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—Masonic Notice—Cleveland lodge
No. 202 A. F. and A. M., will meet in
regular communication tonight (Fri
day) at 7:30 p. m. A full attendance
is urgently requested.
—Opens Grocery—J. A. Harmon
who recently moved to Shelby from
his farm in the country has opened a
line of staple and fancy groceries in
the Beam automotive building on N.
LaFayette street.
—No Services—Rev. B. A^ilson an
nounces that owing to the Fifth Sun
day meeting at New Hope church at
Earl there will be no services at Pine
Grove and the Earl Methodist church
es next Sunday.
—Fair Expert Here—Mr. J. E.
Rainey, engineer, of the state depart
ment of agriculture, arrived here
thursday to assist in the planning of
the county fair grounds on the county
home tract.
—Sells to Build—Miss Callie Hen
drick has sold her home on N. Morgan
street to Griffin Smith for $6,500 and
is having a comfortable six room
bungalow erected acrosp the street on
a lot adjoining her sister Mrs. Am
brose Cline.
—At $300 Per Acre—Jam's A.
Wilson Who lives on the Cleveland
Springs road has sold to h's son-in
law Jarvis Hamrick 34 acres east or
the Cleveland Springs Hotel golf
course for $10,500, a little more than
$300 per acre.
—Buy Two Lots—Jean Schenck and
Logue Newton have purchased the
corner lot on S. Washington and Gid
nev streets from J. C. Smith and R.
T. LeGrand. Mr. Schenck gets *70 feet
and Mr. Newton 55 feet. It is under
stood they contemplate building.
—i icqmoni ueuaii'—i ne Pierian
Improvement debate will be held at
the Piedmont hi"h school tonie-hC
(Friday). In addition to tlm debate
there will be decalmations and musi
cal selections. The subject of the de
bate is. resolved: That the college
and universities of the United States
are laying too much stress on inter
collegiate athletics.
—Married In Gaffer-—G'Vr- —
imr couples were married in Gaffney
let Saturday and Sunday awo-ri-«
to the Gatfrv’" Imd—-• p; — Th
Wise, of Shelby and Miss R ’h” Pr«
Ca-p-nter of Grouse; Rhoriv Odell and
M’ss Bertha t’ntou. of phnltv f'n~’
A’-'-’onv and Miss Beulah Lee 13 .lin’ d
of Crouse.
—Pay Taxes Now—-Sheriff II. A.
I.oo-an announces that n three per
cent penalfy will be aded to all coun
ty taxes not raid by Tuesday April 1
A penalty of only two tv»r rent will
bo charg’d on taxes paid Friday, Sat
urday and Monday, the la t three
days of this month, but thereafter the
penalty will be three per cent.
—Initiate New Members—Twenty
five members of the Gastonia Camp
of the Patriotic Order Sons of A me--,
ica met last Friday night with the
Shelby camn a.’.d aided in the initia
tion of new members. Among th*>
visitors were Pr~s:dent Se^zer. of the
Gastonia camp, Dr. I-anhford, at
torney Harmser ar.d Mr. Marvin. A
number of the Shelfty members went
over to Gastonia and met with that
camp on Wednesday night, March tM
—State Gin Report—According to
the state ginning report issued by
the department of Commerce through
the bureau of the census, Cleveland
county ginned in 1923 39,686 hales
of cotton as compared with 36,540
bales in 1922. The total for the state
was 1,050,474? bales in 1923 as com
pared with 879,294 bales in 1922. Gas
ton county ginned 10.007 in 1923;
Lincoln, 12,849 and Rutherford 14,
801.
Dies in Rutherford County.
Rutherf :>rdton, March 26.—Mr.
Jonas Elliott died at the home of his i
daughter. Mrs. Emma Stewart, on'
Saturday morning and was buried at
the family cemetery near Green Hill
on Sunday afternoon. Mr. Elliott wa-1
a highly respected citizen of this
county, having lived here the greater
lie was a member of the Baptist
part of his life of seventy-two years,
church and had a number of friends
throughout the county also a largo
family of children, all of whom have
reached maturity. Mr. Horace Elliott
and Mrs. Charles Stewart, both of
Rutherfordton; Mrs. Bessie Milam, of
Washington, D.' C., and several sons
who are prominent business men in
western^states.
Hamby and Wheeler to
5th Sunday Meetings
These meetings are to be held at
Earl, Fallston and Union churches, be
ginning Saturday morning March 29.
The meetings are most important.
Programs have been anounced. Word
comes to - the director that Secretary
A. C. Hamby of Raleigh and Rev. C.
C. Wheeler will be in these meetings.
The three fifth Sunday meetings
will be in progress e^d members of
this congregation will be helping in
the meetings during the day. Prof J.
C. Newton speaks at Fallston church
on “Church and Sunday school co
operation.” Brother John R. Dover
teaches the Sunday school lesson at
Fallston at 10:00 a. m. Deacon Geo.
P. Webb speaks at Union church on
“The Sunday School and the Church.”
Hon. O. Max Gardner speaks at Union
church in the afternoon on, “The
Church Awake.” It is desired that
many of this church attend one of
these meetings either at Earl, Fall
atou or Union.
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* PERSONALS *
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Miss Margaret Black has returned
from New York.
Miss Ruth Moore of ClifTside, spent
the week-end with Miss Elizabeth
Suttle.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Graham S.
Dellinger on Monday, a fine daugh
ter.
Dr. J. S. Dorton spent Wednes
day and Thursday in Concord and
Gastonia.
Mrs. James Cowan, of Asheville, is
the guest of Mrs. Ward Arey this
week.
Misses Ora Eskridge and Foy
Moore, who have been spending two
weeks in New York arrived home to
day.
Mrs. Remington Chewning and
baby, of Greenville, S. C., are visit
ing Mrs. Chewning’s parents Mr. and
Mrs. W. H. Blanton.
Miss Lottie Mae Smith who teach
es at Beams Mill spent the week-end
with home folks.
Robert Herd and Brevard Latti
rnore leave Sunday for Raleigh,
whore they wil spend a week.
Mrs. W. M. Pyle and Mrs. John
Schenck jr.. are spending a few days
in Charlotte.
Miss Margaret Young of Forest
City is spending this week with Miss
Frances Hoyle.
Dr. and Mrs. R. C. Ellis returned
this week from a visit to relatives at
Salisbury.
Mrs. J. E. McFarland of Rutherford
'°n has been visiting her sister, Mrs.
13. H. Palmer for several days.
Attorney Ernest Warren of Gasto
"”'a was here yesterday attending the
Superior court in the interest of a
client.
Miss Thelma Young who -is a stu
dent at Gfreensboro college was here
*his week to attend the funeral of her
grandmother. Mrs. Lackey.
Mr. and Mr: A. W. McMurrv and
Miss Amos Willis spent the day Tucs
■'a,r in r-*r\’'lotte.
Miss B >riha Bostick leases Friday
‘o mend the we™k end with relatives
■’i Asheville and Maw H:il.
Mr. and M>s. Charts7 Dogsrett. Mrs
M'-Brayer, Mrs/Flay Hoey
■ ■'rid Mrs. Nelson t ettimore motored
lo Charoltte Tuesday.
Mrs. T \V. Hamrick •<- visiting rel
‘ ves per) friends in Atlanta, Ca ,
V« •
Mr. Frank Tiddv of Asheville ment
"'elriesdav here with his brothers,
Messrs. M’lt.on a”d ,T->mrs T;ddv.
Mr. vi \T-v. T. F. Ri~-» wt
"S of Silisborv mont e„n^av an.|
Moodav her'’ "r'fu Mr. and Mr-. J. C
f-Neelv on N. Morgan street.
Mr and Mrs. Thomas Rh-po r{
"i-.vir.Hr, reont the week e«d he"?
—?fh Phvrs’s "'renfs, Mr. and
Mrs. Bloom H. Kendall.
Mr. and Mrs. Mol Snangler and
and Mrs. Tom Lattimoro were
i ’tors in Spartanburg, S. C. Sun
day.
Mr. J. C. Wood of the Beam Motor
~vm<'arv left Tuesday foe F.li/aheth.
M. -T.. where he visits one of the Star
■ nd Durant factories.
Judge James Webb of Shelby ->-a ■
1 mo-g the o”t 0f town v-Vto-s h--e
"•nnday to visit Mr. A. Nixon, who
•’n'inufs i 1 at his home on Fart
| Main street—Lincoln County News.
Mr. Summie Reinhart, a member of
:‘hn 22nd infantry, now stationed at
i Fort McPherson, Ga.. has been here
j rn a five dav furlough with relatives
[ in South Shelby.
Mr. and Mrs. .Toe C. Smith who
!-’ve been spending two months in
| Florida came home Wednesday of
| 1 His week. Both are much improved
: in health.
Mr. E. B. Hopper who has been in
Texas attending the funeral of Henry;
Hopper will arrive home todav. I
'To is accompanied by Mrs. Henry E.!
Hopper who will be in this section for'
sometime visiting relatives.
Mrs. Paul Morgan, of Gaffney* S.
C„ spent Monday with her grand
mother Mrs. Minor Dogget at the
Shelby hospital. She was accompan
ied by her grandmother, Mrs. Hali
turton.
Rev. G. P. Hamrick, an Mrs Ham
rick and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hamrick
motored to Charlotte Wednesday.
Rev. G. P. Hamrick has been indispos
ed for awhile and goes to see a spe
cialist.
Mr. J. A. Snttle of Shelby, was a !
business visitor in this city Friday.
He came down to see what damage
’’'as done to bis building occupied by
A. Abraham, in fhe Thursday fire.^
Lincoln County News.
House Declines to
Cut Army Strength
Approval was given by the house of
representatives in Washington this
week to provisions of the war depart
ment apropriation bill which would
continue the regular army during the
coming fiscal year at its present au
thorized strength of 125,000 enlisted
men and 12 000 officers.
Representative Kvale, independent,
Minnesota, offered an amendment to
reduce the e nlisted strength to 62,500,
while Representative Black, democrat
Texas, proposed a 100,000 maximum.
Both amendments were rejected by a
viva vice vote.
Representative Reece, republican,
Tennessee, offered an amendment to
turn over to the departmnt of agri
culture for use in improving highways
1 500 tractors and 5,500 trucks from
the reserve stocks of the army. It was
thrown out on a point of order.
Men w-ho settle world problems in
a smoking car can*t settle a dog fight:
at home.
YOU DON’T
,
HAVE TO BE A
j CONNOISSEUR .
a I he man who said
| “I don’t knew much
about art, but I
know what I like”
probably felt the
!i same w a y about
clothes.
Most men do. They
j don’t want to both
| er their heads with
details o f work
manship, or the
number of threads
to the inch.
H*
They want to put a
suit on, know by its
name and the repu
tation of the mer
chant that the qual
ity and tailoring are
first-class, and take
one good look in a
mirror.
They know what
they like, and they
know by the Griffon
label that they’ll
keep on liking it for
a long time to come.
In our new stock
there a r e some
spring models that .
we -know you will
like. Come in and
see them.
EVANS E.
McBRAYER
Opposite Baptist
Church.
SOUVENIR FOLDER
OF SHELBY NORTH CAROLINA
We have'just had made a Picture Folder of Shelby
and it is decidedly the best thing of the kind ever sent
out from this town. It contains 12 views:
Shelby Hospital,
New Central Methodist Church. \ '
Union Bank and Trust Company,
Confederate Monument,
Cleveland Bank and Trust Corhpany,
* United States Postoffice,
Cleveland County Court House,
First National Bank and Central Hotel,
Cleveland Springs Hotel, ,
First Baptist Church,
Cleveland County Cotton Field,
Shelby High School.
Se.iti o.n ot these to your Friends. The price is only
10 cents each.
T. S, HAMRICK CO.
JK\YELERS .AND OPTOMETRISTS.
-C 01711NG— SPECIAL
THREE DAYS — THREE DAYS
AT THE NEW PRINCESS THEATRE
JACK GRANTS “FUNLAND FOLLIES”
MUSICAL COMEDY COMPANY.
Carrying Spccfcl Scenery—10 People.
Wardrobe and Good Chorus.
the MUKUAN SISTERS”
OPENING BILL:—“Drop It And Run,”
Featuring Jack Grant the famous Black
face comedian; The Nola Dancing Trio;
Don.. Garrison;.. The Dixie Entertainers,
with their guitar;.. The... Morgan.. Sisters,
real Dancers, singers and talkers; The
Honolulu Don, with Hawaiian songs;
Grant and Cremer, the Black and Tan
act; Singing, Talking and real Dancing
Chorus.
•- The show that is e'oan ar.d refined. The show for ladies,
gentlemen and children. Come out and sec this show.
The manager was fortunate in securing this company. L_
■ General Adtnission 25 and 50c. No
Seats Reserved.
MADAME HARRIS
Ju^t Arrived !n Town On Cleveland Springs Road
World’s Greatest Clairvoyant, Palmist, Phrenologist
a ad Medium.
Tells lh" Past, Present and Predict* the Future. Tells just what
you want to know. If in trouble call and consult this gifted lady.
Tells business affaii'ti, love affairs, and in fact everything pertain
ing to your welfare. ' —
The Bible spcake-iB-nmny f.hfc-c«-<»f the power of the Palmisjs te ■
predict future thing . and give, warnings. She removes all evil in
fluences, tells you how to gain success in Business, Love, Marriage,
Health, Law Suits, Speculation, and in fact everything. She tells
you what you want to know. She l as helped thousands, she can help
you.
All readings ccatfhh ntial. * Of, i. e Hours: 9:00 a. m. to 10:30 p. m.
Only Two Blocks From C’ocrl House. l>ook For Tent On
Cleveland Springs Road.
SU3
Young Check Flasher.
Lincoln County News.
The local police ore on tho trail of j
a young: 15-year old lad who has Cvn j
flashing checks on local merchant; j
the past several days. Several mer-1
chants have ben victimized by the j
youngster in small sums, when j
worthless checks were giv^n them in j
purchase of ;rood’s. It is expected to I
have the fldshtr in the tod; of the!
law at an raVly date.
Will Celebrate Birthday.
B. F. Jones will celebrate his 72nc
birthday at the home of his son J. B
Jones in the Sharon community or
the first Sunday in April. The publi<
is cordially invited to be there and
bring well filled baskets for an all
day gathering.
Exertion from chopping ice caused
a man’s death, but sawing wopf^ neve:
killed anyone.
Economize With A
Check Account
The secret of life from a business point of
view *s to spend less than you earn and de
posit the difference. A business or per^
sonal Check Account promotes economy,
prevents account misunderstandings and
is always available. It’s the modern finan
cial way. Keep your balance here.
Avoid the Words “CHARGE IT.”
Deposit all your money in the bank and
give a check when you make a purchase.
GET ON A CASH BASIS AND STAY
THERE.
And you w'll be well satisfied with the re- |
suits in economy and saving.
BE MODERN—HAVE SYSTEM i
You will not be successful without system |
or without bestowing the greatest attention |
upon it. The stronger the plan you adopt |
for financing your business, the surer your 1
success will be. Keep your commercial |
balance subject to check in this bank, and §
your business success*s protected.
First National Bank
'
SHELBY, N. C.
| Resources pver Four Million Dollars. f J
DENCE
“Practical Wisdom; Caution*’
You may, be practical in your ideas of
applying your wisdofn in earning money
yet not be cautious regarding expenditur
es. Eliminate wastefulness and deposit '
your money where many wage earners re
ceive a safe interest rate on deposited,
earnings.
THE UNION TRUsf COMPANY
SHELBY, N. C.
is a safe depository for your' savings and'
has arranged three convenient branch of
fices where you can do business as safely
and soundly as at the home office. These
offices are located at Lattimore, Lawndale
and Fallston.
FUTURE SUPPORT
Statistics show that only 6 per cent of *
all workers have enough money at the age
of sixty-f*ve to support themselves with.
Pr epare to support yourself in an advanc
ed age by regularly depositing part of your
present earnings in an interest account in
this bank.
OUR INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT
will be glad to offer.any assistance in the
selection of high grade bonds or stocks and
to recommend a list of such bonds or stocks
chosen for the security of the^ priricipal
and the attractiveness of their yield.
UNION TRUST CO.
Shelby - Lattimorc - Lawndale - Fallaton
“IN UNION THERE IS STRENGTH.”