Vol. XL!.? No. 22. Thr ? ???!h the concurrence of Solicitor Grover C. Davis, bond for Meroney was fixed at $35000. He waived preliminary hearing before Mayor Harry P. Cooper Friday and was com mitted to the Cherokee County jail pending arrangement of bond. Me roney is also charged with <1 riving while intoxicated and transporting whiskey. Bond on this charge was fixed at $800, making a total bond of $4,300.00. Friday He had been unable to make the bonds. His case will probably be heard at the April term of Superior court. Moody & Moody have been retained to make liis defense. Young Meroney. who is a .-on of I>r. B. B. Meroney, nrominent Mur- 1 rhy physisian. is a clerk in 'he Mur-' T>hy postoffice. which position he has ' held for a number of years. Lately 1 he is said to have been on a number of drinking orgies during which he has threatened to kill members of his familv. He has a wife and a little daughter about six years old. Folk School Items The Mountain Valley Creamery! Association has been compiling .;ome | interesting figures. It started Busin ess the last of February, just about ten month? ago. There are now 310 cream shippers. The butter fat total received has be-n 21,200 lb*, and $8,8 10. d0 has been paid to the shipp ers. The John C. Campbell Folk School has been the largest shipper, with a total of 1.193 lbs.. The second is G. R. Ford of Warne. who has sent in 872 lbs.. T. D. Dickey ha* >ent in 840 His., Jim Zimmerman 727 lbs.. "Will Rrcndle 077 lbs.. R. W. Coffey of Pin Log ha.- been shipping for only four and a half months, and in WAVE OF SADNESS SWEEPS COMMUNITY, TURNING NEW YE\R'S GAIETY iNTO SORROW A? the evening shadows of New Year's Eve were creeping: ove tl lard, and preparations were beta** made in many .Murphy homes f r the midnight watch to see the old ^err , tro out and the New Year conic in. death went stalking through the com munity and snatched into enternity the voung and beautiful character ?f Ruth Mallonee. member of one }f Murphy's most prominent families, who was then makintr plans to nartc irate in the social garties of this h>l ?day season. So suddenly and severely was he community shocked by the news of her Midden and tragical death, tiat a silence prevailed such as only the stillness of death can produce. N'ot a whistle was sounded, not a bell was rung, and even the streets were de serted wben fhe OWf Year qu x'rj fathered the remnants of 1929 ^nd. amid the heartaches of the past ?and present, slipp?d no:;.*lessly :nt. 'he p^st. The New Year in Murphy \va> un- , heralded. No noise and gaietv no! joy ami laaghtef rent the air. In- 1 stead a silence, a* if the whole com munity vraf oeacefully slxrmherinir. But over in East Murphy the light* streamed d'mlv from a home shrowd ed in sorrow. Soft sobbings- could be heard all during the night. Quiet firures moved to and fro about the room*, or sat in huddled groups in muffled conversation ? "keepine watch ? a watch that meant death had vis ited that fold. -Ruth Mallonee was a beautiful character ? beautiful because of het innocence her truth funess. her sin cerity, h\_r loyalty ? a rare flower, just blooming into life, Sh wa* a member of the senior < las of the Murphy high scho< 1. ann w Id have graduated next spring. Sfc was an accomplished musician, and the pride and joy of her aunts and grand mother. with whom she had made hei home since a wee tot. 8h? was also a member of the Methodist Church, an officer of the Epworth League, and always took a leading part in the activities of the young people of that church. The trip to town, which turned out so tragically fatal, with Mildred Akin and Margaret W'ther ?noon, her companions, was made in line with her duties and interest in tVt#? of wit Lca^ic. Funereal services were conducted Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the First Methodist Church by het pastor. Rev. Howard P. Powell, as sisted by Dr. J. P. Andt-rson, pastoT of the Presbyterian Church, and Rev. Summers, of the Murphy Circuit. Her classmates made up the choir, and a that time has sent m 500 lbs. of but ter fat. On Saturday *:-veninc. January 11, therp will b' a meetinr at The John C. Camphe'l Folk S o' at ".:30. dis-nss ?Cretin and Milk Testing." J3?ei:rd N>lsen manager of the Mo n-iin Valley Creamery. will be in harre. and it i-j he?>od th*?t a1! :nteivsl.' ! in cream : shipping Vi. ill come. I MR. AND MRS RICHARDSON ENTERTAIN On December 28th, as the shades of evening were following:, a mob of ' 1 1 of Murphy's most notables made a raid on the reside nce of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Richardson, with enormous ap petites. calling for acinethfog to fill the vacums of the hungry mob. Mr. Richardson received them with pleasure and told them to be seated and their wishes would soon be granted. After the mob had be come pacified and some repartee, we were invited into the dining room to partake of thr delicious viands that were spread before us. Mr. R. A. Akin won the prize for giving general satisfaction ; V. I. Rutt the booby for not domg his full duty. The mob was led by Rev. H. P. Powell, followed by S. D. Akin. Neil Davidson. Orndv Hampton, V. I. Butt. P. C. Hyatt. W. M. Fain, G. F. Abbott. R. C. Mattox, R. A. Akin, G. D. Led ford. Mr. and Mrs. T:ichardson : When you think you car\ entertain another mob, let us know. At the close of *.hes umptuous meal a delicious salad course was served. ? ONE OF TIT^M. 1 CHEVROLET ANNOUNCES NEW CAR Big Reduction- Also Mark Presenta tion of "The Greatest Chevrolet in Chevrolet History" The Chevrolet Motor Company to day announces a new car for 1930,: known as "The Greatest Chevrolet in i Chevrolet History," with startling re ductions of from $20 to $60, thus setting a new low price range in the six-cylinder car field. Announcement of the new car and startling reductions today come right at the close of Chevrolet's greatest year, for the sensational success of the six-cylinder Chevrolet, introduc ed just a year ago, resulted in an out put of 1,350,000 ca^ last year, breaking by a wide margin all for mer Chevrolet annual production records. "We believe the motoring public will hail this newest and latest Chev lolet with greater enthusiasm than ever before.'" stated Hadlev Dickey proprietor of the Dickey Chevrolet Company dealers for Murphy and this territory, in commenting upon the newest Chevrolet product. Mr. Dickey sa?d that his company wa<- showing a Coupr. Coach. Sedan ^nd truck chasis. which are now on display in the show rooms, and the public is cordially invited to call and look them over and inspect the new added features. "Scores of distinct improvements have been made in the 1930 Chevro let line/" Mr. Dickey stated. "Great er Heautv. added safety factors, im proved riding comfort and better all round performance with added power and faster acceleration are features of the new lrne," he said. "Larger tires, small wheels. Delco Lovejoy hydraulic shock absorbers at all four wheels. Fisher Slanting non glare VV windshield and vastly im proved four wheel braking system are some of the -highlights." The prices of the new Chevrolet six. f. \>. i?. Flint, Mirh, iu?As roi lows: The Coach The Coupe Sport Coupe Club Sedan The Sedan Roadster Sport Roadster The Phaeton Old New $52:> $41)5 585 525 525 495 595 . 565 595. 565 685. 625 675 t>25 695 .. 675 vacant chair conspicuously reminded i the assembled throng that it would never aga i n be filltd. The spacious i auditorium ol Che church was filled cd to overflowing by her many friends and friends of the family who had ! braved the cold steady drizzle of rain I to pay their last respects and attest j to their love. The occasion was in deed a sad one, so sad and touching that the pastors could riot control the emotions it provoked. Interment' was in Sunset cemetery. She is survived by her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Mal lonee, six brothers and a host of rel atives and friends. A THOUGHT Fof* THE SAD HOUfy Ruth will inis^a indeed. She has gone, and it was God's will. We cannot call her back, Uit we can so l.ve that some day we'll join her. Tn the words of Dav.d the Musician, in a trying moment of his life, when his young son had been taken from him in death, he cried n?it; "B::t now he is dead, wherefore -houln I fast? can I brinK h-'n: back fgain? I shall go to him, but he shall not re turn to me." As the pastor remarked, Heaver, is made more beautiful since Ruth has gone there. Let us, then, determine as did David, that we ^hall go to h^r, and when the time comes, be able to say with the immortal Tennyson: "Sunset and evening star, And one clear call for me! And may there be no moaning cf the bar, When I put out to >ea. "But such a tide as moving seems asleep, Too full for sound and foam. When that which drew from out the boundless deep Turns again home. "Twilight and even ng bell. After that the dark! And may there he n<. sadness of far well. When I embark: "For tho" from out our bourne of( j Time and Place j ! The flood may Har m^ far. I to ?ee my. Pilot fare to fat }? When I hiwe crossed the bar." 1 WITH THE CHURCHES f presbyteria:; church Pantor IHRKCTORY J. P. Anderson Jno. H. plllard ?. C. W. s?v?w Anne OandW Sunday School at 10:00 A. M.t J. H. Dillard, Superintendent. Teachers of Bible Class, George W. Candler, Jack Hall, Sr. Morning: worship at 11 o'clock, sub ject. Starting Right, Hosea 14:9. The Christian Endeavor will meet at the church at 6:45. B. W. Sipe, Leader. Evening woiship at 7:00, subject, Fourt Pillars of Christianity, Acts 2:42. A cordial invitation is extended the public to all services. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH DIK1ICTOKT Pastor , James LeRoy Steele Board of Deacon*: Oeo. H. Cope. Chairman. J. M. Stoorr. Fred Meore. Noah Lovin cood. A. W. Txivlnicrw.d Ralrh Moody. C. W. Bailey, W. S. Dickey. Virgil Johnson Pres. W. M. S Mrs. Ralph Moody Baptists To Banquet At Bryson City Tin- annual banquet for Baptist pastors and Sunday school workers j of the Western Region of North ! Carolina will be held at Bryson City on Monday nfght, January, 13th. This legion comprises the Haywood, , Tuckaseegee, Macon County, Tenn | "-see River, Western North Carolina, West Liberty a-nd the Cherokee Indian associations, embracing seven counties west of Asheville. The banquet will be held at the Baptist church and plates will be serv ed free to those attending by the good ladies of the town. This is an ' annual event for the Baptists of the western section of the state, the last one being held at Sylva, attended by more than seventy five pastors and I ?GrUi9. li, is expected that the attendance this year will far exceed that of last year as Bryson City is more centrally located in the district. At this meeting a check-up of the work for the past year will be made and plans formulated and goals set for the new year. It is expected that a number of the Baptist Sunday schools in these counties will meet the requirements entitling them to Standard recognition during the vear 1030. Mr. Jasper N. Barnett. Associate Secretary Department of Adminis tration of the Baptist Sunday School Board, Nashville, Tenn. is to be the speaker of the occasion. ? J^r. Bar notte is an outstanding Sunday school leader of the South and a very forceful sneaker and those who know him will be glad to avail them selves of the opportunity of hearing him. Perry Morgan, Sunday School Seeretarv of North Carolina i* also exrected to be nresirt. Announcements and invitations are being mailed out this week by Field Workers. A. V. Washburn, to the pastors and workers in the district. Treasurer Clerk F. S. Superintendent A. L. Martin O. M. Cope Xoah I,orincocJ NEW FORD BODY TYPES ON DISPLAY Presentation this week of new and smarter body types and a group of new colors for the Model A Ford was announced this week by Thos. S. Ev ans, local Ford Dealer, who empha sized the fact that no mechanical change has been made in the car be caue of the thoroughly satisfactory performance it has been giving. "Redesiferted along ultra modern i lines," said Mr. Evans, "the new bod-, ies will have a distinctly refreshing appearance, wth all the beauty and charm of contour, line and proportion ually associated only with custom' achwork and large cars. The entire front of the Model A is raised and in beautiful proportion tr> the new body types. The Vew Ford body line* are a distinct fea ture and ate pleasing to the eye. and the public is invited to call in an<3 lo?>k them over. Pres. Senior B. T. I*. V. M1?*b l'*?lly l?avis louder Intermedljif P.. V. 1' 1*.. J. ! leader Junior B. T. I*. 1' . Mr*. ftalpli Moody Pianist Mr?. Jrrry P.?\-?d.?on Choir nirrrtor Mirs M>nntce P&yne Announcements for the week are as follows: Nine forty five. Bible School. Classes for all ages. 1 1 :00 A. M. morning worship. Sermon by pastor. Special music. 6:00 P. M., Junior, Internudiate and Senior B". Y. P. U. 7:00 P. M. Evening worship. Ser mon by pastor. Wednesday, 7:00 P. M.. mid-week service. The service will be in keep ing with the seaso You will find a hearty welcome at our church. METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. SOUTH D1HKCTOBT Pastor . Howard P. Powell no Attn .IF STRWA KDS Chairman ... J. A. Rlcliitr^Mtn District Steward K. V. V?nr Soeretnry-Tr-asurer .. .. ..P C. HyMt Kecordinr Secretary Mr*. H. (3 Klbtna R. A. Akin. T. W. Ailty. J. W. v. H. P. Cooper. J. ?V. Dapld^on, W. M. F?>?. C. E. Holder, F,. C. Mallonee. Pianist M??. Henry AiJ#? Assistant Pianist . . . . Mr*. K. C. MiUlono* Choir Directress Mr?. Harry P. Oraptr fupt* Sunday School K V. Weaver President W. M. 9. . . Mrs. R. *. Norvell Senior Epworth I.earue . . Ml>s MnW Kill* Junior Hpworth I.eacu* . Ml** Ada 11ur*ha? Sunday School nin ? forty five. Mr. K. V. Weaver, Superintendent. Classes for all ages. Morning worship at eleven o'clock. Tre pastor will preach Epworth Leagues six fifteen. Evening worship at seven o'clock. ANNUAL PIG SURVEY That North Carolina and Cherokee county is producing too few livestock and perhaps too much of "cash" crops is evident in many ways. The west ern livestock have comfortable and painted home:* and an average, **rm income of over $2,000, whii? that for North Carolina is under $500. A family cannot live and be educated within $500. That we must ourselves find farirf relief is becoming generally known# The Federal Farm Board suggests as much unless cooperative organi zations are formed, through which National credit may be extendc j. We are steadily losing in our cast crop farming plan. Livestock offers, a good outlet. A nation-wide survey is bemg made thrmigh the Rum! I*iaii carriers to secure information as to the breeding and farrowing to pigs. The Carrie ers leave one of these cards with individual farmers for them to fill out and drop in the mail box for the carrier to pick up again. From this survey the expectations of farmers* pig crop this fall and that expected next spring is secured. By publishing the information form ers and enabled to reduce or *o in crease their breeding intentions, this is real farm relief information. These surveys have been made for five years, and have proven quite reliable and helpful to growers. 1929 Spring Indications for North Carolina Spring pigs saved compared with previous Spring 00.7 Fall 75.7 Sows farrowed compared with j previous Spring 80 0 Fall 96.4 Smve bred compared with previous ' Spring 112.2 Fall 104.0 I Swine over (> months compared I all swine Spring 42.3 Fall 53.2. Average number pigs per litter [ Spring 5.4 Fall 5.4. The draw hack has been that too many farmers are suspicious of th? government*?; efforts in such inquirier and, as a result, pay no attention to these cards. No help can reach the fellow who refuses to use it. The Post Office and Agricultural Departments are cooperating in this effort to get these reports. Even those farmers who have but a single sow or three pigs should report them, and in fact care should be taken to fill out the card carefully by all those receiving them. Mrs. Z. Y. Brown and son, Edwin of Asheville spent Christmas with Mrs. BVown's mother, Mrs. R. V. Wells. The following announcement has been received here: M*\ and Mr?. C. H. Beale announce the marriage r.f their daughter. Julia, to Mr. Thomus Troy Palmer on Tue* day. December the twenty-fourth, nineteen hundred and twenty-nine,