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v "V' ' r ' 1 r','.'-Jiu" i ? I ' i ii i iima 1 i a' ' MaMauaaaaw v imaw' RENCH BROAD NEWS 'il Established Way; 16, 1907. " . ' CoaoliiItMl NotcdW 2, 111 m f ' . , 1 . ; BOTH A. TEAR. FOR aw -'if MARSHALL; N. C, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1927 CIRCULATION-1975 VOL. XXI S'.it. f'AiJ$ $l't k & i rt V-ij Uc 'J, nrLhi-v in, -a. ,io I -a i HaWritOGIlESSIVE FARMER 'j'" - J' M i1 I V f' i'HE NEWS-RECORD ' CO 0J 1 A . " lj i 1 J Jv i A A , tS ;UVAf- r , - THE ONLY NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED IN MADISON COUNTY gggi 1 ! I.. ' I. MRS. PLATO EBBS MESINASHEVULE TWRS.-W. B. RAMSEY LOSES HUS BAND AND SISTER IN , OTIE WEEK Mrs. IPlato Ebbsr wife of Senator Ebbs of Asheville, was found dead in i bed Monday mroning. She was ap , Apparently In good health Sunday and Pmi the afternoon, he and her husband and daughter were in Marshall to vis it her sister, Mrs. W. B, Ramsey. She felt a little tired after the ride and went to bed about 9:30 or 10:00 P. M. The next morning she was dead and doubtless died the early part of the night from heart failure. A Funeral services were conducted iTuesdajy tofternoon toy her pastor from the Calvary Baptist Church, in terment following in West Asheville. Mrs. Ebbs was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Sprinkle of Weaver-.-ville. , , , She and Mr. Ebbs were married In 1903 and went to Asheville in 1919, after residing at Hot Springs and at Marshall. For many years she had been a member of Calvary Baptist Church, West Asheville. Mrs. Ebbs was survived by her hus band, her father, and a daughter. Lots Ebbs, 14 years old. She left also three sisters, Mrs. C. R. Allison, Mar shall; Mrs. W. B. Ramsey, Marshall: nd Mrs. W. C. Pope, Weaverville, and two brothers, Lee Sprinkle, Char lotte Court House, Va., and Dr. C. N. Sprinkle, of Weaverville. The entire family, well known in Madison County, have our sympathy. 4 SOME SCATTERED .By JACK 7! JOYCE.. It has been quite a time since I wrote last for the News-Record; I thought I woul dagain write a few. lines, .thinking perhaps that if the Editor is in the right notion this might escape his waste basket and find n odd corner in his papery . traveling hd'varions parts of this, oW North State thkj.sqminqr End vwfl traveling.! have also been noticing different things. I can truthfully say that take the State as a whole, Madi son County is about the best place to live in after all I am not saying this with any thought of flattery- Of course I will admit they do have the roads quite a little better than we do but as for scenery, water and health fulness, I would not give Madison County for all of them. You who live in Madison County ought to advertise though. There are some people in this State who do not know where Madison County is or anything about it at all. I tried in my feeble way to tell folks about.it. We all ought to join together and let people know we are a county. Adopt a motto like, "Boost Madison County." Whenever you go tell folks about the County, and write them to visit us. When once they come, I don't think they'll be disappointed. " Are you a "KICKER" or are you a "PUSHER"? In almost all communi ties there are two factions, "kickers" and "pushers." One faction is pro gressive the other believes strongly in dingaread, having good 4aultEZ j..Zi. vuT iri.v. anint Roberta, says he would have the tax and good schools. The kickers against everything- but loaf ing and backbit ' lag, talking against the teachers and ' preachers and anything else that is for the uplift of a community. . Which one of these factions do yon bffcngtot -W-' v;.jvV i Would you rather live in a commu nity where there are no, good .roads, good schools, good churches, .or. in a community where these things pre vail? - , r r, -, , r I believe the majority of citixenS of Madison County will be in favor of these things. Can't we make (Jiingswt so hot for the kickers that they will . either be converted .into pushers or else get clean outof our countyt We have plenty of room for pushers in Madison Cunty but no room at all for kickers. 'I wonder when" the day Is coming in juaaisoa uounty wnen we will con solidate some of our schools. Around the comunity in which I am teaching, within a space of about 10 square miles we have four different schools, ' two: of them; being twoteacher schools. What a fine thing it .would be if we could consolidate these . schools into one central school where we could have better equipment, ; one teacher for each grade and also teach high school There are 26 to 30 boys aud girls, in this section, who; ought xo be in high school. These must go 'away off to school if they want to go .on. Think aboutit folks. We are.get ; ting roads built through this commu nity, why , not have a consolidated . school.? V.; . ..- - ' - ' ,j ANOTHER CAR-STOLENCT- ?.,'.. i .v c - i '?. - A touring ear belonging to Dewey . Lissenbee, of this town, was . stolen from the garage near his home Sun day night or Monday morning. No trace of the thieves or the where abouts of the car have been -found up to this time. - - - - DEWEY SHOT TAKEN TO HOSPITAL IN SERI OUS CONDITION Dewey Dockery, age about 25 years was shot and seriously injured Thurs day morning about ten o'clock , by Charlie Freeman, at Freeman's home in the 'Bailey Branch settlement. Freeman is said to be a man about SO years old and a good citizen of that community. Dockery is said to have been in trouble before. This trouble seems to have arisen over the shoot ing of a dog. Dockery is said to be originally of Cocke County, vTenn., and has been in the County 4 or 5 years. He was struck with about 20 shot from a shotgun. He was brought to Dr. Sams, who rendered first aid and rushed him on to a hospital it Asheville. It was hardly expected that he would live. WALNUT CREEK PROGRAM FOR PROMOTION DAY IN WALNUT CREEICSUNDAY 1 S C H O O L 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Hi Open at AO o'clock. Devotional-r-Cecil Reese. Music. Exercises by Beginners. Exercises by Primary Depart ment. Singing by class. Exercises by Junior Department (Boys). Sermon N. H. Griffin. Dinner on Ground. Opening Singing. Prayer by J. A. Griffin. Exercises by Junior Department (Girls). Quartette Young People's De partment. Exercise by Intermediate De partment. Special Music. SpeecQr Rev. H. L. Smith. Awarding of Certificates of Pro motion et al. All other Sunday School are invited. ASSOCIATION The first meeting of the Parent Teacher Association of Marshall was held at the school auditorium Tuesday afternoon. , As this was the election of officers, Mrs. E. R. Tweed, who served so faithfully and well as pres ident last session, called Dr. Sams to the chair and the Association pro ceeded to elect officers, it being the rule to change officers every year. Mrs. W. A. Sams was elected presi dent and Mrs. Homer Henry vice president. Miss Mamie Tweed was elected sec retary and Mrs. C. M. Gage, Treasur er. Several matters of interest were discussed but no action was taken. It is hoped that the people will feel and show great interest in this or ganization this session. ' i i n i i i in ..I ' REGISTER OF DEEDS book ready for the tax collector by October 1, but on account of the fail, ure of the Corporation Commission at Raleigh to certify to the Register of Deeds, the corporations of the County the delivery of the tax book to the tax collector . will : be delayed. . The corporations of the "County; amount to a third of the taxAleSPrty of me uouniy. : Revival meeting will begin' in Mar shall Methodist Church next Sunday", Sept. 18th. Rev, John A. Taylor of Sehring, Florida, will do. the preach ing. Prof. , Long, an evangelistic singer, 'Kill accompany Rev. Mr. Tay lor and will have fharge of the sing- ... Everybody is invited to join in with us for a revival. ) Attend every serv ice, t Let a revival come Into your lif e. . , . . REVIVAL AT i 1 PINEY GROVE Considerable interest. has-been manifested in a revival now gding on at Pine y Grove Baptist Church in Madison County. Last Sunday it was the intention of those hy charge to bring - the meeting to a close. - The baptismal service was held last Sun day morning, at which about CO- were baptized, ' many adults. r-. Following this so much interest was shown that it was decided .to continue tne meet ing for at least another week.- The attendance has been more than the house would seat Rev. Wiley Gra ham is "beini? assisted by a minister from Ashevuie. - - - v BOARD OF EDUCATION OF MADISON CO COMPARATIVE CURRENT FUND BALANCE SHEET ASAT JUNE 30,1925,1926 & 1927 ALBERT H. BLAKE Public Accountant and Auditor ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 200 Castanea Building, September 7, 1927 TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF MADISON COUNTY, MARSHALL, NORTH CAROLINA. Gentlemen:: . In accordance with your request I hv compiled from the books and records of yuor County Superintendent and atached hereto a Comparative Current Fund Balance Sheet at June 80, 1925, 1926, and 1927 also a state ment showing the differences between the Actual Expenses and the Budget for the School Year 1926-1927 which resulted in a deficit for that year of $38,397.71. . As shown by the Balance Sheet the Current Fund Deficit at June 30, 1927 amounts to $51,780.87. This deficit represents the accumulative defi cits for only two years as shown by the following summary : Deficit for the School Year 1926-1926 i",.;.:.' 15,453.37 Lmt Surplus at June 30, 1925 .. ;i".,s 2,070.21 DEFICIT AT JUNE 30, 1926 Deficit for the School Year 1926-1927 statement DEFICIT AT JUNE 30, 1927 The detail of the deficit of $16,453.37 for the School Year 1925-1926 has not been worked out but the composite of the deficit of $38,397.71 for the School Year 1926-1927 is shown on the statement hereto attached. Certain persons had caused to be published that at the end of Professor Henry.' administration there was a deficit "of $16,000.00 which was passed on to.jthe next administration. This statement was erroneous as the persons who published it failed to take into consideration uncollected taxes and cash in Bank which more, than-offset any liabilities. According to the books there was an actual surplus at the end of Professor Henry's administration of $2,070.21 which was passed along to the next administration. The previous published statement, should, therefore, be corrected. The books of account have not been audited by me but, I understand, they were audited by Dr. Finley in conjunction with Mr. White, the County Auditor. These gentlemen advise that all moneys have been properly ac counted for. 1 ' If all moneys were properly accounted for the deficit of $51,780.87 in the Current Funds is the result of Expenditures being made during the past two years without due regard to the budgets. Respectfully submitted, ALBERT H. BLAKE, Public Accountant and Auditor JUNE 30, ASSETS AND DEFICIT Cash $ 4,402.66 10,448.24 NONE Uncollected Deficit Taxes TOTAL Asset and Deficit 14,860.90 LIABILITIES and SURPLUS Notes Payable NONE Accounts Payable . 104.67 Due Special Tax Dia- 12,676.12 Total Liabilities and Sur mm esv plus ; l. 14,850.90 SUMMARY SHOWING INCREASE IN DEFICIT BY YEARS Deficit for School Year 1925-1926 16,453.37 Lets: Surplus at June 30, 1925 2,070.21 DEFICIT AT JUNE 30, 1926 Deficit for School Year 1926-1927 as attached statement DEFICIT AT JUNE 30. 1927 i BOARD OF EDUCATION OF STATEMENT SHOWING EXCESS OF EXPENSES OVER BUDGET FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1926-1927 WHICH RESULTED IN AN INCREASE IN THE DEFICIT FOR THE YEAR OF $38,397.71 BUDGET ACTUAL EXPENSES EXPENSES IN EXCESS Salary of Teachers nad Supervisors Salary of County Superintendent Per Diem of County Board Traveling Expenses of County Super- ' intendent Clerical , Office Expenses Fuel and Janitors : School Supplies . Rent and Insurance , Interest on Temporary Loans - Transportation of Pupils '. New Biuldings in Excess of State ; Loans L ; : Furniture and Apparatus Repairs ," , Libraries Trucks 1' r Repayments of State Loans and In- .- v terest i . . , ; i. l.I ..' Miscellaneous .... - Special Districts ' SUB-TOTALS LttCnarges to Special Districts for .Repayments, of state Loans and In- ,tereat ., .... .... ' ' ; , , - ACT-;rbTlLi;T;-;", ' BUDGET IN EXCESS OF EXPENSES Salary of teachers and supervisors Salary ; of County superintendent Repairs ' . . ' - TOTAL Ji t , KECONCIUATION OF Total Actual Expenses Budget , s.r;,:': ACTUAL "EXPENSES IN EXCESS OF BUDGET AWi Actual Revenue, less than Budget Expectation EXPENSES IN EXCESS OF ACTUAL REVENUE J: Lent Reduction in, Balances due -Special Districts INCREASE, IN DEFICIT FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1926-1927 ,.-38,897.71 '. t r . y- K !-;. : ' : . ; ' ! . .i'". i .. " S.j i V Having been requested by so many citiiens from various sections of the vounty, the Board of Education felt that it was their duty to the peo pie,: to make a statement concerning the financial condition of the county school fund. ---There have bee various statements made and published, but this is the first public statement we have made. : ... u ? f .A-s, ' The Board not being satisfied with the previous audit and statement, decided to -employ a disinterested auditor to make out a financial state ' ment of the school fund to June 30, 1927. t According to this report, which you will find in this issue of the News-Record, Prof. Henry left a surplus ef : $2070.21 when his term of office expired. The deficit at June - SO, . 1927 ' being $51,780.87. ; l " s... - v. - - ., Feeling the burden of taxation ourselves, it Is the' intention' of the Board of Education to be as economical as possible-' in spending school '. funds of Madison County. We are going to- furnish everything that is necessary to make a good school system, at the least possible cost to the . ta reavers. ' lu,iy ' : WH EY M. ROBERTS, Chairman; CM. BLANKENSHIP, LEE RAMSEY, ISJLD HOLCOMBE. ... ; i : - u,ii. l3,38d.xo as shewn by the attached .38,397.71 .51,780.87 1925 JUNE 30, 1926 JUNE 30, 1927 2,705.48 10,427.30 13,383.16 26,515.94 146.26 5,207.95 51,780.87 57,135.08 20,000.00 60,000.00 4,800.24 61.70 6,454.24 bum. NONE " 26,515.94 57,13,5.08 13,383.16 shown by ..38,397.71 .61,780.87 MADISON COUNTY COMPARTIVE OF BUDGET 87,026.48 3,500.00 600.00 600.00 400.00 300.00 4,000.00 500.00 1,500.00 2,500.00 6,000.00 5,975.00 1,900.00 2,000.00 60.00 2,000.00 19,302.15 200.00 37,699.30 86,112.12 3,467.00 861.55 923.24 400.00 464.31 4,766.60 1,376.22 2,121.76 3,501.54 8,418.53 18,632.59 15,226.77 1,208.36 1,042.81 3,426.20 21,818.65 1,430.78. 46,846.33 261.55 323.21 164.31 766.60 876.22 621.76 1,001.54 2,418.63 12,657.59 13,326.77 992.81 1,426.20 2,516.50 1,230.78 7,647.03 . 176,052.93 220,545.36 46,231.43 16,06Mu-r,-18,842.50 2,782.50 159,992.93 20L702.86 43,448.93 83.00 791.64 1,739.00 1NCKA9E IN DEMV.IT v 159,992.93 . i.-. r .41,709.98 , r 807,18 .42,517.11 4,119.40 MARSHALL'S NEW FIRE TRUCK ARRIVES A new Graham Bros, fire truck costing about $3750 is now at Hen derson Motor Co.'s garage ready to be delivered to the Town of Marshall. This truck is one of the latest in fire flffhtmsr equipment, provided with hose, ladder, chemical extinguishers, etc. While Marshall does not seem to nave many fires the wisdom of the town having such equipment is shown in the big saving in fire insurance rates. PARKING SPACES MARKED ..v,v ... The town is having Main Street rriftrked off, showing how cars may be parked so as to provide more parking space without blocking traffic. MARSHALL SUED FOR OVETOQO Mr. A. B. Copenhaver, represent ing the Foster Copenhaver Co., who have had the contract for paving streets in Marshall, has been in Mar shall this week and has filed a suit a gainst the Town of Marshall for damages amounting to some more than 5,100. As we understand it, the claim is based on the Town refusing-' ..pay. for some work that was improperly done. Mr. Copenhaver claims, that this was the fault of the engineer and not the fault of his company. The plaintiff will be rep resented, by Messrs. John Mc&rroy and Guy V. Roberts, while the Town will be represented by Mr. J. A. Hendricks. The "ease may come ap in October. EUGENE RECTOR ELECTED CASIinS At a called meeting Wednesday of the directors of the Bank of French Broad, Mr. C. Eugene Rector was e lected cashier of said bank to suc ceed the late W. B. Ramsey. Mr. Rector has held the position as assis tant cashier for the past two years and has' been closely associated with the working of the institution for a longer period than that. Mr. Jack Ramsey, son of the late W. B. Ram sey, was elected assistant cashier, he having assisted in the bank for some time. These promotions are well de served and we congratulate these young men On the confidence reposed in them by the directors of the bank. FROM WALNUT Mr. Lawton Thomas was a pleasant caller at i Miss Bernice Fortner's Fri day afternoon. Mr. JJertcie Fortner is the owner of a new Chevrolet sedan. The Sunday Schools of Walnut are getting along fine. 1 Mr. Albert Fortner is in Weaver ville College this year. Miss 1 Myrtle Fortner is teaching school at Highland. Miss Bernice Payne has returned to Walnut to go to school this year. Miss Lillie Goldsmith spent Satur day night with Miss Bernice Payne. Miss Queen Payne and, Vonalee Mc Darris walked home from school Fri day afternoon. . . Walnut and Hot . Springs high' schools are going to play , baseball at Walnut Monday. i . ' " r rom ukauu i . We had a good meeting Sunday at CraswHiH: also a large attendance. 4i. West Buncombe High School start- 914.S64M Monday, Sept. 11. We all hope for a good and successful school xerm: sMrr Jv G.tFord, a welWcnowa mer-; chant of Craggy, has moved into his new store oouaina. " a s - i - , ; Mr. Johnson has also-completed a new store building and is trading ver y much; too. ' ' Born lo mr. ana an en oiuiui, a big baby girL ? , " ' Mr. erry Redmon waff visiting wlaifAmfcvCraggy Friday and Sat urday. I V . Surday; also watching the, balloon nnd Mrs. Dexter Wilson. Mr. an Mrs. Albert Redmoa and Mr. and Mrs.' Clarence Redmon motored down toy- the? baptizing Sunday at Piney Grove.1.;.. ; .- i . :- .-- Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Banks Mr. anf Mrs. Sam Banks have gone to T!neAiee. HARD ROBERTS DEAD - . i Mr:;,Bsrd 'Roberts of the Spring Ctftoktcetlorfdied Sent. 8. 1927. He was taken to the French Broad Hos pital in AsheviUe, where he nnder- wit fin. .operation for appendicitis. He was take-.frora the hospital Ang: 25 to his home! He leaves 6 brothers f sistersy his fataec and moUer RIDDLE'S HOUSE DESTROYED BY FIRE The house in which Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Riddle and family were living caught on fire last Sunday while the family was attending church at Piney Grove. In spite of the fact that the neighbors did all they could to ex tinguish it, the entire building was destroyed and all the furniture and food, including a good supply of fruit canned last year was a total loss. IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM BERNARD RAMSEY The Madison Seminary church and Sunday Schol extends deepest sym pathy to the family and relatives. We feel that in the death of Mr. Ramsey we sustain an- irreparable loss. It has been, declared by men in our church community, that Mr. Ramsey had been to them a father in many business transactions. He devoted his life largely in aiding his friends and neighbors. He was a citizen loved and rsepected. Mr. Ramsey was not a memDer oi our church, but showed great interest in helping us build our house of wor ship. The helpful deeds, accompanied by a great Christian spirit, that ruled his life, won for him a place in all our heart Our minds .fail to find words with which to express esteem for his worthy efforts. Will we miss him? "How can we do without him?" the question asked by community, church and home. We do respectfully declare our love and appreciation for the noble charac ter he exemplified, and tne ianniiu Christian service rendered while a mong us. We extend to the wife rind children, and the dear mother and brother, our tenderest feelings of love and sympathy. We commend them to the great Physician, who can com fort every heart and heal every wound. "Dearest brother, thou hast left us, And thy loss we deeply feel; But it is God that hath bereft us; Heaven all our sorrows neai. '- v.- ' Yet'again we hope to meet thee, When the dav of life is fled. And in heaven with joy to greet thee. E. W. ' Where, no lareweii tear s sneo . wThe Pastor, S. M. STEOUPSt iZZ i jmHj ...... ... - v -.5t-ii RESOLUTIONS IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM BERNARD RAMSEY At a special meeting of the Direct ors of the JjanK oi rTencn uroau held Wednesday, September 14th, in the Directors Room at Marshall, the following resolutions were adopt ed: Whereas. God has called from our midst our beloved and honored Cash ier. William Bernard Ramsey, We, the members of the French Broad Bank resolve: First: That we express our pro found respect for Mr. Ramsey as a Christian gentleman, as a noble and useful citisen and as an officer of pronounced ability combining the rare Qualification of intellect, person ality, sincerity and unusual executive ability. The loss of his unselfish ser vice will be felt, not only in his church and community but through out the Banking Circles of he entire State of North Carolina, who recog nized and' appreciated his noble char acter and fine business qualifications. t : Second: That we express our ap preciation for his useful life and for his influence in our community. Mr. -Ramsey's life was a4 gentle, and at -r the same time a forceful one. I ; social intercourse he was always af fable, considerate and just. His af-1 fectionate solicitude for the happi- ness for his family and jjjvedpnes wa ' beautiful in 'its- tendosne'ss. He . -av. scrupulously' honest and fair in his t dealings with men, and his life antf ' character is a priceless heritage left; to his family. .His influence will liva on through the years, He died as bet would have wished to die, struggling, endeavoring and accomplishing, "Twffldit and Evening Star ' And nay there be no moaning of the. , bar " ' : When:!' put "but to-see. - Twilight and. Evening Bells j And after that the dar: i , And ttay there be no sadness or farev ....... WKII , -rm u.w.' m$ .. well r - ' "W V When J embaTk.'?viv s xnirur xna. we express our aeep est sympathy to his wife and com ' panion and to his family we expre"'i,; our love and sympathy and we ask f v t our Heavenly Father to bring com - fort-t their bereaved hearta . ? K' f Hi " - t. i .t. . im..t i - : ai. ,9, - Vlutions be spread upon the minute V - oi the Bant oi rrencn Broad, to nis , family, the local newspaper, to the Asheville Citisen, to ' the. Asheville ' Times, to the Tarheel Banker . at Kaleigh. - -.v. t - ' Respectfully submitted, . ., TSirt .-V ilRS. KATIE H. GUDGE2, T"" Chairman of Committee. DR. F. ROBERTS, r,::-';''; r. s. -gibe.? ;
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