New VOL. XXIII BREVARD, N. C., THURSDA Y, NOVEMBER 7, 1918 Number 43 TRANSYLVANIA IS WBOLY DEMOCRAHC Transylvania has redeemed herself and is wholly democrat- ic. . T1^. democratic county tick et ^as elected by the biggest majority returned in years. Zebulon Weaver, democrat ic candidate for Congress from the tenth district, carricd the county by a majority of forty- live. The amendment giving a six- months’ term to every school carried. The largest majority on the county ticket was given Sheriff Cos Paxton, 172. Clerk of Su perior Court N. A. Miller was second with a majority of 147. Following is the ticket elect ed : For Senator 37th Senatorial District—O. B. Coward of Jackson county. For Representative—G. T. Lyday. For Clerk Superior Court— N. A. Miller. PROMNENT BREVARD PROFESS^MARRIED Mr. John B. Summey and Miss Rowena Hart of Little River DEATH OF JOHN L. ALLISON On Sunday, November 3, at P. M., the spirit of John L. were hapily united in | Allison was released from a the boi^s of holy matrimony'suffering body. For thirty-four years Mr. Allison had been a by the Rev. John C. Seagle at the residence of the bride at half-past two o’clock on Satur day, November 2nd. The marriage was a surprise to the friends of the young couple, who nevertheless wish them all joy. Mr. Summey w’^as returning to his work and de cided to take his bride with him. There was hurrying and patient sufferer from Asthma. When he contracted influenza there was little hope for his re covery and after fifteen days he passed away. Mr. Allison W’as born in June 1845, at Beechnut Farm where all his life was spent, and where he died. He served with distinction in scurrying for license and ., n -p ^ ^ preacher. Fortunately for the ! .’■"’I'., young people the train w'as late and so they made it. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Summey. For several years he has been a suc cessful teacher. The bride is the daughter of He w’as married to Miss Jane Mackey. Of this union were born nine children, all of whom survive their father. As we live on in our children Mr. Alli son’s influence will long be felt in this community and in other the late Ladd M. Hart and Mrs. children Flora Hart of Little River, whom he and his wife have CHRISnii^PARCEIS FOR THE SOLDIERS Mr. and Mrs. Summey will make their home at Apex members of the communities in I For Register of Deeds—G. C. where Mr. Summey is the pop- 1reside. Kilpatrick. For Surveyor—T. B. Reid. For Coroner—A. E. Lvday. For Sheriff—Cos Paxton. For Commissioners—C. K. Osborne, C. F. Woodfin, E. Jor dan Whitmire. For Recorder—R. L. Gash. ular principal school. of the graded Cartons have been received at the Red Cross rooms for in closing Christmas presents for the soldiers overseas. These cartons are for free distribution and everyone who has received a label is asked to come at once and get the necessary box, as the time is growing very short in which these packages may be mailed. Remember, the amount of shipping space is so limited that only one parcel may go to each man and that from the person to whom he sends the label provided him overseas. All parcels must be packed in these cardboard boxes, 3x4x9 inches in size. Do not mail the box yourself. When packed take it to the Red Cross rooms where it will be examined and weighed. The box must contain no ex plosives nor liquids, nothing packed in glass, and must not weigh over two pounds, 15 ozs., nor must it contain any written matter. The sender furnishes the YOUR HEALTH Influenza—The epidemic has J)een checked and is subsiding, though the danger has not pas sed, far from it. Several are still dangerously ill, an occas ional new case shows that the deadly germ is still at work. Now is the time to use un usual precautions to Oliver Crary, who is in col lege at A. and E., West Raleigh wTites friends he is now dis charged from hospital there, having been on du- There are three sons: James M, of Gainesville, Ala.; C. A., of Anniston, Ala., and J. M., of postage to carry the parcel to I Hoboken, N. J. The cost from The six daughters are: Mrs. jhere will be about fifteen cents Ada Releford, of Austin, Texas for the full weight package, duty i Mrs. Agnes Grimshawe, Mrs. Ida Aiken, Mrs. Rose Yongue and Misses Virginia and Annie Allison of Brevard. Mr. Allison is also survived IN NEED OF CROSTIES ty for nearly three weeks dur ing the seige of flu among the Allison of Brevard. Thomas, Tie and students, escaping with only a Mr. Allison is also survived ; slight attack. He states there'by three brothers: Erwin Alii- were eleven deaths among the >on of Campobello, S. C.; ElishatAsheville, was in to see us students. had in our town and county. I remember that the Lord helps those w’ho help themselves, the people have escaped the cal amity of many deaths and are apt to become careless and over prevent [ confidant. If the hearse had Allison, of Texas and Henry Al lison of Indian Territory. The funeral services w’^ere conducted at the residence at 2 P. M., Monday by Rev. W. E. Poovey. Interment v*^as at Oak Grove. The esteem in which Mr. Al- this week and says that the railways of the United States under the United States Rail road Administration need prac tically unlimited quantities of cross ties for immediate use. To meet this requirement it is the patriotic duty of every citi zen who can, to produce the greatest number of ties pos sible. Many kinds of timber can be used in the manufacture of crossties and the prices paid for them are very attractive, ranging from $1.00 to $1.25 another fresh outbreak of the ■ niade six trips from Brevard ^^s°n was held was attested by epidemic. One unavoided, un-|^Q ^|j0 cemetary, if six families large attendance of people noticed case may spread the had been bereaved and clad in | ^^om all parts of the county, disease amongst the many who jYnourning, then the people! The mound at the cemetery have so far escaped, one sickj«^rould realize the danger past was covered w'ith beautnful child could infect a whole and the danger in the future, j tributes, school. Yes, there is yet great j ^an count more than six ini The pall bearers were W. E. danger that the disease will greyard who recovered by a S. M. Macfie, George I each.. Anyone interested in again spread, therefore each | fair’s breadth and the other Maxwell, Fred Johnson, R. L. | ties should see or communicate and everyone should redouble ; physicians in the town and;^^®^ Crary. |with Mr. Thomas, all possible precautions, keep ; county have doubtless had like the children at home and let all; experience, stay home as much as possible, j The County Board of Health Let each individual consider is anxious to allow everything himself or herself a committee ! to take its normal course as; of one to prevent crowds and soon as possible, but it’s func-| crowding. The germ is more i tion and duty is to prevent the | active and the disease more apt! spread of disease and death. i tou w.read where six are gath- j The Churchman is anxious to j together than where two resume his devotions and re-| meer. i ligious rites in church. The! Be not lulled into a false se- ^teacher is anxious to teach his| surity or over confidence by our ^ school. The business man is! present good fortune in check- ! anxious for business to open i ing the disease. I repeat the ' fully. ! danger has not passed, the ser pent is scotched, not killed. All are anxious to meet once j more in social gatherings, but If it was necessary in the first j most of all we each and every place to enforce strict rules and one of us should be and are regulations, for the suppression ! most anxious to prevent disease of this disease, which none will and death, this can be done if j doubt realizing how much good each and everyone will follow has been done, it is now just strictly the teachings and direc- as necessary to continue the same, as long as there are new cases. Continued care is of vital im portance, take the word of our vigilant health authorities. I have met this treacherous dis ease at the bedside and know whereof I speak, if we prevent one case, or save one life by our extra precaution it is a work well done. Be not deceived by the bless ings of recoveries that we have tions of the health authorities, who have the good of ^11 at heart. Then when our schools and churches are opened and when business resumes its normal course, and when friends meet friends at social gatherings all will be happy, and sombre mourning will not cover a single bereaved heart. Wait, Watch, and Work. C. W. HUNT, M. D. County Quarintine Officer. Sitys Oetterai Pershing, referring fo