rmintfr ^ir5^' ?ec" and all the L IT G1>0W ! POLK COUNTY ? The Gateway of Western North Carolina An Independent Weekly Published in an inde pendent part of these United States. Five Cents Per Copy XX'XI No- 10 Tryon, N. C., October 29, 1925 $1.50 a Year L hotel FOR LAKE LANIER LAUNCHD AT LER Of COMMERCE MEETING MONDAY I'Andersun. President Continental Hotels Corpora y York Outlined Plans -Cost of Proposed Hotel Lg Binqeters Enthusiastic Over Conclusion - mooting and chamber of i |. o.Vs H Monday night w.is !-??-. ohed for the ( c, , hot at Lake La % :? ? '' u> ,^10 most ' !io entire Blue w- - ? n Carolina. KneV- ?' :a ' n a hotel of ''-"d'j ' " ir"s an'* N clonal Park In |L\vi* r" ''tains, "The V;: N' "? ' n at a glance. till b-* drawing card pi; of v:j?:t-TS annually, ot Tryon and, Lake rational in scope, will ^ for such > project on the ' |ipificent scale as out ^ \ W'bb of Asheville t addr^s-;. followed by by Mr Carl J. Bal jjboro, ef Vr Frank H. J ,f \ew York president of j iital Hot- Is Coloration, ' w i: interest ing and enthu -j on cooperative in jvjfinc *'ith th>> people of .? & sponsor! nit this tnove j. Lfo I' Redding of Red ^ 0f N>w York, also talked jjat athaiastfc spirit, speak ^ pr. the citizens and bus jjjKjt? of Try^n would be ? to play in the matter of ci'y with a place that jrt victors, and where they . 5t::ncly accommodated. la^ct point str^-sed by Mr k rti that th> re is some jit: about North Carolina ?te of Florida does not -rly H H?->ter, treasurer llferelopment Company and PEWS BROS. HOSTS >sc ay and Demonstration r- 7. Inaugurating New ^Superfine Groceries. i be the biggest food iud exhibition ever at froc will take place at More, Friday and Sat >4 and ~th, with Oliver iiirrws as hosts. This form of an introduc er stock of the highest to- groceries that can be ::Ling luxuries seldom ::e cries, aim also :n:.on of th- lr third an Tir f rms contributing to !n::r- ar- Reid-Murdock, \ S IjZa 1 Biscuit Co., the i *c;ie, and the Chester | ?i~i company. Each firm ."^r-s- ntative who will! d-monstrator of the | 5- basiled. Many rare r- offered with the 1- . ar.d Tryon house iff'.T d to miss this ex will really take on the Ji'ty in addition to the ?2- star", Mr. Andrews, R- id Murdock repre r-- s--v- lunch to the ? at thy school building, * and parents are ' a cup and spoon 1 c to Meet in Mart Hill Nov. 7th. 'J :.v* Lanier club are *rS~'J \j attend the Dis :hi- F d- rated Clubs v v **mber "7th. at Ai- !ac:- s .ntendlng to go 'x- '.!r ciubs is made p: tzv Bros. Food ^-tturday, Novem ' who in a great measure was respon sible for the splendid success in pro ducing the most beautiful lake in this ; section, explained some of the pre liminary plans for the' hotel at Lake ! Lanier, dividing the task of raising funds as follows: Fifty per cent for [the Continental people^ 25 per cent for the Tryon Development Company hotel are at the offices of the i owners of Lake Lanier, and the re mainder for local interests in Tryon that would naturally profit by such a venture. He stated that the cost of the structure would be around $300,000, with an additional $25, 000 for the site, and $60,000 fbr the turnishings. Thhe drawings of Tryon's proposed Development Company, and are both handsome and individual, following Colonial lines in design, f and the broad portico with its stately col umns, with the cupola atop, are keen ly reminiscent of Mount Vernon The arched windows, green shuttered, fur ther bear out the Idea. The Interior is handsome in the extreme, decided 'y different from the ornate hotel lobby, the arrangements and furni ture appearing comfortable, in the ?xtreme, although stately and digni fied. With the onward march of progress in all sections of the country, Tryon was never destined to sit in her se clusion and much vaunted position as an "unspoiled paradise." Tryon, as situated, could never become a man ufacturing center, or a bee hive of industry, but the coming of such splendid features as the Lake Lanier Hotel will surely be. will add t0 her prestige as the most sought moun tain town in the entire range of the Blue Ridge. TRYON GIRL WINS HONOR Miss Helen Morgan One of Fifteen to Make Honor Society. The many friends of Miss Helen Morgan will be pleased and gratified to learn that she has won distinction in making the honor society in Greensboro College, where she is at tending, being one of fifteen out of five hundred to attain this coveted position. The requirements were that the student should average over 90 per cent for four consecutive semes ters In addition to keeping above the requirements in the course of study outlined, Miss Helen is devot ing five hours a day in the study of art, and i3 one of the two editors of Greensboro College Journal, the Col liege Message. Osteen Sale Confirmed ? Restaurant] Goes to B. F. Moore of Hendersonville. | After having a sale "fall through" several weeks ago, R. M. Osteen has i closed a deal, the sale confirmed, and his restaurant passes into the hands of B F Moore, who for fivet years has bet n in the same business in Hendersonville. > Mr. Osteen has built up a splendid business at his little place at the turn of thfe highway, particularly with busy men and auto transients who always managed to strike there about "noon. He has made many friends in Trvon. and among his customers, his food being excellent, with good serv ice. While Mr Osteen likes Tryon, and may some day return, he has a big place in Hendersonville which de mands his time, and he is leaving this week. He appreciates the patronage shown him here, and invites his old customers to visit him at his home place when in that city. Mr. Moore | comes well recommended, and will re tain the good cook that has given Mr. Osteen such valuable serviced 1 Nesbit Walker of Mill Spring BuySj Roddy's Store Near Mencer* izing Plant. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Cherry are re turning this week to Charleston, S. C., after spending the summer in their Tryon home. i Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Miller of j Asheville were in Tryon Sunday, {guests of Mr. /and Mrs. P. G. Morris. Mail Order Service 11? Vo r\ j * an ,jrc|er Department? in charge of experts f a-;s a* your command. These experts shop erJaa^ use a" possible good taste and judge 1 taking selections. Why not give this service hI^J? 'il? ' we are always ready to op$n charge ac responsible parties and we pay postage ?tofiftv - ? Y tr :es ^enjKa/cchc **** *>?*, /**"*?'' Crafty Pvmt mmt J tm' B ? N. G. Bozo Butts They Drive, Him Nuts * 'Rube" Goldberg Bozo, bo tSr E*0RCI3e" THAT WAY- l"T'J5 BAb? For Yoor. CHGST- I'LL ~thCl yoo Hooj I bo IT ^VJERY" hORMlAi<3 s ?.Sc. O, boN-V'i" i V - "MAT 1TI5 E>A.C^ I [ fL ^ YboPi. i -n MGA^T >i Le.-ME 5HOVJ \ You Mr VMAY Bozo, You *s Xbu^seLp i'\je EXGRCl SG V > Y \ ^twe MAbE up my HiMbYftc, cMeY! ? to oce^cise 1 ^ *>?"-? I *vv . WHAT IS THE RED CR0S8T A Query in the Minds of Many Readers Fully Answered. In answer to a large number of inquiries from Tryon folk ? "What is the Red Cross?" the answer is defi nitely given in the following, taken from The Red Cross Courier: The American National Red Cross is a volunteer organization chartered by Congress in 1905. Its inception dates from 1881 when the American Association of the Red Cross was formed in the District of Columbia in conformity with the requirements of the Convention of Geneva, which in 1864 combined many nations ln^ agreement to care for the wounded and sick in war time. From 1881 j until 1905, however, the development was sporadic and the association op erated along restricted lines. In this twenty-first year of its service in be half of suffering humanity, the adult membership of the American Nation al Red Cross is close to 3,500,000 and on the rolls of the American Junior Red Cross are nearly 6,000,000 school children. Since 1905 the Red Cross has en tered many active fields of relief, national and international. During the World War 3,742 Chapters in as many communities were rendering service throughout the United States and the adult membership reached the unprecedented figure of 22,000, 000. Demobilization of war forces, placed upon the Red Cross an im perative obligation to render assist ance to the ex-service men and their families, which is a most important continuing peaee time function under the Chapter requirement "to act in matters of voluntary relief and in ac cord with the military and naval au thorities as a medium of communica tion between the people of the United States 0f America and their Army and Navy." In this service the National Organization and the Chapters dis burse millions of dollars each year, while many thousands of members give voluntary aid to war veterans. The Red Cross is required under its Charter to be prepared to provide I adequate relief for every emergency due to pestilence, famine, fire, floods or other great naijonal calamities, and to take all possible preventive meas ' uros These obligations alone call ror extensive peace time service, How well the Red Cross maintains a con dition of resftiiness for disaster relief i9 illustrated by the work of the fis cal year ended June 30. 1394. which marked a new record. In 62 major disasters and 130 minor disasters the Red Cross was engaged in relief op erations and $737,603 from Red Cross funds expended. Its First Aid course has become the standard for laree industrial and public service foriforattons, rpolic* and fire departments, and by use ot a demonstration railway car covering the large trunk lines Instruction has been given to many thousand railroad workers and shopmen. The T"> Saving Corps in 1924 h*d an enroll ment of 44.000 members on duty along the oceans, lakes and rivery and a record of 120.000 per?on?< who had passed the regnlation life-saving Th*? American National Red Cross in serving humanity strives to con duct and expand its work so as to merit the co-operation, support and commendation of all the people, and to carry the message of good will everywhere throughout the world. Apartment for Pent. Three unfurnished rooms on sec ond floor Good location, close in, all conveniences. Rent reasonable. For further information call Phone 180. Dr. Louis Fuldner arrived home the latter part of last week from Mil waukee where he had bsen on ft Tisit with his mother. LANIER CLUB SEASON TO OPEN ON NEXT THURSDAY Splendid Organization Plans for a Winter's Program ? Club House Newly Decorated. The first meeting of the Lanier olub will be held November 5 in the freshly decorated and beautified club( rooms. During the summer vacation the building has been improved in several ways; the kitchen made more convenient, fresh shades anfi cartains at the , windows of the auditorium, and the books thoroughly cleaned and arranged according to the best and newest methods, in this Miss Oli ver. the librarian, was assisted by Miss Carpenter, a professional train er of librarians. It is hoped that former members who have dropped out for one rea son or another, will give the board of directors the pleasure of re-elect ing them to membership. If they will attend a meeting of the club and state their desire to be re-elected, it will be the first duty of the board t0 act upon this. The programmes of the year, under the direction of Mrs. Holmes, promise exceptional interest. The year's dues are payable at the first meeting. Judge R. W. Winston, who was a terror to the evil doers of Polk Coun ty and other counties in this dis trict thirty years ago, is a guest at Oak Hall. He 1b now taking a course at his former college, Chapel Hill, having given up the law and taken to the gospel, or at least to that part of it concerned with philosophy and physiology. He is cosoerning himself too with the International School which is to be a fitting memorial to the great North Carolian, Walter H. Page. Recent arrivals at Pine Crest Inn include Mr Hugh G Petersen of Ken ilworth, 111; Mr and Mrs Arthur B Van Busskirk of Pittsburg, Pa; Bishop John McKim and Mrs McKim of Tokio, Japan; Mr and Mrs J Dwight Dickerson and daughter of Chicago, and Mr and Mrs William Matlack of Moorestown, N J ; Bishop McKim has lived for forty-six years In Japan where he worked for the interests of his church. Real estate transactfons of import ance have passed through M. O. Blake's hands this week in the sale of seven acres in the beautiful Gil lette woods to Dr. Mary B. Jewett and Mrs. A. C- Pleisted of Florence Villa Fla. A tract to Miss Bessie E. Merrill of Chautauqua, N.Y. All these partis have been in Tryon sev eral weeks at Melrose Lodge. Mr. Blake also sold lot? i? the same velopment to Mrs Grace demons, of T Mr"' and Mr?? W. G. Weigle are leaving Friday morning for a trip through the south, their Palpal des tination being Galveston, Tex., with a brief stop in Atlanta. They will be gone during the winter. Mra_ George Cathey has been quite 111 at her home this week, many friends mis? her at the shop of the Blue Ridge Weavers. Dr. J. C. Bushnell of Washington, D C., arrived in Tryon Thursday for a visit which will include a drive over the new developments under way. Dr. Bunnell has not been well the past few weeks, but is feeling mnch better at this time, and his many old friends are delighted with this opportunity of meeting nlm. Mr. Eugene Brownlee of dak Hill, who was taken ffliin been removed to Merriweather Hos pital there. He is reported to be much better. ) ?? Mr. and Mra Dwight Dickerson and daughter have arrived at Pine Crest Inn. BMrs. Florence Averill ispcnt Uu;t week end in Spartariburg, t'ae guest of Mrs. Alexander. Mrs. Thomas Pettigrew is here to recover from a cold, the air of New York being unfavorable. Mr. and Mrs. Barne-tt Stroup of Asheville spent last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Ward. r Miss Fassett has again opened Pine Creat School and will be prepared to teach all grades and tutor in higher branches of learning. There will be a party at Lanier Club on the night of Th irsday, Nov. 12th. It will be a family party, and young and old are invited. Mrs G. H. Holmes gave a small bridge party on Monday nlgh.4 in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Lightner and Mr. and Mrs. R Dennison. James Fisher returned Monday from a week spent in and around Rutherfordton, where he- attended court and spent a few days hunting. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Lightner drove to Detroit in Admiral BeTry's car, leaving Tryon on Tuesday. Admiral and Mrs. Berry will go up by train later. Mrs. Strong of Duluth, Minn*, will spend the winter with Mrs. W. A. Strong, and her many friends, who have enjoyed her visits for several seasons, will be glad to welcome her back to Tryon A pleasant letter from Mrs. Georgia LeCount advises that she is leaving soon from' her summer home in Ni antic, Conn., and will arrive in Tryon for the winter. She will motor through, and anticipates a most en joyable trip. J. M. Davis and Roy Sullens from near Collinsville were in Tryon Mon day on business. While here they made a visit at The News office and Mr. Davis had some bills printed an nouncing a general sale at his resi dence on Nov. 10th. Mr. and Mr& O. S. Bird left Sat urday noon for Illinois whither they had boen called by a message con veying the sad tidings of the death of Mr. Bird's father in Paris. They stopped in Knoxville en route for a brief visit with their daughter, Miss Eleanor who Is attending college there. Before returning to Tryon, Mrs Bird will visit her sister. Mrs. Hinsdale, in Chicago. Pine Crest School. Primary, Intermediate, High School Grades. Individual attention ? Tutor ing. Miss Faaset^ Tel. 65-B. FRENCH LESSONS given by Miss Siller at little Orr Cottage. Also Piano lessons} beginners or ad vanced pupils. i 10-tf FOR RENT: Light, cheerful room with use of bath. Location near Li brary and cb lrches Miss Siller, little Orr Cottage. 10-tf WANTED ? By Dec. 1, reliable mar ried man with grown son to work on dairy farm. Steady work and good wages. State experience and give references. F. L. Pitzslmmons, Golden Blow Farm, Hendersonville, N. C. ' ' 10-2t Many, rare bargains at Andrews Food Show November 6th and 7th. THE POLK COUNTY NHW| \ LOG CABIN TEA HOUSE AT LAKE LANIER MUCH SOUGHT For Hospitality aod Entrancing View It Conmaniis ? Scene of Maty Joyous Parties. I When Mr. J. Poster SearleaT Try on's architect, designed the Log Cabin Tea Houae at Lake Lanier, he did so with an eye to beauty, utility, and for picturesque effect that i? possibly unsurpassed for charm of setting and environment in Western North Carolina. Cozily snuggled agalnet a back ground of sloping bank timbered with pineg and other forest trees, the Log Cabin looks out over the broad ex panse of water, which since our re cent rains, i s rapidly taking on the form tntepded by its originators and the engineers who put their plans Into definite execution. It is con* structed of huge peeled logs, chinked in with gray cement, and the fore ground carries out the plan of a min iature garden <5f Merrie .England. Cobble stones and logs form the steps leading to the hospitable doors, and tiny parks of boxwood and cedars are an added attraction. The cabin has a central hall, with two wings diagonally placed, without partitions, and which, combining, form the whole. Within one finds an atmosphere of warmth and hos pitality. -The primitive scheme ia re peated in the huge log beams un hewn and the two great open fir^ places, one in each wing, are built up of native stone, with rough shelvee of stone embedded In the chimneys. The floor is waxed and polished, ana the blazing logs radiate cheer and comfort. . . . Mrs. M. A. Burleson, wh0 operated the temporary tea room at Lake La^ nier this summer, is hostess, and through her artiatry the interior carr ries an individuality not often found. Article* in -the way of pottery, brasses and imported ware, augment ed bv mountain made furniture and rugs which she has on sale for gift*, are used in the decoration scheme on broad shelves, and placed where they will appeal to the eye. Big Jars of f^ut'imn leaves and cat-tails feature t.he autumn decorations, while rest ful chains and divans, Indian rus?' and a corner devoted to books and periodicals, impart a home-like air to make it complete. A baby grand piano affords pleas ure for musicians and furnishes mu sic for dinner dances, and the utmoet in comfort Is assured guests in well appointed rest rooms for both ladies and gentlemen. Small tables, elegant service," and ?>xoellent cuisine have^lready spread the fame of the Log C^fh Tea House, and many parties have been enter tained locally, as well as groups of folk who drop in nearly every day from nearby towns and cities. < Mrs. Burleson will make a specialty dur ing the coming season of catering to parties, and to dinner dances, and ar rangements are such that indiviu.ial guests will not interfere with other entertainment. Truly, the charm and convenience of this splendid institution should make a valuable adjunct to Tryon society for the season of gaiety already Local Horses Win at Spartanburg Horse Show. At the Spartanburg Horse Show Wednesday night of this week, the following local horses won honors: Mrs Carter Brown's "Azalea Prince' with owner up, took the blue ribbon in the ladies' three-gaited class, and Mr. Carter Brown's "Glory" with Miss Julia Denison up, plaoed thind In the same class in the combination riding and driving class, Miss Julia Denison placed second with Mrs. Car ter Brown's "Azalea Prince.'" These horses will be shown in the annual Greenville horse show November 5th and 6th. Mrs. James Rion, chairman of the social committee of\ the Parent Teachqj Association, announces that her committee will give a party in honor of the%teachera at the school buUdinp Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 8 o'clock. All who are interested in the schools are cordially invited to be present. Mr. and Mrs Frank McFarland and family, Mr. anj Mrs. W. C. Ward and children, were among the Tryon ites who attended the fair in Spar- . tanburg Thursday. NEW1 REAL ESTATE FIRM AT COUNTYJEAT TOWN B(anton& Greene Open fer Busi ness Kith Offices in the Polk County Bank & Trust Co. C. R Blanton and A. V. Greene, under the firm name of Blanton k Greene, have opened a real estate of fice in Colrimbus in the Polk County Bank & Trust building. This new firm is a valuable acquisition to the Cpunty Seat town, and will do a general real estate business includ ing buying and selling of property, sales and rentals, and are prepared to give listings of properties for sale. This firm has been conducting a real estate office at Mooresboro, where Mr. Greene will still remain in charge, while Mr. Blanton will oper ate the Columbus office. Columbus and Polk County ertend a welcome to this new firm. Spartanburg County Hair Ends Friday. The Spartanburg County Fair, which was largely attended toy Tryon and 1*olk County citizens, closed in a blaze of glory and unprecedented success today. Widely and consis tently advertised, the fair drew thousands to the splendid city of Spartanburg, who enjoyed to Che ut most the fine displays in all depart ments, as well as the special enter tainment featured. Community ex hibits from Fairforest, Pauline and Reidsville, and school exhibits from Boiling Springs, Co-operative, Lyman, Whitney, Reidville, Appafache, Gram Tin, Holly Springs, Liberty, Poplar Springs, Pacolet Mills, Lone Oak and Green Pond were viery Interesting attractions. The racing program? were attended by thrones from all over the state, and Nortfo Carolina was well represented each day The Spartanburjr' County fair, which was organised in 1967 by a small group of citizens, has grown . each season till now it ig an outstanding event in affairs of ho 'state of South Caro lina ! Larry Goelett ret'irned the latteT * cart of last we^k from New York 'vhore he had been for several weeks visiting his pareents. D^an Rogers of Boise City, Idaho, on his way from the Episcopal Con vention rfi New Orleans, sp^-nt a few ?lavs in Tryon -wl*h his friend. Bishop Touret Mrsv Benedict of Detroit, another visitor at the convention, has been a guest of Bishop and Mrs. Touret. Mr. an d Mrs. Henry Bray are In "h^ttantroga for a week's visit with 'heir daughter and family. Ffam here thpy will g0*t0 New York whe~e thpy will sail on Nov. 4th on the Mau ritania for a year's stay abrd&dv Two distinguished attendants at the srr^at Episcopal Convention in New Orleans, wh0 stopped in Tryon on their return north, were Bishop and Mrs. McKim of Japan Bishop Mc Klra remained for a day or two, b-'t Mrs. McKim made a longer visit. On Wednesday at a meeting of the Woman's Guild held at Mrs. Touret's, she spoke on Jafwn as one who knows her subject thoroughly only can 8 peak. "Hillacres" is once more In com mission. Mr. and Mrs. John Beau mont and Mr. an