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Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-07-07
Completion
Delayed On
Prison Camp

Completion of the new $4O,OOO
State Highway and Public Works
Commission prison camp near Gill
burg, four miles east of Henderson,
is not now expected to- be ready for
occupancy much before the first OF
August, according to prison authorl-
ties. 1t had at one time been thought
that the entire job could be cOmplet-
ed by the middle of this month.
AS soon as the plant is ready for
occupancy, the camp on the eastern
outskirts of Henderson will be trans
ferred, with its 60 to rs inmates, and
the present property will be return
ed to Vance county, the owner.
The county erected the original pri-
son barracks on the present site be-
fore the State took over maintenance
of all county roads. at which time
the State assumed the operation.
Only Negroes are kept at the
Vance county camp. all white rri'-
onerS have been removed to other
locations a couple of years ago
The new camp at Gillburg is in
keeping throughout IN QeSlSn anu
arrangement with the modern style
and plans being followed by the
State in housing its incorrigibles.
Half a dozen or so modern buildings
are being erected at the site, and
the old Gill homeplace has been re-
modelled and fitted up for use of the
camp superintendent, who has al
ready moved there from the prison
camp on the eastern edge Of the city.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-07-07
LIQUOR CASES IN
RECORDERS COURT

Liquor cases featured in record
er's court Wednesday, and no ses-
sion of the court was held on Thurs
day.
Allie Boy Hayes, colored, was sent
to the roads for six months for
being drunk and disorderly and
carrying a concealed weapon.
Freeman Whitfield, colored, charg-
ed with possessing non-tax-paid
liquor, was given the option sixty
days on the roads or paying a fine
of $5 and costs and not violate any
criminal law in two years.
James Alison, also colorcd, was
charged with being drunk and dis
orderly and resisting an officer, and
was given 80 days on the roads,
sentence to be suspended on pay
ment of the costs on condition that
the defendant violate no criminal
law for two years.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-07-07
REVIVAL CONTINUES
TO SUNDAY EVENING

The Brookstone revival will con-
tinue through Sunday evening, SER
vices being held Saturday evening
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-07-07
County Audit
To Cost 1925

The annual audit of the books and
accounts of the County of Vance and
of the county schools is expected to
get under way next week. The work
this year will be done by A. M.
Pullen & Company, of Raleigh, the
same concern that did the county's
auditing last year. The concern did
not audit the school accounts last
year, but will this year. The price
for the combined auditing job was
announced as 1925, said to be less
than for the two jobs last year when
done separately by two different
auditing firms.
1t is expected that the work will
require several weeks.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-07-07
CAN YOU ANSWER
THESE QUESTIONS?
See Page FOMa

l. For what college degree does LIN
stand?
2. Why were the colors red and
green chosen for traffic lights?
g. what is crystallography?
4. For what purpose is Germany
seeking the use of Annobon Is
land?
s. Where is the Aar River?
g. Was Thomas Jefferson one of the
signers Of the Declaration of In
dependence?
7. If an airplane flying 100 miles an
hour encounters a head wind 0
100 miles an hour, can it make
any headway?
8. Is Cuba a protectorate Of the Unit
ed States?
9. What is the correct pronunciation
of the word occult?
TO-. What term is commonly used in
zoology to denote all those ami
mails not possessing backbone?
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-07-07
Old Building
Of Bank Sold

A deed filed on Wednesday with
the register of deeds involved trans
fer of ownership of the old Farmers
& Merchants Bank Building on Gar
nett street, for the last four years
occupied by the ABC store 1t was
sold by E. C. Crews and others to
r. A. Crews all of Granville coun-
ty, for $40 and other considerations.
Another deed covered the sale of
residence on Arch street by ]. H.
Rowland and others to A. T. Nc
Neny for $40 and other considera-
tiOnS.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-07-07
Fire Damage
Off In June


Fire loss in the month of June
amounted to $3.50 in Henderson, COM
pared with 1914 in May and 1868 in
June last year, it was announced to-
day by Fire Chief Cooper Ellis. Lass
month there were seven calls to. the
firemen, and two fires of sufficient
damage to be recorded.
In May there were six calls and
one fire, land in June last year, there
were thfee calls to the firemen ano
three fires.
For the first half of 1889 the tota
fire lass for Henderson has been $13,-
900, with total of So calls and q
actual fires. For the first half Of 1885
the fire loss for the city was $694
in % fires and there were SO calls
to the firemen.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-07-07
FORMER PASTOR AND
FAMILY VISIT HERE

Rev. Albert S. Rele, former pastor
of the First Baptist church here,
and Mrs. Hale and their two small
boys, were visitors in the city yes
terday and called on a number of
friends. Mr.. Hale has been pastor
of the First Baptist church at Mount
Airy since last January l, when he
left here. He and his family left
numerous friends here, who renew
I'd acquaintance on the visit Thurs
day.
The Hales have been visiting the
Bowers family near Littleton for the
past several days, and returned from
there today to their home in Mount
Airy
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-07-07
New Building For June
Reaches $3.50 Figure

New building for which permits
were issued in June amounted to $5,-
$50 in Henderson, Fire Chief Cooper
Ellis said today There were six per-
mits. There were no new building
projects in May, but in June last
year there were two for a total value
of $1,000.
For the first half Of 1889, new
building for Henderson was $49,17O
in II permits. For the first half of
1888 new construction was $35,750 in
II permits, the same as this year,
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-07-07
SANDY CREEK HAS
REVIVAL MEETING

The opening service of a revival
at New Sandy Creek Baptist church
will begin Sunday morning, with
Rev. James Potter, pastor of Wise
Baptist church, doing the preaching
A service will be held Sunday even
ing, and, with the exception Of
Monday afternoon, each afternoon at
3 and evening at o'clock during
the week.
Everyone is cordially invited to
attend these services
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-07-07
j. C.. Kittrell
Sites Donor

1t is j. c. Kittrell, and not his
brother, r. C. Kittrell, who is Of
fering the site for the county's bid
for the State tuberculosis sanatorium
for Eastern North Carolina, Fred M.
Allen, Jr, secretary of the Chamber
of Commerce, said today. Mr.. Allen
himself announced the donor as r.
G. Kittrell, and, while he knew
which of the brothers it was, he was
mixed on their initials, he said to-
day. It was J. G.. Kittrell who OBJ
tained approval of the entire family,
who now own the property, it was
explained.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-07-07

but with a gain for 1889 of more
than $4,000.
The largest single project last
month was a residence on Cooper
avenue for $500, for which the per-
nit was issued to Mrs. w. H. Nit
chell Another was a dwelling by
William Henry Young on the extern
sion of Ford street, for $500. J. w.
Beck, Jr., took three permits for
dwellings on Ford street, each valued
at $3.50. James Coleman took a per-
nit to construct a new dwelling on
College street at a cost of $40O.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-07-07
Contagious In
June Are 81

Thirty-one contagious diseases,
otherwise listed as "reportable" dis
eases, were reported to the Vance
County Health Department during
June, it was stated at the office to-
day. Sixteen of these were cases of
whooping cough and ID were measles
There was one chickenpox case, it
was stated.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-07-07
FRIDAY, JULY Z, 1889

at the regular hour. The services will
be in charge of Monroe Wicker, as
sistant pastor of the First Presby-
terian church of Henderson.
There will be Bible school COM
mencement Sunday morning at II
o'clock
The public is cordially invited to
attend all services.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-07-07
SURRY COUNTY CROPS
ALSO HURT BY STORM

Mt. Airy, July 7.-Severe hail and
.vindF storms damaged tobacco and
corn crops Wednesday in several Sec
tons of Surry county. A number of
farmers reported today almost COM
plete crop losses.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-01-05
OBITUARY

Harvey M. Ashley, son Of Will
liam and Lucinda Kane Ashley,
was born near Lansing, N. c.,
May "a, 1855.
He entered into his eternal rest
from his home Jan. 2, 1889, hav-
ing attained the ripe age of SO
years, 7 months and 9 days.
Mr. Ashley was converted in
early manhood and joined the
Bethel class Ct the Methodist
Episcopal church, where he re-
manned very loyal member and
faithfully attended the ordinance
es Of the church when his health
would permit.
His first marriage was to Nan
cy GRAPHICAL in the year 1881.
On Nov. Is, 1898, Mr.. Ashley
was united in marriage to Miss
Rebekah Spencer of Grassy
Creek, N. c., who has faithfully
rendered every service of devo-
ton through the days of affection
and now bows in submission to
the will of God.
Besides Mrs. Ashley the fol-
lowing brothers and sisters sur
vive: DR.. Ashley of Francisco,
Ind; Mrs. Bumgarner of Chill
howie, Va; Mrs. Wiley Barr,
Bina, N. c. Half brothers and
sisters are: Joseph and Calvin
Ashley of w. Va; Thomas of Va;
Mrs. Ada Miller and Mrs. Joe
Welch of Lansing, N. c. and Mrs.
Mahala of Ashland.
Many relatives and friends
mourn Mr.. Ashley's going from
the home, the church, the COM
munity. But our loss is his eter-
nal gain.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-01-05
A YEAR OF PROGRESS

Now is the time to take inventory, to
see where we stand, to review our accom-
plishments and to make new resolutions.
A glance back over the past twelve
months clearly indicates that 1888 was one
of the most progressive years in the history
of Ashe county. Not since 1899, when the
county was created by an act of legisla-
ture, has there been more progress made
within a period of three hundred and six
ty-fve days. The year 1888 will stand out
as a banner year in the annals of this
county.
With a genuine spirit of cooperation be-
ing manifested on all sides and with much
leadership that placed service above self,
many far-reaching goals were achieved and
movements were started that will not only
contribute to the general welfare and de-
velopment of the county, but will also rev.
olutionize the daily lives of many of our
people.
Heading the long list of accomplishments
is the great rural electrifcation program
that is we'll under way. This gigantic pro-
ject calls for the immediate construction
of about $50 miles of rural electric lines
to serve at least 1000 farm homes. Nearly
three hundred thousand dollars were allot-
ed by the REA in Washington to the Ashe
and Allegheny projects. Undoubtedly this
program will have a vast effect upon the
future life progress happiness and pros
perity of the county.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-01-05

throw all the responsibility on
the Lord. He expects US to lend
a helping hand and give. The
story is told that little Johnny
and Mary were walking through
a pasture where they encounter
ed ferocious bull that set chase
to them. Mary said, Lets kneel
down and pray for the Lord to
help us escape" But Johnny
grabbed her by the arms, and
replied, Come on! Let's pray as
we rum" Wise boy! Suppose we
pray as we work and give. AS
matter of fact, our Master said
more about money than he said
about heaven or hell or repent
ance, as vital as these subjects
are.
A dollar is a little man that
can heal you when you are sick.
All of us cannot be surgeons or
nurses. All of us cannot be hos
pital managers. We can, how
ever, donate several little men
who will do the work for us. Fiji
teen thousand little men-quite
an army, isn't it-can win the
battle. They might save our
lives.
We who dwell amidst that
gran d eur of these beautiful
mountains might we'll now look
out and up to the towering peaks
against the blazon horizon of
time, to see the Master Healer,
with arms lifted high; the breez-
es of eternity kiss his cheek, for
He is God, reckoning, challeng-
ing us to heal in His name.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-01-05
EXECUTORS NOTICE

Having qualified as Executor of
the estate of America Bard, de-
ceased late of Ashe County, North
Carolina, this is to notify all per-
sons having claims against the
estate of said deceased to exhibit
them to the undersigned at Wag-
oner, North Carolina on or before
the 7th day of December, 1889, or
this notice will be pleaded in
bar of their recovery. All per-
sons indebted to said estate will
please make immediate payment.
This 7th day of December, 1888.
GEORGE BARD,
12-15-6tp Executor of deceased.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-01-05
Drive
Is A Christian
Movement In Co,


Everybody ought to be for the
hospital" said a retired ministe-
rial warhorse to me yesterday.
His manner was kind and his
words positive and direct, as he
leaned back in his chair like a
philosopher. Il can hardly ina
CINE any of our citizens being
against it" he continued.
Indeed it is with no little diff
Guilty that we conceive of militant
opposition in our own ranks to so
noble a cauNe. Yet. Hambone
has very aptly remarked, What
ought to We amt always what is. :"
We may expect vigorous opposi-
ton from few and only passive
interest manifested by many. AS
l have travelled through various
communities in the county dis
cussing this matter with repre-
sentative leaders, however,
neither on the street or mountain
nor in the valley or cove have 1
found a man who did not feel
that hospital was badly need
ed
But l do not know how strong
the people will be for it when
they are approached for money"
said my friend. None of us know
that, and we probably will not
know until the campaign for
funds ends on January 81. 1 per-
sonally believe that the total of
$4,000 can be and will be sub
scribed this month, with at least
half this amount being paid into
the treasurer. Yet | am not
blindly optimistic. For without
a doubt, attainment of this COW
eted goal will engage us in one
Of the most terrific struggles of
our history. Unless the best
brains, the most efficient leader
ship, and the wealth of our coun-
ty rally now in this cause we
might as we'll call for the little
shovel handle seat of Nuts and
Kernels fame, sit down, and wait
for Uncle Sam to do it all which
he will never do. At least, lead
ing commentators on current
events are agreed that the pre-
sent Congress will curtail the
Public Works program. Very
likely more federal aid can be Sc
cured now than later.
Surely in so significant and
consequential movement as the
establishment of an attractive
and adequate hospital in our
county we can depend upon our
people to forget about political,
denominational, and class lines.
And to every politician who is
fond of telling religious leaders
to stay out of politics, it should
be said, This hospital drive is
essentially Christian movement,
and you keep politics out of it."
Admitting all the mistakes that
have been made by Christian
religious leaders, religion has
never been as detrimental to po-
politics as politics has been to
religion. Cheap politics can
block this great movement.
Intelligent religion is the
only thing On earth that
will enable us to put it across.
A religion which excludes social
needs is not Christian and for all
practical purposes is fit only for
the trash heap.
The time has come for us to
fling ourselves into the fight and
help win the battle. Fervent
prayer will help tremendously,
but it would be a mistake to
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-01-05

Because of the large number of 1888
accomplishments" it will be impossible to
summarize all of them in this editorial,
but briefly the major ones and there is no
particular significance to the order in
which we will discuss them.
Last July fulltime health department,
the first in the history of the county, was
established. The health of our people is one
of our greatest concerns and this depart
ment has already demonstrated its value.
School children and infants have been vac
cinated against contagious diseases; clinics
for the blind crippled, tubercular, and So
cial diseased have been held expectant
mothers have not been neglected; SANTA
ton is being stressed.
Progress in the Improvement of our
roads by the State Highway Department
and WPA has been marked and the big
highlight, and one of so much importance
to the county, was the beginning of the
grading and hard surfacing of state high
way sixteen from Warrensville to the
Tennessee line. This work on this vital
al CS1y VI Vic equity SIlOu1u UG COlll)1SISO
without interruption
Grading on the famous Parkway was
completed in the county and the first sur
face treatment applied. Sixty miles of this
great Scenic highway are now open to
travel and will attract thousands of tour
lists next spring and summer.
Much Improvement has been made to
school properties and the school enroll
ment is the largest the county has ever
had. Agricultural departments, however,
are still badly needed.
Improvement was clearly evident in the
religious life of the county. At least four
new churches were erected and improve
ments made on many other church build
ings. Church activities were expanded and
membership enrollments in most of the
churches showed substantial increases.
Turning to the economic activities we
find that outstanding progress was made
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-01-05
Iluh
and
KeAneN
By
TROY
ISAIAH
JONES

The word 'Nazi" is pronounced
'natzy" which looks like and
means nasty.
Garner moves to swing the
new deal to the right, says head
line. Boys, that means change
sides with your shovel handles in
your leaning.
"Bandits Flee with $4,000 af
ter Hold-Up." What did the cap
ton writer except, them to stand
around with the loot?
l hung up a pair of stockings
Christmas Eve and left note for
Santa to 'leave me a woman in
them. But he ''mythed" me!
Frank Graham says that life
now is a matter of acceleration.
Yes, and some people are step
ping on the accelerator as if they
had "chilblains"
Some enc has invented an ap-
paratus for drivers who 60 to
sleep. When they nod over, their
foot rings a bell. That is all
right if Gabriel does not beat him
to it and toot horn for him.
Space for space and position
for position and size for size, a
wart on the noce can do more to
mar a woman's beauty than any,
thing else.
1 used to induce sleep by count
ing sheep crossing fence, but
they bucked on me. l reported
to the method of counting absen-
tee votes But the dead appeared
so familiar that I awoke in this
same world.
y
Some people rather tell the
truth when they know a lie
would fit better.
Honesty may be the best poll
cy, but watch the fellow that
looks upon honesty merely as
policy. AS a policy, he might
adopt dishonesty.
Now that the firecrackers are
about exhausted, the people now
will have plenty Of New Years
resolutions to bust.
Salt river is what you are sent
up to get pickle.
For sale: Some second and
third handed New Years resolu-
tons.
Nuts and Kernels are the re-
suits of the back firing of my
emotions. l need a new Spark"
plug.
Cow with a short horn strain
in the blood don't seem to have
it in the milk!
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-01-05
MRS. SCOTT DROPS CHARGES
AGAINST HER HUSBAND

In Squire A. F. Roses court
here last Saturday, Mrs. L. A.
Scott, of Todd, withdrew peace
warrant charges against her hus-
band who had been in the coun-
ty Jail for some time. On charges
of assaulting his wife, Scott was
given a suspended sentence in
a recent term of Ashe superior
court.
Hearing in the check forgery
case, set for Monday, before him,
was postponed a week.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-01-05
MRS. FLORENCE TYRE DIES

Mrs. Florence Tyree who lived
near Mountain City, Tenn, died
Dec. % and was buried Dec. Is at
the Switzerland M. E. church
south with the Rev. M. L. Chap
pell in charge.
She was 80 years cid at the
time of her death. She is sur
viVed by several children and
grandchildren.
A large number of friends and
relatives attended the funeral
services.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-01-05

The Skyland Post is proud of this not
able record of progress made in 1888. It
is deeply gratifed over the fine spirit of
cooperation which has been manifested
by our farmers, business and professional
men and women. The Post is glad that it
had a part in this march of progress" and
takes pardonable pride in the fact that
many of its "goals for 1882, as announced
last January have been reached.
This new era of progress has just begun
Lying ahead of us are many more goals
Ashe county has unlimited possibilities for
future development. We have the natural
resources, the scenery, the fertile valleys
and the finest people. By working togeth-
er we can achieve any goal that we seek.
Let's make 1899 the most progressive
year in our history!
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-01-05
BRIEF FARM ITEMS

Receipts from American farm
marketings in the first II months
of 1888 were estimated at S6,463,
100000, or Is per cent less than
the $7,44O,OOO,OOO reported for the
same period in 1887.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-01-05
LAUREL SPRINGS
M. E. GIRO UT
T. A. Plyler, Jr., Minister
Sunday, Jan. 8, 1899

Sunday, Jan. 8, 1889
HOO A. M. Laurel Springs,
Subject: "The Two Builders. !"
200 P. M. Transou. ~,.
Subject: THE Path of Life"
tbs P. M Nathan's Creek.
Subject: Gods Elaboration.
All church schools meet at
1000 A. M. Youngs People
at Nathan's Creek at
$50. Go to church this Sunday.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-01-05

American farmers marketing
and purchasing cooperatives reg
istered IA per cent increase in
business volume during the 1887
38 year, according to estimates of
the Farm Credit Administration.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-01-05

MEN, come to see our Suits and
Top Coats, Wool and Leather
Jackets, Boots, Sweaters, Hats,
Shirts, Underwear, Pants and
everything to wear at greatly re-
duced prices. We will save you
money if you trade with us. Nc
Neills, West jefferson. 1-5-1t
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-01-05
port of the U. S. Bureau of Agri-
cultural Economics.

The 1888 fall pig crop has been
estimated as 18 per cent larger
than the crop last fall, according
to H. w. Taylor, extension swine
specialist at State College.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-01-05

Liberal consumption of dairy
products is in prospect for the
winter months, says John Arey,
Of State C-llege, in quoting a re-
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-01-05

LADIES, if you want to buy a
good Coat, Dress, Sweater, Ok
fords, ties or anything to wear,
and trade with us
and we will save you money.
McNeilPs, West jefferson. 1-5-1t
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-01-05

Hon. R. A. Doughton and Ed
win Duncan, Sr., of Sparta, was
in West jefferson Wednesday af-
ternOOn.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-01-05
TO ENTERTAIN CLUB

Mrs. P. C. Wright will be host
ess to the sewing club at her
home, Tuesday afternoon. All
members are invited to attend.