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VOL. XVI.
COLUMBUS, POLK COUNTY. N.:C. ; THURSDAY,, MARCH 2, 1911.
NO. 42.
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The law firm of Shi
Williams nas been dissolved by
oi Nik County ProgressiTe Road Society
At the good roads meeting held
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owrthouse in Columbus, The mutual agreement, Mr. James E.1
oik C'ljiiiib.) - x lujiitjssive xvuuii ompman leaving for Henderson-
HKuety was
lowing -omceis elected: J.
inches, president, J. W. Ken-
r'Jy, vice-president and J. G.
Sbipman & WiHIanSs.
organized, and thai ville Tuesdav to enter 'partner-
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u. sniu witn Mr. w. a. smith com
posing the law firm of Smith and
Shipman. For the oast ten veara
leruaum. iecietary-treasurer. ; jyir. aiiinman Has not onlv hpon
The membership is open to all one of. the leadine- harriRtor at
rogressive citizer.s of the county ; the Polk County Bar, but has also
taken active part at all times in
the social, religious and Dolitical
I affairs -'of--the. County. During
the object of the society being
improve roaa conaitions bv
sabscription.
f Ways and meand were debated
to the practicability ofiimprov-
ing the present Columbus-Tryon
his comparatively short stav with
us he has .endeared himself to the
hearts 6f our neonle. and in lpnv.
bad instead of building a roadjing, prizes as one of his most val
Wrthe new. survey, the Chair uable assets, his many warm,
appointing the following commit-(personal friends throughout the
tee ul live. u. r. ivcmicu , u.vx.. county, wno aeepiy regret nis
Hughes. Hill, C.C. Constant
and A. L. Hill, to go over the two
routes and make known their de
cision at the next meeting of the
Society, to be held next Monday
at 1 p.m.
All subscribers are requested to
be present at the coming meeting
and pay their subscriptions so
'that there will be no further de-
lav in getting underway in this.
our first endeavor.
Progressive citizens of Polk are
invited to join and help come to
our next meeting and let us hear
from you.
SOUS AND DEUUTIC RECITAL A TREAT.
departure from their circle.
In Henderspnville Mr. Shipman
is as well known as in Polk Co.
and a hearty welcome awaits him
there by its- hustling citizens,
whose gain is our loss.
t Mr. Buford F. Williams, the
junior member of the firm, and
one of Polk County's ablest at
torneys, will continue the practice
of his profession, carried on so
successfully by the old firm of
Shipman & Williams.
Colomlms fell Entertained Tuesday Higbt.
Polk County Teachers Association,
The Polk County teachers came out in
large numbers to attend their regular meet
ing at Columbus last Friday. Talks of
especial interest to the members made the
j meeting h very enjoyable and profitable one
to nil present. The next meeting will be
called by Supt. J. R. Foster.
"Ah! distinctly I remember,"
it was the evening of the 28th of
February when Mr.- Edward
Brigham made his appearance be
fore a large and appreciative au
dience of Columbus folk and de
lightfully entertained them for
nearly two hours with a well ar
ranged and selected program of, We have alt these - Give us a trial.
song and story.
Mr. Brigham s voice.
THE BEST WATCH
REPAIRING
Calls for the Best Material,
Best Workmen, Best Tools
a basso
profondo of especially fine qual
ity, is of unusual range, and over
which he exercises a wonderful
control. His recitation of Poe's
'Raven" held his hearers spell
bound to the end.
The sweet tid-bit of song. "An
nie Laurie,"an encore, closed the Jewelry, Stationer and Art Store,
V'QIIIII O VOL V, UUI) tuc auuiviivvi
y ; Watches, ; Clocks, Jewelry.
Stationery, -Etc.
FRED F. ALLRED'S
was loath to leave even then.
RUTHERFORD TOUf, HI. C.
Gope
And inspect the best brand of shoes ever made to
fit feet-The MORRIS SHOE. We have them in
all sizes for Ladies, Gentlemen, Boys, Girls and
Infants. Also special Farmer's shoe. Prices right.
New Line of DRY GOODS and NOTIONS
JoqfJ L jACKSOf
Dealer in
Dry Goods, Notions, Clothing, Shoes, Hats, Groceries &c
COLUMBUS, N. C.
BURGLARS
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Open a Safe of the Ordinary
Kind with Ridiculous Ease.
They very seldom care to tackle
burglar-proof vaults like those in
The Bank of Tryon. The wise
man will, therefore, open up an
account there and thus put his
money where it is beyond the
reach of burglars. The less you
have the less you can afford to
lose it.
THE BANK OF T
RYO
If
COMPANY
JOHN ORR &
TRYON, N. C. r -
Groceries, Dry Goods, Notions :
Shoes, Crockery; Glassware
Enamel and Tin Ware
Blue Flame' Oil Stoves, "Etc., Etc
Abasement. u -x'rfcJ - NEWS, bring big, results.
COLUMBDS COCOMN f
Personal and General 1
3 . $
Does your neighbor read The
News?' ' .' ' :-v'-a'
Knox Whitesides of Coopergap
was in town Monday.
Mr. Forest B. Williams left last
Thursday for Shelby, N. C.
Nr. and Mrs . W: B Arledge
went to Henderson ville Tuesday
Sher'ff A. L. Hill was a busi
ness visitor in town last Friday;
Fly away, little bee, quit your
buzzing and go to making honey.
Mr. Ralth Erskine of Tryon
was a business! visitor here Mon
day, v
Rev. T. H. Posey spent several
days in Wagner, S. C, returning
Monday. s
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Deputy R. F. McFarland went
to Mill Spring luesday on oinciaJ
business.
Atty. B, F. Williams went to
Lvnn Tuesday night on profes
sional business.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. G. R.
Champion, on Thursday, Feb. 23,
twin daughters. 1
Atty. E. B. Cloud and Supt. J.
R. Foster were business visitors
in Tryon Saturday, J J
Go to F. F. Allred's Jewelry
Store in Ruth erf ordton when your
watch needs fixing.
f.
Mr. N.W. Hutcherson, of Swit
zer, S. C , visited relatives and
friends here Monday.
Mr. N. T. Mills traded for a fine
pair of mules with Mr. Brown
Nance, of Landrum, S. C, :
The teachers and young ladies
of Columbus High Scboolhae
organized a sewing society.
Mr. and Mrs. peo. F. Brown,
of Pittsburg, Pa., now guests at
Oak Hall, Tryon, were m town
Saturday.
Mr. Luther Case and family
have moved to the Screven prop
erty, 2 miles from Columbus, near
the Landrum road.
Miss Adah Walker of Green's
Creek visited Mrs. H. W. Hill
Tuesday and attended the recital
at the Courthouse.
Read Booth's advertisements in
this paper and when your Watch
is out of order bring it along.
Good work is cheapest.
Mrs. C. D. Elliotte, who has
been visiting relatives in Maiden,
N. C, for several weeks, has re
turned much improved in health.
My business last month exceed
ed expectations, honest work at
reasonable prices tells the tale.
Bring your watch to Booth, the
jeweler, Landrum.
Atty. and Mrs. J. E. Shipman
left Columbus Tuesday night for
their new home in Henderson
ville. Their many friends wish
thtm goodspeed and happiness.
Mr. William Jackson of Pied
mont, S. C, who is visiting his
parents in Mill "Spring, and Mr.
Frank Jackson of Mill Spring,
were guests at the home of their
brother, Mr. John L. Jackson,
Sunday.
Mrs. John Jones, who died in
Canton, N. C, last Friday, was
buried Sunday in the Jones grave
yard, near Columbus. Her hus
band and son, of Oklahoma, and
many sorrowing relatives and
friends witnessed the interment.
Miss Cynthia Constant and Mr.
Yates Arledge were elected the
winning contestants at the con
test held Monday" afternoon at
Columbus High School fori the
best reciter and declaimer, ; and
will represent this School at the
contest of the high schools in
Western Carolina to be held m
Asheville on Saturday, March 18.
Our clubbing: offer, The News
ind Progressive Farmer, two
papers for the price of one, 104
big issues for only $1.00, still
continues. We want the Pro
gressive Farmer ' to go into the
homes of all our subscribers.
Renew your subscription for one
year to the News: and get this
healthyjittle farm paper with it.
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If You Are in the Market to Buy Land
f Buy it Near a Market
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Five Hundred Acres of. Fine
lariioi lai lor -Sale
YING close to market and within one-half to one
mile of Post-office, ood Schools, Churches and
Court House. On mairi road through County; and with
!: in one and one-half miles of fine macadam roads! Well
watered and well timbered! This property has been off
the market for 50 years. Will cut into tracts to suit
customer and give reasonable terms. Price very low.
This land is well adapted to all farm products. .
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In this 8ection
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Do You Subscribe to TfiE POLK
GREEN'S CREEK NOTES.
Special to Th. NewR
Mr. Dob Giles went to Inman Saturday
on business. " ,
Mrs. R. L. Thompson visited in Cheshee
last week.
Mr. Tom Jackson and family of Catnpo
lello Route 4, visited relatives here Sun
day. . , .
Mr. Roland Jackson, and his bride, of
Turcapan, S. '.., are visiting tne former's
pareuts thift week. t
Mr. T. E. Walker 19 about to remodel
his dwelling.
Miss Ila Green, who has been visiting
her sister,. Mrs. B Giles since Xmas, ex
pects to return home to; Boiling Springs,
h. L., this week.
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MILL SPRING Noi 2 NOTES.
Correspondence of The Nejpvs.
Mr. and Mrs. John Martio are visiting the
latter'i parents this week, f
Miss Mary Williams and Mr. Virnie Con.
stant were happily married last Wednesday
evening.
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Mr. E. A. Arledge went t to Spartanburg
last week on business. .
Mr. J. B. Rucker visited his parents in
Rutherfordton last week end.
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Rev. Z. V. Thompson preached his sec
ond sermon at Mt. Lebanoai last Sunday.
Glad to know of him being devoted as a
minister and hope to hear of great good
being worked through his efforts.
Mrs. Kinc Corn has been paralyzed for
the past week and it teems there is no hope
for her. I - - . ,
Hello, Gretchen! When and where will
we meet to play? I m going to play with
Ragdoll. .. , T irX,AYG!RI,
100 Acre Farm For Sale.
40 acres under cultivation, 14
acres crood bottom land. Good
f-room house, also 2 barns and
outbuildings, all in first-class
condition. Situated 14 miles from
railroad, 1 mile from church, 2
miles ; frbm schoplhbuse. Price
and terms reasonable. Apply to
C D. JELLIOTTE, .
Columbus, N. C
MELVIN HILL NOTES.
Correpouaenc of The NeWs.
Randolph's new mill is now running six !
days in a week.
Another new residence is beinor bui't
here, lo be occupied by Mr. Loren Johnson
and wife.
Mr. Ben Morris has purchased a fine new
rubber tire buggy girls get on your win
ning smiles.
When a young man wants his "pop" to
ive him a hoy reckon what that means?
Mjss Cora Westbrooks, who has been vis-
iting in Converse, S.C., bs returned hon.e.
Success to The News.
"Big Fifty'
LEBANON NOTES.
Correpondence of Th New.
The manj' friends of Mr. Quincy Powell
will be glad to know that he was able to
leave the Hospital last Saturday the 25th.
Mrs. Nancy Gibbs, an aged lady who lived
near here, died Sunday morning about four
o'clock. " '
Rev. W. W. Womack was called away
Sunday morning to join in the bonds of
matrimony Miss Minnie Smith and Mr. C.
Williams As Miss mnn was once ft rest-
dent of this place; we offer the congratula
tions of the community
Messrs. Otho, Barrett and Miss Minnie
Womack atteuded.u'ch at Big I-evel Sun
day mormng. .
Rag Doll.
FOR SALE
40 and 121 Acre Farms near Columbus
7 and 4 room bouses each on
a -acre lot In Columbus
For Prices and terms apply to
T. H. POSEY,
t ' Columbus, N. C.
L. H. CLOUD
' Eeal Estate ani Insurance
COLUMBUS. POLK CO., N. C.
HORSE FOR SALE.
Cheap for cash Will exchange
for a milch cow. Apply
L. H. CLOUD, Columbus, N. C.
FORECLOSURE SALE. '
Notice is hereby given, that the Hender-
sonville Grocery Company will, on the 5U1 ,
day of April, 191 1, at the Courthouse door,
in Columbus, County of Polk, offer tor sale,
and sell to the highest bidder by Virtue mi 1
that mortgage given by J. E. Pearson and
wuetotne said Company, as appears . of '
record in book 6 page 219, mortgage records .
Polk County, all that land described as
follows: Beginning at a stake on Hue be
tween Dr. Satly, and A. J. Reich on bound-,
ary of Landrum road and running Ni rth
340, 30" L. 5.25 chains, the ce South 450
L. 3.25 chains, thence S. 66 to' West 4. 15 '
chains, thence South 21 West 1. 45 chains,
thence N. 340 West I.30 chains.
Improved by a frame building and con.
taining one acre more or less, and being tht
same land conveyed by A. J. Reich and
and wife Linda G. Reich to J. E. Pearson
by deed dated the 21st day of September,
1907, ana wno is recoraea in xxk .23 at
page 256 of tht records for deeds for ' Polk
County. '' ; . .
Tins sale is intended to satisfy a note for
f 200.00' secuVed by said mortgage with in
terest, cost and expenses. . - . '
Ibis the 22d dayof feb ion.
HENDERSONVILLE GROCERY CO.
Morteacee.
SMITH & SCHENCK,
Attorneys.
Your Watch
Should be treated right when it
is in the jeweler's hands. You
would not send for a quack"
doctor when you are dangerously
sick and it is just as dangerous
as far as your watch is concerned
to allow a "tinker" to doctor it.
I have the Experience
and Material, :
Necessary to repair your watch'
riht and at a reasonable price.
Give me atrial - v
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JETWELER - LANDRUM. S C.
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