A T S Builds Modern Water System at Stone Mountain
The Appalachian Training School has expanded its water system. Springs from Rich Mountain are piped to a 250,000 gallon tank on a high ridge, providing ample pure mountain water for the school. The project follows earlier smaller springs on Howard's Knob and recent infrastructure upgrades.
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Appalachian Training School
J. A. Williams
Stone Mountain
Georgia
Logan
Enoch Arden
Lenoir
Davenport College
Howard’s Knob
Rich Mountain
Over Three Billions Spent on Automobiles in 1924
The world spent 3.36 billion dollars on new motor vehicles in 1924 per Percy Owen head of the Commerce Department automotive division. Global returns show 3.3 million passenger cars and trucks and 200 thousand motorcycles, with estimated average values of 1000 for cars and trucks and 300 for motorcycles. The United States held 84 percent of passenger cars, 74 percent of trucks, and 11 percent of motorcycles worldwide.
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Percy Owen
Department of Commerce
United States
K K K in Ashe County Upholds Volstead Law
In West Jefferson on a Sunday, about two hundred Ku Klux Klan members in robes seized three small bottles of whiskey from a car tied to W S Graybeal and Henry Hartzog. Pursuits followed a fleeing vehicle, with damage to tires and a punctured tank, as the Klansmen recovered five gallons of Pop Skull near C C Green’s home. No arrests yet, but three suspects named for possible arrest.
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Northwestern Herald
West Jefferson
Ashe County
Second Street
W. S. Graybeal
Kluckers
Invisible Empire
Allen
Woodie
United States
McNeil
Ed Coffey Dies Instantly at Mullins Log Yard
A telegram announced the death of Ed Coffey of Mullins West Virginia while loading logs on a log train. A branch trapped him as he fastened boom chains causing fatal neck and head injuries. Funeral services were led by Rev S E Gragg at Phillips Cemetery.
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Charlie Coffey
Mullins
W. Va
Parker Coffey
Foscoe
Phillips Grave Yard
S. E. Gragg
Handicraft Wood Novelty Shop Shows Bright Promise
The Handicraft Wood Novelty Shop run by D. B. Bingham and David F. Greene of Greene & Bingham makes rustic wood souvenirs like candlesticks and napkin rings to suit mountain resorts. Orders pour in from a specialty salesman, with products carved from rhododendron and black walnut, benefiting from close timber sources and low costs.
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Messrs
D. B. Bingham
David F. Greene
Greene & Bingham
McLean Wins First Term Victory Amid Legislative Clash
Raleigh February 10 1925 Governor Angus Wilton McLean secure his initial triumph shaping state policy. Sen Bailey attacks alleged extravagances while Morrison defends deficits before finance committees. Road bond plans face veteran opposition as McLean pushes a balanced budget and new judicial districts are proposed.
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M. L. Shipman
Raleigh
Angus Wilton McLean
Josiah W. Bailey
Cameron Morrison
Senate
House
Supreme Court
House Committee On
Sam Bowie
Tam
McLean
Bowie-Heath
Frank Page
Bowie
General Assembly
Morrison
Finance Committees
Josiah William Bailey
Bailey
Railroad Commission
Price Water House Commission
Legislative Examining Commission
Ship and Water Transportation Commission
Land Tenacy Commission
Commission
State Prison
Budget Commission
National Park Commission
Robbers Loot T L Mast Store Along Boone Trail
The Mast store near Boone was robbed last night while the owner and family attended Willowdale church. Losses include 31 suits, 8 to 10 ladies coats, chemises and pens with a total value around 1500 dollars. A $100 reward is offered. authorities report a similar burglary at A G Miller’s Deep Gap a week earlier and suspect the same culprits.
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T. L. Mast
Lovill
Boone
Democrat
Boone Trail
A. G. Miller
Deep Gap
Mast
Miller
Clyde Mast
Johnson City
Raleigh
Watauga County
Jurors Drawn for the Spring Term Superior Court
The spring term jurors are listed for Superior Court convening March 23 under Judge Harding. First week jurors include Baird, Aird, Brown, Greer, Hodges, McGhee, Mo retz, Presnell, Rohmasa, Rowe, Tatum, Triplett, Wyke, Walser, Ward, Walker, Watson among others. Second week jurors list includes Gross, Adams, Brinkley, Ward, Miller, Ford, Campbell, Sherill, Norris, Greene, Ward, Mast, Wilson, Wellborn, Watson, and more.
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Superior Court
Judge Harding
T. C. Baird
Alex Baird
Ira Brown
A. Bumgarner
S. C. Carroll
J. M. Cornell
T. A. Cox
W. P. Coffey
A. E. Ellison
D. H. Eggers
Chas A. Greer
N. M. Green
Geo. F. Greer
A. H
Don Thomas
B. T. Taylor
P. C. Wyke
Robert Walser
J. W. Ward
J. Y. Walker
J. E. Watson
Jas. T. Gross
R. A. Adams
J. H. Brinkley
G. C. Ward
B. F. Miller
Stacy Ford
J. M. Campbell
J. C. Sherill
G. H. Norris
W. P. Greene
Rufus M. Ward
W. H. Mast
J. C. Wilson
R. A. Wellborn
Larkin Watson
Lee Carrender
Coffey
C. J
John Fox
Children Make Progress In Penmanship At Chestnut Grove
Mr Taylor Watson reports from Chestnut Grove School that his penmanship class shows strong results with several student samples. A 10 year old girl sparks praise and other efforts appear creditable with contributors Rutie Byers Jessie Wilson June Greene Gladys Greene Sidney Wilson Mae Brown Henry Miller Hubert Norris Ella Bryan Ida Lewis Sherman Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Watson
Chestnut Grove
Democrats
Rutie Byers
Jessie Wilson
June Greene
Gladys Greene
Sidney Wilson
Mae Brown
Henry Miller
Hubert Norris
Ella Bryan
Ida Lewis Sherman Bryan
Daniel Boone Hotel to Open May 1
The Daniel Boone Hotel Company held a bid reception for furnishings and kitchen equipment. Bidders from Chicago St Louis Cincinnati Knoxville Columbia and Charlotte attended. Albert Pick Company of Chicago won the contract to furnish the entire hotel ahead of an April 15 management handover with a planned May 1 opening.
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Daniel Boone Hotel Company
Chicago
St. Louis
Cincinntti
Knoxville
Columbia
Charlotte
Coyle
Vance
Statesville
Albert Pick Company of
Advent Christian Church Organizes Sunday School
The Advent Christian Church organized a Sunday School at the courthouse with a good turnout. Sunday sessions begin at 10 o clock weekly, inviting all to attend regardless of religious inclination, and inviting participation next Sunday. The Wednesday prayer service continues at the Episcopal church.
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Advent Christian Church
Court House
Episcopal Church
Methodist Church Sunday Schedule Campaign Invitation
Sunday School starts at 10 a m with a city wide drive to start the campaign. Preaching at 11 a m and 7 p m by the pastor. Epworth League meets at 6 15 with Howard Bingham as leader. A Sunday School teachers school opens Sunday at 3 p m and runs to Wednesday night. Community invited.
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Epworth League
Howard Bingham
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Hooded Empire
Mullins, W. VA
Brown
Daniel Boone High School
Daniel Boone
Albert Pick & Company
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