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The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-22
A cLEReYMAN's TESTIMONY.

The Rev. Edmund Heslop Of Wig
ton, Pa, suffered from Dropsy for a
year. His limbs and feet were swol-
len and pulled. He had heart fiutter-
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-22

She-Women can fight as we'll as
men
He-Certainly, IL it comes to the
tcratch.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-22

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
softens the gums, reduces innamma-
uon,A4lays p~ain,curos wind collie, Csc q bottleAa,
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-22

A simple protection against dangerous
hroat affections are Deans Mentholated
Cough Drops; SC at Drug Stores.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-22

Mrs. Margaret Simpson has a farm
near Eaton Rapids, Mich, which sha
has managed for the last 43 years.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-22

Putnam Fadeless Dyes do not stain
he kettle. Adv.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-22
And for Other Re.sors

And for Other Reasons.
why do you call Casper an old
.rab?"
Because he hates to be shut out"
Boston Evening Transcript.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-22
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WESTERN CANADA NOW

w. .. .#WtLH.. TAM
The opportunity of securing free e
homesteads of 100 acres each, and
the low priced lands of Manitoba, q
Saskatchewan and Alberta, Will 81
soon have passed. E
Canada offers a hearty welcome
TO the Settler, to the man with a 9
family looking for a homo; to the s
farmers son, TO the renter, to all who .
wish to live under better conditions. q
Canada's grain yield in 1913 Is
che talk of the world. Luxuriant g
Grasses give cheap fodder for large q
herds; cost Of raising and fattening s
for market is . trifls. g
The sum realized for Beef, Butter, y
Milk and Cheese will pay fifty per
cent on the investment. u
: Write for literature and partic- ~
ulars as TO reduced railway
rates to Superintendent m~y.NA31
of immigration. Ottawa 3|E%%N
. Canada, or to NN$%EM
D. y. MaeLaehlan, DFsweP SIS, WNEGIKmR
Watsrtgwn, 9. D., " v. Rennstt KIk@fAK
Bee RaiIdiRR, 0msAS, Hsbraakn NNK u "
aha n. A. Garrett, s1I Jseksan NJ
Street, 81 Paul, Minnessta NIY[6I A.
Canadian Government AEt. k-1MNAAkzAn2
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-22
Remarkable

Remarkable.
TT is odd that so many eloquent ar
guments are made about the unwritten
law" IL ~.
why so?" .
Because the unwritten law ought
to be unspeakable."
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-01-29
FLETCHER ROUTE 8 ITEMS.

Mrs. D. p. Baldwin of Asheville is
visiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. J.
p Wilkie.
Misses Cora and Hattie Livingston
has returned home after spending
some time with friends in Henderson,
vile.
Mr. Marion souther is on the sick
list.
Mr.. and Mrs ] R BarnwelI speut
the day in HendersonVilIe recently.
Mrs. w. w Bagwel1 of Balfour. is
visiting relatives in this community
this week
Mr.. j. p Wilkie made a business
t1fp to Hendersonville Monday
Rev. T. a. Drake conducted q series
Of meetings at Hooper, Creek last
week
Mrs. George Milward and Miss Elsie
Ross Of Hendefsonville were guests at
s. + LiQing ton Sunday.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-01-29
ANDREWS school CASE CLOSED.
(Andrews SUM-

(Andrews SUM
The contest as to who should be the
trustees of ANDREWS school district
was settled by Judge Carter last week
in msnner which meets with the gen
eral approval of the patrons OF our
schools and the relief and satisfaction
Of our people, that this unfortunate af-
fair is ended is freely expressed on all
sides. His Honor, stated after the
close of the testimony and arguments
that he felt bound to hold, SO faE as the
law was concerned, that the relators,
or new board was entitled to the offices
Of Trustees. He said further that he
was satisfied that the old board repre-
sented the progressive element Of the
community, and this element eonstitu=
ted the majority Of the people, as IN
dioated by the last bond election
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-01-29
PITYING JACKSON COUNTY.
fJackson COUNTY Journal.l

Jackson County 1ournal.1
It certainly seems a pity that jack
son county had no representatives at
the meeting of the Greater Western
North Carolina Association at Ashe-
VILE Jackson is in the movement, IS
sn important county of the association
and if we desire as great an amount OF
the benefits that would naturally ac-
crue because of our membership il
organized North Carolina, we must be
represented at the meetings. 1t is to
be hoped that it will never occur again
that meeting of the Greater Western
North Carolina Association is held
without full delegation of represent
atiyes from jackson county.
James Caldwell, charged with the
killing of his wife and her uncle, As
bury Noodey, will not be tried at the
Haywood court until next month.
Mr.. F. H. Hulscher, manager of the
Tryon waterworks, states that the
arc q SAAOooe-AA ~
lars on reservoir, etc, so as to have an
unlimited supply of water for its pa
tronsTryon Bee.
Following the movement which was
undertaken few days ago to land an
other cotton mill in Forest City, rep,
resentative of outside capital was there
looking over sites which have been of
fered. A meeting of those who have
already subscribed to stock in the pro-
posed enterprise was held at the Hotel
Mabree. The mill is now almost as
sured and there is but little doubt that
Forest City will have another enter
prise of this nature soon.
Judge Frank Carter sentenced John
Waldrop of Canton, convicted of kill
ing Fleet Smathers of that place, to
five years on the county roads Monday.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-01-29
STREET PAVING DELAYED.

The contractors for the Fifth avenue
street paving bonds pretend to have
found a little technical kink" in the
Issuance of the bonds and have written
for more specific information along
this line. City Attorney B. w. Ew-
bank has prepared brief covering
the points in question and it is be-
EeVed that this explanation Of the Law
will set the contractors at ease and
facilitate the winding up Of these de.
tailed matters.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-01-29
NR. MILLSAPS ADVISES CITY
CLUB TO HOLD COUNTY FAIR
says That Live Stock Exhibits Should
be Made and That Fair Is Of
Great Importance.

The Greater Hendersonyille cluf
net in regular semi-monthly session
Friday night and transacted consnder
able business of routine nature and
listened to an interesting talk from
District Agent e. s. Millsaps on the
Importance of fair in Henderson
county.
Mr.. Millsaps said that it was highly
important to the county to hold a fair
il order to stimulate friendly rivalry
in the growing Of better stock and
farm products and he urged the club
to hold live stock departments in con
1ection with agricultural exhibits. He
declared that there was a. great work
for Henderson county to do in the way
Of improving agricultural and stock
raising conditions; that this county
has the soil and that it's stock-raising
Possibilities can not be excelled by any
part of the country. He insisted that
this section is richly blessed and that
its possibilities for fruit growing.
farming, poultry and stock raising are
almost unlimited. He advised the club
to exercise itself locally and then re-
suits would come from abroad in due
time
Secretary Barrows was instructed to
compile list of the names of mem
bers who had failed to pay their dues
TO the club in order that such delin-
quents might be waited on by com.
mittee, which viii be appointed to in
vestigate the matter. The secretary
reported that it had become a hard
task to make collections, some of the
members, denying their signed pledges
to the club.
P. F. Patton, chairman of the road
committee, reported that splendid
progress is being made in the good
roads work and that seven squads of
men were putting in good time as a
result of which considerable work is
pelng accomplished.
Secretary Barrows read the report
Ct the committee appointed to look
into the advisability of holding fair.
The report, which is contained in an
other column, was referred to the
board of governors.
The club endorsed the Community
club as an indication of the growth of
Hendersonville.
Talks and discussions of interest to
the club work were made by various
members present
The meeting was presided over by
+. W Ewbank first vice president, in
the absence ofPresident r. N. Wilcox.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-01-29
TRroN cOMMIssIONERs MEET.
(Polk County News.)

(PO1k County NeWs.)
The adjourned meeting Of Board Of
Tryon commissioners was held Monday
night Jan. 18th, 1914 in the K. Of P
Hall.
/ The sewer committee reported, AMI
the board voted to accept the bid of Mr..
y. c. eagle Of Rutherfordton, to furnish
the labor and do all the work, the city
to furnish the tile. cement. etc.
Mr.. Brannon an expert of Boston,
Mass. was engaged to superintend the
sewer work
500 cash was ordered paid on the
fire apparatus and note of 90 au-
thorized for the balance.
The mayor was empowered to put on
night watchman to patroI the streets
at night, in place of the present day
martial. If the businesss interests in
town would share the expense.
A new building was authorized to be
erected on the eity's plot for use as fire
house, lookup, mayors court AMI
council room. and contract for its erec-
ton was awarded to the lowest bidder,
Mr.. ". j. Gaines for 81 $4,000.
A requisition from Chief Anderson.
for supplies for the redepartnnent was
annravad and severa1 small bills for
material ordered paid.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-01-29
M eIgE
(Bfyson city Times. j

+ -
Bryson City is growing, not mush-
rcom-like. but in a solid. substantial
way. During the past three years the
electric light system and the sewerage
heve been installed. Several nice lines
of concrete sidewalk have been made.
The Citizens Bank has been establish
ed and is doing good business. Flour
Roller mills, ice factory and two shut
tie block factories have been start
ed, all run by electricity. Six good
residences have been built on Airing
ton Heights. and that many or more in
Waldroup addition T. /. Hughes has
erected fine two-story brick store
house, ]. H. Everett large store
room, and Patterson and Franklin
good business house near the posi-
office. At least dozen other resi-.
dences have been built in other parts
of town and quite number Of old
reeideces remodeled The Mehodisr
church has been rebuilt and is admir-
ably arranged for Sunday school work.
Slayden, Fakes & Co., the wholesale
grocers, by reason of increased busi-
ness, have found it necessary to make
considerable addition to their already
commodious quarters.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-01-29
CRY no EMPLOY KEEPER
OF OAKDALE CEMETERY
Commissioners Fix Schedule Of Prices
isr Bnrying Ground and Start Sub
seription for New Fence.

At special meeting of the city COM
naisaiORers Monday night considerable
consideration was given to problems
ith reference to Oakdale cemetery al
aressilt Of which it was decided to pro,
cure 8 earetaker to look after tha
city's property. e 8
The CITY recently purchased an adj
dition Of q. few acres of ground for the
purpose Of enlarging the cemtery and
this property is being put in good
shape for burying purposes.
a schedule Of prices for lots other
than those in the paupers plat was
fixed by the commissioners at thia
meeting as follows:
1875 feet s5.
i0x10 feet $40.
70x20 feet $40.
20x2O feet $40.
Business Manager Justice was In
stIucted to employ a keeper of the
cemetery ii look after the digging of
graves. the cleaning of the grounds.
drive and walk ways, and any other.
work in connection with the cemetery.
1t was decided by the commissioners
that it was necessary to keep some one
regularly employed for this purpose in
order that the cemetery might be bet
ter and more economically cared for.
1t was decided TO charge $5 for digging
graves for adults and So for infants.
The question of new fence for the
cemetery was discussed at some length
and while the commissioners did not
feel disposed to put the city to the ex-
penseo building one at this time. the
needs Of such were apparent to the
csz aners and II was decided to
ciTcnfate a petition among those hav4i
ing a public or personal pride in the
cemetery, asking for help for this pi1r--
rose. The snbscribtion list was start
ed by the commissioners. who during
the meeting literally subscribed to the
cause 1t is believed that a goodly
portion of the fund necessary for erect
ing an appropriate fence can be raised
among those having relatives buried in
the cemetery and those having civic
pride in this city's property. The old
cemetery is surrounded by dilapidat-
ed fence about TWENTY-FIVE years old.
which is considered worse than no pre-
tense of an enclosure.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-01-29
! An ADVERTISING.

] came into being as the spakr
en- language came; slowly, grad
ualIy, and to meet an urgent
need. I have been worked for
eYil. but mostly I have worked
for good. ! can still be worked
for eyil, but each day It grows
more diffcult to 50 misuse me.
/ am at once a tool and q lIY-
ing force. If ron use me wisely
/ am tool in your employ. If
Jon misuse me. my double edge
win injure or destroy you. If
You do not use me, I am q force
that works against the aims and
the purposes that animate your
business.
] speak a thousand tongues
and have q million voices. I am
the ambassador Of civilization,
the handmaiden of science, and
the father of invention.
/ have peOpIed the prairie, and
with my aid commerce has laid
twin rails Of cleaning steel in
a gridirOn across the continent
and stretched q network of cOp-
per into the far corners Of the
globe. / am the friend Of hu-
manity for / have filed the
c0mmOner's life with q hundred
comforts denied the king Of res
terday.
IhaTe brought clean food,
heaIthfuI warmth, music, COM
Venience and comfort into q
hundred million homes.
/ laugh at tariffs and remake
laws.
hare scaled the walls Of the
farmers isolation. and linked
him to the world Of outer IN.
terests Exchange.
= p 4 4 =
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-01-29
BUILDS GRIST MILL.

Freeze-BaeOn Hosiery Mill Installs
Grist Mill in Columbia Park.
In addition to the enlargements Of
the business of the Freeze-Bacon Hos
iery mills as announced in the Hustler
Democrat on January Is, the manage
ment states that a grist mill will be in
sailed and prepared for business with
in two weeks.
The, mill viii be placed in the store
room adjoining the store of the firm.
It will be operated by electric power
and will prepare meal for table pur-
poses, and various preparations from
corn for live stock feeding purposes.
1 is probable that wheat mill will
De installed at later date.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-01-29
MANY TAKE ADVANTAGE OF
LOW SUBSCRIPTION RATE
Through the Democrat Readers at
Distance Appreciate Paper Like
Breath of Mountain Air.

through the U6mOCFdb h6dUcIS ho
Distance Appreciate Paper Like
Breath of Mountain Air.
The publishers of the Hustler-Demo
crat have reason to feel gratified at
the number of subscribers who re-
sponded to the announcement that
the $1OO subscription rate would ex-
pire on January 81, after which time
the paper would cost $3.50 per year.
The publishers have received manv
expressions to the effect that they
were justified in raising the rate in
view of the newsy character Of the pa
Fer now provided, but in order that
they might get it at the old rate and
Pay year in advance, they gladly paid
past dues and renewed for the present
year.
As an expression of appreciation
from those away from their native
hcme, the following letters are quoted:
Like Mountain Air.
Baltimore. Md.
Gentlemen: s
lnclosed you will find check for $1.00
for the year 1914.
/ have not been in Hendersonville
1or nearly twenty years, and still the
paper is not only interesting, but like
breath of the mountain air,
RaanecfflIIIv
KATHRINE McGREYSON.
Henderson County Boy.
River Falls, s. G., Jan 10, 1914
french Broad Hustler and Democrat.
Cents
enclosed you will find my check for
El'OO to pay one year subscription to
your paper.
am Henderson, county boy and
'erested in it, and want to keep up
IN what you good people are doing.
wishing the Hustler Democrat and
snoerson county a prosperous New
'ear' am, very truly.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-01-29
MR.. NELSON DIDN'T Go.

Pete Nelson's physician advises him.
that he can have his eye treated in
Hendersonville, therefore he will not
go to Baltimore as yet for this treat
ment, as was announced last week.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-01-29
cuTHBERT HOLLINesWORTH.

Information has been received here
the erect that Cuthbert Hollings-
gorth of Fiat Rock, lost both feet in a
abroad accident in or near Columbia.
5. c., last week The injured man is
about twenty years old and his friends
ill regret to fearn 0 fhis misfortune.
He was taken to CoIumbia hospital
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-01-29
INsTALLs SODA FOUNTAIN.
GaIlamore- Wynne Drug Store Prepare
70 Serve. the Thirsty.

a new and attractive Liquid Carbon
ic soda fountain with the most modern
equipment is being installed BY the
Gallamore-Wynn Drug company,
which opened business at the depot
about two months ago.
The fountain will be made complete
and ready for service within the next
few days.
The next addition to this drug store
will be the installation of the sub-post-
office Of which A. P. Gallamore will be
postmaster.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-01-29
Mr.. GALLAMORE REMOVES SUIT

Mr.. GALLAMORE REMOVES SUIT.
A. P. Gallamore, who oonsuIted his
attorney in Washington last week
about some trouble had with the Pull
man company about year ago in that
city, has learned that suit can be in
st:tuted in the Superior court of Hen
adel son county. The complaint will be
flied at an early date.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-01-29

lcontinnsd q Last Fage.l
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1914-04-10
BR0ADWAYJ JONES -
81 EDWARD MARSHALL
FROM nEP Of G~EORGTMOHAN

wish to be called? What day is it.
Rankin"
Its Thursday, sir"
Thursday? Well, l tell you what
you do, Rankin. You call me on Sat
urday."
After this entirely unexpected sug
gestion to the little butler whom he
loved. he found a devious course into
his bedroom and Rankin, after he had
watched the door close, heard the key
turn in the lock. He sank into a chair
even his composure utterly destroyed
In the distance a ~church-clocl
chimed. Rankin counted the slow
strokes. Five o'clock in the morn
ing!" he said h~elplessly.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1914-04-10
SOMETHING TO SAY FOR MULE
Travelling Tobacco Man Made a Study
Of Spanish With a Distinct Oh.
ject In View.

Before returning from my first trip
to Cuba l improved my Spanish by
diligent study in order to inform a
mule in his own language just what
thought Of him without any confus-
ing ~equivocation." said q travelling to-
bacco man.
This mule was n that I rode on
a tour Of some tobacco plantations.
The people from whom I borrowed the
mule said that it was an animal OF
tireless energy, tenacious disposition,
and marvellous speed.
Il had no sooner mounted the beast
than 1t showed a disposition to can.
ter far in advance of ny party over
hills and through fields until l real
lied suddenly that l had practically
lost the others.
II spoke sharply to the mule and
tried to rein It In. Instead Of slack.
ing pace the animal went faster.
II spoke more sharply still and
refined harder. Same result.
Easter and faster went the mule.
It galloped on through forests. open
country and startled villages. might
have been galloping yet. a kind Of
permanent John Giipin, had I not ut.
tered, wholly by chance, . word OF
Spanish profanity that The male
might understand.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1914-04-10

this is Mr.. Wallace speaking. . .
No; not Mr.. Jones. l am a friend OF
his. No; he can't come to the
phone. He's dressing. . . l
can't make an appointment for you.
l.. What's the name? Yes;
| have it: Peter Pembroke. . .
You must see him today? .
Very we'll, I'll tell him. Say
you'll call? All right. Ill tell
him. Good-by."
He returned from the phone as RAN
kin reappeared. Wake him, did you?"
yes, sir. He'll be dressed in about
ten minutes" He hustled about the
room. gathering up the newspapers. Il
told him l had just read Of his engage
ment and l congratulated him."
What did he say"
Nothing. sir; just asked for the pa.
pers and a whisky sour. He says be
sure and wait"
"Oh, I'll wait. all right"
There was something stronger than
mere acQuiescence in the young mans
voice. There was determination In It.:
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1914-04-10
SYNOPSIS.

jackson Jones. nicknamed broadway"
because Nsa Of his continual gloriAcation of
tfo ov dorks great thoroughfare. is anx-
ious 10 get away from his home town of
Jonesv1ile. Abner Jones. his uncle, is
se ety angry because Broadway refuses to
factory in which he succeeded to his
1aIners interest. Judge Spotswood in
t b3r broadway that $780, 600 left him by
ms rather is at his disposal. Broadway
makes record time In heading for his
t NsS, street in New York. with his
new YORK friend, Robert Wallace, Broad
way creates a sensation by his extraya-
gance on the White Way. Four years
pass and Broadway suddenly discovers
mat ne is not only broke, but heavily in
oeot. He applies to his uncle for a loan
ana receives a package Of chewing gum
WIN the advice to chew it and forget his
troubles. He quietly seeks work without
success: Broadway gives what Is in
tended to be a farewell supper to his New
YORK friends. and before it is over be-
comes engaged to Mrs. Gerard. and an
Gent widow. wealthy and very giddy.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1914-04-10
Pearls From East Africa.

Pearls From East Africa.
Cooked Jewels have recently been
offered for sale by East African ma
tives. 1t appears that pearls as at
present traded In that country are
from oysters gathered by natives at
low water for food: the pearls. being
in consequence from immature oys.
tiers, are usually very small and die.
colored by cooking; but occasionally.
however, q very good pearl is offered
for sale by natives. one such being
stated to have fetched $4,000 in Fan
zibar. At least, 1t is certain that
pearlbear1ng oysters exist on the
coast, and that valuable pearls have
been occasionally found, while prac.
tically no effort has been made to
prove whether or not a profitable in.
dustry is possible.