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10 Pases This Week I | . i. ?? - ? V ?* - ? *W "^V Volume XXIX No. 39 Xt' *? ^?' ?" ^jr ; - _ : * ; 1 o ? *Vvty4??. . >??&** - - ' " '". <i >? ^ r .* - /"* 4 , . \ ?- ' ./ , ?%- , ? ? -*;?* . ' r i v ' - - ? ? V**4? \ V< '-? -?? :' v ' v-.r - '?'?". ? ' t 'V' %?* ? ; . w~ - - ^ . - POLK COUNTY-The Gateway of Western North Carolina PRICE SCts. ?? h , Tryon, N. C., April 3, 1924 $1.50 a Year Spartanburg C. of C. ! | Talk Tryon and W. N.C. ? Will Appoint Committee to Help With Lake Project Requesting that the Spartan burg Chamber ? of Commerce appoint a committee to confer with the Tryon Chamber of Commerce with respect to the developing of a lake in Try on, Colonel Joseph Hyde Pratt, director of Western North Carolina, Inc. addressed the members of the Spartanburg Chamber of Commerce at their annual banquet held . last Fri day evening in the dining room of the Cleveland Hotel. In spite of the fact that tfhis meeting was an annual "get together" occasion at which time it is the custom of the or ganization to review work done for the past year and discuss future development of civic af fairs, Ihe Spartanburg Cham ber of Commerce devoted al most the entire meeting to Western North Carolina In genera) and Tryon in particu lar A special invitation was received by the local organiza tion to send a representation to the banquet. Those represent ing Tryon were B. L. Ballenger, Carter Brown, Eugene Brown leee, Oliver Andrews, W. H. Stearns, Charles J. Lynch and G. H- Holmes. During the dinner, Horace . L. Bomar, president of the Spartanburg organization presented the guests of the evening among whom were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reynolds of Boston, iMr. Reynolds being president of Lockwood, Greene and Com pany, Pierce Horn, of [the Southern Railway System Washington offices, and Paul H. Norcross, head of the At lanta Chamber ot Commerce, and one of the speakers of the evening, and B. L-Balteiger of Tryon who in turn was request ed to present his delegation. Mr. Ballenger wound up his list with the name of A. M. . Law which caused considerable mirth. Mr. Bomar, acting as toast master of the dinner upon, in troducing Col- Pra?t as the principal speaker of the \ oc casion paid a high tribute to both the speaker and to West ern North Carolina. | " Col. Pratt reviewed the worl to be carried on by his organiz ation throughout the twenty five counties already enrolled in .Western North Carolina, Inc. laying particular stress upon the value of this section both commercially and as a plavgound for our neighboring State. He pointed out the road program as outlined by his office and showed its value to South Carolina for pleasure drives and for .easy access to the merchants of that State. In speaking of Western North Carolina as a recreational feature for Spartanburg people lie outlined the lake develop ments planned for this section and strongly urged the mem* bers of the Spartanburg Cham ber of Commerce to give their support to any developments that may arise especially in the vicinity of Tryon. With the use of a map he showed the relative positions of the var ious lake enterprises now inthe making or as planned. Col- Pratt's talk was receiv ed with a great deal of enthus iasm and interest on the part of the members. v" I Following this speech, <PauI H. Norcross of Atlanta told of the work being carried on by that progressive organization and of work planned for the future. [? Mr. Ballenger responded briefly to President Bomar's request for a few words from Tryon in which he thanked the people of Spartanburg for their interest and constant visits to Tryon, urging them to continue this interest that both cities might prosper in friendly and neighborly relations. . o , v | Real Sportsman. A real sportsmafr shoots ft few birds, leaves a few for the other fellow, and ft few more to raise broods for n mt Mar. !<_' % Mrs. Miliier Jones, 72, Laid To Rest Monday ? nil ? i Funeral services were . held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock frbm the Church of the ;fioly Cross for Mrs. Jones, age 72, who died last Sunday morning. Mrs. Jones, before her - carri age to Mr. Milner Jones was a Miss Watkins of Texas. Mr. and Mrs- Jones came to Polk County in the early '80s, Mr. Jones being actively en gaged in missionary work throughout the counties o t Western North Carolina. Hte was one of the first of tfhe Epis copal missionaries in this sec ton of the country and became widely known in many parts of tht region for his earnest end eavors and many sacrifices in furthering his work. Mr. Jones died in February 1915 and was buried in Baltimore, his family home. Mrs. Jones returned to Polk County where her husband had been so active to make her residence. Mrs. Jones is survived by three daughters, Mrs- Mary J. Camp of Green's Creek, Mrs.; Ford Brown and Mrs. A., Alex ander of Seattle, Washington, and four sons, Clem J. Jones and Cyrili W. Jones of Athens, Tenn-, Ezekiel F. Jones and St. Augustine Jones of Fresno, Calif, and Hays Jones, raiding in Italy. Many beautiful floral offer ings were sent by friends of the family. Interment was made in the Tryon cemetery, the Reverend C. P. Burnett of ficiating. n ' County Teachers Witt Meet Saturday, Apr. 12 Miss Susan Fulghum, director of the teacher's ti^nlar de T^artmlfflt GlTln^ lina department of' education, will address a meeting of the County Teacher's Association to be held on Saturday April 12 at 10:30 o'clock in the auditor ium of the Tryon Grade School. Miss Fulghum will talk on the subject of "Standard Elemen tary Schools" following which there will be a general discus sion on that subject Arrange ments are being made by E. W. S. Cobb, County School Super intendent and W. A.Schilletter, Tryon shool superintendent, for several other speakers for the two sessions, one in the morning and the second in the afternoon. Miss Fulghum wift address^ the morning session. CARPENTER HOME IN LANDRUM DESTROYED The residence of- Cleve Car penter of Landrum was burned to the ground last Monday morning at about ten o'clock The house was a frame dwell ing, one of the oldest in the community. By the time it was noticed that the house was on fire the lames had gotten such a start that it was impossible to check them.- Attention was centered on neighboring dwellings that they might not catch from the sparks in the wind that was blowing. ' ' / k . j Notice Or Board Of Education. ? 1 ? / As per the 1923 School Law the school committeemen are appointed the 1st Monday in April, instead of the 1st Mon day in July as per the old law The patrons of aU the dis tricts in Polk County will here by take notice that If any changes are desired iir the per sonnel of the school committee men in your respective dis tricts, to- make such recom mendation to the board of Ed ucation on or before Monday April 7th, 1924. E. W. S. Cobb Clerk to Board of Education. I - ! A western court hands down a decision to the effect that a pedestrian has the same rights on the streets as a motorist. Let him try to get 'em. ^ I ? -? ? Trap Shooters Will ; Have Demonstration ? ?" \ * i Inventor of Steel Pigeon Will Hold Match Here Wed nesday, April 9. Trap-shooting enthusiasts will ?be afforded an opportunity to display their skill next Wed nesday afternoon when Mr. E. E. Thresher of Hendersonville will give a demonstration of his stpel passenger pigeon. ?The meeting and shoot will be held - Wednesday afternoon ' at 1:30 o'clock on the fopner bfcU diamond near the residence of Dr. A- J. Jervey. Mr. Thresher has given his assurance that he will bring his apparatus s here for that date will have /the system erected in time for the match and demonstration. A latge number of local hunters and trap shooters as well as several from Landrum have signified their intention of attendng the match with the possibility ! of Organizing a trap-shooting club. This new game as originated by Mr. Thresher is claimed by fche inventor to be a decided Improvement over the old s|yle clay pigeon shooting in that it gives all the sport of live bird shooting .with, the unknown speeds of the skimming bird and the variations of curved in ascent and descent that clay pigeons do not afford. The public are cordially in vited to join in the shoot, (pin ners desiring to shoot are re quested to register theirnames with Dr. A. J. Jervey, Dr. M. C. Palmer or C. W. Ballenger. i SPARTANBURG WILL HAVE FASHION SHOW / Spartanburg April 3- On Tuesday and Wednesday, of next week The Standard Cloak Co. and Wriffht-ScruggR^^iw* Co. of Spartanburg S. C., will stage a great Spring Style Show with live models, at the Rex Theatre in that City, jointly with the showing of the big Paramount Picture "The Society Scandal" in which Gloria Swanson plays the lead ing role- * The above two concerns are making elabrate preparations for their big style show. Mr. Morris of the Standard Cloak Co. is now in New York having gone there to select garments especially for this - occasion. The very newest creations, of American and European de signers in Ladies Apparel for evening, Street and sport wear will be displayed on live models as well as fashion's latest dic tates in footwear and hosiery. This style show will be held at four o'clock in the after noons and at eight-thirty in the evenings, in connection with the showing of the above picture and at the regular ad mission prices. ? * % FEA RIDGE J TlltlllllllllllllllllllHI TTTVtVtVtttttttTTvtTT We think all are through setting lettuce in this vicinity, being a long \ and wearsome job, no one is sorry that they are through. A birthday dinner was givpn at Mr. Jam<es Byers' last Sun day, in honor of uncle Andrew Byers, ali enjoyed the dinner very much. - Mr- Grover Thompson at tended services at Green's Creek last Sunday. Mr. Bert Edwards and small son Avery Lee, together with Misses Gilreath and Pantha Edwards called at the home of Mr. Arthur Thompson' Sunday and spent several social hours. Miss June voorhies visited Miss Lizzie Dalton Sunday who is in very poor health, but hopes to be out again soon. Mr. Ewell Taylor made a buai ness trip to Landrum S. C., Fri day. V j Mr Terrell Green of Try on also Mr. Albert Waldrop of Landrum, S. C., were in this section Sunday. Mrs. William Wilson is ill this week. Miss Katy , Spurlan was in Pea Ridge Sunday. CASH PRIZE COTTO Methods of Records, S OF $700 FOR N. CLUB BOYS Through the Eastern assume the opep to all bers in th^ Boll Weevl Central, Story and Yield, Basis of Award (the cooperation of Carolina Chamber of Commerde, cotton club work n North Carolina this year will form of a contest, cotton club mem State, in which $700 in cash will be offered as prizes. The club member Is to plant one, two or three acres of cotton and to Use the moiit approved methods in prepara tion of the seed bed ?nd fertil izing the crop; plant pure seed of a standard variety; use thick spacing and practice frequent,^ shallow cultivation* In other words, he is to use those methods Avhic/h have given the bsst results so far discovered in cotton culture. Groups and Prises The cotton producing coun ties of the State are grouped into four zones, based upon the probable boll weevil damage anticipatedduring the coming year, and in each of the zones prizes will be awarded as fol lows : First $100; second $50, and third S25., Local business men and b inkers will be en courged to offer additional local county prizes to encourage this work. ? The Basis of Award The basis given below willvbe used to determine the winners in each of the zones. 1. Thoroughness of both direct and indirect methods used for -ball weevil control 25 per cent. - ! 2. Records 35 per cent. 3- Story of written record of project 15 per cent. 4. Yielq of seed cotton 25 per cen. Total 100 per cent. / . --The purpose /of the work is! to demons' A growing communities State the principles under any rate in the <&ttOB of the best methods and of producing cotton and allf conditions and to proye the value of these in producing cotton in the presence of the dreaded boll weevil. The Eastern Carolina Cham ber of Commerce is making ar rangements with banks in the several coiton-producting coun ties so that the club members may secure a loan with which to buy the fertilizers, pure seedof standard variety, aslgn board to be used in designat ing the_ demonstration patch and poison with which to com bat the weevil should it become necessary to use poison. Contest Open To AO The club boys in each cotton producing county are eligible to enter this contest, provided ten or more are willing to go in. It is quite probable that some plan wll be worked out for countiesthat do not have an agent to give interested boys an opportunity to, take up^he work. . Girls will not be debarred from the contest. As in other clubs, that part of the work they cannot do they will be permitted to employ some one for the purpose and to keep records of same- We should have 500 to 1,000 mem bers enter this contest this st year. The si the conte doing the lished in which ^o^ course of mple rules governing with directions for work, are being pub an extension folder Id be out within the |a few days. Mercerizing Plant Makes New Additions Recent additions contemplat ed or under way at the South ern Mercerizing Company's plant include the installation of a sprinkling system for the en tire plantl to be installed by the Glpbe Sprinking Company. The system works automatical ly in case of fire and is fed from a thirty foot supply reservoir to be situated on the hill north- east of the plant near the new community house. The pla:it is also addingspace to its warehouse facilities at a cost of about $1,000. ? T j Queena Mario To Sing j At Music Festival Queena Mario, ; coloratura prima donna of the Metropoli tan Opera Company, who will sing at the Spartanburg Music Festival on the opening night, Wednesday May 7, has sung her way into the hearts of the very critical patronage of the world's most renowned opera house. The present season, she has been heard frequently, and in such widely contrasted roles as Gilda (Rigoletto), Ah Yoe (L'Oracolo) and Juliette (Romeo and Juliette)- In the lovely, flute-like velvet musical quality of her voice she is more like her great teacher (Sembrich) than any of ' the sopranos who have come from her studio. Mario is an Ameri can. She received her train ing in this country and made h?r debut here. Miss Mario sang in a special matinee of "Traviata" in Brooklyn, before an audience- of Italians, really to let FQrtuno Gallo, of the San Carlo Opera Company, see could do before ,the footlights. ' She says that W knees were knocking together through the first act, but that did not prevent her singing in so delightful manner as to win a noisy ovation from the Ital ians, and an immediate en gagement with the San Carlo Company. < The season ticket sale for the Spartanburg Music Festi val will open April} 9 at Dupre's Book Store, Spartanburg, S. C -o MISS PADGETT TO TALK ^ TO LANIER CLUB TODAY Miss Sarah M. Padgett will address the members of the Lanier Club this afternoon at the Library. Miss Padgett will give a general outline of her work throughout the county in its many varied phases, a talk which should be of in terest to the visitors In Tryon as well as to the members of the club. Folk-lore x ballads 1 of the mountains will be sung by two mountain girls from a Tennes see weave shop. The Clean-Up Committee of the Lanier Club wish to an nounce that steps will be taken at once to cover the dump at the foot of Godshaw Hill that has been an eye sore to the community for sometime. SPRING OPENING BY SPARTANBtRG FURNITURE STORES The furniture' dealers of Spartanburg will observe Spring Opening at their res pective stores next Friday April 4th from 4 to 9 P. M. These merchants have spent a great deal of time and efforts in arranging for this great oc casion when they will display their lines of high quality fur niture consisting of the very latest creations produced by America's foremost furniture manufacturers. The following Spartanburg dealers are parti cipating: Maxwell Bros. & Jones, Vogel & Son, Herring, Furniture Co-, Sowell-Taylor Co., Reams Tate Furniture Co., and KimbrelTs Home Furnish ing Co. I L Governor Invited To Attend Road Moot. Invitations were issued Wed nesday to Governor Morrison of North Carolina and Governor McLeod of South Carolina to attend a joint meeting of the Highway Commissions of both States to be held in Tryon at a date to be mutually agreed up on by the ' officials. The invi tations were forwarded by Eugene Brownlee, chairman of the? committee on arrange- * ments of the Tryon Chamber of Commerce. Indications thus - . far point to the probable bringing about this meeting of the two executives of the sister States sometime during the present month. The invitation to Governor McLeod was forwarded through the courtesy of Mr. Charles 0. Hearon, member of the South Carolina State Highway Com mission, who has shown con siderable interest in the im mediate hard-surfacing of the Appalachian Highway of , his portion of that main artery between the i North and South and is anxious to have this State bring about the linking up of Tryon and Henderson ville with % the hard-surface road now under course of construction between the latter city and Ashevillte. Should the present plans be brought about, it is expected that prom inent men and organizations throughout this section will be represented at this road meet ing Mr. Frank Page and Mr. A. M. Kistler of the North Carolina State Highway Com mission have already signified their, willingness to come to Tryon at a date to be decided upon. Mr. Hearon has assured the Chamber of Com merce of the attendance of representatives of his commis sion- v, *y ? * r?y ?' ? , o ~ Raise $125 For Near East Relief at Sale . Proceeds from the rummage sale held last Saturday for the benefit of the Near East Relief fund netted sixty one dollars. Persons interested in the cause contributed an additional sixty four dollars giving a total of $125 which will assist material ly in raising Polk County s quota of $360 for this fund. This fund will be devoted to assisting in the support of about sxty thousand orphans in the Near East. A quantity of clothing was sent in for the boxes. \ The committee wish to .ex press their thanks to all those who contributed in any way or assisted in the White Elephant Sale, especially to thank Mr Wilkins for the use of the space in his new store building and the Ballenger Company for the use of chairs and tables for the sale. To Begin Work On New Pool At Country Club In spite of considerable in-, clement weather during the past month the Try on Country Club records show a total of 225 players, the largest num ber that have ever played the links in one month in the his tory - of the organization. Ground fees for the month of March totaled over $816. G. F. Stone, secretary and treasurer of the club requests that all dues for the first quarter be remitted not later than the tenth of this month. Work on the new swimming poo) for the club will be started soon according to the officers. It is expected that the pool will be ready for the use of the members in time for the v hot weather. . ! , \ / 0 ARRIVALS AT OAK HALL Mrs. R. P. Moseley and Miss M. A. Long of Boston, Mass.; Mrs. Earnest Bowditch of Mil ton, Mass.; Mrs- W. 6. Pater son and Kent Paterson of De troit, Mich.; L. B. Ordwa j of Chattanooga, Mass. ,