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£]u (JlmUmd J>inr TUESDAY AND FRIDAY Subscription Price. By mail, per year_$2.00 By carrier, per year_$2.50 The Star Publishing Company, Inc. LEE B. WEATHERS_President RENN DRUM_Local Editor Entered as second class matter January J, 1005, at the postoffice at Shelby, North Carolina, under the Act of Congress, March 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 of thanks and obituary notices, after one death notice has been published. This will be strictly adhered to. * TUESDAY, DEC. 30, 1924. BEYOND THE SUNSET. Robert J. Burdette in u personal let ter before his death wrote one of the most beautiful pictures of the future life we have ever read, handed to us by Rev. C. J. Woodson and we pass it along for the Rood it might do others: “I watch the sunset as I look out over the rim of the blue Pacific and there is no mystery beyond the hori zon line, because I know what is over there. I have been there. I have jour neyed in those lands. Over there where the sun is just sinking is Ja pan. The star is rising over China, la that direction lie the Philippines. I know all that. Well, there is another land that I look forward to as I watch the sunset. I have never seen it. I have never seen anyone who has been there, but it has a more abiding reality than any of these lands which I do know. This land be yond the sunset—this land of im mortalitv, this fair and blessed coun try cf the soul—why this heaven of our is the one thing in the world which T know with absolute, unshak en, unchangeable certainty. This I know wi.h a knowledge that is never shadowed by a passing cloud of doubt. I may not always be certain about this world; my gcorgrnphical locations mav sometimes become con fused, but the other—that I know. And as the afternoon sun sinks lower fabh shines more clearly, and hope, lifting her voice in a higher key, sings the songs of fruition. My work is about ended, I think. The best of it I have done poorly; and of it I might hav» done better, but I have done it. And in a fairer land, with finer ma terial and a better working light, I shall do a better work.” SftELBY IS A TERMINAL. Shelby is now a terminal of a 400 m le stretch of hard surface highway extending from the foothills of the Rlue Ridge to the Atlantic Seaboard Last week when a stretch of highway No, 40 was completed between White ville and Lake Waccamaw, it opened for the first time a route from the mountains to the sen—an ambition which the state highway commission has long cherished. In order to go from Shelby to the coast, however, it is necessary to leave highway No. 20 and go to Salisbury. Greensboro, Dur ham, Raleigh, Goldsboro and thence to the coast. It was original!" in tended that highway No. 20 which passes Shelby would go direct to Wil mington via Monroe, Laurlnbnrg and Lumberton but somehow this ro-f' was neglected from the very big ■ lvng of the highway program thrm.i - > reasons that looked political. High way No. 20 from Wilmington to Asheville was the first coast-to-muun tain route that was proposed and the favor which it won was largely re sponsible for the sentiment which brought about the highway program in North Carolina. The 65 millions for roads have been spent or con tracted for and highway 20 is still not a reality. Even the section be tween Shelby and Asheville is a mat ter of uncertainty and unless the pro poned 35. millions additional is voted by the next Legislature we doubt If this stretch will ever be built. Gov ernor Morrison has halted his pro gram of progress and put on the four wheel brakes which looks like he wants to embarass the administration of Governor McLean, but McLean thinks for himself and he no doubt will work out plans that will make for the state’s future progress. Although Cleveland has gotten lit tle from the state highway fund, we are proud to be the terminal of the longest hard surface in North Caro lina. We live in hopes that some day, some how the route will extend westward to Asheville. PAY OF POSTAL EMPLOYEES There is talk of increased pay of postal employees by Congress, but the greatest hindrance is a deficit in postal revenue and this is being used as an excuse to deny this faithful or ganization of men and women what they justly deserve. To our way of thinking the postal employees are the most efficient workers in America today. They do more for less pay than an/ class. It should not be the ambition of Congress to make sure that the postal department is a mon ey making branch of our government for it is the greatest agency of trans porting information, intelligence and education we have. Isn’t it far bet ter to subsidize this branch of our government to the amount of five mil lion dollars than spend five millions in building a battleship to destroy humanity? No longer should the authorities look about for a new source of revenue in order that the I salaries of employees might he in creased. The increase should he granted whether add itional revenue is forthcoming or not, for there i.- no expense which means more for the uplift of American citizens than an efficient, well organized and well paid postal service. Think of the requirements that are made of these men.'First they must be intelligent workers—capable of performing the duties that an im posed upon them and they must meet periodically certain tests to prove they are keeping up \\:th their job. In the second place they must meet physical requirements, it matters not how they feel each day, duty cal!:; in all sort, of weather and under all circumstances and they mart am we.. Then there is anothi r requirement and that is the moral standard which they must maintain. Every emph must be honest and pas. < a cha rac ter and reputation that will justify the trust of important mail matter in his care. Certainly these toilers of the night and day are efficient and high class workers, performing a most important duty in our nation and they are not getting paid in accord ance with their service. The Star wants to see the postal wage increase granted even if it means n:t increase', in the postal charges on second das.; matter. The increase should conic without changing the mail rates, for a deficit in the postal department is nothing to become alarmed at. The service is so important, the govern ment can well afford to subsidize the postal department in order that it might be all that it was intended to make of it. Mrs. Wilkins Injured In Automobile Wreck Mrs. D. I). Wilkins, wife of Ex Sheriff Wilkins was right v.'ously injured Sunday afternoon in an auto mobile wreck at the cro. roads at the McArthur place west of Shelby on highway No, 20 whe n I he coupe in which she wan riding with Miss Hannah Washburn driving collided with another ear driven by Conductor Bridges of the Seaboard at Hllenboro. Mrs. Wilkins was rushed to lh’ Si by hospital where it war. found she had an ugly gash on her forehead which required a half, dozen stitches, an injury to the hip and knee. She did not rest well Sunday night and the real extent of her injuries are not known. Miss Washburn suffered a severe shock but suffered no bodily injury.- 'Conductor Bridges who war riding in the other ear said he was un injured, hut his car was badly smash ed and had to be left on the road side. The many friends of Mrs. Wilk ins hope that her injuries will not prove of a serious nature and that she will soon be out again. DELIVERS SERMON AT FALLSTON CONFERENC E Rev. C. B. Way, pastor of the Moth odist Protestant church here, deliv ered the sermon at the quarterly con ference of the Fallston charge of the denomination which was held at Knob Creek church near Fallston last Sat urday. The conference -began at 11 o'clock with the preachirrr cry-ice.. Dinner was served at the »hurch and in the afternoon the l>q:d"< sioft of the conferee: •> \va held. Rev. J. M. Mr.in, of Fulls on, is th» !'",-gr ■ f *' Fallston charge, and nr: id- ’ ■' :• tnh program of file . r' . V" M ••• an is he r'c’ni bis corn! 'r<-. - •>- pastor of - r'"o ■ ■> o\ t hvtr .b . f. ruling the F' 1 fo-i < bl"" Mr-T- - ■- v ovhod'*ct Fi'oie slant Church The t’hrist nm s ivivrarry. was ren dered Wedm. day night, December 21. Mr. S. C. Tr'tc, tl'e new superinten dent, presided - the rendering of the prepr-'-rh ' be exercises consist ed of songs and recitations by the children of the Sunday school and a pantomime, “Silent Night,’’ by five young women. An old fashioned Christmas tree was a feature of the exercises. The Sunday school and church serv ices were well attended last Sunday, considering the cold weather. The prayer service Wednesday night will be conducted by a layman in the absence of the pastor. At the 11 o’clock service next Sun day morning the Lord's supper will be observed. A brief sermon by the pastor will precede the Holy com munion. The usual preaching service in the evening at 7 o’clock. Rev. C. 11. Way, the pastor, is at tending a conference of pastors and laymen of the Methodist Protestant church in the central section of the state which is being held at High Point. Preacher Davis Is Showered With Gifts Rev. J. W. Davis, student preacher was the recipient of many useful and substantial gifts during the holidays. Being a vounc ministerial student, the gifts will heln him in a most ger, toel manner. Following the Christmas urogram at the Dover mill school building last Wednesday night he was nresented with a 525 watch and when he reached home hie found that the members of his congregation had fill ed his pantry with stores. While at his Kings Mountain church he was presented on the following day with a new overcoat, a “handful” of money and an auto load of groceries. Mr. Davis is of course appreciative of the kind Christmas remembrances from the members of his congregations. FANNING’S FANNING’S - - - - ~-*s «i , YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR IT— HERE IT IS SUITS, OVERCOATS AND LADIES READY TO-WEAR 1-4 TO 1-2 OFF REGULAR PRICE Beginning Tuesday, December 30th. Come Early. Get First Choice. MEN’S SUITS 1-4 LESS THAN REGULAR $19.50 . SUITS $ 14.63 $25.00 . SUITS ...... S 18.75 $30.00 . SUITS $ 22.50 $35.00 . SUITS S 26.25 $•10.00 . SUITS 8 30.00 $45.00 . SUITS ...... ? 33.75 OVERCOATS t-3 LESS THAN REGULAR §19.50 . COATS . $13.00 §25.00 . COATS . $16.67 §30.00 ...... COATS . §20.00 §35.00 . COATS . §23.34 §40:00 . COATS . $26.37 §45.00 . COATS . $30.00 DRESSES $ 9.75 . DRESSES .. $ 3 $14.50 . DRESSES .. $ 7.25 $19.50 . DRESSES . $ P.75 $24.50 . DRESSES $12.25 $34.50 . DRESSES $17.25 $42.50 . DRESSES $21.25 $59.50 .. DRESSES .. $20.75 COATS $14.50 ...' COATS . $ 7.25 519.50 .. COATS . $ 9,75 $24.50 . COATS $12.25 $39.50 . COATS $19.75 $45.00 . COATS $22.50 $54.50 . COATS $27.25 THE JANUARY CLEARANCE MAKES A CLEAN SWEEP IN THE MilHnery Section Entire St anee. inter Hats grouped for Final Clear Group No. 1 $1.00 $5.00 to $0.00 Regular. Group No. 2 $2.00 $7 to $10.00 Regular Group No. 3 $3.00 $12.50 to $15.00 Regular NOTHING SENT ON APPROVAL. NOTHING CHARGED AT THESE PRICES. W. L. FANNING & COMPANY
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