Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Boone, Blowing Rock News, Mrs. John Lay's Obituary, March 20, 1919

From the Watauga Democrat, Boone, N.C., March 20, 1919

Local Affairs

The spring term of Watauga Superior court will convene in Boone next Monday with Judge Webb presiding.

Miss Essie Maltba, a student in Johnson City, Tenn., spent the week end at her home in Poplar grove section.

Misses Annie and Edna, daughters of Mrs. Cora Norris of East Boone, left last week for Roanoke, Va., where they had secured employment. Good luck, little ladies.

Dr. R.K. Bingham is off to Baltimore with Mrs. Neal Carroll of Rutherwood, the lady to undergo an operation in John Hopkins Hospital. The doctor is expected back the last of the week.

Mr. W.E. Shipley of Valle Crucis returned last week from Kingsport and Knoxville, Tenn., where he bought brick for the construction of a garage in Boone which he hoped to rush to completion by May 1. The building will be a two-story structure and will be located on Depot street.

Nearly 1,000 dozen eggs were shipped from Boone yesterday by Mr. Conrad Yates, the same train carrying a car load of Irish potatoes made up by nearby farmers; eggs in the main going to Richmond, Va., the potatoes to a Johnson City concern.

Mrs. H.J. Hardin returned Saturday afternoon from a visit to her son, Dr. Harden of Shulls Mills, who has been suffering intensely with rheumatism of late. Mrs. Hardin says that while he is much better, he is still unable to attend his practice but is able to be about his home.

Mr. Don D. Farthing, in a competitive examination, has won the position of R.F.D. carrier, and has begun his service on the one out from Shulls Mills. Don has had some experience in the work, likes it, and is well qualified for the work. He is to be congratulated upon his success.

Miss Ella, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Day of Blowing Rock R.F.D., left Tuesday for Lynchburg, Va., where she has accepted a position as stenographer in an overall establishment. Just a few days since Miss Day’s brother, Mr. Howard Day, wife and babe, left for the State of Wyoming, where they have taken up a homestead.

Mrs. Floy Mast has moved into her home recently purchased of J.T. Hendrix, Mr. Hendrix moving into the property bought of J. Pat Hodges, vacated by Frank Robbins, who moved to the John Lewis home, just bought near the planning mill, Mr. Lewis going to the Edmisten cottage which he recently purchased.

Messrs. Boldin and Turner, wholesale grocers from Lenoir, were in the village last week trying to procure temporary quarters for a branch establishment here, until they have time to erect a brick building, which they propose to do this year. They have two chances for quarters and said positively, before leaving town, that they intend to be here with a wholesale stock within the next 30 days. Many of our people know the gentlemen personally. They are strictly business, pleasant, agreeable, and their business here will mean a very great deal to the merchants of Watauga.

We are pleased to know that Watauga County is to have a home for the aged and infirm in accordance with the spirit of civilization, a home where our unfortunate citizens may spend their remaining years in comfort and rest. We are informed that it is to be a modern brick building, with running water and toilets, and bath room, and good sewerage system, the plans to be drawn by an architect.

Road work is progressing nicely. One shovel has been doing some extra work through the town of Boone, at the town’s expense, of course. It will have passed the Muster Field before this paper reaches its readers. The other will have connected the gap on Rich Mountain. This shovel has built nearly one mile within the last four weeks, at a cost, when completed, not exceeding 41,800 per mile. This is $700 a mile less than the State engineer’s estimate per mile on a similar piece of work.

Blowing Rock Breezes

Mr. William Ward, son of Mr. E.B. Ward who belongs to the artillery and who has seen service in France, is visiting his father at Blowing Rock. He has a 15 day furlough. He has been gone form home for eight years, and the people of Blowing Rock are glad to see him back again.

Gov. T.W. Bickett and his excellent wife will be among the visitors at Blowing Rock during the coming summer. People should feel honored to have the Governor with them.

The “flu” is still raging at Bailey Camp. Dr. Brooks is a very busy man attending his patients.

Mr. Henry Coffey is a very sick man at this writing. Dr. Brooks says that he has appendicitis, and that an operation may be necessary to effect a cure.

Mr. H.C. Hayes, our prosperous merchant, is still buying galax leaves.

Mr. W.L. Alexander of Charlotte spent Saturday night and Sunday at the Watauga Inn.

Mrs. John Lay Passes

Mrs. John Lay, whose serious illness we have mentioned from time to time, died at her home near Bamboo last Thursday morning. Interment was made at the Ray grave yard, funeral services being conducted by her pastor, Rev. Dan Wheeler, at Three Forks Church. Four sons, from as many states, were present. Mrs. Lay was formerly Miss Parker, and was much loved by a large circle of friends. She was an amiable, christian character and her death has caused a deep sadness in the hearts of those who knew her best.

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