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MARCH 5. 1025. \ZoCAL. MftJPPENlNGS Dr. Kiliian and son of Lincointo spent the week-end at their fan near Boone. Mrs. Carrie Waters of Foscoe pass ed through town yesterday afternoo after a months visit, to friends an relatives in Lenoir. Regular communication Wate.ug Lodge No. 273 at the Masonic Ha tomorrow night. Degree work an other business of importance t.o b transacted. A full attendance is dt wred. Our popular jeweler Mr. Will (_ Walker has moved into his new tjuat tea's in the Hamby building, adjoin ing the Dixie Theater where he i better prepared to accommodate hi growing business. Ad this week. W. R. Middteton President o Draughon's Business College, Win i ston-Sa'em is here looking after th< interests of his College. Miss Rut) Cetfcre:; of the Boone Hardwa.o Co is a 'cent graduate from that in stilo lion. Mrs K. Marian II Arm an ?.f IfUZZfij t'ovc Creek. after an iilness of ma #?y year-, ai her home la-' >:.( nrday night. She wa> a daughter o: tie late M. A Teague. Mrs. Joe Hardin and Mr:.. Dr Hardin of Snails Mills spent sevevu days in Johnson City thi ; week * is iung relatives. Mrs. Hardin was ac companiod home by her little g: r.? son Master U. H. Jr. Mr. Oschi Hardin who returnee from the Long Sanitarium at States vffie last week end, seems to bt improving. He is rather weak bul the store of his brother last Tacoday. Monday night was the coldest oi season, mercury dropping uncomfortably near the zero point. Then wit*. much more ice on lh? watei courses on Tuesday than at any time during the winter. The Chinese Pheasants that we? released on the farm of Mr \V. li tiragg havt been seen several iimes si see they were liberated. Just I refresh your memory there is a luu m Watauga protecting pheasants, carrying a fine of $50,00 for killing one *5'*ware! Sorry to loam that Mr. William Coffey, prominent farmer am! nur*r?-ymnn of Moat ( amp has boon seriously ill for some days, and was not improving: when heard from on Taesday, which was through the Rev Beaton. Mr. and Mrs. Clint Thomas who recently came in fom Okanogan, Wash, have taken positions with the Boone Trail Cafe. Mr. Thomas is a professional cook, while Mrs. Thomas will wait tables. There were a hundred people took dinner there on Monday. On Friday Feb. ~7 at the advanced age of 01 years, Mr. W. H. Greei ?f Banner EiK, another of the few remaining Confederate Veterans, of this section answered the last roll tail and passed, we hope, to a rich reward. He was a good citizen ami had many friends who will hear of his death with sorrow. Mrs. S&liiiA Potter wife of Mr. Abram Potter of Potter Town, died at hoi home last week. Her life has boor, a long arid rather checkeredone. Sorrows of various kind have overshadowed her many times, but the darkness was never so great as to overshadow her kindly acts to those who knew her. So .far as we know she was a splendi woman. Mr. G. E. Ashley of Lansing, hat been up again this week. He has lei to contract the building of his home here, the contract going to Baldwin, Greer and Badger of Ashe county. While here Mr. Ashley rented the G. G. Stephens property in East Boone ana win, wc are tuui, soon oe a dozen' of this city Mr. N (\ Green of Blowing Bock nras in town contracting for brick and other material to he used in '-he erection of a business block at Blowing Rock, covering his front on the corner, at the intersection of Boone and Main Streets. The little frame store building ha.- been razed and work on the new and imposing structure will begin as soon as the contract is let. Rev. Seymour Taylor, Presiding Elder North Wilkesboro District announces a call quarterly conference to meet at Hen^on's Chapel on Tuesday Feb. 17, 1925, for the purpose of electing a building committee for the purpose of building a new church near the present site of the chapel. "The building as planned." says the pastor. Rev. Taylor, "will be of brick and modern in every respect " ? Mr. John Wilson of ZioRviUc. r* , markt'd Monday that the farmers ol the Cove Creek section of the count;, i arc preparing for the biggest crop; ' he mis ever known put <-ut there am that the most of the plowing is al ready done. That sounds good, a: n Cove Creek is rightly dubbed tht ^ torn erio of the county. Rev. W. A. Dcaton. pastor of Bc^ thany Lutheran church in Hickory, n filled an appointment at old Mount ^ Pleasant church, Meat Camp. Inst ! Sunday, which tor sonv time ha? a been without a pastoi. Mr. Deaton II says his congregation voted him a j: leave of absence for thirty days ea<h c year and he has been utilizing the I time in sein ing this church. He was a ! caller at the Dwnocfnt r?iT?r?<. i day. j Ex-Sheriff W. P Moody, who has I served most acceptably as chief of 'police ?n Boone, has resigned the poF sition, and Mr. W. K. Greene, the i "old star d by" again Oi> the job. I Air. Moody's pr affair math it f almost impossible for him '? er. -j longer. As there was a. vacancy, the e Democrat is glad that Roby Greene fi1 got the appointment. the can always . j '??. d pend ?' upn'> t0 do his very best r j where an officer is needed. i Mr. Jackson Mr Bride of Alas was r'an interesting caller al om sfc< : on Monday. H- a\ the a inter just <i_ I irxtr H ? f i since J 860. Thar year. he says. . v I was hut. one "tracking" snow, which 1 he will always rt memin-r. as h? and j; hi- brother had bought onte fins -legs! | and anxii a. !y looked forward :?i tin1 ) snow: which never came, in which ro j run them. He say. there has, ?> far. been 22 sr.ow falls I his wint* r. but if they were put together it would 1 not make a depth, he doesn't think, . of more than 3 inches. Last winter . he said we had 17 snow storms and I it will he remembered some were quite heavy. I BINGHAM HORTON WEDDING SOLEMNIZED EVENING OF 28TH ' j In the Boone Methodist ehuteli '.n ! February I'.Sth at X p. m occififfod ar. ' j event * f much interest when the '?ril! bant and most beautiful ?n>i?r;'g? of ,i Mi- ''r.rri Rel .. Ilorto?i imd Mr. j Heaa Brow i i ,chair.. both >. Boooe [ wiUi ?eU bruti ' X inibi ; of ft ? ; ?! .! of the hrid.- an i groom fr?>?n *?ut of ? | town were preset i< and ^oi^e of them j in the wedding1 party These were , d Ifeirn Yelverton of t^oldsboro; j Miss Scire a Curtis of Butler. Tenn;j j M;ss Ruth Coffey, now in attendance! i I at Virginia Intermoni College, Brisjtol; Mr. James Moore, cousin of the {bride from Washington, I>. C. and i Mr. Baxter l^ihney ir?m I.)uke Uni' i versity: Quite a large number of pco' j pie from out of town were present iat the marriage, the church being crowded to its utmost capacity with ; about a thousand people. The eore' mony was performed by Rev. F. M Huggins, pastor of the bride, and 1 Rev. M. i>. Woosiey. pastor of the | groom. I The church was simply bur most i beautifully decorated with natiw evergreens, spruce and 15ai.1v. and vases ; 01 Madonna lilies. These were tastily arranged on the chancel and the front ! of the choix loft, an arch also being , at the front of each aisle, and one in the center of the chain ' forming the altar. Thirty cathedrai candles arranged on the chancel railing, in front of the choir loft, and it two Candel| abra, one or. each side of the pulpit shed their mellow light uv r the scene. Prior to the ceremony Miss Selma L Curtis, dressed in nile green flat crepe 1 and cream lace trimmr.gs, as pianist and Mr. .Tames Moore gave a musical ' program. Miss Curtis as a prelude played "Spring" and then accompa1 nying on the piano Mr Moore sang "In the Garden of My Heart" and "Perfect Love." At the first at rains -f Mendelssohn's Wedding March the bridesmaids entered in the following order each carrying pink Killarney roses:; ! Miss Carrie Coffey of Boone, wear !mg a net dress embroidered m silver over gold cloth; Miss Nell Coffey in i changeable rose taffeta trimmed in ostrich lace, and handmade roses Miss i Helen Yeivervori of Goidsboro, dressed m green georgette, cream lace. ( and handmade roses: Mrs. J. H. Anderson of Marion, wearing a powder : blue georgette with bead embroidery and lace trimmings. The four groomft; men, Messrs Austin South. Sam Hor ijvon, Howard Bingham and David ' Greene dressed in Tuxedos pith bou, i toimieres of lillics of the valley came i down the opposite aisle in the same j ( order and took their places opposite 1 the bridesmaids. Then the matron ofj .; honor. Mrs. David Greer, e, in dress I of American beauty georgette and | . j ostrich trimmings carrying American! oeauty roses entered and took her j place at the right side of the altar. . Next came the Moid of Honor, Missl i Ruth Coffey, becomingly gowned in ( , yellow georgette with trimming? of1 ? yellow ostrich and handmade roses and carrying pink Killarney roses, taking her place at the left of the THE WATAUGA EE MOCRAT| :titar. i'rcced;ng lite bride whs the* . ( hamlsom- little n ? .v-.v of ru> groom >?a..tor Hal Bingluim. ; r;rijr bearer dressed in a white linen suit and cu? r> in>? the ring* in i madonna lilly and accompanying bin the vely little flower girl, tittle Miss Martha Anderson, in a frock of pink georgette ovr light bine satin trimmed in pink for carrying a basket o/ pink roses. Miss Horton was a charming bride as she 1 , v..vvrv\i on i.:.'*" arm 01 nor cousin. Mr. James Moore, who accompanied ; her to the altar. Her wedding gown ;j was a lovely creation of white georgette, made circular skirt inset with 1 silver lace Madallions, made over silver cloth. The bridal veil of tulle was worn coronet style and held in place by bandeau and clusters of orange blossoms. She carried a shower boquet i of brides roses, lillies of the valley, and orchids. She was mot at the altar by the groom accompanied by Mr. Baxter Linney as Best Man. During the ceremony Miss Curtiss played "to , a Wild Rose" The ring ceremony was | used. A - a iec -ssional Lohengrin's WedI dine March was pi; yd a?:d the wed' ding party left the church hi reverse I order. The bride -stopping at the ca. ! door to throw her bouquet to the id* maids- arid Mi : ?'a-**ie Coffey | v. i. fort'matt one to posses it. Imrric-'.tla- - v after he ceremonv t h - ' .* ' g 'orr. :(T* and in the:.hon nv >r they will make an auto thr-.cigh Fbrida, The La id of P'lowers." The bride's traveHng suit ! was a black faille silk ensemble suit I and ui? < -sories- to match. Th? hi;ii*- is the or..1; dhughteir oi ' hf I:. Mr. C. Morton, widen known as '? rit Morton. a prorpjiiierit man i ; -V'alaujV! ou. > for- years and amrmljir of tht. noted Morton family of this county and other sections of the state. Mrs. Bingham is I a young lady of strong personality j which has won for he rmany friends I I in her native town and other places | She is worthy, popular and accom- j i plished. and has been an assistant in ' j the Registrar's office at the Appala-' , chum 'i taming School fir three years ; ' Tht: gtoosri is 'he ?on of Mr and ; Mrs. R I.. Bingham of Boone. *?f the! : \ el' known Bingham family who have wi-:."! - much to this and ot.Verj I oavl: the state. Me is of the firm j of (ire. K Tin ghaiv f Boone. ;;r?i j i is .i pi ti :id ami popular young man He i : r. i elf i> a gen his in producing 1 novo:: ?n wood work, and the firms business hi this line is rapidly grow1 ii.g by w-ltide ale orders from distant places. Moth of these fine young people are graduates of the Appalachian Training School and attended other insti! ut dins lut>. i. The numerous wed ding presents are most beautiful and | it a h'gh order, showing the esteem I hi. h thti? young people are held] j by their many friends in this and i other states. The verv best widi.^i j of their many friends go with thern | j in their journey through life, and we! : trust that this journey may he as full of choicest flowers as is the! 1 land ??f theii honeymoon. After April 1. they will make their] home at Pine Crest, Mrs. M>orc'sl home in Boone. J. M. DOWXUM. ! I WITH THE LOCAL j CHURCHES j j METHODIST NOTES According to the throng thai attended the wedding Saturday night, the church is a very popular place to go. The writer does not blame anybody for being there because he i kes to attend weddings too. This one was the most, beautiful of all. Here's hoping a long and happy life for the bride and groom. Sunday School was not '.juite as strong in numbers an it was Sunday a week, but the same spirit and determination was there. Don't forget your class .Sunday. Lots dp* ads on | the scholars being regular. Help the ! teacher and president with th:-.t bur-j i . . .... joen. in o'clock is the hour. [ Hear Brother Rugging preach Sun-: j day. Give him your prayers and at| tention Bo there on time, j The constancy of the Kpworth . League is encouraging. Leaguers who aiv or. the job overcame obstacles [ and move on anyway. Dr. Few* of j Duke University used to say "know j your place and be found in it." | Preaching at Blowing Rock Sunday at 11 a. m. and 7 p. ni Some important matters will he discussed: i Sunday morning after preaching. I Since the road to Blowing Rock is i in pretty good condition, a trip to ! I that town is now a pleasure There j , ,, v "UK. ? i > wi'jid! mere i I too. I Boone and Blowing Rock are closer together nov in distance, and i we need to get cioser together in in-! terests. 1 understand that there is a live Boosters Clnh at blowing Rock now suppose the chamber of commerce and the booster's Club get together some time and talk about advertising these two places " arc enough." This writer is interested in everything that is good for our county. ?EVERY THURSDAY?BOONE. N. C I BOONE BAPTIST CHURCH ^ Sunday School V a rr?. Worship 11 a. m. a id 7 p. m R. V P. U 6 p. m. a Wednesday 7 p. m. Prayer service 8 and choir practice. Present in Sunday School on lat Sunday 249. We extend a hearty welcome to residents, students and visitors spending the day in Boone to worship with us. IMPORTANT NOTICE! The auditor is now auditing the tax books for Watauga county and j has ordered me to advertise all 1923 taxes which have not been paid. So I am now preparing a list of the delinquent tax payers for advertis-! ing. All who have not paid can save ! same being advertised by pay ng not i iaivT than March 9th. C M. ORiTCHER. Ex-Sh -iff Js-s I FOR SARK?Farm '?f about bO a cres. Located near Vilas. Good six 1 Toom house, good spring and soring iff hoive. For further information 9 KOBOTlOtiBREl BIN'S < j| MR. FARMER Mow t yam time. Fine Virginia I farms, fine locations at attractive ) nric? s ami terms. For description f same mc.'i me at Blowing Rock Mar. 1 !th. and at the court house at Boone I March 11th for 1 sure . -an intercyou in some real bargains. T. W. WINKLER. Hewlett, Va. I 3-5 ATTENTION BOYS AND GIRLS! If you are contemplating taking a business course we ask you to write ? u for our catalogue. We teach the following courses: Accountancy-degree, Complete Banking, Secretarial Stenographic. Teachers', Commercial Teacher's. Bank Bookkeeping Machine. and Civil Service We guarantee to place you in a position. Write l for our Gu&ran'ce Contract. nUAUGHONS BUSINESS COLLEGE Winston-Sahnt; X. C. 8?5.12 19-26 i IfR SAI E Cii. t'.i. in. 120 acn New land, X. C. Write Mrs. Iva Bagby Harris, lohnsun City, 1\ n. l:!-lp ! A ^ OLL> CHICKS- Reus, Rocks.! Yv yaraotts, Leghorn: . Anconas. A J hatchery near home. Write for nrienc I | Visit us when in North Wilkesboro. I ! Wilkes Hatchery, J. C. Henry. Prop. I j 2-1 2-6p STOCKHOLDERS MEETING Three Forks Cheese Factory The stockholders of the Three Forks Cheese Factory will hold their annual meeting at the Criteher Hotel, Boone, N C. on Saturday March ! 7. at 2 o'clock p. m. it is hoped, that a good many will i attend and that you will bring some one that is interested in a milk mar- ( kct. JOE H X RDiN, Secy & Treas, Wanted WOOL-WOOL -WOOL . I will pay you considera bly more money for your wool than I have seen of-j fered in any paper up to this time, i will make you, ~ liberal advance on your; _ wool if so desired. Will sign the contract to take T" the wool f. o. h. your ship' c..- ! auu win ill*-; nish sacks. Do not get fooled out oi your wool. Write me before contracting or selling. It will pay you to do so. Write and see. M. F. HOPKINS Elizabethton, Tennessee. 2-19-6-c 6 BETTER THAN WHISKEY FOR COLDS AND FLU The sensation of the drug trade is Aspironal, the two-minute cold and cough reliever that it guaranteed by the manufacturers to cut short a cold and to prevent complication*. The safest and quickest relief for Catarrhal croup and children's choking up at night, j We sell Aspironal on the manu- j facturers' strict guarantee to re- ! food your money if you are not delighted with result*. Boone Drug Company PAGE KiVE How Prosperous Will 1925 and'2(> lie? People can offer guesses os to how prosperous the next two years will he, but nobody really knows. ? Dont gamble on the future. Keep a liberal bank account in good times so es to be indepen dent of hard times. We Invite You ^usiness on ou ' r e : ord Watauga County Bank | CARA NOME FACE POWDER appeals stronjyiy to women of refine! taste, because of its delicate f?*agrance and fine texture. Thfeie eoior tone in Oura Nome Face Powder to suit your individuality, that will blend with : our ? * inflexion. Every Car;, Nome Toilet Article is designed to luiip beautify the ccmpl .-.'en, and each ?*arri"o th - dainty fragrance of far;: Nome Yen %ilj Urn- to use it loi :.s o alone Sold ordv at vonr KKXAl.i. Store BOOfiE DRUG COMPANY | TV r T ? "? "? Wilkes LAUNDRY NORTH WILKESBORO New and Modern. Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back C. C . Ragan's daily express will give you prompt service. Give us a trial. WE DO EVERYTHING BUT STIFF COLLARS How W ill Your Mill work 6 1^* I r * . ? ? ana rmtsii a.ook in 1 Year? Open joints, warps, splits and ready to be removed because it was not dry? Be sure you are using thoroughly kiln-dried material. 1 he kind we furnish. It stands the test of time and ripens with age. : BRADIIN G-RHEA LUMBER COMPANY j LUMBER, BUILDING MATERIAL AND MILL WORK Corner ?. Main and Division Streets JOHNSON CITY, TENNESSEE |
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