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VOLUME XL
FRANKLIN, N. C, FRIDAY, JULY 17, 1925
NUUMBER TWENTY-NINE
MACON COUNTY MEN
ATTEND ROAD MEET
;A large delegation of Macon coun
ty, citizens left Thursday morning for
High Hampton to meet , representa
tives from several other counties in
the interest of Highway" No., 28, At
this meeting it is the. intention to per
fect an organization to be known as
Nc. 2S Highway Association. This
association is expected to urge the
stale highway departm:i t to begin
work on No; 28 at once: This iasso
ciation will also co-operate with the
state authorities in every way pos
sible in the way of having Highway
No. 28 completed at an early date.
- Representatives from Clay, Macon,
Jackson, Transylvania and Hejiderson
counties will; be present at the meet
ing at High Hampton.'
To the Housewives..--
In a day or two after you read' this
article you will be visited by a can
vassing committee who will -have
some questions to ask you. I write
this that you may think it over before
they come and expedite matters with
a ready decision.
Every indication points, to the com
ing of crowds 'during the Truett
McConnell meeting in August the like
of which have never been known in
this section. As you know, the town
is already filled with visitors and the
care of the crowds will present in
acute problem. The greater part will
come and go but .many -,will want to
tarry over night. Of course every
citizen of Farnklin is anxious that
this coming multitude shall . go ,away
with a good impression of ,, our town
and people, They will do that : too,
because the heart of hospitable Frank
lin will give - expression to itself, in
generous care of her visitors; But
some definite knowledge must be had
of available 'homes before the meet
ing starts. ','
The committee will want to know
how many can be taken into each
home in ah emergency and at what
prices We are not asking free enter
tainment though many have signified
their intention of caring for all that
thy possibly can ', free of charge.
That is entirely ' with the hostess.
There will doubtless' ,be many who
i would desire to pay their iway and
who would not feel free to come un-J
less they could do so. The committee
will want to know whether you
would want to serve the guests with
bed and breakfast or let them get
their breakfast elsewhere, ' "
Let it be understood that it may
not be necessary to send guests to
your home, but we need to have on
hand the information so that we shall
be ready for any .emergency that may
arise. , A. J. SMITH,
i. .Pastor, Franklin" Baptist church.
Letter From Felix Alley
Waynesville, N. CV
; July 11, 1925.
Franklin Press, ,
Franklin, N. C. ! ;
. Gentlemen : I have just read your
report of my speech at Franklin on
the third.
While I feel that I am undeserving
of so splendid a report of my effort,
I cannot let the matter pass without
writing you a word of my apprecia
tion for your kindness. s
The statement that I would rather
speak at Franklin than any other
ptace can be verified by scores of my
friends in Macon county' who have
often heard me make that statement;
and I have never yet refused an op
, portunity to speak in Macon county.
Thanking you sincerely for your
.kindness, I am, Yours very truly, :
FELIX E. ALLEY.
. A car loaded with furniture for Mrs.
C. Fi, Moody and driven by Mr. E. S.
Hunnicutt turned turtle on the Iotla
road last Monday. " The windshield
and front wheel of the car were
smashed.. During the melee Mr. Hun
nicutt's pants were torn to such an
extent that he had to return to town
draped in a rug. In this mountain
country it appears unsafe to look back
while driving., "
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Ever eat beans ("Mexican strawberries") dished up from a chuck wagon?
Ever sleep out with a saddle for a pillow? It's a great life 4f you like It,
say the cowboys. ' ' v ,' ,
Thousands of Americans, who want to see how real western cowhands
live aiid play, are planning to attend the Chicago Roundup and World's Cham
pionship Rodeo beginning August 15. Cowboys from every part of the West
will be pn hand for this "great western spectacle, which will be held under
the auspices of the Chicago Association of Commerce For nine days Chicago's
big Grant Park Stadium will look like a scene, from the "Covered Wagon
days" as the scores of expert bronk riders, lariat throwers and steer
wrestlers show their stuff while competing for $30,000 prize money and world
championship titles. Tex Austin, who has staged so many successful contests,
Including the great International contest at; Wembley, England, will direct
the Chicagp evert ,.
THREE REAL CHAMPIONS
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"Kxfeert and daring" leaders In the great sport to which they have brought
fame, are the ywglrlsvfrom the western ranges who will compete In the
Chicago Roundup and World's Championship Rodeo, to be held for nine days
beginning August 15. Champions past and present, as well as new seekers
after fame, will add thrills to the dowboy contests which will be presented
in the new $5,000,000 stadium under the auspices of the Chieagd Association
j of Commerce. A group of these cowgirls startled the staid Britisher when they
t appeared hi the International Championship held by Tex Austin at Wembley,
i England, recently, and the same champions will compete In the Chicago spec
itacle. Austin Is organizing ths Chicago roundup and will manage it, and the
$30,000 In prizes Is the largest amount offered for any contest this year.
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LETTER RECEIVED BY
SECRETARY OF WAR
The Secretary of War has requested
the Press to find but the exact identity
of the author of the following letter.
He claims it came from an officer s
wife of the 30th Division.
Mr. Headquarters, U. S. Armory.
Dear Mr. Headquarters:
My husband was induced into , the
surface long "months' ago and I ain't
recived no pay from him since he
was gone. , Please send me my elop-
ment as I have a four months' -old
baby and he is my only support and
I kneed it every day to buy food and
keep us enclosed. Both sides of my
parents are very old' arid I can't
suspect anything from them, My
husband is in charge of a spitoon and
has to have them clean orice on Satur
day morning, Do I get any more than
I am going to get? Pleasje end me
a tetter and tell me if my husband
made application for a wife and child
and please send me a wife's form to
fill out. I have already written to Mr
Wilson and get no answer, He must
be busy, and if I don't hear from you
I will write Uncle Sam about you and
him. "...Yours trully.
- Ellijay News
Last Tuesday the body of Mrs.
Angelina Rogers was laid , to rest' in
the cemetery , at the Ellijay Baptist
church. ..She departed this life at a
ripe old. age, leaving her relatives
and friends with a feeling of perfect
assurance that she has gone to the
home where those who have pure and
loving hearts shall dwell forever.
Our singing school, under Mr. Holt's
direction and leadership, is progress
ing very nicely. The school will con
tinue to the end of this week. Mr
Hcit ha with him his daughter and
Miss Nellie Cabe, and Mr. Ben.Vin
son and several of, the "Singing
Chastains" from Scaly are spending
a few days in the community.
Some Corundum was taken out by
the Ellijay Mining company this
morning. It is hoped that quantity
and quality will, both improve, al
though what was taken from the mine
was of pretty good grade.
Mr. and Mrs. L. Hulme and family
of Atlanta, are spending some time
with Mrs. Hulme's parents, Mr. and
Mrs. T. P. Moses.
Mr. George Peek and Mr. Fred
Rogers have gone to East LaPorte
to work. "
A party consisting of Miss Frances
Henry, Mrs. Clyde Dills, Mr. Ernest
Dills, and Mr. Eli Smith took a pleas
ure trip to the Dry Falls, Highlands,
and other places yesterday. They
had luncheon behind the water of the
Dry Falls, and altogether had a very
pleasant day.
Letter From R. M. Peek
New York, July 7, 1925..
Mr. S. A. Harris,
Editor Franklin Press,
Franklin, N. C. .
Dear Mr. Harris I wish to ex
press appreciation for the splendid
issue of the Press of June 26th. It
contained more genuine information,
which should be of interest to every
reader of the Press, than can usually
be found in any issue of any newspa-
per. The "History of Macon County"
should be read and studied by every
person in the county irrespective of
age or rink, and you are deserving of
trie highest commendation for putting
it within their reach. The other ar
ticles are equally interesting and in
structive, and should likewise be read
carefully. ' .
You have rendered, fine service to
trie people ' in placing this issue in
their hands, even though at a sacrifice
to yourself and may ..there - be '.more,
such issues forthcoming from time to
ttT1e
Your very truly, R. M. PEEK.
Mayor Lyle wishes the, Press to that time. Monday he was arrested
announce that on and after August by Sheriff Ingram on the railroad be--st
drivers of cars that are not prop- tween Prentiss and Frafiklin. Gun
crly licensed will be arrested and ter waived examination before Magis
prosecutcd. This will apply only j trate Carpenter and is now, in jail
within his jurisdiction. - , awaiting August term of .court.
DID YOU EVER
STOP TO THINK
By E. R. WAITE
THAT a city should keep dressed
up, not once in a while but all the
while, so that it will appear better
fdressed and more attractive than
other cities.
THAT, the city that is not only a
good place in which to live but a
good place in which to make a living,
makes the strongest appeal to the
outside world.
THAT' visitors to a city should be
given a pleasant greeting and their
visits made enjoyable, so that they
will be pleased with the city and will
desire to buy and work and live in it.
THAT if a city expects to move
ahead in the March of Progress it
miist extend a welcoming hand to
the outside world by advertising,
thereby showing the people desiring
to live in a better city how , wise it
would be for them to look at their
city before settling. .
. THAT those who are seeking sites
for industries or homes are always
seeking those cities that are progres
sive and who tell the world about it.
THE NUMBER OF NEW INDUS
TRIES, INVESTORS AND HOME
SEEKERS WHICH ARE ATTRACT
ED TO A CITY WILL, BE IN DI
RECT PROPORTION TO THE AT
TRACTIVENESS OF THE INVITA
TION THAT IS EXTENDED TO
THEM.
Gas Engine Installed .
The long and ' continued ," drought
has lowered the Cartoogechaye to
such an extent that power in daylight
hours is practically impossible. On
previous occasions of this kind the
JPress was sometimes reduced in size
and sent out to the subscribers. In
order to obviate such a step we have
installed a gasoline engine to run our
linotype machine. Therefore our
subscribers may Expect to receive
the usual eight to twelve page paper.
Petty Officer Home
Chief Machinist Mate, John Perry
Ingram, United States Navy, is home
on leave from the naval station at '
Key West. Mr. Ingram is he son of
Sheriff and Mrs. Ingram. Those who
believe that the army, navy and Ma
rine Corps are filled, with the lowest
order of humaity should see Mr. In
gram and have a conversation with
him. Taken man for man the stand
ard of manhood in the services is far
superior to that found in civil life.
Convict Camp '
About a mile below the Iotla bridge
a camp to accommodate seventy-five
cbnvicts is beng constructed, within
a short time work on the Bryson City
road will start at Franklin. A large
crew is now engaged on the road in
Svain county near the Macon line
and working toward Franklin Work
on this road will be rushed to comple
tion at the earliest possible moment.
Work is expected to begin on High
way No. 28 at an eariy date. Should
this work begin at Franklin and con
tinue toward Higb;aiids and Hayes-.'
ville '..Franklin .will soon be the huh
from 'which five highways radiate
one souih, one west ort' northwe't.
one nor'heast a;nl on;- spftheast
Last Sunday night Mr. . William
Gunter, a former employee at jhe
dam, returned, there, it is reported, -
and took Mr. Parker's panjs while
, the latter was asleep. Mr. Parker
awoke as the intruder was leaving.
Suspecting his identity Mr, Parker
and one or two others came to town
and waited at Gunter's home until he
art!v? According - to the evidence
Gunter confessed, and returned the
j pants and nearly a hundred dollars
that were in the pockets. No com
plaint was lodged against Gunter at