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H"v WATAUGA DEMOCRAT 1L J-l'J -UliV-U -LUBSW ft C. iftvm. Proprietor. Thuhbdav, August C, J.0OO. A Tint to Boone. Alter being away from Bpone just one year, it raa my good for tune to go back and spend last week in the Appalachian Train ing School, and during that time, which seemed not more than one very short day to me, it was .my good pleasure to meet all the new teachers of the school and , tnany old friends and acquain tances with whom I bad mixed ' and mingled for a long time. Quite a number of these were, to ' my greatest delight, members of the '07 class, which is to me the best class on earth. ' The school work was nearing j , i. a. j.t i : tJk. At.:- ine ciose at tue ueguiuiug ui una week, but one could easily tell from the way the examination was conducted, that each one : had been well prepared to stand the test. J noticed carefully to ee if there were any inclined to be dishonest in their work, but fail ed to see anything like it. Teach- ' ere were Stationed on every cor ner, and had there been any one o inclined, the chances for doing o were very limited indeed. " I was ibid that in all thatnum ber of students not a single one had been brought before the fac ulty this summer. That is very remarkable where there 'are so many boys and girls together. The teachers, both the old and the new, are to be highly prate d for the efficient work done this summer. We also visited the public achool of the town, being taught by Prof. Brown and Miss Bina , Garvey. Their work is well gra ded, and the children show even toy their manner and polite way 4Df doing things, that they are re ceiving everv advantage possi ble. As to the hospitality of t h e goodpeopleol Boone.it is use less to say that it cannot be sur passed. Never was I more kind ly treated. Among the many oth er nice invitations reoeiyed and accepted was one I wiBh to tell about. It was given to ten girls of both the '07 and '08 classes by Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Rivers. On Wednesday evening we were in vited to dine with this good fam fly of five. Everything good to eat yon could think of -seemed to be set before us. I cannot tell you how beautifully this trood wo in an had things arranged about heritable, and the sweet peas so daintily placed in order added to the beauty of the scene. After we had eaten ' sufficiently of t h e delicious steak, chicken and oth et good things, there came some of the finest of ice cream and rake. To ,say that we all had a regular feast and enjoyed the oc- s casion most highly would be a very light way of expressing our real appreciation of the kind sesB of this noble family. After " supper we were entertained for a while by some excellent music made by little Miss Yelma on her bsantifutyiano. On Thursday following, some of us, together with the faculty, were again invited to take din ner at the Girls' Home, which seemed home indeed to me, and again we had another roost en joyable timeand though many nearly all the girls were new to me, they seemed like old acquam tances. Some of tbegirls remarked that .when tbey came there last year, ' perfect strangers to the the place and everybody, I had spoken to thotn flrafc (rir) and t.nov had not forgotten me for making them fee? at home. I tell this . that others may also resolve to jnake it a point to help strangers feel at home. , ' .MABGAKET ShEBBILL, , On the 81st; alt., Miss Lily -Htmmnn rA flaHnhtirv who was sitting at the breakfast table ' with the family, suddenly took convulsions from which she died in.,. few momenta. After-Mth of the So-Called RepbU ean County Convention. . Mb. Editor: Please allow me space in your valuable paper to submit a lew thoughts in regard to the most wonderful perform ance ever accomplished in the history of our local politics. I was solicited by a number of Republicans to make the race for the legislature-1 consented to do so, with two other gentlemen pitr ted against me at the opening of the race, with prospects flatter ing until the primaries, when to the surprise of my friends and everybody else, , there could be breathed in the atmosphere a change of weather. A man here and there wouJd ask the sly and iusinuatingquestiionf'Haveyou heard of that secret letter?" No, wbat?" ''It basbeencarried from'house tohonseamongsome of the voters," the import of which is still a secret Whence it eminated and for what purpoee we are left to surmise. Now, fellow-Republicans, I star ted out to make the race fairly, openly, and avowedly for the purpose of upbuilding old Wa tauga county, mo'rallyfSocially, educationally, and forall the ma terial benefits that He in my pow er to accomplish. I havenow sob scribed to the different prospec tive railroads over two thous and dollars, and have labored more than any man in the coun ty to secure a road, and am still working with unabating teal tor Fellow Republicans, why will yon come up and cast your bal lots for a ticket that never offer ed a brownie for any enterprise in your county, and for a man who, in his speech of acceptance, said he did not know two weeks before the convention that he was a candidate. This Aladdin's lamp performance crushing ev ery body btore it arouses my cu riosity. Whence such power? Wbat meat did my brother par take of that nourished him into such a hero? Mr. Editor, one more thought, When Dr. Hodges withdrew and Boone township was to decide the fate of Mr. Norris and my self, I having about twice as ma ny votes in the township prima ry (at least that is what the Chairman j tells me." why did Mr. Norris receive four votes to my two in the county conven tion? Would be pleased to have the light turned on. Some other very astonishing things may be elucidated later. H. McD. Little. Newton Spi cial, 27th: Saturday afternoon a strange man loafing around in North Newton saw a milk cow, belonging to Mr. Poley Deal quietly grazing in a lot. Un tying the animal the stranger led the cow over to Middlebrook, where be swapped her to Mr. U. H. Huggins for an organ and f 10 to-boot. The cash was paid over, the man saying that he would return for the organ Mon day, When Mr. Deal went for his cow in the evening the theft was discovered. A warrant has been issued for Jim Potter, a brother of Boone Potter, who tried for murder several years ago. Mr. Tom Carper talked with a stran gar Saturday who gave his name as Jim Potter, saying he was a brother of Boone. Boone Potter had no brother at all that we have overheard of, Democrat A negro named John Finley, has been tried at Rocky Mount, Va., for an attempted criminal assault on a little eleven year old j girl and was sentenced be electro cutnl. He will be the first to meet death m the electric chair iu Va- The crop failure in Turkey has caused a terrible faminene in the agricultural districts and ere winter is aver many will undonbt edly starve. Miss Lelia Judson Tuttle, who has been teacher of English in Davenport College, Lenoir, has resigned ber position and will de vote herlifetoforeigu missionary work. The Taylorsville Scout ' says 1C brandy distilleries have been bonded in this county and the majority of them are now in full swing. They only pay from ,8 to ! 10 cents per bushel for fruit. "; , rr Mr. J. Elwood Cox, of High Point, a wealthy manufacturer, will in all probability be the Re publican candidate for Govern or. Mr. Cox says he will accept the nomination if it is offered to him and as he is a wealthy and a conservative business man he wil be nominated lor two rea sons: (1) Because he can furnish copsiderabie funds for a cam paign, and (2) with the hope and belief that he can secure Demo cratic votes from among the manufacturers of the State. Mr. Cox says he is receiving letters from Democrats urging him to run for Governor. Mr. Cox may get a few Democratic votes but if he is deluded into the belief that he can get enough to be elected ther is an awakening in store for bim. Landmard. NOTICE. Norrh Carolina, Watauga coun ty, Superior Lonrt, J? all term, f. 1908. M. L. McGhee vs. N. M. Dobbin, C. H. Huh her, CA. Hnlcher, Maggie Hulcher, CD. Taylor, Levy Morphew, M. F. Morphew, A. J. Moretz and W. L. Hendrix. The defendant C H. Hulcber and C. A. Hulcher, will take notice that an action entitled as above has been commenced in the Su perior Court of Watauga county for the recovery of the sum of twelve hundred doilarsthe plain tiffs distributive share in the en tate of.W. L, Hulcher, deceased., and the said defendants will lur tber take notice that they are rn quired to appear at the next term of Watauga Superior Court to be held on the first Monday after thp first monday in Sfptem ber. 1908, at th court house of said county in Boone N. C, and answer or demur to the com plaint in said action or the plain tiff will apply to the court for the relief demanded in said com plaint. This July 26, 1008. Thos. Bingham, C. S. C. NOTICE. North Carolina, Watauga Coun- ly. in tiie supenur luurr, wci, P. Banner vs. Maria M. Ban ner. To Maria M. Banner: Take no tice, thai on the 28th day of Au gust, 1908, at 10 o'clock a. m. in the City Hospital, on Blackwell's Island, in tne uty oi New lork. Connty of New York, Stale of New York, beiore vt if red. T Owens, commissioner, the under. signed will take the deposition of Ford Eastman to be read as evi dence for the, plaintiff in the a bove entitled action, which is now pending in the Superior Conit of Watauga County, state oi wortn Carolina, and you will fnrther take notice, that il the taking ol the said deposition is Lot com pleted on the said day, the same will be continued from day today until completed The said Maria m. banner will further take no. tice that on the 15th day of Sep tember, 1908, the said deposition will be opened in the office of th Clerk of the Superior Court of the said Connty of Watauga, and asked to be passed upon and allowed to be read a ividenee in the trial of said cadi. This 27th day of Jnly, 1908, Geerge P. Banner, Plaintiff. U v. Lowe, Atty for prff. pl if I tiood Times In L'aloa. ' We've got trouble by the tail in Union. Many a bale of last year's cotton stored in nook and comer, and the new crop jump ing day and night. More corn and peas than ever before plant ed and never a better prospect. Fruit rotting by the bushel Black berries held in contempt. A choice milk cow for every man who wantsit. Cider running like water butjfewmen mean enough to drink too much. Big meeting time at hand and old-time religion in plenty. Candidates enough for every man to have his choice, Oratory on tap day or night. Lawyers who can preach and preachers who can practice. Something doing all the time; farmers' union picnics, school picnics, Sunday school picnics, family reunion picnics and "well filled baskets" at each one Little sickness excep from over-eatidg A mail box at eyery man' door and a telephone in his house. No room for pessimism but joy unconfined Let the outside world run on in vanity and the despair that vanity brings. Serenity sits at the helm in "Sweet Union." There is a new song in her mouth and virus of contentment in her atmosphere Monroe Journal. De Witt's Liule Eaily Risers, safe easy, pleasant, sure, little liver pills. Sold by J. M. Hodges. NOTICE. To the Merchants of tauga County: .Call on Thomas ,H. XJoffey, at Blowing $pck, N. C, when you need a load of iflour, He is our agent and will sell at Lenoirprices with 30 cents per hundred added for hauling. HOME MILLING CO.. Depot Street, Lenoir, N: C. T. F. SEEHORN, Manager. 6-4; ' A FARM FOR SALE in Wash ington county, Tenn. This is a lovely home and might .suit you and your family splendidly. Write and I will furnish you full and complete description by re turn mail. Yours to trade. C. F. CARSON, Embreville, Tenn. MORTGAGE SALE OF LAND. Whereas, on the 7th day of Decem ber. 1004, J. H. Latham exeouted a mortgage deed to F. M. Thomas and J, D. Thomas, which is registered in the office of the Register of deeds for Watauga connty, in Book 'L' at page 177 8. Said mortgage being executed aud delivered to the said F, M. and J. D. Thomas to indemnify and save them hsrpileM by reason of the en dowment of a note for the said J. H. Latham to the Bank of Ashe at Jef ferson, N. 0., for the sum of 81,300 d&ted the 7th day of December, 1904 ai d renewed by the parties on Aug.. the 8th 1805. And whereas default was made by the said J. H. Latham in the payment of the full amount of the said note, rand, whereas, on the 7th day of March 1008, the said F. M. aud J. D. Thomas was compelled to and did pay, the said Bank ot Ashe, at Jefferson, N . G. the balance of said note, amounting to the sum of six hundred and seventy-six dollars and eighty cents ($670.80. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of saleconfer ed on the undersigned, by said mort gage, we will sell at public auction at the court house dool in Boone, In V atauga county, between the hours of 10 o'clock a. in. and 8 o'clock p. m. on the 10th of August 1908 the land conveyed in said mortgage to the highest bidder for rash in hand, to satisfy the said amount oi f076.su. with interest and cost of sale. Said land being described as follows." Ly ing in Watauga county, N. O. on the waters or uove LreaK, uove uree township, and being the lands pur chased bv said J. H. Latham from the heirs of Landerine Eggers, desea- ed, and bounded as follows: Begin ning on a birch tree between said Landerine Eggers' and Ransom Eg-a-er' on ton of the rldce br the road side and runs south 6 W. 80 pole to a birch, then north 41 W. 86 P. to an iron wood, then 8. 45 W. 20 P. to a mahogany, then a . 70" w. w V. to au ironwood, then, N. 60 P. to a stake, then 8. 40 W. 26 P. to a hickory, then W. 13 P; to the top of the Jidge, then with the top of .the ridge a N. E. course 66 P. to a water oak, Davis' corner, then 8. 20 E. 20 P. to a stake then B. 80 E, 27 to a beech, then S. 10" E. 10 P, to a maple by the road side, then up said road 74 P. to a dog wood, then 8. 84 P. to a chestnut stump, then 8. 77s E. 78 P. to a sugar tree, then 8. 60 poles to Ellison's Creek, then down aid creek124 poles to a bunch of hasel bushes, then N. 20 west 44 pole to .thbeglnplng, containing 186 acres more or less. One sixteenth of the above deeeiibed lands is reseried fram ttis sale. This Jnly 9,1908. , F. M. THOMAS. J. D. THOMAS- Mortgagee, LoviU and Lovill Attorneys. :. FINANCIAL To theineorjlw of Wiitnuara Connty. The following is the financial report pt tne acnooi lunu ir ww year ending July 1908. Balance brought forward from last year.;!.. ...f 1. JTf General State ana county poll tax ' in rr General property tax .w8,oG9.b7.r;: T.i: 1 iv.j Ji . ' . 420.114. r men uuu f tirieiium..... : ' . " From first 100000 - J?. From 2nd 100,000 , oVHiv From Loan Fund... , r: " 2? i3 From State for Libraries : ' 7n nn From private donations for libraries .4 WO. Private donations lor buildings .;....,.,..........v.i. 112.48. Grand Total....... PATn him TEACHING T tha Penri v Sllnopi ntanrluilt'. 1'aid to white teacuem " '? tn'n Paid to colored teachers.. 14200. BUILDINGS AND SUPPLIES. Amount spnt for desks.. .....116.00. Amouut j-aid for libraries 105 00. Installment Loan Fund ...156.78. , New buildtnjfs, white, ......89.48. New building, colored . .....25.00. Paid Treasurer W.T. Hayes.. i.:...:.. ......,;..'.1781. Mileage a,nd per ajani Co. Bd. Education ..: .......V...42 5Q Ppjdtp census and committeemen .8918. , Grand total.... '. ..........8,990 57. Balance on hand f. '. 12478.74. NOTE. A part of this balHiiceis covtred by outstanding -lain)M. a part for Uiiih School fund and part for improvement on public school bourn. . - T. r. A1anis, thm. Board.. J. w. canning; . - W. T. Hayes, County Treaa., H.C.Miller. TENNESSEE FARMS FOR SALE. If yoq will wntethe East Tennessee Real EstateCo.,Morritown Tenn, they will send .von tree of charge a booklet on farming and a full description of the Valley of East Tennesser, and a complete Erice list of various farms of all sizes and prices. This booklet wil e of value to you, and it's free; just write a postal card Jor it. ,Ad dress. ' ' east tenn. re.l estate company, ! . MorriBtown, Tennessee. N, L. Mast, Presi W. C Cokpev, V. P. G. P. Haoaman, Cash. THE WATAUGA We are in position to give our customers every onyen, ience and accommodation consistent with safe banking Accounts of any size accepted. 4 per. cent interest paid on time deposits. Even if you use your money from'week to week, pay it through This Bank. The returned , checks are legal receipts for all bills paid. , As a County Institution we solicit the patronage of our County people. When you visit the county seat we shall be glad to have you call on us at the Bank. ., ftew Years Greetings to All ! 7 The . holidays are now over; the ;New Year is with es; and I am pleased to say that I am still prepared to f uroisjhi my trade with fresh staple drugs, standard patent 'niedi cines, confections and, I believe I will say, the prettiest line of Toilet Articles to be found in the county. I also still have on hand, left from the holiday trade, a men and ladies, that will be sola under a positive GUAR-' ANTEE. If you need anything in this line be sure to give me a call. I always have on hand a nice little stock of well-selected groceries, sugar, coffee,' rice, tee., that shouldhe Jtested by every one in reach of my store. My goods are fine; my prices are right. Give me a part of your trade. Boone, N. C, Jan. 1. . J. M. HODGES, M. D; . Offices in Blackburn Hotel. ) FAEMS FOE SALE. 400 Peres 11- 4 milen from railroad depot for fcale. This form in practically level. Rich mulatto lurid. 150 acren in men haiituhle nuiufi. iiiioiuau w lunu, x nucipai riuuter wnite, Blatk and Red 0hk8. Some Hickory, Walnut and Poplar. 220 aciea cleared ont in tnlf 1 vnt im. CH o na titli ..Anli I. n 4 . mi r . . n v , Grain and Live Stock farm. Five-room frame dwpiling and frame barns. The value of thw farm ia in the land timber, not in the buildings, Trice, f9,500. . It vnn ora l.-w-klrinrv in Am4 i1d.. Ia.J 11.' r . '' " j - ""i-viaoo lauu, i ii in iarm wmpiea8eyou. EiRhteen miles from Knoxville, Tenn., on main pike road 'Ite road i now piked within two miles ol the farm, aud will soon be completed. ' ' FINE 245-ACRE FARM. This farm is situated on a public road, and is all fine smooth farming; and about 50 to 60 acres creek bottom land. The furm i.un.nvrc.w.j " uiusuntuiiuKgvu it, ouri s lanre frame and log barn about 80 feet lone. This is a fine grass farm and ha0 abundance of hay and fine meadow land. One branch it on east side of form and another branch on westside, and aflne.cold spring near the drelluiR running south. Faim being abundantly watered riam n Atnna anil BinluMa (n Sn. (..! n. ' . . r . , "r A.. '"'.'.'""s. ou acres o ane wn te oak tmber that Is worth 5,000. This is all fine blue grass land. Price on terms 19.000. 6 .. Also 80 acres of fine creek bottom farm adjoining the 255 acre STlToOO all alarm of 325 acres. .Price for the two farms, 75-ACRE FARM FOR t2.000. The farm is sitnatej 5 mfles of Mori-Mown on first class road, 4 room house, branch through farm, Young orchard. 34 mile from flouring mill store, rural mail route fl milp nl Ruseellville, Tenn., a railroad town.' Thi- is all romK land yo re,n-mn a binder over every field. The soil is red clav and ' blnrk loam, about 10 acres in timber. Title perfect. Potion at once. If taken now we will sell the above faim and 1500 tiPrsnnnl property for 12,500. Cash down $1,500: . balance on" S I wr! years. REPORT. , . ' - r.ll.?6fc5sw. AND SUPERVISION ' $320.00. COUNTY BANK, r Mert.Wcod, ilORlUSTOWX TEXN,,
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