ftHatauga Btmocrat
Town and County.
One of the twin infants of
Mr. and Mrs. C. Q. Brown, died
Monday.
There will be preaching at
the Methodist church next Sun
day. Subject: "Good Roads."
The apple bloom is light ia
Watauga, bnt if it escapes get
ting killed the crop promises to
be sufficient for home use.
Mrs. R. II. Ray, who has been
in very feeble health for some time
is. now suffering with a brokuu
rib, the result of an unfortunate
fall Tuesday evening.
The fishing season opened on
Tuesday, and Mr. R. M. Green,
one of our crack anglers, was
first to cast a fly, and reports a
fine catch from the Boone Fork
waters.
Prof. Haitzog requests that
the patrons of the Boone public
school meet him on the grounds
next Saturday for the purpose of
planting trees, shrubbery and
flowers. Bring a tree with you.
Mrs. Lovill, widow of the late
J. Claude Lovill, of Honey Grove
Texas, arrived at the home of
her brother-in-law, W. R. Lovill,
Saturday, and will make her fu
ture home there.
Rev. N. C. Combs, a local
minister of the M. E. Church,
South, died suddenly in the post
office at Mabel on last Friday,
Watauga had no better man
than he. A tribute next week,
We are triad to learn that
Mr. Joe C. Cook, whose fearful
accident at the Whiting plant we
have mentioned from time to
time, is somewhat better, and
there is now some hope of bis ul
timate recovery.
Mrs. J. M.Moretzanddaugh
ter, Mrs. Grover Triplett, atten
ded the Sunday School Conven
tion on Beaver Dam last Sunday
and since her return Mrs. Mor-
etz has been suffering from the ef
fects of coming in contact with
poison oak.
Mr. La than, of Union coun
ty, arrived in Boone Sunday af
ternoon, and on Monday morn
ing left for his borne, taking with
him his son, J. Barney, who Iibh
been seriousiy ill at the home ol
Mr. C. J. Cottrell for some time,
The trip was made through to
Monroe on Monday, and Tues
day Prof. Greene received a tele'
gram that the young man had
died' that morning. Young Lath
an was a member of the Senior
class of the A. T. S., and no bet
ter or more popular student has
ever attended school here.
Mr, Allen, Chief Engineer on
the Elkland-Boone extension ol
the Virginia-Carolina Railway,
was in town a few hours Mon
day. He says they are making
good progress on tne survey
two lines having been run, one
on each side of the river, for a
distance of eight miles, and he is
-of the opinion that he can com
plete the survey on this line with
in the next two weeks, then the
other two surveys, from River
side and Bowie, respectively, wil
be completed at the earliest day
possible. The work is being done
along permanent lines, and it is
safe to announce that, should we
carry the road bonds on n e x
Tuesday, the county will have a
standard gauge railroad right in
her midst.
Our Federal JUd HnstBi Saved.
The County Road Commission
eels that the county cannot af
ford to lose the Aid offered us by
the Federal government. If, by
any chance; the road bonds
should fail, we ieel that we must
carry out the following section
of the State Road law, to which
attention is called. This will raise
127,000 a year. Of course this is
not so fair to the outlying town
ships as the bond issue, as be
cause under this plan it would
would be ten years before we can
reach all parts of the county.
The section follows:
"Section 20: Wherever in any
county, township, or road dis
trict a condition exists in connec
tion with the location, construc
tion, maintenance, or repair of
the roods of said county or town
ship or road district that
in the judgment of the county
road commission or any other
similar road commissioner board
having charge of the roads and
bridges of the county, township,
or road district, the fund availa
ble for such condition is insuffi
cient for the work demanded,
then, on application of the coun
ty road commission or board
of the county commisssioners
shall appropriate from the gen
eral fund of the county, or shall
issue short-time notes or bonds
in sufficient amount for the work
required: Provided, that the a-
mount of such fund or bonds is
sued shall not any one hear ex
ceed one per cent, of the taxable
valuation, both real and person
al, of the county, township, or
road district."
C. D. Taylor,
Roy M. Bkown,
W. W Stiuxgfellow,
County Road Commission
KODAK FILMS DEVELOPED
FREE! Prints 8, 4, 5 and 6 cents
each. , Films of all Bizes for sale
Greene's Kodak Stcdio, Boone
N. C.
Notice of Tax-Listing
I will be at the following places
on the dates named for the pur
pose of listing the taxes in Boone
township for the yoar 1917, to
wit: Vilas, Monday, May 14, be
fore noon; T. L. Mast's store, the
name date afternoon. Adams,
Tuesdav the 15th: Boone Wed
neBday and Thursday, 16 and
17th; New River Academy, ri
day, the 18tn.
0. F. CL1TC0ER, List Taker.
Tie Coattj Cianss.
The county canvass for road
bonds is going steadily on; num
bers of leading citizens in the va
riousjtownships taking part there
in, Supt. E. P. Kinzell, of the
Virginia Carolina Railway, after
spending Tuesday in Boone, join
ed the speakers at Blue Ridge at
night, and made a very practical
talk on good roads for Watau
ga. He says that no county real
ly needs a railroad until it has a
system of good roads, and to
prove his assertion, stated that,
to put it at the lowest figures
possible, Ashe county lost du
ring the past winter $100,000,
on account of being unable to
get their lumber, acid wood, etc.,
to the rail road over the almost
mpassable dirt roads of. the
county. He says there is today
within reach of their railway sur
vey from Todd to Boone, enough
dead chestnut wood, of no use to
the owners, when delivered on
the road, to pay the interest on
our bonds for the next ten years.
To work in the mines at Cran
berry, N. C, loading cars by con
tract. Can make from f 1.75 to
$2.2") per day. Fine climate and
ornnrl tronf mon f. Minna ivnll von.
He says that no State, city, pro- J tilatcd. There will also be an
gressive town or county, can do
without bonds if they expect to
keep abreast with this age of development
THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN WATAUGA CO
BLOWING ROCK BREEZE8
Miss Eunice Holshouser who
has heen visiting in Richmond,
Va., and Rowan county has re
turned to her home. Miss Lena
Reeves arrived several days ago.
They were both missed while a-
way, as they are regular attend
ants at Sunday School and pray
er meetings.
The ice cream supper was a sue
cess, the receipts amounting to
$19.50.
Rev. G. L. Hodges preached an
interesting sermon at the Pres
byterian church to a very large
and appreciative audience. Bro
Hodges is certainly a gifted spea
ker for one so young in the ministry.
Mr. T. H. Coffey is able to walk
around town, but is still suffer
ing from his fall. His many
friends hope he will soon be well
Mr. H. J. Teogue, formerly of
Caldwell county has moved to
town, having purchased a house
and lot from our barber, Henry
Coffey.
The writer has just returned
from a trip to Caldwell. The
people are busy planting larger
crops of corn than ever before,
and there is a good prospect for
a large crop of apples.
Rev. Walter Adams of Cary s
Flats is spending some time at
the Rock.
Mr. Job Blair of Vilas, passed
through the village Saturday.
The citizens of Blowing Rock
met Friday n'ght and nominat
ed Rev. Edwin Robbing for may
or, John Cox, B. J, Greene and
Chas. Cannon for commissioners.
Dr. Brooks made an' able talk at
the meeting on Sanitation, and
May 15 was set apart as clean
up day. W. M. F.
The railroad is assured if the
bonds are voted. The railroad
itself and the property it wil
bring with it will, within five
years, be paying the entire tax
due to the road bonds.
John E. Brown
Lawyer,
boone, - - - N.c.
Prompt attention given to all
matters of a legal nature. Col
lections a specialty. Office with
Lovill & Lovill,
N0T1UE:-1 have sold my jack
to Mr. John II. Clawson of Meat
Camp, who will stand him this
year, lie lias an ad in another
column. H. NeaLBIair.
Attention Farmers.
This is the year to raise big
crops of corn and cabbage, by
ueing Royster's High Grade Fer
tilizers. For sale at
W. L. WINKLER'S,
Boone, N. C.
Men Wanted.
SERVICES A8 FOLLOWS:
Foscoe: Every 'Sunday 11a.m.
Sunday School 10 a. m.
Blowincr Rock: 2nd Sunday 7:
30 p. m. Sunday School Jl p. m.
Boone: Third Sunday 7:30 pm.
Todd: Tuesday alter 3rd Sun-
day 10 a. m.
Shulls Mills: 4th Sunday 3 p.m.
J. N. ATKINS.
advance in wages May, 1st. For
turtber information apply to or
write S. II. ODUM, Supt., Cran
berry, N. C.
Notice ef Administration
The undersigned having duly
qualified as administrator of the
estate of C. J. Coffey, deed., all
persons having claims against
said estate are hereby notified to
present theru to the undorsiged
on or before the 12th day t Ap
ril, 1918, or this notice will be
pleaded in bar of their recovery
All person indebted to -said es
tate will pleas settle at once,
This April 12, 1917.
T. II. COFFEY, Adm
Foundry & Machine Shop.
High Grade Iron, Brass and Aluminum Castings, Boiler
Arches, Boiler Fronts, Grate Bars and Saw
Mill Castings turnished on Short Notice
Repair Work a Specialty.
Highest market prices paid for good cast scrap iron.
We solicit your business and guarantee satisfaction.
Lineberry Foundry and Machine Co.,
NORTH WILKESBOUO, N. C,
The Place Where
YOU GET
The most cents out ofjyour DOLLARS and"
where QUALITY and Quantity comes first
and Profits last. My line is general and my
prices low everything considered. See my
line of farming implements hoes, shovels,
plows, etc. Your trade is always solicited.
J. S- WINKLEE
A Good
Beginning
BYNUM B. BANNER.
F. M. RICHARDS, Jr.,
Automobile Repairing
We will tniko a specialty of automobile repairing ah our garage this an in
nier. We oau take care of auy and all ratke of cars, put tliem to iroinsr
and keep them going. We are prepared to look after your electric starting
and lightlug system regardless ol tne make.
Parts and Accessories.
We keep a full line of parts for Ford and Overlaud cars, and will uot keep
you waiting for repair work. Gasoline, oils and greases on Male at all times
Automobile Tires and Tubes.
We are sole agent for Goodyear Urea and tubes, and will maintain a Good
year Service Station. Anyone that kiiowb auything abjut tires will tell
you that Goodyear tires are the best. We have tried them, and wo know.
Automobile Livery Service.
We will maintain an automobile passenger service for the people of W atan
ga and Avery counties. and passengers coming up on the E T i W N 0 Ry.
Our cars will cowo on call anywhere that cars can go day or night. Prices
ga and Avery counties. and passengers coming up on the E T 4 W N 0 Ry
Our cars will couio on call anywhere that cars can go day or niirht. Priuei
wi!I be as reasonable as we can make them, general high prines oonxidered,
Patronize the men that appreciate your business, and men that know their
business. Experimenting is very exprusive to the car owner.
Banner & Richards
BANNER ELK, N.C
FORD
THE UNIVERSAL CAR
320,817
Children Ory
FOR FLETCHER'S
QASTORIA
Have been built and actually delivered to retail buyers since. August 1, 1819
These figures 830,817 represent the actual number of cars manufactured
by as since August 1, 1916 and delivered by our agents to retail buyers,
This unusual fall and winter demand for Ford cars makes It necessary for
us to couQoe the distribution of cars ouly to those agents wbo have orders
for immediate delivery to retail customers, rather than to permit any agent
to stock oars In anticipation of later spring sales.
We are issuing this notice to Intending buyers that they may protect them
selves against delay or disappointment la securing Ford oars. If, therefore
you are planning to buy Ford, we advise you to place your order and
take delivery now. Immediate orders will have prompt attention.
Delay lu bating at this time may eaussyou te wait for Several mouths.
Enter your order today for immediate delivery with our authorized Ford
agent listed below and don t be disappointed later on. Pricks: Runabout
$819, Touring car $360, coupelet $305, Town car 95, Sedan $613 fob. Detroit
FORD MOTOR COMPANY.
W. H. Wagoner,
ValleCruoe8,N. C.
followed up by close applications of business methods
will usually make a good ending. I have decided to
follow these principles for the coming year and in so
doing will give his customers the benefit of his exper-
iences and prices on his stock of goods, most of which
was bought before the great advance in prices.
Notions of various kinds at bargain prices. The la
test shape3 and styles. Hardware of all kinds at the
lowest prices. A nice line of groceries always1 in stock
at the best prices.
My Line of Shoes is the best.
Shoes are indispensable and my line should not be o
verlooked. In fact you can find anything necessary
for everyday consumption. I thank you for past pa
tronage and hope to merit your future business.
M, B, BLACKBURN,
BOONE, - N. C.
THE FAMOUS
Chattanooga Plows
We Have Them. All Kinds. See
them before Buying.
Get The Best.
BERNHARDT -SEAGLE CO
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL HARDWARE AND FURNITURE ;
LBN01K, ------- - JNUKTH CAROLINA,