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voi ?:>iE xi.nr, xo. y IIEER WILl/HK E!YE MORE PROTECTION IN THE MOUNTAINS Season for Taking Buck Shortened 45 Days in Watauga. Caldwell and Avei*y Clo?i?d for Two Years. Supervisor Mease Tells of Work Being Done in Daniel Boone Catne Refuge. Whether there arc deer in Watauga or not. sportsmen of this county will have less time to hunt for then, in the future, for on last Thursday morning a hearing was held before State Refuge Supervisor C. N. Mease; at the courthouse here, and i hv season was shortened from 105 days to 60 days. The new law provides that the season open on November 1 and close December 31, both dates included in the open period. Supervisor Mease, who has charge of the Daniel Boone, Mount Mitchell, Wayah Bald and Andrew Johnson game preserves, states that the season for taking buck deer will be Closed tor a period ol two years Tin Avery and Caldwell counties. The Daniel Boone Refuge, lying in these counties, is being well stocked with the antlercd specie, and the flocks are steadily increasing in numbers, j The refuge comprises 19,000 acres i of wilderness in the center of a tre-, mendous Federal forest preserve, is hounded by a strand of wire, and is guarded diligently by a corps of game wardens, who give their full time to the work of propagating game and destroying pests. As the deer, elk, pheasant and turkeys increase in numbers, they will gradually find their way into the adjacent territory, which according to j Mr. Mease is ideally adapted to wild-! life, and eventually the region will become a inecca for sportsmen. Five fine trout streams are embodied in the Daniel Boone Refuge, and during the recent open period, rainbow trout of huge proportions were taken in large numbers by the hundreds of sportsmen who journeyed there for the outdoor pastime. It is the purpose of the Conservation Department to get the streams in proper eondi-i tion and keep at least one of themj open during the summer seasons of . coming years. Supervisor Mease believes that the co-operation of the sportsmen in this section will aid more greatly than any other agency in the restoration of field and stream to their former status. Taylor, Mast and Shull Reunion Held in Kansas The following taken from a Dighton, Kansas, newspaper, tells of the Taylor, Mast and Shull reunion which was attended this year by several local people. The Wataugans present hflvp rpriirnpfl nftor vicilic ivViion rnr ried t^eni into eleven states: j "The home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Shnll near Grigston was the scene of much merriment on Sunday,' August 9th, when 72 relatives from five states gathered for at: annual reunion. "A bountiful dinner was served, cafeteria style, at the noon hour. An interesting program and business session followed, during which it was decided to hold the reunion in 1932 at the home of the original Snuli settlers in North Carolina. "Numerous pictures wava taken, including one representing four generations, J. T. Shull and his first great-grandson, Billie Owen. "Ice cream and cake were served in the late afternoon. Those enjoying the pleasant day were: Mr. and Mrs. Don Groves and daughter, Ruth, Maitland, Mo.; Mrs. T. O. Parsons, Skidmore, Mo.; Mrs. Charles Wells Mr. Engcne Wells, Mr. Forest Wells, Miss Margaret Wells, all of Maryville, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. George Sewell, Yuma, Colo.; Mr. and Mis. Guy A. Sewell, Yuma, Colo.; Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Conrad, Maryville. Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Twaddcll and daughters, Treca and Elma, Bcloit, Kansas; Mrs. Charles Knoblauch, Charleston, S. C.; Mr. Frederick Knoblauch, Charleston, S. C.; Miss Gertrude Wray, Maryville, Mojfaj Mr. J. M. Horton, Vilas, N. C.; Miss Naomi Shull, Skidmore, Mo.; Mr. W. P. Owen and sons, Dighton, Kansas; Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Owen and son, Dighton, Kansas; Miss Zo^a Crofton, Healy, Kansas; Miss Anna Louise Firruin, Hugoton, Kansas; Mr. C. E. Greemore, Amy, Kansas; MrsoW. T. White Urigston, Kansas;; Mr. J. J. Shull, Healy, Kansas; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Shull and family, Amy, Kansas; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Shull and family, Amy, Kansas; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Shull and family, Grigston, Kansas; Mr. and Mrs. Joe M. Shull and family, Amy, Kansas; Mr. George F. Shull and family, Healy, Kansas; and Mr. and Msr. William H. Shull and family, Lamar, Colo.; Mrs. Robert Rayl and son and daughter, Buddie and May, of Twin Falls, Idaho. BANKS CLOSE LABOR DAY Announcement has been made thai both the Boone banks will be closed Monday on account of Labor Day. * . A Non-Partisan Nt I r * ~ w "" 1 BOONE IP i I ZJLimiZZ II JUDGE TAM BOWIE BOWlEPLEASEf) ! WITH PROSPECTS Ache County Man Receives Encouraging Reports Relative to Senate Race. Has Brilliant Record as a Campaigner. Judge Tam C. Bowie, of West Jefferson, who recentiy tossed his hat into the ring for the Democratic nomination for United States Senator, spent Saturday in Boone, and brought with him the information that his candidacy is meeting the hearty re | sponse of voters from Cherokee to Currituck. "I have received encourI aging news in support of my candidacy from all parts of the State," said Mr. Bowie, whose platform of i tax relief for the State and of tax reform for the nation is expected to win for him the approval of a vast number of voters in the coming primary election. The Ashe County man has been a stellar performer in State politics since 1902 when he made a phenomenal run for the Senate as the Dcmoi cratio candidate* in what was then a rock-ribbed Republican district. In 1908 he was elected to the General ! Assembly \vheve he at ouce rose to prominence and leadership. He served I for a. number of terms and became Speaker of the House in 1915. He made the race for Lieutenant-Governor in 1924, his first state-wide campaign, and attracted a large vote by his brilliant oratory. In 1927 he was appointed a Superior Court Judge by Governor' McLean and served in this capacity for several I months. Tarn, as he is familiary known to Watauga people, is a keen student J of government, and mountain people arc watching with an unusual degree ! of interest the progress of his campaif*n. i Sunday School Meeting 1 at Three Forks Church The Baptist Sunday Schools' Sep| tember Conference and Report Me'et| inir will be held at Three Forks Baptist Church on Sunday, September 6th, at 2:30 p. m. Roy Dotson, director, has given out the following program: Song service, Carter Farthing iii charge; devotional; work explained; song; report of schools through group superintendents; song; suggested program of work for leaders, Miss Elizabeth Cowan; song; "Meeting Our Responsibilities," I. G. Greer; song; business; adjournment. All superintendents in the county are urged by the director to attend this first meeting of the Sunday schools and bring a good representa-! tion from the schools. Pastors and | all friends of Sunday schools are also j invited to join in the meeting. Highway Patrolman Suffers Broken Leg Officer S. B. Singleton, of the State Highway Patrol is in Grace hospital, Banner Elk, recovering from I si serious iraccirre 01 tlie leg winch occurred near Minneapolis on Friday right while a party of the officers were en route to Boone to assist during the Boone Trail Highway celebration. According to information re- i ceived, one of the foot rests to Singleton's motorcycle became loosed atj onp pTid. flucf TCVVTld and! caused the serious wreck. Mr. Singleton was to have been stationed in Boone permanently, and it is understood will locate here when his condition permits him to resume his duties. He was recovering from injuries received in an accident near Brevard, when the second mishap oe curred. LAW OFFICES MOVED Attorney Wade Brown who recently established his offices in the Blackbum Hotel building has moved them into the Watauga County Bank buiid. ing where he has secured space for1 merly used by the Western North Carolina Development Company. :wspaper, Devoted to the , WATAUGA COUNTY, NOKTH CA m/S IPs rri r* mure man d for Saturday Despite overcast skies and spas-, modic showers last Saturday morning, 1 which held up for more than an hour I thp celebration program of the open-' ing of Route 60 (Boone Trail), aj crowd estimated at well over five j thousand from six or more Southern i States participated in the festivities, j enjoyed one of he greatest dinners' ever spread in the mountains and went away with a song of praise in their hearts for Watauga and the manner in which she treated her dis tinguished visitors. The program got under way at, 11 o'clock with the address of wel-! come by Dr. B. B. Dougherty, presi-. dent of Appalachian State Teachers j College, who traced the development j of highways in the mountains and j told of their part in the reclamation j of the Lost Provinces. In glowing! language the noted educator described i the beauties of Watauga County and j climaxed his address with a tribute j to Grandfather Mountain. "I have j been told," he said, "that Grandfa-j thcr Mountain is the oldest mountain | in the world, but 1 do not believe it. j I believe that when God Alipighty j had finished the earth, he survoved 1 his handiwork and decided tc crown | it with his masterpiece, . and that; masterpiece is Grandfather Moun-1 tain. I hope sonic day to see a high-, way reaching to the top of Grand father, so that all may travel therej and appreciate its beauties." Following Dr. Dougherty's address! Judge T. B. Finley of the Superior; Court bench introduced Henry Reynolds, of North Wilkesbovo, who brought greetings from the Slate of Wilkes and in turn introduced Santford Martin, editor of the WinstonSalem Journal, who in his five-minute talk related many humorous ihci- j dents which occurred during the ear-J ly days of the State's highway pro gram. The Winston editor also read j letters from President Hoover and | Ernest N. Smith, of the American j Automobile Association, felicitating North Carolina and Watauga County on the completion of the Boone Trail. Near the close of Mr. Martin's talk Governor and Mrs. O. Max Gardner entered the auditorium cf the college where the first part of the program was hold on account of the showers, and took their places on the rostrum. . The vast audience arose and applauded as the chief executive took his seat. Mr. Martin then introduced E. Average Temperature of 67 Recorded for Month With an average temperature of 67 degrees during the month of August, which is usually the hottest and most sultry period of the summer season, Watauga lays claim to being the most comfortable spot on the map. Professor J. T. C. Wright's report for the month just ended follows: Average maximum temperature, ' 78 degrees. Average minimum temperature, 57 degrees. Average, temperature. 67 degrees. Average daily range in temperature, 21 degrees. Greatest daily range in temperature, 3:1 degrees; date, 31st. Average temperature at 6 p. ra. (time of observation), 70 degrees. Highest temperature reached, S8 degrees; date, 1st. Lowest temperature reached. 45 degrees; date, 30th. Number inches of rainfall (including melted snow), 7.17. I Greatest rainfall in 21 hours, LIS; date, 20tb. Number of days with 0.01 inch or more rainfail, 17. Number of clear days, 12. Number of cloudy days, 9. Number of partly cloudy days, 10. Direction of prevailing wind, west. POl V WYkT T OCPC PINr.ro | IN WOODWORKING MACHINE Poly Wyke was seriously injured last Saturday while at work at the ;shop recently purchased by he and | Ben H. Moody from R. M. Owens, 1 when his right hand came in contact | with an edger upon which he was finishing a piece of timber. The middle finger was cut from the hand and others badly mutilated, however it is not thought that further amputation will be necessary. Mr. Wyke has suffered intensely from the unfortunate accident, but the injured in cm f ber is perhaps showing as much improvement as could be expected. ATTEND CONFERENCE Rev. S. E. Gragg, Watt Gragg, Rev. W. L. Trivette, Miss Nell Trivette and Rev. John Greene were visitors in Colletlsville Sunday where they attended the Piedmont Annual Conference of the Advent Christian Church, which was in session at Berea Church. The sermon was delivered by Rev. Gordon O. Wihon of Jacksonville. The Berea Church is the oldest in the Advent Conference, having been established more than 52 years ago. Best Interests of Northwe ROUNA, THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER ,uuu tratlier n Celebration 13. .J'iffless, chairman of the newlyorganized highway commission. Mr. Jeffress outlined further his highway plan, and promised that the lonamossee Koau from Hie Avery County line to Linville would be completed probably before the next tourist season opens. He told his audience of the beauties of the Boone Tiail. which he looks on as a model of r-oadbuiMing, and declared that his organization would use it; influence to obtain Federal markers on the road through the states traversed by the pioneer Boone on his journey to Kentucky and Missouri. The beauties of the Grandfather and of Linville Gorge were stressed by the speaker, who predicted that in the near future these spots of grandeur will be obtained by the State for a park, and that eventually a road will be built to the top of the Grandfather. Mr. Jeffress has traveled through a j number of the counties in the west j during recent weeks, and he is undoubtedly impressed by the wondrous climate and unsurpassed scenery which he found. "Each section of Western North Carolina should , join together in this new road building program," he said. "Eighty million people, or two-third of the nation's population, are in easy reach of Western North Carolina, and no county in the west can compete with the other in beauty; each of them has a charm all its own." In conclusion Chairman Jeffress promised that when revenue is available a road leading in the direction of Johnson City, Tenn.. will he constructed, to join at the State line with a road of similar width and grade which it is understood Tennessee will build. Ke also urged the , residents of the bill country to start a beautification program, encourage the growth of native shrubs arid flowers, and paint their homes. "People do not come here to look <dt uninteresting signboards: they come to enjoy the beauties of your country, and these scenic spots should be re-1 tained in their primeval glory." The rain by this time had ceased and the crowd adjourned to the outdoor platform, which was surrounded by fully three times as many celebrants as had been able to crowd into the auditorium. Congressman O. B. Lovett, of the First Tennessee District, representing Governor HenHorton, recalled MV\ Jeffrcss' (Plcae turn to Page 3) Well Known Surgeon Buys Boone Property Dr. S. B. Love, well known surgeon of Charlotte, whc with Mrs. Love has been spending a vacation period at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Grag^, has returned to his home after closing a deal with Mr. Gragg for thc.;, beautiful ccrner loti on which the Gragg home was burned last year. The consideration was not given out, but it was stated the price indicated a rather stable condition of Boone realty. \ Dr. and Mrs. Love came to Boone with the intention of looking about and passing on, but became so impressed with this region that they immediately decided to locate and it is given out that in April of next year they will build a handsome home on their newly acquired propevty, which is perhaps the most improved residential lot in the city. Dr. Love states that he has traveled extensively j though America's mountain regions, but never has found conditions, climatically or otherwise, so favorable as right here in Boone. It is understood that the'Loves will make their permanenc home here, and that the Doctor will enter into the general praetice-of surgery. CIRCULATION SOLICITOR NOW OUT FOR DEMOCRAT Mr. Frank Sherrill, of Statcsville, who for some time has been engaged in circulation work for neighboring weeklies, is now going arocmd in Watauga soliciting subscriptions for The Democrat, and at the same time making adjustments of arreages, where these occur. Mr. Sherrill is anxious to become acquainted with as many Democrat readers as is possible, and it is hoped that the same courteous treatment wlil be accorded him which the publisher has always received. Any criticism or suggestion which [WTould enable us to improve or make mA"n nutorf Qininir will I be welcomed, and may be made through Mr. Sherrill. Any assistance lent him will be greatly appreciated. AYERS BROTHER AWARDED ELECTRICAL CONTRACT Ayers Brothers, local electrical contractors, were awarded the contract for the complete electric work incident to the construction of the new Watauga Hospital, when the trustees met to open sealed bids last Saturday. It was stated that several contractors figured on he job, but that the local men proved to have furnished the low bid. st North Carolina 3, 1931 Visits Boone j DICK FOUNTAIN fMntain spends" time in watauga i Candidate for Gubernatorial Nomina- j tion Sojourns in Mountains and Looks After Political Fences. Expects Successful Race. Lieutenant-Governor Dick Fountain, of Rocky Mount, spent the week end in Boone, shaking hands with old friends and making new acquaint- j ances, in the meantime lining up his j forces for the coming primary, at which time he will make a bid for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. Mr. Fountain has been coming to the mountains for the past number of years, 3nd during his visits has acquainted himself with numerous party leaders, who are expected to take up the cudgel for him during the coming campaign. He has a most ' pleasing personality and mixes well , with the people. The Lieutenant-Governor is strong in his belief that government should lie in the hands of the people, and denounces with vehemence the attempt being made by certain politicians to bring about the short ballot system in North Carolina. The central purchasing agency which was lecently established in the State is another thing that fails to meet his fancy, and he doesn't fail to tell the world about it. Mr. Fountain has been prominent in State affairs for the past twentytwo years, having served one term as Speaker of the House. He is looked on by his admirers as an authority on legislative matters. He stated during his visit to Boone that he has recently been in a majority of the counties in the west and finds that, his candidacy is meeting widetnvaui? founv Mrs. Raleigh William? j Succumbs in Stalesville Mrs. Raleigh Williams. *ib. of Boone Route 2, died in a Slatcsviile hospital Tuesday evening, where she had been since last Friday and underwent a serious operation. Funeral services, it is understood, were held today (Wednesday) from the Laurel Springs Church, Laxon, and inter-? meat will be in that community. Deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Largin Watson 01 Laxon and was born and reared in that community, where she was favorably j known throughout her wide circle of] acquaintances. Surviving are the husband and four I small children. Three sisters and four brothers also survive. Boone High School to Open on September 8 Boone High School will open on Tuesday, September 8, and indications now are that the enrolment will be the largest in the school's history. Text, books .vill be handled by the school, and many second-hand books may be se. ured by students who are sure they know the text being used. Very few changes have been made in the personnel of the faculty, and a highly-efficient organization is ex-1 Tiprfpfl hv rlio nrinrinnl Mv Uovo P ! MostTeachers are requested to meet in the school library on Monday afternoon. September 7th, at 2:30 p. m. REGULAR MEETING AMERICAN LEGION FRIDAY EVENING All ex-service men are requested to attend the regular meeting of the American Legion, to be held Friday night, September 4th. Commander Charles Younce states that Watauga Post is planning a negTO minstrel in the near future, and he urges each member to come ',ut and help arrange the program. Other important business will come before the post. Give the young birds plenty of roosting space as crowding causes them to become overheated, which weakens them and retards growth. ~~ "; $1.50 PER YEAR LONG ILLNESS LS~ FAT" TO BOONE n?r i v t m .J.J IWKEY Well Kn"'^- Citizen Succumbs After Illness Three Weeks in Charlotte !' jf Was Native of Caldwell .ity. Funeral Wednesday. WidqgS nd Two Sons Among the Surv? ?, . ?<* J. J. #5 Toy, 00. we:! known resident ol' TJOone, died in the Charlotte Sanitorium Monday evening, where he had been for a week taking treatment, a complication of ailments. Erights disease and a deranged condition of the stomach Were said to have been the immediate causes of his death. He had been in rather poor health for a period of about five years but his condition did not become set ions until about three weeks ago, since which time he has been bedfast. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 from the Boone Baptist Church by the pastor, Rev. P. A. Hicks, who was assisted in the rites by the Rev. J. A. Yount of the Lutheran Church. Intern: cut followed ?n the Boone cemetery. Pallbearers were J. T. C. Wright. Carroll E. Rabb of Lenoir. J. F. Cook of Lenoir, Herring Crisp of Lenoir, L. L. Bingham, K. L. Bingl / ? - TT BHHT, \S?urge nagaman, is. jv. Teams, McKinley Ayers, J. I.. Quails, I. G. Greene and Dr. I? B. Dougherty. Bearing the huge floral offering}^ were Gladys Hagaman, Lorene -Mil- v: ler, Ruby Wilson, Lela Avers, Jean Wilcox Elaine Greer, Beatrice Cullers, Jewel Hagaman, Edith Parsons. " Louise Storie, Vivian Cook, Floy Gottrell, Ruby Cook, Gaye Miller, Mary Estes and Flora Greene. Surviving are the widow and two sons, Messrs. Robert and J. Coffey, two sisters, Mrs. Mack Moore, of Wilkesboro, and Mrs. Tom Gragg of Montezuma; and two brother, Edward and Vernon Coffey, residents of the State of California. Mr. Coffey was a nati\*e of Caldwell County, a son of the late Harvey Coffey, and was born near Lenoir. His early life was spent in the Globe community, and he was later engaged for many years in mercantile pursuits at Lenoir. He moved to this city about four years ago, where he firmly established himself in the community life, and made a wide circle of friends. lie was a member of the Baptist church. Aged Silverstone Lady D nr i m. iissts i ues. evening Mrs. John Dougherty, 70, of the Silvers tog ecommnnity succumbed Tuesday evening to an illness vhicTi had been serious for about eight months. Cancer of the stomach was assigned as the cause of her demise. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday from the Union Baptist Church by Rev. R. C. Egger:-, ami intorment took place in th* Mast remote ry. Surviving are two children, H. P. Dougherty of Silverstone, and a mariQ ried daughter, who resides in West Virginia. Her husband died about four years ago. Mrs. Dougherty was reared in Watauga County and spent practically all her life here, where she was well known and much loved. SUCCESSFUL MEETING COMES TO CLOSE AT MT. PLEASANT A most successful series of meetings closed at New Mount Pleasant Lutheran Church on Meat Gamp Sunday night. The attendance dosing the week was exceedingly large, and on the closing night standing room was at a premium. The preaching was done by Kev. P. M. Carpenter of Hickory, Rev. C. N. Vount of Hickory, Rev. J. A. Yount of Boone, and Rev. J. W. Moietz, a .former Watauga boy who is now stationed at Rural Hall. A week's meeting will begin at Old Mount Pleasant Church next Sunday at the 11 o'clock hour. Dr. E. C. Cooper, Synodical Field Missionary of North Carolina, Kings Mountain, will conduct the services. FAREWELL DANCE I The farewell dance at Mayview Manor has been advertised for Monday night, at which time Banzai Currie and His Floridians, who have furnished the music during the tour- / ist season, wily say goodbye. The periodic dances at Mayview this year have drawn wide attendance, locally and from afar, and the last one, coming as it does on Labor Day, will likely be a crowning occasion. RECEIPTS AT LOCAL POST OFFICE SHOW INCREASE Postal receipts at. the Boone postoffice have shown a substantial increase for the past fiscal year, states Postmaster A. W| Smith. During the v' year just closed 5,636 money orders were issued by the office *or a total amount of $52,205/3.3. M v orders paid numbered 1,707 ror a I "Mai of $18,042.49. Stamp sales for the period amounted to approximately 313,000. MStJsa
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