North Carolina Newspapers

' : J'f ' - .? X KEY CITY OF THBMOUNTAIMSJ 1 i VOLUME XL .; - ' FRANKLIN, N. C, FRIDAY, OTOBER 23, 1925 ' J N.UMBER FORTY-THREE i - ' - n 1 . ' I ' -l ' Biggest Real Estate Deal Ever Gonsumated In Macon-Lee Barnard Sells For $125,000 Last Monday Mr. Lee Barnard, one of Franklin's most prominent and pub lic spirited men, sold to a syndicate composed of W. R.' Sheppard, 0. L. "' Taylor and F. W. Connell, all of At lanta, and Alvah Pearce of Franklin 650 acres of land extending from the city limit sof Franklin on the Bryson City road to the Lake Emdry holdings half mile above the municipal dam. These holdings-include a large acre age on Trimqnt' Mountain and have a mile and a half frontage on Lake Emory. . " For 15 years Mr.' Barnard has been working tcward the sale just closed. From time to time he bought various tracts with the end in view of getting together in one body a large acerage. ; Many of his fiends thought he was unwise to buy so much land, but Mr. , Barnard was looking to the future He realized far better than many of Franklin's citizens that the day would t come when thousands would flock tee ""Macon county seeking rest and rec reation. . His vision of a greater Franklin has been realized. All men . now know trat, not only Franklin , "but all of Macon county, is on the ?S threshold of mighty forwa'rd move v "incnt. By waiting a whije longer Mr .'. Barnard could doubtless have sold his - land' for a much' greater price, but he is a man who wants'quick acfion anct " decided to sell now that Franklin ' raight realize immediate benefits. The Press congratulates the new owners on having acquired one of the most ideal sites for development pur poses in all of Western North Caroli na. The lake frontage is perhaps one of the greatest advantages. Along the lake shore there are many wooded hills and knolls, ideal sites for homes and hotels. ' Back of these hills and ' ' knolls is a rolling field containing 80 acres. This field with some adjacent land" has been pronouncel by experts .. ' to be one of finest sites for a golf course in the south. Between the pro posed golf course, and Trimont Moun- , tain the land is rolling and wooded with a few small cleared spaces. This ' tract extends up the east side of Tri mont to an elevation of 3500 feet, From the slopes of Trimont one can . . obtain an enchanting view of ;:hc mountains in several counties, includ ing the Balsams toward Asheyile and ' the Great Smoky Mountains on the ; Tennessee line where it is proposed Vto establish a National Park. In the ; . near distance, one sees the Cowee Mountains along whose base extends ' the valley of the Little Tennessee dotted yith hamlets and farm houses. Further' to the west rise the majestic Naritahalas with many peaks oyer 5500 feet in elevation . Mr F, y; Connell, one of the fleW ownersj stated Wednesday' to a Press representative, that " work will begin early next year in, building roads, eleq tic light lines and in the installation of watpr main ' This developmenVl.w sievertf ' ethers already under,,;. Way and Jthe many planned will make Macon coun ty next spring aiid summer one of the busiest sections in all-of Western - North CawOina,, .f . Higdonville Items Mrs. Charlie Crawford entertained the , young folks of this community .- J with a tacky party 'Monday night. . . It A was hard, to decide who was tacJdest but the prize was finally awarded tb Miss Dorothy Clark. The girls pres- ent were Misses uorotny ana tsertic Y Clark, Leon a and Patty Higdon," A Gladys and Ruby Corbin and Joyce ' Jacobs. The boys ,were Fred Young Lester Mincev., iLes.'i Young, Pa'ut , and Ted Higdon, Leonard Corbin arid Bill Bolick. ; : . Misses Joyce Jacobs and Saraji Cunningham, j teacher? in the Higdon ' ville school," Ipefit the iweek end with Yorvk folks. Mr, Lypert Higdon, who is attend ing school at Franklin, speht the wck , , end with his parents,. Sir. and Mrs. . T. B. Higdon Mr, andiMrs. Harry Womack an - nounce the birth ot as son on-Uctober the 15th. Mrs. Leslie Higdon has returned from Hamburg when, she has been visiting her mother.' f 'I The Good Citizen THE CITIZEN I have in mind believes in a personal God to whom he is responsible, and lives up to his belief. He U concerned, first of. all, to do his own duty. He has no thought of being; upright by proxy. He does not wait for the community or the legis lature to reform him. Knowing that good citizenship depends on the character, and conduct of the individual citizen, he does his share as . best he can and sets example, preaching little or not at all, but hoping , (and praying) that others may do the good that lies in their power. He it consious of his rights; perhaps jealous. He may be shrewd in business. His ambition may be large. In success he may outstrip his fellows. But he is careful of other men's rights. He respects their honest endeavor.. He counts it a gain when he can help them, and a duty to relieve them if they be in distress. Ih his eyes, they are not simply members of the same social group; they are, as he is, God's creatures, endowed, no less than he, with rights to life, liberty, and happiness. For him, freedom is precious the more so because it is God's, gift, not a concession from any human power. To preserve it, to secure each in his right and order among all, law is needed. Legislation by men, so far as it is just, has the force of social authority. And it has a higher sanction. It is, however imperfect, a cooperation in the divine plan for man's welfare. As such, it is sacred. It claims obedi ence for conseience sake. To violate it is to harm society, but also to offend a Supreme Justice to which, inevitably, an account must be given.,.';"'' " ... . ;!' " ' i .; ' v . As against the divine law, no enactment of man can.be just. If the ihdividual is bound to do what is right, the State is under a still greater obligation in v respect of God's ordinance. A government that con temns the divine law makes good citizenship impossible, and, more over, commits suicide. Contrariwise, when public authority eneourag es religion, it strengthens itself. It secures compliance with, its rulings not merely in outward deed but, what is more vital; in the mind and htfart of the people. , , , Worthy citizenship can not be indifferent to any matter of public interest It will not become to absorbed in private pursuits as to let - politicians- "plajMhe gftineand rm the-eitiry." There-is-teo .much., at stake. Corrupt practice spreads easily from the highest to the lowest. Disregard for law is ruinous to authority in any form or de gree. The citizen who wants religion and morality safeguarded will strive to keep the general atmosphere pure. He will, as far as possible, protect the home and the family, in which citizenship has its source. The sense of responsibility is an antidote for the selfishness that shrinks obligation, mocks at authority, and finds nothing worth while but pleasure. Religion develops that sense. It gives duty the highest possible meaning, and to the performance of duty it brings the deepest satisfaction in the thought of God't approval. If education is to train men and women for good citizenship, it can not let them go into life without a conscioushess of life's obligations. N6r can that consciousness be full and deep and lasting unless it' center upon the knowledge of God and His eternal law. Rt. Rev. Thomas J. Shanhan, Rector of Cathonc. University. Otto Locals Mrs. Vance . Rogers, of Prentiss, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Cabe. Mr, and Mrs. John Jollay, and daughter, Ruth, have , returned, to their home ih Shelby, Ohio, after an extended visit to friends and relatives in Otto. Mr. Ebb McClure, of Dillard, visited his brother, Mr. Lem McClure, last week. " ,' - Mrs. Mary ann . Talley returned home last Sunday after visiting rela tives in Highlands for several weeks, Mrs. C. M. Rogers, of Franklin, spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. R.'.,Cabe, of Otto. , Mrs. Jess Norton visited relatives at Iotla Sunday. . , Mr. Vance Rogers, of Dillsboro spent, last week end at the home of Mr,' and Mrs.. C. R. Cabe, MrSk D. C Garland has been visiting her sister, Mrs. R. H. Rogers, of Franklin. Ms. Harjey Cabe spent Sunday with his, uncle, Mr. William Howard, of Tryphosa. Mr. C. R. Cabe made a business trip to Franklin Monday. , t Misses Hazel, Lucy and Anne Cabe, who are attending school at Franklin spent last week end with their parents. Miss Lois Cunningham delightfully entertained a number of friends at her home Thursday night. , Mr. Charlie Norton-seems to like the improvements on the Fords. He has a new itouring car. S , r Our Supday school is making pro gress with Mr.. E. B. Cbnlcy super intendent. Misses Beatrice rMozeley and Nellie Cabe have charge , of the music. Mr Harlcy Cabe' is proving his ability in leading the singing. Mr. Bill Moore and Mrs. E. S. Hun- ' nicutt were the. first to have a motor, i boat on the lake. What care they tor hanks and furniture ptores when they can sail the' waters of the Little Tenr 1 nessee; sCtre the wild (lucks tot death and miss supper? Burningtown News and School Honor Roll .First grade : Sam Raby, Lucy Welch Helen . Welch. Evelyn Muggins, Thel ma Daves. Second grade: Lucy Reevves, Gladys DuVall, Chinora Welch, Verden Reeves, Clinton Edwards. Third grade: Fannie Raby. Fourth grade : Edna Edwards, .Ver- non Parrish, Oma Raby, Fifth grade : Nell Duvall, Carl Child ers, Joe Raby. Sixth grade : Clarence Childers, An nie Raby. . Seventh grade: Lola Pa vs, Ralph Dean.. . .. ' ,' , Quite a, number of. , Burn!ngin people gathered at '.the school house Thursday night, expecting to see the County Picture show but was disap pointed on the account of machine being out of commission. Neverthe less, ';all seemed,, to enjoy, being to gether and discussing their farfn prob lems with Mr Arrendale. Several, of the young people from here went to Tellico to attend the baptizing Sunday. . Messrs. E. A. and Carl Huggins, C, C. Welch, have gone to spend the wihtej in .Wintetbaven; 'Kla. Misses May and Mattie Dendy of Highlands were visiting tlieir aunt, Mrs W. M. Edwards last week end. Mn. Granville Younce is . seriously ill with pneumonia... , Miss Kate , Parrish left Thursday for Smithfield, N.--,Cn where, she will begin school soon. , Mr., S. J. Dean, of Etna, was in this section taking options on land last week. .' Rev. W. W. Marr,( one of the best Baptist preachers of the state, is hold ing a revival meeting at the church. We are very fortunate in having a man of his ability to work. among us and, we hope the people from adjoin ing churches will also attend the ser vices. ' Mr. I.). C. Moore, renrefentatve of the Third Di.tnct l-'clt'l Land Bv'. at Coluir.)i,i, S C, tfc-nt Monday a;u' Tuesday in f Franklin runt Macon coun ty., on business (onnected with h;s work. ' v THE IOTLA HIGH SCHOOL NEWS Geraldine Gibson. ....Editor-in-Chief Leota McCracken...;..Assistant Editor School Spirit Now that we have begun andther school year we must keep up the same school spirit that has been with us through the grades and in our high school work. ,., School life is based on school. spirit just the same as athletics are' based on sportsmanship.: To get the most out of a study we must be interested in it. Also, to get the most out of our school life, we must love and honor our scshool and be interested (in its development as well as our own. When a person is working for 1i1m self only he is apt to becofme indiffer ent and slack in his work.' - When a person is working for the success of a school that he loves and is proud of , he will put school spirit into his work and lie cannot fail. . j School spirit is something that is hard to define. It is something that will cause a football team to train .for Weeks, go through the most trying exercises for hours at a time, and then ,meet an opposing team on the gridiron and fight until every bit of energy is exhausted just to win for the glory of this school. On the basketball court I haveen players fight until they could figljt, no longer. One night I saw the slw" player of our team play until his strength was gone, then, he became unconscious. The captain called time out, and the players worked with him until they brought him back to. con sciousness. When . he was so he .could, reajize ..whatjhad. happened, he gritted his teeth and went back into the game. That hoy was not working for himself; he was showing the fighting, school, spirit, and working for his school. We do not have to be athletes to work for our school. The person who is good in literary work or his studies is showing school spirit just the same the hall player. Literary societii-;. debating teams, oratorical an?Tflc claniatory contests are other org? il lations which tcu l o promote sch'oJjf spirit and good fellowship, j What ever we lo. whether it be playing on the athletic field, or repre senting our school in forensic.-, or , in writing a theme or working algebra j let us do it well, We must think not I only of ourselves hut of others who , want us to succeed. Show the old 'fighting, school spirit and work for Iotla High school and we cannot fail in our undertakings. G. i. Boys' Basketball .Team Organized The bovs' basket ball team of Iotla !-High, Sthool has been organized un- der .the supervision oi L.oacn vvngtu. We have a new ball and new goals. and, although we have, only an out side court, we are well equipped fat playing this year. " rf nnp Kucf nlavrc liavp milt . J.J I . It . 1 "Hi i ' v. . i l J ' " scho6l. but in spite of this , obstaclei we hope to play some winning gamcl this season. . G. ft. '26. Prof.' Wright: "Charles, what is a i vacuum cleaner?" Charles : "Jt is a very small plauf that cannot be seen without the aid of a microscope.:.:,-- T Glenn and Reuben were late for school Monda'i mornlngl When Prof. Wright asked for an explasation the following conversation ensued: Prof. Wright; "Glenn, why were you late ? " Glenn: I slept late this morning and was dreaming that I was gbiiif to San Francisco on a steamer. I thouizhh the school bell was the steamer whistle." , Prof. Wright: "And why were you late Reuben?" Reuben: "I was, waiting to see Glenn off." - R. R6.- Box Supper at' Iotla High School The "Black Cat" bids you come to Iotla High school on Saturday night,! October 30, to a Hallowe eft Carni val. ' , The high school, student' arc plan-J K.n on givirg a. regular, carnival,, v h:i h will end- in ic gram vtn l- . ! of sir-., i..- lfitio-i'. nd.skiH l.ie , mam feature of the evening will be a uo. sui)ier i)ieiiieu ny inr iviiiuei u Witches oi llallowe'en.". ':.; : The dec'oratMoiis are to be in keep inp with, the day, and those who wish to are invited to come in mask. Wc all like a jolly time HV.lowe'cn, especially in the evening hours' ''when' - - , ;"- '."'- ' $350,000 WORTH REAL ESTATE Sales Record in Macon Coun ty Since August Firsts Only One Large Transac tion Included. Last Monday a Press representa tive in search of news for his paper decided to examine the books in the office, of the Register of Deeds for Macon county to ascertain the total amount of real estate sales in Macon county since August 1, 1925. He went, he saw, and was flabbergasted. As the figures kept piling up the report er's eyes kept getting bigger and bigger. The addition as,tounded him. He changed "specs" and tried again with the same results. Believing to be considerably "off" in his calcula tions or, perhaps, just plain crazy, the reporter borrowed an adding machine from one of the several clerks now busy in the office of the Register of Deeds. This adding machine clicked off the grand total of $350,000. since August 1,' 1925. Only one large transaction, amount ing to $38,000 was included in this total. There are now several develop ments under way in or near Franklin each of which will amount to more than S50.00O," If land owners do not hold their land at exhorbitant figures the citizehs of Macon may expect the fireworks next spring and summer. the ghosts are parading and the witches are tiding broom sticks. Let us celebrate the evening in enjoying a good carnival and a snappy Hallo we'en program at Iotla High school. Everybody welcome "tome pro pared to learn your fate." G. G, '26. I. H. S. Basket Ball The girls of Iotla High school met last Thursday and organized a basket ball team. The players selected, were asy fol lows : Forwards; Thehra ' Ray, Louise Champion. Guards: Marie Vinson, Anna I 'Shields. ...... Centers: Running, Blanche Fouts; Jumping, Geraldine Gibson. Thelma Ray was elected captain and Anna Shields manager. With Miss Oliver for our coach, as soon as weather will permit we will begin practicing. Wc are planning on several match games this season, A. L. S. '26 Literary Society Organized There was, a high school assembly Monday, October 12, for the purpose of organizing a literary society. To have some competition it was decided for the boys to hord the offices first and later the girls. By this agree ment the following officers wr o elected : Reuben Roland, president. 1 Glenn Ray; vice-president. Arvil bwaftord, secretary. Miss Oliver was elected critic for the year. The society was named: The Jeffersoniah Literary Society. The program will be given twice each month. The subject jfor the pro grams will be the lives and works of our best authors. This will make the society interesting and at the same time educational. .. E. V..S. '26t', ' ....' " :, .1 Now that we have the piano back into the school building from the i dormitory we are planning on having more interesting chapel exercises. Organisation of tW News - Staff Last Friday a new; staff wa nrmn- , J2e(j for tne purp0se of writing up the , Iotla School News and spndini it tn the Franklin Press for publication.! Each English class' has a. staff, but all material will go through the hands of the Senior Editor for correction. ! The Senior officers chosen were: Geraldine Gibson, editor-in-chief, and Leota McCracken assistant , editor, ' 1. L. M. '26. Examinations . This is exam. vvcek at I. H. S. Or j 0ther words the "busy Week." The teachers do not have very much trouble in getting ' us to work thU Week, because we realize that it it necessary that we niust study hard t make a go'od grade on our reports.' A great many of us -dislike exams, but if we study during the cnti'-c month' as we should they will be a pleasure instead of a burden. This is a good way for the teacher I to find out what we know. I. L, M. '26. i i '-.3