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VOL. XVI.
COLUMBUS, POLK, COUNTY.- N. C. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29,1910.
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Handing the
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Dealer
Check
IS THE MOST SATISFACTORY WAY
of settling your account. Even if be for
gets to record jrbur payment; the check it
self ia a receipt for the money thrt it no
going back on. If you wou!d avoid all
disputes and tuisanderstandings open in
account with the BANK OF TRYUN. It
is ever so much mare dignified to pay by
check, any way.
SPECIAL
THE BANK OF TRY ON
JOHN ORR & COMPANY
TRYON, N. C.
Groceries, Dry Goods, Notions
Shoes, Crockery, Glassware
Enamel and Tin Ware
Blue Flame Oil Stoves, Etc., Etc.
THE
BAN
OF
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LANDRUM. S. O
THE only safe place for your dollar is in the bank
hence, the problem of today is to find a good,
sound institution for your savings; such an institution
you will find in THE BANK OF LANDRUM, conduct
ed according to recognized rules of legitimate commer
cial banking. Courteous attention to all depositors.
H. B CARLISLE, President JOSEPH LEE, Vice-President
P. K CUNNINQtfAM. tosKUr
Seven Jewels, Elgin or
Waltham Screw Back and
Beyyel Solid Nickel Case,
Guaranteed.
.95
By Mail, Cash with Order,
F. F. ALLRED
Jeweler
RUTHERFORDTON, N. C.
FOR SALE
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We are prepared to fur
nish all who wish to buy
Cabbaaes
and Potatoes
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Come to see us before buy
ing elsewhere. Our prices
will be reasonable. We are
located 9 miles west of Mill
Springs on Mills Gap road.
THOMPSON & McKILLOP
A BARGAIN.
65 acre farm with 20 acres un
der cultivation, located three
miles south of Columbus, adjoin
ing lands of T. H. Wilson' and
others.' Call or address:
L. H. CLOUD; Columbus, N.C.
The Carolina State .
SALUDA. N. C.
CEfJT
Paid on Savings
STRONG
COURTEOUS
PROGRESSIVE
Every Banki n g Facility
ll has been the constant endeavor of the management of
this lanlc to furniih every possible facility for the conven
- ience of its depositors, together with absolute safety fr
their money.
An account with this bank will prove a valuable asset to
any corporation,. -firm, or individual requiring the best
banking facilities.
We solicit your account. . t
DC. BARROW,
President.
Q. C. SOONER,
ITce- President.
XV. C. ROBERTSOX,
Vice-President.
H. B. LAKE, Cashier.
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We are handling the
celebrated Hamilton-Brown Shoes
In order to introduce them and make you
a regular customer, we give you
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A Watch with Every $5 Cash Sale
TRY THEM
THE BALLENGER COMPANY
For Everything TRYON, C. For Everything
Apples
WEDDING BELLS
Mildred Goforth-Hill Putnam
The wedding bells pealed out
merrily Wednesday, September
21st, near Shelby, when Miss
Mildred GofortH, of Columbus,
became the wife of Mr. Hill Put
nam, a prosperous farmer of
Shelby. The ceremony was per
formed by Rev. Thomas, pastor
of the Shelby Presbyterian
Church, at the home of the bride's
friend, Mr. Jacob H. Anthony, in
the presence of a number of the
friends of the contracting parties.
After the ceremony the bridal
Iparty went to the home of the
groom's father, Mr, Loranze Put
nam of near King's Mountain,
where an excellent supper was
served.
The Polk County News
Published every Thursday.
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COLUMBUS, N. C, SEPT.29, 1910.
PERSONAL AND GENERAL;
MILL SPRING No. 1 NOTES.
FOR SALE;
16 acres of .land in high state of
cultivation, with two dwellings,
water supply, baths, outbuildings
etc .Beauti&i location: One
half mile from Lynn Knitting
Mill and two miles from railroad
station (macadam road). Will
make fitie truck farm and rent
for $200. a year. Prices and
terms "right. Call or address.
L. H. CLOUD. Columbus, N.C.
E. F. WILLIS
J. G. B l ANTON
Willis & Blanton
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SKIPIAITH, A.
Correspondence of The News.' .
Mr. Jerry Jackson visited at
the home of Mr. T. M. Ruppe
Saturday night.
The farmers in our section are
through gathering their fodder
and taking care of their hay.
Mr. and Mrs. E." L. McDade
visited at the home of Mrs. B. T.
Willson Saturday and Sunday.
Quite a number of our Metho
dists attended the picnic at Meth
odist Parsonage at Mill Spring
last Friday.
The com that was flooded by
the river some weeks ago is not
as badly damaged as was thought
the damage bting about one-
third.
Rev. B.P. Jackson tendered
his resignation. as . pasto .Tp Big5
Laurel Church Saturday, wh ere
he has been serving faithfully
for several years, and the Church
called Rev. J. B. Arledge to the
pastorate. Rev Mr. Jackson de
livered his farewell sermon Sun
day, which was one of the ablest
and most impressive we have
heard in years. May the bless
ings of the Great Head of the
Church attend him whoever he
goes.
WE HAVE A NUMBER OF
fine FARMS FOR SALE. uited
for Fine Tobacco, Cotton and Grain
containing from
37 1-2 to 300 ACRES
conveniently situated to Churches
Schools, and Railroads, price
From SI0 to $20 Per Acre
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Write or call on us for particulars
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Southern
Railway
"BRUSH RUNABOUT" .
AUTOMOBILES
(BEST BY TEST)
TWO YEARS OLD, THREE THOUSAND CARS SOLD
The roads are good enough for the Brush t
The Brush is good enough for every man
BETTER KNOWN AS "EVERYMAN'S" CAR
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P. F. ALLRED, Agent, Rutherf ordton, N.C.
SCHEDULE
Schedules published as information only
! Not guaranteed.
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EAST-BOUND TRAINS
No. 14. Leave Asbeville 7.00 a ra; leave
Trvono.tS am; arrive Spartanburg.10.25
a nii I
No. Jo. Leave Asheville 4.10 p m; leave
Tryoa 6.30 p m; anlve Spartanburg 8.00
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WEST-BOUND TRAINS
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No. o.- Leave Spartanburg 10.30 a m; leave
Trvan it. Co am: arrive Asheville 2. lo
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No. 13. Leave Spartanburg 5.25 P m;
Trvon 7.00 p nr, arrive Asheville 9.15
Sabject to change without notice.
J. 11. WOOD, District 1W Agt
5 Asheville, N. C
' " T. H RION,v Local Agent,
- tryon, N. C.
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New Subscriptions are always
acceptablerenewals too.
Sheriff A. L. Hill was a visitor
at the News office last Saturday.
Mr. F. B. Williams went! to
Landrum last week on business.
Mr. J. L. Lewis of Mill Spring
was a business visitor here Mon
day. I
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Mr. B. G. Jackson of Burton,
S. C, was a visitor in town last
week. ;
Mr. W. A. Anthony, of Lan
drum. S. C, was a visitor in town
Tuesday. I
Atty. E. B. Cloud went to Mill
Spring Monday on professional
business.
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Mr. Davis Elliotte, of Poplar
Grove, is moving into the Ship
man house.
Mr. J. R. Price of Tryon No. 1
was a pleasant visitor at the News
office last Friday.
Messrs. James E. Shipman and
B. F; Williams went to Tryon
Monday on business.
Mr- J. T. Hutch erson and sons
are hauling lumber to Lynn for
Mr. Gaines who is building there.
Attention is called to the spot
cash offerings in the new adver
tisement of he Tryon Hosiery
Company of Ljam. o J v
Miss Bessie Gibbs gave up the
position' in Centra! On account o '
llness and returned to her j home
in Mill Spring last week.
The names of Austin and Edgar
Newman connected with Colum
bus central means prompt service
to all telephone subscribers.
An oddly formed potato is on
view in A. L. McMurray's show
case, presented to him by J. P.
Gilbert. Call in and take a look.
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Editor Clarence Poe of The Progressive
Farmer and Gazette has just started on a
tour Around the World, making a special
study of e evervthiniz bearing on the
South Southern Agricultfareir Manufae
turing, Commercial Opportunities, Politi
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STARKVILLE, MISS.
TRYONN0TES.
Correspondence ' f The New
Mr. T. C. Mills is in Tryon
this week. I
, Mr. Hoke Justice spent part of
last week in Spartanburg. ;
Mr. B. L. Ballenger returned
from Knoxville last Saturday.
Miss A. C. ! Gibbs spent several
days last week at Log Cabin Inn.
Messrs. A. L. Hill and Frank
McFarland spent Friday in Ashe- .
ville. I
Mfsses Mabel and Ruth McFee
returned from their two weeks
vacation. - j ' '
Mrs. Harvey Beame returned
to her home in Augusta, Georgia,
Saturday. I I
Mr. Lewis Royalle,
been away some
last week.
Mr. Landrum Jackson and wife
of Campobello visited Mrs, James
Jacksqn Sunday, j
Miss Wygant rof Chicaoro, 111.,
who has been visiting Mrs. New
ell, returned last week.
Miss L. H. Lodge, who has
been teaching in the Klndergar- -ten,
went to Chicago last week. -
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ferris, .
who have spent the summer in
White Pine New York, returned
last week.
Miss Isabel Lindsey, one of the
teachers of Tryon Graded School,
was taken suddenly ill Tuesday
and is unable to teach. Mr. W.Ai
Newell will take her class.
Miss Geraldine Gaines gave h er
young friends a party last Satur
day afternoon. 4 Quite a number
who-has
time, returned
Messrs. Parks and Davis have
returned to their homes in Jack
sonville, Fla., taking with them
many pretty pict ures of our town
and surroundings.
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The News Job Printing De
partment is kept hustling these
days, but can always find time
for another job or two. Get our
prices before going elsewhere.
The "busy bee," Mr. J. K.
Hottal of Spartanburg, S.C., was
buzzing around our town again
last week, looking trim and fit to
accomplish everything he under
takes.
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Dr. M. C. Palmer, of Charles
ton,. C, who has opened offices
in Oak. Hall, Tryon, was a visitor
ail the News office last Saturday.
Dr. Palmer will open an office at
Mill Spring and visit there every
Saturday afternoon. j
Looks as if that psychological
momerit has arrived that the
speculating element of our Eden
has been a waiting o. long, and itl
wouldn?t; surprise us very much
to see a dozen or more tnew- cot
tages spring. uiin' our midst. '
were p resent. Game's were played r
and refreshments served and alT
were delightfully entertained. ,
Hunter-Steadman Wedding
On Wednesday evening at nine
o'clock, at the home of Mr. G.A.
Gash, Miss Miiinie Steadman and
Mr. E. Hunter were joined in the
bonds of ntatrimony, Mr. Gash
performing the ceremony. After
the wedding refreshments were .
served. Among those present,
were Misses Sallie Justice, Emma
McFarland, Jane and Iris ; Jack
son, of Tryon; and Alice t Hottal, .
of Spartanburg; Messrs. James .
More, Minguess Justice, Frank
Wood, Ralph. Jackson and Samuel (
Hill, of Tryon.
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There . was a reunion at the
home of ; Mrs. Price, Chimney
Rock;a week ago Sunday. Sixty-
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The re-
unio tame as a surprise to Mrs;
Pricevwho' is 96 years old, but
the glad look teaming from her
eyes plainly showed the pleasure
she felt in seeing so5 many of her
friends at one time. I v '
Theres a chanc. for aviators
to make another record in polling -dowti'the
cost of living which is
still soaring heavenward.
S.)me people . (you meet them
quite often) are positive there is
only one right way to do things-;
and that's their way, but just let,
them: alone and some day they . : j
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wise did &t give all the brains
in creation to any one person but
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