* I f'set 5.-, 4. ■ .. :■ VOLUME-XIX BREVARD, NORTH, CAROLINA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 23. 1914. NUMBER- 4 SPECIAL COMMIHEE REPORTS The special committee, composed of H. W. Plummer of Asheville, C. H. Ray of Waynesville, P. F. Pat ton of Hendersonville, W. T. Lind sey of Try on, 4 H. Shipman of Brevard, C. C. Bncbanan of Sylva, Guy V. Roberts of Marshall and J. H. Wood of Asheville, appointed at the recent meeting of the Greater Western North Carolina Associa tion to arrange the last report of the manager, Col. Sandford H. Cohen, in pamphlet form and dis tribute it over the section before the next meeting, has written the following letter to accompany each of these reports and both are now being sent ont to the people of the section: ' * “The Greater Western North Carolina Association sends greet ing's to the i>eople of Western North Carolina, and congratula tions on the period of prosperity that has everywhere been so evi dent in this section during the two ytnrs the organization has been in existence working as a co-opera tive organization for the general interests and betterment of this favored section of America. ‘The working of this associa tion, composing the countics of Buncombe, Henderson, Haywood, Polk, Jackson, Mudison and Tran sylvania has been a united effort to show the world, not only the won derful climatic and scenic advan tages offei’ed in every part of the section, as a tourist and pleasure resort, but also to show the natu ral agricultural advantages, the horticultural offerings, the mineral resources, the industrial opportuni ties, tlie transportation facilities, timber offerings, and real estate pro])ositions that are x>ossessed by this section almost surpassing any part of tho United States. “To this end this organization has been at work for two years, and has met with comparative suc cess. The work is just in its incip- iency, however, and we are calling the attention of property owners everywhere — whether agricultu ral, horticultural, city property or any other kind of realty—to the great number of people who are making inquiry as to this section, and the opportunity that this asso ciation extends in calling the at tention of the world to its iK)ssibil- ities. “The association is anxious for the co-operation of every citizen in Western North Carolina, and would appreciate it if every citizen of the territory would inquire of the boards of trade of the several com munities or of the association. “The association is also anxious that the people of Western North Carolina join in facilitating the work by giving such information to its officers as they think may be to the advantage of the organization. “We are enclosing herewith a re port of the last meeting of the as sociation, held on January 6, from which may be gleaned some idea of the scope of the work accomplish ed, and in prospect, and beg at the same time to call your attention to the fact that there will be a mass meeting of the association held in Asheville on February 23, when the work of the association will be thoroughly discussed, and we will at that time have the distinguished honor of having Mr. Fairfax Harri son, president of the Southern Rail way company with us, and will be glad if you can find it convenient to attend this meeting, and lend en couragement to the work so aus piciously inaugurated.” MASONS SET PACE NEW BOOKS Provide $500 for Curing Needy Tubercular Brethren. At the meeting of the Grand Lodge of Masons at Raleigh, one of the most significant actions taken was the providing of $500 to pay for the treatment of needy and worthy tubercular kasons at the state sanatorium at Montrose, and also the appointment of a commit tee to devise some plan for endow ing beds at the institution. The funds provided by the state are utterly inadequate to provide entirely for the treatment of our tubercular sick, aud hence it is necessary that those entering the institution pay a minimum fee of |l per day. The usual cost for sanatorium treatment for tubercu losis, equal to that furnisned at Montrose, ranges from #2 to ^3 or even $4 a day. Thus it will be readily seen that this action on the part of the Masons is an excellent forward step, not only from a humanitarian but also from a busi* ness view point. Some fraternal orders, trades unions and other organizations build and maintain expensive sanatoriams themselves, but in this state it is far cheaj)er to divide the expense with the state. This action on tho part of tho Masons is especially commendable, as it doubtless marks the begin ning of such benevolence among other fraternal orders, * clubs, churches, etc. To the Masons, however, belongs tho credit of tak ing the initiative in this good work. TEACHERS’ MEETING EAST FORK FACTS The following new books have re cently been shelved at the Transyl vania Confederate Memorial Libra ry: “White Line|yd|M|^,” “Lad die,” “BrokenJ^^^^^kon Trail,” “Hell fer Sart^^^^^^Kht of the Cumberland,Days of My Life,” “E^^^^^^Bppiness,” “Hagar,” Coun- “Hon. “Little Lord Fauntle^^^^^^^Btnd Pi- “E1 “The Devil's As I haven’t seen anything from this little “burg” in quite awhile, guess I will give you a few items. There will be a boK supper at East: Fork school house Saturday night, January 31, proceeds to go towards helping to re-cover the Baptist church. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Gillespie and three little ones spent Sunday with Mrs. Gillespie’s sister, Mrs. Ctas. Garren. The Ladies’ Aid Society quilted a quilt the little Sunbeams had made for the orphanage Friday, January lO, at the school house. Rev. J. N. Lee and wife were pres ent, Mrs. Lee’s help being very much appreciated. Mr. J. T. Gillespie and family contemplate moving to Rosman in the near future. We regret very much to give them up. Mr. Coats Cassell of upper East Fork is contemplating leaving for the far west in the near future. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Gillespie, who have been residing at Green ville for several months, have moved back to Mr. Gillespie’s father's on East Fork. We gladly welcome them back. Miss Maudie Ballard spent Sun day with her friend. Miss Eva Garren. Mrs. Millie Garren has been spending some time with her daughter, Mrs. Leon Qillespie. Mr. Eli Huggin and wife are keeping house near Mr. W. M. Sitton's. Jack’s Wife. BREVARD HIGH SCHOOL The school committee of Bre vard graded school and the county board of education have bought from R. L. Gash a nice tract of land containing about two and a half acres between Broad and Gas ton streets and to the rear of the graded school building and F. E. B. Jenkins’ residence. This purchase gives to the school a fine site of about three and a third acres, room for the present graded school budding, a new high school build ing and a good athletic field. It is the intention ot fhe^ county super intendent to try tc get established here a central pnblic high school for the county, and steps will be taken at once to see if this can be 'lone. The last meeting of the Teachers Association for the school year will be held Februrary 13 and 14. The following program has been pre pared : FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13. 10:00 to 10:20—Devotional exer cises, Rev. W. M. Robbins. 10:20 to 11:00—“Country Life and the Country Schools,” T. C. Henderson. 11:00 to 11:45 -Address, E. E. Sams. , 11:45 to 12:30—“Importance of Teachers Attending Summer Schools,” A. C. Reynolds. Noon recess. 1:30 to 2:00—Betterment Asso ciation. 2:00 to 2:30—“Model Class in English,” Miss Doris Edwards. 2 :3U to 3:00—What are you doing to promote “corn club” and “to mato club” work in your district? Each teacher should answer. 3:00 to 3:;}()—Roto song. 'Miss Mary Blair. / EVKNISG SESSION, 7:30 p. M. Biography of Longfellow—Miss Nanny Jordan. Longfellow quotations—Teach ers. ‘ ‘Hiawatha’s Childhood”—Miss Edwards. Duet—Misses Davis and Rice. “Hiawatha”—Miss Florence Jack son. ••Excelsior”—Miss Bertie Brown. ••The Bridge”—(Quartet. “Paul Revere’s Ride” — Mr. Raines. “The Builders”—Miss Allie Can trell. “Evangeline” (selection) — Miss Elizabeth Hyman. •‘A Psalm of Life”—.Mr. Bowen. “The Day Is Done”—Miss Win ifred Carter. SATURDAY,FEBRUARY 14. Beginning at 10 a. m., after de votional exercises conducted by Rev. C. D. Chapman, there will be a joint meeting of the County School Committeemen’s Associa tion and the County Teachers’ As sociation. The topics to be discussed at this joint meeting will be the following : “Along what definite lines can the school committeeman labor to im prove the educational opportuni ties and advantages of the children of his district as well as the county at large?” “What work is the teacher doing, or what can she do, to bring about defiinite and per manent improvement in ihe child’s educational opportunities?” All the committeemen of the county are requested to be present at this meeting and are asked to come prepared to take part in the discussion. All the county teach- ers will, of course, comply with the law, which requires them to attend all teachers’ meetings. It is to be hoped that not one teacher in the county will be absent from this our last meeting for the year. The Committee. CARSON CREEK NOTES L. E. Bagwell made a business trip to Brevard on Monday. F. V. Batson who has been buf fering with rheumatism is improv ing. A singing school is in session at this place, conducted by C. M. Cas sell. Eddie Batson and family have re cently moved into this community. We are glad to have them with us. Rev. J. N. Lee filled his regular appointment here Sunday morning and delivered a very interesting sermon. The friends of J. C. Bagwell, of Brevard, will be glad to know be is improving after suffering with la- grippe for several days. There will be a box supper at the church Jan. 24, 1914. Cake, coffee and cocoa will also be served. The funds made will go to finishing the church. Sunflower. MR. J. M. WHITMIRE Chamberlain’s Gough Remedy. This remedy has no superior for coughs and colds. It is pleasant to take. It contains no opium or other narcotic. It always cures. For sale by S. M. Macfie. adv Another Veteran of the Gonfed* eracy Passes Away. James Marion Whitmire, a well known citizen of this county, died at his home near Quebec December 26, after a brief illness. He was born December 11, 1837; died December, 26, 1913, at the age of seventy-six years. He was a good Confederate soldier and served through the civil war and was al ways a firm believer in Southern rights. He volunteered at the first call and stayed until the close of the war. He was looked upon as one of the most industrious men of this comity and believed in honest labor for a living. In 1856 he was married to Susan Kanniemore of Transylvania, and unto them were born three chil- dren. Before his return from the war his wife and children died, in October 1863. He was married to Nancy Youijg of Buncombe county in 1865. Six children were born of this mar riage. Out the six.only two are living. His last wife died Septem ber 12, 1910. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Cora Whitmire of Quebec, N. C., and Mrs. Liens Reid of Lynn, S. C., one brother. Mr. Henry Whit mire of Rosman, N. C., and one sis ter, Mrs. Margaret Cooke of Swain county, N. C. He was a demoted husband, a lov ing father and a good neighbor. His relatives and many friends were always welcome at his home. He was laid to rest in the Whit mire cemetery at Rosman, N. C., by the side of his wives. May those who survive him have the presence of the same divine spirit to tint the sunset of life when they shall cross the bar. We should always be submissive to the “Will of Him who knoweth best.” All that could be done to avoid suffering in his last hours was done by loving hands and kind neighbors. Our sympathy is extended to the bereaved family, and may he rest in peace. From one Who Knew Him. BREVARD INSTITUTE NOTES The Institute enjoyed a brief but very pleasant visit from Mr. J. A. Livingston last week Mr. Living ston was assistant principal of Bre vard Institute for two years, and won a host of friends in the com-, munity. He was always interested in journalism, and is now city edi tor of the Wilmington Star. Saturday evening, January 17, a very delightful reception was given by the post graduate class in honor of the seniors. Games were played and refreshments were served. The different class organizations are much more active this year than in any previous year, and are working efficiently to bind the stu- dents.together. The usual January busy spirit is upon us. Many of the classes are taking written tests this week, both societies are preparing for en tertainments which they tender to each other about the first of Febru ary, and the expression depart ment is using its own students and a number of others in preparing for the annual Washington’s birth day play which they expect to have ready for Saturday night, Febru ary 21. “The Merchant of Venice” was so cordially received last year that another Shakespearian play is being prepared. As more time is being spent in the drill this year the presentation should be at least equal to that of any previous time. The warm days of this week are stirring the athletic ambitions of the* boys, who on Tuesday held a meeting for the discussion of the base ball season. The students and teachers are very enthusiastic about Edward Baxter Perry’s Medieval Legend program which was the January number of the Brevard lyceum course. Mr. Perry’s ability as a pianist and as an interpreter of piano mnsic has long been recog nized, but his narration of these legends shows him an elocutionist and an orator of the highest rank. SILER-ORR WEDDING The following account of the wedding of Mr. Robert Orr of this county to Miss Mary Siler * of Waynesville, taken from the Waynesville Courier, will be of interest to the many friends of Mr. Orr: At “The Ferns,” the residence of Mr. and Mrs. George Sherrill, Miss Mary Siler and Mr. Robert Orr of Brevard, were married January 11th at 10:30. The wed ding was quite a surprise to the many friends of the bride. The house was beautifully decorated in cut flowers and ferns. Mendels sohn’s wedding march was beauti fully rendered by Miss ^lervine Ray of Gainesville, Fla. The bride wore a traveling suit of mahogany broad cloth with accessories to match, and carried brides roses. After the ceremony a buffet lunch was served. Only a few friends of both parties were present. Mr. and Mrs. Orr left on the noon train. DOINGS AT ROSMAN Mrs. Rich of'Candler, who has been visiting her parents. Rev. and Mrs. C. M. Carpenter, returned to her home last Saturday. Mr. A. M. Paxton has succeeded Mr. Jenkins as postmaster. Rev. E. H. Norwood of the Bre vard Presbyterian church proached an excellent New Year sermon to quite a large congregation at the - Methodist church last Sunday night. Mrs. Robb of Mt. Zion, Ga., with her two children, has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Chas. Haag, for the past two weeks. The Rosman school is in progress since the holidays. Several new students have been enrolled. Th0 school has organized a glee club under the directorship of Mrs. Chas. Haag. Several of the young men and women of the town have joined also. They are very fortu nate in having secured the service of two splendid violinists, Messrs. Haag and Bullock. We are sorry to learn of the ill ness of Mrs. S. C. Neil, but trust that she will soon be w^ell again. The members of the Rosman high school are very grateful to the Gloucester Camp of the Junior Order of American Mechanics for the beautiful flag which was pre sented to them by this order on Sunday, January 4, 1914. FLAG AND BIBLE PSES£»fT^flbN There will be a flag and a Bible presented to Selica graded school on Sunday, February 22, the exer cises beginning at 11 o’clock a. m. The flag is to be given by Transyl vania Council No. 376, Jr. ^O. U. A. M., of Brevard, and the BiUle by Gloucester Council No. 379, Jr. O. U. A. M., of Rosman. The following is the program prepared and arranged by the com mittee for the occasion: Song by Selica School—“Battle Hymn of the Republic.” Prayer by C. M. Carpenter. Song by all present—“Holy Night.” Address by J. A. Johnson. Song—“My Own Native Land.” Address by A. M. White. Presentation of flag by T. C. Hen derson. Acceptance of flag by Miss Geor gia Bell. Song—‘Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean.” Presentation of Bible hy E. C. Neill. Acceptance of Bible by C. R. Sharp. Song—“Holy, holy, holy.” Hoisting the flag by the commit tee—A. M. Paxton and William Miller. Song—“Flag of Our Nation Great.” Closing prayer by E. N. Corn. BIDS WANTED The county board of education desires bids on the building of a new one-room school house in District No. 2, Hogback Township. For specifications see T. H. Galloway, chairman of board of education, or T. C. Henderson, secretary of board, 1-23 4t

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