All Around Watauga County, May 7, 1914

From the May 7, 1914, issue of the Watauga Democrat, Boone

Miss Alma Moretz left Monday morning for a visit to friends near Lenoir.

Mrs. J.W. McNeil of Jonesboro, Tenn., died of cancer at her home on Sunday.

Solicitor Frank A. Linney returned last week from his court at Newland, Avery County.

Captain E.F. Lovill left last week for Raleigh where he will argue a case before the Supreme Court.

Claude Howell of Boomer came up Friday for his sisters who have been in school for the past year.

Mrs. W.D. Farthing and children are spending a few days with relatives in the Watauga River section.

Mrs. Edna Hodges, who has taught at Jackson Hill for the past winter, has returned with her little daughter to her home at Sands.

Attny. J.C. Fletcher came up form Winston last Friday and remained with his family until Sunday a.m., when he left for his headquarters at Franklin, N.C.

Mrs. Z.T. Watson, who has been suffering a serious attack of congestion of the lungs as a result of measles, after a narrow escape from pneumonia is now slowly improving.

Roy Dotson, post master at Vilas, was in town a few hours Sunday afternoon. He assumed the duties of the office last week, and we feel sure he will succeed nicely with the office.

Mr. Miller of Lenoir, who has taken the contract to burn the brick for the new dormitory, has arrived and will begin work at once. He will also furnish the brick for the new Baptist church.

Mrs. M.C. Estes was at the Blair Hotel last week, but has returned to his home in Collettsville, taking with him Misses Helen and Clara Estes, much to the regret of their many friends here.

Otto and Odell Whittington of Wilkes county spent several days at the Blair hotel, but left Mondy morning for their home. They have many friends in Boone having spent some time here last year in attendance upon the Appalachian Training School.

Z.T. Watson, A.J. Wellborn, John Watson, Thos. Cannon, L.B. McNeil, J.C. Hodges, and others are summoned to appear as jurors at the United States court which convenes at Wilkesboro May 26.

The post offices at Kelsey and Moody have been discontinued, that territory being supplied by an R.F.D. out from Shulls Mills. All mail for the defunct offices should be directed to Shulls Mills, Route 1. You can get your hair cut or a shave at the barber shop in the brick row now on Wednesday and Saturdays. You can also get your clothes cleaned and pressed at the same place. Satisfaction guaranteed.

Mr. A.J. Reed and wife of Raleigh spent a night at the Blair hotel last week. They are driving through the country and although they have been to Jefferson, this was their first visit to Boone.

Mr. Chas. Moody of Bluff City, Tenn., has taken the contract to erect the office building for Dr. Jones, beginning work yesterday morning. He is a fine workman, and Dr. Jones was fortunate in procuring his services.

Miss Laura Brannock, who attended school during the winter at Hickory, has returned to her home in Boone. She was accompanied by her cousin Master Julius Thomas, who after spending a few days in Boone, went for a visit to relatives in the Sutherland section.

Miss Pannie Vannoy, a charming young lady of Wilbar, N.C., is spending a few days with her cousin, Mrs. Ed Hartzog, in East Boone.

Donald Farthing, after spending a few days with home folks near town, left on his return to Wilmington last Monday, where he has been working in the Orton Hotel for the last six months. His brother Zeb retuned with him, and has also taken work in that city for the summer.

Mr. William Hodges of Upton, Caldwell County, died of pneumonia at his home on Thursday night of last week and the remains were interred in the Hines grave yard west of Boone Saturday. Deceased was a son of Mr. Wiley Hodges and has many relatives and friends in Watauga.

“Uncle” Robert Hodges, of whose serious illness we spoke last week, quietly passed to the Great Beyond before the papers were mailed, and the tired and worn body, after a pilgrimage of 94 years, was laid to rest in the Hines grave yard of Friday Morning. “Peace to his ashes, rest to his soul.”

By petition to the Board of County Commissioners the site for the new steel bridge across New River has again been changed, and, unless other petitioners are forth coming, the bridge will span the stream at the exact place designated by the committee appointed by said Board to select the site. The Contractors are expected here by June 1^st.

Miss Rose Edna Brown of Blowing Rock, an efficient member of the faculty of the A.T.S. the last term, has taken a position with the Bank of Blowing Rock for the summer, entering upon her duties last Tuesday. The services of the splendid young lady are always in demand, as she is fully qualified for any work she is willing to undertake.

Mr. Hardin Brown, carrier on Route 1 out of Boone met with a right painful accident last Friday evening. His horse ran away with him on the route, throwing him from his buggy and dislocating his right shoulder. He was off duty until Wednesday when he resumed his work, for which is so well qualified.

Mr. Frank Morphew of Marion was with is grand-parents Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Bryan in Boone a day or two last week, leaving for his home Saturday morning. The young man is preparing to open a first class drug store at Blowing Rock this spring and as he has had much training in the work, we predict for him abundant success.

Mr. Wm. Miller and family of New River moved to their property recently purchased from the administrators of the late David Adams on “Dog Skin” four miles west of Boone, and Mr. Reid Porter is moving on the beautiful Miller property near Three Fork Church. Sorry to see Mr. Miller leave the community but Mr. Porter and family will meet with a hearty welcome in Watauga.

Prof. W.L. Winkler, principal of Spring Hope Graded School, was married to Miss Mahala Winstead of Spring Hope on May 1^st. Prof. Winkler is a Wataugan and has many friends and relatives here who extend hearty congratulations. The bride, as we are informed, is a member of the faculty of that splendid school where the groom has taught for a number of years.

School closed on last Friday and the village has a rather deserted appearance. The members of the faculty have nearly all departed for their homes: Professor Downum to Lenoir; L.G. Greer to Mabel; Miss Stephenson to Alabama; Miss Cole to Dover, New Hampshire; Misses Lackey and Reid to Morganton, and Miss Bridge to Chicago, leaving only Profs. Dougherty and R.M. Brown to look after the arrangements for the summer term, which will open early in June, when he hope to see each one of the splendid teachers back at their post of duty again.

Blowing Rock Breezes

A meeting is soon to be held for the purpose of organizing a Brass Band. Success to the undertaking! There is nothing like music to “tame wild nature.” You know the old saying about the charms of music to “sooth the savage breast,” which a college student once paraphrased thus: “Music hath charms to soothe the savage split a rock and bust a cabbage.”

Should the band organize, sweet music from brass instruments will welcome the coming of brides instead of beating of tin pans, firing of guns and catawals which alarm brides and temper up the grooms on many such occasions.

A good choir, composed of our musically inclined young people was organized last Saturday, and will meet every Thursday night to practice the music for the following Sunday, the choir singing well at both services last Sunday. Mrs. T.H. Coffey, the quadruple organist of the village, kindly plays for all four churches while a member of the Baptist church.

Rumor says that improvement are to be made on the Baptist church, a new belfry built and other alterations contemplated, a movement toward beautifying the grounds having been made, over 100 red laurel plants given by Mr. W.J. Hartley for a hedge along the front.

Mrs. H.C. Martin and Master “Sam” joined Mr. Martin a day or two to inspect the work done on the old house corner Church Street and School Lane, a large and handsome building having grown up around the old one, this to be an up-to-date boarding house, the Martins having a State wide reputation as hotelists, so that their success is already assured.

Dr. O.L. Moore of Lenoir has been up for a rest the meanwhile relieving sufferings martyrs from toothache. The doctor a fine practitioner and a young man of much promise.

During the improvements made upon the interior of the kitchen and dining room at La Rada, the charming home of Colonel and Mrs. Edwards, this fine couple having been taking meals at the Inn.

Mrs. Bessie Patterson, who is doing much toward beautifying the grounds about her attractive bungalow situated on Lonesome Trail, dined on Sunday with the Hodgkins who have recently built a charming cottage on their newly acquired property on the old Boone road near the site of old Flat Top church.

Mr. Bernard Cannon, our genial R.F.D. man, has had his pretty cottage newly painted, Mr. John Benfield doing the work, and with the ground improved and a fine new barn built, “Bern” has one among the prettiest pieces of property in town.

The finishing touches are being put upon our new bank building where cashier Sudderth holds forth to the complete satisfaction of the entire community.

Miss Dorothy Hayes, the smart little daughter of our successful merchant Mr. Hayes of H.C. Hays and Co., has opened an ice cream stand in the old store building on South Main Street here on Saturday and public holidays she will give you a cone or a saucer full of delicious ice cream for the small sum of five cents.

George E. Coffey and his stepfather Mr. Rufus Robbins have built a fine shop for blacksmithing wheelrights and general repair work, automobile work a specialty. Mr. Coffey is our plumber and having made a special study of the trade is prepared to remedy all plumbing ills.

Valle Crucis News

The exercises being prepared by the students of the Industrial School for May 1^st were postponed until the afternoon of May 9^th, at 3 o’clock on the campus. The closing exercises will be held on the evening of Wednesday 13 at which an entertainment will be given.

Mr. and Mrs. D.C. Mast also Mr. and Mrs. Jack Horton, both with their interesting families, visited relatives in the Valley Sunday.

Dr. Perry returned from Charlotte Saturday and reported Mrs. Job Blair and Mrs. C.D. Taylor, whom he took for treatment, doing splendidly, both having undergone serious operations. Mr. Blair remained in Charlotte with his wife for a few days.

Mr. L.D. Lowe and daughter, Miss Ruth, who has been taking training at the Meriwether Hospital in Asheville, and who is now at her home in Banners Elk on her vacation, visited friends in the valley Sunday.

Mr. Claude L. Mast, who has spent the winter teaching at the Patterson School, has returned to his home for the summer.

Messrs Roscoe Caudill, Thomas and Monroe Harmon, students at the Patterson School, have already turned to their homes in the Valley for vacation.

Mr. Jeff Gilliam assisted by Mr. Ben Dugger with his automobile, brings our mail ahead of time. These gentlemen also take passengers t and from Elk Park for a reasonable fee. It is hoped they will be successful in their new enterprise, which is a step toward progress, and one which will be a great convenience to the public.