Scott Dillingham Facing Legal Problems in Florida, Tennessee, Aug. 17, 1926

Scott Dillingham in Trouble in Florida

Scott Dillingham, formerly of Asheville, who it was claimed licked [picked?] up a million in Florida real estate during the past year, has had his license as a real estate dealer there revoked because he claimed to have never been convicted of any offense against he law, when he is under sentence for one year in Chattanooga, Tenn., for being connected with the theft of some cars in and near that city, and is now under an appeal bond pending a new hearing in the case.

It will be remembered that some of the Asheville people who went to Florida last winter boasted that Scott Dillingham had accumulated a million dollars in real estate deals there in a few months.

At one time he passed the bar examination in North Carolina to practice law and was refused a license because of his troubles in the courts. His wife was Miss Sat Piercy of Andrews, and it is said that since he went to Florida that they are divorcing. –Bryson City Times

From the front page of the Ruralite, Sylva, N.C., Tuesday, Aug. 17, 1926

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Why Children Should Not Be Allowed to Drive Trucks in North Carolina, Aug. 17, 1926

Truck Turns Completely Over

Five persons were injured last Wednesday afternoon when a truck turned completely over. The truck was being driven by a small boy the name of Hall along the Franklin road near the home of C.C. Cagle when he drove it off an embankment about 10 feet high. Howard Childers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Childers, received the most serious injuries, being badly cut about the head, and three or four broken ribs. David received a bad cut just above his eye and other bruises. The Hall boy received several cuts and bruises. A little Childers girl, about 7 years old, received several cuts on her back, and a little boy about 3 years old also received a cut on the head and other bruises.

The injured were picked up by Mr. Zeb Angle of Franklin, who drives the Sylva bus, and brought to the office of Dr. Nichols, where they were treated before being taken to their homes.

All are reported to be recovering.

From the front page of the Ruralite, Sylva, N.C., Tuesday, Aug. 17, 1926

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The fruits of letting small boys drive cars was reaped here Wednesday when a small boy drove a truck off the road and seriously injured one and painfully injured four more.

From the editorial page of the Ruralite, Sylva, N.C., Tuesday, Aug. 17, 1926

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Young People Not Entering into Marriage with Proper Attitude, Says Dr. Reisner, Aug. 17, 1926

“One out of seven couples is now divorced” is the statement of Dr. Christian F. Reisner of New York in a recent address at Lake Junaluska. No wonder, if you could only see some when they take the marriage vow. The writer saw a couple married the other day and when the preacher came to the point where the man says “I will,” the boy looked over at some of his companions and winked and sniggered. And the same when the point in the ceremony was reached for the girl to say the solemn words she, too, sniggered and laughed. What can be expected to come to people who take such a serious matter so lightly? And the preacher who performed the ceremony said that it was a frequent thing when this portion of the ceremony was reached. There will continue to be divorce cases, and they will increase as long as people take it so slightly.

From the editorial page of the Ruralite, Sylva, N.C., Tuesday, Aug. 17, 1926

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On Honor Roll at Weyahutta School, Aug. 17, 1926

Honor Roll for Weyahutta School

First grade—Minnie Bryson, Ruby Cayso, Helen McConnel, Edith Irene Watson, Fay Bryson, Grady Clayso. [One child with last name spelled Cayso and another spelled Clayso in newspaper]

Second grade—Robert Dean.

Third grade—Bethel Dean, Addie Alice Potts.

Fourth grade—Roscoe Bryson, Charlie Dills.

Fifth grade—Blanche Dills, Lonnie Dills.

From page 6 of the Ruralite, Sylva, N.C., Tuesday, Aug. 17, 1926

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Our Forested Mountains, An Unappreciated Gift, Aug. 17, 1926

Our Mountains

What more beauty could be wished for than to stand on the summit of one of our mountain peaks that pierce the heavens and look down into the fertile valleys and see the work of civilization go on?

It is a beauty unsurpassed by the gifted hand any artist. Only God can do such wonders.

As I sometimes look on the beauty of our mountains I wonder if we really appreciate them as we should. Do we do our best to keep them green and growing, or do we carelessly let fire destroy their beauty? If we appreciate them as we should, there would seldom be any forest fires to destroy their grandeur.

If our mountains are not beautiful and pleasing, why do tourists from all parts of the United States come here during the summer season to spend their vacation? There are other places of great importance and grandeur but they have gained their popularity by the works of men and therefore attract little attention when a man is looking for some quiet place to rest. Of course the winter months are cold and severe, but when spring begins to come a feeling of happiness and joy is felt when you hear the singing of the birds and see the flowers begin to open in the morning sun and the great mountains begin to put on their gown of green. It is really something great to behold.

The mountains are not only beautiful but they have the mildest climate and best water found anywhere. Here the nice cool breezes are found and a sparkling spring in every valley surrounded by wild flowers of all kinds.

Now that God has given us all of these glorious things, let us never fail to boost them together with good roads.

From page 6 of the Ruralite, Sylva, N.C., Tuesday, Aug. 17, 1926

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1926 Road Map of Sylva and Jackson County

Road Map of Sylva, Jackson County, N.C.

The Print Shop just recently secured the services of Mr. Thos. A. Cox to make a road map of Sylva and all of the principal towns and junction points of the roads.

Most all of the business houses of the town are having this map printed on the back of their letterheads, and to date we have printed about 20,000. This means that thousands of people will learn about Sylva, Western North Carolina, in this way each month.

From the front page of the Ruralite, Sylva, N.C., Tuesday, Aug. 17, 1926

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Dillsboro Local Notes in Ruralite, Aug. 17, 1926

Dillsboro Locals

Mrs. Lewis Cannon’s sister, Miss Wike of Cullowhee, is a Dillsboro visitor.

Mrs. Edwards of Asheville, who before her marriage two weeks ago was Miss Anne Tallent, spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Jarrett, of this place.

Mr. and Mrs. Will Enloe and children, of Atlanta, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Enloe.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Odell Elliott August 8th, a daughter.

Mr. Harold Mehaffey has returned tohis home in Newton after spending some time at the Jarrett Springs Hotel.

Mrs. F. I. Watson and children are visiting friends and relatives in South Carolina.

Misses Johnsie and Eloise Medlock and Miss Netta Bridges have returned to their home at Morganton after spending some time with Miss Maude Leatherwood, of this place.

W. D. Starnes spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. M. Y. Jarrett.

T. O. Pargle of Asheville is visiting his mother, Mrs. George Pargle.

Miss Edith Jarrett spent Saturday and Sunday with friends in Franklin.

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Tonler and Miss Mayme Tonler of Gastonia are spending some time with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Tonler.

Mr. Claude Pargle left last week for Cleveland, Ohio, where he will visit his brother, Mr. Fred Pargle.

Mr. Richard Sherrill and two children spent last week with relatives at Whittier.

Mr. Fred Frances of Canton was in town Thursday of last week.

Mr. H. R. Snyder left today to stay some time with his son in Canton.

From the front page of the Ruralite, Sylva, N.C., Tuesday, Aug. 17, 1926

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