PACF. SIX
Ben-Mur' To Come Here .
Soon in Talking Picture
Sciecn spectacle winch passed
the talkies
'alorv with
out with the coming
niav be scon in all
Metro - Goldwyn - Mayer's rcyiui
showing of "Ben-Hur," conceded to
bp. the most spectacular film in
the world. The picture, in which!
Ramon Novarro plays his greatesl
role, is now augmented with sou
ettects ami will be shown .uowuay
and Tuesday nights at the Macon
theatre, with a matinee Monday
afternoon at 3:45 o'clock
"Ben-Hur" was directed by Fred
Niblo, and the history of it? throe i
voir in th p m:i L-irt a tot!i in Ihilvl
and California, at a cost of lour
million dollars, is a real-life odys
sey of enterprise and adventuring,
culminating with the completion dt
the gigantic Antioch circus and
race course and the filming of the
great chariot race between the Jew
Ben-Hur and the Roman, Messala.
The addition of sound makes the
spectacular nature of these gigan
tic scenes even more vivid and im
pressive for in the chariot scenes
the audience is now able to hear
the thrilling cheers of the spec
tators. The , effect of sound is
again made apparent in the terrific
sea battle in which the shouts of
the fighters and the groans of the
wpunded. make for an amazing real
ism. s
General Lew Wallace wr6te-"Ben-Hur"
half a century ago and its
success as a novel was followed in
1399 by its dramatization. The
stage spectacle has since become
known as the most widely produced
offering in the world and the fact
that no year goes by without a
production of the spectacular Wal
lace arama in some
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'0'NCVABCOa5ceWBEN-HUR'
country
the other has given it the title of
the world's most ' immortal story.'
In picturizing the work, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
enjoyed the im
mense advantages of the screen in
making the most of picturesque out
door scenes and a plot character
ized by the splendor and pomp of
Graeco-Roman milieu in the time
of Christ. Among scenes which
current talkies cannot duplicate
are those of the Wise Men and
the Star of Bethlehem, Jerusalem
under Roman occupation, the amaz
ing sea battle between Greeks and
Romans, the brilliant chariot race,
the hero's assembling of his Gal
lilean legions, the finding of his
mother and sister in the valley of
the lepers and the miraculous heal
ing wrought by the Divine power
Many of the scenes are done in
or color.
Relatives of Franklin
People Hurt in Wreck
Mrs. W. H. Eller and son, Mr.
Effner Eller, Mr. W. H. Church
, and daughter, Mrs. Annie McCabe,
of North" Wilkesboro, spent . the
week-end here with the "Rev. and
Mrs. Eugene R. Eller, son of Mrs.
W. H. Eller; and, Mr. and Mrs.
John H. Joines, daughter of Mr.
Church. On their return home
they were in a car wreck and Mrs.
Eller and Mrs. McCabe were con
siderably bruised and are still con
fined to their beds.
Shookville
Mrs. T. B. Crunkleton and little
granddaughter, Mildred Crunkleton,
and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence How
ard, of Highlands, have recently
been visiting relatives here.
Mr. and Mrs. Jess Wood and
family, of Three Oak, Mich., have
moved back here.
Rev. L. F. Lance, Rev. J. B
Chiles and Miss Bell and Miss
Marie Cathey of South Carolina
were visiting friends here Thurs
day and Friday.
Mrs. Jake Franks, Miss Frances
Barnes and Mr. Earl Wood and
Bennett Barnes were visiting Mr
and Mrs. George Holland, of Nan
tahala, part of last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Barnes
and children, of Kentucky, are
visiting relatives here.
Miss Fannie Stiwinter and Mr.
uaua i nson gave their many
friends a surprise by getting mar
ried March 26.
The many friends of Mrs. Gar
rett Franks will regret to hear of
her death. Mrs. Franks was laid
to rest in the Buck Creek ceme
tery Saturday, March 26. Rev.
J. 0. Nix of Satolah, Ga., and Rev.
Tom Tilson conducted the funeral
services.
Mrs. Franks is survived by -her
husband,' four daughters and two
sons, besides a host of other rel
atives and friends.
Oak Dale
Mr. Grady Bryant, of Franklin,
was a visitor at Oak Dale Sunday.
We are glad to see Miss Vida
Ray out again after a serious" ill
ness. '
Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Roper were
visiting at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. C. L. Bateman Sunday.
Mr. Ed Mason, of Burningtown,
was a visitor at Oak Dale Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Harley Smith were
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Tom
Bryant Sunday.
Mr. Harley Crawford is erecting
a new barn.
.The farmers are busy making
preparations for corn planting.
Misses Ola and Geneva Bryant
were visiting friends on Io.tla Monday.
Lespedeza is going to the moun
tains as indicated by large co
operative orders made by .farmers
of Macon and Madison counties
recently.
Save Money by Using
A Hoosier Corn Planter
ty is not conducive to good gcl
eminent. Office holders should be
made to realize that offices are ho
longer ' to be. passed out upon a
ring-manufactured silver platter or
on an absentee ballot, tray. It is
time for this county's government
to be taken from the hands of the
self-perpetuating few and restored
to the people.
We again say that the absentee
ballot is a stench in the nostril
of all decent people and should be
repealed without delay. We also
demand a uniform, secret ballot wij.li
enforced, honest registrations and
count.
The county tax rate for 1931 if
higher than the State Act reduced
taxes. We stand tor the reduction
of taxation and debt as fast as
possible. "
The Republicans oppose bereau-
cracy and the multiplication of of
fices and office holders. Unblush
ingly the last Democratic Legisla
ture created ?1U4UUU worth ot extra
bureaus and commissions at the ex
pense of the burdened taxpayer.
This sort of legislation is in the
interest of the few and not tor
the benefit of the masses. We de
mand a revival of the spirit , of
local self-government, without which
free institutions cannot be preserv
ed. The great burden of taxation in
Macon county tollay is the prin
cipal and interest on outstanding
bonds. A great part of this, has
been brought about by what ac
countants call Bu'dget Accounts (a
copv of one m the local papers this
week)., Budget account js equal to,
the entire, tax levy and the expen
ditures are made according to it
and not according to collections
and when collections fall short the
officials -borrow money to balance
the budeet in anticipation of the
collections of taxes that are im
possible to collect. Consequently
the county's indebtedness has been
heaped upon the' taxpayer in such
measure that it is about intoier
able. ,
Thousands of dollars of Macon
county taxpayer's money have been
paid to accountants for." setting up
and working on these Budget ac
counts that have helped to get us
in debt, and now the present com
missioners have set aside $2,420 for
a -''Certified Accountant," of which
$1,109 has been paid. This appro
oriation would pay two all-timt
men $100 a month, whereas thi
accountant makes his figures and
tells what fine financial condition
the county is in in a few days
We, therefore, unreservedly con
demn this extravagance and de
mand that these . expenditures of
the taxpayers' money cease.
We stand for the revaluation 6f
real estate and demand that it be
placed upon the books at its true
value. . .
We hereby endorse the, Hon. A
S. Solesbee for State Senatorial
nomination in this district.
We also endorse the Hon. Mc
Kinley Edwards of Bryson ' City
for the office of V. S. Attorney
for the Western District of Nort!
Carolina. .
We stand for the strict enforce
ment of all laws.
Recommended that all the fore
going resolutions be adopted bv
this convention.
(Signed) T. G. Harbison, chair
man on committee of resolutions
W. R. Higdon, W. L. Higdon, M
S. Burnett, W. T. West.
The following persons were ap
pointed as a county executive com
mittee. '
Tames Corbin. Millshoal! Toh
Corbin, Higdonville; C. W. Hen
derson, Sugarfork; Marshall Bur
nett, Hats; John Vinson, Smith
Bridge: Al. Williams. Cartooee
chaye; Craig Steppe, Nantahala, No
1; John Wikle, JNantahala No
J. H. Dean, Burningtown; J.
Bradley, Cowee: W. M. Green
Franklin township; T. G. Harbi
son, Highlands township.
Ihe county executive commute
selected the following permanent
im to on
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hither ;f cTbce TrTonljr-sligh tlyexplored
by tourists.
Surrounded by Forest .
The Nantahala National . forest,
which surrounds the ranch, has
many miles of marked trails which
are immediately accessible to the
hiker or horseback rider. These
trails scale some of the loftiest
peaks of the Nantahala range.
Standing Indian, one of the tall
est of these peaks, is, visible from
the ranch, and is easily reached by
well marked trail. On its sum
mit the purple rhododendron and
flaming azalea bloom in astonish
ing profusion in a natural garden
mile long and more than 100
feet wide.
Buck creek and other smaller
streams on the ranch are well
stocked with speckled trout from
Mr. Latham's own rearing pool, in
which i he now has over 3,000 small
trout. The Nantahala river, widely
known as a trout stream, is. only
few miles from the ranch.
-The ranch has for many years
been a sanctuary for game and
Other birds. Pheasants are present
in abundance and a rich variety of
wild life is to be seen everywhere
about the ranch.-CLAY COUNTY
NEWS. :
Jf V .--ov- .' '.' . n. - 0r k - ..,.
Thi year you will tee cornfields in your own' section
with but 70 or 80 per cent stand. The reason? Us
ually poor seed or an inaccurate planter.
The HOOSIER McCormick-Deering planter will
plant with very close to 100 per cent accuracy, result
ing in a better stand. And that's where you get your
profit!
Macon County Supply Co.
Hardware and Farm Implements
Sfficers: W. J. West, county chair
man; Miss Lolita Dean, vice chair
man, and R. H. Rogers, secretary
The following delegates were ap
pointed to the state Republican
convention at Charlotte on Apn
14, 1932: -
S. L. Franks, H. G. Robertso..
A. S. Solesbee, W. L. Higdon,
West, K. D.. Sisk, J. E. Rickman
and T. G Harbison
The following were appointed to
attend the Republican congression
al convention at Canton on .the
20th day of April,. 1932:
A S. Solesbee, James Corbin, W.
H. Green, A. R. Higdon, S. L.
Franks, J. L Ferguson, J. E. Rick
man, W.
L. wigdon,
J. WeslSH.
D. Sisk anrsr.
V
W. R. Hig-
G. Robert-
G. . Har-
don, W.
son, R.
bison.
A resolution was duly adopted
authorizing and, empowering the
chairman and secretary of the con
vention to appoint the' delegates to
the state senatorial convention to
be held at a later date. A resolu
tion was also duly adopted instruct
ing the said delegates to cast their
vote at said senatorial convention
for the Hon. A. S. Solesbee for
the nomination, said Solesbee hav
ing been duly endorsed by sai
county convention.
After a rousing speech by Coun
ty Chairman West the convention
was adjourned.
(Signed) T. G. HARBISON,
Secretary.
Several Poind
To End Sessions Seen
Several of the eight months
schools of Macon county will come
to a close this week or next. The
schools are : Slagle school, clos
ing April 11; Pine Grove school,
closing April .7; Union school, clos
ing April 8; and Iotla school, clos
ing April 11. The Franklin graded
school will run the full nine
months, and will close-in May..
iti m
Clark's Chapel League
Elects New Officers
The Epworth league of Clark's
Chapel met Sunday night and elect
ed new officers to serve the re
mainder of this year. Mary Straine
was chosen president, Mont Sut
ton,, vice president; Hazel Keener,
secretary and treasurer; Eleanor
Cabe, Era agent; Marie Vanhook,
high league councilor.
Quarterly Conference
To Meet at Snow Hill
The second quarterly conference
this year of the Franklin circuit
will convene Sunday morning at
11 o'clock at the Snow Hill Meth
odist church. All the officials of
the charge will please take note
and be present. Rev. L. B. Hayes,
presiding elder of the Wayriesville
district, will be present and conduct
the services. The Rev. H. C. Free
man is pastor of the circuit.
TRIMMED LAMBS IN DEMAND
Letters now being sent to the
trade by livestock commission mer
chants indicate that the packers are
demanding trimmed lambs. These
dealers have always shown a pref
erence for lambs handled in this
way and now it appears they are in
a position to make this a demand
or prices will be less.
"From the standpoint of the
slaughterers, this would seem to
be an ideal time for carrying out
their intentions," says L. I. Case
livestock expert at State college,
"There are liberal supplies of lambs
on the market and it is getting to
be more of a problem to absorb
the supply than . to get enough f of
their needs. It will, therefore, Je
to the advantage of producers to
trim and dock their lambs where
they will reach the market about
June 10."
Trimminer the lambs is not the
only aesirable thing in producing
them for market. Mr. Case savs
top lambs must be properly bred,
A good purebred mutton tvDe of
ram should be used in the flock
and while it is too late to do any
thing aDout this for the present
season, plans should be made now
for next season. The lambs also
ought to be in good flesh. .A fat
lamb is one that is getting plenty
of milk which means that the ewe
be kept in good condition.
.: "Choice lambs arc also free from
parasites. The common stomach
worm which does its greatest dam-,
aje during, the warm weather of
spring and summer is the main of
fender but it may be controlled by
frequently changing the pasture
and -byrcgi.tlar drenching .trcat-
ments.
For lambs to bring the best
prices, they should not only be of
the right conformation, docked and
trimmed and fat but they should
be sent to market in uniform lots
weighing from 75 to 80 pounds
each, says Mr, Case."
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FOR SALE
WANTED : Few bushels smooth
No. 1 Irish potatoes; also all kinds
of soy beans and a few clay peas.
Market prices paid. FARMERS
SUPPLY CO. A7-2tc-A14
WANTED: 10 bushels Clay
Peas. Will pay 75c cash. REID
ROGERS. ltp
. FOR RENT: Large modern
store room on public square. For
merly occupied by Callahan's 5 and
10 Cent Store. For particulars; see
MRS. C. C. CUNNINGHAM.
A7-ltc ' -
Being determined that the Supply
of fish shall not run out, the Unit
ed States Bureau of l!'iiuU-s is
goiii0' to stock Dm counL-y tiiioii,.,h
the streams of national fdrcsts and
parks. The waters of the Great
Smoky Mountains are expected to
be fine for the protection of brook
trout. With this thought in mind,
the Bureau of Fisheries, in coop-;
eration with the Forest Serice, is
now developing long range plans
for stocking of streams in national
parks"" and national forests. Many
communities are dissipating a very
good source of income by failing
to develop and maintain natural
fishing grounds, The value of game
fish to the community in which
they aVe caught amounts approx
imately' to $3 a pound BRYSON
CITY TIMES.'
COMING!
DR. N. D. WELLS
Registered Optometrist Eye-Strain Specialist
At FRANKLIN MONDAY and TUESDAY, April 18 and 19
' At Scott Griffin Hotel y ;
OUR SPECIALTIES Positive relief of eye strain and all con
sequent headaches. Eyes examined scientifically without the
aid bf drugs or loss of time from work. Glassed that are Be
coming as well as Comfortable. ABSOLUTE SATISFACTION
GUARANTEED BY 24 YEARS SUCCESSFUL EXPERI
ENCE. BRING US ALL YOUR EYE TROUBLES
Gardening
Time Is Here'. . .
Good Tool's-Will :-Make.
Finer Gardens .and
Lighten the
. .Work - '
Hoes, rakes, s p a d e s,
weeders', wheelbarrows
whatever you need to
plant or work a garden
we have it.
The Best Made Tools at Prices That
Are Reasonable v
LEACH BROS.
Hardware
bowel trouble
Constipation may very easily becorat
chronic after forty. And any continued
constipation at that time of life may
bring attacks of piles and a host oi
other unpleasant disorders. .
Watch your bowels at any age.
Guard them with particular care af tet
forty. Whenever they need any help,
remember a doctor knows best.
"Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin"
is a doctor's prescription for the bowels.
Tested by 47 years' practice, it has
been found thoroughly effective in
relieving constipation and its ills for
men, women and children of all ages.
It has pjroven perfectly safe even for
babies. Made from fresh "laxative
herbs, pure pepsin and other harmless
ingredients, it cannot gripe; will not
jicken you or weaken you ; can be used
without harm as often as your breath
is bad, or when your tongue is coated;
whenmr a headachy, bilious, gassy
unditloa Wti&i f oositlpjtUoa:
FOR SALE Stutz vertical eight
Victoria coupe, excellent .condition,
$400 cash. Will consider Bank of
Franklin certificates. REID ROG
ERS. , A7 ltp
OPEN FOR BUSINESS
.1 AM NOW living at the Rain
bow Service Station. Prepared to
give service at any time. Handle
gasoline, oil and groceries. Also
have good corn mill and crusher.
Free air and greasing. Call and
see me. J- G. FLEMING, ROUTE
2, FRANKLIN, N. C. -PHONE
1508. A7-2tp-A14
FOR SALE Several milk cows;
3 bushels mung beans, 10c per lb.
1 bushel will drill 6 to 8 acres.
E. N. KEENER, QTTO, N. C.
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BABY CHICKS
Those fine State Bloodtested Bunch
Chicks now only $10.50 per hun
dred, delivered; less quantities lie.
White and Barred Rocks
Rhode Island Reds
White' Wyandottes
Fine Breeding Stockv Excellent
Layers.. High Producing White
Leghorns $8.50. .Don't get discour
aged in these times of depression.
Stay with it and reap the profits
that are sure to come!
BUNCH POULTRY FARM &
hatchery, statesviiie, n. c,
Wiv Is tiGne TBnine ft Sftarft
New Series of Building & Loan
S t o c k No w Ope n
.
TPHE Macon County Building and Loan Association opened its
29th Series of installment sock on April 1, 1932. This stock
may be bought on three different plans:
1. By paying 12 cents each week you can accum
ulate $100 in about eleven years.
2. By paying 25 cents each week you can accum
ulate $100 in -six years and four months.
3. By paying 50 cents each week you can accum- v
ulate $100 in three years and six months.
' .' ' ' ' ; " .'s : ' ."J ' '" "
The Building and Loan plan is the easiest way to save money.
You have absolute safety and earn a fair rate of interest.
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Investment Opportunity
TTHE Macon County Building and Loan Association now has a few
1 ' thousand dollars of paid-up stock which it is in position to sell.
This stock is nontaxable and pays 5 per cent interest. There is only
a limited amount of this stock available at this time so, if you wish
to buy, put in, your application now. !
.
rJacQCii ouRiify building
& Loam AsscBaft!oBi
Office over Bank of Franklin
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