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I . Will be Held .1 h.iecii im- I This s Come Question Ihat n he Citizens ot Jrjou Jars. L election called for Try s 1)001 District, -is to Tbe Irudav, Mav 6th. The I to be voted upon has 5v stated in these columns J ,r l the special bill pass im arrllZ ,L nnhlished in . , 4.1,0. fVio district in faCt IS V4' V Lo-h money to conduct the ft led to. We have already 11 ,j ,;ti7Pns because our. Lois do not measure up .to u . u .v,;i manv others i S lO'Uld, luuic Ucd to send their children n home in order to give kind oi an euuia qvverv dull reading, but ,1 4-.A nil 1 II -r ill 11 ll.J fc citizen of Tryon will study ? ....,fiiv Tn these nsrures 7 Cill t i U" eactrly see what we haye; re running in debt all the that more money must uc are to continue our schools. ' Our Revenues. U total..... ...... ?Z,300.00 ax' . o cKft nn fund "-vv tf SCHOOL QUESTION. weeldy flews LetterFroin Peoples; Banlif -Trust Co. or A AA lo revenue .$,voj.jv t.,t , We Actually ieea. I indebtedness of '19 $ 600.00 principal......... 1.2UU.W tech?:: ::::::: S3 Lrm.-diate teachers. 2,080.00 1 , AA VA bonds. ouu.uu 400.00 on fund to pay bonds. . seats (must have) 225.00 otal . . frenues 7.... $6,905.00 ..... 4,950.00 icficit. irODOSlHOn to ut; a ...$1,950.00 voted upon fnr a tax rate of fifty cents. candidates for school trust . i. - ,,:n i than is actually necessary to school as it should De run ana imated that instead of a rate cents, probably one of thirty !1 be sulhcient to raise an tne C nondrd. Rest assured that Gees will uot make the burden ivier than is actually necessa- eet the conditions existing. Save heard of some quoting has cost schools m the past to emember that the legislature Jaries of teachers so that we e no more $30.00 and $3o.00 SfiS.OO Der month is the it s teacher mav be employed Kou can easily see wrhy it will much more money to run tne than it has in the past. schools are the best invest- Jiat anv town or community can ! Let us invest in one tnat win ice to Trvon. We have one of It towns in the State in every ar except in the matter o In that we have one of the This statfl of affairs is due Jiing except a lack of sufficient The trustees have done . the est possible with the small t of monev at their command. e the new board with enough to is good schools. ' . j jhave an enrollment m the dis rf 220; an average attendance of Last year's enrollment was 187; ; capacity 125 so that if every 'nrolled shoul d attend there are ough seats for each. "Surely own and state pride is sufficient' ke you want to overcome this led condition. " - ' jto the polls May 6th and vote Jthe increased taxes. J : n Now comes the day of building ;rt " wk in .winning, the war and look at the results. Where is the man that-can infuse us with the same enthusiasm in building , good roads, schools and other public works ? The -constructive v days are here, the boys are coming - home - in large numbers. In order that there jnay .be no unemployment proposition let the work begin. If "improvements are contemplated go on with it. La bor will not get.mucli lower and if ever, it will be. a long time away Eminent economists tell us that labor will never again reach the level of pre-war scales. , TOWN AND SCHOOL. NEWS-BEE: . ' town administration's report of pagement of the town's affairs past year is, in the opinion :of , a hrst-class certificate to their ttency, honesty and industry, raber of those present .. at the meeting last week favored the lunation of the mayor, commis- and consequently of Mr. -Blake, pnager, as a recognition of their pes. For various reasons only pyor and one of the commissions ere thus honored. P reverse is true of the School They have signally failed to the school ud to the standard r 1n-on reduires. and 'were verv ply told to step down and out; ei some one else trv it. How of their failure was dup. to a of funds, and how much to an use of the funds they - did is not easy to say. It is easy jjy it was due to both. ess the town votes for an issue Pnas, it is also easy to say that pard can provide - a school ade- le to Tryon's needs. Should the lail to do so the present board not enw tVln tacV rf V.q novt AAA ther in securing- these funds they successful or not. the retiring pbers heartily wish their succes- ccess. If they fail in every- g else, wo bnw ihVi!if lio'-.r nrll AAf j ' W1HV HIV Jf T lit V w earn every cent of - their sal- E. G. HOLDEN. R- MISSILDINE DECLINES. I.J , "5 JSSUC win uc Pa a letter from Mn vat Tn TT " Mis- & ?cc?ninK the nomination for .tendered him at tho tnwn gng on Wednesday night of last ,r- Missildine has spworl fVio A-am .ayor for fourteen years, m'.l -1 tlnie some of the most fcortar ir"Provements, and of most ffectr t the town have. been fueled, in all thpsp aIc Ed of tl f Continually the h c-t- town in mind no one It W se a smSle act of his along ssildinV ;t ,pnvate hfe again Mr. en Z5n fl s? with a clear con- Mic f r as ms record as : a blic offic ii Ll . Like all m Denn u a"v aas. aone things that but no i, y nr aree with him ect l 'glof incompetency or theotWbllhar to him. He, imself wit, 11,ulu nas . surrounded ?end8 1 n?s t personal The Victory Loan is now on and it is the duty of all to ' subscribe for these five year notes of Uncle Sam's. The interest rate is the highest yet paid and the term of the loan is the shortest, only five years. Let Polk County put the cap sheaf on" its glo rious war, record by filling its quota. This bank will give you complete in formation and handle subscriptions as heretofore. . . This bank's resources are now such that we can take care of the needs of any of our customers. Some Polk SSrcien,s did not think it'ad visable to do business with us owing w our limited resources on account ot just starting in business. To all of thosfr we wish to say that we are pre pared to take care of - any customer regardless, of his Tequirements' in the way of borrowing.- We cordially in vite the' accounts of the largest as well asithe smallest and assure all that our: methods of handling your business will be highly; satisfactory for.we think we know what good ser vice is. Give'us a trial.. . Another 'd'rive". is cxjmmg in May that -we all will welcome and all be glad to contribute. . Polk county will be asked to raise $500.00 for the' Sal vation Army. This is their 'first drive in Polk and many of us have wished for this opportunity." We all want to do something for this practi cal, as' well as spiritual organization that fed our doughboys doughnuts, like mother used to make, while the fighting; was going on. . ,, : . want is to have my check' cashed." Dow's News. - ; -; Open a savings account with. -your Liberty Bond: interest. Many are doing this after depositing- the .bond with-us. -You can deposit your., bond with us and a,, certificate of deposit will be issued. We pay you the inter est the bond calls for as it becomes due, you may have this in cash or de posit it jn the Savings Department and let it draw interest. 'Accounts opened for $1.00 or more. : Interest payable quarterly, or cpmpounded at 4 per: cent. .. A lady.- stepped up to . the bank window aud asked to cash a checks She Was asked to be introduced first. "Sir, I don't wish to know, you; all I A checking accpunt- gives you standing in the community, it" also is a safeguard against errors. A custo mer of ours stated that by giving checks he .was saved $200.00 recently. Do not handle cash, deposit your mon ey or checks and issue checks for your bills or purchases. We make no charge for opening or carrying an account with usl however smajl. A safety deposit box in our solid concrete vault costs only $2 a year. Protect, your valuable papers, jewels or keepsakes. - . ; , v ; Peoples IBank Trusts Gb TRYON,; N. C. ; G. H. HOLMES, Pres. W. F. LITTLE, Cash. Error-proof bookkecpig is just as necessary for the protection of your money on deposit with us is a modern burglar-proof safe. . ; ' . - i ' 1 C"" ' TTie Burroughs Bookkeeping Machine which we have recently installed, handles our figure work with absolute accuracy. Its calculations are done by parts of hardened, steel-Ht can't make a mistake. The operator feeds the figures into the machine, which makes all additions and subtractions automatically. A completely posted ledger shedt or depositor's statement, with -every item printed in the proper "column comes out. . , i ''.;.'" '' '. "'--'' . An adsolute and automatic proof of every entry is given by the maahine method. There is no danger of a mistake being made in your account, or in the account of any cf our other depositors. Besides affording this accuracy insurance to you and to us, the Burroughs handles ouf figure work in about half the time formerly needed. This gives us time to do other things to improve our service to customers in every department of the bank. Come b, any time, and see the Bookkeeping Machine at work. - - r airik of L "the Old Reliable.' Landrum, S. C. H. B, CARLISLE. President: , ROY P. WHITLOCK Cashier: J. S. CARPENTER, Vice President; R. H. BRADY, Asst. Cashier. WE GIVE VALUABLE PRE mm ; With all cash purchases weive coupons which are redeemable iu valuable premiums.7 These premiums are of the best and well worth more than the small ' 'effort required by the saving of your coupons to ob tain them.; Call and get a premium book and begin . ..saving your coupons today. .. "'."-"". ..-r. Below are a few money saving prices. : Givo us an order and we are sure the treatment you receive will cause you to Home again, - . 1 3 lb. cans Tomatoes per doz. . ; . . . . . . . r. . ... .$1 05 2 lb. cans Tomatoes, per duz. ........ '. ! 1 "59 2 lbr cans Corn, per doz. . 210 Flour, per barrel. ; . ; . . . 20 ; Best Shorts, per 75 lb. bag . 2i50 , Your orders for anything in our line will receive prompt and carelul attention. Willdns Co. Tryon, N. C. JU ST RECEIVED MO 9 o IR. L, LEIE Wish to advise the Farmers, Truckers andothers who use fertilizers ior crops of-any kind, that we. are now. putting in a full line for stock, of " Nitrate of Soda, 16 per cent. AcidN Phosphate, Sulphate of Ammonia and five different analysis of ; finished -fertilizers. , Oxxx warehouse was empty a few days, but we are how again stocking up and can fill any reasonable order, or load wagons as fast as they come; . ' , We appreciate the liberal share of business given us this sea son and hope to be able at all times to meet the demand for FERTILIZER. ; R.L.LEE&C0;, Landrum, S. C. Jt..4 J TO THE VOTES OF THE TOWN OF Til YON v t .,1. 4.j xmW mv most 1 Wisn to eAteim j " r - . sincere thanks and I rf 01 your unanimuuo " j l,rc(Sif me for Mayor to succeed' myseiras expressed at the.Town meeting Apni 16th. I feelhowever, it .1 for - tne best interests of the town that 1 re tire and a new. man, of fresh deas, of ability and more leisure, be elected this important and honorable poslttpn. Harmony' is erne; of the -most -essential factors.for the success of.any en terprise and. I assure you I will ai ways" stand ready to; assist m W way possible for the upbuilding . ot conferred .and assistance rendered in fViis ofnee. 1 am, iuuis-uui.v, 0 x : :: ' EASTER AT, HOLY. CROSSlN - i- . "' 1 - ? 'i. Sorry we did riot see the: dogwe-d flowers used as decorations at the Episcopal church , Easter. . The-music with soprano solos and flute obligates,-under Mr.; Bray, was f thhiehest .stanaara. c" - PWof Hngs.at the threemces were pflcouraging, especially $31.00 giVeiby-the children in.-their mite h0?' Griffith closed ;his . morning Sllowsr, "Eastersurw service w, , . - vietorv. for Him. But it took .1919 years, for freedom to take into:, her hand the wand which shall one day rule the world." - . , . ' r Mr.t Griflith is "to preach at the con vention at Morganton, this "week. ' ." v, - a: f. c. I World's Finest Church. ." - November 18 Is the anniversary; of th; dedication of rst.- Peter's In Rome ji 1626. : This largest Christian house of .worship was begun about 1450. - In 1546 Michelangelo was .put in charge, who redesigned the dome. - Ttie height nr ftf fhla rlntn'p Is 4S? "f cet. and HJ '"l" " - tfietuilding is one of the finest iinpos- A fresh shipment of Loose-Wiles Biscuit Co. and National Biscuit Go's. Cakes and Crackers and pound raisin cake. - Two Perfection" Oil Stoves for sale. John Onr &t Co. - - -i Phone No. 1 4 Tryori, IM. G. - is f or Peope who Want to Improve Will you let us serve you?; A checking account is1 most convenient in the payment of bills. It is the safest receipt, A Savings account is the sure road to an eventual com petency. We solicit youc account; v CAROLINA STATE BANK. r DAVID C. BARROW W C ROBERTSON, Q? C. SONNER H. B. LANE, President vice Presidents - Calmer CSOOCCC0CCCOOCC0CCC3CCC3CSS3CCCO0CCC3CCCOCCC0 For famr Barnds or towo ii property see S W. vTY LD NOSEY, Tryoiro. CCCOCSSOCOCaCCCOCCOSCCC3CCCCOCCCOCCC5CCC5CCCCCCCCCC FOR SALE AT A A A If taken at once. Cash or reasosble terms. Two tenant houses, well built, in colored tenement district. Store house and Jot on Trade street. GEO. A. GASH, Agt W. F. LITTLE NOTARY PUBLIC; Trypnj N. C. . y- GEO A. GASH JUSTICE OF THE PEACE AND NOTARY PUBLIC. ' Collections a specialty;. Deeds and Mortgages prepared, and Contracts written at reasonable prices. : , ':- We Have the Right Prices - ; - r -and-; ' Kind of Materials tp do your building. Full stock Doors, Windows, Siding, Fleering Ceiling, Shingles, Loths, Interior Finish and Moulding, ' Rough and Dressd Lumberc Carry complete HEARON LUUDER CO;. ( j i CALUDA.N. C, ; -i. Si :t 1 J i - t . ) '"It "I u i ' " .1- " I . '1 ii I t! . i! i f 1 1 1 ost, v UUieve him to the un- Injr In the world. -:. our town. , li -ua - Thanking you tor all past honors
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