .this section. ' " ..' '". , Mr. Arthur Garey of Atlanta, is spending a few days with his mother Mrs. Letha Garey. . - ' ; Mrs. Emma Roper and .Miss Maude Wikle were visitors at Andrews and Marble the past "week. We are sorry to report that, Uncle Parm Mav Hied Saturday. It is hard to give up a dear one, but God knows best and His will be done. Mr. John ' Wishon of Clarkesville Ga. after spending a few weeks, with his -father, Mr. S. G. Wishon, left Monday for Alabama. ; 1 Stroll Items The Christmas tree at the school house was a great success.. "Many children's hearts were gladdened by Santa's gifts. Our school will dose New Year's day- It truly has been quite a, successful season under the Misses Fulton.. We hope y will consent to return . tiet school year and continue the good work. sMr. Leon Keener returned to' Bir mingham, Ala., Monday after spend ing Christmas vacation 'with hfs homefolks. He has been working in Alabama . for months. , ; t Mr. C. N. Jones ad son, Carl, have returned to their road work dn No. spending Christmas with homeidks Mr. Goorge Hcdden als'j has been with his family through the holiday. Mrs. Amon Mashburn and, four children went to see her parents on Peek's Creek, Christmas. : ' Messrs." Spurgeon and Raleigh San ders andjfamily of Hazelwood, were yifitirs relatives here during Christ mas. '" Boy' Scouts Have Christmas Tree 'Christinas! afternooft'fhe Franklin troop of Boy Scouts enjoyed . a pleas ant hour entertaining old "Santa." "Santa", did not really show up, but hei dropped his bag of goodies down just the same. The boys themselves put , up and decorated a lovely Christmas tree, but there were not as many out to see it as they had hoped would come. But Scouts are not to be" outlone. One 6i them, sat down at the piano and began playing Christmas carols, andean the boys and the few peoplewho were present! joined ia singing the lovely carols. After .the singing.'Mr. Reavis ,was called ,: on by Jhe Scoutmaster , for a talk, and he ; gave anv inspiring talk upon character making. Then Pro fessor Bramlett was 'called upon to say something, and he told the boys what a wonderful thing it was to be a scout and to really do things. - He told them they wefe good boys and for, them to keep it up and hot dis honor the organization of the Boy Scouts of America ' of which they were a part. He told them also, how he used. to be a scoutmaster and the camping trips" he had enjoyed with his scouts. . . '" ' After these short -talks Gilmer Crawford ' put the scouts; through their drill and had them repeat, the stout oath, etc. He then caljed the roll, and as each scout's name, was called he stepped out to receive his treat. : , . ," -., ': : v . Perhaps next year we can, have a real community Christmas tree ; and Cdrol singing vmh a gool many more out than came' this year. It. is well worth-while- , STEWARDSHIP - Shortoff Locals . . Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Zachary en tertained the. young people of . this. community with , a dance Christmas night. Those ' present reported a nice time. , : "Santa Claus," visited the Shortoff school children Christmas eve, leav ing each of them some nice presents. Mr. Claude Calloway and Miss Florence Henderson' were married at Clayton, Ga., ' pecetnber 23. Mr. Roy Phillips and MisPOcta Henry were happily married on De cember 25. The popple of ' Shonoit join in wishing them a long and hap py uture. " --,. .i Mr. Albert Southard's and Mi'.s Oil Hcnry were married in Highland. P'.cember '25. ' .. ' " - We are glad to . koaw that Mrs. Sam Calloway is still improving. We hope to see her home soon. Bill Cunningham and Steve Porter lit out for Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York a few days ago to buy goods for - the spring trade. They have announced that they will have a very interesting message' for the public on their return. : ' ... . ' ' Dr. Walter N. Johnson, Noted " Stewardsliip Ex-J pert, Coming Meeting to Begin January 10th at the Baptist Church. Dr. Walter N. Johnson of -Mars Hill, N. C, is coming to Franklin to begin a series of stewardship revival meetings at the Franklin Baptist church. The meeting will begin Sun day morning,' January 10, and will continue for ten or twelve days. The"re will be a morning service at eleven o'clock which will be a study of new Testament stewardships, while in the evenings at 7:30 Dr. Johnson will preach along the same lines as the morning study.- There . may be ar ranged also, a special study class for preachers, as it is hoped that several, from this section will be in attend ance -v: , . . . Dr. Johnson is a preacher of rare gifts -ana has. devoted many years to the study of Christian Stewardship. It is not too much to say that he is without,, a peer in his chosen field. He is in great demand for such meet ings, not only , in North Carolina, but throughout the entire southland his work and worth are recognized. He is doing a work that is telling among the churches. Franklin, is fortunate to' secure Dr. Johnson for the one open date for the year of 1926. The meeting which Dr." Johnson will hold at i the Franklin Baptist church will not be an evangelistic meeting, but will be primarily for Christian people and io all a cordial invitation is extended to attend and get 'trie benefit of these services. Death of Mrs. Fouts Mrs. W. R, Fouts, who had almost reached the age of 90 years, died at her home : at Iotla, December 22nd. Her husband preceded her to the grave by 10 years. ; She is survived by the following named children: Dr. J. IL Fouts, Franklin; A. R. Fouts, Rolan, Texas; Mrs. J. P. Campbell, Asheville; S. E. Fouts, W. A. Fouts, G. T. Fouts and Mrs. Addie CampbcllJ all of Iotla.' The remains were interred at Fouts' cemetery, Iotla. December 23, Revs. Bradley and Clocx officiating. ' The entire county extends sympa thy to the bereaved famaily. Dr. Walter N. Johnson, Note4 Preacher and Stewardship Expert. Hogs Wanted County Agent , Arrendale has an inquiry for, 140 hogs weighing -from 60 to 125 pounds. - Let him know at onre what you have for sale and the price per pound you will expect de livered at Syiva or Bryscn City. ; Earl M. Kimsey . Earl M. Kimsey, son of M. P. and Addie Kimsey was born May 8, 1900. When he was about fifteen years old he professed faitrr in Christ, during a meeting held by. Eld. T. J. Vinson. Soon afterwards he joined the army, remaining about two and omVhalf years. While in service he contracted tuberculosis. He was taken to the hospital for treatment but seemed to grow worse. Thinking a change might help him, he was brought home but the change did him no good. He bore his sufferings patiently and Was cheerful to the end. ' He died December 23, 1925 and by loving hands was laid to rest in the cemetery at the Iotla Baptist church,' there to stwait the resurrec tion of the dead. - Funeral services, conducted by Rev. George Cloer. . He leaves a father, .M. P. Kimsey. sndfour sisters, Mrs., W. E. Welch; Mrs. D. C. Fouts, Mrs. Arnold Row land .and Miss Pearl Kimsey. "Yo't have entered that 'fair haven. AH your toilsome struggle o'er, You have made the port in safety, For your Savior held the oar; And your anchor stood each tempest Tho' 'twas often sorely tried By and by some day we'll meet you. Some sweet day beyond the tide." Hotel Committees at Work The committees appointed to choose a site for the new commercial hotel and to solicit subscriptions are hard at work. , '. An application for a charter under the name of "The Key City Hotel Cj.npany," has been made.- Farther j Pres.. Tellico Locals . rWe axc.,sorry to report the death of Mr.: Bryson Burnet who died Friday', December 18, 1925. We ex tend our sympathy to the bereaved We are sorry to report that Grandma Bates who 'is ninety-five years of age, has been very ill, but are glad to say she seems to De im proving some now. We wish her a speedy recovery. 4 Mr. M. D. Billings of Franklin and one Mr. Street of Asheville, were io . this section on business , Monday. Miss Gradie Dehart of this section has gone to Clear Creek near High lands, ta finish out a school. Mr. Eruin Smith and Miss Lillie Smith, who have been attending ischool at Sylva, are spending the ' Christmas holidays with homefolks. Messrs. James and Jesse -McGaha, who have been at Gastonia, where they have been at work for some time are visiting their parents, Mr, and Mrs; Ruff McGaha. . Messrs. Furman and Fred Ander son spent Christmas with their un cle, Mr. Will Dehart in Tennessee. Mr. Sandford Smith, who is teach ing at Holly Springs, spent a week's Christmas holidays with he parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.. L Smith. . ,'. : Miss Pfelly Welch who Js teaching"7 at Briertown, and ' Messrs. Homer Crocham and Clifton Cross passed through this section Christmas on their way to Miss Welch's home. Miss Adelee McGaha, left for Ga,s- tonia Saturday, wnere sue is going to. work this winter. - s 1 Mr. V. C. Dehart, of this section, made '. a business trip to Franklin Monday. . - - . ,' '' Mr.' Wrillain" Welch, who hsa been teaching in Briertown, passed through this section Sunday o-t his way home. Mr. Harley Ramsey .'"?rt' Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. V. C. Derarf. A happy New Year t n the editor of the Press and all it j readers. Children Home Christmas Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Recce of route one, were made happy by the home coming of their children for the Christmas holidays (for the first time in eight years. ' Despite the bad weather and rough roads, Mrs. Fred Waldroop. of At lanta and Mrs. Homer C. Greene of Asheville, made the family circle complete on Christmas day. The oth er children live in and near Frank lin. On Christmas morning the grandchildren, - were delighted witli the family Christmas tree, while the , older members of the family liked better to eat again .mother's cooking for Christmas dinner. There were ten children and ten grandchild '--.mi present.
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