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Baptist Rev. W. W. Jones pastor, P. O.
Address, Campobello, S. C.
Preaching 2nd. Sundays at Ji a. m. and
on Saturday before at a p. m.
Sabbath School every Sunday 10 a. m
J. P. Arledge, Snpt.
Presbyterian T. C. Lroiter, pastor.
FARMERS' INSTITUTE.
August
SUBSCRIPTION R
ATEt:
One Year, . .
SU Months, .
Months,
Ml
$1.00
5
Always in AdvancI.
i Church Directory.
To Be Held At Columbus, Friday
16, 1907.
The following proarram has
been arranged for the Farmers
Institute to be held at ColmnbuB,
on Friday,' Aug. 16, 1907.
While these subjucts will be
discussed any other of special
interest may Je suggested by
those presesent. Every man
meets with difficulties in his work
and the Institute is the place to
which our farmers should bring
their difficult problems and help
each other solve them.
There should be no hesitation
about any farmer joining in and
making these Institutes of great
good to the county. No one man
can alone acquire either by study
or through experience what is
Hotel I. P. Arledire Pron. Columbus, I . "
gnation as County health officer N.c. the best farming and therefore
accepted. Railroad station Tryon, N. C if these farmers institute are made
Ordered that a levy of lOcts. Private Boarding Mrs. c. c. Hampton occasions for giving and reciev-
made July 1st by the Board of I , for study ana com-
parison of ideas and methods
much good can not fail to those
who take an interes and active
Sunday School Every Sunday 10 a. m.
C. C Hampton, Supt.
SECRET ORDER
Knights of Pythias J E. Shipman, C. C.
J. P. Arledge, K. of R. and S.
Meets every Tues. night tri hall Over P. O.
v BUSINESS.
Livery Stable J. W. Newman, Prop.
Columbus, N.C
The County G)inmiiion64Uwyers-. E Shlpman and E. B.
jnet Monday Aug 5th, all being ciond.
present and te following DUSi- Polk County Telephone 1 C a -J. G
,. - j - . Hughes Manager and Miss Katie Camp-
news was disposed ofto-wit. " orColnmW N. c.
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THURSDAY. AUG, ,15. 1907.
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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REPORT.
j NEW PAPER FOR TRYON.
A lew paper is to be lanched in
Tryoif. For eleven year we have
had the filld to ourselves, but the
t jwn Inow boasts the incredible
numlier of 75 voters and itis evid
ent tHat the town need two pap
ers td reach this multitude. Mr.
Courtney Corcoran, an experien
ced yung journalist, will edilit
We have failed to hear who the
backers are. Try on Bee
Bank of
Tryon
Surplus
Capital $10,000
ana Undivided Profits S3.ooo
" , . j iumoer nuumwiume v.wuu . rai
Uounty uommissioners ai u Columbus N. c.
tax in Coopers Gap Townsmp lor
1007 and is hereby annulled as
neract of the last assembly. D. E. Conner, services as Coun- part in the work.
; Ordered by the Board that the ty Commissioner, to date $18,00. Program
levy of 17c. on property and 51c. Dr. E. M. Salley, $25,00 for i
n the poll made July 1st on years salary as County Health Morning session will open at
pri&erty and poll in Tryon Town Officer. 10 o'clock and afternoon session
ship be reduced to 12c on the Dr. E. M. Salley, for holding at 1:30.
$100 and 36c on each poll, this autopy over the body of Mrs. Jno. Subjects for discussion;
I in miufe far thai miroose of Jones. $35.00. Some Live-stock Problems, by
paying the interest on the bonds J. R. Smith, 13,86 keeper of C M. Conner, N. C. College of
issued for macadamizing the the poor, Agriculture.
aniWAnwn.hin. J. W. McFarland. tax lister Maintaining Soil Fertility, by
Ordered thai. 'the Township in Tryon T.S. for 1907, $25,00. W. N. Hutt, State Horticulturist
is ffiLfLzl- fwvv ot.H I Mart Tillr 9. 9 for Vimnni The Fertilization end Cultiva-
Columbus Townahios be changed expenses of Francis Wilson as tion of Crops, ov C. M. Conner.
a muu ..iriTAxr fnrhflrntrnpt The management of the Or-
new road made June 11th and T. A. Rippy, $2,64 for an over chard, by W. N. Hutt.
12th 1907 by the county surveyor charge in taxe for 1907, listed Opening ol question box and
by the way of Moores bridge by an error. general discussion,
from a point on the South side of A. Jackson, $20,50 for tax list- If local committee will
White Oak Creek on top of the er in Columbus, T. S. for 1907. have convenient a dairy cow and
hilWh Spartanburg road by the There being no other business a beef animal, Prof. Conner wil
Heat Was Intense.
S
Houston, Texas, July 29 A
dispatch from McGregor says
the most terrific heat visitation
ever known ocurred there Sun
day, which lasted about an hour
and tlventy minutes. 170 degrees
in the. sun and 117 in the shade.
An area of three miles long and
two riiiles wide was affected. The
visitation vanish with haze
hanging like a veil in the sky,
which moved over the are af
fected. Sores of people were
overcome. Horses, cattle hogs
and poultry dropped dead. One
man lost thirty-five head of stock
The phenomenon has not been
explained. Ex.
JOSEPH NORWOOD, Pres T. T. BALLENGER, Vice-Pret,
E. E. MISSILDINE, Vice-Pfes.
J. B. HESTER, Cashier.
JOSEPH NORWOOD
I. E. CONNER,
J. G. HUGHES
F. P. BACON
DiiecKii s
J. B. HESTER,
E. E. NUSSILDINE,
J. O. WrLSON,
B. L. BALLENGER.
T. T. BALLENGER
E. C. WILCOX,
W. C. ROBERTSON
Your Business Is Solicited.
CENTRAL
way of the new bridge on said I the Board adjourned.
creek to the White Oak and
Columbus Township lines near
Mrs Richard Moores'
rt-AA T A Pirv Ho I Written for The Newa.
1 at t m a - - - -- M
paia ,o ior an over cnarge m xRTriHT a ntr 19tv,
Bright News.
re-
give a brief lecture demonstrat
ing the differences in form of
these two types of cattle.
To the farmers of Polk county:
The above program is given to
indicate the nature of the Insti
tute, but it may be changed or
added to, as those present de
sire. A question box will also be
open, into which ail are invited
Mr. ; And Mrs. Arledge Entertains.
At their home near Columbus,
Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Arledge en
tertained a number of their
friends f rftn Columbus and Lan
rum Friday niht, in honor of
their criest. Miss Ada Capps, of
Lynn After a number of games
1-.
wee ip'ayea water melon was
served. Among the guests pre
sent were J. E. Shipman, John
and Yates Arledge, Charlie
WillianM, Misses. Florence West-
ake, Sallie Arledge, Lizzie Wea
ver of Columbus. Messrs. Wil
Randolph, Liles, Eavens, Daroi -
gh, ami Walter Daniel oj Land-
rum, Miss Evelyn Rucker, of
Charlotte, Miss Daniel of Land-
rum, Miss Annie Kuck. of Savannah.
. , i.u - ton U-A h I
mw.w ww fresfiing. ghowers which fell last
""S jri t u weak were much enjoyed, be-
eJSUrer f W ey were needed.
taker in Coopers Gag Township The Protracted meeting closed to put such questions as they de
for 1907. lat Bigievei last bunday, with sire discussed. A large number
Ordered Treasurer pay .Gray- one Wtion to the church. The of intelligent questions means an
son Arledge $80,00 io services oapazing win taKe place the 4th interesting Insntute, and special
as list taker in. White Oak Town-1 Sunday in August. attention will be given to this
hip for 19074 4 Mr. Webb Metcalf , will cor-
Ordered Trewirer pay E. B- duct an old time singing at Coop
Guice $ 13,00 for listing taxes in er Gap next Sunday.
J . m L! M 1AM
oamaa lownsmp ior i w T' m. , .
miucB jiingv, ms son
George, and daughter Flora, of
Fair - Forest S. C, visited at
James Jackson's last week.
Ordered Treasurer pay J. W.
Newman $16,00 for jail fees up
to date. f,T-, ' .
Ordered Treasurer pap C. H.
Wilson $10,00 for services as tax
feature.
ine iarmes institutes are
held for the benefit of farmers
and none but strictly farming
questions will be discussed. It
is, therefore, especially desired
that a large attendance of farm
ers and their families be secured
Mr. John Gilbert of Columbus, and to this end you are urged to
assessor in Columbus Township opened a singing school at Big be present and to induce your
for 1907. -v Level last Monday. neighbors to do the same.
Ordered Treasurer pay J. W, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Gibbs, TAIT BUTLER, '
McFarland $21,75 for listing tax- visited thier daughter Mrs. F. C- State Director Farmers' Institut
t- es in greens L.reeK xownsnip ior jacicson, Sunday.
19? j t xT t T- C. McCain and family, of
JZ?1? f' W U Butherfordton, yjsitins at M.
Whjte8.de?U,50for .erv.ces on R L Hamilton8 Mt week.
board of tax assessors in Coopers
Gan Township for 1907. T- Nt Ruppo and daughter
Ordered Treasurer pay C. A. Miss Minnie, are visiting re-
Carson $18,10 for services as Marion.
County Commiasionar as per bill Frad Jackson of Tryon, visited
on file. his parents last week.
Ordered Treasurer pay J. Baaa A . . ,. .
Jame Jackson, and James Wingo
Misses Iris, Jane and. Jessie
Jackson and Flora Wingo made a
trip to Chimney Rock. Thursday,
returning Friday. They reported
a very pleasant time.
W. K McDOWELL,
Chairman County Farmers' In
stitute Committee.
The Higest
of Count
Turner $13,00 for services on
board of tax assessors in White
Oak Township.
Ordered Treasurer pay L. T.
Jackssn $8,00 for 4 days services
on beard of. tax assessor for
White Oak Township for 1907.
Ordered Tres. pay W. M
Mr. James Jackson and wife
Columbus, last week.
J.
Russell $15,00 for 3 months sup- visited relatives near Saluda, and,
port of John Cantrell, to date.
Ordered Tres. nay N. E. She
han half fees for 1907 $4,85.
Ordered Tres. pay J. C. Camp
$4, tO f 002 days services an pen
lion txfcrd for 1907,
OrdMd Tree to pay the fol
io
U. M. aawprvices on equa
lizatioWkfc and assessing tax
in Tryon Township, for 1907.
Jlo.00. v
Perry Cantrell for 6 days ser-
teas on Doara oi assessors in
Gre&m Creek Township for 1907;
'Papa what's a chaperon?"
"The fender that sometimes
saves a young man when he bind
ly gets right on the track. "
We can do that Job Print
ing. See us.
the Farmers Institute will be
held in Columbus, Friday Aug,
L6th. Don't miss it.
Market Pnces
Produce.
Wheat per. bushel $1,00.
Corn " " $1,00.
Hams pound 16c.
Spring chickens apiece- 16c.
to 2Cc.
Hens apiece 25c.
Ducks " 25c.
Butter per. lb. -20c.
Eggs " doz ....15c-
Correctedby A. L. McMurray,
every week.
INDUSTRIAL
INSTITUTE
Located in Columbus, Polk County, N. C.
A preparatory school, an ideal location, health
ful climate, fine natural scenery, good piare
mountain air and water, buildings and other
equipments good, board rates reasonable, splendid
dormitory furnished, seperate primary and inter
mediate departments, Library and reading room,
musical instruments in good repair.
Principal and teachers desired for next term.
September is the usual month for opening school.
For further information call on or correspond
with
Hwtor ok bXrDy Mrs. Rorer
m P- C Yoar MONEY BAOLiVZTSS.
MIMal WO. CO., 140 P.n AT,., I,ut J, tmT
TRYON, Aug. 14Mrs. C. T.
Bland ar.d the Misses Bland, of
Hickory, N. C and Mrs. Frank
Farnan, of Charlotte, are occupy
ing contractor W.F Smith's new
house on Piney M our tain Ave.
Mr. LeCompte and Miss Nell
LeCornpte, left recently for their
home ip Corydon, la. after a
pleasant visit with Mr and Mrs.
A. L. Hill. They returned via
the 1 1 Jamestown Exposition,
Washington and New York.
The he month infant of Hamp
Davidsjon died Monday from
measlek
2 kin . A,-- i . "
Several of the young men and
and sojne of the ladies went on a
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coonliv.nt Monday night. A fox
and coon were caught.
Mis Willie Boyd of Laurens,
J5. c. , win return home to mor
row after a pleasant visit of
several days with her sister,
Mrs. Si B. Talley.
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Mrs. Geo. A. Gash has return
ed from a visit to relatives in
Etowal, N. c.
; . .
MrsifW. L. Erckman and little
daughter, and Miss Margie Mc
Dow of Charleston, arrived to
day on; the annual excursion and
will spfild two weeks in Tryon
as tire guest of Mrs. F. E. Cor
coran, jj'j
Mrs.'Hill of Rutherfordton is
visiting her son, A. L. Hill. She
came of er to see that fine boy
Link hfs at his house.
Rev. Fred Alliston a student
at Weaverville College will
preach next Sunday morning at
fhe Methodist church. Mr. Al
lison is m brher of Mrs. J. a
Cagle. I
AGENTS IWHm i AGENTS
THB GREATEST BOOK O TBB DAT C
"CHRIST IN THE CAMP"
! J. William Jones
AGBN-M BEPOHTSi
N; CWoaficed one day. received 10 orders."
J. E. SHIPMAN,
Columbus, : ... North Car
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I have some good BARGAINS in REAL
ESTATE to offer prospective PURCHASERS.
If you have any real estate to sell LIST it
with me. I represent several good Insur
ance Companies and would like t o INSURE
YOUR PROPERTY.
J. F. WILLIAMS,
Columbus, N. C.
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