North Carolina Newspapers

V THESUN Has More Than Double The Circulation of Any Weekly Paper in The TeKth Congres sional District, Comprising .Thirteen Large Counties. THE SUN Has More Than Double The Circulation of Any Weekly Papei in The Tenth Congres sional District, Comprising Thirteen Large Counties. , r VOL. 5. NO. X6. RUTHERFORDTON, N. C, THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 20, J 905. $1.00 A YEAR. I PUBLICITY ISA PRFRFnillSITP All Business Must Be Put Be fore The People. MERCHANT ON ADVERTISING The Man Or Firm Who Neglects Advertising, Not Only Robs Them Selves Of Fair Advantages, But Bestows Spoils On Wiser Rivals. To the merchant or dealer who is sure of his ability to fill orders on the most favorable terms, the attainment of an adequate publicity is the matter pri mary concern. If his circle of trade is properly in the county in which he lives, then he should take effectual measures to let every family in the county know what he sells, and on what conditions. It is idle to speak of the cost as an im pediment. He might as well object to the cost of sheltering his goods from bad weather, protecting them from thieves, or dealing them out to custo mers. All the other cost of his business is incurred without adequate motive or return, so long as the essential element of his business is neglected or scrimped. If his location and his stock only entitle him to expect the custom of his own township and neighborhood, then he should incur the expenses of fully in forming that locality. Just so with the wholesale merchant who" aspires to a custom co-extensive with his State, his section, or tne wnoie union. 11 ne is prepared to satisfy so wide a demand on favorable terms, the expense of appris ing those whom he desires for customers of the nature of his business, the char acter of his stock, the range of his prices, and the reasons why he should be dealt with, is one which he cannot refuse to incur without gross incompetency and ruinous prodigality. By thus refusing, he increases his ex penses for rent, lights, fuel, clerk hire, etc., from one-half per cent, to three, five, and in some cases ten per cent, on his aggregate sales, and renders it mor ally impossible that he should sell at a profit, and at the same time sell as cheap lyas his more enterprising and capable rivals. In effect, he confesses defeat and incapacity, and retreats to the rear rank of his vocation. Some men who - Know enough to advertise are yet so narrow as to confine their advertise ments to journals of their own creed or party. If they do not choose to trade with any but men of like faith, this is wise; but if they desire to have the whole publirfor customers, it is other wise. There is a large class who delight to shine in newspapers and placards as wits and poets, and announce their wares in secondhand jokes, Or in doggerel fit to set the teeth of a dull saw on edge. If their object is notoriety or a laugh, this is the way to attain it; but if it be busi ness, it would seem better to use the language of business. Leave clowns' jests to the circus, and let sober men speak as they act, with directness and decision. The fewest words that will convey the advertiser's ideas are the right ones. As a general rule, an ad vertisement in a paper now will meet the eyes of four to ten times as many persons as a like announcement would have done ten years ago. When it "is practicable to attain such publicity at the cost of a few dollars, and when some actually do attain it, how can those who neglect it expect to build up a new busi ness? An old one may subsist until its i customers gradually drop off by death 'or removal; but he who would build up a business now, must be "like the time," -. and improve the advantages it offers. Foremost among these is the facility now so cheaply afforded for general advertis ing. To neglect it is like resolving never to travel by steam nor communi cate by telegraph. It is to close one's eyes to the light and insist upon living in perpetu al -. darkness. An individual may do this at his own cost; but a com munity a class, will never act so in- . sanely ; and he who neglects the advan tages of advertising, not only robs him self of his fair advantages, but bestows the spoils on his wiser rivals. ., A MERCHANT, j Rutherfordton, April 13th. MISS HARRIS AHEAD. The Voting Diamond Ring Contest Began Thursday, January 27th. The Sun's voting contest for the most popular person in Rutherford county, man, woman, boy or girl, married or single, of which a full and complete ac count is given elsewhere in this issue of The Sun, began January 27th, and up to the time going to press the following persons have received the number of votes opposite their names : Miss Mamie Harris, Ruth. 26,641 Miss Bonnie Morrow, Ruth 15, 1 84 Miss Lillie Bland, Nanito 11,823 Miss Novela Powers, Ruth 10,964 Miss Virginia Grayson, Ruth 2,521 Henry Forney, Union Mills 1,726 Miss Edna Long, Forest City 1,511 Miss Kathleen Harris, Ruth 1,225 Jno. C. Mills, Rutherfordton. . . . 1,053 Miss Ruth D. Walker, Ruth 500 Miss Beth Forney, Wildemere 500 Miss Lula Brown, Cliffside 435 Miss Annie Ida Justice, Ruth 401 Miss Louise Carpenter, Ruth : 325 Miss Gladys Lewis, Ruth 299 Miss Fairy Clemmer, Bostic 260 T. P. Reynolds, Forest City 250 Robert R. Simmons, Ruth 225 Mrs. W. F. Rucker, Ruth 200 Miss Ethel Jackson, Forest City. . 200 Miss Florence Han-ill , Bonny 175 Miss May Hester, Rutherfordton. 153 Miss Maggie Wiley, Ellenboro. . . . 150 Miss Mary Wells, Rutherfordton. 105 Miss Dflla Huntley, Ruth 100 Mrs. J. P. D. Withrow, Hollis ... 100 J. P. D. Wi throw, Hollis 100 J. W. Griffin, Rutherfordton 59 Cautus McDonald, Forest City. . . 55 Miss Love Mae Flack, Gilkey x. . . 51 Ernest Price, Ellenboro. 36 W. E. Flack, Gilkey 33 Mrs. F. W. King, Eorest City 25 Miss Florence Ilarrill. Bonny. ... 18 G. C Moore, Forest City 6 Trus Morgan, Rutherfordton 5 Otto Williams, Forest City. . 4 Joe Suttle Rutherfordton 4 Miss Etta McBrayer, Ruth. .'. Miss Maude Livingston, Union M Miss Irene Lath an, Union Mills. . Miss Janie King, Wildemere Miss Lollie Harris, Ruth Miss Louise Waldrop, Ruth. Miss Swannie Hester, Ruth Miss Fannie Justice, Ruth. Miss Katie Edgerton, Union Mills Miss Nannie Lou Morgan, U. M. . Miss Laura McKeown, Wildemere Miss Myrtle Arrowood, Wildemere Miss Dilhe Hensley, Cuba Sherod Hall. Otter Creek W. W. Horn, Cuba ..... Miss Meldona Livingston, U. M. . F. C. Nanney, Union Mills ...... JohnNanney, Union Mills Davis Morris, Union Mills. ....... Miss Annie Conner, Ruth MORE RAILROAD NEWS. Frisco System Makes An Important Deal With T. C. And S. A. L. (Asheville Citizen.) KNOXV1LLE, TENN.. April 14. It is reliably stated that the Frisco system intends to purchase the Tennessee Cen tral railroad within a month, connect with the Chicago & Eastern Illinois, either at Evansville, Ind., or Joppa, build from Harriman, Tenn., to this city, and probably secure control of the Sea board Air line. . In the latter event the Khoxville extension would be continued to Asheville, !N. C. President A. J. Davidson and chair man of the board B. F. Yokum, of the Jb nsco, have just made a tour of the Tennessee Central. NASHVILLE. TENN.. Anril 14. Through the purchase of the Tennessee Central railroad, the St. Louis & San t rancisco (The Fnsco) railroad, the system is to secure an entrance into Nashville. Such is the storv resulting from the presence here to-day of A. J. Davidson, president of the Frisco; B. F. Yokum, chairman of the Frisco execu tive board, and J. C. VanBlarcom. nres- ident of the Tennessee Central railroad. . Death Of A Little Girl. (Special to The Sun.) .BONNY, April 15. Mr. A. Lu Ruck- er's horse run away last Friday, doing considerable damage. - Air. K. F. Street and brother, of Froe Level, visited Mr. J. J. Hardin Sunday. Mr. Li. C. Hardin went to Mfc. Pleas ant last Saturday. Mr. Vance Rollins and familv visited Mr. N. J. Rollins last Saturday. lhe death ansel .called on Mr. J. W. Harmon's little girl last Friday. She was called on her birthday. THE RED MEN AGAIN. Some Of The Principles And Laws Governing The Order Discussed. (Special to The Sun.") CLILLSIDE, April 15. A speaking paper from Powhaten fltee organizer of the Improved Order Red Men. This order is not a rival to other be nevolent societies, but a co-laborer with them in the great work of re lieving and elevating the condition of mankind. Red Men administer no oaths binding you to any political or religious creed; they bind neither your hands nor your feet; as you enter their wigwam, so you depart, a free man. We aid the afflicted, council the dis tressed, succor the feeble, watch the sick, burry the dead, care for the wid ow and educate the orphan. We pay a weekly benefit to the sick brother and a death benefit to the legal de pendant of a deceased brother. While it is desirable to increase the member ship of the older as rapidly as possible, we receive none except men of good moral character of the age of eighteen years or more; a believer in the Grat Spirit, the Maker and Ruler of the Un iverse, and must have a known reputa ble meajs of support: a lazy man vio lates sacred pledges of the order, as natural obligations. He must be white and a citizen of the United States. According to the laws of the order, twenty name are sufficient to obtain a charter, but it is advisable to have more. The minimum cost of a char ter member is $4.00, unless by deposit of a card, when it will be $2.00. The dues of the order are from $4.00 to $6.00 a year: the benefits from $3.00 to $5.00 a week, and the death benefits are from $30.00 to $50.00 for members and from $25.00 to $40.00 for wives of members. Such are some of the principles and laws of " the Improved Order of Red Men. They number at present 450,000 and are steadily increasing in num bers, money and influence. Weexpect in the next twelve months to make an increase of 1,030 in the Old North State. The Great Council of North Carolina will meet in Salisbury the 3rd day of May and it will be the most enthhsiastic and successful council ever held in the State. Let these truthful words go on the rays of The Sun to the pale faces who believe in drogress and who read and subscribe to the principles advocated herein. POWHATEN. ANOTHER LODGE ORGANIZED Officers And Members Of The New Order Instituted Here Last Week. Rutherfordton lodge No. 259, 1. O. O. P., was instituted at Rutherfordton on Tuesdav nieht. the 11th instant, by Spe cial Deputy B. W. Barnett, of Char lotte. The degree work was in the hands of Noble Grand Padgett, of El lenboro, and his well drilled team, who were assisted by representatives from Henrietta, Caroleen and Forest City lodges. The lodge was organized with twenty- five charter members. The officers elect ed, and appointed, were -installed by Brother Barnett, Past Noble Grand, as follows: M. L.; Edwards, N. G.; J. M. Carson. V. G.: C. E. Tanner. R. S.: W. K. Reid, F. S. ; K. J. Carpenter, Treas. ; E. A. Powers. W.: G. E. Erwin, C; W. J. Mode. R. S. N. G. : J. A. Wilson, L. S. N. G. ; Luther L. Shittle, R. S. V. G.; Wm. Monfredo, L. S. V. G.; G. W. Kee- ter, R. S. S.; J. H. Ledbetter, L. S. S.; R. M. Twitty, O. G.; J. S. Saunders, I. G. ; W. A. Harrill, Chap. The above officers and the following are the charter members: W. B. Cal lahan, J. P. Jones, J. J. Mills, S. Gal- lert, A. M. Edwards, A. E. Lynch, W. H. Gall, J. B. Carpenter, and J. ri. Smith. The times of regular meetings were fixed for Tuesday, 8 p. m., after second and fourth Mondays in each month. Resolutions of thanks were adopted by the lodere to Special Deputy B. W. Bar nett and Ellenboro lodge for their pres ence and intelligent interpretations of the principles and work on the noor, and I mav be permitted to say that the resolutions were not adopted as a mat ter of form, because we feel that every thing was done in a way to magnify Odd Fellowship. There were visitors from several lodges present and all seem ed to enjoy the occasion. Lunch wai served in the small hours of the night by Brother Erwin at liis restaurant and this closed the beginning of this noble order in Rutherfordton. C. The UniversityJDf Worth Carolina. We have received the catalogue of the University of North Carolina for the session 1904-5. It shows an attendance of 667 students exclusive of the summer school for teachers. The faculty num bers 66. The University now comprises the followincr departments: Collegiate, graduate, applied sciences, including en gineering, law, medicine ana pnarmacy. The additions to its equipment in the past five years amount to $250,000. The TTniversitv has erown steadily in strengtn and influence and stands to-day for all that is best and highest in education and training for useful manhood. The sum mer school for law opens June 13th. The next session opens September 11th, 1905. -v ' - THE FRUIT CROP PROMISING. Farmers Rejoicing In The Fine Sea sons And Busy Planting. (Special to The Sun.) FOREST CITY, April 11 In the window of Mr. J. B. Long's store in our town is displayed the nicest lot of red apples ever exhibited in Forest City. It is rather late for winter win ter fruit, and most of the apples now on the markets, come from the north. Yet, these apples were grown in Ruth erford county, and only a few miles away from Forest City, by Mr. Joe Harrison, who lives in the Sunshine section, north of the city. Mr. Har rison brought a wagon load into town yesterday and sold out to Mr. Long at $1.00 per bushel. They are of the "Shockley" variety and are positive proof of the fact that Rutherford county can raise as nice fruit as any county in the State. The apples are all plump, nice, sound, red, licious and sweet and make a show in the window equal to any other variety ever brought to this market. . Mr. Harrison is just 48 years old, and, straftge to say, he has never yet taken a partner-in-life. He weighs about 300 pounds and boasts of his youth and vigor. Showers are plentiful and farmers are rejoicing in the fine seasons. Yet few have planted anything, all are preparing to do so, and most of them are about ready to plant their crops of corn and cotton. Trade is getting dull most of the country people are in the fields and town people are not so conspicuous on the streets. A terrific hail storm passed this way Monday the heaviest of the hail fall ing south of Forest Citj In the city hail stones fell as large as bird eggs, but one mile south of the city they were as large as hen eggs and damaged garden truck to some extent. Quite a flurry of wind and downpour of rain accompanied the hail. We saw yesterday, cabbage heading up nicely in a country garden. The plants were shipped here early in March from eastern markets. We can grow vegetables here early jf we will only try. The fruit crop is promising and so is the strawberry crop. Garden lettuce giown here is now coming into market and will sood be plentiful. Easter is coming, eggs are plentiful and prices are declining. The hens have flooded the market, but there is always a "calm after a storm," and we are expecting a scarcity of eggs after the festive occasion is over. NEW LODGE AT CLIFFSIDE. Mr. And Mrs. T. LeRoy Smith En certain Personal. - (Special to The Sun.) HENRIETTA, April 15. Mr. and Mrs. T.-LeRoy Smith entertained a number of their friends at their home on Henrietta street, Friday evening. The evenmg was spent in playing the games of pit, flinch, and other games of amusement. At 11 o'clock delight ful refreshments, in the way of ice cream, of different varieties, cake and other delicacies, suitable to the occa sion, were served to the guests. Those present were: Misses Mary Lewis Hicks, Vic Haynes, Estelle Carpen ter, Lorena "Wiseman, Rosa and Jennie Lytton and Maud Robersou, of Caro leen; Blanche Toms, of Rutherford ton; Mr. and Mrs. Whitield Lytton, Messrs. Sam Hughes, Charles Stear man, William Cooper and Robert Tay lor, of Caroleen; Joseph Carpenter, Ed "Wagner and Mr. Carroll, of Charlotte. There was some good music rendered by some of the guests, which elivened the occasion. It. was a most enjoya ble evening to all who were present. Mr. Alonza Wall, who has been time keeper in the spinning room of the Asheville Cotton Mills, for two years, spent a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Wall, at. this place. He left Wednesday for Weston, Miss., where he will take a good position in the spinning-room of a factory there. Mr. Joseph Carpenter, of Charlotte, is spending a few dttys in Henrietta with his parents,. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Carpenter. A new lodge of Odd Fellows was or ganized at Cliffside on Friday night, with thirty charter members. Mr. S. C. Robinson, was appointed special deputy from the Henrietta lodge to institute the lodge and was assisted by the degree team. The following officers were elected and installed for the present term: Zeno Wall, noble grand; G. H. Padgett, vice grand; Ir vin Jolly, recording secretary; A. B. Hamrick, financial secretary; J. L. Hamrick, treasurer. There were about 225 Odd Fellows present from neigh boring lodges. Refreshments and Cl ears were served to the visiting Odd Fellows. Quite a number went from Henrietta and a general good time was enjoyed. G. B. Logan and Geo. Bradlev drove over to Rutherford last Monday night ana visited the old folks and was nres- ent at the instalation of a new I. O. O. F. Lodge in Rutherfordton Tnesdav nicTit. returning Wednesday.--Polk Countv News, the 18th." The ladies of the Emsconal church will have a bazaar Mondav the 24th. from three to five p. m., at the old Epis copal cmxrch on Main street. All are invited. , , . BUNKER HILL ACADEMY. Closed A Most Sucedessful Term Of School Mr. DePriest's Address. (Special to The Sun.) GOLDEN, April 15. Bunker Hill Academy closed a most successful term of school witb an interesting program for one day and night. Mr. Broadus H. DePriest, of Shelby, a talented young man from Michigan University, addressed the people at 11 o'clock on "Education." It was a gem, and tlirew a different light on the sub ject from what we have ever heard. He spoke, too, of the value of country schools, and proved to them that & boy after having breathed the pure air of the country went into the school room with a clearer brain and that the moral sur roundings were better and purer, and that there were not so many things to detract their attention from study. We agree with him on this precisely, and think Golden both healthful and moral. The religious influence is also good. Mr. Edgar Thorne, a young minister who has been teaching, made a short talk, which was greatly enjoyed by all. The afternoon was taken up mostly by the speaking, reciting and essays of the pupils. There were many who deserved special mention. We enjoyed this happy oc cassion hugely. At 4 o'clock the princi pal announced that they had been forced to cut short the program and would have to adjourn until time for the concert. A large crowd assembled at 7 p. m. and were highly pleased and entertained until 11 o'clock, when the program was again cut short. Mr. DePrist spoke in German for them that night. All enjoyed it hugely. The drills, tableaux and plays were fine and showed much eCfergy on the parts of the teachers, Mrs. Shankle and Miss Beulah Biggerstaff , the latter of Sunshine. The people carried out dinner and spread on campus. They seem highly pleased with their school, and we think they have a right to be proud of it. "EVENING PARTY." At the home of Mr. J. M. Calton, April 8th, a most interesting party was given by his daughter, Miss May. Among the gnests were : Misses Buena Tucker, Mal lie and Beulah Biggerstaff, A my, Zennie and Hattie Calton, Messrs Rroadas De Priest, of Shelby ; Edgar Tlwrne, of For est City; H. K Biggerstaff, of Ashe ville; O. L. and E. B. Melton, Chas. DePriest, H. H. Tucker, C. Spurgeon Calton. A number of nice games were had, after which refreshments were served. .. . ; POLK COUNTY ASSOCIATION. Will Be Held At Cooper Gap On The 29th And 30th Of April. The sixth session of the Polk County Baptist Sunday School Association will be held with the church at Cooper's Gap on the 29th and 30th of April, 1905. Every school in the county earnestly re quested to send two Or more delegates. The following is the program : SATURDAY, APRIL 29TH. 11 am. Sermon. B. P. Jackson. 12 m. Noon recess. 1 p. m. The best means of reaching the unsaved. R. J. Tate, H. K. Corn. 2 p. m. Scripture, II Tim. 2-3. G. M. Cole and B. M. Hamrick. 3 p. m. Are our churches declining in spirituality? If so, why? What's the remedy. N. T. Mills and Roy Lewis. SUNDAY, APRIL 30TH. 9:45. Sunday School Lesson By J. R. Whiteside. 11 a. m. Sermon. 12. m. Noon Recess. 1 p. m. A Mass Meeting of Sunday School Workers. . The praise services will be conducted by W: M. Barnett, of Collinsville. N. C. Gospel Voices, the song book adopted by this Association will be used. JOHN M. WALKER. ELBERT JACKSON, J. H. GIBBS. Committee. We have a nice Medicine Cabnet ,to give away to the lucky person out of 72 persons. Every family needs one just like it. All you have to do is to buy - - - a bottle of FURNITURE POLISH for 15 cents. YOU GET A GUESS FOR 15 CTS. The Polish is worth 50 cents to any woman in her-' home. It is easy to use and goes along ways. Remember there is only 72 bottles, so come early and don't miss it. jfi & & Forest City, N. O. PROVEID) Satisfactory Boston Mass., Jan. 25th, 1905 Mr. Chas. M. Stieff, Boston, Mass Dear Sir:- The Stieff upright piano, which you sent to the New England Conservatory of Music on trial last October, has proved entirely satisfac tory, and on the strength of this trial, I have decided to place an order with you for Twenty Five (25) Stieff up right pianos, same style as samples ubmitted. These pianos must be de livered at the New England Conservatory of Music on or before September 1st, 1905 Yours Very Truly Ralph I,. Flanders, Manager. Charles M. Stieff Manufacturer 9f the piano with tke sweet tone. Southern warerooms, 211-213 North Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina. C H. WILMOTH, Manager Mention tins paper. I CANCER I HOSPITAL 3 We want every man and woman in the United States to know what-we are do ing. We are curing Cancers, Tumors and S Chronic Sores without the use of the J knife, and are endorsed by the Senate and legislature of Virginia. If you are . seeking a cure, come here and you will S get it. We guarantee our cnres. S I The Kellam Cancer Hospital, RICHMOND, VA. PREACHING AT CONCORD. The Sick Of This Community Is Improving Other News. '(Soeclal to The Sun.) BOSTIC, April 17. The farmers in this section are moving along very rap idly with their crops. Mr. A. W. Harrill, a well-to-do farmer of this section, has set ont 400 potato slips. Mr. Grady Wells went on a fishing tonr Saturday and returned with a nice lot of fresh water fish. Mr. A. A. Padgett, an excellent farmer of this community, who has been sick for quite awhile, is improying gradually but slowly. Mrs. W. B. Wells, who has bepn suf fering quite severely from the effects of a boil jot the past two weeks, is improv ing, we are glad to note. Rev. A. C. Irvin preached at Concord Saturday and Sunday, a large assembly being present at both of these impressive sermons. ' Hon. Jake Alexander and Dr. Young, of Forest City, have put a plaining ma chine at Bostic. Mrs. Malinda Shuford, formerly of this place, but now of Cleveland county, visited relatives and friends here last week. O - n I!