Piedmont High School - Summit Yearbook (Lawndale, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1916 volume:

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Tuesday, April 24th, 2.30 p. m.—Reading Contest. Tuesday, April 24th, 8.00 p. m.— - Debate. Wednesday, April 25th, 10.30 a. m. — Literary Address by Governor Thomas W. Bickett, Raleigh, N. C. Wednesday, April 25th, 3.30 p. m. — Graduating Exercises. Wednesday, April 25th, 8.00 p. m. — Play by Department of Expression. HISTORY AND SITUATION This school was established twenty-one years ago. Under the generous patronage of the people, it has grown till it now not only numbers its students from the mountains to the sea¬ shore in this State, but others recognizing its merits have en¬ trusted to its care their sons and daughters. In fact, its rapid growth made necessary larger buildings and ampler grounds. Seeing its needs its friend rallied to its support, formed a joint stock company, secured a charter from the Legislature, and commenced work in earnest. A large, conveniently arranged building was erected. Fourteen years ago it was found that we did not have room sufficient to accommodate our fast¬ growing patronage. The owners of the property added an annex thirty-two feet wide and forty feet long, two stories high. This addition to the first building, which was one hun¬ dred and thirty-two feet in length by thirty-two in width, two stories high, with verandas aggregating more than three hun¬ dred feet in length, gave our students ample room and com¬ fort for those years. Eleven years ago at the beginning of the session it was found that our dormitory was taxed to its limit. The trustees and friends of the School once more made en¬ largement possible. A new building was completed. This new building, forty-eight by sixty-eight, two stories high, with a large basement, gave us a splendid dormitory for girls, with a large and conveniently arranged auditorium. Notwithstand¬ ing the great enlargement, it was soon found that our room was still insufficient; students were turned away for lack of room. This lack was met ten years ago by the erection of another dormitory sufficient to accommodate forty more boys. Nine years ago other improvements were made, new rooms were fitted up for the primary department, other recitation rooms were enlarged and the dining-hall was remodeled. Yet, 8 Piedmont High Schooe when the session opened and boys and girls began to arrive we found that we needed more room. The fact that it seems almost impossible to secure enough room for our students demonstrates clearly the wisdom of our plans and the sound¬ ness of our policy; not, perhaps, from a financial standpoint, but from the standpoint of doing the most good to the most people. A building, thirty by fifty, two stories high, was erected during the summer and it was ready for occupancy at the beginning of the session in 1909-1910. The lower story of this building is used as a boys’ dormitory. The upper story is used by the Musigmarhonian and the Pierian Literary Societies. On the seventh of March, 1910, the main building, contain¬ ing recitation rooms, dining-room, auditorium, Principal’s office and residence, girls’ dormitory, and one dormitory for boys, was destroyed by fire. As only two dormitories for boys and the society halls remained, it was impossible to continue our work, so the school was suspended for the remainder of the session. Major Schenck, the President of the Board of Trustees, called a meeting of the citizens and it was deter¬ mined to rebuild. The contract was let and work was begun at once. Sequestered student life gave place to the builder’s work. Girls, boys, teachers, study and examinations had given way to the carpenter, the mason and the tinner. Soon the wooded hill was resonant with the craftsman’s tool. Out of the ashes of the old was born a bigger and a better Piedmont. Out of the fire-fiend’s ruin, out of cherished, broken plans have come the fruition of broader foundations and the realization of higher ideals. Three handsome structures, more modern in construction than the old, more dormitory rooms, more recitation rooms, greater conveniences, water-works a larger campus, larger playgrounds and electric lights are the outcome of our terrible disaster. In all there are six buildings on our campus. Ihe main building, Schenck Hall, contains four well lighted and well ventilated recitation rooms, a dining-room, thirty-three by seventy, a kitchen with many conveniences, an A Distant View of Piedmont Lawndale, North Carolina 9 office and rooms for the Principal and his family. The whole of the upper story of this building is used as a dormitory for girls. The next is a stately building containing the depart¬ ment of music, the business school, the primary department and an auditorium fitted with raised seats and modern stage scenery. Its seating capacity is about nine hundred. The Waters’ Library building was completed six years ago. This building, by the bequest of Miss Nancy Waters, was erected in memory of her brother, Capt. A. G. Waters, who was a brave Confederate soldier killed in the battle of Gains Mill, near Richmond, Va., June 27, 1862. The building, thirty by thirty- six, two stories, built of pressed brick, the smallest but the finest of our buildings, adorns the crest of the hill. It is a fit monument for one who gave life for native land—more appro¬ priate by far than glistering marble or lofty granite. On the evening of February the fifteenth, 1913, when the majority of the boys were attending church in Lawndale, fire broke out in Newton Hall, and in spite of the water-works and heroic efforts on the part of those present, the building could not be saved as it was too far gone when discovered. There was some insurance and the hall was duplicated by the open¬ ing of the next session. May the seventeenth, 1911, the last day of Commencement, after an inspiring address by Hon. T. W. Bickett, Major H. F. Schenck, President of the Board of Trustees, presented the needs of the School to the audience, and asked for five thou¬ sand dollars to pay off the existing indebtedness, to paint the buildings and to install water-works. A wave of enthusiasm, such as is seldom seen when the people are asked for money, passed over the audience. Wealthy men, boys and girls work¬ ing their way through school, women and children, all caught the spirit of the hour. More than six thousand dollars was raised. The thanks of the school are due to the friends of the institution whose loyalty and liberality have made it pos¬ sible for us to take another step forward in the march of progress. 10 Piedmont High School Piedmont is not dead. Piedmont is no longer in its in¬ fancy. PIEDMONT IS NOT AN EXPERIMENT. From small beginnings, through toil and sacrifice, it has ripened in efficiency till it is now generally recognized as one of the strongest preparatory schools in the State. It has twenty-one years of steady growth behind it, a large patronage and many friends in the present, and glorious possibilities for the future. No history of Piedmont High School would be complete without mentioning the benefactions of the late Major H. F. Schenck, whose heart and soul and master mind were devoted to Piedmont and to the ideals for which it stands. Major Schenck was gathered to his fathers, September 25, 1916. The school, its teachers, its patrons and its pupils mourn the loss of this strong, broad-minded, big-souled friend of boys and of girls, who devoted his time, his talents and his means to the education of all the people. He has been heard to say that though he had never received a penny from Piedmont in the way of financial dividends, he had never invested money in anything that pleased him better than the money he had in¬ vested in Piedmont High School. At a recent commence¬ ment kindred and friends raised by subscription the sum of $2,500.00 for the erection of a dormitory in memory of Major Schenck. On account of the high price of building material the erection of this building has been deferred; but plans are on foot to improve our water-works, give us bath rooms, toi¬ lets, shower baths, etc. For this purpose more than $700.00 was subscribed last commencement. Our water cannot be surpassed. At a distance of about a quarter of a mile from the school buildings is a fine, large spring of pure, sparkling water, affording more than twelve gallons per minute. This water is piped to us by means of an electric pump. A tank of fifteen thousand gallons capacity, standing on a steel tower more than fifty feet high, gives us means of fighting fire. With this and with electric lights, with no danger of exploding lamps nor deadly fumes of gas in our dormitories, with buildings of only two stories in front, we Lawndale, North Carolina ii feel that we have less to fear from fire than ever before. At a distance of not more than four hundred yards from the school are springs of health-giving sulphur-lithia and chaly¬ beate water. Situated on the top of a majestic hill sloping in every direc¬ tion, thus giving perfect natural drainage; commanding a magnificent view of hills, vales, grassy, undulating plains, and of the Blue Ridge in the distance; shaded by a forest of stately oaks; enlivened by the music of rippling water; with excellent drinking water and air free from the taint of malaria; nature has made this an ideal spot for an educational institu¬ tion of a high order. But what has man done towards per¬ fecting it? He has given us daily communication with all the world by telephone and telegraph, a railroad within a mile of the school, electric lights, water-works, dormitories ade¬ quately furnished, large recitation rooms fitted with patent desks of the most approved pattern, and last, but not least, by his efforts as instruments in God’s hands we are unpolluted by bar-rooms, gambling dens and other moral dangers of town and city life, which too often blight the lives of boys from Christian homes and blast the hopes of their dearest friends. We are nearly one-half mile from Lawndale; thus we have the advantage of the village with the perfect quiet of rural life so necessary to sustained mental effort. Sunday Schools and Churches Two flourishing Sunday Schools are within easy reach of us. The Baptists have regular appointments for preaching at New Bethel and Lawndale. The Methodists hold regular services at the latter place. The Presbyterians also hold serv¬ ices at Lawndale, but at irregular intervals. These churches are only a good walk from the school. All students are re¬ quired to attend at least one of these churches and Sunday Schools. Students are required to attend daily roll call which consists of singing, reading the Scriptures, and of prayer. At these services occasional short talks will be made by the Prin- 12 Pikdmont High School cipal and others, for the purpose of encouraging the students and inciting them to higher ideals and nobler efforts. Two prayer meetings are held each week by the students, one by the girls and the other by the boys. These services are voluntary, and while no one is forced to go, they are largely attended and a spirit of devotion is shown that is pleasant to witness. Cant is discouraged; but it has been the constant effort of the management of Piedmont High School to inculcate a spirit of reverence for God and veneration for holy things. The school is distinctly Christian, but it is not denominational. Lawndale, North Carolina 13 COURSES OF STUDY English The object sought in this department is to give the student a thorough acquaintance with the language and with the best models of the literature, that he may know how to understand and use the one and appreciate and interpret the other. The subject will be studied in three courses. To enter Course I the student should be acquainted with the elementary forms of the language and have such knowledge of syntax and sentence structure as can be acquired from Hyde’s Book II or its equiv¬ alent. All students are required to complete and pass a satis¬ factory examination on the work of each course or its equiva¬ lent before entering upon that of the course next above. Stu¬ dents making a grade of less than 70 on the work of the Fall Term will not be continued in the class during the Spring Term, but may take the class next below. Course 1.—Grammar reviewed. Elements of Composition, Part I. Canby and Opdycke. Classics for study in class or for parallel reading: Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress; Franklin’s Autobiography; Irving’s Sketch Book; Shakespeare’s Mer¬ chant of Venice. The emphasis in this class will be given to inflections, sen¬ tence structure and analysis. The student will be graded strictly on spelling, capitalization and the punctuation of ordinary English prose. Course 2.—Canby and Opdycke’s Elements of Composition, Part II. The following classics will be read. The Old Testa¬ ment (See Bible Course I); Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar; Tennyson’s Gareth and Lynette, Launcelot and Elaine, The Passing of Arthur; Dickens’ Tale of Two Cities; Eliot’s Silas Marner, or Gaskell’s Cranford; Tom Brown’s School Days. In this class the emphasis is given largely to theme work. Course 3.—Canby and Opdycke’s Elements of Composition, Part III. Classics to be studied with care: Shakespeare’s 14 Piedmont High School Hamlet; Burke’s Speech on Conciliation with America or Washington’s Farewell Address and Webster’s First Bunker Hill Oration; Pope’s Translation of the Iliad; Carlyle’s Essay on Burns, with selections from Burns’ Poems; selections from Palgrave’s Golden Treasury. Special attention will be given to the sources and develop¬ ment of the language and literary forms as illustrated by usage of the best writers of the past and present. Students will be prepared to comply with the entrance re¬ quirements of the Southern Association of Colleges. Latin The first year in this course will consist of a thorough prep¬ aration of the lessons in Collar and Daniel’s Beginner’s Eatin Book and a special drill on the paradigms and vocabulary. When a good working knowledge of the elementary principles of the language has been secured, the class will read the sec ond and third books of Csesar. The second year’s work in this department will consist of a careful reading of Caesar, Books I and IV, and a review of Books II and III, with drill work in grammar. The third year’s work will consist of a study of six of Cicero’s Orations, six books of Virgil’s Eneid, a review of prose composition, varied with original exercises. While the primary object of this department is thorough preparation of pupils for entrance to the classical colleges, much stress will be laid on the relation of the Eatin language to our mother tongue. Mathematics The work in the college preparatory course for the first year will consist of a careful study of Arithmetic with the view of making the students proficient in business calculations and in preparing them to be successful teachers of arithmetic in our public schools. The elements of Algebra will be studied. In the second year Wentworth’s New School Algebra will Lawndale, North Carolina 15 be mastered and Wentworth’s College Algebra and Went¬ worth’s Geometry will be begum In the fourth year Wentworth’s Plane and Solid Geometry will be completed. The object of this course is not only to prepare for college but to strengthen and develop the reasoning power of those who may never have the privilege of a college education. History This course is broad and comprehensive. It is intended to be much fuller than merely to prepare for college. In the first year Ancient History will be studied and Medi¬ aeval and Modern History will be begun. In the second year Mediaeval and Modern History will be completed and English History will be begun. In the third year English History will be completed and the History of the United States will be carefully studied. In the fourth year the History of North Carolina will be studied with care. Bible Systematic Bible study has been carried on at Piedmont for several years. The purpose of this study is to give to the student a first-hand knowledge of the things recorded in the Scripture. The method used is an actual study of the Book itself; not facts about the Bible but facts from the Bible; not a system of interpretation, but a regular, definite study of sub¬ ject-matter. The regular classes meet daily throughout the entire session. The work in Course I, Old Testament, is re¬ quired of all graduates. i Course 1.—The historical parts of the Old Testament are studied in chronological order with incidental references to th? Psalms and Prophets. bourse 2.—A systematic study of the historical parts of the New Testament with incidental references to the Epistles is offered to such as desire to do special work in the Bible, and i6 Piedmont High School may be used as a substitute for Political Economy or German in the regular course of study as outlined in this catalogue. Course 3.—Sunday School Pedagogy. This is a special course and is open to all students who desire to take the work. A beautiful diploma is awarded to those who complete the first book of the course; and seals, to be attached to the diploma, are given on the completion of each additional book of the course. Those completing four books of the course are entitled to the large Red Seal and those taking the entire course the Blue Seal. The following students received diplomas in this depart¬ ment the past session: Miss Sarah Elizabeth Buff, Miss Mat- tie Cornwell, Miss Grace Marie Self, Daniel Eindsey Grant, Griffin Pixley Smith. A number of others did work on the Course and secured seals in acknowledgment of the work done. Music The Music Department will be in charge of those who are thoroughly proficient in this branch, and no pains will be spared to make this part of the work equal to any other de¬ partment of the school. This course is broad and thorough. The school recognizes the need of the best instruction for beginners, as well as for the more advanced pupils, thus insuring a good foundation. Public recitals are given during the term. In thfese all the students of music take part. They are thus stimulated to greater effort and become accustomed to appearing in public. It has not been deemed advisable to adopt any set of studies to be used arbitrarily, but rather to select a course to suit thf needs of the individual pupil. However, a general outline o f the plan of study may be given: Primary —Includes a thorough foundation in technic. In this is taken up the keyboard, staff, rhythm, formation of scales and simple studies and pieces. Intermediate— Continues the study of Technic, Studies Auditorium and Music Hall Waters Library Building Schenck Hall ■ Elam Hall Newton Hall s Lawndale, North Carolina 17 and Sonatinas selected from Czerny, Duvernoy, Loeschorn, Bertini and others, as well as easy pieces by classical and mod¬ ern composers. Advanced —Includes the study of Technic in all the forms; Inventions of Bach; Etudes and Studies by Czerny, Heller, Berens, Cramer and others; easy Sonatas and Pieces by stand¬ ard composers. Voice Many people go away to school and spend several years in study and when they return, if called on to sing or to conduct a song service, are not prepared to do so. Feeling the great need of the Church for leaders of vocal music, it is our aim to prepare men and women for practical work in Gospel Song. We also seek to lay the foundation for the making of artists of our pupils. Vocal Teaching There is a great demand for young men who are able to lead in song. The field is great for those who are prepared to teach vocal classes. It is our purpose to train young men for this work. Classes in Harmony, Chorus, and sight Singing will be or¬ ganized if desired. Root’s Methodical Sight Singing and Greene’s Standard Graded Course in Singing with other supplementary works are used. Band We have a good school band in which anyone who wishes may take part. Private lessons on any band instrument may be arranged for. i8 Piedmont High School Science The work done in science in the preparatory schools of the South is ordinarily more or less unsatisfactory for several reasons. Students usually try to complete their preparatory courses in the shortest possible time and the required work in the languages and mathematics crowd out other subjects; at the same time few, if any schools, possess the equipment requisite for obtaining good results in scientific studies. It is our purpose to make the most of our opportunities and to enlarge our facilities for better work from time to time. The following courses are offered: 1. —Agriculture: —Burkett, Stevens and Hill, or its equiv¬ alent. Actual field observation and experiment as opportunity affords. 2. — First Year Science: —Snyder. The text in each subject will be supplemented by the teacher in original illustrations and the use of such apparatus as may be at hand or devised for the purpose. It is expected at an early day to have a set of apparatus for simple experiments in Physics and Chemistry. Lawndale, North Carolina 19 BUSINESS DEPARTMENT This department of the school was established eight years ago. Its progress has been steady, each year showing a satis¬ factory increase in attendance over the preceding year. There is no reason why a young man or young woman should attend a business college in a large city, where board and tuition are high, to receive a commercial education, when a course of equal value can be obtained in the high school, with the added advantage of the literary course for those who are deficient in this branch. Compare our rates of board and tuition with those of the leading business colleges and you will find ours to be just about half the amount they charge. All students of the Business Department have access to the school library and are required to join one of the literary societies. Shorthand and Typewriting We use Gregg Shorthand and Rational Typewriting in the Shorthand and Typewriting Department. The course consists of instruction in Shorthand, Typewriting, Business Corre¬ spondence and Punctuation, Spelling and Penmanship. Gregg Shorthand is by far the easiest to learn, easiest to write and easiest to read of any system of shorthand now in use. In the Fifth International Shorthand Speed Contest, held in Washington, March 28, 1910, writers of Gregg Short¬ hand won first, second and third places. Mr. Fred H. Gurtler, winner of the first place, exceeded the best previous record by 23 words per minute. Mr. Gurtler has since been elected president of the Chicago Law Reporters Association. The winner of second place, Mr. Charles L. Swem, a boy of sev¬ enteen, established a world’s record for one of his age and experience. He now holds the world’s record for accuracy and third place for speed. Recognizing his ability as a reporter, 20 Piedmont High Schooe Governor Wilson secured his services on his presidential cam¬ paign and since his inauguration has appointed him as his chief stenographer. The winner of third place, Miss Salome G. Tarr, a girl of seventeen, established a world’s record for accuracy, her notes being 99.4 per cent, perfect. Miss Tarr, too, has added new laurels to her wreath of fame. Miss Paula E. Werning, an enthusiastic Gregg writer, has the unique dis¬ tinction of being the first to receive the degree of Certified Shorthand Reporter given by the University of the State of New York. These are only a few of the thousands of suc¬ cessful writers of Gregg Shorthand. Bookkeeping In the Bookkeeping Department we teach the Budget Sys¬ tem of Bookkeeping. This system is taught in some of the leading business colleges of the South. Beginning with the simplest principles that lie at the basis of business and book¬ keeping, the student is led to a thorough knowledge of the science by the aid of actual business transactions. The course consists of instruction in Bookkeeping and Office Practice, Commercial Arithmetic, Commercial Law, Business Corre¬ spondence and Punctuation, Spelling and Penmanship. A beautiful diploma will be awarded to all who pass the required examinations of either course. For this diploma a charge of $2.00 will be made. Penmanship In the majority of the public schools, the study of Penman¬ ship is a farce. The average teacher knows nothing of the elements and principles requisite for the formation of letters or the correct position of the pupil at the desk. The copy¬ book method is used. By this method, the pupil does not put any individuality into his work. He tries to draw an exact reproduction of the copy given him, with a cramped finger movement. Lawndale, North Carolina 21 Writing which embodies legibility, rapidity, ease and en¬ durance is required by the business world. The only way to acquire such handwriting is through the use of muscular move¬ ment writing. By this method, the pupil is first taught the proper position at the desk and the correct way of holding the pen. He is then given a thorough drill in the simplest ele¬ ments of longhand writing—the straight line and curves. After he has mastered these, he is taught to apply them in the formation of letters and words. The cost of books, stationery, etc., for the Bookkeeping course is $9.00; for the Shorthand and Typewriting course. $5.00. Payment in advance is required for books upon en¬ trance to either department. ORNAMENTAL WORK BY MISS FLOSSIE L. FRAZIER 22 Piedmont High School Rates of Tuition Shorthand and Typewriting Department, per month.$ 6.00 Eife Scholarship in Shorthand and Typewriting Depart¬ ment ...—. 35.00 Bookkeeping Depa rtment, per month ..... 6.00 Life Scholarship in Bookkeeping Department... 35.00 Typewriting, per month ..... 2.00 Penmanship, per month .... 1.00 Penmanship, per session .... 7.00 Office of Quinn Hamrick ATTORNEYS AT LAW Shelby, N. C., June 11, 1914. Prof. E. R. Osborne, Principal, Business Department, P. H. S., Lawndale, N. C. Dear Sir: —It affords us great pleasure to state that Miss Bessie Whitehead, who came direct from your school to us as stenographer about two years ago, was found to be well prepared both technically and as an English scholar. Accuracy and neatness characterized her work. After spending one year in college, she returned to us and re¬ mained with us till near the date of her untimely death. She was one of the best stenographers that ever worked in our office, and we have had many. Yours truly, Quinn Hamrick. Wilmington, N. C., June 15, 1914. To Whom It May Interest : During the Fall of 1913 I attended the Business Department of Piedmont High School, and secured a position with the Roadway Department of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company at Wilming¬ ton, N. C. I have found my work very easy, and my success is due to the efficient training I received at Piedmont. The attention one receives is unsurpassed and I feel confident that a young man or woman desiring a Commercial Education will find no better school than Piedmont. Respectfully, P. G. Laughridge. Lawndale, North Carolina 23 Wilmington, N. June 15, 1914. To Whom It May Interest: I attended the Business Department of Piedmont High School in 1911-1912, accepting a stenographic position with the Southern Express Company in this city in the Spring of 1912. I found that the course I received at Piedmont enabled me to do the work easily, and while with the Southern Express Company I did such work as taking record of meeting of officials, etc., aside from my regular duties. In July, 1913, I accepted a position in the Engineering Department of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company, and have held the position without difficulty. I am well satisfied with the business course, and do not believe I could have done better elsewhere. I feel sure that the master of a course at Piedmont can hold any commercial position. Respectfully, B. C. Brown. Southern Express Company superintendent ' s oeeice Wilmington, N. C., May 3, 1915. Mr. B. C. Brown, Wilmington, N. C. Dear Sir :—I take pleasure in testifying to the intelligent and satis¬ factory work performed by you while employed in this office for a period of approximately a year. Your leaving us for the purpose of entering school was entirely voluntary and carried with it our best wishes for your success. You may use this letter in any way you see fit. Yours truly, W. Buckner, Superintendent . Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company Wilmington, N. C., July 27, 1914. To Whom It May Interest: Mr. B. C. Brown has for the past year been the stenographer and clerk in the office of the Assistant Chief Engineer and of the Principal Assistant Engineer of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company. As such he has given satisfaction. The work which he does is accurate and is done with speed. He has shown a disposition in the conduct of his work to further the service of the Company by all means that were within his power. He is leaving the Company s service to re¬ enter school. J. E. Willoughby, Asst. Chief Engineer. 24 Piedmont High School Colonial Mercantile Company household specialties , M. B. HartsEll, Mgr. 418 East Main St. Richmond, Va., June 8, 1915. Prop. W. D. Burns, Lawndale, N. C. Dear Sir: —It gives me great pleasure to testify to the efficiency of the Business Department of Piedmont High School. Having been a student in the Shorthand Department there and also a student of one of the large business colleges of the South, I speak from personal experience in saying that Piedmont offers a business course equal and in some respects superior to those given by the large and high priced business colleges of the country. A student in the Business Depart¬ ment of Piedmont has advantage s which it is impossible to secure in a large city. Individual instruction is one advantage; -board and tuition can be secured for one-half or two-thirds less than it can be gotten in a large city. As to environments, I can frankly say that at Piedmont they are unequalled. I sincerely believe that anyone desiring a good, practical business education cannot make a wiser choice than to take a course in the Business Department of Piedmont High School. Very respectfully, R. W. Plunkett. Piedmont Band A Scene in Operetta at Commence (showing stage in auditorium) Lawndale, North Carolina 25 COURSE PREPARATORY FOR COLLEGE FIRST YEAR 11 c 1 cnt i i 1 t o Grammar, Composition and Literature. First Year Latin.. Spelling and Defining ... Arithmetic completed (Fall Term) and Algebra begun (Spring Term)- «Physiology — r... SECOND YEAR Mediaeval and Modern History . Composition, Rhetoric and English Literature Review First Year Latin (Fall Term) and Caesar (Spring Term) .-. Algebra, Wentworth’s New School ..— h 1 bl e I ..—....... ► • Physical Geography — --— — THIRD YEAR History of England . Rhetoric and English Literature . Cicero, six orations, and Latin Composition. Wentworth’s Complete Algebra . Civil Government .-. Bible II .-.. FOURTH YEAR Virgil’s 2Eneid, six books Plane Geometry . Political Economy . German . History of United States Periods per Week . 5 . 5 5 3 5 5 5 5 .. 3 .. 5 . 5 . 5 . 2 . 5 5 3 5 5 5 1 26 Piedmont High School Specials If one entering the College Preparatory Department should have taken already a part of the work in the department, some of the following may be added in order that he may have full work: Bible III, Plane and S pherical Trigonometry, Physics. Chemistry, Greek I, and Greek II. Teacher ' s Certificate Course The State is demanding of teachers a higher standard of scholarship. The General Assembly, this year, took steps in this direction. This course is designed to help teachers, or those expecting to teach, to prepare themselves to meet any demand the State may make. Admission Those qualified will be admitted to advanced standing. Those holding a second grade teacher’s certificate, a seventh grade county diploma, or any other evidence of being profi¬ cient, will be admitted without examination; otherwise candi¬ dates for this course must be admitted by examination. Course of Study FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR English I English II Arithmetic I Arithmetic II History I History II Algebra I Algebra II Education I Science I Spelling I Education II and III Latin Latin French F rench German German Elect one Elect one Lawndale, North Carolina 27 One wishing to complete the four year high school course must elect Latin for his teacher course. English English I —The same as the Freshman English in this school. English II —The same as Sophomore English in this school. Mathematics Arithmetic I —A thorough study of Milne’s third book. Arithmetic II —A thorough study and completion of Milne’s Standard Arithmetic. Algebra I —The study of a beginner’s Algebra. Algebra II —Takes up and completes Wentworth’s New School Algebra. History History I —United States History is studied. In this course you get the facts, an inter-relation, and an understanding of what history is, and how to approach it, especially from the standpoint of teaching history. History II— A study of English History in the light of mod¬ ern teaching of history. Spelling A study of spelling is required the first year. In the second year the student ' s spelling will be closely corrected in all his written work. Education Education —Educational Psychology, and the practical ap¬ plication of scientific principles to the teaching of elementary branches; also a discussion of fundamental principles. Education II—A history of education and a study of the growth of the aims and ideals of education. 28 Piedmont High Schooe Science Science I —-A study of general science, Latin —Regular course. French —Regular course. German —Regular course. Upon completion of the above course the school will issue a diploma showing proficiency in the educational course of this school. The diploma will be marked Educational Course. Domestic Science Arrangements are being made for a course in Domestic Science. This department will be placed in charge of one who is thoroughly competent and the department will be made equal to the other departments of the school. Credit for the work done in this department will be given on the regular courses. Tuition will cost $2.00 per month. Text-Books We prefer that the students buy their books after entering, as there will probably be some changes made in the text-books. Teachers Our teachers are all thoroughly competent, and all of them have had experience in the school room. Our idea of building and sustaining a first-class school is that a few teachers well qualified for their work can accomplish more than a large number of cheap, inexperienced ones. Lawndale, North Carolina 29 BOARD We feel sure that our boarding arrangement cannot be im¬ proved. We have all the benefits of the club plan, together with home comforts. No profit is made on board. Each stu¬ dent bears his proportional part of the expense, and saves what¬ ever profit is usually made on board, thus materially lessening expense. Our method, too, prevents class distinction, which is sometimes made in schools where some students board in boarding-houses and others at the mess-hall. Here no such rivalry can exist, for students and teachers board on the same plan, and all eat in the same dining-hall. The only aristocracy which counts here is the aristocracy of brains, good conduct in school, and Christian living. During the last session board averaged for the full month, $7.96. Those who went home on Friday evening and returned Monday morning, paid on an average $5.31 per month. Board will be charged for no less time than one month. In other words, if a pupil leaves school before the expiration of the first month no part of the advance board or of the con¬ tingency fee will be refunded. This is done in justice to the school, from the fact that there are boys and girls who enroll and stay only a few days, or a week, and leave because of a lack of purpose, thus keeping away others who would stay through¬ out the session. Those wishing to pay board and tuition for the term in advance may do so, and they will receive interest on the amount deposited. A contingency fee of $1.00 is re¬ quired to be deposited by each boarding student on matricu¬ lation. If no damage is done to the school property, and if the student remains in school not less than three months, this fee will be returned at the clos e of the session. If damage is done to school property each must pay for the damage he does. If the perpetrator of the injury is not discovered the damage is to be repaired out of the general contingency fund, and each 30 Piedmont High School pupil will have his proportional part of his contingency fee returned. No deduction in payment of tuition is made except in cases of protracted sickness, and then only when a certificate of a physician is presented . All students are earnestly urged to begin on the first day of the session. Otherwise, they work at a disadvantage. Permission to visit will not be given to the girls. Parents are asked not to make request that their daughters be granted special privileges, for it will not be granted. All damages to school property must be pa id for by the one doing the damage. No student will be allowed to carry a pistol, or to indulge in profanity, gambling, or the use of intoxicants. Pupils who persistently break the rules will be expelled. Ministers of the gospel and those preparing themselves for the ministry are charged only half rates for tuition in the literary department. To secure this reduction such students as are not personally known to the Principal must be recom¬ mended by their pastors. The mail of all the boarding girls will pass through the hands of the Principal. This rule will be suspended only on the written request of the parents or guardians. Lawndale, North Carolina 3i LITERARY SOCIETIES, MEDALS AND SCHOLARSHIPS The Musigmarhonian and the Pierian Literary Societies for young men meet each week for debate, declamation and the transaction of general business. In these exercises all members are required to participate and all students who board at the hall are required to become members of one or the other of the societies. It would be hard to estimate the im¬ portance of this work in imparting a knowledge of parlia¬ mentary law, stimulating historical research and cultivating general reading. In fact, some of the larger colleges are already considering the advisability of making literary society work count toward the winning of a degree. Why not? These societies are always attended by the Principal and by other teachers who act as critics. Each society offers a gold medal to that member making the greatest improvement in oratory and debate during the year. The Pierian improvement medal was awarded to Mr. Alvin Russel Kistler of Cleveland County, the Musigmarhonian to Mr. Daniel Lindsey Grant of Onslow County. A gold medal, given by the principal, was awarded to Mr. Griffin Pixley Smith of Cleveland County for oratory and de¬ bate in the annual Commencement debate. The Emersonian Literary Society for young ladies meets once each week for the reading of various selections, the study of the lives of authors, for recitations and for the reading of original essays. The meetings are always attended by one or more teachers who by friendly criticism and advice encourage the students to greater zeal in the work. A gold medal, awarded by the Emersonian Literary Society for improvement in recitation, was won by Miss Sarah Eliza¬ beth Buff of Burke County. The Schenck Scholarship Medal is awarded to the student of the College Preparatory course who makes the best general 32 Piedmont High School average. This medal, given by Mr. John F. Schenck in mem¬ ory of his father, Maj. H. F. Cchenck, who established the medal, was awarded to Mr. Earl Horace Hartsell of Stanley County. Due to the fact that Mr. Hartsell won the same medal for two successive years, another medal of equal value was awarded to his close competitor, Mr. David Mayo Roberson of Martin County. The Burns Recitation Medal, given for the best rendered recitation at Commencement, was awarded to Miss Orene Jolly of South aCrolina. The Carme Elam Medal, given by Mr. Carme Elam to the best declaimer among the boys, was awarded to Mr. Alvin Russel Kistler of Cleveland County. A gold medal, given by Prof. E. R .Osborne, for improve¬ ment in Penmanship, was awarded to Miss Amie Thelma Humphrey of Onslow County. A gold medal, given by Dr. T. B. Gold for improvement in Pianoforte, was awarded to Miss Mary Donoho Palmer of Cleveland County. To contest for the Declamation Medal or the Recitation Medal one must be a student of Piedmont High School for a period of not less than six months preceding the contest, and must not have won the Declamation or Recitation Medal at Piedmont the year previous. To contest for any of the other medals one must be a student of Piedmont High School for a period of not less than eight months. No medal will be awarded one who carries fewer than six¬ teen recitations per week and whose general average, including deportment, is less than seventy-five. The last and by far the largest awards for merit that come under this head are the scholarships placed in our hands by Wake Forest College, Trinity College, Catawba College, and the University of North Carolina. The conditions of awarding the latter three have not been given us. The Wake Forest Scholarship, which in money value is worth $150.00, pays the tuition of a student (prepared at Piedmont High School) at Musigmarhgnian Hall F 1 ' t Pierian Hall Lawndale, North Carolina 33 Wake Forest College for three years. Appointment to this scholarship is subject to the following conditions: The ap¬ pointee must be prepared for the college classes, of good moral character, and must have made the highest grade on competi¬ tive examination conducted under the direction of the Principal of Piedmont High School. The appointment is for one year only, but the scholar is eligible to re-appointment provided (1) his deportment is blameless and (2) he has made a passing grade on each study the previous year, making, in case of re¬ appointment for a second year, a minimum average of eighty- five on all studies taken the first year, and for a third year a minimum average of ninety on the second year’s work. The scholarship is not available to the same student beyond three years. In case the scholar fails of re-appointment for a subse¬ quent year, Piedmont High School may make a new appoint¬ ment on the conditions given above. The placing of these scholarships in our hands is, perhaps, the highest endorsement that the trustees of these institutions could bestow upon us. Purposes The purpose of this school is to prepare boys and girls thoroughly for college and to fit them for the practical duties of life. It is as much our purpose to develop nobility of char¬ acter and a high sense of honor, as to impart knowledge of text-books, and no effort is spared to teach a proper apprecia¬ tion of each one’s rights and duties as members of society, and to educate the heart as well as the brain in those Christian graces that constitute true nobility of character. Thoroughness It has always been the aim of the school to do honest, thorough work. The present Faculty especially endorse thor¬ oughness, and it will be their constant care to see that the student masters the subject studied before they permit it to be laid aside. Yet, we do not believe that an education consists 34 Piedmont High Schooe of simply an accumulation of facts and figures, but it means the harmonious development of the powers given us by the Creator. Regulations The regulations are few and simple. Students are encour¬ aged to control themselves and to regard the rights of others. They are, however, expected to render prompt and cheerful obedience to teachers at all times. Those who are not willing to comply with our discipline are not solicited to matriculate. Reports At the end of the first and third quarters, reports of the general progress in studies and upon deportment will be sent to parents. The quarterly reports are not intended to indicate the precise grade of scholarship. At the end of each term parents will be sent a report showing the precise grade of scholarship, deportment, absence from recitations and relig¬ ious exercises during the term. The reports are a means of communication between parents and teachers, and may be of great service in stimulating the pupils. Library In 1902 about two hundred books were secured as a nucleus of a library. These books were well selected and many of them were handsomely bound. In 1903 about a hundred vol¬ umes were added. From time to time others came to us by gift or by purchase. This collection was destroyed on the seventh of March, but fortunately there was on hand a small fund unexpended. This gave us a new beginning. The erection of the handsome Waters’ Memorial Library building inspired our friends with zeal for filling it with books. To this library, founded in honor of a gallant Confederate soldier, came one of the first and decidedly the largest and finest collection of books from a Northern Veteran, Mr. James Lawndale, North Carolina 35 E. Reynolds of New York. Four years ago a number of stu¬ dents formed a library association and each paid in fifty cents as a membership fee. Some plays and lectures were given for its benefit. Altogether we have about four hundred volumes. In many homes there are books no longer valued that would be of great use to us. Such books will be gladly received by our librarian and gratefully acknowledged. Thanks are due to the following for books and papers do¬ nated last session: Mr. W. J. Bryan, Trinity College, the University of North Carolina, P. E. Newton and Miss Bessie Mull. Reading Room The following is a list of newspapers and periodicals that came to our reading room last year: Review of Reviews, Cosmopolitan, Atlantic oMnthly, World’s Work, Saturday Evening Post, Ladies Home Journal, Woman’s Home Companion, The Independent, Charlotte Daily Observer, The Highlander, The Cleveland Star, The Progressive Farmer, Biblical Recorder, The Reformed Church Standard, Newton Enterprise, Charity and Children, The Tar Heel, Everybody’s Magazine, The Outlook, The Delineator, Pictorial Review, Harper’s Weekly, Current Events, Metro¬ politan, The Commoner, The Youth’s Companion, Cow eta Times, Newbern Sun-Journal, Rural Weekly, Onslow Prog¬ ress, Popular Science, Aurora Highlander and Shelby News. Physical Exercise Ample grounds supply every demand for outdoor exercises and games. Tennis, basketball, baseball and football are favorite recreations of our pupils. Expense Board is furnished on the club plan, thus securing the best board at the least possible cost. The students take their meals 36 Piedmont High School at the same table with the Principal and the teachers. The Principal and other teachers give necessary help in the prep¬ aration of lessons. Girls are constantly under the care of the teachers or of the Matron. Information Marking all trunks and valises plainly with name and address will often avoid loss. Students will be admitted at any time, but it is far better to enter at beginning of term. The teachers are all able and experienced. The course is broad and comprehensive, and prepares for entrance to any of the colleges. Students whose influence may prove injurious to the school shall he promptly expelled. Strict obedience to all rules and requirements is demanded. Dormitory rooms are furnished with bedstead, springs, mat¬ tress, table and chairs. Students should bring sheets, blankets, pillows, pillow cases, towels and napkins. All of these should be plainly marked. It is well for all pupils to have overshoes. In the case of girls we insist that they bring overshoes. They often save many times their cost by preventing sickness. The Principal and the teachers of the school cannot lend money to pupils. If parents desire it the Principal will take charge of money that is to be paid out for the incidental ex¬ penses of children and will render statement at the close of the term. Education is the best investment parents and guardians can make for children. In many instances it pays more than a thousand per cent., but parents, as well as pupils, should under¬ stand that securing an education is a business, just as is farm- ing, manufacturing or mercantile pursuits. The farmer must work with system and regularity, the manufacturer cannot shut down his plant to gratify a whim and the merchant who closes his doors to go fishing in this day of sharp competition will soon be a bankrupt. The same thing is true of the pupil seek- Lawndale, North Carolina 37 ing an eduaction. He cannot be in and out without injury to his scholarship and to the school with which he is connected. Parents are self-sacrificing but often they dol not realize how important a few days may be in school work. Parent will please not ask us to allow pupils to lose time from their work unless there are reasons of the utmost importance for doing so. Resolutions Concerning Payments Copy of a resolution passed by the Stockholders of Piedmont High School in their meeting of April 19, 1916: “Resolved that the Directors of this Company be directed and authorized to formulate a plan and rules for collecting from students tuition, board, room rent, electric light bills, and other fees in cash, for a reasonable time in advance, and that said plan and rules of the Directors shall be strictly adhered to by the School Managers and be applicable to all students.” Copy of a resolution passed by the Directors of Piedmont High School in their meeting of April 25, 1916: “Upon motion Professor Burns was elected Principal of the school for another year upon the same terms as heretofore, with the following change in the form of management: All payments are to be made in cash in advance for all expenses for each ten weeks’ period of the Fall Term, and for each eight weeks’ period of the Spring Term, except that a student may matriculate for a less time than the above stated period if he so states at the time that he only wishes to enter school for a less period, but in this case, he must pay in advance for the period for which he enters. “Upon motion, it was provided that if a student cannot con¬ tinue his studies, in case of illness, the unused portion of the advanced payment will be refunded. If there arise any other meritorious cases in which students discontinue their studies, the matter of ‘refund’ will be decided by the Trustees. The foregoing resolutions were made not alone to protect the principal who has managed the school for nineteen years and who has employed his teachers and has been responsible 38 Piedmont High School for their payment and for the payment of all board accounts for the last seventeen years, but also for the protection and benefit of all Piedmont pupils and patrons. It is a well recognized fact in trade that cash counts. With cash on hand he can pur¬ chase provisions of all kinds at decidedly lower rates than he can on credit; thus he can give better service in the boarding department at a lower rate and by not being worried with monthly collections he can have more time for strengthening the weak places both in curriculum and in discipline. Instead of spending the larger part of the vacation in collecting bills he may be planning for the better care and for the better teach¬ ing of boys and girls entrusted to his care. The Trustees and the Principal are of the opinion that all parties will like the new plan decidedly better than the old. The school intends not only to continue to give the best service at the lowest possible financial cost, but it expects to improve that service in every manner possible. Piedmont is now as it has always been the warm-hearted friend of all the boys and girls. The charges, a list of which is found below, will continue the same as heretofore. Board will be at actual cost; the only difference will be that the amounts are to be paid quarterly in advance. If more than enough is collected for board it will be promptly refunded at the end of the quarter. For convenience the Fall Term will be divided into two parts of ten weeks each, the Spring Term into two parts of eight weeks each. Charges for Fall Term LITERARY department In these charges the board is estimated if it costs more the patrons must pay the deficit, if it costs less than estimated the difference will be refunded to them. We get board at actual cost. Board, tuition in Titerary Department, rent, fuel, and elec- Lawndale, North Carolina 39 trie light, also incidental and library fees. (Incidental and library fees are not to be paid again.) Hig-best Lowest Priced Priced Boys, first period, ten weeks___ $34.00 $29.00 Boys, second period, ten weeks... 31.25 26.25 Girls, first period, ten weeks. 33.75 28.75 Girls, second period, ten weeks.„. 31.00 26.00 MUSIC DEPARTMENT Piano, tuition, first period, ten weeks..$ 7.50 Piano rent, first period, ten weeks .„. 1.25 Piano, tuition, second period, ten weeks .. 7.50 Piano rent, second period, ten weeks . 1.25 Voice, private lessons, first period, ten weeks. 6.25 Voice, private lessons, second period, ten weeks. 6.25 Voice in class, first period, ten weeks. 1.88 Voice in calss, second period, ten weeks. 1.88 EXPRESSION DEPARTMENT Tuition, private lessons, first period, ten weeks...$ 5.00 Tuition, private lessons, second period, ten weeks. 5.00 Tuition in class, first period, ten weeks. 2.50 Tuition in class, second period, ten weeks. 2.50 business department Tuition, Stenography and Typewriting, first period, ten weeks .-.-.$15.00 Tuition, Stenography and Typewriting, second period, 1 c no ten weeks . ... Tuition Bookkeeping, first period, ten weeks .. 15.00 Tuition, Bookkeeping, second period, ten weeks .. 15.00 Tuition, Typewriting, first period, ten weeks. 5.00 Tuition, Typewriting, second period, ten weeks-- 5.00 Tuition, Penmanship, first period, ten weeks. 2.50 Tuition, Penmanship, second period, ten weeks . 2.50 4 o Piedmont High School Charges for Spring Term Board, tuition in the Literary Department, fuel rent, and electric light. Highest Lowest Priced Priced First period, eight weeks, boys.,...—.$24.91 $20.96 First period, eight weeks, girls-- 24.76 20.76 Second period, eight weeks, boys. 24.96 20.96 Second period, eight weeks, girls... 24,76 20.76 music department Piano, tuition, first period, eight weeks.$ 6.00 Piano rent, first period, eight weeks ......... 1.00 Piano, tuition, second period, eight weeks..... 6.00 Piano rent, second period, eight weeks.... 1.00 Voice, private lessons, first period, eight weeks. 5.00 Voice, private lessons, second period, eight weeks. 5.00 Voice in class, first period, eight weeks._. 1.50 Voice in class, second period, eight weeks... 1.50 EXPRESSION DEPARTMENT Tuition, private lessons, first period, eight weeks.$ 4.00 Tuition, private lessons, second period, eight weeks. 4.00 Tuition in class, first period, eight weeks . 2.00 Tuition in class, second period, eight weeks... 2.00 To find the total cost of board, tuition, fuel rent and electric light in the Business Department add to the tuition for that division as found in the table above $26.50. This $26.50 pays for board, fuel, rent and electric light including contingency and library fees for the first period of the Fall Term (10 weeks). For the second period of the Fall Term add $24.75 to pay for board, fuel, rent and electric light. For the first period of the Spring Term add $18.90 to pay for board, fuel, rent and electric light. For the second period of the Spring Term add the same amount. In any department if the pupil enters later than the first term, add $1.00 for contingency fee, 75 cents for library fee, and $1.00 for registration fee. Emersonian Hall 5 . as in A Section of Library and Reading-Room Lawndale, North Carolina 4i Charges Board at actual cost. Average of board last year, $7.96 per month. Tuition in Literary Department, $1.00—$3.00 per month. Tuition in Piano Department, $3.00 per month. Tuition in Vocal Department, $2.50 per month. Tuition in Vocal Department in classes, 75 cents per month. Tuition in Elocution, $2.00 per month. Tuition in Elocution in classes, $1.00 per month. Tuition in Domestic Science $2.00 per month. Room rent, 40 cents per month for girls. Room rent, 60 cents per month for boys. Those who take any branch in the College Preparatory course will be charged $3.00 per month. Fuel for boys ' and girls ' dormitories, 75 cents per month beginning with the second month. Library fee payable in advance, 75 cents per year (to be paid only once). Registration fee $1.00 per year (to be paid only once). 42 Piedmont High School Bouquets from Friends, Neighbors and Patrons FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH L. W. Swope, Pastor Sheeby, N. C., June 19, 1914. Professor W D. Burns, Lawndale, N. C. My Dear Sir and Brother: —Having watched the working of your school for more than two years, and being in a position to ascertain fully about your methods, discipline, and splendid religious influence, I beg this privilege of adding my fullest endorsement of Piedmont High School. I know of no other like institution in this part of the States. Had I a boy old enough, I certainly would want him placed under just such high-toned manly influence as your school gives. May you live long, and prosper in the work whereunto I believe God has called you. Yours most fraternally, L. W. Swope. WAKE FOREST COLLEGE Chas. E. Brewer, Dean Wake Forest, N C., June 12, 1914. Professor W D. Burns, Lawndale, N. C. My Dear Sir: —Yours of recent date received. I am only too glad to make a statement in regard to the standing of the young men you name—prepared at the Piedmont High School. There are no finer men in College here than these. This is true not only as to their scholarship but also as to their standing among their fellows and the influence they have among them. They are among our leaders. I trust that this will be a good summer for you, and that your next session will be the best yet. Am always delighted to get reports of what you are doing for your generation. With every good wish for you and yours, I am, Yours sincerely, Chas. E. Brewer, Dean. Professor W. D. Burns, the Principal, is one of the foremost school men in North Carolina, and the people of Lawndale are holding up his hands like good men and true .—Charity and Children , in issue of April 25, 1907. Lawndale, North Carolina 43 OFFICE OF DUFFEY KOONCE ATTORNEYS AT RAW Jacksonville, N. C., May 3, 1905. Professor W. D. Burns, Lawndale, N. C. Dear Sir Enclosed please find check for $11.34, as per your state¬ ment recently received. We are well pleased with the progress made by the boys, and if nothing happens they will return next session. It is the best and cheapest school in the State. Hoping to see you down here during the summer I beg to remain, Yours truly, E. M. KooncE, Member of the Legislature of North Carolina MEREDITH COLLEGE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT Raleigh, N C., June 13, 1912. From my knowledge of those who are in charge of the Piedmont High School and from my experience with students who have attended Meredith College from that institution, I am satisfied that Piedmont is doing a work of unusual excellence, and I feel a personal gratification in knowing that we have such an institution as a part of our educa¬ tional system in North Carolina. R. T. Vann, President. Piedmont High School is one of the finest academies I know any¬ thing about, and I have come in contact with many of the finest schools in the North and West and was graduated from one of Ohio’s best institutions—the Western Reserve Academy, at Hudson. Piedmont has a spirit and atmosphere that one usually finds only in much older and more famous places—such as Phillips-Exeter in New Hampshire, Andover in Massachusetts, and Western Reserve in Ohio. Piedmont will some day be as famous in the Southeast as those schools are in their respective sections.— Broadus H. DePriEST, Editor and Founder of the Highlander, Shel by N. C. Lawndale, N. C., May 28, 1915. Professor W. D. Burns, Lawndale, N. C. Dear Sir:—I offer my congratulations, and I express my sincere appreciation of your most excellent High School. The citizens of this County and State are greatly indebted to you 44 Piedmont High School for having placed within reach of so many worthy young men and women an excellent preparatory education at so small cost to them. The beautiful and elevated location of your school, its charming mountain scenery, its delightful physical environment of richly wooded hills and flowing streams, its healthful atmosphere and water, all add much to its attractiveness; but those are not the features that appeal most to me. I would base my admiration and high opinion of your school mainly upon my observation of the worthy ambitions and high ideals with which your ever loyal student body always seems to be inspired. One characteristic of your school has always impressed me most favorably. In student training at your excellent institution, it has appeared to me that intellectual accomplishments and mental gymnastics have always been placed before and above the physical. In my honest opinion that is eminently proper. It is pleasing to note that you have avoided the all too common habit of bidding for patronage by laying undue stress on athletic sports; and it seems that your students have been led to believe that sound thinking and logical reasoning are worth much more than hard batting and expert kicking. Although your excellent baseball and basketball grounds have been sufficiently utilized, they have not seriously detracted from the excellent literary society work for which your school has deservedly won a wide reputation. I congratulate you on the marked success of so many of your old students who, as thinkers, orators and debaters, are excelling in this State. With sincere wishes for the continued growth and success of your school, I am ; Yours very truly, John F. Schenck, Treasurer Cleveland Mill and Power Co. The school is one of the best preparatory schools in the state. The new building was occupied a few months ago and the facilities for entertaining and accommodating Commencement crowds are unsur¬ passed. Professor W. D. Burns and his able assistants are doing a great work in Cleveland County .—The Cleveland Star. I was very favorably impressed with the retired location of Pied¬ mont High School the first time I visited it, but since serving as pas¬ tor for two years two churches within sight of this admirable school, I have been favorably impressed with a great many things. It is with no reluctance that I say nature has done all that is necessary to make it a healthful and delightful location. The boarding system is unique. Lawndale, North Carolina 45 The tender watch-care over the pupils and the moral influence of the school are such as should merit the confidence of any parents and make them feel perfectly safe in committing their children to the care of this worthy Principal and his co-workers.—C. W. PaysEur, Paste - of Lawndale and New Bethel Churches. The phenomenal growth and success of the Piedmont High School has gratified, but has not surprised me. The faithful and effective work of the Principal, Mr. Burns, during his student life at Wake Forest has prepared me to expect to hear good news as to his after career. And the good preparation and excellent deportment of the young men who have come to us from the academy are excellent evi¬ dence as to the scholarship and character of the assistant teachers, as well as the Principal. Most heartily do I recommend the school to all who have sons and daughters to educate.— ChareES E. Tayeor, Ex¬ president of Wake Forest College. Prof. W. D. Burns is running a magnificent school there. The house crowns a wooded hill which was beginning to be aflame with flowers. No more beautiful location can be found in North Carolina than this. The sweep of vision on every side is most commanding. The house itself is a noble structure—a monument to the liberality of its builders. A strong force of educators surround Mr. Burns, who is a man of fine ability and modest as a girl. Some forty boarders from various coun¬ ties attended last session, besides an excellent local patronage. We were thr illed to hear a number of strong young men in original ad¬ dresses. That shows what the school is doing. A few years hence its blessed work will be revealed. These boys would probably have slept their lives away but for the vision that burst upon them under the inspiring influence of those modest but worthy and intelligent teachers. Wake Forest College and the University of North Carolina have good reason to know what the Piedmont High School is worth to the world. The world will know it after a while. The girls, too, a bright bevy of them, will have larger and happier lives because they have been surrounded by this glorious influence. Many of them will go to college and all of them will mean more to the world, ten¬ fold more, than if they had never tasted of this fountain of knowledge. We are deeply indebted to many friends for the rare pleasure this brief trip affords us, and shall rejoice when the opportunity to return shall come .—Charity and Children f in 1904. Being one who has watched the progress of Piedmont High School from its beginning, and being one who is alive to the importance o Piedmont High School a good school in our midst, I am heartily glad to testify that the work. is bearing good fruit. Faithful work has not only been done in text¬ books, but work equally as good has been done in training the morals and developing the character of the students. The idea that morality and the development of Christian character is required to make true men and women has been carefully fostered by our teachers, who have proven themselves to b conscientious Christian workers. I can truly recommend Professor Burns and his faithful co-workers as instruc¬ tors to whom you can safely trust your children.—-T. J. Ramsaur Treasurer of Cleveland Cotton Mills. It is my privilege and pleasure to know something of the standing and work of the Piedmont High School, and also to have a personal acquaintance with its efficient corps of teachers, headed by the able and genteel Professor W. D, Burns. In my opinion there is no High School in this part of the country doing better and more thorough educational work. The generous Trustees have arranged it so that board and lodging can be secured cheaper than at any other High School within my knowledge. The building is large and commodious, standing on the summit of a beautiful hill, surrounded by a forest of stately oaks. The pleasant location and high grade work and the low price of board and lodging should commend the school most favorably to any man or woman seeking a good education.—E. Y. Webb, Shelby, N. C., Mem¬ ber of Congress Sheeby, N. C., June 4, 1900, To whom it may concern : This testifies as to the character, ability and scholarship of Professor W. D. Burns, who is now the Principal of the Piedmont High School, Cleveland Mills, N. C. Professor Burns, by his conduct and rare gifts as a teacher, has won the confidence and esteem of the people, his patrons and students. I commend Professor Burns and the Piedmont High School warmly to those who desire their sons and daughters to be taught the true idea of education, and to be led up into a higher life of useful manhood and womanhood. Respectfully, J. A. Anthony, County Supt. of Schools. The Commencement exercises of Piedmont High School closed Friday night, and the many congratulations, the good-byes, and the farewells of students ,teachers and patrons, so often experienced be- E awnx ai,e , North Caroei na 47 iore, and yet so thrilling and real on every succeeding occasion, were aid with the deepest feeling. Piedmont High School is an educational institution set upon a hill—with graceful slopes and sweeping distances —and it sends out a strong, steady flow of intellectual light into all that country and the glitter and glow extends to Eastern Carolina, from whence come many of her brightest young sons. Indelibly associated with Piedmont is the name and fame of Pro¬ fessor W. D. Burns, the energetic and scholarly head of the school, whose ability as a teacher, whose love of the work, whose interest in the young life of the land, fires his soul with a consuming passion for service in intellectual fields and at once marks him as a true educator, who adequately, accurately interprets the needs of the rising genera tion in an educational way. The past session has been from every standpoint the most success¬ ful in the history of this well-known educational institution. The at¬ tendance has been large; the number of boarding students has been greater; the influence of the school has been wider, and the results of the school work have been more satisfactory. The Commence¬ ment exercises kept pace with the general improvement in the school, and the consensus of opinion was that this Commencement was the best. Progress is the watchword at Piedmont, and with this aim in view a new addition to the already handsome school building will be con¬ structed during vacation time, and the re-opening for the Fall Term will find the school better equipped than ever before.— Hon. Clyde R. HoEy, former editor of the Cleveland Star f speaking of the Commence¬ ment exercises of 1905-1906. BAPTIST CHURCH Kings Mountain and Bessemer City J. J. Beach, Pastor June 12, 1909. I spent several days last year in the Piedmont High School giving religious instruction, and was very favorably impressed with the high grade of work done by Professor W. D. Burns and his excellent fac¬ ulty, and with the splendid high-toned boys and girls who composed the student body. I was especially delighted with the moral and religious aspect of the school, and take a pleasure in saying to parents with boys and girls to send to school that at Piedmont they will be well cared for both men¬ tally and morally. J. J. Beach. Piedmont High School 4 S Dear Sir: —Being deeply interested in the education of the young people of this community, and the building up of the Piedmont High School particularly, I want to congratulate you on the success of the term just closed. The larger portion of the term was spent in the old building where you were cramped for room, and labored under many disadvantages. It is gratifying to me that under the disadvan¬ tages you had to encounter during the former part of the session that the school made such marked progress as it has during the term. I must also congratulate you upon your efforts in uniting all who patronize this school in the determination to see that the facilities of the school are such as will give greater advantages as they are de¬ manded. I feel that this community is indebted to you for develop¬ ing this spirit of educational progress among us, and from all I can gather the next session will open with far greater patronage than we have ever known before. Yours truly, H. F. SchEnck, President of Cleveland Cotton Mills and of Lawndale Railroad. As a preparatory school, no better can be found in the State. Here are found all the facilities for a beneficial school life.—A Presbyterian lady, correspondent of the Star. Piedmont High School is ideally located—proudly she rests upon the summit of a commanding height, almost a mountain, overlooking the river, which like a thread of silver, winds its way in graceful curves around the base. Surrounded by a natural grove of symmet¬ rical beauty it stands as a monument to the wisdom and public-spirited enterprise of its promoters, those loyal, generous people who believe in investing their means in brains, morality, culture and learning. Professor Burns is a “live wire” in educational matters—progres¬ sive, enthusiastic and thoroughly capable, he has surrounded himself with an able and thoroughly equipped corps of assistants, and the patrons of the school have shown their appreciation by giving this splendid institution their most hearty and loyal support. Its success is assured and the enrollment hereafter will be limited only by the space accommodations of its buildings and dormitories.— Editor Hud¬ son, in writing regarding a Commencement at Piedmont. I have had the pleasure of examining, at close range, the work done by the faculty of Piedmont High School. From my extensive contact with the schools throughout the United States, my friends feel that I possess some qualifications for detecting honest, high-grade Lawndale, North Carolina 49 work. I have no hesitation in saying Piedmont High School does just this kind of work.— William Edwin Haw,, 232 W. 14th St., New York City. BIBLICAL RECORDER ORGAN OF THE BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION OF NORTH CAROTIN A Raleigh, N. C., May 8, 1909. Professor W. D. Burns, Lawndale, N. C. Dear Prof. Burns :—Let me again say that I greatly appreciate my brief stay in your school and charming town. You are doing a great work. It was a joy to me to find you so happily fixed and so useful in making the world better. I bid you hearty God-speed in your work. With best wishes, sincerely, Hight C. Moore, Editor. It gives us pleasure to speak of the merits of this splendid school. It has one of the prettiest locations we remember ever seeing. The school house is built on a high hill, almost a mountain, with an incline from every point of the compass. Within two hundred yards of the school building on the northwest side, a descent of over two hundred feet is attained, and while the south and east incline is not quite so abrupt, it would be termed a pretty steep climb, so in a matter of drainage it is ideal. All around the building is a dense grove of large oaks. The water is obtained at a depth of ninety feet; the greater portion of the well is cut through solid rock. A short distance from the school, a pleasant walk, is a sulphur spring, visited during the school session by a large number of people from a distance, and it is said remarkable cures have been effected by the water. An air line from the school to Lawndale, a little over halt a mile, is the narrow gauge road running to Lawndale, from Shelby. The school is in splendid hands. Professor Burns is an able educa¬ tor, an excellent Christian gentleman. The proof of his work is ap¬ parent to all observers. Piedmont High School s hould prosper-it de¬ serves to prosper.—Editor J. O. Foy, of the Aurora, speaking of Com¬ mencement 1901-1902. I have some personal knowledge of Piedmont High School and work, and consider it the best preparatory school, for the money pended, in my knowledge. its ex- 50 Piedmont High School It is a marvel to me how such excellent work can be done so cheaply. The best families in Shelby patronize Piedmont High School and are well pleased with its work. I consider Professor W. D. Burns, the Principal, one of the best educators in the State, and believe parents can do no better than to place their boys and girls in Piedmont High School.—M. E. Parrish, former Pastor First Baptist Church, Shelby, N. C. WAKE FOREST COLLEGE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT Wake Forest, N. C., July 8, 1907. To anyone concerned: I have known and admired Mr. W. D. Burns for a number of years, and take pleasure in recommending him as worthy of the grave trust and responsibility of teaching our young people. A recent visit to the Piedmont High School, over which he presides, greatly pleased me. The Trustees of Wake Forest College, at their late session, gave it the high endorsement of placing a scholarship there. William Louis Poteat, President. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA president ' s office Chapel Hide, May 9, 1905. Mr. W. D. Burns, President Piedmont High School, Lawndale, N. C. Dear Sir: —The young men who have come to the University from the Piedmont High School have taken a good stand in their classes and have done faithful and satisfactory work. Very truly yours, Francis P. Venable, President. B. T. FALLS, M. A. county superintendent of schools Shelby, N. C., May, 1906. I take pleasure in bearing testimony regarding the Piedmont High School. I have spent some time in this school and found the work of the class-room to be thorough, practical and far-reaching in its scope. The teachers are devoted to their work, are thoroughly com¬ petent, and they spare no effort in making the classroom a place of interest to the pupil. The school also has an excellent literary society. Lawndale, North Carolina 5i One of the strongest High School debates I ever listened to was the one given by the members of this society. In my opinion the school deserves a place among the best schools in this part of the State, and I readily commend it to all the people. Respectfully, B. T. Faees. It gives me a great deal of pleasure to say a word in behalf of Piedmont High School, at Cleveland Mills, under the efficient manage¬ ment of Professor W. D. Burns. The instruction is thorough and the influences surrounding the pupil are excellent. The location of the school is fine, because of the elevation and the water, and the com¬ munity is one of the most refined in Western North Carolina.—R. F. Tredway, former pastor Shelby Baptist Church. CENTRAL M. E. CHURCH, SOUTH W. E. Abernethy Sheeby, N. C., June 11, 1915. To whom it may concern: Both by general reputation, and by my own personal observation I know something of Professor W. D. Burns and of Piedmont High School. The School is ideally situated amongst the beautiful, health¬ ful hills, and is well equipped with efficient teachers, and suitable buildings. Professor Burns is a thoro ughly fitted teacher, and a de¬ lightful Christian gentleman. I have been greatly pleased with the high standing of the students of Piedmont High School in the contests with the students of other schools. I heartily commend this institution. W. E. Abernethy. Wake Forest, N. C., June 15, 1900. During his student career I formed a very high opinion of the ca¬ pacity, character and faithfulness of Mr. W. D. Burns. This opinion was confirmed by a recent visit to the Piedmont High School of which he is Principal. With the aid of faithful and competent assistants, he is doing excellent work in that institution. On all sides I saw evi¬ dences of patient, painstaking labor, thorough scholarship and nmrke executive ability. I believe the school to be a good one and worthy of a liberal patronage. Respectfully, J. B. CareyeE, Professor of Latin, Wake Forest College . 52 Piedmont High School TRINITY COLLEGE OFFICE OF SECRETARY TO THE CORPORATION Durham, N. C., June 23, 1915. The boys who have come to Trinity College from the Piedmont High School have made splendid records at Trinity College. They gave evidence of excellent preparation. J. R. Davis and Horace Grigg have made most commendable records in debating both in the literary societies and in intercollegiate debates. Judging by the records that students from Piedmont High School have made at Trinity College, the school takes rank with the very best in the state. R. L. Feowers, Secretary to the Corporation. ShEeby, N. C., May 26, 1903. In September, 1897, I went to Lawndale, utterly broken down, ema¬ ciated, and with nerves completely shattered, the effect of years of suffering from nervous indigestion and some stomach trouble. I had been treated by a number of good physicians and had tried many remedies, all in vain. For a long while I had been afraid to eat when hungry, or to drink water when thirsty. I soon discovered that I could, with impunity, drink all the water I wanted from the spring near the Piedmont High School, which, in view of the fact above stated, was a positive luxury to me, and I drank it freely. I soon felt better. I quit taking medicine, drank no other water, and my improve¬ ment was rapid and continuous, and in a few months my restoration to health was complete. This was considered very remarkable by all who had been acquainted with my former condition. The cure was permanent, and today I am stronger, stouter and younger (in feeling, at least) than I was twenty years ago. L. J. Hoyle, Clerk of Superior Court. Statesville, N. C., May 29, 1902. It is upon my personal experience that I give my testimony in favor of the mineral spring near Lawndale, N. C. After having suffered for thirty years with indigestion and catarrh of the head, throat and stomach, I was greatly benefited by the use of the water in a few days, and after having used it five weeks I could eat almost anything I wished with perfect satisfaction. The water is much cooler than most mineral water, and is very pleasant to the taste. J. S. Leonard. Lawndale, North Carolina 53 I feel perfectly safe and conscientious in testifying to the healing virtues of the sulphur water near Piedmont High School. I have tested it sufficiently as a remedy for kidney and bladder trouble.—J. L. McCurry. Piedmont High School could not have been placed in a more health¬ ful location. I know of no place in this section where the sanitary surroundings are better. Being situated on the top of a high mound, and having natural drainage in every direction, it cannot be contami¬ nated from other localities. The medicinal virtues of the mineral spring close by have been conclusively proven.— E. B. LattimorE, M. D. Lawndale, N. C., May 26, 1902. Professor W. D. Burns, Dear Sir: —With pleasure I can testify that I have used the water of the sulphur spring, and that I have been very much benefited by its use. I am thoroughly convinced that it has medicinal properties of great value. Yours respectfully, John LattimorE. Address all communications to W. D. Burns, Lawndale, N. C. Piedmont High Schooiu ROLL OF STUDENTS Business Department Anthony, Mary Gardner Armstrong, Eugene Alton Barefoot, Rossie Batts, LeRoy O. Beam, George Dewey Blalock, William Martin Blanton, Ralph C. Bonner, Alice Lucile Boyles, LeRoy Britton, A. Knox Buff, Sarah Elizabeth Clark, Walter Cook, Versa Costner, Joseph Wheeler Crowder, Forrest Sylvester Davis, Frank Davis, Lawrence Cleveland DeLoatch, Chas. Scarborough Digh, Palmer Elliott, Oliver Paxton Elmore, Ira Ethridge, Paul Everett, Cecil Simmons Falls, George Floyd, Yates Giles Gardner, Dure Belle Godwin, Ella Grigg, Alice Maude Grant, Daniel Lindsey Hamrick, George Manley Harrill, Jesse Gilbert Harris, Velina Verona Hicks, Frank Falls Horn, Charles Coleman Houser, D. Lester Hoyle, Edith Virginia Humphries, Amie Thelma Hunt, John Hazel Kellum, Jennings Lattimore, Guy Lattimore, Maude Lee Lattimore, Thomas Elliott Leatherman, Marvin Titus Lewis, Farrese Matthews, Eva Morton, Eli Morton, Levi Mull, Clarence Stanley Mull, Houston McCoy McEntire, George Bynum McGee, Mentone O. McGirt, Zeb Vance Nolan, Clyde O ' Neal, D. Brooks Osborne, Annie Mae Osborne, Bessie Pearle Osborne, Joseph Evans Palmer, Mary Donoho Parsons, James Victor Phillips, Carme Everett Phillips, George William Piehoff, Mildred Reinhardt, Bessie Robbs, Furman D. Roberson, Simon Daniel Rouse, Henry F. Sewell, Raleigh Elijah Shuford, Forrest Herman Shuford, Norris Valentine Spangler, Summie Eumro Taylor, Heber D. Taylor, L. Winfield Tomberlin, Isaac Alexander Walker, James Lawrence Williams, Frank Yelton, Paris Yopp, Reuben Almon i IvAwndale, North Carolina 55 Music—Piano Bonner, Alice Lucile Brackett, Mary Annie Buff, Sarah Elizabeth Burns, Mary Moffett Carpenter, Jennie Clapp, Barbara Lewis Cook, Versa Davis, Lillie Mae Davis, Ruth Dixon, Ethel Elmore, Ethel Eskridge, Eltus Mae Falls, Ella Falls, Lula Mae Godwin, Ella Harris, Virginia Heavner, Florence Hord, Alda Hord, Della Hord, Vangie Margaret Humphrey, Amie Thelma Hurst, Mary Augusta Hicks, Annie Lou Hicks, Frank Falls Hicks, Vertie Irvin, Violet Lucile Jolly, Orene Lackey, Lura Marine, Kittie Mae Matthews, Eva Matthews, J. Otto Metcalfe, Lona Mae McGee, Mentone 0. McGirt, Zeb Vanc ' t Nolan, lone Nolan, Kathleen Osborne, Annie Mae Osborne, Bessie Pearle Osborne, James Louis Palmer, Mary Donoho Piehoff, Mildred Richard, Lois Talent, Maggie Florence Warlick, Lou Whisnant, Kate Williams, Clarice Mae Withers, Eugenia Music—Vocal Batts, LeRoy O. Biggers, Homer A. Britton, Augustus Knox Buff, Sarah Elizabeth Clapp, Barbara Lewis Crawford, Robert Ruffin Dixon, Ethel Elliott, Joseph Galishaw Elmore, Fae Falls, Odus Falls, Vangie Greene, Dorsey Boyd Matthews, Eva Metcalfe, Lona Mae Grigg, Burie Grigg, Quay Grigg, Tilden Heavner, Florence Hord, Forrest Hord, Gazzie Hord, Maurice Hord, Thelma Kistler, Alvin Russel Kistler, Clyde Dewey Lee, John Hardin Partlow, Pierce Matthews Richard, Mamie Roberson, David Mayo 56 Piedmont High School Morton, Eli P. Morton, Levi T. McEntire, George Bynum McGee, Mentone O. McSwain, W. Lawrence Nolan, Kathleen Palmer, Mary Donoho Roberson, William Thomas Shuford, Forrest Herman Sparks, George Bryant Toney, Paul Whisnant, Kate Williams, Clarice Mae Expression Biggers, Homer A. Buff, Sarah Elizabeth Cornwell, Minnie May Mattie Dixon, Vera Katherine Elliott, Rebecca Belle Gardner, Williewee Getsinger, James Samuel Gilliam, Deed Grant, Daniel Lindsey Greene, Dorsey Boyd Grigg, Quay Hamrick, George Manley Harris, Kent Hartsell, Earl Horace Hunt, Mozelle Jenks, Laura Minnie Jolly, Orene Kistler, Alvin Russel Lattimore, Guy Matthews, Eva Metcalfe, Lona Mae McGee, Mentone O. McGirt, Zeb Vance McSwain, W. Lawrence Partlow, Pierce Matthews Peeler, Edgar Owen Phillips, Carme Everett Roberson, David Mayo Self, Grace Marie Shepard, Charles W. Smith, Griffin Pixley Taylor, Walter Troy Section of Business Department ( Lawndale, North Carolina 57 GRADUATES For a number of years we awarded no certificates of gradu¬ ation, notwitstanding we were doing a very high grade of work. When we did begin to award certificates we made the standard of graduation much higher than did the average high school. This accounts for the fact that while we have enrolled thousands of pupils not many have secured the coveted certificate. To keep up the high standard of scholarship for which Piedmont is noted the certificate must not be won too easily —it must mean something. 907 Miss Belle Wilson_Cleveland County, N. C. 908 Charles B. Bridges_Rutherford County, N. C. Miss Bessie Lee Whitehead—_Rutherford County, N. C. 9 0 Lawton Blanton- J. Roan Davis- Miss Waulla Elliott — William Peter Mull — John Mull- Alfred Warlick - Miss Johnnie Womack _Cleveland County, N. .-.Cleveland County, N. -.Cleveland County, N. —Cleveland County, N. ..-Cleveland County, N. ...Cleveland County, N. .Rutherford County, N. C. C. C. c. c. c. c. 9 Miss Amy Clippard- Posie, Edgar Downs- Henry Rowland English- Miss Bessie Mull- Charles Jacob Pruett- Seth Bridgeman Perry- William Farel Warlick- _Cleveland County, N. C. _Cleveland County, N. C. _Cleveland County, N. C. _Cleveland County, N. C. _Cleveland County, N. C. _Martin County, N. C. ___Lincoln County, N. C. Jack Williamson Bell - Jasper Horace Grigg Colon Alonzo Ledford.. 9 2 __Mecklenburg County, N. C. _Cleveland County, N. C. _Cleveland County, N. C. 58 Piedmont High School W3 Miss Ida Clayton Bell James Arthur Capps — John Robert De Loatch Miss Mary Warlick Jones Palmer Griffin Laughridge John Clinton Newton — Roland Ernest Price — Bright Dixon Ratterree William Floyd Trawick -Mecklenburg County, N. C. ..Gaston County, N. C. -Northampton County, N. C. -Cleveland County, N. C. -Cleveland County, N. C. -Cleveland County, N. C. ..Rutherford County, N. C. -Cleveland County, N. C. _Hoke County, N. C. M4 Miss Pearl Cornwell Miss Vertie May Covington Clyde Atkinson Erwin_ Clarence Grady Ferguson Miss Alice Maude Grigg Loyd Wesley Piland Miss Lida Everett Poston Marvin Lee Turner Miss Mary Ada Wright Miss Dennice Yelton Miss Lois Yelton Miss Essie Gettie Bingham. Miss Minnie Mae Clippard Miss Lottie Mae Crowder Miss Ila Maude Dixon. Plato Jefferson Elliott. Claude Grigg_ Miss Ollie Mae Harrill Paul C. Jones_ William Monroe Lovelace Anderson V Nolan_ Onslow Nolan_ Douglas Hezekiah Peeler Miss Lillian Eaker 9 5 9 6 ..Cleveland -Cleveland .Cleveland -Cleveland _Cleveland .Northampton ..Cleveland -Cleveland -Cleveland -Cleveland -Cleveland -Cleveland -Cleveland -Cleveland -Cleveland -Cleveland -Cleveland -Cleveland County, N. C. County, N. C. County, N. C. County, N. C. County, N. C. County, N. C. County, N. C. County, N. C. County, N. C. County, N. C. County, N. C. -Cleveland ..Cleveland -Cleveland -.Cleveland -Cleveland County, County, County, County, County, County, County, County, County, County, County, County, N. C. N. C. N. C. N. C. N. C. N. C. N. C. N. C. N. C. N. C. N. C. N. C. Floyd Mack Ferguson —. Miss Mary Belle Harris _Cleveland County, N. C. —Cleveland County, N. C. -Cumberland County, N. C. Lawndale, North Carolina 59 Miss Velina Verona Harris- Miss Annie Lou Hicks_ Miss Violet Lucile Irvin_ Miss Maude Lee Lattimore.. Miss Annie Mae Osborne— Miss Nellie Louise Peeler Alma Bevan Wood Everett Newton Biggerstaff Miss Barbara Lewis Clapp , Daniel Lindsey Grant Earl Horace Hartsell — William Avery Hawley Miss Amie Thelma Humphrey W7 .Cleveland County, N. C. .Cleveland County, N. C. -Cleveland County, N. C. ..Cleveland County, N. C. -Georgia -Cleveland County, N. C. -South Carolina -Cleveland County, N. C. -South Carolina -Onslow County, N. C. .Stanley County ? N. C. -Sampson County, N. C: .Onslow County, N. C. Forrest Herman Shuford---Cleveland County, N. C. Griffin Pixley Smith_._Cleveland County, N. C. Business Department 6o Piedmont High School REGISTER OF PUPILS, 1916-1917 Ahernatbv. Alma „ ,. .. — -. ..Cleveland County, N. C. Ahernathv Clara ........ ..Cleveland County, N. C. Abernathy, George _______ _ .—.Cleveland County, N. C. Ahernathv Nellie . . .Cleveland County, N. C. Anthonv Mary Gardner .. . . .Cleveland County, N. C. Armstrong, Eugene Alton - _ _ _Onslow County, N. C. Barefoot Rossie . .Sampson County, N. C. Rarnbill Willie (Tray .- ...Pitt County, N. C. Batts, LeRoy 0. _ _. - _..Onslow County, N. C. Roam Rnvd ._. .Cleveland County, N. C. Rpam Carrol .Cleveland County, N. C. Ream Georgp Dpvypy ...... .Lincoln County, N. 0. Rea tty, Carl Mamn .Gaston County, N. C. Beatty, Erson Calvin ____ _ „ _Gaston County, N. C. Rpss, Alvin Rush .. . .Lincoln County, N. C. Biggers, Homer A. ...... ... . —Union County, N. C. Rip-p-erstaff, Everett Newton ... .Cleveland County, N. C. Biggerstaff, Lucy _ _ _ _Cleveland County N. C. Blackburn, Grady _ _ . „. . ._ —Cleveland County, N. C. Blalock, William Martin.... ..-.Stanley County, N. C. Blanton, Clydp ... .Cleveland County, N. C. Blanton, Fannie . _ _ _ . - _Cleveland County, N. C. Blanton, G. H. .... .. .. ... .. ...Cleveland County, N. C. Blanton, Henry Grady _ _ _ _ -.South Carolina Blanton, Maude ..... ..Cleveland County, N. C. Blanton, Ralph C.... __Cleveland County, N. C. Bonner, Alice Lnrile ....... ........ .Smith Carolina Bowman, Frank ..... —... _ _Cleveland County, N. C. Bovles LeRoy .. ..... Lincoln County, N C. Brackett, Forrest . .... Cleveland County, N. C. Brackett, Mary Annie_ _ _.. _Cleveland County, N. C. Braswell, Joel Spurgeon_ _ _ . .Union County, N. C. Britton, Augustus Knox__ _—Northampton County, N. C. Brock. Rexford Potter ..... „ , Onslow County, N. C, Buff. Sarah Elizabeth .. .Burke County, N. C. Buff. William Scott . __Cleveland Countv. N C. Burns, William Jacob Clapp _ _—Cleveland Countv N C Burns. Marv Moffett .... Lawndale, North Carolina Caldwell, Durham _ Caldwell, Griffin Gordon Canipe, Charles_ Canipe, George _ Canipe, Glenn___ Canipe, Samuel_ Carpenter, Jennie_ Carpenter, John Francis Carpenter, Louise_ Carpenter, Meredith _ Chapman, Walter Moore Clapp, Barbara Lewis Clark, Walter _ Clary, Roland T. _ Cline, Cleveland_ Cline, Griffin_ Cline, Inez_ Cline, Mattie Lee_ Cloninger, James — Cloninger, Russel _ Cook, Versa-.— —Cleveland County, N. G —Cleveland County, N. G —Cleveland County, N. C. —Cleveland County, N. G —Cleveland County, N. C� —Cleveland County, N. C. —Cleveland County, N. C. —Cleveland County, N. G -—Cleveland County, N. C. —Cleveland County, N. C. -Cherokee County, N. C. —-South Carolina -„South Carolina --South Carolina —Cleveland County, N. C. —Cleveland County, N. C. _Cleveland County, N. C. _Cleveland County, N. C. _Cleveland County, N. C. _Cleveland County, N. C. __Burke County, N. C. Cornwell, Minnie May Mattie Costner, Joseph Wheeler —— Crawford, Robert Ruffin —.— Crowder, Biddie Leila -.Cleveland County, N. C. -Cleveland County, N. C. _South Carolina Crowder, Forrest Sylvester Crowder, Katie- Crowder, Leland F. - -Cleveland County, N. C. ..Cleveland County, N. C. ..Cleveland County, N. C. -Cleveland County, N. C. T ' )a T?r mer Fletcher . .Cleveland Countv. N. Daherrv Lottie ... .. ___ ...-Cleveland County. N. riahprrv Mamie .... .. .Cleveland Countv. N. T ' laHerrv Tnv .-.. —.Cleveland Countv. N. TT ' rQ ' nk’ . _ . . . _ _Gaston Countv, N. .Cleveland Countv. N. L d V Lyd W 1 ILL V ' iL V HcliiU ... ..-Lincoln Countv. N. .Lincoln Countv. N. i-kofr ' Vi FViarFc . cartinrniicrti Northampton County, N. T.illie .. ... Cleveland Countv. N. Dpnfnn T?iith ..— r — — .Cleveland Countv. N. _Cleveland County, N. Cleveland County, N. LJfzV Ulliy, DI dllUCj i _Cleveland County, N. uevemiy, 1 dinv a cmo Devenny, Harold Yates - _Cleveland County, N. C. C. C. C. C. C. C. G C. C. C. C. c. c. c. 62 Piedmont High School Digh, Palmer - Dixon, Ethel- Dixon, Hoyt Carson Dixon, Paul . Dixon, Tom Dixon, Vera Katherine Eaker, Clara- .Cleveland County, N. C. _Onslow County, N. C. Edwards, Mae Elliott, Addie Sue Elliott, Ernest .. Elliott, Joseph Galishaw Elliott, Oliver Paxton Elliott, Rebecca Belle Elmore, Ethel- Elmore, Fay . Elmore, Ira „ Elmore, Johnnie Elmore, Lula Mae Elmore, Ruth Elmore, Vernie Lou Eskridge, Eltus Mae Ethridge, Paul _ _Cleveland County, N. C. .Cleveland County, N. C. -Cleveland County, N. C. •Cleveland County, N. C. •Cleveland •Cleveland .Cleveland .Cleveland -Cleveland .Cleveland -Cleveland -Cleveland -Cleveland .Cleveland .Cleveland •Cleveland Cleveland -Cleveland Cleveland Evans, Gordon L. Everett, Cecil Simmons County, N. C. County, N. C. County, N. C. County, N. C. County, N. C. County, N. C. County, N. C. County, N. C. County, N. C. County, N. C. County, N. C. County, N. C. County, N. C. County, N. C. County, N. C. _Virginia -Pitt ...Onslow County, N. C. County, N. C. Falls, Cline Fails, Ella - Falls, George Falls, Lula Mae Falls, Odus -_ Falls, Sylvester Falls, Vangie Floyd, Yates Giles Forney, Charles_ Fox, Grude_ ..Cleveland County, N. C. ..Cleveland County, N. C. •Cleveland County, N. C. ..Cleveland County, N. C. -Cleveland County, N. C. ..Cleveland County, N. C. •Cleveland County, N. C. ..Robeson County, N. C. •Cleveland County, N. C. ..Cleveland County, N. C. Fox, Pairse-Cleveland County, N. C. Gardner, Dure Belle_ Gardner, Williewee _ Gay, Solomon Starr_ Getsinger, James Samuel Gettys, Laura_ Gilliam, Deed_ -Cleveland County, N. C. -Cleveland County, N. C. .Northampton County, N. C. -Martin County, N. C. ——Cleveland County, N C. -Rockingham County, N. C. Lawndale, North Carolina 63 Godwin, Ella ... Grant. Daniel Lindsey ... ictiiu. uouniy, in. Gray, Mattie .... .. Ol pvfal n n rl AT C Greene, Dorsey Boyd _ V tidllU ti ll iy j IN . .. ... Sniltll PQrnlim Grigg, Alice Maude_ _ _ _ Cleveland Er� iin+v M E Grigg, Burie_ ... . . .Ipvplnnrl Pnnntv XT C Grigg, James _ _ ........ Eleveland Eoiinlir NT E Grigg, Lula ..... ... .. Eleveland Enntihr NT E Grigg Marvin ... . .. . Eleveland Eonnhi M E Grigg, Ruth __ . ... Eleyeland Countv N E Grigg, Tildon _ . Eleveland Eountv M E Grigg, Quay ..,... ... .. Eleveland Eountv AT E Hamrick, George Manley . _,__._Cleveland County, N. C. Hamrick, Myrtle Rivie ___ _ _ Cleveland County, N. C. Harrill, Jesse Gilbert .... .......Cleveland County, N. C. Harris, Kent .. .. . Cleveland County, N E Harris, James . .... .....Cleveland County, N. C„ Harris, Velina Verona _ _ .. .Cleveland County, N. C. Harris, Virginia _ ...___ .....Cleveland County N. C. Hartsell, Earl Horace . ...Stanley County, N. C. Hawkins, James Dewey . . Eleveland County, N. C. Hawley Wilb ' am Avery „ ..Sampson County, N. C. Heayner Elorence . ,.Lincoln County, N. C. Heavner Hal . . _ .Cleveland County, N. C. Heavner Thomas Peter . ___Lincoln County, N. C. Hennessa Meredith H. . _Cleveland County, N. C. Hicks Annie Lon ... .Eleveland Countv, N. C. Hicks Erank Ball . . .Eleveland Countv, N. C. Hirlrs MrC ' hire .... .... . . Cleveland Countv. N. C. Hirlrs Vertie .. . ...Eleveland Countv, N. C. Hinns Dewev . . .Cleveland Countv. N. C. H inns Kanev .. . .Eleveland Countv, N. C. Hipns Vmla .- _ ..Cleveland County, N. C. ..Eleveland Countv. N. C. T Torrl _ _ .Cleveland County, N. C. Hord Clotus ... _Cleveland County, N. C. Hord Della _Cleveland County, N. C. ...Cleveland County, N C. ...Cleveland County, N. C. _Cleveland County, N. C. _Cleveland County, N. C. I1U1 U., LyULl LUd ...«... .... .Cleveland Conuty, N. C. Hord, Thc 1 m 2 l _Cleveland County, N. C. H Piedmont High School Hord, Vangie Margaret Hord, Willard Horn, Charles Coleman Horn, William Yates — Houser, D. Lester Hoyle, Edith Virginia — Humphrey, Amie Thelma Hunt, John Hazel Hunt, Mozelle Hurst, Mary Augusta Irvin, Violet Lucile_ Jackson, Atha Allen Jenks, Laura Minnie_ Johnson, Joseph Burgain Jolly, Orene- Kellum, Jennings Kendall, Charles A. Kistler, Alvin Russel Kistler, Clyde Dewey -Cleveland ..Cleveland -Cleveland .Cleveland -Cleveland -Cleveland Onslow .Cleveland .Cleveland .Onslow County, County, County, County, County, County, County, County, County, County, N. C N. C. N. C. n. a n. c. n. a N. C. N. C. N. C. N. C. _Cleveland County, N. C. .Sampson County, N. C. ....Lincoln County, N. C. -Lincoln County, N. C. .South Carolina -Onslow County, N. C. -Anson County, N. C. -Cleveland County, N. C. .Cleveland County, N. C. Lackey, Lura-Cleveland County, N. C. Lattimore, Eugene--Cleveland County, N. C. Lattimore, Frank-Cleveland County, N. C. Lattimore, Guy-Cleveland County, N. C. Lattimore, Madge-Cleveland County, N. C. Lattimore, Maude Lee-Cleveland County, N. C. Lattimore, Thomas Elliott_Cleveland County, N. C. Lattimore, Vera-Cleveland County, N. C. Leatherman, Joseph Daniel_Lincoln County, N. C. Leatherman, Marvin Titus_Lincoln County, N. C. Leatherman, Mary Kimmie_Lincoln County, N. C. Leatherman, Zeb-Lincoln County, N. C. Ledbetter, Jap-Cleveland County, N. C. Lee, Cline Owen-Cleveland County, N. C. Lee, Glenn-Cleveland County, N. C. Lee, John Hardin —-- Cleveland County, N. C. Lee, Saddle-Cleveland County, N. C. Lee, Sammie---Cleveland County, N. C. Lewis, Farrese-Roberson County, N. C. Marine, Kittie Mae---Onslow County, N. C. Matthews, Dwight ----—.-Cleveland County, N. C. A Piedmont Basket-Ball Team, and Mascot Lawndale, North Carolina 65 Matthews, Eva- Matthews, J. Otto- Mauney, Annie Mae _ Mauney, Roland- Metcalfe, Lona Mae- Miller, Everett- Miller, Kathleen - Miller, Mamie - Miller, Minnie- Miller, Selma- Mitchem, Walter Hoke - Mode, Clarence C. - Morton, Eli P. - Morton, Javy Bryan- Morton, Levi T. - Morton, Roney L.- Mull, Clarence Stanley , Mull, Houston McCoy _Cleveland County, N. C. _Cumberland County, N. C. _Cleveland County, N. C. _Cleveland County, N. C. _Cleveland County, N. C. _Cleveland County, N. C. _Cleveland County, N. C. _Cleveland County, N. C. _Cleveland County, N. C. _Cleveland County, N. C. _Cleveland County, N. C. _Cleveland County, N. C. _Onslow County, N. C. _Onslow County, N. C. _Onslow County, N. C. _Onslow County, N. C. _Cleveland County, N. C. _Cleveland County, N. C. McEntire, George Bynum — McGee, Mentone O.- McGirt, Zeb ance • •— • •—«•••••— McMurry, Loverne- McSwain, Landon - McSwain, W. Lawrence- Nolan, Ambrose - Nolan, Clyde - Nolan, lone- Nolan, Kathleen- Nolan, Lee- Nolan, Thomas D.- ...Cleveland County, N. C. _South Carolina ...Richmond County, N. C. -.Cleveland County, N. C. ..Cleveland County, N. C. _South Carolina ..Cleveland County, N. C. ..Cleveland County, N. C. ..Cleveland County, N. C. -Cleveland County, N. C. -Cleveland County, N. C. Cleveland County, N. C. O’Neal, D. Brooks- Osborne, Annie Mae- Osborne, Bessie Pearle .——- Osborne, James Louis- Osborne, Joseph Evans - Owen, Marcus Wesley - _South Carolina ____Georgia _Georgia _Cleveland County, N. C. _Cleveland County, N. C. .-Edgecombe County, N. C. Palmer, Mary Donoho- Parsons, James Victor — Partlow, Pierce Matthews Peeler, Edgar Owen- Phillips, Carme Everett -.Cleveland County, N. C. .Richmond County, N. C. _—.South Carolina -.Cleveland County, N. C. .Cleveland County, N. C. 66 Piedmont High School Phillips, George William-Onslow County, N. C. Piehoff, Mildred _South Carolina Propst, Boyd _—Cleveland County, N. C. Propst, Sedalia _Cleveland County, N. C. Propst, Selma -Cleveland County, N. C. Reinhardt, Bessie _Cleveland County, N. C. Richard, IyOis . . . . . . . . «.«Cl6veland County, N . C. Richard, Mamie___Cleveland County, N. C. Robbs, Furman D__South Carolina Roberson, David Mayo_Martin County, N. C. Roberson, Simon Daniel _Martin County, N. C. Roberson, William Thomas _Martin County, N. C. Rouse, Henry F._Duplin County, N. C. Self, Grace Marie_Cleveland County, N. C. Sewell, Raleigh Elijah_Onslow County, N. C. Shepard, Charles W--Onslow County, N. C. Shuford, Forrest Herman _Cleveland County, N. C. Shuford, Norris Valentine_Cleveland County, N. C. Smawley, Alma _..._Cleveland County, N. C. Smawley, Ruth-Cleveland County, N. C. Smawley, Theodore_Cleveland County, N. C. Smith, Ava . . . . . .� . «« . . � .. .� � .. � . .Clcveland County, FT. C. Smith, Emory Hicks-Rutherford County, N. C. Smith, Griffin Pixley-Cleveland County, N. C. Spangler, Summie Eumro -Cleveland County, N. C. Sparks, George Bryant-South Carolina Stamey, Joseph John -Cleveland County, N. C. Stancill } Eeland T. _Pitt County, N. C. Sweezy, Charles _Cleveland County, N. C. Sweezy, Pearle -Cleveland County, N. C. Talent, Maggie Florence_Lincoln County, N. C. Taylor, Heber D. -Beaufort County, N. C. Taylor, L. Winfield---Northampton County, N. C. Taylor, Walter Troy -Northampton County, N. C. Tomberlin, Isaac Alexander-.-Union County, N. C. Toney, Paul E.-Cleveland County, N. C. Walker, James Lawrence-Cleveland County, N. C. Warlick ? Lou -Cleveland County, N. C. Warlick, Zemri Z.-Cleveland County, N. C. Whisnant, Ema -Cleveland County, N. C. Lawndale, North Carolina 67 Whisnant, Everett Lattimore -Cleveland County, N. C. Whisnant, Kate -Cleveland County, N. C. Williams, Clarice Mae -Cleveland County, N. C. Williams, Frank P--Lincoln County, N. C. Wilson, Lucy Lou -Cleveland County, N. C. Withers, Eugenia -Caswell County, N. C. Yelton, Charles Jasper -Cleveland County, N. C. Yelton Gladys-Cleveland County, N. C. Yelton, Lucy -Cleveland County, N. C. Yelton, Macie Fay _Cleveland County, N. C. Yelton, Mary Lou -Cleveland County, N. C. Yelton, Mozelle _Cleveland County, N. C. Yelton, Paris _ Cleveland County, N. C. Yelton, Veva C__Cleveland County, N. C. Yopp, Reuben Almon____Onslow County, N. C. We Extend a Cordial Welcome To the teachers and pupils of Piedmont High School, and all other people, to do their Drug Store trading with us. You will find that we carry in stock everything you would expect to find in a good Drug Store. Drugs, Paints, Seeds, Toilet Articles, Stationery, Candy Fountain Pens, Smoking and Chewing Tobacco, Cigars and Cigarettes K. L. O. (Kendall’s Liver Openers) for your Liver Hi-Ko will remove Hard and Soft Corns. KEN-TONE will build up the whole System. Meet your friends at Kendall’s Drug Store Phone 2 When You Are in Need— of Hardware, Roofing, Farm Tools, Carpenter Tools, Household Tools, Ranges, Stoves, Harness, Mill Supplies, Dairy Supplies, Roof Paint, Buggies, Wagons, etc., go to J. D. UNEBERGER’S SONS Cleveland County’s Wide Awake Hardware Hustlers “WE NEVER SLEEP” For Pressing, call at the Cleveland Pressi ng Club, Shelby, N. C. Webbs Drug Store The Best Equipped Drug Store in This Section You will find at this store the best selected stock of DRUGS, TOILET ARTICLES, PERFUMES, BOX PAPERS, TABLETS, ETC. PAINTS If You Are Expecting to Paint, Call and Get Color Chart Agent for Liggett’s, Fenway’s and Saturday Candies We also take orders for Cut Flowers Phone 21 Orders go out next day by Parcel Post PAUL WEBB Vk. e a ii Store SHELBY, N. C. Piedmont Pupils See P. B. McMURRY COMPANY SHELBY, N. C. For Clothing, Shoes, Hats and Ladies and Gents Furnishing Goods. Give us a trial on anything you need. You will be welcome at our store. Fair dealings and up-to- date methods to one and all. W. B. PALMER’S SONS Your Trade Always Appreciated By Us Pure Food Grocers SHELBY NORTH CAROLINA Coat-Suits and Skirts our Specialty—Cleveland Pressing Ciub A. V. WRAY A. S. NIX WRAY-NIX COMPANY SPECIALTIES Ladies’ Coat Suits, Queen Skirts, R. and G. Corsets, Queen Quality Shoes for Ladies, Bostonian Shoes for Men Your trade will be appreciated SHELBY, N. G. When You Are Interested In Fire, Life or Accident Insurance Call on, Phone, or Write SHELBY INSURANCE REALTY COMPANY PHONE 91 Shelby Steam Laundry They Use the Latest and Best Methods DRY CLEANING, PRESSING AND DYEING Satisfaction Guaranteed OUR AGENT ATP. H. S. WILL BE PLEASED TO CALL ON YOU Drugs, Toilet Articles, Stationery Cigars OUR LINE ALWAYS COMPLETE The Place Where You Will Eventually Purchase Your Supplies THE CLEVELAND DRUG COMPANY R. E. CARPENTER, Manager Your Trade is Appreciated Mail and Phone Orders Solicited Phone 65 SHELBY, N. C. Guaranteed Work at the Cleveland Pressing Club or your money refunded FIRST NATIONAL BANK SHELBY, - - - NORTH CAROLINA CAPITAL - - - $100,000.00 SURPLUS and PROFITS, 200,000.00 We solicit your business Small accounts receive the same attention given to larger ones C. C. BLANTON President JN0 F. SCHENCK, Vice-President GEO. BLANTON, Cashier FORREST ESKRIDGE, Asst. Cashier Your friends can buy anything you can give them— except your Photograph KODAK FINISHING FOR AMATEURS FRAMES MADE TO ORDER SCHOOL AND COLLEGE WORK A SPECIALTY The ELLIS STUDIO FORREST L. ELLIS, Prop. SHELBY, - - North Carolina Phone 4J8 WHEN IN SHELBY, VISIT THE CITY CAFE T. W. Hamrick WATCHES DIAMONDS JEWELRY SILVERWARE CUT GLASS GLASSWARE CHINAWARE Company JEWELERS AND OPTICIANS Expert Watch Repairing KODAKS STATIONERY PICTURES NOVELTIES TYPEWRITERS SUPPLIES HOME GOODS THE ELECTRIC SHOE SHOP Tell your friends that E. D. Sellar’s is the place to get shoe work done. I am the old reliable cobbler. I use good leather. All work guaranteed. Your patronage appreciated. In Beam Building. E. D. SELLERS DR. ROBERT C. HICKS DENTIST LAWNDALE, NORTH CAROLINA PHONE NO. 39-T Boarding House Rates—$i per day Regular Boarders, Special Rates THE DAVIS HOUSE J. M. DAVIS, Proprietor Good Location On South Washington St. South of Square SHELBY, N. C. The Place for the Hungry Man—CITY CAFE The Big Store is the place to do your shopping as each and every Department is filled with the latest Merchandise obtainable. For the Ladies We wish to make special mention of our Great Line of Ladies and Misses Coat Suits, Cloaks, etc.—This seasons most stylish made garments, selected from the latest models made—Also don’t forget to see our im¬ mense line of new millinery. We carry not outy the nicest of shapes and trimmings for both Ladies and Misses but have the experienced milliners and will please you. For the Young Men We have a big line of Fine Clothing and can fit and suit all or if you prefer an International “Made to Measure” see us—also take a look at our Big Line of Hats including Jno. B. Stetson’s, or if only a cap, shirt, collar or neckwear, don’t forget us. For All It will pay you to see our lines of fine shoes, slippers, hosiery, etc. Don’t forget us when you want North Carolina Adopted School Books. Tablets. L. E. Watermen Fountain Pens, Inks, Stationery, etc Anything needed in life’s journey from the cradle to the grave is always kept at the Hig Store STAMEY BROS. FALLSTON, N. C. Cleveland Mill Power Co.’s DEPARTMENT STORE DEALERS IN DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, SHOES, CLOTHING, HATS, GROCERIES, DRUGS, HARDWARE, COOK STOVES AND STEEL RANGES, FARMING IMPLEMENTS OF ALL KINDS, COFFINS and CASKETS School Books of All Kinds and School Supplies Carried in Stock When in Lawndale make our store your head¬ quarters. Your trade is always appreciated OUR MOTTO: “A Square Deal for Everybody” Tailor Made Clothing our Specialty LAWNDALE NORTH CAROLINA Brittain Brackett DEALERS IN General Merchandise TWO STORES FULL OF NICE CLEAN DRESS GOODS, FANCY SHIRTS, UNDERWEAR, NOTIONS f ONE OF THE NICEST LINES OF SHOES, SLIPPERS, OVERSHOES for Men, Women and Children NICE LINE OF NOTE BOOKS, PENS, PENCILS, INK, handy for Piedmont pupils HEAVY and FANCY GROCERIES COME IN AND SEE US Your visit is always appreciated Brittain Brackett LAWNDALE, N. C. FALLSTON DRUG COMPANY Fallston, North Carolina Dealers in Drugs, Stationery, Toilet Articles, Perfumes Your Patronage will be Appreciated T. B. GOLD, M. D. LAWNDALE, N. C. PUBLIC CAR Experienced Chauffeur Your Patronage Appreciated For Rates Apply to J. F. Cline Son LAWNDALE, - NORTH CAROLINA IM J. L. Suttle Go. SHELBY, - NORTH CAROLINA The Place to Trade MEN ' S and BOYS Suits, Hats, Gaps, Shoes, Under¬ wear, Ties and Collars LADIES’, MISSES and CHILDREN’S Ready- to-Wear Garments, Shoes and Hosiery, and the Latest Things in Small Notions. Try Our GROCERY DEPARTMENT For the Freshest and Cleanest Goods that can be procured A Welcome to All at Our Store Dry Goods Phone 58 Grocery Phone 59 CENTRAL HOTEL SHELBY, N. C. Under New Management FIRST-CLASS MEALS, GOOD BEDS, NICE CLEAN ROOMS, SPLENDID SERVICE $2.50 to $3.50 per day “Bus” meets all trains W. B. NIX SHELBY, - NORTH CAROLINA SELLS DRY GOODS, NOTIONS GROSSETT SHOES FOR MEN, DUCHESS SHOES FOR WOMEN, BILLIKEN SHOES FOR CHILD¬ REN, W. B. CORSETS. YOU SHOULD SEE MY LINE OF LACES AND EMBROIDERIES Lawndale and Piedmont BARBER SHOP M. M. SOUTHARD, Proprietor Hair Gut, 15c; Shampoo, 25c; Shave, 10c; Neck Shave, 5c; Hair Tonic, 10c; Honing Razor, I5-25c THE MOST UP-TO-DATE SHOP IN TOWN Your Patronage is Solicited LAWNDALE, NORTH CAROLINA WHEN THIRSTY DRINK A BOTTLE OF Delicious and Refreshing ALSO TRY OUR SODA WATERS, PEACH, GRAPE, LEMON, STRAWBERRY, ROOT BEER and GOLDELLE GINGER ALE Goca-Cola Bottling Co. SHELBY, NORTH CAROLINA HOMER BIGGERS A GRADUATE BARBER And a pupil of Piedmont asks for your patronage. Clean, Sanitary, Up-to-date work at the usual prices. SHOP IN DAVID HALL I HULL, BROTHERS The Home of Walk-Over Shoes for Men and Women Men’s and Boys’ Clothing Ladies’ Fine Dress Goods Agents for Butterick Patterns Phone 39 SHELBY, N. C. We buy anything you have to sell HOTEL SHELBY MRS. WILLIAM ARCHER, Proprietress - Rates $2.00 Per Day Special Weekly Rates First-class Rooms and Meals Under New Management On the Square SHELBY, N. C. EAGLE ROLLER MILLS r if- The Best Place to have your Wheat Ground We guarantee 36 lbs. flour 16 lbs. bran from every 60 lbs. wheat Use Coma Lily the best flour for home bak ing East Seaboard Station SHELBY, N. C. PHONE 362 THE CLEVELAND CAFE For the best of service and polite attention give us a call Meals and Lunches served at all hours Ice Cream and Cold Drinks at our Fountain SHELBY - - NORTH CAROLINA PIEDMONT STUDENTS Always welcome in our store. When in town make our place headquarters. Use our phone. Leave your packages DON ' T FORGET OUR PURE DRUGS, TOILET ARTICLES AND SODA FOUNTAIN LATTIMORE DRUG COMPANY Phone 370 SHELBY, N. C. “The House of Quality Clothing, Shoes, Hats and Furnishings for Men and Boys EVANS E. McBRAYER Shelby ' s Most Up-to-Date Store Hart, Schaffner Marx Clothing Styleplus Clothes Cohen-Goldman Pants Onyx Hosiery Stetson Hats Crawford Shoes Taylor Tailoring Triangle Collars Eclipse Shirts Wilson Bros, Furnishings for Men and Boys “If Man or Boy Wears it, You ' ll Find it Here FORTY YEARS J. C. OSBORNE DENTIST Experience LAWNDALE, N. C. BOST ' S BAKERY WHOLESALE AND RETAIL BAKERS Bread a Specialty CAKES AND PIES OF ALL KINDS Shipping orders have prompt attention Phone 158 SHELBY, N. C. X OXFORD COLLEGE Founded 1850 Oxford, N. C COURSES L PREPARATORY IL COLLEGIATE SPECIALS Music Home Economics Art (Domestic Science, Domestic Art) Business Expression Pedagogy Sunday School Teachers Training All Departments in charge of University and Standard College graduates. Both Piano and Voice Teachers educated in Berlin, Germany. Special care of younger girls. Apply for catalogue. F. P, HOBGOOD, Pres. John M. Best Furniture Co. Shelby’s Largest and Best Furniture Concern and Casket Dealer Shelby Veterinary Hospital E. J. McCOY, D. V. M. Prepared for Quick Service and Long Calls Phone 217 SHELBY, N. C. HOYLE WILKINS The Profit Sharing Store Our Specials are Everything in Ladies Dress Goods and Men ' s Furnishings THE BIG SHOE STORE Try our Shoes and you will buy no other SHELBY - - - NORTH CAROLINA Wake Forest College Founded in 1834 by the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, Wake Forest College has grown to be one of the stronger Colleges of the country. Endowment and equipment valued at more than half a million dollars. Solid work in wholesome environment at moderate cost. Library of twenty thousand volumes in charge of a skilled Librarian. Hospital in charge of a Trained Nurse with the attendance of three College Physicians. Gymnasium with compulsory at¬ tendance. Intercollegiate athletics. Intercollegiate debates. Literary Societies .giving exceptional training in public speaking. In addition to the usual college courses, three years in Law and two years in Medicine are offered. E. B. EARNSHAW, Secretary WAKE FOREST, N. C. REST, SWEET REST When in Shelby be sure and call around at my place and rest awhile, for I want to talk to you anyway about a Fairbanks-Morse Electric Lighting Plant For your home. Just think of it the kind of lights they have in the city, and for less cost. Also if you are interested in a Buggy, Wagon, Mowing Machine, Grain Drill In fact anything that makes farm life more pleasant and profitable don’t forget to tell me about it. O. E. FORD, SHELBY, N. C. LOFT1N a CO., PRINTERS GASTONIA, N. C. n ■i- ' vf.yi . ‘ 4 m S ; v. •:. .- ?;. J 4?:c i■:■-■’ ' :: ? ' ■• HSfe v a®?®; j ' - : £ 3 ® ' ?y-« ■s r?:-,; ' At Wv. ; ' a s«? .wT. ' s ,i-i-i-. ' ' - ' - - ‘A . •iv- $ .■■ ■ ' ' ■ ' ■ ' -...-. V ' S ' 38am ' ■M- ' ST 2 • fi S8ffig4S ' ! ' r i ; ' ■ ' • - w«y . w; ; .£ ,. . A . ' A, :?£■-■ V ■ ' iV’y ' jl - yliWiEf® ■ xA ' £■■}3 . 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