On account of the protracted dry weather the water courses
in Watauga are, it is probable, the lowest in the history of the county.
Without rain within the next few days, we are told that the New River Light and
Power Co. will be forced to cease operations, which would be almost a calamity
to the school plant and the town.
Mr. W.G. Miller, Secretary and Treasurer of the Atkinson
Co., wholesalers, of Elkin, and Mr. C.S. White of the same city were trade
solicitors in Boone Tuesday and yesterday. They are highly pleased with the
road connection between Boone and Elkin and say their trips to this fine
section of the stat will be frequent in the future.
Last Sunday a Ford truck driven by a son of Mr. Charley
Watson of Virgil was overturned near Mount Vernon Church. Three of the
occupants, the driver, Mrs. Thos. Watson and a Miss Ray, were badly shaken up
and considerable bruised, Mrs. Watson sustaining a broken rib in the
near-tragedy. The accident is greatly deplored but all are glad that conditions
are no worse.
Mr. Kersie Odom of Cranberry and Miss Mabel Moody of Vilas
were married in Boone last Saturday, the Rev. J.D. Rankin officiating. The
groom is the son of Supt. Odom of the Cranberry Iron Mines and the bride is a
daughter of ex-Sheriff and Mrs. W.P. Moody, and was one of Watauga’s most
attractive and intelligent young ladies. We are told that they will make their
future home at Johnson City, Tenn. The Democrat, in behalf of their many
friends and relatives, extends hearty congratulations to the popular couple.
Mr. Luther White of Shulls Mills, a seriously wounded
veteran of the World War, died at his home last Saturday night. He sustained a
fractured skull, and at intervals ever since he has been seized with
convulsions. On Saturday evening he, with his wife, walked from Blowing Rock
carrying in his arms their little babe. Soon after their arrival at home he was
seized with a convulsion, which was followed by others in rapid succession,
until the end came. He was buried on Monday, the Watauga Post of the American
Legion conducting the funeral.
In honor of the 92nd birthday of Mr. Empsey
Gragg, Confederate veteran of Fork Ridge, at the home he had occupied for the
past 60 years or more, the people Cove Creek and Beaver Dams met 100 strong
last Sunday, and spread a feast the like of which was never seen in that part
of the country. Appropriate talks, complimenting the correct life of the aged
citizen were made, songs were sung, and as the event was a complete surprise,
Mr. Gragg and his aged companion were almost overcome with joy. Mr. J.L. Qualls
and family of Boone were present at the happy gathering.
Mr. Lindsay Patterson of Winston-Salem is preparing for a
big development scheme on his Rich Mountain property north of Boone, a graded
road from here around Howards Knob to the gap, thence to the heights of the
mountain being part of the program. Mr. Patterson will put some surveyors on
the job within the next few days. He is everlastingly right when he says that a
development of this kind would open up to the pleasure seeker and tourist a
section which for scenic beauty can hardly be approached and never excelled in
this wonderful resort region.
Mrs. L.N. Perkins returned Monday from a week’s visit to her
brother, Mr. M.G. Shearing of Lenoir.
Mrs. J.W. Farthing returned Monday after spending a few days
with her daughter, Mrs. Minnie Watson of Lenoir.
Mrs. Grover Triplett of Lenoir, with her charming little
daughter, is with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Moretz, for a few days visit.
Hartley Brothers of Valley Crucis, contractors on the new
garage for the Watauga Motor Company, are on the job and the building will be
pushed to completion at the earliest possible date.
Miss Velma Carroll, daughter of Mr. Cob Carroll, was marred
to Mr. Milton Green of Blowing Rock on the 9th, J.P. Edmisten
performing the ceremony. Congratulations from all of their friends.
Nobles C.A. Ellis, E.S. Coffey and Wat H. Gragg attended the
Shirner’s ceremonial at Bristol Tuesday and Wednesday. The Nobels were
“chaperoned” by Mrs. E.S. Coffey.
Messrs. Greene & Bingham have put the finishing touch to
their beautiful business house by installing a Caloric hot air plant, which is
giving excellent service. The plant was bought of our local dealer, Mrs. H.W.
Horton.
Rev. J.F. Harrelson and family of Hickory were guests of
Prof. and Mrs. Rankin Sunday. Mr. Harrelson is a progressive cotton mill man.
He expressed himself as being delighted with our community.
Mrs. J.T. Hendrix, who has been very ill for several days,
was taken to the Carpenter Davis Hospital in Statesville this morning. She was
accompanied by her husband and father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. L.L. Critcher.
Seventy-eight head of Guernsey cattle, property of Mr.
Lindsay Patterson, were driven thru Tuesday en route from Mr. Patterson’s
pasture lands in Avery County to his meat Camp farm, where they will be fed
through the winter.
The work being done by the State on the Lenoir-Blowing Rock
Road is great. A steam rock crusher is at work on full time, and all the sharp
and dangerous curves are being widened, thus eliminating the danger that has
ever been a menace to the traveling public.
Mrs. W.W.D. Edmisten, after a few days illness, died at her
home two and a half miles from Boone last Saturday and interment was made in
the Edmisten burying ground Monday. The deceased was well-advanced in years, a
devout Christian lady, a good friend and a kind and obliging neighbor, and will
be greatly missed in her community. She leaves a husband and five grown up
children, Messrs. Hill and Ben, both of Virginia being among the number.
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