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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1930
Page
1
Dr Thomas Thornton Read of Columbia University argues Americans perform far more work than others. He cites metrics showing Americans average higher output than Chinese Germans and Britons. He credits electrified machinery and suggests Americans lead in productivity versus Europe’s resource explanations.
Senate hearing featured Owen D. Young predicting that a slight extension of telegraph facilities will let anyone transmit a message written in their own handwriting from home to any place in the world. Young, a Democrat and head of the wartime World Bank plan, is praised for business acumen and public spirit.
Julius Barnes head of the U S Chamber of Commerce with New York office spends much time at the Produce Exchange. He helped stabilize export grain prices after the war and aims to keep grain moving to where it is needed and at a fair price for buyers and sellers. He is a close confidant of the President and champions the Chamber as a constructive force in American business.
Dwight Morrow, called "the smartest man in the world" by a New York daily editor, heads a busy career spanning diplomat to Mexico, Morgan partner, and New Jersey Senator hopeful. The Morrow family, living modestly in Englewood, reflects middle-class America with a daughter teaching school and another married to Slim Lindbergh, shunning formal society.
The Lord Mayor of London continues to ride in a stage coach that is carved and gilded, believed to have been built in 1757.
Charles Lawson a GermanTon area farmer reportedly killed his wife and six of his seven children on Christmas Day then took his own life near Germanton Wal n u t Cove Highway. The only survivor was 16 year old Arthur. Seven bodies were found including baby Mary Lou 5 months in a cradle. A scribbled note blamed no one but himself. Funeral rites drew hundreds as neighbors recalled a hard working family. A mind derangement was given as the cause by the coroner.
Wake Forest College announces freshmen honor roll based on Christmas marks. Robert H. Burns Jr. of Whiteville leads with a 97 average and is a model student. Len D. Hagaman, son of Smith Hagaman, County Superintendent of Boone, is among the top 10 percent of the class.
Charles E. Greene longtime Western North Carolina attorney and former Republican nominee for Congress died suddenly at his Bakersville home from a heart attack. Funeral services were held at Bakersville Missionary Baptist Church with interment in the Greene family cemetery as churches across Spruce Pine closed for the rites. Survivors include his widow Blanche Pritchard Greene and three sons and a daughter.
During a blizzard on Monday night December 23 Dr J B Hagaman and companion Fred Hodges tried to reach a prisoner at Yonahlossee Road camp. Their car stalled in a snowbank near Coffeys Gap and, after distributor trouble, could not start. They sheltered in the car until daybreak, were rescued by Russell and Grant Hodges, and suffered frost bite and illness from the ordeal.
Little Grady Ruphert aged two, son of Mr and Mrs Carter Ruphert, died at home on Christmas night from mastoiditis in Boone's Fork. Body returned to Matney for burial with funeral at Matney Church conducted by Rev Watts. Survived by father, mother, two brothers and two sisters.
Boone residents kept to fire sides during a bitter Christmas with subfreezing temperatures and a blizzard like storm. Streets were empty, snow and wind disrupted travel, police had little to do, and no arrests or alcohol problems were reported. Citizens praised the peaceful observance compared with past holidays.
Miss Ruth Coffey of Boone connected with the Music Department at the Normal College is hospitalized after a fall at Critcher Hotel on Monday evening December 23. She arrived for a holiday party, slipped while turning to greet a friend, and sustained a broken thigh. Friends report she is showing improvement.
Essie Ross, about thirty, a religiously driven woman, killed herself with a shotgun in her home near Morganton North Carolina on Christmas Day. A testament found on the bed cited sins and baptism as motives, with a note to a friend leaving her watch. John Ross, her father, found the body with two notes after returning from dinner.
Jack Wise, 21, died after falling through a hole in T. M. Cuthbertson barn loft last Friday night. Mrs. Margaret Love Hood visits home folks for a few weeks. Roy McDaniel of Old Fort N C marries Miss Luice Keller of this city. Lonnie Taylor of this city weds Miss Martin of Hickory N C. No Asheford mail Christmas day due to wrecked box car. Baptist Sunday School held a Christmas tree program. Sam Ray and Verdie Daniels now housekeeping in the former T. A. Love office.
Sheriff Farthing and deputies searched icy Beaver Dam area last Saturday night and destroyed a 50 gallon still. Operators Stokes Williams and Paul Hodges were jailed on manufacturing charges but later released on bonds after information led to the raid. Williams was captured on the mountainside. Hodges was traced to Cove Creek and pulled from the chilly water. The scene showed a 50 gallon oil barrel turned into a still with fermenters holding about 50 gallons of mash and equipment readied for a Christmas run.
Jackson Kentucky Chester Fugate died days after accusing six men of leading the latest blood feud between the Fugate and Watkins families. Five kin of Clay Watkins surrendered on $5,000 bonds. Lee Watkins of Hazard offered to surrender. Fugate was dragged from his cell, beaten, shot, and dumped in a snow ditch after he identified his attackers. Authorities prepared murder warrants after his death as the jailer pinned the mob count between 30 and 100, all masked.
In St Louis residents react with anger over a dog whose mouth was sewn shut and left to starve for a week. Rewards total 1678 dollars as Humane Society of Missouri field reports show strong public support. The dog was found by Robert F Sellar, who noted eight stitches with coarse twine. The animal was painless to end its suffering.
Boone farmer Mr. R. E. Knapp reportedly raises a record hog. A 15 month old hog weighing 550 pounds was killed recently, suggesting Knapp may hold the season’s top banner for hog production.
Farmers from all sections of Watauga County converged on Boone to buy eleven registered Hereford bulls from Southwestern Virginia. Prices ranged from 125 to 200 dollars, with two bulls resold for breeding on the spot. The sale aims to eliminate scrub stock and expand Hereford herds in the county.
Hon R L Doughton congressman from the Eighth District spent Thursday night in Boone and met with friends before returning to Laurel Springs. He plans to run again in the next general election, with I G Greer of Boone urged by Republicans but denying personal ambitions. The district recalls Doughton's steady leadership despite prior internal Democratic unrest.
John E. Brown, a local attorney, left Boone for Goldsboro to conduct an inquiry into the death of Theresa Stikes, a former Watauga Hospital nurse. Brown represents the deceased’s mother and seeks to prove accidental death rather than self harm, noting an accident insurance policy dependent on the investigation’s outcome. Reports suggest bichloride was self-administered by mistake.
The Watauga Post American Legion invites all members to meet in their rooms over Central Tire Company next Friday night January 3 at 7 30 o clock. Commander Spencer Miller urges attendance for important discussions.
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