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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-02-09

FOR SALE-Stark trees, shrubs,
vines and flowers. Buy l and get
l free! You want trees from one
of the most reliable nurseries in
the world, so buy now. Your or
ders will be appreciated by Mrs.
J. c. Gambill, West Jefferson.
20 Ito
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-02-09

FOR SALE-A good yoke Of cat
tie, well broke to work any way.
Will weigh about 1000 lbs. See
or write Wayne Miller, Fleet
wood, N. G.. 2-9-1t
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-02-09

FOR SALE-One thoroughbred
black percheron stallion. Age 6,
weight about 1400. In good condi-
ton and works good. See or write
Thomas King, Bina, N. c.
2-9-1t
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-02-09

FOR SALE-MARION, VA.-One
Broom house and lot. Excellent
location for business or residence.
Lot contains about " acre. For
particulars write r. E. Tucker,
Box 116, Charlotte, NC. 2-9-6tc
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-02-09

Ro~no1nc Engines, T a c.
D gums tors, Saw Mills,
Wood Working and Road Build
ing Machinery, Well Drilling Ma
chimes, Gasoline Engines, etc.-R.
p. JOHNSON, Wytheville, Va.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-25
CLEMENCY GRANTED
TO SIX BY GOVERNOR

Raleigh, Aug Ex-Governor Hoey
today granted paroles to six con-
victs. They were:
Maggie Walker, convicted in May
OF violating the prohibition law in
New Hanover county and sentenced
to five months on the county farm
Robert (James) Rutherford, con-
victed in July in Burke county OF
larceny and sentenced to three
months on the roads. Rutherford is
16 years DID,
Russell Bennett, convicted in May
OF possessing liquor for sale and
driving while drunk in Harnett
county and sentenced to 18 months
on the roads. ,G
Ercy Williams, convicted in June
OF violating the prohibition law in
Burke county and sentenced to IL
months on the roads.
Ed Foster, convicted in April of
assault with a deadly weapon with
lntent to kill in Richmond county
ana sentenced to three to five wears
IN the states prison.
II. r. Hudson, convicted of murder
IN the second degree in Mecxlen-
burg county in January, 1884, and
sentenced to 10 to Is years in the
states prison.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-25
ANSWERS.

l. At the end of the fiscal year of
1898 it was shown that a total OF
$229,612,48.62 had been spent in con-
struction of highways in North Car
olina.
2. A charter was issued May 80,
1864 for the "Plaster Banks and Salt
Works Railroad Company a pro-
posed line from Statesville to 'some
point on the Virginia line in the di-
rection of iron, lime, plaster and salt
region of that State A capital of
three million dollars was allowed.
3. Prior to Governor Archdale in
1895 members of the English church
bitterly opposed citizenship to the
French Huguenots who settled in the
colony. They would not allow them
citizenship and being aliens they
were not allowed to own land. Their
marriages were not recognized as
legal and their children illegltimate.
4. James O'Kelley was a native of
Ireland, who spent his later years in
Chatham county, O'Kelley was an
itinerant Methodist preacher. In 1892
when his appointment was rejected
and he was not allowed to appeal to
the conference floor, he withdrew
and established the Republican
Methodist Church. This later became
the Christian Church.
5. In 1848 as a means of meeting
obligations for stock subscriptions to
railroads and for other public i'm
provements, including plank roads
6. DR.. Leroy Long of Lincoln
county. Dr. Long was secretary of
the Board of Health of the ChactaW
nation and was president of the In
dian Territory Medical Association.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-25
TO-DAY In HISTORY

1718-The French Mississippi
Company's 800 emigrants anchors al
Dauphin Island to found New Or
leans
17e8-Q5O years ago) Died-in
Virginia, aged 80, Mary Washington
mother of George Washington.
1828-Pioneer labor party, the
Workingmen's Party, opens first
convention in Philadelphia. Plat
form spoke of free public education
abolition of Imprisonment for debt
nothing about wages.
/ 1835-The celebrated sMoon
hoax"-the N. Y. Sun published an
announcement of the discovery OF
a great human population on the
moon.
1875-The wild speculation in
California mining stocks reached
its climax with the failure of the
Bank of California.
1914-(25 years ago) Glovers
strike at Gloversville, N. Y. begins
1918-Lack of skilled labor
threatens Americas war program.
1921-United States and Germany
sign peace treaty in Berlin.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-25
JACK DEAN SAFE AFTER
WANDERING IN MOUNTAINS

Marion, Aug. 25.-(AP)-Jack
Dean, left for his Charlotte home
today, taking with him memories
of more than SO hours of wander
ing in the wilds of Linville gorge.
Dean was brought into Marion
shortly before midnight by Game
Warden Dillinger, of Burke coun-
ty, who had joined the party of
Boy Scouts and others searching
for the young man.
On hiking trip with Joe and
Isaac Withers, Of Charlotte, Dean
became separated from them Tues
day morning. Search was started
when they gave the alarm.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-25
Today ...**
TODAY'S ANNIVERSARIES

1819-Allan 'Pinkerton, Scotch
immigrant, Illinois cooper, founder
of the famous detective agency, born
in Glasgow. Died in Chicago, July
], 1884.
1825-Jane Lathrop Stanford,
philanthropic wife of California's S
governor-senator, born at Albany,
N. Y. Died February %, 1905.
1839-QOO years ago) (Francis)
Bret Harte, famed poet and novelist
of Western lite, born at Albany, N.
Y. Died in England, May 5, 1902.
185O-Edgar W. Nye ("Bill Nyeo
noted journalist, lecturer and
humorist of his age, born at Shirley,
Maine Died February %, 1896.
1861-George D. Fawcett, noted
actor, born at Alexandria, Va. Died
June 6, 1882
1864-Dunbar Rowland, noted
Mississippi historian, born at Oak
land, Miss. Died November l
1897.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-25
TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

Ruby KeeIer (Mrs. Al Jolson)
actress-dancer, born in Nova Scotia
80 years ago.
Patrick E. Crowley, retired presi-
dent of the New York Central Rail
Road, born at Cattaraugus, N. Y.
IS years ago.
DR.. Raymond Walters, president
of the University of Cincinnati
born at Bethlehem, Pa, 81 years
ago.
Judge Grafton Green, chief JUS
tice of Tennessee, born at Lebanon
Tenn, 81 years ago.
Waldo Frank of Truro, Mass.
author, born at Long Branch, N. J..
SO years ago.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-25
5-lO-2O-25 Years
Ago
(Taken from Daily
Dispatch Files)
August rs, 1884.

Printing of cards has been begun
for use by merchants in distributions
to be made by them to their custom
ers in connection with the prizes to
be given away the day of the white
way celebration in Henderson.
While wiring construction for the
new white way lighting system for
the city is progressing rather slowly,
due to the short working hours in
week, much of the wiring has beer
done during the past week. At the
present rate of progress, however, il
is anticipated that the completion o.
the task may require comparatively
long time to complete, and that il
will be impossible to complete it ir
time for a celebration of the event
before the last of September.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-25
YOUTHS CAUGHT TRYING TO
ROLL, ROCK ON TRACKS 6

Salisbury, Aug. 25.-TWo boys
about II and ID years of age were
under investigation here today by
police and juvenile authorities fol-
lowing alleged attempts to roll a
large bounder on the main lines OF
the Southern railway here.
The boys were seen about the over
head bridge on East Bank stree:
early yesterday morning and al
legedly told officers they were pre-
pairing to roll the huge stone into a
bucket on the tracks. Both live here
the officers said.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-25
What Do You
Know About
North Carolina?
BY FRED III. MAY

|. How much has the State actually
spent in highway construction since
1921?
2. What was the proposed "Plaster
Banks and Salt Works" Railroad
Company?
3. When were French Huguenot
settlers not allowed to become cit
liens?
4. Who was Rev. James O'Kelley
and what church did he establish?
5. When did North Carolina first
issue bonds for public improvements?
6. Who was the North Carolina
physician who became the leading
health officer in the Indian Ter
ritory?
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-25
Fiir1l1er Tone
For Feeds

Raleigh, Aug. 25.-Feed markets
turned slightly firmer during the
week with a more active inquiry
from eastern consuming areas and
the advance in wheat prices as a
result Of the strained political situa-
ton in Europe important strength
ening influences. Wheat feeds
gained only slightly, but oilseed
meals led by linseed meal advanced
fifty percent to 1.50 per ton. Corn
feeds were steady while other mis-
cellaneous feeds held about un-
changed. The index number Of
wholesale feedstuff prices advanced
93.1 compared with 92.6 for the
previous week and GIL for the cor
responding week last year.
Recent rainfall is giving peanut
growers concern over much Of the
belt. Vines seem to be showing too
much growth for the best develop
ment OF the crop, and growers feel
that if the rainfall continues, both
...e quantity and the quality of the
growing crop will be adversely al
1ected. Farmers stock peanuts Of
good quality are now scare in all
coming extremely light and very
lew good Jumbos left in the coun-
try For these Jumbos cleaners are
paying 4 Ia to 4 3-8 cents, and
occasionally 1-2 cents per pound
delivered, with to 1-8 cents, and
occasionally IA cents 1or goou
bunch peanuts. Spanish farmers
stock outside the hands of the mill
ers was practically all cleaned up
last week.
North Carolina sweet potato sales
have practically reached a stand
still as the demand has failed to
develop enough activity to not only
cause prices to drop to lower Levels,
but practically .curtailed shipments.
Most offerings were confined to the
Jersey and Golden varieties with
lew early Porto Ricans moving by
truck. No. l Jerseys and Goldrens,
when sold, brought IS cents in New
York and 80 cents to 81 in Wash
lngton ior the best stock.
Trading in live poultry ruled
moderate this week with Jew ad-
justments made in prices, but the
market for the most part continued
generally steady. Mixed colored
fresh eggs ruled steady, fancy
whites firm, and brown eggs strong
er during the period on most of
the large northern markets.
Seasonal trends prevailed in the
live stock markets to some extent
this week. but net changes on all
species were usually within narrow
limits. Buyers pounded away on the
fed steer market, gained some ad-
vantage Monday early to lose it
later in the week. Light yearling
steers and fed heifers edged for
ward mildly, heavy hogs advanced
1910 cents, lights and light butch
ers gained 5 to 10 cents, while fat
lambs finished weak to Is cents
lower than late last week. Top
steers turned at 1O.15, mixed steer
and heifer yearlings 1000. Hogs ad-
vanced to $50 peak while best
western lambs brought $40, with
natives at 1856. More than liberal
receipts of good and choice medium
weight and heavy steers on Mon
day enabled buyers to obtain ten
to twenty-five cents price con-
cessions, which were gradually
wiped out later in the week when
supplies diminished All fed cattle
scaling less than 1000 pounds had
dependable action and in some in
stances gained 10 to Is cents while
COWS sold slowly and under pres
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-25
KElDSVILLE MINISTER
WILL AID IN REVIVAL

Reldsville, Aug 25.-Rev. J. l..
.Neese, pastor of the First Chris
Ilan church of Reidsville, will 20 to
Fleasant Bridge Christian church.
near Ramseur, Monday to assist in
series of revival meetings. The
e ,erles starts Sunday, but Rev. Mr..
NeeSe will remain in his own pull
piI Tor the Sunday services. He will
p1ao. ado hev. J. +. Apple, pastor of the
1sdsant Bridge Christian church in
eeoliuuctlng the revival which is ex-
pecteo &C. TO extend through the week.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-25
July Forest
Fires Worse
Daily Dispatch Bureau.
In the Sir Walter Hotel.

Raleigh, Aug. 25.-Forest fires in
North Carolina were slightly more
numerous and destructive in July
than in the corresponding month of
1888, Assistant State Forester, w. c.
Mccormick, chief of the Depart
ment of Conservation and Develop
ments fire control division, said to-
day.
Last month AZ fires burned over
a total of 2,147 acres for an average
of 81 acres per fire. Average damage
was $155 per acre. Figures for July,
1888, were 33 fires, 1,412 acres burn
ed over, an average of 43 acres per
fire and an average damage of $1.34
per acre.
"Although the July report isn't SO
bad", said Forester Mccormick, "it
does show that there is a distinct
need for district and county wardens
to keep constantly on their toes at all
times.
July, naturally, is not one of the
really bad fire months, but we should
remember that there are some every
month and we should be on the look
out for them all the time"
Smokers, as is SO often the case,
were principal cause of forest fires,
with II of last months AZ ascribed
to carelessness in throwing away
cigarettes or putting out pipes, Nc
Cormick said.
Six fires were laid to numbering
operations, five to lighting, two to
incendiarists, one to brush burning.
one to fishermen and campers, and
nine to miscellaneous causes.
Total loss to owners, Mccormick IS
report indicates, amounted to $3,277
from the 2.147 acres burned nNnr
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-25
TODAY'S HOROSCOPE

Today's change Of sign brings 3
more flexible nature, easily adapt
able to environment, and with 2
very social disposition. The degree
brings friendships and fortune. at
tanned mainly through the pleasant
convivial spirit natural to it. And
If opportunity is seized at the height
of the tide, the end of life will Ger
tainly be enviable. The later hours
of the day will not be so good un-
less the tendency to Incidence is held
i'm check
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-25
August Is, 1919.

Prof George A. Cole, who was
superintendent of the Middieburg
Farm Life School for two years, and
wife, who left Vance county last
June to return to their home in Ar
kansas, have reached their native
state. They made the trip in a buggy
pulled by a horse, the journey COW
ering about 1882 miles.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-25
GINS FIRST BALE

Dunn, Aug. 25.-Aubrey West,
who operates a farm near Lilling-
ton, had the first bale of 1889 cot
ton ginned in Harnett county early
this week. He was also the first to
produce a bale of cotton last year
and the first with cotton blooms
both this year and last year.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-25
CHRIST FOR ALL-kLL FOR CHRIST
0la1f6alEZ!ll#@ad
f61 1afia aIamp unite ~ lfeet, aight unte my path

Blessed are ye when man shall revile
you, and persecute you, and shall
say all manner OF evil against you
falsely, for my sake. Rejoice and be
exceeding glad: Tor great is your re-
ward in heaven: for so prosecuted
they the prophets which were before
you-Matt. 5:11-12.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-25
Angust 25 1929

Arthur P. Sledd, who for the past
three years was principal of the
Henderson high school, will enter
college work this year. He has been
elected associate professor of chem
istry and physics at Judson college,
Marion, Alabama.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-25
MIGHTY DISTURBING

st. Cloud, Mimi, Aug 25.-(AP)
Policemen answering complaint
about a disturbance IN an alley
found six boys plenty "disturbed".
They had gorged themselves on
green apples.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-25

STRAYED SUNDAY NIGHT BIACV
mare mule, weighs about 9oo On to
1000 pounds. Reward to finder
Please notify W. M. White Nor-
lima. N. C.. 90 0i :,
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-25

WANTED: LARGE WHITE F1n
lily on half shares for an o,oan rnM-
farm. Close to school, not far ~frrilt fronl
town: Apply Vance Coal and TnUn LrU,ll
Der Co., Henderson. Jun ~ IL.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-25

PLANTS FOR SALE. cAnn,-
collards, also Georgia ''nnAGE, no1iE,
home nome grown and nice ones si'sus; aa;
greater Baltimore and MAJ Marn,anId and
tomato plants. A. j. ChooI, saooe
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-25

RECONDITIONED CARS ARE PR
ter values than the used care 49,
are sold as is. See ours on lot at
rear OF our garage. Scoggin Chew
rolet CO. fri te
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-25

The truly vulgar are the herd of
pretenders to what they do not feel.
and to what is not natural to them.
whatever their station in life.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-25
August Is. 1914,

Miss Jennie Dunn and nephew,
James Harris, are visiting friends and
relatives in Wake Forest.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-25

ALL LIS STATE LICENSED BEA17r,,
operators. Phone 200 for mnurY anno?,
ment. n Your patronage appraa'oI, rppomt-
brldgers Beauty Shop. e'idted 1t
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-25

GET PRICES ON OUR USED CABS
before you buy E. g. 2. Moton SAfES n
Dodge and Plymouth dealers ~, %,
Chestnut street. 'eis Ill
4-eodts
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-25

HENDERSON, sNaois5;ses BUSINESS p, co11rcn
framing including Boo,,1 business
ana ana Accounting, ShorthapOdd eeSeping
Typing, ETC., New term rl''laa SeS. Touch
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-25

SEASON OPEN ON USED
Cars. Come early and get a
choice. l know those that
are badly shot. Phone 65. +
4. Southerland. Legg-Par-
"olH w. 25-1
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-25

TWO STEAM HEATED BEDROOMS
one with twin beds, one with don
BILE. Bath convenient Gentlemen
preferred. Phone 16O-W Mrs ] M
Baity. 95-It ~
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-25

HUNTING LICENSE SERVICE COM
plete. Winchester, Remington and
Super x Shells and hunting needs.
Watkins Hardware Co. 21-23-25
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-25

UNTIL SEPTEMBER J. 1929
Cars washed and CREASED
for $1.O0. Legg-Parham Co.
Phone 65. 2-25-ti
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-25

FORD V-8 PICKUP rp1rcr,
sale. Thomas WalehanaN Nqeh ge FOR
Garnett street, Phone 54s-I 70 North
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-25

The supremacy Of the law is, the
main shield of our civic liberty.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-25
Capital Gossip
BY HENRY AVERILL

Raleigh, Aug. Wisconsin, it
appears, has gone in for slogans and
a safety campaign. i.
A letter to hand at this bureau
postmarked from Wausau, Wis,
bears the cachet cts smart to be
CAREFUL.
AS who can deny?
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-25

VISIT OUR USED CAR LOT FOR
better values in used cars. Motor
Sales Co. 25~tf
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-25
WANT ADS

WE SPECIALIZE IN 49,
of body and fender all ALL KINDS
Motor Sales Co. repair work
25-f3
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-25

Politicians who deal in oratory and
spread eagle tactics aren't gong to
help the South any in its campaign
against rate dltferentials, in the opln-
ION OF Governor Clyde R. Hoey.
cts facts, not hot air that will
count with the interstate Com
merce Commission" he said in dis
cussing the meeting here OF the North
Carolina Traffic League IN which the
governor says the State is going to
cooperate Fundamentally.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-25
LEARN A TRADE

LEARN A TRADE
HIGH SCHOUL GRADUATES: Print.
ing offers many opportunities for
Advancement to young men. Skilled
workmen in this industry are in de-
mand. THE SOUTHERN SCHOOL
OF PRINTINGs faculties for
teaching the mechanics of the trade
are the best. For particulars write
to v. c. Garriott, Secretary-Treasur.
er, 1514-16 South Street. Nashville
TeDnessea
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-25

Critical illness Of the State De-
partment OF Agrcultures statlstl-
clan-ln- chief, W. II. khodes, has
been tremendous blow to Louis H.
Wilson, the Departments publlca-
ton chief.
when you asked him for figures
on anything in the Department you
got them today, not in a week or
so'', said Louis by way of tribute to
the Rhodes efficiency.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-25

Regardless of calendar or climate,
the fall fishing season is under way
in North Carolina. Sports fishermen
count the seasons by their catches
and all reports reaching here indi-
cate these catches are truly "fallish"
right now.
At the new 1000 foot pier at Nag's
Head bluefish ranging up to four
pounds are being landed. Further
down the coast, around Wilmington,
surf fishermen are preparing Tor the
channel bass which will work IN that
direction by September l.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-25

"There is constantly growing
interest in the Department OF Labor
and in labor in general throughout
North Carolina" says Commissioner
of Labor Forest Stafford.
II have received So lilany invita-
tons to speak about the department
and it's activities that | just haven't
been able to accept even half of
them this summer, he added.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-25

A Leicester, N. c., lady writes to
the Pathfinder, magazine of nation
al circulation.
81 have read with interest. your
editorial, Too Bad They're Gone,
with reference to discontinuance OF
several post offices with interesting
names. Take heart, there are lots
left which are just as good or better.
Right here in North Carolina you'll
find Comfort, Newhope, Trust taitn
Devotion, Balm, Harmony Relief,
Liberty, and Luck. A single county
(Madison) boasts of Trust, Luck, Just
and Bluff. And in Burke county,
even if there is Worry, there is JOY
also"
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-25

North Carolina will be represent
ed at the National Transportation
Show at the Navy Pier in Chicago,
November 8 to Is by w. z. Bush, OF
Raleigh, vice president OF the Cor
bltt Company, manufacturers of mo-
tor trucks at Henderson; and per-
haps by other figures in the truck
industry Of the State.
Evening star., 1939-07-02

| Now that summer is here, the
most frequent requests at the Cen
tral Library, Eighth and K streets
NV, and at the various branches,
is for lighter fiction. The questions
are usually in the form of specifica-
tions, such as: please give me
story that does not go into the de-
tails of the strife and turmoil of
| present wars. I do not want a novel
dealing with the problems of society
or government What l want is a
book that will make me forget my
self"
With these requests in mind, the
following list of fiction was chosen.
The books included are of various
kinds. other lands, refreshing peo-
pie, whimsical characters, and
finally, there are those books that
are classic because they portray life
in perspective through the subtle
shadings of overtones and under
! tones, making JOY and sorrow, good
and evil, all part Of one great
| canvas.
The cool seclusion of the English
! country home is a favorite setting
for those who like atmosphere and
| beauty. The estate in Naomi
Royde's Younger Venus" has
Renaissance atmosphere The hero
| is an authority on early Italian
| painting He falls in love with
! Susan because she looks like Bot
Evening star., 1939-07-02
Woshinetonions Spurn Heavy
Reading in the Summertime

ticelli's Venus. Nuns Farthing, the
gaunt, stone family house in the
Mendip Hills, is the trysting place
for two lovers that have died. 1t is
a fantastic tale for people who are
not afraid of ghosts.
The English scene is also used in
Harlequin House" Marjorie Sharp's
latest book is written in her usual
gay and sparkling style, The sister
whose fiance is away; the brother
who has just been released from
Jail for peddling dope" thinking it
to be baking powder, and the Jolly
promoter of the Bonnie Scottish
Tea Room, all join forces in Lon
don apartment.
AS Meg says in Hugh Walpoles
joyful Delaneys." II can't read
modern novels. If they are intel!i-
gent. they're about the nastlest
people and take the gloomiest view
of everything If they're about nice
people and end we'll. they're stupid" ="
The following book and also the
one listed above are about refresh
ing people who live interesting lives.
Papa, the most roaming of all the
Rumelheart Must Roam learns
quite suddenly upon his unexpected
return of mama's winning S. 900 in
a contest for the best receipt for
ketchup." This is a sequel to The
RumelheartS of Rumpler Avenue"