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Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1907-09-05
NOTICE..

North Carolina, Watauga County.
In the Superior Court, Fall Term
1907. Smith Briscoe Shoe Co. vs.,
J. w. Blair and S. w. King.
The defendant, 8. W. King will
take notice that an Alias Summons
in the above entitled case was issued
against the defendant, S. W. King
on June 3rd 1907, and it appearing
to the court that the defendant, S.
W. King is not resident Of I hi
State of North Carolina, and that
service of summons can not be per.
sonally had on him. 1t is therefore
ordered by the court that service OF
summons be had by publication of
this notice for fonr weeks in the
Watauga Democrat, a newspaper
published in Boone, NC, requiring
him to appear at the next term OF
Watauga Superior Cour to be held
in Boone on the lst Monday after
the Ist Monday in September, and
answer or demur to the complaint
filed in said action or the relief there
in demanded Twill be granted. This
Aug. 9th. 1907.
Thos. Bingham c. s. c.
BY M. B. Blackburn D. G.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1907-09-05
It's Nature Tells What 1t Ia.

William Jennings Bryan tells
anecdote that is as illuminating
on a much discussed political sit
uation as it is amusing in itself.
Mr.. Bryan says he was told the
following story:
A negro debating society was
wrangling on the question as to
(Which is the mother OF @ chick
en--the hen that lays the egg or
the one that matches it?" The
chairman was holding that the
hatcher of the egg is the mater
nal parent when an old brother
on a rear seat across arose and
said: Suppose it is a duck egg
who is the mother duck, the hen
that Matched it?" This argument
seemed unanswerable but t h
chairman scratched his head and
said:
"Ducks are not befo' de house
Chickens am de question" Mr.
Bryan at once made a politica
application OF the story and re-
piled:
If the Democratic party lays
policy and a Republican presi
dent matches it out, who is tin
mother OF the chicken? ] an
grateful to the old brother on tn
rear seat who put the query q
bout the duck for it's aduck egg
by considering the nature of tn
policy we can readily discove
who is the mother-the Demo
cratic hen that laid it or the re
publican hen that Matched it.
Raleigh Times.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1907-09-05

tentment and pull the cap OF ig.
norance over the eyes of reason,
and bring disgrace acr oss til e|
threshold OF our .profesSionP We
would merely suggest first, that
we own the land we cultivate, and
cultivate what we own. live own
more than we can cultivate, let
some one else have it to make
him a home. Next, we want neat
comfortable honses, and good
barns, because comfort is food.
Next, if we have any land that
is tillable, we want the proper
tools to till it with. If there be
none tillable, then till what is
really necessary and Craze the
balance, and sell horses and hogs
instead OF corn and oats; cattle
and sheep instead OF hay.
Then, we would urge above all
things, let there be infinite kind
ness in every home. There is no
excuse for not having it, for it is
the cheapest thing in the world.
| believe also in lots of flowers
and vines about a house. | be-
lieve every flower about the house
signifies the refinement. Every
green growing vine is q token OF
love and JOY. Every little morn
ing glory whose tears are dried
away by the amorous kiss OF the
morning sun, tends to put a flow
er OF love in the hearts OF those
around them. If the farming class
would make home attractive and
pleasant, even in a cheap and
simple way, the children would
not be 80 anxious to leave home
and swear vengeance against the
farm, but would carry to t h {
grave the happy memories OF tht
delightful years down on the ole
farm.
Now we want some one else tt
talk awhile, Let us hear iron
you.
JOE T. RAY,
Elk Park, NC.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1907-09-05
Endorsed BY The County.

"The most popular remedy in
Otsego county, andth best friend of
my family" writes VIM, M. Dietz,
editor and publisher of the Utsego
Journal, Gilbertaville, N. Y. "is DIR.
Kings New Discovery. lthAsprov-
ed to be an infallible cure for coughs
and colds, making short workout the
worst of them. We always keep a
bottle in the house. | believe it to
be the most valuable prescription
known for Lung and Throat dis
ease" Guaranteed to never disap'
point the taker by all druggists
Price SOC and $500. Trial bottle
free.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1907-09-05
Dark Ridge items.

(Too late for last week.
Weare having q pleasantweath
er, Notwithstanding the hard
showers OF rain which come occa
sionally.
Master Willard Cook, who was
taken very i'll on last Wednesday
night is q great deal better. His
friends are glad to see him take
his place in school again, for he
was very much missed by both
teacher and school mates.
We are glad to soy that Mr.. G.
w. Mcclure, who recently had
the misfortune to get his hand
torn up very much, is improv-
ing as well as can be expected.
Corn in this part of the county
is looking very bad. There will
not be near as much gathered
this year as last.
The fruit crop is also o failure.
A great many of our young
people left Tuesday for Boone,
where they will attend the Associ
alton. Among the number was
Mr.. Wiley Church, Miss Vertie
Cook. Mr.. David Trivett, and
Miss Ruby Cook. Hope they will
have q nice time.
The school at this place is make
ing fine progress with Miss Virgie
Tester as efficient teacher Miss
Vergie has the honor OF enrolling
more students than any teacher
that has ever taught here, and
we hope the school will continue
good.
| MIR. G. w. Mcclure has lately
erected a new grist mill which il
a great benefit to thepeople here
EMILY.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1907-09-05
"Regular as the Sun

is an expression as old as the race.
No doubt the rising and setting of
the sun is the most regular perfore
nance in the universe, unless it is
the action of the liver and bowels
when regulated with Dr. Kings
New Life Pills. Guaranteed by all
druggists. 25c.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1907-09-05
Everybody Should Know"

saysC C. G. Hays. a prominent bust
ness man of Bluff, Mo-, that Buck
lens Atnica Salve is the quickest and
surest healing salve ever applied to
a sore. burn or wound, or to a case
Of piles. I've used it and KIN o W
what I'm talking about" Guaran-
teed by all druggists. s5c.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1907-09-05
NEW JEWELERS. SHOP.

| will be located in Boone by
June the first, 1907, prepared to
do all kinds of watch and clock
repairing on short notice. My
work is all guaranteed and no
work is charged for unless salts
factory to the owner. Bring me
your work and will give you a
first-class job.
Office up stairs in Critcher
brcik row.
SILAs NJ. GREENE, Jeweler.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1907-09-05

Child urinates too often, ifthe urine scalds
the flesh, or If, when the child reaches an
age when it should be able to control the
passage, it is yet afflicted with bed-wet-
ting, depend upon it, the cause OF the diff
Guilty Is kidney troable, and the first
step should be towards the treatment OF
these important organs. This unpleasant
.rouble IL due to diseased condition 81
the kidneys and bladder and not 10 ?
habit as most people suppose.
Women as we'll as men are made missf-
able with kidney and bladder trouble,
and both need the same great remedy:
The mild and the immediate effect o!
Swamp-Root Is soon realized. II Is sold
by druggists, in fifty ST.
cent and one-dollar 6{|I :, a: u: II
size bottles. You may u! !! i r. IT. 20
have a sample bottle
by mail free, also Home Of swsnrnsss.
pamphlet telling all about Swamp Root,
including many Of the thousands OF testi-
u,onial letters received from sufferers
cured. In writing DR.. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghaniton, NY, be sure and mention
this paper. Don't make any mistake,
but remember the name, Swamp-Root,
DIR. Kilmer's Swamp Root, and the 40,
dress, Binghamton, N. X, on every
bottle.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1907-09-05
R. Ross DonneIIy.

UNDERTAKEN & EMBALMER
SHOUN'S. ---- Tennessee,
Has Vanished and Glass White
.Coffins; Black Broadcloth and
White Plush Caskets; Black and
White Metallic G. X e t 8 Robes,
Shoes and Finishings.
Extra large Coffins and Cas-
kets always on hand. Phone or
ders given special attention.
r. ROSS DONNELLY.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1907-09-05
Mcclure, N. c.
He Fired the Stick
q. II. WATSON.

No greater mistake can be made
than to consider lighly the evidences
of disease in your system. Don't
take desperate chances on ordinary
medicines. Use HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea. 35 cents. Tea OF
Tablets. NJ. b. Blackborn an d
Blowing Rock Drug Co.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1907-09-05
1t is much easier to live right
than to live by wrighting.

1t flows like electricity through
your veins; it does the work. Ifyou
are vasting away, take HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea. IS cents, tea
or tablets. M. B. Blackburn and
Blowing Rock dug Go
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1907-09-05

Obi my stomach very uncertain
thing,
I suffered the torment that costive-
ness brings,
But now l am happy, normal and
free,
A mericle wrought by HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea. M. B.
Blackburn and Blowing Rock drug
Co.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1907-09-05

Papa, what is a mollycoddle?"
"a mollycoddle, son, is a man
whose every act meets with the
appreciation ofhis wife's mother.
Houston Post.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1907-09-05

She turning from the piano)-
There! How do you like that re-
frain? H-splendidl And the more
YOU refrain the better like it,
Pick-Me-Up.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1907-09-05

The connection between alatch
KEY and whisky is one that al
most any married woman may
be depended on to find out
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1907-09-05
RAIL ROAD.

RAIL KOAD.
Mr.. FDlToR; After you SO kind
ly opened the columns OF yourpa
peras a medium through which
the citizens OF Watauga could dis
cuss the railroad question, very
little has been said.
1t certainly seems the people,
some OF them, at least, are asleep
to that most important ques-
tion. But | suppose it is natural
for men to sleep. While the lsra-
elites slept, the Philistians COM
pletely demolished the black
smith trade in the land of Israel
by carrying off their mattocks
and coulters, axes and goods,
and left them nothing but a file.
Is it possible that the farmers OF
Watauga are doing likewise by
selling to lumber companies all
their fine marketable timber for
almost nothing and then quit
their farming and take a yoke OF
oxen and help the saw-mill men
on their paths OF destruction?
l do not know anything about
the condition of affairs in the wes
tern part Of the county, but such
is the case down here. | do not
say all the farmers are commit
ting such depreciation on the fine
timber, but to say the least, the
sound OF the axe and the whistle
OF the engine are heard in t Ii e
land, and the tall pine trees are
being brought low. Some man
will say, "What is that to you?
l paid for my land and timber
and have an absolute right to dc
as l please with my own" That's
all true, but after you take dowr
all your valuable timber, viii
the honeysuckle and the haze
brush, the laurel and the ivey OF
fer sufficient inducement to som'
company to build o railroad?
Another man will say: III op
pose any proposition that car
ries a tax with it," We oil do, i
we can get a road in any othe
honorable way. "An OK is harde
to skin than a mouse, but tn
! hide pays" Why should we OF
: ject to paying a few dollars ia:
; as an inducement for a railroad
, when 1t would furnish a HON
; market for the over-productio
J OF the farm products, besides yer
greatly increasing the valuatio
of real estate?
Mr.. Editor, l shall notattemr
f: to discuss the subject of railroa
any farther, for lido not feelcon
) petent to do that. | only wish t
hollow "helloo' at the phone an
. let Others do the talking. / b
3 lieve if a few dozen of our best et
ucated men would help Capt. Lo'
!, ill talk railroad, and a few doze
join Joe T. Ray on the subject
farming, the whistle OF the loc'
motive and the thunder OF ii
dynamite would call our youn
men hack from the coal fields
Virginia, and the peddlers of sp
n tacles and'venders Of patent MT
# icines would return to the far
Z, and be brighter lights in the Fl
o mament Of commercial geogr
r. ply.
'. q. T. WATSON.
,s McGuire, N. G..
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1907-09-05

vigor and cheerful.
ness soon disappear.
when the kidneys arc
out OF order or dis
eased.
Kidney trouble has
become SO prevalent
that II Is not unconi-
mon for a child to be
born afflicted with
weak kidneys. II the
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1907-09-05

"They say his wife has money.
swell, that isn't fault. They've
been married only ashort time. "
London Opinion.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1907-09-05

Men who have no money to
burn are apt ito think ita burning
shame.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1907-09-05

The man who marries a wife
for a cook often COOKS his own
goose.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1907-09-05

People who take things easy,
often end by taxing things less
their share.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1907-09-05
Women as Well as Men Are Made
Miserable BY Kidney and
Bladder Trouble.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind,
discourages and lessensa ambition; beauty,
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1907-09-05

The man who goes into poll
tics, generally goes into banKrup
tcy.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1907-09-05

Innocence is often n O t h IN 6
more than ignorance thinly dis
guised.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-04
POLICEMEN TAKE
 LAST FREE RIDE
ALL HURRIED TO GET GAR BE- FORE MIDNIGHT, BUT TODAY EVERYBODY MUST PAY FARE OR WALK.

Many and strenuous were the kicks registered by members of the police force last night against the new ant-pass rule Of the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company, which went into effect a midnight. Under the new ruling Of the company the brass buttons and star of Chief Wiers finest will no longer go with the conductors on the cars, and a ragged hobo has as much right to ride free as one of the best known guardians of the peace
 Members of the evening shift, which comes of duty and reports at police head quarters at 11:30 o'clock at night, seemed to be in a hurry to get away from the barracks last night Instead of the usual conferences and the exchange of new jokes and condolences, as is the wont of all patrolmen the world over after the day s work is done, the members quickly reported to the comma ndlng officer and hurried to catch a car before the hour of midnight had struck. The last free ride vas in sight, and though the men did not cure so much for the nickel as for the principle involved, they, like many male factors released from the barracks si- lently stole out of the headquarters all ley without waste of time. The sight of numbe: of the 200-pound officers of the Birmnsl am police force walking half a mile to make an arrest will very prob ably be : ludiCrouS spectacle to the citi- zens within the next few days-not, how ever, a laughing matter with the officer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-04
FIGHTS
 NEGRO IN THE DARK
OFFICER IS IMPROVING, BUT THE MAN HE WAS TRYING TO AR REST WILL PROBABLY DIE FROM INJURIES.

The condition of Patrolman Simmons, who was shot in the thigh yesterday morning at 3:30 o'clock while arresting a negro at 1717 Fourth avenue, and who is at the Hilman hospital, was reported as improved at late hour last night. The negro, Albert Thomas who was prob ably fatally wounded by the officer and who is also at the Hillman hospital, is still in a precarious condition and may die before morning.
 Officers Simmons and White went to the home of Thomas to arrest him on the complaint of N imam Winters, another negro. Upon their arrival al the cottage Officer White stationed himself at the rear door and Officer Simmons entered the room occupied by Thomas.
 The negro was lying on bed in the darkened room. MT. Simmons drew his revolver, and tossing a pair of handcuffs to the man, ordered him to surrender. The patrolman anticipated no trouble. but in stead of obeying the order Thomas leaped from the bed and grasped the revolver pointed at him.
 The negro is a powerful specimen of physical manhood, and the struggle for the revolver, the possession of which meant life or death. was carried on for Il time in silence. The negro finally over coming the officer, turned the muzzle of the pistol toward his opponent and fired The bullet passed through MT. Simmons thigh.
 Though weak from the shock of the wound, the patrolman, maddened by pain, wrested the revolver from Thomas and shot him three times, in the shoulder. the abdomen and the neck. The negro slumped to the floor. and the officer. overcome by loss of blood fell upon him. Officer White. who had been for some time endeavoring to effect an entrance from the back of the cottage, burst in the door and entered the room in time to pre- vent other negro inmates of the house aiding Thomas in the desperate struggle.
 MT. Simmons was carried at once to the hospital in the ambulance of Shaw X Son. The negro was also given medical atten- tion The entire struggle in the darken- cd chamber occupied only a few minutes, and the officer Is considered by brother members on the force to have been for tunate to have escaped with his life Thomas was wanted on the charge of tahbing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-04
Prof. C. M. Richter Dead.

Prof c. w Richter, an old and respect ed citizen of Ensley, died last night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. B. F. North, Avenue F and Fourteenth street. MT. Richter was born In Madison coun- ty, Ga, about 6S years ago, but has made Ensley his home for the past several years. He was & gallant Confederate soldier and served with distinction dur ing the entire war. After the war he taught school and for years was looked upon as a leading educator in his native state He was man of culture and greatly beloved by his many friends and acqualntances. He leaves widow and four daughters, Mrs. B. r. North and Mrs. F. C. Davis of Ensley, Mrs. A. M. Dunn of Cedartown, Ga, and Mrs C. F. Smith of Concord, Ga. He was inferred with Masonic honors this afternoon at Pratt City. he being a member of the local Masonic lodge. M A. Ponder off ciated over the Masonic exercises. Rev. l.. F. Whltten. pastor of the Methodist church, officiating over the church ser vices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-04
NEED $8O00 TO
 CARRY ON FIGHT
subcommittee of Prohibition Workers On Finance Will Meet
 Today.

The central committee of the prohibit ton forces held meeting at headouar- ters yesterday afternoon, and completed several plans A full subcommittee on finance has been appointed, and will hold meeting today at the Christian church at Il o'clock. The treasurer, F. NJ. Jack son. calculates that about $sooo will be needed to conduct the campaign and means will be provided to raise this sum.
 The next big mass meeting will not occur until some time next week when Bishop Candler of Georgia will speak. Py that time the petition for an election will be filed, and more than likely the date will be set.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-04
In Memoriam,

Whereas by the Divine Will our brother, Phillip Rouss, has been moved from the paths of men and transferred to the grand aerie of Heaven.
 Resolved first, That In the death of Brother Phillip Rouss our city and coun- ty has lost an honored and revered citi- zen. That Ensley Aerie No. 1l50. Frater- nal Order of Eagles. has lost a we'll loved and much honored brother, whose fealty to his obligation and upright man Illness endeared him to us all, Therefore, in solemn remembrance we exclaim kindly voice Is forever stilled a noble heart has ceased to beat and a cheering face is sadly missed from our gather ings.
 Resolved second That it is the sense of this committee that Ensley Aerie No. 1lJ0 should be doubly Zealous in rendering due respect and homage to our brother who laid down his burdens by the way side to rest. and fell into that dream less sleep that knows no awakening, far away from the sunny skies of his na- tivity.
 Resolved third, That as a token of re- spect our charter be draped for period of thirty days. That a page of our record be set aside for copy of these rssolu- tons That one copy be furnished the family of our late brother and another to the daily papers for publication.
 Fl. T. VAUGHAN,
 W. T. DANIELS,
 JAMES HORNE.
 Committee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-04
At the Bilou.

"The Phantom Detective" at the suit a recently developed taste in the atre goers for variety. Patrons of pop ular priced houses are no longer con tent to accept unvarnished melodra ma; ; they must have 1t embelished with spe- cialties and put into musical setting Novelty Is the keynote. "The Phantom Detective" attempts to satisfy this de- mand by providing a play that is full of dramatic surprises, and has, more over, many characteristics of musical comedy. The detective and his illu- sions furnish the sensational part of the sh ow, while there are some bright mu- sical numbers and some vaudeville spe- cialties that are excellent. The usual performance will be given tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-04
BLOWN TO ATOMS
 BY DYNAMITE
A Negro Miner Was Carrying Forty Sticks at Aldrlch, When the
 Whole Thing Exploded.

When a little negro boy appeared at the mouth of Aldrich mines yesterday at roon to carry his fathers dinner, an am hulance driver showed the little fellow all that remained of his father in small box, where were merely few scraps of bones and flesh.
 Humphrey negro. was carrying forty sticks of dynamite into the mine of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company yesterday morning and was alone al the time. In some manner the whole load of dynamite exploded, and blew tue unfortunate fellow into atoms.
 It was ell they could do to convince the son that the remains were really his fathers. Then he ran off at full speed to inform his mother of the accident. Humphrey was good negro, and one of the latdes- workers at the mine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-04
CITY TAX NOTICE.

In accordance with Section 742 of the City Code, notice is hereby given that real and per sonal taxes for the year 1907 are now due and tax payers are notified to appear at my office and pay their taxes. Said tax es will become delinquent on the 10th day of October next, and will draw interest at 8 per cent from said date.
 GEORGE EUSTIS,
 Tax Collector. Axe-Hsrald. September 4-s-1l-lb
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-04
Personal and General.

The Ladies Aid society of the Meth odi5t church will give an ice cream fes- tival and lawn fete on the vacant lot by the church next Friday evening, Sep tember 6. from 3 to II o'clock p. m. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
 Dr. R. NJ. Cunningham and niece, Miss Miss Irene Clare and Miss Aniee Taylor left this afternoon for Norfolk, Va Be ore returning they will visit New York and other points east. They will be ab- sent about three weeks.
 Attorney Fred G. Moore left today for Tuscaloosa on business.
 II. NJ. Faulk of Leaksville, Miss, is the guest of R. T. Mcleod
 The condition of A. W Lewellen. the switchman who was seriously hurt in a wreck in the steel plant yards Friday, is little improved. He was first thought 10 be fatally injured. but has now chance Of recoyarx.