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THE FRANKLIN PRESS
Friday, September 26, 1924
FOYER PLANT'
TILL BE BUILT
No Petition for Election Be
ing Presented, the Ordi
nance Providing for Plant
Is Now in Effect.
' , It now looks like a new municipal
electric power plant for Franklin is
but a matter of a few months. At a
special meeting of the Board of Al
tcrmen held Monday night for. the
purpose of receiving any petitions
that might be "presented asking for
an election to determine the will of
the voters on the question of issuing
$300,000 in bonds for this purpose, n6
petition 1 was presented, and as the
time limit has expired, the ordinance
therefore became effective.
Very little opposition to the pro:
posal was manifested during the 30
day,s allowed fn which to prepare a
petition, and it was realized several
weeks ago that it would be impos
sible to secure the required, number
of signatures to such a petition. The
experience .Franklin had had with an
inadequate power supply for the past
few months was enough to 'convince
all that if something-is not done
soon to relieve the situation, it will
be only a short while until Franklin
would have to go back to kerosene
lamps and well water, and users of
power would have to install gasoline
or steam engines. As several private
enterprises looking to the furnishing
of more power have failed to mater
ialize, it was seen by all that the
only sure way to get additional pow
er at an early date was for the town
itself to undertake the job.
We understand that negotiations
are now under way for buying the
property necessary for the develop
ment, and for employing an engineer
to prepare the plans. As soon as
these details are , attended to, con
tracts will be let for the construc
tion of the dam and power plant, the
bonds will be sold, and work will go
forward without delay. It iss to be
hoped that weather conditions will
be such that as soon as the work, is
actually started, the plant can be rap
dily pushed to completion. (
This is the beginning of greater
things for Franklin, for not only will
it provide ample power for industries
wishing to locate here, but the lake
created by the new development will
afford, one of the finest recreational
and summer resort centers in this
entire section.
Notice to Crippled People
Of Macon County
And to Any One Who May Know of
Cripples Who May not See
This Notice.
I am authorized by Mr. H. L. Stan
ton, Supervisor of Vocational Rehab
ilitation, Raleigh, N. C, to announce
that a CLINIC for the benefit of
cripples in this county will be held at
Dr. S. H. Lyle's Hospital by Dr. King
of Asheville.
The examinations will begin at 9
o'clock, A. M.. Friday October 3rd.
All who are interested, children and
adults, should be at the hospital at
the time specified. '
It is earnestly requested that any
one reading this notice will call it to
the attention of any person known to
need this assistance. I ask the Prin
cipals' of all the public schools in the
county to announce it to the pupils,
that no one to whom this clinic may
bring help shall be. rteglecteJ.
M. D. BILLINGS.
IN MEMORY OF
THEODORE McCONNELL
There remains a rest, precious thought
Somewhere beyond the sky,
If by him our pardon's wrought,
111 ' .ITT I '
we snail .reign witn nim on nign.
Then let the thought the spirit thrill
And trust the Savior's boundless
love, . .
.Vho bids the angry sea 'Jbe still,"
And prepares a home above.
When on earth our work is done,
And numbered with the blest,
Assured our works will follow on
When we from our labors rest.
When we lay down this load of care,
And from sin and slf shall cease,
We shall meet dear Theodore there,
And rest with him in peace. .
He is dwelling with his Savior,
On that bright and happy shore,
Now let us all strive to meet him
Where sad partings come no more.
We can not tell who next may fall,
Beneath thy chastening rod;
One must be first; Oh, may we all
Prepare to meet our God!
. His loving cousin.
HESTER SANDERS.
Registrars and Judges
For November Election
Franklin Precinct No. 1. George
Mallon'ce,- Registrar. Jas. Morrison.
Judge. R. D. Sisk, Judge.
Franklin Precinct- No. 2 J. J.
Mann, Registrar. Chas. Oliver.
Judge. Joe Daves, Judge.
Mill Shoal-J. Ml Raby, Registrar,
jerry Franklin, Judge. Jno. C, Fer
guson, Judge.
Ellijav Peter Moses, Registrar.
Bulon Bryson-, Judge. W. R. Higdofi.
Ju'lge- . i ;,. . ,
Su?nr ForkAlex Shook, Regirar.
M. Holland, Judge. Chas. W. . Hen
derson, Judge. ; v
Highlands Frank .Potts, Reeistrar;
Chas. N. Wright, Judge. William
Cleaveland, Judge.
Flats Rov Dryman', Registrar.
Oden Penland, Judge. John D. Bu'r
nette. Judge.
Smith's Bridge D. P; Cabe, Regis
trar. Chas. Norton,. Judge.. C. C,
Vinson, Judge.
. Cartoogechaye Fred Slagle, Regis
trar. , Jno.' Roane, Judge. Win.
Grden, Judge.
Nantahala No. 1 Lee Baldwin. Reg
istrar. Van Morgan, Judge.' Jas. W.
Gregory, Judge.,
Nantahala No: 2-J. R. Shields.
Registrar. Tas. S. Grant, Judge. John
R. Wikle, Judge. ".' '
Btirningtown Austin Bvrd, Judge.
W. M,vEdwards, Judge. John Dean.
Judge.
Cowee Clyde N, West. Registrar.
C. A. Bryson, Judge. II. 'P., , Dean
Judge.
; The registration books shall be
open for the registration of voters at
9 , A. M., October 4th", and close at
sunset on October 25th, 1924.
C. D. BAIRD. Chairman.
JNO. E. RICKMAN, Sec.
Macon County Board of Elections.
Public Will Not Surrender.
' Railroad employes are just as intel
ligent and independent in politics as
any other class of citizens.
In fact, from this standpoint .they
are probably above the average.' ,,'
-It c'oes not follow therefore that
because a few of their politicians get
tog-etjier and endorse socialistic cam
paign programs all railroad employes
will take "'orders and vote for such
policies.
The average railroad employe dis
likes to be bossed. Neither will he
take orders on election day. He has
the same interest in national pros
perity, in good, government and clean
politics that any other law abiding
citizen has
Radical candidates have not been
endorsed by the rank and file. Be
fore constituting themselves a politi
cal cabal and nominating a ticket, the
ringleaders neither received author
ty from, the rank and file to act for
them nor gave the rank and file an
opportunity to express their, opinion
and choice. Here is the ticket, .take
it or leave it, is the only choice pro
vided. This is a free country and nothing
is better calculated to preserve this
freedom than the privilege of - the
voter to express his honest convic
tions. A red, pink or yellow candidate for
office may be satisfactory to some
railroad employes, certainly not ; to
all of them. Indeed, the Brotherhood
of Railroad Trainmen,' the largest of
them all, has not, and its chief offi
cers say, will not endorse such can
didates. Few of its members will
consent to be driven like cattle by
professional politicians. To many of
hem the thought of socialism is ab
horrent. ; -
Some of the dreamers among them
expect by- supporting radical candi
dates to kill off the Labor Boa'rd, de
prive the public of a voice in fixing1
their rates of pay. and arrange it so
they, can make their own rates. But
no sensible employe believes it can
be done, for to any thinking mind it
should be evident that as the public
pays the bill it should and will exer
cise a voice in saying-how much that
bill' shall be. This is one right the
public will not surrender. .
Laymen To Have Charge
Of Church Service Sunday
The eleven o'clock service at the
Methodist Church next Sunday will
be in charge of the laymen of the
church. The following program will
be rendered:
Organ Prelude.
Hynii 207. '
.Creed.
Prayer. '
Offertory.
Psalm. '
Hymn 416.
The Influence of the Church in the
World-M. D. Billings.
Why the Church Its Place and
Work S. L. Rogers.
The Relation of the Sunday School
to tne Church 1. J. Johnston.
The Woman's Work.
"What Are We Ging To Do About
itr Alvah P.earce..
Offering.
Hymn.
Benediction.
. ; -
X-Raly Sermons
A Relative of John W. Davis.
"I anv related to -John W, Davis," a
salesman said to me the. other day.
but he continued, "the relationship is
so far off that it does not do me any
good." I examined his features
noted the color, of his hair and eyes
and the shape of his face and found
evidence that he is 'truly a relative
of the famous Democrat.
It .occurred to me to wonder if men
do not likewise scrutinize the lives
of us who profess to be Christians
and note whether they find in usa
likeness to Him whom we call our
Heavenly Father? . It is natural to
look for a close resemblance between
a man and the one whom he calls
father. Can men look at our lives
and in each feature of our daily work
and in the general character of our
lives find evidence that" we are re
lated to Him "'Svho went about- doing
good?" R. N. M.
: A Copper Heaven.
This time let us put our sermon
into the form of a parable.
Mr. Average Churchman ' had act
ually gonc'to church that day. The
weather was pleasant and the roads
in good shape for car driving, and he
had expected to have a, very pleasant
day; but there had been anew preach
er and the strange voice had kept
him from taking his usual Sunday
nap. So he now lay back into the soft
depths of his easy chair and closed
his eyes while the rich smoke curled
lazily upward from the Havana cigar
held between his fingers. ,
Suddenly he found himself in. the
land of dreams. A weary-looking
angel confronted him and said, "Wel
come!. I am the jangel whose business
it is to show, people their homes in
the next world. Come with me."
He took ' Mr. Churchman by the
hand,, and they passed ' like a flash
through strangely beautiful scenes
where people whom our friend had
known on'earth were carrying on to
perfection the very works at which
they had struggled stumblingly in the
world-life. They crossed a crystal
river in-which beautiful, trees were
mirrored and fished out through a
great pearly gate.
"Is not my home in there?" Mr.
Churchman asked wonderingly.
'No," replied his companion, "you
gave, nothing but pennies to carry on
God s work, and he has .built you a
bronze mansion in a great copper city
whither we are going. Do you think
that you who have given only your
cheapest and smallest coins tcr-the
Lord ought to receive a reward equal
to what is given those who have
given their most precious possessions
to the Great Cause?" ;
The fire in the cigar touched Mr.
Churchman's finger and he awoke.
He sat up and scratched his head
and wondered if there is any truth
in such dreams. And, kind reader.
we wish you to think on the same
problem. ... X-RAY.
Ellijay Items.
Sept. 22. There will be a box sup
per at the Ellijay school house, next
Friday night, October 3rd. Public is
cordially invited. .
Rev. Frank Baumgarncr preached
an interesting; sermon here last
Sunday. ,
Misses Edna and Wilma Rogers,
and Miss Bennett, of Cartoogechaye.
spent one evening last week in this
community.
Born, td Mr, and Mrs. James Am
nions, a girl.
Mr. . and Mrs. James Price, of
Speedwell, visited relatives here last
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rogers, of
Gay, N. C, 'spent last Friday night
with Mr. H. M. Rogers.
. Mr. George Bowman and family, of
Alto, Ga., are visiting 'Mr. and Mrs.
R. H. Clark. ,
Born to Mr. and Mrs.. Charlie
Moore, a girl.
Mr. Charlie Mincy and Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Mincy left last Saturday
for Gantonja...,, ,..... .
Mr. Horace Peek left last Monday
for Cullowhee.
Mr. Lewis Henry and Mrs. W. M.
Peek spent last Wednesday with Mrs.
Alex Moore at Franklin.
Messrs. Alvin Buchanan and Lewis
Williams, of . Speedwell, spent last
Sunday on Ellijay.
i Mr. Fred Young returned to Sun-
"hurst last Monday.
Mr. riarhe Stewart is suffering
with a broken leg. We hope he can
soon be out again.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Goer and Miss
Huldah Price went to Franklin last
Friday. -
Mr. and Mrs. Vance Jennings went
to Franklin last Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jennings re
turned to Sylva last Monday,.
"Dpn't'forget the. box supper, Octo
ber 3." . TWO-CLYDES.
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