Piedmont High School - Summit Yearbook (Lawndale, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1920 volume:

V DISTANT VIEW OF PIEDMONT CATALOGUE OF PIEDMONT HIGH SCHOOL 1920-1921 POSTOFFICE LAWNDALE, North CAROLINA BOARD OF DIRECTORS John F. Schenck President Carme Elam Vice-President J. D. S. Carpenter Secretary-Treasurer R. A. Hord J. A. Horn SCHOOL CALENDAR August 10—Beginning of Fall Term. Dec. 23 to January 3, inclusive—Christmas Holiday April 24, 25, 26, 27, 28—Commencement. FACULTY AND OFFICERS William David Burns, A.B., LL.B., Principal (Wake Forest College) Latin and English Mrs. William David Burns, A.B., Lady Princial (Catawba College, Peabody Conservatory of Music and Maryland Institute of Art and Design) James Vance Devenny, A. M. (Wake Forest College and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Bible and Science Jasper Horace Grigg, A.B. (Trinity College) Mathematics and History Miss Buena Bumgardner, B. S. (Oxford College) Intermediate Department Miss Pearle Cobb, B.M. (Meredith College and Oxford College) Piano, Violin and Voice Miss Vivian Arline Odom (Graduate in Music, Chowan College) Piano and Voice Edward Ruffin Osborne (Massey Business College; Member of Order of Gregg Artists) Business Department Miss Alpha Elliott (Asheville Normal and Collegiate Institute) Primary Department Erson Calvin Beatty (Piedmont High School) Assistant in Latin Miss Blanche Burns (Piedmont High School and Boiling Springs High School) Matron Loyd Thomas Wood (Piedmont High School) Librarian Miss Alma Hord 1 (Piedmont High School) Keeper of Reading Room , ■ ■ . . .. ■ ' - HISTORY AND SITUATION. This school was established twenty-four years ago. Under the generous patronage of the people, it has grown till it now not only numbers its students from the moun¬ tains to the seashore in this state, but others recognizing its merits have entrusted to its care their sons and daugh¬ ters. In fact, its rapid growth made necessary larger buildings and ampler grounds. Seeing its needs friends rallied to its support, formed a joint stock company, se¬ cured a charter from the Legislature, and commenced work in earnest. A large, conveniently arranged build¬ ing was erected. Seventeen 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 hundred and thirty-two feet in length by thirty-two in width, two stories high, with verandas aggregating more than three hundred feet in length gave our students ample room and comfort for those years. Fourteen years ago at the beginning of the session it was found that our dor¬ mitory was taxed to its limit. The trustees and friends of the School once more made enlargement possible. A new building was completed. This new building, forty- eight by sixty-eight, two stories high, with a large base¬ ment, gave us a splendid dormitory for girls, with a large and conveniently arranged auditorium. Notwithstanding 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 thirteen years ago by the erection of another dormitory sufficient to accommodate forty more boys. Twelve years ago other improvements were made, new rooms were fitted up, recitation rooms were enlarged and the dining hall was remodeled. Yet 8 PIEDMONT HIGH SCHOOL when the session opened and the boys and girls began to arrive we found that we needed more room . The fact that it seems almost impossible to secure enough rooms for our students demonstrates clearly the wisdom of our plans and the soundness 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, con¬ taining recitation rooms, dining-room, auditorium, Prin¬ cipal ' s office and residence, girls ' dormitory, and one dor¬ mitory for boys, was destroyed by fire. As only two dor¬ mitories for boys and the society halls remained, it was impossible to continue our work, so the school was sus¬ pended for the remainder of the session. Major Schenck, the President of the Board of Trustees, called a meeting of the citizens and it was determined to rebuild. The contract was let and work was begun at once. Seques¬ tered student life gave place to the builders ' work. Girls, boys, teachers, study and examinations had given way to the carpenter, the mason and the tinner. Soon the wood¬ ed hill was resonant with the craftsman ' s tools. Out of the ashes of the old was born a bigger and a better Pied¬ mont. Out of the fire-fiend ' s ruin; out of cherished, broken plans have come the fruition of broader founda¬ tions and the realization of higher ideals. Three hand¬ some structures, more modern in construction than the old, more dormitory rooms, more recitation rooms, great¬ er conveniences, water-works, a larger campus, larger play grounds, and electric lights are the outcome of our terrible disaster. In all there are six buildings on our campus. The main building, Schenck Hall, contains four DAVID HALL LAWNDALE, NORTH CAROLINA 9 well lighted and well ventilated recitation rooms, a dining room, thirty-three by seventy, a kitchen with many con¬ veniences, an 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 the stately building containing the department 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 seven 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 27th, 1862. The build¬ ing, 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 his life for native land—more appropriate by far than glistering marble or lofty granite. On the evening of February the fifteenth, 1918, when the majority of the boys were attending church in Lawn¬ dale, 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 opening of the next ses¬ sion. May the seventeenth, 1911, the last day of Commence¬ ment, after an inspiring address by Hon. T. W. Bickett, Major H. F. Schenek, President of the Board of Trustees, presented the needs of the school to the audience, and asked for five thousand dollars to pay off the existing in¬ debtedness, 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 working their IO PIEDMONT HIGH SCHOOL 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 possible for us to take another step forward in the march of progress. Piedmont is not dead. Piedmont is no longer in its INFANCY. 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-three 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 com¬ plete 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 fath¬ ers, 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 educa¬ tion of all the people. He has been heard to say that, though he 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 invested in Piedmont High School. At a recent com¬ mencement kindred and friends raised by subscription the sum of $2,500 for the erection of a dormitory in mem¬ ory of Major Schenck. On account of the high price of building material the erection of this building has been deferred; but plans are now being perfected to improve our water-works, give us bathrooms, toilets, shower baths, etc. LAWNDALK, NORTH CAROLINA II 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. The 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 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 chalybeate water. Situated on top of a majestic hill, sloping in every di¬ rection, thus giving perfect natural drainage; command¬ ing 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 institution of high order. But what has man done toward perfecting 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 adequately furnished, large recitation rooms fitted with patent desks of the most approved pattern, and last, but not least, by his ef¬ forts 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 dear¬ est friends. We are nearly one-half mile from Lawn¬ dale ; thus we have the advantage of the village with the perfect quiet of rural life so necessary to sustained men¬ tal effort. 12 PIEDMONT HIGH SCHOOL 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 Presby¬ terians also hold services at Lawndale, but at irregular intervals. These churches are only a good walk from the school. All students are required to attend at least one of these churches and Sunday Schools. Students are required to attend daily roll call, which consists of sing¬ ing, reading the scriptures, and of prayer. At these ser¬ vices occasional short talks will be made by the Principal 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 stu¬ dents, 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 is not denomina¬ tional. COURSES OF STUDY ENGLISH. The object sought in this department is to give the stu¬ dent 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 in¬ terpret the other. The subject will be studied in three courses. To enter Course I the student should be ac¬ quainted 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 equivalent. All students are required to complete and pass a satisfac¬ tory examination on the work of each course or its equiv¬ alent before entering upon that of the course next above. Students 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 I.-—Grammar reviewed. Elements of Compo¬ sition, Part I. Canby and Opdycke. Classics for study in class or for parallel reading. The emphasis in this class will be given to inflections, sentence structure and analysis. The student will be graded strictly on spelling, capitalization and the punc¬ tuation of ordinary English prose. Course 2.—Canby and Opdycke’s Elements of Compo¬ sition, Part II. Several classics will be read. In this class the emphasis is given largely to theme work. Course 3.—Canby and Opdycke’s Elements of Compo¬ sition, Part III. Classics to be studied with care. Special attention will be given to the sources and de¬ velopment of the language and literary forms as illus- H PIEDMONT HIGH SCHOOL trated by usage of the best writers of the past and pres¬ ent. Students will be prepared to comply with the entrance requirements of the Southern Association of Colleges. LATIN The first year in this course will consist of a thorough preparation of the lessons in Collar and Daniel ' s Begin¬ ner ' s Latin 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 second and third books of Caesar. 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. In the third year Six Orations of Cicero will be read and special attention will be given to Latin prose compo¬ sition. The fourth year will be devoted to the study of Virgil’s Aeneid. Six books will be read. Some original exer¬ cises will be given. While the primary object of this department is thor¬ ough preparation of pupils for entrance to the classical colleges, much stress will be laid on the relation of the Latin 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 be mastered and Wentworth’s Complete Algebra will be begun. LAWNDALE, NORTH CAROLINA 15 In the third year Wentworth’s Complete Algebra will be completed. The object of this course is not only to prepare for col¬ lege 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 intend¬ ed to be much fuller than merely to prepare for college. In the first year Ancient History will be studied and Mediaeval 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 Pied¬ mont 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 subject matter. The regular classes meet daily throughout the entire session. The work in Course I, Old Testament, is required of all grad¬ uates. Course 1.—The historical parts of the Old Testament are studied in chronological order with incidental refer¬ ences to the Psalms and Prophets. Course 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 16 PIEDMONT HIGH SCHOOL the Bible, and 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 spe¬ cial 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 at¬ tached 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. 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 department of the school. This course is broad and thorough. The school recog¬ nizes 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 these all the students of music take part. They are thus stimulated to greater effort and become accustomed to appearing in public. The aim of this department is a thorough foundational training. The student is taught to work and also to ap¬ preciate the difference between practicing and playing, and between music and so-called music. Certificates or diplomas in music will be given to those who complete the four-year course in music, provided they have completed the junior or third year work in the literary department of Piedmont High School or of some school of similar grade. The following list of studies indicates the standard of work required in this department: AUDITORIUM AND MUSIC HAUL WATERS I,I BKARY BUILDING . ■ - LAWNDALE, NORTH CAROLINA 17 F PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT FIRST PREPARATORY Arm, hand and wrist foundation work, good hand po¬ sition and finger action combined with wrist and arm training. Drill exercise, two notes to a count, M.M. 60. All ma¬ jor scales, one octave, separate hands, good legato touch in quarter notes not to exceed M.M. 80. Arpeggios in major and minor triads. Studies suggested: Kohler, Op. 218; Mrs. Virgil ' s Me¬ lodious Studies, book 1; Duvernoy, Op. 176; Gurlitt, book 1, Op. 228; Margaret Martin ' s Rhythm Pictures; Hans Harthan ' s Childhood Days for reading. Pieces suggested: Dennee, Petite Valse and Cradle Song; Gurlitt, The Fair; Dutton, Rain Pitter Patters. Writing Book: Charles W. Lander, book 1. Theory: Burrow ' s Piano Primer. SECOND PREPARATORY Further development of technical work. Trill exer¬ cise, two notes at M.M. 100 Major and hormonic minor scales two octaves, separate hands one and two notes M.M. 60 Triads and dominant seventh arpeggios, alternating, not faster than one note M.M. 70. Studies suggested: Kohler, Op. 242; Gurlitt, Op. 197. Pieces suggested: Heller, L ' Avalanche and Curious Story; Schuman, Happy Farmer; Josef Low, Teacher and Pupil for Sight Reading. Theory: Evans Primer. THIRD PREPARATORY Further development of technical work. Trill exercise four notes M.M. 80 Major and minor scales two octaves, separate hands, one, two and four notes M.M. 60; hands PIEDMONT HIGH SCHOOL 18 together, one note M.M. 60. Triads dominant and di¬ minished seventh arpeggios, two notes M.M. 60. Studies suggested: Pischna-Mayloth, Op. 163; Burg- muller, Op. 100; Kohler, Op. 50 at speed. Pieces suggested: Mayer, Harp-Sounds, Butterflies; Dennee, Hide and Seek, Chase of the Butterflies. Sight reading: Easy selections. Theory: Evan’s Primer. FOURTH PREPARATORY Trill exercise four notes M.M. 100. Major and har¬ monic minor scales in four octaves, four notes M.M. 80. A knowledge of melodic minor scale. Arpeggios, one, two, and four notes M.M. 60. Studies suggested: Pischna, Duvernoy, Op. 120; Hel¬ ler, Op. 47; Brauer, Op. 15, Book 1. Pieces suggested: Friml, Melody; Schytte, Hide and Seek; Deyo, Invocation; Beethoven, Sonata, Op. 49, No. 2, or Mozart, Sonata, C Major. Sight reading: D’Ourvelle, Piano Duets. Theory: Tapper ' s Elementary Harmony. First Stud¬ ies in Music. Biography: Tapper. Selected pieces, both modem and classic, will be used at the discretion of the teacher. Music students will be required to take part in student recitals and other public exercises at the request of the teacher. 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 LAWNDALE, NORTH CAROLINA 19 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 equivalent: Actual field observation and experiment as opportunity affords. 2. —First Year Science—S nyder. The text in each subject will be supplemented by the teacher in original illustrations and the use of such appa¬ ratus 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. BUSINESS DEPARTMENT - This department of the school was established ten years ago. Its progress has been steady, each year show¬ ing a satisfactory increase in attendance over the pre- ceeding 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 educa¬ tion, 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. Com¬ pare 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 TYPEWRIRING We use Gregg Shorthand and Rational Typewriting in the Shorthand and Typewriting Department. The course consists of instruction in Shorthand, Typewriting, Bus¬ iness Correspondence and Punctuation, Spelling and Pen¬ manship. 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 Shorthand 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. Gurt¬ ler has since been elected president of the Chicago Law Reporters Association. The winner of second place, Mr. Charles L. Swem, a boy of seventeen, established a world ' s LAWNDALE, NORTH CAROLINA 21 record for accuracy and third place for speed. Recog¬ nizing his ability as a reporter, Governor Wilson secur¬ ed his services on his presidential campaign and since his inauguration has appointed him as his chief stenogra¬ pher. The winner of third place, Miss Salome L. Tarr, a girl of seventeen, established a world’s record for accur¬ acy, her notes being 99.4 per cent perfect. Miss Tarr, too, has added new laurels to her wreath of fame. Miss Paula E. Weming, an enthusiastic Gregg writer, has the unique distinction 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 successful writers of Gregg Shorthand. BOOKKEEPING In the Bookkeeping Department we teach the Budget System 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 bus¬ iness and bookkeeping, the student is led to a thorough knowledge of the science by the aid of actual business transactions. The course consists of instruction in Book¬ keeping and Office practice, Commercial Arithmetic, Com¬ mercial Law, Business Correspondence and Punctuation, Spelli ng and Penmanship. A beautiful diploma will be awarded to all who pass the required examination of either course. For this di¬ ploma a charge of $2.00 will be made. PENMANSHIP In the majority of the public schools, the study of Pen¬ manship 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 copybook method is used. By this method, the pupil 22 PIEDMONT HIGH SCHOOL 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. Writing which embodies legibility, rapidity, ease and endurance is required by the business world. The only way to acquire such handwriting is through the use of muscular movement 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 elements of long-hand writing—the straight line and curves. After he has mas¬ tered 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 $10.00; for the Shorthand and Typewriting course, $6.00. Payment in advance is required for books upon entrance to either department. RATES OF TUITION Shorthand and Typewriting Department, per month . . . .$10.00 Bookkeeping Department, per month . 10.00 Typewriting, per month .. ..,, . 2.00 Penmanship, per month .. 1.00 Office of Quinn Hamrick ATTORNEYS AT LAW Prof. E. R. Osborne, Principal , Business Department, P. H. S., Lawndale, N. C. Dear Sirs —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 remained 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. LAWNDALE, NORTH CAROLINA 23 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 Wil¬ mington, 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. Wilmington, N. C., June 15, 1914. To Whom It May Interest: I attended the Business Department of Piedmont High School in 1911-12, accepting a stenographic position with the Southern Ex¬ press 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 Depart¬ ment 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 office Wilmington, N. C., May 3, 1915. Mr. B. C. Brown, Wilmington, N. C. Dear Sir:—I take pleasure in testifying to the intelligent and satisfactory 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. 24 PIEDMONT HIGH SCHOOL 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 Prin¬ cipal Assistant Engineer of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Com¬ pany. 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. Colonial Mercantile Company HOUSEHOLD SPECIALTIES M. B. Hartsell, Mgr . 418 East Main St. Richmond, Va., June 8, 1915. Prof. 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 stu¬ dent of one of the largest 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 Department of Piedmont has advantages 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 environ¬ ments, I can frankly say that at Piedmont they are unequalled. I sincerely believe that anyone desiring a good, practical busi¬ ness education cannot make a wiser choice than to take a course in the Business Department of Piedmont High School. Very respectfully, R. W. Plunkett, EIvAM HAIyly NEWTON HAEI ' , 4 - ' V . COURSE PREPARATORY FOR COLLEGE. FIRST YEAR Ancient History . 5 Grammar, Composition and Literature . 5 First Year Latin . 5 Spelling and Defining. 5 Arithmetic completed (Fall Term) and Algebra begun (Spring Term) . 5 Physiology. 2 SECOND YEAR Mediaeval and Modern History. 5 Composition, Rhetoric and English Literature ...... 5 Review First Year Latin (Fall Term) and Caesar (Spring Term) . 5 Algebra, Wentworth’s New School . 5 Bible I . o Physical Geography . 2 THIRD YEAR History of England...5 Rhetoric and English Literature . 5 Cicero, six orations and Latin Composition.5 Wentworth’s Complete Algebra. 5 Civil Government . 2 Bible II . 5 FOURTH YEAR Virgil’s Aeneid, six books... Plane Geometry .. 0 Political Economy. ® German . 5 History of United States. . 26 PIEDMONT HIGH SCHOOL SPECIALS If one entering the College Preparatory Department should have taken already a part of the work in the de¬ partment, some of the following may be added in order that he may have full work: Bible III, Plane and Spheri¬ cal Trigonometry, Physics, Chemistry, Greek I, and Greek II. TEACHER’S COURSE Professor Griffith, Superintendent of the Shelby grad¬ ed school, a well known educator and conductor of Insti¬ tutes, has kindly consented to teach a class in Pedagogy at Piedmont for the next season. This course will be of great value to young men and women who expect to teach in the public schools of this and of adjoining states. The outlines of this course will be given later. TEXT-BOOKS We prefer that the students buy their books after en¬ tering, 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. LITERARY SOCIETIES, MEDALS AND SCHOLAR¬ SHIPS. The Pierian and the Musigmarhonian Literary Socie¬ ties for young men meet each week for debate, declama¬ tion 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 the literary society of their choice. It would be hard to estimate the importance of this work in im¬ parting a knowledge of parliamentary law, stimulating historical research and cultivating the habit of 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 society meetings are always attended by the principal or by other teachers who act as critics. Each society offers a gold medal to that member mak¬ ing the greatest improvement in oratory and debate dur¬ ing the year. The Musigmarhonian improvement medal was award¬ ed to Mr. Paul Pegg of Guilford County, N. C. The Pierian improvement medal was awarded to Mr. Thomas Green of Cleveland County, N. C. There was so little difference in the improvement made by Mr. Green and Mr. Norris Shuford of Cleveland County, N. C. that he also was given a medal. The Emersonian Literary Society for young women meets once each week for the reading of various selec¬ tions, the study of the lives of authors, for recitations, for the reading of original essays and debate. The meetings are always attended by one or more of the lady teachers who by friendly criticism and advice encourage the stu¬ dents to greater zeal in the work. 28 PIEDMONT HIGH SCHOOE A gold medal awarded by the Emersonian Literary So¬ ciety for improvement was won by Miss Mae Strom of South Carolina. The Schenck Scholarship Medal awarded to the mem¬ ber of the senior class who makes the best general aver¬ age for the four years of the College Preparatory Course was won by Mr. Erson Beatty of Gaston County, N. C. This medal is given by Mr. John F. Schenck in memory of his father, who established it. The Susan Burns Medal, given by the Principal in hon¬ or of his mother, awarded to the girl who renders the best recitation at Commencement, was won by Miss Mary Burns of Cleveland County, N. C. The Carme Elam Medal, given by Mr. Carme Elam, Sr. to the best declaimer at commencement was won by Mr. Sankey L. Blanton of Rutherford County, N. C. A gold medal, given by Prof. E. R. Osborne, for im¬ provement in Penmanship was awarded to Mr. Ivey Grigg of Lincoln County, N. C. A gold medal, given by Dr. Thos. B. Gold for improve¬ ment in Pianoforte, was awarded to Miss Ruth Grigg of Cleveland County. A gold medal, given by Miss Pearle Cobb for Theory, was won by Miss Lena Haynes of South Carolina. A gold medal, given by the principal, was awarded to Mr. Bailley Weathers of Cleveland County, N. C. for ora¬ tory and debate in the annual Commencement debate. To contest for the Scholarship Medal one must be a student in the college preparatory department for not less than three scholastic years. 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 con¬ test, and must not have won the Declamation or Recita- LAWNDALE, NORTH CAROLINA 29 tion 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 sixteen 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 con¬ ditions 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 Wake Forest College for three years. Appointment to this scholarship is subject to the following conditions: The appointee must be pre¬ pared for the college classes, of good moral character, and must have made the highest grade on competitive exami¬ nation conducted under the direction of the Principal of Piedmont High School. The appointment is for one year only, but the scholar is eligible to reappointment provided (1) his deportment is blameless and (2) he has made a passing grade on each study the previous year, making, in case of appointment for a second year, a minimum average of eighty-five on all studies taken the first year, and for a third year a minmum 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 reappointment for a subsequent year, Piedmont High School may make a new appointment on the con¬ ditions given above. The placing of these scholarships in our hands is, per¬ haps, the highest endorsement that the trustees of these institutions could bestow upon us. 3 o PIEDMONT HIGH SCHOOL 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 nobil¬ ity of character and high sense of honor, as to impart knowledge of text-books, and no effort is spared to teach a proper appreciation 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 no¬ bility of character. THOROUGHNESS It has always been the aim of the school to do honest, thorough work. The present faculty especially endorse thoroughness, and it will be their constant care to see that the student masters the subject studied before they per¬ mit it to be laid aside. Yet, we do not believe that an education consists of simply an accumulation of facts and figures, but that means the harmonious development of the powers given us by the Creator. REGULATIONS The regulations are few and simple. Students are en¬ couraged 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 communication between parents and teachers, to indicate the precise grade of scholarship. At the LAWNDALE, NORTH CAROLINA 3 1 end of each term parents will be sent a report showing the precise grade of scholarship, deportment, absence from recitations and religious exercises during the term. The reports are a means 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 volumes 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 Li¬ brary building inspired our friends with zeal for filling it with books. To this library, founded in honor of a gal¬ lant Confederate soldier, came one of the first and decid¬ edly the largest and finest collection of books from a Northern veteran, Mr. James E. Reynolds, of New York. Four years ago a number of students 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 donated last session: Miss Laura Cornwell and Mr. Ab Harrelson. READING ROOM The following is a list of newspaper and periodicals that came to our reading room last year: 32 PIEDMONT HIGH SCHOOL Review of Reviews, Saturday Evening Post, Ladies Home Journal, Woman’s Home Companion, Charlotte Daily Observer, The Highlander, The Cleveland Star, The Progressive Farmer, Biblical Recorder, The Reformed Church Standard, Charity and Children, The Tar Heel, Everybody’s Magazine, The Delineator, Pictorial Review, Current Events, The Youth’s Companion, Popular Sci¬ ence, The Shelby News, The American Magazine, Mc¬ Clure’s, Collier’s, The University News Letter and The North Carolina Health Journal. PHYSICAL EXERCISE Ample grounds supply every demand for outdoor exer¬ cises and games. Tennis, basketball, baseball and foot¬ ball 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 at the same table with the Principal and the teachers. The Principal and other teachers give neces¬ sary help in the preparation of lessons. Girls are con stantly under the care of the teachers or of the Matron. 11VH NVIHaitl BOARD We feel sure that our boarding arrangement cannot be improved. We have all the benefits of the club plan, to¬ gether with home comforts. No profit is made on board. Each student bears his proportional part of the expense, and saves whatever 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 teachers and students 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 school month $13.17 per month. Those who spend the week-end at home save about one- third of the cost of board. Board will be charged for no less time than one month. In other words, if a pupil leaves school before the expira¬ tion of the first month no part of the advance board or of the contingency 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 throughout 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 required to be deposited by each boarding student on matriculation. 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 retuurned at the close of the session. If dam- 34 PIEDMONT HIGH SCHOOL age is done to school property each must pay for the dam¬ age he does. If the perpetrator of the injury is not dis- • covered the damage is to be repaired out of the general contingency fund, and each pupil will have his propor¬ tional part of his contingency fee returned. 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 bet¬ ter to enter at beginning of the term. The course is broad and comprehensive, and prepares for entrance to any of the colleges. Students ivhose 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, mattress, 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 pu¬ pils to have overshoes. In 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 ptipils. If parents desire it the Principal will take charge of money that is to be paid out for incidental expenses of children and will render statement at the close of the term. No deduction in payment of tuition is made except in cases of protracted sickness, and then only ivhen a certifi¬ cate of a physician is presented. All students are earnestly urged to begin on the first day of the session. Otherwise, they work at a disadvan¬ tage. Permission to visit will not be given to the girls. Par¬ ents are asked not to make request that their daughters LAWNDALE, NORTH CAROLINA 35 be granted special privileges, for it will not be granted. All damages to school property must be paid for by the one doing the damage. No student will be allowed to carry a pistol, or to in¬ dulge in profanity, gambling or the use of intoxicants. Ministers of the gospel and those preparing themselves for the ministry are not charged 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. Education is the best investment parents or guardians can make for their children. In many instances it pays more than a thousand per cent, but parents, as well as pupils, should understand that securing an education is a business, just as farming, manufacturing or mercantile pursuits. The farmer must work with system and regu¬ larity ,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 seeking an education. 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 do not realize how important a few days may be in school work. Par¬ ents 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 16, 1916: “Resolved, That the directors of this company be di¬ rected and authorized to formulate a plan and rules for collecting from students tuition, board, room rent, elec- 36 PIEDMONT HIGH SCHOOL trie light bills, and other fees in cash, for a reasonable time in advance, and that said plans and rules of the di- • rectors shall be strictly adhered to by the school man¬ agers and be applicable to all students.” Copy of a resolution passed by the directors of Piedi- mont 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 man¬ agement: All payments are to be made in cash in ad¬ vance 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 continue 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 pro¬ tect the Principal, who has managed the school for twenty-two years and who has employed his teachers and has been responsible for their payment and for the pay¬ ment of all board accounts for the last twenty 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 purchase pro¬ visions 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 strengthen¬ ing the weak places both in curriculum and in discipline. LAWNDALE, NORTH CAROLINA 37 Instead of spending a larger part of the vacation in col¬ lecting bills he may be planning for the better care and for the better teaching 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 ex¬ pects 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 con¬ tinue the same as heretofore. Board will be at 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 esti¬ mated the difference loill be refunded to them . We get board at actual cost. Board, tuition in Literary Department, rent, fuel, and electric light, also incidental and library fees, tal and library fees are not to be paid again.) Highest Price First period, ten weeks.$56.00 Second period, ten weeks. 53.2o MUSIC DEPARTMENT Piano, tuition, first period, ten weeks.■ (Inciden- Lowest Price $48.18 45.43 3 $ PIEDMONT HIGH SCHOOL Piano rent, first period, ten weeks. 1,25 Piano, tuition, second period, ten weeks. 8.75 Piano rent, second period, ten weeks.... .$ 1.25 Voice, private lessons, first period, ten weeks.... 8.75 Voice, private lessons, second period, ten weeks. . 8.75 Voice in class, first period, ten weeks. 3.13 Voice in class, second period, ten weeks. 3.13 EXPRESSION DEPARTMENT Tuition, pripate lessons, first period, ten weeks. .. .$ 8.75 Tuition, private lessons, second period, ten weeks. . 8.75 Tuition in class, first period, ten weeks. 3.75 Tuition in class, second period, ten weeks. 3.75 BUSINESS DEPARTMENT Tuition, Stenography and Typewriting, first period, ten weeks..... $25.00 Tuition, Stenography and Typewriting, second period, ten weeks. 25.00 Tuition, Bookkeeping, first period, ten weeks. 25.00 Tuition, Bookkeeping, second period, ten weeks. .. 25.00 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 CHARGES FOR SPRING TERM Board, tuition in the Literary Department, fuel, rent, and electric light: Highest Lowest Price Price First period, eight weeks.$43.00 $37.00 Second period, eight weeks. 43.00 37.00 MUSIC DEPARTMENT Piano, tuition, first period, eight weeks.$ 7.00 Piano rent, first period, eight weeks... 1.00 Piano, tuition, second period, eight weeks. 7.00 LAWNDALE, NORTH CAROLINA 39 Voice, private lessons, first period, eight weeks.. 7.00 Piano rent, second period, eight weeks.. 1.00 Voice, private lessons, second period, eight weeks 7.00 Voice in class, first period, eight weeks. 2.50 Voice in class, second period, eight weeks. 2.50 EXPRESSION DEPARTMENT Euition, private lessons, first period, eight weeks. .$ 7.50 Tuition, private lessons, second period, eight weeks 7.50 Tuition in class, first period, eight weeks. 2.50 Tuition in class, second period, eight weeks. 2.50 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 $44.18. This $44.18 pays for poard, fuel, rent, electric light, contingency, incidental and library fees for the first period of the Fall Term (10 weeks). For the second period of the Fall Term add $41.43 to pay for board, fuel, rent and electric light. For the first period of the Spring Term add $33.14 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, 75c for library fee and $1.00 for the registration fee. CHARGES Board at aactual cost. Average of board last year, $13.17 per school month. Tuition in Literary Department, $2.00-$4.50 per month. Tuition in Piano Department, $3.50 per month. Tuition in Vocal Department, $3.50 per month. Tuition in Vocal Department in classes, $1.25 per month. Tuition in Elocution, $3.50 per month. Tuition in Elocution in classes, $1.50 per month. Pvoom rent, 75 cents per month for girls. 40 PIEDMONT HIGH SCHOOL Room rent, 60 cents to $1.00 per month for boys. Electric light, 15c per month. Those who take any branch in the College Preparatory course will be charged $4.50 per month. Fuel for boys’ dormitories, $2.00 per month. Steam heat for girls’ dormitories, $2.00 per 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). Incidental fee, 25 cents per month. BOUQUETS FROM FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS AND PATRONS FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH L. W. Swope, Pastor Shelby, 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 relig¬ ious influence, I beg this privilege of adding my fullest endorse¬ ment of Piedmont High School. I know of no other like institution in this part of the State. Had I a boy old enough, I certainly would want him placed under just such high-toned, manly influ¬ ence 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 the standing among their fellow ' s 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 ] i US I CM A R HONI AN I1ATJ LAWNDALE, NORTH CAROLINA 41 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 Chil¬ dren, in issue of April 25, 1907. OFFICE OFDU FFEY KOONCE ATTORNEYS AT LAW 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 statement 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 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 per¬ sonal gratification in knowing that we have such an institution as a part of our educational system in North Caiolina. ., R. T. Vann, President. Piedmont High School is one of the finest academies I know anything about, and I have come in contact with manyof schools !n 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 % ua a , 7 in much older and more famous places—such as Uips-lSireter, 1 New Hampshire; Andover, in Massachusetts, and Western Reserve in Ohio. Piedmont will some day be as famous n ‘ e Southeast as those schools are in their respective sections.— BrOADUS H. Priest, Editor and Founder of the Highlandei , She y 42 PIEDMONT HIGH SCHOOL Lawndale, N. C., May 28, 1915. Professor W. D. Burns, Lawndale, N. C. Dear Sir: —I offer my congratulations, and I expresse my sincere appreciation of your most excellent High School. The citizens of this County and State are greatly indebted to you 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 the 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 institu¬ tion, it has appeared to me that intellectual accomplishments and mental gymnastics have always been placed before and above the physicl. 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 de¬ servedly 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 facili¬ ties for entertaining and accommodatin gcommencement crowds are unsurpassed. Professor W. D. Burns and his able assistants are doing a great work in Cleveland County .—The Cleveland Steer. I was very favorably impressed with the retired location of Piedmont High School the first time I visited it, but since serving as . pastor, for two years, two churches within sight of this ad¬ mirable 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. The tender watch-care over the pupils LAWNDALE, NORTH CAROLINA 43 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, Pastor 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 excel¬ lent evidence 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.— Charles E. Taylor, 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 Caro¬ lina than this. The sweep of vision on every side is most com¬ manding. The house itself is a noble structure—a monument to the liberality of its builders. A strong force of educators sur¬ round Mr. Burns, who is a man of fine ability and modest as a girl. Some forty boarders from various counties attended last session, besides an excellent local patronage. We were thrilled to hear a number of strong young men in original addresses. That shows what the school is doing. A few years hence its blessed work will be revealed These boys would prabably have slept their lives away but for the vision that burst upon them under the inspiring influ¬ ence 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 oppor¬ tunity to return shall come .—Charity and Children, in 1904. Being one who has watched the progress of Piedmont High School from its beginning, and being one who is alive to the impor¬ tance of a good school in our midst, I am heartily glad to testily 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 m 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 fos¬ tered by our teachers, who have proven themselves to be conscien- 44 PIEDMONT HIGH SCHOOE tious Christian workers. I can truly recommend Professor Burns and his faithful co-workers as instructors to whom you can safely trust your children.—T. J. Kamseur, Treasurer of Cleveland Cot¬ ton Mills. It is my privilege and pleasure to know something of the stand¬ ing 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., Member of Congress. Shelby, N. C., June 4, 1900. To Whom It May Concern: This testifies as to the character, ability and scholarship of Pro¬ fessor 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 before, and yet so thrilling and real on every succeeding occasion, were said 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 intel¬ lectual 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 consuming passion for service in intellectual fields and at once marks him as a true educator, who adequately and accurately interprets the needs of the rising generation in an educational way. The past session has been from every standpoint the most suc¬ cessful in the history of this well-known educational institution. LAWNDALE, NORTH CAROLINA 45 The attendance has been large; the number of boarding students has been greater; the influence of the school has been widr, and the results of the school work has been more satisfactory. The Com¬ mencement 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 w atchword at Piedmont, and with this aim in view a new addition to the already handsome school building will be constructed during vacation time, and the re-opening for the Pall Term will find the school better equipped than ever before-— Hon. Clyde R. Hoey, former editor of the Cleveland Star, speaking of the Commencement exercises of 1905-1906. BAPTIST CHURCH Kings Mountain and Bessemer City -J. S. Beach, Pastor June 12, 1909. I spent several days last year in the Piedmont High School giv¬ ing religious instruction and was very favorably impressed with the high grade of work done by Professor W. D. Burns and his ex¬ cellent faculty, 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 mentally and morally. J. J. Beach- 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 suc¬ cess of the term just closed. The larger portion o fthe 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 disadvantages 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 demanded. I feel that this community is indebted to you for de¬ veloping 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. ours truly, H. F. Schenck, President of Cleveland Cotton Mills and of Lawndale Railroad. 4 6 PIEDMONT HIGH SCHOOL 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 fhe Star. Piedmont High School is ideally located—proudly she rests upon the summit of a commanding height, almost a mountain, overlook¬ ing the river, which like a thread of silver, winds its way in grace¬ ful curves around the base. Surrounded by a natural grove of symmetrical 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—pro¬ gressive, 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 giv¬ ing 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 Hudson, in writing regarding a Commencement at Pied¬ mont. I have had the pleasure of examining, at close range, the work done by the faculty of Piedmont High Shcol. From my extensive contact with the schools throughout the United States, my friends feel that I possess some qualifications for detecting honest, high- grade work. I have no hesitation in saying Piedmont High School does just this kind of work.— William Edwin Hall, 232 W. 14th St., New York City. BIBLICAL RECORDER ORGAN OF THE BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION OF NORTH CAROLINA Professor W. D. Burns, Lawndale, N. C. Raleigh, N. C., May 8, 1909. 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 m 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 s-c-iool. It has one of the prettiest locations we remember ever see- mg The school house is built on a high hill, almo st a mountain, with an incline from every point of the compass. Within two hun- LAWNDALE, NORTH CAROLINA 47 dred 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 build¬ ing 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 surphur spring, visited during the school session by a large num¬ ber 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 half a mile, is the narrow guage road running to Lawndale, from Shelby. The school is in splendid hands. Professor Burns is an able edu¬ cator, an excellent Christian gentleman. The proof of his work is apparent to all observers. Piedmont High School should prosper —it deserves to prosper.— Editor J. 0. Foy, of the Aurora , speak¬ ing of Commencement, 1901-1902. I have some personal knowledge of Piedmont High School and its work, and consider it the best preparatory school, for the money expended, in my knowledge. 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. !)• 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. Par¬ rish, former pastor First Baptist Church, Shelby, N. C. WAKE FOREST COLLEGE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT Wake Forest, N. C., July 8, 1907. To Anyone Conce ' t ' neds 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 tiisrc William Louis Poteat, PrcszDENT. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA president’s office Chapel Hill, May 9, 1905 Mr, W. D. Burns, President Piedmont High School, Lawndale, N. C. . Dear Sir:—T he young men who have come to the niversi y 4 8 PIEDMONT HIGH SCHOOL 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 classroom to be thorough, practical and far-reaching in its scope. The teachers are devoted to their work, are thor¬ oughly competent, and they spare no effort in making the classroom a place of interest to the pupil. The school also has an excellent literary society. 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. Falls. It gives me a great deal of pleasure to say a word in behalf of Piedmont High School, at Cleveland Mills, under the efficient man¬ agement of Professor W. D. Burns. The instruction is thorough and the influences surrounding the pupil are excellent. The loca¬ tion of the school is fine, because of the elevation and the water, and the community 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 Shelby, N. C., June 11, 1915. To Whom, It May Concerns 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, healthful hills, and is well equipped with efficient teachers, and suitable buildings. Professor Burns is a thoroughly fitted teach¬ er, and a. delightful 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 hearti¬ ly 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 capacity, character and faithfulness of Mr.’ W. D. Burns. This opinion was confirmed by a recent visit to the Piedmont High EMERSONIAN HALL LAWNDALE, NORTH CAROLINA 49 School, of which he is Principal. With the aid of faithful and competent assistants, he is doing excellent work in that institu¬ tion. On all sides I saw evidences of patient, painstaking labor, thorough scholarship and marked executive ability. I believe the school to be a good one and worthy of a liberal patronage. Respectfully, J. B. Carlyle, Professor of Latin , Wake Forest College. 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. ffl R. L. Flowers, Secretary to the Corporation. Shelby, N. C., May 26, 1903. In September, 1897, I went to Lawndale, utterly broken down, emaciated, 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 discov¬ ered 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 improvement was rapid and continuous, and in a few months my restoration to health was complete. This was con¬ sidered very remarkable by all who had been acquainted with my former condition. The cure was permanent, and today I am stron¬ ger, stouter and younger (in feeling, at least) than I was twenty years ago. _ _ TT 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 catarrh of the head, throat and stomach, I was greatly benentted by the use of the water in a few days, and after having used i 50 PIEDMONT HIGH SCHOOL weeks I could eat almost anything I wished with perfect satisfac¬ tion. The water is much cooler than most mineral water, and is very pleasant to the taste. J. S. Leonard. I feel perfectly safe and conscientious in testifying to the heal¬ ing 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 healthful location. I know of no place in this section where the sanitaary surroundings are better. Being situated on the top of a high mound, and having natural drainage in every direction, it can¬ not be contaminated from other localities. The medicinal virtues of the mineral spring close by have been conclusively proven.—E. B. Lattimore, M. D. LAWNDALE, NORTH CAROLINA 51 GRADUATES For a number of years we awarded no certificates of graduation, notwithstanding 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 . 1907 Miss Belle Wilson.Cleveland 1908 Charles B. Bridges.Rutherford Miss Bessie Lee Whitehead.Rutherford 1910 Lawton Blanton. Cleveland J. Roan Davis.Cleveland Miss Waulla Elliott.Cleveland William Peter Mull.Cleveland John Mull.Cleveland Alfred Warlick.Cleveland Miss Johnnie Womack.Rutherford Miss Amy Clippard.... Posie Edgar Downs Henry Rowland English Miss Bessie Mull. Charles Jacob Pruett.. Seth Bridgeman Perry., William Farel Warlick. Jack Williamson Bell. Jasper Horace Grigg Colon Alonzo Ledford 1911 .Cleveland .Cleveland .Cleveland .Cleveland .Cleveland .Martin ...Lincoln 1912 .Mecklenburg . Cleveland ..Cleveland County, County, County, County, County, County, County, County, County, County, County, County, County, County, County, County, County, County, County, County, N. N. N. N. N. N. N. N. N. N. N. N. N. N. N. N. N. N. N. N. C. C. c. c. c. c. c. c. c. c. c. c. c. c. c. c. c. c. c. e. 52 piedmont high school 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 Ratteree.... William Floyd Trawick.. 1913 .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. 1914 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. .... Cleveland .... Cleveland ... Cleveland .... Cleveland .... Cleveland Northampton .... 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. 1915 Miss Essie 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. 1916 Miss Lillian Eaker. Floyd Mack Ferguson.. Miss Mary Belle Harris. 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. 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. Cleveland County, N. C. Cleveland County, N. C. ..Cleveland County, N. C. ..Cleveland County, N. C. Cumberland County, N. C. ..Cleveland County, N. C. ...Cleveland County, N.C. ..Cleveland County, N. C. ..Cleveland County, N. C. ..Georgia ..Cleveland County, N. C. .South Carolina 1917 Everett Newton Biggerstaff Miss Barbara Lewis Clapp. Cleveland County, N. C. .South Carolina LAWNDALE, NORTH CAROLINA 53 Daniel Lindsey Grant.Onslow County, Earl Horace Hartsell.Stanley County, William Avery Hawley.Sampson County, Miss Amie Thelma Humphrey.Onslow County, Forest Herman Shuford.Cleveland County, Griffin Pixley Smith.Cleveland County, 1918 William Eugene Blue.Cumberland County, Frank Davis.Gaston County, Miss Lillie Denton.Cleveland County, Miss Vera Katherine Dixon.Cleveland County, tMiss Ethel Elmore. .Duplin County, Marsden Lee Farrier.Duplin County, Womble Quay Grigg.Cleveland County, Miss Mozelle Hunt.Cleveland County, N. N. N. N. N. N. N. N. N. N. N. N. N. N. C. C. c. c. c. c. c. c. c. c. c. c. c. c. Erson Calvin Beatty.. Mary Helen Blackwell... Jennie Carpenter. Katy Leila Crowder. Ruth Gertrude Denton.... Minnie Ramsaur Elam... Rebecca Belle Elliott.... Laurine Louis Haynes... Alma Elizabeth Hord.... Ruth Kemp.. Alvin Russell Kistler.... Thomas Elliott Lattimore Levi Thomas Morton. Kathleen Nolan . Mary Dee Palmer. Mary Stella Royster. John Joseph Stamey. Ruth Thompson. Mary Elizabeth Whatley. Lloyd Thomas Wood. Business Department ... Gaston 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. .South Carolina .Cleveland County, N. C. .South Carolina Cleveland County, N. C. .Cleveland County, N. C. ...Onslow County, N. C. Cleveland County, N. C. .Cleveland County, N. C. ...Lincoln County, N. C. ...Lincoln County, N. C. .Massachusetts .South Carolina .South Carolina fMusic Department 54 PIEDMONT HIGH SCHOOL REGISTER OF PUPILS, 1919-1920. Abernethy, Thomas H... Aiton, Ruby. Arledge, Thelma Modena Arledge, Wade Harris.. Cleveland County, N. C. .South Carolina .South Carolina .South Carolina Barefoot, Egbert. Barefoot, Harvey. Barefoot, Harvey. Barefoot, Ralph D. Barefoot, Rossie. Beam, Boyd. Beam, Broadus. Beam, Carrol. Beam, Edith. Beam, Herman Alexander. Beatty, Dewey. Beatty, Erson Calvin. Blackburn, Annie Laurie.. Blackburn, Grady. Blackburn, Mozelle.. Blackburn, Reed. Blackwell, Lawton Jackson Blackwell, Mary Helen.... Blackwell, Willie Gary... Blanton, Emma. Blanton, Grigg. Blanton, Janie. Blanton, Maynard. Blanton, Sankey Lee. Blanton, Vashti. Blanton, Vertie. Bonner, Thomas Andrew.. Bowman, Hal. Bowman, Maurice. Boyles, Beulah. Boyles, Wilburn... Brackett, Forrest. Bridges, Jasper Newton... Bridges, Ivo. Bridges, Maude. Bridges, Tilden... Britton, Henry Grady. Broadwell, James Ralph.. Brown, Ruth.... Buff, Bynum Abram.. Buff, Johnnie... Buff, Mozelle. Buff, Scott. Bumgardner, Ora. Burnette, Gertrude.. ....Sampson County, N. C. .... Sampson County, N. C. .... Sampson County, N. C. .Sampson County, N. C. ....Sampson 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. .Gaston County, N. C. ... Cleveland County, N. C. _Cleveland County, N. C. ... Cleveland County, N. C. ... Cleveland County, N. C. .South Carolina .South Carolina .South Carolina .... Cleveland County, N. C. ... Cleveland County, N. C, ... Cleveland County, N. C. ..Rutherford County, N. C. ...Rutherford County, N. C. ..Rutherford 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. .... Cleveland County, N. C. .... Cleveland County, N. C. .... Cleveland County, N. C. Northampton County, N. C. .South Carolina .Mecklenburg County, N. C. ...Rutherford County, N. C. .... Cleveland County, N. C. .... Cleveland County, N. C. ... . Cleveland County, N. C. -Cleveland County, N. C. .South Carolina LAWNDALE, NORTH CAROLINA 55 Burns, Mary Moffett.Cleveland County, N. C. Burns, Robert Otway.Cleveland County, N. C. Burns, William Jacob Clapp.Cleveland County, N. C. Caldwell, Carl. Caldwell, Durham. Canipe, Addie. Canipe, Charlie.. Canipe, George.. Canipe, Glen. Canipe, Inez. Carpenter, Jennie. Carpenter, John Francis.... Carpenter, Louise. Carpenter, Mary Estelle.... Carpenter, Meredith. Carpenter, Ruby Mae. Champion, Clyde. Champion, Henry Chiveous, Clegg, Howard. Clegg, William Carrol. Cline, Cleveland. Cline, Clyde. Cline, Inez. Cline, Mildred. Cloninger, Russell. Cook, Bertha.... Connell, James Alexander.. Cornwell, Lee Williamson.. Copeland, Madge. Crow, Lillian. Crowder, Katie Leila. Crowder, Leland. Davis, Clemmie. Davis, Gilbert Lee. Dalton, Roy. Dayberry, Toy. DeLoatch, Ellic Clyde. Denton, Jack. Denton, Ruth. Denton, Selma. DePriest, Madeline Beatrice Devenny, Brantley. Devenny, Frank Falls. Dickson, Hazel. Dixon, John. Dixon, Paul. Dixon, Thomas. Dormandy, Harold. ...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. ....Cleveland County, N. C. ....Cleveland County, N. C. ....Cleveland County, N. C. ...Cleveland County, N. C. ....Cleveland County, N. C. .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. .Gaston County, N. C. ....Cleveland County, N. C. ,... Cleveland County, N. C. ....Cleveland County, N. C. ....Cleveland County, N. C. ...Cleveland County, N. C. .Lincoln County, N. C, Northampton County, N. C. ...Cleveland County, N. C. ...Cleveland County, N. C. Northampton County, N. C. _Cleveland County, N. C. ....Cleveland County, N. C. _Cleveland County, N. C. .South Carolina ...Cleveland County, N. C. ....Cleveland County, N. C. .Anson County, N. C. ....Cleveland County, N. C. ....Cleveland County, N. C. ....Cleveland County, N. C. .South Carolina Eaker, Clara.. Eaker, William Elam, Minnie.. Cleveland County, N. C. Cleveland Count y, N. C. Cleveland County, N. C. 56 PIEDMONT HIGH SCHOOL Elliott, Erma. Elliott, John Henry.. Elliott, Rebecca Belle Elliott, Sarah Belle.. Elliott, Sarah Omma Elliott, Viola. Elmore, Annie Lee.. Elmore, Faie... Elmore, Johnnie. Elmore, Lula Mae... Elmore, Ruth.... Elmore, Vernie Lou.. Eskridge, Arnold.... Eskridge, Elbert.... 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. .Cleveland County, N. C. .Cleveland County, N. C. Cleveland County, N. C. Cleveland County, N. C. Falls, Cline. Falls, Ella. Falls, Odus.. Falls, Ruth. Falls, Sylvester.. Falls, Vangie. Forney, Charles. Forney, Robert. Forney, Thomas. Fouche, Henry. Fowler, Johnnie William.. Fox, Grude... Fox, Pairse;. Freeman, Lawrence Conrad .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. .South Carolina .South Carolina .Cleveland County, N. C. .Cleveland County, N. C. ...South Carolina Gardner, Muriel. Garver, Hettie. Gettys, Colen. Gettys, Lillie.. Gettys, Olive. Gettys, Willie.. Gettys, Yates. Gray, Mattie.. Greene, William Thomas Grigg, Eloise. Grigg, Inez. Grigg, Ivey Frank. Grigg, James. Grigg, Marvin. Grigg, Ruth. .. Cleveland County, N. C. ..Cleveland County, N. C. ..Cleveland County, N. C. ..Cleveland County, N. C. Rutherford County, N. C. ..Cleveland County, N. C. Rutherford County, N. C. .. Cleveland County, N. C. . . Cleveland County, N. C. .. Cleveland County, N. C. .. Cleveland County, N. C. .Lincoln County, N. C. .. Cleveland County, N. C. ..Cleveland County, N. C. ..Cleveland County, N. C. Hallman, John Able. Hamrick, Celeste Bernice Hamrick, Leander. Harrelson, Lillian Mattie. Harris, Allen Kent. Harris, Carl Clyde. Harris, Virginia.. .... Lincoln County, N. C. Rutherford County, N. C. ..Cleveland County, N. C. .Iredell County, N. C. .South Carolina . Buncombe County, N. C. .South Carolina LAWNDALE, NORTH CAROLINA 57 Harvely, Kathleen. Hasting, Clyde Hoey.. Haynes, Laurine. Haynes, Lena. Heffner, Hazel. Heffner, Lucie. Herd, Alma Elizabeth., Hord, Cletus. Hord, Edna.. Hord, Eva. Hord, Gazzie Mahala.. Hord, Gilbert. Hord, Hershel. Hord, Mable Lucretia.. Hord, Thelma.. Hord, Thomas Zeno.... Hord, Vangie. Hord, Willard. Houser, Lou Nellie.... Houser, Frank. Hoyle, Aleen. Hoyle, Grace McDowell Hubbard, Jessie. Huntley, George. Hutson, Joseph Boyd.. .South Carolina Cleveland County, N. C. .South Carolina .South Carolina Cleveland County, N. C. Cleveland County, N. C. .Cleveland 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. .Cleveland County, N. C. . Cleveland County, N. C. ,.. Lincoln County, N. C. .. Lincoln County, N. C. Cleveland County, N. C. _Burke County, N. C. .Cleveland County, N. C. _Anson County, N. C. .South Carolina Ivester, Dessie Cleveland County, N. C. Jenkins, Laudice. Johnson, Bessie. Johnson, Pauline...., Jolly, Orene. Justice, Dessie. Justice, Vada. Keziah, Newton. Kimbrell, Dreyfuss... Kistler, Alvin Russell Kistler, Paul. Knox, John Wesley.. ...Cleveland County, N. C. ...Cleveland County, N. C. ... Cleveland County, N. C. .South Carolina ...Cleveland County, N. C. ...Cleveland County, N. C. .Anson County, N. C. Mecklenburg County, N. C. ...Cleveland County, N. C. ...Cleveland County, N. C. .South Carolina Lackey, Helen. Lackey, Lura. Lattimore, Eugene. Lattimore, Frank ... Lattimore, Fred. Lattimore, Macie. Lattimore, Madge. Lattimore Mildred. Lattimore, Samuel....... Lattimore, Thomas Elliott Lattimore, Vera... Leatherman, Edwin Yates Leatherman, John. . Cleveland . Cleveland . Cleveland Cleveland .Cleveland . Cleveland Cleveland Cleveland Cleveland . Cleveland , Cleveland .. .Lincoln .LLincoln County, County, County, County, County, County, County, County, County, County, County, County, County, N. N. N. N. N. N. N. N. N. N. N. N. N. C. c. c. c. c. c. c. c. c. c. c. c. c. 58 PIEDMONT HIGH SCHOOL Lee, Cline Owen.. Lee, Edith. Lee, Evalina. Lee, George. Lee, Hoyle.. Lee, John Hardin. Lee, John Hardin. Lee, Lizzie Mae. Lee, Mary Elle n. Lee, Mozelle. Lee, Robert Fredrick Lee, Saddle. Lee, Yates. Lingerfelt, Nora Viola Lovelace, Ethel. Luther, James Robert, Lutz, Margaret. ..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. ... .Georgia .. .Cleveland County, N.C. ..Cleveland County, N. C. .....Lincoln County, N. C. ..Cleveland County, N. C. Cumberland County, N. C. ..Cleveland County, N. C. Mace, Adna Parke.. Mauney, Annie May.... Melton, Erie. Melton, Zay. Metcalf, Vergie. Miller, Banks. Miller, Everett. Miller, Kathleen. Miller, Mamie. Miller, Mary Selma Miller, Minnie Gertrude Miller, Mildred______ Montfort, Effie Carlton Moore, Ivory. Morgan, Floyd. Morton, Jesse. Morton, Kavi. Morton, Levi Thomas.. Morton, Roney. .South Carolina .Cleveland 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. .Cleveland County, N. C. ...Onslow County, N. C. .Cleveland County, N. C. ....Anson County, S. C. ...Onslow County, N. C. ... Onslow County, N. C. ... Onslow County, N. C. ...Onslow County, N. C. McCorkle, Jack.Lincoln County, N. C. McEntire, Dewey.Cleveland County, N. C. McNair, Landis.Lee County, N. C. Neal, Lillie Belle Noggle, Lester.. Nolan, Ambrose. Nolan, lone. Nolan, Lee. .Cleveland County, N. C. Cleveland County, N. C. Cleveland County, N. C. .Cleveland County, N. C. .Cleveland County, N. C. Ouzts, William Hollie.South Carolina Owens, John Rufus.Onslow County, N. C. Palmer, Mary D. Palmer, Thomas Valentine Cleveland County, N. C. .Cleveland County, N. C. LAWNDALE, NORTH CAROLINA 59 Peeler, Alfred. Peeler, David Roscoe.. Peeler, Jessie Armindia Peeler, Ola Mae. Peeler, Romeo. Peeler, Vangie Cleola... Pegg, Jabes Paul. Phillips, Carme Everett Powell, Clyde. Powell, Miller. Pritchard, Foye. Pritchard, Pauline. Propst, Boyd.. Propst, Sedahlia. .Cleveland County, N. C. .Cleveland County, N. C. .Cleveland County, N. C .Cleveland County, N. C. Cleveland County, N. C. Cleveland County, N. C. .. Guilford 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. Rackard, Claude. Ramsaur, Kana. Rhoney, Bertha Edna... Richard, Buford. Richard, Fred. Richard, Lois. Richard, Maude.. Richard, Muriel.. Robinson, Clyde. Robinson, Thomas Eulee Rollins, Omer. Royster, Clara. Royster, Johnnie. Royster, Stella. Cleveland County, N. C. .Burke County, N. C. ....Burke 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. ... Lincoln County, N. C. .Cleveland County, N. C. Cleveland County, N. C. Cleveland County, N. C. ...Lincoln County, N. C. Schrum, Arice. Schrum, Mooree. Self, Creola. Self, Marie. Shuford, Lucy.. Shuford, Norris Valentine, Sigmon, Washington. Simpson, Myrtle Gertrude Smawley, Ola Blanche_ Smawley, Ruth. Smawley, Theodore. Smith, Brantley Phillip... Smith, Bryan. Smith, Fred E.. Smith, Prater Hilliard.... Southard, Lucile. Spurlin, Lorene. Stamey, John Joseph. Strom, Cecil Mae.. Strom, Ira Samuel. Strom, Lucile. Strom, Mae... Stroup, Alberta. .. Cleveland County, N. C. ..Cleveland County, N. C. .. Cleveland County, N. C. ,.. Cleveland County, N. C. .. Cleveland County, N. C. ... Cleveland County, N. C. .... Lincoln County, N. C. .Rutherford County, N. C. ... Cleveland County, N. C. .. Cleveland County, N. C. ..Cleveland County, N. C. ..Cleveland County, N. C. Rockingham County, N. C. .South Carolina .South Carolina .. Cleveland County, N. C. ..Cleveland County, N. C. ..Cleveland County, N. C. ...South Carolina .South Carolina .South Carolina .South Carolina ... South Carolina 6o PIEDMONT HIGH SCHOOL Terrell, Everett. Tillman, Hail. Toney, Blain. Towery, George Raymond. Towery, Thomas Rowland Towery, Vassie. Tucker, John Christian... ...Gaston County, N. C. Cleveland County, N. C. Cleveland County, N. C. .Virginia .Virginia Cleveland County, N. C. .Cabarrus County, N. C. Wallace, Agnes. Wallace, Franklin. Wallace, Leonard. Wallace, Robert. Warlick, Annie McCibben. Warlick, Grace. Warlick, Mittie. Warlick, Raymond Aubrey Warlick, Vera. Weathers, Bailey Graham Weaver, Carrie Lee. Weaver, Ira June. Weaver, Louise. Wesson, Brevard. Wesson, David. Wesson, Vangie. Wha tley, Mary. Whisnant, Albert Paul... Whisnant, Durham. Whisnant, Earner. Whisnant, James Memory Whisnant, Joseph... Whisnant, John William.. Whisnant, Hershel Albert Whisnant, Horace. Whisnant, Inez.. Whisnant, Ola. Whisnant, Ray. Whitworth, Carl. Williams, Clarice May.... Williams, Mary Lou. Williams, Ruth.... Wise, Mary . Withrow, Forest Pine.... Wood, Lloyd Thomas. W 7 ortman, Lela. Wray, Carl. Wright, Lura. ..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. .. Cleveland County, N. C. ..Cleveland County, N. C. .. Cleveland County, N. C. .Cleveland County, N. C. ....Lincoln County, N. G. .. 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. ..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. ....Lincoln County, N. C. Rutherford County, N. C. .South Carolina ..Cleveland County, N. C. ..Cleveland County, N. C. ..Cleveland County, N. C. Yelton, Charles Jasper.Cleveland ' t el ton, Gladys.Cleveland Belton, Lucy..Cleveland Yelton, Mary Lou.Cleveland Belton, Mozelle.Cleveland lelton, Veva C..Cleveland County, County, County, County, County, County, N. C. N. C. N. C. N. C. N. C. N. C. LAWNDALE, NORTH CAROLINA ROLL OF STUDENTS 1919-1920 BUSINESS DEPARTMENT Abernethy, Thomas H. Aiton, Ruby Arledge, Thelma Barefoot, Egbert Barefoot, Ralph Barefoot, Rossie Beam, Herman Alexander Blackwell, Lawton Jackson Brackett, Forrest Bridges, Maude Buff, Bynum Abram Burnette ,Gertrude Burns, Mary Moffett Carpenter, Mary Estelle Carpenter, Jennie Clegg, William Carrol Cornwell, Lee Williamson Cook, Bertha Dalton, Roy Davis, Gilbert Lee DePriest, Medeline Beatrice Devenny, Brantley Dickson, Hazel Elliott, Rebecca Belle Eskridge, Arnold Falls, Sylvester Gettys, Olive Gettys, Willie Greene, William Thomas Grigg, Ivey Frank Hamrick, Celeste Bernice Hamrick, Leander Harrelson, Lillian Mattie Harris, Allen Kent Harris, Carl Clyde Heffner, Lucie Hord, Eva Hord, Willard Hutson, Joseph Jolly, Oren Knox, John Wesley Lattimore, Frank Lattimore, Macie Lee, John Hardin Lee, Robert Frederick Lutz, Margaret Montfort, Effie Carlton McCorkle, Jack McEntire, Dewey McNair, Landis Nolan, Ambrose Nolan, lone Nolan, Lee Owens, John Rufus Peeler, David Roscoe Ouzts, William Hollie Peeler, Mae Peeler, Romeo Pegg, Jabes Paul Phillips, Carme Everett Powell, Clyde Powell, Miller Propst, Boyd Robinson, Thomas Eulee Self, Creola Self, Marie Shuford, Norris Valentine Simpson, Myrtle Gertrude Smawley, Ola Blanche Smith, Brantley Phillip Smith, Bryan Smith, Prater Hilliard Strom, Mae Terrell, Everett Toney, Blain Towery, George Raymond Towery, Thomas Rowland Wallace, Leonard Warlick, Raymond Aubrey Weathers, Bailey Graham Weaver, Ira June Whisnant, Earner Whisnant, Hershel Alebert Whisnant, James Memory Whisnant, John Whisnant, Ray Wise, Mary Withrow, Forrest Pine Wortman, Lela Yelton, Charles Jasper Yelton, Momelle 62 PIEDMONT HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC-PIANO Aiton, Ruby Blackwell, Mary Helen Blackwell, Lawton Jackson Blanton, Vashti Bridges, Jasper Newton Brown, Ruth Burnette, Gertrude Carpenter, Louise Cline, nez DePriest, Madeline Beatrice Dickson, Hazel Elam, Minnie Elliott, Rebecca Belle Elmore, Faie Elmore, Vernie Lou Grigg, Ruth Hallman, John Able Haynes, Lena Hamrick, Celeste Bernice Hord, Thelma Hord, Vangie Houser, Lou Nellie Kimbrell, Dreyfuss Ivester, Dessie Lackey, Lura Lattimore, Vera Lee, Lizzie Mae Lee, Mary Ellen Lee, Mozelle Lee, Robert Frederick Lee, Sadelle Nolan, lone Propst, Sedahlia Shuford, Lucy Strom, Mae Warlick, Annie McCibben Whatley, Mary Whisnant, Inez Williams, Clarice Mae Yelton, Gladys Yelton, Mozelle MUSIC-VOICE Aiton, Ruby Bonner, Thomas Andrew Buff, Scott Cornwell, Lee Williamson Dickson, Hazel Jolly, Orene Palmer, Mary D. Propst, Boyd Propst, Sedahlia Royster, Stella Simpson, Myrtle Gertrude Smith, Brantley Phillip Wallace, Agnes Weaver, Carrie Lee Whisnant, Hershel Albert Morton, Levi Thomas Nolan, lone MUSIC-VIOLIN Pegg, Jabes Paul AREY BROTHERS Agents for Chevrolet, Cleveland, Oakland and Chandler Cars Samson Tractors, Ever-Ready Storage Batteries Goodyear and United States Tires SERVICE TRUCK Hail Insurance is as Essential as Fertilizers You use fertilizers on your crops to increase the yields. Why not protect yourself against loss of this increased yield by taking a Hail Policy in THE HOME with me? The cost is low; the protection valuable. J. F. LEDFORD, Shelby, N. C. H. D. WILSON Eye Specialist Repairs Made Promptly At Paul Webb ' s Drug Store SHELBY, N. C DR. FRANK H. LACKEY PHYSICIAN and SURGEON Phone No. 45 Bv. FALLSTON, 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 every¬ thing you would expect to find in a good Drug Store. Drugs, Paints, Seeds, Toilet Articles, Stationery Candy, Fountain Pens, Smoking and Chewing To¬ bacco, Cigars. MEET YOUR FRIENDS AT Reviere Drug Company PHONE NO. 2 Campbell’s Department Store Invites you to inspect their stock of Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes, Men’s and Boys’ Hats, Caps and Ready-made Clothing, Men’s Tailoring, Millinery, Ladies’ and Children’s Ready-to-Wear - GROCERIES (Heavy and Fancy) COUNTRY PRODUCE FURNITURE, TRUNKS AND BAGS Coffins , Caskets and Undertaking Supplies WHEN IN TOWN MAKE THIS STORE HEADQUARTERS always guad to see you Phone 161 SHELBY, N. C. Make the City Cafe headquarters for eating ROLLER MILL and CORN MILL Prompt Attention. Honest Service for the Public. CALL AT MY STORE Dry Goods, Notions, Groceries and Hardware JOSH XL WRIGHT Successor to Banner Mill Co, BEAMS MILL, North Carolina Shoeing, Repairing, Blacksmithing and General Repair Work See Me for a Prompt Job W. G. BRIDGES FALLSTON, N. C. SUTTLE’S DRUG STORE Headquarters for anything in the Drug Line Toilet Articles, Druggist Sundries, Stationery, Eastman Kodaks, Films and Supplies. Agent for Whitman’s Candies, America’s most famous candies. MAKE SUTTLE’S DRUG STORE YOUR STORE SHELBY, NORTH CAROLINA ANTHONY ANTHONY Dealers in Real Estate DAY PHONE 248 NIGHT PHONE 94 Office Hours 8 a. m, to 6 p. m.-SHELBY, N. C.-Royster Building Room CLEVELAND MILL AND POWER COMPANY’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 headquarters Tour trade is always appreciatea Our Motto : “A Square Deal for Everybody ” TAILOR-MADE CLOTHING OUR SPECIALTY School Books of all kinds and School Supplies carried instock LAWNDALE, North Carolina John M. Best Furniture Co. Furniture — Undertaking Shelby’s Oldest, Largest and Best Furniture and Undertaking Store W. C. WRIGHT GARAGE AND MACHINE WORKS Automobile Repairing — Oxweld-Acetylene Welding Phone 145 SHELBY, N. C. When in Shelby visit the PALACE BARBER SHOP D. F. WILLIS, Proprietor Try the Electric Hair Clipper once and you will use it always “ SERVICE” is our motto SHELBY NATIONAL BANK BUILDING THE NEW JEWELRY STORE We have opened an up-to-date line of Watches, Ladies’ Bracelet Watches and Finger Rings. All kinds of Watch and Clock Repairing done with dispatch. Come in and see what we have to offer you. MORRISON SPANGLER Shelby National Bank Building SHEL . SEE W. E. Richard Co. LAWNDALE, N. C. Dry Goods, Shoes, Candies, Cold Drinks, Pickles Canned Goods, Fancy Groceries, Pencils, Tablets School Supplies and Notions of Various Kinds PIEDMONT PATRONAGE APPRECIATED Lawndale and Piedmont Barber Shop LAWNDALE, NORTH CAROLINA Hair Cut, 25c; Shampoo, 25c; Shave, 15c Hair Tonic, 15c; Honing Razor, 25c The Most Up-to-Date Shop in Town Your Patronage is Solicited THE CLEVELAND CAFE S. G. JONES, Proprietor SHELBY, N. C. For the Best Service and Polite Attention, Give Us a Call Meals and Lunches Served at all Hours Ice Cream and Cold Drinks at our Fountain Webb’s Drug Store THE BEST EQUIPPED DRUG STORE IN THIS SECTION You will find at this stort the best selected stock of Drugs, Toilet Articles, Perfumes, Box Papers, Tablets, Etc. Paints If you are expecting to paint, call and get our 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 TH stork ALL SHELBY, N. C. BREAD A SPECIALTY CAKES AND PIES OF ALL KINDS BOST’S BAKERY WHOLESALE AND RETAIL BAKERS Shipping Orders Have Prompt Attention Phone 158 SHELBY, N. C. Phone 158 W. B. PALMER’S SON Pure Food Grocer Your Trade Always Appreciated by Us SHELBY, North Carolina Quick, Polite, Honest Service at City Cafe A. V. WRAY SHELBY, N. C. SPECIALTIES: Ladies’ Coat Suits, Queen Skirts, R. G. Corsets, Queen Quality Shoes for Ladies Bostonian Shoes for Men. YOUR TRADE WILL BE APPRECIATED EAGLE ROLLER MILLS The best place to have your wheat ground. We Guarantee 36 lbs. Flour, 14 lbs. Bran from every 60 lbs. Wheat Use COMA LILY, the Best Flour for Home Baking Phone 362 East Seaboard Station SHELBY, N. C. WE PAY YOU TO SAVE There is a feeling of comfort in the knowledge that no matter what the future has in store for you or your family, you are assured against want by a Bank Account. You can enjoy this feeling by start¬ ing a Bank Account with us and adding small amounts to it at your convenience. CLEVELAND BANK TRUST CO. SHELBY, N. C. This Bank is for everything that is for the betterment of Cleveland County. Come and do business with us. DR. C. M. PEELER DENTIST Office Phone 99 Residence Phone 317 Office in Wkisnant Building SHELBY, N. C DR. A. C. EDWARDS DENTIST Phone No. 13-T LAWNDALE, N. C. LAWNDALE GARAGE LEE BRIDGES Expert Automobile Repair Men Will give you honest, personal service at a reasonable price A Satisfied Patronage is Our Motto CHEVROLETS! CHEVROLETS!! I am sub-agent for the Chevrolet car. I will gladly show you the car. Write or send me word and I will send a man to show you the car and explain its advantages. I will appreciate your patronage. W. I ). BURTsTS The Big Store extends to you a cordial invitation to inspect its mammoth stock of all kinds of merchandise. We carry a complete stock at all times. When you are ready for new hats we have them right up-to- date with the very best milliner. We carry a large stock of ready-to-wear of all kinds. Georg¬ ette and voile waists, skirts, coats and coat suits. Our line of men’s and young men’s clothing is complete with the latest styles and models. Stylish shirts and shoes, John B. Stetson hats and all the newest creation in hosiery. We can always fix you up with fancy box stationery, tablets, pencils and any kind of school supplies. We also handle a complete line of groceries and toilet articles, hardware and furniture. In fact you can always find anything you want at the big store for less. Make it your headquarters. The Stamey Company Fallston, N. G. FIRST NATIONAL BANK SHELBY, NORTH CAROLINA Capital - - $250 ,000.00 Surplus - - $250,000.00 WE SOLICIT YOUR BUSINESS Small Accounts Receive the same Attention Given to Large Ones Chas. C. Blanton, President John F. Schenck, Vice-President B. E. Blanton, Asst. Cashier George Blanton, Vice-President Roy R. Sisk, Asst. Cashier Forrest Eskridge, Cashier C. D. Moore, 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, Proprietor Phone 418 SHELBY, N. C. When in Shelby, Visit the City Cafe W. B. NIX SHELBY, North Carolina - SELLS - Dry Goods, Notions, Crosett Shoes for Men Duchess Shoes for Women, W. B. Corsets Billiken Shoes for Children YOU SHOULD SEE MT LINE OF LACES AND EMBROIDERIES When you are interested in Fire, Life or Accident Insurance Call on, Phone or write SHELBY INSURANCE AND REALTY COMPANY PHONE 91 J. E. COOK P. N. COOK F. H. COOK SHELBY STEAM LAUNDRY guaranteed laundry work Our Motto is: —“Wash Everything Except the Baby and Return Everything Except the Dirt.” SHELBY, NORTH CAROLINA Drugs, Toilet Articles, Stationery and Cigars Our Line Always Complete The Place Where you Will Eventually Purchase Your Supplies THE CLEVELAND DRUG CO. R. E. CARPENTER, Manager Tour Trade is Appreciated—Mail and Phone Orders Solicited PHONE 65 SHELBY, N. C. The Hungry Man’s Friend—The City Cafe LORIN E. HOYLE OTIS ROYSTER HOYLE ROYSTER DEALERS IN General Merchandise COUNTRY PRODUCE BOUGHT AND SOLD Dress Goods, Shirts, Neckwear, Shoes, Hosiery Notions, Groceries, Hardware, Drugs Pens, Pencils, Tablets and Inks A WELCOME TO ALL AT OUR STORE Tailor-Made Clothing Near Piedmont High School LAWNDALE, N. C. 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 WE BUY EVERYTHING YOU HAVE TO SELL Phone 39 SHELBY, N. G. CENTRAL HOTEi. SHELBY, N. G. UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT FIRST CLASS MEALS, GOOD BEDS, NICE CLEAN ROOMS $2.50 to $3.50 per day—“Bus” meets all trains T. W. HAMRICK COMPANY Jewelers and Opticians Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry, Silverware, Cut Glass Glassware, Chinaware, Kodaks, Stationery, Pictures Novelties, Typewriter Supplies, Home Goods EXPERT WATCH REPAIRING THE ELECTRIC SHOE SHOP Tell your friends that Ramsey and Hyder’s is the place to get shoe work done. They are the old reliable cobblers. They use good leather. All work guaranteed. Your patronage appreciated. ...... RAMSEY HYDER IN BEAM BUILDING DR. ROBERT C. HICKS DENTIST (nine years experience) Phone No. 38 LAWNDALE, N. C. ELECTRIC SERVICE COMPANY L. W. GARDNER, Manager CONTRACTORS AND DEALERS Motors and Pans, Electric Ranges, House Wiring and Fixtures SHELBY, North Carolina The Place for Hungry Men—City Cafe Office Phene No. ?8 Hours g to —2 to j DR. J. S. LAFFERTY Practice Limited to Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat and Fitting Glasses Office in Royster Building SHELBY, N. C. J. R. OSBORNE DENTIST Office Upstairs, Royster Building SHELBY, N. C. The Cleveland Star Cleveland’s leading newspaper. The only semi-weekly in the county. Subscription price, $2.00 per year. It keeps you posted Try our job printing department. Biggest stock of printing material, more presses most experienced printers. Mail orders given prompt attention LEE B. WEATHERS, President 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 equip¬ ment 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 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 speak¬ ing. Loan Fund. In addition to the usual college courses, three years in Law and two years in Medicine are offered. Next session be- gins September 7th, 1920. E. B. EARNSHAW, Secretary WAKE FOREST, NORTH CAROLINA Piedmont Pupils May Profitably Use The Lawndale Jitney Line In Coming to School Leaves Lawndale 9:45 A. M. and 5 P. M. Leaves Shelby 1 P. M. and 8:15 P. M. It will often save a hotel bill in Shelby TAL WALLACE, Proprietor DR. W. T. GRIGG i PHYSICIAN and SURGEON LAWNDALE, N. C. COME TO WASHBURN COMPANY SHELBY, N. C. FOR YOUR Sporting Goods including Baseball Goods, Football Goods and Bicycles RAZORS, STROPS AND HAIR CUPPERS CRANE’S SHOE REPAIR SHOP SHELBY, N. C. First-class Work Done on All Kinds of Shoes I GUARANTEE PROMPT RELIABLE WORK F. P. CRANE, Proprietor First door above Eskridge’s Garage E. H. LUTZ COMPANY, Inc. FALLSTON, N. C. GENERAL MERCHANDISE, SHOES A SPECIALTY Prices Cheaper than the Cheapest , Quality Considered Be sure to see my line of shoes when in Fallston Automobile Supplies always in stock. See my stock when in Fallston WE SELL FOR LESS EFIRD’S SELL FOR CASH THE LEADING DEPARTMENT STORE OF SHELBY Dry goods, notions, ladies’ ready-to- wear, men’s and boys’ clothing, shoes Send us your mail orders. We pay postage. E. T. Webb O. M. Mull D. Z. Newton Webb Mull A ttorneys-at-Law SHELBY, N. G. Offices: Over Postoffice Attorney-at-Law SHELBY, N. C. OFFICE First Door West of Star Offtce Robert L. Rybum Clyde R. Hoey Rybum Hoey Attorneys and Counsellors at Law SHELBY, N. C. Offices: Over Star Office Peyton McSwain Attorney-at-Law SHELBY, N. G. Office ta Bank Building Rush Stroup Bynum E. Weathers Attorney-at-Law Attorney and Counsellor at Law Office in Courthouse Register of Deeds Office SHELBY, N. G. SHELBY, N. G. O. Max Gardner C. B. McBrayer Attorney-at-Law Attorney-at-Law SHELBY, N. C. SHELBY, N. C. Office Over Postoffice Office in Royster Building THE LITTLE STORE, ON THE LITTLE CORNER IN THE LITTLE BRICK BUILDING WITH A FEW LITTLE BARGAINS For the Big Bargain Buyers, with the Cash or the Produce W. A. GANTT FALLSTON, N. C. For Quality Hardware See J. D. LINEBERGER’S SONS SHELBY, NORTH CAROLINA A Complete Line of Drugs, Toilet Articles Stationery and Cigars LACKEY DRUG CO. FALLSTON, N. C. YOUR TRADE APPRECIATED DR. F. H. LACKEY, Manager Shelby Storage Battery Co. F. C. COLEMAN, Proprietor Storage Batteries for All Makes of Cars We sell the Philadelphia Diamond Grid Batteries, Guar¬ anteed 18 Months—none so good. We rebuild and re¬ charge batteries. Service batteries ready to put in your car—no delay. 114 WEST MARION ST. Piedmont Phone 45 SHELBY, N. C. OXFORD COLLEGE Founded 1850 OXFORD, NORTH CAROLINA Courses I Preparatory II Collegiate Specials Music Art Business Pedagogy Home Economics Expression Sunday School Teacher’s Training All departments in charge of University and Standard College Graduates and Conservatories of Music Special Care of Younger Girls—Apply for Catalogue F. P. HOBGOOD, President MEREDITH COLLEGE FOR YOUNG WOMEN RALEIGH, N. C. Offers four years of genuine college work based upon 14 units of high school credit. Courses lead to A. B. and B. S. degrees. Diplomas in Art and Music after completing four years of work. Library facilities excellent. Attention to physical educa¬ tion. Charges moderate. For catalogue or further information write CHAS. E. BREWER, President, Raleigh, N. C. Mkm Mm. , ■. 1 i.-y. . v - .- v .. ; ..f . isBBSi5S5RKK!3S!l r S SBBwP-Ay fe r i -.. m | M|pB ' ■:; , ' -- ' -’. -. - ' v, ir £’i ' .v-. ■. • ■ . 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