Z)t UIataurja JDfmorrat.
R. C. Rivers, Proprietor.
Thu.simv, Sy. 17, ll'lil.
H AND ABOUT BLOWING ROCK.
IVoplt nr bcguming to tut
corn, mid the crop i tpb-ndkl,
in mil Utter t hati it ia iu noun?
other tt:lious of the rouutv.
Mr. Lewis A. MaveJaud little
daughter, ure riht sick with fo
vi r. Imt under the cure of lr II.
l'. lVrv, are retting alout; spleii
A Mingi of MCSf Penciled and
Prints that Pertain to the Coun
try ef Continual Breezes.
Wt vja Inti.in Ulowiuii Rock.
.V '., Sppt 17.-t'ol. Tomll.t'of
fey. of the Uatautta luu. has join
ed tli0ini!kuiau uuiou. It is wot h
milt? to si e him milk the
rows. He can da it, too, m a
fi-hkin tint mil make 6ome
ui-lktmiii turu a greenish cast
euvv. I'i iday he donned a suit
if -Uld Hickory" overalls, that
tit him like a glove, aud wtnt
forth to toy with the boviue's
udder aud entice the wbit6 fluid
fioin the mammary glands. The
four cows looked at him with the
same astonishment that charac
terises the gaze of a female sew
ing society wheu a stranger
drops iu aud does not bling hei
sewing. Their large and express
ive eges rolled arouud like a
brown-baked apple iu a saucer of
milk. They viewed his overall
attire with silent adiuiratiou
You could tell this by the way
they eyed him, auJ not a moo
did a single one utter. lie co
quoted with the first oue, and she
gae him the "turkev trot" fora
i A Pretty Hone Wedding. Mas Dots.
On Imt TuesJay, at a. m..
iat the pn-tty home of Mr. and
Mrs. L I. I'ntcln rin K ist Itooue.
Mr. TuriitT lleiidrix, ofStotiv
I I'uik, led to the in a mage altar
Mies Uoyxttr. the onlv ihildif
the fond parent. I he ceiemotiv
was pn formed m a must iiupie didly, and all aie hoping that
sivenav bv theftev. I. V. Miller, "' notice up ugaiii
! in the presence of a few invited
quests.
'Ihe bride a haiiJsomely
gowued iu a Hue traveling suit,
aud immediately alter tin sol
emn wold weie spoken that
made two happy heai ts beat as
oue. the bride aud groom left for
a visit tn lllowiiu. i:, k m.d I in- Hie Vila bull team rrosHid
ville. Thev will teturu tothelleu
Mr. Thos. II. ltiiiham, ex
l leik of the Superior court ol
W utauya county, has beeti tpitte
sick lor several dats, but the
wishes of all are that he may
soou Iu II v recover and enjoy the
beat of In al ih lor many Venn Iu
(me. tor there are nobettci iimii
than I inle Turn.
hats with the Willow lUile uim
start. The uext one gave him
' tauo' step; but I'ol. Tom wa
out to milk, aud thev all finallv
agreed it was "no use" and sub
nutted must gracefully, lie sep
era ted them from their milk, ami
secured two large buckets tull, as
rich as any housekeeper would
wih, and tiow the prowess of a
successful milkman rests on his
brow, and he says he'll "be diu
ed if hecaies whether tliemilkei
co nes or gets 6ick." That.s just
like ioiu L'offey. When he makes
up his mind, aud starts out
dj a thing, he does it. Then
t to, he bus the greatest abun
dance of the "milk of humai
kindness'' in his makeup.
Silvio, a little son of Mr. and
Mrs. Caesar 1'oud, on the Cone
est ite, will hereafter go throug
life maimed iu the left hand- Fri
diy he was working at the apple
packing house of the Cone or
ciards, and unfortunately got
his left hand caught in the cog
wheels of Ihe elevator- The lit
tie finger was cut off entirely; the
t'lird finger was so ba.dly man
g'ed that it had to be amputa
taJ; the other two fingers wil
popably be saved. Dr J. !
Brooks rendered prompt mediral
aid aud the little fellow bore up
u.ider the sttaiu heroically. He
is now getting on nicely,
tiood news comes from the
meeting of the stockholders of
t're Blowing Jtuck and Lenoii
T :!.... i .
lurnpiKe company, wnicu was
held in Lenoir on Thursday last
.Not much of the business thev
transacted is given out, but
w hat is eouuds good. They resol
ved to have a better road next
ye,r. L. I'. Henkel. James Har.
per and T. II. Coffey were appoin
ttfij on a committee to haye this
woik in chaiue aud build a good
road, the Idea now is to woik
the road in the fall aud spring,
and during the summer months
to use a drag and keep it iu a
smooth condition. The only draw
back Blowing Rock has from be
iig a greatly isited section in
tie summer is the condition of the
r tads, at times; and the grumb
ling about getting up and down
the mountaius. If these could be
eliminated, it would be great,
aad would leave a better, more
pleasing and lasting impression
among those whocome up here
and would really like to come a
gaia but for the trouble they ex
perience, which seems t o linger
with them. This should not be
allowed to exist. The scenery is
grand. None more magnificeut
in America.
A little two-year-old ch il d of
Matt Hodge, living near the Til
age, was very badly scalded Fri
day by turning oyer upon itself a
kettle of boiling water. Just bow
tin l:it Sii I nt'ilik v mill nunia mil
drix home next .Saturday, where vktoiious ly a ecore of 2tu 10.
a reception will be giveu iu their ! .. M . , ,, ,
, 1 I Our emeu ut Rural carrier, Mr.
onor- tieorge A. Trivett, has resumed
The groom is a prosperous ; his duthmitter taking his auuu-
young merchant and stock-deal- al rest of fifteen uavs.
i car. k iianks Bufirmeg. Wafrons. Steel Encrefi Sf rw
We hereby tender our most " & ' t3
diuere thauks to our neighbor
and friends for their kin dne, ir.l .i.. r.v- II.l ,,.. AT1.: in
Inln and nccommodat ions in ourl . ,.
md bervuveiuent iu t be death vlm nvvxi a Puuu "PPJ wnpuu, ur iiurnms sadd
uur dear mju and biotbcr, Joe land r!c. Steel ranees rook ftoves Windows, Do
. I'n em ll. und we oo nope audi .:n t..:i:, I : jp. n
Mieve that the irood lxrd ill u"" "Ti'""' ' 1 vm
reward aud llesn each aud eyery
HARDW ARE OF ANY KIND. Write, phone or call on us for pi
W R. :STOFFEL HARDWARE C
IX""ORroW ATEHl
MOUNTAIN CITY, TENN.
one of thuu.
W. W. pHKSNtlX,
Ronr. J. PlIKSM LI.
Hank f Bloning Rock,
HunUMi Rii'K, X. C.
erflu all-round geutlemau and
good citizen, aud he is to be con
gratulated upon wiuuiug lor his
bride one of the choicest gills of
our village. The best wishes of
all follow them.
At The Training School.
tu'ite a uiimberof newstudcuts
have been enrolled during the
last week. The enrollment is now
about l.'U. und more coining in
a'ruost every day.
The Literary Societies have el
ected the following to represent
the Societies at the Annual Re
uuiou September I'O. Miys l'au
sy Kincaid, of the Culiopian;
Miss Lucy Hardin, of the Lutei
piau; Clay iUon, ol the Watau
ga; aud Shelton I'euu, of the A p.
palnchian.
Rev. L. C. Wilson and Mrs.
Wilson were here hint week to see
tlieir daughter, Mius Lola, who
his been sick for a few days
Miss Lola i much better we are
glad to know.
Most of the students seem t"
be earnestly at woik, and (hat is
what pays in the end.
The 3rd year class is one of the
largest as well aa one of the beet
we have ever had.
"Keep off the grass," sny the
authorities ".V word to the wise
is sufficient."
Mrs. 1 aimer was here on Sat
urday to see her daughter Kdith.
The young ladies from t he Lov
ill Home had an open air suppei
r nday afternoon on one ol the
beautiful knollw in Ea?t Buone.
We are glad to see Mr. L. 13
Alexander back shaking hands
with his many friends at the
School. He seems loth to leave
Boone. He will locate iu Lenoir.
Work" seems to be the watch
word of all the teachers, and stu
dents begin to believe that they
actually mean what they sny.
Why, those teachers really ex-
pact you to get every word of ev
ery lesson, every day. and you'd
just better do it.
A croquet ground aud tennis
court have been made for the
young ladies These games will
bea healthful recreation for them,
aud all should avail themselves
of these advantages.
The louuy Indies' Societies
gave a reception to their new
membeis on Sutuida y night.
Cirutx.
NOTICE OF SALE.
North Carolina, Watauga County.
I'uder hiiJ by virtue of a power ol
sale eontrtined in a eertain uiortKngP
deed executed to me ly George Mc
loiiieou March 2M. I!i4. to uncure the
lH yuiHiit ol the um of JJUiidue and
payable mi Cctol'ei S3. 1W04. with iu
terVht from date, no part of which
hah been paid. I will on Monday the
:uth day of October, P.U3, at the
couit house door iu Boone. . C,
sell to the highest bidder for rash the
following described iraet or parcel of
laud. Viz: that tract or parcel of laud
lying and bennj iu Watauga tjouuty.
Cove C'eek Township, aud known
and designated as lollows, VO.: aud
bounded by the lauds of C, C. Adaius,
May; Mciiiiire aud Ueo. M. MeCiuire
known as the laud bought by Joseph
H. M'Miuire of Smu Kine and deeded
by Joeph H. Meliuire liy Geo. W.
siuil h, afterward trausterred to (teo
M. Mc'iuiie b Mag Meliuire I Joseph
U. Mdiuire'a liee'd. widow' contain
int live acres more or less. Said sale
will Iij made to satisfy said mortgage
and interest and costs of gale, and
dt-ed in lee executed to the purchaser
Said uioitgae recorded in book "J''
iiages f c on June loth, PJ(H. For
a toiler aud more complete deserip
I i tier to Said record. This lth, dav
of September, ll'lli.
MAG M.tjnKi;, Mortgagee.
mas. r
a
CHARTERED la
Call at my Store
For anything you want in my line, and if I do not si
V Ml 1
you some money, 1 win make some otner merchant do
Everything in stock is a bargain, and a call will convi
you that this is true.
llflllTril. All A 1- - 1 ..11 1 1
The successful business mau him.-am uuuer, wuckwis, eggs ana Oti
cannot ruu his business without good produce I can get. Will pay the highest mar!
having bankiug facilities. A bank price. Call at the M. P. Critcher old stand.
Yours truly,
D. J. Cottrel.
i & .we cress:
:ess
as necessary as I
account is just
money itself.
Ihe llrst step on tre road to
success lor many u business mau
wus taketi, nhen he opened a
buuk account.
Open au uccouut with us. We
ofl'er every facility toeither large
or small depositors.
IK) IT TO-DAY.
BLAIR H OTEL.
HOCSE, NORTH CAROLINA.
Family And TormsT Hotkl.
Open all the Year.
TERMS REASONABLE.
REDUCED RATES TO PERMA
RENT BOARDERS.
GEO. F. BLAIR, Prop.
TRINITY COLLEGE
An institution of education intensely devoted to developing men. Its
graduates are everywhere successful aud fill important positions In all lines
of work. I hey occupy places of honorand dignity In church and state, and
ably aud prominently represent their state In the natioual goveruiueut. A
college supplied with ample resources to provide the best education. More
than a million dollars recently added to Its endowment. A wtdo range of
courses. Ntcessary expenses of the student moderate. No Increase in tui
tion charges within 25 yeare. For catalogue and Illustrated booklet address
R. L. FLOWERS
Secretary to the Corporation. Durham. X. C.
Hardware, Furniture
& Undertakers' Supplic
Our immense three-story building now contains the largee
and best assorted Hue ol Hardware that we bare ever carried
and we want at least a sharo of tho trade from Watauga. I
matters not what you waut in this line, we have it, from a pe
knife to a gasoliue engine or Disk Harrow.
A Full Line of F urniture
of all kiuds that is being sold at bottom prices. Bed spring
Mattresses, pillows, etc., always in stock and at as low a flgur
as such goods can be sold. When in Lenoir call and examin
our goods, and if it is hardware or furniture you want, we ar
sure to trade Home.
Uiidertkers' Supplies.
Remember we carry a full line of coffins and caskets, from :
a yeiy handsome metallic one down, and always keep the ver;
best undertakers' supplies on hand. Give us a call.
mjniq UABnwADc Aun cmdmtiidc nn
cluuiu iiniiunmiL hiiui uiiiii I uuu uu
LENOIK, : : : : :: :-: ::
NORTH CAROL!
TRINITY PARK SCHOOL ft Monuments, Tablets & Headstones.
W
ESTABLISHED 1898.
Location excellent Equipment first class. Well trained Faoulty nf
successful experience. Special care of the health of students. An
instructor in each dormitory to supervise living conditions of boys
under his care. Excellent library and gymnasium facilities. Large
athletic fields. Fall Term opens September 10.
FOR ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE ADDRESS.
V. PEELE, Hkadmasier, - - - Durham, North Carolina.
X
KILN-DRIED LUMBER.
Having erected a first class dry kiln and added some new
machinery to our mill we are now prepared to furnish all
kinds of finishing material for buildings, such as: Ceil
ing, flooring, weather boarding, Window and Door
Frames, Base Boards, All kinds of mouldings and other
finished material necessary to complete a building.
bend us a list of your wants and we will be glad to fur
nish you prices.
CHETOLA MILL, .... BLOWING ROCK, N.C
ALL SIZES, SHAPES AND COLORS,
IN
Marble and Granite of the very best I
terial. PRICES ARE RIGHT, come and see our work, or write
for Prices and Designs.
yours very truly,
MOUNTAIN CITY MARBLE COMPANY,
Mountain City, - - - Tennesse
Prosperity
Implements
the accident occurred has not bet-n
earned, but thelast account from
its Ledside is that it is getting on
as well as could be expected.
The first Blowing Rock frost
to make people get up and take
notice appeared on the morning
of the 11th. It was like a white
mantel over the tops ol houes,
but it didn't bite things to any
perceptible degree, so far as
known.
.V ere'all medicines as meritori.
ous as Chamberlain's, Colic, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy the world
would be much better off and the
percentage of suffeiinor greailj de
creased," writes Lmdaay Scott, of
Temple, ind. For sale by all deal-ers.
Children Crv
FOR FLETCHER'S "
OASTOPiA
BARGAINS
IN
Clothing Hats Shoes Dry Goods and Notions.
If you are looking for the store where you can buy the
ucst isuiu ui uiuwiea, uie uesu iiat anu Dest pair 01 snoes or
slippers for the least money, let us invite you to our store,
where all ot these can be found. We carry the Famous
Geo. D. Witts shoes and oxfords, for men women and
children. Guarantee every pair to give satisfaction.
HATS:-We have just received from the New York mar
ket a complete line of men's ladies' and children's hat nnr?
can ht any head.
LLJlHlJb:-We carry the famous C. T. C. clothing
So if you want to be well dressed at a small cost don't f afl
to see our line. Uver 6W suits to select from.
HARDWARE: We have at all times a full line of Hard
ware, Undertakers Supplies, Cook Stoves, Sewing Mach
ines, mowing machine repairs. In fact we have every
thing that an up-to-date store sells. Call for what you
want. We have it.
Yours very respectfully,
Stony Fork, N.C.
Hendrix Brothers.
We have just unloaded a Car of these famous Chatto
nooga Plows. We have:
Disc Plows
Chilled Plows
Hillside Plows
Subsoil Plows '
I
or anything else you may need in a earthturning Implemen
Get The Best
BERNHART-SEAGLE CO.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL HARDWARE AND FURNITURE.
LENOIR, ........ NORTH CAROLINA
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