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The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-02-18
BIGGEST HOG Yet;
WEIGHED 7l2 POUNDS

Henderson county 10 doubtless
entitled to the blue ribbon for
raising the largest hog in the
state this year.
Mr.. ]. H. Bur0fn drove into
town one day last week. and
entering the place Of F. S. Ram
sey & Co., the meat dealers, re-
marked that he wanted to sell a
shoat. They went out and took
a look at the "shoat," " struck a
trade at z cents a pound, and
with the aid of half a dozen men
carried it in and placed it on the
scales.
The porker was found to
weigh 712 pounds, and brought
the sum Of 1884, equal to the
price of an ordinary steer. By
ISLANDERS who saw the porcine
monster weighed declared that it
was the biggest hog ever mark
eted in HenderSonville, if not in
the state.
Mr.. ]. B. Sherman, Of the
meat firm, who has been in the
business for many;years, said this
hog out weighed anything he had
ever seen.
This incident evidences the
fact that in Western N. Carolina
there are great possibilities in
live stock raising, and that Hen
derson county is ahead of the
procession in this as, we'll as
many other lines.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-02-18
A COlSidGate Plumber.

For the benefit of those whose
water pipes froze during the last
cold "spell' a plumber of kindly
disposition-and most of them
are. despite the funny papers
gives the following suggestions:
Turn off the water at the cut
off, and if the cut off is exposed
cover it with straw or papers,
but before doing this open all
the faucets so that the water will
siphon out of the pipes. The
water pipes will then be safe.
''The drain pipes must, how
ever, be considered, and it is not
possible or desirable to drain the
traps because they prevent sewer
gas. To prevent from freezing
make a strong solution of salt
and water-do not be afraid to
make too much-and pour it into
the basins and tub until the plain
water has been driven out. The
salt mixtures will be slow to
freeze. Observance of these
rules will save plumbers bills
and much trouble.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-02-18
Farmers Line Telephone
Service.

The Southern Bell Telephone
and Telegraph Company is doing
everything possible to encourage
the use of the telephone on the
farm. 1t will pay many times
it's cost in the saving of time, and
is a great convenience. Each
farmers line established contri-
butes to the economic business de-
velopment of the county, and
benefits every line of endeavor
by enabling the most substantial
element of citizenry to be COM
municated with promptly and
satisfactorily.
You can get a booklet with full
information from any of the Of
fees of the company.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-02-18
ie,a.

Charles Allen Thomas, son Of
J. L. and Dove L. Thomas, at
his old home near Etowah, N. c..
Jan, 25. 1909, q years 2 months
and Is days old.
Charlie was an humble Chris
tan young man, had been q faith
full member Of the Baptist church
for IL years.
His remains were carried to
Pleasant Grove and interred in the
family cemetery on the q. Fun
eral conducted by Rev. F. Wood
fin. The bereaved Family has
sustained a great loss; also the
friends which were many: but
what is our loss is his eternal
gain.
Blessed are the dead that die
in the lord; from henceforth he
shall rest from all his labor and
his works shall follow him."
It is hard to say fariwell, but
yet we know God doeth all things
we'll. The bereaved family and
friends have our sympathy.
Feb. 8, 1909. j. G.
Times please copy.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-02-18
800 LIVES LOST
IN THEATR FIRE

A dispatch from Mexico City.
dated Feb. 18th says that about
three hundred people were burn
ed to death and many more in
jured in a fire which destroyed
the Flores Theater in the city of
Acapulco, Sunday night.
The floor of the theater was a
wooden affair, and last night
over 1,0O0 people crowded into it
to witness a special performance,
given in honor of Governor Dam
ian Flores of the state of Guer-
roro who was visiting the port at
the time. One of the numbers
of the program consisted of a
series of moving pictures. While
the operator was exhibiting these,
a film caught fire and a blaze
was quickly communicated to
some bunting which had been
used for decorative purposes. In
an incredibly short time the fire
spread to all parts of the struc-
ture.
There were but three narrow
exits in the building and the
panic stricken audience rushed
to these, many falling and being
crushed to death, their bodies
choking the way to escape to
others.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-02-18
Another Step Forward.

A building and loan association
has been organized in Hender-
sonville by some of our leading
business men and will soon have
a charter and be ready for bust
ness.
The first day the subscription
lists were circulated some 400
shares were taken-which shows
that it is already a go.
This movement will tend to in
crease building operations. as it
offers an opportunity to home
seekers to secure a home like
paying rent.
The business will be transacted
by the Wanteska Trust and
Banking Co., thus saving con-
siderable expense, and offering
unusual opportunities to those
desiring to build homes.
It is said that Philadelphia has
more home-owners in proportion
to population than any city in the
United States, and that city was
the pioneer in the building and
loan association business.
If you are interested, consult
the Wanteska Bank people.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-02-18
Our Advertising Committee.
Many Evidences of the Good
Work They Did For Hen
Jacksonville.

Messrs. Wilson, Smith and
Williams, who recently repre-
sented our city on an extensive
advertising tour to Florida and
Cuba, and others of our citizens
are receiving many inquiries
about this city and section, as
the result of literature distri-
buted and representations made
by those energetic and enthu-
siastic citizens.
The newspapers of the various
points visited published consider
able matter quite complimentary
to our committee personally, and
speaking in high praise of the
wonderful attractions and posi-
bilities of Hendersonville.
Below we give a few samples
of the sayings of the papers
about their tour and our city.
The Mama Metropolis.
'Mr. w. A. Smith, Mr.. J..
Williams and Mr.. G.. E. Wilson,
of Hendersonville, N. c., have
been in the city for several days,
and left last night for Palm
Beach where they will spend a
day or two.
Mr.. Williams is interested in
the Hendersonville Times, and
Mr.. Wilson is a director in the
French Broad Hustler, also chair
man of the publicity committee
of the Board Of Trade of Hender-
sonville. These gentlemen are
travelling through the states as
we'll as in Cuba advertising Hen
derson vile as summer resort,
A handsome book, published
by the Board Of Trade of Hen
dersonville, entitled "Henderon-
vile Illustrated" shows up the
beauties of that country and tells
of the many advantages Hender-
sonville has as a superior summer
resort. The gentlemen who
have charge of the publicity de-
partment are working hard for
the advancement and advertise
ment of their city, and will no
doubt hereafter reap the reward
Of their work. 1-.
Savannah Press.
Mr.. c. E.. Wilson, a prominent
citizen of Hendersonville, N. c.,
is in the city in the interest of
Hendersonyille. That is a beau
tiful place and Mr.. Wilson is is
suing a very attractive folder,
full of beautiful pictures and in
teresting reading. He is trying
to get the people interested in
Hendersonville for the summer.
This is not a very hard matter as
everybody knows of that lovely
town. Around are mountains
and picturesque st r e m s.,
and in the city are banks,
a board of trade, a sanitarium
and innumerable inns.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-02-18
BaIfOur Notes.

There is a movement on foot
to do away with the old Stoney
Mountain school house and es-
tablish in it's stead a graded
school at Balfour in the same
district. There has been several
meetings Of the patrons of the
school held, and they have sent
in the names of six gentlemen to
the legislature to be appointed
as graded school trustees. A
committee has also been appoint
ed to select a site at Balfour for
the school. So there is a strong
prospect of Balfour getting a
graded school. There is a great
deal of dissatisfaction with the
present school system.
At the last monthly meeting of
the Balfour Baptist Church,
Mrs. Egerton, Mrs. Miller and
Mrs. Freeman assisted the ladies
in organizing a Ladies' Mission
ary Society.
Mrs. G. Campeach of Asheville,
visited Mr.. and Mrs. E. J.
Rhodes, of Balfour. Mr.. Cam
peach is thinking of coming to
Hendersonyille to locate in busi-
ness here if he can get suited in
a location in or near the city.
E. J. RHODES.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-02-18

Note the enterprise of the
Wanteska Trust and Banking
Go. They have just paid a semi
annual dividend of 5 per cent
and placed $1,000 to the surplus
fund. They have just organized
a building and loan association.
Starting out to get $50, 600. 90
stock subscribed, considerably
more than this amount has al
ready been taken, and the indi-
cations are that SIS, 10000 will
be easily reachnd. This is the
Hendersenville way of doing
things.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-02-18

Three hundred youths and
boys suits to close out at from
rs to 80 per cent discount. Boys,
now is your time to get yourself
a suit cheap. GLARENER cuts
the prices and sells the goods.
New styles in Stetson Hats and
Stetson Shoes Shoes $500,
Hats $3.50 Glazener cuts the
price.
New Home Sewing Machines
now $40. All kinds Of sew,
ing machine supplies, needles,
oil, bits, etc. GlaEener's.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-02-18
FIRST ACT PASSED .

District Attorney of New
York has well said, the poor has
but little showing in law with the
rich. But all are equal when
they are buying from RIGBY-
MORROW & co. See our stock
before buying Fresh first-class
Doors, Sash. Lime, Cement,
Patented Plaster Ivory Floor
ing, Ceiling, Moulding, Roofing,
Shingles, Deadning Felt and
Mantels. Special attention to
RTGRY-MoRRoW co.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-02-18
An Old StaQer.

Mr.. A. A. Duncan, one of our
pioners, gave US a call the other
day, and talked interestingly of
this section before and during
the war. He drove the stage on
the old Tennessee route from
Asheville, and is full of interest
ing "reminiscences of the old time.
We are glad to see our old friend
still hale and hearty.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-02-18
SPECIAL LOW RATES TO
WASHINGTON, ID. c.
ACCOUNT INAUGURAL
TtON.

Account of the above occasion
the Southern Railroad Company
will sell tickets from all stations
to Washington, D. c.. and return;
Individual rate from Asheville is
SIS. .45. For parties of twenty
five or, more travelling on one
ticket from Asheville rate of
$10.05. Apply to your local tic
ket Agent for rates from your
station. j. ii. WOOD,
District Passenger Agent.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-02-18

Overcoats, Heavy Clothing,
Winter Shoes, Winter Underwear
Wool Blankets, and any winter
goods at from 25 to so per cent
discount. GLAZENER cuts the
prices and sells the goods.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-02-18
Debate at Fruidand Institute

The Phi Chi Literary Society
will celebrate Washington's
Birthday by a public program
the principal feature of which
will be debate, Subject "Re-
solved that North Carolina should
now have a compulsory school
law" Speakers are: Affirmative,
T. P. Williams, E. M. Johnson.
Negative, w. M. Hammond, W.,
B. Pitillo.
The exercises will begin
promptly at 700 o'clock, p. m.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-02-18

~ NAAAAAI0 SpSUL W6QQ0S-
day in Asheville.
If you don't catch the wagon
you can leave your laundry at
the Hustler Office. ;
Our collector is on a vacation.
Please step in and pay that little
bill. We need the money,
Our city fathers should take
immediate steps to put suitable
crossings on the Main Streets.
The mud-weH-.
The excavation work for the
Smith and Jordan building on
Main street is nearly done, and
work on the foundation will pro-
bably begin next week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Lock-
wood. of Georgetown, Md. are
spending sometime in this city.
guests of their cousin, Miss M.
E. Woodall.
Mrs. Chas. Nuchols who il
spending the winter in, this city
spent several days in Asheville
last week where she went to
meet her husband, Mr.. .Chas.
Nuchols. of Charlotte.
Hendersonville had some three
days Of cloudiness, but escaped
the terrible blizzard that was ex-
pected to lap over from the
Northwest.
Just received a small car load
of Garren's Little Liver Pills.
Try them, they will save you a
big Doctor bill. For sale by all
leading Druggists.
The many friends of Mrs. T.
r. Barrows will be glad to learn
that her condition continues to
improve and she. expected to re-
turn home with her husband
Friday or Saturday. -,z..
The local lodge knights Of
Pythias is in a fourishing con-
dition. At their meeting Mon
day night the rank of Page was
conferred on the following:
Claude Pace, Louis Hesterly and
P. F. Patton.
The last analysis Of the State
Board Of Health shows our water
supply to be first class in every
respect-which we all knew be-
fore. Considering the source of
supply, it could not be otherwise.
Mrs. Lala Johnson, of Greers,
S. c., leaves on Thursday for her
home after spending several days
in this city visiting her friends
and relatives. This is her first
visit to Hendersonville in over
20 years, and she is greatly
pleased with the beauties of the
town and surrounding country.
The immense trade of the Hen
dersonville{ Mercantile. Co. last
Thursday, Friday and Saturday
shows what printers ink will do.
when judiciously used. This big
cut-price sale was necessary to
make room for their big spring
stock, which will eclipse any OF
their former offerings.
Many were saddened by the
announcement of the death of
Mrs. Lucinda Jones, which occur
red at her home in this city last
Tuesday, after a lingering ILL
ness. She was laid to rest at
Crab Creek church, the following
day. The bereaved daughter
and two sons have the sincere
sympathy of all.
The Hustler Print Shop has
just turned out an attractive
booklet for Ewbank> & Ewbank,
our popular real estate brokers.
containing list of most desira-
BILE properties which they have
for saIe-city, farm and timber
properties. They will fu rnish
them on application.
If you are building, or interest
ed in the subject of roofing, IL
will be to your advantage to send
your address to the CortrIgnC
Metal Shingle Complany, at Pnll-
adelhia or Chicago, when they
I'll roll ,,o,, reo71Iarly for one
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-02-18

WANTED-To hire a man for
the coming year. He must be
married and understand how to
milk. r. j. WOOLLEY.
Route A, Box 81.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-02-18

specially fine fresh fish.
Geo. L. Carpenter of Huston
vile, KY, is with ]. L. Rose.
J. J. Gray of Springfield, KY,
will spend some time in our
town.
Mrs. B. F. Morrow returned
home from Whitmire, S. c., Sat
urday.
Frank Morris, of Sumter, S. c..
is spending few days with his
mother in this city.
Miss Belle Wilkins, of Cowpen,
S. c., is the guest of her brother
John T. Wilkins.
Mrs. A. E. Samples boarding
house on Main Street is receiving
a new coat of paint.
Ben. F. Simms of Springfield,
KY. is spending a few days here
with his son Leo Simms.
L. T. Dermid, Jr., is building
q brick house on Anderson ave-,
to be used as a meat market.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. S. Thomas
have moved into ''The Terrace, :"
DR.. Hunters Main ST., place.
Mrs. L. S. Pendor and Miss
L. Lane are visiting Mrs. Charles
Nichols in Asheville.
Will J. Case has sold his gro
cery business to J. M. Spann,
who recently came to our city
from Sumter, S. C.
Miss Lena Lewis has returned
from a trip South. She is now
back in the store ready to serve
her customers.
z. A. Shipman, who has been
in Cincinnati for some time, will
return to his home in this county
March 1st.
j. F. Weathers, Southern Rail-
way agent at Cowpen, S. c.,
spent last Sunday with friends
in Hendersonville.
The First National Bank of
Hendersonville makes a splendid
showing in the statement which
appears in this weeks Hustler.
DR.. r. B. Grinnan is attending
the laymen's missionary meet
ing at Birmingham. He will re-
turn home the last of the week,
and fill his pulpit as usual next
Sunday.
Mr.. U. G. Station, who started
on a Western trip Saturday, was
called back from Spartanburg,
on account of the accident and
serious illness of his father, Mr..
E. T. Station.
Rev. S. L. Mcintosh will be-
gin a series of meetings at Hill
girt Tuesday night, February %.
Stewards meeting at the parson-
age at Fruitland, Saturday. Feb.
q at 10 a. m. All Stewards urg-
ed to attend.
Mrs. C. S. Currie left Tuesday
for Spartanburg, Salisbury, Char
lotte, Atlanta and Savannah.
While gone she will take in all
the advanced styles, and will be
glad to see her patrons on he her
return.
Col. Ed. R. Memminger was
in the other day to have his ad-
dress changed to Florence, Italy.
Where he goes to spend the next
four month. Hope he will let
the readers of the Hustler hear
from him during his stay in that
far away land.
Mrs. H. M. Bachelor, of Char
lesion, S. c., will join her hus-
band here this week. Mr.. Bach
elor, after a few months stay,
has decided to make this his per-
manent home, and will engage
in the poultry business in East
Hendersonville.
Mr.. E. T. Station, of Zirconia,
is in a critical condition, as the
result of Injuries received from a
fall from a turnout last Saturday.
His hip bone was broken internal
injuries sustained, which makes
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-02-18

Embroidery and White
Goods Sale Monday, Feb.
22nd. Glazener, cuts the
price.
FOR RENT-Furnished house,
one block from Postoffice. Well
advertised for boarders. Apply
to J. C. Morrow.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-01-25
n. D. SIGN IS HUNG UP
Chairman Burton Gives Mr..
Crumpacker Little
Hope:

Washington, D. c.. Jan. 25.-Repre-
sentative Crumpacker is informed that
there will be no legislation at this
session for the benefit of the growing
industrial community at Indiana TIar-
bor arly in the session Judge Crum-
packer introduced q resolution provid-
ing that the government should take
over the harbor at Indiana Harbor
and should maintain and improve ii
in keeping with the commercial and
industrial Importance of the locality.
So far all of the harbor work has
been done by provate individuals and
corporations.
Judge Crumpacker is very much in
terested in the development of the in
dustrial section of northwestern Indi-
ana and he made several trips to see
Chairman Burton of the committee on
rivers and harbors. The answer he
has received is that no new river and
harbor legislation win be permitted
at this session, and as his PROPOSE
ton comes within the definition of
new legislation" as laid down by the
committee he will keep his powder dry
and wait for the next congress.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-01-25
LUNCHEON AND SMOKER
University Clubmen to Dis
cuss Coming of College
Glee Club.

The University club of Hammond
will have a luncheon and smoker in
the club rooms Tuesday evening. at
which the coming of the Wabash Col
lege Glee club will be discussed and
the arrangements for their coming
will be perfected.
The coming of the Wabash College
Glee club will be one of the musical
events of the year. The club car
ries large glee club and large
mandolin club as well.
1t is said that the two dozen men
who compose the chorus are better
trained than ever before and will make
a very creditable appearance. The
coming of the club will be made quite
social event, and there will not be a
person in the city who has attended a
college or a university who will not
want to go to Towle's opera House
and recall his college days by hearing
a flrst-class glee club
The meeting this evening will be an
important one, and it is expected that
there will be full attendance.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-01-25
LOCAL man
IN CHOIR
TROUBLE:
Edmund Del Beccaro, Son of
Hammond Fruit Dealer,
Has Difference With the
Choirmaster and Trouble
Is Aired in Papers.

Edmund Del BcccarO, the son of VIM
cent Del BeccarO, who owns "A part in
terest In the fruit and confectionery
parIOr I'm Hammond formerly run by
Paul Scatena of this city, today figures
In a story which appear In the Chicago
papers regarding some trouble between
the director of the choir and the choir
boys In 81. Jarlath's church.
A difference of opinion between Ed
mund Del Baccaro, a19 year old tenor
singer in the boys choir of st. Jar
lath's Roman Catholic church. and
Clemons A. Hutter, director Of the choir
as to whether a part of a solo the
youth was rehearsing at choir prac-
tiet Thursday night was sung correct
ly is declared to have resulted in
trouble betwten the forty boys of the
church is at Jackson boulevard and
evening it is said, Professor Hutter
was much annoyed at finding George
Dewitt. 112 Park avenue. playing rag
time on the organ.
Told Him to Stop.
When Del Baccaro was rehearsing a
solo Director Hutter is reported to
nave SAS ildASO MIN To stop ana, IN tones
of anger, told him that his notes were
wrong.
Il sang it as it is. written" the
youth is declared to have told the di-
rector
You cid not" Professor Hutter ad-
monished. and, according to several of
the choir boys. he told Del Baccaro to
leave the choir and not report again
for rehearsal
Since then other members of the
choir have sided with Del Baccaro, and
are credited with the determination not
to return for rehearsal or choir duty
unless he is reinstated
Knows of No Trouble.
Professor Hutter, who resides at 55s
Jackson boulevard, is in charge of the
musical department of St. Ignatius' COL
lege and is director of the college glee
club.
i know absolutely. nothing of any
trouble having occurred among the
choir boys" he said last night
Del Baccaro, it is said, has declared
that he will appeal to Rev. Father NAL
ley, assistant pastor of the church.