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OUND OUR TOWN _WPI DV crnri mii>ro SHELBY SIDELIGHTS BY. RENN DRUM Bootleggers generally thrive when a convention or banquet is on in Shel by. That's a double-barreled conven icree Shelby has. It boasts of a fine In tel for conventions and nearby ire the South Mountains, where bubble the springs that are not of mineral v titer. But there's a banquet at Cleveland Sj rings Tuesday night that will not increase the treasury of the local bootleggers,. It's the annual banquet • if the Baptist pastors an i Sunday -chool superintendents of this section. They’re not dry Christians, hut the bootleggers will not have a part in the non-dryness. One keeps hearing ech< es from the godly life of “Uncle Abe” Irvin, the saintly old minister who died re cently. L. M. Williams, of Toluca, a Confederate vet and a genius on re citing Shakespeare and other literary works, and really understanding what lie recites, dropped in this news fac tory last week and added acorn men t or so upon the earthly career of “the prince of country preachers.’’ “If there’s anything bud about a man it will come out in the army.” Mr, Williams stated. “I served in the ame company with Abe Irvin and was in the the Federal prison with ' ini for months, and I can step a bit higher in tribute than those who ki.ow him as a minister. He was one (f the best men I ever knew, if net the best.” Mr. Williams then gave us a few extracts from Shakespeare and one i.i two in works more classical than mir gray matter could comprehend. (OUr reading is confined to this ml yom, Whizz-Bang, Police Gazette, and the sport columns of daily papers). Anyway the recital about the guy of Straford-or.-Avnn. persuaded the (<dyum into hearing the lyeeum pro duction of “Taming of the Shre"." which the aforesaid Billy Shakespeare wrote, presented at Central school Friday night. Whereupon, the colyum added sev eral items to itr> store of information, to-wit: That English as she was writ by Hilly and as she is spoken nowadays, are heaps more different than night and day. In fact the colyum, whim ! rides itself in making good use of bad English, could hardly interpret the stage talk. One member of the au dience wanted to know if the leading h.iiy was a German-Jew, so baffling was the English of Billy's day. Then on the curtain that flops, sf r.retimes, over the stage, there is a misspelled word (found during the eight (y-eight) minute intermissions). The school children see that curtain < ach schol day. Wonder how many of them, have noticed how it was spelled? The Boiling Springs high school came over almost cn masse to hear just how Shakespeare thought the l est way of taming wild women, v.borcupori came the conclusion ♦hat the' two girls who won the health contest at Raleigh are not the only prize winners at the Baptist institu tion. Another item was: That good play ers for Shakespearian characters do not always have handsome limbs (Bassanio might have been a manly fellow, but we doubt it now). One of the high school teachers would be a good wingman for a musi < ! comedy and a fair comedian for a knock-down vaudeville, but he'll never be another Henry Clay. One of the big bits of information picked up being, that it snowed be fore Christmas and kept Shelby people away from seeing “Second - Story Peggy.’ ’That is to say Peggy will be presented again the coming Friday night, but aplesauce, it must have snowed, if it did snow before Christmas, on the day the colyum put non-freeze alcohol in itself instead of the radiator. However, the biggest and saddest l it of wisdom picked up was that Shelby has some boys that will make good exhibits for the evolutionist? if another Dayton trial comes up. Needless to say it was a good ev ening for the men; Few of those pres ent have ever seen ‘“dear Kate’’ hum bled in real life. And lest we forget-(an expression borrowed from World war days along with a dislike of Irish potatoes, com monly called “spuds”), there is an other show coming to Central school Friday eve, January 29. And then will not be any lack of understanding about this show. There’ll be ukeleles ateel guitars, romance, South Sea is land moon—and, yes, a grass skirt <>r so. Some folks may not under stand and appreciate English as she was spoken in Shakespeare’s time but a modern show with twanging music that moves feet and soul and aeessories to match—well, that’s dif ferent. You know how it tis. Lee Cody, he wlio is being held for Superior court charged with being the leader of the masked men who lielc Up the local chain-gang camp last September, is a nice appearing young stir—well-dressed, and a bit hand some. 'Vet Lee has accomplished some |t"‘nK by getting in trouble that fnanv L lks would be glad to buy. lie’s been called a famous screen star. Numer ous newspapers ovc the section in noting that Cody had been caught in Chio headlined the news through e" ior that “LKVV CODY" wanted in N(-ith ( arohna has been arrested in Ohio. Now, there are many men who y.ould^ be glad to be called Milton bills, Tom Meighan, or Lew Cody and ,'u t as many women who' would 'nub ile over with joy in being mistaken for Cornne Griffith, Barbara LaMarr and others. Ho\veve>, fev.Vll try Lee's way of attaining that ambition. Occasionally some would-be poet lend® a sheet of so-called rhymy stuff o the colyunr. Lamp this: The boy stood on the burning deck With his arms around his sweetie's neck; His father called he did not go Because he loved to neck her so. Since Paul V. ebb and some of the others have been recalling the clays when court square property sold cheap in Shelby (whfj’d athought Paul that old?) an oPtimor ;u-ks it YOU REMEMBER WHEN— Baseball players though; the guy' who protected hi: fingers with a glove Was a molly-coddle. A ride in an automobile was con sidered a death-defying adventure and walking a safe pastime? Parents cautioned their children to be careful not to get hit by a bicycle? Tobacco juice was the favorite first aid for cuts? People thought flies were harm less and served as scavengers ? More than one bath a week was considered dangerous to health ? Night air was considered injurious and people were afraid to sleep with windows open ? Missing fingers were regarded as the badge of an experienced workman? Tow negro women live in the seme house on “Jeems" Island, one up tairs. the other down stairs, says the the Charleston Nev.-s and Courier. The other day Dina, who lives upstairs, heard a noise down stairs and asked “Who dat?” Nan, who lives down stairs, answered, "What dat who say, “Who dat?” Nan, who lives down stairs, answered,. “Who dat who ; ;y. 'when I say, who dat?” When you figure it out, go ahead and laugh. We’re still figuring. It’s one way to fill up a colyum when tnere’s less than nothing doing Around Our Town. BOILING SPRINGS NEWS OF RECENT HAPPENINGS (Special to The Star.) Little Miss Mary Biddie Whisnant, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adam G. Whisnant, celebrated her 7th birth day on January 2nd, by giving a party to 10 of her little friends. Games were played until 3:30 o’clock, then they, were usheArd into the dining room wnere the little ones with Mary Bid die’s grandmother, Mrs. Pink Wi.is r.ant enjoyed cake and cream and ether dainties, which were served by l.tr mother with Mrs. Clyde Greene }.nd Mrs. E. W. Lipscomb assisting. Little Miss Whisnant was the recipi ent of many beautiful presents. Little J. R. Green, son of Mr. and I Mrs. John Green is improving after laving pneumonia. 1 The community sympathizes with Mrs. J. W. Wood in the less of her father, Rev. A. C. Irvin and is so -y to note that she is confined to hi >• room by sickness, but hope she will Loon be out again. The many friends of Rev and Mrs. ■J. M. Walker are sorry to learn that she is not doing so well. I The little primary pupils wore a ■ smile Monday morning when they went to school and found their teach er Mrs. M. A. Jolley was able to he : Lack as she had to go home last week very sick. Little Miss Addie Green, daughter of Mr. ar.d Mrs. Clyde Green is sick !;t this writing. | Mumps keen spreading, maybe ev erybody will be over it bv spline ; The young people have been enjoy ing the snow as many sleigh riues have been taken. Little David Lipscomb the infant of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Lipscomb is Lick. We hope he will soon be better. | Mrs. Colin Bridges has been very |sick but is improving. Mrs. Pink Whisnant who has been suffering I with rheumatism is improving under ■ treatment. The Pschological Moment. “Am dere anybody in de congrega tion what wishes prayer for deir failin's?" asked the colored mining ten “Yassuh,” responded Brother .lores “Ah’s a spen’thrif,’ an’ throws mah money round reckless like.” “Ve’y well. We will join in prayer fo Britheh Jones—jes’ afteh de col lection plate have been passed. Preference and Passion. Teacher—“Do you understand the difference between liking and lov ing?” Willie—“Yes, ma’am: I like my fa ther and mother, but I love pic.” FANNING’S! Ot UUr * ***"*^» **»*^ *"* *’^*'**m r* r«#t MMn< jFANNING’Sl * L. m ,1 * m m m a* ~ aa • .. M ___" From nov; until Saturday night you will find this store the busiest spot in Shelby. Peo ple who know quality, who understand the importance of these price concessions will be at Fanning s tc shop because they know the goods they are buying is not “Sale” „ merchandise, but every item is taken from our regular high grade stock, priced at savings which people who know, w»U appreciate. -THE SALE OF SHOES-1 Nothing we could say or write would give you any conception of how wc have cut prices unless you come face to face with the price tags. Don’t -top on the first floor, but see the racks wc loaded with shoes and slippers in the basement. LADIES' SHOES AT S1.00 You will.find those on the rack in the basement. Siloes or slip pers, odd lots, (food sizes, every pair solid leather, shoes we sold at $5, $0 and $7 now being: sold for less than the cost of half soles and heels . .. . SI.00 (Basement) slipper. ■ price i Basement 1 IN THE BASEMENT SUEDE SLIPPERS AT *1.9.1 The best styles in E. P. Reeds and Irvine Drews famous Suede straps and oxfords, not an off style in the lot, all sizes and widths, Slippers ah bought to sell at $10.00 and 411.00 now at _... ..rl $1.97 FL.ORSHEJM SHOES $5.85 Men, you know that Florsheim shoes sell the world over for $10.00. On this $5.85 table you will find good styles, all sizes, though not in every style at an actual saving to you of $4.15. That ought to make you buy an extra pair ...—— $5.85 (Main Floor) LADIES’ SLIPPERS Beautiful patent stras in mili tary or low heels, two tone, kid slippers, black suedes, all sizes, every one a good style and eas ily worth up to $0.50 - - $3.85 FLORSHEIM SHOES All our newest styles for young men, the.aljoes you w.-uid i.uy for Es*te-' Bh-.ck or brown, choice of any in the store,_"5j sizer, and widths at — 37,S-i (Main Floor) LADIES SHOES A large generous ruck full, splendid high shoes in calf or kid, brown or black, for school or out door wear and many broken lot = in good styles in at t h i s ridiculous $1.95 A good 1 t of men's work shoes on the ruck, not the regular $2,00 show;, but bet lei by far. pood stvi > . Wo will xdl them ~ $1.95 Men’s work shoes, t.lu.-hcr cut, heavy soles and soft. plump up per stock, shoes made for real service, our Home Guard and Nbi'mna' rd shoes, army • . , , 0 at 52.95 MEN'S GOOD DRESS SHOES $4.93 On this table you will find many good styles in oxfords, dark browns and also the light tan calf, natural lasts wanted by the younger men $1.95 (Main Floor) EDWIN CLAPP SHOES Wt always sold then-, at $12.50, less than the big city stores. Pick out the choice of our en tire ate widths rk now, all sixes, all only $9,95 ladies Slippers sur. Beautiful Patent Leather Pumps tti new .styles and heels. Soft brown calf oxfords, pretty pat ent straps, a' table heaped ull, all sizes _ . $4.4$ LADIES’ SLIPPERS $5.85 Best quality satin slippers, snappy up-io-the minute mutant straps, lovely Russian Calf slip pers, shoes you were glad to pay $8.50 for at __ - $5.85 LADIES’ SLIPPERS Stl.85 Practically everything in our new shelf sto"k, which we sold up to $0.00, the newest model.-, styles and efforts go at $6.85 LADIES’ SHOES S2.95 Hundreds of pairs on the rack, our better grade boots, in brown or black, kid or ehl.f, many very high grade shoos in the Jet, all sizes __'.'.i $2.95 ! I, A DIPS’ SLIPPERS $7.85 | ( mice of any ladies’ slipper in I our .ore, no matter if our regu I lar price is $12.50, now you can j take v< ur unrestricted nick I at ..... $7.85 I IN THE BASEMENT I Children’s shoes, sizes up to 8. I An endless variety of styles, [ button or lr.ee, kid or patent, J every pair solid leather at 95c | At $1.45 w< can give you a wide | selection in children's sizes up I to 8. Many of the* • were taken | from our higher priced lines, j now priced at ..81.45 [ Children's Buster Brown and BilHkcn shoes. You know lhe ; high quality. During this sale j you can buy them at .. . 82.45 I Shoes for growing girls, low I flat heck: in the larger sizes, all I good leathers, absolutely solid, I nothing better for school Wear, I values to $-".00 now $1.93 trotaa ■ HALF PRICE NOT A CENT MORE UNTIL SATURDAY NIGHT EVERY LADIES COAT OR DRESS / EVERY CHILD’S COAT 17. IN OUR ENTIRE STOCK QUALITY YARD GOODS When we say Quality Yard Goods we mean that you are buying woolens from Laporte, Silks from Belding, factories who stand head and shoulders above others in the textile world. Can you, with such price concessions on these fabrics, af ford not to buy ? You can not. -LAPORTE WOOLENS Known everywhere as the very best. Every woman in She'!- g by is familiar with the lovely patterns we carried this win- ^ ter. Dress Goods, Suitings, Coating, 54-inches wide in neat > pretty plaids and stripes, all the popular shades. $5.00 Value $3.50 Value $2.50 Value NOW NOW NOW $3.85 $2.89 $1.89 One lot of Silk Messaline, splendid quality, $1.95 quality, just note this price— Per Yard ____ —CREPE DE CHINE— Dealings best quality Crepe De Chine in all the wanted shades during this sale_ $1 00 $2.69 -BIG SAVII j ON MEN’S AND BOY’S SUITS- i The Savings are so unmistakable that mot tiers and wives will do t he buying j in this section if the men are too busy to get here. We urge especially the mothers of boys of school age to take advantage ofthese savings. —HOY’S SUITS— There are suits of splendid cassimeres and tweeds, tailored up to the minute, all good models, 2 pairs of knickers to every suit. We sold them at $10.00 and $12.50. We are going to close these out at $4.95 C One lot of high priced suits, 2 pairs | of ii nicker pants, the finest woolens, the bt st of patterns and models, sizes up to 16. You really must see the quality to appreciate them; suits worth $15.00 In the lot. We are clos ing them out at $6.95 -MEN’S SUITS $9.85 In grouping our suits for this sale we found quite a few odd ones, sizes up to 37 and we marked them for a quick Clearance at —— Suits for men and young men in Worsteds, Cassimeres anil serges, all good models and patterns d* ^ 0.75 suits we sold up to 335.00 to go at v lO Suits in the newest materials, splendidly tailored and finished, snapy patterns for the young: men as well as conservative pat terns for older men. Values to $12.50 to go at_ S24.85 One lot of really high grade suits in the finest fabrics and the newest up-to-the-minute models. Suits worth easily $45.00 to go at-- ---- - 832.50 —SATIN CIRCE— Bcldings Satin Circe, the standard price of this material is $3.50 i everywhere; our price ___ $2.69 —SUITINGS— Novelty Suitings, Piain Wool Crepes and Serges, 36 inches wide, big range to choose from yfj Q $1.00 values going at_if© C $2.69 —UEOKGK1TE Beldings quality Georgette; but it this week at Fanning’s, choice good shades ___ —WOOL CREPE— Wool Crepe, 40 inches wide, in Navy, Rose, Copen, Brown, Tan, Pekin, Green, Gray or Black, our $2.50 d* -l value_____ JL »0«!/ —DRESS WOOLENS— Wool Dress Goods, 40 to 44 inches wide, pretty checks, hairline stripes, Storm or French Serges, values to SI.96 going at __ 98c —TABLE DAMASK— 72-in. wide, comes in 2 1-4, 2 1-2 and 3 yard lengths. Excellent quality, we bought this very reasonable and will pass this bargain on to you. Choice, either length at___ $1.89 -SWEATERS AT $4.95 j We have cleaned house in our Sweater de ) partment. All wool Sweaters in coat style or pullover, sport sweaters of every kind, values easily to $10.00. They Q C * j go now at 'WWWMItfVWl
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