North Carolina Newspapers

EXPONENT OF TRAN SYLVANIA COUNTY. VOLUME XXV FOURTEEN PAGES THIS ISSUE BREVARD, N. C. FRIL MAY 7, 1920 NUMBER 19. BREVARD'S NEW JAIL AND AD DITION TO COURT HOUSE Work has commenced upon the foundations of the new jail and the two storied addition to the Court House. The jail will be a two stoned brick structure with heatin.s; plant, laundry and kitchen in the basement. On the first floor are located;—- jailor’s office, three bed rooms, bath and cells for sixteen prisoners with lavatories and bath for each two cages. On the second floor are ,sick room, trusty room, and cage for 48 pris oners with la’fatories and baths. The building is to be of brick thruout, resting on a concrete foun dation. The floors and ceiling of the cells to be of reinforced concrete 7 inches thick. The building measures 52 ft. 8 in by 61 feet; the ward rooms 24x24 ft. The addition to the Court House will extend 51 ft Sin by 54 ft on the ground to the rear of present build ing. In the basement are furnace room and three other rooms, two 18x30 and one 12x14. On the first floor will be located the Ladies’ Rest Room, larger quart ers for the Clerk of the Court and Register of Deeds; Lavatories for white and colored, one extra room and a ten foot hall. The second floor plan shows: So licitor’s room and .Judge’s room. Jury room and (irand Jury Room, each 20x20; two other rooms 13x18 and a ten foot hall. The elevations show the walls cov ered w'ith stucco and marked out to represent coursed ashlar work. The estimated cost of both build ings is $80.00. Architect T. E. Davis of Asheville made the plans and the county is to pay him $1500.00 for plans and sup erintendence. BAPTISM OF UNCLE WORTH .jOE DUCK- J. E. Duckworth, probably the old est man of this county, was baptized Sunds!.-' at 3 o’c1c«?k near the Selica in the Vvjiter., of Cathey’s Creek by Rpv. V7. N. Uradshaw cf Hickory, N. C. Mr.. Duckworth is more than 92 years oI;l and is perhaps the oldest man ever baplii:ed in this County. He is iha fathc'o oT 20 children and more thaa one hundred grand-child- ren and fcoros of great-grand-chiid- ron. “Uncle Joe” as he is familiarly callec’ by scores of people, is the son A WORD ABOUT THE LIBRARY i The other day, one of Brevard’s foremost business men, in conversr.- THE RAILROAD BOOKLET FINISHED IS GOOD ROADS All ticfn with a Daughter of the Confed- 1 well as the Chamber of cracy, remarked that he had never' Commerce, hotels, etc., wnei’ever been inside the Library, in fact, ho “knew nothinp: about it.” So, fearing that the statement of this gentleman may voice the know ledge of many others, the U. D. C. Library Committee, wishes to invito the attention of the general public and especially of the business men of our town, to the existence of a Library, to its “inside” as well as outside, to what it is and what it subscribers of the Ercvardj^^^' Dear Sir: In the judgment of the progressive citizens of North Carolina, th« hour has struck when the State should be pulled out of the mud. The Religious, Moral, Educational, Agricultural, Commercial and Indus- thero is a possibility of co-operation in this railroad venture, will receive a copy of this beautiful little booklet. It is not necessary to dwell upon the designing, printing, etc., as the A LETTER ON THE ROAD Wm. A, Band Editor Brevard Nev/s: I was glad to see a public com plaint about the drainage of the Old Asheville Road and I would like to emphasize what was said about wa ter following the wagon routes. Only a few' weeks ago it fell my lot to go into Henderson county over this road. A very heavy rain had fallen some hours before so there was con siderable water on the road bed. If of struggling mour.laincers. His ex- j hopes to be. to a little of what it periences f.-ill among those who found j has done, as well as to much it has contentment and simple pleasure with ! left undone. And most emphatically hard work and privitations unknown j we wish you to note why that much blooklet speaks for itself. However Devel6pment of our Common- it is an expensive little article and imperatively demands that deserves to be put away for future ! constructed at once, a State reference. This book was made pos- j Hard-tiurfaced Highways, sible by the public-spirited citizens i Folllowing this impulse, the Exe-^ ^ and business men of Transylvania . Committee of the Wilmington land the News urges everyone to give , ^^^^^otte-Asheville High-Way Asgo WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY FOR TRAVEL today. He retains all his faculties including a brilliant recollection of many things that are yonder in the diL=tant past. He was a resident of the famous Sylvan Valley of the French Broad, many years ago, and has stood as if he was a sentinel of the past guarding many of the later generations from the weakness prone to the respective ages. Being unwil ling to go out into the eternal world without having left a fair example to the younger element regarding religion and citizenship, he asked that he be baptized in conformity with the examples of Christ. He is the father of Rev. C. C. Duckworth, J. W. Duckworth and W. H. worth of this place. ROSMAN NOTES The following schedule will followed in the closing exercises the Rosman School next week. Wednesday, May 12—Final Exam- is left undone. The U. D. C. Library is a memor ial and attractively situated as it is in one corner of the public square. Who w^ill deny that it is a monument more inspiring and more enduring than any block of granite which might have been erected in its place? A tall shaft is truly an inspiration to us to follow in the footsteps of our forefathers, who counted no sac rifice too great when the call of duty was heard, yet how much more inspir ing are the books which keep alive in our hearts the story of that heroism and of all noble deeds. The aim of the Memorial Library Duck- ! is to furnish a high grade of reading matter to the community; this it has been doing—known or unknown— for some eight years. Not long ago one of the constant readers was hes itating as to whether she would re new her year’s membership—other expenses had to be considered. “But” she said, “I don’t know how we could be of ciation, in co-operation with th Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade, Road Associations of the State, Mercharits’ Associations, Gov erning Bodies of Cities and Counties Automotive Associations, Agricul tural Associations and other organ- ^ ized units and progressive citizens ! are going to meet in Raleigh when the General Assembly convenes in , . ,, extra session, which will be about jury to his ankle necessitating the j„,y members of our j General Assembly to issue Fifty Mil- I lion them their patronage and good will rot only in thought, but by buying at home and giving the cold cash,to our own mei'chants wherever possible. MR. T. H.. GALLOWAY SUSTAINS PAINFUL INJURY TO ANKLE His Honor, the Mayor, fell Tuesday and sustained painful in jury to his ank use of crutches. Dollars of bonds for the con- WORK ON PISGAH ROAD START-; struction of a State system of Hard- ED I Surfaced High-Ways... 1 We know that you are as deeply Mr. W. Brewster, representing H. * interested in this all important and C. Wells and Co., of Asheville con- vital question as we are. We fur- tractors for the Federal Government ther realize that the press is the most road from Pisgah Forest to the Pink potent factor in moulding public Beds, is here with a force of sur-' sentiment and doing good for the veyors getting the road staked out Commonwealth: Therefore, we re- and grades determined. As soon as spcctively appeal to you, if you think mations close. ,, , , , , m. J T.IT -torrii-i ' have got as much pleasure out of a Thursday, Mav 13—The teachers i , „ . .. t will use the school rooms for mark school re- ing papers and making cords. Friday, I\Tay 14—School Exhibit on display in each department from 8 to 12 A. M. The parents and all friends are urged to visit the various departments at this time and en courage the pupils in their work. The pupil’s Report Cards and promotions may be issued in the afternoon. Promotions of pupils will be based on tlie completion of the present year’s work, v.'ill be issued to those who do not dollar in any other way.” In the end. she renewed. From small beginnings the Library has grow'n, by purchasing and do nations, to about 1500 volumes. These comprise Biography, history, science, books of reference, essays, fiction. One antique set of British Essayists, leather bound, would joy the heart of a book lover. The Frances Eugene Chapmaii Memorial, given by the Wednesday I Book Club, is a choice collection. No'^promotion ^card *'''"^'^^'”^ Everyman Ency-! the winter resident thirsts for 1 ... elopaedia, 12 vols.; Young Folks Cy-1 this is done active operations on the road bed will commence. Yet, if you would see the “strick- ly business” side, O practical men, who have never before today seen the color of the inside of the U. D. C. Libi'ary, consider that the popu lation of our little town is about tloubled during the summer months of ^uly and August each year. These guests are eager for enter- we are right, to give us your un stinted support, advice and co-opera tion. In .the event the General Assembly assents to our proposition, there are two big questions to be settled. 1st. On what basis the funds so appropriated can be distributed equi tably to the several counties of the State? 2nd. The best mode and method of laying out and establishing these High-Ways, in order to substantially and practically serve the greatest tainnient. The Library, with its porches, rockin.*; chairs, and shade! number of people and produce the afford them a pleasant gather- | result? trees ing and chatting place, and the only [ oner while its shelves supply books! to while av/ay the long summer days., But the summer guest even more' report for final examination and who | have not s^isfactorily completed the 1 incline the water ' year’s work. The parents should see that evei'y child is in school next week so that he may receive his classification ?or next year. Failure to pass because of inattendance will be regrettable. Rosman has a l^rge, efficient gar age in v;hich repair woi*k of all de- we were on an made its way very nicely right down the main routes but if the road was more level it would sometimes re quire the whole of the road and our v/heel, more than once, dropped al most to the hub w’ithout warning. In a few places I wondei’ed how the mail carrier could make it in a car j scriptions is done, at all. We saw w'here individuals ! Mrs. Flem Glazener has been quite along the way had made some efforts | ill for two weeks but is now improv-; to turn the v:ater to the side. In i ing nicely. i one place a man with rubber boots | Prof. J. E. Ockerman was in Bre-' ' vard Tuesday A. M. The School Entertainment on Fri day night, 23 inst. v/as given to a paclced house and netted the school •$35.00. The “School Benefit Fund” has been augumented to $125.00 was spading out a ditch, for ever so far, with a shovel. Practically all this road, both in this and as far as I v/ent into Hendcrgon County, is ser iously in need of ditching. There is another road near v.’hose overseer, I understand has not collected road ! during the year from school func- taxes in full for two years and all tions. the while the road needed v/ork. | It is gratifying to state that Mrs. Within the last few days I hap- j A. P. Beil is recovering quite rapidly pened to go over another road which from lier severe attack of pneumonia i leads into town and found it in bet- from which she has been suffering} for several weeks. Mr. Bell who ^ v.TiS called to the bed-side of his w’ife ■ j has returned to his school in eastern j Norih Carolina. Mr. and Mrs. Ockerman spent last Sunday in Hendersonville. higt is being erected at the Toxaway will be ter condition than usual. I learned later that a resident in that section had sxiperintended the work. These things have suggested to my mind, that the fault was probably in tlie law or system of work. That if the road taxes were collected by the tax collector or some individual or indivi duals, as the case may require, and , Tanning Co’s, plant which proportioned to the different roads | used ae a fire protection. as the school funds are to the various ; schools that an ovex'seer for each road could be selected from the res idents who have to travel that parti cular road. If care is taken in the ijelcction of the man (as a man most suited to his job always succeeds bet- ^ter) seems to me. that he would know best what kind of work was needed most on his road and when it was needed, also the amount that could be spent on it. » I would like for the road officials elopaedia, several handy volumes of { popular science, works on art, music, I etc., besides other books of interest. ’ And now that we have given you a glance at w^hat the Library con tains, let us call your attention to . what it lacks, to what is left undone. ! On the short shelf devoted to the Poets are a few thin, lonely-looking volumes. How can a memorial libra- I ry be complete without the sv.eet singers of the South, such as Lanier : and Timrod? How can any Library i afford to be without the uplifting in fluence of the world’s great poets? And altho we find much valuable and entertaining fiction on the shelves, there is room for more of ! the old standards and there is an urgent call for the very best un-to- date works. Any library, if it would hold the interest of the public must be constantly growing. But this growth cannot be accom plished without funds. The treasury I of the Transylvania Chapter cannot at present supply the needed funds; for, besides meeting the current ex penses, keeping up repairs and in- rurance, there is still a debt on the Chapter House. Now the U. D. C. Library is not just *a U. D. C. affair. Its purpose. something new.’ Do you not think that in naming As to the basis of the distribution of the funds, it has been suggested that both the “State Road Aid Fund and the Federal Aid Fund” be ap portioned among the several counties in the following manner: One-third in ratio to which the the many attractions of this dehght-; ful summer resort, an “ap-to-date Library” would catch the eye of a I available Federal great many prospective tourist? And , „„e.third in the ratio which do you not think that our intelligent! summer guests, havinft enjoyed the ^ in privileges, would spread the news., “Good roads, good water, matchless I air, lovely scenery, and such a de lightful library! That’s Brevard!” So should we bo advertised by our loving friends. Just to make good our word about seat of each county bears to the to tal mileage of thru roads from coun ty seat to county seat in tha State. As to the routes of the High-Way, it has been further suggssted, per- the summer popularity of the library j h^ps, they ought to be constructed w’e will quote a few statistics. The fi*om county seat to county seat in circulation books shows the ing for 1919: follow- A large standpipe over 100 feet as we have- stated, is to st-rvf the community. A public library is a necessity, no one can question chat. It is of inestimable value to the schools; the pupils need constantly the most practical and by the most dircct routes, so as to connect up the Notice has been received at the Asheville navy recruiting station that a practice cruisc v/ill be made this summer by the midshipmen’s practic e squadron made up of the foilov.?ing fii\st class battleships: U. S. S. r.Iinnesota, Connecticut, Michi gan, Kansas, South Carolina and the New Hampshire. The squadron will leave Annapolis about June 5th and the cruise will end at Annapolis about August 28th. During the cruise the following places will be visited: Cuba Panama Canal Zone, Hwaiian Islands San Deigo, Calif, San Pedro, Calif, San Francisco, Calif and Puget Sound state of Washington. An opportunity is to be given naval reservists of this section to volunteer for four month’s active duty for the purpose of mak ing this trip and they to be released upon completion of the cruise. Re servists may also transfer to the reg ular navy to complete the unex pired portion of their enrollment for the purpose of making this cruise, reserves so transferred receive thirty day leave, four months gratuity pay and extra pay for citizenship and continuous service. For reservists who do not transfer to the regular navy this trip will give them an op portunity of completing the active duty required for confirmation of rating. Men who have been dis charged from the navy may re-en- list for tviTO years and be sent to Philadelphia for assignment to one of the vessels of this squadron. This is a splendid opportunity for making a sightseeing trip that would cost a man thousands of dollars if made at his own expense, in addition to be well paid while making it and no ex- pensesKfexcept what a man makes for his ov/n pleasure. It is an especially good oportunity for the young man who is attending school and can make this trip during his vacation an4 save money for the next term. It gives the reservist an opportunity becoming acquainted with the peace time navy. The navy recruiting of ficer at Asheville v.ill be glad to fur nish further information to iSiose eligible for the trip. Previous ser vice necessary for this trip. POLITICAL NEWS During July, August and Septem-] villages, towns and cities of the State. Others contend that the State should be sei’ved by a great trunk lines I'unning North and South, East and West, so laid out as to ac commodate the major portion of the State’s population directly, and the I miner poi’tion indirectly. I' i EVERYONE IS URGED TO AT TEND THE GRAVE YARD CLEAN ING AT OAK GROVE, ON MON- RAY, MAY 10th, BRING YOUR SHOVELS, RAKES. Etc., AND A LUNCH. to consult books of reference, as do j yegj-'g membership ticket, which en- the teachers; a systeri''atic course of collateral reading for ihe vacation months would be a great advantage to the boys and girls, especially of the high school. Then, for the com munity in general, the young men a number of people would come thru ! and women, the busy mother, the Brevard tlir-.t probably v/ill not if | man of affairs, the unemployed,—if they have to travel the same road I there be any so unfortunate—a well further. I stocked library furnishes, as the an- It has also been stated ,by persons ! cients would say, “Pabulum mentis” to try a trip over tho Old Asheville . whoso business often calls them to ! mind food. And to quote a higher Road after we have had a rain and ' Asheville by car, that if this road j authority; “As, a man thinketh, so the roads that are properly drained , v*as well open it would be much pro- j he is.” are in traveling condition and see if ferred by those who want and make a | “Idealism,” highbrowism”, son^c they do not agree with me as to its quick trip. Our object however is | may be saying: “Get to business.” [ not to oppose other good roads for | Let us remind any such that as Amer (Condition. It is thought by some that if this | we need and appreciate them but to road was well worked| out from call attention to the neglect of what where it connects with the nev/ road, I we now have, that is to comc thru the Pink Beds, \ A Resident of the Road. ica was built oil ideals, then ideals must be the most substantial, busi ness-like stuff that man has ever yet! handled. ' ments of fairness, sanity and practi cability. Your co-opcration will be greatly appreciated.' Yours cordially, T. L. SLUPPATRICK, Pres. ber there were 966 books loaned During the remaining nine months, 503. The average attendance for the three months named was 209; for the remaining months, 43. This increase of patronage means a corresponding increase of la bor and expense; however, the re-{ vVe have not definitely committed coipts are not in proportion, as sum- | ourrolvos either to tho suj?-:re‘'.tion mer visitors buy short time member- j refcr-ncc io tlie bacis of distri- ship tickets, , bution of the funds, or to the nan- Now, we hope you all, men, women | of layir.g out an J eGt.iblishing and children, are ready for a bus-1 the needed State Hicih-Ways, but all iness proposition, ihe library is not j suggestions seem to contain ele- asking primarily for contributions, altho donations either of good read able or of money will be gladly re ceived, but you are wanted, as mem bers of the library. $1. gives you a year’s titles the ow'ner to four books each v/eek, 208 books a year! Of course you are not limited to one ticket. Buy as many as you want and remember that every member ship paid for means helping “Our Library” to be an independent insti- stution,. to be better equipped to serve the public need. Our town has some other things to be proud of, let the Library be added to the list. The committee has, in view’ of all this, organized forces for making a “drive”, early in May. So, look out! Mrs. Witnier, Chairman. Mrs. W. W. Zachary. Mrs. A. J. Miller. Miss Cassidy U. D. C. Library Committee. During the past week several changes have been made among the aspirants for political gifts from the people. Coleman Galloway has with drawn as a candidate for the Legis lature. Lieut. Eugene Allison has been put forward by his friends for the nomination and it is rumored, G. W. Lyday, present representative on the democratic ticket, will again seek the nomination. The friends of Thos. C. McCall would like to see him nom inated for one of the County Com missioners of Ti-ansylvania County. He is not seeking the office but would accept the place. There is also a ru mor that W. B. Henderson of Quebec is being boosted by his friends for this office. The News published last w’eek that Lewis P. Hamlin, prominent young attorney of Brevard, had been nomi nated for solicitor of this district on the Republican ticket at their conven tion of the ISth Judicial District. Mr. Hamlin’s friends state that Lewis de clined the nomination at this time, ’SVe have also received the annov.rce- ! ment of Ed Fatten for Trea^nrsr, j subject to the action of the Demo cratic Primary. HANKINS—ROSS B. F. Hankins and Hriss Ola Ross ^ united in marriage at the, / , ALEC CANTRELL KILLS SHEP PARD POWELL AT BIG CANE- BRAKE. Alec Cantrell was arrested by Deputy Simms on Sunday afternoon for the killing of Sheppard Pov»ell by cutting him through the lungs with a knife. Deputy Sheriff Eck Simms brought the prisoner to town on Sunday afternoon and lodged him Cantrell was v/ere united in mariiage at j pj.g^fy beaten up several years brides home near eaca a a. m. j West and wears a silver April 18th, 1920. The bride is a I ^ The bride is daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. T. ; Ross and was one of Transylvania's most devoted Christian young ladies. Mr. Hankins is a native of Wyoming. After a nice dinner was enioye(f by friends and loved one:' the bride and groom depar’ted on the afternoon train for Wyoming, where they plan to make their future home. May the blessing of the Lord abide with them. C. C. DUCKWORTH, Ofiicia ting Minister. plate where his skull was fractured. It is thought that this may have caus ed temporary insanity. NOTICE If you have bougkt or sold any land since May 1st, 1919, please call at the ofHce and have ''the proper changcs made in your Tax List—it will save you trouble when you pay ycvr taxes. J. L. BELL, Co. Supervisor.