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3 V Ek("()imt}^ First, Secr<x^Hnd. Last and a 11 the ?? 10 PAGES ^^jVoimne XXXI No. 18 zRmcms FOR JmFmmuRG'i m HIGHWAY WILI highway from Hen- j t Spartanburg, with the I p e. ' Hint miles of s I^^H'!;:}' I'elk coimty/j which g \! will bejsurfaced soon, f assured fact when the statg highway a " i ting recently, agreed h {n >rk at once. i C . id be paved under the s :i the Saluda highway v i Flatrock and the Polk e A contract for the pre- r . on the link will Be let 1'' ' ' fi , [' the state and pounty (p horities of the " Saluda j e was enthusiastically , re-1 a ndersouville. In the past, | el. especially during -j aid rains. Has beep more lous.. Bus schedules have r ,ied. between here and at times and tourist c ed. The completion of y 1 avoid such action in P t>f the road to Saluda c s for one of the biggest a i* section, crossing the g the Urceu river power I p be between 500 and 800 d 111 feet high.! This I - !? i-Pfgagg? ?~ : I as Boy Wins c e in National j ii ing Contest * I Dan Glass, ape 15, of 'Harrison, Hrk., is the winner of first prizw | ^ > the nation-wide drawing contest W "Old Pop" in McCullough'* 11 Folk? in Our Town" comic strip R hich this paper conducted, with b ^^Hther newspapers. 3,120 drawing fere entered by boys, 8 to 16, in 11 parts of the country. For the 1 ther 24 winners see McCallough'a 0 ^^^kanuc strip in thiq edition- a SSILQINF FflRHF KIVFN ' ...? wnwk volt.!* a, BANQUET AT MIMOSA )J\ K. I'. Missildine, proprietor of SsildiiPharmacy, entertained his re ai.d office force and some of sir friends with a banquet at the 1 k Mimosa on New Year's eve. After r jountit'ui dinner the guests were de- n hjtfulh entertained until the ar- c al of New Year. Mimosa's a nial accommodating hosts, a ! I W*rs. St. arus and Graham, added ' r ich to it., enjoyment of the party.1 n po'i is to i,e congratulated on hav- d kr.tili . a; i no t ive resort hotjel once fc bte a finis ing card for this icommu- t; pi. ... i ' g I . I M- . -Price's S be Ready I Will Be Model Furniture St Floor Space Than Ai In the G Work is" in in ? rushed foifward on j |e new building on Trade street r Ifned hv \V. Y. Wilkins. the build- ,f kg will he occupied by C. Price'8 ? politico store. MV. Price plans to T kve the le w store rbady for the. j fchlic i y \l.iri ii 1st., a'complete line 1 up-to-date'furniture, carpets and jpves iu fact, overvtViinff naimllv i - ?> * I ta real city store. It is j t - v 1 yr.:. i ' < . f . 1 ' I K " ' W <A-V % TRYON! TH kn 1 The i i . ? PAVING ON HENDERSONVILLE . BE LET JAN. 11 iridge, which will be of steel, will irovide one of the most gorgeous cenic displays in the entire section, ;iving as it does a point of vantage or a view unsurpassed in this section. The highway bodies concerned also greed to pave a portion of the Dixie ighway from Tuxedo to the Polk !oiinty line, a distance of five or i Y mil PCI TViCk V? i or V? vir o xr rtrnfant " ? * "V Uigu n UJ wjwvi, rill be delayed for a short time while ngineers are rerouting a part of the bad. i Both highways will be hard-suraced with concrete. When1 both rojects are ^completed there will be ight or nine miles between Tryon nd Saluda unpaved on the Spartanurg road and about 21 miles from 'ravelers' Rest and the North Caroina line unpaved on the Greenville oad. It is also expected that the Polk ounty authorities will immediately cork in conjunction with the state ighway commission to formulate lans to pave the road from the Polk ounty line to Tryon, which would llow the motorist to have a hardurface highway from Spartanburg to lendersonville. IPHOLD INDICTMENT AGAINST ALBERT FALL Washington, Dec. 24.?The district ourt of appeals upheld the crimlal indictment against the Dohenys, ither and son, and Albert B. Fall, hich were quashed by a lower court. The effect of thp decision will make possible for the government, to rosecute the accused on the direct harge of giving and taking a bribe, pecifically involving the $100,000 in ash that Doheny, Jr., took to Fall l the famous little black satchel, he government claims this money as connected with the oil lease that all, as secretary of the Interior, asigned to an oil company contrplled y Doheny, Sr. \ If the district court of appeals had ecided against the government, the y idietments would have bqen outlawed, y the statute of limitations. Obituary Notice. ^The sympathy of the community is iten^ed to the family of Mr. ^ Wilam E. Foster of Tryon, who died ist Thursday from a week's illneps of neumonia at the city hosptal at Moranton. N. C.' Mr. Foster was a faithful husband nd father to his wife and children, 1 ho mourn his loss. He was the son f Squire David Foster, one of Polk t ounty's pioneers a nda deacon of i tie Baptist Church in ryon. ? 1 Mr. Foster was at the. time of his ( eath just 45 years old. comparatively ] 1 the prime of his life. He was a i ood Christian ai*l a faithful memer o' the Baptist Church. j Funeral services\at his home were ] ondi^cted by Dr. T, L. Justice, pastor , f Trtyon Baptist, Church, and burial ( t Oak Lawn cemetery in Tryon. , He; is survived by his wife and , hreei children and several brothers nd sisters. Lanier Club Reception. 1 The ladies of the Lanier Club of . 'ryon held their annual New Year's eception on Neiy Year's day at La- , ier [Library, faith many new and old lub members and visitors in attend- , ? I ' ( WW 1 T*l_ lice, iviuaic cuuDioi.1115 ui tjvxxoa, v* j no and vocal solos and duets were endered in'- their usual high class lanijer. After the musical program, elightful refreshments were served o all present. This program marked he thirty-first anniversary o fthe oranization of the club. 'tore to l by March 1st :ore of This Section More^ ny Furniture Store j ounty. ' * ilanned to. have an opening when the lew store is opened. Details of these dans will be announced at a later late. Mr. Price recently opened a lew furniture store-here, but the busness expanded at such a rapid rate hat new quarters had to be secured n order to carry larger stocks and he increasing business. \ . .'''i ... Vf- j - AJ ' _ ' - ' * I ' . % 'y0' i <**." r i ; I . I '' n ! | . i E NATION'S A Polk POLK QOUNTY?1 ? ! LOOKING BACK AT !<>: l THE INN0C6>n WSTAMI>EOGETS HIS AS USUAL _~~X 5Am/;%o M-/J? 4AD A DizlY YEAft. SMENANDOAM " " DiSASTerv. Scopes TlRlAU -, i_ 1? -JWS 'PtRATK CO PPM 1."TMC -pBgASURg 1 ? CHAPiV * ITOUNG BOB LAFOLL DEFIES I Washington, Dec. 24. ? "Young * Sob" LaFojlette, senator from Wis- !f lonsin, defied standpatism and marine politicians at a dinner in his lonor given by Labor, official newspa>er of the sixteen railroad trade inions and brotherhoods. Senator LaFollette left no doubt as ;o where he stands on the issues beng urged by the progressive elenents in the political parties of this country. He gave notice that threats, propaganda and loss of federal patronige will' not change his course. "I will not yield an inch in the ight for the principles of my father," le said. "We are enlisted for life in :he struggle to bring government back ;o the people. We will not quit and ive will not compromise. Our task is great, but our cause is greater." Senator LaFollette had previously nade public a letter he forwarded to Senator Watson, chairman of the senite committee on committees, in which ,ne W 1SUUI13XU scuaiui Ba*c uvbivv :hat if he is appointed on any committee as a republican it must be with the understanding that he will v lot change his announced policy or i ibandon any principle urged by his lather; The dinner was attended by memiers of congress and trade unionists. Edward Keating, editor of Labor, and lormer congressman from Colorado, was toastmaster. The speakers, in he order named, were: James P. Moonan, president Brotherhood of Electrical Workers; Senator Shipitead; Frank Morrison, secretary A. F\ of L.; Edward P. Costigan^mem- ier United States tariff commission; J rhomas F. Flaherty, secretary-treaslrer National Federation of Postoflice Clerks; Senator McKellar, Senitor Norris, Congressman Cooper, lean of the house, and Mrs. Burton ^ fC. Wheeler, wife of the senator from I Montana. ' I. Other members of congress present t were: Senators Wheeler, Walsh, Dill i 0 ' tJAwnll- PnrurrDftflmPTl PrPftf. I *?U ? VM , VWW~?.? , y Barkley, Schaefer, Schneider, How- a ard, La Guardia, Huddleston,. Wefald, n Beck, Lambert and Kvale. Regrets were read from William Green, president of the A. F. of L. ri and several executives of internation a al unions who were unable to bt n present. All extended their wel a i : 1 i J. ,. I | i . X ' n I ? " pnSwfp W j ; "f .'I > j LL-YEAR-RC Coin rhe Gateway of Western N ryon, N. C., January 7, 1926 a , j rbRNEO OKI At AIEW LIGHT <>?&*! r, -=* *atS nMr f? ^.\ h. l?i/ i? /r f^\' || ' ^ttNEPAl/1 ^ \ ProspcriTyJ^ , JL U ?* ,?? amoni^ the Ml6SlN<ri 4at0r la rollette WILLIAM JENNINGS 0RYAf LADD v THOMAS P MARSHALL mtcdrmick walter camp Spencer. Sen Me us on A.milei *sren Stone Henry Wallace Hiiv.MATTHCWSoN Dowager Queen Alex . v a_ i "* -r ' -?" * VltlTftttOM OP A frtAfiTU** COMET etteT | political bosses ishes to the guest of the evening i jr a long and honorable career. A Wrxrlcpr 1 , XX I Opal Code, from Fort Worth, Texas, has plowed her Bell County farmfor four years, making a living for six members of her family. Now that her young brothers and sisters are provided for she is working her way thru Baylor Colege, serving as waitress. f V HE EDGEWOOD INN OPEN FOR BUSINESS if. The new Edgewood Inn, formerly nown as Hotel Livingston, is now nder new management and open for oth tourist and commercial guests.he holstery has been thoroughly renvated. Mrs. Roberta A. Dodenhoff f Charlotte, N. C., is the new lessee, n up-to-date dining service will be laintained, with special attention to jurists. A large, new dining room, six new soma, all with private baths, wilMje dded immediately^ and many other ''""""iMmpnfB which will make it CTT v??? . modern hoteL1 _| / I " * i I ~ * ~ 1 * ,- y " -* . | " " " J * ' ' ' ' I ; ; = V , >j. k r . - "i' J "" "* I I'H'f " M ' ~J'~ , " V-~ if > 'v. ; ' '1 )UND' MOUNTj ntyN orth Carolina*. 1 - 'T~ k 1 1 ' ! ' _ByA. B. CHAPINt, 1 * STUCK */ T"HuMB . ? , ^ avp willed out a plum<f ikf II ' ITALY FAWOftBft " U.S. WITH A SOWGrcwcu. Sers ? j r?_) the weck j I S jfr1 3 . ARiCA ??* jn^l^ ^7) UKJCLE SAM (rETS WHAT OPTEW Hr- COMES TO AW UM Pi lie r I CfcT r u?&~ WENT OUT FOft. AN . ALTlYlillF CfiYIDO J I . V AuToCASTEn_ V _[ PARDON RECORD 'ROVES NOT VERY ENCOURAGING Paucity of Examples o Intervention in McLean's Record Has Dampening Effe :t. Those who are moving to have Governor McLean extend executive clemency to the 20; convic ted members of the mob that stormed the county jail at Ashevjlle last September will find little -encouragement in the published record of the governor's pardoning for the past year. Although therb has been a great deal of talk ab<j>ut parjlons, the records show that pnly eijjiht have actually been grantjed by the governor, and when it is Considered that there were 1,275 appeals for pardons made it does not look any too bright for the Asheville mejn. Governor McLean has signified on more | than one occasion that he believes in letting the work of the coubts stand unless it can be shown that there was an error committed through lack of information or .otherwise. J ! However, .those who are behind the effort are still very active and apparently are letfing nothing stand in their way in bringing every possible pressure to bea|r for the release of these meh. ? The petitions asking that the'men be pardoned are still bbing circulated and are known I to bear thousands of names of citizeps of the community. There is no doiibt but there is considerable sentiment in favor 'of releasing these men, largely because they represent jnerely a pitiful handful from the hundreds who were at the jail on the night of the trouble. There are otbjers who stand in such horror of violence, however, uthat they apparently are willing for the court action to stand without tampering, and they have refused to sign the . petitions. Thejy, it must be added, are very much in the minority. The palpable injustice of making 20 mep pay for the work of several tiundreu does not sit well with the >tjrreragp citizen, apparently. Spartanburg Men Buy. A 50-acre tifact of land was purchased a few days ago here by En:. , Harry Heinitsli, Jr., and Mr. Howard McCrady. Th^ tract is located aboiit three miles fr<j>m Mill \ Springs on the road to Lake Lure. The purchase was made purely for investment purposes. An old school building is located bn :' i ' I . -j Vjf I " j , ' . . i 1: y " - ' i . . \ ^ ! A ? , ^ i - i - i i ' I * I ' i 'I . ' - f Jii it - tL" 1 %!' i UN RESORT ews! Five I 1 ? ' YEAR 1925 A BANN TRYON REA _L The year 1925 proved to he the most successful year Tryon has wit nessed. Every line of business reports heavy increases, with prospects for 1926 expected o even reach a hieher nealr - The success of thB subdivisions in the realty fieli hero has been wonderful. Sales have teen reported unusually large, ind while most of them were made to local people and nearby towns, numerous ones were made to purchasers in many different sections of the Uniited ! Stated. _ Merchants Well Plejased With Last Year's Buiiness. The local merchants hern are happy over the fact tha t they had such substantial increases over 1924. he trend towards shopping at home seems to have taken a strong hold. Stocks as a rule here were much heavier than previous years, due to the fast increasing] population of Tryon. More workmen have been employed here than in any of the years previous, j and consequently the trade of the local stores has steadily increased. 1 Many improvements for 1926 are contemplated by the city's government^ Details of these projects are unavailable at: this tin^fe, but it is learned from . authojritative sources that improvements an a large scale are in store for Trypn, if conditions of municipal ijdnds will warrant it. Trade street is already being widened to take care of the ever-increasing traffic in Tryon, which will still . i ' | : ? rniiiunnc rmrnu uiihc vulumuutf uumvii mikiiv NEARING COMPLETION I ' / Work on the cotton mills at Columbus is moving forward Rapidly. When in operation, this new industry will have a large pay roll which will I L LI T *] mean much to hot only Columbus, but the entire county. Large forces of wbrkmen have beep busily engaged to rush this work sp as to be ready for business as soop as possible. I ! T r Real |Estate Boom. The prospect of a ,real estate boom in western Nojrth Carolina is receitr ing some attention lj)y business mep. The activity ip Florida real estate jte expected to slow dotyn next spring, if it lasts that long, ajnd it is possible that it will be follovted by fi' boom in this state. The splendid progiess in North Caroling during the past decade, the construction of goo 1 highways, and the increased business and ihdustrial activity undoubtedly furnish a substantial basis for increased real estate activity. . J OVERNIGHT FEATURES Grand jury at Oklahonja City summons 140 witnesses to tes tify in regard to murders of nearly 20 ] wealt ly Osage/ In dlans four; years; ago. ( Flood situation becomes seriouS in England; Belgium and Holland suffer great damage; 1,000 perish in Transylvania. United Palestine Appeal refuses 59 to 9 to accept resignation of Rabbi! Wise as chairman, aftler criticism of his ser ? 'I i mon praising Jesus. Prince Carol at Milan denounces "damnable lies" and feives dinner for Mme. Lupezoo, which is Reported to have thrown bouquets and love letters into his automobile just before they became acquainted. Mexican government executes i six former American officersnn charging of conspiring with for- i mer President Adolfo de la Huerta to revolt. , i ! T = 7 T . ' Freeze In % foes Hi ther In Yeari Christmai x L-1 J H XI J rne recent cuia upen aiu aevere ^ damage in Trjon?froz c pipeBriwisted boilers an* I many oilier damages being reporter. 4 ] " ' . "t Plumbers st ite that it will be weeks yet before tl le damage can be repaired to its) formjer state. . Forces have had to Work j night and da; in Order that homes and business houses ^ " - | Tp 7 r J- .. i [ ' f"- h . :j I.,.. ( i . ^ f j ^ ^ \ - ' ?-*?: ?| kn Independent Weekly Published in an independent part of these United States. Cents Per Copy ; $1.50 a Year i ER YEAR FOR V L ESTATE DEALS ARGEST IN HISTORY be far greater In the coming spring. Banks Report Increase in Deposits, Man^ New Accounts, and Clearings Larger Than in Years. Tryon banks report a wonderful gain over 1924, both in clearings and deposits. Numbers of new accounts have been opened, and all of the officials are even more enthusiastic over the prospect for a larger business during the coming year. With much countv construction work in sight, thousands" of dollars' worth of building planned throughout the ent* tire county, Tryon and Polk County will enjoy a prosperity wave never before witnessed in this whole mountain region. Rumors of the big things that are taking form will amaze this community. By the coming spring, predictions are that more building will be going on hrire than in several years of previous construction. So many requests from out of .town investors continue to pour in to the local realtors for both business and residential property, and numerous inquiries for homes to rent. Another increase of important mentlpn is the gains reported by thq local postoffice department, which, id a sure sign of real prosperity. U _______ ... I [_ "Kid Mayor" | \. ^^^jBpLr i Washburn, Wis- has the youngest Mayor ot an J' municipality u Amatfaa, Paul Ungrodt was electad to reform the town when hardly more titan a boy. Now, at the ag? of $8, he baa mad# a great sucoaaaflf hU ad mini ft ration, handling tha city's affairs with rare judgmetw nr ana at ao Hmitcd expariawai. f GEORGIA WILL PROBE , TORTURE CHARGE8 y Atlanta, Dec. 24.?A special legislative committee will Investigate al'eged inhuman punishment of prisoners in certain Georgia convict camps. The majority of these camps are located in the northern part of the state. They have been severely criticised the past several months. A. subcommittee of the house and senate has investigated the camps and reported that stocks, sweatboxes and i * v. J' * ' other * extreme devices [ are used. The camps will be investigated again. FIRE BREAKS OUT IN CASH'S STORE ' Fire of an unknown origin was discovered Christmas morning in Cash's Department Store. The ptock was severely damaged, also the building. 1 There was insurance on both stock and building. ^Quick work on the part of the local fire department \ * saved the contents and structure from a total loss. J ryon . J.|^;| lavy carnage . -z -j . .. ' 1 s Recorded Here During s Week. . <? 'j. * 3 could be r rt:red to normal condt-, tions. Many outside workmen had to be called in to help repair the damage -,r ^ suffered by the recent freeze. Many of the older residents state that it was the fiercest cold snap th^t they had ever witnessed during all of their stay in Tryon. ~i ' f ' -v ... . $9 ./ ".3 / y ' TJi