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I'"''-..'" 1 MA Advertising Rates on Request. DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OP BOONE, AND WATAUGA COUNTY. $1.00 Per Year VOL. XXXI. BOONE WATAUGA COUNTY, N.C., THURSDAY 3IAY 27,1920. NO 32. 1 - 4! Mrs. Nancy Caroline Gragg Born June 14, 18.37; Fell Asleep De cember 28th, 1919 (E. N. Joyner in Lenoir News-Topic. ) There passed out, from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kelley Coffey, in the Rosborough Set tlement, Avery county, on the ' Lord's Day, December, 28, 1919, the soul of one of "Our Fathers" most faithful, daughters. This was Mrs. Nanoy Caroline Gragg. She was the mother, and grand mother and the great-grandmother of the whole settlement. A life like hers deserves more than a passing notice, by reason of its own quality, and as a guide-post to other way-farers. Mrs. Gragg was born June 14, 1837, in the neighborhood of what is now Pineola. At sixteen she was married to Madison Gragg twenty years her senior whodied in November 1893 With him she came to his home, within a few hundred yards of where she fell asleep in her 83rd birthday. S'.ie was the mother of thirteen c'lildren of whom four are living: N. Madison, Mary wife of Mr. T. C. Gragg, Mrs. Norah Philyaw, andL. Carroll, all except Mrs. Philyaw in the same neighbor hood of their birthplace. She was a true and faithful member of the Baptist Church. But she was even more than that for her Christian heart was as wide as the compass of all the churches, for she trie'd to follow in. the footsteps of her Lord Je sus the Christ, Whose greatest distinction was that "He went about doing good." She gave her busy years to her children as long as they needed her, helping them to live and showing them how; she was always ready for any kind of service, as far as she knew of its need; and could go. She was never idle. Whatever her hands found to do, for her own support or the benefit of others,, she did it with her might. There has scarcely been a child born in all that region for many years whose coming she did not welcome with a tender skillful ness. Everywhere she was af fectionately known as "Granny Gregg." She was an exanjple in all robust virtues, as well as de nying herself some of the most common vices, for, among other things, she never used tobacco in any form, and she felt a contempt for liquor, and for those who let them come un der its slavery. Industry was a habit with her; in one chief thing she ever rejoiced, and that was to "sow and reap. " Every year, ev en the very last, she "made a ' garden." No'one could keep her from it, and now some are enjoy ing the fruit of her planting after her spirit has fruited in the Par adise of God. Under the burden of her years she had. grown more and more feeble until last summer she had a sudden and very serious attack. This, to the surprise of all, she survived, and was able togo a round again, even to dig in her old garden at the house where she lived so many years; and it was according to the spirit and custom of her life that the day before she found rest she com pelled them to put her on horse; back that she might go several miles to minister to one of her friends in trouble, whom she had promised. She returned on Sun day afternoon from this "Good Samaritan" visit, and was tired, at? a bit of lunch, laid down to rest, and went to sleep. Yes, "asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep," and the more blessed because it came to her wearied old body, and on the Sabbath Day, just af tjr she bad forced it in spirit to take a hard journey that she might be going about doing good." She had made her home with her grandson, Mr. Kelley Coffey, who, with his wife, left nothing undone for his comfort. Her ' fu neral was conducted by her good friend, the Rev. Oscar Dellinger, according to the rites of her own church. He who writes this incomplete record of her noble life regards it a sacred privilege to have' known her, to have rejoiced in her cherished friendship, and to have had again and again the assurance of hen prayers. He thinks it an hour to thus bear sincere testimony to the beauty of her character, and to those who stand nearest to her in ties of blood, nor to any, could . he wish a greater fortune than to find and to follow in the path she trod, of which the Book says: "The path of the just is as .a shi ning light, that'shineth more and more until the perfect day." Mrs. Caroline Gragg died De cember 28, 1919, and her obitua ry written by Rev..E. N. Joyner for the Lenoir News-Topic, is as true. I beheve, as could be writ ten. Mrs. Gragg was a daughter of John Gragg, Sr., he being a son of William Gragg,1 a soldier of the Revolutionary war. Wm. Gragg, with his family, came to North Carolina soon after the Revolutionary war, and settled on John's river, Caldwell county. John was born in Appleton coun ty, Va., in 1781. He was twice married, tirst to Elizabeth Mayns and second to Susan Barrier. To the first marriage were born 7 boys and and one girl, Nicey, mother of ex-Sheriff W. H. Cala way, of Watauga, To the second marriage were born seven girls and four boys, inakingin allnine teen children. John Gragg, Sr., died in 1852, sitting in a chair in the house where Jack Smith now lives at Vilas. Mrs. N.C Gragg left surviving her two brothers and a sister, Einpsie Gragg, of Watauga, W. W. Gragg, 'of Far mingtan, Wash., and, Mrs. Mar garet D. Quails, of Overton, Ten nessee, mother of J. Lee Quails, of Boone. Mrs. N. C. Gragg was a twin sister of Mrs. Adeline Presnell, wife of W. W. Presnell. who died Feb. 12, 197. She was the aunt of the Rev. E. M. Gragg, Mrs. Will Henson and others. W. W.' PRESNELL. Another Angle to the H. C. of L, Situa tion. Manufacturer's Record. Every decrease in the price paid to farmers fer foodstuffs will only serve to hasten the day of a food shortage so acute as to endanger the safety of our gov ernment. In lessened food supply may be hatched the 'egg of revolution. Every consumer who rejoices in reports of decrease in prices paid the fanners for grain, cot ton, livestock and dairy products will soon realize that his joy will be turned to mourning. Cheap milk or bread or meats today will merely mean a smaller supply and famine prices later on. The question of the league of nations, of soldiers' bounty, Dem ocratic or Republican suprema cy are merfty soap bubbles blown by, children as compar ed with the mighty food sup ply question. Heavy pay to in dustrial workers and short hours of labor are like great magnets drawing men 'and women from the farms to the cities, decreas ing the number of t farm produc ers and increasing the number of food consumers. Economic forces will eventually push foodstuffs so high that the pendulum must swing back and force people from the cities tothe farms to avoid starvation, but ere the swing jturns that way food scarcity and the misinformation about it may, unless we are wise, wreck our government and our civilization. This is the nation's supreme problem. To its solution the peo ple must address themselves with a full realization of its import Dr. N. Y. Golly tor Associate Justice , of the Supreme Court. Mr. Editok: I very seldom take an active part in the campaign of any one for the nomination for an office at the hands of the Dem ocratic party, either in the coun ty or State, for the reason that I do not wish to antagonize any one of my political friends or breth ren, nor do I have anything a gainst any candidate aspiring for political office before the people at the primary to be held on the fifth day of June of this year, but I am especially interested in the candidacy of Dr. N. Y. Gul ley, of Wake Forest College. I know of nb man in North Caroli na who has rendered greater ser vice to the lawyers of the State than has Dr. Gulley. Since 1895 he has been at the head of the law department of Wake Forest College, and in order to fully ap preciate the service he has ren dered the State in general and of his profession particularly, you would have to know the hun dreds of men whom he has pre pared to take their station in the legal profession. Professor Gulley has never as pired to political office but once in his life, having represented Franklin county in the legislature- in 1885, but preferred . to follow his chosen profession of preparing young men of North Carolina for the duties of life. From 1903 to 1905 he served on the 'Commission to revise the Statutes. Dr. Gulley is a christian gen tleman, taking an active part in church and Sunday school work and is teacher of the largest Sun day school class at Wake Forest. Without doubt Dr. Gulley has one of the best and most pro found legal minds in North Car olina, and if elected Associate Justice of the Supreme Court ol North Carolina would add digni ty and distinction to that august body. As I said in the beginning oi this letter, 1 have nothingagainsi any other candidate, but any thing the citizens of this county may do for Dr. Gulley will cer tainly be appreciated by him and I will esteem it as a personal fa vor to myself because of the' friendship I have for . this great and good man. Very truly, John H. Bingham. Sugar Grove, N. C. adv. Beauty is Reflected . Health "good looking" means the op posite OF SICK LOOKING IT'S A MATTER OF RED-BLOOD CELLS PEPTO-MANGAN MAKES RICH, RED BLOOD BIHLDS UP PEOPLE . WHO LACK VITALITY If your bpdy is sound and your blood is red. your acts and thoughts will be quick and strong. Let your blood get weak, and your food won't nourish you nor your sleep refresh you. Too much hard work, an ill ness, or a mental strain can thin down your blood, and Pepto-Man- gan is needed to bring it back to healthy, normal condition. Knowing this, doctors have for years recommended Gude's Pepto-Mangan because of its blood building and tonic proper ties. Pepto-Mangan is such a simnle and harmless tonic, yet such a DromDt builder of red blood, that its reputation has spread all over the country. Today every drug gist sells it and thousands of men and women use it as a restorative whenever they or their children seem to feel below par. Pepto-Mangan agrees with the most delicate stomach and is ob tainable in either liquid or tablet form. Be sure the name "Gude's" is on the package when you buy Pepto-Mangan. Ask the drug gist tor (iudes ". If Gudea" is not on the package, it is not Pepto-Mangan. Advertisement. GARDNER THE FRIEND OF ALL PEOPLE it 0. MAX GARDNER For.Gcvtrnor Saturday, June 5, is ths day tot by tfi Domocrata of North Carolina for the selection of a candidate for got enrnor. Lieutenant Governor O. Max Gardner ia a candidate for the nomi nation. In asking the support of the citizens of the state, Mr. Gardner stands upon the platform of fitness and his friends commend him as be ing, by training and experience, equip ped for the position. Max Gardner is a aelt-mado nan, started life without means, worked hard to secure an education and grad uated at the A. ft M. Later he studied law and graduated at the State Unl Tersity. Hariri worked on the farm and in the cotton mill, Max Gardner is in hearty sympathy with the workers and desires to aid in the advancement of the people of the farms and fac tories of this state. A practical far mer, he has applied the principles studied at Uie A. A M. to h'.s farm hi Cleveland county and has bees successful. With years of experience in business affairs, he will be able to lead the state in an economical ad ministration of the state business. , UNFETTERED. Max Gardner' has refused repeatedly to make aay pledges or promises to' either organizations or individuals. Some leaders of Organized Labor are fighting Gardner bitterly because he would not make any pledges to that organization. Max Gardner proposes to serve all the people, if nominated and elected, and will not be tied to any previous promises. ENDOREMENT8. Max Gardner has a gneat number of friends in all sections of the state. Hundreds have written letters endors ing his candidacy.- There is no room here to print them all. But the en dorsement of two men both former goveraers are of Interest former governor kitchin Xys 1 favor Max Gardner for governor of North Carolina. He has public spirit, ability, personality and char acter. He has strength, vigor and courage. His activity in council and on the hustlings for Democratic prin ciples has been long and effective. Hie opinions, eonduct and history have given him a statewide popular ity. . Hit service as legislator aad Lieutenant-Governor has been patriot ic and toithful. His record, his qual ities and his attainments assure to the people of this state an honest, useful and successful administration as governor. . FORMER GOVERNOR GLENN SAY8 flf Oardner is nominated and elect ed, I, vouch for him. He will, in the discharge of the duties of the office, knew ao man, no color, no creed, no party, hut will treat all alike, doing equal Justice to all rich aad poor, high aad low, friend and foe. A piendM apeaker, a diligent student, a praetleal farm-, a leader of exper ience, a successful business man, an Vctc For 0. Max Gardner For Governor Democratic Primary Saturday, June 5 (POLITICAL. ADVERTISING) FORDS FOR SALE: Three Ford cars, two new touring - cars and one second hand road ster. See or write T. F. Lovill Boone, N. C. : . 4t. DRESSED LUMBERFORSALE Bevel sfding and flooring for sale. (Jan- be furnished on short notice. O. N.i Wagner Mfg. Co, Brownwood, N. C. 4o able lawyer, a strong and patriotic citizen, and above all, an upright Christian gentleman, he ought to win, and for these reasons and many oth ers I will vote for Gardner, work for Gardner and do all I can, In an hon orable way to help make him the next governor -of North Carolina." SOME OTHER LETTERS. . Mr. R. M. Gidney, farm demonstra tor and agent for Cleveland county, is certainly well informed concerning the standing of Cleveland county far mers. Mr. Gidney says: "'During the past six years I . have become acquainted with the farming activities of Hon. O. Max Gardner. For four years I have been co-operating with him in farm work. Mr. Gardner Is one of the largest and most effi cient farmers in Cleveland county. He haa not. only made a success of farm ing but his interest In better farming methods and his activity along this line, have Inspired many other far mere and caused them to succeed. The height of Mr. Gardner's ambition Is to promote the agricultural interest of his county." Mr. Ambrose M. McWhlrter, a man of high character, who is a weaver and loom fixer, employed, by the 11a Manu facturing Company, of Shelby, and one of the most prominent textile workers in Cleveland county, writing of 0. Max Gardner, says: "It there is an industrial laborer In Cleveland county, who is a Democrat and Is not for Mr. Oardner, I have never heard of him. We all know Mr. Gardner and he knows us. We all trust Mr. Gardner and believe In him. He Is a fair and square man and we who know him would trust his Judg ment to the limit on any question be tween right and rrong. He - knows what Is right' and does It. He has helped personally more tenants and poor men to buy homes than any man In the county. I can safely say that practl&Uy all of the cotton mill workers in this section are going to vote and work for Mr. Oardner for governor. He believes in and prac tices the Golden Rule. Hon. George A. Kolderness, Tarboro, chairman of the appropriations com mittee of the state senate, faraitfr leading live stock raiser, banker and broad-vlsioned citizen, says: "After deliberate consideration of the claims of the candidates for the Democratic nomination fer governor, and adverted to the claims of other candidates, I am firmly convinced that Hon. 0. Max Gardner will give North Carolina bat'er service as gov ernor than any other candidate therefore I am supporting Max Gard ner for governor. Max Gardner has made a record, in youth, in college, in private life and In public lite that eommends not only' my support, but that of every voter. "Gardner combines the rare quali ties of a scientific and practical far mer, sound business Judgment and seasoned legislative experience. Hit record in both private and public life appeals to me and should appeal to very voter. I am "rmly convinced that If elected he will prove an able governor." Mr. Albert Escott, Editor Mill News, Charlotte, one of those most Interested in the welfare of the workers In the cotton mills of the Carolina, in a let ter to the workers says: 1 wish to testify to my knowledge of the fitness of Hon. 0. Max Oardner for governor of this state. He has recovered his vigor. He has a big, powerful body, a resourceful mind, and a well-known integrity of charac ter, all of which would make him a great governor of all the people. "My paper is non-polltlcal, but my personal vote will be for Oardner. I hope yours will he too." IN CONCLUSION. Max Oardner is elean, honeet, straight. Mac Oardner believes hi the application of the Golden Rule te the affairs ef community, aeotioa, state. Max Oardner seeks this office n the. ground of merit. He is net alined with any political or party faction, but seeks the support of the virile manhood of the state, whose hope Is the successful development ot North Carolina, In this now day ot opportunity. Max Gardner's friends appeal to men ef every class and very section to look ahead rather than backward at this crucial hoar. Appalachian Training School SUMMER TERM JUNE 3-JULY 1.4 Board $25; Fee $3. No tuition. This term is especially for the training of public schoolteachers D. D. Dougherty, Director, Boone, N.C. . Stock In Watauga Supply Co., Changes Hands. To whom it may Concern: This is to notify all creditors of the Watauga Supply Company that I have this day sold my one eighth interest in the said Wa tauga Supply Company to Clar ence A. Ellis, who assumes all li ability of my pro rata part of any indebtedness of the firm. All book accounts or other evidences of debts due the firm will be paid to the Company as now constitu ted. This the first day of May, 19-20. . W. D. FARTHING. 5G. 4tc. VIRGINIA FARMS. If you wish a good farm, large or small, suited to all kinds of muchinery, handy to Railway sta tions, that will grow almost any thing and at a bargain price; or a good roller-mill that has plenty of water power and big custom. Sold $11,577.15 worth of toll grain lost. year. Immediate possession. ' Write or see T. W. WINKLER, Hewktt, Va. NOTICE BY PUBLICATION North Carolina, Watauga County. In the Superior Court, liefore thecleik. .1. B. Buird, vs W. P. Uendrix, J. T. Hendrix und J. (!. Brown. Tlio defendant V. P. Hendrix, aliovo named will take notice that an action entitled as above lias been commenced in the superior courtof Wataugacoun ty to obtain judgment for the plaintiff und tlie defendant will further take notice tliut be is required to appeur ON THE :ird DAY OP JUNK 11(20 liefore the clerk of tbo superior courl of said county and answer or demur to the complaint in said action or the plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief demanded in said complaint. This 11th day of May 11120. A. V. Smith. ( lerk Superior Court NOTICE, The undersigned having quali fied as administratrix of J. C Hot-ton dec. all persons having claims against the said estate will present same within 12 months trom the date hereof or this not ice will be plead in brtr of their recovery. All persons owing said estate settle the same at once. Tnis May 15th, 1920. Cakrie R. Horton, Administratrix E. F. Lovill, Atty. ANNOUNCEMENT! For Commissioner of labor and Prlntlrg I arnounce my candidacy for Com missi ntr of Labor and Printing in the June state-wide Democratic pri mary to succeed Hor. M. L.Shipmun, Incumbent, and will apprt elate yoir voUand support at the- oil J. Ask a i.v one who knows of my services ' In and ubout the legislature since IfOil. DAVID P. DELLINOKU. Gistonia, N. C. April 22, lVJU.-niU5lp WANTED-MEN OR .WOMKN TO take orders umong friends and nei ghbors for the genuine guaranteed hosiery, full lino for men, women,, children. Eliminates darning. Wo pay 50c. an hour spare time or $24 a week for full time. Experience un necessary. Write International Stocking Mills, Norristown, Pa. mU Information Free, Insurance Cheap! If you want either, see, write, or call Geo. F. Blair, the insurance agent. Office in Bank Building, Blowing Rock, N. C. 8 25-'20 1 SELL CREAM IT PAYS We pay you cash and best market prices for cream in any quantity. Our Receiving Station will be opened in the near fu ture. Watch for the date. TRY US. OLOVERDALE CREAMERY incorporated JOHNSON CITY, TEtfN. Local Representative: " 6. 6. Wilcox Sons &' Go. I '. TV.' ; 'f." mm m orot y u g h t vr j n t teiMiM
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