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Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-10-29
ANGELINE WHIsPERINGs.

Doubtless our friends think if they
should call around they would catch
us mapping from our long absence, but
not SO. The rush of summer and fall
harvest has given US no time to chat
with our neighbors, not even through
the columns of our interesting county
paper, The Western Carolina Demo-
crat.
AS election day is not as far away
as it has been we get more and more
anxious to know who will be who. but
feel assured that if all who claim the
name of Democracy stands by his
colors that Hon. J. M. Gudger will take
his old stand in Congress.
Miss Pearl Purkey and sister, Miss
Mary, spent the week end with Mrs
T. v. Garland, and were invited to join
an o'pessum hunt Saturday evening
which they accepted and had very
jolly time.
Mr.. Fred Johnson and Miss Maxwell
of Brevard, spent Sunday with tnt
| formers brother, s. e. Johnson.
Mrs. C. R. Sorrels of Fletcher spen
Sunday with her parents DR.. and MIS-
Johnson.
The ladies missionary meeting me
| With Mrs. DIR. Greenwood Thursday Q
last week.
/ Miss Lenoir and Elma Johnson haV
gone to the city for school this term.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-10-29
FLETCHER Ri NEWS.

Mrs. G. C. Whitemore has returned
to her home at Barnardsville after
spending a week with her daughter,
Mrs. o. F. Blankenship.
Miss Eustace Russell OF AsheYnie
spent Sunday with her parents here.
The friends of Carl Youngblood Will
he pleased to learn that he is recover
ing rapidly after serious illness.
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sum
1ney, Oct. 18th, daughter.
Mrs. Luther Anderson who has been
visiting relatives here for some time
is expected to leave this week for her
home in Guild, Tenn.
Mr.. John Ballenger and family OF
Florida, are visiting friend sand rela-
tiyes in this section.
Mr.. B. H. Youngblood made a bust
ness trip to Hendersonyille last week
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-10-29
: R. R. REYNOLDS WEDs.
Friends Surprised to Learn Of Mar
ria9e of Month Ago.

Asheville, Oct. 24.-The news OF the
secret wedding of Miss Mary Bland,
the 18-year-old daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles A. Bland of Augusta, and
Capt. Robert r. Reynolds came as a
distinct surprise to the friends OF the
officer at this city. The wedding oc-
Cured at Aiken, S. c., month ago
and has been kept secret since that
time.
Captain Reynolds met Miss Bland at
Augusta at the recent cavalry en-
campment at that city, the young we-
man attending a dance at which the
visiting officers we're the guests OF
honor. A short courtship preceded
the wedding which took place at the
Office of a magistrate at Aiken. Cap
tain Reynolds returned to Ashevllie
after the ceremony his bride went
to her home. They are to meet al
Augusta tomorrow and will speno
their delayed honeymoon in the South
Neither the relatives of Captain
/ Reynolds nor those of Miss Blanc
| knew of the wedding.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-10-29
EFFORTS OF BOTH ARMIES
CENTERED ALONG NORTH SEA.

London, Oct. 26.-All efforts of the
allied armies and the Germans are CEN
tered along the North Sea coast where
in that section included between NIeu-
port and Dixmude, the battle, has been
raging necessarily for several days
mast. The latest official adyices from
Paris report violent bombardment OF
Nieuport by German guns but so far
as the public knows neither side has
gained any definite success.
British officials declare the situation
is satisfactory and that while the fight
irg is severe and continuous that allies
are gaining ground and many prisoners
have been taken.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-10-29
BEAR WALLOW WELTERS.

Mr. Brown from Chapel Hill, made
a business trip to this section re-
Gently.
Mr.. ]. G. Oates, who has been at
Asheville for quite while, is at home
for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Freeman of Chin
nev Rock, were visitors in this section
Sunday.
Mr.. T. M. MerreH made business
trin to Spartanburg last week.
There were quite lot of people mere
SUNDAY. Some we're walking, horse
hack riding, and buggy riding, they
think, the new road is hne.
Mrs. B. M. Pryor, and cnlioren,
have gone to Hoopers Creek TOT
awhile. -
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-10-29
EDGAR E. WEST DIES SUDDENLY

"A telegram was received by friends
in the city last Wednesday announc-
ing the untimely death of Edgar E.
West in Jacksonville, Fla. Young
West has been spending the summer
here where his parents have a home
for many years. He was "a years old
According to a Jacksonville newspa-
per clipping Mr.. West was only sick a
few days.
The many friends of Young West
and the family of this city will deeply
regret on learning the. sad news.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-10-29
LOG ROLLING ASSOCIATION.

Messrs. A. n. Hawkins. v. E. Grant,
G. J. Milward and Capt. r. v. Ladd at
tended the semi anual meeting of the
Log Rolling association held in Old
Fort last Monday.
Mr.. v. e. Grant was elected presi-
dent for the coming year while G. J.
MilWard was elected secretary and
treasurer. j. M. Garren of Fruitland
was elected vice president. The asso-
ciation will meet in Rosman next year
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-10-29
PHILATHEAS ENTERTAIN.

The Philathea class of the First
Methodist church delightfully."- enter
tanned the young men of their church
at the home of Miss Pearl Beason on
Buncombe street last Thursday even
ing at 8 o'clock There were about
twenty-five couples present.
Many interesting games were play
ed, after which delicious refreshments
were served by Misses Jennie Stepp
Christine Justus and Ethel Pope.
Among those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. F. E. Durfee and Rev. and Mrs
w. r Womble.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-10-29
COUNTY PREACHERS MEET;
{ REGULAR monthly SESSION.
Routine Work Was Carried TlrOugh,
All Teachers Heard Governor
Craig in the Afternoon.

The regular monthly meeting teach
aers Of the county was held Saturday
In the graded school building. Quite
number of the teachers were present
and Interesting reports were made by
the chairmen Of the committees who
have been working towards the adj
Vancement of this organization.
In@the afternoon the teachers adj
tcurHed in order to hear Gov. Locke
Craig ssspeech at the court house.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-10-29
UNDERWOOD PRAISES GUDeER.
In Reply to Mr.. Shipman the Majority
Leader Pays High Compliment 10
Our Congressman.
Raleigh Oct 81.

Raleigh, Oct. 27. 1917
On being informed through the press,
of the tactics employed by the eppos1-
tion in going over the district attack
ing the official record of Congressman
Gudger, Mr.. NJ. L. zShipman, Commits
sioner of Labor and Printing. address,
ed personal letter to Majority Lead
er Underwood. directing attention TO
the impeachments and making inquiry
concerning the same. In acknoWledg-
ing receipt of the letter Leader Under
wood contradicts the detractors OF Mr..
Gudger by paying the Tenth District
representative high compliment as a
faithful public servant. His reply fol-
lows
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-10-29
CONCERT AT FAssIFERN.

Miss Jenny Dufau, prima donna col
oratura soprano, gave very enjoy
able concert at Fassifern school Satur-
day night. Miss Dufau is a member
or the Chicago Philadelphia opera COM
and her appearance in Hendersonville
was quite treat.
Owing to the short time to advertise
the concert only a few of the music
lovers of the city had the pleasure OF
hearing Miss Dufau All the girls of
the school and about twenty-five peo-
rle from Hendersonville were present
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-10-29
UNWILLING OF WOODMAN
MONUMENT LAST SUNDAY.

One Thousand People Witness Cere.
mOny at Grave. of Late James a..
s Laughter.
One of the largest attended unveil-
ing Of monuments ever held by the
White Pine camp of Woodmen of the
World took place last Sunday in the
Mud Greek Cemetery at the grave of
deceased brother Woodman. James A.
Laughter.
1t is estimated that there was one
thousand people present when Hon.
w. A. Smith opened the ceremony
with talk on Character" Mr.. Smith
bade very appropriate speech in
which he gave some valuable advice
The unveiling cermony followed being
very impressiYely carried out by the
officers of the local lodge of Wood
craft
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-10-29

g overman and urged their re-elec-
tion with larger vote than peIore
t1 thereby endorsing the administrator
~ woodrow Wilson ,up-hold1ng nus
hands in the wonderful Transformation
which whicb has taken place in the past
The Governor Entertained.
Messrs. c. E. Brooks. J. Mack
Rbodes and J. E. Shipman met Gov.
Craig and party, among whom was
NJ Mrs Sc James M. Gudger, Jr, at the de-
not 40 and they were brought IN auto
psohiles pSS to the residence of MIS-. J
Hawkins where Mrs. Lloyd Dodameao
was hostess at an elaborate luncneon
,~here ms,e covers were laid for ten.
Alter the speaking Saturday after-
uoon &C Governor Craig and party com
nosad -,o OF. w. A. Smith, r. N WliIco1
Ind u5 Michael schenck motored to Fas
e,its eifern school where the Governor wa W,
introduced srlg . and he presented TO In
roI,ng ,nS, ladies many of the bouquets Q
Sowers he had received from the iaale
= - the s st. county at the court house durlnl
his speech
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-10-29
CONCERT AT FAssIFERN

There will be a concert at Fassifern
school, given by Miss Isabel H. Pixley.
soprano and Miss Chelian A. Pixley,
pianist, Friday night at S:15 o'clock.
The public is cordially invited.
Mrs McBee and Miss Shipp with the
feculty of Fassifern school Will be at
home to their friends and those OF the
school on the Mondays in November
from four to six. A more formal In
vitation will not be be issued.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-10-29
HON SOLOMON GALLERT SPEAKS.

Hon Solomon Gallert speaks at the
court house this wednesday, evening
october 28th at P. M, in the interest
of the democratic party. Mr.. Gallert
is one of the best known speakers in
Rutherford county and his address
will no doubt be we'll received.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-10-29
POTATO WEIGHED 10 1-2 LBS.

T. ]. Stepp, ninety years old, father
CT J. M. and ]. F. Stepp of this city,
who lives at Dana, brought to the city
last Monday a sweet potato weighing
10 and one=half pounds which ne had
raised. This is one of the largest po-
tatoes shown here.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-10-29
FORMER RESIDENT WINS PRIZE.

The hand embroidery of Mrs. L. A.
Keller of Raleigh, N. G who was Miss
Tfie Israel of Hendersonville took
first premium in the North Carolina
State fair held in Raleigh Oct. 1924.
Mrs. Keller's many friends in the
city will be pleased to learn of her
good fortune.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-10-29
sUFFRAGETS TO MEET
IN CITY OF CHARLOTTE'

Local Advocates viii 60 to First State
Convention to be Held Nov. S-lo.
Local advocates and members OF the
Woman's suffraget movement IN THIS
state will attend the first state meet
ing to be held in the city OF Charlotte
November 9Th, 10th. 1t is understood
that special rates have been given at
fbe Selwyn hotel of that city.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-10-29
q. D. c. TO MEET.

There will be an interesting meet
;no of the United Daughters OF the
Confederacy Co at the home of Mrs. 1; M
McColIough in 9Th avenue next Wed
nesdav, November 4th at $3.50 O'CLOCK.
All 1,I1s members are urged to be present.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-10-29

How about the farm machinery that
will not be used again until next sea-
scn-is it housed away, or is it out
in the field where it was last used
This is a time for the strictest econ
omv. and an excellent place tn begin
Is with the farm imp1ements.-Pro-
gressive Farmer.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-10-29
OSCAR w. UNDERWOOD.

Mr.. Underwood carried the Tenth
district in the preferential primary for
President two years ago and the dele
CATION stood by him Loyalty at Balti-
more to the final conclusion. He is
strong with the mountain people and it
believed his letter in the interest Of
Congressman Gudger will help the
cause no little.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-10-29
HALL JOHNSON SPEAKS.

AHail johnson spoke in Fletcher
wednesday and will address meeting
of Democrats at Fruitland Thursday
morning.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-10-29
G. ". LYDIA CANNOT RUN.

Editor Democrat:
I am appointed register of Edney-
vile precinct which Office 1 have quail
ifed for and am filing to the best of
my ability. I see my name on the
county ticket for county, surveyor,
which Office / cannot accept, therefore
NV name need not be placed on ticket,
for I will not accept.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-10-29
Committee on Ways and Means,
Hougesof Representatives


Washington, D. c., Oct. "a, 1914
Mr.. M. l.. Shipman, Raleigh, N. g.
My Dear Mr.. Shipman:
ST received your letter of the 10th
instant this morning, and was much
Interested in what you say in refer
ence to Mr.. Gudger, as am anxious
to see Mr.. Gudger returned to the
next Congress. / feel that his work
in behalf of the country and the party.
his diligent attendance to public duties
end the loyalty he has displayed in
upholding the hands of President Will
son. and his eminent qualification 10
I'LL the position of Representative in
Congress are such that it would be a
loss to the House if he is not returned
in the coming election.
With kindest regards, am.
Cordially yours,
OSCAR w. UNDERWOOD.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-10-29
DON'T SWAP.

Democrats should spurn PROPOSE
tions to swap votes, especially on
Congressman and Solicitor. Don't do it.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-10-29

Mrs Sossoman and children and
Mr.. g. Tatum, her father will leave
this week for Salisbury where they
viii remain this winter
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-12-30
LONG LAKE.

Long Lake, Dec. &c. K Malmjn
arrived last Saturday from Red Wing
for a few weeks visit at the G. J..
Bratberg home.
Miss Ella Martinson from Spicer
is at present assisting her sister Alma
at the Estwick home.
Obed Rykken, who is attending the
Red Wing Seminary, arrived Satur-
day to spend his Christmas vacation
at his home here.
Miss Selma Estwick visite with her
friend Miss Hannah Larson from
Thursday until Friday.
Christ diversion arrived home Tues
day from Donnelly, where he has been
visiting with friends for some time.
Miss Selma Estwick visited with
Friday from Willmar where she has
been assisting with work at the Dr.
Branton home.
Miss Thora Netland, who is attend.
ing w. H. S is spending her Christ.
mas vacation at her home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ole Rykken and family
were entertained at the Albert Gro
rud home for dinner Sunday.
H"nnah and Annie Larsen visited
with their friend Selma Estwick Sun
day.
A. P. Raun from Spicer visited with
friends in this vicinity a few days
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. J.. Bratberg and
family were entertained at the N q
Roam home for dinner Sunday.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-12-30
NEW LONDON Ri. q.

New London, Dec. 21-Olof E. Root
and E. S. Gafkjen called at the Aaser
home last Sunday.
Ole Lokken is visiting at the home
Of his brother T. Lokken at present
Bonnie Stavn called on E. P. Stor
aker last Friday.
Nils Hide called at the E. S. Gafk
jen home the first part of last week
A baby girl was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Peder Tollefsrud one day last
week. Mother and daughter doing
nicely. Congratulation, and we
smoke the ELSA.
Christian Peterson called at the
w. l.. Aasen home last Saturday.
John Week went to Kerkhover
Saturday, after Mrs. E. P. Storaker
who has been in the hospital in Will
mar.
Ed. Week butchered hogs for Olo1
Ellingson one day last week.
A surprise party was sprung or
Mrs. H. S. Gafkjen last Tuesday whe1
a number of friends and acquaintan
ces invaded the house and proceeded
to make themselves at home. A sun
Of money was left as a token of re-
gard.
Olof E. Rood and John Week attend
ed the dance at John Carlson's Of
Kerkhoven Township a week ago last
Saturday.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-12-30
pOVRE.

Dovre, Dec. 22.-The Y. P. S. meet.
ing held at L. L. Thorpe home last
Sunday evening was not we'll attended
on account of stormy weather.
Obed Rykken, who attends Red
Wing Seminary, came up last Sat
urday to spend Christmas at his
home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Lundberg spent
last Sunday at John Bitterness home.
Mrs. Markus Sondreson has
been very sick but is now improving.
Mrs. Curl Shuttle has sold her farm
to Oftedal from lowe.
Elmer Hagen went on his motor
cycle to Olivia last Saturday to visit
with his sisters near that place.
Mrs. Eddie Lind and little daughter
came down Saturday to spend Christ
mas with her mother, Mrs. Ingeborg
Netland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Swain are back
after spending week in the Twin CT
ties, visiting friends and relatives.
Mr.. T. Larson of Donnelly has been
down here for the last two weeks
visiting with friends. He also loaded
a car Of wood at Spicer.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-12-30
British Airn|en Raid
German Coast.
One AVIATOR PER|SHES
Seven Naval Flyers Drop Bombs
on Cuxhaven.

London, Dec. 2S.-Assisted by light
cruisers, destroyers and submarines
seven British naval airmen, plotting
seaplanes, made daring attack
Christmas day on the German naval
base at Cuxhaven, at the mouth of the
Elbe.
Six Of the airmen returned safely,
but the seventh, Commander Hewlett.
it is feared, has been lost, as his ma
chine was found off Helgoland wreck.
ed.
What damage was done by the
bombs thrown by the attacking party
could not be ascertained, but the Ger
man report of the affair says the raid
was fruitless.
The enterprise of the British navy
in thus attempting to "dig out" the
German feet brought about battle
between the most modern Of war ma
chimes. The British squadron, includ'
ing the light cruisers Arethusa and
Undaunted, which have been engaged
in previous exploits on the German
coast, was attacked by Zeppelins, sea-
planes and submarines.
Warships Avoid Submarines.
BY rapid maneuvering the ships
we're able to avoid the submarines
while the Zeppelins found the fire oil
the cruisers too dangerous for them
to keep up the fight. The German sea
planes dropped bombs, which, accord
ing to the British account, fell harm
lessly into the sea. The Germans
however, claim to have hit two de
stroyers and their convoy, the latter
being set afire.
The British ships remained in the
vicinity for three hours without being
attacked by any surface warships ant
picked up three of the seven pilot:
| and their planes. Three others were
picked up by submarines, but theil
machines were sunk. Commando
Hewlett, it is thought, was drowned
Another naval airman, on Christmas
eve, dropped twelve bombs on an air
| ship shed at Brussels, but it was i'm
possible definitely to ascertain tn
amount of damage done.
It was learned that the German air
men who visited England on Christ
mas day dropped a bomb near Roches
ter, which is only twenty-eight mile
east-southeast of st. Paul's, London
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-12-30
RUSSIANS REPORT
GAINS IN GAL|C|A

London, Dec. 28.-In Poland, where
the Russian emperor has joined Grand
Duke Nicholas at the Russian head.
quarters, the German attacks on the
Bzura and Rawka rivers are being
made almost exclusively with artil
lery, while an offensive in force has
been assumed further south along the
River Pilica, where hard fighting con.
tinues and both sides claim to have
inflicted heavy losses on their oppo
nents.
The Russians apparently have gain
ed ascendancy over the Austrians
again in South Poland and Galicia.
The Austrians themselves admit the
loss of the towns of Jaslo and Krosno
on the South Galician railway.
The Russian report is the record OF
a series of victories from middle Po'
land and the foothills of the Car.
pathians.
The report alone records the cap.
ture of 1880 prisoners and number
of guns and unless some prisoners
have been counted more than once
the Russians, according to their own
accounts, have taken 10000 Austrian
prisoners since they resumed the Of
fenslve.
Except in the Argonne and Alsace
where the French have made some
progress, the battles in the west for
the last two days largely consisted OF
German attacks to counter those OF
the allies and to prevent the allies
from organizing the ground which
they had gained.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-12-30
ABOUT THE STATE
News. Of Especial Interest to
Minnesota Readers.
ST. PAUL CHARTER IS UPHELD
Right Of Women to Vote on Certain
Questions 10 Point on Which
Greatest Interest Conferred.

St. Paul's commission government
charter has been upheld by the state
supreme court. An attack on the char
ter was made on the basis of uncon-
stitutionality in that it violated the
constitution by denying women the
right to vote or hold Office; that it
was adopted only by the male voters
and that it put the schools in control
of the mayor and councilmen.
Action to test the charter was
brought in the supreme court by At
torney General Lyndon A. Smith, act
ing as relator for interested citizens,
on a writ of quo warranto calling on
chief city officers to show by what
warrant they sought to exercise the
duties of their Offices. The supreme
court disposes of the matter by quash-
ing the writ.
The question which aroused great
est public interest in the proceedings
was that of the right of women to
vote. This question was disposed of
by the court as follows:
1--WE hold that women have no right
to vote for mayor because he is vested
with power to appoint the commits
sioner of education, nor for members
of the city council, because to them
is committed the general control OF
educational matters as constituting
one of the departments Of the munich
nal government
"Under the present charter, as fol
many years heretofore, general school
officers and members of the library
boards in the municipal school district
have been appointive as distinguished
from elective, and women now have
the same rights as ever in these ca
pacities. Their status in relation
thereto is the same under the new as
under the old system, and they have
neither gained nor lost any legal right
| The substitution of the one system fol
the other without changing or taking
away any prior legal right cannot be
held violative of our fundamental
law"