VOL XXIX.
BOONE WATAUGA .COUNTY, N. G, THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 27,1917.
NO. 1.
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1 Editor Democrat: 1 have re
celved a petition signed by a con
siderable number of citizens of
Watauga county, beaded by the
name of J. W, Harrison of Blow
ing Rock, expressing certain defi
nite views'as to the policy to be
pursued in raising the' revenue
with which to prosecute the pres
e it warT The petition I b a v e
turned over to the Chairman of
the Ways and Means Committee,
as the letter which I enclose will
hdicate, with the urgent request
that the views expressed be gi'
en careful considerations they
come from men of high charac
ter and intellgence. TAs there are
so many persont' names attach
ed to this petition, or request, I
find it almost impossible to write
each one separately. Therefore, 1
ask that you publish this letter,
together with the one from Con
gressman Kitcbin, Chairman of
the Ways and Means Committee,
showing the manner in Which
the matter has been handled.
Thanking you, I am, with best
wishes, very sincerely,
R. L. Docghton.
. Mr. Kitchin's reply, received
by Congressman Dougbton, fol
lows: "Referring to our conversation
this morning, at which .time you
handed me the petition received
by yuu from the citizens of Wa
tauga county, North Carolina,
with respect to the manner of fi
nancing the war, I beg to say
- that I will bring the same to the
attention of the members of the
Ways and Means Committee, of
the- House and also give to it
; personally the fullest considera
tion in connection with the'Rev
enue measure pending.
"With assurance, of my best
wishes and kindest regards, I beg
to remain,
"Sincerely yours,
' "Claude Kitchin.'-'
SOME BONIS.
Don't expect your preacher to
give you HIS best unless you
give him YOUR best It isn't in
human nature, and is, therefore,)
. i . '
an uureasonaoie demand.
Don't expect him to preach
good sermons if you neither give
him time to prepare them nor
come to hear them.
Don't expect every sermon to
be the kind you like. The one you
like the least may be the best he
has preached for half the con
gregation. Don't radiate pessimism and
expect your preacher to be buoy
ant with optimism. Flowers
grow in the sunshine.
WtyTii Oatii Statu Is At War.
For the best essay on "Why
the. United States is at War,"
written by public school teach
ers of North Carolina, prizes ag
gregating t300.00 are offered
by the National Board of Histor
ical Service. To elementary tea
chers, five prizes ranging from
$10 to $75 eacn, and to high
school teachers seven prizes ran
ging from $10 to $75 eaoh, are
offered. Essays must be submit
ted by January 1, 191&.
Similar contests are being con
ducted in fourteen other States.
The winning essays in each State
will be entered in a national com
petition in which additional pri-
Don't expect your preacher to ' zes of $75 each w ill liTawarded.
Full information, including the
conditions of the contests and
references to material, may be
obtained from R. D. W. Connor.
N.C.
be over-cheerful when his salarv
is in arrears..
Don't expect five thousand dol
lar .efficiency on a five hundred
dollar salary. .No other business Secretary of the North Carolina
in the world makes suchdemands. I Historical Commission, Raleigh,
Uon t criticise the dress of the
preacher's wife when she cannot
wear better clothing without go
ingindebt
Uon t expect her to wear your
ast-year clothing without being
embarrassed. ' " . .
Don't finally try to get as
much out of your preacher as
possible for as little as possible in
return. It is not just; it isactual-
ly morally wrong.
"Religious."
Boone, N. C. .
Summer Complaint. ,
During the hot weather of the
summer months some member ot
almost everv family is likely to
be troubled with HOrueunnaturaf
; looseness of the bowels, and ic is
or the great Bt importance that
this be tieated promptly, which
can only be done when the tnedi
vine is kept at hand. Mr. F. F
Scott, Scotsville, ew York etat.
. "I first used Chamberlain's Colic
and Diarrohea Remedy as much
a five yeHs ugo. At that time
I had a severe attack of summer
complaint and was suffering in
tense pain. One done relieved
me. Otuer member of my fam
ily have since used it with like re
suits."
Corporal Cleveland Gross, of
Battery E, to whose injuries in
an automobile wreck, we have re
ferred at different times, is at
the home of his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. L S. Gross, near the village,
for the purpose of recuperating a
little more from his injuries be
fore joining his comrades at
tireenville, 8. C. Though some
what reduced in flesh, is looking
fine, bis wprst trouble being a de
fective eye, the result of a frac
tore in bis forehead. Mr. Gross
says the lavish kindness, and nn
- stinted care bestowed upon him
by the go jd people of Lenoir, bis
physicians, comrades and Fra
ternal organizations of that town
during the painful weeks spent
in the hospital, was something
almost beyond his comprehen
sion, and he feels his inability to
express thanks bv any means ad
equate to the occosioa. No bet
ter people on earth, says he, than
those of Lenoir.
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
CASTOR! A
LOST IN EAST BOONE, GOLD
riug, with cameo setting. The
Finder will be suitably reward
ed by returning same to The
Democrat office. 9-20, 2t
NOTICE OP ADMINISTRATION?
The aoderelgoed having been ap
pointed and duly qualified aa admin
Utrator or tba estate of Emanuel
Hainptou, deoeased, all persons hav
lug claims against said estate are no
1 1 fled to exhibit the lame before hlni
oo or before the 1st day of October
1918 or this notice will be pleaded in
bar of their recovery. All persons
Indebted to said estate will please
maks immediate settlement. This
19th day ot tept. 1917.
W D. HAMPTON,
Adm'rof Emanuel Hampton, deo'd
Haiti Qptoaistic, This.
The learned editor of the Char
lotte Observer, on a recent visit
to Washington, wrote at con
siderable length ior his paper on
war ideas, and other matters of
importance to the American cit?
izeus. in the Capital City, and we
publish this paragraph, which
shows to some extent the ideas
of Washingtouians as to when
the war will close:
Of course The Observer made
effort in a casual way to get
Washington opinion on the
probable duratiou of the war.
One authority on that probable
duration of the war. One author
ity on that problemat ic question
may be as good as another and
again it may not. Tutting all
these opinions together and stri
king a balance and provided
these opinibus are worth any
thingthe war will not last over
a year at best. Many seem to be
lieve it will come to an end be
fore the Winter is over. Others
are agreed that it will not come
until after Pershing and bis men
shall have had a hand in the
fighting. Among those who are
looking for that, there are some
who go a step further and indi
cate a belief that the end will
come as suddenly as the war was
begun. It is these who are not
looking for another Winter of
war. The sentiment in Washing
ton' is that Germany ts whipped.
All are united on that. The one
point of speculation is as to
when Germany will throw up her
hands,"
WOMEN? WOES.
Boom Winn Art FiidiiiRilif it List.
It does seem that women have
more than a fair share of t h e
aches and pains that afflict hu
manity; tney must "keep up,"
must attend to duties in spite of
constantly aching backs, or head
aches, dizzy spells, bearing down
paius; tney must stoop over,
when to' stoop means torture.
They must walk and bend and
work with racking pains and ma
ny aches from kidney ills. Keep
ing the kidneys well has spared
thousands of women much mise
rv. ltpad uf a rempilv for kidnev
only that is endored by people in
this locality
Mrs. t. L. Sockwell, Mulberry
St, North Wilkesboro, says: "I
PROFESSIONAL.
Will Practice Itczularlv in
ins courts 01 Watauga.
iad a creat deal of misery over 6-1 it
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my kidneys. When lover-exerted
my back became painful. Several
boxes of Doan'B Kidney Pills cur
ed the dull pains across the
small of my back. I consider
consider them the best medi
cine to be had for kidney trouble.'
I'rice ouc. at all dealers, uon t
LOWE & LOVE
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW.
simply ask for a kidney remedy- an(j BUrrounding counties. Care
get doan's Kidney Ti Is-the fuj attention (riven to all matters
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We Cordially Invite our Watauga Friends to Attend
The Caldwell County Fair
LENOIR, N.C,
October 3 4 -5,1917
Splendid Exhibits. Valuable Prizes. Entertainment Varied
HIGHLY P.ECOMMENDED
and Glean
We, the undersigned, who I with a band of 15 men in
saw the fine exhibits of two brilliant uniform (Salisbury
years ago have every reason Concert Band) "stunts", on
to believe the e xhibits at the the Square and the grounds
Caldwell Fair this year will by Professional Acrobats
far exceed that good show,
both in quality and quantity
and improved manner of dis
play.
Wonderful liberality has
been shown to farmers, the
farmer's wife, and to the
young people. Whatever
your calling or occupation,
come and exchange ideas
with your friends. It will
pay you, besides the pleasure
of three days diversion and
rest. Don't Miss the Fair.
(Signed) G..W. F. Harper,;
J. L. Nelson .
Horace Sisk, Supt.
Tuty Schools.
M.''M. Courtney '
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S 1 . ; ;
CASTOR I A
from Indianapolis; a "Zoo"
with Ostriches, ; Alligators,
and many other wild ani
mals and birds; with a . $25,-
000 collection of trained ani
mals and birds brought from
South America and Austra
lia; with two wonderful ma
gicians from Philadelphia;
The ocean fish exhibit; Mer
ry-Go- Round, and Ferris
Wheels; Thrilling Fireworks
(on the third night,) and oth
er attractions, it would be a
distinct loss to you to miss
it, and close kin to a crime
to leave the children at home
Come and bring them. Dont
Miss the Fair.
. Glenn Salmons,
Kesident Dentist.
BOONE, N. C.
Office at CritcherJIIoU'l.
OFFICE HOURS:
9:00 to 13 a. n; 1:00 to 4:00 p. m.
EDTUND JONES
- LAWYER
LENOIR, N. C,-
L. D.LOWB
Bauuur Klk, N. C.
T. A. LOVK,
Ptueola, N. 0
BANK IEPMT.
F. A. LINNEY,
Following Is the report of the ecn ATTORNEY AT LA W
dltiooof ValleCruols Bank at Valle '
Cruols, in the state of florth Carolina n
at the close of business Sept. 11,1017. Will practice in the courts ot
RESOURCES: Watauea and adioininr conn.
.1. ... . " r
lioans ana discounts 145,41)4 47 ties.
u vera rails see urea 0.J4.1U
" Unseourtd 100.15
United States bonds on hand 100
1.03
6-11-1911.
Premium od bouds
Banking House
Furniture and Fixtures
Due from National banks
Due from Banks and b'krs
Cash items
Gold coin
Silver coin, inclnding all mi
nor coin currency
National bank notes and oth
er U. 8. notes
iSS VETERINARY SURGERY.'.
2.1H7 67
654 (ft.
468 25
05.00
101.80
600,00
Total..... $63,642.84
LIABILITIES:
Capital stock paid In 10.000
Surplus Fund 1400.00 1
Undivided pronts less current
expenses and taxes paid 48 08
Notes aud Bills redlsuounted 6257.00
Bills Payable 6,000.00
Deposits subject to check 15.628.81
Time cert! Ilea tea of desposit 11,578.80
Savings Deposits 103 H2
Cashiers oh'ks outstanding .701 70
Total 02,642.84
State of North Carolina, County of
Watauga sr. I, L. M. Farthing, cash
ier of the above named bank, do sol
eninly swear that, the above state
ment is true to the best of my know
(edge and belief.
L. M. FARTHING, Cashier,
Correct Attest: '
H. B. PERRY
SiRAH O. W&astR
D. F. Mast
Directors
When inneedof veU
erinary surgery call on
or write to G, H. Hayes
Veterinary Svrgeon, Vi
las, N. C. 6-15-16.
E. F.'Lovill. W. R. LotU
Lovill & Lovill
-Attorneys At ;Law-
- BOONE,. N. C- '
Special attention given to
all business entrusted to
their care. , .. ..
T. . Bingham,
Lawyer
BOONE, N.C
"Promptuttention).piTpn'to
ml mafters of a lenal nature
Subscribed and sworn to before me CollectlOUB a SJieclalty.
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tui.wvuu.jui.wpiwii. nm. u,ltt, Kr.lioif... U A I
W H MAST N P I vww ffiiu viivivvii at AMW
We take pleasure in stat
ing that we have personally
investigated the lists of
"Shows" and other attrac
tions contracted for by the
fair management for 1917,
that there is plenty to thril
to please all ages, to enter
tain and instruct. We are
satisfied that every feature
of the entertainment pro-
gram is uean ana wnoie-
some. Don't Miss the Fair.
(Signed) , .5
W. J. Lenoir, Major.
Mrs. M. M. Courtney
Mrs. Elizabeth Randolph,
"' " Vice-l'res. Local Red Cross.
NOTICE.
North Carolina. Watausa
Sydney I'hllllps aud
ney
0, ly.Jpd.
DR. R. D, JEPHGS
' RESIDENT-DENTIST
' Banmgrs Elk, N. C.
If At Boone on first Monday
county,
ydney I'hllllps aud wire Km urn
Phillips, Welia Taylor and husband
Li. L Taylor, Josle Uole aud hui
baud- Andrew Cote, Biddie Greer
and husband Frank Greer. Mollle
N orris and husband Will Norris, vs
Martha Norris and husband Milt
Norris, Clerlnda Hayes, Bertba
Waddelland Waddell.
By virtue of an order or the Superior of every month' for 4 Or,5 days
court in the above entitled action, 1 and every court v-ek. Office vt
win on toe oiu aay or noveintr 1H17 the Blackburn Hotel.
at iue cuuri muiioo uuur iu duuud, ji
u. at l o'clock: p. m, sen ro tne hgi
ret bidder for cash, the following; de
scribed real estate to wit: BegiuuniK
on a Spanish oak, Claws n's corner
and runs west ou pole to a Spanish
oak and chestuut, tnen a wltb ilaw
sons 82 poles to a Spanish oak: then
west 83 poles to a chestnut oak. then
N 10 W 116 poles to a white oak; then
E i poles to a chestnut lu bis old line.
then 8 20 B with said line 64 poles to
Mrs. E. F. Reid. President
Womans' Betterment Ass'u
John E. Brown
9
Lawyer,
boone, . . . N.C.
Prompt attentioDgivenJto all
ajpanish oak, then B with said Hot matters of a legal nature. Col
lections a specialty. Office with
Lovill A Lovili;
Don't Forget the Dates,-Oct 3-4-5, 1917
to the corner; tnen to the beKiuDinc,
eontalntOKllO acres inor or less. This
11 day of September 1917 .
WILL NORR18, Commissioner.
NOTICE.'
Vftllll nAnM MMMW. IH
A -VI ll "IVII.. WHUIlj, .11
the Superior court prin( term 11)17
James 1. league vs. Ha ran Teague.
The defendant above named will take
notice that an action i-ut tiled as above
has been eoinuiruoed iu the luperlor
court ot Watauga county for divorce
from the bonds of matrimony; said
deiendant will further take notice
that he is required to appear at the
next term of Watsuicasuuerior oourf
to be held on the Urd Monday after
the first Uonday of said month, it be
tug the 28 day thereof at the court
house in Bo ne N. O. and answer or
demur to the complaint iu said action
or the plaintiff will apply to the court
for the relief deibauded iu said com
plainfa This Spt. 8, 1917. -,
W. D. FARTHING, 0, 8. C.
1 F, A. Unney, PialntlflV Att'y.
VMTCH and
done at this shop .
under a positive
guarantee Ic a
material nsed l.
?uaranteed to be genuine. Estimates
urnished on all wall orders. Balis
faction guaranteed in every refpeet
ou all railroad watches. Office near the
Watauga Co. Bank.
J.W.BLYAN
Qraiuate Je-weier and Watvbttakt
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