QHjt Watauga Democrat
R. C RIVERS, Editor and Proprietor
N. C. as second class mail matter.
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Three months, 25 cents.
Thursday, March 20, 1919.
Training School Hes.
The exercise at chapel on Tues
day was under the direction of
the Culleopeari Literary Society
and was the presentation of a reg
ular meeting of the society, con
sisting of readings, songs, and
instrumental music. The pro
gramme was well planned and
admirably executed, reflecting
credit on the young ladies of the
Society.
One day during the past week
Prof. D. D. Dougherty gave some
slories from the lives of thePres
idunts; on another day Professor
Greene read some interesting ex
tracts from his diary kept since
he lias been connected with the
school.
The Soph or third number of
the "Pines Echo," the School
Magazine, was given on Monday
e zoning in the auditorium to the
general pleasure and satisfaction
of faculty and students. It con
sistedof first greetings by the
editor-in-chief, Miss Gertrude
Alexander, followed by original
soigs by the Juniors and Fresh
men; a story, "The Returning,"
Howard Holshouser; four inter
e sting and instructing editorials,
t vo on the Curriculum by James
Mast and Lucy Sullivan, 'The
Duties of the American Boy,"
Ralph Phillips, and "TheRespon
s biiities of the American Girl,"
Liziie Fincher; two stories by
Glidys Brown and Ralph Phil
lips; five poems by Annie Dough
erty, Wm. Farmer, Lizzie Finch
er, Alfonso Greene, and Gertrude
Alexander respectively; story by
Katie Holshouser. The songs
were sung by the different class
es but the readings were render
el by the Sophmores. Then
cam 3 an original play by the
Sophs, followed by the Senior
and Soph class songs, concluding
wib'i "Jokes."
The Superintendent has re
cently returned from Raleigh
whither he had gone to bear the
school's report to the Legislat
uro. The appropriation to the
school per year for the next two
years is $20,000 and $8,000 for
debt. The Superintendent ex
presses himself as well pleased
wit'i the attitude of the Legislat
ure toward the school. '
The quarantine still abides with
us. Don't believe anything else
till you hear it from headquar
ters It may be modified later.
Bij flack Slide on Railroad Near Grand
father Gap.
Traffic to Shulls Mills, Boone,
an 1 other points along the line,
his been entirely cut off since
We lnesday morning of last week
when a tremendous slide of rock
entirely tilled a big cut near the
G randfather Gap. The Railroad
Co. put a large force of hands to
wot'k at once, and by working al
most day and night the track was
practically cleared by Sunday
evening, but during the heavy
rain at night, another slide came
in, but not so heavy as the first,
and on Tuesday evening freight
aid passenger traffic was moving
undisturbed.
G jod Quality Ivy Stools li Demand.
The Tennessee Block Company
of Elizabeth ton, Tenn. is in the
market for high grade Ivy Stools
:.-ap "Rnrlc fid tbmr urn rnmmnnln
called. ' This firm has a big plant
and is able to take care of large
quantities of stools, and will con
tract for this material in this
. vicinity in carload lots.
, Now is an excellent time to
market Ivy Stools at a good price
and ' the Tennessee Block Com
" pany will bo glad to hear from
any party interested. ad
Blowicg lickBrtozts.
Mr. William "Ward, son of Mr.
E. B. Ward, who belongs to the
artillery, and who has seen ser
vice in France is visiting his fath
er at Blowing Rock. He has a
fifteen days furlough. He has
been gone from home for eight
years, and the people of Blowing
Rock are glad to see him back a
gam. !
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The hotel people at Blowing
lock say there will be a large
number of guests next summer
Gov. T. W. Bickett and his
excellent wife, will be among the
isitors at Blowing Rock during
the coming summer. The peo
ple should feel honored to have
the Governor with them.
The "flu" is still raging at
Bailey Camp. Dr Brooks is j
very busy man attending his pa
tients.
Mr. Henry Coffey is a very
sick man at this writing. Dr.
3 rooks says that he has appendi
citis, and that an operation may
be necessary to effect a cure.
Mr. H. C. Hayes, our prosper
ous merchant, is still buying ga-
ax leaves;
Mr. W. L. Alexander, of Char
lotte, N. C. spent Saturday night
and Sunday at the Watauga Inn
Mrs. John Lay Pisses.
Mrs. John Lay, whose serious
illness we have mentioned from
time to time, died at. her home
near Bam boo lastThursday morn
ing. Interment was made at the
Ray grave yard, funeral services
being conducted by her pastor
Rev: Dan Wheeler, atThree Forks
Church. Four sons, from as
many states, were present. Mrs.
Lay was formerly Miss Parker,
and was much loved by a large
circle of friends. She was an am
iable, christian characterand her
death has caused a deep sadness
in the hearts of those who knew
her best.
A Card From Dr. Jennings.
Mr. Editor: I take this meth
od to announce to my patrons
and the general public, that
have located in lioone, perma
nently, and, after two appoint
ments, previously made, I wil
stop making appointments else
where, and devote myentire time
to my office here. "
My Dental office will be loca
ted at'my old stand, Blackburn
Hotel.
. I also desire to thank the good
people of Watauga for he EX
CEEDINGLY LIBERAL patron
&ie which they have accorded
me for a number of years past
and for the kind words of praise
they have spoken of and for me
and my work, and I hope to more
than ever , merit their support
and patronage, as, by being in
permanent office, I will be in
position, and better prepared
to
do their worn in a better ana
more comfortable manner, and,
promise to use my utmost en
deavor to give the people sue!
service as to give them as near
satisfaction as is the bounds
HUMAN POSSIBILITY.
Of
1 also desire to thank many of
them for the extreme kindness
and courtesy shown me, while in
their homes, as a traveling den
tist. They have all treated me
with utmost hospitality, in fact
royally, and I appreciate it.
i wm nave a comiortaoie re
ception room in connection with
my operating room, and I will be
glad for any of my friends to
drop in at any time when in town
and rest, whether in need of my
services or not, as I am always
glad to see them, and the latch
string will always be found on
the outside.
Very Truly,
R. D. JENNINGS.
Card of Thanks.
To our many friends and neigh
bors who ministered to us so
faithfully and untiringly during
the long illness, death and burial
of wife and mother, we wish to
extend our thanks. ' Such kind
ness, under such conditions, is
like dew on withering flowers, J
and while life lasts will ever be a
loved 6pot in our memory.
John Lay and Childeen.
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Report of the condition of
The Valle Cruris Bank
at Vallo Cruris, in tho State of North
Carolina, at the close of business on
Morch 4, 1919.
RESOURCES 1
Loans and discounts $77,321. !W
Overdrafts 726.38
U. S. and Liberty bonds 900.00
Banking- houses l,3i(5.3U
Furniture and fixtures 1,103.91
Demand loans 4,000.00
Due from National banks 2,933.53
Due from lanks and bankers , 11.99
Jash items held over 24 hours 2S2.'i0
Gold coin
30.00
123.01
575.00
Silver coin, including all mi
nor coin currency
National hank notes
Total
LIABILITIES
pital stock paid in
$89,377.11
$21,000.X'
700.00
Surplus (und
Ludivideu prohts, less cur
rent expenses & taxes paid e .
Nots and bills redtecounted 12,0iH'.'Kt
Bills payable Ji.uoo.oo
Deposits subject to check ' il.V2.'V
Time certificates of deposit 25,8..63
Savings deposit I.kpo.zI
Cashier's checks outstanding 1,212.81
AccruetTint. due depositors o.Hl
Total $89,377.11
State of North Carolina, county of
Watauira. I. L. M. Farthing Cashier
of the above named bank, do solemnly
swear that the above statement Is true
to the licit of my knowledge and w
lief.
L. M. Farthing, Cashier.
Correct Attest:
D. F. Mast
H. B. Pehry, Directors.
Subscribed and sworn to before me,
this 17lh day of March 1919.
W. li. MAST, J. 1'.
Report of the condition of
The Watauga County Bank
at Boone, N. C. at the close of busi
ness Mann 4, 1919:
resources:
Loans and discounts
$328,231.38
1,118.72
19,100.00
2800.00
1000.00
78,102.18
Overdrafts
U. S. and Liberty Bonus
Banking house
Furniture and fixtures
Due from national banks
Due from banks & bankers
3,149.50
Cash items held over 24 h'rs
305.00
3,242.00
Gold coin
Silver coin including all mi
nor coin currency
1,929.25
5,718.00
National bank notes
Total $144,69H.03
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid in 47,500.00
Surplus l'und S, IM.w
Undivided profits, less cur
rent expenses & taxes paid
Deposits subject to check 217,921.48
Time certificates of deposit 127,716.26
havings deposits haso.u
Cashiers c'ks outstanding 6J32.75
Total $444,696.03
State ol North Carolina, county ol
Watauga. I, G. P. Haaman, Cash
iw of the above named bank, do sol
emnly swear that the above statement
is true to the best of my knowledge
and belief.
G. P. Hagaman, Cashier
Correct Attest:
N. L. Mast
W. O. Coffey
L. A. Greene. Directors.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
ihis 17th day of March lilt.
W. 11. Graou, Keg. of Deeds. J
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Stock and Grain F?rra for Sale.
Located in Sullivan county, Tennessee
on macadam road: contains 224 acres.
This farm was used by Dr. J. D. Mas
senglll for j0 years as a stock larm,
but owing to his death in January ol
this year, the farm is now for sale.
Land is mostly in grasf, well watered,
good fences, comparatively new build
ings. Land will produce 25 to 30 bush
els of wheat or (10 to 15 bushels corn
per acre. A good dairy farmer should
be able to clear $5,000. CO a year on
this farm. For lurther information
wrile or see, Norman H. Massenglll,
5()0 Maryland Ave., Bristol, Tenn., or
Homer H. Smith, Blountville, Tenn.
FARM FOR SALE: 50 acres good
land, slightly rolling. Average 15
bushels wheat, 40 bushels coi ri per
acre. 4 acres timber. Four room
house, barn, tool and smoke house.
8 miles from Bristol, one milo from
nilfd nnrl irvn(,n rond. Write ow-
ner. R. L. Glover, Bluff City, Tenn
Route no. 1. 2t-pd.
BUFF ORPINGTON EGGS. I
am offering for sale for hatch
ing, pure BuffOrpinctoneggs.
Price Si. 5) perl?. M -s. J. H.
Winkler, Blowing Rock, N. C.
FOR SALE. One-fourth acre
lot for sale in EastBoone. Price
right. Write or see F. B. Hart
ley, Blowing Rock, N. C, R. P.
D., Box 33.
TRIMMED HATS.
I have for sale at my home, Vi
las, N. C, a very stylish line of
ladies' trimmed hats for spring .
and summer. Mrs. L. H. Holler.
All Kinds of Insurance
in the strougeet companies in the
world. The best is always the
cheapest: Life insurance at cost
a specialty. Phone or write me
to Banner Elk, N.C.
, F. P. JENNINGS.
nutammeataBaum
COMING!
DlLAr.FREDW.DULA
EYE SPECIALIST
TO SEE BETTER, SEE DULA.
T.rCENREO AND BEnKTERED. nd PRAC-
WIND REUULAKLY IN YOUR COUNTY AND
TOWN. I offer you tk. beat service you bate
ever had In your coiunvinl.T. With FINER
EQUIPMENT hn- AltOiH EXPERIENCE, in
mora thorough College tnd Hospital trtlnln.
tutu anyuue doing t local business could nflcrd.
I give you is good, roimoie una tnorouin tx
imlnatlon tad s Satisfactory, Conjiortable
Prsner Kl'jsei t 7?u could Dosslbly set by to
tug m) tne lur cities or ere hospitals, and at a
tost turn noes not inciuae ine n. uoaa tare ana
tolel bills and expenses that yen rvould tinve
o Include to get to sii vlre equM to that I ofirr
fa right here in vour own town. I am one o.
YOUR OWN nut'vo North Carol'.' a toys, wm
'alsedlu lcDowel' County, have beec at Ltnoir, i
I.e.. 19 veurs -e: flulnv slauies IB Tears.
Made It my not'o, and MADE GOOD: That
"IF YOU GOT IT FROM DULA, IT'S
ALL RIGHT."
Every nilr of glasses I tit Is made to conform
aa the features and suit the general apt .. ee
if too patient, no more or tue oia tmsigutiy
lasses, OI.AgSKS HHOL'I.D IMI'ltOVK YOLK
APPKARA TE, as much as a properly fftted bat
r stilt of clothes,
limn la a lint nf tho fnllflirp.innii Eve Hoanltali
that 1 have either graduated from or did Post
Graduate Work and the Degrees Conferred dur
ing the past II year1;:
DOCTOR OP OPTICS. Philadelphia Optical
College.
SHAIWArE OF OPTICS, Scnuler'i Optical
COllflKC,
JPADUATF! OP OPTOMETRY, Philadelphia
' 'Ptlcal College,
."KKRACTIONIST. Medico Chlrurglcal Hospital.
RETIN KSCOPI8T, Pennsylvania College ot
Optics and Optualmoli.gy,
OPTOMETRIST, ISouih ! astern Ee Dispensary.
I have kept np to tmto by returning Norm
almost every year for additional Lectures,
Special Work and Instruction on Optics, Eyes
and Fitting Classes.
CONSULTATIONS FREE
believe that anyone should pay, for only
jrhat they get My charges are as reasonable
as gno' wor : 'an be none anywhere, iney run
'rom a few f Ciiars for a good, L-ellable pair of
Gla-sps, to aa high as you wish to pay for special
frames or snoclul lenses, i do mjt vt.mn.K
GLASSES. 1 e.tMnlne carefully, make a pro
KripMon and have the lenses made to lit each
eve aid they will correct the existing defect
If you have HEADACHES, DIZZINESS, DULL
FEELING In yevr bead, if sunlight hurts your
eyes or electric ilglit bothers you or you cannot
ee o :ead well or see well In the distance, or
our ading blurs on you, come to see me.
Th ;r( jre glasses made to corroct these defects.
Come and you may learn something of lasting
benefit tc you. You run risk In getting
-jaspes o' vie as I will 'jtctlceregularly in your
county 1 4 the future. Killing Glasses Exclu
sively, devoting my entire time to It, I offer 'ou
the best service you cap posslbl; get, i havt
Btted numbers or your best citltjns. Ask the
best citizens of your community about me.
TOIUC LENSES Improve your field of Vision
and appearance. KllYPTOK INVISIBLE BIFO
CAL LENSKS makd you look YOUNGER. Have
your Glasses made up-to-date. Have 7on an
extra pair of Olasses made. Y'ou need more than
one pair at well as you need mort tl.n one
suit of .lotbes.
No neddlen sell my glasses. I have nt. travel
ing representatives. I will pa? a inward for
evidence to convict one claiming to represent
me or to sell Dr. A. W. Hula's Olasses. GLASSES
FITTED EXCLUSIVELY.
Hav You Eyt Examined and
Classes Flttad by a Man Who la a
Known Autnority on Eyes, Eyesight
ana vision.
MY NEXT DATES WITH YOU ARS
A FOILUWSI
BOONE, .N.C.
Moiday, Tuesday and Wednes
day, March 24, 25 and 26th at
Blackburn's Hotel,
BLOWING ROCK, N. C.
Thursday March 27th at the Wa
tauga Inn.
GLASSES FITTED EXCLUSIVELY.
OVER 20 YEAKS CONTINUOUS PRAC
TICE IN WATATGA COUNTY.
Dr. Alfred W. Dula
Notice of Sale of Personal Prop
kuty. un Monday March .11. WW, tho un
dersigned administrator will offer for
sale all of the personal property be
longing to the estate of R. F. Vannoy
deceased, consisting of hay, cattle,
hogs, grain and farm machinery to
the highest bidder on the following
terms, to wit: All amounts under ten
doilars, cash on day of sale; amounts
of more than ten dollars, on 3 months
time with approved security. Sale be
gins at 10 o'clock, a. m. This 7th day
of March 1919.
W. L. TRIVETT, '
Adra'r of R. F. Vannoy, deceased.
v
'ONE
HUNDRED AND FIFY
DOLLARS REWARD.
I will pay a cash reward of
$150.00 one hundred and fifty dol
lars for the arrest and delivery of
Com, or C. D. Watson, to the
sheriff of Ashe county, for an as
sault on my person with a knife
on Saturday, Feb. 1.
T. S. WATSON.
West Riverside, N. C. .
mms
Quality Printing
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION
turned out promptly and satis
faction guaranteed or no pay.
WATAUGA PRINTING COMPANY
BQONE, N. C.
BURLESON DRUG GO.
NLWLAND.N.C.
Drugs & Druggists Sundries
A complete line of toilet articli 8,
Mail orders given prompt atten
tion. GIVE TS ATRIAL, j
You can do some things next
week, but some you cannot. .
So don't wait, act now!
Insure your house before it
burns.
Insure your health before you
get sicli.
Insure your life before you die
for then it is everlastingly too
late.
I sell the best policies at uni
versal rates.
GEO. F. BLAIR,
Blowing Rock, N. C. ,
Lees-McRae Institute
v (FOR GHILS)
BANNER ELK, N. C.
Nineteenth Session will begin on
April 10th and closes on Decem
ber 2nd, 1919. Two Departments
undereperate faculties. Graded
School (seven grades); High
School (a 4 year course which
prepares for College); also music
and industrial training. :-: :-:
WRITE FOR PARTICULARS.
Fine Registered Jack
FOR
One of the very best Jacks
bought for reasonable price
Four years old, good condition, very heavy bone and
will weigh now approximately 900 in ordinary flesh and
will probably grow to 1200.
This Jack has been exhibited at the shows
In Kentucky and Tennessee
and was purchased by the present owner at the state fair
grounds ajt Nashville from oue of the most noted breed
ers in the South and was the Best Young Jack on Exhi
bition. See your neighbors and form a company or buy
yourself the best young Jack ever brought to this section.
He has yearling colts here that show for themselves.
Write or call on,
Acme Coal and Land Co.
ELIZABETHTON, TENN. .
At B. BLACKBURN
Blackburn & Little
Wholesale and Retail Feeds and Flour.
Our Line of Feed Stuff is Complete & The Price is Right
COTTON SEED MEAL CORN AND OATS CHOP
SWEET FEED WHEAT BRAN
RICH MIDDLINGS CORN AND OATS
FLOUR, AND CORN MEAL
We Expect to Receive two Car Loads of
Fertilizer by March 1st,
WE SOLICIT YOUR PATRONAGE.
Blackburn & Little
KODAKS!
KODAKS!
We are prepared to fill orders on short notice for Kodaks and Sup
plies. Send for Catalog, beautifully illustrating all grades and sizes
.WE WILL PLEASE YOU.
Kodak Albums
A most beautiful assortment of black cloth, and Keratol Imitation
leather; also real leather bindings. Prices from 40c to $2.00. Per
manent bound and loose leaf. .
t
Lenoir Book Company
Tl?VriID SnDTUmnmtBi
L. D. LOWE, Preiitleut.
L. U. FARTHING, Cashier.
The Valle
We solicit the accounts of all persons in this new Bank, and
we will do our best to accommodate the people and render the
greatest service conaistant with sound baokiug.
Personal Property Sale.
On Saturday, March 22, 1919,
I will offer at public auction at
my residence on Sands R. F. D.,
the following personal property,
tb wit: Five head good horse
stock; three head registered Hols
tein cows; one Holoteinbull; three
head thorough bred Short Horn
cows; eleven head of sheep; nine
head of hogs; farming utensils, of
all kinds; wagon and surry, to
gether with my household and
kitchenfurniture. Terms of sale:
Six months time on all amounts
over $5, with bankable notes; un
der $5, cash on day of sale. Sale
to begin promptly at 10, a. m.
W. W. BLACKBURN.
Sands, March 6, 1919. - 3t.
WANTED-MEN and women to
take orders among friends and neigh
bors for the genuine guaranteed hos
iery, full line for men, women and
childaen. Eliminates darning. We
pay 50c. an hour spare time or 124
a week for full time. Experience un
necessary. WrUe International
Stocking Mill, Norrlstown, Pa. 8t
SALE.
ever bred in the South can be
and on terms if desired.
Well built sound, and straight
Dr. H. McD. LITTLE
H. B. PERRY. Viot-Pmident
Crucis
Bank.