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Mountain advocate., 1913-06-27
CARD
To THE REPUBLICAN or KNOX

To THE REPUBLICAN or KNOX
COUNTY,
hereby announce myself as q
Republican candidate tor the office
of County Judge and most respect.
fully ask your support.
believe that the office of County
Judge should be filled by a lawyer
and let the other Offices go to those
of other vocations.
II nominated and elected, shall
use every effort known to me, to
discharge the duties OF that office,
fairly and impsrtially, alike to the
rich and poor, white and colored.
without favor or affection, because
OF wealth or color.
shall likewise use every endeay-
or to see that the burden OF the tax
payer shall be lightened; that every
boy and gill be given the best adj
vantages possible for an aducation;
that our Public highways. which are
the light and moving spirit OF every
country OF progress, be made better
at all times and that the laws OF
this country he strictly enforced in
order that peace and quiet may
reign supreme in our county.
might say, that this portion OF
Knox County has never had the
office of Judge, nor any other Couty
office, except one tor the last fifteen
years, and in the spirit OF fairness
to the citizens of this portion of the
county, their time should come at
some time for a division of the 9th
ces.
have been a Republican all OF
my lite, and each year when cam.
paigns we're on, | have always been
found battling tor the cause.
have been practicing law for
more than twenty years, and feel
that will know how 10 discharge
the duties of that office to the best
interest OF our people. | ask your
support aud it elected | pledge my
best efforts TO make an ethcient oth
Ger OF Knox county.
Very truly,
5 ii kASH.
Mountain advocate., 1913-06-27
STATEMENT
To The Tax Payers and Otizens of Knox County,

To The Tax Payers and Citizens of Knox County,:
understand that being made the people
that the County largely in debt that its
been quanderd aud that several thousand dollars have
by Elk Sheriff Dan H. Williams to s. H. Jones'
Sheriff of County All such statements false. here
submit the of H. Jones' showing the total
turned to him by ExSherh, Dan H. Williams and
the hands Knox Cotnty together with
statement r. p Black CLERK of the Knox County Court show
unpaid claims against the County for the
1912. These statements and afdavits as follows:
s. JONES' Sheriff of Knox County, do hereby State and
certify turned by Dan H. Williams Ex-
Sheriff of Knox County, the of $l057 and no
The records office show there is hands due Knox
County the 1912 not less than $3.50 4 which will be
with additional be added this
the assessments and delinquent collect
ed for 1912 which have been fully ascertained.
This June 18th, 1912.
s. H. JONES' Sheriff Knox County.
Subscribed before by s. H. Jones, this the
18th day of June 1918.
READ p. BLACK, Clerk Knox County Court.
Mountain advocate., 1913-06-27
Special Registration.
On Saturday, July 18th 1918,

between the hours of 6 O'clock
a. m. and 9 O'Clock, p. m. , | will,
at the County Clerks Office. at
Barbourville, Kentucky, conduct
a Special Registration, at which
time those persons will be emit
tied to register who are legally
entitled to participate in the
August Primary, and who have
not heretofore registered. Per-
sons who registered prior to the
last November election, are not
required to register.
Given under N.Y. hand as
Clerk of the Knox County Court,
this the 18th day of June, 1913.
READ Z. BLACK, Clerk
jun 20 st Knox County Court
Mountain advocate., 1913-06-27
All Day Meeting Sunday

The Baptist Church held their
all-day meeting at the Fair Grounds
sunday. The members OF the Church
and Sunday School were taken out
and back by automobiles and wag-
ons. The principal address in the
morning was made nv John II.
Davis, followed by a short address
by the pastor At noon, all assem-
BLEED under the trees together for
dinner. In the afternoon the chill
dren rendered a program, that YVES
enjoyed by many. The day was
spent pleasantly and proiitahly by
over a hundred OF the Church
The pastor preached AT night at
the Church 10 a small congregation
on account OF the stol m and RAIN.
Mountain advocate., 1913-06-27
Notice TOCandidates

All Petitions must be filed be-
fore the Fourth day of July, 1913,
to get your names on the Pr
mary election ballot, otherwise,
they will be rejected. All can
didates must meet IN the County
Clerks Office on the Sth day of
July, 1918. at , o'clock p. m,
for public drawing to see how
Your name will appear on the
Primary Election ballot.
READ L. BLACK, Clerk
Jun 20-3t Knox County Court.
Mountain advocate., 1913-06-27

SWEET POTATO SLIPS during
the balance of the season at 90. cts
per 100, $l.75 per 900, $3.50 for
5000. Tomato plants, assorted
varieties, scots for 80 plants, post
paid, BY express, YOU 10 paw the
charges. Scots per 100. Sis for
500. All large line plants,
W. ID. HURST, Middlesboro, Ky.
Mountain advocate., 1913-06-27

and George Ewald, who presented
petitions to have their names
placed on the Progressive ballots az
candidates for the nomination for
Repre- sent alive in the Forty-fourth
and Forty.sixth districts OF Louis.
vile, respectively, were refused BY
County Clerk Tres Ray, because
they were registered as Democrats,
and this fixed their party affilia
tious, Notwithstanding they both
stated that they had supported the
candidates OF the Progressive party
at the last election. Rays conten
ton was upheld, and their names
will not go on the ballet. In these
cases, too, the Court OF Appeals
held that it had no jurisdiction. bur
affirmed tie Jefferson ircuit Court
in refusing writs OF mandamus on
appeal OF voters who signed their
petitions. The court quoted with
commentator the opiouion of the
Jefferson Circuit Court.
The opinion holds the primary ac'
not TO come under the general elec
ton clause of the Constitution.
The court also regretted that 1t
could not determine the question OF
the rights of women to vote tor
Couuto Superintendent in the case
of Theo Lewis, County Clerk ,
against Mrs. NaEnette Mcdowell
Bullock, from Fayvtie county; bur
held that the Circuit Cour, had
final jurisdiction TO pass upon the
right OF Nanuette Mcdowell Bul.
lock TO to have her name placed on
separa ate ballot for County Super
intendent in the August primary.
Clerk Lewis had refused because
thirty seven signers ct her petition
we're women. Thus the right of " =
men to vote in Fayette county
seems to he sustained by the Cir
cult Cont there, though they NAV
he denied the priv ilege he precinct
election officers elsewhere, and the
question " III have Ia he brought
before the Court OF Appeals for hnal
determination through the action
of some woman demanding the
right To vote
Referring to the clause providing
Tor the remedy OF candidate de
MED hi, rights bt a eek, whleh
gives IA. locil courts hnal jaIlsdic
lion, the Court of Appeals said IL
recognized that the purpose was Ia
afford prompt aud speedy reliei. lnr
"this detect in the statute aud eth
ers that NAV yet he discovered,
should aud doubtless will he correct
ed at the next sessi, n { the Gener a
Assembly. That the act IN soms
respects is IN need oi amendment d
eursory reading OF il will demon
stTair,"
Mountain advocate., 1913-06-27
MasOns Take Notice

Saturday az p. m barbouryille
Royal Arch Chapter, Will hold is
monthl, meeting. State Inspector
aud Examiner will he present. OH
CT visitors expected. degree work.
w. G.. Black,
High Priest,
w. ", r,nsley, Secretary.
Mountain advocate., 1913-06-27
STATE OF KENTUCKY,
COUNTY OF KNOX.


r. Black Clerk of the Court i'll and for the County and
State aforesaid certify have the records
office showing the the 1872
cords show that allowed have been certified
to the Sheriff delivered the claimant him
for pay ment the of sS250 remain books
certified.
This June 10Th, 1913.
Mountain advocate., 1913-06-27

Have contdsnes In Nearsslf.
1t IL almost as presumptuous to
think you can do nothing a. to think
you can do everything "-Phillips
Brooks.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-01-09
Final Test of Power Plant by Electric
cal Engineer,

Mr.. w. H. Bangs, of Atlanta, one of
the foremost electrical engineers of
the south, was here last week forS4he
purpose of completing the installation
of the power plant of the Laurel Park
Street Railway company and giving
the machinery the final test The test
proved satisfactory in every detail and
tie plant was accordingly pronounced.
ty Mr. Bangs, to be in first class
working order.
The line was staked for the poles
some time ago and force of hands is
now setting them in place.
Mr.. Bangs left here Wednesday
night, with the understanding that he
would put in an immediate order for
trolley wires, brackets and line equip
ment Upon receipt of this line
equipment, which is expected alta an
early date, Mr.. Bangs will return and
string the trollleys and the road will
then be ready for operation.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-01-09
ORGANIZED GA.
STATE ASS n.

A Georgia State Association was or
ganized here Tuesday afternoon by the
Greater HendersonVile club. DR..
Truck, of Atlanta, was elected presi-
dent, Harold NJ Smith, of Tennille.
Ca, secretary and Leonard Phinizy, of
Augusta, treasurer. A number OF
prominent Georgians were enrolled as
members. The organization of this
association will come as matter OF
interest to all Georgians and especial
" to that element that spend the
summers here. 1t will be remember
ed that the weekly Press Association
Of Georgia held convention here
about A years ago, and those in attend
ance expressed themselves as being
delighted with Hendersonville. AS a
result a greater number of Georgians
have been coming here since. The
fact thataa Georgia State Association
has been established here will doubt
less attract many others to this high
:ty favored section. The State clubs
committee of the Greater Henderson,
vile club is actively engaged in organ
stzing similar associations in other
states. Hendersonville is destined to
become The City of States.
Further press notice will be given
in the future apropos the Gsorgia
State Association.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-01-09

Rev Donald w. Richardson win
preaeh at the Presbyterian church.
next Sunday morning at IL 4. m.
lls erybody is cordially invited to at
tend
DR.. Buckner and brother. Mr.. N.
Buckners secretary OF the AsheTille
Board of Trade. were pleasantly noted
among the out-oft fttoWn guests at the
Third Booster Banquet Thursday
evening Attention is called to Mr..
Buckner's very excellent address on
anotheE page.
The friends of Rev. A L. stamford
are pleased to note that he is able to
be out again after slight indisposi-
ton last week which resulted in his
enforced confinement to the house for
! few days.
Mr.. w Wood, land and industri-
n agent for the Southern Railway,
whose headauarters are in Asheville,
was here Tuesday, in the interests of
; the proposed Henderson County Fair
Fair Mr.. Wood has assured
members of the Greater Henderson,
vile club Of his wish to cooperate
!; With them in all matters pertaining to
the interests Of the club.
Mr.. and Mrs, F. e. Durfee have with
!; thems as their house guests. Mrs, Dur
fees sister Mrs w, C. French, and
husband, Of Lansing, Mich, who ar
rived in the city Saturday night and
/ Will remain several weeks. While
visiting here several years ago, Mr..
/ and Mrs. French made number OF
!: friends who win be pleased to know
i Of their return. Mr.. French is much
Interested in real estate. He speaks
enthusiastically of the many improve
iments which have taken place here
since his first visit.
Among the distinguished out-of-
town attendants at the banquet
Thursday night were Col. s. A. Jones
OF WayHesviIle, and Col Sandford II
SCohen, of Asheville- Col. Jones was
formerly president OF the South Allan,
1tic Trans Continental R. R, Co. Hs
4 possesses admirable literary gifts
which place him among the vel
known writer's OF rtoday AS manager
of the Greater Western North Carolina
/ Association, Col Sandford H. CohenS
name has become household word
His popularity extends from the At
/ lantic to the Pacific.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-01-09
Co. Commissioners Meet
Bridge Settlement

The county commissioners Of Hen
derson county held their monthly
meeting at the court house Monday
and Tuesday. Much routine work
was disposed Of Among the principal
matters of businesses that came before
the meeting was the settlement with
the Roanoke Bridge Company for two
bridges built across the French Broad
river. One of these bridges is known
as the McLain bridge and spans the
river at Horse Shoe; the other desig-
mated as the Tanning bridge is located
a. Fletcher These bridges of built
of iron are considered among the best
in the state and cost the county APP
proximateIy ten thousand dollars.
The matter of the posting of roads
vas taken up by the commissioners at
this meeting and it was ordered that
roads in Mills River township. Crab
Greek and Hendersonville townships
be posted. number of claims were
allowed and much routine work was
disposed Of.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-01-09
MANY START IN TO WORK
FOR The WASHINGTON TRIP.

They have started on that Washing
ton trip. which will be given. away BY
this company to any person coming
up to the requirements, all ready by
hustling around to their friends and
getting new subscribers.
One of the best features of the trim
proposition is the commission also
given all those who happen to fail to
get the necessary $500, 20 per cent
will be paid any one bringing to this
Office new $1.00 subscription in this
contest. OF course you are expected
to enter the contest in good faith be-
fore the commission is extended.
Indications point that the Hustler
company will have party OF at
least twenty people to see the great
capital city when Gov. Woodrow Will
son takes the chair in Washington, b.
Do not wait. Make the amount for
the trip and then start over on the
per centage and make your spending.
money from the Hustler company
New Pastor Arrives.
Hendersonville welcomes among its
new comers, Rev. R. D. Carroll and
family of Newton, N. c.
Rev. Mr.. Carroll has accepted the
pastorate of the East HendersonVille
Baptist church and has already en-
tered upon his work He and his fam
lily are at present stopping at the home
sof Mr. d. S. Pace in East Henderson,
vile. a hearty welcome is extended
to Mr. Carroll
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-01-09
Two Heads Better Than One.

The First Bank and Trust Company
OF this city has rather a unique ad-
vertisement in this weeks issue OF
this paper. Announcing to the many
friends and customers consolidation OF
the First National Bank and Wantes-
ka Trust and Banking company Of this
city the new institution gives many
reasons why it is the best place to do
your banking business.
Having emerged from National
bank to a state bank and trust COM
pany the new bnk can handle all kinds
Of real estate and trust funds, rental
and insurance business Mr. p. r. Pat
ton, formerly secretary and treasurer
o. the Wanteska Trust and Banking
Company has been elected vice presi-
dent of the new bank and will be ac-
tive at the head of the Trust depart
ment, insurance and real estate busi-
hess. The former officers of the First
Narional bank will hold their same
positions with the new institution.
The capital stock Of $125, 900, sur
Plus fund and undivided profits of over
$4,000 and deposfts to the amount
of nearly 100000 making total re-
sources over half million dollars this
bank starts an era Of wonderful pros
perity.
Prof. 7. r. Brown, of Charleston. to
Erect Handsome Home at laurel
Park and Conduct Summer School
Next Season.
Prof. I. B. Brown. of Charleston
who occupied the home OF Hon. W. A.
Smith and conducted military sum-
faer school at Laurel Park last season
expects in the near future to erect on
MS lot, at the head Of Rhododendron
Lake. Laurel Park, a handsome resi-
dence, comprising ten or fifteen rooms.
the same to be ready for occupancy
next season. Prof Brown will reopen
his school in the early summer. and
the cadets, according to their accus-
tcmed habit, will form an encampmen
and like the renowned Arabs dwell in
tents.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-01-09
1878 GENERAL ASSEMBLY
ELECT OFFICERS. START WORK

Raleigh, N, C., Jan. The 1913
General Assembly of North Carolina
convened in biennial session hereto
day at IL O'Clock and the Senate and
House of Representatives settled down
to business Immediately
The House was called to order by
Principal Clerk T. G. Cobb, of Nor
canton, after which the 120 represent
stives from their respective counties
took and subscribed to the oath of
office.
The Senate was called to order by
Lieutenant Governor W. C. Newland,
of Caldwell county, who will preside
over the deliberations OF this body
until the Inauguration Of Hon. q. l..
Doughtridge, of Edgecombe county, as
lieutenant governor of the state, on
January 15.
After the fifty members of the SEN
ate had taken the oath of Office, this
body proceeded with the election of
officers, resulting in the reelection of
Mr. R. Otis Self, of Jackson county as
principal clerk. At this hour other
officers had not been selectaH
The House of Representatives elect
ed Hon. George w. Connor. of Wilson,
as speaker, and reelected II. G. Cobb
as principal clerk Other officers are
now being selected,
The General Assembly is composed
of conservative men who are disposed
t. legislate in favor Of the masses in
stead of the classes. Judging from
the general appearance of things
there will be some legislation of vast
Importance to the, state, among the
questions under discussion being
those of a more equitable method of
taxation, longer school terms, good
reads building. etc.
As there has been considerable agf-
tation for Immediate action along
lines of proposed legislation, 1t is be-
Iieved that the legislative bill will be
set to grinding without customary
delay of several days and for this rea-
son the opinion Is expressed that Inn
pcrtant measures win not be delayed
until the last few days of the session.
when the min Is naturally oVerWOTked
and congested.
The following gentlemen were elect
ed: House, reading clerk, a. D. Nc
Lean, HarRett coEnty Serge
arms J. H Moring. Wake county, as
sistant sergeantat-Arn1s, r J. 8enk-
ms, Randolph countXs Senate, read
tng clerk, R. N. Phillips, Guilford. en-
crossing clerk, w. q. Hooks, Wayne
county; sergeant-at-arms, Wilbur G.
Hall, Cumberland county; assistant
sergeant-ar-arms,, Geo. w. Huntley or
lAnson county. President pro tenn. H.
N. Pharr, Of Mecklenburg N. M.
Hollowell, late of Hendersonville, is
to be Journal clerk of the senate, haE-
ing been selected by principal clerk
Self.
Legislative actions especially inter
.esting to the Tenth Congressional Bis
trict will be reported weekly by this
paper, which has a representative
standing by the "mIlT to watch what
goes in and what comes out Of inter-
est to the people at home" who will
know what their ssenators and repre-
sentatives are doing for them. in the
way of legislation.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-01-09
Tourists Can no Longer Complain.

.
Tourists can no longer complain OF
not finding comfortable quarters in
Hendersonville during the cold wealth
er. AT Mrs. J. w. Bailey's boarding
house. always known as a favorite
stopping place, system Of hot water
heating has just been installed. A
number of Hendersonville boarding
house keepers. desiring to add to the
comfort of their guests, have adopted
this more satisfactory system of heat
ing. The last few days, however, fires
have hardly seemed necessary. The
afr has been almost as balmy as
spring. Dandelions and violets are in
full bloom The winter has been unu-
sually. mild and the early return OF
tourists from the extreme Southern
points is expected.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-01-09
c. GATHER KILLS
WIFE IN Fit
OF RAGE

Gus Gather, cOlOred, shot and i'm
stantly killed his wife, Zerusha Gath
er, at their home, directly across from
the Presbyterian Manse, shortly af-
ter 8 o'clock Thursday night. The
weapon used was an army rifle. the
ball entered Just above the upper lip
and came out at the back Of the neck.
Domestic infelicities are alleged as
the cause of the dastardly crime. A
quarrel had been in progress for sew
eral days, according to the testimony
Of various persons. While the negro
and his wife were eating their supper,
it is alleged the quarrel was resumed
and that the woman requested Gath
er to pack his trunk and get out, as it
seemed impossible for them to live
peaceably together. That they finish
terWard seated herself in front of the
| fire. Gather left the rbom and soon
after was heard fumbling around in
an adjoining room in which there was
no light A slight noise evidently
caused the woman to turn her head in
| the direction of the opened door to the
darkened room Instantly there was
binding flash and her upturned face
received the full discharge of the gun.
Death was instantaneous. 1t is claim
ed that a woman and boy were in the
room at the time, but had their hacks
kWrned. intent upon looking at mag
azine, and that the crime was enacted
with such horrible sWiftness that they
did not have time to turn round be-
fore the woman was stretched in
death Hence there were no real eye
witnesses to the tragedy. No sooner
was the diah0lical crime committed
fthah the murdered threw down his gun,
rushed out . fthe house and gave HIM
self up to the authorities. He was
locked in the county Jail pending a
| preliminary trial which was held, at
the court house Tuesday, before JUS
tice OF the Peace, B. f. HOood, at
which time three or four OF the states
| witnesses were examined, when the
state rested its case and the murderer
was committed to Jail, without bail.
Med. Ray, Esq, appeared as plaintiffs
attorney, and w A. Smith, ESQ, rep
resented the defendant The case bids
fair to. be an interesting one full OF
dramatic coloring.
Zerusha Gather was the daughter Of
1duh DIOWAs COlHLuOaly lAuOWn as
'Parson" Brown, highly respected
colored man. According to common
report her reputation was not of the
best.
Gus Gather, the murderer, came
originally from Charlotte and was for
some time employed by Mr.. George
Stephens, of Charlotte, in the ca
pacity of chauffeur. For two or three
seasons, including last summer, he
worked at the Kanuga Lake Club. 1t.
seems that. there has beeen domestic
friction in the Gather household from
the beginning in which other parties
have played a prominent part
The murdered woman was buried in
Oak Dale cemetery last Sunday after
noon A long procession followed her
remains