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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1923
Page
5
Mr Banquess a Johnson City photographer visits Boone for several days. Various residents and visitors are noted including Luther South commencing work on North Water Street and Velma Rivers attending a Davenport College Alumnae banquet.
Mr. Seymour Taylor of the North Carolina Conference, from Morven, returned to visit home folk in Watauga. The district elder postponed a scheduled sermon to hear him. Taylor, a noted figure in the conference, gave a fine sermon to many relatives and friends, with his almost 97 year old father J. H. Taylor among the listeners.
Letter from J E Burkett of Todd NC to the Democrat urges establishing a county chain gang to employ Watauga convicts on local road projects. He notes about thirty men sent to roads in past terms with six to eighteen month sentences and argues the county could save money by building its own roads.
At the Baptist Church all visitors are invited to Sunday School at 10 a.m. The pastor preaches on the atonement Sunday morning and on the Greatest Thing in the World Sunday night. Worship at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Junior to Senior B Y P U at 6:30 p.m. Communion next Sunday. Prayer meeting Thursday 7:30 p.m. A cordial welcome to all.
A reflective poem questions why poets overlook fathers and praise mothers more. It contrasts neglect of fatherly deeds with daughters honoring their father, noting a man’s hard work and home-building efforts. The piece frames a father's lasting, quiet influence through a star-like, enduring gratitude.
An adding machine was needed to tally last Saturday’s baseball scores Blowing Rock 60 and 14. Claud Helms and Caskie Hodges returned from a fishing trip noting great catches. Paul Greene runs the season opening gas station with quality fuel. Dave Wooten, once a revenue officer, now serves as town cop. Robbins’ popularity rises with his new Ford roadster. Old rags wanted by Rivers Pring Co.
Mrs Johnson mother of Walter Johnson died at her Beaver Dam home last Sunday after long illness. Interment followed the next day. Survived by husband two sons and many relatives. Mr and Mrs Johnson of Boone had cared for her since Christmas. She was 67 years old.
John Ragan, son of Mr and Mrs L F Ragan, was examined in town for a serious head trouble. Dr Jones diagnosed an abscess and advised immediate hospital care. On Monday his brother in law B R Bryan transported him to Johnson City where surgeons performed an operation at once. no further word has been received.
At a Chamber of Commerce meeting the town designates Monday June 28 as a day for Chamber members and citizens to complete the tourists camp ground project started earlier. A strong turnout is hoped to finish before the season opens.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an examination in Lenoir North Carolina on June 9 1923 to fill the rural carrier position at Blowing Rock.
A play titled Bashful Mr. Bobbs will be staged in the schoolhouse at Silverstone North Carolina on Saturday night June 2 starting at 8 o'clock. All are invited to attend.
The Civil Service Commission announces a competitive examination at West Jefferson on June 15 1928 to fill a vacancy as post master at Brownwood.
The Parent Teachers Association will hold its regular business meeting at the public school house on Friday May 25 at 2 30 p m. All members are urged to attend this important gathering.
Mr C J Cottrell remains unimproved as his illness grows steadily weaker. His son T Hill Cottrell from Broadnax Virginia arrived yesterday and will stay until there is a radical change in his father's condition.
The Junaluskan notes that the electric cross at Lake Junaluska is kept lit at night to aid railroad and traveler alike and honor a dying wish from Mrs. E. L. Hart. It calls for a poem about the cross and mentions a massive Kapowsin fir cut for lumber, alongside a prompt asking readers if they planted a tree this spring.
The notice urges readers to check ads from W. F. Sherwood and A. G. Miller, two country merchants, who are on the job and offering real inducements this week.
The piece lampoons modern publishing and overabundance of books praising every mood and mood swings. It contrasts his youth when scarce books satisfied with the current flood of titles. The narrator laments the lack of truly readable works amid the press’s rapid output.
Paul Tugman of Sherwood North Carolina announces a personal body mark by cutting the inside toe of the left foot during turkey season. He asks anyone who recognizes this mark to notify him at once, else it will remain permanent.
Watch repair service promises satisfaction on all repairs and guarantees work. Jewelry repair and estimates for mail orders available. Located west of the Blackburn Hotel.
A local advertisement touts a major show in Boone this week featuring 5000 feet of new film, string music and dancing for all ages. Admission is 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. Also included is a farm sale offer in Wilkesboro for 57 acres near town with river bottom and woodland, near churches and a paved road.
Ambitious men near Vilas North Carolina are offered a chance to own a small business selling F W McNess 110 Superior Quality Sanitary Products with little cash and credit. No selling experience needed as Furst and Thomas provide training and support, and a team wagon or car is required to start. Contact V M Presnell in Vilas Saturday afternoon or write if interested and able to furnish transport.
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