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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1929
Page
1
The case of Dewey Ward for the slaying of Ralph Eggers will proceed on second degree murder charges after no eye witnesses were found. Governor W. C. Newland represents Ward with W. R. Lovill assisting the state in prosecution as hearings begin this afternoon.
Relatives and friends gathered at the Dula home for a birthday dinner honoring Mrs. Dula and celebrating shared birthdays of Mrs. Dula sister Mrs. C F Blalock and others. Rev S E Gragg spoke, 75 attendees enjoyed a noon feast with music by Prof W W Collins, then a watermelon feast and further speeches.
Mrs Elizabeth Pearsall 67 is dead and husband J B Pearsall 71 wounded in a Mt Olive store shooting. Authorities say Pearsall shot his wife three times during the morning and then, after barricading her in the store, shot himself in the head in his bedroom. The couple were in a Goldsboro hospital.
Blowing Rock records a steady exodus of summer guests after Labor Day weekend as schools reopen. Hotels stay open but population dips while year round residents settle into quiet autumn and winter. An auction at Karellah shop ended, proceeds to Blowing Rock School and Community Chest announced.
Cove Creek High School in Auspicious Opening reports 195 students in high school and 155 in grades. Attendees included J. B. Horton and Will C. Walker of the county board of education. Church series at Cove Creek Baptist ends with new additions and goodwill. Blanche Horton to teach music in Kinston. brother John R. Horton accompanies. Surface highway 60 nearing completion. parking spaces added at the school to reduce traffic danger. Mr A J Payne celebrated 58th birthday with a community picnic. twins Earle and Pearse, and nurses in training depart Memphis. Mrs Jas B Mast returns from Wilmington trip. Ruth Curtis hospitalized with appendicitis.
Santford Martin editor of the Winston-Salem Journal told graduates and citizens in the college auditorium that education is North Carolina’s key to economic progress. He cited growth in high school enrollment, urged character building, and praised Dougherty family founders and O. B. Moss before a college chorus.
Weather report for the period ending August 31 from the cooperative station. Observer J T C Wright notes average max 76 F, min 59 F, and mean 67 F with 27 F daily range. Highest 80 F on the 27th. lowest 42 F on the 30th. Rain 0.07 inches, max 0.06 inches on the 25th. Five clear days, two partly cloudy. prevailing winds northwest. Thunderstorms on the 25th and 28th.
In Paw Creek near Charlotte, S S Rogers a 38 year old Mecklenburg county rural policeman and H L Luquire a cotton millworker were killed in a gun battle early today. Luquire opened fire on Rogers and partner Jenks Biggers when they halted him as he turned into the Paw Creek business district. Rogers died shortly after from an abdomen wound and Luquire was killed by a shot to the heart after firing from the ground.
A column argues farmers should import purebred sires and maintain breeding with them for eight to ten years to raise high grade cattle. It cites past success in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan and local Franklin Macon County, noting inbreeding can be desirable and recounts a 40 head Guernsey program that helped a creamery reach 22 000 pounds butter fat with 900 farms supplying cream.
The Democrat reports the death of Mountain City Tennessee attorney Dick Donnelly at Bristol Hospital after a street accident Friday. A wheel struck timber causing a chest injury. he died within hours. Donnelly, aged and in poor health, was a respected longtime Tennessee lawyer and local figure. The article also notes the ongoing Meadow CreekAndy Johnson murder investigation, with Sheriff Farthing pursuing leads and hoping to solve the case soon.
Dr G K Moose of Boone Drug Co announces the second Rexall One Cent Sale of the year on page five. Under United Drug Co plan a purchase at regular price earns a like article for one additional cent. Books, medicines and household goods offered at about half price for restocking the medicine chest. Shoppers are urged to clip the Democrat ad and bring a list to speed buying.
The Watauga County Livestock Association will meet in the Boone county courthouse Saturday at 2 30 PM to discuss business and to determine how many purebred sires can be placed in each county community. In Charlotte Miss Mary Lou Keller 19 and Mrs Harvell 45 died in early morning crashes near Charlotte with eight arrests following the incident.
Mrs R N Brooks and Miss Virginia Bingham hosted a lawn bridge party on Cove Creek with prizes, scorekeeping by Luther Bingham, and watermelon afterward. Guests included Mrs Herbert Nobles and several Bingham family members.
The Appalachian State Teachers' College begins its first four year term with 350 students enrolled. New faculty include B S degree programs for teachers who direct athletics. New staff: biology geology physics and education. First registrants: Miss Hilda Peele and Mr. John T Howell.
Raleigh Aug 30 L ieutenants of nine patrol districts met Capt Chas D Farmer and were instructed to strictly enforce light and reckless driving laws while treating motorists with courtesy. Air patrolmen ordered to issue warrants for light violations with fixed dual lights and no grace period for repairs when bulbs or reflectors are missing.
The Farmers Hardware and Supply Co announces a week long Great Majestic range demonstration period. They claim the Majestic is the standard of comparison and offer a free nickel plated copperware set to ladies in the area. Further details appear in page four.
A list of attendees records guests at a local function including Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Brooks Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bing Mesdames Herbert Nobles Hat tie Johnson Luther Bingham Selma Fuller Misses Mary Wagner Carrie Lee Edna Grant Edna Virginia Josephine Bingham Ann Sherwood Francis Shaeffer and Mr. Jas. Mast.
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