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Mr. and Mrs. William Cottrell and Harley Cottrell, of Buffalo, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wiley McMillan Sunday. John Long, of Topeka, Kansas, is visiting relatives in Alleghany county. Superintendent ,and Mrs. E. B. Eldridge and children, of Glade Valley, were in town Tuesday. Mrs. T. K. Irwin is visiting Mrs. Ira Ayers in Boone. Miss Evelyn Caudill entered Appalachian State Teachers col lege, Boone, Tuesday at the be ginning of the second quarter. Dalton Warren, Duke Bledsoe and Charlie Collins are serving RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT Whereas, on September 29, 1934, The Supreme Architect of the Universe, hath seen fit to remove our beloved Sister, Mrs. John R. Halsey, from the cares and troubles of a transitory exist ence on earth to a state of eter nal duration up in that celestial Grange Hall above, where the Supreme Grand Master presides. Sister Halsey was about 37 years old, and was .a Charter member of Pin&y Creek Grange No. 797. She was a member of the Methodist church; she had given her heart to God in early life and had lived a beautiful Christian life. Resolved: First, That in the death of Sister Halsey, the state and county has lost one of its best citizens, the church a true Christian and good member, and her neighbors a good friend. Resolved; Second, That Piney Creek Grange No. 797 las lost one of its best members, and that this Grange will greatly miss our Worthy Secretary and her active interest in the welfare of the Grange and the great interest that she took an Piney Creek com munity. Resolved: Third, That the mem bers of this Grange extend to the bereaved family their sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement, and that these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of this Grange, and that a copy be sent to the bereaved family, and that they be publish ed in the Alleghany Times and in the Sky land Post. Fraternally submitted, MRS. GROVER ENOPIER MRS. R E. BLACK MRS. MACK WOODIE Want Ads Rate: One cent a word. Minimum charge per insertion, 25 cents. Wanted: Your best offer for nice split locust posts, you doing the hauling. Can furnish thous and or two...—Mrs. E. V. Rich ardson, Furches, N. C. ltp-22 For Sale: Four good young mares. John Choate, Sparta. 2tc-22 Man Wanted for Rawleigh Route of 800 families. Write today. Raweilgh, Dept. NCK-10U SA, Richmond, Va. 3tp-29 Trespass Notices:. For land post ing purposes. Printed on heavy cards. 5c each. The Alleghany Times has them. See Mrs. S. B. Gambill, Sparta. tf Edward's will leave Sparta Monday, November 26, at 8:30 a. m., for Bel Air, Md.—Infor mation: W. B. Edwards, Darling ton, Md. 2tc-22 PJANOi We have a beautiful upright piano in this community being returned to us because of purchaser’s inability to complete contract. Will transfer this ac count to responsible party for balance owing. Cash or terms. Quick action necessary. For par ticulars, address Lee Piano Com pany, Lynchburg, Va. 3tc-22 on the Federal Court jury in Wilkesboro this week. Mrs. J. K. Doughton took a patient to the Statesville hospital Monday. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Walls had as their guests last Thursday night J. A. Walls, of Forest Hill, Md.; Luther Settle and daughter, Iva, Edgewood, Md.; Miss Letha Mor rison, of Bel Air, Md.; Mrs. Ora Vanhoy, of Elkin, and Ralph Brown, of Booneville. Miss Hazel Billings went to North Wilkesboro Tuesday to visit her sister, Miss Clyde Billings, for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Goswick moved to North Wilkesboro Saturday. Nancy, Grace and Sam Rector, Danville, Ky., visited their grand mother, “Aunt” Martha Rector, on Wednesday of last week. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Carson, Rev. Cecil Hefner .and Mrs. Ellen Parks went to Statesville last Thursday to visit A. S. Carson, who is ill. Mrs. Parks remained with her brother, who is thought to be slowly improving. Misses Mildred Taylor, jean and Madge McMillan and Marien nice Osborne and Bob Carico and Janies Hawthorne, students at Appalachain State Teachers col lege, Boone, spent the week-end in Sparta. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Osborne and daughter were shopping in Winston-Salem Monday. Walter Pugh, a student at Emory and Henry college, Emory, Va., spent the week-end here. Mrs. John M. Cheek is recover ing from an attack of “flu.” Mrs. W. C. Kirkm,an and Mr. and Mrs. Page Choate, Winston Salem, spent the week-end with relatives in Sparta. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wood and daughter, of Pearisburg, Va., and Mrs. C. R. Deeds, Cincinnati, O., spent Sunday at the home of Mrs. J. W. Hawthorne. Mrs. Deeds re mained for a visit of a few days. Attorney Sidney Gambill at tended Federal court in North Wilkesboro the early part of this week. Winston-Salem Woman (continued from front page) ed until 11:30, with a 2-hour intermission for lunch, then run ning to 5:30 in the .afternoon. She spoke interestingly of the actors and of Anton Lang, who is over 70 years old. Up to 1850, she said, the village did not make expenses on the play, but that in 1900 they were offer ed a big price to bring it to America, but they have refused to ever take the play anywhere else. They have also had offers to make moving pictures of it which they refused. Mrs. Jordan said that among the outstanding scenes is the one where Mary met Jesus at Beth any; of the two thieves hanging on the cross for 25 or 30 min utes, and the last tableaux of Alois Lang, the Christus, creating the impression of being suspended in the clouds, of his dark skin and dark eyes, and the host of people in white kneeling in front of him. This scene, said Mrs. Jordan, reminded her of the quo tation, “I, if I be lifted up, will draw all men unto me.” Ju*t An Echo “That parrot of yours is quite a gossip.” “Oh, I don’t know. He re peats what he hears, but he does not invent scandalous details.” —Boston Transcript. CARD OF THANKS I wish to express my appreci ation for the kindness and sym pathy of relatives and friends at the death of my husband, Mon roe Lowe. Also for the flowers. MRS. CLARICY LOWE See Castevens Motor Co. for radio batteries, tubes and ser vice.—adv. tfc. 1 Special Horse and Mule AUCTION SALE At Grayson-Carroll Livestock Market GALAX, VIRGINIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 3rd And Every First Monday Thereafter Beginning at Noon We Will Have Plenty Of Buyers For All Kinds Of HORSES and MULES We have just received a telegram from Mr. Emrich, who had those Good Western Mares at our last First-Monday Sale, that he would have another carloaid of I Good Youn'g Nebraska Mares at this Special Sale. This Horse and Mule (Sale will not interfere with our regular sale of all classes of Livestock each Monday. So bring in your Calves, Cattle and Hogs, as well as your Horses and Mules every first Monday. We will have buyers for -them, too. Grayson-Carroll Livestock Market The Fair Grounds, Galax, Va. J. T. Horney, Pres. W. C. Roberson, Mgr. Teachers To Meet On December 1 Teachers of the schools of -Alle ghany county are scheduled to meet in Sparta on Saturday, December 1, at 10 a. m., and a program has been arranged for the occasion. Dr. G. A. Martin, pastor of the Baptist church, is to conduct the devotional exercises, and Oden Joines is to discuss the subject: “The Importance Of Teaching People Habit Formation.” “The Kind Of Citizen A Teach er Should Be Out Of School” is to be the subject discussed by Arnold Jones. Miss Edna Warden is to use for the subject of a discussion “Character Training Through Education.” Following this Ray Ellison will deliver an address, and the pro gram will be brought to a close with an address by R. Floyd Crouse. SALUTATORY Rev. Cecil G. Hefner, who was .appointed pastor of the Sparta Methodist charge at the recent session of the Western North Carolina conference held in Greensboro, has' the following to say to the people of this com munity upon coming into their midst as pastor of one of the churches of Sparta and the other churches that comprise the •charge: My family and I are very happy to be residents of Sparta. We have been admiring the beau tiful scenery in and around Sparta. We feel you have a town worthy to be proud of. We deeply appreciate the kind wel come that has been extended to us by many people here. We hope that we may be •of some service to the community, and if we can serve you in any way we want you to feel free to call on us. I wish to announce that the Sparta charge will hold its first quarterly conference in the Sparta Methodist church at 7 p. m. on Sunday night, Novem ber 25. The public is cordially invited to .attend, and I am especially eager for the officials of the church to be present. Rev. A. C. Gibbs, the presiding elder of the Mount Airy district, will preside. Ehringhaus To (continued from front page) Borah to the effect that, relief money was being squandered in a number of states, Governor Ehringhaus said this was not the case in North Carolina. He said it was being properly expended and every dime being made to count. For the nation as a whole, 11.6 cents out of every dollar goes for administration. Ehringhaus said the cost of administration in North Carolina will be less than this. While here today the Gover nor made ,a series of calls at the departments. He called by to express to Secretary of Interior Ickes the gratitude of North Carolina for his decision in locat ing the parkway over the North Carolina route. Twin Oaks Sparta P. O., Nov. 20.—Lester Fender, of Annapolis, Md., is here buying turkeys for the Baltimore market. Ruby Sanders spent the week end with home folks at Strat ford, R. F. D. No. 1. Leo Irwin went to Chapel Hill Saturday for the football game. Claude Crouse and family spent the week-end with Mrs. Crouse’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Ir win, Piney Creek. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Guhr, I. C. Reynolds, Matt and Mae Reynolds and Walter Edwards returned Sat urday from a week’s trip to Wins ton-Salem, Wilmington, Carolina Beach and other points. Several ladies of the Stratford community served a bountiful din ner at the home of L. E. Ed wards a few days ago for the road force engaged in putting a crushed rock surface on the road in that community. All present were greatly pleased with the display of appreciation. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Irvin and son, Howard, spent Saturday night with relatives here. (for, FOSTER RESULTS They cost only one cent a word per 1 insertion; minimum charge 25 cents. SOCIETyl ENTERTAIN ON NOV. 15 AT “SHADY SHACK” Mr. and Mrs. T. K. Irwin and Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Gambill entertained a large number of friends with .a party at “Shady Shack,” Mouth of Wilson, Va., on Thursday night, November 15. Refreshments, consisting of sandwiches, cake, coffee and mints, were served to the guests. An outstanding event of the evening was the presentation of a 23-jewel Studebaker watch to Sidney Gambill, by Walter Irwin, as a token of his friendship. METHODIST W. M. S. MEETS AT ROARING GAP The regular meeting of the Sparta Methodist W. M. S. .was held Friday at the home of Mrs. J. T. Inskeep at Roaring Gap. Mrs. R. E. Wagoner was leader of the program concerning the circuit situation in the South. Mrs. A. C. Choate, Mrs. Sidney Gambill and Mrs. Grover Enopier held the discussion. A new member, Mrs. Cecil Hef ner, was enrolled. Mrs. M,aude Mason and Mrs. Roberts were guests of the society. Delicious refreshments were served by Mrs. Inskeep during the social hour. Marriages ]HIGGINS—VAUGHAN A very quiet but interesting wedding took place on Saturday afternoon, November 10, at the residence of Rev. and Mrs. B. A. Poole, south of Independence, when Miss Calla Vaughan, the attractive daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leff Vaughan, Baywood, be came the bride of Mr. Lome Hig gins, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Higgins, Sparta. Mrs. Higgins is a graduate of Woodlawn high school, being a member of the class of 1932. Mr. Higgins is a graduate of Sparta high school and possesses many business qualifications. The nuptial vows were spoken before the Rev. B. A. Poole, the bride’s uncle by marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Higgins have many friends who wish them welL REV. E. A. LONG TO BE AT LAUREL SPRINGS Rev. E. A. Long is scheduled to deliver a sermon at Laurel Springs Baptist church on Sunday night, November 25, at 7:30 o’clock. The public is invited to attend the service and hear this conse crated minister. NOTICE OF RE-SALE OF REAL ESTATE NORTH CAROLINA, ALLEGHANY COUNTY. Under and by virtue of the powers contained in a certain deed of trust executed to the undersigned by Munsey'Funk and wife, Ruth E. Funk on the 30th day of September, 19*32, and re corded in the office of the Regis ter of Deeds of said County in Book 17, Pages 211, 212 and 213 to secure the indebtedness therein described, and default having been made in the payment of said' in debtedness, and having been re quested by the holder of the notes evidencing said indebtedness, we will offer for sale at public auc tion to the highest bidder, for cash, at the Courthouse door in Sparta, at 12 o’clock M. DECEM BER 11th, 1934, the following described lands, to-wit* FIRST TRACT* BEGINNING at a white oak on top of a ridge by an old path end running S. 5 E. on top of said ridge 106 poles to a stake at Louisa Crouse’s fence; then N. 81 E. 19 poles to a stake at said fence; S. 36 E. 7 poles to a stake at said fence; tihen E. with Louisa Crouse’s line 80 poles to a chestnut or what was formerly Louisa Crouse’s land; then N. 11 poles to a dog wood; ■ then N. 68 E. to a fence at an old field, J. P. Moxley’s line; then near N. with said Moxley’s line from an ash; ‘ N. 65 W. 60 poles to a sarvicej North 10 E. 18 poles to an apple tree at the road; then rather Southwest with said old road or passway to the beginning. SECOND TRACT: Lying on the waters of New River, adjoining the lands of R. E. Hawthorne, J. P. Reeves, Emory Edwards, Charles Pollard, James Meriman Edwards, Elmore Maines, J. P. Moxley, J. M. Doughton and New River, and known as the “Jesse Toliver land.’’ A sale of the above lands was made on November 10th and re ported to the Clerk of the Super ior Court of said County, a five percent bid having been deposited with the Clerk of the Court, and an order has been made by the said Clerk directing a re-sale of ■aid lands, the bidding to start at $3,255.00 This November Z0, 1934. R. A. DOUGHTON T. C. BOWIE ttc-13 Trustees. Sparta High School News On Friday morning of last week the sixth grade, directed by Mr. McCann, gave a very clever chapel program. XXX An outstanding event of the school’s observation of Book Week was the address given Tues day morning by Superintendent J. M. Cheek on “Books.” He commended the school’s plan for supplementing its library and cit ed several theories and philoso phies concerning books that have been held by outstanding scholars ATTEND DUKE-N. C. FOOTBALL GAME SAT. Among those from Sparta at tending the Duke-North Carolina football game at Chapel Hill Saturday were; Mrs. Hood Fowler, Miss Jean Reeves, Dr. and Mrs. C. A. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Burgiss, Herbert Estep, Leo Irwin, Edwin Duncan, James and Walter Doughton, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Hickerson, Mr. ,and Mrs. Sidney Gambill, Miss Betty Fowlef, Ben Reeves, Carlyle Higgins, Miss Mary Cecil Higgins, Louise Monhollen, “Governor” R. A. Doughton, Miss Grady Sue Spicer and J. B. Doughton. in various countries. He said that access to books is essential for he who proposes to be a scholar! and he advised that the students begin assimilating some books for their individual bookshelves. In closing he said that the type of books people read is largely indicative of their intellectual attainments. ■Here’s thetS^© of COLDS-CONTROL eg To Http PREVENT (olds At the first sneeze or nasal irrita tion, quick!—a few drops of Vicks Va-tro-nol. Its timely use helps to prevent many colds —and to throw off colds in their early stages. U7 To Help SHORTEN a Cold At bedtime, just rub on Vicks VapoRub, the mother’s standby in treating colds. All through the night, by stimulation and inhalation, VapoRub fights the cold direct. CJ To Build RESISTANCE to Colds: Follow the simple rules of '"-'health that are part of Vicks Plan for Better Contra/ of Colds. The Plan has been clinically tested by practicing physicians— and proved in home use by millions. (You’ll find full details of this unique Plan in each Vicks package.) VICKS PLAN FOR BETTER CONTROL OF COLDS Smithey’s Store The Place For Bargains SPARTA, N. C. Here you will find an almost ab normal supply of Good Merchandise for your Fall and Winter Needs. And there’s a variety of items that are needed by every household and every member of the family. Bought direct from Domestic and Foreign Mills and Factories for Cash, we are able to offer these goods to you at prices that will save you money. All of our merchandise is stylish, serviceable and dependable. When in Sparta make this store your headquarters. We welcome you always. LADIES’ AND MISSES’ Long Sleeve Dresses Ladies’ and Missed’ Dresses, all with long sleeves. The famous “Character Maid’’ frocks. Stylisih and guaranteed fast colors. In plaids, checks and stripes. Extra special 97j and $1*79_ LADIES* AND MISSES’ Winter Cotfts Ladies’ and Misses Winter Coats of fleeced coating, fully lined and interlined. These coats are offered at real give-a-wa,y prices. $3.95 and $4.98 MEN’S All Wool Topcoats Men’s wool Topcoats in Navy Blue Cheviot. Stylish models that are good values at the low price. $11.95 LADIES* AND MISSES’ New Fall Dresses Ladies’ and Misses’ New |Fall and Winter Dresses. Your choice of tailored and dressy models. There are woolens and all silk crepes with metallic trimmings. New tie collars, buckles and buttons. Every style a new creation. Specially priced at $2.95 and up to $4.98 LADIES’ All Weather Jackets Ladies’ all-weather Jackets in the new Fall colors. Very snappy. Specially priced at $2.48 MEN’S Heavy Weight Work Pants Men’s heavy weight Work Pants, well made, strong and durable. Special 97* and $1.48 Better Shoes For Less Money At Snutheys Ladies’ Dress Oxfords One table of Ladies’ Dress Oxfords with medium heels, smart three-eyelet laced mod el*. Brown and black suede and kid leathers. Assorted sizes. Special, a pair 97c Children’s School Oxfords One table of Children’s School Oxfords with solid leather soles. 'Special, a pair 97c Men’s Heavy Work Shoes Me^s Heavy Work Shoes, brown, with leather soles. A real “buy” ht this low price. A pair $2.75 Children’s Shoes Childrens Heavy Shoes with composition sole*. These are good, strong shoes and worth the money. A pair 97c Ladies’ Sport Oxfords Ladies’ Sport Oxfords with medium heels. Special, a pair $1.59 Men’s and Boys’ Overshoes Men’s and Boys’ Heavy Weight Overshoes. Specially priced, a pair 97c Ladies’ and Misses Galoshes Ladies’ and Misses Galoshes. You’ll be needing them soon. 'Get a pair now at this low price. A pair 97e CHILDREN’S Black and White Oxfords One table «of Children’s Black and White Oxfords marked down to clear out. Big values at the low price. A pair 75c n a GET YOUR CERTIFICATES Certificates will be issued with each $1 purchase of Groceries or 25 cents worth of Soap. These Certificates will mean I MONEY to you at OUR BIG AUCTION SALE to be held at 7 o’clock on the night of December 15. At this AUCTION we will accept no money. You bid with your Certificates. The more Certificates you have the more you can buy at this AUCTION SALE. Ask for them when you purchase GROCERIES and SOAP. Smithey’s Store The Place For Bargains SPARTA, n. a
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