General News Items
Mr. Hoyl Shook of Matney, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Shook,
spent Friday night with his cousin, Mrs. W.R. Gragg, having just returned from
France. Mr. Shook was right badly wounded on the battle field just north of St.
Quentin, but fought on all day without medical attention. He was a member of
the noted 30th Division and talks interestingly of its heroic
exploits in France.
Charles W. Bagby has been nominated by President Wilson to
be postmaster at Hickory.
Edgar Ring of Mt. Airy, who had been reported killed in
action, returned to his home last week.
More than 250,000 men were in the secret service during the
war. Nearly 40,000 slackers and deserters were rounded up and inducted into
service.
Mitchell Palmer was nominated to be Attorney General last
Thursday. Mr. Palmer is a native of Stroudsburg, Pa., and is 47 years old.
Next fall William Howard Taft will return to Yale University
as a member of the faculty. He dropped his work as professor of law when he was
called to war duties.
Joseph Blalock of Badin was given a term on the roads and
was fined $225 for running a gambling house. After his trial in police court he
tried to assault Chief Love. He was dragged into the bar and fined $250 more
for contempt of court.
Of 12 brothers who entered the army, eight have been killed
in action, one lost an arm and leg, another lost both arms, another had an arm
amputated, and the last has been reported wounded, degree undetermined. This is
the record of the family of Mr. and Mrs. C.M. Gibson of San Antonio, Texas.
Cornelius Fisk, aged 18 years, of New York, who deserted
from the Navy to join the Marines, is now being held as a prisoner on the
steamer President Grant. Fiske deserted from the Navy because of a desire to
see active service in the trenches, and this desire put the boy in prison. He
took part in the fighting at Chateau Thierry, Belleau wood and Soissons.
The office and the finishing and packing buildings of the
Lenoir Chair Manufacturing Company were destroyed by fire Wednesday night, the
26th; $8,000 worth of leather and 15 cars of finished chairs were a
complete loss. The machine room and building, and the power plant did not
suffer any damage. The entire loss amounted to about $30,000. The plant will
resume operations at once.
The Lenoir News says:
“O.B. Keister, general superintendent of southeastern district railroads
arrived here one day last week on his private car, accompanied by Manager L.T.
Nichols of the C. & N.W. They left immediately for Edgemont on Motor G.
They returned during the afternoon and continued on to Hickory. Mr. Keister is
the Federal railroad man in charge of this district, which comprises the
C.C.&O., Southern, C.&N.W. and other roads. His trip to Edgemont
yesterday and his recent trip here, coupled with the fact that there is some
considerable railroad improvements now being made between here and Edgemont,
causes no little speculation. There seems to be a general feeling that
something is in store for continuing the Carolina & Northwestern across the
mountain.”
The quarantine is not yet lifted from the A.S.S. This should
be noted by all. This comes to us from that institution. Enough said.
Mr. T.J. Sullivan of Sherwood is just now with friends in
Boone, enroute to Todd, where he is called to look after some contract work in
painting.
Mr. W.W. Blackburn of Sands, R.F.D., has sold his farm and
is advertising his personal effects, preparatory to moving to Missouri in the
near future.
The directors of the New River Co-Operative Cheese Factory
held their annual meeting on Monday and elected officers for the ensuing year.
David Ray has been retained as cheese maker for another year.
Weightstel Aldridge of Avery county, brother of the late
Harrison Aldridge, one of Watauga’s pioneer hunters and trappers, was in Boone
Tuesday. The old gentleman is tottering on his staff, but is still a typical
specimen of mountaineer manhood.
Mr. C.D. Cannon and family of Blowing Rock, who, for the
past year, have resided in Virginia, spent Tuesday in town on their way back
home. They will now settle down on their farm satisfied that Watauga is, at
last, good enough for them.
Mrs. R.C. Rivers and Mrs. W.C. Coffey will leave on the 11 o’clock
train today, the former going for a visit to her old home in Iredell county,
the latter to attend the annual meeting of the Missionary Society of the
Western North Carolina Conference to be held at High Point next week.
The steam shovel has made its way through a good part of the
town, and is now undergoing repairs near the home of Mr. R.M. Green. The work
through the village has made quite an improvement and when a stone surface is
put on by the town, the drive way will be ideal.
Cane Creek Items
It is mud and more mud in these parts. We certainly will be
glad to see the new road built up our valley to the State line, then on back to
Boone. This will be a fine piece of road construction when it completed, and we
are proud of those who are at the head of this work. We ought to go slow in
making changes, and not play politics or advance any selfish motives. Roads are
public questions pertaining to the common good of all. We ought to be big
hearted enough to put aside all selfish interests, and pull for everything that
will benefit our people and future generations.
Mrs. J.S. McBride and two children have been right sick with
“flu” for the past week but are greatly improved at this writing.
Miss Bessie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Asa Wilson of
Silverstone, died Sunday night, the 3rd inst. Bessie was an
estimable young lady and we join the host of friends in extending our sympathy
to the grief stricken family.
Mrs. Nan Mast of upper Cove Creek has been very sick, and at
this writing is reported no better.
Mr. A.S. Johnson has sold his farm, recently bought of E.B.
stokes, to Lewis Johnson.
Enoch Swift and Boys bought some land of B.C. Greene on
Isaacs Branch. Other deals are on hand.
Training School Lore
A committee from the Legislature visiting the Training
School Monday afternoon and evening. We were glad to have Senator Williamson
and Cooper, and Representatives Holton, Jones, and Griffin with us.
Sup. B.B. Dougherty returned to Raleigh the first of the
week in the interest of the School.
During the past week talks were made as follows: Professor
Greene on the dog law recently passed by the Legislature; Prof. Creer on the
movement to preserve the old revival and folk lore songs, after which many of
them were sung, first by a double quartet and then by the entire school; Miss
Matney on the origin of art; and on Saturday the time was given to singing
patriotic and other songs in honor of Washington’s birth day and the song week
that was being observed by the schools throughout the country.
A recent writer brought out a fine example of mother
influence in our country. The writer states that when a French soldier was
about to die, he called for his wife; a British soldier wanted his sweet heart,
but an American boy wanted his mother. This incident shows the wonderful mother
influence, an opportunity and a responsibility of motherhood that comparatively
few fully realize and many do not comprehend. We could not wish them higher
distinction than is thus conferred upon them. They could attain to higher
though they should reach the highest political or other honors. The latter sink
into insignificance when compared with the former.
If those U.S. Senators who are so severely criticizing the
President and the League of Nations realized what little influence they are
having on people who think and what contempt they are bringing upon themselves,
it would seem that they would have sense enough to at least be quiet. Mr. Taft
gave them a severe jolt when he called them “Little Americans” and said he
would not trust them over night. It seems that he has sized them up about
right.
The second number of the “Pines Echo” magazine was given in
the auditorium on Monday evening. The exercises began with greetings by the
editor-in-chief, Miss Gertrude Alexander, and was followed by an original play
by the Juniors. Then came an essay, editorials, stories, poems, one from each
class, interspersed by songs from each class, and closing with jokes, all of
which was of a highly creditable nature, testifying the efficiency of the work
in English, and withal was very entertaining. We shall look forward with
interest to the next number of the Magazine.
The steam shovel is now passing through the town of Boone in
its work on the Highway leading from Winston-Salem to Bristol, Tenn.-Va. It has
been working west of Boone, but now turns east to meet the Wilkes county force
at the east county line. This road is destined to be of great importance to
this and other parts of the State.
At the Chapel exercises one day the past week the
Preparatory Department, under the charge of Miss Prestwood, Assistant, gave a
very unique program, purporting to be an illustrative of daily work. It
consisted of songs, stories, and other numbers displaying tact, skill, thought,
and wit, and was highly enjoyed by all present.
Mr. Sam Horton, one of our boys who recently returned from
France, was at chapel on Saturday.
Criticism seems to be the chief employment of some of our
U.S. lawmakers. It is easy to criticize but the critic should refrain from this
pastime until he can offer something better. The League of Nations promises
something that no other compact has ever accomplished. A really sensible and
sincere man will be willing to test a thing and see what it may accomplish
before condemning it. A few thoughts on this line by some of those noisy
talkers might do good.
Blowing Rock Breezes
The protracted meeting which began Feb. 24 is still
continuing. The interest seems growing, and large audiences are in attendance.
Rev. Mr. White is assisting the pastor, Rev. Cross, and is doing some earnest
and faithful work for the Master. There have been several professions and we
predict a great ingathering of souls.
Mr. Lloyd Robbins and Miss Alma Benfield left Blowing Rock
last Saturday, took a trip over to Esq. R.K. Hartley’s, where the connubial
knot was tied, Esq. Hartley officiating. The popular young couple have our
heartiest congratulations.
Mr. Mann Church lost his house and most of the contents by
fire last week. Mr. Church is an honest hard working man, and we hope the
people will be liberal in helping him. He lost all his provisions. Mr. Church
lived on the Boyden place, near Blowing Rock.
Gap Creek News
Mr. F.A. Watson has gone to Clinchfield, West Va., to work,
and reports wages good at that place.
Mr. E.E. Younce has moved to West Riverside.
Mr. I.S. Greene has purchased William Wagner’s farm on Stony
Fork, Mr. Wagner having purchased him a farm of Mr. Linney Greene on New River.
The Deep Gap Co-Operative Cheese Co. has received the
equipment and is preparing to erect the factory building as soon as possible.
Mr. Russell Trivett, who cut is foot severely with an ax, is
slowly improving.
Mr. Arthur Greene is seriously ill with typhoid fever.
Mr. W.A. Watson of Yuma has taken a post-graduate course in
the collection business from the American Collection Service at Detroit, Mich.
Mrs. E.H. Perry
Mrs. Lilly Perry, wife of E.H. Perry of Silverstone, was
born May 9, 1886, and died Dec. 12, 1918, leaving a husband, seven children and
a host of friends to mourn their loss.
Mrs. Perry was among the many who suffered and died of
Spanish influenza and pneumonia in this community. She was married to Mr. Perry
Oct. 8, 1903. She joined Pleasant Grove Baptist church in the fall of 1910 and
lived a pious consistent Christian life. She assisted the sick, sympathized
with and comforted the distressed, and wielded a great influence for good over
every one with whom she was acquainted. She will be missed in this community as
a neighbor and friend, in the church as a loyal Christian sister, and in her
home as a loving mother and companion. She is gone from among us, but not
forgotten. She is dead yet she liveth. What is our serious loss is her eternal
gain and in Biblical sentiment let us say: “Blessed are they who fall asleep in
Christ.”
--C.E. Hagaman, A.L. Wilson, Vilas
Miss Bessie Wilson
Passes
Miss Bessie Wilson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Wilson of
Silverstone, died at her home last Sunday night, influenza being the immediate
cause of her death. The young lady had been in rather delicate health for a
number of years and when the dread disease took hold of her enfeebled constitution,
it was unable to resist the attack, and gently, quietly, peacefully, the
popular young girl breathed her life away. Being delicate as she was, as is
always the case, shielded by her parents and other loved ones, her every wish
was being gratified and her every need supplied, and this dispensation of
Providence is almost crushing. The sympathy of their many friends and relatives
in Watauga goes out to the bereaved in unstinted measure.
William T. Hayes
Brother William T. Hayes was born Dec. 14th, 1849
and died Dec. 22, 1918, aged 69 years and 8 days. Brother Hayes professed faith
in Christ and joined the Brushy Fork Baptist church the second Saturday in
October, 1870, being a member for 48 years. He always filled his seat in church
when he was not providentially hindered and took great interest in worship.
Brother Hayes was not a perfect man. God’s sacred word teaches that there isn’t
any perfect. He is badly missed by the church, always ready to help ear its
burdens. He bore his suffering patiently, without murmuring. The writers were
personally acquainted with the daily life of Bro. Hayes and fully believe he
was a Christian man. He leaves a devoted, Christian wife, brothers, sisters and
many friends to mourn their loss. Our heavenly Father knows best. Let us all
look to Him who knoweth our sinful weaknesses, and who careth for us all.
--J. Frank Wilson and
T.L. Mast
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