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A.MBto.i, Ak. Up. 'come at our call mid fortify our R. C. Rivers, Proprietor.- Thursday November 7, 1007. Btrpmrfll. Let 118 Hill KB H'WIIll" WA1AUGA DEMOCRAT. t one great summer renort- Xes, it quarters in i 1.3 v twm.u n'A iua nrpiiiiriiJiinw iiiih iiiimtf 1111 in v r ni wuuiu uo uue iui ucuic,,'uiiw f --, , .!ti, niip inner -J...1.J.- rr 'm.nfMt. i.Wp .lienut Iv nil I with them and utl our iun bring 'as schools and colleges., the pound, uutll it by laroue selves. Shake handitnpwn. The two hundred settlers scatter- ol the most attractive places in giyo greeting unto fcr er. J " angeis in uiuuc, n from heiirht to lieigni Thi AppUolii Foret) Beam (By Joe T RaY.) Mr. Editob: If your space allows I would like to answer all argu ments of all comers and goers, now and forever, who are In fa vor of the Appalachian Forest Reserve. However, 1 must say a few words any way ; . . If we knew Just what the Gov cfhmont; ?nl to do. we would ' know just what to say; but the most impostant part is left op tionary of urTderstood with the Secretary of Agriculture. We no tice in his report to the Presi dent of Dec. 16, 1U00, as he dips his pen in the colors of the rain bow and describes the Appalach ian mountains in the language of a Milton, that he says there should be not less than 4,000, 000 incorporated. Judging from his division, and the stress he lays upon theGrandfather,loan and Whitetop, Boone will be a bout the center of the patch. Th n I notice in the President's letter of transmittal to the'Sen oteand House of Representative i ol Dec. 19, 1000, three days af ter the Secretary made his re port, he says, ten million dollars is enough to buy the desired ter ritory. So you see they are coun ting on getting our lands at not more than $2.50 per acre. In a report by H. B. Ayersand W. W. Ashe, senf out by the Govern ment, to examine the territory, theyjsay that out of 5,400,000 acres examined by them there are 1,200,000 acres or24 per. cent cleared. They also Bay that the entire countrvi is uuland with the exception of about ten per cent; also that the cleared up. lands should at once be reforest ed. Taking four million as a ba ses, 24 per cent of which equals 00,000 ocres, the total cleared lapd.' 10 per cent, of that equals 1)6 000 acres, representing th bottom land; but they said the cleared upland far exceeds Jhe bottom, ho we will allow two thirds for cleared upland and we have lelt on which to develop, provided they do dot get tired of us in their way, and shove us out, 32,000 acres of bottom land. If the .Government should see fit to let us keep our cleared bot tom land, there would be home steads for 200 settlers. Lord, how lonesome they will bel They could hear the wolves howl from peak to peak, the lion roar and the whangdoodle mourn. Mr. Cone says the Forest Re serve would protect our moun- tains from forest fires. We are in clined to believe that fire will hum in a park the sain? as any where else. To prove this, there was a fire in Yellows! one Park, - Air. Ltnney says, "the biggest this side of h-11." Then he speaks of the benefit to be derived from the free ad- vert isingsuchan enterprise would give. If the country goes into the ' hands of the Government, we will have nothing to advertise. Then he says the Government will build good roads. We are not interest ed in good roads after we are down and out. Then be says they will teach us how to care for and perpetuate our forests. If the Gov eminent takes charge of the for ests, we will not need any teach ing, for we will have none to per petuate, unless we want to work for the Government free of charge as provided under Sec. 2 of the bill. Then he says it will bring wealthy people among us who will spend money and invest here, None but the wealthy can come and stay long, because parks are the play grounds of the rich, the play grounds of kings. Then he speaks of preserving the great wonderful natural beau ty of this country. True, but who would care to stand on the shores of exile and gaze with tear filled eyes ipon the beautiful moun tains tnat were once our own, and not be allowed to go hence It... L'l.i. Dr. .Teuiiinirs is Hnendinir t h e, souls r- i ed over four million acres,; could hardly marshal enough to con stitute many schools. In rarard to the price of the . he is reatly to "give pa price of the lands, should I speak ; leul may result." premrvimr bin for the people, I would say" they are not lor sale. It is tru that we sell and swap among ourselves, rei oh (i uehtHt. The Facility of Sk.vlund Semi nary, formerly Skylnud Institute, but that is ouite different from! but .under the Hume management selling out andturningourbacks themeriean Board, irave nn hi- forever, like Lot of old, upon the , formal reception rcent!y, that beautiful and beloved hills of our; the community might get letter childhood. We don't want to sell; it don't suit us to leave the mountains. These lands belong to us;we have paid the govern ment all it asked us for theirt, and we claim we have a perfect right to use them just as we please. If the fuct can le estab lished that we are non-compos- mentus, then we favor having a guardian appointed in the regu lar way. We care nothing about what has befallen France, Gerraa ny or Egypt We know w h a t dind of a country we have. Iu- stead of our lands all sliding off as soon as they are cleared, and leaving a barren rock, as repre sented, we farmers know that we cannot keep the bushes and bri ars from retaking our " fields. A: gain we know there are hill tops 5,000 feet high all around w that have not had a tree upon them in perhaps 0,000 years, and they are the finest grass farms in the country today, with soil two feet deep. If th" government would take a part of the money it is spend ing trying to hog us out of our delightful mountains, and edu cate the people in fanning and forestry, it would look much bet ter of it The fact of the matter is, the whole movement was born of the spirit of tyranny that prompts the strong to oppress the weak; growing out of that same old idea that the people of the mountains are a kind of half savage tribe that ought., to be kicked out of the way to give room for nice folks a hunting ground. James Wilson says: 'The proposal that the Gov. eminent shall protect these Ap palachian forests by purchasing the lands and makmjr them a great National Forest Reserve was first brought directly to the attention of Congress in Janua ry, 1000, when a memorial to that effect, was presented by the Appalachian Mountain Club of New England." This movemeat ought to be a greater insult to our dignity, than the motion to free the slaves unconditionally, w h i c h brought on the Civil War. Of all the poison, venom and gall of all the empires and monarchies, 1 . . . i ..I.n I week at the Watauga Inn, where Irom star to bihiuub - o Vive pain Hint re- climb and claim blemeu lmmui- tality. (Mrs ) Jamkh R. Pituxir-s. The other day Dr. Andrew 8. Draper, New York State commis sioner of ed unit-ion informed the Federation otWomeimClubH that "theerceiitage of illiteracy i the State ul New Yoik is many times greater than in Britain, or France, or the German empire, or Switzerland, or Scamlia;iyia, or Japan. " O for someSmithern Oirdeii to charter a vestimiieu acquainted witlr them. An Occa sion enjoyed by u 11. The' meeting conducted by Bm. Davis, of the Baptist church is arousing eonsMembta interest, uml we, Blowing Rockers, are! 0 KladofHnvefT-rtl.v anv Chris- tram, mi it. mi'i mi ,.. .-., tian worker, having for its ob-and rush to the rescue!-lliur- ,ft rhp mdriMinl iiiinrnvemerit ot .lotte Ulwcnei. our town and the revival ol in terest in church nff-ilrs among the membors ol all chinch 8. Brother Da via is 8 n earnest w ork er, a practical preacher of the Word, and sincerely deKires the moral uplilting ol every commu nitj' Mrs. Mary Carter, ol Philadel phia' is upending the autumn making Fomr needed repairs up on her summer cottage in one ol thelovlient places at the Rock. William M'rdecai, after an i 1 1 iipsh ol several months at the cottajre ol bin sinter, Mian Eliza beth Mordecia. is able to drive out now, and will soon lea ye for Durham, where bin father is a proiessor in Trinity College. In. Memoriam. On Wednesday, the. 23rd tilt., with agonized numbness of grief, we reluctantly paused by the grayt to give up the body of one of our dearest sisttys on earth,. Mrs. Nora Mast, of Sugar Grove, daughter of Dr. J 'B. and .Mrs; Cannie Phillips. The deep sympa thy of all was made known lo the bereaved by the many kindnesses shown during her illness So far Indigestion, constipiii rn uMi'J sia, kulnev and liver disorders, and all Hioniach troubles positively ciued by using Iloliistcr's Kocky Mountain Tea. 35c, tea or tablets. M. U, Blackburn and Blowing Rock Drug Co, k Christ loves the poor as well as the rich; Hie weak ns well as the strong; thefflicted ns well as j the joyful; and no one in adversi ty can huy that he is so because Christ does not love him. He di . , 1 . ... .... eu lor 1 in' unngnieuuB . " t he righteous thetrotibleis with ourselves. W. T. McElroy, Jr. OA0TO11IA. feu, j,, The Kind You Haw Always Bought The effect of malaria lasts a long time. You catch cold easily or become run down because of the ftf ter effect of malaria. Strengthen yourtelf with Scotfs Emulsion. It builds new blood and tones up your nervous systeziu ALL DRUGGISTS I BOo. AND $1.00. TO THE MERCHANTS OF WATAUGA 00. I now have a branch house at Elk Park, N. C, for the purpose of buying Roots, Herbs, Birch Oil, Pennyroyal Oil, Wool, Hides, Chicksna and Eggs, and will at all times pay the Highest Cadi Prices. I will also have for sale at Wholesale Pripes, Corn, Chop, and Flour and will sell as chaap as can be-bought at any railroad station. I will also have Heavy Groceries that I will sell as low as they can be bought anywhere, less the freight. I invite one and all to give me atrial and see if I doa't'nay voa more for voir barter and sell you goods for less money tnan you nave uwii ... For the present I will pay $1.95 for Birch Oil. Youes for Business, MILLARD F. HOPKINS. Elk Pad', Hay 1st, 1007. " . New Store, . Hew Goods, c j rutuiw, 1'iesiileiit. o. M. ki'Ddkuth, cashier, BA N'OF BLOWING ROCK BLOWING ROCK, N.C. This Institution is offering its patrons every facility consistent with safe Banking. We buy and sell exchange, discount commercial pa pers and give our customers every convenience of Banking Business. We pay four per cent, interest on time deposits. No account too large or too small for us to handle. Call in and see us when convenient, or write us. We are always glad to meet you. - j. s. wii.soN, president. . habhy BAinv, cnsliier. MITCHELL COUNTY BANK ELK PARK, BRANCH. Capital and Surplus .: 25,000.00. as earthly aid was concerned, ther.e was none lacking. Her hus band, both fathers, one mother, brothers, sisters, friends, surroun ded her with prayerful hearts for her restoration. But the Master's call bade no eaathly interference, while one mother on earth bade her fare well for her heavenly journey, The other, which Jiad preceeded her some 8 or 10 years, was wait ing and watching for the messen gers of love to return with her precious jewel. Me thinks I can see that gray-haired mother wel come her in at the pearly gate Our Dear sister was born July 21, 1870, died Oct, 22ud 1907, aged 37 years. I have often heard her parents remark that she was a most obe dient, child while under their care I am now. located in East j Booue with a neat stock of i General Merchandise, in which1 mnv hp. found Boots. Shoes. Dry Goods, Notions, in fact nl-1 Resources, $200,000,00. most anything to be found in a i , , . , , , iv meiuueuius uixuicumcis mw uwuc uw. utumu facilities, we respectfully offer our services. With our large reserve we can carry any account, no grades ol Bacon Lard, Flour matter how LARGE or how SMALL. ply of ciinned goods, etc., etc. We also issue demand certificates of deposit on wnicn MY riUGESAKK RIGHT. ! we pay 4 per cent. To be sure. I sell goods for a j Get one of our steel saviugs banks and begin to sav . profit, but 1 want you to know . that l am a strong believer in part, oi your money. qnick sales auu short profits. good country store SOMETHING TO EAT Alwavs on hand. The best and she was a loving sister and model wife and mother. At the age of 16 she sought the Lord at her own home, pro- j business Aug. 22, 1907 fessed religion, joined the church and was baptised. From this pe riod she began to earn her re ward' by fanning this spark Di vine into a stendv flame whose never heard of a cheekier trick than the United States Govern ment attempting to start -three million people out with a little change on the hunt of homes just in order to make some p 1 a y- grounds for the rich. By referring to the President a letter of transmittal, and the Secretary's report, ' you will see they intended to incorporate not less than 4-,000,000 acres of land including the Grandfather, Roan, Black and Whitetop mountains. You will see that President Roose velt says that $10,000 000 is en ough to buy it. You will see in the Secretary's report that they mean to re-forest all the cleared up-lands ut least. Everybody well knows that they have a right to condemn and take our lands if , dear mamma again where vou and I invite you to give me a trial I WANT GOOD PRODUCE. I will pay just as much for fresh butter, chickens, eggs, corn, rye, buckweat, or other good produce, as any merchant in town, and sell yon goods as chaply as any of them. Very Respectfully, L. L. CRITCHER, (Near School Campus.) Ranges, Cooking and Heating Stoves. 44 DIFFERENT STYLES AND SIZES. BANK STATEMENT. Following is the report of the condition of the WatiKga County Bank at Boone. N. (, in the Staip of Nortli Carolina, at thu close of KEsoUHCES. Loans and discounts $24,614.61, Overdrafts secured 78.62 Overdrafts unsecured, 29S.44. Hanking house 1,870.24. 1' iirritute anil hxtur lustre guided her pathway to the bue from banks and ban- i n j 1 1 1 . tomo ana win sinne on tnrougn ktis (ash items eternity. How sad on, earth to see this mother go from her pre cious little ones. Clarence, Vickie, Johnny and lesser ones, how sad for your young hearts. But dear children, console yourselves with this truth that there is a direction in which you may travel and meet 1 00.00, 2,135.00, they want to. think about it? When you write to James Wil son for information, please write .Tosephus Cannon also. Elk Park, K. C, Blowing Rock Items. Colonel and Mrs. Oirden E. Ed wards left their summer cottage to-day lor Washington City, where they will ppeiul the winter. They will be greatly inisst'd Irom among us. ' Mr. ami Mr. W. W. Si ring fel low I It their beautiful summer and be free aerain. Then hesavs home. 'Chetola" last week and Gold coin, Silver coin, including all minor coin currency. 625,90. National hank notes nd other U. S. Notes 2,587.00, Total.. 45-7,(M7. LIABILITIES Capital stock $ 10,000.00 Undivided prohts, less cur, Whut do you ! can more truly enjoy her tlSSiVi.w? ""d P"M I smiles tnat we all 60 sorely miss. And when you have found this way, what a joy it will be to take your little sisters and brothers by the hand and point them a w ay to mamma. She will be wait ing for you. By request of the mother, Mr. and Mrs. John Mast took the lit tle babe. What a tender bud, on ly ten days old. May they be en abled to unfold the tender petals to blossom in the sunshine of our Redeemer. Bear sorrowing ones, there are it would make this whole section' La'e returned to their winter tyirits, messengers of love, that iisnayahlc a 478.88 Time certificates of deposit included in bills payable t Deposits subject to check 28,899.73 Cashier's ck's outstanding 1,213.95 The best assorted line ever shown fn this section. Our purchases were made before the recent advance in iron and we are therefore in position to sav9 you mon ey. , . - Come early and you will be certain to find just what you are looking for. Call on us for everything in the HARDWARE line. London- Sioflel Hardware Company (WHOLESALE and retail.) Mountain City, Tennessee. N. B. Our Motto is "to keep what the People Want." HMl LOWEST PIUCES OK. Fiirnitnre Carpets Matting and Bugs, -XI) EVItYTHING IN TUE FURNITURE LINE CALL ON- The Mountain City furniture Co, Furni:ure Coffins and Caskets. Opposite Court House, ffloiiatainCitY Fiirnitnre Company. Mountain City. Tenner Oct. 17, T0''1' f4S747- State of North Carolina, Watauga county, ss: I, E. S. Coffey, Cashier of the above named bank, do sol emnly swear that the above state ment is true to the best of my know! edge and belief. E. S. Coffey, Cashier. rorrect-Attest: N. L. l!.ist: W. C. Coffey, Directors. Subscribed and sxvorn to befon roe, this nth day of Sepl. 1,907. J. M. Maj, ReUu-r 0f iJceds MERCHANT ANO TRADER'S BANK MOUNTAIN CITY, TENNESSEE. AUTHORIZED CAPITAL......"'. $50fiooM' J)KFICEHrt: J. Walter Weight, 'President, VV. P.5 oan, Vic President, I. S. Hambo, Caenier, L!. , . ' K- vValsh Aps't. ("Hbhipr. , .., Moek-hoMinn Director: J. Walter Wwur, I. 's' JJ1Mn . n" '' !),,:i"H'ty. J. N. WillH, W.T. Sm.vihp. J-,,B lr. 11. li. liiniwn ' Xnn Htuvk J;, ,u'Lr Dikectors: J. ii. RittUr.T. H. aK Tl ?. H- ,s- M-UH.h.. W. s. Cole, J. U. U. Rohiiison, ll W illh. M. k. V,m,d, W.H. UlMn. :' Accounts ot t'irn.(oipori)twiF, find hdivfow
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