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V ' mm 7 THURSDAY, NOVEMrVp h THE WAYNESVILLE MOUNTAINEER PAGE FOUR Barber Harvesting Thousands Bushels Of Fine Apples Now (Continued from page 1) truck loads have been made up for the most past of windfalls in mix ed varieties. As in most things worth while there is an interesting story back of this magnificent orchard, that is made up of hard work, persever ance and dreams. Mr. Barber's love and talent for growing fruits is no doubt inherited from his father, whose plantation in the piedmont section of the state in the days before thte War Between the States was famous throughout the surrounding country for fine fruits. While fate deemed that he should not enjoy those things for long, his father died when he was quite young, and he was taken to another county to live with an aunt, the impression was left to become a part of his mature life. While still in his teens Mr. Barber obtained employment with a merchant who sold machinery. One day in 1892 an expert, rep resenting the McCormick Harvest ing Company visited this merch ant. He met young Barber and as they talked he realized that he was no ordinary young fellow, but a boy with ambition and dreams, and an uncanny understanding of all the intricate mechanism of the McCormick products. He was en gaged on the spot to set up and demonstrate the McCormick bind ers. In his work, his territory in cluded the states of Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New York. He visited all the leading farms in his demonstration of the binders. He always found himself lingering on the places that had orchards. He was particularly impressed with fruit growing in the state of New York. The hope of some day owning an orchard of his own begun to crystalize in his mind. He never missed an oppor tunity to study the methtods of growing fruit in each section he visited. In 1897 he was offered a posi tion with the Tantite Company of Pennsylvania, which was a big promotion over his job with the McCormick Company. He travel ed the entire United States in his special work of introducing the product of his company. Once he met a traveling man in the middle west who was sold on the idea of pineapple farms in Southern Florida. He at once be came interested, but upon investi gation he was disillusioned. The pineapple farms were as the sales man had represented, but he had forgotten to mention the mos quitoes and as it was in the days before modern methods of engin eering and sanitation had made tropical parts of Florida livable. Upon his return from Florida he found that his company was sending him to the Pacific coast, which was a most interesting ex perience. Here he had an oppor tunity to observe the apple indus- ifcjtry, which at that time was in its Tifancy. While there were many orchards thriving, tnousanas oi trees were being planted, which were to some day be the largest apple orchard acreage in the world. Here he became interest ed in peaches also. His dream was now very defi nitely taking shape. He was be coming financially able to have it materialize. After traveling over the entire country his thoughts turned to his native state. In 1902 he visited Asheville looking for a suitable location. He was advised to come to Waynesville, as Hay wood was considered the best ap ple county. Mr. Barber remembers quite vivid the lovely autumn afternoon he arrived here. Alighting from the train, it seemed that the en tire town was represented at the station, which was then the hab it of the citizens at that particular period. After getting located at a hotel he hired a horse and for weeks rode over the county investigating locations for his orchard. He was deeply impressed with the apples he saw ready lor harvesting, and was confident that he had made no mistake in his decision to -return to his native state. After much consideration he at last decided to buy in the Sauhook section on number 10 highway near Balsam station. At the time is was a wilderness of briars, and matted undergrowth, and its prep aration for an orchard offered a tremendous task. In fact it would have discouraged most persons. The briars had made such an ideal home for Brer Rabbit, who had so long literally infested the place, that even long after it was cleared and the orchard on its way, the trunks of the trees would have to be protected from the rab bits. But at last two hundred acres were ready for planting and in December 1903 some 10,000 trees were planted. The trees were set 30 feet apart each way. In be tween, 6,000 Alberta peaches were planted. They matured earlier than the apples, but after two years of bearing it was decided best to remove them. While the fruit was the equal of the famous Sandhill and Georgia peaches they were crowding the apples too much. Peaches are more sensitive to frost than apples, and since there were no other peach orchards in this section, to employ the expert labor necessary for handling them, on a cooperative basis, Mr. Barber soon decided that it was poor bus iness to attempt a peach produc tion in this vicinity. Of particular interest to visitors always, is the cold storage plant. Mr. Barber obtained the blue prints from the government for its constructions, but soon discovered its defects and improved the plans. The government heard of the improved storage system and sent one of its experts here to study the plan. He was so im pressed with it that he asked per mission to make the blue prints of it and they were later used in one of the government bulletins. The state also recognized the superior ity of the plans and incorporated the blue prints in one of the state bulletins issued by the Agricul tural Experiment Station. Once during labor difficulties a representative from the Coun try Gentleman, having heard of the Saunook Apples, and the own er, sent a reporter down to Way nesville, to see the orchards and interview Mr. Barber, The re porter was not only surprised to find labor conditions as he had heard, but everything was on a much larger scale, than he had anticipated. He could not quite understand, the relation between the owner and the families who lived on the place and worked for him. He couldn't take in the fact that in addition to wages, house rent was free, pastures for cows, firewood, and a mule and a tract for gardening was supplied. As further evidence of the type of co-operative business man Mr. Barber is, he insists that his cus tomers are first his friends, and then his business associates. He says that thtey have had a big part in making his dream come true. In appreciation each Christ mas there are sent from the Bar ber orchards, hundreds of baskets of apples to his buyers of the pro ducts of the 40 manufacturing companies that he represents throughout the South and South west. Mr. Barber has done more than any one person to raise the stand ard of the production of fine apples in this section. He is an asset to the development of this industry in Western Carolina. His perser verance and faith in his dream should hold inspiration for any one attempting a big task. Often a man never lives to see his plans materialize so it must be very gratifying to Mr. Barber, to real ize what he has accomplished and to know that his son is carrying on the work in the same splendid manner in which it was built. Mrs. Felix Stovall and young daughter, Sally Joe, have returned from a visit of several days spent in Asheville, with the former's mother, Mis. J. K. Whitesides. Miss Martha Way. who is a stu dent at the Greensboro Women's College spent the week-end in town with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Way. Major Elvin L. Barr, U. S. Army, who is stationed at Fort Sloeumb, N. Y., spent several days during the past week with his sister, Mrs. Marion Hyatt. Mr. D. Drayton Perry left on Monday for Greenville, S. C, where he will visit a neice for several days. Mrs. Adora Smathers Ray tie, her father Dr. B. F. Smathers, and Ernest Withers Jr., will leave this week by motor for Safety Harbor, fillip mm UcH Styling as different at it li beautiful, for Hilt big gar-looking, bcttar looklng low-prlcd car. Smooth powerful poiltlve , . . the tafe braket for modern travel . . . giving maximum motoring protection. (WITH SHOCKPROOP STEERING) So tafe to comfortable to different . . . "the world't flnett ride." (WITH SAFETY GLASS ALL AROUND) Larger inierlort lighter, brighter colors and Unitteel construction, making each body a fortrett of safety. Giving the most efficient combination of power, economy and depend ability. Giving protection against drafts, smoke, windshield clouding, and assuring each passenger Individually controlled ventilation. ON WASTE DF lUm WOOflS ONIV JOB 27 YEAHS v nasuui : n in fit. :-'mMiM .CSz ly ,A.rsjr. "Grace Church in the Mountains ' EPISCOPAL Rev. Albert New, Rector Sunday next before Advent November 21st, 1937. 10 a. m. Church School. 11 a. m. Morning Prayer and Sermon. Everybody cordially invited. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Robert Peter Walker, Minister Once more the Thanksgiving season is at hand. We enjoy the turkey and pumpkin pie; we en joy the hunting, football and so cial gatherings let us also enjoy the Thanksgiving service in the church and the offering for the orphan children. The place for j the union service, 8 o'clock Thanksgiving morning will be an nounced in the churches next Sun. This early morning service has proven a great success in Waynesville; we always have a full house. , Sunday Services: Sermon 11 a. m. Sabbath School 9:45. Christian Endeavor at 7 p. m. You are cordially invited. SYMBOL OF Stf Cart illustrated arm Master De Luxe models except ths Cabriole THE CAR THAT IS COMPLETE . It's great to drive a Chevrolet, when you can have your choice of any one of these distinctive body types . . . when you can own a car of such outstanding beauty, comfort and safety ... when you can enjoy all of Chevrolet's modern, up-to-date advantages at such low prices and with such extremely low operating costs. CHEVROLET MOTOR DIVISION, General Motors Safes Corporofbn, DETROIT, MICHIGAN Phone 75 Sales Service Waynesville ST. JOHNS CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Howard V. Lane, Pastor ( 27th Sunday after Pentecost. Morning Mass at 11 o'clock with Benediction of the Blessed Sacra ment immediately after. Sermon by the pastor. Music under the direction of Miss Pal ermo of New College. Instructions for the children on Saturday morning at 9:30. FIRST METHODIST CHURCH J. G. Huggin, Jr. Sunday has been set aside by the board of stewards as "Church Loyalty Day." Every member is asked on that day to make his pledge to the new year's budget. From 200 o'clock until 5:00 o'clock in the afternoon the stew ards will be at the church with pledge cards, and the members of the church are urged to be there at some time during those hours tomake their pledges. The pastor will preach at the regular service Sunday, using as his subject in the morning, "Cheer in Giving"; and at the evening service, "The Courage of a Good Man". A co-operative lunch will be held in the dining room of the church following the morning ser vice. Anyone wishing to join the group are invited to bring their lunch with them. Fla., where they will spend sev eral weeks. From Safety Harbor Mrs. Rayne and Dr. Smathers Will go to Miami, to visit relatives be fore returning to Waynesville. V . Mrs. C. A. Barr, who has spent the past several months with rela tives in Easton, Perm., has re turned to spend the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Marion Hyatt. Mr. Victor Nobeck, who is at tending Mars Hill College, spent the week end in town with his par ents. Mr;' James Palmer, who is a student at Brevard College, spent the week end in town' with his parents Mr, and Mrs: J. M. Palm er. ' ii . Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Shearer, of Johnson City, were the guests during the week of Mr. and Mrs. V. C. Nobeck. Mr. Clarence Hyatt, Who is at tending Brevard College spent the week end in town with his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hyatt on the FairvieW Road. CARD OF TII AXKS We wish to express our deep gratitude to our many friends and neighbors for the assistance and sympathy and floral offering dur ing the illness and death of our dear wife and mother. R. D. LEE AND FAMILY. It ain't what a man gives, but the way he gives it that shows jus true character. PAR & THEATRE "LEADING MOVIE HOUSE IN ALL OF VPt NORTH CAROLINA" Program For Coming WJ ""FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Life Begins With Lo With Jean Parker. Also Silly Night and N ewsf Thanksgiving Special Dinner at the Green Tree Inn '..'.':' 1 '. , "'- ' Noon and Evening Why not let us have the worry and work of this day and you take a rest? It win mean a saving to you and you are sure of a bountiful dinner. If possible, kindly make res ervations In advance. PHONE 9165 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Clarence Mulford's Rustler's Valley With William Boyd. Also Dick Tracy-Episodj And Colored Cartoon SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Leslie Howard and Joan Blondell in StancMn MON. and TUES., NOV. 22 and 23rd Jeanette MacDonald and Allan Jours in WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Warner Oland in Charlie Chan On Broadway THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Rex Beach's Famous Story The Barrier With All Star Cast ADMISSION 10c and 25c U And As A Matter of Clearance OUR READY TO WEAR DEPARTMENT. WILL GIVE AWA ABSOLUTELY FRE 40 DRESSES Originally Priced $5.95 to Si 05 1 Each dress will be assigned a number. 2 Each number will be placed on a and posited within a box. 3 While they last, each customer b W time in the Ready-to-Wear Dci -rtmcnt. at chandise amounting to $15 or ni will lowed to draw a card and will ln en-- t,ic -H corresponding to its number. X l.l.Iiailg3 Y Y 111 11VI - . the lot range from 12 to 44. Naturally these dresses aren't so "hot". For Mime H sold. ihkv harp tin no- m amp shelve while othci bought, however, we thought each aress it.!-,: i a ' hmrevrr.' ' " ls iiiiiiK. so. iney must move uui against our policy to keep ready-to-wear Hence, we offer you the chance for a "Pilkop all, a little fun. beyond H rEtpBl AND REMEMBER HERE IS THE Vl- .. "Lovely Merchandise at Modest r,c
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