Mr. and Mrs. E.G. Holden and Miss Mary Pitkin spent Wednesday in Saluda, guests of Miss Box and Miss Sulzener.
Mrs. W.W. Wade went to Greenville to see the football game between Furman and Tuscaloosa. She and children then accompanied Mr. Wade to Alabama.
Gendell Brownlee is doing well at Bingham this year. Bingham is the celebrated Military school near Asheville, whose students come from practically every state in the Union.
Major Sharp brought his friend, Major Kurtz, down to Tryon for a short visit this week.
Mr. Whittlesy has purchased from Mrs. Godshaw the lot on Broadway adjoining Mr. Coggey.
T.A. Rippy had the county road machinery working at his residence this week, constructing a roadway into his place which will be an improvement and a great convenience.
The remains of the late Harry A. Wilkie were interred last Thursday at Forest Home Cemetery, Chicago, the family burying ground. Ther was a large attendance of relatives and friends, as well as business acquaintances all anxious to express in true sympathy the respect and affection which was due to this much-loved man.
Mrs. Peattle will soon return to Tryon for a short stay. The Lanier Club, of which she is president, is planning a reception in her honor, so that her many friends may have the pleasure of meeting her.
Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Andrews, having sold their home to Dr. Bishop, hare temporarily installed at Pine Crest.
A telegram was received from B.L. Ballenger and Gerald Stone from Charleston to inform their Tryon friends that the first leg of their trip was accomplished with pleasure and safety.
Mrs. N.B. Jackson and little daughter, Mary, have been in Spartanburg the past week visiting Mrs. Jackson’s mother, Mrs. Cantrell.
Mr. and Mrs. R. McCown spent Wednesday in Spartanburg visiting and looking after business matters.
Hon. Zebulon Weaver, M.C. from Asheville, will address the Democratic gathering at Green’s Creek school house Saturday Oct. 11 at 8 p.m. Everybody is invited to attend this meeting.
Miss Lucille Smith, who spent Sunday with her mother in Tryon, is now employed in oen of the leading music stores in Spartanburg.
Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Hill were looking after business matters and shopping with Asheville merchants Monday.
Mrs. Harriet Taylor, who spent the summer in her Cleveland, Ohio home, arrived in Tryon Friday to spend the fall and winter months in her Tryon home.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Holy Cross Episcopal Church are preparing dainty pieces of needle work, art work, and various other articles so much desired before Christmas. There will also be a practical apron table, and refreshments will be served. The date will be December 10.
Miss Marguerite Weltner of Chicago has come to Tryon to assist with the Agnes Jane tearoom for the coming season. Miss Weltner is a noted culinary expert, and will add prestige to this famous little resort.
Miss Mabel Capps who teaches in Saluda, and Miss Sybil Capps who holds a like position in the Fletcher schools, spent he week end in Tryon with their mother, Mrs. B.F. Capps, and sister, Miss Margaret Capps.
Sunday, October 12, is Sunday School Rally day, an annual event in Sunday School Work, following the usual falling off in attendance during the summer vacations that invariably occurs each season. Rally Day is set apart to create new interest in the Sunday School and Church, and bring new members to their respective houses of worship. Many new people are coming to Tryon now, most of whom will be glad to join forces with one of our splendid church and Sunday school organizations, and as increased attendance will no doubt be the result of this drive.
R.J. Cole, who has been in Tryon since the middle of August, left Thursday for his home in St. Petersburg, Fla., to spend the winter. Mr. Cole has made many friends in Tryon during his stay who will be glad to welcome him back to our city.
The Management of the Agnes Jane Tea-room succeeded in securing display space at the last moment and the ladies from the popular Polk County resort will serve genuine Chop Suey, tea, and Chinese delicacies on the grounds.
Col. Bill Stearns was tendered a vote of thanks by the Tryon Chamber of Commerce for the use of Mimosa Casino and grounds for the fair, and those participating in the big blow-out should remember that everybody owes the genial owner of Mimosa a lot of thanks for the free use of his property.
Returns from the World’s Series games in Washington and New York broadcasted by the Charlotte News on week days and the Atlanta Journal on Sunday, were delivered to Tryon Pharmacy and Missildine’s Drug Store through the courtesy of Jackson & Jackson, cotton goods dealers. The local fans have thus been able to keep in close touch with the big events of the year in baseball circles.
From the front page of the Polk County News, Tryon, N.C., October 9, 1924
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