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HEN D ERSONVI LLE, N. 0 iv THURSDAY. : jUN E - 13, 19 07
VOL.XVI NO. 24
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J. M. DERMID'S
A '.BOOK
'Get rig ut out of here now! I'm just
worried plum to death with you pesky
book agents, and I'm as busy as I can be
anyhow and alnt grot a minute to waste,
what wlili the baby sick, and more
boarders coming and Johnnie's wrist
sprained, and my dacghter gone down
to Hunter pharmacy to see how many
voles she's got and me left here all alone.
Get out of here now or I'll sick the dog
on you sure! Here Tige, here Tige,
good dog, Tige," and the shrill voice
st opped a moment for breath.
The sun was still low in the sky, and
its bright rajs had but just kissed the
tree tops in Hendersonville. The moun
tain peaks were still hidden by the sil
very mists, the dew sparkled on the
grass aud the birds had not yet ceased
their morning song, as J, M. Drmid
the genial and ever pleasant driver of
the Southern Express Company's wagon
slopped to deliver , a package at the
home of one of our citizens, on Wed
nesday last.
lie started up the steps of the house
with his big receipt book under his arm
and was greeted cordially as above.
Keeping one eye uneasily on the dog
and the other on the irate woman, Mr.
Dermid anxiously explained that he was
a peaceful andHaw abiding itizen, and
not a book agent, that he always voted a
straight democratic ticket, and wanted
to deliver a little package, a stone pack
age, with a handle, and a cork, and
which he surmised was yaluable, and
that it came from Asheville, and he
was in a hurry and wouldn't she please
sign the book, as he never did like dogs
ever since he was a boy,
and specially dogs that answered to the
name of Tige.
'Oh, excuse melsatd the voice,'. more
gently. ?I thought yon were a book agent.
The express charges are 30 cents? My
goodness, but the Southern Express
Company ought to get rich quick. An4
you tell Mr. Fullbright it was long
enough coming, too.- My husband ex
pected thislast Saturday. Come here,
Tige, the gentleman won't hurt jrou!"
No, I wouldn't hurt you, you dog
gone streak of yellow," murmured the
gentle expressman under his beatb, as
he cautiously backed away. 4 'But what
do vou think of that? A book agent'
me! Wouldn't that jar you
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Notice to Purchasers.
1 have been lustructed by the owners
of . the speculation land to close up all
outstanding contracts within the next
two years, or by Feb. 1, 1909. All par
ties holding contracts for any of said
ands will please take notice and com
municate with me in regard to these
matters at once as they must be closed
up bv the expiration of the two years
herein specified. C. B. JUSTICE,
agent for the Heirs of Branson,
Hoyt and Mclntire
To the
Hendersonville
We wish to state we Have
started up the Purity Ice and
Laundry Plant. We will dis
tribute our own-ice and from
this date operate the Laundry
the year round. We will com
pete in any prices jnade and
propose to give our patrons
a square deal. " f
J. B. Seawell & Son
T
An-lnteresting Journal.
Tbos. J. Hickman the prominent at
torney of Asheville, has this to say' of
the Hustler, under date of June 10th.
The Hustler is indeed an interesting
Journal to read these latter day. The
daily papers ll?d with; trash antLlile-
graphic dispatches are in reality worth
less to the reader than is this well got'
ten up weekly.
I am very much interested in Mr.
Shipman's candidacy for State Labor
Commissioner. He has t.hown himself
worthv of the dace, bv DUttlnsr his
hands to the wheel beforehand.
State Committee to Meet.
Mr. M. L. Shipman,
Hendersonville, N. C.
Dear Sir:
The Democratic -tate Executive Com
mittee is hereby called to meet in the
State Chamber in Raleigh on Monday
night, July 8b, jul. at 8 o'clock for the
puipose of selecting a chaiman iu place
of the present chairman, who will at
this meeting tender his resignation.
Respectfully,
F. M. Simmons.
' ' Chairman.
.For Labor Commissioner.
Mr. H. B. Varner has announced tha'
be will not be a candidate for the office
of Commissioner of Labor and Printing
in the next North Carolina campaign
The friends of Mr. M. L. Shipman, who
has been assistant to Mr. Varner during
his term, are ursrins him to accipt the
nomination. Mr. Shipman is editor of
the Hendersonville Hustler, Is a gentle
man of fine parts, a shrewd aud houest
politician, who has done a great deal
for his party, and if he wants the place
there will be little question of bis 'get
ting it. Exchange.
The Rink.
In the future Tuesday's and Saturday's
from 11 to 12 and half past two to 5 p. m,
will he for the exclusive use of Ladies
and Children. Admission 5c for child
ren, 10c for ladies.
Card of Thanks.
For the many acts of klndnass bestow
ed upon my wife in her last illness, I
wish to extend my heartfelt thanks and
g-atitude, on the part of myself and
children. W. C. Lyda,
Meeting.
There will be a meeting of the di
rectors of the W. N. C. Fair on Satur
day June 22nd at II o'clock, in the com
raissiozers room at the court house. It
is very important that all the directors
be present, as important business is to
be transacted, " P. F. Patton, Pres.
A Contradiction.
Mr. Editor:
We, the undersigned Confederate
Veterans who attended the recent re
union of our comrades at Richmond,
were pained to see In your last issue a
communication which was not compli
mentary to ou treatment, we were
pained at this publication because it
seemed to us to be in direct contradic
tion to the true state of affairs. Why,
Mr. Editor, we do not recall everf being
treated as hospitably or being made
more comfortable. In fact, now, after
careful thought, nothing occurs to us
that was left undone to make our visit
a delightful one by the. people of th
Capital City ot the cause so dear to our
hearts and for which we fought.
- We were furnished comfortable cots,
with plenty of blankets, and each one
of us given enough good things to eat
for two ordinary men, we were furnish
ed with cigars and tobacco, and, what
was most pleasant of all, we were wait
ed on and served by the ladies, all . of
whom seemed to vie with "each other
to see which could do the most for us.
We were furnished free transportation
on the street cars and the latch string
of ihe-clty was out and we were free to
go in and enjoy all the good things of
d. la short, the city seemed
to be ours.
t. j, 8hipman
. . Lee Smith
AGEDBJ
Tiachers Invade the City
Did yon happen to drop in at the
court house this week while the couaty
school teachers ,wee holding their
meeting?' There were sixty and more
present, and when you noticed their
earnestness, their intelligence, and, for
the lack of a better word, their sinceri
ty, you must have, felt that the future
of education in Henderson county
is bright. - $ ; V . " ,
County. Superintendent McD. Ray
had a program ot marked interest ar
ranged. Addresses were made on sub
jects of interest to the teacher, such as
'School Lar," by W. C. Rector, and
altogether it seemed like u great big
family trathering. '
The meeting . lasted Monday, Tuef
day aud Wednesday, On Tuesday
afternoon the teachers enjoyed the two
moving picture shows. ' Mr. Plaisance
and Mr. Von dr Lieth very courteously
gave their very best entertainments
free of all charge, a special performan
ance. for their benefit. This was ar
ranged through Mr. Rav and the
French Broad Hustler.and the teachers
extended their thanks to both.
ThtSt) association meetings must be
productive of much good. Note books
wure in evidence and the talks were
closely followed.
The progress made In educational af
fair in i his count v of le Ms really le
markable. County Superiotejdut
McD. Bay is heart and soul in his work
and his work shows results.
These results are worthy a special
article, which will show the advance in
education in Henderson county.
The association was followed by a
public examination, on Thursday, Fri
day and Saturday. It in feared there
will be a scarcity of teachers when the
schools open.
. Since February 18 the following
changes have taken place in the man-f
agementofthe Blue Ridge Inn. Mr.
Wm, Hewitt to A. C. Johnson, A.'C.
Johnson to Staton & Brock, Staton &
Brock to J. H. Lollis of Asheville. Mr.
H.tud,tfje steward, has held his pobitiou
with all the above changes, which is
proof that he is an all-rouud man afd
valuable wherever you put him. v
On a Salary Basis.-
The town commissioners have decid
ed to put all officials and employees of
the town, except tax collector, on n
salary basis. It Is believed this is h
more business like and more satis
factory method than the old fee system,
which is now obsolete, aud is being
changed to the salary method in many
cities and towns.
The salaries to be paid are as follows:
Mayor 600.00
Chief Pol ice 720 00
Policeman No- 1 660 00
8treet Overseer 4oo.uu
Sunt Water and Sewers .. 480.00
Chairman Street Committee' ... 50,00
Water " BO.fO
Secretary. 100.00
Treasurer...... ... 100.00
Commissioners, each . 1 25.00
Town Attorney 50.00
The town attorney will also receive
five dollars every time he appears be
fore the mayor to prosecute a case. The
idea, of course, is to have a vigorous and
efficient prosecution of all liquor cases
Heretofore the police only have appear
ed. It Is believed the results,under this
new arrangement will be highly satis
factory.
Notice of Land Sale.
By virtue of the power containe d in a
mortgage deed executed to McD. Kay
on September 29, 1905. by A, Z atepp
and wife Rebecca stepp, to secure a
certain note therein mentioned and de
scribed which note and mortgage ecur-
lug same have been duly assigned to me
for value, I will offer for sale at the
court house door in Hcuderbonville on
the 1st day of July,l907.within the legal
hours of sale to the highest bidder for
cash in order to satisfy said indebted
ness secured by said note and mortgage
the following land conveyed as afore
said by said mortgage to McD. Ray and
mil AHiirnptl to me as aforesaid.
All that piece or parcel of land lying
and being in Henuersonvnie lowusuip,
Countv. North Carollsa.
the Jonathan Tabor place and
bounded and more particularly describ
ed as follows:-
Beginning at a conditional -corner
made by J- L. Brookshlie and John
Kuykendall and runs North 37 poles to
a Spanish oak, corner of land sold by
Pt.r FUhAr to J. S. Corn: thence with
said line 8 chains to a stake; thence
South 50 poles to a stake In the old linr;
thniiM with Said line to tne urauuu
thence up said branch to the fork;tht-nce
with the ridge to tne ogipning yuu
talninar 0 Acrta mora or less.
Default having been made by said A. Z.
dtepp in the payment of said note and
t.h trtArest thereon when due and the
said mortgage providing for a sale of
tha BAiri land in case of default in the
payment of said debt' or any interest
thereon when due, the said sale will be
made under the said provision in the
said mortgage ra order to . sansiy saia
debt and interest.
This 1st day of June 1907.
McD.Ray, Mortgagee
j W. C." Jordak, Assignee
Per McD.Ray, Attorney
RETURNS OF THE. BIG ELECTION
AT HUNTER'S PHARMACY.
Tremendous Vote Cast-Increasing
". Each Day.
. As wa annnonnced in the papers the
first big count out of the votes for the
most popular young lady in the contest
at Hunters Pnarmaoy took place at 4;30
p. m. last Friday. The Judge unlock
ed the great ballot bbx J and took the
votes to the front counter where they
proceeded to count the little white slips
which are so valu -ble to the one or oth
er contestant. It was the Insist vote
that was ever polled in old Henderson
vllle. Two and one half hours were con-
sumed before the last ticket wa3 count-
ed. Claude Pace and Alf Grfazener were
the counters and they weie sure tired
wnenmey gottnrouyn. Mayor scnencis
v as uuauio vu prtbcub h9 ubfeibb tiieui I
only a few minutes as he was engaged
In his office. The bovs told Air. Hunter
tnat tie would nave to arrange some wav
next time to facilitate the count as it
took t,oo much of their tirn, and that
BUI Stradley was an awfully t:ood helper
at the polls in 'lection time and very
probably they will sear him in as as
sistant. Mbs Gusie Dotson received
the largeut number of votes this week
and Miss Francis Hollerfield, a visitor
received the second largest vote, both
presented with a nice box of Nunually's
Candy from Burner's Pharmacy.
Mr. Hunter says the contest is increas
ing each day in Interest and in number
or votes cast ana and tuat be is more
than pleased at the result.
Jadgea Etepert mt Election Beinras.
We beg to submit herewith the result
of the first weekly cout as found out by
us on Friday at 4:30 p. m., June 7th '07.
This is a copy of the original.
Signed by ( Michael Schenck
the Judges Claude Pace
(Alfred Glazener "
Gussie Dotson.... ..213
Francis. Hollerfield .1. 156
Nina Pace........ 109
Inez Wuldrop. .........69
r.io riot - v ah
NellioOrr .... .........35
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Joe Lane. ....... ............ ..4
Fay Reoe. ....... .....33
Sadie Smatbers V. ;.32
Julia Breeding 1...30
Estelle Egerton 28
Sue Cannon ,..25
Fav Gurlev . 24
AnniftSmith 20
Lena Lewis......'. -20
Dorothy Barrows. . . . 19
Brownie Morris .18
Ullie Davis....... ...1G
Helen Smith ......16
Connie Morrow 15
Amie Edwards......... 15
Annie Aiken 13
Lillle Brooks.......... .12
Bessie Hodge3.. 12
Eva Hraith 12
Mattie Thompson 12
Lucile LI taker 11
J uuo Morris. .... .... 11
llattie Walker ...10
Juliet Reed 10
Edna Hart.... . ...10
Delia Davis 10
Cling Aiken .; 10
Helena Morris. 10
Bessie Carraichael 10
Hattie Crane, ....10
Ada Grant .-. .....9
Bessie Aiken.... ..9
Gci trude Q imhatti ' . . 9
Theollart .. 9
St'Clair Hawkins..... . I '. 8
Louise Williams : ".8
Cristine Jordan. 1 ... 8
piii Merlin 8
Catheilne Piatt ............8
Bessie Bickman..........
Myrtle Hart.... .7
Marv Sunofskv .. ....... .7
Lillian Waldrop.. 7. ....7
Norma Gambatti. . . . , . . . ..... . . r . . . . .6
A mllina PmKa ntr R
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T UlUd CklU I Ur.. ....... ... ...... ..... vr
Nannie Lou Waldrop.... ...,.0
titt ft
Nell Justus 6
Mary McCreary ....... 6
UOXle UaVlS ..O
Bessie Brown 5
HnoalToip ' R
m ...
Ella Orr o
Blanche Pond...... " ....5
Mary Sample.... J.'..-5
35 other contestants receiving, under
5 votes 122. Total number 1,445 votes
cast in 5: day s." " V " ' '
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Mrs.. W. C. Lyda died on Monday last
after a leng illness, tihe had lived here
'many years ever since. her marriage, and
is survived by her husband i-and four
chilJren. The funeral occurred Mon
day, Revs. Boone and Woodftn officiat
ing, interment being In Plea&ut Grove
cemetery. Mrs. Lyia was aidaughter
bfW. R. Justus. -
How's This?
According to the Revised Statutes of
North Carolina, 1905, Chapter XXIV,
section 3572, no official of a town is a!
lowed to sell the town anything while he
s an officer. Here's the law:
"Contracting. lor own benefit, lr any
person, appointeaor eiectea- a commis-
slonBr or erector to aiscnarge any
trust wherein the state, or any county'
city or town mav be in any manner in-
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fit under such authority, or be In any
manner concerned or interested in
making such contracts, or in the profits
thereof, either pnvately, or openly,
singly or jointly with another, he shall
be "guilty of a misdemeanor."
Arches on Main Street
How do you think Main St. would
look with, say, four arches- thrown
across the street,, made fit iron pipe
nicely painted and strung with electric
lights? This would, do away with the
arc lights, and the effect at night would
be extremely beautilul. These arches
may be built of iron pipe, strong and
substantial, yet light and graceful in ap
pearance, and fastened in a cement
foundation on either side, at a cost not
exceeding twenty to thirty dollars each.
or a total of about $120 for the four.
The wiring and lamps, of course would
cost as much more. ,
They could be placed at proper distan
I noa o no rt nrith nnaoct hi xr thtrt.r fir Trttr.V
y '
ugnts on eacn,arcn, wmcn wouia giv
an illumination equal ' t0 ' the present
arcs.
n n,nni;vathafnarn f mv.i
would, ina sens9, make it unique, would
attract attention, would be an excellent
1 advertisement for the town.
The arches could be used for decora-
tive purposes when necessary, by drap
ing with flags and bunting, or at night
by having red, mhite and blue lights.
Its a great scheme, and to see it a sue
cess this paper will start a subscription
list to helD the town officials bear the
a
expense by contriouting nve aouars
DMAMtUnllif Airarir hiiQinAeO mflitft Cirt
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Ma n street Is in favor of the plan. It
Ja proposed to bring the matter before
Board of Trade and before the city au
thorities.
Many of the town ofgeers have ex
pressed themselves as being heartily in
favor of the plan, if the cost is not great
er than the present method.
It is believed that as an advertise-
mnrit for the cltv alone It would be
worth many times its cost.
WVF. Edwards Grandfather Again.
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Feaman,
9 a elrl. June 7th. Mrs. Feaman was Miss
Nannie Edwards, one oi tienaerson
ville's most charming daughters, whose
home is now in Little Rock, Ark. Her
many friends will be delighted to learn
that she and her little daughter are
getting alng nicely.
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The Rink.
From now on the
rink will be open
la the morning from 10 to 12, also after-
I A iut .t noiicl ViMira MYk An.
DOUU UU UIKUW a uaua.
able uarente to let their children get
, - -
the benefit of this wonderful exercise
and pleasure, we will admit them on
Saturdays, morning ana aiternoon, au-
mission and skates 15 cents, 11 oiveris
f.-. ,
er duties.more cneertuiiy. uive memr
1.1 1 x ..iii VhAvtAtir rnD-m
IQU pleasure, ii iu cuu. v-v,-.
The manager's wiie wm oe m cnare
of the Rink on these days.
Notice.
Notice is hereby given to the public
and tax payers or- utuaerson coumy
that on the second Monday in July (be- The male Quartette, by Messrs. Os
ing the 8th day of the month) the board borne,. Allen and Moffitts was very ef
jof equalization will. meet at the, court fective. - y
house at 10 oclock a. m, there to hear
auy complaints and equalize " the taxes
of the county. ,
This'the 5th day of June 1907,
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Test t J os
s. M. King Char. Bo. Co. Com,
Acting Clerk.
The Ohaut&qua will open August &
and close August 3L The program Is
even finer than last year, among the at
tractions being the following. An
notincement of other attractions will be
made later.
The Troubador Male Quartette, Capt
Jack Crawford, Wm Sterling Battis, tt ,
noted interpreter of Dickens' characters
John Tern Die Graves. Fred Emerson
Brooks, Shonert and Pfouts, who appear-
ed last year, the Dixie Entertainers.
Negotiations for Senator Ben Tlllxnaa. -
and Bob Taylor are now in progress, tad
it Is believed they will appear.
The attractions are under the man
agement of Wilbur h. Davidson, who
has 14 other Chautauquas under his
charge, includingly the great gather
ings at Mountain Lake in Maryland,
and the oae at Northhampton, Mass. ,
Sam T. Hodges is the Superintendent,
supplanting Clarence B. Strouse. The
energy and ability displayed last yea
by Mr. Hodges contributed very mater
tally to its success then, and the Chau
tauqua will have the full benefit of Mr.
Hodges' experience this year.
Tue program is more, extensive and
even better than last year which gave
eo much pleasure to our citizens. Ifo
expense has or will be spared in secur
ing the very best attractions this year.. ;
Prices for tickets will be: For Star
ticket, reserved seat, entire course, $5,
Entire course, not reserved, $3,50.
Childs' ticket, entire course, $3,50.
Single admission, 25, 50 and 75c There
will be 28 pay entertainments for the
very low sum of $3.50 or a little oyer tl
cents each. Think of hearing Senator
Tillman or Bob Taylor for 11 cents! jK
committee will shortly wait upon the
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people wno wisn to engage tiaceca, not
to sell them, but to agree to taice tnem.
I It is thought there will be no trouble Ja
I disposing of at least 500 season tickets
after the pleasant 'experience of las?
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The grounds around the building are
being filled in and will present a most .
attractive appearance when the second .
annual session of the Hendersonville
Chautauqua opens. A minstrel show -by
local talent will be given soon for
the benefit of the Chautauqua.
Home from Raleigh .
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Hon. A. Cannon has . returned from
Raleigh, where he has been in attend
ance upon a meeting of the State Board
I rt A rrrinnltnra rr VloV If f!Annnn 1
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a member. While in the -capital of the
state Mr. Cannon met Mr. M. L. Ship-
man, who is a candidate for the office of
Commissioner of Labor and Printing.
Referring to this, Mr. Cannon said: "in
conversation with men from various
parts of the state, I find that If. L.
Shipman is a very popular man, and I
believe he is certain to receive the nom
ination. He is being generally com
mended for his very efficient work In
the position he now fills as Assistant
Commissioner, and I feel sure that when
it comes to the nomination that he will
be the choice of the convention and sure
of an election."
Children's Day at Horse Shea
Chapel. A
It was the pleasure of the writer to
attend the Children's Day service at
Horse Bboe Chapel Sunday, June ninth,
ao to say it was excellent in every re-
spect Is only expressing it mildly.
The children showed thorough train
ing in all their parts, and not one, but
all, did well.
The concert pieces and "Little Build
ers1' song deserve special mention.
. Much credit is due those who so !
ltantlir aaatatln rhi. nftrfc of thm work
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TheChoir, too, deserves much praixa
as the "larger" children carried o3
their part equally as well as the smaller
ones and came thro with flying colors.
Altho' few in number, rery, song wu
well rendered and the choir is to be con-
I gratulated on the excellent taste shown
loeacn selection. - : .;. ;
After a lew remarks oy tne paster.
I Rev. P. C. J Battle, the choir and cos-
gregation sang -"Qod be with- you 'till
we meet again" and one of the' most
pleasant and successful Children's Day's
in the history of Horse Shoe came to &
close. ' as. N."