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- HAYESVILIE, NORTH CAROLINA FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 1928. 5C COPY—$1.50 PER YEAR FUNERAL FOR \6. L. ANDERSON I HELD SUNDAY Died Suddenly June 1st of Appo plexy—HayeseUte and County Grieve Over toss of Friend ^Funeral services were held Sun day, June 3, at the high school audi torium, at 12 o’clock for Cpl. O. L. Anderson whose death suddenly oc curred June 1st at 11:00 a. m. from an attack of appoplexy. Had Col. Anderson lived until die day of his funeral he would have been 59 years old. Rev. Chas. S. Plyler, H. H. Hyde, and E. L. Adams had charge of the funeral services. The Murphy bar was present in a body and several made some very fitting remarks testifying their high esteem and regard in which they held Col. Anderson both as a personal friend and a member of the bar. Mr. J. B. Gray, who has been a partner^in the practice of law for the past twelve years with Col. Anderson, al so paid very high tribute of respect, love, and admiration for him. Those acting as pallbearers were: Messrs. W. R. Ellerson, P. C. Scroggs, R. N. Tiger, R. E. Craw ford, A. J. Bell, J. B. White, G. P. Ledford and Jarrett Thompson. In terment took place in the Methodist cemetery. Born m 1869 Col. Anderson was born June 3, 1869, in Hayesville, Clay County, N. C. His father was Captain J. S. Anderson, a Civil War veteran and a pioneer of this section. Captain Anderson was a very influential man in his day and took an active part in all progressive movements in Clay County. His mother was Miss Josephine Ketron before her marriage to Captain Anderson, and was; one of those old Christian who played their part in hardships were great. Vnderson s parents are noth dead. Four brothers and one sister Survive: R. L. Anderson, of Ogden, N. C., merchant and farmer; Ed L. Anderson, merchant and farmer; Early Anderson, merchant; W. L. Anderson, merchant, and Mrs. Car rie L. McClure, all of Hayesville. Mr. Anderson has two aunts and three uncles living: D. B. Ketron, of Hayesville; D. S. Ketron, of Sherman, Texas, and Rufus Ander son, of Culberson, N. C.; Mrs. A. H. Brown, of Murphy, and Mrs. T. J. Paulk, of Willacoochee, Ga. In 1896, Colonel Anderson com pleted his law course under the well-known law instructor, Judge Avery, at Morganton, N. C., and came back to his home town and established a law office where he has engaged in the practice of law ever since, being at the time of his death the senior member of the law firm of Anderson and Gray, which is regarded as one of the strongest law firms in the western part of the State. In 1897 he was married to Miss Edna J. Davidson, of Atlanta, Ga. No children were born to this union. Mr. Anderson has held many po sitions of honor and trust, for the people reposed much confidence in him and trusted his great ability and rugged honesty. The people of Clay County elected him to the Gen eral Assembly in 1903, and he rep resented the 39th Senatorial district in the Senate in 1911. No member to the Legislature of North Carolina ever sat in the halls of the State House who more 1 faithfully . and zealously safeguarded the interest of his people. He was a Republican in political faith, and in 1908 was chosen by his party as a Presiden tial elector from the Tenth Congres sional district Mr. Anderson’s general health was normal; and his sudden passing / was a severe shock-to all the people in this section. He had a partial stroke about 10 years ago, but it was thought that all danger had pas sed from that source. After eating v a hearty breakfast Jfce went as usu al to the post office for his morn ing’s mail, and on his return home '■ ttSmttaued on «) j/ Something He Can’t Quite Comprehend By Albert T. Reid lillUMtol — 1 === This is a monkey-faced trout that was caught by Postmaster Lewis Myers of Cairo, Green County, N. Y. It is a rainbow trout 12 inches long with a head disfigured, probably from an accident, so that it resembles a monkey, t T EPWORTH LEAGUE The Epworth League held its reg ular meeting on last Sunday even ing, June 3, 1928, in the Hayesville Methodist church. The subject of “Responsibility” with John Arrendale leader was dis cussed by the following: Responsibility in the home, Mar gie Prater. Responsibility in the.school, Mat tie Lou Mease. Responsibility in the church, Mrs. Ernest Justus. Responsibility in the community, Bennie McGlamery. Responsibility in the nation, R. E. Crawford. The program was then turned over to the President, Mrs. Justus, Miss Marjie Prater was appointed leader for the following Sunday night. The meeting was closed with the League song and benediction. Alice Bndcman beat five toys {of riAt field position on ftc Gm frold, la., high school baseball team. She is one of the stars of the school tdae and is the only girl playing reg *Mjr on any beys’ team Fn the try. *v I Clay Lodge No. 301 Elects New Officers At a regular communication of Clay Lodge No. 301 A. F. and A. M., Saturday night, June 2nd, 1928, the following officers were duly elected for the ensuing year viz: A. F. Padgett, Worshipful Master; Marvin Alexander,'Senior Warden; Will J. Crawford, Junior Warden; J. H. Passmore, Treasurer; W. T. Bumgarner, Secretary. A special communication ordered June 26th, 1928 at 8:00 p. m. for the purpose of installing newly elected officers. Refreshments will be served. Mas ter Masons, their wives and daugh ters especially invited. W. T. Bumgarner, Secretary. ELF NEWS The farmers of this community are getting behind with their work owing to so much rain. Mr. S. E. Hogsed and daughter, Thelma, visited Mrs. Hogsed in At lanta Sunday. They returned Mon day. The work on the Elf school build ing will be closed down on account of lack of material. Mr. Ernest Smith and wife visited Mr. W. T. Henson Saturday night. They also visited Mr. L. G. Craw ford on Sunday. I Mr. Fred McClure, Mrs. Oily Pen land and Frances and Mary Patton spent the week-end at Mr. McLaine’s home in Sylva, N. C. Messrs. H. B. Patton and Hardy Cassada went to town Monday on business. Several of the people of this com munity attended the funeral of Col. 0. L Anderson Sunday. Mr. W. P. Crawford and family have moved to Tennessee. Mr. Crawford is still working for Mr. E. A. Wood. Mr. L. G. Crawford’s daughter, Helen, is right sick at this time. We hope she will soon recover. Mrs. Lucy Smart has the flu. Mrs. J. J. McCracken is right sick. Mr. R. L. Long took Messrs. Char lie Burch, Veso Reese and Dave Sword to Franklin for physical ex amination. Flies Over Pole General Umberto Nobile, cofn-, mander of the dirigible Italia, which recently crossed over the North Pole. ATTENTION W. O. W. Balsam Camp No. 631, located at Balsam, N. C., will on next Sunday, June 10th, at 3 o’clock p. m. at Crawford cemetery, between Balsam and Willets, on Highway No. 10, unveil monument of Dock W. Ens ley, also at same time and place cel ebrate 38th anniversary of our or der and decorate graves of deceased sovereigns. Two speeches. Music to be fur nished by quartette from Sylva. Speakers will be Grant Mathews, national lecturer and E. B. Lewis, State manager, both fine speakers well worth the while of every one to attend, only 36 miles west of Asheville. Those with cars can have a nice Sunday evening ride and re turn to their homes before night. All members of W. O. W. expect ed to attend with their families and friends. Bring flowers and take part in the ceremonies. J. K. Kenny, Clerk. FIRES CREEK The farmers of this section are badly behind with their work on ac count of so much rain. The people of Fires Creek met last week and cleaned off and dec orated the grave yards. Decoration Day was held on Sunday with ser vices by Rev. C. M. Brendle. Mrs. Dewey Ledford killed a large ground hog and rattle snake in her yard one day last week. “Why don’t you ask Tom to lend you that five? J’m broke.” “Well, I did, and he told me to go to the devil.” “What did you do?” • “Naturally, I came here.” DEMOCRATS HOLD CO. CONVENTION The Democratic County Conven tion, for the purpose of electing seven delegates to the State Conven tion which convenes in Raleigh June 12, was held in the courthouse Sat urday night, June 2, at 8:00 o’clock After the meeting was called to I order, H. M. Moore was appointed Chairman and J. A. Gray Secretary. Mr. R. E. Crawford was then called on to ascertain from the delegates representing the various precincts the Smith sentiment also the Smith sentiment of the convention. There was a solid vote for Smith. The delegates selected to go to Raleigh on the 12th are: Allen J. .Bell, Mark Weaver, Van Ledford, W. A. Taylor, S. L. Ledford, R. E. Crawford and Mrs. R. E. Crawford. Mr. Frank Rogers was named as an extra dele gate in case some of the above could not go. IN MEMORY Til memory of Bro. Thos. V. Lance who died at his home Wed nesday mornimr. May 23. ]'028. Buried with Masonic Honors May 24'h. 1928. near Hayesville in Meth odist cemetery. Resolutions of Respect The Supreme Architect of the Universe having seen proper in his wisdom to remove from this earthly Lodge to the Grand Lodge above, our esteemed Brother Thos. V. Lance. Resolved: 1, Tha tin the death of Brother Lance, this Lodge sustains the loss of a devoted Brother, a ma son who loved the order, and prac ticed its precepts, a good and law abiding citizen. Resolved: 2, That this Lodge la ments the loss of a Brother who was ever ready to proffer the hand of aid, and the voice of sympathy to the needy and distressed of the fra ternity, an active member of this so ciety whose utmost endeavors were extended for its welfare and pros perity. A friend and companion who was dear to us all. Resolved: 3 That all members present at our next regular commu nication shall stand at attention for the period of sixty seconds, as an acknowledgement of our Brother from our midst. Resolved: 4, That the heartfelt sympathy of this Lodge be extended to his dear wife. Resolved: 5, That a page in our records be dedicated to his memory. Resolved: 6, That a copy of these resolutions under seal be mailed to his wife, and a copy be furnished The Clay County News for publica tion. Respectfully submitted, W. T. BUMGARNER, J. A. CHAMBERS P. C. SCROGGS, Committee. NORTH HAYESVILLE Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Martin of Andrews, N. C., spent last week-end with Mr. and Mrs. 0. L. Scroggs. Miss Ruth V. Moore visited her grandmother, Mrs. Mary A. Moore, Friday. Mr. W. F. Moore and Mr. T. M. Moore motored to Andrews last Friday. Mr. A. J. Coleman was in town on business Saturday. Mr. Lake Mow was a visitor in Andrews last week. Misses Ruth and Mary Moore cal led on Rev. and Mrs. C. S. Plyler Wednesday. Miss Laura Moore was a visiter at Mrs. Rosell Ledford’s Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Evans and. chil dren spent last Sunday with Mrs. Evans’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Phillips. Funny Freshman: “Maybe I didn’t cut Jim today.” Gullible Gladys: “Jim who?” Funny Freshman: “Gymnasium.”
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