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I'WUKI* eoanty is situated in the
hii^ern part of North Car-
I 4Bd contains seven hundred
'ai^d thiity-tiTe square miles.
.’''WUhea and Burke are the oldest
Jeounties in the Western part of
hour State, both having been form
ed in 1777; Burke from Rowan
Ad Wilkes from Surry, and com
prised all the territory in West
ern North Carolina and what is
: now Tennessee: from its size
Wilkes was called "The State of
Wilkes,” and still retains that
name, although it is Ihe twelfth
county in area in the State. Her
lands are varied and attractive,
■ with altitude of one thousand to
1 four thousand feet; most of the
I county lies between 1,000 and 2,-
BOO feet comprising the beautl-
1 ful and fertile valley of the Yad-
’ kin and its trilxutaries, rolling
f hills to the top of the high peaks
I of the Blue Ridge, and the lower
and famous Brushy Mountains,
«with healthful climate and fine
apple orchards. This region is in
'the Thennal Belt. In the early
history of our State and nation,
Wilkes county bore an important
^'^rt in her civil and military af-
Hairs. Daniel Boone, the pioneer
land the hero of every school .boy,
I lived here, and his cabin on Beav-
[er Creek is pointed out by the old-
Ijer settlers. Rendezvous Mountain,
Col. Ben Cleveland with
[his hunters horn summoned, and
[trained two hundred and twenty-
fl^ Wilkes county patriots, who
idftht at King’s Mountain, is a
|[ reminder that liberty is a lasting
and predominating virtue that
, has distinguished our people. The
Tory Oak, wwhich stands near
; the Courthouse in Wllkesboro,
' recalls to our minds the part that
it contributed to the indepen
dence of our country; it was on
‘ its spreading boughs, that Colon
el Ben Celeveland hanged Cap-
i tain Riddle and his Tory Band
L during the Revolutionary War.
) Near Wilkesboro is the old
1 home of General Wellborn, Presi-
I dent of our State Senate for twen-
Lty-nlne years: across the river
I from General Wellborn’s is the
I home of Governor Stokes, who
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A far cry from modem transportation is the ox-drawn wagon but
it had its part in the early development of North Wilkesboro and
will be included in the historical i^geant to be staged here July 1,
2, 3 and 4th as a part of North Wilkedboro’s fiftieth annivenspry
celebration.
ty today has nine hundred more |
farmers who live on and work
their own land than any county
in North Carolina. Our agricul
tural products have taken first
premiums at our State and Coun
ty Fairs. The "Live at Home’’
plans have demonstrated here
what a decided advantage it has
been during periods of great de
pression. Wilk^ county has more
than eleven hundred miles of
county and state roads kept in
splendid condition by our State.
The Boone Trail Highway tra
verses the county from the ex
treme east to the extreme west;
It is said to be the finest highway
across mountains of such altitude
in America. On this road is the
"Wade Harris Bridge,’’ named by
the mountain people for Col.
Wade Harris, editor of the Char
lotte Observer, as evidence of
their esteem for him. This bridge
spans a chasm in the Blue Ridge
and is the highest bridge in our
State. Both Nos. 16 and 18 tra
verse our county from north to
south; there are bus lines that
OX IXSTALIAIBNT
er up the river in what .was then
[ Wilkes county, is Fort Defiance,
the home of General William Le
noir, President of our State Con-
fVentlon that adopted our Federal
institution; nearby is Palmyra,
|t»^-borae of General Patterson,
jtate Treasurer, President of the
llrst railroad built in North Car-
iina and Chairman of the Com-
.Ittee that built our State Capi-
j1; at Ronda is the old home of
lenjamin Cleveland; across the
iver from Wilkesboro is Oakland,
.he early home of the Gordons,
pullt by George Gordon about
he time of the Revolution, and
^hlch was later the residence of
General James B. Gordon, of the
^derate Army. There is a
fng charm about the homes of
^ur early patriots which the cor-
I roding hand of time should never
efface.
[ tfto imnress upon our readers
■^•e fully the important part
Fwilkes County played in the early
[days of our country, there are
Ithree counties in North Carolina
I named for Wilkes County men:
Cleveland, named for Col. Ben
lleveland; Leno.r. for General
'William Lenoir; and Stokes, for
. the Stokes family. Wilkes county
i has given our State a Govci nor,
[Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of
'the House of Representatives, six
[Congressmen, U. S- Senator,
[chairman of the first Board of
fTrustees of our State University,
President of the Convention that
[adopted our present State Consti
tution, State Treasurer. Judges of
our Superior Court and Solicitors
‘ of Judicial Districts. Today she
gives us our U. S. Judge of the
' Middle District, and Judge of the
Seventeenth Superior Court Die-
trict.
Our citizenship has been, and
Is today, the purest of .American
stock: some of us poor and hum
ble. but always interested and as
sisting in forming the ideals and
■ designs of our country. From
protecting the early settlements
the Indians, through the
^fblutionary War to the World*
War. they volunteered and served
their country with an enthusiasm
that only patriots of the finest
spirit could have. During our war
with Mexico. Wilkes county fur
nished the commander of the reg
iment that went from North Car-
aina. Col. Sidney Stokes. During
the War Between the States,
Wilkes county gave to the south-
■n cause more troops than any
liher county save Mecklenburg;
he illustrious careers of General
iames B. Gordon, Colonels
Itokes, Brown,’ Parks, Barber,
’owlea and Carmichael are among
greatest of our southern pa-
iots. ^ ,
While we are .proud of our past
Iry, and our loyalty to Amer-
..(radltlons is a public pride,
nr ambition today is looking to
be future. The progress of our
ty and towns since the ad-
int of bhe railroad in 1890
."Uikt we do not live on the
iy of the jMt. Wilkes coun-
these roads.
North Wilkesboro Is the largest
town in the county; other towns
are Wilkesboro. the county seat,
Ronda. Roaring River. Moravian
Falls, Elkville, Traphill, Millers
Creek and Boomer; the popula
tion of all these towns are de
scendants of our early settlers.
North Wilkesboro is the chief
trading center of the county; it
is probably the youngest and
most modern town of its size in
the State: its citizenship numbers
four thousand five hundred, with
a trading population of over
100,000, from its own and
neighboring counties: our banks
have been a great impetus to our
growth: they are among the
strongest and safest in the State;
our hotels are modern and fire
proof; we have the largest mar
ket for medicinal herbs in the
south; our market for furs from
fur-bearing animals amounts to
large sum of money per
year; our churches, schools, com
mercial houses, factories, streets,
light, water, power and all public
utilities are of modern- design
with phones, lights and power
throughout the rural sections of
our county. North Wilkesboro is
probably the largest produce mar
ket ill the State. Within a radius
of thirty miles of North Wilkes-
boro, there are two hundred
thousand acres of virgin forest,
and nine hundred thousand acres
of “second-growth” forest. In this
area are eleven million cords of
pulp wood still growing, and at
least two million cords of extract
wood; there are also in this ter
ritory millions of tons of mica,
asbestos, feldspar and kaolin;
other clays are numerous, and one
pottery has operated successfully
for many years.
The historic towii of Wilkes
boro is the county seat and al
ways an object of Interest to visi
tors; it is situated about one
mile from North Wilkesboro on
the south side of the Yadkin riv
er, and possesses many charms
for residential purposes; the town
was founded In 177 8 and among
the interesting places are the
Episcopal church and its grave
yard, the old Presbyterian church,
the Daniel Boone marker, the
Tory Oak, the Federal and Coun
ty Court buildings, the old home
of Richard Dodge, nephew of
Washington Irving, and an emi
nent lawyer.
Wilkes County with Its modem
hotels, its perfect roads, its inter
esting history and picturesque
scenery, its fertile farms and a-
bundant orchards. Invites tour
ists, investors, prospectors and
homeseekers, and assures them of
the cordial welcome for which the
south is famous.
Allan; Look at Mary, isn’t she
all dolled u.p. I understand she
bought that dress on the install
ment plan.
James: I suppose that's the
first Installment she is wearing
now.
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C. CoUif^ sayii that la why
work ati^k require special care'
In the Slimmer months to avoid
heat prostrations.
“Heat will not necessarily kill
all animals, ibut those which re
cover will have. their usefulness
Impaired for the rest of their
lives,’’ Prof. Hostetler advised.
“This loss of valuable work ani
mals at a busy time of the year Is
a needless waste that can be pre
vented by properly feeding and
caring for the faithful horses and
mutse.’’
The animal husbandman makes
the following suggestions for a-
volding hot weather damage to
workstock: Horses and mules
should be prepared for heavy
work by first starting gradually
with’ light work until they are
thoroughly seasoned and able to
continue with the task at hand
for several hours at a time, with
only time out for short rest per
iods.
During the rest periods, the
workstock should have an oppor
tunity to drink water. After the
day’s work is over and the ani
mals have had an opportunity to
eat their evening meal, they
should be turned Into a good pas
ture for the night. In the pasture
....
be fed
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COMB TO THE
ANNIVERiAIOr
JUNE30
JULYh4
Complete meals, quick lunches, sandwiches, cold drinks, served in clean, san
itary manner, by courteous waitresses. Make our place headquarters for
“good eats” during the Celebration. You’ll feel welcome here!
The Uttle Grill
PETE ANTONAKAS, PROP.
Opposite Liberty Theatre
North Wilkesboro, N. C.
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ANNIVER5ARY
CEIEIRATIIN
We, like all other citizens, are proud of the progress made by our town and county
during the past 50 years (even the past 10 years), and join wholeheartedly in the cele
bration of our numerous accomplishments. During our 8 years in business in North
Wilkesboro we have endeavored to keep pace with the progress of- our., city,., and
through a most generous patronage we have been enabled to expand to our present
location, offering every facility for modern shoe repairing.
ity Of Entertainment
PLENTY OF BARGAINS
OVER
37-YEARS
Experience
IN
SHOE REPAIR
WORK
MOST
COMPLETE
Equipment
In Our City
SHOE SHINE
SERVICE
A Modem Shoe Repair Shop At Your Service
We have spent considerable money in equipping our plant to give real service to the
people of this section, and use the very best quality materials in all our work. We take
a personal interest in every job of shoe repai ™g, and see that every pair leaves our
place in top-notch shape. Our experienced workmen, plus good materials, is “shoe re
pair insurance” to the public, yet prices are most reasonable due to volume patronage.
Whether citizen or visitor, we invite your visit of inspection, and welcome the pleasure
of serving you in any manner possible.
Motto: “A Little Neater-^A Little Better”
ARM IS LONGER
Irate Mother (at table): Jackie
I wish you would stop reaching
for things. Haven’t you a tongue?
Jackie: Yes, mothef; but
arm-'g longer. 
‘B” STREET
C. a PLEXICO, Prop.
NORTH WILKESBORO, N. C
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