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LOCAL NEWS.
Corn planting in now on in
full blast in this section.
The Eastern Star Chapter at
J. d. m.. tomorrow.
-Wanted: all your unwashed
wool clear ot tags und burrs, at
a good price. I). J. Cottrell.
Kev. John I'. Hagnman, of
IxMioir, was over last week look
ing alter his interests here.
-Mrs. M. IJ. IHuckburn is visit
ing her parents on Meat Cump
this week.
See that jour premises are
thoroughly cleansed before the
hot weather sets in.
Mrs. Richard (Jragg is siwnd
in-! a few days with her daugh
ter, Mrs. Will Winkler, iu Caldwell
county.
Don't fail to see Sherwood's
ad this week. He is prepared to
save you money and wants you
to know it.
('apt. 15. 11. Brown aud neph
ew, Mr. Thos. Brown, of Shoun's
Tenn , transacted busiuess in the
village Monday.
Special Bargain sale at H.
M. Green's the 14th and loth ol
May. Watch for new ad next
week.
-Note call in this Issue for An
nual Meeting of the Watauga
Kail road Co.t to be held in Boone
on the first Monday in June.
1,1. H. Grubb, of Hast Bend,
lnd., and J. Had lb ese, of Zion
ville, purchased the Latham Har
mon Knob lands sold last Mon
day. Found near the Democrat of
fice last Mon lay, a p-iir of color
. ed .gl isses in leather cae. Owner
, can get same by culling and pay
ing for this notice.
rapt, E. F. Lnvill left Tues
day morning lor a few week's
business trip to Colorado. He
hopes to return some time in
June.
Register (Jrngg is still con
fined to his room. but. the worst
is over, and with proper care on
hie own part, he will be out a
gain ere long
Mrs. Boyden is still very ill,
but we are glad to note that she
is some better, and hopes of her
permanent recovery are now m
.tertained. Solicitor Lin Ley tells us that
his father, who has been very ill
at his home in Alexander coun
ty for some time is thought to
be some better.
Sheriff Ragan returned By
num Holsclaw to the reformato
ry last week, and the authorities
there sent him on to the peniten.
tiary at oncewhere he will serve
out his sentence.
The merchants of the town
will fee that the Merchants' Pro
tective Association will be reviv
ed at once. All merchants who
want their names added on the
new list w ill please write to the
Secretary.
N 0 T I C E.
The stockholders of the Wa
tauga Rail Road Company are
hereby uotified that the annual
meeting ol the stockholders of
the said Watauga Rail Road Co.
will be held in Boone, X. C.,in
the office of the Company on the
first Monday in June. 1909, it
beiug the 7th day of said month
for the purpose of electing Due c
tors of said company for the en
suing year and transacting any
other business that may come
More said Company. This May
.0,1009.
F. A. Linxky, President.
E..S. Cokkky, See'y & Tieas.
Mr. Julian Jiwe, of Banner
' Klk, has M-iit hi.- Hm, who has
btH-u in declining lie.iltli for quit
m long time, to the Johns Hop-
kirn Hospital in Baltimore for
i A
imi imui.
.Mrs. . l. itrjun gotangni
n. an little fall from a flight of;
stain last Sund.iv morning,
j but fortunatelv received no iniu -
( ry fu,ther than some right pain-
I fi l bruises
. ,
rcnienilieied
.To ti,05,,,
who
us so Kinoiy in a nnanciai way
.... . ,
this week, we wish to tender our
thanks, and to those who are
still in urn-ars with us, we wish
to say the amounts are badly
needed ut this shop just now.
At a meeting ol the directors
of the B. & B. It. Turnpike held
"'I1"01 ,U9t Monday J. W.Far
tiling was re-eiecieu president una
the old board of directors retain
ed for the ensuing year.
Considerable freezes on Sun
day aii'l.Monday mornings last,
und tlu fruit crop is seriously
damaged, if not eutirely destrby
ed. We are told that the early
wheat on Cove Creek is also bad
ly hurt.
The 2-year-old child of Mr.
and Mrs. George P. Banner, ol
Banner Elk, died on Saturday
last. The child had been under
treatment at the Billingsly hos
pital in Statesville for some time
and brought home only a few
daj's before its death.
J. Arthur Wilson, of Beaver
Dams, who underwent an opera
tion for hernia at the Memoriol
Hospital at Richmond. Ya-, on
the lUtli ult. writes us that he is
improving nicely and hopes to
be able to return home in the
near future.
It does seem that some peo
ple have a weakness for letting
their cattle run ut large within
the corporate limits of the town,
regardless of the fact that it is a
violation of both the town and
State laws. Xo use to kick. Just
keepyoui cattle up-that's all.
. L. Bryan, Eeq is having
his office and the 'L' to his resi
dence neatly painted, which is
adding much to the appearance
of his pretty property. Thomas
Sullivan, the veteran painter, is
doing the w ork He has also ta
ken the contract to paint the
new dormitory at the A. T. S.
All persons indebted tome
are hereby notified to make set
tletnent by May 15, as all ac
counts unset t tied by that time
will be given to an officer for col
lection. If you owe me you know
it. You got my goods, and 1
know it. If you cau pay me please
do it. If you don't pay me the of
ficer will sue for it. Please settle
and oblige, I). J. Cottrell.
Married on Thursday night
last in the parlor of the Black
burn Hotel, Mr. June C. Brook
shiro to Miss Cynthia, daughter
of Mr. Wiley Blackburn, of Meat
Camp, Rev. J. F. Davis perform
ing the ceremony. The groom is
a prosperous farmer and by dint
SHOW COMING.
Look out lor the Campbell A-
musemei.t Co. at different points
in Watauga and adjoining conn -
ties through May and June, with
the greatest Moving Picture
show ever iu the mountains, con
sisting of machine and string mu
sic, a collection of 100 stationa
ry views, life size. Also some of
the latest illustrated songs, and
over 3,000 feet of the latest mo
ving scenes, and a variety of oth
er amusement 8 too tedious to
mention. People tell us they had
rather visit our panoramic show
that to visit a common circus. A
feast to the eye, ph asing to the
ear and inspiring to the mind.
Strictly first-class. Satisfaction
guaranteed or money refunded.
See dates and posters. Come, ev
erybody and bring everybody
else.
A. J. CAMPBELL, Prop.
Wlam also prepared to do
Photograph work; up-to-date in
every respect. Now is the time to
get good und cheap picture work.
Only a short stop in.each section.
' A.J. CAMPBELL, Artist.
ot c!oe a plication to bust -
ness In li aiuni:-d usnug little
sum. The bride lias seiit much
time in the village lor the past
few years, and is much liked by
it i . .
an w no know iter a genial, vi
""", " ir muh- huh? n
thorough business lady. The
f i . I 1 i r . i
i -'nocrai, i-i oenan oi in.ir ma
' "J" fiicnds in Watauga, extends
j to tlie happy couple hearty con-
'grntulations and wishes fort hem
lull the happiness possible in fu
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1 tllr lit..
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-Judge W. It Councillnnd wife,
of Hickory, wnc in town u few
"ours Friday. As Mrs. Hoyden,
the Judge's sister, was better,
and he biingdueat court in Con
cord on Monday, left on Lis re
turn the same afternoon. Dr. J
B. Couicill, of Salisbury, and
Mrs. Emma Taylor, of Hickory,
were also in the village on the
same mission during the week.
The municipal election held
in Boone last Tuesday gave us
the following efficient officers for
the next two yeurs: Mayor, W.
L. Bryan; Aldermen, M. P. Crit
flier, L. L. Critcher and Adol
phus L. Cook. The town is to be
congratulation upon the out
come of the election, us we may
rest assured that the interests of
the town will be well guarded by
these worthy gentlemen.
A few nights ago, after that
quiet gentleman, Mr. John Rob
inson, ol Sands, had retired, he
heard loud and boistrous lan
guage at the road near his resi
dence. He arose, and found the
vile epithets were being directed
at him by three men then nearer
the house. He asked them whut
they wanted and a pistol shot
was the reply, the ball entering
the step just below the old gen
tleman's feet. He went for his
gun, uud snapped au empty bar
rel at the fleeing ruffians, and
by the time he could fire the oth
er barrel the' must have been
out of range as there has been
no shot-besprinkled, night ma
rauding tough reported in that
section. The old Confederate vet
eran, with an abundance of nerve
still left, is sure to locate his as
sailants, and when he does, it
is to be hoped that the most se
vere penalty ol the law m;iy be
meeted out to them let them be
who they may. Such conduct is a
withering blight on any commu
nity. X OT I C E.
Owing to farling health I wish
to sell my entiie stock of geueial
merchandise will sell or e t
house. Terms: Part cash down,
remainder on G and 12 months
time. I have a nice line of goods
no shelf-worn stuff to offer. 1 am
situated in the center of Boone
and have one of the best stands
in town. If you wish to purchase,
come to see me or write at once.
I) J. COTTRELL.
IT IS WELL WITH YOU.
If you have a watch that needs
repairing or any little job you
wish done bring or send it to me
at my office at Silverstone and I
will give you a first class job.
I also keep a nice line of grocer
ies and other goods that I will
Sf ll you real cheap for cash or
good produce.
1 Thanking vou for the nice nut
ronage. vou have given me and
hope for a continuance of the
same. 1 am.
Yours Very Trulv.
S. M. GREENE, Jeweler
WK WANT WOOL.
We will pay the highest cash
price for wool delivered at Elk
Park, N. C , or at Elizabcthton,
Tenn., or will come toyour house
and buy your wool if you have
enough to justify it. Remember
we pay CASH. Don't fool your
wool away, thinking you ai get
ting a big price and take factory
goods in exchange. Make them
talk cash to you. This is the way
to know how much you are get
ting for your wool We will pay
you the name of Jfl.OOperpound
for your wool il you w ill takeour
goods in exchange, at exchange ,
prices. We don't want you to be ,
deceived. We tell you ".hat we
will pay for your wool in cash.
Write M. F. Hopkins, Elizabeth-'
ton, Tenn. April 22, 4 1. I
' -2uite a iiuihImt of hn-nl-tax
elections are tiending in many
ditri t in Wnt.iuguthismonth.
this indicates that tlk people
, want long.-r and better schools,
t
LOOK, RKA DIACT!
For the next CO days, beginning Saturday May the 8th I
will sell my entire stock of mens, youths and children
SUITS AT COST.
I will also put in this cost sale a lot of shoes. Men's La
dies and children's Slippers, Ladies hats, mens and boys
straw hats. A lot of dry goods and Notions will go in'
this sale. j
Dont fail to investigate this proposition for I have over!
100 suits besides odd pants for
come first served. This is no catch scheme but strictly a
BUSINESS PROPOSITION.
This Sale will be strictly for cash in hand. No goods
charged. Remember the date, Saturday May the 8th,
and continuing for 60 days
Yours for Business,
W. F. SHERWOOD,
Amantha, N. C. May 6th 1909.
J. v. w higiit, President
I. s. HAMUO, CiiKhier,
MERCHANTS & TRADERS BANK.
tflluuntdin Gihjy vft'tmcssee,
Transacts a General Banking Business.
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STOCKHOLDING DIRECTORS. J. W. Wright, I. S. Kambo, R.
F. Wright E. E. Butler, J S. Donnelly, H. T. I). Wills, R. E. Con
nelly, ,J. .. ills, . l. rsinvtlie,
Wagner, Wm H. Wilson, J. T. Fuller.
NON-STOCKHOLDING DIRECTORS.-.!, (i. Rutler, T. H. Suth
erland. L. H. Hawkins, W. S. Cole, J. B. D. Robinson, W.'F. Shull,
M. E. Wilson, John H. Bingham.
ISTliKPAXK'OV KR?
It makes no difference whether the panic is over or not,
you evidently want to save every dollar you can. We
nave just unloaded
A Solid Car Load of Grass Seed.
This seed was bought on the December market and this
fact alone postively puts us in position to save you money.
We firmly believe that you can buy your seeds now from
10 per cent, to 20 per cent, less than vou can buv them
late in the season as the market invariably advances as
tne season comes on.
A Hint to the Wise is Sufficient.
Our place will still be headquarters for Fertilizers, Far
ming Implements ot every description and all kinds of
Builders Hardware.
London Stoffel Hardwar Company
(WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.)
Mountain City, Tennessee.
N. B. Our Motto is "to keep what the People Want."
c. J. iAii.n:ii, president. i. At. si ddkhtii. cashier,
II A Mi OF IIL0MM; HOI K;
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.
How to Increase the Yield of Fruit
Increased fruit crops are more often the result of good manage
ment than of good luck. Kruit trees and fruit plants need a liberal
supply of
Virginia-Carolina
Fertilizers
The trees absorb plant foods that is, nitrogen, phosphoric acid
and potash from the soil just the same as any other crop. Experi
ence has shown this over and over again. This truth has become so
well recognized that " return to the land what the tree removes if you
would expect the best results " has become an axiom with the best
growers.
Apple, pear, peach, orange and other fruit trees soon respond to
careful fertilization. But be sure to use the best fertilizers.
" I made a test with other companies' fertilizers," says Mr. H. O.
Lowry, of Manatee County, Fla., "and yours proved to be the best.
The yield where I used Virginia-Carolina Fertilizer, was just twice as
much as where the other two companies' fertilizer was used."
Hundreds of users say Virginia-Carolina Fertilizers are cheapest
because of their good qualities give better satisfaction and quicker
results.
Many facts of great interest and value to fruit growers are pub
lished in the new l!e9 Farmers' Year liook, a copy of which will be
sent free on application to any of our sales offices.
Virginia'Carolina
Suits Office)
Richmond, V.
Norfolk, Va.
Columbia, S. C.
Atlanta. Oa.
Sarannah, Ga.
Memphis Tenn.
(inlaQirollna)
" Chemical f
'.. S. tVffcy and T. II- Tay-
lr and others ut tended a
ni'-etiuir of the directors of the
Ci.ffey Wagon Works in Ienoir
last wik.
you to select from. First i
w. l'. di'mian, vii-e-Prpniilent
J.K. WAI.r-H, Aft. Cuxllicr.
.1. 1". Sutler, 15. K Urown, I). M.
Chemical Co.
Sales Offices
Purtiim, N. C.
Charleston. S. C.
Baltimore, Md.
Columbus, Ga.
Montgomery, Ala.
Shreveport, La.
ri.YMOTH-iiu k r:;;s.
I will sell pure bred Barred
Plymouth Rock Is at $1.00
per 13 during the seaton.
Miis. J. R. Phillips.
Sugar Grove, X- C.
DON'T FORGET
When you, come to town,
you will find a lot of Grocer
les, Dry Goods, Suspenders,
Candies, Cakes, Oranges,
Lemons, etc., Maple Suar,
Tin-ware, Brooms, Sheath
ing Paper, Plaster Board and
fine Toilet Soaps at my place.
I will offer to the trade for
the next few days a line of
Ladies' Hats from 20 to 35
cents each. A rare chance to
get a hat for little money.
Grape nuts, postum, corn
Starch, posttoasties, shred
ded wheat, syrup pears, peel
ed peaches, Argo Red Sal
mon, magic yeas, etc., just
in. 500 Search Light match
es for 5 cents.
Give me a call and I will
be sure to please you.
ours Very Truly,
thi: RACKET.
R. M. Green, Prop.
Attention, Buyers!
If you are in need of cloth
ing you will find it to your
interest to call on me and ex
amine my stock of pawn-brokers
poods, I have them in
all styles and sizes, almost as
good as new for better than
a good deal of the new cloth
ing, and the price is a great
deal lower, so low that even
the poorest people can wear
good clothes. I also have new
clothing for children boys
and men at about 25'per cent
less than you can buy else
where. If it is shoes vou need just give
me a call. I handle the farmers
tieo. DeWitt shoes, no better
made at t he price, my sIiocr are
new and up to date my store is
fust filling up with bargains iu
depaitment, I have no leaders to
bait you, but all business done
on business principles.
I sell for pay. 1 don t like to
wait. Time and tide wait lor no
one, why should I; when in Roone
be sure to give me a call, Its a
pleasure to show you my goods.
Yours for trade,
,D Jones Cottrell
Coming to Town?
If so vou are most cordial
ly invited to visit my store,
get my prices, and then de
cide for youtself whether or
not I am prepared to give
you as good or better bar
gains than you can get else
where. Remember the al
mighty dollar has a great
purchasing power when ex
pended at my store.
A good line of groceries, su
gar, coffees, rice, lard, flour,
etc., always on hand. Dry
goods, notions, toilet artic
les, candies and nuts.
A big lot of school supplias,
pens', pencils, tablets, inks,
in fact anything you want in
this line. Comeand see me.
Chickens, eggs, butter and
other good produce always
taken at the highest market
prices. Come.
Yerv Respectfully,
L. L. CRITCHER,
(Near SchooK'ampus.)
OASTOntA.
Bean th T! Kind Yob Have Always Boogbt