3ataugs Democrat
Town and County.
40nly a little more than two
weeks until Christmas.
W. L Bryan, esn.. is offerinc
some fine stock for sale in this issue.
The old reliable Blum's Al
manacs are now on sale at J. S.
Winkler's.
Mr. L. L. Critcher has re
painted his pretty home in East
Boone.
Mr. George Gragg, of Route
1, began work on anew residence
in East Boone on last Monday.
Rev. Joe Green left Tuesday
afternoon for his field of labor
in Madison county.
Get your Christmas bread
and cakes from Brannon. See new
ad this week.
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-The weather continues fine,
which means a great saving to
the' people in the way of feed
stuffs.
Clyde Phillips has opened a
pressing club in the office of Jew
eler Bryan, and solicits your pat
ronage.
Mr. Frank Norris and family
are'now occupying the pretty
home recently vacated by Dr. R.
K.. Bingham.
Mr. Hort. B. Greene, a form
er student of the A. T. S3., left
last 3aturday for Georgia, where
he will enter a school of telegra
pby.
Congress assembled on Mon
day and President's message was
delivered on Tuesday. The ines
sage in condensed form will ap
pear in these columns next week
Rev. Mr. Adams, who attend
ed tbe Baptist State Convention
at Elizabeth City this week is ex
pected home in time for his Sun
day appointment in Boone.
Mrs. T. B. Moore, who had
been in Blowing Rock visiting
Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Suddertb for
some days;' returned home Sat
urday. "' '' JUS
Mr. Clyde Reese and sister,
Miss Lillie, of Reese, came over
last k Monday, the young lady
remaining for a short visit to
her many friends and school
mates, alftrt whom are delighted
to see her again.
A letter from Mrs. J. C. Flet
cher to her daughter, Miss Lois,
bears the intellgence that Atty.
J. C Fletcher, whose illness we
mentioned last week, has devel
oped pneumonia, but seems to be
getting on fairly well.
Mr. Jesse F. Robbins, who,
not being sufficiently recovered
from a recentfallta resume work
at the carpenter trade, has ta
v ken a position temporarily, in
the Cottrell store, where be will
remain through the holidays, at
least -y
It any man is silly enough to
think that our little county loca
ted away up here in the hills, is
in a straightened financial condi
tion, let him examine the reports
of our three banks in this issue
and see how much cash they have
to their credits
Work is progressing nicely
on the large gymnasium build
ing near Newland Hall. It stands
on the very brink ot an artificial
lake, and when completed it bids
fair, with its rubtic surroundings,
tn ha thfl hfiftutv soot of the en
tiro school property. .
. We are glad"to know that
Dr, G..,WSmitb, of Hopkins, who
' i J f 4.1 1 1.
recently returnea irum uwuuuub
Hopkins Hospital at Baltimore,
where he took treatment for an
obstinate case of rheumatism, is
imnrovinir riirht alone, and his
friends are now hopeful of his ul
timate recovery. , .
anil Mrh flavplnnrt Mnr-
etz,of Grassy Creek, this coun
ty, left Monday morning for Lin
9 CU1U ClUUlfJ j WUCiw tucj n in muno
kA!n fnftiM hamA mm MnretSMfl
j a daughter ot.Rev; M.L. .Carpen
" ter, and be is much cast down o
ver the departure of the last of
his family from the county; vJ
Col. Arthur, whose illness we
nave previously mentioned is
still a very sick man, and at this
writing, Wednsday evening, he is
very low, and there are fears that
he will not survive many hours.
Mr. Arthur has many, yes, very
many friends in Watauga, who
will hear of his critical condition
with deep sorrow.
Later: Mr. Arthur died at 2:50
after our forms were closed.
Joseph Hartley, who has
been confined to his home for the
past seven weeks, nursing a bad
ly afflicted leg isstill in doors and
as he makes bis living by days
work, tbe loss of time, aside from
the suffering, is quite a hardship
on him. However, the members
of tbe Baptist church and other
friends, are supplying the most
ujgent needs of the family.
Mr. Thos. Green, of Stony
Ford, was one among a large
number of business callers at our
office on Monday, and were glad
to see him looking in the best of
health, after a long course of
treatment for a very stubborn
disase, in Johns Hopkins Hospi
tal during the summer. When ta
ken there, his condition was con
sidered almost hopeless.
Prof. W. L. W inkier was in
to see us Monday. He tells us that
he and his wife will leave for lor
ida between now and Christmas,
and intend to spends some time
there for the benefit of his health
which is anything but robust
just now. We trust the stay in
the Land of Flowers will be both
profitable and pleasant for the
good people.
A Mr. Jordan, of Raleigh, N.
C, representing the State and
National Beef Breeder's Associa
tion, has been in Watauga look
ing after an organization here,
and we are told that he met with
considerable encouragement. He
will return early in the year. In
the mean time, our Mr. W. E.
Shipley will look after getting up
the membership until his return.
Mr. N. L. Mast and daugh
ter, Miss Maude, were in the vil
lage Tuesday and were much ap
preciated callers at this office.
Mr. Mast was solicited for a
load of corn, and he replied that
he aid not have one gram to sell;
that he had 11 bead of horses
and 60 cattle that he must feed
through the winter, and was buy
ing but little ot the precious ce-rial.
There wasno preaching ser.
Vices at either of the churches in
Boone on last Sunday, due to
the fact that Rev. D. P. Waters,
who was assigned here tor an
other year, has not yet returned,
and last Sunday was his first ap
pointment for the Conference
vear. Something unusual lor a
Sunday to pass in Boone with
out a good sermon .in one or the
other of our churches.
W. F. Sherwood, one of the
most pleasant fellows to be found,
was in to see us Tuesday. We were
glad to hear him say that his
son Jim. who has been in tbe
West for several months, has re
turned and is again wielding the
yard stick in the store. Wiley
says business has never been bet
ter with him, but he just liasn t
got any corn to sell, and there is
no use of talking to him about
that.
Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Hatton
and two sons, of Park City, Mon
tana, are in for the winter and
will spend the time visiting rela
tives and friends in their home
countv until early eprlnjr, when
tbey contemplate returning. Mr,
and Mrs. Hatton were in to7 bal
ance accounts with The Demo
crat, and we were indeed glad to
learo that thev had succeded
well and enjoyed good health du
ring their stay of five years in the
west.
The teachers who attended
the Teachers' Assembly at Ral
eigh last week, have returned,
and Prof. Hartzog tells us that
the Watauga contingent spent
Saturday night at the University,
and were fortunate enoueh to
be present at tbe celebration giv
en in honor of the "Hill's" sig
nal victory over the Universi
ty of Virginia in a foot ball game
at Richmond, Va., on Thursday
of last week, it being their first
victory in the past eleven years.
be event, says the Professor.
was celebrated in style by the
mversity, in fact, he said it was
the nicest function he had ever
attended.
Monday and Tuesday were
certainly moving days for the
Board of County Coramisloners,
Aside from the routine business
on Monday, the bonds of the
newly elected officers were all to
pans upon, while the time on
uesday was largely consumed
n settling with the Sheriff, can
celing claims, etc.
Do You Have Sour Stomach?
If you are troubled with sour
stomach you sbouid eat slowly
and maRticate your food thor
oughly, then take one of CbHin-
beriain s l ablets immediately af
ter supper. Obtainable every
where.
BREAD & CAKES
by Parcel Post Send us your order for your Christmas Cakes.
We are prepared for this work and save you trouble and expense.
Give us your Christmas orders for the highest qualities obtainable
in CANDIES, FRUITS & NUTS.
Give us a standing order for bread each week.
Brannon's Bakery,
The 100 per cent Sunshine Bakery W. C. Brannon, Prop.
LENOIR, NORTH CAROLINA.
CASTOR I A
For Infants and Children
In Use For Over 30Yttrs
tb
SlgnMui of
WE HAVE WATAUGA COUN
ty open for first-class dealer to
handle Reo Cars and Trucks.
Write or phone Forman-IIoward
Motor Co., Charlotte, N. C, Dis-
tributors.
EGGS WANTED: One hundred
crates of eggs wanted each week.
I will pay you HIGHEST mar
ket price and I will mail check
immediately on receipt of ship
ment. J. W. WILEY, Box 542,
Greensboro, N. C.
Nisscn Wagons Fcr Sale.
The Nissen Wagons are kept
on hand and sold by T. L. Mast
&Bro., at Vilas. Prices and terms
reasonable. Don't fail to call on
them if in need of a wagon.
FOR SALE: Four Poland Chi,
na boar pigs for breeding purpo
ses. I also have two good milk
cows to let out for their feed du
ring December, January and Feb-ruary.-W.
L. WINKLER.
(North Side Farm)
John E. Brown
Lawyer.
N.c.
BOONE, . .
Prompt attention given to all
matters of a legal nature. Col
lections a specialty. Office with
Lovill & Lovill,
WINTER NECESSITIES.
As the rigors of winter creep on I am continually ad
ding to my stock of seasonable goods and insist that you
look over my line and get prices before buying, if yon tirv
in need of anything for the storms ahead. Heavy shoes
and underwear for men, ladies and children, and every
thing you need to keep you warm.
A splendid line of dry goods, notions, hats, gents'
furnishings, etc, always on hand. You can get what you '
want at my store and at prices as reasonable as they can
be sold. Groceries of all kinds, heavy and fancy on hand.
The very highest prices paid for Eggs, Butter, Grain
Etc., If you are not one of my regular customers, join
the army of satisfied customers at once.
J. S- WINKLEE
We Can Supply
all Your Wants.
NOTICE
Nov.
I will be at tbe following places at the times indicated below for
tbe purpose of taking in taxes. 1
Boone, Monday. '
Cove Creek, Sherwood's Store, Tuesday,
nortn t one, inomas store, before noon,
Wednesday, afternoon at Miller s store
Meat Camp, Union store, Thursday,
Bald Mountain. Todd. Fridav.
Stony Fork, Moretz's store, Saturday
Elk, Cox's store, Monday,
uiue iiiage, voting place, Tuesday,
Blowing Rock, Wednesday
v ataugat towns store, Friday,
Watauga, Shulls Mills. Saturday.
Shawneehaw, Ward's store, Tuesday,
Laurel Ureek, John wards Btore, Wednesday,
Dec,
20tb, 1916.
21st
22nd
22nd "
23rd,
24th, "
25th
27th "
28th "
29th "
1st, "
2nd
5th, "
Gth,
7th,
the day
men-
Beaver Dam, Hagaman's store, Friday,
Let everybody come out and pay their taxes on
uonea, ana save coses, as l win not make any further notice as to
the taxes for 1915. After these dates I will be compelled to force
collection of the 1915 taxes. I erreatlv aDureciate the nmmnt
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manner in wnicn many of the citizens have been paying their taxes,
NOV. 141U17.
W. P Moody, Sheriff
BUGGIES, STORIES, AND WAGOHS,
I now have for sale at my place at Vilas, N. C. a sup
ply of standard makes of Buggies, Surries and wagons I
am offering for sale forcash, or will exchange for good
stock, and always have enough cash to pay difference when
difference is due. The J. I. NISSEN WAGON is known
for its superior qualities by all our people. None better.
Don't order your vehicles, but buy from me. I will save
you some good money, Yours for trade,
JOB W. BLAIR
Whatever you may need for your personal wear, for
your family or for your home, we can fill your require
ments satisf actorily to you. I can please you as to qual
ity, variety of selection, and-most important of all-price.
There is no need of your going to half a dozen differ
ent kinds of stores to make your purchases. My stocks
are complete in every department and you can find right
here just as wide a range to choose from as you could
anywnere else.
I keep posted on all new products and all thi latest
tyles-I try to give you all the advantages of the citv
buyers.
BUY AT HOME.
My buying experience protects you against poor merchan
dise-! select the market s best.
It B, BLACKBUHK,
BOONE, - N. C.
H. L. MAST, Pros.
Q, P. HAGAMAN, Caah.
W. C.C0PFEI, VlcoPrw
J. T. MILLER, AM'tCuh.
The Bank
- That Appreciates and Protects its Custome
Capital, Snrplis, Prtfits asl Stockholdirs, LiabHit :: :::: $50,000.00
f i 1 t a 1 it a i f .
in nas oeen me poncy oi wis oatiK to render tbe greatest service
possible to the citizens of Watauca county. We appreciate tbe
connaence ine people nave shown in us, and the success they have
helped us to achieve in building up a strong banking institution.
With our improved equipment we are better tbau ever prepard
to serve them.
The Watauga County Bank
j BOOSE, NORTH CAROLINA.
WHERE YOU
WIN.
When you buy hardware you depend upon the inte
grity of the dealer to sell you an article that will make
good. That is where you win when you come to us. We
do not handle any of the "cheap" stuff that is made to sell
at a big profit. When we sell it to you it is guaranteed
to be exactly as we represent it, and you are protected,
whether your purchase be five cents or a hundred dollars.
Attention, Please!
This is the season of the year when you will need cer
tain articles listed below. We have them in stock, prices
are down, they are the best and you win by buying them.
Stoves, Heaters, Ranges, Plows of all Kinds and many
other things you will need in Hardware.
The prices are the lowest possible.
Get The Best
BERNHARDT -83AGLE CO
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL HARDWARE AMD FURNITURE
j LENOIR, - - J - - : .-