THE CLEVELAND STAR Shelby, N. C. Monday, Wednesday and Friday Subscription Price of Mail, per year -- Of Carder, per year--— MS«m— ' |" " I 1 .1 1 The Star Publishing Company, Inc. LEE H. WEATHERS ..... - President RENN DRUM.-...- -Locn! Editor Entered as second class matter January 1, 1905, nt the postoffice •t 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 mr custom to charge five cents per line for resolutions of respect, cards If thanks and obituary notices, after one death notice has been pub lished. This will be strictly adhered to. FRIDAY, JULY 8, 1927. TWINKLES A CENTRAL ROUTE For some time Iredell,‘Lincoln and Rowan counties have Leon working to have the state take over the road from Lin vcolnton via Mooresville and Salisbury opening up a central route to ltaleigh. The state already maintains the highway from Shelby to Lincolnton. and here 20(5 taps 20 and leads on to Rutherfordton and the west. The plea cited is that people of Lincoln, Southern Iredell and parts of Rowan would have a more direct outlet toward Raleigh and also through this section. The Lincoln County News, Moores ville Enterprise, Lexington Dispatch and other newspapers are supporting the route. The big saving in distance and time the route would bring would be in the road between Lincolnton and Salisbury. Naturally this section hopes to see the road taken over and maintained by the state. The Lincoln County News says “Let the four cents gas tax do something more worthwhile for Lincoln-Iredejl-Rowan ” and we take the privilege of adding Cleveland. Discussing the road The Lincoln County News remarks: One of the most important roads yet to bo taken over by the Stnte is that leading from Lincolnton to Mooresville and Salisbury. This road if State maintained and marked would give a direct and short route from Lincolnton to Mooresville, Salisbury, Ashoboro, l'itts l.oi o, Raleigh and the eastern section of the State. From Lincolnton to Shelby and Rutherfordton and the western end of the State tftere is already a State road, and the opening of a State road from Lin colnton to Mooresville and Salisbury would give the State a direct cen tral route from the mountains to ocean, and would mean much to the sections traversed, especially Lincoln county. The various towns on the proposed route can well wish for and work for the central route, The Lineolnton-Mooresville-Salishury road, if opened up and maintained by the State would put this section on a real through route direct from east to west. Let the 4c gas tax do somehing more worth while for Lincoln-Iredell-Rowan. THE COUNTY ACCOUNTANT The Star feels as if congratulations are due the county commissioners on the appointment of A. E. Cline as county accountant, which is in the way of saying county business manager. In the opinion of those versed in county affairs the commissioners could have looked about for a consider able time before finding a man better equipped for the place, and to that we add the belief that few counties in the state will have a more capable county accountant. Cline is fitted for the job through three outstand ing qualifications; He is, fust of all, a business maw of re cognized ability. And supervising the business of the mag nitude of county affairs is a full-fledged business man’s tadc. Secondly, Mr. Cline is acquainted with the county af fairs, having served as commission chairman and giving time over to the study of his work. A good business man would not necessarily be a good county manager just as an expert in the dry goods line would not be qualified as an ex pert in furniture. Last of all, Mr. Cline is a conscientious worker. A big part of bis personal time that should have gone to private matters in years past have been devoted to better operation of county affairs with an eye to saving tax papers every cent possible. There is nothing of the political in the appointment and it is a good thing for the county that such is so. With just a politician as county manager it would more than likely mean just another office with another salary to pay and af fairs running on as before. In the mind of this paper the position of county accountant should be kept that way and never develop into a political handball that would prove more expensive than serviceable. SPEAK FOR YOURSELVES Just because The Star disagrees with a policy of Mayor Dorsey that would restrict publication or comment on public affairs doesn’t necessarily mean that The Star has any per sonal enmity with the municipal head. As has been plainly stated The Star intends to carry news of city affairs when the events are deemed of news value. Likewise the paper intends to comment when deemed necessary to public wel fare or that of taxpayers. But because The Star believes in a free press ar.d free opinions by citizens, especially on their own affairs, doesn’t mean that The Star intends to seek out methods and meiyis of persecuting any public official or administration. Some people, however, think so. Several times since The Star answered the letter of the mayor by saying that the paper would publish news and comment as it pleased .there have been those who query “Why do you not do this and that? Such and such a thing is wrong.” Perhaps so. No administration or public officer does all things perfectly. If all the newspapers in the country attempted to keep tab on all the slips in public affairs nothing else could get into the papers owing to a lack of space. Just because a newspaper disagrees with a public official on one or two things does not necessarily mean that it disagrees on all things. Such is poor newspaper policy. At which time The Star would take the opportunity of offering space in this newspaper to all who have objections to make or criticism to offer on city or other public affairs. All that is required is that the name of the writer be signed to the article. The Star stands respon sible for its views and when it is a matter of public affairs citizens not content with the kicks made by the newspaper have at all times the privilege of kicking through the news paper when the kick is genuine enough to carry an ac companying signature. Fact is, the town and county would be better off if citizens who have objections and criticism to make would use a public forum column instead of always passing the buck to some one else, or wait for the news paper to do all the kicking. „ i ms noesn i mean mat i ne star has been converted to the mayor’s view of surpressed publicity, hut it does mean that The Star is not out to persecute any official or to carry every minor complaint of some disgruntled citizen before the public gaze. As has been said, numerous moves by the present administration have met with the approval of this paper and more complimentary articles have been written of f it and the mayor than of the critical type. There is good and ; bad in everything. Perfection isn’t found among us humans and the good should be given just as much publicity as the bad, and vice versa. The best asset any public official can fiave is that of being able to take praise without getting a swelled head and to take criticism without Retting sdor. \ Both must come to those in,public life and either may prove; damaging. Such a view may not meet with the approval of those ’ who, perhaps through political or personal reasons, would like to see the city administration continuously aired be cause this paper disagreed with the mayor once, but we be-1 lieve it is the proper manner to do things and one that will meet with the approval of the citizens who have the welfare, of the town at heart. BILLS PI HERE BY COMMISSIONERS A. C. Brackett, bridge lumber $88.74; D. P. Washburn, bridge work $2.'!.75; G. L. Cornwell, bridge lumber $77.76; C. C. Martin, build ing bridge Sandy Bun $.'146.52; W. VV. Washburn commissioner $76.53; R. L. Weathers, commissioner $68.55; R. B. Kendrick, carrying La nos Vallentine to Jackson Train-■ ing school $11.32; R. B. Kendrick, Eddy Sims to jnil $4.50; R. B. Ken drick, taking Frank Sims to hos pital $37.56; Oscar Borders, 10 bushels peas for county home $15, McKnight & Co., county home gro ceries $52.40; Art Wilson, bridge j work $4.00 Oscar Wilson, six dayS| work county home $0; Mack Wilson, one and one-half days work county! home $2.25; John T. Borders, sal-! ary county home $100 J. I). Allen Son, groceries county home $9.35; S. A. Ellis, bridge lumber 17.80; A. B. Suttle Hatchery Co., chicken feed county home $25.90; Blanton Electric Co., county home $5.23; J. C. Bridges, county home $18; Shel by Electric Co., court house $3.50; W. II. Blanton, court house, work on mower $2; Southern Sanitary Co , jail $63.70; Spencer-Atkins Book Co., office supplies $2; S. A. Ellis, ! court house, work on door lock $1.50 M: A. Jolly, deputy sheriff $3; F. D. Wilson, trip to Morgan ton $15.20; Burroughs Adding Ma chine Co., county accountant $1,-, 151.50; €. H. Sheppard, capturing two stills $40; T. C. Eskridge hold ing inquest $28.50; H. A. Logan, sheriff tax refund $39.17; H. A. Utgan, stamps, telegrams, etc., (111.08; H. A. Logan, jail $200; j Herald Publishing house, tax list advs. $73.50; News Publishing Co., tax notices $29; Star Publishing Co., tax advs. $711.10; Star Publish-I ing Co., license in two books and! issuance of bonds $14; l levcland Hardware Co., court, house supplier $4.20; Thompson Co., court house lumber $<>.68; Ideal Plumbing and | Heating Co., court house $1.50; Ed-, wards and Broughton, office sup plies $<>.08; W. S. Smith, jail $9;' F. B, Blanton, hauling cement $15; Julius A. Suttle, supplies coutt house $1.5e lia C. Hawkins, $20; Observer Print ing House, office supplies $84.52; Observer Printing house, county ac count $266.59; Shelby Water and Electric plants, $50.27; A. F. New ton paid for county accountant 63c; A. F. Newton, stamps and box rent $5.55; Bond byer, adv. note $16.10; t>. L. Wallace, bridge lumber $371.40; Campbell Department store supplies county home $50.50; Buren Dedmon, capturing still $20; Farmers and Manters mow. i-o., supplies $23.07; (’has L. Eskridge, county home $2.55; Shelby Supply Co., county home $33.77; W. F.. Hoggs, $34.06; J. C. weathers, $1, 531; Art Wilson, county home $17.30; L. S. Smith, $260; Will Clinton, work around court house $46; American Railway express, county accountant $1.23; South eastern Express Co., county account ant $1.78; Freeman Borders, conn-, tv home $28; Irma Wallace, home agent $50; Alvin Hardin, county agent $125: Gilmers ine.. county home $30.50; J. T. Borders, county home $1; W. J. Turner, $104.04; R. Q. Whisnant $12.50. If a penniless man has nowhere else to sro he should go to work. Some men are constantly trying to lower the record for meanness. Many a man who gave marriage serious thought is still in the bach elor class. Some people waste a lot of en ergy climbing mountains before they are even in sight. Many a man’s unpopularity is due to his attempt to wear a mris fit mantle of greatness. Job was a patient man, hut there is no record of his ever hav ing put a tooth-cutting baby to sleep. Bo sure you are right—but don’t be too sure that everybody else is wrong. Many a man’s wife dresses stylishly because his creditors can afford it. After working the political boss for a job a man can afford to take it easy. Most men find it easier to take two steps backward than to take one forward. Our ideas of a modest man is one who can keep his opinion of jhimself to himself. (Special (o The Star.) The people of the Second Bap tist church enjoyed a very inter esting talk given by Dr. Royall, has been in China on missionary work for 30 years. The people in South Shelby an taking great interest in the revival at the First Baptist church. Dr. Scarborough is a great preacher say the people of South Shelby. Mr. and Mrs. Cletus Hamrick and Junior spent the week-end in Caroleen. Mr. Newton Ferree, of Asheville where he holds a position there vis ited his mother Mrs. F. A. Ferree Sunday and Monday. Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Gilmore spent Sunday in Fallston with relatives. Mr. John Tally of Rock Hill, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Queen. Miss Helen Laughlin, of Atlanta, Ga., spent last week with Miss Mildred Hawkins and other rela tives. Miss Dorothea Gantt returned (o her home after spending last weik in Lawndale. Mrs. E. P. Robert#, Miss Azelia Roberts and Mr. Clifford Hughes spent the week-end in Earl with Miss Belle Gibson. Miss Ruth Williams spent the week-end with Miss Onell Gasaett. Miss Sue Melton, of Gastonia, is spending awhile with Miss Aniv Melton. Mr. and Mrs. Bowen and family spent Sunday afternoon in Latti more with Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Bowen. Mr. Calie Gassett spent Sunday afternoon in Chcrryvilie. Mrs. Solen Gibsop visited the Gastonia hospital Tuesday while tuking her daughter, Evelyn. Messrs. Charlie, John, Jap and Miller Dayberry spent Sunday in Blacksburg. Mrs. Ettie Cordell spent the week-end in Spindale with Mr, and Mrs. Clyde Narthcy. Miss Mae Lovelace, of Latti i more, spent the week-end with het | brother, Mr. Lee LoVelace. Mrs. J. R. Harrill, of Sharon.] spent Friday with Mrs. Lee Love lace. Miss Myrl Dayberry has t>een iH but is recovering at this writing. | Mrs. .1. R. Dchhane, of Henrietta spent the week-end with her daugh-j ter Mrs. Ed Morehead. Mrs. Kelley Hamrick has been ill for the past week. ) Mrs. J. P. Camp spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Camp in the Oak Grove Section. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Moorehead and little son, Ralph, spent the week-end in Gaffney with Mrs. Moorehead’s mother, Mrs. W. S. Bridgeman. Mr. Ed Moorehead spent Sun day at Blowing Rock. Miss Kathryn Gantt is spending this week in Charlotte with rela tives. Mr. and Mrs. Rex Mitehiam spent the week-end in Dysortville with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Wilson, of Henrietta, spent Sunday with Mrs. Ed Moorehead. Mr, and Mrs. Ben Mitehiam «nent the week-end with Mrs. M. G. Mitehiam. Mr. and Mrs. Grady Anthony and Miss Elizabeth Anthony spent, the latter part of the week-end in Greer, S. C. Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Harrill and daughter, Ruth, of Caroleen, spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. F. A. Ferree. Misses Annie Mae. Bobbitt and Louise Morrison left Monday for Columbia, S. C. to spend awhi... with relatives. Mi-, and Mrs. Dewey Hill and family, of Danville, Va. is spend ing awhile with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Hill. Late News Items Of Belwood Section (Special to The Star.) I Rev. J. W. Fitzgerald will hold his regular appointment at Kadesh church at 11 o’clock Sunday morn ing. | Mrs. Roscoc Dixon has return ed home from the Shelby hospital after a three weeks stay and is in;-, proving some now. Miss Margaret Walker of Char lotte is viisting her uncle arid j au”* Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Porter, Misses Jessie Dixon and 01 lie Dellinger spent Saturday night with Miss Ruth Tillman. 1 Mrs. Norris Wilson is visiting her parents this week, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Tillman. Miss Pearl Gantt visited Miss Eliza Mull Sunday. Mrs. Norris Wilson and Miss ■ Ruth Tillman visited Misses I’aul ! ine and Jessie Dixon Wednesday night. I Miss Pauline Dixon will leave Friday for Boone where she will | spend a few weeks with her sis- j ter, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Qualls. M;sses Pauline Dixon and Elaine Deal snent Saturday night with Miss Archie Fay Gantt. Misses Larue and Hester Lee T.ecrev were visitors of Misses Rosemary and Dorothy Peeler. Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Gantt, of Ghester. S. C.. Mr. and Mrs. Stacy Gantt, of Shelby, and Mr. and Mrs. John Gantt, of Statesville, were week-end guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Gantt. Mrs. Lamar Peeler is visiting1. her parents this week, Mr. and Mrs. Velus Ivester. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dixon were visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Self of Toluca section Sunday. Misses Ola Maie and Mary Brackett visited Miss Mildred Peei- : er Sunday. Humphries’ Barn Hit By Lightning Gaffney Ledger. A largo barn built of hewn logs about 75 years ago was destroyed by fire late Monday after being struck by a bolt of lightning at the home of R. P. Davis or. the A. Humphries’ plantation just across the Cherokee line in Cleveland | county, North Carolina. Mr. Davis succeeded in saving his two mules but lost considerable quantities of oats, fodder and practically all of his farming tools. Mr. Humphries bad no insurance, it was state!. The barn and its contents were valued at $1,000 or more. Mr. Davis and the members of, his family were sitting on the front porch of their home during a heavy shower Monday afternoon. Several flashes of lightning were observed and Mrs. Davis remark ed they had better go inside. An other lightning flash followed, striking the top of the barn, not j more than 100 yards distant from the house. Despite the falling rain the building was soon enveloped in flames. Mr. Davis ran to the barn and succeeded in getting the mules out and then picked up a pair of gears, but upon thinking of his automo bile under a shed adjacent to the corn crib nearby he dropped the equipment and rushed to the latter place to move his car to a place of safety. A neighbor arriving a lit*’.'1 later picked up the gears and saved them. The barn, which was built by , Mr. Humphries’ grandfather, contained six large stables and several oth er rooms for storage purposes. Before giving advice a wise man prepares to dodge the consequences A patient medicine testimonial occasionally thrusts greatness upon a small man. - KELLY’S - Complete organization is dedicated to the Welfare of our valued accounts, toward making both their business and ours of mutual benefit. 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