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Friday, January 4, 1929. THE PILOT, a Paper With Character. Vass, Nwi.h Carolina Pasre Piv® Closing Year Sees Big Increase in Principal Business Of The Sandhills, Winter Development recurrent wet weather, the immediate section is one of the very best places in the United States for raising cot ton. More Tobacco Acreage I Meantime there has been a very steady and important increase in the acreage of tobacco. The total busi- liusiness Men and Bankers Here ward buiidinp, at a little distance Review Past and Sound fiom the towns, estates which will Optimistic Note for 1929 be more or less permanent residences for people who like the out of doors GROWING, NOT BOOMING hospitality of Moore PINEBLUFF INN, REFURNISHED AND RENOVATED, OPENS FOR SEASON in this section has become a major item. B. B. Saunders, who owns the largest warehouses in Aberdeen, re ports that last year’s crop was not T+ u 1 , , hest on recoi^i, because of the County. It has even be«n suggested u ^ ^.1 , ,, , , Dad weather conditions, but was a The outstanding feature of the past p. , the road connecting p^.ofitable one for most farmers in year in this section of the country has \ \ Southern Pines will be section. It has been proved been a most salutary and encourag- ^ houses. The new Fine our soil and climate under nor- injr return to accurate and sound bus- . ?. year is a conditions produce the highest methods. ‘his direction. The golf mess As a result of past performance, particularly in farming. courses are always crowded and Pine- grade of tobaccos that are always ir* demand. Our dealers art making m TO longer than three years ago it as^even ound it necessary to ^ themselves the world o- renovated and was the general practice for every- oles. command high prices for P*neblu£f Inn has reopened for the whom are already registered, though b(>dy. rich, poor, black, and white, p . icquet, manager of the product. wintsr season under the management the hotel has been open but a few to buy everything they could want JMnehurst and Nichols, viae-president of Edward Salmon, a prominent ho- days. Mr. Salmon has managed sev- and charge it to the coming year’s Th season p^^^ Trust Company, considers *el man of Beloit, Wis. Mr. Salmon eral large hotels both in the north piofits. As a result of poor farm- saw the birth county’s financial condition a-s taken a lease on the attractive and south and a most successful sea- mg conditions and restricted credit, in ^he/diking pictur^ which is the sounder than it has been at any several years and plans many son is being prophesied for the Pine- one season the agricultural population important development since deflation innovations for the comfort and en- bluff Inn. , the inception of that industry. The 4. j m 1 • ^ readjusted itself to a cash, rock bot- • , - • • • > if h 1 H items alone register tom basis. The personal sacrifices in T7J'oZ a nmtter^of‘tiL k THtfi WtfktfkL" 1¥1 PinC^G some cases called forth lamentations ir. headed era in business management. 1 116 W tfClL 111 OUULllCFIl jrillCo umented by the addition of many sub- h\xt the net result was far from un- h-„ Pictures m the Sand- farmers are paying satisfactory. |hills. The equipment is being ,m- ^ proved constantly and Mr. Picquet PAY AN X OR A V ON YOUR I. O. U. R. S. V. P. P. D. Q. This is the season for “squaring up,” a time when one is apt to hm confronted with both financial and alphabetical problems, and lucky in deed is he whose I. O. U.’s are exceed ed by his X's and V's. ! But while accounts are being set» itled, budgets balanced and plans for I the future formulated, it is well to j pause occasionally to look back into refurnished tfrtainment of his guests, many of the past, and all who are affected by or interested in the progress and well-being of the Sandhills can al ways find comfort and encourage ment in such retrospection. The year 1928 has been an out standing one in the history of prog ress in this section. The rapidly in creasing number of winter and per- stantial and elaborate dwellings, and In the immediate vicinitv the prin- • , . . , , . . , , \ ^ wishes to wait until he oiple business in order of importance is providing for the entertainment of can give his patrons only the best picture? before making the installation. cash for their fertilizer, thus re- The holidays proved enjoyable de- Dr. Herr had as guests over the the achievements of the past twelve moving indebtedness in the coming spite the fact that many residents holidays his brother and his wife. Dr. nionths will have a lasting and far year. Second, the banks in this sec- were indisposed. and Mrs. Ned Herr, of Waterbury, reaching effect on the future devel- tion have no money borrowed, and The period was marked by the usual Conn., and friends of theirs, Mr. and opment. tonrists. This business has increased instead somethling like twioe dances as well as many teas, and Mrs. Sheriff and James M. C. Gowan, important ublic under- at an enormous rate, producing sub- Merchants Busy the cash reserves ever before reg- various other parties, not to mention of Chiflsea, Conn. All were extensive- takings have been begun that will be stantial support to the builders’ trades The merchants all boast of record istered. the amusement afforded guests by the ly entertained with teas, dinners, paramount importance in the re- and all allied industries, raising land profits durinj.*: the last \ear. C. T, Together with the unprecedented numerous sports as was evident from and various other affairs. section in particular and to the \alues, and during the winter alone Patch of Southern Pines says he has tc>urist season now in progress this the large attendances at races, polo Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Boyd, Mr. Moore County in neral providing more revenue of the county be en so busy handling the Christmas woula indicate that every one con- games, fox hunts, golf tournaments and Mrs. James Boyd, and Mr. and 'pjjg adoption and construction of the than did all other business together rush and the increased patronage that cerned is going into the New Year and exhibition match, and the archery Mrs. Augustine Healy gave a large Midland Road by the State High- eight years ago. Development of this he has not had time to determine the the determination to see that ranges and it musn’t be forgotten the dance at the Southern Pines Country Commission will provide a beau- resort type is one a sound basis in the cause of such prosperity. During y cent expended is turned into Carolina Theatres, with their good Club Monday evening to celebrate the ^ifui thoroughfare to link th^ sister Sandhills because its growth has been the holidays he employed 17 persons profitable channels. Less buying shows, were as usual, on the list of incoming of the New Year. resorts, Pinehurst and Southern Pines steady and sane. There has been no in his store to care for the many the installmtnt plan and less the places to go. A number of people have visited Jiosely, a road that will great- feverish booming similar to that in Christmas shoppers and is only drop- counting of chickens before they are the orchid house of Judge Way dur- |y facilitate intercomiinicatinTi ho. Florida to inflate value. Our fine ping off his extra force gradually as ^^lUhed, and, by the law of avera- ing the holidays. While many in- t^veen the two communities and at natural resources attract people from there still seems to be a need for g^es, a much greater return from Bridges teresting things hitherto unknown game time will unite citizens in every state in the union and are cap- them. Charles E. Bridges of the agriculture in the coming year is xhe “Ace of Clubs” was entertain- concerning orchids are discovered, ^ common bond of pride and satis- italized to the benefit of the whole Bridges-Boone stores in Aberdeen predicted. Everything is in splendid ed last Thursday evening at the this is one remark a visitor never faction, community by sound business execu- makes a similar report and says that condition to handle actual new pro- home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Van. fails to make: “No wonder orchids i tives and conservative enthusiasts, in anticipation of good business for duction. y^ast Monday afternoon Mrs. W. A. ^^st so much if it takes six years be-j Moore County Hospital, now Big Building Program the coming year he has ordered an Allen entertained at bridge at her seeding produces a flower!” | under way, is perhaps an even At present there are in construe- unusually large stock of spring r.FYMSLATION r4N\fr;' he me in Weymouth, in honor of Mrs. j more impo^nt step toward thor- ough organization. Every native and tion near the Highland Pines Inn in clothes. Southern Pines, within hearing dis- The year 1928 has been advertised tance in fact of the hammer blows, as a melancholy year for the farmer. 15 new houses, while Pinehurst, Aber- Coming down to the actual net re- deen. and Knolhvood have large num- suit to this community, it is appar- spiing LEGISLATION CANNCr; CURE FARMERS’ ILLS Ned Herr, of Waterbury, Conn. and SAYS ROBERT N. PAGE Mrs. Sherif, of Chilsea, Conn. The first prize was won by Mrs. Arthur (Continued From Page One.) Aluntni Banquet The Southern Pines High School Newcomb and second by Mrs. Ern-' Alumni held its annual banquet at est Bush, while Mrs. Olmstead re-1 Lovejoy’s Log House. adopted citizen as well as all sojourn ers will be directly or indirectly ben- efitted by this much needed eleemosy nary institution, which will engender achievement. So Long, ’28! Howkiy, ’29! bers of homes well under way. Tal- ent that political discussion and the Reynolds of Ritters won a bronze cc ived consolation. A tasty salad It was a most successful affair. The | ^ safety and security and bot Johnron of Knollwood, Inc., is noise made by those actually hurt medal and a diploma. Fuller Monroe, course and punch were served. . hall was attractively decoriated in inspiration to future ple ased with the success of this new has over-emphasized the damage. Bensalem; J. L. Kirk, Sandhills; M. I red, white and blue—with the school development and attributes it to the Halph Page says that the peach crop F. Connell, Carthage, and W. A. Ty- Personals colors being carried out in the ta- fine clientele drawn yearly to thi^ lan into a very poor market, and that son, of Deep River, were awarded di- The formal opening of Lovejoy Log decorations which included tall section. The quantities of game, the little money was made, but from the plomas. House with a supper dance New white candles. The place cards were varied sports, and the exceptionally poinl of Muw of^.the community, the Started by Mr. Tufts Years Eve was a great success. unique enough to be worthy of spec- fine roads in this state make the Sand- loss was negligible. The entire The policy in awarding these prizes j)j. jjerr and his friends were mention—pictures were scraped up j hills more popular than ever as a "lop was financed from New York was the same as that of a year ago, jri;ests of Dr. and Mrs. W. C. Mud- years back and instead of look-1 Avinter resort. Its nearness to New or other gambling centers. The Sand- the basis being the crops mads, the |sjew Year’s dinner. ^or one’s name one had to look York and general accessibility put hills was busy the whole year get- condition of the farm, of the build- » The Ace of Clubs and a number of one’s picture, which was highly it in easy reach of those desiring a ‘ing out the product, but the losses ings, the live stock, the business tj^^ir friends enjoyed a dinner and amusing. Veek ends lespite fiom (he northiin >ustained in practically every case nstthods followed, the bookkeping of Lovjoy’s Log House New Before the banquet commenced the snows, and its many interests make it 'vtre drawn from Northern investors, the farm operation, the general ap- y^^ar’s night. nominating committee submitted its an ideal location for winter homes. rhe cotton ciop was light, but the pearance of the suiroundini’,s, and Mrs. G: "y, formerly Mrs. Rush and list of officers and it was voted upon, A he fall months saw mora people prices were good. As a result of a the whole broad scheme of success- husband will spend the winter in with the result that Wallace Case than ever before in Pinehurst, Rich- : e careful budget system and sup- ful farming and of making the farm Southern Pines, which will no doubt became president. Miss Alice Stutz, aitl Tufts tells us, and listed a simi- ?i\i5=ion cf expenditui'es, the major- an attractive and comfortable home. ^ pleasant surprise to her many vice-president and Miss Nellie Sim- lar increase in the number of cot- ity of farmers mor? than paid this The work is carried out on the plan fi-jgnds in the Sandhills. mons, secretary and treasurer. tages rented. To build within the ear's operation. Another very im- proposed by Mr. Tufts two years ago limits of Pinehnrst is now almost im- po) lant fact was revealed. Under and which will be continued another possible. The tendency is ever to- i.if sent boll-weevil conditions, and m year, the awards being possible by the •* Real Old-Fashioned Chicken Dinner 50 Cents Per Plate At The TEA TRAY (Where East Broad Street meets Highway number 50) Wednesday evening January 9th, 7:00 to 10:30 Given by the Women’s Auxil iary, Manley Pres. Church. Come aind Bring Your Friends interest that Mr. Tufts has in farm- ts U ing in the county and his liberality K in providing the money for the S II awards. g Murdoch Johnson at this meeting 8 succeeded Paul Dana as president of ;j the club, Herbert Vail having succeed- ft ed Richard Tufts as secretary. The H i.tii/.:;, s.Lie'ary was given three ;• a? rousing cheers as he ever heard in •I his life, and a nice littl':* word of commendation by Talbot Johnson, for XI Richard has served the club as secre- •; tary from the day it was formed, and Is has been a wonderful factor in its •• ! II activities, which means in all the good things the Kiwanis club has :♦ done in the last four or five years. I K s January Clearance Sale of ODDS and ENDS NEED OF MORE PARKS OF PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE, i SAYS STRUTHERS BURT (Continued from Page One.) Men’s FOOTWEAR Men who appreciate better grades of Shoes, men who have an eye to economy will respond to this great Clearance. Calf skins in black and tan are offered at this one low price. 4.9S THE TOG New Hampshire Ave. SHOP Southern Pines taken. I can think of nothing that it would add more to the reputation of ♦ ♦ *j I the town. H j Sometimes I wish that Southern H Pines had, like lots of other towns, H a few ’rich angels.’ But again I am II I glad it has not, for one reason why Southern Pines is as fine a town as i it is, is because what is done is done i| 1 by the town itself and the energetic :;i citizens in it. I hope these ener- getic citizens, and all others that can ;|' be made energetic, will take this plea for parks to heart and act on it at ||, once. Maybe it isn’t altogeiher my jj * business, perhaps I’d like to see too i many things done—that’s my nature U I —but I’ll confess that I love South ern Pines and I love this Sandhill country, and in ten years Fd like to see Southern Pines the most truly beautiful town of its kind in the South. It has the situation, in many ways it has the start, it has a splen did body of citizens with which to ac complish this object. I AFTER INVENTORY YOU ALWAYS FIND LOTS O F THINGS THAT CAN BE THROWN ON T H E BARGAIN COUNTER. WE ARE GOING THROUGH OUR STOCK NOW PICK ING OUT BARGAINS FOR YOU AND THEY ARE WORTH WHILE TOO. REMNANTS, HOSE, UNDERWEAR, SWEATERS, LUM BERJACKS, MILLINERY, MEN’S HATS, AND DRESSES ARE ALL INCLUDED. Tell your friends about The Pilot. nttmmtnttttmmtm VASS MERCANTILE COMPANY VASS, NORTH CAROLINA
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