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ff MTTiiTTiiTTTi 71 A STTTwfiKTTTTf Af 1 Yi 'TTTlY Consolidated AND WAY N E S V ILLE C O U R I E R V61ume XXXI Number 10 Aug. 23, 1917 Volume V. Number 4 Waynesville, Haywood County, North Carolina, Thursday, December 12, 1918 $1.50 a Year in Advance WARM WORDS OF PRAISE Lieutenant Commander John H. Fer- gason Receives WeD Merited Praise For the Way He Furnished Am- jiunitlon for the Big War John N. Ferguson, U, S. Navy, who first saw the light in the good old town of Waynesville, entered the na val academy at Annapolis in 1902, from the Waynesville graded schools. Re was then only 16 years of age, and with one exception, was the youngest boy of his class. . He graduated from the academy and stood No. 14 in a large class. ., He achieved an enviable reputation as nwnrain in an a-incn gun crew, breaking the world'! record, for ac curacy. After serving as r midship man and en?'m jn 1910. he was pro moted to Senior Lieutenant; because OX Jul ClftBB tIWWgrJ-y1'''' t,,,a'-t ' 'a-'' In 1911 he was assigned to shore duty at Ae torpedo station at New portiB. E After serving two years on shore duty he was on Admiral Capoten's staff and has received three campaign medals for service, as follows: the Pacification of Cuba, in imw-v; roe Mexican campaign in . 1914-6; the Haitian campaign in 1910. In 1910 he was detached from Admiral Cmperton's staff and assigned to shore duty as inspector of ordnance in the New York naval district and was placed in command of the naval am munition depot at Iona Island, N. Y. Before his shore assignment expired, he put in an application to go to sea, but the request was not granted, as the work he was doing was regarded of more importance. During the war which has, just closed with the force at his command, he has lhandled and loaded ammunition and depth charges as follows: 11,633,' 219 pounds of smokeless powder; 11,- 524,808 pounds of T. N. T. If all the vessels be loaded with ammunition were in line the regular distance apart, which is required of battle ships, there would be a column 339 miles long, averaging three issues to each ship, or enough to have mode a column of ammunition 1,117 miles long. I ' "U addition be and his force built eight and one half miles of railroad, completed 86 ammunition Ftorage buildings, with 38 more nearly com I pleted. In recognition of Tiis services : the chief of the bureau of ordnance . . ...... i n addressee to mm me louowing ieiwr To: Subject: Inspector of Ordnance in Charge, Naval Ammunition Depots in New York District. Naval Ammunition Depot, Iona Island, New York. Expression of commendation and appreciation upon the part of the Bureau for work well done. First The Bureau considers it ap propriate, id view of the cessation of hostilities, to give expression ox its appreciation and satisfaction of the manner in which the important and essential work at the Naval Ammuni ion Depots in the New York District has been performed during the period A the recent war. The Bureau par ticularly cites the following exceed ingly creditable performances by the tmnronitiqn depots in the New York District: f (a) Preparation of the greater part of the W-50 charges, and loading of all II" projectiles for the United States Naval Railway Bat tery. (b) Loading of all depth charges furnished from the. United States te the Naval Forces overseas. (c) Building up of storage1 and transportation facilities at the Naval Ammunition Depot, Lake Denmark, V to be able expiditiously to bajGJle and store,' the immense amount of material reeived at and eat out from that depot. fd Expedition and certainty mere nam SUDDEN DEATH OF DAVIS RAY The ommunity was greatly shocked as Friday: evening shadows fell when news was spread of the death of W. Davis Ray, who had, by mistake, taken some carbolic acid at one of the drug stores. Aid was summoned quickly but death came quicker than a physician. ' William Davis Ray, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde H. Ray, was 33 years of age and was married. He leaves widow, who ' was Miss Sydie Moore, of Birmingham, and two -young chil dren, besides his parents and several brothers and sisters. He was a trav eling salesman for an underwear con cern and had just - returned a few day before his death from a very successful trip. He was very pop ular and had a host of friends. He always had a word for everyone he Funeral services were held at the home on Haywood street Sunday aft ernoon by Rev. A. V. Joyner and were largely attended, many beautiful floral offerings showing how he and his family were regarded. The following acted as pall bear ers: Ernest L. Withers, S. C. Satter- thwait, jr., Harry Rotha, Wallace Blackwell, Hilliard B. Atkins and J. C. Miller. . The interment was at Green Hill cemetery. REV. C. S. &IRKPATRICK WILL AGAIN.SERVE HERE Greensboro News His many friends in Greensboro, in addition to members of the congrega tion,', will rejoice to learn that Rev. C. S--Kirkpatrick has again been sta tioned as pastor of Spring Garden Street Methodist church. At the recent conference , in Char lotte, Bishop Darlington in the list of appointments, transferred Rev. Mr. Kirkpatrick to Wadesboro-amT sta tioned Rev. E, R. Welsh, transferred from Oklahoma, as pastor of Spring Garden church. Members of the church, however, were loath to part with the services of Rev. Mr. Kirkpatrick, who has just concluded his second year as their pas tor, and they immediately petitioned the bishop to permit Mr. Kirkpatrick to remain here and send Mr. Welsh to Wadesboro. Yesterday a message, was received from the bishop, stating the request bad been granted. In making this request, the local. membership had no dislike of Rev. Mr. Welsh, but they wanted to keep their former pastor for another year, if possible, as be had done a great work in the Spring Garden Street church. Mr. Kirkpatrick was the only Greens boro minister transferred and the de cision of the bishop gives to Greens boro Methodists the same pastors as last year. Old Santa Claus is On His Way. By Jesse Daniel Boone , ' -, 4 "5 s i A ; 4 L , r HIGH SCHOOL XMAS PROGRAM Following is the Christmas program to be given by the ninth grade of the High School on Tuesday morning, Dec. 17, at 9 o'clock: ' Leader, Lawrence Davis; song, py school, No. 78; prayer, Rev, W. B. West; morning lesson. Rev. W. B. West; solo, Lois Briggs; recitation, Lucy Tate; instrumental trio, Lucy Tate, Harriet Boone and Miss String field; reading. Miss Frances Robeson; instrumental solo, Maud Harris; song, by class. ' All visitors are invited to attend. Soldiers Hold Your Insurance Governor Bickett has 'issued the following appeal 0o soldiers being mustered out of service: - "Whatever else you may do, hold on to Uie we insurance ins govern ment has provided tor you. Tt is (he cheapest insurance ever Issued te the history of the world, and the safest. "You have done everything for your ;U. etc, vrere supplied from to'-??? " T a - rww rt self for your leved ones. jtfayetta. L - - Old Santa Claus is coming, kids, And now he's on his way; And he is open, now, for bids. So, what you goin' to say? Have you been good since last he came? And smart around the place? t Or must you hang your head m shame, And plead with him for grace? II. ,. You'd better bring in coal and wood -And help to build the fires, : And for the next two weeks, be good, If you have fond desires, For Santa is a stern old man, And seeks to know the facts And it is part of his great plan To know how each kid acts. . , in. For those who never tell a lie, And those who do not fight. And those on whom we can rely And try to dothings right Old Santa is a good, firm friend, And brings them loads of toys; 1 They may expect him and depend On Christmas gifts and joys. IV. But boys and girls who do not care, And those who' try to shirk, And those who fret, and fuss and swear, And those who will not work, Need not expect he'll bring them much, For little they deserve; And Santa keeps a tab on such ' And holds them in reserve. V. So watch your step and mind your ma, ' Be careful what you say; ' - And do not fail to mind your pa Clear up to Christmas Day, For Santa Claus is on the road. - And he will soon be here With toys and trinkets in his load To bring good children cheer. VI. Hang up your stockings Christmas Eve Then go to sleep and dream ; Then he will come and something leave To make you smile and beam. I hope that on that morning, dears, When all of you arise, There may not be a cause for tears, But r cause for glad surprise. VII. Now if he comes to ask of me How Haywood children are, I'll try td fill his soul with glee Before he travels far. I'll try to make him leave a pile Of things you like the best; 111 try to make him laugh and smile And shake his big, fat ehest. DEMOCRATIC MAJORITY 50,000 NEAR Raleigh, Dec. 2. The State Board of Elections has completed the can vass of the votes cast in the election of Nov. 6. "The tabulated vote shows that Sen ator Simmons was re-elected over his republican opponent, John M. More head, by approximately 60,000 ma- sional districts was canvassed with out any contest and It is understood that a certificate of election will be at once issued to the successful can didates. . Buncombe county cast a larger num ber of votes than an other county in the state, to-wit: 785. JOHNSON MEMORIAL FUND Dr. J. P. Brawn sent "to me $5 to add to the fund collected by Rev. Al bert New, for the memorial to Miss I hope some relatives or friend of , jority. Senator Simmons having re- i averr soldier will write to him a eeived 143.624 and Morehead 93.697. .miI Ramvntihir tha fact that . ll.t - vi. rv. Mf Ka wwitfitnUnl cr and men on duty at tho Naval If u ntM to ehmf, Uter be can amendment providing for a tfx-monUis Johnson, making the amount to date munition Depots have- been aeniea , should by all means school term was carried by a majority privilege And excitement ef con- fcold en until be gH borne and can of approximately 102.000. There was ;. either on the battlefield or on the fajjy onderstaAd what a great In- east for the amendment 122,061 and i seas, with enemy forces, tie reatnent he has In this lnsoraaca.' against H 20,095. ' The -amendment a feels that it would be singular- for exemption from taxation, of r.ome- f!iet in the performance of it contributed in a small part U the" stead notes was carried by a vote of t dutiesv-tt "ictorueodlnef the recent Mullet. 97M as aninst 19,844. record of tv important and The personnel of thewtation are war- 1 work, tiat t s penoanci M rasul bi fe41o preed of the maimer 5s-.r.y perfoi t . jta which tbey aecompliahed Uetr 'The lamrJ . oi so expedJ-J diSealt task in this war agabMt the -' (Ve V. S. 1'tval nd. Germaa aatd Amstro-Bsngartaa eaa , - -wt y rtitHiptram, f v ..... .h us - tAtra- rui, 106. Clandia X. Hubbard, SupC Waynesville Hospital, ' December 10, 1918. CARD OF THANX We wish to thank our kind friends THE PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS (The State Journal) The president's address to Congress on December 2 seems to have been hastily prepared.- It shows a kind of nervousness of thought and style from which Mr. Wilson's addresses have usually been free. In rather rhetorical and extravagant terms he pays tribute to our soldiers and sailors, speaking of their arrival on the field of battle in great numbers at the critical time, and pays a like tribute to the Amer ican people in their conduct of the war, not omitting the obvious oppor tunity to claim that our women should have the ballot in recognition of their services. in the war. He repeats his appeal to the Senate to ratify the treaty with Columbia in which it is provided that Columbia shall be paid 125,000,000 for the loss of Panama. He announces that the great Industrial plants whose war output and machin ery had been taken over for the uses of the government had been set free to return to the uses to which they were put before the war. The only exceptions are control of food stuffs and shipping. Recognizing the fact that most of the discharged soldiers will return to employments which they left when drafted with the army, the President urges Congress to make some provision for getting into employment-the many men who have had no regular occupation, either upon public works to be resumed or on lands to be opened up. He thinks the soldiers will be interested in the plans of the Secretary of the Interior for the reclamation of Borne 300,000,000 acres of arid, swamp and cut over lands, now lying idle. Belgium and the devastated portions of Northern Prance should be helped with provi sions and materials, and given pri ority of shipments. facilitate business, taxes should be lowered as soon as possible; in 1919 they should be reduced to aix billions, in 1920 to four billions. Mr. Wilson approves the carrying out of the naval program undertaken before we entered the war. As to the railroad problem the President is in doubt. The ques tion is, what is best for the railroads, and for the public in the future? Not government ownership perhaps; not a return to former conditions, which would be a disservice of the country. As soon as Congress makes some pro vision for better coordination and greater unity in railroad management, Mr. Wjlson stands ready to release the railroads from present control. He feels it his first duty to go to Paris to discuss with representatives of the governments allied with us the main features of the terms of peace. HAYWOOD CO. BAPTIST UNION Meets Friday, Dec. 27, at Spring Hill Baptist church. Sermon at 11 o'clock by Rev. A. V. Joyner. First Duty of the Union to Young Churches. J. A. Francis. Second The Need of Co-operation Among Our Churches. A. V. Joyner. Third The Best Methods of Doing Church Work. D. H. Byers. Fourth What Course Ought the Church to Pursue With Regard to Members,, Who Refuse to Contribute to Missions? Rev. T. F. Arrington. Dinner on the grounds on Friday and Saturday. THE COMMITTEE. PASTOR JOYNER APPRECIATED The Popular Baptist Pastor Pounded With Good Things and $500 Added to His Salary Pastor A. V. Joyner is feeling better lately and with good cause. Last Thursday evening without warning a crowd of his members and other friends came to his home and entered without knocking or ringing the door bell. They made for the dining room without invitation and unloaded many good things to eat which will last many days. But there seemed to be no hard feelings on the part of anyone present and a social half hour ' followed in the library, where his reverence was required to preach a darky sermon which was greatly enjoyed. . On Wednesday night a motion was made at church conference to in crease his salary from $1,300 to $1, 600, at least, and if a canvass . justi fied to make it $1,800. On Sunda the committee reported they hs more than $2,400 pledged easily wit out seeing all the members so a r tion was made to increase to maximum amount, or $1,800 for current year. The members have also been scribing liberally to the millio lar educational fund and hav in nearly half enough lately stall an $1,800 pipe organ. It posed now to finish up th' fund quickly and have the n built before spring. Mr. Joyner is not onl preacher but is a good pa very popular with all th Waynesville, regardless lines And he thinks he membership who seem ii low where he leads thr To steady andnot rich but they are a a bunch as one gener A -the tho ubl a dol s $aid td in 'pro 8 orgaa aw organ y a good tr and is a People in of church has a loyal 'ch'fied to toU "n. Thpv u.i IN MEMO oout as willing Mr. Lattie Shirly nia, following Spar 5, and is survived I and mother and came to Waynesv' and made many him. We feel sure rest' and hope 4 land. We wir friends who illness and ' J. P. Swift. "For dr Of glo- How How ' For f" Writte- Hy finds. 'RIAM .nrfofpneunio. "htafluenMiNoVf Vh, widow, father " brothers. He dteabontSvearsa or dear friend is at Hiiia in a M ih thpnnL i 3 Jlr-' T K IS onlv . J "Jxyond the d IT3: the waiting, a bv his friend, Canto THF Ca profi the reo 20 on bak Surplus 'M $50,000. 35.000. av "urp,us and fourth Liberty L 'bers iesti , . . y oan are hu- -w CUV to ,Z." of th ",e,p Payment the"1 6"m?"' bribed or Spring Hill church is on a high hi? overlooking the Henson Cove ar some of the Pigeon river section ai is four and a half miles south of Cr ton, with ordinary roads part of way. Delegates, preachers and all come will find good homes and a v welcome. As clerk of the un! urge all the churches to send d( tions. This is my home churr we expect to do our best to ma welcome. S. J. WILLI "wore the lfk who you respect 0' Denber. JAMES R. boyd, . - "sident. w -- rof. u f 4 1,.. W ration abouTc JT. I ' Alia 4 - I r4- n..-..-" Jr- of the the 1 - -"""n, oesirina- to l1 "'tn'ne Gun "fare who hf. wht,)1'" Oct. 3rd. ' he h been 'arm I f Wurse Prof n Many frJ A". Mr,. XIJen degs.Jbed over th" M " 3rd i..i V, wn BAPTISTS FAVOR OPEN JIMS. - '"ier W. r aiu , "ere was At a conference) of tl M eeond U.- 7 wno was r. -un in the ,..Cr ...... 55. . Zt .!- "piisti "-n"gton. wnnr to church 3ast ' Wednesday r' Ah the e, o' the ti, 0. unanimous optDioll " , kiUf. . V. Joyser for the i fsi" our one great ' Each af the dentocratJe cany mi especially Rev. smb in lecJa by loereaaed inajorl- kiadnef s shown s in our one great ties. The vote in the Tenth Cowgres sorrow over the sad den death of w atonal district was 11S2S for Weaver beWved father. and 15iTlforBritt,fivrgWswral Xias rtoriQa ABen, Mrs. t W. f a)oritj ta O diatrvrt of 1.0S1. - mrlM ami Mr. sad MmW.X. cnurcn jast Wieaneaoay . nirh . i o- , , ht the ' n yesterdav r W1 u'",ulu - "ft the eve- Wud aft-, . ' . 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