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"THURSDAY MARCH 3, 1S27 THE FRANKLIN PRESS PACE THREE Graham County's Paper Copy of the first issue of the 'Graham County News, the latest newspapers in North Carolina, and member of ' the "family ?of weekly lhe first newspaper ever published in Graham county, has just, been received here. The paper, a four-page, five-column sheet, contains considerable Robbms 'villc news, and has a large. , pro portion of advertising 7 inserted. , by Robbinsville business men. . It is edited by C. B. tane, Rob binsville citizen. The first issue went to 400 Robbinsville and .Graham county families, and carries the sug gestion that the paper, survive must have support, both in adver tising and subscriptions. The paper will be independent with reference to politics, and ftonr secrctarian with reference to religion,, the management announces. " ESSIG MARKET H. O. ESSIG, Prop. Fresh Meats of All Kinds Fin Horn Mad Sauikg. Everything kept in a first class market. Phone 42 Ovens, Cakes and Women Fourteen ' men on a dead man's chest Yo Ho! And a bottle of rum. However j that poor man was in no worse fix than a cake Wednesday afternoon at the . Bryant Furniture Company's store when twenty three women and ' girls, by actual count, stood on: a cake during the demon stration of Majestic Ranges . now taking' place at the store mentioned. The cake was of .. considerable size and 3x8 ;. boards were placed cross wise on the cake. Miss Vir;." Stewart had the' honor of .standing in the center. She was flanked by various heavy weights among the women of . Franklin. It goes without saying that the cake was mashed as flat as .the -proverbial flitter. Lo and behold ! Vhen :the ladies, stepped off the boards the, cake resumed its original size. After the demonstration the cake was served to those present and' was thoroughly consumed, there by proving that the cake was not of the trick variety, but actually edible and eood at that. The demonstration, according to Mr. Carroll, , who was in charge, was for the purpose of 'demonstrating the superior qualities of the oven of the Majestic range. Mr. Carroll claims that the Majestic is the best range on the market. Unseasonable Weather Unseasonable weather has been the rule, rather than the exception, here for the past several weeks. I he buds and blossoms were out weeks ahead of schedule. Then came the cold snap, killing all the pears, it is said, and putting other signs 01 enrincf hark Then it tnrned warm again, and Your Old Car Made New We have recently installed the most "up to the minute" Spray Painting Outfit that could be purchased and Our Mr. Frank Henry has just returned after receiving a Special Course . . of Painting at the Atlanta Ford Assembly Plant. With our Spray Painting Outfit plus that which Mr. Henry acquired during his schooling we are now prepared to take care of any Paint Job which we guarantee second to none. Our Prices will be reasonable for our Services in applying to your car the Paint Job that will meet the financial standing of your pock etbook. We can deliver to you Jobs finished in Black Enamel, Proxylines or Duc.o in any color. This Service was BOUGHT for you-Use it Joines Motor & Tractor Go. "The White Brick Building on the Square" Franklin, N. C. Service-Square Deal-Satisfaction--Right Now-- READY FOR SPRING These chilly and bracing Spring days calf for Spring Coats. We have just recently received a line of Ladies' Spring Coats that are the last word in Style and Fashion. These Coats are remarkably Low Priced at $7.50 to $14.95. In the same shipment with the Coats came a large ; number of Spring Silk Dresses in Various Shades and Styles. From this large number, of dresses Milady can find one to suit her. We also carry a large line of Prints and Wash Goods at exceedingly Low Prices. Our store is filled with Many Bargains that will Please those who investigate. GORDON BROTHERS "Have the Bargains For You" out came the flowers and there buds again. And the latest weather phenomenon is the early date of the summer thunder storm, so frequent in the mountains during the summer months, ana so comparatively rare at otner times. Tuesday night and Wednesday morning of last week,, the . first thunderstorm of. the season put in its appearance. And it was 'followed by, another exhibition of lightning and rain on Friday morning. Monday night three inches of snow fell. 'The snow continued to fall Tuesday and Tuesday night : result ing in 10 inches of snow Wednesday morning. NOTICE OF SALE ' $y virtue of a power of sale con tained in a deed ,of ' trust from A. K. Wilson 'to the undersigned trus tee, dated August 24, 1925, and regis-, tered in Book 28-page 504, Office of Register' of Deeds Macon county, North Carolina, default being made in the payments' of the notes secured thereby, I will on the 28th day of March 1927 at the Court House door in Franklin, Macon county, North Carolina' and between the legal hours of sale, sell to the highest' bidder for cash the following lands : Situated in Franklin Township, Ma con county, State of North Carolina, and described as follows : Being a part of the Posey Jones home place section No.-5. Beginning at .stone the NE corner of section No.-5 and runs thence with the east boundary line, south 105 poles to a stone; thence North 86 W. 60 poles to a stone at forks of road ; thence North 25 E. 42 poles to a stone; thence North 52 W. 78 poles to a white oak on top of a ridge; thence North 74 W. 64 poles, to a stone N. West boundary line of section No.-5 2 poles South of the NW corner of said section; thence East to W. C. Allman's line 174 poles to. the Beginning. Contain ing 53 acres more or less. This deed of trust given to secure the purchase money of said tract. Said. Sale made to satisfy the note's secured on deed of trust. This Feb ruary 25, 1927. 4tm24 ' R. D. SISK, Trustee. NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virute of a decree of the Superior Court of Macon county in the action entitled Will Sellars and Sallie Sellars, his wife versus J. M. Hodden and Alex Amnions- et al, the undersigned, having been appointed therein as commis sioner for such purposes, will sell at public autcion, to the highest bidder for cash, at the Court. House door in the Town of Franklin, Macon county, N. C, at noon on the fourth day of April 1927, the following described lands, situated on Ellijay Creek, in Macon county, viz: Adjoining , the lands of D. Buchanan and others : Beginning on a white oak the second corner of Grant No. 2809 runs; thence North 70 East 26 poles to a chestnut ; thence North 45 East to the Public Road ; thence down said public road its meanders to a stake in W. T. Jennings line, being the line of his Keener tract; thence South 66 W. about 6 poles to a spruce pine on W. bank of creek, thence in a western direction about 15 more or less to a small dogwood in W. T. Jennings line; thenCe with others lines to the Be ginning. Containing the entire tract 35 acres more or less. This 1st dav of March. 1927. I HENRY G. ROBERTSON, 4tm24 Commissioner. NEW SHOES We have just received a full line of the latest Styles in Gent's, Ladies' and Children's Shoes. They are ALL LEATHER and absolutely Guaranteed to give per fect satisfaction in every respect. Stop in and see them, we can fit you. E. K. Cunningham & Co. Franklin, N, C. McCORMICK-DEERING Chattanooga Chilled Plows For Sharp, Gritty Soils McCormick-Deering Chattanooga Plows are sturdy, dependable chilled plows, ranging from light one-horse to three-horse. The landside is long and sloping, with the flange on the inside-the shearing cut reduces draft. The beam is high in the throat, giving plenty of clear ance for trash. Handles are made of well-seasoned oak. The frogs are much heavier and stronger than the ordinary plow. Come in and talk to us about Chattanooga Plows. Macon County Supply Co. Franklin, N. C. 4 SHOES SHOES SHOES Just received 35 cases of Shoes and Oxfords of latest Styles and Colors for men, women and children. ... Also Ladies' Pumps and Straps in all the desirable Colors and Styles that you have been looking for..... You will not get better Shoes should you pay double My Prices, nor would you get more Stylish Foot wear even in a large city. I handle a Guaranteed and Depend able line of Shoes which must give Service ta the wearer. I will be glad to show you the line knowing that it will please you in every respect. Men's Suits and Odd Pants the best to be had for the price and you will say so when you see them. - Just take a look at my Men's Dress Shirts Fast Colors and Handsome Patterns. ' Hosiery For the Whole Family! I buy them in case lots and Save Money. The saving is handed down to you. My Prices are Lower than the Lowest. JOS. ASHEAR
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