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The stler Contains More Henderson Couiity News Than All Other Newspapers Combined oh (Di 1 VOL. XXV, NO. 4 HENDERSON VILLE, . N. C. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1918 PRICE FIVE CENTS Comme atriohsm By County Teachers - w - s SCHOOL TEACHERS HEAR PATRIOTIC ADDRESS AXD ADOPT PRO GRAM FOR COUNTY COMMENCEMENT; J. O. BELL AND J. C. SALES OFFER LIBERAL PRIZES TO TEACHERS AND PUPILS -wss- The public school teachers of Hen derson county held an interesting three-hour session Saturday morning and decided upon matters pertaining to the examination of seventh grade pu pils and the county commencement and listened to patriotic talks pertain ing mostly to War Savings Stamps. The meeting was opened by the sing iny of America, the song being follow ed by scripture reading and prayer, and a brier talk by Rev. T. E. Simpson. Mr. Simpson spoke of the opportuni ties and the responsibilities of teach ers and said their work v.-a acloseiy akin to the ministry. He declared that the war would put a severe test to the profession of teaching and to the ministry, since positions would be attractive from the standpoint ot patriotism and salary. He deplored the small wage of teachers and said that were he in the legislature he would sacrifice himself ujon the alter of service' if necessary, in exerting aimself to the end that teachers be paid something in keeping with the work and responsibility of their posi tions. Ke declared that their pay was cot equal to that of a Pullman porter. Enlightening Address on War T. W. Valentine, who is one of a committee to help further the War Stamp sales in the schools, delivered one of the most enlightening address es it has been the privilege of 'Hen derson county people to hear; Mr. Val entine said that too many people were in ignorance of the main issues and reasons for the entrance into the war on the part of the United States. He declared that war by the United States against Germany Was for the protec tion of the people and for safeguard, ing their iliberty. He pointed out by quoting various high authorities the announced purposes of Germany in her wold-dominion dream and of her long and intense preparation and de clared that it was not a local Europ- i ean war but one in which all coun tries were interested. He said that Germany must be crushed and that to defeat her money would be necessary and that it was the duty of the teachers to take the message to the people in the rural districts and help educate the people to the best specimen for free-hand drawing importance of loaning money to from the second grade. The same the government on the War Savings offer is made to each grade through plan.' j out the Seventh grade for writing and $25 for War Reasons drawing. These prizes are offered by J. C. Sales announced the offer or the executive committee of the Coun $25 to the teacher writing the best ty Commencement. The pupil who story on the reasons for the war, full- ' makes the highest average grade in er details of which will be found else- . the Seventh Grade examination will where in the Hustler Prof. V. C. Bradley for the com mittee in charge of the commencement program, read the results of the com- ' mittee work, and after short discus sions the program was adopted as pre- , pared by the committee, Oyster Treat at Next Meeting - It was announced that the next reg- ' v.Iar meeting of teachers would be held on the second Saturday in March. : Chairman J. O. Bell said that he was anxious to have a large attendance J that the teachers might enjoy an oys- : ter dinner if lie cculd persuade some ladies to help with the preparation of the feast. llr. Bell made appropriate patriot ic remarks an reminded the teach- ers of the important position they oc- j cupy in relation to disseminaing in- j formation of a patriotic nature. He f mai iiicic wits iuu uiutu Hi- difference about the war and the regu- J IStiOTT! WltVi roforonia 4-n frnl o n r? tViof for this reason patriotism was not at the pitch it should be, a condition the teachers can have an important part TMrfrdyingu- , 0 , Teachers of innlnfi: Schools to ie Awarded by 3Ir. Bell -Mr Bell, who was liberal in a praise- worthy degree in offering attractive Prizes m various contests, said that he was appreciative of the fact that the teachers would have hard work before tnem in train in e- their nnniTcj and that. " - r nQ PrODOSed to rpwnrrl th om hv Hvinf a prize of S25 to Tho ZhZ nf h Pup; winning tlie declamation medal and a similar cash prize to the teach er of the pupil winning the recitation Jiedal thus making it possible but hardly probable for a teacher to win both przies, giving to his or her school U-jQ as a result of winning the four prizes. Mr. Bell's generous offer, which applies to the high school contests, was received by an enthusiastic applause from the teachers. " - ' 1. 0. BELL PROVIDES ATTRACTIVE PRIZES The County School Commencement ,!? to be held May the 23th, the pre? J gram as arranged is as follows: At 10 j o clock, parade by the children of the i County to begin at the Carolina Ter race Hotel and march to the Court cement and Ta - s House. At 11 o'clock address; .speak er to be determined. In the afternoon there will be a choral singing contest for which a (minimum number four) prize of , $25.00 is offered to the school that wins; also there will be the foH lowing . contests for the below 'named prizes; in the Grammar school the winner .in the declamation contest will receive a prize of $25.00; the win ner in the recitation contest will re ceive a prize of $25.00; For the High School; the winner in the declamation contest will receive $50,00, and the winner in the recitation contest will receive 50.00. (Only one participant from a school in each contest). The last four above named prizes are of fered by J. O. Bell: There is also to be a reading contest by pupils of the 5th and 6th grades of the County, the winner is to receive $3.00. A seventh grade Spelling contest in which every school will be allowed two represent atives (a boy and a girl) a prize of $10.00 for the best speller and $5.00 for the second best is offered. In the matter of the general exhibits from the schools of the County, the com mittee has arranged for three general 1 classes of the exhibits The best ex hibit from any one teacher school in the County is to receive $5.00; the second best from a one-teacher school of the County is to receive $3.00; the' best exhibit ; . from any.t wo-teacher ; schoor in. the "County 11 receive $5.00; 'the second best is to receive $3.00; the best exhibit from any three or more teacher school of "the County will receive $5.00; the second best will receive $3.00. The pupil who exhibits the best map of North Carolina is to receive $3.00; and the one who exhibits the second best is to receive $2.00; (only one map to be exhibited from the same school), also, the pupil who exhibits the best map of Henderson County will receive $3.00; and the one who exhibits the secona Dest win receive $.uu loniy one map from a school.) Prizes of $1.00 will be given for the best specimen of writing from the second grade. No school to submit more than five specimens to the grade; also a prize of $1.00 for the receive $6.00; the pupil who makes the second highest will receive $4.00. A few more of the details are to be Rattled later, it is hoped, that we will ypYo. the best County Commencement tbat Henderson. County has ever had, but to bring this to pass it will be nec essary for every teacher as well as the patrons to exert every effort toward thi" accomplishment. Submitted by V. C. Bradley, Secretary of the Committee. wss HENDERSON SOLDIER! ACCORDED HOSPITALITY Dr. J. S. Brown, a member of the local exemption bard and the ex- amining physician feels that Hender- son county is making an enviable re- cord when it comes to physical army qualifications, Seventeen of the nineteen registrants examlned on Tuesday were found in good shape for military service and the two others were referred to the district examining "board and may be found in g00d shape. -r -r. ut- inmv. i-T. BIUWU CiXja liiai uuuwmuc v-uu , ,A. . 11 u"""r"J Z'Z i,' ! in Tiur I'Mn i n ymlhiiv vi iui service and the worst day Iqcally, " ' ' . . .. Iked Pr"veV ACut" "' ''. rtriflot thaf :the mountainous character of the coun Dr Brown is proua 01 tne tact tnat . . . T . A, the young men of Henderson county 1 tr7v m vrious ionj la all of thes. are in s5ch fine physical trim. It tnerf re roads: h VT 5peaks well for the human physical ; status of the county. After a suspension or a rew clays examinations have been resumed andtB-V8 raore than thathfrk will b continued. Abo-it 100 rrenP' r.nt 3 ppr m of tb nonnlation have been examined. The Hustler hones to be able to give the names of all examined in next week's issue. -WSR- What a roll aw Mmfs. A busy man often hears that loafing soon b ttreme an, Wou.d IKe a chance to try it. Atchison Globe. III (Dr. L. B. Morse) The accompanying map represents probably the first attempt to fairly accurately set forth the road system of Henderson County. The map is the work of Mr. George Kershaw and was gotten out at my suggestion as chair man of the Good Roads committee of the Board of Trade.lt was hoped that a very much finer map based on exhaus tive surveys might be put out but the expense of doing so at this time seem ed prohibitive; so that for the pres ent this map was made, which it is believed, will serve a very useful pur pose. Main Highways Prominent . The four most important radiating highways out of Hendersonville are indicated by heavier lines, and are as follows: the road to Asheville, Spartanburg, Charlotte and Greenville. The Asheville-Charlotte Highway is al so shown 'by a heavy line in the northeastern corner of the county All roads have been so carefully titled that the map is fairly- self-explanatory w .v. ..j "i in this map ha should be corrected however, and these were unavoidable, unless much greater expense was to be entailed. In view of these possible minor changes, the public is urged to call on or write Mr. Kershaw and. ap- prise him of any errors, omissions or corrections wherein the map may be de ncient. mis is mosr aesiraDie lor two reasons:- first, because of the import - ance of securing the greatest possible accuracy, ana secona, Decause irom edo but tte best hcre is just over the the original drawing (much larger line of the South Carolina side, ref than this cut) there are to be printed erence being especially made to Green, a large number of maps for public , ville's splendid improvement on the QlStriDUUOn. SO tnereiore let every- one who has a suggestion to make, do so at once. County 'Well Covered With RoaCs From this map it will be seen that Henderson County is well supplied with a road system that is probably not surpassed in Western North Caro lina. Not only is there a good sys tem of radiating highways, but in many instances loop trips can be made whereby the tourist can eo one way and return the other. This too is of equa1. advantage to the farmer who not infrequently has more than one road to market. There are a number r" onen. sr,acpS where roads are. not "sn rm;p rn?pnpr. nut in panh nnn pv . ... ... - erv instance this is to be explained by - - - ""-J? ZZX,'" wayS vhich was onlv the intention of ti? pian to covr. With fiese eer)- j w,tTne county tnat w rurthr tian on j"0 from a first class improved high. wav. Some 200 miles of ho cnuntv'q hifTi. wavq have bee sanded, the remanine beine dirt, road. bt well worpfi ovt ? 5oa e.s- In the later nmn hi bat of each and every road. The roads i. vary in width from IS to 30 feet. Scenic Highways In a very real sense many of these roads possess scenery that gives to them a very great interest. The broad expanse of the valley and mountains In the Mills River section of the county makes the road leading to it one of the most beautiful drives inthe coun ty Here Is plainly seen the moun tains of the IJisgah National Forest. The scenery of he Hendersonville Charlotte highway has been too well featured to justify more than passing notice, both in its descent of the Reedy Patch Creek Valley and on down to the Rutherford County line at Paris Mountain, where the erandeur of the Hickory Nut Gap and Chimney Rock country opens out before the autoist in alls its unique sublimity. The road to Sugar Loaf . Mountain, the' far distan viewg that are tQ De rtMainpfl fn th. WMtWflrf ,.H ,.tw.m Qf thig nd old mountain itself s or those who have not yet trav- ersed the toore recently constructed rnnr1 fn ofli,1(io nn tho Hptidprsnnviiit.. Spartanburg Highway as it winds in its course along the tortuous canyon or ureen Kiver surely nave tney a treat in, store for them. It is one of Henderson County's most scenic high ways. ; Tne Greenville road is better Known, j ! along it are historic Flat Rock and! some spiendid views in and about Tux-! otia famnna m "winrHnp- Rtnira" For quiet combination of valley and mountain the Crab Creek Road is sure ly a gem. Here it is that old Pinnacle stands out in all its glory. This is a trip that is well worth the taking. And, who indeed has not been to Hebron? How many people know, however, that we have a New Hebron Road a new highway that not only surpasses the old road in all the for mer's scenic interest, but is destined to become one of the finest short trips out of Hendersonville The new roac is just below the old, is on a good grade and continues through to Et owah. The Shaw's Creek or Brevard High way, is one of the valley roads along I which for quiet and comfortable driv ing, the motorist enjoys to the fullest. The grades are low and the charm or distant mountains is never without the usual interest. The Hickory Nut Gap Roa- a part of the Asheville-Charlotte Highway, now nearing completion, possibly pos sesses more thrilling mountain scen erv than any road in the county. While these cover perhaps the leading highways of scenic inerest, there are many, many more where-the charm of the Southern Appalachians unfolds itself to those who have eyes to see. v Present Bonded Cost of Highways , The roads that .we have represent a total- bonded indebtedness or only II! JVKS !. I ;;n f tc.w." " w $122,500, apportioned as follows: Henderson County $25,000 Hendersonville Township l 50.000 Hooper's Creek Township 20,000! Mills River Township. 20,000 Crab Creek 'Townhsip 5.000 Clear Creek Township 2,500 Total $122,500 It is doubtful indeed whether any mountain section can produce such good showing. Much, of tha work, too, has been heavy and expensive. The work on the Asheville-Charlotte Highway in Hickory Nut Gap, above Bat Cave, while in Henderson County, becauge thig hIghway has all along been under the care of the state, no bonds having been Issued of course, . and tne actual cost is not easily ae- termined. The dimculties on that road have however been very great and ne cessitated expenditure of large sums of money and labor. Road Maintenance Secured The public will be pleased to learn Magistrates has decided now to begin inai tne neuueituu toumj xjuai u ux in earnest tne prooiems 01 roaa main- tenance. Supervisor P. F. Patton has statPri that nn morp new mart can. struction will be made. From now on all money accruing from road taxe3, (Continued on Editorial Page -wss- Mercantile Homes in Me H. Patterson, "The King Clothier," j pecially the main floor, which was con. , , . , .. Q , Tri,i structed in accordance with Mr. Pat has moved into his new and commod-l , . .fni? ious mercantile home which is one of the finest in North Carolina. Mr. Patterson is now occupying the new Duiiamg erectea Dy raymasier Emmett Gudger, son of Ex-Congressman J. M. Gudger, on the lot occuplec for many years by his mother and grandmother, the corner of Main and Fourth avenue. It is a handsome building, costing about $35,000, on which Mr. Patterson holds the right of occupancy for ten years. He has control of three floors basement, main and second floors, . Sodern and Attractive The second floor consists of living partments office rooms and a large hall suitable for lodge or club pur poses. - . i'.: The building Is steain heated modern in every particular, and fs- IEL OF COMMITTEE OF HENDERSON CO. The county war savings committee was recently enlarged when Judge Gil bert Stephenson of Winston-Salem, the state organizer, visited Hellderson- sonville and conferred with Bronwlow Jackson, the county organizer, and his executive committee or district organ izers. The Organization The new organization . supplements the old, which consists of the 'follow ing: Committeemen: J. O. Bell, C. P. Rogers, Claude Sales, R. P. Freeze, C. J. Edney. O. V. F. Blythe, G. W. Brad shaw, Gordon F. Galington, Noah M. Hollowell, A. O. Jones. W. F. Brown, J. Foy Justice, Allard Case, T. W. Val entine, K. G. Morris. In addition to the foregoing, the fol lowing have been appointed' to thor oughly work the county during 1S18 and strive to reach the apportionment the county is asked to raise, the amount being $357,000. Chairman Brownlow Jackson. Vice Chairman R. H. Staton. Secretary Dr. L. B. Morse. ' Publicity Manager Noah M. Hollo well. ' Deparemental Committee. Organization and Service; composed of chairman, vice chairman, secretary, pulicity manager, chairman of .each departmental committee, and, In ad dition to these, the following: S. Y. Bryson, Dr. A. B. Drafts, G. W. Bradshaw, Mrs. '3. W. Ewbank.. . Finance 1 C. F. Bland, R. C. Clarke, J. O. Bell. Schools W. S. Shitle, G. W. Bradshaw, Miss Bessie Steedman, J R. Sandifer, N. A. Melton, Dr! W. R. Kirk, J. R. Wilkie, Walter Fletcher, T. B. Allen, Prof. Rob ertson, J. S. Fleet, V. C. Bradley, Miss Eite Shipp, A. Sidney; Edney, B. A,. Merrell." A. EL - "Hudirfns: Frailo KuV- IJndall. Mrs. J0.:!3e4U T. L,:. Durham, John T. Wflkins, F. S. Wetmur, A. H. Hawkins, Michael Schenck, H, F. Stewart, F. A. Ewbank, S. Johnson, H.. Patterson, A. Lewi3, E. G. Stiilwell, Rev. J. M. Justice. Fraternal Organizations R. M. Oates, chairman; Mrs. E. W. Ewbank, vice chairman;' J. E. Shin man, J. F. Stepp, A. O. Jones, V. 2T. Grant, T. V. Lyda, Jerrey M. Stepp. G. J. Millward, Mrs. R. P. Andrews, Mrs, Avery Justus, Mr. L. R. Barnwell, Mrs. R. M. Oates. Manufacturing Enterprises R. P. Freeze, chairman; J. R. Gray, atD g Pace jH Toddt c p; 0; J. O. Bell, J. P. Fletcher. Banks, Stores and Railroads. R. C. Clarke, chairman; E. W. Fv bank. C. S. FullhrightC .F. Bland, W. H. Zimmerman, Walter Fletcher, S. M. King, Cecil Pace, W. M. Guill, L. Davenport Farms Frank Fleming, chairman; Jon Ewbank. H. C. Ralney, Jr., L. P. Plt tillo, Dr. C. Few, B. Frank Pace, Gco Massey. W. A. Cannon, V. C. V. Sh herd, W. J. Baldwin, C. Oates, J. T. Staton, John T. Staton. Publicity N. M. Hollowell, chairman; T. W. Valentine, C. B. Eaves. Speakers Michael Schenck. chairman; J. ". fThinman. E .W. Ewbank, W. C. Rector, J. Foy Justice, W. Bridges. .Negroes W. M. Pobertson, chairman; J. Xeills, S. D. Dogan. The front is a most imposing ore. but is only a fair introduction to. the interior, which is said to ne equal to any store in North Carolina in the way of appearance ana equipment. The front affords most spacious win low display. The store has two main entrances on the front with five win dows, one on either side of the house, both of which are spacious, and one exposed on three sides. The two arcade windows, entirely of glass, Is quite an innovation for Hendersonville and something ornamental and use ful, lending at the same time a dis tinct metropolitan appearance. There is also window display to the rear of the arcades. . Convenient; Arrangement. -f The door to the right-opens into the Continued, on Editorial -Pagre'-O ;
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