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The Elkin Tribune
VOL. No. XX No. 04
KLKI.N. X. *... THUKHDAY. .\PRIL I
PUDUSHBP WEEKLY
Rev. L. B. Abeniethy, Guiding Hand
and Father of the Hospital Building
Idea In Elkin, Is Chairman of Board
«)PULAR MINISTER
Devoted a Great
Deal of Time To
Detail Work
GETS MUCH PRAISE
backed bj hii ViUincnBM to irorh
VonKratuUtioDH throiigb thi* Rpeclal
hoapital edlttOD. This Methodist
prvaoher, Aberneth)', bss voc an en
viable reputation in manr reapecta,
ond lodar the citizens of Elkin and
vommunli)'. lui well as cniintleas
numbers tbroukbout the State,
to him a deot that will he hard to
pay. for he has labored (irelesaly and
iplisbed what In all probability
would not hare been started
many years hence.
Rev. Mr. Aberneihy la a modest
an. and many conilder him
modest in many reapecta. Rut his
modesty did not prevent him from
followlQR the dictates of
DeHoff & Webber Co.
Who built the new HuRb Cbatbam
Memorial Hospital T
Tho first thought to the answer
miitht turn to carpenters, masons,
plasterers, cement men. painters,
plumbers, electricians, roofers, and .
perhaps a dozen other trades
branches of them, but before any of
these men were needed
ground of the present hospital site
there were plans, drawn
architect, to.EUlde the men in the
long and painstaking task.
And now comes the Important
question concerning the origin
the hospital Idea for BIkIn. Who
started ItT
It was none other than the Rar.
L. B. Abernetby. for seven years pas
tor of the M. B. Cbnrch, Sonth, of
this city, and but fur bla fostering
of tho Idea and nursing It to matur
ity thore would not today stand Hie
beautiful structure that adorns tho
vacant spot where a year ago stood
wooded land and the homo of the
birds.
Rer. Mr. Abernethy. sensing the
keen need for a hospital in Kiktn
! the people of this i
of Western North Carolina without
putting them to Hie i
of leaving their homo t
munlty, and without the unnecessary
expense of being carried to distant
points where relatlvei wore alto In-
eonvenleneed In paying them
quent vlslta. believed that It
possible to bring about a hospital
here. ,
And the rasl^tt of bla ttaonirbt, ^ncaaalngly until bit visionary hoa-j^be characters t
science and taking the lead lu one
of tho most important projects that
been started here In order
that humanity. In distreaa or foar
of life, might find relief within our
confines and remain near to
those of a dear family or loved one.
But Ills work Is only In keeping
with his calling- that of tho min-,
isiry, and In promoting the hospital
I and Its work he was simply minis-
[lerlng to the wants and needs of a
suffering people. As a soul may he
lost In sin. so may .i physical body
be lost in strength and spirit, aud
It was perhaps this thought which
iled the beloved minister to point
the way to health and to Keovi
Kov, Mr. Abernethy, in early life,
taught school the major portion of
bis time, did railroad u-ork between
school terms, and at the age of 35
years began his work in the minis-
try, beginning at WenvervlUe In
where he served as pastor for
two years. Ho was later transferred
to Rlltmore, where ho spent
holf; was sent back to
ervllle and took charge of ilic college
at that place, reniatnlng (hero for
four years. He then took up work
a( Panton. the wood pulp town, and
made his residence there for another
four years. Ills next move was to
Charlotte, where he held Hie pas
torate of Dllworth Methodist church
lor u term of four years more. Ty
ing to the four-year Idea, as It
seemed, he was transferred to
Mooresrille for anoHier like period
and remained there until his trans
fer to Elkin In l!*2-l. and to date his
jcoDgregatlon has been able to have
Ibim returned here for the seventh
Isiar.
^Jiov. Mr. AberneUiy has been cboe-
ifn to hold varloiia offices and chalr-
ni^nsblpv.lh bln
The manager of DeHoif & Web
ber Co.. Is not a stranger to Blkln
people—nor to the citlaena of the
aurroundlng territory. The person
aopken of la Mr. B. E. DeHoff. who
for several years prior to locating
In Oeorgla made Elkin his head
quarters while serving In the capac
ity of a travcllDg salesman, and
since the opening of the DeHoff £
Webber Co., store here last year
has built up a splendid-business In
very short length of time.
The firm classes itself as Blkln’s
newest department store, and car-
varied line of merrhandise at
popular prices, however, quality is
not overlooked when buying—rc-
gurdtesa of the price paid.
Men's suits, overcoats and furn
ishings, and ladies' ready-to-wear,
together with a big collection of
novelty goods, piece goods, and
In gottcrul demand by ihe
public are always to bo found
newest styles, and the firm rlt
the distinction of being able to
tt-rest the thrifty In price when qual
ity Is given u fair showing.
Recently a produce department
has been added, and the firm la
now In the market for turkeys,
chickens, geese, ducks, eggs, butter,
etc., and have a direct outlet
what they buy. thus Insuring the
top prices to the people of this i
tion who deal with them. They
licit your business upon a guarantee
of satisfaction and courteous, fail
dealings.
Reich-Hayes-Boren
Thirty years ago El
have marvelled at the
collection of fine fnrnitai
played on the floora
Hayea-Doren. Inc., and ev
reflects creditably and
with displays shown by
would
Diiderfnl
now dls-
Relch-
toduy It
favorably
large
tbe
s chairman of the Board of Mis
sions of Western North Carolina
Conference: chairman of Committee
Admissions: chairman of the
Board of Directors and also the ex-
ecutlvi committee.
Truly he has proven himself u
popular pastor, a beloved citizen and
uplift to humanity in carrying
his dully work us pastor and
citizen. And when the Methodist
ronforence refuses further lo abide
by the wishes of bis congregation.
Elkin will have lost u family which
counts for more than mere numbers
imming up the population of the
which has been privileged to
claim them during the past seven
years, and with them will go tbe
best wishes of our people wherever
they are sent for a continuance of
thejr valued And uplifting work,
among humanity and for Christ.
furniture stores of the Urge ciliee.
No, It Is not nocessary lo shop In
the city Jn order to secure furniture
-from tbe finest to die most con-
B«rvatve, for the local firm has am
ple quality and quantity from which
to select in equipping anything that
requires furniture or furnishings.
The business was started In 130U
by Mr. W. 8. Reich, and during
that time has faced competition
with a dotormination to stick to
quality Hues at reasonahio prices,
and has emerged-victorious. A few
years ago this firm was consolidated
with T. L. Hayes & Company and
the name changed from W. S. Reich
& .Son to Relch-Hayes-Boren. Inc.,
and Is now managed by Messra. W.
S. and Paul C. Reich and E. E.
Hayes.
Ill iiddliinii to enjoying a wide
patronage in the furniture business,
a modern funeral establishment la
also maintained, equipped with late
style motor hearse and ainbulaucu.
and supervised by a licensed under
taker and ombalmor. Prompt and
efficient service Is available in this
lino at all hours of the 24. and that
prices are in lino with others offer-
similar service Is proven by
the fact that calls from many miles
distant are often received, which
bespeaks for the business tho earned
reputation of service and completo-
less of equipment for hnndllng all
•lasses of fiiueral ilnderlakings.
the people on the slrcets, who
criticize the churchgoers, would go
church, and the people In church
who criticize street loafers, would
loaf on tho streets nwbllo thiiiga
light be better all around.
Our idea of a man who will hear
about It later Is the commander of
Ihe destroyer whose ship was two
hours late when the President was
deck for n review.
Bridge Is not as bad os it ssema;
3 know of a buahand and wife In
Blkla’who played tdtether tbe other
evening without a cross word.
We Offer Our Congratulations
.4ND HEARTY ROOD WISHES FOR THE SUCcl^ OF THE NEW
Hugh Chatheun Memorial Hospital
MO.STHS OF-UNTIHING EFFORT HAVE
BEEN SPENT JN THE WORK OF PLAN
NING AND BUILDING THIS NEW IN
STITUTION. AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF
ITS COMPLETION IS INDEED WEL
COME NEWS TO THE PEOPLE OF THIS
SECTION. THROUGH THE ADVANTAGE
OF HOSPITAL CONVENIENCES. MANY
OF OUR CITIZENS WILL BE ENABLED
TO ENJOY ITS BENEFITS WHO OTH
ERWISE WOULD REMAIN AT HO.ME.
THE COMPLETION OF THIS STRUC
TURE GIVES ELKIN A MODER.N 50-
BKD HOSPITAL. AND IS THE CENTRAL
BUILDING OF WHAT IS CONTEM
PLATED TO BE MADE A ZOO-ROOM
HOSPITAi, AT SOME FUTURE TIME
BY THE ADDITION OF TWO WINGS.
WE ARE PROUD TO HAVE HAD A
PART IN ITS FINISHING TOUCHES, BY
SUPPLYING FURNITURE — BEDS,
SPRINGS. MATTRESSES, PILLOWS,
WINDOW SHADES. ETC.
We are also proud of the fact that much of the equipment supplied by us was made by the Elkin
furniture Company, and the workshows up most creditably. Now, at the approach of the summer
season, is an ideal toe to plan additional furniture and furnishings for your home—touch up those
Idle comers wth odd pieces, supply the porch with suitable pieces for summer comfort during the
complete in everything for the home, and you will'find our prices unusually
attracuye on whatever you need. It will be a plea.sure to show you, even if you are not yet ready to
ouy. We are always glad to have you call. ^ .
Main Street
REICH-HAYES-BOREN, Inc.
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1900 “COMPLETE FURNISHERS OF THE HOME’
-1931
EUdn, N. C.
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