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The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1908-07-30
w, D. Wells, the reliable

grOceryman mas AoW
National cash register in his store
and he says it's a pleasure to ring
up a cash purchase on it-no mat
ter how small it may be.
Capt. S. M. Sledge, of Selma,
accompanied by his daughter,
Mrs. Hubbard Rudisil, of Fanns-
dale, Ala, are guests at The
Hedge" the elegant home Of Mr..
w. F. Edwards.
The dances given at the Wheel
er and Gates hotels Saturday
night were largely attended.
Dances at the hotels are getting
to be daily events instead of
weekly or monthly.
Fruitland Institute will open
on August A. There is to be an
opening exercise in which. DR..
A. E. Brown and other speakers
will participate. The public
school there is also to begin at
that time.
The ladies protest about the
low trees on the sidewalks, and
also the high grass, seemed to
take great effect with the city
authorities. A great many of the
trees have been trimmed so that
the limbs will not be hanging in
the way any longer.
Rev. C. S. Jones has completed
the new yarding around his prop
erty on the corner of Anderson
avenue and Main street. The new
grading, the improvements in
the yard and the cement side
walks make great Improvements
on the property.
The big land sale of Claude
Brown this morning was featur-
ed by many purchases. A good
crowd attended and a great many
people were fortunate in
purchasing very desirable lots
atsuch a reasonable price. There
are many beautiful lots yet un-
sold.
H. w. Allen, of Horse Shoe, is
assisting County Tax Collector
Brooks in closing up delinquent
taxes for 1907, of which a con-
siderable sum is still outstanding.
Henry is a good hustler and will
go right after the whereas.
Levies on property will be made
if necessary.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. G. Burrows
of Henderson have been at the
Gates for several days. Mr.. Bur-
roughs has had the misfortune to
lose the round trip tickets for
himself and wife during their
sojourn here and offers a reward
for the recovery of same. See adj
vertisement.
"Werner's Heights" "a new
and attractive view in the vi
cinity of Flat Rock is now open
to the public. Mr.. Roper has
spared neither time or expense
in identifying the place and pro-
poses to erect a tower at an early
date. See announcement else
where.
Assistant Attorney General
Clement, of Raleigh,
spent Sunday in Hendersonville
at the Hotel Gates, leaving today
for his former home in Salisbury,
where he is spending a brief
vacation. Mr.. Clement thinks
Hendersonville one of the most
delightful resort town in the
mountains.
DR.. Harris Chewing has &C
copied a position at the Justus
Pharmacy, where he heretofore
was employed. DR., Chewing
finished a course in pharm-
acy at the State University.
Since that time he passed before
the Pharmaceutical convention at
Morehead City, and last week he
passed satisfactorily before the
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The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1908-07-30
Tuesday.
Concert at Hotel Gates tonight.

Concert at Hotel Gates tonight.
L. A. Vaught, of Nashville, is
in the city.
Hon. w. A. Smith spent yes
terday in Asheville-
H.. W. Lanice, of Baltimore,
arrived yesterday.
Miss Belle Wyatt is visiting
her sister, Mrs. Charles Grimes.
W. H. Clark, of Spartanburg,
was among yesterdays arrivals.
Miss Mary Elizabeth Baldwin,
of Fletcher, was in the city yes
terday.
w. E. DENIAL and W. H. Wan
namaker, Of Cheraw, S. c., ar
rived this morning.
Miss Lula Hartse1, Of Asheville
is stopping at the Hedge for a
few days.
C S. Brasington has returned
to the city, after attending the
burial of his wife in Wadesboro.
Mrs. Frank Cox and her
daughter, Miss Maude, have
been spending awhile at Hotel
Wheeler.
Miss Lula Gates, of Greenville,
daughter of A. A. Gates, who is
the owner of hotel Gates. is
in the city for the summer.
The second-nine ball team of
Hendersonville will engage in a
ball game today with Flat Rock
on the latter's grounds.
The show at the Laurel Park
Casino Thursday and Friday will
be for the benefit of the hospital
fund in this city.
Tellie Baber, daughter of the
Shelby postmaster, has returned
to her home in Shelba after a,
LONG visit here.
L-arris Tanning, of Henrietta,
n. c.. who is superintendent of
a division of the cotton mill in
that place is in the city.
S. G. Rozier, of Baltimore, is
spending afew days in the city.
He, in company with Miss Maggie
Justice left yesterday for a visit
to Chimney Rock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Monroe Lam
dreth, the bride and groom who
were m~arried:in this city Sunday,
returned to their home in Ashe-
vile today.
S. F. Wheeler, the genial and
sunny-spirited proprietor of that
popular hostelry Hotel Wheeler,
made a flying trip to Columbia
the first of the week.
Mrs. Neptune Buckner, of Ash
eville, has arrived in the city and
will be here for the summer. MI.
Buckner is here, also, looking
after business affairs.
D. G. Tatem, of Salisbury, is
visiting his sister, Mrs. Soss-
asuan. Mr.. Tatem is delighted
with the city and says he is think
ing of making it his home.
C. M. Jones, of Kinston, who
has spent several days with
Mrs. Jones enjoying the attrac-
tons Of Hendersonville, left last
night for Marion, S. c., to look
after business affairs. He ex-
poets to return here for a short
stay sometime next month.
The latest attractions that have
been added to the fine collection
of Hendersonville publications at
the novelty store of Buckner and
Co., are beautiful postcard paint
ings of the lake and skating rink
at Laurel Park, Basin Springs
and the Balcony, also in Laurel
and the reservoir from
which comes Hendersonvl1le's sup
ply of sparkling water. These
pretty cards ought to 800 like
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is in the city for the summ tOos'
Rev. J. c. seagle, of RDth.
fordton, is stopping at the WbOsG
er. D7el'
The usual Wednesday event.,
hop a. the Hotel Gates.
The Horse Show Week will
Hendersonville's Banner w.
Prof. W. Houston, the celeb,>
ed baritone singer, will be at IT,
Hotel Gates tonight.
There will be a block partv :.
the skating rink tonight ~
out and take your sweet bes 10
Misses F. w. and A. 7. Cdn;,,
and Nellie Clarke, of Hartfoa
Conn, were in the city yesterdsr
The Hospital Benefit at LaD,,,
Park Casino on Thursday AM
Friday. See Mrs. Wilson foa
tickets.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank O'Brie,
from Winona, Minnesota. ..
visiting Mrs. Harding at n,
Gates.
Mrs. c. A. Griffin, Mr.. ", =
Brunson and Mrs. J. D. Holstpin
of Edgefeld, S. C. are at tba
Gates for the summer.
The Knights of Pythias haro
changed their meeting nights fl
the first and third MONDAYS of
each month, until October LIST,
joe Isreal went fox huntine
last night. He had a pleasant
hunt over the mountains, and in
afew hours time had captured
a fox.
Gary Calhoun is here from
Clio, S. C.. He is an extensive
planter, having this year 100
acres in cotton from which he
expects to harvest 100 bales.
Mr.. and Mrs. R.. R. Briggs, of
Summerton, S. C. will leave to,
morrow. after spending several
days in the city.
James NJ. Justice, who has
spent the past month at home,
returns to Columbus Co., tomOr.
row.
Miss Hattie Rush, DR.. R. S.
Rigby and Master William Gen.
try are stopping at the Morrow
House for "a few days, all Of
Spartanburg,
NEW post card views of Lake
and Skating Rink, water works,
The. Balcony at Mountain Side
Park and Basin Springs, at N.
Buckner & Co. Souveneir Store.
J. F. Mcfarland was here from
Asheville today scattering adver-
Using matter concerning an ex-
cursion to Charleston on August
5. He has perfected plans for an
attractive trip.
J. T. John, of Johns Station,
N. c.. is summering in Hender-
sonville. Mrs. John is here also
and both are highly pleased with
the attactions of this delightful
section. They contemplate the
purchase Of a summer home in
the vicinity Of Hendersonville.
Thursday night, July 80, one
of THE events of the season, a
cake walk by the colored employ
ees Of The Hotel Gates. The judi
ges will be made up from the
audience, who will award the
first price a handsome cake, and
four money prizes.
It is said that application will
soon be made for the pardon OF
j. A. Rhodes, one Of the princl-
pals in an election disturbance
here during the spring of 1907
Rhodes was there Monday
to go over the matter with friends
J. S. B.. Crawford, went to
Sugar Loaf yesterday. We are
glad to note such improvement
that he has thrown aWav his
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1908-07-30
Monday.

]. F. Weathers of Cowpens
was in the city Sunday.
Mrs. w. Station, son and daugh'
ter went to Asheville Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brandt were ir
town from Asheville yesterday.
F. Ransaur of Brevard was ir
town yesterday.
Jessie r. Law of the Gazette
News is in town.,
R. w. Crawford, of Rock Hill,
S. c. is in the city.
Miss Hattie Boyer, of Ward, S.
C. is at the Gates a few weeks.
Miss Garnet1 Williams, of Ash
eville, was in the city Sunday.
L. S. .Armstrong, of Savannah,
ism the city.
Mildred Clark is visiting Annie
on Park avenue.
]. H. Lowe, of Spartanburg,
is spending the week at the Gates.
B. G.. Eley, of Baltimore, is
in the city.
Stuart Sanders, Of Richmond,
arrived today.
J. L. Philips is in town from
Knoxville.
A. L. Crutchfeld, of Spartan
is in the city on business.
K. G. Whistler and wife of
Flat Rock are in town.
DR.. Huber Gudger, the we'll
known physician, of Asheville,
spent Saturday here.
Miss Willena Lockett, is the
of Mrs. Noble Clayton, on
Mt. Hebron, for the week.
Mrs. Isaac Cohen and Miss
Cohen, of Charleston, are
late arrivals at the Charleston
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Payne of
Lexington, KY, arrived yester-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Watson of
Ward S. C. are at the Gates for
a while.
Prof. R. P. Pell, President of
College at Spartanburg
was in the city Sunday.
The council has suspended the
$40 privilege tax for selling soft
drinks.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Gates, of
.reenville, S. C. spent yesterday
at their hotel-Gates.
Miss Daisy Curtbert, of Char
.otte, is visiting the Misses Davis
on Broad Street.
Col. C. S. Gadson, of Charles
on, vice president of the Allan
lie Coast Line Railway, is at the
for a season.
Capt. G.. O. Murray, of Aiken,
). c. is at the Wheeler. His
will soon be in the city
for the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. P. Moore of
.sheville, attended the Land
eth-Mathis wedding at the Mt.
City Inn, Saturday afternoon.
u. G.. Station has bought him a
automobile. tits the first one ever
'wned by a citizen of this city.
bet it's a croker.
We noticed quite a number of
Summer boarders' on
'ur street Saturday afteroon.
again and enjoy our side
Daniel Crawford, son of the
ate Judge Crawford, Columbia
). c., was the guest of J. S.,
Crawford at the Mt. CITY
mn, Saturday night.
Miss Norma Bryson, who has
'een holding aposition in George
S. c., for quite awhile, ar
iT1oI Lo-oo 1oa4H -I
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1908-07-30

b. {. Ganhans OF CINCINNATI is
in the city.
E.<E. Brunson, of Florence, S.
is in town.
F. H. johnson of Ocala, Fla. is
in town for the season.
TIE. Davis, of Winston Salem,
is in town on business.
Mrs. E. Gruner, and son, of
Asheville, are in the city.
DR.. J. H. Harris was in the city
from Dana today.
w. c.. Reins is in town from
the Big Willow section.
Morton I. Marks, of New York,
is in town on business.
Mrs. C. B. Half, of Columbia,
Ca, is in town.
j. III. Long of Bristol, Tenn. is
in the city.
Remember Claude Browns
public auction sale Monday.
See the ad.
Hal Riply says Swimming
seems a good deal like work to
him.
Mr.. Chas. M. Harris has ar
rived from Augusta, Ga, and is
a delighted guest at Wilson Cot
Mrs. Elizabeth w. and Miss
w. Bates of Atlanta took
breakfast at the Gates this morn
ing while enroute to Toxaway.
Fifty guests are comfortably
domiciled at the McWhite board
two miles east of Hen
dersonviHe, on the Edneyville
road. Quite a collection of folks
for a private place.
Mr.. D.A. Hutto, one of the
popular operators at the Southern
depot, leaves Sunday for a short
visit to his parents in Blackville
S. c. Mrs. Hutto will join him
in Columbia.
Mrs. Ellington and daughter,
of Greensboro, are at the Wheeler.
Her husband will probably be up
later. He is president of the
First National Bank, of Green's
Mrs. E. O. Webb, of Dallas,
G.. and Miss Lou Galloway,
Of Tip Top Pennsylvania County
is visiting her father at Horse
Shoe. Mrs. Webb contemplates
spending some time in the noun
tains.
East Flat Rock is the name
of a new postoffice established
by Uncle Sam recently at the
Flat Rock depot, and Mark King
insists upon his copy of the Daily
Hustlerfbeing sent to that address
All right Marcus"
For the first time in my life l
walked up at home this morning"
Med Ray esq, last night.
MIR. Ray had the day previous
moved into his handsome new
nine-room residence out the
Haywood road adjoining Hy-
man Heights.
There was a man in town this
morning from the country, who
brough along a large rattle snake
he had captured. He had
the snake in a box with a glass
top to it, and the snake with IL
rattles was attracting a great
deal of attention on Main Street.
Some vegetable grower slipped
into the Hustler Office today and
left two of the finest turnips
most ever seen. The office took
the privilege of weighing them,
finding the weights six, and
three and three-quarter pounds
respectively A tag was left on
them with this inscription: mo,
Mary Ann, these are not pump
Mr.. P. B. Justice commonly
known as ., Uncle Philip recently
celebrated his Goth, birthday. He
is living with his son James at
Flat Rock. He is one of IL chill
dren and has lived to a ripper old
age than any of his family several
Of whom died at the age between
80 and sc. He was the first one
to drive a wagon over the Ridge
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

of the company which owns that prop erty; Sheriff William Palmquist and two of his deputies received letters to-day on each of which was sketched, in a crude manner, a skull and cross bones, and containing a warning of swift and horrible death if they do not cease their activity in arresting and punishing ore thieves.
 Manager Kinney immediately order cd the discharge of sixty-five Austrian Montenegrin and Italian miners em- ployed at the Gold King Thirty.four Gold King miners have recently been arrested on charges of stealing high grade ore.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26
FAIR HAVEN NEWS
Speculation on Schooner Skin ners Fate-Items of h.
 terest in District.

Down at the Mill river wharyes they were talking yesterday regarding the fate of the three .masteI schooner Will liam H Skinner, which should now be disoharging her cargo of about 300, 900 feet of lumber for Louis Mansfield A steamer from Brazil which has arrived at New York, reports passing the last Sunday. The schooner was from Georgetown, $. C., where she loaded lumber and was we'll on her voyage to Fair Haven when she was cast away in a'gale. The captain of the steamer reports that there was no one on the schooner. which had lost all her masts save the foremast boats were gone and the sea was making breach over the ship. It is supposed the crew escaped in the boats The schooner was nine days out from Georgetown when re- ported last Sunday This vessel is of 26g tons, is fifteen years old and halls from Baltimore. She is said to be one ol the fastest three masters of her size afloat. The schooner has made several trips here. She was commanded by Capt T. D. Griffiths.. The cargo is in- sured, As the vessel is evidently aban- doned, she may be lowed in by some steamer and then will be claimed for salvage. This Is the first time in a long while that a lumber schooner bound to Fair Haven has been lost.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26
Rev. Francis F. O'kcefc.

The funeral of Rev, Francis r. o. keefc, who was pastor of St. Michael g church, Pawcatuck. and formerly of St. Mary's church, this city. was held Monday. The services were held at Westerly, R. I. Rt. Rev. Bishop Tier ney was the ceebrant of the mass.
 After the services at the church the body was taken to the Westerly sta- tion escorted by Westerly and PaWca- tuck Catholie societies and delega- tion from the Danielson council Knights of Columbus, of which Father O'Keefe was member. The funeral party left on the l2:l5 express for New Haven, where burial took place in St. Bernard's cemetery, Tho active bear CTS were three of Father OKeefe's former parishioners in Jewett City and three members of St. Michaers parish at Pawcatuck.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26
The clear headed. active

The clear headed, active man weaves brain cells into his daily work.
 This means daily waste of brain tissue which must be replaced by new material,
 Proper food (containing the food elements that re- build brain cells) is neces- sary for their repair and re- placement. This is life tear down to build up better.
 Grape Nuts food contains the rebuilding elements of wheat and barley, and at the same time requires little ef- fort on the part of the diges- tive organs to appropriate 1t. That's why Grape Nuts food has been the mainstay for breakfast and lunch in the daily diet of thousands of successful men for years, There's 8 Reason.
 Read the little book The Road to Melville" in pkgs.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26
Mrs. Frederick K. COoncr.

Entered into rest on the night of February 23, Frances Sarah McCheane, wife of Frederick K. Cooper.
 Mrs. Cooper was a woman greatly beloved, not only by her family, but also by large circle of friends,
 Of cheerful and winsome person- ality, warm-hearted and generous to 2 high degree. Mrs. Cooper has won host of friends, who have sorrowed ' for her and her dear family during her long illness of more than year. Her suffer- ings during these long months of trial were borne unmurmuringly until God released her by calling her to Himself.
 Mrs. Cooper was an exponent of practical Christianity: her heart of sympathy was touched whenever she heard of distress among her heavenly Fathers needy children. and, if pos sible, with the aid of willing helpers, she ministered relief
 Mrs Cooper had been for nearly 20 years a. member of the First Baptist church. and for several years a teach CT in it's Bible school She also. many years ago, organized Kings Daush- ters circle-tle opportunity seekers" and under her inspiring leadership it's members. in many quiet ways of doing good, verified the fitness of their chosen name
 Mrs. Cooper was for many years member of tic executive board of the Home for the Friendless, where she will be remembered with earnest ser vice.
 Mrs. Cooper leaves. besides her hus- band. daughter. Miss Marion E. Coo per, and son. Robert A Cooper. al- so a sister Mrs. George H. Praff. and two brothers, to whom sympathy and the comfort uf the Christians hope are extended.
 The funeral services or Mrs. Cooper will be held at the Evergreen Gene tely chapel to-day at 2:50 D. m., Rev. Frederick Lent Ph. D., officiating.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26
Robert !. Scully.

Following a four days illness with pneumonia, Robert J. Scully died ycs- terday morning at his residence. No. l3 Williams street He is survived by his wife and two children. For many years he has been silver polisher for Sargent X co. The funeral will be held Thursday morning at S:3O o'clock from his residence. and at nine o'clock from St. Patrieks church, where a solemn requiem high mass will be cele- brated, Interment will be in St. Bcr- nard's cemetery
 sisk Brothers are the undertakers in charge.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26
State Police Cases Settled.

The cases again Dray and Hobb. E. N. Daley and. !, J. Walsh, charged with keeping Banning devices. were all disposed of in this mornings session of the Borough court before Judge Phelps. Last week "Wednesday the state police visited several places in the borough and warrants were served on Drav and Lobb and J. l. Walsh In the Borough court that aft ernoon Dray and Lobb were fined t25 on each of two counts, and costs of S,6s J. J. Walsh received similar fine. An appeal was taken and this morning the cases were disposed of by the court. remitting s25 in each case A new case of the Same kind against Louis NJ. Desjardlns was also tried this morning. He pleaded guilty and was fined s26 and costs of s11.6s. The case against E. M, Daley was nolled. The cases were disposed of day with the understanding that the three slot ma chimes named The Elk Our Baby and the Busy Bee, should be destroy. ed, After the court proceedings they were put out of business by Officer White.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26
X, Rowland.

A. Rowland of Island Heights. x. J., passed away at his home on Monday evening. The funeral will be held on Thursday at l.3O from his late resi- dence. He leaves besides his widow to mourn his loss a son and two daughters, Mir. James E. Rowland and Mrs. Eugenia Totham both of this city and Mrs. Charles Farcells of Brooklyn, N. Y. Mrs. Archie Meigs, Mrs. Dwight Kelsey, Charles Parcels. Walter Tot ham. and Miss Florence Rowland are grandchildren of the deceased who reside in this city.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26
OBITUARY NOTES
Miss Margaret Courtney.
CContributed.)


 The funeral of the late Miss Mar garet Courtney took place from St. Joseph's church yesterday morning and was largely attended. Miss Courtney was beloved by very large circle of friends who deeply deplorc her carly death. During her long suffering, sine was patient even unto death. The es- teem in which she was held was shown by the large hummer of beautiful flor al pieces which were sent as d last token of their regard by her many friends. Some of those who sent pieces were Mir. and Mrs. Thomas Roche, MT. and Mrs J. Neweombe, Miss E. Wal ters, Peck Bros. Co., MT. and Mrs. J.. Deegan, Mir. and Mrs. Murray, Inter- ment was in St. Lawrence cemetery.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26
Pilgrim Club Meeting.

4 most pleasing program was given this evening at the meeting of the Pll- grim club in the parlors of the First church. Mir. E. D. Fish CT, secretary of the Flathush Trust company of Brooklyn, \. T., was the speaker of the evening, and he deliv- ed an interesting address on Finance. ? This topic is uppermost In the minds or the public to-day anG his .alk greatly interested the members of the club Mir, Fisher thoroughly under stood his subject, and much of his dis course was drawn from personal ob- servation. During the evening refresh ments were served
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26
WALLINGFORD NEWS
Pilgrim Club Holds Meeting State Police Gases Are
 Settled.
Special Journnr-CourIer News Service,

Especial JOurnnl-COuficf Ncvs Seff1ce.b Wallngford. Feb. 25.-Five Italians. whose names the officers were unable to understand, were arrested this ait eI'noon on North Elm street near Choate school. They were all intoxi- cated, and were making things lively in that part of the town when Officer O'Reiily and Constable Booth put in their appearance. One was lying on Mrs c. T. Hunts steps too drunk to move a step farther. The remainder of the band were in good fighting trim, but Officer O'Reilly deftly slipped the irons on two of the crowd, while Con stable Booth got the other two. They belong in Reeds Gap, where they are employed by the Connecticut Trap Rock quarries The plant is at present shut down for repairs and the jolly five were off enjoying their vacation. They will be arraigned before Judge Phelps in tomorrow mornings session Of the Borough court on charges of in- toxication and breach of the peace.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26

The funeral of George M Averill was attended in Trinity church this afternoon, the rector. Rev. George w. Barhydt recitins the office for the burial of the dead. Tnterment was in Montowese street cemetery Widows Son lodge, No. 66, A. F. and A. M, attending the funeral in body and accompanying the remains to their final resting place. The obsequies at the grave were the usual Masonic rites, the benediction at the close be- ing given by Rev. Mir. Barhydt
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-26
Mrs. Charles H. Fowler.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Charles H. Fowler who died at her residence 2O5 Whalley avenue, Monday. will be held from Christ church tomorrow af- ternoon at two o'clock. The services will be conducted by the Rev George Brindley Morgan and the Rev. F. NJ. Burgess. mterment will be in East Haven cemetery.