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The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-06-13
How's Thi.7

According to the Revised Statutes of
North Carolina, 1905, Chapter XIV,
section 3o72. no official of a town is a.
lowed to sell the town anything while he
8 an officer. Here's the law:
Contracting for own benefit. If any
person, appointed or elected, commls-
sioner, or director to discharge any
trust wherein the state, or any county
city or town NAV be in any manner in
terested, shall become an undertaken,
or make any contract for his own bene-
fit, under such authority, or be in any
manner concerned or interested in
making such contracts, or in the profits
thereof, either privately, or openly,
singly or jointly with another, he shall
be guilty of nisdemeanor."
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-06-13
Notice of Land Sale.

By virtue of the power CONTAINED In q
mortgage deed executed to McD. Ray
on September 80, 1905, by A. u Stepp
and wife Rebecca Stepp, to secure q
certain note therein mentioned and de-
scribed which note and mortgage Secur-
ing same have been duly assigned t0 me
for value, | wilt offer for sale at the
court house door in HcadersOnVllle on
the 1st day of July, 1907 within the legal
hours of sale to the highest bidder Tor
cash in order to satisfy said indebted
ness secured by said note and mortgage
the following land conveyed as afore
said by said mortgage to McD. hay and
ouly assigned TO me as aforesaid.
All that piece or parcel of land lying
and being in Hendersonville Township,
Henderson County, North Carolina.
known as the Jonathan Tabor place and
bounded and more particularly describ-
ed an follOws:-
Beginning at q conditional corner
made by j. L. Brookshhe and John
Kuykendall and runs North 81 p"les to
q Spanish oak, corner OF land sold by
Peter Fisher to j. s. Corn; thence with
said line 81 chains to stake; thence
South so poles to stake In the old line
! thence with said line to the branch;
thence up said branch to the fork ;the nee
with the ridge to the beginning
talning SO acres more or less.
Default having been made by said A. II
Stepp in the payment of said note and
the interest thereon when due and the
said mortgage providing for sale ol
the said land in case of default In the
payment of said debt or any interes
thereon when due, the said sale will bt
made under the said provision In the
| said moftgage in order to satisfy SAID
debt and in9eTest.
This lst day of June 1907.
Med. RAY, Mortgagee
| w. C.. JORDAN, Assignee
! Per McD.RAY, Attorney
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-06-13
Home from Raleigh

Hon. A. Cannon has returned from
Raleigh, where he has been In attend.
ance upon meeting of the State Board
of Agriculture, of which Mr.. Cannon -
a member. While in the capital Of the
state Mr.. Cannon met Mr.. N. L. Ship
man, who is candidate for the Office Of
Commissioner Of Labor and Printing.
Referring to this, Mr.. Cannon said: sln
conversation with men from various
parts of the state, I find that II. l..
Shipman is a very popular man, and /
believe he is certain to receive the nom.
ination. He is being generally COM
mended for his very efficient work In
the position he now fills as Assistant
Commissioner, and feel sure that when
it comes to the nomination that he viii
be the choice of the convention and sure
of an election"
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-06-13
j. NJ. DERMID'S
ADVENTURES AS
A BOOK AGENT

"Get right out of here now! I'm just
worried plum to death with you pesky
book agents. and I'm az busy as l can be.
anyhow and amt got a minute to waste.
what with the baby SICK. and more
boarders coming and Johnnle's wrist
sprainsd, and my daughter gone down
to Hunters pharmacy to see how many
votes she's got and me left here all alone.
Get out of here now or T'll sick the dog
on you sure! Here Tige, here Tige,
good dog, Tige," and the shrill voice
stopped moment for breath.
The sun was still low in the sky, and
It's bright rays had but just kissed the
tree tops in Hendersonville. The noun
tain peaks were still hidden by the sii-
very mists, the dew sparkled on the
grass aud the birds had not yet ceased
their morning song, as J, M. DOrmid,
the genial and ever pleasant driver OF
tile Southern Express Company's wagon
stopped to deliver package at the
home of one of our citizens, on Wed
nesday last.
lie started up the steps of the house
with his big receipt book under his arm
and was greeted cordially-as above.
Keeping one eye uneasily on the dog
and the other on the irate woman, nr.
Dermid anxiously explained that he was
a peaceful and>2aw abiding citizen, and
not a book agent, that he always voted
straight democratic ticket, and wanted
to deliver little package, stone PACK
age. with a handle, and cork, and
which he surmised was valuable, and
that it came from Asheville, and he
was in hurry and wouldn't she please
sign the book, as he never did like dogs
ever since he was Doy,
and specially dogs that answered to the
name of TigO.
"Oh, excuse me, !" said the voice. more
gently. Il thought you were u book agent.
The express charges are 30 cents? My
goodness, but the Southern Express
Company ought to get rich quick. And
you tell Mr.. Fullbright it was long
enough coming, too. My husband ex-
pected this last Saturday. Come here,
Tige, the gentleman won't hurt you!"
mo, wouldn't hurt you, you dog
gone streak of yellow" murmured the
gentle expressman under his heath, as
he cautiously backed away. "But what
do Won think of that? A book agent
me! Wouldn't that jar you?"
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-06-13
Arches on Main Street

How do you think Main st. would
look with, say, four arches thrown
across the street, made of iron pipe,
nicely painted and strung with electric
lights? This would do away with the
arc lights, and the effect at night would
be extremely beautiful. These arches
may be built of iron pipe, strong and
substantial, yet light and graceful in ap-
pearance; and fastened in cement
foundation on either side. at a cost not
exceeding twenty to thirty dollars each,
or total of about SI2O for the four.
The wiring and lamps. of course would
cost as much more.
They could be placed at proper dlstan-
ces apart, with possibly thirty or forty
lights Oh each. arch, which would give
an Illumination equal to the present
arcs.
1t would give the town festival ap-
pearance, would add much to its beauty,
would, in sense, make it unique, would
attract attention, would be an excellent
advertisement for the town.
The arches could be used for decora-
tive purposes when necessary, by drap-
ing with flags and bunting, or at night
by having red, mhite and blue lights.
It's great scheme, and to see it sue
cess this paper will start subscription
list to help the town officials bear the
expense by contributing five dollars
Practically every business man on
Main street is in favor of the plan. II
is proposed to bring the matter before
Board of Trade and before the City au-
thoritles.
Many of the town officers have ex
pressed themselves as being heartily ir
favor of the plan, if the cost is not great
er than the present method.
T 1t is believed that as an advertise
ment for the city alone it would be
worth many times its cost.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-06-13

WILL OPEN
AUGUST 18TH

The ohautaqus will open August 18th
and close August 81. The program 10
even finer than last Year. among the at.
fractions being the following. An.
nouncement of other attractions viii be
made later.
The Troubador Male Quartstte, Capt
Jack Crawford, Wm Sterling BATHS, t6e
noted interpreter of Dickens characters.
John Temple Graves, Fred Emerson
Brooks, shonert and Pfouts. who appear
ed last year, the Dixie Entertainers.
Negotiations for Senator Ben Tillman
and Bob Taylor are now in progress, and
it is believed they will appear.
The attractions are under the man.
agement of Wilbur L. Davidson, who
has IA other Chautauquas under hIs
charge, includingly the great gather.
ings at Mountain Lake in Maryland,
and the one at Northampton, Mass.
Sam T. Hodges is the Superintendent,
supplanting Clarence B. Strouse. The
energy and ability displayed last year
by Mr.. Hodges contributed very mater
tally to it's success then, and the Chau-
tauqua will have the full benefit of Mr..
Hodges experience this year.
The program is more extensive and
even better than last years which gave
so much pleasure to our citizens No
expense has or will be spared in secur-
ing the very best attractions this year.
Prices for tickets will be: For Star
ticket, reserved seat, entire course, @6,
Childs' ticket, entire course, $3.50.
Single admission, 25, SO and 75c. There
will be % pay ente :tainments for the
very low sum of 90. so or little oyer II
cents each. Think of hearing Senator
Tillman or Bob Taylor for II csntsl a
committee will shortly wait upon the
people who wish to engage tickets, not
to sell them, but to agree to take them.
1t is thought there will be no trouble In
disposing of at least 500 season tickets,
after the pleasant experience Of last
year.
The grounds around the building are
being filed in and will present most
attractive appearance when the second
annual session of the Hendersonville
Chautauqua opens. A minstrel show
by local talent will be given soon fer
the benefit of the Chautauqua.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-06-13
ChiIdren's Day at Horse Shoe
Chapel.

1t was the pleasure Of the writer to
attend the Children's Day service &C
Horse Shoe Chapel sunday, June ninth.
and to say it was excellent In every re-
spect is only expressing it mildly.
The children showed thorough train.
ing in all their parts, and not one. but
all, did we'll.
The concert pieces and "Littlo Build
ers" song deserve special mention.
Much credit is due those who 30 en-
ciently assisted in this part of the work
TheiChoir, too, deserves much praise
as the charger" children carried on
their part equally as well ss the smaller
ones and came thro' with dying col0rs.
Altho' few in number, every song was
well rendered and the choir IL to be con-
graduated on the excellent taste shown
In each selection.
The male Quartette, by Messrs. Os-.
borne, Allen and Mofitts' was very efA
fective.
After few remarks by the pastor
Rev. P. C. Battle, the choir and con-
gregation sang ''God be with you till
we meet again" and one of the most
pleasant and successful Children's Day
in the history of Horse Shoe came % 8
CLOSE. G. 8. N.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-06-13
RETURNS OF THE BIG ELECTION
AT HUNTERS PHARMACY.
Tremendous Vote Cast-Increasing
Each Day.

As waa announced in the papers the
6rst big count out OF the votes for the
most popular young lady in the contest
at Hunters Pharmacy took place at 4:3O
p. m. last Friday. The Judges uLlock-
ed the great ballot box and took the
votes to the front counter where they
proceeded to count the little white slips
which are SO Valu BILE to the one or 9th
or contestant. 1t was the brs est vote,
that was ever polled in old Henderson
vile. Two and one half hours were con.
sumed before the last ticket was count
ed. Claude Pace and Alf Glazener we're
the counters and they were sure tired
when they got through. Mayor Schenck
was unable to be present to assist them
only few minutes as he was engaged,
ia his Office. The boys told Mr. Hunter
that he woald have to arrange some way
next time to facilitate the count as it
took 100 much of their time, and that
Bill Stradlpy was an aWfully good helper
at the polls in lection time and very
probably they will swear him in az as-
sistant. Miss Gussie Dotson received
the largest number of votes this week
and Miss Francis Rollerield, a visitor
received the second largest vote, both
presented with a nice box of Nunnally's
Candy from Hunters Pharmacy.
Mr.. Hunter says the contest IS increas-
ing each day in interest and in number
of votes cast and and that he Is more
than pleased at the result.
Jadges Repert of Election Returns.
We beg to submit herewith the result
of the irst weekly cout as found out by
us on Friday at 4:30 p. M, June 7th '07.
This is copy of the original.
i Signed by (Michael Schenck
the Judges Claude Pace
| (Alfred Glazener
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-06-13
Notice.

Notice is hereby given to the public
and tax payers of Henderson county
that on the second Monday in July (be-
ing the 9Th day of the month) the board
of co ualization will meet at the court
house at 10 O'Clock q. m, there to hear
any complaints and equalize the taxes
of the county.
Thislthe 9Th day of June 1907.
Test j. F. JONES.
SIN. KING Char. Bo. Co. Com,
Acting Clerk.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-06-13
The Rink.

From now on the rink will be open
ia the morning from 10 to IL, also after
noon and night at usual hours. To en-
able parents to let their children get
the benefit of this wonderful exercise
and pleasure, we will admit them on
Saturdays, morning and afternoon, ad-
mission and skates Is cents 1t diverts
their minds and prepares them for 9TH
err duties more cheerfully. Give them
this pleasure, it will benefit them.
The managers wife will be In charge
of the Rink on these days.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-06-13
Teachers Invade the City

Did you happen to drop in at the
court house this week while the conAty
school teachers we've holding their
meeting? There were sixty and more
present, and when you noticed their
earnestness, their intelligence, and, for
the lack of better word, their sinceti-
ty, you must have felt that the future
of education in Henderson county
is bright.
County superintendent Med. Ray
had q program of marked interest ar
ranged. Addresses were made on sub
iects OF interest to the teachers, such as
"School Law" by w. c. Rector, and
altog gether it seemed like q great big
family gathering.
The meeting lasted Monday, Tues
day aud Wednesday. On Tuesday
afternoon the teachers enjoyed the two
moving picture shows. Mr.. Plaisance
and Mr.. Won der Lieth very courteously
gave their very best entertainments
free of all charge, special performan-
ance. for their benefit. This was ar
ranged through Mr.. Raw and the
French Broad Hustler, and the teachers
extended their thanks to both.
These association meetings must be
prod ducCive of much good. Note b"oks
were in evidence and the talks were
closely followed.
The progress made in educational af-
fairs in his county of late is really le-
markable. County Superinte Ident
Med, Ray is heart and soul in his work
and his work shows results.
These results are worthy special
article, which will show the advance in
education in Henderson county.
The association was followed by a
public examination, on Thursday, Fri
day and Saturday. 1t in feared there
will be a scarcity of teachers when the
schools open.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-06-13
Fer Labor Commissioner.

Mr.. Fl. B. Warner has announced tha'
he will not be q candidate for the office
of Commissioner of Labor and Printing
in the next North Carolina campaign.
The friends of Mr.. M. L. Shipman, who
has been assistant to Mr.. Warner during
his term, are urging him to accept the
nomination. Mr.. Shipman is editor of
the Hendersonvil1e Hustler, is gentle
man of fine parts, a shrewd and honest
politician, who has done n great deal
for his party, and il he wants the place
there will be little question Of his get
ting It.-Exchange
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-06-13
AnInteresting Journal.

Thos. j. Rickman, the prominent at
torney of AshevilIe, has this to say OF
the Hustler, under date of June 10th.
The Hustler Is indeed an interesting
Journal to read these latter days. The
daily papers filed with trash and tele-
graphic dispatches are in reality worth
less to the reader than is this we'll got
ten up weekly.
1 am very much interested in Mr.
Commissioner. He has shown himself
worthy of the place, by putting hi'
hands to the wheel beforehand.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-06-13
A Contradiction.

Mr.. Editor:
We, the undersigned Confederate
Veterans who attended the recent re-
union of our comrades ut Richmond,
were panied to see in your last issue a
communication which was not cOmpli-
mentary to our treatment. We we're
panied at this publication because it
seemed to US to be in direct contradic-
tion to the true state of affairs. Why,
Mr.. Editor, we do not recall ever being
treated as Hospitality or being made
more comfortable. In fact, now, after
careful thought, nothing occurs to US
that was left undone TO make our visit
a delightful one by the people of the
Capital City of the cause so dear to our
hearts and for which We fought.
We were furnished comfortable cots,
with plenty of blankets, and each one
of US given enough good Things to cal
for two ordinary men, we were furnish.
ed with cigars and tobacco, and, what
was most pleasant of all, we were wait
ed on and served by the ladies, all OF
whom seemed TO vie with each Other
to see which could do the most for us
We were furnished free transportation
on the street cars and the latch string
of the city was out and we were free tc
go in and ENJOY all the good things Of
Richmond. Ia short, the city seemed
to be ours.
T. J. SHIPMAN
LEE SMITH
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-06-13
Notice to Purchasers.

have been instructed by the owners
of the speculation land to close up all
outstanding contracts within the next
two years, or by Feb. 1, 1909. All par
ties holding contracts for any of said
ands will please take notice and COM
muuicats with me in regard to these
matters at once as they must be closed
up by the expiration of the two years
herein specified. G. B. JUSTICE,
agent for the Heirs OF Branson,
Hoyt and McIntire
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-06-13
State Committee to Meet.
Mr.. NJ. L. Shipman,

Mr.. M. L. Shipman,
Hsndersonvilie, n. @.
Dear Sir
The Democratic stale Executive Com
mittee is hereby called to meet in the
State Chamber in Raleigh on Monday
night, July 9Th, 1907. at 8 o clock for the
pul pose of selecting chairman in place
of the present chairman, who will at
this meeting tender his resignation.
Respectfully,
f. M. SIMMONS.
Chairman.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-06-13
N. F. Edwards Grandfather Again.

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. P. Feaman,
a girl, June 7th. Mrs. Feaman was Miss
Mamie Edwards, one of Henderson
vllle's most charming daughters, whose
home is now in Little Rock, Ark. Her
many friends will be delighted to learn
that she and her little daughter are
getting alsng nicely.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-06-13
Meeting.

There will be meeting Of the di-
rectors of the w. N. G. Fair on Satur-
day June 22nd at IL O'Clock, in the com
missiOSers room at the court house. 1t
is very i'm portant that all the directors
be present, as important business is to
be transacted, P E. PATTON, Pres.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-06-13

Since February 1s the following
changes have taken place in the man.
agement of the Blue Ridge Inn. Mr..
VIM, Hewitt to A. G. Johnson, A. G..
johnson TO Station & Brock, Station &
Brock TO j. FL. Lollis of Asheville. Mr..
Haas, the steward, has held his position
with all the above changes, which is
proof that he is an all-round man ard
valuable wherever you put him.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-06-13

Mrs. w. c. LYDIA died on Monday last
after leng illness. She had lived here
many years eyer since her marriage, and
is survived by her husband sand four
children. The funeral occurred Mon
day. Revs Boone aud Woodfin officiat-
ing, interment being in Pleasant Grove
cemetery. Mrs. Ly1a was a3daughter
of w. r. Justus.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-06-13
Card Of Thanks.

For the many acts of kindness bestOw-
ed upon my wife in her last illness,
wish to extend my heartfelt thanks and
gratitude, on the part of myself and
children. w. G. LYDIA,
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-06-13
On a Salary Basis

The town commissioners have dCcid- :
ed to put all officials and employees of
the town, except tax collector, on II
salary basis. 1t is believed this is II
more BUSINESS like and more salts
factory method than the old fee system,
which is now obsolete, and is being
changed to the salary method in many
cities and towns.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-06-13
The Rink.

In the future Tuesdays and Saturdays
from 1 l to II and half past two to p. m,
will DO for the exclusive use of Ladies
and Children. Admission sc for child
rem, 10c for ladies.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-06-13

The town attorney will also receive
five dollars every time he appears be-
fore the mayor TO prosecute case. The
idea, of course, is to have vigorous and
efficient prosecution of all liquor cases
Heretofore the police only have appear
ed. It is believed the results, under this
new arrangement will be highly salts
fac tory.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-06-13

35 other contestants receiving under
8 votes 122. Total number | ,445 votes
cast in ST days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-17
Today's Government Receipts.

National bank notes received to-day for re-
demption. $1.173.5 45: government receipts
from internal revenue. 81 $50 .Os8: customs.
SST3. T0s: miscellaneous, $25S, 1913: expendi
lures 81, go 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-17
The Gravesend Track.

opeCl6l Dibpdtch 10 4ue
GRAvESEND RACE TRACK. N. j.,
June 17.-Following Is the list Of entries for
tomorrow's events at Gravesend:
First race. two-year-olds: handicap; five
and a half furlongs-smoker. 1876; spooner.
1874: Gene Russell, 100: Harcourt. 11S: La
jeunesse, III: Queen Marguerite. III: Seal
lop 116; Sweet Taire. lis: Arasee. ia: Boz
lando. 112: Belle Grifren. 112; Orena. no;
Alex Grant. 1O7: Hartford Boy. 100. Also
eligible to start. Royal Vane. 125: Maya
zine, 1913: Martha Jane. lis; Glorious Betsy.
115; HOLSTER ia.
Second race. three-year-olds and up: SELL
So: Samuel H Harris. 1O5: Masterson. lot:
Cary. 100: Special License. 80: King Cole
103: Don Creole. 95: Gallant DAN 100; @Clem-
ents. ss: Annette Lady 101:, Cot White.
100: Allowance, &c. 'Royal Ben, 81: Lam
castrian, lot.
Third race, maiden fillies: two-year-olds:
Ave furlongs-Wild Star. 100: Dial Plate,
ion. 100; Importe. 100: Ruth Taylor. 100:
Golden Buckle. 1Oa: Dixon Belle. 100:
Aglaia, 10s; Glorious Betsy. 100: Queen
Helen. 100; Imitator. 100: Pasqulnade. 100;
Night Mist. 100: Lady Souff1e. 100
Fourth race. Brookdale Handicap: three
year-olds and up: mile and one-eighth-Go
Between. 121: Nealon. l15: Blandy. ia: But
PhiIander. 1o7; Fountainbiue 1oa: Crafty,
96: Cedarstrome. 81; Prince of Coins, 100.
Fifth race. three-y ear-olds and up: SELL
ing: about six furlongs- Sailor Girl. 101
Rosemount. 106: ARABIC IA: Shat Gun, ia:
Escutcheon. IA: Parkville. IA sLittle-
woods. 1O6; 'El Captain. 99; Oyama, ia:
DR.. Lee, 1903: 'Shackle, %: Flower of
Weston. 80; Don Domo. III; 'Muck Cake.
SO; Golden West, 100; Cinchona, ia; Belle
of Iroquois, 1O1.
Sixth race. three-year-olds: handicap;
mile and a sixteenth-Dinna Ken. 1875:
Saracinesca. 1913: ]. c. Core. 11S: Don
Enrique. lis; Cabochon. ia; Zetnus, III;
Smiling Tom. 100: Adelinette. 101: Trio.
100: Misgivings. 100: Campaigner. 95;
Umbrella, 90. Also eligible to start, Crack
enthorpe. 119; Mandate, 104
Seventh race three-year- and up;
about six furlongs-'General Haley. 106:
Cutter. 100; Little Blue, 100: "Toy Boy, 80;
Don Fonso. ia: Moyea. 1903: workman.
1903: Progress. Ill; Fusilade. 1903: Daisy
Frost 101; Communipaw. 1903: Heine, III;
Green Seal, 106; Dapple Gold, III: Cracks
man, ia; Lady Karma. Sc; Niger Mike.
108.
Weather clear; track fast.
Apprentice allowance claimed.