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Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-12-17
LONGER SCHOOL TERM FOR
HENDERSON COUNTY CHILDREN?
Teachers of County Will Meet Saturday
and Discuss Means for Giving
School Law Some Teeth.

With educational interests ever at
heart the teachers of Henderson coun-
ty will meet in monthly session next
Saturday morning and if present plans
do not miscarry will discuss at some
length the advisability and the ways
and means of conducting campaign
ever the county for the Improvement
Of the present school law.
r. F. Pace, principal of the Fletcher
graded school, has been agitating the
question among his friends and they
think the time has arrived when the
school laws for this county should be
amended so as to make attendance
compulsory for all under fifteen years
of age. Those favoring a law with
some longer teeth contend that the
present law is without machinery, that
it will not make the children under
twelve the age limit, attend regular
ly The question will likely be consid-
cred and the campaign decided upon
Saturday.
A drill in phonics will be given by
Miss Ferebee and a drill in grammar
by Miss Edwards.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-12-17
DIR. RANKIN, STATE HEALTH
OFFICER, WILL VISIT CITY.
Will Cooperate in Efforts to Employ
WhOle-Time Health Officer in
City and County.

DR.. w. S. Rankin, secretary of the
North Carolina Board of Health, has
promised DR.. l.. B. Morse to visit Hen
oersonviIle at an early date and talk
to those interested on the subject of
Wbole-time health officer for Hender-
Fonville and Henderson county.
Doctor Rankin has steadily grown
IL prominence as an expert public
health official until today he ranks
among the foremost men in his pro-
fession in the United States His re-
n4arkable work in North Carolina for
the past few years has given him a
national reputation for ability an
efficiency and therefore his cc ming
to Hendersonville to talk on health
matters will be welcomed by boa the
profession and laity.
AS stated in last weeks Democrat,
an effort is being made to consolidate
the health work of city and county by
employing whole-time health officer.
Opinions differ as to what the law wiz
permit in this undertaking ano Doc
tor Rankin in addition to telling of the
needs of this work and what it would
he worth to the city and county will
be able to give some light on the legal
phase of the subject. The date of his
coming will be announced later.
Where the Democrat Stands.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-12-17
FARMS WORKED
. UP.OVER FARM
DEM 'STRAT'R !.
COMMISSIONERS ARE CRITICISED
BY ALL CLASSES FOR KILL.
ING FARM DEMONSTRA.
TION WORK.

The arbitrary action OF the county
commissioners last week in withdraw
ing the appropriation for farm demons
stration work in Henderson county an
other year despite the unanimous an
peal made for it by the county farmers
Union. did not take we'll with the pro-
gressive agricultural interests nor the
city people and as a result they are
worked up in some sections to a point
of Indignation.
Farmers Are Discouraged.
The farmers are discouraged by rea
son of the discontinuance Of the work
efter support had been promised and
are sorely displeased over the lack o5
consideration of their wishes since the
order of support was abrogated before
the farmers union could report it's
cooperation. The commissioners met
two months ago and promised $500
provided an equal amount could he
raised from other sources The farm
ers a month later went before the
county board of education, which gave
$3.50 last year, and this board increas-
ed it's appropriation to $175. but the
county commissioners had adjourned
and the farmers could not appear be-
fore them until the next monthly meet
ing, which occurred last week. The
farmers union had two represent
atives before the board to announce
that the union voted unanimously to
give the 1925 to make up the total of
$500 to be raised in the county, but
when they proceeded to report their
GctiOn they learned that the old boara
of commissioners met in special ses-
sion on the Friday previous and abro-
gated their former action, thereby
withdrawing the boards support alto
gether.
Although representative business
men of Hendersonville, representatives
of both newspapers, a number of farm
ers in addition to the delegates from
the farmers union pleaded with the
board to continue the work the ap-
peals were of no. avail.
'= he Little Fellow Grunted.
No reason has been given for the
discontinuance of the work except it
is understood that some petitions
were received adverse to the demon
stration work, though the more pro-
gT0SSlN0 ldT"0IS were undA1uOuS4N
in favor of demonstration work as
shown by the unanimous vote and the
appropriation of the farmers union.
Others Want the Job.
1t is strongly rumored that the COM
missioners, all of whom are republi
cans, were not greatly inclined to
keeping a democrat on the county
payroll, it being understood that Farm
nemonstrator Ernest L. Perkins po-
litical record at home was found after
diligent inquiry to be democratic
CONTINUED on 1st Page, End Sec.)
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-12-17
Eurona In Africa.

The Africa of today is partitioned of
among the following nations: Great
Britain, France. Germany, Italy, Por'
tugaI, Belgium and Spain. Great Brit
ain has the fairer portions, her South
African possessions having a fine eli
mate and being in every way perfectly
adapted to the white race. The French
and Italian possessions along the Medi-
terranean are also well enough as re-
CARDS climate. but are lacking along
agricultural and other lines. 1t is ex-
ceedingly doubtful if much of German,
Belgium and Portuguese Africa will
ever become the seats of-white civiliza-
ton.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-12-17
GREATER HENDERsONyILLLEs sCd13E CIgE
no REORGANIZE FRIDAY NIGHT
1o,oo Attendance Expected to Partlcl-
pate in REORGANIZATION; ma''ei
of Very Wide Importance.

The Greater Hendersonvlle, e., go 90
which was rejuvenated Two WesNS wee So,.sn ,
ill he reorganized at the coui' ouin- mUn1
w - FRIDAY night of this week Oesin-
ming at o'clock. 80 in,nortance
will be discussed and it IS espgtt~mdy ttand,
desired Mssi ed that there be good aus at.ent, u
ceslleu sa rogardless of the weather 10
psl participate in the proceeding sdtfie down to
Inc IN for c11I the coming summers b1sl, ISL
YORK lot # t is necessary that the
ness ,are aru attend and help conduct tHe ie
members " tbn organization. which IS
aIalrs fi,,e - for the cause of the city.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-12-17
.C'NTY PROGRESS
DAY FEATURED
. BY GOOD TALKS /.
MANY TIMELY SUBJECTS ABLY
DISCUSSED BY LAITY AND
PROFESSIONAL MEN; AD- ;
DRESSES FOLLOW.

i County Progress Day." which was
set apart by Governor Craig as the
closing event of Community Service
Week and which was to have been
held on December. 5, but was postpon-
ed on account of the inclement wealth
er, was observed last Saturday morn
ing.
Although the speeches were of
great interest locally, the attendance
was small and some of those on the.
program failed to respond when their
names were called, which occasioned
criticism on the part of the presiding
officer, the Rev. r. N. Wilcox, who
said that in view of the Importance OF
such vital subjects, those on the pro-
gram should have responded, given
their papers to some one to read or
rendered good excuse.
The speeches were to have been
limited to five minutes each, but By
reason of the absence of some of thu
speakers, the time was extended in
some instances.
Prof. w. S. Shitle's health would not
Permit him to speak on Longer
school terms and the consolidation of,
school Districts
DIR. Guy e. Dixon, who was on pro-
gram. was absent, his subject being,
DO we need a whole-time county
health officer, and why?" He has fur
nished the Democrat with his paper.
"phe needs of better sanitation" as
signed to DIR. W. r. Kirk was not re-
Epunded to but Dr. Kirk has furnish
ed the Democrat his interesting paper
Mrs. Bessie L. Egerton was not
present to speak on Abuses of city
ordinances"
Rev. r. N. Wilcox, Demonstrators E
L. Perkins, D. S. Pace, r. A. Reed.
w. A. Smith, Harry M. Roberts, Prof
". Fl. Gale, Albert Cannon and Mrs
Lila Ripley Barnwell filled their places
On the program, and their addresses
will be found below.
Mr.. Wilcox opened the meeting with
prayer.
Mr.. Smiths Address.
w. A. Smith, in speaking on Great
er community of interest and cooper
elton between city and county, said
that there would be wonderful results
in Henderson county if the people OF
the city and country would cooperate.
Mr.. Smith said that he could name NO
subject which he had given more con-
sideration for the past few years than
the one relating to organization
and cooperation between rural dis
tricts and the city. "Can our lack OF
cooperation be charged to ignor-
ance?" he asked. "Can it be possible
Continued on End Page, 1st sec)
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-12-17
The Great LeveIer.

A we'll known New York millionaire
and his wife went to trottery one aft
ernoon with the idea Of doing little
incognito dancing. One of the profes-
sionaI partners approached.
MAY have the pleasurer' he said
The lady was gracious, and they
whirled of into lively Onestep. When
the number was over the rich mans
wife compitmented the professional on
his dancing.
THANK yOu.- Mrs. Blank" he muir
INJURED, calling her by her real name.
The husband pricked up his ears.
"How the deuce did you know who we
were?' he asked:
"Why, don't you remember meT" said
the professional cavalier, STRENGTHENING
his beautifully tailored figure. "I was
your chauffeur two years go."-New
York Post,
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-12-17
IMMUNITY CLUB
!. HAS SPLENDID
OPENING
,ocI1 GLIB OPENS MAGNIFICENT
or,RTERS: OPENING FEA-
TIRED By INTEREST
ING ADDRESSES.

vootured By probably the most rep
on+otive gathering of business men
I,, osSpmbled in Hendersonville and
Titb sociability and congenlal1ty
1+onding out prominent along with
'anifoctations of interest in the fu-
t.rn Growth and prosperity of Hen
'arConri1Ie and surrounding territory,
.ha community club held an informal
onening in its handsome new build
iaa on King street Thursday night un-
soT the most auspiciOus circum-
Stances.
y The congeniality of the clubs mem
hprship was conspicuous: That the fu-
nre of Hendersonville was on the
minds of those present was evidenced
nv the speeches made. The comforts
and social features of the organization
we're impressive and indications point
10 new epoch in the social and in
iustrial life of Hendersonville.
Many Enjoyed It.
The informal opening was attend
Cd by the majority of the club MEM
ters. supplemented by a number of
home and out-of-town guests who had
been invited to share the enjoyments
O. this function, which represented
the faithful toll of some of Henderson,
,illes most prominent citizens for the
past several months, the idea of such
an organization having been advanced
during the early spring.
History of Institution,
During the early part of spring a
MEETING was called for the purpose Of
mganizing club for social and in
hIectual purposes, with the business
life of Hendersonville in mind. AS
result Of this gathering the Commun-
fy club was organized. Money was
absorbed, a stock company was
formed, a building committee apoint-
cd and although the hopes of some
we're not realized in having a home
0rly in the year as was anticipated,
the accomplishments show that their
EOpes have been fulfilled in one of the
most attractive buildings in the city.
The Informal Opening.
The Rev R. n. Wilcox, president of
the club, presided over the ceremonies
Thursday night. After the people
sad gathered and looked over the
Nuilding and engaged in social inter-
course for about an hour, the meet
ng was called to order and w. A.
smith was introduced as the first
speaker.
Organization and Cooperation.
Mr.. Smith spoke in his usual en-
paatlc way on the necessity of organ
natlon and cooperation. He said
Gat it was his purpose to speak on
sniS subject at every opportunity
mat 1t seemed impossible to get some
tnose present to attend the meetings
the Greater Hendersonvile club and.
lat as the Community club was also
a'efeSted in the commercial and in
gIlrlal life of the city he would take
ausantage of this opportunity to reach
It" TO whom he had been waning
speak He told them that some
ele inclined to minimize his inf1u-
I've Oy calling him an ''hot-air art
he said that he. did not object
uelng called an artist, but he did
= ,'Il the cooperation of the people
III, Ouilolng up the community. He
VIZ now he had given. a considerable
UOntinued on 7st Pa 2nd Sec !
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-12-17
Mr.. AND MRS. RIGBY DEAD,

Mgby Died Wednesday. Mrs. Rig
y iOllOWed to Grave ON Saturday
ma dIe :, Hendersonville friends. OF, Mr..
IN MRS. j. c. Rigby, frequent visitors
sisu ~iS city from Spartanburg, will be
Sst SEQ ~ to know of their deaths on
Mo,,' ,'"eunesday and Saturday, respec-
m ~, % Rigby, aged So years, died after
sm1t uess OF six weeks, death being the
n VI complications resulting from
N.Y. "ecloent. lnterment was made in
'SS.'anburg a. Friday.
~. result Of grief Mrs. Rigby, aged
,nto e"iS died on Saturday following
Ggbt nneSs overtaking her Friday
tsv l.. her remains were buried Sun
n oeSlde those of her husband, who
M 'o1I q. preceded her to the grave.
a. nlgoy will be remembered here
hgb,,D D9IIOer 1I Of the lumber firm of the
fSiton :io[FoW company, He was a
IRigS'r, III Hendersonville last fall. Mr.
|cT' " was a first'cousin of J. c. Nor
aat VI 'nls city and Mrs. Rigby was
BIS NJ Nj of Mrs. Morrow. Mr.. and
.tt' 4lorFo| and daughter, Miss Will
IN rSended 91d the funerals.
Aagad oi ~ TOW and Mr.. Rigby were en-
lent, IL business together for about
Nation"oe even years, severing business
ks s,Is IS When the Mt. View Ledg.
b Por1 . t2 the Blue Ridge School
"oEs about a year ago.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-12-17
SIoW Death,

In certain literary club years ago
one of the members. in proposing the
name of a candidate for membership,
mentioned among. his qualifications
that he could speak several dead Ian
guages. To this an opponent replied
that he never heard the gentleman in
question speak but one language and
he murdered that as he went along
San Antonio Express.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-12-17
Rismarek,s Appetite.

Bismarck, the Iron Chancellor, had
an enormous capacity for eating and
drinking. He once told a friend that
the largest number Of oysters he ever
ate was 175. He first ordered twenty
five; then, as they were very good,
fifty more, and, consuming these, de-
termined to eat nothing else and or
dered another hundred, to the great
amusement of those present Bismarck
was then twenty-six and had just re-
turned from England.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-12-17

& STATE BOARD OF HEALTH.
f Raleigh, N. c., Dec. 12, 1914.
f Mr.. Noah NJ. HOIlOWel, Editor
E Western Carolina Democrat,
E HendersOnVille, N. C..
E My dear Mr.. HOllOWell:
4 My attention has been call
< ed to your editorials in your
E issue of December 10th rela-
E tive to a WhOle-time county
+ health officer for your cOun-
E ty and town and i am writ +;
f ing to express my very sin
E cere appreciation for your
f public views on this question
E which / am sure should have :
& and will haVe'a beneficent ia
E fluence in your county.
& One of the most enc0arag-
& ing things about health work
< is the enthusiastic endorse.
& ment of our best neWspa- :
E .pers. We sincerely apOreci-
Z ate your interest and active j.:
E cooperation.
E Yours very truly.
& w. s. RANKIN,
E Secretary.
+ Il Il Il # r Il r + r
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-12-17
RED CROSS PICTURE TO BE
SHOWN AT REX THEATRE.

Arrangements have been made with
the Rex theatre by the local Red Cross
committee for the exhibition Of the
noted "Price of Human Life'' picture
dealing wit hthe Red Cross work The
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-12-17
p E r s ON Al s.

Lay lOud3 TIA.
Mr.. R. M. Pryor of Fruitland was
IN the city Tuesday.
-:o:-
Mr.. Jonathan Case went to Chatta-
nooga this week.
Mr. c. E. Ledbetter of Shaws Creek
was in the city Wednesday.
-:o-
Miss Jessie Murray spent Sunday in
Asheville.
Mr.. R. ]. Alderman was in Asheyille
Sunday.
Mr.. Paul Rhodes spent Sunday in
Biltmore
Mr.. Harold Davis has returned from
short hunt in Transylvania.
-:o:-
Prof. w. S. Shitle has been on the
sick list for a few days.
Mr.. c. E. Pinner of Fruitland was in
the city Monday.
-:o:-
Miss S. A Miles has returned to
her home in Charleston.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Deter are visit
ing Mr.. Detter's parents at Dalla.
n c
Mr.. ]. H. Jordan and family have
taken up their residence in Greenville
S. C
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph E
Pitts. daughter on last Thursday
morning.
Rev. K. w. Cawthon returned from
Raleigh Friday after attending the
State Baptist convention.
Rev. George F. Wright returned
Saturday from the State Baptist con-
vention at Raleigh.
Mr.. T. l.. Drake and family have
returned from Columbia, 8. c., and
will make their home at Balfour.
-:o:-
Mr.. and Mrs. Grady Smith of Simp-
sonviile, S. c., returned to their home
Tuesday after visiting relatives in the
city.
Mrs. Lofts, who has been keeping
house for her brother, Mr.. w. P. Whit
mire, has returned to the city after
visiting her daughter in Atlanta.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. c. Morrow and daugh
ter, Miss Willie, have returned from
Spartanburg, where they attended the
funerals of Mr.. and Mrs ]. c. Rigby.
To-
Mr. John B. Rymer expects to leave,
next Wednesday for Irwin, Pa, neaT
Pittsburg, where he will visit his
brother, Mr.. Joseph Rynler. during
the holidays.
Mr.. J. B. Lance and little son OF
Mena. Ark, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
J. N. Bowen. Mr.. Lance is thinking
of returning to this section to re-es-
tablish his residence.
Mr.. C. E. Brooks was in AshVllle
Tuesday night attending meeting or
the bankers of the Tenth district. Mr..
Brooks is secretary of the organ1za-
ton.
Mrs. J. E. Banning and little daugh-
ter. who have been visiting in the city
have gone to Sylvia to spend the non-
dsys with her parents. After CnI1st-
mas they will live in AsheVllle.
To-
The friends OF Mr.. T. L.. durham VIII
+, interested to know that his broth
a.. the Durham, pastor OF the
brown Memorial church in winston
SoIem. who visited in Hendersonvllle
Tsst summer. was elected president or
the State Baptist convention for inc
fourth term at the meeting IN RaIeigh
last week.
Rev A I. Justice has returned From
p,,Iaski Va, where he attenoeo y
convention of the secretaries and ms
sionaries of the American SUNDAY
School nnion. Mr.. Justice went as
of his district, Wnlcn
coyars eye mainly western North Carolina.
He saws it is probable that the eth nehe
rnion will come to western Noi'n
Carolina.
GREATER HENDERSONyLLE, &C GLIB l;I9E;
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-12-17

The Democrat is proud of its adver-
tising columns for there is something
in them worth your reading.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-12-17

Read the Democrats advertising
columns for your best bargains
Advertised goods sell for less.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-12-17

benefits will be applied to the local
Red Cross fund. The Red Cross seal.
will also be for sale.
In addition to this picture, the reg
ular program will be given at the Rex
without additional cost.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-12-17

Rev A. I. Justice has returned from .
p,,Iaski. Va, where he attenaeo
convention of the secretaries ana HIS
sionaries of the American sunoas as
School union. Mr.. Justice went as
representative of his district, Siina ,wnlcn
corars mainly western North Caronna. roma.
He H says it is probable that, that the NnTtn nTH,
Carolina.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-07

LOCAL partner wanted; no invest ment; all steel sectional garages and small buildings; very attracIIve propo- sition; funest sales co-operation; per manent; profitable. Ruby Manufactur- ing Co.,. Jackson. Mich marTd
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-07
DAVIS THEATRE.
Sixth Reea of Our Mutual Girl Shown Today and Five Big Vaudeville Acts.


 Tn the sixth picture of Our Mutual Girl series. the headline attraction at this theatre today, We find Margaret as the central figure in a street fight on Broadway and Union Square, New York. She also comes in contact with some of the leading New York police oficiels, and meets the society editor and the dramatic editor of the New York Times. It would take too long to sx Mna tell you all about this great NHemrw here and would spoil your pleasure in seeing it. Our Mutual Girl YOU want te see it for yourself and not have anybody tell you how it's go- ing to end up. Only & word to those who do take an interest in Our Mu- tuai Girl and that is don't let any thing make you miss this release, it Is much better than those preceding it. and that's saying whole lot. The other pictures on this bill are The Cricket on the Hearth. a beautiful two reel photoplay taken from Charles Dickens famous story. and Love and Gasoline q screaming funny Keystone of automobiles do the tango just look st this picture, it's too funny for words. Five big vaudeville acts of tho highest standard are on this bill, nards, a team of clever comedy cy- cIists. Scottie Provan fin his Scotch musical specislty is in class by him self and the way he plays the violin is something worth hearing. Love and Leslie do . comedy talking act that is oxfgfnsl and right up to the minute tho IaDuc Sisters do a pleasing gym nastic turn and Fred Maritime with his stories and acrobat1c stunts make up tbe fvs ects. Matinee as usual today ct fsc, evening at and 8.45. If you want to see good show. drop in to tafe Dsvfs today.