(Elcbdattb taf 8 PAGE3 TODAY \y «»il tier mt no tdvanrei «rrlrr o«*r rear. mourn her going, her husband, three daughters, Mrs. Odus Willis, Misses Pearl and Nancy Cook, two sons, John and 8ummey Cook, all of To luca, eight grandchildren; two sis ters, Mrs. Bob Gantt, Mrs. Z. R. Philips; three brothers, R. A., John and Jim Tillman, all of near Fall ston. Funeral services were conducted1 by the pastor and she was laid to rest under a mound of beautiful flowers. Record Catch Fish Made At Lake James A quintet of Shelby Waltons are this week being envied by every man in this section who tingles at the strike of a bass at the end of his line. Sixty pounds in one afternoon with the largest fish weighing seven pounds and two ounces was the catch at Bridgewater in one after noon. The party was composed of Lloyd Anthony. Dewitt Quinn, Dean Duncan, Boyce Dellinger and Carl Wray Webb. Goods Will Be Sold Not Merely Bought In 1931 It is a day of specialized selling. Those who step to the front and speak for their merchandise will win hand over fist over the man who sits 'fcnd wishes for better times and better business days. Concentrate your selling efforts on the home market.. , and concentrate with newspaper advertising, for herein lies possibilities undeveloped ... a harvest of regular trade that you deserve to share. The cost for not ad vertising increases every day. PHONE 11 and ask for the advertising man at the ' Cleveland Star Gives Up Throne King Alfonso (above) • yesterday ab dirated his throne as ruler of Spain, thus ending a monarchy of many years. Spain Is now a provisional re public. Figures Given , Of Dorsey Term Statement By Auditor Shows Tax Rate, Debt Decrease During Regime. At the request of former Mayor W. N. Dorsey, J. L. Hoyle, Charlotte auditor, who audited the city books during the Dorsey administration, has prepared a brief resume of city finances during that period which shows the city tax rate to have been $1.25 at that time with the city deficit decreased $69,765 71 from June 1, 1927 to May 31, 1929. The statement follows: "The deficit June 1, 1927 was $105,219.54; May 31, 1929 it was $35, 453.83—a decrease of $69,765.71. Bonds outstanding June 1, 1927 were 31 #13,000: bonds issued Murrh 1, 1929. $100,000, $70,000 for sewer and $30,000 for electric light and power extension; bonds paid $103, 000, leaving a balance of $1,012,000 May 31, 1929. "Four bonds, $1,000 each, of the special charter school district No. 33 were paid November 1, 1928; but as this issue is not an obligation of the city of Shelby, this item of $4,(too is not included in the above figures. “The interest on the bonded in debtedness of the city was $104,865: on the bonds of the special school district. $19,900—total interest of $124,765. “Extensions made from the gen eral fund for this period . were: Electric Light and Power, $21,014,48; water, $15,213.91: street, *5,128.32; sewer, $5,750 68—a total of $47,107.39. "In addition to these extensions bonds were issued for $100,000; $70, 000 for sewer extension and $30,000 for electric light and power exten sion. "Taxes were levied for 1927 as fol lows: the rate was $1.25 the hun dred on the assessed value of the property in the old city limits; 90 cents in the new city limits; and 41 cents for the special charter school district No. 33. For 1928 the levy was: City, $1.25; school district 52 1-2 cents. "All invoices covering purchases were approved by the board of al dermen and all checks signed .by the city clerk and treasurer and counter signed by tire mayor. "Our investigations disclosed no evidence of any improper handling o ffunds or accounts, and no evi dence that the mayor or any mem ber of the board of aldermen receiv ed any commission, or profited in any way from any purchases made by the city, or in any way whatso ever.” City Election On May 4th, Not 5th Candidates Must File Notice Six Days frior To Election With Clerk. The city election will be held May 4th, the first Monday in May in stead of May 5th, the first Tuesday iu May. according to City Attorney D. Z. Newton who has investigated the fity Charter on this point. Candidates must also file notice of their candidacy six days prior to the election with the city clerk, says Mr. Newton. This is not required in jthe charter, but is required by the Australian ballot law under which all elutions in the state must bv held since the passage of this act. Those who must file notice of can didacy not only include the candi dates for mayor, but those who offer , themselves for membership on ‘.he [ board of aldermen and the city school board Chas. E. Neisler Kings Mtn. Mill Magnate Dies Wa» Driving Along Highway Sudden End As lie Wax Returning Home From Gastonia. Fu neral Thursday. (Special to The Star.) Kings Mountain. April 15.—Chas. E. Neisler, age 63, died suddenly yes terday afternoon at 6 o'clock as he was returning home from Gastonia where he had attended a meeting of j the stockholders of the First Nr- ] tional bank and had Just been elect-1 ed a director of that institution. Taken suddenly ijl as he drove along the highway, he turned in to a filling station and asked that a physician be called. A physician from Bessemer City arrived, but Mr Neisler died within 30 minutes from . the time he arrived at the station, j Funeral arrangements had Hot I been made this morning, pending the arrival of his son C. E. Neisler * Jr., who is on a business trip to New York city and two daughters in school at Nashville, Tenn. It is thought, however, the funeral will be held Thursday. Mr. Neisler, born in Concord Feb ruary 9, 1888, was an active worker in tlie cotton manufacturing indus try from boyhood, being associated with his father in the Rock Hill mills after receiving his education in the schools of Rock Hill and the old Gaston college in Dallas. He was chosen superintendent of the Dallas cotton mills In 1892 at the age of 24. He came to King. Mountain the following year to be come superintendent of the Kings Mountain Manufacturing company, the pioneer mill of this place. He was superintendent of this mill for 25 years, during this time being also superintendent of the Klotho mill, now known as Mauney mills, the Bonnie mills and tire Anna mills. Organised Three Mills. In 1899 Mr. Neisler assisted in or ganizing the Indian Greek Manufac turing company near Lincolnton, and was manager of this organiza tion until 1907. In that year he sold his Lincoln ton interests and came here to build the Pauline mills, In 1919 he built the Margrace mills and the Patricia mills here. Mr. Neisler was a director of Clvl tnn club and a member of the Knights of Pythias. He was a direc tor of the First National bank of Kings Mountain. He had been prom inent In church work, being an elder in the first Presbyteri® church and for 30 years he was superin tendent of the Sunday school. In 1892 Mr. Neisler was married with Miss Ida Pauline Mauney, daughter of w. A. Mauney. Five sons and three daughters survive. They are C. jr.. Paul M., Joe. Hugh and Hunter Neisler, sons, and Margaret, Grace and Pauline Neis ler, daughters. Relatives Leave McBrayer Funeral Mr. And Mirs. Holmes To Knoxville, Mr*. Minor To Washington, Gene To Hampton. Mr. and Mrs. George Holmes re turned to Knoxville, Tenn., yes terday, and tomorrow Mr. Gene McBrayer returns to his home In West Virginia and Mrs. A. L. Minor to her home in Washington after being here to attend the funeral of Dr. Allen McBrayer on Monday. Dr. McBrayer died in a hospital in Dothan, Ala., on Friday night. Mrs. Gerald Morgan, of Shelby, and Mrs. Holmes v.ere sisters of Dr. Mc Brayer and Mr. Gene McBrayer was a brother. Mr. C. B. McBrayer. of this place was a half-brother, and Mrs. Minor was a half-sister. Dr. Evans McBrayer, of Portland, Ore.. another half-brother of the deceas ed, was unable to attend the funer al. Mr. John Harrill, a friend of the deceased at Chipley, Fla., who ac companied the remains to Shelby returned to his home Tuesday. Mr. Harrill Is a former probate Judge in his home city. Many beautiful floral offerings were a gesture at the esteem in which Dr. McBrayer was held. Not In Wreck. C. J. Payne, one of the three men reported to have been In the auto mobile which ran into a Seaboard freight train on an east Shelby ; crossing Bunday night, informs that lie was not in the car, The others were Bert Baldwin and Bill Clubb v Moves Residence. Mr, J. W. Spangler, who has for some years lived on East Marion street, moved yesterday to DeKalb street. He now occupies the John Wray house opposite the Presbyter iso church. Fair Captain of liifle Champs - ■■ .. ... .... J ’Mias Minna Cannon, captain of the University of Maryland co-ed rifla team, shows that ahe can handle a rifle with the best Her team de feated the girls from George Washington University at the National Rifle Association meet at Washington. D. C. List Of Delegates And Homes In Which They A re Stopping, While At Mission Meeting No, Japan Has Not Taken Philippines Wild Rumor Scattered In Shelby ypdfrdaT Get, City ... ■t ,r Astir. Just where and how It start ed no one seems to know, but for several hours Shelby was "all stirred up about It." The report was that by a surprise attack and an unexpected Invasion Japan had captured the Philippin es. One report has it that a school boy returned to the high school just after noon and Informed that the rumor had been heard over radio. A few minutes later telephones in The Star office began to ring, and they rang all afternoon as excited citizens asked for actual'facts. In some sections the rumor progressed to the extent that It was said The Star- was getting out an extra. Red Cross Relief Fund Over $100.00 A cashier's check for $11.35 has been sent by The Star to the Am erican Red Cross headquarters to be used for the relief of sufferers in the flood stricken area A few weeks ago a check for $91 was sent, this making a total of $102.35 secured in Shelby by voluntary contributions sent to The Star office. Henry B. Edwards is Red Cross' chairman in Shelby, but being away attending tire session of the legislature. The Star opened its columns for free will donations and this amount was re ceived by simply presenting the cause. The $11.35 represented in the last remittance sent yesterday Included $7.50 from the Ishpenning club and $3-85 from the evening division of the Woman’s club Revival Service* Are Now Underway Revival services are now being held each evening at 7:30 at the Church of God on Gardner street West Shelby. Rev. Mr. Scott, of Gastonia is in charge and the pub lic is extended a cordial invitation to attend by Rev. E. S. Davis, the pastor. Women Delegates From Churches In Western North Carolina Methodist Conference. With 300 women delegates from practically all Of the Methodist churches in the Western North Car olina Conference In Shelby for three days this week, the following list of delegates and the homes to which they have been assigned is herewith published for the information of the local people. Extra copies of this issue of The Star containing this list of delegates and their hostesses is being furnished free to the delegates at the Central Methodist church in order that they might know who is here and where they might get in touch with their friends. Asheville District. Delegate Hostess Mrs. A .E. Dugger—Mrs. Frank Hoyle. Mrs. Cordia King—Mrs. Loy Thompson. Miss Neil Miller—Mrs. Loy Thompson. Mrs. L. E. Phillips-- Mrs. Dave Hon eytutt. Mrs. H E Keriee—Mrs. iSave {CONTINUED ON -AOi eiOETI i Revival Meeting Closes Thursday Rev. II. F. Duncan Preaches On Subject "God Is Love.” Sub ject For Tonight. The revival which has been in progress at LaFayette Street M. E. church and in which much interest has been shown will close with the service tomorrow evening. Tuesday evening Rev. H. F. Duncan who has been doing the preaching through out the meeting brought a strong message on the subject "God Is Love." This evening his subject “The Young Man Whom Jesus Loved," should be of especial interest to men, Mr. Duncai* has by his strong gospel messages, his magnetic per sonality, and his consecration won his way into the hearts of this con gregation Improved Some. Mr. J. H. Anthony, well known citizen who lives east of Shelby, is Improved, according to rtjpojts, after having been seriously ill for several days. i Carolina Farmers To Raise More ! Food And Feed Stuff This Year More Acreage For Corn. Barley In erea*.: Biggest Of All. Raleigh. April 13.—Further head way of the live-at-home program in North Carolina is indicated for 1931 by the intentions to plant re ports received at State college this week and analyzed by C, A. Shef field, assistant extension director. According to Mr. Sheffield, farm ers of the state will expand acreage planted to all mujor food and feed crops. The increase will range from a 7 percent increase hi corn acreage to a 40 per cent increase In barley planted. Only a normal acreage 'f 491,000 acres was planted to wheat ’ast fall for harvest this spring. The acreage to barley shows the greatest gain for the year. Mr. Shef field says this crop has increased 50 per cent In the last two rears. It Is a good bstitute for com, yields well on poor soils and is hardy to the effects of winter freezes. Live stock farmers especially are steadily increasing their annual acreage to the crop. In analyzing the intentions to plant reports, Mr. Sheffield finds that North Carolina grew 2,258,000 acres of com in 1929. This was in creased to 2,530,000 acres last year and will be further increased to 2, 707,000 acres this year, In other; words, the corn acreaugr indreast j during the past two years of tht ( live-at-home campaign will amount, to 19.8 pef cent. The whtat acreage! increase over Is year, when the harvest over last year, when the harvest was small, will be 35 per -rNv-rTVT-tro nm paov 55100-1’.) Mrs. Weaver Is Presiding: 400 Delegates Here Large Crowd At W. M. S. Meeting Seventy Five Young: People Tomor row. Rr. Shackford Speaks To night. Missionaries Here. The peak of attendance at the Woman's Missionary Society of the Western Nortji Carolina conference, being held here at the Central Methodist church, “trill be reached tomorrow when some 75 young peo ple will be here to attend that part of the program devoted to young ’people's work. Tills will bring the attendance to about 400. Splendid Program. Mis Geo Hoyle, chairman of the entertainment committee and pres ident of the Central church auxil iary of the W. M. 8. on whom most of the responsibility hag fallen, says about 325 delegates are here today for the second day's sessions and that 225 delegates are being taken care of in the homes of Shelby peo ple, Those who are in attendance but do not stay over, motor to and from their homes to Shelby where the conference is being held. Mrs. Hoyle lias had able assistance to arranging the details for the enter tainment pf the visitors and the fine body of noble Christian women from the Western Carolina conference are pleased with the splendid program. Daughter Of Rev. L. E. Starr. Tfie sessions are being presided oyer by Mrs. C. C. Weaver, who Is beloved all over North Carolina and especially here where her lamented father, Rev. L. E. Stacy, worked and labored In the ministry for many years. It was here he lived the lat ter part of his life, died and waa burled. One of the Stacy children Is a Justice of the Supreme court of North Carolina. Mrs. Weaver up sides with grace and dispatch. 8he has served as president for four vears and will likely be unanimous ly re-elected this afternoon when the time arrives for the election of officers. Tribute To Mrs. Robinson. A beautiful and deserved tribute was paid yesterday by Mrs. 8. H. Isler to Mrs. Lucy H. Robinson, a former president who died last May. Mrs. Robinson served as president of the W. M. S. for 35 years and was a former president of the Greensboro Female college. On yesterday Mrs. H. A. Dunham gave an interesting report from the Memphis meeting of the W M. S, of Ubuthern Methodism. She was a representative from the Western N. C. conference. Reports From Foreign Fields Last night was featured by an ad dress by Miss Leila Tuttle, a return ed missionary from China. For eight years Miss Tuttle has been dean of the girls’ school in Shanghai. Tills morning’s program was fea tured by messages from the foreign fields by Miss Tuttle from China, Miss Smith from Korea and Miss Rumbough from Poland. Conference officers made their reports. Tonight'* Address. Dr. H. W. Shackford of Albemarle Will give an address tonight on “The New Educational Program of the Church.” Men as well as women will be interested in hearing him. Dr. Shackford is a former secretary of the general Sunday school board. The Baptist church service lor to night has been called off on account of the W. M. 8. convention. District secretary make their re ports from the eleven districts com prising the western Carolina confer ence this afternoon and at 4 o’clock delegates will be taken for a brief ride over the city. Tomorrow ends the three day ses sion. Atkins To Speak At Kiwanis Meet Wallace Wade. Ot Duke University, Unable To Address Meeting Here. Mr, J. W. Atkins, editor of The Gastonia Gazette and head of the Piedmont Boy Scout Council, will be the principal speaker at tile hoys' night meeting of the Shelby Klwanls club Thursday night. Club officials made an attempt to get Wallace Wade, Duke University football coach, as a speaker for boys* night but due fo prior engagements the former Alabama mentor was un able to corm-. Confined To Home. The many friends In Shelby and over the county of Mr. T. W. Ham rick. Shelby business man, will re gret to know that he is now con fined to his home practically all the time.