LOCAL ? ? Mrs. Frank Critcher, of Lenoir spent the week-end in the com munity. Mr. H. L. Macauley, of Wilming ton, spent the week-end with his family at ^as. Mr. W. J. Horton, of Farrell, Pa? is visiting with home folks in the vicinity of Vilas. ? Miss Esther McNeil, of Winston Salem, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Greer, of Boone. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Hendrix and daughter, Mary, of Shelby, spent the week-end with home folks here. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mas ten, of Winston-Salem, are spending the week with Mr. and Mrs. Clyde winebarger. Lieut, and Mrs. Heid B. Kellam, Jr., and daughter, Helen, have re turned from a visit with Lieut. Kel lam's parents in Binghamton, N. Y. Mrs. A. B. Graybeal, of Marion, Va., returned home last Thursday after spending a few days at the home of a sister, Mrs. D. L. Wilcox of Boone. Representative John White, Mrs. White and Miss Hazel Gibbs, of Edenton, were week-end visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Far thing, of Boone. Prof, and Mrs. W. L. Winkler, of Shulls Mills, left Tuesday for Nash ville, N. C., where Prof. Winkler will serve for the fourteenth year as principal of the Momyer high school. Mr. G. R. Long, of Orlando. Fla., who has been spending some time in Boone, left Monday evening for Co ?hoc ton, Ohio, where he will visit a sister, Mrs. Adam Hodges, before returning to his Florida Ijome. Miss Frances Clark, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Jurnigan and Mr. Maitland Joyner, of Woodville, N. C., spent Sunday in the community, en route to Roanoke, Va. Miss Clark is a sister of Mrs. T. M. Greer, of Boone, Mrs. Doughton L. Greene, of Sugar Grove, has had as guests re cently Mr. and Mrs. Ralph G Greene and family, of Winston-Sa lem, Mrs. Verna Greene, daughter and niece, of Fredericksburg, Va., B. O. Greer, of Los Angeles, Calif. Mrs. Florence Kent, of Winter Park, Fla., and Mr. and Mrs. Thad Russell and son, Thaddy, of Granite Falls, N. C., spent the day Friday visiting with Dean J. D. Rankin and Mrs. Rankin, college mates of Mrs Kent Mrs. A. P. VanDusen, daughter, Carolyn, and son, Pfc; Harold Van Dusen, are visiting with relatives in Boone and on Cove Creek. Pfc. VanDusen has recently returned from a tour of duty in Italy, and will report at the end of his 30-day furlough to Camp Carson, Colo. B. Orrus Greer, of Rupert, Idaho, and Los Angeles, Calif., is visitinjj relatives and friends in Watauga county. He came here after attend ing funeral services of a brother, J. Raymond Greer, of Moosewood, Okla. This is his first visit here in eleven years. Sunday visitors of Dr. and Mrs. J. D. Rankin, some of Dr. Rankin's cousins, were: Mr. James L. Ran kin, and his daughter, Miss Marjorie, and his sister, Miss Alma Ran kin, of Mooresville,; also Mr. and Mrs. Lee Rankin and Mrs. Rankin's mother, Mrs. George Rankin, of Statesville. Mr. and Mrs. Dwight P. Cham berlain and family have returned to their home in Lackawanna, N. Y., after spending a few days visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. H Neal Blair, Sr. Their son, Lt. Chas. H. Chamberlain, was on leave from his army air base in Alabama and was spending his time with his wife in the home of her prents. Mrs. U. Z. Youngblood, II, has returned from an extended trip of six weeks to Texas, Mexico, New Mexico and Kansas. She was w&h her husband in Pecos, Texas, while he was finishing his B-29 training at a nearby base. While there they visited many points at interest, among which was the Carlsbad Cav erns in New Mexico. Mrs. R. V. Arnold, of Bristol, Tenn., has returned home after a week spent at the home of her sister, Mrs. W. M. Burwell and Mr. Bur well. Other visitors in the Burwell home Sunday were Misses Katie Brown, Jane Wood and Mr. Phillip Earhart, Bristol; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Manship, Jr., and family, North Wilkes boro; Mrs. Ray Manship, Sr., Rockingham. Mrs. S. H. Purdue, of Roanoke, Va., left Saturday aft^r a week spent at the 'home of her daughter, Mrs. Bert Ellis and Mr. Ellis. She was accompanied here by Miss Norma Purdue, also of Roanoke, and Mrs. J. F. Cook, of Lewisburg, W. Va. Miss Betty Ellis returned with them to Roanoke to visit for a few days. ITEMS FROM THE DEMOCRAT I OF AUGUST 23, 1906 James H. Bryan was over from Bristol last week. Julius Blair of Winston-Salem is with his parents on New River for ?a short vacation. Mrs. J. W. Farthing is visiting at the home of Dr. R. C. Rhea in John son county, Tenn., this week. R. M. Greene has sold his mercan tile business at Collettsville and has returned, with his family, to their home in Boone. We are all highly pleased to have them with us again. It is indeed encouraging to note that the public schools opened in the county so far are being largely attended, and the greatest interest manifested on the part of the stu dents. A. G. Grayson of Trade, Tenn., was in town yesterday. He says the work on the railroad grade from Shouns, Tenn., to Trade is moving right along, nearly half the distance having been completed. The depot site at Trade has been located, and Mr. Grayson feels sure that the road will be completed to that point as early as possible. A West Virginian, acting in the capacity of a geological surveyor, was in town this week, and has given Watauga county another boost up ward. The altitude of Boone has always been considered 3,332 feet, but he shoots us upward to 3,900 feet, and Blowing Rock goes to 4, 400 feet. A few more jumps and we will be among the stars sure enough. The fall term of the Appalachian Training School will open on Tues day, Sept. 4th. The prospects are good for a successful term and a large attendance. C. C. Pennell of Deerfield has sold his farm to a Mr. Triplett, of Cald well, and D. Jones Cottrell has sold his pretty little house in the same section to a son of Mr. Triplett. We are also informed that our old friend Calvin Cottrell is speaking of selling his home there. ITEMS FROM THE DEMOCRAT OF AUGUST 30, 1908 Miss Mattie Horton returned Mon day from a visit to her grandparents in Jefferson. Misses Jennie Coffey and Alice Boyden left Tuesday for a few days' visit to Butler, Tenn. Owing to high water several of the mail carriers failed to make their trips yesterday. The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Watauga County Bank will be held in the bank build ing on Tuesday, September 4th, at which time the directors for the en suing year will be elected. Drs. Jones and Blackburn per formed an operation on Mrs. John P. Hag am an at the Blair Hotel this week. Miss Mattie Blair, a trained nurse, is with her, and she is getting along very well indeed. On Monday evening last Mr. A. S. Edmisten, of New River, one of our most highly respected citizens, was stricken with paralysis, and hi? con dition as we close our forms is still very serious. One side is entirely helpless, and he has not been able to speak audibly since the attack. A number of prominent farmers from different parts of the county, interested in the Watauga County Fair, met in Boone last Monday, and spent some time in discussing the ways and means, time and place, for the first fair, which, it was decided, will be held during the first week of October, 1907. A committee was appointed to look after a suitable site, that being decided, the per manent committees will be named and the work commenced. At 5 p. m. yesterday evening, Mr. G. C. Winkler, proprietor of the New Rivtr Stock Farm near Boone, was married to a Miss Wills, daugh ter of Mr. Make Wills, of Shouns, Tenn. The ceremony was perform ed at the home of the bride and the party will reach the Kinkier home this afternoon where a reception will be given. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Elliott and son, Jimmie, of Cleveland, Ohio, are vis iting with Mr. Elliott's mother and sister at Vilas. Friday Club MmIi With Miss Winklar The Friday Afternoon Club met with Miss Nita Winkler at the home of Mrs. James Winkler on Fri day afternoon at 3 o'clock. The absence of the president ne cessitated a very short business meeting, after which the program was presented by Mrs. Weaver, who gave a most interesting talk on so cial work. The hostess, assisted by Mrs. Winkler, served a dainty sweet course to the members and guests, after which the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Esther Boone. Mr*. Mast Hottest to Sunday School Class Tuesday evening, Aug. 28, at 8:00, Mrs. James B. Mast was hostess to her Sunday school class of Cove Creek Baptist Church, honoring two members, Misses Mabel Norris and Jamie Harmon, who are leaving to fill positions in the igrammar schools of Reidsville. As a token of her best wishes to the two mem bers, Mrs. Mast gave each a lovely pair of hose. Everyone enjoyed a delightful social hour and the re freshments of cake and ice cream. The event ended with each mem ber offering best wishes for a suc cessful school year to the fellow meeibers who are leaving. ? Church News GRACE LUTHERAN Rev. Edwin F. Troutman. Pastor Sunday School 10 a. m. Morning worship 11 a. m. Luther Leagues 7 p. m. PASTORS' AND DEACONS' CONFERENCE Conference of Baptist pastors and deacons will be held at the Boone Baptist Church on Monday, Sept. 3, beginning at 8 p. m. Rev. G. A. Hamby, chairman, announces the following program for the confer ence: Devotional, Rev. R. C. Kggers. 1. "What is the Believer's Posi tion?" Ephesians 1 ? discussed by Rev. H. K. Middleton. 2. "What is the Believer's Gifts?" Ephesians chapter 6, Rev. Ben Lee Ray. 3. "What is the Believer's Equip ment?" Ephesians 6, Rev. J. C. Ca- i nipe. Preachers, please come. Open dis- | cussion for all. Let us pray that we i will have the presence of the Lord. FIRST BAPTIST Rot. J. C. Canlp*. Pastor rPr. Carey Baker, perhaps thp lead ing evangelist in the Southern Bap tist convention now, will begin our meeting next Sunday morning. The meeting will run through the third Sunday in September. We give ev eryone of you who read this article a personal and special invitation. l-AITH of LASTING BEAUTY Glamorous solitaires or matched seta to grace her lucky hand. "FAITH" quality ? brilliant designs ? exquisite workmanship -attractive values -?reasonable prices. ?35 0?' B. W. Stallings Authorized ? AITH Jewtten "fern 4 II I A M U II n K. I X (. S L Doubly guaranteed in writing to be perfect; 2 Individually registered in owner's name; 3. Insured against theft, fire and lem; 4. One uniform national price on sea led -on tag. see you* AUTHORIZED O O t) BOONE - NO. CAR. Exhibit of Weaving Attracts Interest Here An exhibit of weaving by Appa lachian College summer students given at Watauga Handicrafts cen ter on Wednesday evening, Aug. 22. Two coverlets woven this summer by graduates formed the back ground of the exhibit, a blue tone by Ella Fagg, teacher of business subjects at the college, and a rose one by Miss Erylene Love, of Vilas, granddaughter of Mrs. John Hartley. Upon these were placed the student weaving ? dresses, luncheon sets, bridge sets, runners, towels, purses. The table looms were shown which were used in the plain weave course, which is similar to the weaving taught in a school for occupational therapy. Students demonstrated 'weaving upon the floor looms, in cluding the loom dressed with the colonial pattern by the class in colonial weaving. Refreshments were served in the garden. About 200 guests attended. This occasion served also as a "house-warming" for the newly en closed front porch, which has created | two additional rooms. People of the community are cor dially invited to visit the craft house. Music and Art Group Holds M??iing Monday The music and art department of the Woman's Worthwhile Club met at the home of Mrs. W. M. Burwell Monday evening, with Mrs. W. R Winkler associate hostess. Mrs. Burwell presented the pro gram for the evening. Mrs. Roy Rufty discussed "Tidbits of Art," while Mrs. Ralph Winkler sang a number of old songs, providing her own accompaniment with a guitar. Following a brief business session, presided over by Mrs. South, the president, delicious refreshments were served The average depth of the ocean below sea level is 12,450 feet; the greatest depth, off the Philippines, 35,400 feet. Periwigs, first mentioned in Eng land in thfe 16th century, are still worn in court by English judges and barristers. Make this flavor-test in your home Says "Johnny Homo" just one bottle of Coble HOMOgenized milk ? against "ordinair" milk. Cream is sealed into every drop ? a finer flavored milk with even more digestibility ? and health! PHD" MILK v Pasteurized ^ HOMOgenized ^ D Vitamin added Q Johnny's Hit Tun? m r Coble Mi/k One -two-three 51 GQod health for mc Outfit Them For Back-to-School at the Economy Store and Save! We have just received a big shipment of growing girls', misses' and children's Fall and Winter Coats. These copra are wool, good assortment of shades and styles, ilicluding reversibles and tweeds. We also have a full stock of boys' odd coats and pants; wool and leather mackinaws and lumber jackets. New lot men's and young men's suits, odd coats and pants; reconditioned John B. Stetson hats, best grade and some cheaper, also boys' hats. Army field jackets, raincoats, leather and wool macki naws, army leather gloves. Another shipment of women's Fall and Winter coats in cluding blues, blacks and tweeds, some large sizes. Full stock men's and boys' marine field and army shoes, oxfords and slippers, women's, misses', children's and infants' shoes, oxfords and slippers. The Store of Satisfaction! THE ECONOMY STORE Rock Building ? Depot Street ? Opposite City Hall JUNE RUSSELL, Mgr. Phone 36 lit American Briar D & P. 1,1 Souih,rn P1P* Block Factory, * ... *. Factory Boon*. N. C. Pipe Work* Sparta. N. C. 1 1 0 1 4 RECONVERSION finds us with increasing demands for our fire-proofed briar blocks. "Boone Briar Resists Fire" has been tested in millions of pipes and found superior to any and all pre vious material for smoking pipes. , V J f it 1 * Our price, for well-trimmed burls is high . . . take advantage of it. Boone Drug Store has a fine assortment of smoking pipes made of Boone Briar. D. & P. Pipe Works have never stopped buying good burls appalachujj Shows 2-4-7 and 9 WEDNESDAY 9:1 , "I EARL CARROLL VANITIES ItMlKi THURSDAY "BACK TO BATAAN #/ with John Wayne PHILIP AHN FRIDAY 9c ? Bargain Day ? 20c Also SPORTS SHORT COMMUNITY SING AND NEWS SATURDAY 11:00 to 6:00 Johnny Mack Bi "GHOST GUHS" SATURDAY? 7:15 "TW? one's got that thing ? ENTERTAINMENT!" MCmOH WCTIWE QA1Y Chester N?i?c y MORRIS ? KELLY TUESDAY- WEDNESDAY "THRILL OF A ROMANCE" with Esther Williams Van Johnson Also POPEYE CARTOON "IF YOU KNOW SUSIE LIKE I KNOW SUSIE" . . . Oh! Oh! Oh what a girl! Joan Fontaine kicks up her heels ... in her first gay dramatic comedy! Joan Fontaine and George Brent in "THE AFFAIRS OF SUSAN' v* WW DENNIS OHEEFE DON DE FORE WALTER ABEL O RITA JOHNSON ONE DAY ONLY The APPALACHIAN Monday, Sept. 3 ? i 5H