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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1923
Page
5
Sunday issue reports moves in Boone Blowing Rock notes include T Hill Farthing shifting merchandise to Bank block and electric lights arriving via W L Alexander power house. Attends Oak Ridge commencement Prof W L Winkler heads to Caldwell county.
Our townsman, Mr. Calvin J. Cottrell, is seriously ill and concerns run high. He has suffered a long decline and his advanced age weighs heavily. His children, except for Hill Cottrell of Broadnax, Virginia, are with him and every effort is made for his care.
Rev L C Wilson attends the Southern Baptist Convention in Kansas City this week. Rev Huggins of Boone went as far as Butler Tennessee for Watauga Academy exercises but returned home due to a member’s illness. Three year old Bill Klutz of Blowing Rock was struck by a car driven by Ranald Foster, receiving a head cut and minor injuries. the driver faced a sudden stop and the accident was unavoidable as the child darted into the street.
Reports from the Matney area claim fruit was badly damaged and likely killed, while countrywide readings are more hopeful. Local observers expect some drop off but anticipate an abundant overall crop despite the two hard freezes.
Watauga Democrat notes 12 year old Ralph Williams caught a 20 inch rainbow trout in Cove Creek. The Greensboro Daily News quotes praise comparing the catch to feats of veteran anglers and highlighting the mountain boy’s skill.
Mr Clement a long time head of the hard surface work on the Boone Trail Highway has moved his camps and equipment to the Boone Blowing Rock road. Work is pushed vigorously along the line and a good showing is being made though the mammoth undertakings demand time labor and money. The men in charge are giving their best effort.
On Sunday May 20 a special Fathers Day program will be held at the Baptist Sunday School. Everyone is invited to attend at 10 a m wearing purple violets to honor fathers.
The speaker laments delays in lectures drugstores and stamps and the toll of lateness. He mocks unreliable men who promise ten but arrive at half past two, stressing reliability as a virtue in a city of busy commerce and missed appointments.
A Windsor Border Cities Star blurb notes the rhythmic clink of trace chains on a plow harness as a surprising source of music, reflecting rural life and a simple, natural soundscape.
Rockyford Republican quotes Lord Robert Cecil saying the League will go on without us but provides no destination or plan. The remark signals uncertainty about leadership and direction within the organization.
The Annual County Singing for Watauga county will be held at Brushy Fork church on Saturday May 27. All choirs in the county are invited to attend bringing dinner for their party. J Roby Isaac Chinn.
Route 1 resident Mr. David Williams aged 72 died at home after months of cancer and related illness. His remains were laid to rest at Horton burying ground with funeral services by Rev. L C Wilson and Masonic honors. A longtime Three Forks Baptist Church member and loyal Mason, he leaves a widow and several children.
Greensboro Daily News reports a Charlotte luncheon of R N Hackette Monroe Maj W C Heath and others debating the Tom Bowie railroad. They urge a Class A line with at most a one percent grade serving the greatest number of people and the entire state, as Raleigh prepares to study routes and a $10 million bond plan under the Bowie act.
Residents of Bartee Creek Stantonburg township discuss a rumored oil find on Herbert Hines property along Stantonsburg road, with reports of a pump removed after a rush. Wade H. Davis reportedly secured an option and invited M G Rose to develop the ground floor fast.
A lady enters a photographer's to have her portrait taken. While the photographer adjusts the camera the woman ties a clothesline to her skirts. She insists the photographer remove it, saying he can see her upside down in the camera. Burr.
A brief Dallas News aphorism notes the difficulty of choosing illegal paths, contrasting them with the safer route. The saying frames wrongdoing as a hard, costly chasm rather than a simple shortcut.
Mrs. Frank Ellis Humphry of Reno delivers an address to the General Federation of Women's Clubs council urging women to raise the nation’s life to its ideals through education and welfare work. She notes federal support and rising female appointments in welfare, labor, and community boards as proof of progress.
Spain faces a serious teacher shortage as 28000 more elementary educators are needed to educate illiterate children. Starting salaries are 2000 pesetas yearly, rising to about 2500 after 25 years. only 142 posts pay more, with the top salary at 8000 pesetas. Tax listing notices announced with dates and locations.
Dorris Plant Co of Valdosta Ga advertises ready to ship Porto Rico Nancy Hall Wakefield Flat Dutch Baltimore Red Field Beauty White Yellow Bermuda Onion and other plant starts. Prices listed at $1.00 per 1000 FOB Valdosta with daily shipments.
Another element from the Federal Land Bank is ready for applications. Please submit by June 10. H. H. Greene, Sec. Theos. This May 16, 1923, Sugar Grove, N. F. L. A.
A nostalgic note mentions taffy made on an old kitchen range and praises its taste. It suggests that a box of high grade chocolates would convey a thank you for happy memories.
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