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A No More Free Sciccors After Next Sixturiday Jan. 16th - ;Nb More Free Sciccors After Next Jan. 16th 500 Note Hetit 500 Letter HmU For $1.00 Each . Printing That Talks! HUSTLER PRINT SHOP' Phone No. 6 HUSTLER PRINT ; SHOP. ;- Phone No. 6. ;, ' ONELDOLLAR PER YEAR H E N D 1$ RSONY'lLLE . N. C. THURS DAY. 7 J A N U A R Y 14, . 1309 VOL. XVIll, No. 2 Saturday T T if f v . 1 J I J I i iii 1 1 i i i i eC ji yx. v -y w ex fill MORS W. A. Smith, J. Williams and C. E. Wilson Gone to Florida as a Special Advertis ing Committee for the Town. Results May be Expected From Their Mission. VILL ADDRESS BOARDS OF TRADE THRU THE STATE Messrs. W. A. Smith, J. Wil-! Hams and C. E. Wilson, a special advertising committee of this - town, left on Monday for Florida and Cuba, where they will spend j several weeks explaining some few of the many advantages of this town as a summer resort. They carry the fullest creden tials, much advertising matter, and may be said to represent, in every sense, the Town of Hen dersonville. ; Messrs. Smith and Williams will address several Boards of Trade .while in Florida and, of SHER Mr. F. E. Curtis has contested and won a case against the Southern Railway involving - an important principle in connec tion with Hendersonville's sum mer business. It was presented to the Interstate Commerce Commission at Washington and it was done clearly and forcibly. Here is the case: Your railroad ticket expires on a certain date; the railroad com pany is unable to return you to your destination, safely, directly, with the usual accommodations, without additional expense to you; is the company obliged to extend the time limit of your ticket? Or, are you obliged, Jin order to utilize your ticket within its time limit, to accept what accom modations the railroad offers, suffer danger, . discomfort, and incur additional expense for sleeping car 01 hotel accommo dations? , . The Interstate Commerce Com mission says, briefly, v but em phatically, that you don't! that the railroad must extend the time limit of your ticket until such time as it js able to carry you safely, directly and with approximately the usual accom modations. Hundreds of excursionists came here last Snmmer on tickets which expired on Sept. 1st On that date owing to the heavy rains, every kind of service on all the . railroads in both ; the Carolinas was x demoralized.. Bridges and trestles were under- mined or washed away in some sections ten inches of rain fell during the week and travel was admittedly dangerous. A guest of Mr.' and Mrs. Cur tis came here from Charleston on an excursion, the time limit of her ticket expiring on Sept 1st Being an elderly lady, in delicate health, she wished to wait until travel over the Southern's tracks was perfectly safe. Application at the local ticket office for an extension of her ticket was re fused. Mr. Curtis then took the matter up with the Southern officials at Washington, who claimed the Interstate Commerce Commission prohibited them ex tending the ticket except for I AND DURE Hi EDIT 1IER, THEY SAY course, C. E. Wilgpn will be doing active missionary work wherever he sees an opportunity. The results of the advertising campaign, the entire expense of which will be borne by these three gentlemen, must neces sarily be of the greatest benefit to Henderson ville. Already hundreds of Floridians are well acquainted with the in comparable advantages of this beautiful mountain resort, and it is confidently believed that this mission of Mr. Smith, Mr. Wil liams and Mr. Wilson will result in bringing at) least a thousand more visitors here this summer. VISITOR positive illness. Mr. Curtis had considerable correspondence with the railroad officials at - Washing ton, and at last sent them a fi nal letter, of which the following is a copy: Hendersonville, N. C. Sept 11, 1908. W. H. Tayloe, G. P. A., Southern Ry. Dear Sir: Your letter of the 9th is at hand and I have tele graphed you as follows; Mrs. desires to return to Charleston and she demands transportation over your road. Will you kindly send ticket or formal refusal. Before pursuing the matter in another way Mrs, wishes to give you the fullest chance to make the ticket good. Every sort of transportation over the Southern Railway was notoriously demoralized Sept 1st and for a considerable time be fore and after that date. With all appreciation jof your position as a railroad official I believe that you are wrong. We think that you will find that a railroad com pany cannot force upon a pas senger the alternative of attempt ing a journey under such circum stances, or the forfeiture of the ticket Yours very truly, F. E. Curtis. Not in the least discouraged, Mr. Curtis then wrote the Commission who sustained his contention completely , arid the railroad com pany was ordered to refund the price of the ticket, which order it promptly complied with. The Interstate Commerce Com mission ; of course, x insisted on iexact data from ..Mr.;- Curtis, whose "brief, " briefly was this. The distance from Ashe ville to Charleston is 293 miles, and is covered in about 12 hours, by a through train. On Sept 1st, when his "client's" ticket ex pired, the railroad service of North and South Carolina was notoriously f demoralized. He gave many specific instances of washouts, landslides, of bridges being washed away and tracks under water, and stated that his friend naturally shrank .from starting oh -her journey on Sept 1st because of these catastrophes and the road's demoralization. "On September 1st the condi tions south of Spartanburg and all the way to Charleston were THE SOUTHERN M prisoners hake ' . . a safe; getaway Five prisoners, fall of , a real dark complexion,- . guests of Sheriff BlackweU-left the sher iff's hotel ' last ' Friday night without paying their board bill and forgetting ftor leave their future address. . v But. one, a preacher, has. returned so far, and he was met' at Saluda and urgently requested to come back. He complied with the request The sheriff had gone upstairs to give his guests their usual sumptuous evening repast He entered the room, his son, a boy of about 15, following with a big tray laden with the delicacies of the season. The prisoners jump ed on the Sheriff and; held him, one of them kicking the tray from the boy's; hand. Sheriff Blackwell is a powerful man, and only after a terrific struggle did they succeed in' overpowering him and taking his keys and pistol. During the fight the Sheriff bit a large piece of flesh from the hand of the nigger who was trying to stifle his cries for help. The five rushed down the stairs, the Sheriff after ! them. He procured . his shot gun and prevented the other prisoners from escaping, but the five, less the preachef;, are still at large. Seminole Securities. To the Editor :-If 'umsteen thousand dollars worth of Semi nole Securities stock was sold here last" summer, how many gold bricks could a competent and hardworking man dispose of in Hendersonville? Subscriber. Did you ever see a YPPWPF? J. R. Willson. Take a trip through a live Lum ber Shed. J. R. Willson. Inspect my stock of Mouldings. J.. R. Willson. Use a 7 inch-Crown ' on your new house. It finishes. v- J. R. Willsen. nearly at their worst .. Trains in stead of running direct to Colum bia and Charleston were diverted at Spartanburg, run north east to Charlotte, thence south to Columbia, doubling the distance and requiring an over night journey with extra expense for sleeping car in order to reach Columbia, which is a little over half way Charleston. At Columbia, passengers were either transferred to the Atlantic Coast Line or switched off "south west via Blackwell, making another roundabout and tedious journey. " Between Laurens and Columbia both races rode in ' the same coach. Statements from, local business men and newspaper clippings were enclosed to the Commission. As the railroad, contended that its transportation facilities were such as to constitute a "through line" on Sept 1st and as such justifying them in forcing hold ers of excursion tickets to take passage on that day t or forfeit their tickets, the Commission was urged to examine the ' rail road's reports and records of disaster, destruction of track and demoralized train service from Aug. 25 to Sept 10. "Mr: Curtis contended the excursion ticket was bought with the understand ing that the return trip would be made under the same safe con ditions that were experienced in coming here, and that the com pany being unable . to, fulfill its obligations as a carrier on Sept 1st that the purchaser had a right to remain here until it was so able. He cited f the Commis sion to the fact that the Atlantic Coast Line issued the same form of limited ticket but extended their tickets for two weeks from Sept first And here's another point: 'How much money did the Southern and the Pullman Com pany collect from those excur sionists who did leave on Sept 1st for sleeping car accommo dations; an expense, which, un der ordinary conditions of travel the excursionists would not have been obliged to incur? a And also this: J : -! ' Is not this additional expense recoverable by law?." " ABOUTfOUF J. S. Bryson has gone to Ral eigh. D, R: Chewning has returned from a two-weeks visit to Sum- merton, S. C. W. C. Pryor, of Ashe ville, who has so mamy friends here, was in town Wednesday, Mrs. F. S. Thomas returned Saturday from a month's visit to her mother, Mrs. Dodson,atTitus ville, Fla., Mrs. Noble Johnson has gone to Texas, where she will remain for some time as the guest of her parents there. ' Congressman-elect John tirant has bought his old home back, on West Academy near the college, from E. A. Edwards. Price was $3,700. I Prof. Shitle, of Flat Rock school was in town' Saturday and had good news of the progress and interest of the many scho lars of that fine school. Two brides and, ' grooms are registered at the : Hotel Gates: Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hagood, of Charleston and Mr. and Mrs. Austin, of Greenville. Tenni . y Miss Frances and Miss Sarah Harley, of Pennsylvania, and Miss Carrie Mathews of New York are guests of The Gates for thewinter. . Miss Lena Lewis has returned from Asheville, where she has been ' spending the week end. Many social functions were given in her honor. She has as her guest Miss Dora Londow. W. C, Bangs has resigned as superintendent cf: the-I Electric light Company, being succeeded by Roscoe Woltz. Mr. , Bangs left on Saturday for Atlanta, his future home, where he will be engaged in the electrical engi neering business. Miss Dora Londow has return ed to Asheville after spending the past week with Miss Lena Lewis, who will leave shortly for Savannah, Charleston and other points south. Miss Londow has been extensively entertained dur ing her stay. W. W. Martin, of Spartanburg has bought the old Reese mill place, on Featherston creek, Route 5. He is now putting the mill there in first class condition and the folks of that section . are to be congratulated upon so de sirable an addition to their neigh borhood. Mr. Martin is an ex perienced mill man and will be pleasad to grind for all who call. Philip Justus, 91 years old, died at his late home near town on Saturday. The funeral ser vices were held on Sunday, inter ment being in Mud Creek Ceme tery. Nine children survive him. He was born in Rutherford coun ty, but was raised and has always lived here. Mr. Justus was a gallant Confederate soldier, and with several of his sons served through the war. REMEMBER! Next Saturday, Jan. 16th, ends g the Free Scissors Premium ; Offer! After that date no more Free Scissors Will Be Given am FIRST ACT PASSED. District Attorney of New York has well said, the poor has but little showing in law with the rich'; But all are equal when they are buying from RIGBY MORROW & CO. See our stock before buying Fresh first-class Doors, Sash. Lime, Cement Patented Plaster (Ivory) Floor ing, Ceiling, Moulding, Roofing, Shingles, Deadning Felt , and Mantels. Special attention to mail orders. RIGBY-MORROW CO. ABOUT dUR : Join the booster's Club. - : Keep on the sunny side of the street '"Uncle" Ben Hood has been appointed Magistrate to fill out the late Squire Tinley's term. The teachers of the city graded school presented Prof. Ivins with a very beautiful Morris chair for Christmas. W. B. Allison, Horse Shoe, has a little old hog, ten months old which weighs .367 pounds. NEXT! - ; The Hustler office has a copy of the plans of the new postoffice building, clearly shown on a large piece of Dlank paper. Married Robert E. Baldwin and Miss Annie Drake, at'-Fletcher on Jan. 10th, CM. Fletcher, Esq., officiating. . p. J. Martens is the new sales man here for the White Sewing Machine, with- salesroom in the Bailey block next to'Stepp's. W, A. Corn, who was 58 years old Monday, has dug exactly 138 graves in Henderson county and will probably live to dig many more. U. G. Staton has sold - the property now occupied by Bran non's Bakery to Messrs. E. W. and John. Ewbank, The price paid was $4000. - : They are using dynamite ' on the Clarke excavation with satis factory results. 'One or two blasts will. loosen enough dirt to keep the wagons busy all day. Someone left the water faucet turned onover Hill and Staton's store,, one night lastweek, - and the flood of - moisture damaged goods in the store to- the extent of several large silver coins. - J. F. Ghormley, of Illinois, has rentedVone of Capt Toms' stores on Main street opposite this office, where hewill open a cigar store and a box bowling alley in connection. . You read of blizzards in Chica go, bitter storms in the West, and zero weather in Asheville while in Hendersonville there's sunshine, bright warm and health-giving. And the cat the Burckmyer Bros, cat came back again! Even Mrs. M. C. Toms couldn't keep it gave it a good home, of course, lots of milk and all that and nothing to do but it came back just the same. Flem Brooks is a good guesser. Joe Israel has two big horses which he weighed the other day on the scales back of' the Rose rharmacy. lhere s no use weighing those horses," remark ed Mr. Brooks from the window, "they'll tip the scales' at 1100 pounds." -Nevertheless the animals were weighed and reg istered 1100 pounds exactly! . W. H. Ray has ; sold his Main street residence to T. . R. De- Shields, of Lanford Station, S.C. Mr. DeShields will either rebuild or remodel the present building, and will spend a large part of each year in Hendersonville. Thpprice; -paid- was $3500, the lot is 68x150, and the location is extremely desirable. Mr. Ray will build a modern 8 or 10 room house near Caldwell Robertson's. The week of union meetings closed with a most impressive sermon at the Baptist church Sunday night "by Rev. R. B. Grinnan, on the subject "Christ the Giver of Life." The meet ings were well attended each night notwithstanding the incle ment weather part, of the week, and doubtless many lasting im pressions for good were made by the strong sermons delivered by our ministers. The, farmers are" invited to call and see me. J. R. Willson. THE ELECTRIC StaW WOADLi 1HWRR01LL Business Men of Hendersonville Believe The Road Will Be Profitable and Be of Grpafest Possible Benefit to Town. The Road Will Be Built, Without a . Doubt, and Then watch Us Grow ! WOULD TRAVERSE A SECTION OF UilRIVAIlfD BEAUTY The Bonds Sold; r ; Hie Money Received. v-" rFifteen thousand, six teen thousand, seventeen thous and, eighteen thousand dollars. Here, count 'em, Mr. Brooks, and see if they're all here," and His hoilor the Mayor shoved a stack of papers over to J. F. Brooks, who forthwith affixed his signature to them, when they be came as good as $18,000 in gold. The bonds for the cement side walks were igned by the Mayor and Secretary last week, were then sent away and the money for them is now on deposit in the Bank. Mr. Henry Jordan will receive his long delayed payments due, something like $8,000 and the geatest improve ment ever made in this town will now be pushed to completion. int N. Buckher, "the ad-man," of Asheville writes: s "Your, last issue certainly breathes the spirit of . progress and many hundred extra copies of it should be sent out by the citizens arid Board of Trade. With best wishes, I am, etc-" Mr. Buckner addressed his envelope to VThe Hustler, the bright, newsy, sparkling news paper of Hendersonville." In Prosperous Condition. The stockholders of the Citi zens Bank met on Tuesday and heard the reports of the bank's officers. The Citizens Bank has beenopen for business about six months, and at the meeting on Tues day a net profit was shown of $1,618.93, in addition to paying heavy expenses incident to the bank's starting in business. The report of the bank's con dition is extremly satisfactory to that institution's stockholders and many friends. The following well known gentlemen were elect ed directors. Dr. A. B. Drafts, J. P. Rick man, F. A. Bly, Dr. C. Few, T. P. Mallorie, A. H. Hawkins, F. E. Durfee, E. W. Ewbank, C. E. Brooks. A Race Traek : - For Hendersonle: A race track for Henderson ville no doubt would be a profit able investment and a place for our summer sports to spend a great deal of their money and time, but have you ever thought the most profitable way on earth to spend your money would be to invest it in a pair of Riser King shoes, which you will find com fortable and durable? We haye them for the most fastidious lad ies under the name of College Queen, the best shoes on earth. Young people and sports will in deed find this a profitable way to spend their money. Your mon ey's worth in every pair, you will find a fit for old and young, large and small feet at Go van Hyder's, Main st He also has a few bags 100 lbs salt to offer at 55c Call on him at once. SD Progress. Library : . " Corn" mm i(S GOOD The news of the proposed elec-,-trie belt line railroad, published in the Hustler, exclusively, last week, has created more interest . in town than anything which has happened here for many, moons past, . - .. The consensus, of opinion of r Hendersonville's most progres- sive business men is that such a . road would be of the' greatest!".,"-, possible benefit to the town and the promoters should be given? -every encouragement possible." ' A modern, well equipped elec tric railroad, touching beautiful. ' Laurel Park, Kanuga Lake, Os- " ceola Lake, Columbia Park, down Main street to the depot, reiider- ' .' ing these beautiful parts of the city almost as accessible as the r -Court House now is, would mean an added population of many '. thousands to the' town and an; " : added interest and attractiveness which may hardly be expressed in terms of dollars and cents. 'Althb' absolutely no confirma- v tion can be obtained from, the I:" promoters of the big project, ' it -is. definitely known that the plans ; are-Trow being made. -; It is known that such a Bad;,'.?? would be financially-profitable? v. for at least a part of, the, yearr : and would give Hendersonville ' and attraction which would bey " unique. v A complete line of Lumber at J. R. Willson'g. 5-8 in. Ceiling for-Porches. J. R. Willson. First national Ban! Stockholders I leef -. i. The stockholders of the First" V . v National Bank met on Tuesday, " and" found that institution in an J extremely flourshing condition. A semi-annual dividend of five per cent was declared and $7,500 passed to the surplus account, making the surplus now $10,000. The committee appointed to pass on loans and discounts re- ported the bank in an extremely -prosperous condition and said the. paper held by it was the best line s of commercial paper to be found.. The deposits of the bank are now $235,000, with cash on hand $48,000, a surplus of $10,000, and a capital of $50,000. : The First National will occupy their new building about May 1. THE - WEATHER. "It hain't no use to grumble and complane, It's jest as cheap and easy to rejoice: ' ' v When God sorts out the weather and sends rain, : - . W'y, rain's my choice.". " .- A Booster's Cli; Hendersonville should- have a live aggressive, fighting organ- -ization of its business men. With organization all things are possi ble, and with a suitable organi zation to help bring the people here, to look after . them when they are here, to encourage the efforts of the men who' are doing :l their full share towards making Hendersonville a large city, ; this ? town may with confidence adopt the slogad and v war cry--"Hen. ' J dersonville, 10,000 by 19101" ; ...
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