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BUNCOMBE COUNTY REVIEW Special Edition
MARSHALL, N. C.; FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 1927
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Survey Made By Men Experienced In Community Study
Shows This City and Vicinity to Be a Leader Among
Those Typical American Communities
of This State and Nation
Business Men Speed Onward March
THESE TWO INDISPENSABLE GROUPS IN EVERY POPULATION
CO-OPERATE IN MAKING ASHEVILLE AND VICINITY
FIRST IN THE- GREAT SOUTHERN STATES
Rural and City Classes Join Hands
Prom-ess the Kev-Note of This live and Wide Awake Com
munity Whose Business and Professional Men Uphold
the Highest Standards ofi Forward Looking
Community Development
T.ofo,i in the heart nt one of the moat DrosDeroils sections of the great
est utatfi of the irreaH Southern States. Asheville, N. C. and community
stands without a peer among that vast number of American commumties
whose population is made up of people, cosmopolitan in their outlook, and
engaged in almost every occupation conceivaDle among a peaceiui popmace.
if .oi-r oviriant tn uv that there !a nowhere from Atlantic to
Pacific, from the palm tree to the pine, a more contented, forward-looking
and industrious group of people than one will find right here in tms com
munity.1 Within the city, the wheels bf industry and commerce move on
unceasingly, providing occupation and activity for the thousands who have
settled here. Each evening from the store, from the factory, from the
desks, these thousands go to happy homes, homes made possible' by honest
labor of brain and brawn. , . ...
Th nnivpranl rnmmpnt abbut Asheville wherever one hears it is
that the people love their work. The fact that people love their work makes
possible the great progress which this community has enjoyea ana wm cun
tini a onW Thtd rnntAntment is the result, too. of a great community
spirit. Leaders iri civic life here testify that no people could work together
more unitedlv thatl do ; the citizens of Asheville and the surrounding
Amfn7 niittino irrmi anv o.ommunitv nrolect which-the V attempt.
Modern factories, stores, office buildings and an, almost unprecedented
number of fine homes speak eloquently of the results of this fine community
cooperation. Cleanliness, picturesque streets and well-planned amusements
denote a high civic pride. . ,
Outside the city lie the rich agricultural districts. Expanse of fertile
fields dotted with,' finft country residences supply the city and outside market
with their many products. Many of these homes are as moaerniy equippeu
as the finest city home, Automobiles place all. the attractions of the. city
within an hour's reach of the most remote of these tillers - of .the- soil.
Modern macrdn iid 8ientificapplineeSiiave, made fajriAng assSicientr
ly a conducted business as any enterprise of a progressive nature: . No
longer is the life of the farmer or the farmer's wife a long period of
drudgery; no longer are the farmers shut off from metropolitan advantages.
Scientific developments such as the automobile, lighting, heating and water
systems, and most recently the radio have literally brought all th advant
ages of all the world to the, very door of the farmer. i
Remarkable, too, is the cooperation of the rural and urban populations
in this community. - Community projects are accomplished not by either of
these groups working separately but by the two striving together in enthu
siastic cooperation. Business men of this city realize that the farmer is 'a
paramount consideration with them. They realize that the continual onward
course of progress of the community depends upon the cooperation of the
two groups whose interests are ultimately the same.
Welded thus into a united community, the people of Asheville and
vicinity are determined that nothing Shall stop their onward march of pro
gress and prosperity. Fully recovered from the period of inactivity following
the war, every phase of commercial life points to a period of continued
growing prosperity. Believing that optimism, backed by an unconquer
able determination, Is the very life blood of progress, every citizen of thic
community has resolved to continue to do his bit keeping up the reputa
tion of being the hub of the most forward looking community in the United
States. ' This does not mean idle boasting. Asheville's achievements
speak for themselves. Nevertheless, !n order to keep on driving, it is
somtimea wise to remind ourselves and the world bf the position we hold,
and of the people and enterprises which make that position possible.
It is with this aim that this "Community Booster Review" is published
To our readers we wish to call attention to the many business houses,
financial institutions, professional and commercial enterprises in this city
, and community. The readers should understand clearly, also, that these
articles have been written by experienced and competent newspaper writers,
who have written them, with the primary aim of showing how each individ
ual business or enterprise contributes its part to that great whole I
the, oommunitv. The nublinhere wish -to make it emphatically clear, also.
that no man has written an article about himself or his business.
- The readers, should , understand clearly .also, that while every article in
v this section is a paid advertisement, no man has written about himself or
business. These; articles have been written by -experienced and competent
newspaper 1 writers. They are the observations of ; men . unbiased in their
judgment but experienced in the study of community life and the enter
prises which go to make up that life. 1 ; .
The write-ups appearing in this edition have as their primary aim the
showing of the progress of this community as illustrated by the high stand
ing and progress of these business and professional firms. ;
: These articles have as their, primary aim, not so much the advertise-
ment of the particular i business about which they are ; written,, but the
- higher aim of showing, the progress of the community as illustrated by the
high standing of these, business and professional firms. .
jkmmtican National Bank
Established 1898
"ASHEVILLE'S BANK OF SERVICE"
Located in Asheville at 44 Pattbn Avenue Corner Church St reet, is a Prominent Financial Institution, the Mainspring of
Community, a Bulwark of .Strength in Financial Circles Throughout the State. Organized to Serve the People. Mod
ern Financial Service Jo Promote the Best Interests of This Community. You Can Always Consult the American Na
tional Bank About Your Investments and Receive Information Based on Experience and Cheerfully Offered Without
Charge. Under National Charter and a Part of the Federal Reserve System. Officers Have Confidence of All the
People. 7 '
The mainspring of prosperity of
any community must De its names.
Were it not lor business, agricultural
strong, well-managed and steadily
krowing Bank. A special department
ikes care of foreign drafts as well as
and commercial loans properly made, travelers' checks and other accom
any community would likely expert- tnodations for the person taking an
ence periodical panics. The function extended trip such as going abroad.
of these bulwarks of the community In the Savings Department de
must be to keep a balance in the fl- posits as low as one dollar are
nancial affairs. No institution could Solicited and uniform courtesy is
more highly fulfill, this function than shown to the smallest depositor and
tne American national isanic ..,.-.. the largest business interest. This
No Institution in this ' part of the friendliness to all has alwavs been
state can show more progress , than one of the points of pride in the repu
this well known local national bank, ation of the bank. Even children
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business policies have been followed tesy and friendliness shown them.
oy tts executives since the time of Its Xhere is none of the coldness of a
founding. financial institution, yet there is no
This institution conducts a business lack of soundness. Never even in the
when you meet the high pressure
salesman. Nearly every man who has
a little spare money receives a call
sooner or later from a "high pres
sure" salesman. He generally knows
a friend of yours and because of un
usual circumstances is enabled to let
you "in on the ground floor." Be
ware of "the chance of a life time,"
he offers you and at least put him off
until you can consult your banker.
"High pressure" methods are winning
"high stakes" and leaving "low
spirits" behind them. You can al
ways consult the American National
Bank of Asheville, N. C, about
your investments and receive infor
mation based on experience and
cheerfully offered without charge.
eral Government. It is operated un
der the supervision of the Comptroll
er of the Currency and is a part ot
that great national financial bulwark
the Federal Reserve System.
One feature of great accommoda
tion to the public in this bank is its
safety deposit department where a
safey deposit box may be had for
rental easily within reach of every
head of a family.
This review would not be fair if
closed without some mention of the
officers of this bank and the place
they hold in the community. No men
stand higher in the confidence of the
public. Strong in character and able
in financial affairs, these men are un-
questionably capable of directing any
nnanciai institution in
verv
i rusi Business as wen as lor your gmmng its officers have been men
Savings and Checking Accounts, and who have commanded the highest
invites you to do business with f a public confidence. Be on your guard
policy
any commun
ity. They are more than this: thev
institution have taken an artiva nart in amnr
was made a national bank. community activity for the good of
Operated under a National Charter the people and have given such activi
lt has all the protection of the Fed- ties their whole hearted support.
F. E. Lykes & Company
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Local Real Estate Firm Meets Needs of Everyone. - Located
Community Pros-
Spe
cialize in Home and Business .property in Both Rural and
Urban1 Districts. 'PalStice;Given Each Client,
Betterment of Community an Ideal of This Firm.
in Asheville at Number 2,all Street.
perous Because of Wise Investments in Real Estate.
There are many explanations for
our prosperity, but the real one pro
bably is this: a major portion of our
investments are in real estate. The
latest reports will show that the aver
age man has more investments in
real estate than in any other one
thing. "No investment," said the late
President Cleveland, " is so safe, so
sure, so satisfying." Truly the pros
perity of this country is a rich harv
est reaped from our investments in
real estate.
Because of this fact the people of
this community should be particular
ly prosperous. Uew people in the
country are better able to advise
about wise real estate investments
than the members of this well known
local firm. They are able to give
constructive suggestions to anyone
interested in real estate in any wav
whatsoever. Long experience has
made them experts in real estate val
ues. They Jcnow the trend of devel
opment in this and other communi-
ticular business.
This firm, furthermore, has always
been known for its dependability, for
its fairness and squareness in busi
ness dealings. The firm has a large
clientele because those in charge re
cognize that a satisfied client is a
client forever. There is, too, in their
dealings that personal touch so rare
yet so appreciated in business.
This firm handles all kinds of fire
and automobile and compensation in
surance. It writes policies protect
ing real and personal property from
fire ' and also issues fire, theft, acci
dent, collision and liability insurance
oh automobiles, protecting the owner
against personal loss or responsibility
for damage done on other property
by his machine.
Mr. Lykes also owns a gasoline fill
ing station located in Asheville at the
corner of Market and Walnut Sts.
This is a distributing station for the
Gulf Refining Company products and
the operators on duty are courteous
and well equipped to give you com
tteteht advice on vour Iras and oil
ties.. No matter what your means, problems. This service station known
they can offer you just the right kind "as Lykes Service, Incorporated, is one
of investment. Furthermore, if you of the most popular filling stations
are looking for a home site, they can in . the city and is the home of "That
tell you just wheer to buy and build Good Gulf Gasoline" and motor oils,
so that you will not $nly have a The members of this firm recog
beautifully located home but also nize the real constructive service
a profitable investment. If you arer Which they in their business can rend
interested in property for a business -er to the conftnunity. They take no
building they vwill tell you just which step in their business which is not a
way business js probably . going to step toward bettering the community
move, just where you can nave all as a, whole. Such a firm is of untold
the advantages wanted in your par- value to any city and community. -
National Cash Register Co.
Located in Asheville at 5 1 East College Street, is the Local ,'
Sales Agency of the Famous National Cash Register Com
pany, the Model Factory of the World. The Complete Na-
tional Line Includes More Than Five Hundred Models
Ranging in Price From $75.00 Up. A National Cash Re
gister to Fit Every Kind and Type of Business. Mr. R. H.
Wheaton, the Sales Agent in This Locality, Will Be Glad to
Advise Which Register Will Serve You Best. He is a Busi-
'Ine'Man-xifc WitleElkperiencft arKl 4Jeprx:tel Citizen in-v
This Community.
The model factory of the world counting, Commission Houses. In-
The JNational Cash Kegister Company sianment r irms, etc., work.
is located at Uayton, Ohio. It
em
ploys over 7,000 people in its most
modern and up-to-date factories. The
National Cash Register Company has
made Dayton. Ohio, a very successful
city just as it has made hundreds of
merchants successful business men
in Asheville and in other cities in
the world.
In the olden days the
never knew how he stood.
Mr. R. H. Wheaton. the local sales
agent, is a man of wide experience
in this business. He knows cash re
gisters from bow to stern, has spent
much time in the factory where they
are made before having been ap
pointed as the sales agent in this lo
cality. His business experience places him
in a position to advise any merchant
merchant on which register he should have and
He never use in connection with his husinpna.
had any record of his sales, never Behind him stands thp Merchants Sen.
gave a receipt, never knew how much vice Division of the home firm with
was paid out and how much was paid experts at your command, that will
in without first consulting books and be only too glad to serve you and
records if he had any. With the ad- help you overcome the daily business
vent of systems with the advent of nroblems with which von must ..
keener business the National Cash Associated with Mr. R. H. Wheaton
Register solved these and hundreds are several hitrhlv efficient and train.
of daily other problems for the mer- ed salesmen executives who not only
chants, bankers, professional men in know cash registers from A to Z. but
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are experts in sales methods and are
scientifically qualified to analyze a
man's business and suggest methods
whereby he can increase his profits.
This service is rendered without
charge to any firm in the city for the
asking.
This paper proudly goes on record
as heartily endorsing National Cash
Registers. We know they manufac
ture the best, only the best and stand
the world. National Cash Registers
today are as important in any place
of business, as the stocks on the
shelves, the machinery in the factory,
the workers in the plant's employ.
The complete Une of JNational (Jash
Registers contains more than 585
different models. In it may be
found a small, simply operated ma
chine that retails for as little as
S75.00 ud to the bitr No. 2000 ma
chine which is the marvel of the age. sauarelv behind everv register anM.
This class 2000 machine is adopted We also recommend Mr. Wheaton
for use in banks and other financial the National sales agent, because we
institutions. - And does most every- know his heart and soul is in his work
thing from marking the amount in in rendering the business firms,
the deposit book to crediting it to the bankers, and merchants the best pos
proper account. sible service in giving them only
ilt is also designed lor posting, ac- the best obtainable in Cash Registers!
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Snappy
Service
Station1
: Of Asheville Located on College at Spruce Street, Is a Modern .,Garage .Whose First Interest
, is a Pleased Public ; Is a Thoroughly Modern and Up-to-Date Motor Garage.' Equipped
'" - With Modern Scientific Machinery That Preserves the Lustre of the Car and Removes the
Dirt and Grease. . Duco Polishing, Goodrich Tires and an Added Service." '. Phone 9124 :
They'll Send For' Your Car and Return It to You: Hi-Pressure Greasing " and . Washing
;rService.;, V ;v;.y 1, . " - V,;, - '1
' YouVs often heard some gossipy tackle, They take a real interest ta ly.' -It does not squeak, rattle, Jott
..i,n .01,. "IaoVi like thev had seeing that the motor cars on the and jump. All these things irritate
.' "e'so0' W ?. j v T streets of Asheville, N. C. are kept the nerves of the driver and the peo-
it for a century. . -Ana uie reason jn better, appearance than in ; any pie who ride.. In this respect this en-
. for this uncalled for remark was be- other city in the U. S. They employ terprising firm not only makes mo-
cause the owher.of the motor ear men who have made it a- life-time tormg more a pleasure for the pep-
".nj aH th importance f business to launder motor cars. These pie of this community but they add
failed to realise' th importance oi mgn experts.. They , know that fife to the motor and flexibility to the
keeping his car in spic and span con- goapg contain ajkali eat into the car. . , c . - f ;
dition by having it regularly washed body of the paint. They know that v The , proprietors actively manage
Brewed and polished. acid of any sort in the water they use this business. . They believe that the
Washing eTeasinff and polishing la to wash the motors entrusted to their way to make a business successful is
a dirty job Yet ft is a particular hands will destroy the lustre of the to pleae the public at all costs. Cour-
one because' if done consistently and enamel and make a new, car look teous service, adequate accommoda-
efficient'v it increases the resale old. They take great pride in seeing tions and the lowest cost with a high
value of the car and makes it rive that each car that leaves th"r launt quality of work are necessary attri-
better service This enterprises ferns dry gliftens and shines as it did the butes Wsuch a policy.. This taper
." .Val , v , , f Uf n 7 Ua mo-'day it 1 ft the factory or paint shop. , feels sure that, the public, of this
, . 'jn do- sorvice t f r t t' r eu .to'. community will respond willingly to
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Campbell and Vance
Plumbing and Heating Contractors
With Headquarters in Asheville Located at 1 70 Patton Aenue, is a Modern Firm of Sanitary
Engineers. They are Equipped to Render Complete Service in Every Detail. They are Au
thorities in This Line of Work, Their Work is Guaranteed to be Satisfactory. People . Do
Not Hesitate to Call Upon Them For Service.' v Charges Reasonable, i ' A Full Line of
Plunibing Supplies Carried m Sto ; , ; .
What the "arteries art to tho body
a nlnmbiner avstam is to a home. This
comparison is indeed not far-fetched.
Both require careful and expert at
tention -when they need repair, . If
your circulatory system is bad, yon
art doomed;
. If you are building a noma, eon- house the ; latest kitchen . plumbing
suit these men. They will advise you supplies. All those conveniences
as to the very best that can be ob- which take away the drudgery from
tained .in the way of a plumbing kitchen work. Sinks which contain
system for your home. Their work the latest convenient device to make
is guaranteed and their prices are' such tasks as diah washing far less
the most reasonable possible consist- annovinir..
if 0a nlumhlnr avatam n the high, quality of their aer . Needless to say, ; the - enviable .
of a home is defective yon are never vj.jt their "stock rooms and dis- firm has been achieved onlv bv doinsr
at peace.' Campbell and Vance make play rooms is to see the best that business on the fairest basis possible,
it their business to put and keep th can be bought in the line of plumb- People instinctively fear sanitary en
plumbing system of your house . in ing supplies. , The fixtures are of the gineers because of their fees. There
order. ' - : latest design and have the most mod- is not a home in this or surrounding
These men and their employes have era scientific appliances to assure communities where these men have
gained that mastery of their trade their convenience. Here in the large worked that will not vouch for ti e
which only comes wllh careful study display room you will find a complete high quality of -their work. T.
end long experience. - If you have bath room fitted Out in the most mod- carry this same ideal of service 1 1
fluT Ling troubles, you need look no ern style. ; - - their lives as citizens of the conri ii i-
idn..iit to save them eliminated. iou will find on .display in this ity.
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