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RENN DRUM _Local Editor
Entered as second class matter
January 1, 1005, at the postoffice at
Shelby, North Carolina, under the
Act of Congress, Murch 3, 1879.
We wish to call your attention to the
fact that it is, and has been our
custom to charge five cents per line
for resolutions of respect, cards or
thanks and obituary notices, after one
death notice has been published. TUs
will bo strictly adhered to.
FRIDAY, DEC. 5, 1021.
Ill S TRAFFIC.
A Du.; Comm.ssion ' as appointed
at the extra session < the General
Assembly of North Carolina to eon
; ider and work out .nans for the re
gulation of the commercial bus lines
of North Carolina. Without a doubt
tills commission lias an important
matter to consider and while no re
gulations should be drastic to curb
th .i imporant part of our transfor
taton system, something should be
done to make travel safer. When a
driver of a bus takes the wheel of a
motor vehicle, he takes the lives of
hi-s passengers in his hands and
should exercise the greatest care
and caution in driving the machine,
.lust, how far the commission will go
i i its regulation. We do not know,
but certainly a bus driver should be
passed upon as to character and
habits and be a man who knows the
rights of o'hers to the public high
way of North Carolina. There has
been such a death toll by motor ve
hicles in the United States and such
an atnrmnig loss to property, that if
such calamity should come at a sin
gle tune by an earthquake or cyclone,
the loss would be looked upon as one
of the greatest disasters in all his
tory, yet thousands of lives are sac
rificed and millions of dollars worth
of property destroyed annually. Of
course the bus lines are not respon
sible for all of this, but bus lines are
in a commercial business, using the
public highways of the state and the
drivers have the lives of their pas
sengers at stake, but every safeguard
should be thrown around travel by
this method because the bus lines
are here to stay and in the course of
a few year? will be the most used
method of short distant travel.
OPEN TO INSPECTION.
Now (hat the committee that rules
high school athletics in North. Car
olina has ruled that the Shelby foot
ball eleven was the legitimate and
fair winner of the Western North
Carolina title and is eligible to con
test for the state championship many
things might be said. However mak
ing return charges—and we know
that some could he made with more
foundation than those refuted—would
gem nothing In fact such u proce
dure would be of the same variety
as charges made after a chnmpion
s'.rp was won, when they could have
been made earlier in the year when
Shelby was not considered a danger
ous contender. As things are. let them
be, but in our opinion there are f ’w,
if any, high school squads i < he
stat* that will stand the test o. in
spection better than Shelby.
In the recent attacks that '..
been made on the Shelby athletic
teams remarks were made concern>•
out-of-toWn boys being on the teams.
The football eleven around wince
the protest originated might be taken
as an example. On the squad, and
practically every boy of any size in
school is on the squad, there are only
three boys that were not born and
reared in Cleveland county. How
many high schools in the state can
make a similar statement about their
football squads or the boys they
have in school? It is admitted that a
goodly number—yes, the majority—
of the boys on the Shelby football
team are from the rural district of
Cleveland county. Instead of feeling
chagrined concerning such a condi
t'on we are proud of it. When things
, come to pass, athletics, victory or
• defeat that a farm boy—and Cleve
land county is a county of farmers
—is not allowed to participate in
athletics because he does not happen
to be a city boy, then things are in a
bad way. From observation it ap
pears that it is no easy task for
V-neck sweaters, leather belts und
balloon trousers to push back shoul
ders made husky through contact
with the plow handles and legs made
sturdy by following the cotton plant
er. These boys have the right to at
tend the outstanding school in their
section and the privilege of partici
pating in athletics even though they
rre the sons of farmers. As to the
three boys who were not born and
raised here their presence can be and
has been satisfactorily explained.
We wonder that if at the source of
some of the remarks there are no
boys In school who at one time lived
elsewhere? If so no ruling prevents
they from playing football if they
ai-e eligible and the three on the
Shelby squad are eligible or they
would never have been on the eleven.
Yes, the Shelby athletic system is
open to inspection from any quarter
and perhaps the inspection will re
veal that Shelby has a group of boys
that are not above picking cotton,
making good scholastic records and
playing “tollably” good football.
But "sour grapes" are not sweet t
even though the tu te reacts on the j
test.
SECOND IN STATE
Last year when Cleveland enmity I
made 40,000 bales of tot 'on, v. el
stood fourth in the number of h: les
produced. To get some idea as t > the
shortage of the crop in the state .is
n whole, Cleveland holds second place,
yet our crop ,'s one-fourth .short of j
last year’s h'gh record . La * ./ear i
Robero'i county h Id th - record, n :ik
ing 51,803 bales, but the protracted j
rainy sped I this summer has cut Rob-1
eson’s yield to it." r,|C, according to the ;
last g a report. Rohr son’s i ro;; will
be about ha’f what ii was last year. j
We think it i a tribal !•» the ir.:iiw- j
try and thrift of Cleveland County j
farmers to make about .'52,000 b ile
th's yeai in spite of th e firot; acted j
rainy spell and in view of La- .’net.;
that we are right-on the- edge of :!>e
Cotton belt.
A NATIONAL PARK.
Congressman A. L. B'ulwinkio of
this district i- confident that t:hc
proposition to cst.-ihPsh a national
park in Western North ('aiplinn is
receiving favorable utt ntion in
Washington by th • committee which
visit'd proposed siii": in the Ea-.tern'
pprt of America and cam" to look
over what Western M irth Carolina
has to offer. Major Bulw Okie stands
weM in Washington and we k >iw he
will use every ounce of his influence
and energy toward the establishment
of this great national playground
and scenic park in Western North
Carolina, where the mountain grand
eur and scenic lieautv i ; unsurpassed
and in a section of the country which
deserves recognition. Our mountains
from every standpoint - beauty,
grandeur, public roads and acces
sibility?-—compare favorable with
those of any section east of the Rock
ies. Being midway between New
England and Floi da, the playground
>f America during th • winter r.iontMs,
oh a highway that will shortly con
nect th" Great Lake with th ■ Flor
ida peninsular, the section of \Ved
ern North Carolina would be. visited
by hundreds of thot sards every year.
We feel encouraged over the re
port from Major Uulwtnkfo that the
committee which is making the in
vestigation as to a sit ■ i . looking
favorably on our section ar-d hope
that such action will he taken in
this matter.
WE WONDER WHO?
As things go now political North
Carolina has its interest centered on i
the vacant Federal judgeship, made!
so by the deuth of the lamented Con-:
nor. Yep, it’s Republican appointment, J
but the speculation is proving mighty i
interesting in Democratic circles. Be
who it*may he will have to fill the:
plnce of one hnrd to fill. Ordinarily j
when R. R. Clark, contributing editor j
of the Greensboro News, takes a fling
at anything the fling is one of clear
thinking and unmarked with humor.1
However, the Statesville writer does
drop into a humor at times that is
more biting than n December breeze.
His latest paragraph about the prob- j
able appointment may be taken as an
example:
“Talking about tin1 selection of a
judge for the vacancy caused by Judge
Connor’s death, there is one thing of
grave concern which so far seems to
b"> overlooked It is a matter of re
cord that one man, n year or so. ago,
prov->d o his sa Martian that fail
v ■ t» ramp him jedi • when Judge;
C ’"nor was .•■ ppoi ■>+..; vresponsible
'>'• T«ft's deJea*. ’Mi! m's election and
m” *. tii y.'ev'd war. We
h.a 'o ’> i ‘■u Mt in that judge busi
"• bvt v" are- ■ ri-nuly concerned
l’ a' no s”.i h 1 u'Hble consequences as
alien'd shell follow i t its train.- It
•night, he playing safe to give that
man tim job now and avoid horrendous
possibilities.”
Hcey Appears In
Big Damage Sviit
Litigation Grows Out ot Death of
Man Working in a Gastonia
Cotton Mill.
Gastonia, Dec,. 3.-- One of th" big
gest law suits in superior court cir
cles of this section began Wednes
day in the case of Allen Hall, ad
ministrator of the estate of W. L.
Hall, his brother, against the Myers
Mills, Inc., of South Gastonia. The
plaintiff is asking damages to the
extent of $30,000 of the defendant as
the result of the d >ath of the deceas
ed while working in the card room
of the mill.
W. L. Hall was killed the ti ght of
July 18, 1923, while working as night
overseer.
Counsel for both parties in the ac- 1
tion is made up of lawyers of wide 1
reputation. The plaintiff. Hall, is re
presented by Attorneys Marvin I
Ritch and Frank Flowers, of Char
lotte, and E. A. Woltz and George!
W. Wilson, of the local bar. Clyde!
R. lloey of Shelby and O. F. Mason i
and George B. Mason, of Gastonia, I
uppear for the defendant.
A dangerous alien is one who thinks j
our government as rotten as political 1
speakers say it is.—Newark Ledger, j
Senator LaFollette says that what;
happened to his ticket was hut an in- j
cident, but so also, we. understand, ,
is passing on, as the Christian Scion-;
tists euphemistically call it.—Colum
bus Ohio State Journal.
“Gas-Bags may cross Atlantic
regularly." They do now; on • meets
them on all liners.— Eliaabetn Journ
al.
It’s queer the authorities can’t dis
cover fake stocks, when the sucker
finds them so easily.—Rochester
Timts-Uuion.
Selling The Church
Dr. Lemons’ Subject
Sunday school as usual at 9:4f> a.
m. Let us make it 600 next Sunday.
Ir we are all in our places it will be
done.
Morning worship and sermon at
11:0(> o’clock. Good music. Subject of
'he morning will be, “Selling the
Fi st baptist Church.”
In the early afternoon an “Every
Member Canvass” for the budgets of
the church for 1025 will be made.
Junior B. Y. P. U. meets at 4:00
o'clock in the afternoon.
I. term (bate B. Y. P. U. societies in
the afternoon. It is important that all
member be present.
A demonstration program of the
Intermediate B. Y. P. U. societies will
he g von at the evening worship hour,
7:00 o’clock. The program will show
what is being done in our B. Y. P. U.
organizations. As a part of this pro
run 76 Diplomas and Certificates
'ill he awarded to Intermediates and
Janio. s wh > passed successfully the
;a: d 'at'ons in the recent training
■chool of the church, You can not
mi s this servie. See the program for
hi., s.rvice tl-i where in the Star.
Hi-Y Boys To Have
Week-End Meeting
Wh*!* promises to be one of the
most helpful and interesting occas
ion for boys ever held in Shelby is
p’annt cl for the week end of Decem
ber 12, when a “Con e Clean Catn
P.uign" w II bo held under the aus
pice; of the Hi-Y club of the local
hi.eh school. Elaborate plans are be
t ' worked opt for the meetings,
which are to begin <M Friday after
noon and continue through Sunday
aft'"'noon. Appearing on the program
"ill be four or five Davidson college
uiden’s, together with Mr. J. T.
i ■ sperman, state Hoys’ Work sec
retary and Mr. G. II. Leonard, sec
retary for the western district. The
meet ig Friday night.wi 1 be open to
niemb-’rs of the Hi-Y club only, but
at all other times hoys who are non
members will be invited and urged
to attend. Many of the problems
which rre common to boys will he
discu; fd. Chief among the events
from a social point of view are a hike
arid a weinrr roast which have been
planned for Saturday. Mr. Leonard
and the local Ili-Y leader are at pres
ent completing details for the cam
paign. Further announcement giving
the lull program will ba made early
next week.
■••MY S?\K WANTT Aim
•- ~
WIN FRUIT CAKE
There will i e a demonstra
tion held by a representative
of the National Biscuit Com
pany at the I’igglv Wittily
Store on Saturday, December
(>. Every housewife shou >
attend.
A five-pound National Bis
cuit Company Fruit Cake will
be given away to some ms
tomer that day. Be sure to
visit the Piggly Wiggly Sat
urday.
HOMES FOR SALE
One I room house, nice va
cant lot, close in, $1259.00.
One 5 room house, nice
street, $1,700.00.
Twelve vacant lots located
in various parts of Shelby on
paved streets. Very attract
ive prices and terms.
1’h store ro- ms in South.
— >. Fine I loli r; for busi
ness.
Five room house in South
Shelby. Nice location. At
tractive price.
Several nice farms, various
sizes. Easy terms.
If you have anything to
sell, see us, or if you want to
buy let us help you.
THE ROYSTER CO.
Phone No. 397.
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Our Stic
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sa’e. jJivcr;, ■
CLOSING OUT SALE OF THE
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a lie.' So
URNITURE COMPANY
-si ‘. will continue until the entire stock is gone. New goods
elcs.e out this store, are now arriving and are offered in this
er ;re Christmas so come early to get your choice.
If you need
stock:
8100.00 An
$ 8 5.00
$ 05.00 >. :
8 85.00 ••
8 81.5'. y
8 O.Oii (;
All Rai
Every I i< _.
furniture ,
cut sale.
No Thr 5 ]-y ' 1
- re, inspect our
If*
a
Cedar (
Rocker. •
Lamps, On
EVER. 5 0 :
Eve ryb <V '
designed '
in your b
fort as. wok
nishin.es. V
as low v
ALL CfT • :
BELOW CC
$80,00
$ 70.00
,$ CS.95
$27.00
.$23.90
...$ 3.95
i i ■ lre quick,
i < ur stock and all
nut in this closing
~ .dd Mips This Sale.
; Tima to Save
- n . y
• -- 4 (.Ir
t Tables, Chairs,
Mattresses. Floor
5'. Toys;■ 1
(: O.
-■* •*««-. — ■ in ■■■ —
AMPS
CLAMPS
i 'tty and artistically
■ nnot have too many
: a • uch of. real com
■ the surrounding' fur
■ E11E— nice ones too,
1 hedge Lamps.
S GOING AT AND
'Y
X/ *Tr 7 X'i
£ Jn
IEM NOW.
— LOOK! —
Dining Room Suites Special for Our Sale:
$250.00 10-piece Suite at ..$180.00
$175.00 10-piece Suite at .$129.75
$150.00 10-piece Suite at.$119.00
$135.00 9-piece Suite at... $ 98.00
These States are in Walnut, Mahogany
and Oak Finishes. Biggest bargain in This
Sale. Do not let this chance slip by. Act
now! Don’t lose any time. They will go at
these prices.
IRON BEDS—ALL COLORS
8 6.00 Iron Beds at ....$ 3.90
8 8.25 Iron Beds at..$ 6.95
811.25 Iron Beds at...$ 8.90
817.50 Iron Beds at ..$13.98
818.00 Iron Beds at . $14.48
830.00 Iron Beds .$21.50
These prices knock the bottom out of
hi^h prices. Its a chance for you to save
A Whole car load We Offer.
Our Price TV
apj <-d or '•»
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V , Prices Wc Ask For our High Quality Home Furnishnigs and You \re \ssur
: ■ ■ > that. Visit Our Store nhis Week.
A 11 j
3-P Lc
One 3-j i* I
ce $375.
One 3-pii l
$250 1
One 3-nie
. $2 5.0
One 3-pie
$IG7.5> •
One 3-pie- e
$150.0 >
Olit 3-pie
$» 37.50
One 3-pie
$1 i •
Other .
• eA iON
■ • Svotes
: ’ ■ .-oAtr pri
$298.00
. hr-rular price
3103.50
- o O': ... L: rular price
$148.00
: : olar price
3. '.no
iic'pulav price
$110.09
-o hr Regular price
.... $105.00
Regular price
$ 79.80
i ,, ; , 25.00.
Out Live ; 5- 5, .• C ,■ ta
ins a»Mh i • 1 • •' uAnUerv,
such as y. , ■ • . \. )-:■ Leather,
etc., which r. ; ,
RUGS RUGS—
$75.00, 9:.'12 V, . $58.00
$60.00, 9 :12 A? i, $19.80
$55.00, 0:02 \rt ..rice $43.75
$25.00. vv L .prb $18,75
All other Kir . 3 t d below to
day's wjioles th . A charm
ing assortment Rags in all
patterns and : b di in qual
ity, low in PRIC*
BARGAINS FOR YOUR BED ROOM
Here is your chance to make a big saving and get the
Dresser, Chiffonier, Vanity or Desk to suit your taste.
See our styles and finishes. Note the low prices:
$185.00 Ivory Suite at.
SI 50.00 Mahogany Suits at
$140.00 Walnut Suite at ...
SI 50.00 Ivory Suite at.
$125.00 Walnut Suite at ...
$ ©5.00 Walnut Suite at....
$138.00
$112.00
$105.00
$ 98.00
$102.50
$ 49.80
2 to 6 Piece Bed Room Suites. Other Suites greatly re
duced.
market: Com
\our want for \
ful pieces which we
A furniti:
Let’s go.
in J ms Sale. Right when yoi. need them. See our Prices. Buy the Nice Things
'en!v0n*>r 11 fake °1rcal11,ridt> i" YOUR HOME when you have some of these wonder
c.a sare and they are real values.
v. si want it. As you want it. Don’t miss it. Our prices will move this stock quickly.
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