.... , . ,
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- Enleied.at the Post office
niHoone, S. C, as second
ilassmail matter.
SUBSCRIPTION bates: .. ;
Ooe year.......,..i..J..$ J. 00.
6lx Months . .50.
Three months...::,.:...." .25.
:Advertmng rates furnished
Oir application. , ,
LOCAL NEWS.
The man who fails to hustle
these lovely days, is evidently im
. mane from doing anything at all.
r-Pr. and Mrs. Jones are now
. occupying their pretty new home
. opposite the Critcher hotel.
- W. H. Parker, themuBicman
from Lenoir, is in town this
. week introducing the Munn pi-
, ano. . " ...
The exceedingly heavy bloom
i on the fruit trees in this section
i is .often remarked upon these
. days. - J
A big stock of good buck
t wheat fertilizer at 1.65 per bag
, at London-Stuffel Hardware Co.,
, Mountain City. -
5 -Dr. Mc I). Little has returned
-! from Catawba county, where he
. V went to attend the funeral of his
' , aged father.
Just in, 100 straw hats, the
25 and 50 cent grades. My price
15 to 20 cents while they last. R.
. M Green. -
A. A. Teague, of Lenoir, has
I bought 30 acres of land of Cal-
Tin Trivett on Laurel Fork, and
.will build a home thereon. .Glad
c to see Andy back in Watauga.
1 v Sorry to know that Miss An
na Weedon remains very : ill at
, the Girl's Home in East Boone,
and we are told that her condi
tion is but little, if any, better
. than it was a week ago.
. Hon. R. Z. Linney, after at
tending court in Boone, left for
the State of Oklahoma to visit
, his son, Dr. Linhey, who has a
, mammoth wheat farm which be
was anxious to have his father
i 860
. Vilas Cottrell, of Washing
f ton College, Tenn., is in town
; this week- He says that their mer
. . cantile business is thriving eplen
didly, while his father, C. J. Cot
trell, is contentedly working his
farm.
J u 8 1 received a complete
. stock of Screen Doors and Win
dows. Come early and you will
; be sure to find just the sizu , and
kind that you are looking for.
' London-Stolid Hardware Co.,
Mountian City.
Rev.' J. H. Brendall asks us
to annovnce that he will preach
. on temperance at the following
'. times and places: Boou's Fork,
. 11, a. m , April 19, Blowing Rock
' 7:30, p. m.; Foscoe. Monday 11,
: a. m.; Shull's Mills, 7:30, p. m.
There will be an oyster sup
. per and othee refreshments'serv
. , ed by the young ladies at Trade,
Tenn,, next Saturday night, the
' proceeds to go for the benefit of
Union church. Everybody invi-
; ted. j - : ;
Elmer Dover, Secretary of the
; Republican national committee,
according to the New York Sun.
cannot figure ont a majority of
the delegates for Taft on the first
"ballot
NOTICE I AUCTION SALE.
We will offer for sale at public
auction on April 27, 1908, our
entire stock of merchandise, con
sisting of dry goods, notions.
bats, shoes, hard ware, glassware
, etc. etc. "' .
" Terms oi safe: Ninety days with
. note and approved security on
all amounts over 5.00; amounts
under 5.00 cash in hand. Sales
, commence Monday, April 27th
. at 10 o'lock, a. m., and continue
: from day to day until our entire
i stock is sold. Remember the date
... and come and buy goods at your
own price. Place of sale Amantha.
N.C.
WILLIAMS BROS. .
J. C. Farthing, who has been
attending a dental college In At
lanta, Ga., the past session, is
spending vacation at his home
on Beaver Dams., He was in town
this week and expressed himself
as being most highly pleased with
his studies. Success to the wor
thy young man.
George L. Storie, the leader
of the anti-prohibition move in
Blue Ridge township, asks f o r
the publication of the following:
"There will be an anti-prohibition
speaking in old Blue Ridge
sometime between the fiVt and
tenth of May, the . speakers, and
date will be named later."
The Hodges' quartette, with
Dr. R. D, Jennings. W. R. Lovill
and J. W. Bryau, constituting a
string band composed of violins,
guitars and . banjos. diepenaed
swpet music to the denizens of
the village Monday night in the
form of a serenade. In behalf of
all whose homes 'they so kindly
visited, we extend thanks.
The North Wilkesb'oro base
ball team failed to show up for
the match games to have been
played here on Monday and Tues
day last, and but for the fact
that four clever batters from Le
noir came over, the games would
have been entire failures. Howev
er two nines were constituted,
and the games were right inter
esting, Boone coming out victo
rious, in each. , ' . .
Hon. Asheley Horne, the far-
mer candidate for Governor
from Johnson county, was a
guest at the Blackburn House
Wednesday night, of last week.
He is a errand old man. one of
those who followed Lee and Jack
son in the days that tried men's
souls. Just one more of those
noble men whose ranks are so
rapidly thinning, comes to the
people of Nort Carolina asking
for promotion at their hands. A
few years more and no North
Carolinina will have the pleasure
of votinir for a Confederate sol
dier, and strange it is to us that
all his comrades in arms do not
timnnrt. him tn n man Vnr t.llA
other candidates in the field for
gubernatorial honors there is
yet plenty of time; for Horne,
or his comrades, thoir time for
promotion is short. He does not
come to the people asking for
the office for the emoluments
corintained therein; he has a for
tune, the foundation for which
was laid by cutting cord wood
at 50 cents a day, after his foot
sore and weary return from the
war. By adhering strictly to bus
iness, he now enjoys the distinc
tion of being one of the wealthi
est farmers in the entire State.
He asks for the position for hon
or only, and promises to use his
best efforts for the good of the
people if elected. Our delegation
will go to the State Convention
instructed to cast the strength
of the countysolklly forthe Hon.
Locke Craig for Governor, but
ehould they, for any cause, have
reason to change a ballot it would
be a great pleasure to us to
know that it would be cast just
as solidly and iust as cheerfully
for this veteran of many , bat
tlesthe Hon -Ashley Horn.
Phillip R. Meade, a son of Rev.
W. H. Meade, Recto rof the Epis
copal church at Chapel Hill com
mitted suicide on the 18th itist.
by shooting himsell in the mouth.
Hehad been despondent for some
days and this was supposed to be
the cause of his rash act.
-FOR SALE.
Ninety acres of fine grass lands,
having on it a good barn and three
acres of fine orchard, the trees all
bearing. One splendid farm near the
town of Montezuma, consaining 54
acres in timber the remainder in fine
timothy. Also a good twelve-room
hotel, well furnished, in the town of
Montezuma ;wo lot, a cottage,
barn, cellar, poultry house, spring
house and fine running, water, all
goes together. Come'and see me at
once or you will lose a bargain.
, . -! J.C. CARPENTER. V
, . - jjontezuma, N. C.
4.33.301.
... Call for lerapwance Workers
.To the Ministers and Church
Members of Watauga Conn ry of !
Every Denomination:
Dear Brethben: It is with no :
sense of superiority or desire to
dictate to you in matters, but
solely with the desire to call your
attention to the present crisis,
that we now address you. You
are aware of the approaching e
lection on the question of prohi
bition in our own beloved State,
and every christian ought to feel
the deepest interest in the tem
poral and spiritual welfare of
North Carolina and, therefore,
cannot afford to be indifferent to
the great issue before us.
Voluntarily a committee has
been formed in Boone consisting
of four members two preachers
and two laymen two Baptists
and two Methodists. The follow
ing are the names of the commit
tee:' Revs. J. Brendall and J. F.
Dayis . with R. C. Rivers and W.
C. Coffey. This committee does
not propose to do anything but
to assist in the work of stirring
up the people.
We must not conclude that the
other side will not do all in their
power to carry theStatetor whis
key. Brethren, we must bestir
ourselves. The time is short and
the importance of the issue can
not be overstated. It is for the
homes of North Carolina; it is for
the boys and girls, the women
and children, and for the men,;
who are already going down to
drunkard's graves for which . we
plead.
Dear brefhren, arouse your
selves. Hare the best speakers
you can get. Organize the wo
men. Let the children learn . and
King temperance songs
Revs. Brendall and Davis pro
pose to speak as. they can over
the coun fcy on the subject. Will
not the other preachers and
speakers aid in this work If there
is any place here, we can be of
service and it not out, of theques
tion to go, we will come. . Iet us
know.
J. H. Brendall.
J. F. Davis,
R. C. Rivers,
W. C. Coffey, Com.
Jim Smith of Smithtown . has
been acquitted of the charge of
conspiracy t o murder Debuty
Collector Hendrix, in the Greens
boro court.
Life an Lore
AcnosTic
Lifemay cease forever
On this side of the skj;
Very true love, will never
Elapse or cease or die.
Great love cannot be hid;
Or life would fail to shine.
Even our souls forbid
Standing in such conQne.
From heart to heart love flows.
Renovating life again,
Often like ths sweet rose
Making sad hearts refrain.
True love, consecrated,
Hospitality and sweet,
Is always to be rated
Safe-guard to all that meet.
Profound lov goes from me
O'er, these daar homes of ours,
Even from sea to sea,
Through cities towns and bowers,
Walter E. Icenhour.
Zionville, N. C.
MORTAGE SALE.
-.North Carolina, Watauga County.
By virtue of the power of sale con
tained in a certain mortgage deed
executed to undersigned by G. A.
Tate and R. F. Tate and wife
Emma Tate, on the 27th day of Jan.
1907, to secure the payment of
$185.00 on which there is abal.
ance due of about $75.00, 1 will, on
May the 35th, between the hours
of 10, A. M. and 4, P. M., at the
court house door in . Boone N. U.
! offer for sale to the highest bidder
' for cash, the following described
real estate, to wit; Lying and being
in the county of Watauga and state
of North Carolina, and. in Meat
Camp township; Beginning on a
stake in W. S. Green's line near the
public road and rnns east with the
public road 6 poles to a stake, then
north 15 and one-fourth poles to a
stake, then west 6 poles to a stake,
then 15 and one-fourth poles to the
begiuning. Said mortgage is regis
tered in Book N. page 340 in t h e
office of the Registrar ' of deeds of
Watauga County. Title in fee sim
ple will be made to the purchaser.
J.Ai J. Wilson, Mortgagee.
JtC. Fletcher, Att-y. .
During tlmpast 28 mouths 21
school districts ju Wtike county
h'tve boeo carried for nHcial tax
on rifhool improvement under th
i' ads rsliip of (hecjinitj upirin
teudfiit '
piramig
The best is- Hood's Sarsaparilla. It
is the best because it docs the most good.
While it makes the blood pure, fresh
and lively, it tones the stomach to bet
ter digestion, creates an appetite, stimu
lates the tcidneys and liver, gives new
brain, nerve, and digestive strength.
An unequaled list of cures 40,366 tes
timonials in two years proves its merit.
Barsatabf For thOM who prafor madlflnt
la Ublat form, Hood'l SurupwIlU l now pat up
I In ehoeolttad Ubleu elld Rnunbi, u well u
in th uioaI llanid form. 8ftruUha tim Identl.
tally th nU enntlr propsrttu th Uaaid known Hood'i Snrupnrliln to full, (or ipring
form, dmIom noearncy of aono, oonrralMio, eon- homon nnd u n gnonl blood purltari It enrai
omf, thorn btint no Iom by ortporatlon. bruk- trrofuln, mu! b no oqunl M tonornl
MOTlnnkni. cold by dragcUU or Mnt by mill, prim modieino. lt-(lvM m ginnlM tuittif
.luHlO.Lowll.MMb tion to mt tnl:
' under -tbi ?os nt. Ot.. , ne ... .... d-. ,
Grass Seed,' Grass Seed,
We have a big stock of all kinds of Grass Seed. We
bought all our seed before the big advance in January
and the early buyers are going to get bargains. "Nuf
Sed." ' k
HARNESS A N . .D t S A D D L E S
There has recently been a decline in the price of Leath
er and we have just opened up the biggest stock of Bri
dles, Saddles, Collars, Harness and Leather Goods ever
shown in Mountain City. Visit our
' FARMERS SUPPLY DEPARTMENT,
and see if you do not save money.
.London Stoffel Hardware Company
(WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.)
Mountain City, Tennessee.
N. B. Our Motto is "to keep what the People Want.'
J.W. WRIGHT, Pre. W. K PCNOAk, V. P. I
MERCHANT & TRADERS BANK.
Stlouniam Gity, tfennessee,
.Transacts a General Banking; Business.
AUTHORIZED CAPITAL ...f 50,000.00.
STOCKHOLDING DIRECTORS-J. W. Wright, L S.
Rambo, R. F. Wright, E. E Butler, I. S. Donnfly, H T.
D. Wills R .E. Donnelly, J, N. Wilis, W. T. Smythe, J C.
Butler, B. R. Brown, H. B, Wills and Wm. H, Wilson.
NON STOCKHOLDING DIRECTORS-J. G. Butler,
T. H. Sutherland, L H. Hawkins, w. S. Cole, J, D. Rob
inson, W. F. Shull, M, E, willson, John H, Bingham,-
c. J. pablier, president.
JAM OF BLOWING K0(K:
BLOWING ROCK, N.C.
. This Institution f 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,
Wcpay four per cent, interest on time deposits. No
account too large or too small for us to handle.
Call in and1 see us when convenient, or write us. We
are always glad to meet you. .
. h. wilson, president.
MITCHELL COUNTY BANK
ELK PARK, BRANCH. -Capital
and. Surplus 25,000.00.
Resources............. $200,000,00.
To merchants and farmers who desire better banking
facilities, we respectfully offer our services.
With our large reserve we can carry . any account, no
matter how LARGE or how SMALL.
We also issue demand certificates of deposit on which
we pay 4 per cent. '
: Get one of our steel savings banks and begin to save
part of your, money.
FOli LOWEST PRICES ON.
Furniture Carpets Watting and Rugs.
. ND EVRYTHING IN THE FURNITURE LINE CALL ON
The Mountain City -hrwturcCo.
Furniture Coffins xnd Caskets.
Opposite Court Bouse, '
. . Mountain CilY Furnitnre Company, r
0 " ' ? . JounUm City. TeunpssaJ
It is said that so for the truck
ing belt of N.C. has escaped frost
and that berries"and lettuce are
being shipped in large quantities.
Salisbuey's liquor forces are
said to be quite busy thene days.
Medicine;
. Mrt. J. V, Am, B0 Ooald Htmt. BtotxhuD,
Mmi.. uti: "In Sfi mn xirienc I hftV htk
8. RAM BO, Cnihler, J. K. WAUR Axt. Cathler.
0. m. suddehth, cashier,
harry baily, cashier.
IHTl "WV. ." " WjlJIJi WIHILU
1
A WORD TO YOU.
You want to make that dear
old doUar as far as possible these
hard times. Let me help you by
sharing tny bargains with yon.
Eyery lady buying one dollar's
worth of goods at my store , will
receive a nice package of silk,
squares for quilt work free. Nice
line ol rare bargains. My little
store is a bargain all the way
through. Look lor my local each
week. Come lo see me and I will
pro ye the above.
Yours very truly,
R. M. GREEN,
3-5.
Ye&ItlsaPact.
SHERWOOD ,
HAS JUST RECEIVED HIS
SPRING AND SUMMER
GOODS.
I can show you .the pretti
est line of Ladies' Dress
Goods I have ever been able
to show. I have all the new
things in Ladies'
WHITE GOODS
Including Persian Lawn, In
dia Linens, etc., etc. Spring
Suitings in the different
Shades. Yard Wide Percals,
12 1-2 cents the yard. The
35 cent kind India Linen at
25 cents.
Big lot of Ladies' Hats in
the latest designs. Men's
and boys fur, wool and straw
Hats.'
' Good things to eat: Cali
fornia peaches, prunes, ap
ple butter, preserves, toma
toes, corn and peaches. Best
package coffee on the mar
ket at the price. 15c. per lb.
Come and examine m y
goods and prices, and then
if you want to buy I will sure
make the prices right.
Come and see.
Yours For Business,
W. F. SHERWOOD,
Amantha, March 19,
At Cotrell's
You will find every article:
marked at Bargain Figures,
and when I say that I mean
it. If it is Dry Goods, Gro
ceries, Shoes, Rubber Goods,
or anyhing else along this
line, yon will save some mon
ey on every purchase by tra
ding with me. Remember if
I do not sell you bargains in
anything you want 1 will see
that some other merchant
does.
A good line of Confections,
Stationery, etc, always on
hand.
I pay the highest prices
for butter, eggs, grain of all
kinds, and give in exchange
goods at Cash prices.
, N; B. A beautiful china
Souvenir plate given with
each $2.00 purchase,
Yours for trade,
D. Jones CoUrelL
(At the R. M. Green old stand.)
INSURANCE;
Largest Insurance Agency in
Western North Carolina.
Harry Baily, Elk Park, N. C,
Mitchel County Bank Build
ing. . '
Write me for rates on your
property, only the best com
panies represented, the ones
that pay claims.