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C BLKPf ritlBgyE. ELKIV. korTR cabolika Elkin Plumbing and pUKE FOUNDATION Heatings COi I (Continued from Page Four) One of the major contracts In tbe | Yet I confess to quite a feellne of erection of tbe new Hngb Chatbam I resentment at the time because Memorial Hospital la that of tbe j knew this lack of understanding, bad plumbing and beating, and tbe El> Its source in tbe persistent ways In kin Plnmblng and Heating Co., feol which he bad been depicted Justly proud that they were sue* I malefactor of great wealth by those cesstui in getting the work, and as:who sought to secure their ovm pre- thelr part of the contract is finished | ferment by his detraction, they doubtless feel additional pride; “Many years ago while in the in tbe service rendered by their | midst of his tobacco raerchandlslog. company. |Hr. Duke had bis attention called to Although this firm has been es-'a hydro-electric development on tbe tablished here for only a few years,; Catawba River in South Carolina, it has gained an enviable reputation j An Inveatlgation was followed by for (luallly work, and has partici- Investment. Atd thus there began pated In the constrnctlon of numer- what, for him, was the real business ous Important building Jobs, among | fascination of bis life, culminating them being In the homes recently:In tho acquisition and development built for residents of Roaring Oapjof tbe great Saguenay River !i and other places, to say nothing of‘Province of Quebec, Canada and glv- the various local contracts. ling rise, contrary to popular belief. Messrs. Jones D. Holcomb and much tbe larger portion of bis Andrew Spann, proprietors of the' business, are experiencing a steady. The endowment was established growth in buslnses, and gaining S’Wlth tfO.OOO.UOO. One-fifth of each ‘wide reputation tor servlee, quality year's net Income he required to be and consistently low prices. An am- accumulated until thereby another pie stock of supplies Is carried at. 140,000.000 was added to tbe prin- all times to meet the ordinary re- clpal of the Endowment. And bis quirements that dally confront them Will probably added as much s and a force of exnerienced men Is Showing that Mr. Duke was maintained to carry out the policy lous to help the communities that of service. :had permitted him to prosper. Summer months are Ideal for booklet says: "For many years I plumbing work, ns workmen can get bare been engaged in the develop' maximum production from their la-,'"'‘"I' water powers In certain bors as compared to seasons of cold sections of North Carolina and weather when chilling winds, blind-. South Carolina. In my study of lag snows nnd frequent rains handl-.fbis subject I have observed how cap them in their work and require;nuch utlliaatlon of a natural greeter time for completion of a.nource. which otherwise would job. none of which can bo helped in waste to the sea and not remain other than by doing the work it ^*“1 increase as a forest, both gives the opportune time. impetus to Industrial life and pro- When you have n plumbing or enduring Invest healing problem to deal with, this M>' rmbitlon Is firm solicits vour inquiry, with *•*“* revenue of aueb develop- fhelr pledge of satisfaction behind to the so. any business enlnisted to them. as the operation of such _ developmc.its Is adminlsieYing tho economic welfare of the c tnunitlos u-hieh they serve." In aiding religious causes, up to July I, lh29, the Endowment Basketeria, Inc. . firms Carolina is the Store, which has estern North local Basketeria , ' their fanillies. S93.000 for operating ^ rural churches ^ , . . .w . . . building rural churches, this amount tialtul ot s,o„rte. to H.t ot lood. ot tho loi.l od •1,01,0, and counter.. For ye.r. the otrnor. ol ..iroot- tm. .lor. (t .oi- ,!«, oporM. • Mr. Ddho bor.u.o h, con.ld.r- l,r.pch .tor. in dou«,"lo. « ,he cu. .piondld and the nc.d tb. rlror Irom F bint conducted . iborolor. provided general mercantile business at i. » - Dounbton. nod l.lor pnrchn.od tjo other pSrpo.e. The IdootnrI, .llot- B..kot.rll. Stor. h.r. From tbo n, very Mr.t tb.r mo, »lth .ucce... nl- d|.,rtb„„bto not InroBie url.lon though In a smaller way as from its principal and accretions, pared to the present volume of bus- two-thirds itiess. and today enjoy a splendid rpiq,)„apj. ^late to the Fn- patronage at both stores. down.ent.'spcciri.Hl' ihnt nitiely per- Messrs. Joe Bivins and Foley cent of the net Income therefrom Norman, the owners, are well and should he used for hospitalization favorably known throughout this under the terms of the Indenture, entire section, and tiirough their aikI it is the only object for which close Bppllt-ntloii to huslness have the trustees may use net Income be- been enuhled to enjoy nn unusual yond the confines ot the Carollnas, grocery and meat patronage. (n the manner and to the extent Standard brands are earrieu. and,have already indicated." ID addition to fresh fruits .ind vec- -phe practice of modern medicine etables. 11 modern niei.t market Is |n dopendont upon and ihercforo (iperali d by the firm, enabling the centers around tho hospital. This housewives of this section to com- |g ^ well-known fact and the pleto tlieir grocery and moat orders |s plain. The great progress In the' under one roof, with the assurance sciences and surgery, as well that quality prevails In whatever mechanics, has made the hospital they purchase. facilities indispensuhle in both dlag- The combined sales force of the nosis nnd treatment. Bill hospitals, two stores approaches a round for the most part, are yet located In dozen in number, and every name cltlies and largo tnwi..- And the on the payroll of the company rep- result Is a vast dlsproportionaleness resent'' a courteous employee. between oiir urban and rural popu- Intlons as respects the amount, na- - ture and caliber of the medical fa- i i> Q r'*11’ duties open to thorn.” Kay & Ixllliam nuke aaw and appreciated II this Inequality and sought Its Klkln is building, and U Is remod- lief. His conception was a network ' img Us old ones. too. Just recent- of hospitals so located and con- v the present home of Ray 4: Cill-'structed that they and their attend- i:am was completely overhauled ant staffs would be adequate and ibrougliout the Interior, and a mod- accessible to all who might need." ern pluie glass front Installed. U “To July 1, 1929, In round figure! I.UB been tho subject of much com- the free day bed payments have ag. ment from passersby since Its com- gregatod about $1,500,000 and the -..ietlon. and the removal and display expenditures and commitments for “f the former stocks Into the new building and equipping hospitals usarters only tended to enhance Its,about $1,125,000 exclusive of tbe attractiveness through the reflection Hospital and Medical School of an artists' hand In trimming the Duke University." windows. Ij, concluding his address. This store, operated by Mr. Sam perkins paid this tribute to T, Ray. Is one of two modern cloth- Duke: “Verily, a workmau that iLg dlspctisarlos, (he other being lo- needeth not b« ashamed, he rests cated In Statesville, and managed from his labors, but his deeds nbido by Mr. Paul Ollllam. who was form-,to bless. And among them shines .rly a business partner in tbe local the Endowment, an enduring light- tlorc. 'house ot humanity which will for- 'Vs tho appeamnec of the store!ever send forth Its beams of loving pleasing the eye, Just so does the j helpfulness across life's storm-tossed wide range of nifty styles in men's sea." and boys' clothing, shoes; shirts,! The booklet gives detailed ac- tles, hats, caps, sox. belts and the counts of Mr. Duke's life, and puta other necessary Items that go to special emphasis upon his faith and make up a mao’s wardrobe prove trust In God. and his interest In re- cqually pleasing. The stock is In- ligious activities. And through bis viilng to the eye and also the pock-!generosity In establishing the Duke ctbook. the latter phase of the ar- Foundation theie stands In Elkin gumont not being based entirely.today a building which he m^e upon low prices but rather the high,possible, and where humanity may quality of merchandise wlthont ex-|be taken care of in the day ot af- f-mvagant expenditures In dresslngjfiictlon. and be did not forget to well. . provide for those who were leas for- Many are tbe men and boys of'fixate In the financial world, by Ibis community who have long since!making Provisions for an ailditloiwt learned tbe lesson ol buying goodii^ob^Hbo ut $1.00 per day per bed merchandise and relying upon this!for charity patients, popular firm to supply it, which la I The establishment of the Duke attested to by the constantly in-:Foundation was a noble and creasing number whom tbey serve. Y^e new spring lines are now eomplete. and Mr. Ray most cor dially inlvltes your visit, whether, you make a purchase or not. commendable act oh tbe part of Hr. Duke, and countless thousands will be enabled to enjoy hospital advan tages who otherwise could not do Congratulations A MODERN HOSPITAL BUILDING HAS BEEN COMPLETED, AND MODERNLY EQUIPPED. We Are Proud OF THIS INSTITUTION, AND FULLY REALIZE ITS IMPORTANCE TO ELKIN AND THIS SECTION. WE FURNISHED FOUR CABINET KELVINATORS WATER COOLING SYSTEM AND THE ENTIRE DOMESTIC REFRIGERATION For the Hospital Only the best is good enough for this modern institution—and that is why KELVINATORS were chosen. And that is why you, too, should investigate this system before you invest else where. Get the facts. Special Kelvinator Campaign Now Oo Only $10.00 Down Special Low PiriceS“2 Years To Pay PAY FOR YOUR KELVINATOR WITH ICE MONEY AND THE FOOD YOU SAVE. LET OUR SALESMEN explain it to you thoroughly. Southern Public UtilitiesG). “Electricity—The Servant In the Home” J
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