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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-15
DIES SUDDENLY ON smIpBoARD.
DIR. Garland p. Moore, Native of North
nmptOn, Expires in Arnbia.
Especial to The Times Dispatoh.l

Especial to The Times Dispatch.1
Cape Charles, Va, September IL.
DR.. Garland Payne Moore. a native of
Northampton, and we'll known through
out that county, but who for nearly
four years had occupied the position Of
medical officer of the United States Ma
rine Hospital Service at Kobe. Japan
died suddenly on shipboard last Tues
day at Arden. Arabia While no de-
tails arc obtainable, or other informa-
ton at hand. save such az was con-
veyed by official kilograms of the sur
geon- general at Washington. it is be-
lieved that death was probably oc-
casioned by heart failure The body
will, 1t Is understood. be taken to Ma
pies. where 1t may be Joined by Mrs.
Moore and brought to New York, or
Mrs. Moore may como via San Fran
cisco, In which case the body will bo
kept In a retaining vault until her ar
rival. Whether 1t will be Inferred hcrc
or taken to Baltimore Is not known.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-15
NEW ROAD OPEN TO PUBLIC.
Modern Highway Being Constructed
between Bristol and Abingdon.

Between Bristol and Abingdon.
Especial to The Times-Di spatch.l
Bristol. Va September l4-The new
macadam road now being construct
ed between Bristol and Abingdon, and
on which State convicts are doing the
work, has been thrown open to the
PUBLIC as far as Wallace. or distance
of six miles This is one OF the best
roads ever constructed In Washington
County, and 1t Is believed that It will
prove of great value to the merchants
and business men both OF Bristol and
Abingdon. 1t is also proposed to make
II n part OF the Bristol to- Washington
highway. which Is to be constructed
with view to making connection with
the Memphis-to Bristol highway now
being constructed across Tennessee.
The appointment OF John H. Gose.
clerk of the Court of Bristol. as mem
her of the board of visitors Of the Rad
ford State Normal and Industrial School
will give general satisfaction. Mr..
Gose has for number OF years been
one OF Bristors most popular city on
Gals During last year he was presi-
dent OF the Court Clerks Association
of Virginia.
The City Commission of Bristol.
Tenn. which took charge OF tho affairs
OF the Tennessee municipality in June,
is seeking to have the city charter
amended In few particulars and 81
bill for that purpose Is now pending
before the Tennessee Legislature,
which is at present in extra session.
One OF the chief changes proposed
seeks to make city taxes duo on August
l Instead of January l. This will pre-
vent the city taxes and taxes duo the
county and State from falling due at
the Same time.
Nap B. ReMine, formerly secretary
OF the Bristol Board OF Trade for sew
eral years. has been again elected to
that position. to succeed Lester c.
Busch. who resigned to accept similay
work In n Western city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-15
OBITUARY
Mrs. Annie u. Morrison.

Especial TO The Times Dispatch.1
/ Lynchburg. Va, September l4,-Mrs.
AMMO r. Morrison. wife OF -. =. Nor
rison. died Saturday night Mt her homo
at Forest, death being duo to II stroke
OF apoplexy. which she sustained Fri
day. Mrs. Morrison was a native OF
Washington. but she spent most Of her
life In this city. She was a member Of
Holy Cross Catholic Church. and Is
gu vived by her husband and tho fol-
lowing children: j. j., William D.,
Jerome Y. and Dennis =. Morrison and
Mrs. Is. f. Lacey and Mrs. w. G. Rad
ford.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-15
Congress Convenes To-Day.

Mexico City, September Twin
Envoy Lind still awaiting instructions
ut Vera Cruz. tho Mexican authorities
appear to regard the diplomatic eX-
changes as n closed incident Interest
In the possible resumption OF tho ne
gotiations is overshadowed by tho APP
proacning opening of Congress and
the delivery of Provisional President
Huerta's message. Congress Will con-
vene tomorrow.
Much Importance IS attached to the
measure which is expected to review
recent developments in tho relations
between Mexico and tho United States.
and to reveal more intimately the at
titude of the administration in face OF
what Mexicans regard as the coercive.
measures OF the United States
That there will be two we'll organ
lied wings on the floor of the Chamber
of Deputies, whose chief object will be
to oppose the influence of the Catholic
party, Is common report In political
circles. These factions will be headed
by Jorge Vera Estanol, former Minister
of Public Instruction. and Radolfo
Reyes. who has just retired from the
Ministry OF Justice. 1t is expected that
both will be strong.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-15
Mrs. FIorn Belle burnett.

Nsheville. September 14.--Mrs. Flora
Belle Burnett. wife OF II. Burnett and
died last night at the home of her
parents in West Asheviile. The flu
neral service. was conducted to-day
She. was twenty years of age, and was
well-known In this cityss.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-15
Reunion United Confederate
Veterans Of Virginia
ROANOKE, VA, SEPT. 17TH-1DTH.
$4.5O-ROUND THIP-S4.5O
VIA NORFOLK 81 WESTERLY RY.

Tickets Will be sold September 18th.
10th and 18th, good for return passage
until September 49, 1918. For children
five (5) and under twelve G2) years
OF age half fares Will be charged
Pullman, Parlor and Sleeping Cars.
Full information cheerfully furnished
at company's office, S38 East Main St.,
Richmond, Va Phone Madison 487,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-15

erted by the Constitutionalists for
recognition of their belligerency and
tho right to import arms. Their repre-
sentativcs here are making every ef-
fort to bring this to the attention of
Senators
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-04-17
Cannine PLANT For Fletcher

fletcher will have canning fac
tory within the next few months un-
der the management of E. w. Sanford
formerly of Canyon City, Col. The To-
cation of this factory will be near the
summer home of Mr. p. A. LeLong,
OF Fletcher, and will be owned by a
stock company of leading citizens of
the Hoopers creek settlement.
The canning business in this county
Is fast growing to be one of the lead
ing Industries. In conversation with
Captain M c. Toms of this city he
stated that he was glad 10 hear of the
new canning plant. His interests in
the Ottoray Canning company of Dana,
N. c., have been quite profitable and
he says that the more plants in the
county. the better it will be. The
farmers of the county are raising
products for the canning business
more extensively every year. They
are realizing that the profits are worth
while and that with more canning over
the county the resources will be in
creased largely.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-04-17

Another period of the contest has
passed and many of our contestants
nave made great headway. However
We want to see if We can not put still
little more life and ginger in the
race. The scale of votes has decreas-
eG to one thousand votes for a one
year subscription, but we are goi5gy to
give one more free vote offer, with
every club of five dollars paid in by
noon noon of April Both, we will give you
zo'OOO free votes, and better still. To
every contestant that pays in $500
between noon April 18th, and noon
april goth we will give absolutely free
HANDSOME gold watch, regardless
VI your standing in the contest. This
IS very liberal offer, in fact an Of
,er We have never made in the past,
Here Or elsewhere. This offer in no
way conflicts with the regular con-
test' every contestant on the list can
AaVe watch free of all cost and
while working for the watch you are
Maclng yourself nearer to the capitol
p'Ize' the of your choice.
Lets see how many are going to call
upon US for a watch. Miss Annie Hart
"S the winner of. the H. Patterson
p1lze' box Of six pairs of silk hose.
,s i've congratulate Miss Hart, she works
h aAe an old timer nothing discourages
ner and the result is that she is con-
SANITY gaining ground.
o, on Tuesday May 10th at noon will
~ S'Ose the battle royal. After that hour
b VIII avail you nothing to wish you
S Ss9 done this, that or the other the
hnt Will be over and all who will
1--we remained faithful will be reward
d. a. according to the work, they have
- We want to help you, and to prove
SDo you that our heart is in the right
n~ 80, We are making one more induce
~. ~. MONDAY, April 21st, will be
0Wn as double vote day. In other
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-04-17
CREENVILLE ROAD BAD
SAYS AUTO TOURIST

Mr.. c. Brewster Chapman. Multi
millionaire celluloid manufacturer of
New York, and Messrs. H A. Gudger
and Woodstock, of Asheville through
the city Monday enroute to Greenville
iH Mr.. Chapman's handsome Chalmers
car. These gentlemen arrived in
Greenville that night and registered
at the Ottaray Hotel. In an interview
with a reporter of the Greenville News
it was stated that the road on both
sides Of the mountain near the state
line was in a deplorable condition.
The weather just now had much to
do with the conditions, but from in
llcations used by forceful words in
the interview there must be some
grounds for complaint about the road
1t is about this time of the year that
the first impression of the road is
made and with people coming all the
time there might be the impression
given out that the road is all the time
in deplorable condition and hinder
large number of tourists from travel
ing into the mountains in their ma
chimes this Spring.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-04-17
SPECIAL TRAIN LOAD TOURISTS
TO ARRIVE HERE NAY 7TH-

Several Pullman cars loaded with
tourists will arrive in this city about
May 7th and May 21st, from the city
of st. Petersburg, Fla Mr.. Charles
3 Moore, of Florida, who was in Hen
-dersonyille all last season, will person
ally conduct the first train of tourists
to this city. The next train to leave
from ST Petersburg, May 10th will be
accompanied by DR.. John e. Ennis
well known here as a live wire" from
st. Petersburg.
The coming of these trains through
without a change from far southern
Florida marks distinct new era I'm
the transportation to this section and
will eventually mean an earlier open
ing of the summer tourist business
here.
Messrs. Moore and DR.. Ennis have
been talking and distributing Hender-
sonville literature during the past
winter and it is thought that there win
be quite a number of tourists to come
here May 7th.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-04-17
MONROE N. SHEPHERD GETS
Dem. NOMINATION FOR MAYOR
HARMONIOUS CONVENTION OF
LARGEST CROWD OF DEMO
Gratis IN HISTORY OF CITY, A
TICKET is NAMED.

In one of the mos interesting Dem
ocratic conventions ever held in the
city of Hendersonville good strong
democratic ticket was named last
Tuesday night for mayor and three
members of the town board of COM
missioners.
NJ. NJ. Shepherd candidate for the
nomination for mayor on the third ball
LOT received IS votes while his oppon-
ent E. w. Ewbank succeeded in getting
only SO. Upon the motion made by Mr..
Ewbank the vote was made unanimous
in favor of M. M. Shepherd.
The nominations for three aldermen
only took one ballot, Five gentlemen
we're nominated, three of them receiv-
ing the necessary number of votes.
Those nominated were w. A. Keith, J.
A. Fletcher and A Flicker. J. d. Der
mid made strong run but failed by
few votes. ]. B. Arledge got quite
a number of votes.
The convention was presided over
by Captain J. w. Wofford, who has
been chairman of democratic conVen-
tons in the city for many years. j.
Mack Rhodes was elected secretary.
The first nominating speech was
made by J. E. Shipman when he placed
the name of E. w. Ewbank before the
convention. This nomination was sec
oned by B. Shipp. Med. Ray nomina.
ted NJ NJ. Shepherd in few we'll
chosen remarks. Mr.. Bryson placed
the name of Med Ray in nomination.
The ballotting began and lasted for
three rounds Mr.. Ray withdrew his
name after the second ballot. Most of
his strength goNg to Mr.. Shepherd
who won on the next vote. 49, 3 - 81
The ticket named is a winner and
will at once commend itself to every
Democrat, as well as other citizens
who desire to see the city go forward.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-04-17
BEAUTIFUL Laurel, PARK HAS
| ! MANYt new ATTRACTIONS
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE.
Wife Of Local Man Trys to End it All.
Fires Pistol Into Breast Recovery
is Still Uncertain.

The city was startled last Thursday
os the news of the attempted suicide
of Mrs. Grow Stages of this city. Using
a 80 calibre revolver in a, fit
Eof anguish, placing the muzzle of the
weapon close to her heart, a bullet was
sent through her body almost pene-
trating the vital organ. Since the oc-
cufrence she has fingered at deaths
door.
Soon after the shooting last Thurs
day, Policeman Thompson and DR.. J..
Frank Crawford were summoned to the
scene. Medical attention was quickly
rendered and today her condition is
said to be favorable for recovery.
Conflicting stories have been told of
the cause of such drastic method of
attempting to end her life. 1t is said
she had only recently threatened the
life of her husband. There has been no
quarrel previous to the rash act be-
tween the couple. The woman is AZ
years of age and has lived in thisstown
many years.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-04-17
MISS MAMIE sTEEDMAN DEAD.
Popular Young Lady Passes Away in
Camden, S. c., After Short Illness
Shock to Friends.

The sad news of the sudden death in
Camden, S. c., of one of Henderson,
ville's best known and loved young
ladies, Miss Mamie Steedman, was
quite shock to a host Of friends and
relatives in the city
SeVera1 weeks ago Miss Geedr1an
left the this city TO rCamden, S. G.,
where she went to regain her health.
She was not considered dangerously
sick but simply needed rest Several
days ago; Mrs Steedman, mother of the
deceased young lady received a, mes
sage of the illness and left on the
train that day. She arrived in Cam
den just before the young lady passed
away. Miss Bessie Steedman, sister
OF the deceased, left the city Friday,
and it is said she did not arrive at-the
bedside in time to see her sister alive.
The sympathy of the entire community
is extended the bereaved family.
Funeral services were held in the
Presbyterian Church at o'clock p. M.
in Camden last Saturday. The deceas-
ed leaves a, father md mother, brother
and sister.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-04-17
COMPLETION OF ELECTRIC LINE
MARKS WONDERFUL GROWTH
OF NATURAL PARK.
BEEN BUSY ALL WINTER
Popular Play Ground and Private
Residential Section to be Visited
by all Who Come Here.

With the final placing of the trolley
wires the Laurel Park Street Car line.
has been completed for the season.
Three trolley cars will be in operation
on this line this summer. Each car.
will carry two traitors when the.
crowds justify. This will be ample.
accommodations to carry as large a.
crowd as ever witnessed an event in
the park in it's history.
Having switch at the power house.
near the BFevard railroad track the
cars can pass making schedule during
the busy season. There will probably
be placed turn out" at the ball park
I Or at the casino where several cars
can stand and allow the crowd to get
on and not interfere with traffic of the
other cars running regular schedule.
The track Of the Laurel Park Street
car line has been extended beyond the
home of President w. A. Smith and
now makes complete circle around
beautiful fountain in the flats at the:
head of lake Rh0dodendron. Plans.
have been drawn for an artistic wait
ing room to be located at the end OF
the line at the corner of Fifth avenue.
and Main street where the passengers
will wait to go out to the park There.
will PROBABLY be another waiting room
built out at the park
Bangs, OF 81
Electric Machine company has been
here for the past few weeks putting
the finishing touches to the new power.
Plant and pronuunces it in excellent
condition to handle the traffic Of the
summer rush. The power plant of the
street car company will also furnish
lights for the park during the summer
nights, but will not light the resi-
dences. The Hendersonville Light and
Power company will continue to ftlrrl-
ish lights for the residences in Laurel
park.
The Swiss railway will be run by
the power furnished by the power
house at the park. Much improve
ments have been made on this line. A
beautiful cascade has been placed
or the side of the line and everything
has been added to make the scenery
more beautiful to the visitors.
Laurel Park will be more popular
this season than ever before New inn
provements have been going on all
the winter and even the local people
who live here all the year will find
many new attractions to meet their
eyes when going through Laurel Park
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-04-17
wreck on TOxaWay Line.

The passenger train from Toxaway
was derafIed at the eight-mile post
near Horse Shoe Wednesday morning
and trafic had to be suspended for sew
eral hours. Four cars were derailed
but all passengers escaped without se-
rious injury to anyone. The wreck
ing train" which was started to the
scene met with mfs-hap between
Hendersonvil1e and Horse Shoe and
further delayed the progress of mat
ters.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-04-17
Narrow Escape Of Carolina Special.

Narrow Escape of Carolina Special.
But for the presence of mind of the
faithful conductor of the Carolina
Special last Wednesday. April 9Th,
there would have been very disaster
Gus wreck on the Saluda grade of that
train when en- route South.
While passing over one of the high
embankments of the roadbed the
trucks of the combination baggage
and mail car left the rail and was be-
ing dragged along when Captain b. B.
Chase felt the Jar and realizing that
something must be done at once jerk
ed the emergency cord and the train
came to sudden stop before any of
the other cars were derailed.
Engineer Black was running at the
rate of about twenty miles an hour
and knew nothing of the accident until
he had stopped his train. About three
hours delay was made in getting the,
damaged car sidetracked and the train
continued, leaving the car on one of
the safety switches.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-04-17
Upward News.

Mr.. Charlie Westall and Miss Bessie
Allison, both Of East Flat Rock. were
quietly married at Upward Sunday af-
ternoon by Squire Justus. Their many
friends wish them much success.
Mr.. and Mrs Pink Jones spent Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs T.. L. Tabor.
Miss Sallie Smith visited Miss Ber-
tha Hill Sunday,
Mrs. Mile Hill is still quite sick.
The farmers of this section are get
ting behind with their work on ac-
count of recent rains.
Miss Mamie Jones returned from
Hillgirt last week, where she spent
the latter part Of the winter.
Mrs. L. c. Gilbert is having her a
new house erected. L. J.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-04-17

News was received of a tremendous
fire in Columbia Tuesday in which
was destroyed the hotel owned by S.
F. Wheeler, manager of the Wheeler
Hotel in this city The total damages
range about 100000. A large hard
ware store wa sdestroyed also.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-04-17
Jury List for Next Terms Of Court.

Jury LlSC IOE Next I6FIuS Oh COuFs
Civil term of Superior court will
convene here the week beginning Mon
day, May IL. The following gentlemen
have been drawn on the jury list for
the two weeks:
First Week.
J. A. Marshall, t. " Garland, T. A.
Rhodes, L. c. Hamilton, Mark Cochran,
M. s. johnson, j. ]. Ballard, G. c. Led
ford. J. C. Sales, Burgin Station, J. T.
Pace, H. w. Hill, H. G. Jones, w. j.
Maxwell, J. A. Hooper. B. f.. Pace, s.
M. Gillian, e. A. Erwin, R. E. Salts,
q. M. Dalton, w. D. Case, ]. F. Drake,
J. C. Beck, r. H Anders.
fs Second Week.
J. J. Freeman, H N. Lamb, c. G. Jor-
dan. L. w. Clark, ]. w. Grimes, G..
Oates, H. E. Tranham, 7. NJ Merrell,
b. C. Nix, A. S. jackson, g. G. Lance,
=. G. Bowen; J. F. Garren, w. w. Bed
ingfield, J. M. Barnett, J.. Wiley, T. G.
Blackwell, J. w. Reddin.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-04-17

At meeting Of the directors of the
First Bank and Trust Company this
week it was decided not to close for
more than four holidays during the
next year. The reason for this is to
allow the oficials each ten days holi-
day at one time during the year. The
holidays to be observed are July 4thS
Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christ
mas
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-04-17
MpORTANT.

On account of an oversight on the
part of the printers there are mum
Der of tax payers advertised this week
who have paid their taxes and their
names have not been removed These
names will not appear next week.
" g. Y. SHEPHERD. D.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-04-17
.A GOLD WATCH FREE TO ANY
CONTESTANT REGARDLESS
OF HER PRESENT STANDING
Miss Hart Wins the Patterson Prize.
Twenty Thousand Free Votes with
every Club Of $500.
Standing Of Contestants. Contest Closes May 10th, 1913

words on that day the schedule win be
exactly double, and you will still get
the extra votes for every club of f1ve
dollars. Lets sleep little less and
work a little more and see what we
can do if we try in dead earnest. This
is the place in the race that some one
can outstrip their competitor.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-04-17
List of Contestants
District No. 1.
AnriI 18th.


Hendersonville Township.
Mrs. Ethel e Dixon ..::.....2 21S.6OO
Miss Jennie Bowen. 32S, 600
Miss Jennie Garren ..221 BOO
Miss Katelene Hefner ..........S $3.50
Miss Dollie Timmons. .t..... 5000
Miss Marguerite Orr. ........ !, 1000
Miss Louise Hodges .......... .12,OOO
District No. 2.
Fletcher, N. C.
Miss May Justus Zoo, $40
Miss Jennie Rhymer .......... 600
Saluda, N. G.
Miss Annie Hart .z5S,Oz5
Tryon, N. G. A..
Mrs. Frank Wood ..........s..7' 200
Marion, N. G.
Miss L. Blanton ..... .....: .UVO
Old Fort, N. G.
Mrs. p. III. Mashburn .......6,1VO
Brevard, N, G.
Miss Della Step. .... .11,OUV
Horse Shoe, N. G.
Miss Mitchell Corpening ....ll7. 400
Waynesyille, N. G. ..
Miss Do1lie Lee ....... ...... zz,OVV
Rutherfordton, N. G.
Miss Sallie Beam ...... -. s,VVv
Andrews, N. q.
Miss Gladis Watson ,.. ~ ,OVVU
Murphy, N. g.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-04-17
M Roherts Seeks JOB.

with thefrecent resignation OF w.
n. Troy of this county from the de-
r>arfment of agriculture of the South
ern Railway company il is understood
that H: M. Roberts of this county is an
applicant for the position and is en-
dorsed by a number of the leading cit
izens of the county as man suitable
to fill the position formerly held by
Mr.. Troy. Mr.. Roberts has been farm
ing in this section for over 25 years
and Ia thoroughly versed with the
scientific farming in this part of the
state.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-04-17

Seed Sweet Potatoe sand Irish Po-
tatOes at Hunters's Pharmacy. Elec-
trio Line Corner. 4-lI-zfe
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-04-17

Mrs. III. r. billiard OF spartanhurg
ii spending some time with friends in