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as he released his hold on the
pistol.
His titian-haired wife, clad in
a flaming negligee, followed him
into the room, clinging to the
desperate tearfully before the Of
ficers led the four heavily man.
acled and guarded by automobile
loads of machine gun-armed po-
licemen to Jail.
Hiding Since Saturday
There Kelly refused to talk
further.
"Chief, I'm not talking to
anybody about anything"
So Kelly told Chief of Police
Will D. Lee.
His pretty wife, however, talked,
though reluctantly.
Kelly and she had been in hid.
ing here since Saturday she told
international News Service.
They rode and walked about
the streets of Memphis freely
making no effort to conceal their
identity, she said. She explained:
1--WE had a big party at the
house Saturday night and then
again Sunday night. Nobody
disturbed us. We had a lot Of
fun"
The titan hair affected by the
desperado's wife, police learned,
is a wig.
Takes the Blame
She declared she wanted to go
back to Oklahoma City immedi-
ately and save her parents, r. G..
CBoss'D Shannon, lean-jawed
The Washington times., 1933-09-26

eral agent in charge of the divi-
sion of investigation here.
Miss Arnold, according to Pur.
Wis, is a close friend Of Mrs. Kelly,
who was arrested with her des.
perado husband. She is supposed
to have left her home in Okla
homa with the Kellys shortly
after the UrSchel kidnapping.
Remaining several days with
the Kellys in Memphis, she re-
turned to Oklahoma. Back home,
she committed the fatal error
she talked. Federal agents, learn
ing that Miss Arnold knew of the
Kellys' whereabouts, grilled her
until she revealed their hideout
in Memphis,
The Washington times., 1933-09-26

Cross, offering assistance follow
ing reports of the disastrous hur-
ricane which swept over Tampico
Sunday night. His telegram read:
deeply disturbed early re-
ports TampicO. Can we assist"
The Washington times., 1933-09-26
Chicago Girl Talks,
Gives TIP ON KeIIVS

CHICAGO, Sept. 26 G.N.S0.
An unguarded slip of the tongue
by Miss Arnold today was given
as a circumstance that led to the
arrest of George ("Machine
Gun'D Kelly in Memphis, Tenn,
according to Melvin Purvis, Fed
The Washington times., 1933-09-26
IS "SPEAKS" RAIDED

BUFFALO, Sept. 26.-As a
consequence of three slayings
attributed to feudS in liquor trade,
the police department carried out
a series of raids which in six days
disclosed IS speakeasies and 10
stills. The results contributed lit
tie to the solution of the killings.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-02-20
Polk Taxes Are
Al Per Cent Paid

COLUMBUS. Feb. 20.-Polk
county's tax levy for the present
year, which amounts to 1884,
$500, is nearer paid at this time
than the 1881 levy was OF the
same date last year. The tax col
lector's office has given out the
information that, al per cent of
the 1882 levy had been paid to
date. On the same date. last year
the office had collected aprroxi-
mately SO per cent of the 1881
levy. There is now in. effect "a
penalty of one per cent on all un-
paid taxes for 1882. ..
Polk county's largest taxpayer,
the Duke Power company. has
paid all 1882 taxes while the sec
ond largest. taxpayer in the eoun-
ty. the Southern Railway Co., has
not as yet paid. for 1882. ---.-..-
\ The failure of one of the coun-
tvs largest taxpayers to, meet it's
taxes promptly has placed & real
handicap upon the county COM
missioners and they are operating
the county affairs under, dicicul-
ties, it was pointed out by Off
Gals. - <&',...' +.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-02-20
Mrs. Covington
Dies Following
Flu Illness
Wife of A. & P. Store
Manager Here Taken
to Va. for Burial

Mrs. Treola Smith Covington,
wife of r. l.. Covington, man
ager of the A. & p. store at
Main street and Fifth avenue,
died at their home on Barker
avenue. Just off III" Spartan
burg highway early this morning.
She was 27 years old and death
followed an illness Of Influenza
and pneumonia.
Mrs. Covington was a native
of Tennessee. -,
Following funeral services held
this afternoon at 8 O'Clock from
the home, the Rev. w. H. Ford
conducting, the body was taken
to Danville. Va, at 4 :08 y. M,
for interment in the old family
burying ground at Covington
chan i. Commitment will be at
2 p. NJ. Tuesday.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Cow
ington leaves three small children.
Mr.. Covington will be accompa-
MED to Virginia by his brother.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-02-20
Valedictorian at
Fletcher Named
Miss Phipps Gets Post ;
Miss Halliburton Is
Salutatorian

FLETCHER. Feb. 20.-Mr. n.
A. Melton. principal of the Fle:ch-
en- high school has announced that
Miss Lucille PhippS will be valedic-
torian Of the senior class for 1888.
Miss Phipps is the eldest laugh
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Phipps.
Her father is one of the heroes
of the reserve work which fol-
lowed the disaster d. the Blue
Ridge Lime and Stone cOmpany's
quarry last week. She has the
same sterling qualities which her
father possesses. -,
Miss Margaret Halliburton will
be the salutatorion. She is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. T. j.
Halliburton. Miss Helen WOrshanl
has been chosen to read the class
his DRY and Miss Sarah Garren
will give the prophesy. Ode!l
YOungblood is the class poet. Miss
Lois Watkins will hcstow the gifts
to the iuiOrs and Miss Vera Rid
die will read the Cast will"
The class motto is "lnveniam
nam aut faciam." The class has
chosen pink and green for the
class coiors and the pink rose for
its flower.
There are % members of the
class. Abncr n. Garren is The
president; Doris Sherman is vice
president: John Chandler is sec
retary-treasuer.
On Friday evening the juniors
entertained the members of the
senior class with a banquet at the
high school. Beside the seniors
five members Of the faculty, three
members of the freshman class
and three of the sophomores were
present and 20 juniors.
Music was furnished by the Ed
NEVILLE string band. Mr.. Melton
made the principal talk, and a
play was presented by the juniors.
Lottie Souther. Margaret Ella
Fletcher and Ira Baldwin were
the committee On arrangements.
They were assisted by Mrs. +. w.
Fletcher, grade-mother for the
juniors. Mrs. Fletcher gave sew
eral readings. ..
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-02-20
Revivalist Will
Be Heard By
Students
First Baptist Speaker to
. Appear at County's
:. High Schools

|; DR.. W., F. Powell, pastor of the
First Baptist church Of Nashville,
Tenn. arrived in Hendersonville
this afternoon and will preach to-
night att o'clock at the First
Baptist church. He will he here
through Friday night and will
preach daily at the church at 10
a.. m. and at 1880. p; m. AS DR..
Powell is so well known in this
section, it is believed great crowds
will attend his services.
| He will also speak at several
other points in the county during
the week. His schedule is as fol-
lows: -. 800. d s'-
:, Tuesday, 1880, at Fruitland In
stitute.. g..
Tuesday, 2:3O, at Fletcher high
school.
Wednesday. 2:So. at. Mills River
high school
Thursday, 80. at Flat Rock
nlgn Scnool.. .. -, g. 81. 80,
Thursday TOO, at Henderson
vile Kiwanis club.
, Thursday. $3.50. at Dana high
school.
Friday, $3.50. at East Flat Rock
high school, ...- ..'.. D..
These services are being held,
not only for. the pupils of these
schools but for. the community
folks as we'll. The general public
is cordially invited to all of these
services, -
DR.. Powell is, well known to
many people in Hendersonville
and Henderson county. He was
for some years principal of Fruit
land Institute and served as pas
tor Of the First Baptist church of
Asheville before taking up his
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-02-20
PERUaL
PARAGRAPH

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Kelly and
Mr.. and Mrs. Badgley, of Nor
wood. Ohio, who were en- route to
st. Petersburg, Fla, were guests
yesterday of Mesdames w. F.
Bowman and ]. H. Clevenger at
the home of the former.
Mrs. S. NJ. Mum returned on
Saturday after an extended stay
in Lake City, S. c..
Mrs. NJ. Fred left Saturday for
Martinsville. Ind. where she was
called on account of the illness of
her daughter, Mrs. Harry Sphrintz
who is slightly improved.
Miss Carrie Rainey leaves this
afternoon for a visit to relatives
in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Mrs. E. R. Black is indisposed
at her home just off the Flat Rock
road.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Hewitt spent
yesterday at Converse College in
Spartanburg. S. c., with their
daughter. Miss Evelyn Hewitt.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-02-20
LOVELY LITTLE BRIDGE

Mr.. and Mrs. A. {. Hewitt gave
a small. though charming bridge,
on Saturday evening in honor OF
their son. Mr.. A. c. Hewitt. Jr;'
of New York City. who is spend
ing some time with them.
Miss Mary Brooks held the high
score among the young ladies'; MIR.
Ernest Ewbank that for gentle
men, while the low score prize was
awarded to Mr.. J. T. Fain. Jr.
Angel food cake and refreshing
punch were served to the follow
ing who attended this charming
party: Misses Elizabeth Wallace
and Mary Hart. of the Fassifern
faculty, Misses Jane Truck and
Brooks, and Messrs. Ewbank. Fain
and Jack Hewitt. besides the hon
or guest, Mr.. Hewitt.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-02-20
Three Minute
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When you have one of those
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and neuralgia; for reducing fever
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system without opiates, narcotics
or such habit forming drugs. Get
"B. c." in 10c and 25c packages,
wherever drugs are sold. (adv.)
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-02-20
MAJOR BILLS
EXPECTED TO
BE REPORTED
CONTINUED from page one)

lCOULlIQGtA
out in committee.
Another of the reorganization
committees proposals, however, is
expected to have hard shedding II
is the highway-prison consolida-
ton bill. The measure will be bit
terly fought by the good roads
block headed by Senator kirkpat-
rick of Charlotte, and also BY
Senator John Sprunt Hill, OF Dur.
ham. who is unalterably opposed
to a consolidation of the two de-
partments and who believes that
the prison should be made self
supporting by increasing its farn'
operations.
Meanwhile, committees have I'M
portant measures to act upon dur
ing the week. The game commit
tee is working on general game
law bill which. it is now generally
conceded. will transfer the duties
Of the state game warden to the
department of conservation and
development. ..
The agriculture committee S
revamping a bill to take away a
large part of the agriculture de-
partment's work and give il to
State College. 1t would leave
Commissioner Graham with moth
ing but a few regulatory powers.
The Joint education sub-com-
mittee has been working for more
than a week on a general educa-
ton bill, which, it is confidently
expected, will set up' machinery
for the operation of an eight
months school term and also cut
school costs, particularly the
amount of money now appor-
toned for county superintendent
salaries. The subcommittee IS
considering several proposals to
eliminate some. of the county SUI
perintender IS, including a meas
ure by Senator Ingram of Ran
dolph to cut the number down to
40. -.. ,...--..-. 49,. :.
The senate insurance committee
will hold hearing during the
week on various bills to alter the
workmen's compensation act. The
same committee is expected to re-
port soon. on the Burgin- unem-
ployment insurance. bill. which
would be made possible by finan-
cial participation of both capital
and labor. and would not cost the
state anything. 1t is modelled af-
ter. similar laws now operating IN
several eastern states.
Last but not least. House Judi
ciary No. 2 is expected to report
during the week on Senator Hins-
dale's bill to regulate the practice
of cosmetology in North Carolina,
which has become to be known
more popularity as 'the beauty
parlor bill" The measure has al
ready passed the house.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-02-20
NEGRO LYNCHED

RINGGOLD, La, Feb. 20
(UP).-A mob of more than 500
men last night captured a con-
fessed negro killer from Bienville
Parish officers, hanged him to a
tree at the scene of his CRIME, and
fired more than so shots into his
body. A recent rain thwarted the
announced plan of mob leaders to
burn the negro at stake. Wood
and brush around the place were
too wet to burn. The negro con-
fessed that he killed j. P. Batche-
lor. 50-year-old banker, early yes
terday. and attacked Mrs. Batche-
lor after forcing them to walk
two miles from their home in
night clothes. -
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-02-20
ENGAGEMENT OF MUCH
INTEREST ANNOUNCED

- The engagement of Miss Pau
line Brown to Mr.. Roy 3. Bowers,
Jr., which has been announced Is
of great interest in a number Of
states. The nuptials will take
place in the Presbyterian church
on Thursday, March the twenty
third. The announcement was
made at a charmingly informal
party which her mother. Mrs. j..
S. Brown, gave at four-thuiy
o'clock on Saturday afternoon to
a few close friends.
In a setting of lovely daffodils
and other early spring blossoms
sthe two tables were arranged IS
if for bridge and when the guests
picked up their tallieS they read
the announcement instead.
Chicken salad and accessories,
which included cake and coffee,
were served to the following
guests: Misses Katharine Valen-
tine, Ellen Fain, Mary Brooks,
Elizabeth Cannon. nellie Jones,
Syretha and Dora SossamOn,
Susanna Stroup and. Mrs. Ben
Brown.
The bride. who is one of the
,eity'S most accomplished musi-
clans, possessing a voice of rare
sweetness, attended Agnes Scott
College in Decatur. Ga, where she
studied voice as well as taking the
literary course. Later she took
both piano and voice at the Gin
.einnati Conservatory of Music in
Cincinnati, Ohio, after which she
taught public school music in
Bristol. Va. For the past two sea-
sons she has been vocal instructor
at Fassifern School for Girls IN
this city.
81 She is, one of the most popular
girls in the young set and has
beauty of character as well as of
face. Her father. DR.. j. S. Brown,
and brother, DR.. ]. S. Brown, Jr.,
are both prominent physicians of
the, city and are active in the XII
wants club and other organiza-
tons of the city. Her mother. a
much beloved woman, is especial
ly active in patriotic. church and
social circles.
The groom is the son of Mr..
and Mrs. Roy B. Bowers, the for
mer having been superintendent
Of the city schools of Bristol, Va,
for a number of years. He is cost
accountant for the Eastman Ko-
oak Co.. with headquarters in
Kingsport, Tenn. He was gradu-
ated from the high school in Bris-
tol and aleo from the University
of Cincinnati in Cincinnati. He is
q young man of estimable char
aeter and widely popular.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-02-20
BAPTIST REVIVALIST

Dr.:W. F. Powell, FOR several
years principal of Fruitland In
stitute and afterwards pastor
of the Baptist church at Ashe-
vile will arrive this afternoon
to conduct a revival with serV-
ices morning and evening at
the First Baptist church here
this week. For the past several
years he has been pastor of the
First church at Nashville
Tenn, and has responsible
position with the publishing
committee of the church in the
south, one Of the largest estab-
lishments in the south. His APP
pearance as an evangelist here
will be matter of personal in
terest to- wide circle of
friends established during his
connection with the educational
work at Fruitland. during his
residence in the county.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-02-20
PRESBYTERIAN MEN
SET DINNER MEET

President C. F. Stonecipher of
the Men of the Church organiza-
ton of the Presbyterian church
announces the monthly meeting
of the organization for z o'clock
Tuesday evening in the church
house on Seventh avenue. east.
Supper will be served to the gath
ering by ladies of the church, to-
be followed by a program on
church work led by. f. A. Smyth,
3rd. and in which several men of
the organization will take part.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-02-20
STATON-GARREN
WEDDING OF INTEREST

Mrs. Hattie Cox announces the
marriage Of her daughter, Miss
Nadine Station to Mr.. Raleigh V.
Garren. Friday, February II. The
bride has a large circle of friends
both here and in the south. The
bridegroom is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. A. Garren.
The young couple are making
their home near the Spartanburg
highway. s..
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-02-20
Omen Letter From II. Walter Fuller

Cod willing, Franklin D. Roosevelt will be lnausu
rated ON March 4th Both Franklin and his charming
wife are blood relations of Theodore Roosevelt Inc!
have the Theodore Roosevelt strain in their blood
Theodore intended to break the shackles from inc
farmers and working and give them Ian
chance but the Job was so big that the powerful 0s
interests prevented him from accomplishing TINS our
ing his first term and they stole the nomnaton ''O
him when he ran for the second term.
Thew knew what he intended to do and when me!
failed TO defeat him for the nomination they stole
from him. IA
Since then about fifty big corporations, together WIZ
Wall Street manipulation, have gathered in the maS
of the wealth of the country and in doing so nave
drained the country dry.
All the little fellow has left is Real Estate which No.
been taxed to death.
Half the wealth of this country is frozen up in Ks
Estate.
There is no. enough purchasing power left to ket
the factorl>s running nor to buy the products .T
farmer. Therefore, 100000 more men are 0''
Roosevelt intends to change this and put the tors'
ten men" back on their feet. The first step Will DC
reduce taxes lands and give the farmer and ''''
grower chance.
If you have little orchard or a farm you can bo l
up to $500 from the Government with which 10 w. w.
fertilizer, seeds, plants, trees ETC.. preparatory
this years crop.
Now what started out to say is this: Until Mare n
when Roosevelt will become president | am au''
lied to sell the famous Stark Brothers Apple lre I
just half price. In other words for tree you
at the regular price, Stark will give you free anon R
tree. Buy tree and they will give you one n,
100 trees and they will give you 100 and pay
freight to boot.
must take your order before March 18th, but you ns
pay when the trees are delivered for Spring planting
Telephone at the Hodgewell Hotel and VIII u
to see you to my office on Fourth avenue A.
the Hodgewell Hotel building and samples Nom
pies produced by these improved Stark trees w.
delay-March 4th will soon be here.
. (Signed) H. WALTER FuLlbs@.
P. ST. also authorized to take orders lO ". d
miraculous productions of fruits and tio" &c Bur
Luther Burbank, and for limited quantity o. O,n
banks Roses, ETC., the sell-one give-one p'
'H.W.F.s.-r ..... --.-r..s.--...-.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-02-20
FINE REDUCED

HOLYOKE, Mass, - (CPJ.-
The standard fine for drunke.
ness here has been reduced frol
SIS to the pre-prohibition lerl
of $40. It's. a depression meas
ure, Judge John Hildreth ex
planned.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-02-20
SILVER CAUSED DEATH

TYLER, MINI. - UPL.-y
silver in the hand was the csg,
of the death recently Of NJ
Peter Nelson. Mrs. Nelson y,
i'll for only a few days with /,
infection caused by the silver.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-02-20
FOUR FROM CITY ARE
LICENSED TO WE'D

GREENVILLE, S. c.. Feb. 20.
In the office of the probate judge
here. marriage licenses have been
issued to the following named
North Carolina couples: r
Claude Eugene Montjoy, Simp-
sonville. S. c., and Ethel Mccall,
Brevard.
Rolla Valentine Garren and
Nadine Zula Station, Henderson,
vile. .-..
Harold Samuel Corn and Lois
Ann Holbert, HenderSonville.
Use THE WANT ADS.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-02-20
SALUDA RESIDENT
IS GIVEN BURIAL

SALUDA, Feb. 20.-Andy j.
Thompson died at his home here
Friday afternoon at 3:15 o'clock
after several years of declining
health. He was a successful farm
er. Surviving are mis- wife, four
children, Rena, Viola. Otto. and
Claude; seven grandchildren; a
sister, Mrs. Matilda Forrest and
one brother, all of Saluda.
j. The funeral service was held at
the Friendship Baptist church Sat
urdav afternoon at $3.50 o'clock.
The Rev. j. B. Arledge and the
Rev. r. L. Morgan officiated. The
pallbearers were: Richard. G. L.,
Walter, Calvin, Hubert, Frank,
Roy and Homer Thompson, all
great-nephews of Mr. Thompson.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-02-20
DR.. L. T. WILDS is
CALLED TO COLUMBIA

DR.. L. T. Wilds, pastor of the
Presbyterian church. went to CO.
lumbia, S. c., today, where he
was called by the illness of a
brother. DR.. Wilds expects to re-
turn to Hendersonville tomorrow.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-02-20
End Serious Coughs
With CreomuIsiol

Don't let them get i stislgIe ha-|
Fight germs quickly. Creonu.:loa ct;-
bines the 7 best helps knom~ I@a
science. Powerful but harmless. Rlzas
to take. No narcotics. Your d-uittvl
refund your money if any coubg@a
no matter how long standing s@n
lieved by Circumcision. lial
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-02-20
MRS. HAMILTON DEAD

Mrs. Betty Ann Hamilton of
Mount Underwood, died today, in
her 92nd year following a stroke
of paralysis. Funeral services
will be held Tuesday afternoon
at 2:30 o'clock from Holly
Springs church.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-02-20
ROUND TABLE TO MEET

The Round Table meeting will
be held on Wednesday afternoon
at three-thirtv o'clock at the home
of Mrs. H. C. Ransom, at $40
Fourth avenue west. with Mrs.
o. A. Meyer as assistant hostess.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-02-20
JUNIOR ORDER MEET ::
TUESDAY CALLED OFF

Due to the revival meeting at
the Baptist church. meeting Of
the Junior Order will not be held
Tuesday night as announced.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-02-20
EASTERN STAR TO MEET

Hendersonville chapter No. 81,
o. E. S., will meet at seven-thirty
o'clock tomorrow Tuesday, eve
ming at the Masonic nall.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-02-20
.RIDGIANS BEAT
FURMAN FROSH

Continued from page .one)
half the score was tied at 24-24,
1926, 1928, $3.50 and 1922
before Sarrett's final point gave
the Hilltoppers win.
Harry Williams paced both
teams with II points and Sam
Bryson played a beautiful de-
fensive game in addition to three
timely field goals at critical
stages. All of Bryson's goals
came after he had dribbled
through the opposition to a score
ing position.
Middleton for Furman was the
offensive star for the visitors,
and took honors with Turner
who contributed seven points
and played "a beautiful floor
game. The passing of both
teams was erratic at times. but
the game was the best seen here
this season. : =
In a preliminary game the
Henderson1ille high "B" team
defeated T. the Hilltopper "B"
team by % to "a score.
W..