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J THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 1S23 THE FHANKLIN PRESS. FRANKLIN, N. C. Stiles Locals Aunt Mary Welch was found dead in bc Thursday morning, February 16. Mrs, Welch had been sick for the past ten years but thought she was no worse than usual. She was laid to rest at the Tcllico cemetery by the side of her husband, Bedford Welch, who was . killed in an auto wreck at the Iotla bridge over a year ago. Our sympathies go out for the bereaved ones. Seven children sur vive her of which five are Jiving: Mrs. Florence Rogers, Mrs. Vina Holbrooks, Effie Welch, C. C. and A. J. Welch. Measles and pneumonia are raging in this section. Other sections of the county have been reporting what their communi ties have turned out and we think our section is about equal. So here are a few: School teachers, singing teachers, preachers," school committee men, road trustees, fanners, mechan ics; and we have a prospective doctor in view, who is Mr. Fred Owenby, and we also have bootleggers. Mr. Austin Byrd and family are in bed with measles. Mr. Fred1 Owenby met the mis fortune of losing a finemulc Satur day. Messrs. Clyde and Carl Morgan have been on the rail-making list fn: the past few days. A crowd consisting of eight men, cut and hauled wood for Austin Byrd Thursday. , Messrs. C. C. and Carl Welch visited Franklin Saturday on birsft ness. " Mr. Harley Carnes has sold his Chevrolet car to Mr. Carl Welch and bought a Chevrolet truck instead. Mr. Carnes is going- to haul acid wood and ties. The Penland brothers of Franklin were in this section Saturday on We have had prepared for us a remedy for coughs following FLU. This not only releives the cough but is a tonic and builder as well. White Pine Tar Menthol and Extract Cod Liver Oil. SMITH'S DRUG STORE business. Mr. John Anderson purchased a tract of land from Harley Carries a few days ago. . Miss Tesaa Justice was the guest of Mrs. I'rellie Cochran Wednesday. Messrs. Robert and Harley Ramsey, of Tcllico, passed through this sec tion Saturday on business. Mr. Charlie Jones was in this sec tion Friday buying chicks. Mr. W. E. Smith ' was on the streets Wednesday. Miss Cleta Smith, who has been at home iqj the past few weeks with measles, is able to be in school again. Mr. A. A. Dowdlc has just received a telegram that his brother, who is in the Montana coal, mines, i m,ct the misfortune of getitng his back broke and was very serious. . Mr. Clyde 'Morgan was the guest of Mr. and Mrs, W. R; Childcrs Sunday. ; : : Shookville News Mr. L. C. Stiwinters spent Satur day night with Messrs. Kenneth and Herman Rogers. Mr. Lenhie Tilson has had pneumonia.- , Mr. and . Mrs; Chuck Robersoh; of Virginia, are visiting Mrs. Robcr son's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Wood. '' l . us si's i. !(. a and .lanc Konrrs were visiting Misses Bonnie and Con nie Stiwmtcrs, of Bessie, Sunday af ternoon. Miss Laverne Bolick was the iruest of Miss' Ruby Miller Saturday ' niht. Rev. Frank Baumgarner filled his regular appointment here Saturday and Sunday. He delivered a very interesting sermon at both services. Mr. I). M. Rogers'" was visiting his brother, Mr. Jim Rogers, of High lands; last Friday. Mr. A. E. Shook is building a new barn and Mr. I). M. Rogers is also building an apple house. Miss Irene Wood died Monday i (laughter ot .Mr. and Mrs. (.rant Wood. She was laid to rest in the Buck Creek cemetery on Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Floyd Dendy con ducting the funeral services. She leaves to mourn her departure: a PAnr. cnvn.v father ami .. moiiier, fine brother ami sister, besides a host of friends and relatives. A Surprise Party i . A party consisting of John 'Wal lace, Ellis Hodgin, Wood Kiser and Earl Moft'it, gave Mr. and Mrs. Rufe Cunningham a surprise party at a. camp neaer the Wayah Bald on last Friday night,: . ' The boys all report a fine time, amE wish the happy , couple a long life.. CARD OF THANKS night, February 13. She was thUnc ighbors for their - kindness shownr 1 t . i r r P . . t " d ' us during tir sickness, also .the medi cal attention, ant Mrs. T. L. Sloan1 for her kindness. May the God of,' heaven bless them all with long life and good health. f r. and Mrs. U.. f. HURST. ti Phone 82 - for the' PERFECT sanitary package, GAUZ ETS. 49 cents i WE MUST t'l r JA t" r- P: r: that most new cars on the market today LOOK-GOOD BUT not one of us will buy a car just because it looks good. We buy on the reputation in the past and at present. When we know a car has been on the market for over two years without being changed, and has stood the test in every case, we can afford to buy this car on its WE KNOW that our car will stand hours after hours at high speed without injury to it's motor. When more than 85 pejr cent of the wearing parts sold in 1927 for light cars, WAS FOR THEIR MOT ORS, its time to look for a car that has a better one that will not be down, ready to be overhauled, so often. Why do nine out of every ten cars found on the road today have KNOCKING, OIL PUMPING, and RACKET-MAKING MOT ORS? WHY? (WHIPPET CARS ARE BUILT TO STAND (, (NOT JUSTjrO SELL). H IM77 A .117 ,LL JLL, ::y' l .., coach ( I i-...-- ... - iZZ: v-f r a-V" r - m t . MA QUALITYCAll AT THE LOWEffiTFRICE INdlilfKISTOUlf " : : : :. ' Tr : SvS ' -j t-v"t- rnn i : ' . . : : : . ygg ' . 1 ".'"". gk' Bmmf -VMf wiJ-r : f', "jS FORMER PRICE MHigff REDUCTION niE MOST VALUABLE CAE EVER OFFERED. FOR '.SO LITTLE MCBIEU New Low Prices Reductions A Touring $455 '170 Goaeh 5 -3590: President, ' a. The Willys-Overland Cfiptfany When a man drives into a garage, we hear him say, "It was running good when I started but all at once SHE began Ur-r-r-r-r-r-r" Weil we don't know but that, when his car was ready to go again, he had bought enough parts to build a type writer. Then trys to console himself by the help of the mechanics in saying that he has a good car now. Why not buy a car that has a good motor to start with? The WHIPPET is BUILT Roadster Roadster with rumble seat Coupe - - Cabriolet Coupe Chassis - 485 525 535 545 355 170 90 200 90 All prices f. o. b. factory Quality Shown in Outward Beauty Whippet introduced the vogue in light car design for smart, compact bodies with low, fleet lines. v Big 4-wheel Brakes more braking surface per pound of car weight than any other light car. You can stop from 40 miles an hour within 51 feet Rear 'Gasoline Tank for utmost safety with vacuum fuel feed. This costs more to build, but is much safer. Increased Speed Whippet superiority is also ex pressed in greater and safer speed; 55 to 60 miles per hour, and many owners say 65. Greater Gasoline- Economy Whippet holds the A. A. A. Coast-to-Coast economy record of 43.28 miles per gallon. Other Important Features 164 inches of springs, full force feed lubrication, faster acceleration, silent timing chain, longer leg room, adjustable steering wheels lower center of gravity, single plate clutch, longer connect- j ing rods, banjo-type rear axle housing with removable shaftj are among the many qualify car features of the Whippet. TOLEDO, OHIO RIGHTi-SHE'LL-STAN DXH EJV7 P I P P E T N O V EX E A D Y FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY THE GAFF ' ' ' " ' : ' ; ' Full oU pssure to every WILL YS - OVERLAND. INC. - ..1 : :' "" : , : ' 9 bearing in it by a pump tnac never goes wrong, with an oil gauge' that plays safety first at all times. . Such another constructed motor is not found in cars costing less than a thousand dollars. WHIPPET motor car builders get the PRAISE of all who own these distinctive cars today. For the younger people who admires the run-about types, WE HAVE THEM. For the business people who want the car for business and pleasure, WE HAVE THEM. The WHIPPET is beautiful in every body style. It is fast winning the women who drive today with it's marvelous handlins ease, in parking, in traffic, and on the road. 4 c NONE SURPASSES ITS BEAUTY AND PERFORMANCE. SO WHY NOT SEE IT, RIDE IN IT, AND DRIVE IT thu BEFORE YOU BUY? J. C. LEDBETTER MOTOR CO. FRANKLIN, N. C.
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