NOVEMBER ZZ, 19M.
arhz iLsaatauuu i^rmocrat.
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Local Affairs
Young "Bill" LoviB of Greensboro i
returned home yesterday after a few j
days visit to homefolks in Boone. i
Mr. Baxter Linney, student at Trin- j
ity College, was an over-Sunday visitor
at his home in Boone.
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Mr. S. L. Jenkins has sold his prop- f
erty west of Boone to its former owner
Mr Pink Hodges, but we have not
learned where he intends moving.
We are not offering inducements <
of any kind for new subscribers but ,
our list is growing beautifully. Boys t
it is worth the price. If you are not ,
on our books enlist now. *
Mr. W. S. Milier of Shulis Mills N
has been for some days, and is still, 1
measuring and grading lumber on
the yards of Mr. John Lineback in ,
Hoone. j
Mr. \V. S. Christian, who for some f
time has be%n operating a tin shop i
on the second floor of the S. C. Eg- v
Iters building, has opened a shop on v
his own property adjoining the At- h
kins garage.
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Work on the pretty bungalow of
Mr. L. T. Tatum, adjoining the Dr. 1
L. It. Bingham property, is moving
along, and with a little more pretty T
weather it will be ready for occu- A
paney. a
The handsome new home of Mr.
Joseph Davidson on the heights ot the J
Daniel Boone Park addition, is nearing
completion, and the family will
be occupying it in the very near fu- i /
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Mrs. K. A. I.Jnney had as her
guests Monday night her sistci Mr.%
Payne of Taylorsville, and he r broth- 1
er Mr. June Mat he son and wife of a
Greensboro. They returned home on 1
Tuesday afternoon.
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Dr. J. W. Jones has been in Baiti- j h
more for several days attending some j ,i
kind of medical meeting, but we are!
not informed as to its name. He z
will spend some time in Washington v
before returning. \
Sorry to hear that Mr. Richard Wag
ner of Stony Fork was right serious- \>
k? hurl Snl:;rd.*tv r. limh fri>m ;i
falling tree striking him and bruising f
him considerably, lie is however, im- i
jirovinjr f
Mr. Ben H. Goss, formerly a stu- 'J
dent at the A. T. S., now in the v
lumber business at Jefferson, was a r
visitor in Boone for a short while '
Monday morning. His many friend> k
were glad to see him. this being"* his ;J
first visit here for some years.
Mrs. T. B. Foster of Fresno, Ohio
who has been visiting with relatives 1
and friends in th? Rich Mountain sec- s
tion was a caller at this office on -s
*londay and left a subscription to the 1
Democrat. She will leave or. her re- t
turn home Saturday. 1
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Friend Sam Atkins, or.e of the
local garage men, has had a budding ^
aiaaia vf !?tc. He thoroughly remodeled
his residence on Green Height *
and gave it a neat coat of paint. He
also built :i considerable annex to
his garage building which had become ^
crowded, lor the storage of ca-.-,.
Mr. and Mrs. D. Finley Mast, of j
Valle Crucis, after a month's visit
to Washington, Darlington, Md., Or- ^
ange, N. J., and New York, stopped ,
for a couple of days last week with
Mr. Mast's niece. Mrs. A. W. Dula. J
in Lenoir, going home Sunday.NewsTopic.
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Mrs. J. T. Hendrix who has spent t
some time with her husband at Roa- <
noke, *Va., he being a salesman for 1
the American Tobacco Co., with head y
quarters in that city, has returaei and I
will remain at the home of her par- i
ents, Mb. anil Mrs. L. L. Critcher, t
through the holidays. On
Tuesday evening Mrs. J. M.
Moretz gave a birthday dinner in
honor of h< i daughter. Miss Lucy. ^
most sumptuous and delicious meal}
was served, which a present greatly j '
enjoyed. The age of the good young j
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~~ lady \va< not iii.^-usm-h :vhu.;n.. -ui.,
she is still youn,r, not far from "sweet
sixteen/'?J. M. D.
On Thursday last Dr. J. L. Lyon j
of Van Lear, Ky. arrived at the home j
of Mr. ti. J. Councill. He was aceom-;
panied by his daughter Miss Beatrice
Lyon, who was here two years
ago, for the winter. The doctor has
returned to his home leaving his
daughter for a protracted sojourn in
our mountain town.
Mr. E. F. Hartzog, of Idlewild, in
Ashe County was a visitor to his son
Mr. W. Gj Hartzog in Boone, over
Sunday. Mr. Hartzog was for a long
while a residen tof Boone and his
friends here are always glad to see
hini back. He was an appreciated
caller at this office before leaving
for his home on Monday.
Rev. H. G. Hardin, pastor of the
Tryon Street Methodist Church, at
Charlotte,, also Mrs. S. S. McNinch
of Charlotte were week end guests
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tracy
Councill. On Sunday by invitation of
:iur pastor Mr. Woosley, Mr. Hardin
illed his pulpit at the 11 o'clock services.
Prof. W. L Winkler. Vice-prcsdent
of the Blue Ridge Farmers' Association
has owing to the rush of
ivork, taken charge of the office for
1 while, at least. He will be assisted
jy Miss Grace Sherrill, stenographer
"or county agent Steele, who has been
loing efficient work in the office for
several months.
Mr. and Mrs. W. C- Riddick of
\zalea, N. C. were week end visitors
it the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. S.
'ortev. Mr. Coffey and Mr. Riddick j
vere room mates at Wake Forest
luring their college days, and their
r.eoling again must nave been an ev...
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in. ui I'l'iiuiui' pit'?>ure iui uvin. tin'
isitors left for their home Monday
loon.
At a meeting of the town alderneh
Monday night the contract for
inching the widening of the street
rom the entrance to the Daniel
loone Park to the Baptist Church.
;as awarded Mr. Albert Watson, who
irith six good teams and wheelers, will
ofin the work in the next few days.
Ir. Watson will be occupying his new
mme in Boone in the very near fuure.
Mr. A. E. South received a phonei
>ies?agc yesterday that hffc sister
Irs. I?. T. Prannock of Hickory had ;
severe stroke of paralysis Tuesday i <
ight and was not expected to live ' i
hrough the da>. He and his brother
.uther and MiV. S. C. Eggtrs left I
or her home yesterday afternoon,
he many friends of this lady in herj
orae courtj of Watauga will be sor- '
y to hear of her very serious illness. I
Rev. Dean Crisp, of I.enoir son of ,
he late Rev. John Crisp, is spending
few days with relatives and friends ,
n Watauga. Mr. Crisp is well adanccd
in years but is still doing acive
ministerial work. He is enjoying
is stay here very much. He will reurn
to his home the last of the week
Rev. E. M. and Mrs. Gragg of Eliabcthtcn.
Tenn., were visitors last
,-eek at the home of their son, Mr.
\\ R. Gragg of Boone.
Contractor W. G. Hartzog is hav
:?g the excavation made tor a lance
ieven-room house on Green Heights
or l>r. .1 M. Hodges of Cranberry.
.Tie building will be on the site of
he old Green store house, and will
io modern throughout. The structure
fill be of brick and wood and when
ompleted will he one of the best
n town. The doctor has had a "han:crtn'
io come back to Boone for
long time, and we are giad he has
eventually made up his mind.
Miss Theodosia Watson, one of the :
eacbeis who has made the public
chool at Stony Fork such a signal
access this year, has taken a posiion
in the Cove Creek High School,
aking charge of her new work last
Tuesday. The people of Stony Forkfere
loth to give her up; the people
>f Cove Creek are to be congratulaed
upon securing her services. Her
ister Miss Fhv.ii V>clsoit v???!
ic the work on Stony Fork, bur we
lave not learned who her assistants
fill be.
Mr. J. D. Louizeaux of Plainfield,
J. arrived at the home of
1. Gragg yesterday afternoon and
vill remain here until next Monday.
Jr. Gragg received an order from him j
or 150 choice dressed turkeys, which |
vill be ready for him when he leaves, j
hey to he distributed among his mill!
iperatives, free of charge, for their j
Thanksgiving dinners. This only goes'
o show the big heart of this splenlid
gentleman who is well known in
Watauga. Plans are already being
nade for a lecture front the brilliant
frenchman before he N-avcs town. lie
s a splendid talker and never fails
o interest you no matter what his.
;ubject is.
THANKSGIVING DAY
( By Dr. W. R. Sutler.)
By proclam?.t ion the is Thanks-I
giving day,
Lt should be all the year around:
As long as on earth we stay.
(The longer 1 stay on this high pil-<
grimage,
The more I see and feel cf Him every
way;
Fie sends th esunshine and the rain
Food and raiment while we stay,
We should be thankful every day.
Perhaps there was double rejoicing in
my mother's home
On one Thanksgiving day;
The writer of this poem was born
In that home to bless her and stay
To love and obey her while on she
lived ?
To follow her Christian footsteps
while in her peaceful gTave.
BAMBOO NEWS
The box supper at Bamboo Saturdaiy
night was quite a success. The
proceeds amounted to $105. The contest
cake baked by Mrs. Maud Cook
was cut by Mr. Camie Critcher.
The Bamboo school boys have organized
a basket ball team, which they
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are enjoying very much.
Dr. U. Holden spent a day recently
at Bamboo School doing dental
work. Also Saturday for the Elk
School Children.
Some very good hogs are being
butchered in the community.
Mr. Lester Martin has recently
moved t.o Caldwell.
Rev. Watts is conducting a revival j
at Three Forks this week.
DOE KIDGE ITEMS
Charlie the little son of Mr. and
Mrs. Luther Hardy has been right
sick with sore throat but is now able
to go bach to school.
Mrs. A. M. Brown who has been |
suffering with asthma is reported to j
be improving
M iss Ward is teaching every day;
in the week in order to close herj
school before it gets too cold for the!
little tots to go, as her pupils are
mostly little fellows.
Messrs Breece sjid Larry Lane
went to hunt for the panther which
is reported ,to have been seen and
heard in the Rich Mountain. Breech
says he failed to find the panther
but that he saw a track the like of
which he had never before seen.
Mr. Walter Culler is building a I
nice bungalow for Mr. Wilby Brown j
at the J. W. McGhee place just beyond
Howard's Creek Church.
The road from Mr. \V. H. Hardin*
up Howard's Creek seems to be growing
nicely.
ROMINGER ITEMS
Messrs L. D. Tester and Dewey Reminder
are filling their new storehouse
with goods this week.
Mr. H. W. Presnell has moved t<>
his place on Beech Creek this week.
He lakes with him another of our
bright school boys.
Mr. A. L Presnell made a busine:
trip to Banner Elk recently.
Most all of the farmers here have
their corn in the cribs. John Mast is
still husking.
Mr. Nathan Presnell who has been j
rnnfinod tn his hod with tvnhoid f<?
ver is out again.
Mr. Chas. Gillam has been suffering
intensely with his back andl
kidneys but is some better at this
writing.
Grady Johnson was at John Mast's
this week and purchased a load of
Irish potatoes and
Mr. G. A. Edniistcn was in this >ection
on business recently.
Our teacher, Mr. Hagaman, has
had some repair work done on our
:>chool house. He is always doing the
"right thing" where he teaches.
Mr. Walter Harmon from Tennessee
visited his friends and rela
tives here last week.
BAMBOO NEWS
(Too late for last week)
Sunday there was quite a crowc*
attended Sunday School at Mount
Vernon. They decided on having a
Christmas tree.
Glad to see Mr. Ira Critchei able
to be out again.
Dick Yannoy has been iil Jor^he
past few days.
The Bamboo school boys have or?n?
i.A^I a Knolrot Kr.l! tl"l m ic
very much enjoyed.
Messrs Dewey, Gwyn, Fritz and j
lister Miss Norn Annas of V adkin |
Valley visited at G. F. Criteher's on
Sunday.
Dr. Miller spent last Friday at
the bamboo school doing denial wokr
Mr. Haganian also visited the school.
The school isprogrcssing nicely with
a good attendance and the children
are interested in making progress in I
their work.
Miss Mande Bradshaw of Blowing
Rock after spending a few days with'
relatives has returned home.
Mr. Lester Martin and family have!
me^cd to Caldwell
Saturday November 17th is set for.
tin commencement of the revival ser-1
vices to ht held at Three Forks Rev. j
Watts wil: conduct the- sen. >.
There will be a box -per at
Bairiiiao school house Sat v.: y night
N:)vti). kt 17th. Proceeds v.". go to
.Mr. Jeff Hampton who rece liy lost
his hoi: and contents by re. Everybody,
both young and old. are invited
to come, and help make it a
success.
MT. PLEASANT NEWS ITEMS
The Mt. Pleasant congregation is
working up "the Temple of Praise"
an excellent vpageant to be given on
I Thanksgiving~~3ay at the Lutheran
Church. The public is invited.
Rev. N. D. Yount spent several
days last week visiting her sister Mrs
J. F. Moretz and friends h community.
He returned to Shelby Friday.
Dr. G. H. JefFcoat and Mr. Marshall
Whitesell of Burlington, made
a short visit last week at the hom*
of Rev. Jeff coat.
Saturday morning the lap of moth
er earth was filled with snew. Xhis is
the third snow fall for this section.
Nothwitstanding the snow on Friday
night and the winds of Sunday
the installation service at "Mt. Pleas
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W. D. Farthing, .
Austin E. South. '
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ant was largely attended. l>r. J.
Morgdn, president of the Luther:
Synod was present and had charj
of the service. He also preached tl
sermon at both the morning and a
tornoon services.
Mrs. John S. Norris has been
for several days. Her condition r
mains unchanged.
The community was saddened b
cause of the death of one of her ol
est citizens, Mrs. Flanip Claw son <
last Friday. Interment was Sunday
Mr. Oal Xorris and son Fred \v
Monday for a trip to Conover. Th
will probably return the last of tl
week. They were accompanied by W
Jackson.
On Monday morning Rev. H. \
JeffcOat together with Mr. P. P. M
retz ana family left for Conovt
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ing. They will be greatly missed
our community.
Miss Louie Moretz and Mr. Thom
Moretz of Boone were in atteudan
upon the services at Mount Pleasa
Sunday.
COVE CREEK NEWS ITEMS
The protracted 'meeting cdndu
ted by Rev. W. R. Davis of Wise, V
resulted in great good. Five we
added to the church by baptism ai
two by letter. At a conference of ti
church on Saturday Rev. Davis w
elected as pastor.
Another teacher has been add
to the faculty of the Cove Cre
High School. Miss Theodosia Wats<
This brings the teaching force to t
number of ten.
On Wednesday of last week Co
Creek met Sutherland in a bask
hall game on the loca' cou**t. T
game was interesting throughout a
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Done at Walker's J
1 also repair Fov
Rings and all Kinds
All work repair*
earliest possible mc
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boon
I., result? il in a score of 22-18 in favor
in of the Cove Creek team. A return
je game is to be played at Sutherland
be moxl Tue-day :
,f-1 The science equipment has arrived
and the high school is now prepared
ill to do laboratory work in Biology and
e- General Science. This will add a
great deal to the school. The library *
e- has also been increased?a new Inter- \
d- national Encyclopedia, consisting of
Mi twenty four volumes having been adtied
and a number of other books of f
ft .standard literature have been order
ty ed.
he The literary societies are progress
m ing nicely. The meetings are held on
Wednesday afternoons. 1
V. The regular Quarterly Conference
o- was held with the church at Hcnson ,
?r, Chapel on Saturday and Sunday, the
dv Rev. M. E. Williams presiding,
in Messrs Greer Glenn and Jamies '
Mast, who are at the University, were ,
as week-end visitors with home folks and 1
ce friends.
nt Mr. J. B. Morton hought a flock
of 150 turkeys on Monday, delivering
them in Boone. ??
Mrs. Hamlette, returned missinary ?
from China made an interesting talk IF
IC* at the Baptist Church on Sunday.
a* Rev. W. E. Wilson preached at V
^ Cove Creek on Saturday and Sunday *
He will hold a Thanksgiving service
on Thanksgiving day.
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^ Lime and humus are again prov-j
ing a good combination in improv-j
ing crop yields. An Iredell farmer
^ has just found that it pays with corn.
1 Tom Tarheel says: The farmers'
vc >i" this state have caught the spirit
^ of the new North Carolina. Hence- ~
e forth they will be torch bearers in
ni! he pageant of progress.
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. BRYAN, BOONE.
RAYED?I NOW HAVE IN MY
possession a good looking bay
horse, taker up on the commons
in Boone. Owner will please call
and get him as the feed bill is
growing each day. Hurry* W. R.
Greene, Town Marshal. 22-11
>R SALE?Purebred O. I. C. pigs.
$5 each. Finley P. Hodges. Sanus
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received. Richardson Bros. Siler
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