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KEr Cltif OF THE MOUNTAIN VOLUME XLI. FRANKLIN, N. C, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1926 NUMBER FIFTY-TWO CSV . ; S . TTA C OF C DIRECTORS ARE REELECTED Gus Leach Resigns Steve Porter Chosen in His SteadTreasurer's Report Much Accomplished. Re-election of the board of direc tors which has served since the body was created last summer featuredthe .general meeting of the members ' of the Franklin Chamber of Commerce lield Monday afternoon of last week, Gus Leach, reflected, ' offered his resignation, and, on his motion, J. S. Porter was elected in his place. At the meeting of the board Mon- . lay night, the old officers were re elected :' Henry G. Robertson, presi dent; W: N. Sloan, treasurer ; and "Weimar Jones, secretary. The com mittee appointments,, alsd,' were un changed, J. S. Porter becoming chair man of' the advertising committee, formerly beaded by . Mr, Leach. - In calling the ; meeting V to. : ordfer, President, Robertson spoke briefly, stressing the . necessity for a, cham ber of commerce, and reviewing the history of the organization, -v ' ' Mr. Robertson ' told something" of ihe publicity Franklin has received in 'recent months through the organi zation's efforts, and informed the meeting that the board of directors las met each Monday night, with a single exception. The organization lias accomplished much, he said; many desirable things "could not be ; reached," largely on account ol lack i of funds. Among the latter, he men tioned road signs. v One of the best things done by the organization recently, he said, was the tour to Asheville on Decem ber 7, 'which was suggested by Gil oner , A. Jones. It should be repeated, '.Mr. Robertson suggested, and he ex ' pressed, the opinion that a v similar trip 'to Atlanta would be a gpod - idea. '. ' :: 1 . "The Chamber of Commerce can ... tint fail' Ihn wrnrlr-' ripcnin mncr crn on,'- he; decluared, in concluding his remarks. . The -treasurer's report, made by W, N. Sloan, treasurer of the organiza tion, showed a balance of $7.52 in the treasurer, with all but one on two small bills caul. When the question of ' election of directors ' arose, there ' were several motions to re-elect the board, but the motion of W. N. Sloan that each member write the names of seven candidates on a ballot, was put, and carried. Mr. Leach asked to be re lieved, but was re-elected. He then resigned, Mr. Porter being chosen in "his place. Expressions of . regret at Mr, Leach's resignations were voiced tor. the entire body by Gilmer. A , , ; 0. E. Kimsey suggested that ? the rganization stage another supper at any aate, ana me maiier was ef erred fithe entertainment com heaHed "A. H. Hiedon. i : F. Y. McCracken reported that his rvwnmiu-ee on aericulture was - work intr with County Agent J. V. .'Arren j. -dale, and asked the co-operation of farmers and townspeople alike. v. Major S, A. Harris moved thatythe Organization go, on record as endors ing, the work or Mr. Arrenoaie,. ana :as favoling his retention. After con siderable discussion, two resolutions were substituted for Major Harris motion', one endorsing the work of Mr. Arrettdale as county agent, anc one to the effect that the organiza tion1 favors continuation of the of fice of county agent; 1 . Gilmer A. Jones, then offered" the following resolution : ' , : "Rtsolved, that there be'incorpo rated in the by-laws a provision pro bibiting. the chamber of commerce as a body,, or its board of 'directors, from passing any resolution either commending, endorsing or .. condemn ing any individual ; for f any; act, or acts performed by him, other than in connection with the chamber ot , com merce." - V - ' . . . The resolution was adopted, and was unanimously ; affirmed by the board ot directors at that ; body meetine Monday nieht. . Following conclusion of the bust ncss of the meeting. Gilmer A. Jones brought up the subject of; a war memorial for this county. He pointed out that 1 a considerable sum , had been raised for this purpose, and never expended on account of lisagreement as to, the form . the memorial . should " take. -Mr. Jones' suggestion,' made, ' be ' said,- simply for the members of the organization, as individuals, to con C j&i ".' fl I mix!'. '..V n LI r7r" t i? rot I b ' : 'v .w. v.. .y . . . . i . V I -"y A I I I ' at. 1 ' . Kr ' , ' f . III 1 'III . i ' ' i - X 3 ' II: f i? f ' , r-t?" , , -a t' . Pff 1 ww" ( 4 tb A f' l 1 I I . I k. ' ftl , x,"" I II. Oi:,a Z 'A - : ' ) 1 i i lii ii' , . i in ' : '.', I , ... sider, was that an open air audito rium be constructed, each ' column to bear the name of one of Macon coun ty's war dead.1.' v The treasurer's report follows i Total receipts, " ; ... ... r $948.31 Expenditures 940.79 Balance' on hand 7.52 Expenditures: . . ' ' . - )' 'Vi Secretary's Salary ............ 386.25 Printing folders,' stationery, etc. 138.44 Large road signs 110.19 A. F. A. road celebration . . . 140.31 First C of C dinner V. . 56.75 Office furniture ...I 35.55 Office rent 20.00 Postage and miscellaneous , . . . ( 53.30 940.79 Out On Bail Omar Williamson, captured Tues day of lastNweek by Chief of Police R. M., and jailed on a liquor charge, Thursday was released on $300 bond. Advertising keeps old customers, SMA WILL USE HISTORIC TREE Giant Hemlock From Field Of Manassas Will Be Used As Christmas Tree By Descendants Of Those Who Fought In That Memorable Battle. 1 It's roots soaked in blood, a tiny emlock switch quivered 'neath the roar of artillery at Manassas, more than 60 years ago. Thursday night,' tanding upon North Carolina soil, it . will play the reading role in another drama, a comedy this time. . For, gaily streamed with multi-cok ored Christmas1 lights, its towering height will look down upon the smiles ! of happy children. A giant grown, it . will serve Franklin Bov Scouts as . their Christmas tree this thriving old . hemlock that gives promise of seeing many another decade's history enacted . beneath its wide-spread branches. Decorated as befits a Christmas tree with such a history, around its mighty trunk will be stored the yule- tide gifts, gifts gathered by the Boy Scouts for the community's young sters, especially the needy. The .celebration Thursday night will be unique, perhaps, in addition, is the glamor of romance, cast by the stirring history of the-, hardy old pioneer. - Uprooted from the Virginia ficM. ,on which north and south tw. tied, it was brought here by a doctor, in his saddlebags, was and grew to great proportions, to play its part in a Christmas festivity here Thursday night. The old hemlock stands in the yard of the Munday hotel here, once the home of the late Dr. J, B. Lyle. Chosen as Macon county s represen tative in the State legislature during the Civil War,. Dr, Lyle made the trip to Raleigh on horseback, there being no railroads in this end of the state at ,that time. The second battle bf Manassas was fought while the legislature was in session, and Dr. Lyl? concluded that on his return, he w&uld ride b- Virginia battle field, ' ' the Macon county col Confederate Army, an news of the home-court While visiting the ar requested Captain W. J in command of this (Continued on pagefiveji FRANKLIN GETS District Meeting Convenes At Franklin January 14 to 15-First Meeting Held in District in Seven Years. From two hundred to 500 members of the Junior Order of. United Ameri can Mechanics are expected to gather in Franklin Januuary l4 andl5th for a district 'meeting. .The district is composed of extreme sotithvest North Carolina Cherokee, Clay Xiraham, Swain, Jackson, and Macon unties. The local lodge, Cullasaja CotintftrNd. 15a.will.be host Jo the gathormg. Among the. State of fibers expected are Statev Councilor C.k W. Snyder, of Winston-Salem,, and State Secretary Sam F. Vance", of Kernersville. A feature of the assembly will be a public address by Mr. Snyder at the Macon comty courthouse on the first day of the metting. The district l as 12 councils, two. in Cherokee, tvo in Jackson, and eight in Macon" county. There are no councils in either Graham, - Clay, or Swain.',,- y .; . ,;. The meeting in' January " will be the first district meeting held "m seven years, the last one having met with nigdonville council, this county, in 1920. ; ' The business sessions ,of the order are expected to be held on the after noon of 'the fourteenth, immediately following the address ot, Mr. Snyder; the same evening, and on the morn ing and afternoon of the fifteenth. The sessions will be featured, it is stated, ,by committee and other re ports and general discussion of the work of the district. ;The district meeting was brought to Franklin! largely through the efforts of Cullaiaja council and of District Deputy Sam Murray, bf Franklin, officers of the local cotntil say. MEETING JOU1 Jjotal ...... 9'
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