j i f 1 n..MAnlllA. . Fastest growing city in the mountains. Henderson County's Leading , .newspaper. VOL. XXIV. NO. 36 HENDERSONVILLE, N. G. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1917 FiyE CENTS 1 THE HUSTLER 1 V ft J . " - 0 K A JFB Km & ?; : v::v.,- price viliST BASK & TRUST CQMPASY -jjKEAKS RECORD WITH .DEPOSITS (),or One Half Million Dollars Kept by Henderson County Peple in Well Known Instituion. The echoes of prosperity of the present summer season couldnever be better seen than from a ok at the recent statement of th First Bank & Trust company whicii reports , com bines deposits of aboat Vo20,000.0b. This is the record for any bank ever existing in old Henderson county. That Henderson county is enjoying prosperity of the most healthy variety is clearly shown by the condition of its banks. .The' First Bank & Trust company is the oldest institution of its kind in the county and .the directors behind the bank are well seasoned and influential business men. - They are men who not only look well after their own affairs but take time to look after the affairs of others the stockholders of the bank. . The officers of this bank are justly proud of the last statement. They have been 'working: for a big increase in the deposits and business of the bank. The results of their efforts are shown and they are happy. Hendersonville is proud of such an instituion and no better proof , of this appreciation is needed than to witness the steady stream of men. women and children customers going and coming througn tne doors or the bank during tne banKing hours each day. A GARDES FOR EVERY TiYELYL MuSXiiS IS YliAR. The city of Raleigh has planned to make itself a model ior tne cities and towns oi iNorth Carolina in tfre matter or gardens, having taken as a motto "A garden for every home 12 months in tne year.1 For tne accomplishment of its purposes, two trained women have been empolyed as ganen supervi sors, and a course in elementary agri culture has been introduced m tne city schools. Tne Chamber of Commerce through its food committee, has been. proui.'t ing this plan, and has distributed, through the cooperation of Boy Scocts, a garden schedule for the fall mon-hs, a copy of this schedule being placed in each of tne 4,100 homes in tne city. A number of North Carolina cities are urging utilization oi: fall and viu ter gardenDut o far as is-known no other city has taken such well-directed, systematic ajid effective steps in this direction as has the city of Ra- 0LD HURRYGRAPH LEFT TO- til DAY FOR LESOIR COUSTY FAIR I Gave Yalnable Service to Henderson- 7rme "Carolina Terrace and The Hustled. - James A. Robinson, who writes, un-J aer tne pen name of "Old Hurrygraph'' left Hendersonville today after spend ing the summer here and dome vaiua- rbie puDlicity worK for Hendersonville. . Mr. Robinson was interested in coming to this city by Howell Cobb when ne first took hold of the Caroli na Terrace. This is Mr.' Robinson's second season in Hendersonville. The Hustler is Indebted to Mr. Rob inson for very valuable assistance rendered during the existence of The Evening Hustler this summer. He left 'today for Lenoir, where he is. employed to write up the great Caldwei; county fair which will be held October 3. 4. 5. When asked how he had enjoyed his stay in Hendersonville, Mr. Robinson replied: . , "Fine". Beautiful town. i like it Climate unexceLed. As invigorating and exhilirating as wine; Splendid people. I'm very much in love with them. Scenery captivating, and fasci nating. Never get tired ot looking upon its majestic beauty. I have not been idle since I've been here, either. I have done my "bit" for you good people. The Carolina Terrace is a beautiful modern hotel surrounded by a beautiful grove on a beautiful lawn. During my stay of quite three months I have written letters and sketches descriptive of Hendersonville's at tractions to the number of 170 ap proximately 80,700 words. These have gone to 18 papers In North Carolina: also to the States of Alabama, Lou isiana. Georgia, Florida. South Caro lina, Newv York, Massachusetts, Ohio, Missouri. Mississippi, Virginia. Mich gan and Washington. D. C. I hope they will bear an abundance of fruit, a hundred fold, in your next season's i - Mr. Parson, the Present Leasee, Purchases Famous Old Flat Rock Mansion With 300 'Acres of Virgin Timberland. . une of tne largest real estate deaisai supervision to this work. He was for a long time employed on the Bilt- EPISCOPAL RECTOR HERE. Preached First ' Sermon .Sunday He . . and His FamCy; Given AVeiconie by J Longregation-; .;. - , MISS BROWS OF KENTUCKY H03L: DOISG R1T,, FOR CITYSS FAME. Rey. Arthur Farnum, the new erctcrr of St, James, parish, in Henderson ville, held his first service, and preach ed his first sermon to hi3 new charge last Sunday morning. A good con- in the Unioh gather to enjoy tii health Remarkable Record Made This Sum iner by Local Hotel lu to i6 juanageiaent. . ; . Hendersonville is the hoafe ot many wonaerfuitpeople a real cosniupolitau city wnere citizens from eveiv stat on record for Henderson, county was consummated this week when' MjJSd wln Parson, a retired capitalist from NeV York, became the owner of the famous Norton estate in Flat Rock. The transaction was handled through the well known real estate firm of Ew bank, Ewbank & Company of this city. While no figures have been , given out the Hustler has been-reliably in formed that the purchase price was in the neighborhood of $75,000, making it tne of the largest individual purchases ever made for real estate jn "Hender son county. ; It will be remembered that Mr. Par son leased the Norton estate this sum mer with an option to purchase same. He was joined here by his family and they were so well pleased with the location climate and social life of the community that he decided to close the option. "Woodnorton," formerly owned by Misses Norton of Louisville, Ky.t comprises a handsome mansion and a 300 acre estate. The property was originally owned by Count de Chol seul, French Minister to the United States about the year 1830, and by more estate of the late "George W. Vanderbilt. About two years ago the local real estate firm of IcJwbank, Ewbank & com pany became exclusive agents for the estate. The owners at that time de-1 tt gregation heard him. He is an earn est, pleasing speaker; a man of prac tical ideas and deep spirituality. He prefaced his discourse by saying that it was "a pleasure to me and mine to be in this beautif ul spot .We already feel at home, by your kindness and cordiality. I ask your prayers for me In the work we are to do. in these dark days in which our country is going through. 1 believe - that re ligion and patriotism should go to- whom the orignal mansion was built. showing. I leave with a merry heart 1 The building was completely remodel- as merry as the birds that sing in ed by the last owners, your lovely groves; and with thoughts The magnificent lawn in the vicinity as big and as beautiful as the fasci- of the mansion was several years ago nating mountains that enframe your designed by landscape artists of the lovely town. I can't express thern. firm of Olmsted Brothers, of Brook best wishes to you all who have been iine Mass. Particular care has been so cordially kind to me. Good-bye , given the conservation of the forests 'till we meet, again!' PAREST-TEACHERS ASSOCIA- 4TIOS TO MAKE TRESCH TORCHES. GREESSBORO PUBLISHER'S WIFE ISJURED IS AUTO ACCIDEST Mrs. E. B. JeSres and Children Hurt While Driving From High Point The news orthe serious accident of Mrs. E. B. Jeffress, daughter-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Jeffress,' of Mills River section, which appeared in a re cent issue of the Greensboro News will be read with a great deal of In terest Mrs. Jeffress. has visited in this county. Mrs. E. B. Jeffress, of Park-avenue, was painfully hurt late Sunday in an automobile accident on the High Point road. The car in which rode was wrecked, . as was the other colliding machine, which was driven by a per sonunknown and occupied by a party of men. Mr. Jeffress was driving his machine, which w:is occupied by Mrs. Jeffress, their io.v children and Mrs. Adams, mother of Mrs. Jeffress. One of the children was thrc.a licit t::c' machine by the impact but escaped serious injury. , The party was returning to Greens boro from High Point and was ap proaching the bridge over Deep river near old Jamestown when the machine coming from toward Greensboro was net. It was stated that the driver, whose identity was. not learned, crash ed Into Mr. Jeffress' car while the stranger was trying to pass a third car which was also going toward High Point. Mr. Jeffress was descending the hill near the bridge and 'several cars were passing him in the-proper manner. The sudden "action of the unknown., man In cutting across the road to beat out the car ahead was totally unexpected and so fast that the collision was unavoidable. In the excitement which followed the crash, the men In the car of the stranger disappeared without leaving their names. One of the" party re mained a little longer than his fellows, but he also left without his identitv being revealed. Both cars were, left by the roadside, as they were in such shape that they coudn't be moved un der their own power. Ilanv People gathered about the scene shortly after the collision, as the road was filled with .an almost con constant stream of automobilists. A deputy sheriff went out later to look over the situation. The number of the wrecked machine, was taken and this will be compared with the license list of the state to discover who the owner of the machine is. Mrs. Jeffress injuries consisted of two gashes in her forehead and a gen eral shock. Last n tent-she was rest ing well and It. was believed that hr condition was not serious. The chlKl arer were badly shaken utJ and brols OAnT,q1y injurej4 so far as could be learned. J. R. Toml"on and A. W. Monroe verv kindlv sg-f-ted n geHfne the Jured ones to the city. Many people v o roverzpted. alo helped materi ally in rendering assistance. The Parent-Teachers Association held a most enthusiastic meeting Wed nesday atterndon in tne graaed school ttiiitctvug; v:'rne vtarnsaCtitmoi ot inb Association were cairieu on in a oris. irveij uusihess-iiKe manner. lnter-t&L-ug reports were neard from tue various committees, special memo snouiu be inaae ot the yerlectiy spiea did worK wnicn nas been aone by cue Canning CIud under the supervision of the Association during tne past summer. The Association nas aecom pusned much in interetsing the women along such lines in these conservative times. At this meeting it was unan imously voted to have the Parent Teachers' Association consider itself an auxiliary to the Woniens' National League. The making of KTrench torches" was also discussed and work along-that line is to begin immedi ately. The chief characteristic of the meeting seemed to be the helpful in terest and co-operation of the ladies present.- Under the able leadership of 'Mrs. Rosa T.- Wheelright, president, and her efficient co-workers the Aso ciation is planning great things for the ensuing year. of the estate. Paul H. Gearhart, a forester of note, has given his person Ewbank began an advertising Cam paign Is Country Life. and other me tropolit h magazines and many lead ing newspapers. Expensive literature including a handsome booklet .was published. After corresponding with a number of prospective buyers and persistent efforts on the part of the agents they finally located a buyer I able to handle such a large proposi tion for a summer home.. Hendersonville is fortunate in se curing Mr. Parson, the new owner of Woodnorton, and he and his family have made -valuable additions to the social life of the Flat Rock community as-well as Hendersonville. The firm of Ewbank, Ewbank & company have sold in the neighbor hood of over $100,000 worth of Flat Rock property this summer. It will be remembered that in the .spring this firm sold the Farmer's hotel place, the "Morton place and several smaller tracts in Flat Rock besides what they sold in other parts of 4he county. The Parson family, during recent years have spent a great deal of their time near Charleston where, they own an estate known as "The Oaks," near Goose Creek, a few miles outside of Charleston. It is understood that they will nQw divide their time with their mew home in Flat Rock. MERCHASTS ASSOCIATIOS 'J TO BE ORGASIZED THIS WEEK. Sew Blood to .Tak Hold of Old Or conization and PutlIendersonTiHe -on the Maw.- . s.-'l' MOSEY ADYASCED ESGASD. Vrl-Iiiirton, Sept. 24. The govern ment louay auva.ii.d $35,000,000 to Great Britain, bringing the total ad vanced tiiat country thus far up to $1,190,000,000 a nd the total - of all credits to the allies up to $2,426400,000. State Secretary J. Paul Leonard.' of Statesvile, has been in the city several days and has met with a delegation of the city retail merchants and business men in reference to the organization of a local Retail Merchants Associa tion. The city has had several of these organizations in the past, but each time the members lost heart, feeling that the city had not grown to the proper size to sustain such. It is now thought that Henderson ville has grown enough to have a real first class, and energetic organization for the good and protection of the lo cal merchants. Quite a number of houses have signed an agreement to become mem bers. The secretary has been chosen, but just yet his name is not allowed to be printed in this connection. He ! a man in whom every citizen has the greatest Gonfidenpp and one who will make the association go, if an Tiorfv "here can. Of coure he must vavo the co-onerntfon o the majorit" Thero are merchants here who wf,i rfot 1o5p hey would not join anything of the kind. IfESDERSOSVILLE CO. HAS ' . ORDERS TO PREPARE TO MOYE Thought by Many" to Mean That Ifen . dersOnville Boys WU1 See a Part of France. .z .-. .-...r-t....-;.?? The unexpected has happened 1- a most impressive, practical and searching sermon from Genesis 22:30 man's indifference to the subject of 'religion. No approach to God. We appeal to him along the lines of history, memory and his needs and he is not moved. The right way is pn his duty. He is. a srewart, and hiust-rgive back to God. the substance God has -lyen him m a useful and im proved form. When all our efforts fail to move the sinner, at some time, somehow, God 'breads through and reaches his heart, awakening him to his duty towards his maker. We need memories to reveal God's goodness to us, and our duty in, time of war. and in church ilfe. The sermon was sa appropriate to the times that it -made profound impression. Mr. Farnum occupies the' rectory with his wife and two children, and he has been given a cordial welcome tol Hendersonville. He has a great field hcer and every indication, by the way he has taken hold of his labors, pro mises a gracious of usefulness among us. The Hustler gives him a hearty welcome to the most beautiful town in Western North Carolina, with, a climate '"iiexcelled. and wishes for him a most successful career among us. BLUE RIDGE SCHOOL OPESS WITH FISE PROSPECTS FOR YEAR Largest Faculty in School's History, Military Feature Added Foot Ball Practice. , Blue Ridge School for Boys opened the past week with an ' enrollment ap- t proximating. capacity .numb. ersi - Other stuaencs are expeciea wunm me nen j few days. Eight states are represent The ,Henuderson-viile Tympany bf ed in the student body, as follows: coast artillery boys have been request ed by headquarters to be ready to dis mount the 6 Inch guns and prepare for a trip toort Totten, L. I., acording to reliable Information from Fort Caswell . This is thought by m&nv to mean that the boys will be transported to France at an earlv date. . Very extensive training for the -operating of the big guns have been in progress ever sine the boys have been at the fort. They now feel that they are going to be sent "somewherfe in France at the earliest possible moment. During the nast two weeks the sol diers have all been vaccinated for tvnhus fever, which Is said to be rac ing In certain parts of Europe. The treatment often makes the patient verv sick and It is rumored that at lesst ten of the local boys are laid up in the hospital as a result of this. and climate of this glorious mountain section, borne people come here sim ply to -rest and regain their healta, wnile others havo moved here to wor and make money. . - its an admitted fact that the chie industry of tnis city is the tourist bus iness. Managing hotels and boarding houses command the biggest jobs in the summer season, when Hendersonville population doubles and almost trebles during August. The majority of th boarding houses are managed by wo men, jrwo of the largest hotels in the; city are managed by women, v -How many peopie in Hendersonville knew that for three days and three hignts during the busiest part of the season one hotel fed Ave hundred peo ple three meais each day? By actual count tnat was what happened at The -Kentucky Home this summer. - The credit of tnis achievement" rightfully belongs to Miss 'Mary Brown. who took charge of the hotel the day ; that ii). B. Wooten was given possee-r sion when he purchased it from Mrs. A. M. Gover. Miss Brown is a busi ness woman, and inherited the' instinct of successfully managing a hotel. Her father and grandfather conducted a summer resort out in Tennessee and except for, the time"" she was in a col lege she has spent practically her .en- . tire life in a hotel. Miss Brown is quite young in age but old in knowledge or the hotel business. Besides looking after, the business end she keep direct supervision over the large force of help, does the baying and still finis ' ample time to care for the comforts and entertainments of her guests. During the busy season nearly fifty people are employed in various-departments of the hotel. Miss Brown has been assisted in the J business ofiice by John Wooten. son of tl. B. -wooten, tne proprietor. The ' elder Mr. Wooten, has been quite busy this summer. managing his hotetin Ce lumbia, The Imperial, and has not betn able to spend more than a day at a time here. ' " - The Kentucky. Home is now enjoyig- -one of the largest seasons in its hie- -tory. Even last Saturday night every seat in the spacious dining room was rilled with guests. .. - . f - nPEROJf-"UB Formed rocently at Rutherford CLr - . lege, S, C Late Sews. , Rutherford College, Sept. 24. . Dear uiditor:- . ; - We are inclosing news of the Hen dersonville boys at Rutherfordcollege. - Please print the following in the next edition of the Hustler. A Hendersonville Club has been formed at Rutheford college and had : its first meeting Monday night, and the following were elected officers: ' J. Allen Rhodes, president; Will B. Hodges, "secretary and treasurer: ; Wynberne Beason. chaplin ; ' Jimmie Virginia, North and South Carolina, Tennessee. Georgia, Alabama, Missis sippi, and New Mexicd. - Two new men have been added to the teaching staff, bringing the total number of teachers to. six. Idr. Mer cer L. Williams of Rural Retreat, Vir ginia, former principal of the Rural Rereat School, is assisting inv the de partment of mathematics. Mr. A. D. McFayden. of Greensboro, an. A. B. and M. A. graduate of Wake Forest, ; former principal of theyden schools, :j Jones Allen, chairman; Belton Beason, Las charge of the English depart- director; Dennie C. Starnes, scribe. " meJ . (.. . . . . Hugh Waldrop is expected to arrive a lie lumuary unii nas ueeii u-; on Hj 28th .duced as a special feature of the re creational work for the coming ses sion, and the boys are drilling forty Frank Bland has been under tie" weather for the last few days. ' - John Bell Houston's" trunk was lost TOM LIYERETT "KTLLED IS OHIO AT THE FIR9I BAPTIST CHURCH SEXT SUSDAY. Rev. K. W. Cawthon. pastor. Sermon by pastor 11 a..m. Subject: "The Gift of the Holy Spirit." Following the sermon, annual meet ing of the fiscal year. Reports from all departments of the work. No service at night because of the Union service at. the Methodist church. Mid-week services Wednesday 8 p.m, Sunday school 9:45 a. m. A cordial welcome to all. IMPORTAST MEETISG W. O. W. There, is to be a very important meeting of the Woodmen of the World at the local lodge hall Thursday night. Two candidates have been secured for the occasion. A Home- uuaru com- j pany will be organized at this meet- of the Woodmen. COUSTY SISGISG COSYESTION. Thousands of Country People WiU in Hendersnvtlle all Day Snnday. The annual county singing conven tion will be held in the court house nTt Sundav all day long. There, will bo several , thousand people here for J, this occasion and many of tnem win hriner basket dinners. - -a The ' singing conventions have al j ways been the source of a great deal of pleasure for the people of the coun tv. Friends have met on this day! who have not seen each other in over! a year, me young uuuyiw ing forward with an equal amount of interest for the occasion. 1' President J. Fannlne Stent), savp that all Is well and he is looking for. the banner annual contention. Thp bod-r of rra? Tom Tivprtt.. tt q a., wo "ro kfed ft Columbus, nb'in. was brought hero Tupsdav fnfl "riAd "t M'lid. "Rfvfir vpr his horne.- He Is survived hv a mother. no beon reffivo hnt ft ssid t.ho.t. rio'jfh wp Msri from a deep gash ir HpV of hi hPfld. Pears will soon be rioe. Are you going to grade yours and get the top market price for them? THE WOODS. The autumn color see In all the wood and world, There's not a slacker tree; They're giving blood and gold. - New York Sun. War Legally Began April 6. 1917. Washington. , Sept. 25. April 6. 1917, the date President Wilson signed the war resolution, Is formally fixed as the legal date of the beginning of .the war with Germany In an opinion by the judge advocate general of the army made public today. Many army matters., relating to pay. allowances, claims for property lost in war ser vice and the like? must be settled on the legal officer's ruling. Don't Be a Business Slacker - Jnst. Bear These Facts in Mind: When someone continues advertising, Someone ctmtinues buying. When someone continues buying, Someone continues selling. V - When someone continues selling. ' Someone continues making. When someone continues making, Someone continues earning. When everyone continues earning, Everyone continues' buying. - "It Pay to4 Advertise Keep siness as Usual tumuica uauj, uuUCi uncv,uua and he had to return home for a few experienced drill master. . - jday3 t0 saye embarrassment: . Much enjoyment is being added tol LIEUT. JACK PHISIZY IS ESGLASD Leonard Phinizy. of Flat Rock and Augusta, Ga., has received a cable gram -from his son, Lieutenant Jack Phinizy of the U. S. Coast artillery corps, that he had arrived safely i in England and was in the best -of health. Young Phinizy Isovell known here where he has spent all - of his summers. ence in the school of sevefal accom plished musicians. Mr. McFayden has a rich baritone voice which has heen carefuly cultivated under the di rection of voice specialists, and Mrs. A. R. Munnerlyn, a visitor vat tne school is an accomplished pianist. Foot ball practice was started the latter part of the , week. The "team is being coached by Mr. Williams and Mr. McFayden. Mr. W. A. 'Alexander former member of t the teaching staff and atheistic director, is a visitor in tne scnooi,ior a weeK or two, anu ne ThA SaPraTT15Tlf nf thA Trfl'a RnWi- is assisting in the work of organizing -will be administered at the Hender- AT THE MBIHODIST CHURCH. the foot ball team. , sonvilie Methodist church next Sun- : ' day, 30th instant, atll o'clocki and Surgeon General Braisted says that as thi sis the present pastor's last genearl good health prevails in the communion service with this church; navyrafloat and ashore. Some cases' he is very anxious that every member of measles and mumps still are report- be present If possible. The public are ed from the Atlantic fleet. - r cordially invited. V , - : i W. F. WOMBLE, Pastorl GOSE TO KADOK SCHOOL. Mrs. L. Z. Crayton, sister of W. H. Zimmerman, the book store and kodak finishing propretor. left yesterday for Atlanta, wheer she will attend a spe cial course given by the Eastman Kodak company experts In finishing and photography. The course will last about ten days., Mrs. Crayton had charge of the finishing department of the book store all anmmer. She feels that in1 order to give the custo mer the very best service she must be abreast with the very latest methods.- " . MOYISG THIIR OFFICES The law firm of S'mith & Shipman, and the reaL estate firm of Smith. Jackson & Morris Co., are moving from their former quarters into the Old Rock House next door, whlc.h they will' occupy for the present. They, are giving: room for the removal of the wooden building, preparatory to the Erection of the handosme bank build ing to be -nut up by -the; Citizens Na t'onal bank the recent nurcbaserR of the ccer lot Whi1 .the firm have to too Hendersonville moves 'for- "SAVE THE MILOH COWS, ASD SAYE TRE BABIES, Columbus, O., Sept. 24. "Save the milch cows!" , . Officials in charge of the National Dairy Show., to be held here October 18-27. have adopted this slogan. ' "Kill the cow and you will kill the' babies. This truth is proven by th statistic on Infant mortality 1n it?' countries at war, says W. E. Skinr .; general manager of the propol show. .-- . ' : ' : "Tt is absolutely - essential J to tn I. welfare of the nation that the sale ir dairy cows forsalughter cease at oncev "Since January 1 there has Jbeena a decrease of 15 per cent. In the tsock of milch cows in this country: With the rife of cattle foodsso high that it had to make- a nroflt on the sale & milk, the farmer has sold for from SSH L to WQ the row for which he, paid f SO and, said, .11 buy in again wb"-t the prices go down Bpt he won't', be able to bny when he wants to If the rfTtpteHnigr continues. ; v - . "Tb NstlonarDafrr Show As?ocIa Hon wilt thi yeT: fmnress nnn th dalrymen that it is their duty to keep, tber cow evCT if they have to loss' m.ino-tr tn rlr en " .. ' :.t : . H V