davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-02-25
~FRUITLAND ~FRUITAGE.

The fifteenth anniversay exercises of
the Philosophers and Chi Literary So
cieties -of Fruitland institute were held
Monday in the institute chapel. The
meeting was provided over by Mr.. J.
H. Brown of Leicester, n. G. Mr.. j.
p. Carter of Fletcher was secretary.
The program was.as follows:
Welcome address by the president.
Grafton. tThe Higher Conservation
by s. g. eorpening OF Brevard.
Grafton, Our Nations Greatest Safe
guard" by A. p Bell Of Saluda.
Debate, sResoIved; That the United
States should adopt the policy OF sub
sidizing its merchant marine engaged
in foreign trade"
The Affirmative was upheld by Cd.
Biddy Of Polk county and W. I. Brown
OF Honea Path. 8. c. The negative
was defended by C. J. Coyingaton Of
Ellerbe. n. c.. and O. Q. Rulings.
Poors Ford, n e. The Judges, Prof.
". 4. Gale, and MessEs. james Foy
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-02-25
HoRstsHo CURVES.

The. good weather we have had for
the past few days has brought very
favorable results to the Sunday
schools Of this place.
Rev. J. L. Liner has moved from our
vicinity to his new home near Blan-
tyre.
Mr.. H. r. Johnson has again been
on the sick list for a few days.
Rev. Mixing preaehed2an interest
ing sermon atsthe Baptist church Sum
day; Subject, THE secret OF success in
service.
Mrs. w. r. Brannon OF Canton spent
a few days last week with her mother
in-law, Mrs. r. NJ. Brannon,swho hay
been i'll for some weeks.
Miss Nellie Allen visited Misses
Mary and Lottie Sitton Sunday.
Mr.. Jess Anders has moved from the
Allen-mill to Mr.. ], x. Burke's place.
Mr.. A. p. Brannon went to Biltmore
to the roller mill last week.
Mr.. Snyder's new dwelling house IL
nearing completion.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-02-25
no BUY MI. MITCHELL. .

- 49, - Fr - 81. .--a@ ~ ~
Raleigh. NJ G., Feb. z2-Ths senate
passed today the Weaver bfll appReprt5
atm $40, 900 for the, purchase of tho
summ1k- OF Mount Mitchell. This was
aftef. lengthy debate ana IN effort BIZ
senator Muse TO cut the appf6priattoh
to .$l3, 500. During the 'discussions
Senator Weaver. Smade'A strong appeal
for. the bill, reading from D newspaper
an account OF the funeral OF DR.. Elisha
Mitchell who lost his life in establish
ing the prominence Of this North Carr
DINA mountain He ~eoutended that It
would be too late in q few months to
save Mount Mitchell to the state. Sen
ator.- McRecken wanted to know, how
much land was wantedsand it's costkHe
thought SIC, 900 might be enough: Sen
ator Weaver said that the land would
cost about 81 an acre The timber, ne
said is balasm and valuable. Senator
Muse asked and Nj. Weaver explained
that the land is owned by a lumber
company which agreed to hold up It's
work until the legislature meets so
hat the matter could be presented to
the general assembly. Governor Craig
made a personal visit to the peak.
Senator Ward spoke for the bill.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-02-25
U. s. FACING SERIOUS CRISIS.

Morristown, N. j., Feb. 22.-The
United States is threatened with a se-
rious invasion of its rights as a nett
trail by the warning nations of Europe,
and In preserving it's commerce with
those, nations is face to face with a
crisis, in, the opinion of former Presi-
dent William H. Taft. In the solution
OF that crisis should it arises no lingo
spirit must allowedsto prevail, Mr.. Taft
advised; neither pridetn nor mOmentary
passion should influence Judgment.
And when the president shall act"
Mr.. Taft declared Eve must stand by
him to the end. In this demonstration
we may be. sure. that, all will john no
matter what their preyioua -vfewss no
what their European origin.
All: will forget their differences in self:
sacrificing loyalty to u common Tag
and our common country" =. ~
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-02-25
ETOWAA, ROUTE j.

The Sunday school at Crab Greek
is progressing nicely under the direc.
ton OF Superintendent J. L Evans
are glad to learn that Mr.. Evans
is able to all his place in Sunday
school again.
Mr.. Solomon A. Mace of Big Willow
attended services at Holly Springs
last Sunday.
It is reported that Mr.. Solomon
Jones has sold his farm on. Crab
Creek,t to Messrs. N. L. King and John
Reed
Mr.: J.. L. Guice. q prosperous farm
er ofgthisscommunity and Mr.. Thomas
Stepp of Big Willow have gone Into
the milling business lear here. They
are moving MIR. Steps saw mill on
head waters OF Big Willow
Messrs. d. A. McCrary and N. r.
Mr.. v. C. v. Shepherds place, on the
Osteen attended Sunday school at
Crab Creek Sunday.
Rev. Patton Corn preached very In
teresting sermon atsHolly Springs last
Sunday, hts subject wasszaeheuR the
~
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-02-25

ing the home market rather than lie.
the people follow the old bankrupt
methods OF sending away for tons
upon tons of feed stufs. Could we
get enough to fill the vacancies made
several years ago by farmers who left
for the cotton mills Of South Carolina
as a result of the attitude Of Mr. Van.
derbilt when he purchased large areas
OF land within our borders, the effects
would soon tell by the increase in
homegrown products.
Let's get some settlers
How can we do it?
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-02-25
TAX RATE AND IMPROVEMENTS.

Our contemporary, the Times, went
on into a political rhapsody last week
about h s.unattractive tax rate and al
legged extravaganza and unbnsfness-
like methods of the present admins
tration. ~
The tax rate is high and uninViting
but the proper observance Of business
like methods in the Times own repub-
Ncan household would materially adm
greatly reducing it, but before proceed
ing with this question of reducing the
tax rate, we would think it unjust 70
charge extravaganza without thor
.eugh Investigation into what has been
done.and the circumstances under
which the present board has labored.
We have watched the delibera-
tions OF the present board from week
to week and month to month and
are firmly of the opinion. that
the present board has acted vita
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES delfb-s
Grafton and ~business-like judgment as
any other body of citizens would have
under similar circumstances. A man
or body of men having rendered the
amount Of service and effected the i'm
provements that the present board has
certainly could not do it to the satis-.
faction of all individuals, therefore if
some street or mud hole has not had
the attention some citizen thought it
should have received, no alarm should
lie made, especially for political effects
just prior to election. All things
SHOULD be taken into consideration.
then If all things are bad, the people.
are entitled to know it, and why.
The administration is not to. be.
blamed for judiciously spending money
for public improvements when the tax
payers are clamoring for them. And
IL the citizens do not call for improve
ments the city fathers cannot afford to
fold their hands and declare that we
don't need them. We must not call a
hh1t altogether rs the Times advises.
NE cannot anord TO discontinue these
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-02-25
THE MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION.


The Merchants association has made
an excellent beginning. 1t Intends to
work on a good business basis so as
to be able to justify its existence.
In justice to the association, it
should be stated that the organization
does not propose to fix prices or work
a hardship on honest persons, but it
will work to the embarrassment of
those who think they are wise by
cheating the merchants ont of
chandise for which they should pay.
With the proper cooperation the
association could accomplish . great
deal. save many bad accounts and
work in many ways for the genera.
development and advancement OF the
community.
Here's hoping that the business men
will see the benefits to be derived and
join in the effort to amend the credit
rolicy of HendersonviIle at . great
saving.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-02-25

It right now.
It would seem about time that the
manufacturers, usually q pretty far
sighted lot Of men, would be able to
figure it out that it would be cheaper
in money and time as well as uncer-
tainty, to agree to a fair law and stop
this interminable agitation The time
Is passing when a barrier can be
erected around a few States that haVs
made no provision worth note for reg
ulation Of woman and child labor
which will prevent the enlightened
christian and humanitarian principles
involved from coming in and assert
ing themselves. Just as certain as
day follows night, these advances will
take place-the same as they have
taken place in other states where edu-
cational economical and Industrial
conditions have outstripped those In
North Carolina.
~ EA
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-02-25
PASSES BIG Army BILL.


Washington, Feb. 2a-Without a
dissenting vote the senate today pass
ed the army appropriation bill carry
ing approximately $103 .000,0 while
the house passed the $6,000,O 900 fortl'
.hcation bill. -,
The only debate on the army bill
related to action Of the senate COM
mittee in striking out Of the house
bill q provision which would prohiON
the use OF stop watches and other -.
called scientific shop managemen.
methods, in government plants anu
deny appropriations for payment o%
bonuses to employees. Senator Hughes
MARITIME and others urged restoratoa
of the provision, while Senator nov:
made an appeal for the rewarding VI
ambition. The committee was sus'
tanned.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-02-25
D EWARTs LETTER.

Since the letter Of Judge Ewart was
published on our first run" Yesterday
we learn that for the sake of economy
the city commissioners have discon-
tinued two Offices or jobs and that the
salary of the business manager. Is
81. 500 instead of $500.
AS this retrenchment was recent=
ly made no doubt the payroll did not
show the facts when judge Ewart se:
cured his information, and wishing TO
do him Justice as well as all others
concerned, this statement is..paae+ !.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-02-25

Justice and C. s. Fullbright, rendered
the decision in favor of the negative
Each young man was well prepared
and acquitted himself in such a way as
to maintain the high record of these
occasions.
The music was furnished by Miss
KeLhley and some of her pupils.
The patrons and friends from a dis
lance together with those of the COM
munity filed the house. All seemed
to enjoy the occasion.
Following the exercises in the chapel
was an informan reception at the Girls
House.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-02-25
'aEND1Ks0S COUNTY SETTLERS.

The objects o 7the7 GFeatsE Hender-
sonville club, outlined elsewhere in the
Democrat bY President WILCOX, are 80
NUMEROUS and meEitorious one hardly
tAdfowsiwhich deserves, most attention,
Ebat tHsthere th9Democrat will dis
cRss improved farming methods and
new settlers.
! We only have to recall the fact that
there was serious opposition recently
to the farm demonstration work to
known that the minds of some of our
formers as well as their agricultural
methods must be cultivated to higher
efficiency. The quickest and most eff,
cient method to accomplish this re-
mains to besdecided upon.
Down in the vicinity ef Wilmington.
where the colonization project has had
lis most successful demonstration, the
people have succeeded in getting what
the wilmington Star terms expert
Eaericulturists' from Belgium.
Seeing the Importance of infusing
new blood into the farming districts
Eox Forsyth county, the Winston-Salem
beard OF trade last week endorsed a
bill presented to the legislature auth
erizing the county commissioners TO
appropriate from the general county
funds such sums as in their discretion
they may think necessary for adVertis-
ing the advantages and resources OF
Forsyth county with a view to secur-
ing farmers from Canada, Belgium OF
other places.
While there may be objection In
some communities to the coming OF
foreigners or even farmers from other
sections of the United States, q good
class of people would prove a great
blessing to the agricultural interests
OF Henderson county: We have a few
good farmers with US, but many fol-
low the antiquated bull-plowing, sur
face-scratching methods Of our fore
fathers, and they could not be con-
vinced of the merits of more approved
methods In a more striking way than
by the example that a few good up-to-
date, progressive farmers from other
sections would set for them. We
need to have new blood infused into
the community before we may expect
real rapid development.
If Henderson county could by some
means induce some good farmers to
settle here they by their crop yield in
crease over the present production and.
by the inspiration they would AFFORD
their neighbors, soon change the tide
Of things and be the means Of supply=
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-02-25
HIGH BREAD VS.. ECONOMY.

New York, Feb. 23.-The recent II,
crease In the cost of wheat bread anu
-four will not cause suffering amons
the poor, In the opinion Of c. H. CaD :,
by, president of the Chicago board y.
trade, who testified today at the ~
vestigation of the New York state ~
torney general into the cause OF u.
increase. The witness also express
ed the belief that there will be a s~
plus Of wheat at the end OF the ci"
year June 80. ,.,a
mThe poor viii not stop eating bres"
because it is raised In price one osT'
a loaf" asserted Mr.. Candy, but W.
will economic. In q country like y
United States, where millions OF
spent for chewing gum and Il c a..
cigars. Z fail to see hoy it al be W.
turbed BY & penny rise in the prlcs
fo0dstuRs.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-02-25
|; Pr. LOOKOUT VIEWS.
~ 81 81 81 "a M az -

Mr.. and Mrs. Blanten Of Moores-
boro r paying q visit to their son
and daughter of this place.
= We are sorry to learn that Mrs.
James Stepp is very Ill.
Mt. Van Lamb is preparing to build
a new dwelling for his own use.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Henry VII
Hams. a daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. IA Marshall Of Hem
.deraonville, Route !, visited Mr. J.. H.
Lamb and family at this place last
Sunday.
Mi. Home Sunday school was reor-
gained last Sunday. 0ficers were
elected as follows: Mr.. Nathaniel
Jones, superintendent; Mrs. James
MerrelL secretary; first teacher Miss
Emma Williamson: second, Mrs.
Thomas Justice: third. Mr. Henry
Williams.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-02-25
EDITORIAL 0~BSEREATTONS
tCaatxibateA.j
!. ToUcHlNs CHILD 1lpSRs

- go -aTN[~G - XN--fG%N& -
What, about ohildflabor legislation Il
q question to n6sfittle extent now ba-
fore the people Of North Carolina Up
to this, time mo- rekl eEeedy5 Rw Tor
the protection OF Juvenile vabEsfs In
indastrial pursuits has been enSeted
ard there appears sto .be-po prospects,
Of che present General Assembly TAXI
Ing advanced steps upon it6e subject.
The orpositlon, % standing out against
any sort of compromise and: viii not
agree to anything which has the re.
sen4blanee TO an efficient and worka-
bic law.
+ The advocates OF q more restrictive
measure of protection to the woman
and child workers have preBaredsa bill
asking for a much milder statute than
was proposed under the Weaver. bill.
His would simply provide ma
cEfnery for the enforcement of the
present law. 1t was submitted to the
legislative committee of the Manufac-
turers Association for consideration,
with the assurance that no inspector
would be permitted to do more than
secure information provided in the
statute. The proposition was .declin-
ed and the reason for the rejection of
it is plain. The manufacturers feel
tGat they have the ear of the Assembly
and will be able to defeat any propesi-
ton offered at this time. The usual
lobby has been on duty in Raleigh. this
winter and appears to have gotten in
fits work.
The advocates OF further legislation
on this question are said to b sappre-
hensive that unless the General AS
sembly passes a child labor law that Is
less of a farce than the one: now on.
the statute books, the Democratic
party may suffer from 1t two years
hence. The people-some OF the
friends of the Weaver bill say;-and
especially the wage-earners, are tired
Of being bafnboozled with ineffective
measures, such as the opposition has
heretofore succeeded In having enact.
ed. and they have a right to be-, The
law now on the statute books shoula
be safeguarded by effective machinery
that will. guarantee its enforcement.
The suggestion has been made that
the Legislature Of 1918 created four
additional superior court judges, which
cost the State SIC. 900 per. year ia sala-
ries, on the plea for law enforcement.
and that the present General Assembly
a i'll afford to turn down q measure
providing the small expenditure OF
s 5000 for the protection OF young
children. The point is well taken.
That the present law is being violated
has been openly. charged and not sue
ceBsfully eontradicted. That it has
been-and cannot be-enforced without
special machinery is perfectly appar-
ent to everyone conversant with exist
ing conditions. The only remedy IN
State inspection and this General AS
sembly should realize the necessity for
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-02-25
Our Community Builders

The Greater Hendersonyille club is
solely a boosting, upbuilding organi-
ration TOR the public good. It repre-
SCENTS no private Interest.
Every citizen-man or wonan-and
every friend OF Hendersongille or
ether parts of Henderson county
should be q member.
Wellwishers of the community sup
port the club by joining one of the
four membership classes with annual
dues of $40, so, SIS OF $3.50, If paid in
advance or a slight increase If paid
monthly.
Members may enter the class best
suited to their public ~spiritedness and
financial ability.
Following is the list of members un-
der the new membership plan. Others
must be added or the interests OF every
business in Hendersonville will suffer:
Members Secured Since Last Report
G. w. SFTTON,
JONATHAN CASE,
HENDERS0NVILLE LUM. co.
:. MRS. e. g. WILSON.
DIR. ]. L.. ROSE.
DR.FW. H. JUSTUs,
F. e. DURFEEs
HENDERsoNv1LLB GRO. co. )
DIR. y. L#E6ERToN,
-at r. S..THOMAS,e srE
MRS. ANNIE ESAMPLE.
&'H.&ktA re - fesA1&G ~ zx@
5 Membefsa Heretofore ARAouneod.
]. c. wALDRoP.
~ WAHERLY.
ssEsH K7NCAIR -
CAHINESs Is ar = ~
4FREEM& BACON.
'@saGE0 6IANoKASuS
McNfLI1AM.sv
. HENDERSOMv1kISBfHnW co.
sas s&es ssst,a.
si.FRAtK W.fBR0WN:s2 ffx
DR..J.a BROWN. az - .srs
]: DIR. JNO.EE. ENNIS.
lBURCKMYER BROTHERS,
HENRY{K4NG, 1s@
All: MoREY,
J. d. WALDROP, ~
=. e. SHfPMAN,
MACK RHODES,
L, II. SUMNER, $50,
FIRST BANK & TRUST co.
DIR. w. r. KIRK.
NJ E. DOTSON.
L. b. NAYLOR,
r. H. STATION,
D. s. PACE
REV W. F. WoMBLE.
A. CONVICTION, I
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-02-25


public improvements any more than q
progressive retail merchant can AFFORD
to let his front windows become the
roosting place for flies and the weay-
ing of spider webs and the town paper
appear without his regular daily or
weekly business announcements.
The high tax2rate is not the whole
trouble. Low assessments is the Ques-
ton. This is q very opportune season
for the Times to preach good doctrine
to its republican household of county
authorities, for this year we are to
have another reassessment of property.
The county commissioners will soon
appoint tax assessors or listers for the
various townships. If men r APP
pointed with a view to efficiency rathec
than fulfilling political obligations the
high tax rate can be materially rem
edied.
The work of placing property on the
tax books and of fixing its valuation
is done by the township ssessor or as
SCISSORS and this should be no boy-play.
The commissioners should give the
appointments serious consideration
and appoint men equal to the respon-
sibilities Of such a position. They
should appoint who know
real property values and could make
Just and equitable assessments. As
SCISSORS should not be appointed just
because they happen to be out of a job
and apply to the commissioners for @
pension or because they will promise
to make Valuations low or for the sake
o. their own property or that Of their
friends. The position of assessor is
not one for a blockheaded jack legged
politician and we trust that u COM ;
missioners will bear this in mind and
select ahe very best men to be found
In their respective townships for this
important duty of discovering and
assessing taxables, especially for Her-
Jacksonville township if NO other.
With a fair and equitable assess
ment Henderson county will no longer
claim the enviable position it held in
1912, that is, the highest rate for any
eounty in the State.
Fhe city has been accustomed to &C
the assessment made by the
and If good judgment is shown
- n~anrr-I
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-02-25

publican" st. Luke 1910.
Mr.. H. B. Evans made a business
trip to Hendersonyille last Friday.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-02-25


Politics has reached the ebullient
stage
The way of a city commissioner is
hard
And the republicans lose another DO
ntiGaI cudgel.
Yes, Uncle John, the Merchants as
soeiation will keep tab on the dead
beats.
Don't fail to attend the club meet
ing Friday night, when the communi-
tvs welfare will be considered.
No, dear Susan, the sand-cIay con-
~troversy is not yet a political measure
but we are unable to say how long it
win be before there is a party lineup.
pm this question.
. . .
Petitions are still floating o
but to our amazement we have not
seen one praying the legislature Or the
municipal authorities to Wean Colonel
jones calf by twilight sleep.
Again we are moved to repeat that
cards and resolutions of thanks, as
well as other matters of a personal ad-
vertising nature, are not published
without pay, which is only half of the
usual commercial advertising rates.
. . = -
"a number of u subscribers be-
came offended some time ago, because
we urged the people to trade with
home merchants We are, afraid that
some of the merchants, too, did not
like our suggestions, since they do no:
advertise any mere."LCanton "ObSer-
yer. - " =S>5 $3.50 80 ~SF
Accepting as true the statement OF
Judge Ewart that the police End their
attorney were present at the last meet
ing OF the Greater HendersOnFiHe club
We aHsmust takeseff our hats ad adj
nit, desnitesthe HockinE t1e AubFhas|
EeceiysdAat at1aSt sheeHeGGhhed
rs a powerful and influential institu-
ton. May she esr6odeiah andsHsR
stronger.as the days go BY.
: , GE |