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FT* rHE CANTON ENTERPRISE SUCCESSOR TO THE CANTON OBSERVER CANTON, N. C. FRIDAY. MARCH 21, 1919. MR. KERR RESIGNS A^S RED CROSS HEAD Succeeded by Thomas Osborne Former Publicity Dir»cfcr champion office grounds CANTON TO HOLD WELCOME HOME Thing of Beauty and a Joy to All Who Behold Them CELEBRATION FOR SOLDIER BOYS Arrangement Committee of Representative Men Appointed Dion Fibre j Power to Act—Will Go After Hun Cannon for Canton ting for All last s ive a fitting set- a Of an office build-j '■ In response I ner and until late j tion ot' Mayor Hipos a I I in the fall a force of men was j of a number of tie representa- busy clearing away the debris of tive citizens of Canton v\as h Id the old office building, grading on Tuesday evening of thifi week sodding and making other im- at the city hall to take the pre- ' provements on the Champion of- liminary steps to provide a home flee grounds. coming celebration for our A tall steel flagpole waa erect- solc,ier bo*Vs- led not long ago and from its lhe meeting was an in forma summit now floats a large Amer- one* May°r H,pPs Pres'dl,,£ ican flag ITne mayor briefly stated the The stately old apple trees|obJect of the ™*&M and aP ! which constitute not the least of | Pointed the following committee i the charms of the Champion of- jot arrangements: , i fice grounds, have been carefully. W- S- Martin, 1). J. Kerr, R Mrs. H. V Hipps was elected j pruned and sprayed and will prob-D- Coleman, G. C. Smith. J. T chairman of a committee the Ll)ly be laden with luscioM fruit Bailey, G. L. Hampton W. T duty ot which will be to receive ! tnjg f^j I Sharp, J. H. Kirkpatrick, C. L and ship old clothes to the suf | The most recent improvement Westmoreland' John StTe!fS , ferersinthe Old World. This!*sthe planti of ornamenta] Thomas Osborne, H. A. Holden | ts next ^rubbery which adds much to -M- *lst> j the charm of the grounds. An important meeting of the executive committee ol Red Cross chapter was held last Monday afternoon. At that meeting the resignation of D. J. Kerr, chairman, was reluctantly accepted. Mr. Kerr's resignation was due lo pressure of •other business. Thomas Osborne, who has been the efficient publicity director Of Canton Red Cross Chapter, was selected as Mr. Kerr's successor. Miss Margaret Holden, city editor of Tne Canton Enterprise, will succeed Mr. Osborne as publicity director. Clark, Rev. K. J. Hunter. In addition to its dutie or drive from March 24th to inclusive. The Canton Chapter now has a large number of gfV ts to make mufflerf / : .".„ and volunteer workers are wanted. G. W. Phillips and Miss Victoria Bell were appointed to represent Canton Chapter at the Home Service Conference to be held at Murphy, March 27th, 28th and 29th. Those who subscribed for the Red Cross Magazine during the Christmas Roll Call campaign, who paid their subscription with their annual dues and have not yet received their magazines, Will do so at an early date. The cider was sent to lhe wrong office. An Unusual Success The social given last Friday night, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. 0. M. Hampton, on Hampton Heights, was an unusual success. The representative crowd 0. E. S. ELECTION Degrees to be Conferred Friday Night, March 28. The annual election of officers of Oak Leaf Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, was held last Friday night. The following were elected: Worthy Matron-Mrs. William Calvin Worthy Patron-John Stephens Associate Matron-Mrs. R. W S. Pegram Secretary-Mrs. Horaace Pultz Treasurer-Mrs. E. M. Lide Conductress—Miss Alice Bayliss Associate. Conductress-Mrs C. A. Hildebrand. The beautiful degrees of the order are to be conferred on two candidates on Friday night, March 28. In spite of war conditions, Oak of people who attended was j Leaf Chapter has had a steady probably one-of the largest seen growth the past year, at any similar social function j Sror^JfeS;dtiSPRINGDALE FARMS luminated and an excellent orchestra was on hand to fnrnish music. The program, s consisting chiefly of vocal am instrumental music, was most enjoyable. Unus' 'ly appetizing re- freshmen*- '.^ere served. The social wai for the benefit,of the piano fund of the M E. *rch, south and about $70 was r, ^ed. this CO |*nd ii mittee was empowered instructed to ''go after" of the captured German cannon for Canton. D. J. Kerr, who was chosen temporary chairman of the committee, will call the members together in the very near future for action. mmittee will give its heat thought and attention to working cut plans for a celebration in honor of the soldiers, which, with the co-operation of the citizens in general, will be credit to the town and fully sustain Canton's reputation for doing big things. "CLEAN-UP WEEK" MAR. 24-29 Cooperation of Citizens Earnestly Urged C 1. chief of ihe Canton Fire Department, at the suggestion of James It Young, state insurance commissioner, urges all citizens to coop erate in the obs rvanc * of "Clean Up Week"—March 21-29. It is strongly urged that every HERMAN JAMISON BURIED IN FRANCE Canton Boy's Last Resting Place is at St. Nazaiere ■ T. S. Jamison of Canton, has received official notice of the death of his son Herman which occurred on the morning of Jan. 21st, 1919, at the U. S. Embar- resident of Canton join inthekation Camr, at St. Nazaire, fire prevention campaign, to be:France. Particulars of the carried on next week, by a gen-' young man's death are supplied era! cleaning up and removal of, by Rev. Charles B. Ketcham. rubbish, trash and waste from chaplain U. S. A., who writes in Evangelistic Services Will begin in the Presbyteriar church ne*t Sunday, March 23, with preaching every evening at eight o'clock, including Sunday evening, March 30th. Dr. W. M. Sikes, pastor of the Waynesville church, will be with us. It is the duty as well as the privilege of every member and friend of this church to attend ; every service. The public is invited to attend. R. J. Hunter, Minister. Mrs. Penland Entertains Mrs. Maud Penland entertain ed a few friends Thursday eve ning at her home in honor of her guest, Miss Bertha Bryson, of Andrews. Many interesting games were played, and instrumental music was greatly enjoy ed. Miss Bryson spent the week end in Sunburst, returning to Canton Monday, from which place she left Monday afternoon for Andrews. Miss Trull Entertains Miss Mabel Trull entertained the following at her home on R 2, Monday evening: the Misses Cara Mooref Mattie and Florence Cathey, Maud Phillips, ' Alta Moore, Etta, Nerva, and Retta Smathers, Mila Phillips, Jennie Smathers, Bonnie Snyder, Mary Cathey, Flora West, Tulen and Willie Cagle, Beatrice Morris Lillian Morgan, Mae and Lucile Moore, Berlynn Hargrove, Lucy Trull, Minnie Morgan; Messrs Earl Moore, Marvin Long, Bert Cagle, Carl West, Perria Phillips George Snyder. Paul Moore, Wal ter West, Ralph Phillips, Waver ly Morris, Ottis Cagle, Baxter Long, Fred Trull, Richard and Turner Cathey, Charles Hardi' Ed. Davis, Gus Ray Hargiv Ragen Wells, Jasper Trull, Jarc$ Smathers. Several interesting games were played. Refreshments were served by the Misses Lillian Morgan and Mabel Trull. their premises. If trash was not allowed to accumulate the fire loss would be greatly lessened. People who allow rubbish to accumulate are in a large measure responsible for fires. Too many merchant and business men allow paper boxes and other inflammable material to be piled up^outside, and often what is true of the outside is true of the inside. Rid your house and home of all accumulated rubbish. CLEAN UP AND BE SAFE. | PIIILLIPSVILLE" ORCHARDS LEASED F. H. Cogburn, Pisgah Creek "Apple King" Gets Them A few weeks ago mention was made in these columns of the work that is and will be carried on this s< ason in the orchards of F. H. Cogburn of East Fork township, this county. Mr. Cogburn is now becoming known in Western North Caroline as the Pisgah M pie King." It will be lemembered that Mr. Cogburn expected to have from 1- Mr. and Mrs. Von B< ' Canton, visited here recently. >y » Miss Dean Pandley of Catdler Visited Miss Lelah Hall recently. The Holiness church Is running a protracted meeting in Phillips- ville. Harley Howard of Caridler, visited his sister, Mrs. M. R. Hall, recently. Reverend Solomon Williams fil-j But Mr. Cogburn is not sat is- 1 id the pulpit at the Baptist! fled with his own orchards. He church last Sunday. " | has leased the Springdale Farms Mrs. Martin King is visiting,orchards^ which will give him Carl Biaylock was an Asheville visitor Sunday. Miss May Brown of Fibreville, spent the week end in Asheville at an Ah' Bill Bryson was an Asheville sitor Wednesday." Roy V. Sellars visited his wife The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Lamb is on the sick list this week. Bring your discarded clothes to the Wells-Trod way building :,000 to 5,000bearing-apple trees! this week for Red Cross. It in his orchards this season. All Mrs. Bertha R<ed h;s return- lof these trees have been careful- ed from Beaverdam, and expects i ly sprayed with a power sprayer ! t0 make Canton her future home. I and as they will receive the most | careful attention until after the apples are picked, Mr. Cogburn expects an unusually large crop.! Mrs. John Sherrlon has returned from Savannah, Ga.. at which place she has been visiting her sister. seriously iil at Clyde. * Mrs. M. R. Hall and daughter, - Miss Lelah, visited Mrs. James 'a .Wines at Thickety, Tuesday. - ^Messrs. Robert and Fred Henderson of Thickety, visited their jrandfather, M. R. Hall.Tuesdny We are glad to see that the ichool house is being repaired ind another room added to the We are having a good Sunday thool at the Baptist church A *°;e attendance and good be- or. which sn. trees this season. j L. T. Gwyn of Springdale ! prominent stockman, ard one |of the Haywood county commis- \ sioners. spent the week end in j Canton. I Fred Thompson of Headquart- iers Co. £0lh Infantry, Camp Wadsworth, S. C, is visiting relatives here enroute to his homi at Muiphy, N. C. j A b ( x Fon'al will be given to-' WANTED to buy lumber of all! morrow (Saturday) night, at the kinds and would be interested j Canton Giaded school building in buying the entirecutof fever j for the benefit of the Canton High School Base Ball club. Tho Che.irpion I and w>ll furnish music. A large attendance is urged. 'Get Red Ash block coal. Weath- The families of Walt Anions ;a and Mr. Almore have recovered i a k of flu. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Sherrton lay with theii htriion. Mrs. W. J. Hudson, who. is spending several months in Ma Ga., says the roses are in full bioom, and the gardens are looking very inviting. W. L. Warren of Sylva, who was taken to Asheville last Monday by his sister, Mrs. Ida Bryson, is improving from his serious illness. Mrs. Bryson returned Sunday from Asheville. CHAMPION BAND Rounding Out in Good Shape Under Direction of C. C. Hawkins The Champion Band, with the exception of the director all mem bers of the Champion family, is rounding out in good*shape uer the capable direction of tha'; master musician, C. C. Hawkins. The band now consists of fit" teen pieces—all green timber up to a short wh>"' \ago. Director ^Jins hopes and expec* lengthen the Cham very materially as soon !ain musicians, now with fe famous 30th Regiment, re- to Canton. Before the sea-1 n is very old it is hoped to be i. «*'\to recruit the Champion Ba, >o twenty-five or more. Monday and Friday nights of each week the band meets for practice and seldom are there any absentees. SUCCESSFUL LAND SALES THIS WEEK Bonham and Mirgus Farms Sold by W. D. Hill & Co. The sale of the Tom Bonham farm, as advertised in .this paper; Monday, March 17:ri, was i, the 65 acres • per acre tracts topping the part as follows: Your son had a spell of epilepsy during the night and did not feel like getting up with the rest in the morning. When the doctor came around to see him, about ten o'clock, he found that Herman had teen dead about an "He was acau:iul here at this camp, and had medical papers e him preference over in the making up of the sailing lists. He was to have gone home very soon/ and was merely wailing for a ship. Both of these facts make it a sorrow which will be more than usually hard to bear. Believe me, you have the sincerest sympathy of all of us here and we only wish there was some way in which we could bear your burden with you and lighten your sorrow in this hour of trial. "Your son is buried in Grave G 508, in the American Base Cemetery No. 21, here at St. Nazaire. He was given a full military funeral. We have a keeper and a number of men working at the Cemetery all the time and I can safely assure you that your son's grave will be kept in the best shape possible. We have a landscape gardener on the work now, and by Spring we expect to have the. Cemetery made into a beautiful place. At present there' is a little headboard at the grave, but a cross is beinsr painted, and as soon as it is finished, it will be placed where the headboard is now. • "You and your family have our sincerest and most heartfelt sympathy at this time, and I pray that God will give you the strength and the faith to bear this sorrow bravely until such a time a-s you will meet your son again in a better* land than this. Our prayers and best wishes go with you." sale at $202.50.per ihe toU A Patriarchal Apple Tree C. R. Clark of Thickety, father of Attorney T. A. Clark of Can- i I not in Want Cokmn al mills. Address R. F. Whit mer, Inc., Box 421, Asheville N. C. 2-28 3-21 Now showing an attractive ineof spring and summer mill- Mill End Remnant Sale On the second page of today's paper, W. R. Hipps & Son— "The Big Friendly Store"—advertise a big mill end remnant sale. .The goods are the finest < ohm;;/, k ern North Carolina. That e is at least 60 years old. It the county. J lie farm brought is ei<eh-t feet in circumference, a little more than $18,000. forty-eight feet high and the . These sales were handled by gpread of its jirnba one way ig 46 that well known auction concern, ffet aml another way( u feet W. D Hill & Company whose if lhe,.e is an 0ider or a larger home office is at South Boston, \ £pple (ree gr0w}Bg itl Haywood Virginia and who have ns their I - eoantv% readers of Th e Canton cal representative, C. J.Jtffress, jEnterp.ise will doubtless be pleas- ho has been a resident of H.iy- |ed to hear <)f jt wood and Henderson counties I a great number of years. I Back From Florida Mr. C. J- Jeffresa. w what may ^ ^ be commonly called a live wire _ - , ,.., , , *. , . , . Smathers and children, accom- and any land consigned to him . , , ., ., rT ,., , , , * ii li*ii p n ■ *uu panied by Mrs. P. H. Galsden of to sell by Hill & Company will be: \. ,r *. .. . y. •• New York city, returned last assured of bringing good prices, New Baptist Pastor Rev. Jesse Jeta Johnson o: Chattanooga, Tenn., will preach od. made and the prices exception- at the Baptist church Sunday ally low. The public will read! March 23, at both services. Mr the ad. with pleasure and profit.' Johnson is the man that the Bap i tists have called to their pastor Bring your discarded clothes ate here and ig said to b9 a to H,P Wel's-Tredwav huiWinir , , .., ■ .. , ,-,. - Friday from a fifteen days' trip, which they made one way from Canton to Beach, Fla , by auto, returning, on account of bad rords by train. They visited relatives and friends at Jacksonville; St. Augustine, Daytonia, Ormand Beach,' Palm Beach and Ft. Pierce. Bring your drs(***'

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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