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; Lei The Scout Bi? a Regular Vial itor to your honX. If you know .nything that whuld interest others, and that wbuld help, upbuild your community, send it in. The Leadi: VOLUME XXXVIII. No. 9. THIS SECTION NEAR PROMISED LAND,' HE SAYS Du Fresne Locates Model Farm Near Marble After Investigating Entire U. S. Marble, X. C., October 5, 1920 The Cherokee Scout, Editor: Horn in France on a farm where farmers have to save and use every ini'h of soil, and where there are no femes between farms, because a fence spoils too much soil. Contrary to the farmer of America, who in many places loses 20 feet of land occupied by a fence, the brush and weeds that grow alone side of it. In Europe, a 10 acre farm is a ;i-od farm, and all farmers make a good living on a ten acre farm. I came to America when I was 18 vnjir - f.M ?,??.! ...?* ' - --- ??? "vuv iu a university to complete my studies in civil en- J gineering. I have been employed in most of the Eastern and Southern States, and in many of the Western States. I am well acquainted with America t orn the Atlantic to the Pacific, and l"r< m Hudson Bay to Key West, Fla. My practice has kept me in close contact with the land, and I am well | acquainted with the farming condi-' tions, systems, advantages, disadvantages, profits and losses of the farmers of all conditions on farms of one acre to many thousands of acres. . In the meantime, I have followed * a course in agriculture at the Florida | State College of Agriculture and Fxperiemntal Farm at Gainesville, Flo. ^ I have taken a special course at the College of Agriculture and Experimental Farm at Tifion, Ga. I have spent a few days at the Government s Test Farm at Swannanoa, N. C., ^ where Mr. Clapp is Director. I had v many conversations with Mr. J. W. 0 Goodman, the District Agent for Co- j ocerative Extension Work f.?r ?. ern Carolina, and located at Ashe- v ville, N. C., where the entire staff i j has supplied me with full information* 3 about the possibilities of the farm t ing industry in the mountains, c about what the farmers are (Icing a and more particularly about what . ( they could and should do. Mr. Oliver of the State College, , is helping me in the poultry indus- J * try, and Mr. W. A. Graham, the ! ^ State Commissioner of Agriculture for North Carolina, assisted by Mr. | # Schaub, are helping me on general i j questions. | a For the last 15 years 1 have been j ^ studying the climatology of America, i ^ with the intention of finding the best 11 climate, as well as good soil combin- { j ed. 1 had reports from Washing--) j ton Weather Bureau, as well us from the District Weather Bureaux of the j different states, besides I had much; f correspondence with the state engin- j ( eers, etc., and after having person- j t ally visited in detail the states which j s which seemed to have something in- , teresting, including Florida, where I c have spent much of my time during j the last 12 years, I concluded that L the Appalachian Mountains are as ] ^ near the Promised Land as it can be. j ^ Then, came the problem of locat-'t ing the best section in the Promised ?^ Land, and it is after having spent t more than two months, between ( Asheville and Murphy, and navlng , visited more tha 100 mountains, ar.d j having been entertained by all the { chambers of commerce, realtors, etc., j ( of all the towns and cities, and hav- ! l iner iaikpll with nil tbo fnrm?ro on/I ' land owners along highways num- | ber 10, 286, 285, 28, 107, 108, and j many of the Creek County roads, and having wrn out two pairs of hiking shoes that I came to the final conclusion that the surroundings of Murphy were the very best. i And I am locating right here near the beautiful valley of Valley River, in the proximity of Marble. With the help of the State College of Agriculture and State Experimental Farms and the Test Farms or North Carolina, and with the assistance of Mr. Gray, the very able County Demonstrator for Cherokee County, I shall establish a private model farm, managed and worked on the most scietnific and intensive systems known in Europe and America. Mr, Editor, I am satisfied that right here in these mountains we can show to the best farmers of the North and of the West that the climate here can compare favorably iith ?n other climate in the United States, and that the soil here, wh&i properly cared ?Ift I ng Weekly Newspaper in ' Fall De< V ^ iPili wm mm ^ I ' xli: CCopyrlcM. w X i ' : ' :ormer Cherokee C Citizen Dies in Mo. t Belated Article On The Life and Death of John Marshall Cobb 1* Relatives and friend of John Mar- '1 hall Cobb were grieved to learn ot lis death August 11, 1920. Mr. Cobb ras for twenty eight years a resident ' f Clever, Christian Couaty, Mis ouri. le was born in Cherokee County, ' Corth Carolina, August 25. 1807. He ' ras a member of a family of six chil < Iren of whom three are still living, lis. Nora C. White of Bellview beinu he youngest. Mr. Cobb leaves three I hildren, a daughter and two sons, ] ill of whom are iooated in Durango, (. Colorado. Born and reared in the Blue Ridge fountains he found opportunities lor v uui-uuon ana advancement very mea- 1' :er. However, by ardent effort and sl indcavor he completed high school s* nd two years of college. The most deasant and beneficial part of his n' chool career was spent at Hiawassee, Georgia, where he was a pupil and riend of George W. Truitt, now one CJ >f the most prominent Baptist Min- 111 sters in America. There he excelled ^ n oratory, debate and scholarship. 11 Armed with the high ideals gained c< n his school career, though still a lad a ?f twenty, he returned to his home ommunity and began the Herculean w ask of establishing an educational in- ( S titution for his people. At Hellevue forth Carolina, he engineered the ' e construction of a high school and put Cl t into operation. It was the first in \ ? hat section of Georgia and North . ? Carolina. More than three hundred roung men and women, or rather men *< ind women, were erolled. So near u vere the people and so great were ;heir needs that Mr. Cobb, always ager to aid someone along the path-' vay of life gave a large portion ot b lis salary for the purchase of books n ind supplies. Economically, this prov- b ?d unwise for poverty prevented pay- f nent of the debt, but, surely, he was *epaid in the reward for service. f When twenty-one he was elected v ;o the state legislature of North Car- s >lina where he served for two years. *' \ few years later he removed to jCl Christian County, Missouri. He came j t] *> Missouri with little money and a 1 family, but with burning ambition ind unrelenting determination. Here \ ft 0nnnf kitct norl a/ Kid llfo ITft 1 * aught for twenty years in the rural ** tnd high schools of the county. He pas county commissioner of schools i'or eight years. Mr. Cobb's work was 11 narked by a sincere effort to better 0 ;he life of those with whom he came n n contact. Many young men and j ^ for and worked, can produce any- , w thing that can be raised at the same v altitudes, climates, and climatology b >f anywhere in America. And poul- ! >! ;ry and eggs can be produced with (tl quantity and quality attained anywhere else. ; ai And ?t shall be done. ! w Yours Truly, I h ACHILLE DU FRESNE. * b IHftrn Nestern North Carolina, MURPHY, NORTH CAROL] :orators Are On LT'.," J?M6? & & )ver 5G0 Enrolled In Local Schools A check hi* the enrollment in the ical public school at the end of the i month on last Friday revealed j tai tl-.rc- uire 517 children now endied in this institution. One hun- f red and twenty five were found to t L' in the hiwh school and 3112 in the i mmar kool. This is neatly a v undred more than were enrolled in j te - hool at this time last year, statI - -hocl officials this week. The management regrets that a * anther of articles had to be ommit- :i d this week because of a lack of 1 me for putting them into type. * a ronton r.ow prominent in various 'j immunities of the state ascribe their j access to the influence of his leader- a tip. Sincere and unselfish in his v esire to serve, he spared neither time r or effort in his work. [, Prom youth, Mr. Cobb was a mem?r of the Baptist Church. The r stablishment, growth and developicnt of the first Baptist Church of lever, Mo., is an eternal monument > his memory. Tho:e he labored c instantly. His influence was noticeble especially among the young men j > whom he was attracted and with v hom he loved to work. His Sunday chool Class of fifty stands as evi- ( ence of his interest and loyalty. Sovral of these young men are now sue-' , essful ministers. Certainly great ( aks of power grow from small acorns I f influence. 1 v True to the principles of his rc-lig- j >n and ideals of life he left a record nblcmishcd and untarnished by the i tiadow of dishonesty. In teaching, ' i business, and in politics he was j incere, upright, and honest. He lazed a righteous way through the ' laze of life for those of us who fol>w. We will do well indeed if we ollow it consistently. Mr. Cobb's life was an emblem of , ortitude. For years he was afflicted ( rith poor health yet he carried on ( uccessfully. Affliction seemed to ollow affliction yet his labors did not ease. He loved to live and work liough hampered by ill health. The >ss of his wife a year and a half ago as a great blow to him. She was [iss Hood, a native of Cherokee Co., i. C., a woman of sterling qualities. Iways faithful and ready to support is ideals. 1 Burning ambition was the outstand- 1 !g feature of his character. At fifty- ' ight, when most men are thinking of ' tiring, he returned to college to 1 amplete a few months work for his ] achelor of Arts Degree. One Career * as ended, another began, when Di- * inc Providence decreed that his la- i ors should end. The decree of the ' [aster of the Universe is greater lan the ambition of men. We must bow in reverence to Him t ad by faith realize that His will and t ay is that of all mankind, and that ] e who lives and toils righteously will \ e rewarded abundantly. j < I Serving a large and Potei IN A FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1926 ?? the Job / \nriual Meeting Of N. C. f ederation Of Women's Clubs On September Thirtieth the First District of the North Carolina Feder- , ttion of Women's Club held their antu:il meeting, 168 members answerng the roll call. The Women's Club of Murphy was veil represented those attending rom this city being Mesdames G. W. Candler, E. B'. Nor veil, Edw. E. Idan.s, R. Mattox, D. Witherspoon, >V. M. Bell, C. W. Savage and Mis? Elizabeth Smith. These ladies were ible to secure the next annual meetng of their district for this city in ktuber 1U27. Luncheon was served all the ladies ! it one of the City Cafes in franklin. utwiiuiiis uic meeting repoueu t is being a very enjoyable as well as i beneficial one. A good program vas rendered, the feature of this ihaso of the meeting being an address iy .Miss Elizabeth Kelly on "Equal educational Opportunity." The re- < nainder of the program follows: i Morning Seuion, 10:30 A. M. Club Woman's Hymn. Collect of Club Woman of Ameri-1 a. Welcome?Mrs. Dick Hudson, Presdent 1915 McDowell Club; Mrs. Ne illc Sloan, President Study Club. ; Response?Mrs. H. D. Secrest, 7anton Women's Club. Greetings?Mrs. R. L. Alien, Chair- i nan, Anti-Narcotics Committee, N.' F. W. C. Minutes?Mrs. J. W. Seaver, Secetary. Appointment of Committees. Double Quartet?Members 1915 dc Do well Club. Address--Mrs. E. L. McKee, Presdent, N. C. F. W. C. Introduction of New Clubs. Reports of Clubs. Luncheon. Afternoon Session, 2:0O P. M. Music Suggestions for Club Work?Mrs. Charles E. Quinlan, District Presi- j lonf Round Table Discussion. Business. Reports cf Committees. Address?Miss Elizabeth Kelly, 'Equal Elucational Opportunity." Adjournment. Special coming Tuesday, Octob?r 12, matinee 3 p. m., night 7 p. m., tudolph Valentino in "The Eagle." special music, also- 2 reels comedy, rhis actor needs no advertising, news. >apers just recently full of his death, ifour last chance to see "The Eagle" j n Murphy. Theatre Cooled by Arete Nu Air, a complete change of, nr in the theatre every minute. Pop- 1 liar prices. Try to get in. A little boy was told he must go to he Hospital for the removal of his onsils. "Well Mamma, I ain't afraid. ' will go. But I am not going to let hem palm off a baby on me like they lid when you went there". kuut ntially Rich Territory in tl CHEROKEE FAIR WILL BE BEST EVER THIS YEAR Premium Liiti Being Distributed and Fair Grounds Put In Shapje For Big Event Workmen are busy this week putting the grounds and buildings of the 1 Cherokee County Fair Association in : condition for the annua) county fair; which will k. U.-lJ .u, ? . - ? "... "iiu uw last jour aays of next week, October 13 to 16th in-j elusive. The tickets offices are being renovated, the pates repaired, the prounds mowed and shaped up, the i tables, shelves and walls of the exhibit halls put in shape to receive' what is expected to be the largest 1 display cf farm and field crops, can- 1 ned poods, flowers, fruit and handi-* work ever assembled in this end of the state. In addition to this pens are ( being prepared for cattle, horses, hops 1 and poultry, which will make up a > larpe part of the annual parade of I progress this section expects to put : on next week. Cherokee and al! borderinp counties are participatinp in this bip event this year and the showinp is expected to far exceed that of any previous year. Crops have been pood this year. 1 The farmers are encouraged. They are talkinp the fair wherever proups of people assemble and officers are < more than optimistic over the out look. However, no stone is beinp left unturned that would add to the outcome of this annual event. Plenty of amusements and attractions are 1 beinp provided to hold the interest of < the hundreds who are expected to po ; through the pates of the fair prounds the last four days of next week. I A contract has been signed with ? the Sunniland Amusement Company ] to bring its rides, shows and conces- ; sions here for the four days of the I fair. This is a reputable organiza- i ticn managed by Edward H. Koch, i who is known in the amusement world for the high type of entertainments < ho sponsors. This is evidenced by the fact that this year he is playing the Cherokee Indian Fair for the seventh consecutive time. Several baseball games are beinp arranged between the Murphy and neighboring high schools for the var-' ious days of the fair. The Andrews Cavalry Company will give daily rid- J inp demonstrations and exhibitions with trained horses. The annual baby show is expected to attract wide interest. Daily demonstrations with the new La France 500 gallon per minute fire engine pumper of the Town of Murphy on the fair grounds j will prove of interest to many of those attending the fair. The transpor tation contest, in which liberal pre- : miums are offered those bringing the (Continued on page 3) PATTERSON HILL TO BE REPAIRED I At the regualr monthly meeting j of the Cherokee County Road Commission on Tuesday of this week, a committee from the Murphy Lions Club, composed of D. Witherspoon, j E. C. Moore and Harve Elkins, appeared before the Commission and insisted that some improvement and maintenance be made on what is known as the Patterson Hill. The Commission passed a resolu- j tion ordering N. E. Dockery, County Superintendent of Roads, to pro- j ceed at once to make the necessary ! repairs on Patterson Hill and to keep the same maintained in a manner that will accomodate the heavy traf *iv vici tins ruaa. | . For some time Patterson hill has |: been in bad condition and almost im-1 passable, and on numerous occasions the commission had been waited on j by numerous committees and individ- :: uals relative to repairing: this hill, ' and a member of the commission 1 stated that the work had been neglected and tbat the commission had hoped that state aid could be secured on the project. Many petitions ha*re been presented by different people for roads in various parts of the county, but it was stated that most of hese had to be turned down on account of the limited means with which the commission had to work, and it was thought best to keep the roads al- ' ready constructed in good shape and to keep them from becoming full of ! ruts and washouts. | MURPHY is the Jobbing Center of I Extreme Western North Carolina, | i<ioi th C-eorgia and East Tennessee, and it Served by Two Railroads. lis state 5c COPY?11.60 PER YEAS TWENTY-ONE CARS ENTERED FOR ASH MOTORCADE 18TH Tenative Program For Route .To Atlanta Made Public; Three New Entrants This Week. With three new entrants this week in the motorcade on October 18th, from Ashevillc to Atlanta over the Appalachian Scenic Highway, only Four vacancies remain in the quota set for Murphy by the Lions Club, which club is sponsoring the enter touMueiu yi tne travelers curing their stop-over of one hour in Murphy. However, there is no limit as to the number of ears to be entered, but the Lions Club set 25 ears as the least number that should be expected from here. The new entrants this week are: C. M. Woflford, retired president of the Wofford-Terrell Co., wholesale retail merchants; Herman Ferguson, prominent farmer of the Peachtree section; G. \V. Candler, of Candler's Department Store, retail merchants. The Lions Club will work out final plans at the regular meeting next Tuesday night for the entertainment of the motorcade during their one hour stop-over in the city, and it is expected that the Lions Club will be 100 percent strong in the Murphy delegation when it joins the tourists here enroute to Atlanta. Roscoc Marvel, President of the Appalachian Scenic Highway, and S. Burton, director of the Chamber of Commerce, of Asheville, were in the city last week enroute to Atlanta, and while here conferred with Hon. 1). Witherspoon, chairman, of the local committee, and others interested in the success of the stop-over here. Mr. Marvel expressed himself is being pleased with the work ana the part Murphy was playing in helping to advertise the A. S. H. to the world. The entrants to date in the motor. :ade from Murphy follow: E. A. Davidson, president of the Cherokee Bank; C. W. Savage, coproprietor of the Regal Hotel; E. C. Moore, local Dodge, Overland and Willys-Knight dealer; W. M. Fain, president W. M. Fain Wholesale Grocery Co.; J. B. Storey, cashier of the Cherokee Bank; Dr. Edw. E. Adams, practicing physcian; A. B. Dickey, postmaster; G. H. Cope, lumberman; C. K. Hoover, manager Coca-Cola Bottlinv **! ? Richard S. Parker, drug gist; S. D. Akin, traveling talesman; H. B. Elliott, farmer; H. R. Mcintosh, of Hayesville, grain merchant; Mrs. J. N. Moody, Murphy; Attorney, O. L. Anderson, Hayesville; H. D. Barnett, contractor, Murphy; B. W. Sipe, Superintendent City Schools, Murphy; Attorney D. Witherspoon, President Chamber of Commerce; C. M. Wofford, retired wholesale merchant; Herman Ferguson, farmer, Peachtree; G. W. Candler, retail merchant. The tenative program as announced for observance over the route from Asheville follows; Monday, October 18.?Leave Kenlworth Inn at 7:30 o'clock in the norning; arrive at Murphy at noon; unch at Murphy; leave Murphy at 2 >'clock in the afternoon; arrive at Gainesville, Georgia at 5:30 o'clock n the evening. The party will spend :he night at Gainesville. Tuesday, October 19.?Leave Gainesville at 8:30 o'clock in the morning; stop at Buford and Lawrcncpvillf f nr - !? . JSRSmBcuwi arrive it Stone Mountain at 11 o'clock in the morning, where Georgia Highway Commissioner Nash from Decatur, Georgia, will welcome the party and escort its members about the mountain. At 11:30 o'clock the party will leave for the Southeastern Fair ground, and at 12:30 o'clock a barbecue will be served in the Automobile building of the fair ground. From 3 to 4 o'clock in the afternoon members of the party will view the cyclorama of Atlanta. From 4 until 5 o'clock the party will be officially escorted to Emory University, the Ford Assembly plant, Sears Roebuck and Company's big Southern plant, Piedmont park, along Peachtree road, and through Ansley park. At 5 o'clock the party will arrive at the Ansley hotel where convention headquarters will be established. At 6 o'clock Tuesday night Major John S. Cohen, editor of the Atlanta Journal, will entertain the partjr at a dinner in the Ansley. Major (Continued on pagn 6)
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