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ENTERPRISE >u_i_^ -.-.. _ Axi_. CANTON OBSERVER VOL. 13 CANTON, N. C. FRIDAY. JANUARY 24, 1919. No. 4 "LIKE A THIEF IN THE NIGHT" Unexpected Death of George Robert Smathers of Canton George Robert Smathers, aged sixty-two years, departed his life suddently last Sunday about midnight. Mr. Smathers, who has been in poor health for about a year and a half, had just returned from Savannah, Ga., Sunday afternoon, at which place he hos been employed as mill- FARMERS MAY GET NITRATE But They Most Apply on or Before Jan. 25 Notico has been given to Bol. ling Hall, chairman of the Nitrate Committee for Haywood county, that the U. S. Department of Agriculture will sell at cost a supply of nitrate of soda to farmers in Haywood county. All orders must be in the hands of the committee not later wright for the past month. His than Saturday, January 25th. demise was a shock to his fami- The nitrate will be sold under ly, many relatives and friends, the authority of the Food Con- After eating supper, Mr. Smath-'' trol Act and subsequent legisla- ers played with the baby, seemed tion relating thereto. The price in good spirits and retired about will he *8.l.O0l a ton, free on nine o'clock. Later, his wife board p_?i at loading point or was awakened by his coughing P°rt, Farmers are t > p-»y in ad and was administering to nun, m***********^*¥¥***¥***^ I* • OVERSEAS LETTERS FROM HAYWOOD COUNTY'S HEROIC SOLDIER SONS WJHinJ^^ when, without warning, the angel of death came silently. Mr. Smathers was a faithful member of the Canton Methodist Episcopal church and Sunday school. He leaves to mourn the loss of a kind and loving husband and father, the following: A young widow and children— Mesdames Lillie Johnson, Florence Davis, Eva Ducan, Minnie Ferguson, Jessie Clontz; the Misses Etta and Ruth, all of Canton, and Mrs. Mamie Leatherwood of Baden, N. C, J. W. of Savannah, Ga., and Dpwey, in France. The following children are at home, Thula, Ira, George W., Harold, Luke, and baby, Lorene, twenty- months oldv* He was born and raisijd %ear<-,Gariton, being the 8ecorl*d eldest son of the late James H. and Docia Smathers. JHe was one of nine children, ie leaves the following brothers and sisters* J. V., W. E„ J. E., J. Z., C. F., and Mrs. Emma Johnson. His brother, G. D., better known as the late "Jake" Smathers, preceded him to rest on October 18, 1918. The Masonic lodge and Knight of Pythias, to both of which deceased belonged, took charge of the funeral services, which were conducted by Rev. W. C. Matney at the residence at one o'clock Wednesday afternoon. The remains were followed to their last resting place in Locust Field cemetery by a large gathering of sorrowing relatives and friends. dition freight to th_f shipping points. No order for less than 200 pounds accepted. Applications for a part of the nitrate bought by the government will be received only from actual farmers or owners or holders of farm for use on their land, and may be made through the chairman nam^d above or through , Under date of December 22, 1918. Sgt. Alvice J. Holland writes The Canton Enterprise from Labaul, France, where he has been of late at Camp Hospital No. 91. S. 0. S., B. S., No. 1: "We boys are all getting along fine. It is getting near Christmas, and we. are all planning to have a fine time then. We will have to hand it to the American Red Cross, for they sure have done lots for us when we couldn't help ourselves. And we bovs want it to be known in dear old U S, A, by those who are working hard in the Red Crosg, that we certainly appreciate W„&t they have done. Furthermore, we can't express our thanks for what they are giving us for Christmas. I am sending a list of what they give us: We gee hot chocolate three times a week, besides cakes. That is the regu- . lar thing Besides these, we are any other member of a heal com- gefct .„_ chewing ffurY1) cigarettes, mittee consisting of H. Arthur Osborne, Canton; the Bank of Clyde, .Clyde; D. J. Boyd„v "Vaynesville. Route 2; and Boiling Hall, Waynesville. No money will be required with the application, but upon notice from the authorized representative of the Department of Agriculture farmers who have s;gned applications must deposit with a local bank, association, or individual, designated by the Secretary of Agriculture to. act as the farmers' agent for that purpose, money to cover the cost of the fertilizer evcept* the freight [ charge. In practically every j case the money will be paid to a I County Nitrate Distributor des-1 ignated by the Department of I Agriculture. Nitrate will bej shioped to distributors on sight] draft with bill of lading attached. Distributors will pay drafts, take up the bills of lading, collect money from farmers and distribute nitrate to farmers. Arrangements have been made to secure a large quantity of nitrate and it is believed that all reasonable requirements can be met. Give Due Credit A lady, who appears to be will informed, writes The Canton Enterprise as follows: "I think there is a mistake in print in the Sergeant C. J. McCarcken letter in regards to the boys whoreceiv- ed honorable mention from Gen. Lewis. It should be 'Hobert C. Rogers.' instead of 'Robert C. Rogers.' I suppo-e the boys overseas would rather their names would be correct in print." Miss Mary Lucia Pegram entertained about twenty young people Saturday night at a Rook party. The following guests were present: The Misses Lucille McClure, Therma aud Hazel Smathers, Helen Owen, Miriam •*-*M McFadgen, Marjorie Hipps, Thomasine Underwood, Louise iley, Ima Jones, Messrs. Bob or, Buster Hipps, Eugene t, Richard, Gilbert, and °arri8, L >wry Westmore- *us Hunter, James Se "larvin and Emile Al- ■ss Ima Jones won a also Marvin Alex- Bailey and Junius ?d booby prizes, packages. Sand- fee were served. rned Tuesday msinesa trip to Tcrth Carolina Long Distance Appreciation. A letter recently received from Oscar E. Hall, former Canton resident, renewing h:s subscription to The Canton Enterpri-e for another year, he writes in part: "Our paper comes regular every week and is as eagerly looked for as our daily meals. The paper give? us so much interesting news that we cannot obtain otherwise. It is s id to learn that so many of our old friends and neighbors are passing to the world beyond. Oar hearts go out ,n sympathy to the ones left behind." Mr. Hull writes that the weather in and around Genesee. Idaho, where he »-ow lives, is mild and dry. candy and smoking tooaoco. This is our list for Christmas, issued by the Red Croes: A pound anda hiilfof candy, English nuts, fruits, chewing gum, cigarettes, tobacco, jam, butternuts, cakes, hot chocolate and cigars. Renumber, this is all g\vh\ to us. That is why I say we should be thankful for what the Red Cross is doing for us. Alsoj we sure have some nice sweaters, socks, and comfort kits issued by the Red Cross. "Now I will tell you about the country over here. It is rainy and wet and the sun seldom ever shines, 'Sunny France' is just a joke. It is cloudy and rainy France, I sav. But at our posr it seldom gets very cold and there is no snow. But how the wind does blow, and the rain does patter, patter, all night long and all day. The sun shows himself so seldom that when he does com^ out it seems it surely must be time to go home. Tnis plac i looks a little like Atlantis City 'This is a summer resort right on I the s-eashore. But now it is a soldiers' resort. Ha Hu. We stay in convenient hotels and are faring fine. Night after night the ocean rolls a id the waters roar. It seems to us we are home, where the wind is blowing and the sr. ;w falling. We often dream of horn*-, aid awake to find it a joke. Bjt I don't think we have very mucn longer to wait till Unce . m willsh>w s the way. Aciol • the deep blue sea we will find our loved ones just as true as when we first crossed it. You all can imagine how I would like to see even one copy of The Canton Enterprise wtien Crowds Fi'ocking to Snyders' Sale Crowds are flocking from early morning 'till late at night to the semi annual sale at Snyder Bros ' store. The sale, according to Manager W. L. Snyder, is meeting his utmost expectations. The cl sing day is not till Ftb. 1st. There are heaps of bargains still to be had, including many just as good as those advertised on the second page of this newspaper. 1 tell you I've not had a word from -he dear old home town for over three months. But I am still a soldier and not worrying any. Wishing you all a. Merry Christmas and and a happy and prosperous New Year, and with best wishes for The Canton Enterprise. Sgt. Alvice J. Holland Camp Hospital No. 1, S 0. S-, B. S., No. 1, A. E. F., A. P. 0, France. —Wfe- Miss Blanche Harbin has received a letter from Private Carl B. Worley, Co. D, 105th Am. Tr.,- U. S. A., A. E. F., dated at Am- bly. Fiance. The letter says in part: "Jfust received four letters; also some home papers you sent me and I am just about wild, for I always am so glad to hear from home. Gee, wouldn't I like to have been with you all, the eleventh of November. I expect to be started home soon. I have learned some French and will sure have some fu i when I get back. Let me tell you a little about my trip. Left Long Island, New York, on the26;h of last May, went down the St. Lawrence river to Halifax. Landed in Liverpool, England, the 12th of last June. Spent one night in Liverpool and seven days ia Winchester. Went from chere to Southampton, crossed the English Channel, landed in Lallalve, France. After three days there we entrained in b >x cars, withjonly a itfttle room, for —„—._. Went fiv/^ miles to . After two nu,l.?h* there rode for two m re davs in a box car to . Hiked ten miles and in the dark pitched our tents on the front while the shells fell around us and air battles over u> After saveral etianges arrived at Ambly*r where I now am." —m_. - Mrs. Ei. Murray of Canton, R. F. D. 2, recently received a letter from her son, H. C. Rogers, who is acquitting himself as becoming a ^North Carolian and a soldier as a member of Amb. Co. 118, 105, S. T., A. E. F. He has received an "honorable decoration from Gen. Lewis " Private Rogers spent sixty days in Belgium during which time he could not communicate with his mother. He writes in part: "The weather here is beautiful. Sometimes it rains and gets very muddy, but it soon clears away. The flowers here are in full bloom and there are many charms which call to mind tho-ie happy days we have spent tnere." COMMUNICATED Canton, N. C. January, 22. 1919 Editor Canton Enterprise:- Will you allow me space in your paper to, in the interest of the taxpayers of the town, ask the board of aldermen a few plain matter-of-fact questions. It is not my purpose to try to bulldoze nor humiliate the said board of alderman, but just to get the exact facts of the town's affairs before the people. First, will the board explain how and for what purpose the $30,000 street improvement bond money was spent? Was it not understood that the street paving work was to cost only about $28,000, and were not the property owners taxed two-thirds of the amount together with the entire cost of buil ling sidewalks? Has the bond money been judiciously spent, and if so, why is the board now'trying to float another big bond issue for street improvements? What is the total amount of taxaole property in the town, in- RECORD TO BE PROUD OF Champion Bank Handled $325,000 of U. S. War Securities The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Champion Bank was held on the 21st inst, with the following in attendance: .1. S. Patton, R'ley M. Ferguson, Chas. S. Bryant, W. J. Hampton, W. T. Sharp, 1. H. Kirkpatrick. The report of the examining committee showed all to be in good ani satisfactory condition. The reports of Cashier Kirkpatrick showed a splendid year for the institution, coimidering enormous amonnt of patriotic work done to promote the sale of Liberty Loan Bonds and War Saving Stamps. These sales, through the Cbai-npion Bank, reached the total of $325,0o0. The old directors and officers of tho bank were unanimously ie-sleottd. John 11. Rhodarmer, now in t .eservice of his country, was elected assistant cashier and will succeed to that position as soon as he returns home. The offi- ers, directors, stockholders and patron* in general of the Champion Bank regret to learn that' Mrs. Annie Ki'kpatrick Allen, who has served so well as assistant cashier of the Champion Bank, will relinquish her position soon after Mr. RhoUarmer returns home. The officers and directors speak in the warmest terms of Mrs. Allen's devotion to duty eluding real estate, personal d,irillg the time she has been with lhe property, poll and street tax? bank. What is the monthly pay roll, and is the business being run on an economical basis? Is it customary for one town officer to hold and draw pay for two offices? Is our present water superintendent a licensed plumber, and does he know enough about the business to intelligently look after the same? How -many lawyers and at what price were they employed during the session of the legislature when the town charter If not a dollar is received in direct profit from feeding a car of sheep, the increase in farm fertility would more than pay *"" the W tuble. "TO KEEP WELL IS A DUTY" Mrs. C. J. Hand Gets Civic League Cards for Canton School Pupils. Attractive three-co'or cards, issued by "The Civic League," the slogan of which is "To Keeo Well is a Duty," were through tne ki-idn^ss of Mrs C. J Hnnd delivered to the pupils of Canton Graded School th s week. The ca*o's contain the following tim ly admonitions: Pure air and su*.shine are God's gifts to help keep us well. Never shut out the sun from a room. Th" more sunlight we have the better we are. Always have a window open in the sleeping-room at night. Never sleep in a room with a lamp burning. It destroys the oxygen. Breathe through the nof=e. The nose warm3 and cleans the air for the lungs. Bathe often, because the skin carries off the impurities of the body. Change the clothing often, and never wear at night anything [ worn during the day. Clean the teeth twice a day. Always keep the feet dry. Wenr rubbers. Stand ami sit erect. The lungs will be stronger. Eat regularly. Eat slow. Chew well. Keep the nails clean, and n«ver bite them. Mierooes breed in dirty naiis. Avoid tobacco in any form. It stunts the growth. Avoid the use of alcohol. It injures the lining of ihes.omach. Drink freely of pure water. was changed two years ago? How many lawyers are employed in the ease of the town against the watershed land owners, and £ol .heaven's sake, how much are they ^eing paid? Why is it necessary tcemptoy every lawyer in the whole ?yuntry every time the town nas a ca'Sc in court; tne case of Dr. Pegram a,gainst the town is only one instance in which too many lawyers itseems, were engaged by said board at a j high price. Have the books of the tax col-! lector and town treasurer ever! really been audited? Has a comparison of tne list of taxable property ever been made with the money collected by the tax collector? Does the board ot aldermen know just how much tax money lhe town is entitled to each year, and does the board know whether or not the full amount is collected? Why has there never been an itemized statement of the receipts and disbursements of the town publistied? Why has not a statement showing in detail, the full facts—where and for what tliey were spent, been made through the paper a* the law requires? Wdl the honorable board, through the local paper or some other agency, «ive us fml information auout the town and its financial condi.ion at this tune? Yours very tru.y, A Taxpayer Lieutenant Paris Killed Word was received Wednesday morning from the War Dept. by Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Paris, that, on Sept. 27, 1918, their son. Lieutenant Frank Paris, made the "supreme sacrifice." Lieut. Paris was a member of the 106 h Inf. 27th Division, and had been in the regular army for :-evera years. Frank was in his twenty- sixth year. He was an ideil soldier. His name is on tne service flag of the Baptist church. He visited his family just before going overseas and attended the presentation services. Another Canton boy has given his life for the sake of humanity; and we honor his memory. May our Heavenly Father com- f >rt the bereaved parents and brothers and sisters. "Such a Generosity." Secrteary Baiter has directed thatenl sited men upon beingjdis- charged .from the service may retain the safety razor, comb, shaving brush, steel mirror and towels issued to each man. Canton M. E. Ctrcutt It costs money to mow weeds, unless *h« Golden Hoof mower is used. This mower will do the In the saving of labor, building of s il futility, and the economical use of crops, nothing equals sheep. Uncut fence corners and w sed grown pastures are unsi/hily and pro fit-takers. cutting without expense and at mon weeds are the same time convert wa**-*" ma- and turned into dollars by sheep tens! into a marketable product, j occupying the land. Notice for Morning Star, A.non Plains, Long's and Beaverdam. J will preach at Morning Star next Sunday, January 26th, II a. m. First Sunday at Anion Plains, Ham. Second Sunday, Long's, 11 a.m. Tnird Sunday, Beaverdam, 11 a. m. Sunday school at each church at ten a.m. The first quarterly conference will convene at Arnon Plains, Wednesday, February 5th. A large attendence ia rtqutEted. The officials and leading members of the char<te are all ur>red to be present. Important busmen*. Must organize for the Centenary. The drive will soon be on in which we hope for the cooperation of every member. If you do not know about the Centenary come out February 5th and yo« will hear about it. A hearty welcome exterminated will be extend „ to all. W. H. PLESS, Pastor M. E. Church, Canton Circ«L Most com-

The Canton Enterprise (19??–1971) was published in Canton, North Carolina by the Canton Publishing Company. Its preceding title was The Canton Observer (circa 1900-), and succeeding title was The Enterprise (1971-1996).

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