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FRIDAY, MAY 7, 1325. THE FRANKLIN PRESS PAGE E'v jZ. m WANT ADS 5c per Line for Each Insertion No Want Ad taken for less than the price of five lines 25 cents. WANTED Good fat cattle, good sheep, also corn fed hogs off the pole. 100 to 175 lbs. Spot cash paid Essig Market; .-.-.' tf FOR SALE Two gasoline engines. Apply Press office. tf WANTED Young men and young w fm e n Bookkeepers, Stenogra phers and Salesmen. Learn in a few weeks in the oldest Business College in North Carolina's largest city; small fee, easy terms. Board and room for boys and girls' in the dormitory rea sonable. HOWARD'S BUSINESS COLLEGE, -Winston-Salem. N. C. 9t-M7 - ' FOR SALE OR RENTThree houses in Franklin. See Reece' Brothers at their restaurant. tf 'FARMERS NOTICE I am keeping a large young jack for this season at nfy barn at R. M Coffey farm, near Potts Bridge on Cullasaja road. Dutch Dills, Culla saja, N. C. BARGAIN s , FOR SALE Delco-Light plant, con sists of oije 3 horsepower Fairbanks Morse kerosene engine; 32 volts, 900 watt dynamo ; first-class switchboard ; 16 storage batteries (have to be re paired) ; also one Sandow gas engine, 3 horsepower, single cylinder, double cycle. Will sell any one separate, on time and will install. W. H. Moody Franklin, N. C. j ' tf ' FOR SALE A fine row boat. ' See - the Boy Scouts or Rev E. J, Pipes. A16 NOTICE . Will begin with the potato plants by May 10th and have shipments coming regularly for 30to 40 days C. T. BLAINE. FOR SALE A second-hand. Ford Coupe. The price is right. Ed. Carpenter. . FOR SALE A six-room house in one of the best located sections of towji heap. Apply Press office. FOR SALE An acre lot- in town on ' hard surfaced road. Ed. Carpenter. FOR SALE Best threshing machine in Macon county. Also have two good milk cows will sell either. Lee Barnard. , ' tf FOR SALE 6 thoroughbred brown leghorn hens and one thoroughbred brown leghorn rooster Eve r la y strain. All for $8.00. Wade Cunninjr-, ham. P-M7 , POTATO PLANTS-I will have sweet potato plants by May 12th. J See me before buying. Dan Larter; p-M7 . '' FOR SALE Good second-hand or gan. Inquire at Press office. pM7 TWO LOTS FOR SALE-In Lyman Field, East Franklin, 50 x 150 each. Low price for .quick sale. For terms write or call Miss Margaret Rogers Franklin, N: C. y CULLOWHEE BUILDING A WESTERN. N. C. MUSEUM - Cullowhee, N G Cullowhee. State ' Normal school is working upon the idea of maximum service to Western North Carolina. Some institution in this part of the state should seek-to become the interpreter of this section not only, to our own people but to the outside world as well. Ther should be a Western North Carolina Museum, .where the historic relics of - this part of the state should.be per manently preserved. In keepine with this idea, President Huntef has in augurated a movement looking to ward the assembling ' at Cullowhee State Normal school, as the logical place for such collection, historic relics and specimens of our resources with the view to having here, ulti mately,,,, a museum of history that shall preserve for future generations . the things of value in the history of this section. Already have friends learning of this movement, offered their services and contributed relics of value.. The Blackwood Lumber Company, of East Laporte, has offer ed to contribute three solid oak cab inets, made of Western North Caro lina timber. Indian tomahawks, ar rowheads, peace pipes, etc., are com- - ing in.. Also Confederate money ' Confederate cartridge boxes, impor tant . original documents, an ancient Bible, one-hundred and fifty year old ' law book, and a two-tine steel tabic fork brought from Ireland by an early settler, have been contributec' by friends. Some friends, who havf relics they are unwilling to part wit!" are lending the same, either tempor arily for our commence exhibit, or in definitely. It is the purpose of the authorities to gather specimens of minerals, timber, furniture, clothing household artivlcs, which are repre sentative of the present and past. of Western North Carolina: and to pvi "each .article under lock and key. glass-covered cabinets, with the fli to.-y oi cud: art.de Personal Mention i Mr. E. C. Kingsbcry returned Tues day from a t r i to Atlanta.. Rogers Hall will open this week for the season. Carpenters put a new floor in the lobby' of the post office this week. Oak Hill now open for transients and tourists . . (adv.) Mr.-Quince Hauscr has accepted a position with the Franklin Furniture company. .Hereafter renters will make certain deposits' at the office of the city clerk before using water and lights. t On the third of May a daughter was born to Dr. and Mrs. N. G. 'Wil lian .'."' . , " Oak Hill, a modern commercial and tourist hotel, now open to the pub lic. . (adv.) Mrs. Dame and Miss Foster of At lanta spent the week-end with their sister, Mrs. R. W. Shields. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Patten of Weav erville spent the week-end with friends and relatives in Franklin. Mr. John Moore says that big mon ster in Lake Emory has horns as long as those of a Rocky Mountain sheep. Mr. W. B. Lenoir informs The Press that he has been taking this pa per for 36. years.. Thus, another old subscriber heard from. ' Mr. Y. V. Dudley, formerly with the Franklin Furniture company, is now working for the Western Caro lina Telephone company. - There was a heavy frost here on the morning 'of May- 4th. You can find comfortable rooms with all modern conveniences at Oak Hill. (adv.) Mr. W. B. Pass of Hayesville visit ed Franklin latter part of last week. Mf. Pass is a prominent real estate man in Hayesville and is engaged on big developments in that section. Mr. Frank Graves, formerly 'con nected with the U, S. Foresf Service at Franklin, spent the week-end here visiting old friends. Mr. Graves was on his way to Florida where he rep resents a New York trust company. At its regular monthly meeting Monday night the town decided to buy a road machine for work on the streets. It also ordered a siren to be used in connection with the fire alarm system. . Mr. J. C Ledbetter has bought the Recce. Brothers house on River view street, formerly owned by Mr Alvah Pcarce. Mr. and Mrs. Gasto . Curtis have leased this home and moved in last Monday. Mr. Joe Higdon and wife will leave Saturday for Dunsmuir, Calif,,, where Mr. Higdon has accepted an excellent position. Mr. and Mrs. Higdon came here from Dunsmuir last December but Lave decided to return to the S'i kious lor the summer. : - Mrs. L. L. Mabry and Mrs. Gloria Nicolai, of Miami, arrived at Frank lin last Friday. When near Com merce, Ga., their car was overturned bat neither of the ladies was seriously injured. Mrs. W. H. Sellers and Mr Fred Blaine went to Commerce and drove here with Mrs. Mabry and her friend. They both plan to make their homes at Franklii) and arc de lighted to get back to North Carolina Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Handley, Mi ami, Fla., Mr. and Mrs. William Arm strong, Atlanta. MrsJames W.'Reed Waynesville; Mr. and Mrs. L. Micha- love, Tampa, Ha.; Mr. and Mrs, Clarence Meckle, Atlanta; Mr. Pritchard Ferguson, Waynesville; and Misses Elizabeth and Edna Gar ret, also of Waynesville, are guests at the Moody farm. Mr. Paul J... McCoy, of West Abbe ville, a former citizen of Franklin visited friends here last Monday Since leaving here three years a'go Mr. McCoy has been in various part: of the United States, including th far west. He states that Franklin'. growth' during his absqnee has as tounded him. Mr. McCoy is anxiou to return to Franklin when a favor able opportunity offers'. Mrs. Lee1-Leach has. been in Rich mond for five weeks at 'the bedsd of her daughter, Mrs. Nathaniel Ma con, who has been ill. Mrs. Macon i: now" better and she and her mother are expected to arrive at Franklin in a few days. During the absence of Mrs. Leach, Mr. Leach has been busy repairing and pointing his home on Porter street. Mr. Lee Barnard sa'ys that during the revival at the Methodist church the. singer requested a 1 "parents tc join in the singing Somj friend whim pered to Steve Porter and said, "J know you are in a position to hurt.' Steve says" now hi is sinking basr It's a fine boy, hosa May .1 Miss Cordclle Kemper, field repre sentative of the American National Red Cross; with headquarters at Washington, made a isit of inspec tion to Franklin and Highlands this week. She reports both these chap ters in fine condition. Miss Kemuei was particularly delighted : to visit rraiiklm, since her home is n Frank- I n. La. Mr. J. H. Burgar, of Fruita, Colo rado, has been spending sometime in Macon county, Mr. Burgar owns property, on the Cartoogechayc and is well known to many of our citizens who are always glad to welcome hiir to the county. He returned to Colo rado Tuesday. , Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Adair of Atlan ta passed 'through Franklin Tuesday On a trip to Brysos City and bthei points. Mrs. Adair, who before hct marriage, was Miss Carrie Jarrctt, of Franklin, was delighted to get baci to her old home, if for only a few hours. While here she was very , busy greeting a host of old friends. An ordinance was passed last Mon day, night making it a fine of $25 to connect with the city water system without first 6btaining permission from the, manager. Mr. E. S. Galloway made a trip to Asheville Monday on business con nected with Galloway-Zachary hold ings near Franklin. Mr. John Slagle and sister,. Miss Annie, have purchasede a Dodge se dan and ate new ready to accon.mn date the large number of guests that spend the summer at the beautiful Slagle home at the foot of Wayah Bald. Mr. and Mrs. Jess Conlcy, Mr. Ar thur Mashburn and Mr. John Slagle made-a business trip to Asheville the first part of the week. Mrs. S. E. Penland and Mrs. Les ter Conlcy motored to Bryson City and Sylva first part of the week. Mrs. W. G. Grindstaff is visiting her father," Mr. J. A. Palmer. Mr. Kincaid of Dillsboro attended the funeral of the late I. J. Ashe,'dast Sunday. , - ; Attorney A. W. Horn made a trip to Asheville this week on legal, busi ness. The, infant of Mr. and Mrs. J. C Ledbetter . has been . very ill with pneumonia, but is' riow convalescent. Miss Lucilc Cook, a popular mem ber of the younger set at Athens, Ga. is a guest at the Trimont Inn.. MISSION STUDY CLASS The Mission Study class held its April meeting with Mrs. G. D. Stew art. This was a most enjoyable "all-1 . .. . . . . day artair. Mrs. Stewart is a charm ing hostess. There was a good attend andce and a Ww book begun. The May meeting will be with Mrs Lester Conley, Tuesday, May 11th from 11 until 5 o'clock. MR. AND MRS. SEWELL HERE Mr. and Mrs. John Sewell spent a few days in Franklin this .week at their summer home "Summer Hill." The were on their way to Washing ton where they will stay two. or three weeks before returning to Miaini. Mr. Sewell announced that he and Mrs. Sewell will come to Franklin in September to remain during the fall months. - MAYOR LYLE RESIGNS At the meeting of the town board Monday night, Mayor b. H. Lyle, jr. submitted his resignation as mayor and it was accepted by the board. The board ' immediately elected City At torney R. D. Sisk as mayor. Attorney George Patton was elected as city at torney. ... CARD OF THANKS We wish to express to our many friends our sincere appreciation and thanks for the many kindnesses that were shown us during the illenss and death of our husband nad father. Joshua Shepard, also for the beautiful flowers. Mrs. Rosalcc Shepard and family. Treat Colds Externally For sore throat, bronchitis or deep chest colds, rub Vicks VapoRub briskly over throat and chest and cover with warm flannel. Vicks acts in two ways both direct: absorbed like a liniment and inhattd as a vapor. A quick relief for the cold troubles of all the family. ess ... ,I1IHUII I pnpipni ' ' '. ''A V CAPTAIN L. W. ROBERT HERE Captain L. W. Robert and Mr.' I'. V. Come!! of Atlanta readied Frank lin Wednesday on business connected with (lie Lake Emory development Mr. I... L. Drum of Atlanta accom panied 'them. Captain Robert is a director of Lake Emory company and met with the other directors Thurs day morning. At the time of, going to press it is not known what thi board decided to do in the way of de velopment work on the Lake Emory holdings. , -, SPRING CLEARANCE SALE . Beginning May 10th, and continuing for ten days, I will put on the biggest Spring Clearance Sale in the. history of Prentiss. At this Sale I Will dispose of my goods at greatly reduced prices. Chickens, eggs and acid wood will be consid ered same as cash in this Sale. . , G, C. STAMEY PRENTISS, N. C. H M B. LENOIR GENERAL INSURANCE AGENT Life, Fire, Employees Liability, Automobile, Acci dent, Health, Bonds, etc. . ' ; thanking all clients for their liberal patronage fir -the past, I hope to merit a continuance of the same and will gladly welcome many new clients; THE FRANKLIN Will begin to deliver Please PHONE Order a case of that Penn Special Xon-Pareit Ce real beverage. Sold by all first-class dealers every where. Absolutely the finest brewed beverage- on the market. . . COCA COLA BOTTLING COMPANY FRANKLIN, N. C. Distributors for Macon Clean CITY Come and get a wholesome dinner cooked by electricity. . No extra charge for watching the perform ance! ' : ' ' '. ON THE PUBLIC SQUARE Quick Service NOW ..S-i 0 o FOR TRANSIENTS AND TOURISTS OPERATED -By .. .'' .' GALLOW-ZACHARY COMPANY' SMOKING Fr.CHIBITFD Due t. ;'. -.. V. '. - - est fires the local forest ajuthorilie" have announced that smoking on the Nantahala National I ''ores t has beer prohibited until May 20,. at which: time it is expected that the- danger from tires will'' be practically over.'. Within the past few days more than 600 men have been figthing- a forest fire in McDowell coury over a ten. mile front. It is hoped to a'void such a disastrous fire in Macoir county hence the order against smoking. ICE COHPANY I ice regularly on 'May 1st. Call Early. 53 at, i m county, Dillard, Mountain h City, and Clayton, Georgia. Ifj Spic and Span CAFE Good Service OPEM EL
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