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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