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Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-06-17
REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRATS ASK
FOR BUSINESS MANAGER FORCITY|
EFFORT GREssIvE DEMOCRATS no INDUCE
COMMISSIONERS no QUIT PEANUT POLITICS AND CONTINUE
MANAGERs OFFICE; SEN T1MENTs EXPRESSED.

With the view to showing that there
is a strong element of the democratic
marty favoring the business manager
plan of government for Henderson,
Vile, which the democratic members
OF the new board of commissioners
have decided to dispense with, the
Democrat is giving a number of ex-
pressions from representative citi-
zens. Time and space would, not per-
nit an extended list, but those here
with are sufficient in number and
sufficiently representative to show that
the plan is earnestly desired The
republican members of the board
favor the plan, which has been tried
in Hendersonville for two years.
Following are some of the written
expressions from men. who did not
write or express themselves just tn
see their names in print but in the
interest of the welfare of Henderson,
Vile. .
City Attorney FaY0rs Plan.
Mr.. E. W. Ewbank, city attorney, in
an interview with a Democrat repre-
sentative was asked: "Are you in favor
OF the business manager plan for Hen
dersonville?'
Yes, l am. From what I have un-
derstood the plan has Deen financial
success. 1 believe that the present
board of commissioners should con-
tinue the plan and have SO express
ed myself on every occasion when my
opinion has been asked for" stated
Mr.. Ewbank.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-06-17
GRAND OPENING OF THE NEW
STRAND THEATRE THURSDAY.
Mr.. Lester Opens Modern Picture
House in Blue Ridge Inn Bnild.
ing; Big Features Announced.

L. T.. Lester, Jr., of Spartanhafg, g.
c., win ynpRn his thaatre The Strand
Thursday with a. special program, the
feature picture being a. tWoereeE COM
edy special entitled The Jitney EEope-
Lnent, starring sGhafliA EhhpIfn the
highest salaried male star on the
screen today. There will also be 9TH
er very interesting pictures
The extra added attraction, viii be
"The Olympic Quartette, the boys with
the latest songs, ana a little bit 'oe
everything. Another picture at the
Strand will be the Strand Augmented
Orchestra, which will play every af-
ternoon and night. The Olympic
quarte1te WAS eengage1 sas an opening
attraction for Thursday, Friday and
Saturday but the price of adhiaaiDn
viii be only 5 and 10e. 49, &.
The Strand is equipped with the
best material and has one Of the 9larg-
est exhaust fans In this section which
will constantly change the air in
the HOUSE, The opera chairs wf1Ean be
covered with linen GHvers which Will
he laundrfed every other day
The operating room will be equipped
with two of the latest and best Pow
ers No. 6 a motion picture machines
that project steady pictures, on q
specially prepared mirroied screen,
free from flicker and eye strain.
The management says the Strand is
here to stay and that the movie fans
of the city may rest assured that the
policy of this theatre will be to show
the best of everything at all times, no
matter what the cost will be.
The Strands announcement is car
ried elsewhere in the Democrat
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-06-17
K. OF p. ELECT OFFICERS:

The knights OF Pythias of Hender-
sonville last week elected the rolloW-
ing officers:
A. H. Hawkins, G. G.
J. A. Mcintosh, v. g.
Chas. RozzelleF Prelate.
v. e. Grant, NJ. Of w. !.
wv. Mcintyre, Mat A. s,., !.
r. p. Anders, I. e.: Ts5..
4 DR.. w. F. Nickeb %
The rank of Knight will be conferred
next Monday night. A full attendance
is desired. All visitors are welcome.
Meeting at $50 O'Clock.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-06-17
Old Plan a Backward Step.

Editor, Democrat:
am thoroughly convinced that the
business manager plan for a town slls
size of Hendersonville is the best and
most economical.
After two years trial, granting that
some mistakes have been made In the
new plan, I believe the plan has been
successful and to go back to the old
plan would be a serious backward
step, considering the fact that the
present plan is no more expensive
than the, old one.
Yours truly,
T. L. DURHAM.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-06-17

IMpaEtant business Demands Manager
Editor, Democrat:
] personally favor the employment
by the city council of-a1competent tnan
as manager OF the city's affairs under
the direction 5of the board because I
believe that a. business OF any import
anee cannot be managed to the best
advantage uotherwise.
FOSTER BENNETT.
Experiment Proves Wisdom Of Plan.
Editor, Democrat:
Permit me to say that heartily, en-
.dorse the plan of business manager for.
HendeTsonVfHe. gave my reasons.
for It in a public statement before
the bnaTn aof city commissioners at
their meeting last Friday evening and
viii not undertake to restate thcin
here. feel that the two years trial
OF the plan has proven the wisdom of
it and that our '2eity'' fathers will
commit an unpardonab1e error If they
abolish it. j. e. SHIPMAN.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-06-17
oRpERs 5000 sHELLs.
Big Ammunition Contract Awarded to
Midvale Steel Works.
kT-1as az SI,f~,t,Sc

Big A1uu1uA1IIOu OOnCI64t2 3AWdIuO@ ~
Midvale Steel Works.
(Philade1phia Dispatch)
Despite sthe reticence of officials sof
the MidvaIe Steel Works, it became
known today that the plant had re-
ceived contract from the United
States Government to make $4,000
.14-inch shells.
The order, one of the largest award
ed by the Governments since the SPAN
ish war, is the first of Importance to
be placed since the beginning of the
European war, and caused much dis
.cussion today in army and navy cir
cles.
The shells, it was pointed out, are
mainly for use in the forts about New
York harbor and the Panama canal
The government officials in placing
such a big order have made provision
for the Pennsylvania and other big
battleships that viii be used In COM
mission during the coming year.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-06-17
WANT YOUR NAMEiTN THE
NEW TELEPHONE BOOK?

A new Hendersonviile telephone di-.
rectory will be issued within the next
week or two. Summer visitors or res
idents who desire telephone service
should make application to the local
manager at once to insure their being
listed in the new directory.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-06-17
THE WISHING RING AT THE
VISTA FRIDAY JUNE II.

Vivian Martin win appear in The
Wishing Ring at the Vista theatre
Friday Of this week in a five act ro-
mantle feature. This has the reputa-
ton of being strong gripping feature
romance which is highly pleasing to
the theatergoers.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-06-17
l Am for Press Patton for Business
Manager.

Editor, Democrat:
l wish to insist, as citizen, tax
payer and a business man, that the
Board of Aldermen elect Mr.. P. F..
Patton business manager of Hender-
sOnVille.
l have known Mr.. Patton for years.
! have watched him in his private and
public life. No man in our communi-
ty is so well qualified to fill the office
as he for he has every attribute nee
essary to the making of successful
manager for the town.
l call upon the Board to disregard
ring politics and to be patriotic c1t1-
zens and elect for business manager a
man like Mr.. Patton who can run the
town without fear or favor. No axe
to grind, no politicians to reward
nothing but business principles for the
business of Hendersonville. Be inde-
pendent men, and, do the thing we all
believe to be best for the town.
JOHN L. ORR.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-06-17
MT. Hawkins Fayors Plan.

Editor Democrat:
i am heartily in favor of the present
manager plan and trust that the
city aldermen will reconsider the mat
ter at its next meeting.
1 am also in favor, of employing a
man with the understanding that he
must deliver the goods. The demo-
cratic members of the board could
well afford to look above politics in
this matter for the good cf Henderson
vile.
Yours truly,
A. H. HAWKINS.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-06-17
ME-. Kincaid Wants Manager

Editor, Democrat:
want business manager.
/ believe it for the good of the town.
Iabelieve I the mayor and democratic
members OF the board made a serious
mistake in not electing Mr. Patton.
As a democrat and one who votes the
democratic ticket as well sa busi-
ness man ask the board to recon
slider it's action of last Friday night
and to elect Mr. Patton business man.
ager of HendersonviIle.
f. H. KINCAID.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-06-17
Former Commissioners Advocates Plan

Editor, Democrat:
Kindly allow me to say through
your columns that ] am heartily in
2vor of continuing the 0fdee of city
manager. l feel that it is an absolute
necessity.
A man who is a business man, hay
ing executive ability and not lacking
in energy, can save the town money.
The argument that 4dollar-a-day
men at the head of each department
will save money won't hold water
from any standpoint.
There must be a head who is respon-
sible to the board.
w. A. KEITH.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-06-17
Wants Manager and Recall Plan.

Editor, Democrat:
am certainly in favor of the busi-
ness manager plan. I am also in f4-
Vor of getting man who thoroughly
understands his business, and who
would be subject to a recall on a
months notice, If it should be found
necessary.
49,. Yours truly,
]. L. EGERTON.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-06-17

RAv. Mr. Wilcox Glasses Action @Of
New City Administration as Mere
Peanut ChicaHeEy in Regard TO Lack
of Consideration Given Petition for
City Manager-Wants an mdepen,.
dent League.
Editor, Democrat:
Alas for the rarity of other things
besides Christian charity, Every NAH
of sense realizes that another may
disagree with him and still be right.
Blit every man is disappointed when
those whom he has believed in and
voted for and helped put in places OF
trust and high position show the ypoh-
ticians claws beneath the velvet OF the
citizen.
A number OF citizens bearing pc
tition signed by many voters met last
FRIDAY the newly elected mayor ana
aldermen praying them TO reconsider
their former action and appoint q
business manager for the town. These
,citizens presented arguments which af
.goosf should have been met by argu-
ments. instead of which they were met M
NV mere peanut political chtcanery. .
It is not difficult to surmise, and 1
challenge them to deny It, rnat tne
tbrae democratic aldermen and tne
I3,avor met in caucus before the FRI
lev meeting. at which they were 10
Let and consider the proposition fer
: citv manager, and before hearing
., = arguments concocted the scheme
~ which they killed it. The scheme
-
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-06-17
Mr.. King Wants Manager.

Editor, Democrat:
AS a businesG man and one inter-
ested in the welfare of Henderson,
willie. / signed the petitiont asking the
mayor ana board OF aldermen to elect
Mr. p f. Patton business manager.
I now, after more mature considera-
ton call upon the board to re-consid-
ell it's action as expressed last Friday
night and elect Mr.. Patton or some
other equally capable man as manager
for the good of the city of Henderson
vile. H. M. KING
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-06-17
AboIishment would KIN the Party.

Adjustment Would Km the Party.
Editor, Democrat:
To do away with the present system
of a town manager would, in my optn-
ion, certainly be going backward.
There is no more difference between
managing a town the size of Hender-
sonviIle than there is in running any
commercial enterprise. To be sue
cessful either must be under the guild
ance of a competent head.
The one responsible for results
should be efficient and have full au-
thority and if he is efficient he will
have only that kind of men working
under him.
Without indulging in personalities
or individuals, without criticisfng or
recommending past, present, or pro-
posed officials, let me say If the Dem.
ocratic party assumes the responsible
ty, of riscarding the "town manager
idea, the next city council will be re-
publican.
A certain clique have demonstrated
their ability to control affairs in the
the democratic primary, and they
probably can do so In the future, but
they will find that they cannot control
the votes Of the younger element.
many of whom will make an effective
demonstration on election day.
"A. s. TRUCK. q
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-06-17
Caucused But Failed;

Continued on Editorial Page1
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-09
From, the Strong
Came Forth S,Ueet-
ness. But No Coor,

A coon hunt that seemed likely to
terminate In disaster, but which in
reality turned out exceptionally well
for both the coon and the hunter, took
place few days ago in Timrnons'
grove. near Marietta.
Sam Tyler, an 1S-year-old boy in the
employ of John A. rimmors, had seen
fine, healthy specimen of coon in the
vicinity several times, and with the
help Of faithful dog resolved to cap
ture said coon. The boy and the dog
tracked brother coon to large cotton
wood tree near by, WHARF the coon
took refuge in one of the topmost
branches. One of the limbs was dead,
and offered an excellent opportunity to
young Tyler to have little smudge
and burn Mr.. Coon out Of his hiding
place.
Procuring long pole, on which he
placed rag saturated with Kerosene,
Tyler set fire to the rag, and showed 1T
up to the dead branch of the tree. He
then awaited results, thinking that the
dead limb would burn, much smoke
would result. and the coon would be
forced to seek refuge in flight. After
that catcnlnS MIN WOuiO pe stif easy
matter.
But the fire burned me.riiy on. and
much to the youths surprise caught
on some of the other branches, setting
the whole tree on fire. ard allowing
the coon to escape in the 6ense cloud
of smoke, the very thing by which he
was supposed to have been caught.
Tyler and the dog went home discon-
solate. Their coon had escaped. and
the tree was burning down Things
had not turned out at all as planned.
But the delightful climax was yet to
come. Returning the mex. day to the
scene of the fray Tyler was surprised
and delighted to find a large quantity
of delicious wild honey oczing from
every port and joint of the tree. A
nest of wild bees. lying dormant in the
warm depths of the tree. had been
overturned by the falling and burning
branches, and the honey straightway
began to pour out Tyler got good
sized milk pail full. and his friends
call him "Honeyboy.i' The coon is still
at large.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-09
BILL, COLLINS WITH DUMMIES.
Former Major Lacquer Decides to Cast
Fortunes With Home Team.

fortunes WnN TONIC tSa"s
Belden Hill has announced that
"Bill" Collins. a member in 1914 Of the
Brooklyn Nationals, the Newark In
ternationals and the Buffalo Federals.
has been signed to play with Cedar
Rapids during 1915. Collins Is in bust :
ness in Cedar Rapids and business
cares in addition to the fact that de
does not wish to leave a son. recently
arrived at his home. have led him to
decide to cast his lot with the Bunny
squad rather than return to some OF
the higher organizations which have
endeavored to sign him for the sea-
son.
Injuries, which occurred frequently
worked against his record last year,
both at Newark and at Buffalo. but
he has recovered and reports that he
Is in shape to set the diamond on fire
this year. Hill accompanied his an
nouncement of having secured Collins
signature to a contract. with the state
ment that there was some question as
to Just where the big Lacquer would
play, as he has played successfully
! in both the inner gardens and the out
field. He is considered valuable
utility man. but will probably open
with Cedar Rapids in the field.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-09

running against the same manhoie
cover, which was In the middle OF the
driveway in North Third avenue. The
manhole cover was above the surface
of the ground. which had oecome ieep-
ly rutted on both sides. When keefer
attempted to straddle The cover with
his car. the crank case failed to clear
the cover. The crank case was torn
off and the automobile was badly dam
aged otherwise. Keefer had the car
rebuilt. Now he wants the city to pay
for it,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-09
St. Anthony Items.

The Ladies' Aid Society OF the
Christian church will give home
talent play, entitled 1.-The Suffragettes"
at the I. o. O. F. hall this evening.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Price. e
daughter
Miss Winnie Cannon spent several
days last week visiting in Marshall
town.
Mrs Early Elliot and daughter, who
have been visiting in Liscomb at the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-09
EXPECT HOT COMPETITION.
State High School Basketball Tourna
rnsnts This Week to BE Fast.

msnts This Week to BE Fast.
The district high school basketball
tournaments to be held Friday and
Saturday Of this week promise some
hot competition and the result will be
to reduce the number Of contenders for
state honors to four teams, which will
meet next week at Iowa City to settle
the state title.
The Marshalltown five, which is
scheduled to play in the Cedar Falls
district. will meet some fast teams, but
will not have to compete with the fast
Reinbeck five, which has been assigned
to the Cedar Rapids district. Cedar
Falls high is expected to furnish the
strongest competition in the district
meeting. The Cedar Falls five has de-
feated the Reinbeck five. considered
one Of the fast teams in the state, by
one point, and has, in turn been de-
feated by Reinbeck by the same
margin.
The Marshalltown five has perfected
it's team work and is now regarded in
other towns as a contender for the dis
trict title. The record of the team this
year has been exceptional. particularly
so since the first two or three games OF
the season. Coach Mericle has the
members Of his squad in excellent con-
dition and ready for long hard con-
test.
a change has been made in the east
ern district Burling ton having been
transferred to that section from the
southern district. The Cedar Rapids
meeting will be an exceptionally good
one owing to the fact that four first
caliber teams will compete. The four
major class contestants in the Cedar
Rapids district are Cedar Rapids, state
champions of 1914: Clinton, runners
up in 1914. Burlington and Reinbeck.
Last week Cedar Rapids defeated Gin
ton by two points on the Coe college
door an ovartir,a game
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-09
!. r. Meeklns nome, returnedl homs

J. r. Meekins homo. returned home
saturday. II y .5s
Rev. andsNrA =. ~. Keop0el: ara par
ents OF . ten and q half pound son.
Misses Wilma and Louis Kelso. OF
Clemens. are spending few days az
the home Of their grand parents. Mr.
and Mrs. Sam Meekins.
LaPlant Bros. have installed . new
electric light plant in their drug store
and garage. 1t Is great improve
ment. for the town.
Leo Howe. Of Barnes City, Is spend
ing few days in st. Anthony with
friends.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-09

Rvesr% Msat NlaFssse ~ Gast laaiN
Always Has special. priess.
Rupert's meats priced - follows:
Pork butts, 12k cents.
Pork chops (loinl AZ and - cents
Spare ribs, 10 cents.
Two pounds pork sausage. 81 cents.
Skinned hams (cured). Is cents.
Cured shoulders. 13 cents.
Bacon strips, (fat). IL cents.
Best bacons. Is and 80 cents.
Pure leaf lard. Is cents.
Kraut, gallon. IS cents.
Two pounds bologna, IS cents.
Two pounds frankforts. Is cents.
Salt pork (fat), IL cents.
Beef roasts, 123k and Is cents.
Beef steak, IS, 20 and % cents.
Rupert's 2OS East Main.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-09
WANTS CITY TO PAY.

Automobile Owner Files Claim Of $458
For Damage Done to Car.
John F. Keefer, a retired farmer,
wants the city to pay him $45si Cor
damage done his automobile when it
was run against city man hole cover
that was in Third avenue, near River
view park, Oct 10. Keefer presented
his bill Monday afternoon and, aitfo
not refusing it, the council wanted
more time to investigate.
Other automobiles were damaged by
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-09
TRETrER WITH BLUE sox.
Marshalltown Boy May Play With
Davenport Team This Season.

w VIZ
Davenport Team This Season.
A rumor is current in Three-I Base
ball League circues that Louis Tretter.
for several years one of the most sue
cessful pitchers of the Quincy stan,
and a former Marshalltown boy, Will
join the Davenport Blue Sox this year.
The rumor comes from Quincy and
when announced in Davenport was
neither confirmed nor denied by the
Davenport management.
The report is given support by the fact
that the hurler had difficulties with
Quincy management in trying to col
lect a promised bonus. His dissatis-
faction with the Quincy management
is said to have existed for several
wears.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-09
In the pistrict Court.

IN tho OI1trtcS CouFt.
Suit brought by w. III. Anderson vs..
the Chicago Great Western has been
settled and dismissed.
The case Of Maggie Smith vs..
Charles Henry Smith has been dis
missed by the plaintiff.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-09

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Robinson. Of Exel,
Ky. spent Monday in the city on their
way to Lamoille, where they will make
their future home on farm near the
city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-03-09

Mrs. John Ruef left Monday even
ing for Omaha. where she will visit
her daughter, Mrs. Charles Coppock.