North Carolina Newspapers

DO OUR PAR eToone SKETCHES By J. C. K. WE'RE SORRY! Death stalked high, wide and mighty on Boone's small town stage last week, and citizens today have bowed their heads in sorrow as their popular police chief is being laid in the tomb. Murder has been committed for the first time in a city which for more than seventy-five years has kept its 3kirts clear of extreme violence! Yes, we're sorry, extremely sorry . . . sorry for the wife and children of the slain man, who have lost a fine husband and father; sorry for the lad who committed the deed: sorry for his good parents, whose hearts are heavy with grief over the wrongdoings of an errant offspring . . . sorry, that the model town of Boone has at' last "joined the murder racket" born with bootleg liquor. Officer Hill Hagaman did his part toward ridding the town of its worst evil . . . and died like a man, with his face to the common enemy, we'll miss him. An efficient officer, a clean citizen, has joined the "innumerable hosts." FUNNY B1?N?SS: Along with the tragedy which surrounded the death of Chief Hagaman, but not in connection, caine a flock of funny little happenings that pierced the gloom like golden raj's ol sunshine: A couple of gentlemen were having a bit of lunch at a local "night" club" . . . the very best of pals they were. A well-lickered "burr-fcead" had engaged In fisticutts with two white boys. The neutral diners left their seats and entered the fray, in defense of their race. The negro was between them. They drew back to strike with perfectly-timed technique. They struck! The negro ducked! Both registered hits . - . ! hut nciiimi touched thai; dodging, squirming son ol unni. Ouo ii? j liuuied with terrific force between the deep blue eyes of friend No, 1; another fist. pockl*|>-il? wnlitp sf a Missouri mule's kick, p?stcrl the cbin of frleqd No. 2. So figure it out for yourself! Slightly intoxicated, a rural visitor made his way along the streets of Boone a few days ago. An officer phxood hint under arrest and led him to the county jail. A kinsman, feeling that the law had been too severe, went to the bastlle and made an eloquent appeal for the release of the offender. He was successful in his efforts . . . the prison doors opened wide,'and the man was free. But . . . the obiiging kinsman, allegedly full to the brim, was given a cot in the vacated cell on a similar charge. K' disgruntled customer Tuesday visited a local merchant. Following a brief argument that had to do with the quality of a certain piece of merchandise, the visitor resorted to nasty language and, roughly speaking, "cussed the daylights" out of his mild-mannered opponent. A husky youth stood at a respectful distance and listened to the vltuperous abuse. It nettled him powerfully, and he advised the loudmouthed one that "some day you'U cuss the wren; man." Imbued with new spirit with his apparent verbal victory over victim No. 1, the enraged man directed his harsh language toward the "butter-in." The "butter-In" saw red, flashed a wicked right, waded Into the battle like a modern gladiator, took hide and hair too numerous to mention . . . and quietly moved on his way. IV A V T VOATIOV Ail alleged constable la alleged to have gone to the home of an alleged law-breaker a few days ago. for the alleged purpose of searching sold premises. It is further alleged, and V' quite commonly rumored, that two female kinsman of the alleged offender, enraged by the actions of John Law, used a broom and other unnamed household "tools" in an effort to drive the inquisitive constable from the dwelling. Also in circulation is a rumor that Judge Suddreth, allegedly of the belief that such acts were ? not exactly according to Hoyie, ' insisted that the two fiery dames pay the costs and, in the future, to refrain from mistreating officers. BUILD SCOUT CABIN Banner Elk.?The Banner Elk Women's Club, Mr3. Henry von Cannon president, is building a Boy Scout cabin near the summit of the Beech Mountain. The cabin will be for the use of the Boy Scouts and others wishing to camp out near the pinnacles of Beech, which is 5552 feet above Sea Level. Mrs. von Canon said that the com 11UJ7LO fcU UUWtUl ?WJI ItUlU fc*l Civilian Conservation Corps in improving the road to the summit ol Beech. At present the road is impassable for cars. The summit of th< Beech affords one of the finest view: in this section, unbroken in every dl rcction except by Grandfather Mouri tain to the southeast. yujsfl A Non-i VOLUME XLV, NUMBER 15 JACKSO^MMIDE SUCCUMBS AFTER A LONG ILLNESS! 82-Ycar-Old Watauga Citizen Yields to Ravages of Diwtw and Time. Funeral Services Conducted by Boone Lawyer and Interment in Family Cemetery. No Immediate Survivors. I A. Jackson McBride, we'i known | and respected citizen of the Mast settlement, died at his home there last Friday evening after an illness of about a year. Since he was 82 years old, death was partially attributable to his gTeat age. Funeral services were conducted by Attorney W. R. Lovill from the heme Saturday afternoon and interment was in the family graveyard. A large concourse of friends from over the county attended the last rites. There are no survivors in the im nitmiaie iamny, ano tne nearest kin is first cousin. Mr. McBride was born in Watauga County, the son of the late Silas Mc- / Bride, and had spent his entire life in the environs of his childhood. He was a farmer, was successful in his ' business ventures, and amassed considerable money and properties. He was an apiarist and also built the first roller mill in this section. Honest, industrious, Jackson McBride was a benefactor to all those upon whom, the hand of misfortune had weighed ? heavily. The widows and orphans were made glad by the fruits of his charitable impulses and he will be greatly missed in his community. j Legion Auxiliary t| Installs New Officers ? I T The following now officers were in ? stalled at the monthly meeting of ! the Boone Unit, American Legion Auxiliary, held Friday evening at the Legion Hall: President, Mrs. L. S. Isaacs; Vicepresident, Mrs. J. B. Taylor; Secre- 1 tary and Treasurer, Mrs. C. S. Stevenson; Historian, Mrs. Eld Luttrell; Chaplain, Mrs. L. D. Wood aril; Ser- b geant-at-Arins, Mrs. C, W. Teal. Mrs. Ralph Greer, retiring presl- K dent, made a splendid talk, expressing her appreciation for the support S| she had received from the members of the units. Mrs. L. S. Isaacs, ini fewilnr hreaiuuit, also nladt -2 ohnrt Italk, asking for the CO-ope I alien of all members that wo maljg^his year } ene,.raosi success! ui o! tbc"Uto!t, Mrs. L. D. Woodard was appointr p ed chr.irmao of the membership com- p mittee. Plans were discussed for the r Halloween party, to lie given October .. 31st, 7:30 o'clock, in the Legion Hall. a All members of the Legion are urged *a to bring their families and roam with p the ghosts and spooks that night. p At the close of the business wr- u sion the Auxiliary was invited to hear p the address of Professoh Chisholm, t! new district commander for the Le- t; glon. At the close of the meeting de- n licious refreshments were served by the Auxiliary. Out-of-town visitors included Miss * Blanch Welsh, Crossnore; Mrs. Lola a Goldberg, Mrs. Charlotte Winters, of v F.Ik Park, and Mrs. R. C. Greene, ot J Balm.?Reported. E Union Bus Terminal J Is Moved to Depot c s The Union Bus Terminal, which has 0 been operated for several years at 0 the Princess Cafe, is to be moved on I Friday to the depot of the Linville I River Railwav. according to an nouncement made today by Mr. Her- ] man Wilcox, agent. All buses of botb the Greyhound and East Tennessee lines will arrive and depart from this new terminal, and the announcement calls attention to the plentiful parking space, improved waiting room fa- jj cilities and easy accessibility of the . new quarters. , BOOKS BY N. C. AUTHORS TO i COMPETE FOR MAYFLOWER CUP ' ( Raleigh.?Twenty-nine books by J residents of North Carolina, published during the year ending September j 1st, are under consideration for the 1933 award of the Mayflower Society ] Cup, made annually by the State Literary and Historical Association to the resident North Carolina author of the best published original work. Or. j A. R. Newsome announces. The large band-wrought cup, on , display in the Hall of History at Ra- 1 i leigh, was established three years < ago by the North Carolina Society of : Mayflower Descendants, of which Mr. 1 B. S. Colbum of Siltlnorc Forest is governor, and who was recently elect- ' ed Governor General of the General : "Society of Mayflower -Descendants. ' The name of the winning author and ' book is engraved on a silver band encircling' the hase of the run and a . small replica of the cup, suitably en. graved, becomes the permanent pos: session of the winner. The authors and books now under consideration Include Shepherd Dugger's "War Trails of the Blue Ridge.'" r Catawba County poultrymcn are s eating eggs preserved In water glass J last spring when the products were - selling for ten cents a dozen and are - selling their fresh eggs at 28 cents a dozen. AUGi Partisan Newspaper, Devc BOONE, WATAUGA COUN' To Resign Federal Post jj .-> rvisi&sfc '>> - Mwife: ' ; SBn " ... ;. '._ jjjjmHI &?Hft WATT H. GRAGO t I JRAfX TO RFSJIRN \ *.v? V* IV iliJUUlUil THE MARSHALS? i EFFECTIVE JAN. 1 ? re toone Mai; Verifies Report That He ** Was Considering: Vacating Middle Jv District Office of His Own Accord. Popular Official Expresses Approelation for Co-operation, and States . that Democrats Should Taste "Pie." w, St W. H. Gragg of Boone. Marshal for Ki ic Middie North Carolina District, *** 'hen questioned hv The Democrat w, liesday as to unofficial reports that va e was considering a resignation om the Federal office, verified the amors with a flat statement to the ja ffect that he will resign, "effective s of January 1st, or so soon therefter as my successor may be con- ? rmcd." The resignation, stated Mr. Gragg, C\ ill be handed in this week, and la iibmitted, he points out. with the est of feeling for all concerned, and j romises his full co-operation to Mr. J /. T. Dowd of Sanford, who is Sen- * tor Reynolds' choice as his succesor. Mr. Gragg-s Statement Mr. Gragg's statement, as given to, I 'ho DomuCiat, in: 'I h?.v? gre???y >yeu umj work I have been privilegetfHi. 0 do in. connection with my office, ',31 nd-decply appreciate the hearty sup- , * ort and co-operation extended by 0 oth Democrats and Republicans u\i- 8 ing my tenure. I am leaving office " fith the best of feelings toward all, " nd shali render al! possible assist- ' nee to my successor. I am a firm 0 eliever in the old adage, 'To the vie- 0 or helnngs the spoils,' and can easily nderstand why membern of the op- J osing party should wish to control 1 be functions of government at this v Imc This privilege should not be de- 8 ied my Democratic friends." c An Efficient Officer c Mr. Gragg was sworn into office ? ipril 1st, 1932, and will have served -. bout nine months under the Roose- I elt administration. He succeeded J. JL . Jenkins, of Siler City, having won he endorsement of the Republican Ixecutive Committee over a field of ive strong contenders. He has mainlined his residence in Boone, travel- .. lg back and forth to and from his Ireensboro office. He has proven himelf to he a capable official ffice has been cited as an example n account of the curtailment of exlenses under the Roosevelt economy irogram. _ F Property to Be Sold ? For Taxes in December si n Real property of delinquent tax>ayers of Watauga County will be V! idvertlscd for sale the first Monday n November, A. D. Wilson, tax colector, announces today. The sales ~ pill take place on the first Monday " n December. Mr. Wilson is very anxous that the people make an especial 11 iffort to satisfy their governmental a lue before November 6th, in order " hat they may not suffer the extra * josts and embarrassment Incidental P :o the publication. BODY OF SPRUCE PINE MAN h FOUND IN TENN. RIVER The body of Robert N. Davenport, 58, of Spruce Pine, a first cousin of ? iV. M. Cook, Boone, was found float- ^ ing in the Tennessee River near Le- a aoir City last Wednesday, according 11 io a recent press dispatch. Mr. Dav- c anport had been visiting Mr. and F Mrs. W. P. Sorreli, relatives. He disappeared on Tuesday. Iron wheels t were wired to the left wrist and right ? ankle of Davenport's body. A coro- V net's jury announced a verdict of 3 suicide. 8 Mr. Davenport, a well-known farmer, left his home at Spruce Pine 8 more than a week ago in an effort I to find employment in Tennessee. A few days later he sent his suitcase home. Survivors include the widow, an aged mother, and five children. t ? 1 INJCKBD IN AUTO ACCIDENT I Mr. Burl Lowrance suffered a 1 crushed shoulder and other injuries r when a car in which he was riding < overturned near Amantha Sunday i night, according to reports received by The Democrat. A brother, Will Lowrance, was said to have sustained i no seriou3 injury. The auto, it was 1 said, left the highway and turned 1 over. - < >ted to the Best Interests rY, NOBTH CAROLINA. THURSUf Police Chief I Dead From E In Raid; Ruf eizure of Liquor at "Blut Wounding of Popular Ol Tuesday and Funeral H cer Farthing Recites Mortally wounded as he partlci>ated in a whiskey raid en a road- 1 ide barbecue stand last Wednes- v lay night, Chief of Police Hill Hjv- a ;aman lost in his 5-day battle with a [eath at a Statesville Hospital ear- F y Tuesday morning. Two copper- C acketed bullets fired from a .32 F automatic in the hand of Kufus ii >ewis of Boone, found lodgment in L he officers' body, the first smash- t! ng the right shoulder, the second, o Ired from the rear, opening a gap- H ng wound through the liver and a odging in a small account book P vhich the officer carried in his vest F KWlrpt f> ,J Deputy Albert Farthing:, who was I v ith him on the raid after having ar-1 ? sted the assailant and two others,^ :companied them and tho wounded J y mrarie to jail. Chief Hagaman was ~ ,en able to walk up the stairway 0 the Hagaman-Linney Clinic, where ^ was advised that a speedy removal Statesville would be advisable. He ? as taken immediately and up until ^ Lturday physicians held out hopes of ^ s recovery, and he remained con- c ious m03t of the time till Sunday 0 hen hope for improvement ali but mished. Story of Tragedy Related Deputy Sheriff Albert Farthing re- ^ tes the story of the shooting in ^ ese words. 'Buy Now" Cc bargain Cam Joining whole-heartedly in the I National Recovery Administration's Tffonr Is. the Him to Boy" Cam- , iiES* I 9 Boorffc have combined the sun f the NBA campaign with the penlng of their Third Annual Fall larg&iti Carnival, and tour pages ?f The Democrat today are devoted o the special inducements a dozen f the leading business firms are ffering the buying public. The sales event, which is launched in proportions of more extensive :ind than any thus far attempted, vili begin Saturday, Oetnhor 14th, | ind continue for eight days. The j ntire mountain section lias been i overed by newspaper publicity, di- | ,EGI0N HEADED 1 BY STEVENSON J 'ell Known Legionnaire Assume* 1 Commandcrship of Local Post at Enthusiastic Meeting last Friday Evening. Charles S. Stevenson, well known ical plumbing contractor, who saw ) luch active service on the fields of i ranee during the World War, was ^ totalled as Chairman of the Watauga 1 ost American Legion, at an enthu- i a.stir meeting held last Friday eveing. Professor Chisholm, newly-elec- I :d district commander, delivered an 1 ispiring address to the veterans and < tie members of the Auxiliary. i Other principal officers elected in- < luded C. M. Teal, as vice-commander, nd Walter C. Greene as Adjutant. 1 The new officers bid fair to uphold ] he fine standing of the local post, i s well as to continue the progressive i lovements started by their predeces- i ors. Mr. Stevenson has been very i opular In Legion circles In past years ] s have others, and has held practially all positions in the post during , is years of peace time service. WHITEHEAD CHILD DIES George Whitehead Jr., eight-year- ; id son of Mr. and Mrs. George Whitehead Jr., Banner Elk, died at Johnson City hospital Monday eve- 1 ing at 6:30. Funeral services were onducted the following afternoon by . tev. Price of the Banner Elk Presiyterian Church, and burial was at he family graveyard. The attractive hild had been ill but one day with liphtheria. The grief-stricken father ud mother, and two brothers, James nd William, survive. An aunt, Mrs. J. B. Taylor, and the rrandmother, Mrs. Whitehead, of Joone, attended the funeral services.! ASHLEY?LOOSE A report from Plainfield, Ohio, ells of the recent marriage of Miss Joyce Ashley, formerly of Stony hork and a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I. M. Ashley, to Mr. Edwin Loose, a iative of that city. The popular young :ouple will make their home in Plain:ield. A number of Jackson County farmers are planning to harvest black ocust seed this fall because of the healthy demand and the excellent mop in the mountain area. MOC1 of Northwest North Care .Y. OCTOBER ' . - 633 lagam 9'pi Is j %> iiillets Mred i a?, e LewisAIeld i Goose" Leads to Fatal fficer; Death Came on eld Wednesday. OffiStorv of Shooting. i "Wednesday night at 11:00 cr a Ittie before, ray phone rang, ana L ?as informed that there was whiskey t the Blue Goose Barbecue Sta'-.d, short distance out on the Blowing lock road. X immediately secured Ihief Hagaman, and when we arrived iufus La;wis and one customer were 1 sip'ht. WhfTI T sraf-prt rr?v hnoinouc ewis, in a genteel manner, stated! tiat the owner, Fred McDaniels, was ut, and that while he wouldn't resist t, he would be glad if we would \ wait his return before searching lilt; remises. We searched anyway, and ound 22 pints of whiskey cleverly oncealed in the ceiling. McDaniels I ras found in an adjoining bedroom I nth a young woman giving her name s Adams, and her home as Caldwelli lounty. TTie three were arrested and | stood guard over them in the front! ort.ion of the building while Hill Ha- i aman continued the search of the] -edroom. 'During this period, Lewis and the irl stepped through the door and apeared to be attempting an escape. 1 rought them back. Then Fred start- j cl toward the door. As I headed him If. Lewis and the gill went back > where Hagaman was searching. Hears Report of Gun "When I got Fred back, two shots rere fired and Hill exclaimed, 'Oh, ord, he's shot me.' I hastened to the (Continued on Page 8) Anrl\ w mi m *w g-r w?- ?- v JL J7 j ival On Wayj recfc lmiii pieces unci the like, and expectations arc that a great horde :?f thrifty shoppers will make Boone their headquarters during the sales I gW"' -aim n^rtir'-g- May the statement of General Hugh S. Johnson regarding the necessity for those who would help in the recovery movement, buying at this time. A. procalmation by Mayor Moore launching the event is also featured on the first page of the special advertising sheet, as well as a list of the prizes which will be given I on the closing day. These offerings range downward from $20 In j cash, and aii patrons of the pprtfpipating establishments have an equal chance at the free gifts. )EATH CLAIMS REV. VIELVIN MICHAEL ,Vell Known Baptist Minister Dies at Home in Wilkes County. Funeral Services on 4th. Had Often Preached in Watauga. Rev. Melvin Michael, died at his tome at Harley, ill the edge of Wilkes bounty, October 4th. Funeral services were conducted the following day 'rom the Stony Fork Baptist Church with Rev. Finley Carlton in charge. Surviving besides the widow art the following children: Leonard ol 3oonc ;Taft of North Wilkesboro; Charlie, Toy, Willard, Madie and Ve-a of Harley, and a large number ol iistant relatives. Rev. Michael was widely known throughout the mountains, and had many friends in Watauga County where he had served as pastor different times during bis long ministerial career. He was a devout man and an ible preacher, and was loved by the people. COMMISSIONER GURNEY HOOD IS VISITOR IN THIS CITI Commissioner of Banks Gurney P Hood spent Tuesday night at the Dan iel Boone Hotel, he having just made a visit to all the banks in this sec tion of the State relative to their becoming affiliated under the Deposit: Guarantee Plan of the Federal Gov ernment. He called at the Watauga Count; Bank and expressed pleasure at UK progress oeing maae towara a speeu> reopening. RECORDER'S COURT John Hudson, colored, was sen tenced Tuesday by Judge Sudderth t eight months on the roads for an as 3ault with deadly weapon, after i developed that he had engaged in aj encounter with three young whit men, John Critcher, Bill Casey am Craig Holler. A knife was used by tk negro without serious injury. Sherman Winebarger, assault wit deadly weapon, four months susper ded sentence. Defendant assessed wit cost. Dovie Brown, Kate Moretz, intei fering with officer of law in execi tion of duties; assessed with cost. >lina 51.50 PER YEAS grady?oretzis REPEAL CANDJDTE; DRYS CITE ACTION Former Boone Professor Takes Up Cudgel for Repealists; Question Is liaised as to Whether Drys Have legally-Nominated Candidates. Re! port in Asheville Paper Draws Statement iruiu Dry Managers. Mr. Grady Moretz, teacher last year in the Boone High School and prom1 inent young Democratic worker of i this community, filed his candidacy [ to run 22 repealist delega**1 in the ellectlon of November 7t?i^ W. W. Maat. ! leading Valle Cruc?3 citizen, being j slated by the drys to oppose him. ;The time for riling petitions expired jat midnight Saturday and no others .offered themselves as candidates" on either side of the question. .Said Dry Delegate Not Named A story sent out from Boone to the Asheville Citizen gave a statement to the effect that Watauga County had not nominated a dry delegate to be voted on at the Novemiber election. Messrs. W. F. Miller and T. E. Bingham, managers for the prohibition forces, consequently, issued the following statement Tuesday evening, as a matter of explanation: | "On Friday, October 6th, 1933, a | petition was filed with Mr. R. S. I Swift, chairman of the Watauga I County Board of "Elections naming j Mr. W. W. Mast as dry delegate for I this election, Mr. Mast having been nominated at a dry rally on September 3, 1933. Thi3 petition contained the statement that Mr. Mast was being nominated as a dry delegate and was signed by more than the required 2 per cent, of votes cast in the comity I iii the last general election." 1 Rumors of Incomplete Compliance There had been rumors on the streets of Boone the first of the week to the effect that the drys had not complied witn the terms of the statute providing the special election, which doubtless gave subject matter for the story carried in the Asheville paper. R. S. Swift, chairman of the County Board of Elections, when asked for a statement by The Democrat, replied that the Board of Elections would meet Thursday afternoon for the purpose of confirming nomi| nations, and that until that time he i could give out no official statement. When questioned further, however, he | stated that his personal belief was ! thgt the dry organization had not fulI ly complied with the law in making I their nomination, since the notice oX candidacy end ?e*>i^ra?lon. an reaulred I by the Jaw from, the candidate, hwl | not 1 tion for Mr. - Mast. The petition was ^$8 filed in due time, he said, but was j the only document coming into his hands. His belief, he stated, was based on the law, anil the further explanation contained in instructions received from the Chairman of the State Board of Eections under date of September 28th, in which the following statement is contained: Statement of State Chairman "I instructed you in my letter of the first of September as to how the delegates to go on the ballot are to be selected by petition. You will also see in the act that each candidate must also file a notice of candidacy, supported by his petition, which notice must state that such candidate is either for or against Repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment. Please see that each candidate has properly complied with these provisions before the filing time expires." Mr. Swift wants it expressly understood that he is not attempting to state what the action of the Board will be, but is only giving his opinion in this connection. Rev. Kent Will Remain Here for Time Being Rev. L. F. Kent, nomilar Eoisconal E minister of Valle Crucis, will remain in Watauga County until .such time ' as the Bishop of this diocese may be elected and* consecrated, it was learned the first of the week. The ' election will be about the 17th of this month and the consecration service J will occur in about two months. Pre! vious announcement was to the effect that Mr. Kent would go to Shepherdstown, W. Va? to assume the pastorate of Trinity Church. The ves' try of this church, hoy/ever, are contemplating holding open the call un. til things become more settled in this - diocese. - LEES-McXAE COLLEGE TO INSTALL PRINTING PLANT 1 Banner Elk.?Lces-McRae College intends to add a printing plant to its E list of self-sustaining industries this | laii, rmgar ti. runs, president, satu ' Monday. The plant will give employment to several students and will supply Grandfather Orphanage and Grace Hospital with printing. Mr. Tufts asked that any friends - of the school who have any suitable o printing equipment, either type or presses which they can spare, will communicate with him. 11 CHEVROLET SALES INCREASE e IN WATAUGA COUNTY a e Mr. W. R. Winkler, of the W. R. Chevrolet Company, reports that during the past few months his firm h has disposed of more than twenty i- carloads of cars and long-coupled h tracks, in addition to four carloads of pick-ups. He declares that business has increased more than a huni dred per cent, over last year, and that collections are steady.