North Carolina Newspapers

I U r Register anil Vote for Hospital Bonds for Humanity's Sake issmi Volume XXXVIII. Namber 17 W AV.NESVILLE. HAYWOOD COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA THURSDAY. MAY 27, 1926 $2.00 a Year in Advance, $2.50 if not bo PaH J' ' . .4.. ""' News. Letter from i Ratcliff Cove It is little amusing at tittiea in watching the preceedings in congress resembling a bunch of school' boys more than a bunch of law makers dilly dallying along aimlessly seem ingly without any definate object in view each ellement raising-All the tactics that be brought to hear in disparaging and bringing into dis repute. The oppinion of those who eems to disagree with their" trying to hinder and block any measure that may come up. The Muscle ' Shoal problem seems to be running,' the race of endurance and will probably engage the attention of the next congress and then there is the Pro hibition question calling forth much discussion (mostly hot air) with no definate plan mapped out by either wets or drys and the prospect is- that there is nothing done that will re lieve the situation and the occasion ally the aim relief measure looms up with some discussion both Pro and son with too many cooks in the kitchen each with a different receipt from the present out look. The farmer will be left out of the game for the time being so with the pre sent trend of condition and the ex perience of the last few years it is time for the American people especi ally the laboring class. Rest up and take notice and this is election year and the people will have a say a to who shall fill the different office to be filled. Therefore it should be the duty of all citizens to acquaint them selves with the platforms and policies of the two great dominant parties and issues set forth therein and hen use good judgement and coalmen sense in placing men in office who important issues, before the people and made to the people. One of the moat will strive, to carry oat the pledges one that has engaged the attention of the country for a decade is the prohibition question and as a general rule are people pay too little atten tion to the character of men who aspire for office and 4hen complain at the lawlessness and disappointment that is so pervolent in our country when we as electors are largly to blame for such conditions in this state the primary is more important than the election for it is virtually the election as one pary predomin ates that being true so in this day when there is such a dependable mor al laxity and when a powerful effort is being to weaken our prohibition laws, it is the bounden duty of all good citizens who have the good of the country at heart to go to the' primary and vote for clean moral law abiding men who are disposed to do the right thing regardless of party affiliation an any outside enfluence. i MISS RAY HAS BIRTHDAY PARTY Miss Rosalyn Ray entertained several of her young friends Friday afternoon honoring her twelfth birth day anniversary. Numerous games were played on the lawn after which the guests were served with ice cream, cake and candy. The invited guests , were: Misses "Baby Sister" Mock, Jewell Hippe, Elizabeth Band, Mary Emma Massey, Charline Tunbyfill, Louisa Thackston, . Babbie Way, Hester Anne Withers, Edna Gattett, Mary Adams, Ward Martha Neal, O'Neil Kirk, Marion McDowell, Catherine Queen,' Marie Plott, and Charles Band' June Turby full, Harrold Massie, James Hardin Howell, Billie Prevost, Milas Fer guson and Howard Hyatt. DR. F. M. LEFLAR RETURNS. - .V' for.:the fourth successive time; he is Dr. F. M. Leflar, Who la a -promt- Secretary of the Chamber of Com nent chriopractor, has returned here-, merce; Secretary-Treasurer' of the to open his office over Alexander's Murphy Building and Loan Associa Xrug Store. Dr. Leflar had hit offl- tion, and of the Murphy Real Estate ees here last summer and had a very Cb.i was lor three years Editor of the successful season. For the past Local Newspaper, the Cherokee winter he has practiced in Northern Scout; three years principal of the Michigan where he experienced a jMurphy High School, and is now prosperous season. . .. . .,' Superintendent of the Murphy school Dr. Leflar found the people in system. ' . ; ' Michigan were interested in'the pro- j '-After the t 'Ceremony, aV weddj:! gress of Western North Carolina. - .breakfast will be served at the home - The many friends of Dr. Leflar will 0f the bride, following which . the be pleased to learn of his return here to continue his practjAe. r Kenneth Mehaffey Died L3St Night Asheville Citizen. Kenneth Mehaffey, li'year old son of W. L. Mehaffey, of Hazel-wood, near , Waynesville, died last night on the way to Mission Hospital after suf fering a fractured skull and concus sion Of the brain by falling from a .truck. . Young Mehaffey was riding on the rear end of truck which was forced to stop suddenly. It is thought that the stop caused him to fall to the ground. When picked up he was unconscious, and his skull badly frac tured. -Drv Allen brought the unconscious youth ' immediately to Asheville for an operation, but It was found that he was dead on reaching the Mission hospital. The trip to Asheville re quired ahnost an hour and it was not known exactly when the youth died. Funeral arrangements had not been announced by relatives of the de ceased at an early hour this morning. Full details of the accident could not be learned early today as communi cation could not be established with the youth's home town. However, it was said that there were several witnesses to the occurrence. (This is a case where a Haywood hospital might have saved the youth's live. So vote on June 5th for a coun ty hospital Ed.) SIPE ALBRIGHT APPROACHING MARRIAGE Of cardial interest te their many friends is the announcement of the wedding plans of Miss Linn Al bright and Mr. Bryan Webb Sipe whose marriage is to take place at high noon, Saturday June 12, at the Presbyterian Church' in Waynesville. ' The ' bridal party will Include Miss Anne Albright, sister of the bride; maid of Honor: Miss Luceba Trfplett, of Pittsburgh Pa., and Miss Grace Albright, another sister, as bride's raaides: little Miss Marie Plott of Waynesville and Dorothy Morrow of Chattanooga, Tenn., Junior Bride's maids; dainty Miss Frances Rose of Waynesville, flower girl, little Mary Morrow Baity, niece of the bride, ring bearer. The groom elect's brother, Mr. Melvin L. Sipe of Fountain, S. C, will act as his best man. Messrs. W. M. Fain and J. B. Stoney of Murphy will ast as groomsmen; and Messrs. W. R. Harbeck, Jr., of Waynesville, and M. G. Stamey of Candler, as ushers. Prior to the marriage vows, which will be pronounced by the bride's pastor, Rev. S. R. Crockett, a beauti ful musical program will be rendered by Miss Frederika Quinlan, Waynes ville, organist. Miss Anne Wilson, Harlem, Ga., Pianist, Miss Ida Jean . Ptwwn Wttvnpsvillp. and Mr. W. C ' , ... Miss Albright is the second daught er of Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Albright of Waynesville. She received her educa tion at the North Carolina College for women and the Southern Dlvis. ion of the Boston School of Expres sion. For the past four years she has been a teacher in the Murphy public schools. Her charming per sonality and gracious manner have won for her a host of friends through out the state. Mr. Sipe is a native of Cherryville, N. O, the son of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Sipe. ; After receiving his A. B. and A M. Degrees from the University of North Carolina he came to Murphy four and a half years ago, where he sooll won the confidence and respect of the community as evidenced by the many positions of honor and re sponsibility, which have been bestow ed upoa him. He wa recently elected a City Commissioner .and. Treasurer of the Town of Murphy young couple Will leave for pointy cf interest on the Pacific Coast. 1 , Miss Semmes in Stock Company Chosen As Member of Auditorial Players. Another North Carolina girl who has made the stage her career, re turned to her own state this week when Miss Margot Semmes, of Way nesville became a member of the Audi torium Players, who open a fifteen week's engagement at the Auditorium tomorrow night Miss Semmes is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Semmes, who have a home just outside Waynesville. Until four years ago Miss Semmes lived in Mexico, where her father was an engineer. She attended the Univers ity of Mexico, and then to New; York where she attended the University of New York. Later she attended the ahuster-martm School. Dramatic ambition started early with Miss Semmes and her earliest record of successes in "Portia" which he played in a children's performance at the age of 12. She later turned this childhood talent into community dramatics, and worked with Carol Sachs in Lexington, Ky. Last year Miss Semmes appeared with the Richard Mansfield Players, just outside Boston in ingenue and a variety of other parts. Some of her best parts have been Mrs. Small wood in "The Enchanted Cottage;? Effie in "Plots and Playwrights;" and in "You and I" and "The Birthday of the Infanta." i -Miss Semmes is a descendant of Admiral Raphael Semmes of Ala bama fame. Her grandmother. Mrs. Eli Shelby Hammond studied for the stage, but never went further with her interests. Miss Semfrne is the first member of her family, to do professional work. The North Carolina actress is small and dainty, with copper curly hair that has been bobbed and lies on her head in lovely waves. Her features are small and her manner is charming. In the opening bill of the Audi torium Players Miss Semmes plays the part of Alice, the misplaced chorus girl. JOHN M. QUEEN FOR RECORD ER'S COURT JUDGE. John M. Queen, whose announce ment appears in this paper, as a can didte for judge of the Recorder's court for Haywood county, is well qualified for the position he seeks. He was admitted to the bar in 1909, and since his admission to the bar, has had large practice, and much ex perience both in civil and criminal courts. He served his town as Police m , jusuce ior several years ana as Mayor of his little, town and in both positions made a most enviable record Many questions of law arise in Re corder's court and must be passed on by the trial judge. The recorder has jurisdiction in civil cases unto one 'thousand dollars where the ac tion is based on contract and five hundred dollars in Tort. The record er should be well informed on the law, for on knowing the law will save the county many dollars, which oth erwise would be spent in useless ap peals. Litigants in Recorder's court are entitled to a jury trial if the de sire it, and the presiding judge should be able to charge and exp ain the law to the jury applicable to the case being tried. Mr. Queen is able to meet all the 'requirements .f an able recorder and no doubt would preside in manner creditable to himself and of whom the county wPI feel proud. DISTRICT CONFERENCE AT BE THEL The district Conference of the Methodist Church will : be held at Bethel begining Sunday morning, May 30,. at which time Rev. T. F. Marr, of the Methodist church will de liver the sermon. The Congregation of the Methodist Church willworship at Bethel Sunday morning, with the regular : evening service at their Church. ' '.'"' . " ' ' The Conference will continue through Tuesday. THE CIVIC LEAGUE WILL MEET. Hrs. W. T. Lee will be hostess to the .Civic League, June 4, at 3:30. Condensed State News From Raleigh i (By M. L. Shipman.) Raleigh, N. C, May 24. Warning to the American Legion men not to use their organizations for political advancement, the filing of campaign expenses, the beginning of the com mencement season, and various other matters of interest absorbed atten tion in Raleigh during the week. There were no developments of any consequence in official "circles. Gov ernor McLean spent a great deal of time responding to demands made on him for speeches. What is believ ed to be the gnal gasp of the Co-op movement as regards the Tri-State Tobacco organization was heard at the annual meeting.- v Action ''also was started to finally dissolve the organization, Henry L. Stevens, Jr. commander of the American Legion issued a tatement urging that steps be taken to prevent men from using the Leg ion as a vehicle to ride into office. He declared he had no particular candidate in mind but was merely issuing a general warning at this political season. . Robert R. Reynolds, running for the Senate against Lee. S. Overman filed a campoign expenditure sheet of. $1,012 while Mr. Overman report ed $33. During the week also it , was 'ndicated sentiment here that fthe ttack ma1e ex-service men of J S ro V war record of j Reynold as a means of defeating !ilm had been of benefit to him the reaction in his favor helnine more than the attack hurt. It was shown that Renolds had a wife and two children when the war broke out and tht when he came within the draft age he waived exemption. ' T!1? ' th week Mw th begw nine of commencement exercises throughout the State with a number of colleges starting their final pro grams. By the middle of June all will have closed their doors for the summer. The Tri-State Tobacco Growers Co operative Marketing Association held their annual meeting dpring the week and decided to hold on until the first of June when decision will be made whether or not to disband and release the farmers from their con tracts Two days after this action another proceeding seeking receiver ship of the organization was started in Federal Court and Federal Judge Meekins set June first as a date for the final hearing on the proposition. It is believed locally the organization will be disbanded and the farmers will be left to form a new organiza tion, the Old Belt Association, on which plans are now being made. The retirement of John D. Berry as secretary of the State Grand Lodge of Old Fellows was heard of with great regret by Raleigh citizens rep:: I'd less of their affiliations. Mr. Berry is very popular in Raleigh. For nearly two decades he had given his best efforts to the Old Fellows assistant secretary and secretary and his defeat for re-election at the Goldsboro convention was a surprise and a shock to his many friends who know just how hard he has labored in the interests of the organization. The removal of the Grand Secretary's office to the Home at Goldsboro, or rather the propostl to do so, on the plot of economy, played an important part in the result. The office will be transferred within thirty, days. Grand Lodge officers elected for the ensuing year: Grand Master, R. L. Spaulding, Asheville; Deputy Grand Master, W. L. Whitley Plymouth; Grand Warden. John W. Chipp, Greensboro; Grand Treasurer, M. L. Shipman,, Raleigh; Grand Secretary, Chas. C. Smith. Goldsboro. I State Insurance Commissioner Wade returning from a visit to New ! York declares that on the basis of matter which he understands was considered the .increase appears justi-1 tied which has. been ordered in five rates of North Carolina by the South- , eastern Underwriters. He. says it is j ' matter - for' gratification that the j rates on dwellings had not been in-, creased in this state as it had been in others which he todk as meaning that North Carolinians are better protect ed from fire in their homes. He promised, however, that he would thoroughly'o' into the matter to de termine whether the rates were justi fied. ' - 1 Charles M. Upham, who has been (Contiued on another page.) Why W. J. Hannah Shouldbe Elected William J. Hannah, a Haywood County lawyer, born and bred in Cat aloochee township, is a candidate for the high office of judge of this judi cial district. He is calling upon Hay wood county people to give hhn their loyal support at the primary on June 5, and his friends are backing him and calling upon all citizens of the county to support him for the follow ing reasons: 1. He is eminently well qualified for the office of judge. He is well poised, accurate in judgment, and fair in his decisions. 2. He is a loval citizen of Hay wood county and has worked faith fully and persistently for the upbuild ing of his section of the State. 3. He is a self educated man. As a boy he was ambitious to get an education, although the opportuni ties were poor and the advantages meager. 4. He has the strength of character to meet the grave responsibilties that a judge has to face. He is courag ious in the discharge of the most ex acting duties. 5. In point of legal ability he meas ures up with any lawyer in the dis trict, having been long a close stu dent of the law and the practice in both Superior, Supreme and Federal court. He has the judicial mind. His friends point to the fact that his de cisions have been fair and impartial Las judge of the Recorder's court of Haywood county. Appeals from hil decisions have been been few, and usually resulted in the higher court by the appellants receiving a greater penalty than the one received in the Recorder's court. " Colonel Hannah is a veteran of the Spanish-American War, having led the first company of American sol diers through the streets of Havanna, Cuba, in the occupation of that city at the close of the war. Friends of Judge Hannah are now calling upon all citizens of Haywood county to stand by this loyal son of Haywood, and to see that on June 5, he receives the full strength of the electorate of this county. U. D. C. TO MEET The Haywood Chapter of the U. D. C. .will meet at the home of Mrs. R. H, Blackwell Friday, June 11, at 3:30. WAYNESVILLE HONORED At The Fourth Annual Convention Of Western North Carolina At the Convention of the Episcopal Church held at Bilt'moie, in All Souls' Church on May 18, to 20, Grace Church, Waynesville, was highly hon- ared. Mr. John N. Shoolbred was re elected as a member of the Standing Committee and Mrs. Shoolbred was re-elected as Vice President of the Dioctsean Branch of the Woman's Auxiliary. The Rector Rev. Albert New was elected as an Alternate to the Prov incial Synod, meeting to be held at Jacksonville, Fin., in the Fall of this year;and Mr. Charles R. Thomas was elected as a member of the Bishop's Council, being the Executive Council, to succeed Judge Michael Schenck of Hendersonville, resigned. The delegates present at the Con vention both, from the Woman's Auxiliary and representing the Parish were . most delightfully entertained during the entire sessions of the Con vention, as were all the delegates from other places, by Mr. Fred L. Seely, at Grove Park Inn. Also Mr. and Mrs. John F. A. Cecil entertain ed the entire body of delegates with a reception at Biltmore House. . JEFFERSON DAVIS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED JUNE 3, The United Daughters of the Con federacy , will celebrate Jefferson Davis' Birthday June 3, a program at the Court House at 10:30 a. m. There will be a good speaker for the occasion. The most important feature of the celebration will be the pre sentation of Crosse of Honor.' 'to Veterans of the war Between the States. It is desired that a large number of Citizens of Haywood County will be present. News Letter From Balsam Sunday School Day was observed by the Methodist S. S., last Sunday. Miss Grace Mehaffey and Mr. Hubert Ensley motored to Asheville Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mehaffey has moved to Canton. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Christy and Master Paul Christy of Asheville are here to spend the summer. Messrs Charles R. Jones Jr., and Charles Perry have opened a garago in Franklin. Mr. Hubert Ensley is their mechanic. Mr. W. E. Ensley and family and Mrs. H. P. Ensley motored to Ashe ville Monday. Hon. and Mrs. W. T. Lee of Waynes ville were here Monday. They also motored out to Cabin Flats. Mr. Ralph England and sister Miss Snow England were here Sunday from Toxaway. Misses Katy Ken ney, Grace Mehaffey and Mario Coward and Messrs Haud Davis and Grady Owen accompanied them as 'far as Cullowhee on their return in the afternoon. Mr. Johnnie Jones has joined the Navy. Mr and Mrs. Loranzo Crawford of Willets and Mrs. Candace Powell of Columbia, S. C, were geusts of Mrs. H. P. Ensley Sunday afternoon. 1 Good fresh Georgia peaches, $2.50 per bushel crate. Much lower prices in 5 bushel lots. Now shipping El bertas and Carmens. Buy a crate for your summer ice cream. Write for quantity prices to. Grimes Brok erage Co., Room 429, Kimball House, Atlanta, Georgia. November 7, EPISCOPAL CHURCH NEWS At the Annual Convention of the Diocese held last week in Biltmore, the local Parish, "Grace Church in the Mountains," was greatly honor ed in the electon of four represcnta- I tives from Waynesville on Diocesan boards. Mr. John N. Shoolbred was elected, a member of the "Standing Commit- , tee, Mr. Chas. R. Thomas is one of the "Bishop's Council;" Mrs. J. N. Shoolbred was re-elected Vice-Presi- dent of the Womans' Auxiliary of the Diocese; and the Rector, Rev. j Albert New, an alternate delegate to the Provincial Synod to meet in November at Jacksonville, Florida. Last Sunday, the Rector began his twelfth year as Rector of the Parish. Next Sunday, 30th: inst, is "Trin ity" Sunday. There will be Holy Communion at 8: a. m. Church School and Bible Class at 10. The Rector will preach at 11: a. m. and S: p. Everybody is cordially invited to all Services. FLEET SCROGGS ACCORDED HONOR Canton Man Voted Most Popular Student At University Fleet H. Scroggs, of Canton and the University of North Carolina. Chapel Hill, by being voted the most pomilar member of the senior-class in the school of Phar macy. He has been a consistent stu dent and has been highly respect ed both in his work and as a leader and has won many honors. Mr. Scroggs was appointed as assistant in pharmacy at the beginn ing of this school year and has been serving with Professor J. G. Board, who is secretary of pharmacy in the university. Mr. Scroggs is eligible for the entire State board examina tion, having served his apprenticeship and will receive his Ph. G. degree in June, which is a few days prior to the State board examination. Besides being one of the best students in the senior class, he is member of Acacia fraternity Kappa Psi fraternity, president, of U. N. C. A. Ph. A., secretary and treasurer of the class, most popu lar member of class, assistant in pharmacy and master mason. ERROR CORRECTED In last weeks issue of the Mount aineer appeared a list of delegates from the Episcopal Church who at tended the convocation Services in Biltirore. By error Mrs. R. L. Allen who is a Methodist was mentioned in this list. 1i I. i ii 1 i i r. r v'1 t :i"7 - "3