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Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1913-01-30
The Australian Ballot.

! The australian Ballot.
Asheville Citizen.
With the introduction OF the
child labor and compulsory edu-
cation bills 10 the North Carolina
legislature, the friends OF both
measures have every reason to
be hopeful that the measure will
pass and that the Old North
Stste will take her rightful place
in the ranks Of progressive A
merican states. While nothing
OF q tangible nature has yet tren
heard in connection with the Au.
stralian ballot bill, the situation
ia not discouraging, for some OF
the most enlightened minds IN
North CAROLINA are bending their
energies in that direction, If late
adyi"es from Raleigh are to be
relied upon.
The majority OF the state pa.
pers have frequently declared
the mselves IN favor OF a modern
and intelligent system OF voting
and among these may be men.-
toned The Raleigh News and Oh.
server, II paper which always heen
found ON the side of progress and
reform. The News and Observer
in its Sunday issue said:
every state in the republic
has adopted the,,Anstralian bal.
lot except a few Southern states,
and in the South the following
states have adopted this wise
measure: Texas, Louisiana, Flor.
ida, Oklahoma, Tennessee. Ken
tucky, West Virginia and, Marv.
land. Why should North Carroll
ma be- behind?"
Why, indeed, should North
Carolina be behind? The press OF
the state, the pulpits, the ein.
cational bodies and many OF the
civic organizations have gone or
record for the Australian ballot
because it is the only method o
voting in which the true ::senti
mept Of the electorate may be de
termined. The question has gont
be yond political lines; i,
has become the universal demand
Of q people sick and, tired of hri
f'ery and corruption at the poles
Very few states, and these are II
the South, retain the antiquat
ed system ofhalIoting which only
the professional politician favor'
because he has ends of his own tt
serve. No state that ever adopt
ed Australian ballot has gone
back to the old form which eve
defeats the popular will. and som'
of the European countries have
used it for over half a century.
There is every reason why NORTH
Carolina should adopt the Aus
tralian ballot, and no good rea
son why it should not. Our sena
tors and representatives at RAJ.
eigh can add much to their laurpl'
bv needing the voice ofthp people
which is loud and clear in its op
position to the present order o
things at the poles.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1913-01-30

Romantic plays and novels do
not give proper attention to the
fart that bad cooks break mp
more homes than polished vii
lians or designing adyenturers.- -
Washington Star.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1913-01-30
How to Bankrupt the Doctors.

IlOW " DouN'uPt VIZ DoSsoSs
A prominent New York physi.
clan says: If it were not for the
thin stockings and the thin soled
shoes worn by women the doctors
would probably he bankrupt. When
you contract a cold do not wait fer
it to develop into pneumonia but
treat it at once. Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy is intended esp c.
tally for coughs and colds, and has
won a wide reputation by, its cures
of these diseases. 1t is most effectu.
al and is pleasant and safe to take.
For sale by all dealers.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1913-01-30
ABOUr-AHDRRW JOHNSON.


4 Recollections by his Secretary, Maj.
Traumon, In the Century Magazine
/ Andrew Johnson was one ofthe
neatest men in his dress and per-
son | have ever known. During
his three years in Nashville, in
lparticnlar, be dressed in black
broadcloth, frock coat and waist
coat and black doeskin trousers,
and wore q silk hat: This had
been his attire Tor 30 years, and
for mcst oil that time, whether as
Governor oi Tennessee, member
OF Congress or Ueited States
Senator, he had made all his own
clothes. He was 90 scrupulous a.
bout his linen chat he invariably
changed all oft daily, andsome-
times oftener.
He was matchlessly perfect in
figure, about 5 feet1O, hadhand-
some, broad shoulders. fine fore
head, superb face, dark bushy
hair. and small hands and feet.
The most marked feature about
him was hiseyes, which we're small
and. although such eyes are not
usually attractive, his we're black
sparkling and absolutely beau.
tIful
| He was not a eamester atany-
thing. and could play only in
differently at checkers. In 1862
he explained to me that he had
never visited a theater because
in his youth he lacked the oppor.
tunlty, and afterward would
rather study and work or go to
bed than. sp"nd his time at a play.
house. He looked on all kinds ol
gambling as wrong, meyer knew
one card or one domino from a.
mother, and was never at a horse
race. He had been to n few cir.
cuses and minstrel shows, and
liked them.
Andrew johnson had l,een call.
ed drunkard as we'll as trait,
or; but the 'whirligig of time''
has set him right. on. the. latter,
and today there is no man of the
civil war who'll is;recieving so much
honest attention at the hands
of historians. But that Andrew
Johnson WAS a drunkard is more
} difficult to disprOve. Thlsis part:
~ because the only. time that hs
was ever under the influence Oi
liqnor in his lie the whole natlor
saw him, either with their eyes
or read OF it, and upon an occa
eion when he shOultI have been
: absolutely sol,er-I mean when
he was inaugurated az Vice Pres
, ident on the 4th ot March, 1865
"But had not johnson been g
drinking man through life?"
have often been, asked Not to
the extent the one incident i'm.
piled. indeed, johnson had al
ways been considered q temper
ate man in all things. | sat with
him at the same table in Nash
vile at least once q day for is
months, and meyer sawshim taks
wine or liquor withany meal. HI
never drank q cocktail IN hls life
never was IN a bar.room and die
not care for champane. He die
take two or three or four glass
es Of Robertson county whiskey
some days; some days less, anf
. some days and weeks NO liquol
at all. So, az drinking went ir
Tennessee, johnson would have
been termed q strictly temperate
man.
-----
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1913-01-30
Resolutions Of Respect.
WhereBs, it has pleased Almiph

AS~SSsS 80 VssO ~ AyScYSSss IN
Wheress, ithas pleased Almieh
ty God to removeirom our midst
our beloved brother, T. C. Land,
whose death each and every mem
ber has 9 ustained q peesonal
loss.
De was q true and loyal Ma.
son, and ever ready with his
means aud counil to surcor the
needy and enron,age the dis
tresspd. One had but to know
him we'll in order to apprecia' Q
his many virtues. He was a man
Of sterling integrity, devoted to
his lodge and personally liked by
every member. Hisgenlle manner,
even temper and wise council was
sought far and near.
.i He was horn Mar.h Is, 1928,
and grew up q kind and obedl-
ent son, always, ready to obey
the cammand offather and moth.
er, and when he was about Z
year Of age, near the date Of
1845, he professed a hope in
Christ and united with Mt. Zion
Baptist church, of which he lived
a true christian until death. He
Joined the Masonic Fraternity at
Liberty Lodge. Wilkpsbpro, N.
G., about the year 1856. He low.
eds the Order and obeyed its
sublime teachings, was ever rea.
dy TO contribute to the relief Of
the WORTH, distressed brother
Master Masons, their widows and
orphans.
! He enlisted in the Confederate
army in the spring of 1861, and
served as Lieut., Co. K, .53rd
Reg. Rhodes Division, of the
Army of Northern Virginia. He
was wounded several times &C.
verely, having been in sixty-odd
hal ties. In the spring OF 1870 be-
went to the State OF. Oregon,
and worked in the improvement
OF that State for IA years, and
returned to his old home in N. G..
He remained here tor three or
four years and returned to Ore.
gon, where he remained seven
years. v hen he again returned
to his old home at Mt. Zion, N.
e.. whers be lived until his death,
dying Nov 80, 1912 aged 81
years, 8 months and - days.
We have, as lodge and as in.
dividuals, sustained great loss,
but our loss is hls eternal gain,
and we submit to the will of Him
who doeth all things we'll, and
We extend to the bereaved family
our deepest sympathy in t b e i r
great sorrow.
Resolved that a copy OF these
resolutions be sent to the Wa.
tatauga Democrat with a ra'
quest to publish; a copy to fam.
lily OF deceased, and a copy to
Prof. C. C. Wright. at Hunting
Creek. N. c.. and also q copy be
spread upon the minutes of the
Lodge, and the usual badge !ol
mourning be worn for 30 days.
Done hy order of ASHER Lodge
No. 451, A. F. &. A. NJ, Stony
Fork, N. G.
| SHERMAN WELLBoRN
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1913-01-30
WATCHES ACCURATE
LY REPAIRED

There are more watches entire
" luint d ty iIcrnTettn' nor
men than in any other way.
- to the Boone Repair Shop
for Hne Watch Repairing. Every
job IL carefully done and timed
before leaving my shop. Bring us
vour work and 1t shall have our
hest attention.
]. W.sBYAN. Pr RoP
8.22-l2.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1913-01-30

Sometimes when the day is
done, the nights prove pretty
raw +
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1913-01-30

"A theorist says that one can
become become beautiful by per-
sistently thinking oneself beau
tiIul. We can point out a great
many instances to the contrary.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1913-01-30
SAFE AND SURE.

;. Being made of oils it soaks down
straight to the bone. bannhes pain
and saves suffering. Only oil lini-
msnts can soak through muscle and
tissue. Alcohol iniments evaporate
before they can be absozbed by the
aesh besides <hey are dangerous
when used near a FIRE or lamp.
Mexican Mustang Liniment will not
burn even though a lighted match
be applied. Mexican Mustang Lin
imens Is THE SAFE % well as the
SURE~TOCU remedy.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1913-01-30

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Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1913-01-30
COMMENDED BY A FARMER.

Az long ago a. can remember hare
known Of Mustang Liniment. Ial.
ways keepitin my house and II any Of my
family get injured in any way, such a
sprains, cuts, bruises. and, In fact, insnany
accidents that happen ! alwaysuse Aus.
tang Liniment. On my hoeses and stock
I never think Of using anything eise-it is
far cheaper than doctofs' bil1A Iconr
mend it to all farmers: Il Win hep theif
families and also their hoeSes and ekock
in condition. Very truly your1
Jn.ANDRBWA 6ruee
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1913-11-28
Idaho Couple Watch
Daughter, Victim of
WhiteSlaversDy Dying
WITHOUT FUNDS, SUPPORTED BY
CHARITY. THEY AWAIT
END IN OMAHA,

"The following from the Herald
Republican needs little comment
1t speaks for itself. 1t is a lessor
in itself for all parents and guar
dians."
IOMAHA, Neb.. Nov, th-W
H. Pierce of st. Anthony, Ida
ended his search for his daughter
lnez in Omaha today, when he
and his aged wife found their
girl, just IS years old, dying in a
hospital, the victim OF white
slavers. The couple will remain
here until the end and then will
return to st. Anthony. They
have not sufficient funds to take
with them the body ofthe daugh-
ter.
According to Pierce the girl
left home more than two years
ago, going to Cheyenne, Wyo., to
work. She was pretty and delic
ate. At first she wrote regular
lv. Then suddenly all letters
ceased. The Pierces were unsop.
histicated and knew not how to
search for her, except through
the mails.
Several days ago they received
a telegram from ST. Josephs hos
pital. Omaha. saying the daugh-
ter was in that institution dying.
The old couple raised sufficient
money to come. arriving today
According to the girl, she was
induced to enter cheap burle-
sque show in Cheyenne and soon
was leading an evil life as a white
slave. She was taken from CITY
to city and finally placed in re-
sort in Omaha. She underwent
three operations and then was
abandoned. She was sent to the
hospital by charity. Her case
has been turned over to the
federal authorities tor investigat-
ion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce have little
and are being cared for at
the city mission while awaiting
the death of the girl.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1913-11-28
Land Credit

There is a general movement
all over the country to legalize
and establish a land credit sys-
tenn similar to that in Europe.
1t is proposed to organize a land
bank corporation in a large area
OF country, and to bond for
about two thirds the value of
the lands in the corporation, and
then to lend the money to the
Incorporating farmers at very
low rate Of inIUest, just enough
to pay the expenses and to pay
interest on the bonds, and to
build up a sinking fund for the
repayment of the bonds as they
mature.
The usual time for the bonds
to mature is twenty FIVE or
thirty years. The land is ample
security for the bond holder, as
the mortgages collateral is held
by a corporation as trustee for
the bond holders.
1t would mean much to Idaho
to have such system. Idaho
and the western States needs
cheaper money for the farmer
and the small business man, but
especially for the farmer.
1t is to be hoped that our next
Legislature will formulate a law
authorizing land bank system
for Idaho.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1913-11-28
Notice
of Filing of Special
Assessment Roll

Notice is hereby given that the
Special Assessment Roll for the
year 1913 of Local Improvement
Districts Numbers One. Two,
Three, -Four. Five, Six, and Seven
of the Village OF Oakley, State OF
Idaho, is now on file in the office
of the Village Clerk; that the
same was filed on the 18th day
OF August, 1913; that the Board
of Trustees of the Village of Oak
ley, Idaho, will meet in the Coun-
Gil Office in the Village of Oakley.
Idaho, on the 9th day of Decem-
Der, 1918, at 8 O'Clock PM. at
which time it will hear and con-
slider objections to said Assess
ment Roll by the parties or any
yarty aggrieved by said assess
ments. The owner or owners of
any property which is assessed
IN such assessment roll, whether
named therein or not, may with
III ten days OF the last publicat.
ion OF this notice, file with the
Village Clerk his or her object
ions, in writing. to said assess
ment roll or any portion thereof,
which objections must be specific
as to the property or piece of
property being included in said
assessment roll concerning which
objection is made as well as the
specific grounds of such object
IONS. That the date of the last
publication of this notice will be
the 2Sth day of November, 1913.
c. 6. LARSON
Village Clerk.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1913-11-28
Notes

Word is received from Wash
ington that a Postoffice will be
established at Churchill at once.
The townsite we'll is now lSO
feet deep.
Miss Clare Ramsey spent Sun
day i'll Oakley returning Monday
to take up school duties.
Roy Ball and A. G. Ball of
Hansen have purchased 80 acres
each half mile North of Church
i'll from Howard Land Co. and
will start Improvement work at
once.
Frank Hill made a business
trip to Oakley the first of the
week.
c. E. Davidson, Manager OF
the Chdrchill Mercantile Co.
made trip to Oakley Monday.
The farmers are still blowing
in this section although the frost
has been heavy for several nigh
b. E. Lenox OF Twin Falls was
transacting business in the Hub
City the last of the week.
c. G. Wilburn OF Oakley has
purchased 16O acres joining
Churchill on the East and in.
tends clearing the brush off this
winter.
d. R. McLaws made Final
Proof on his Homestead mile
west of town Monday before
Commissioner l.. w. Howard in
Oakley.
5. P. Worthington motored
down from Oakley Tuesday to
look after his farming interests.
Would you believe it? Church
Ill IS in the center of six solid sec
tIons OF land every acre of which
is being tarmed. or plowed for
crop next season.
The Townsite Company re-
ports several sales of town lots
the past week. Get busy if you
would have a choice location.
and be ready for big boom in
the Spring.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1913-11-28
Death of
Frank l.. Clark

Frank L. Clark of Marshfeld,
formerly a resident of Oakley and
we'll known here died on Mon
day at Marshheld. Mr.. Clark
had been suffering from an in
durable malady for several years.
Mr.. Clark is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas H. Clark of this
city.
The yonng man was we'll
known here for his sterling quail
ties; and his death is severe loss
to his relatives and friends.
He leaves widow and several
small children.
The Herald Joins with the
mourning relatives in rendering
our sympathy in this sad case.
Funeral service will be held in
the Fourth Ward Meeting House
on Saturday. The body will be
brought from Marshfield for in
terment i'll the Oakley Cemetery.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1913-11-28
Farmers Clubs

The farmers Of every neighbor-
hood should organize for social
and economic purposes. The
Ia mer's society should hold out
IN a social way to bring the
farmers and their families to-
gether to amuse themselves and
to get acquainted with each
other, and to appreciate each
other more. The farmers club
can do much to prevent excess
i've competition among them
selves in growing and marketing
their crops. The farmers can
agree among themselves as to
what crops they will raise and
when they will market them, and
the general effect OF such friendly
agreement will be better prices
and returns for all. Excessive
ana unWlse competition is the too
frequent cause of low prices OF
turn products, marketing as we'll
as production should be the
study of the farmer.
The farmers club can do more
tor the farmer than any one
farmer alone. or all of, tile
farmers working individually.
Cooperation and organization
are the watchwords of success in
every enterprise.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1913-11-28
Brady Prevents
Closing of Idaho
Entrance.

Senator Brady called on the
Secretary of the Interior relative
to the Government maintaining
the present stage line system from
the West entrance of the Park
1t was understood that certain
parties who made bids to furnish
the service intended to transfer
most of the business awav from
the West entrance.
Senator Brady went over the
matter quite fully with the Sec
retary and convinced him that
Idaho entrance to the Park shou-
Id be maintained in its present
efficiency, and even improved.
The Secretary said that he would
make no contract With ANYBODY
that wonld not maintain head
quarters and operate from the
Idaho entrance just the same asst
has been done in the past. This
means much for Idaho and the
Southwest, and means that this
section will get the benefit of the
increased travel during the San
Francisco Exposition.
The Secretary still has the mat.
ter of reducing rates under con.
sideration, and Senator Brady
has presented facts that he con.
siders cannot be disputed, show.
ing that the rate can be reduced |
and the carriers still make a rea.
sonable profit without sacrifice
to the corporations, and at the
same time be a benefit to the
tourist. +
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1913-11-28
Notice

There is a law in Idaho regulat.
ing the registration of Births and
Deaths.
The State Board of Health has
this in charge. Local registrars
are appointed to look after cert
ain districts to receive reports
and carry same and forward to
the State Registrar.
would like the cooperation
OF the general public in getting a
complete list of births. Even
when no physician or midwife is
IN attendance. The parents or
any one knowing of birth are
responsible to the law 10 report
it. Neglect of this is punishable
by fine.
| would like especially to in.
terview those in charge of burial
grounds III this district, which
includes Oakley. Marion, Island
Basin and Willow Creek.
Bishops may be aware OF births
where no physician attended and
II they would report such cases
1t would be taken up and a com.
plete record obtained.
The matter of dea til certificates
and burial permits is not eener-
ally understood AS we'll as sex.
tons records.
| shall be pleased to supply
appropriate forms and blanks
and copies of of the law to those |
Respectfully.
T.. p. OLDHAM MD.
Local Registeor
Nov. 21, 1918.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1913-11-28
Advertise Your
Christmas Goods

Printers Ink is the lubricant
that oils the wheels of business
The man who advertises his
stock is the man who makes the
sales and the money. Now is
the time to begin to advertise
your Christmas goods.
Let the public know what you
have. and where it is to be found.
A well written lad" is ALWAYS
read with interest; and stands a
good chance OF being acted on.
Use good lively lads" that are
readable and explicit, and you
may feel sure OF results,
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1913-11-28
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that
Hyrum Smith, formerly of the
Oakley Second Ward have been
excommunicated from the Church
OF Jesus Christ of Latter-day
SAINTS. Signed,
John A. Elison,
David o. Allen,
Wallace A. Hale.
Second Ward Bishopric.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1913-11-28
Wedding Bells.

Clyde Dalhqust and Miss Zella
Day were married by Bishop
Hector c. HaIght, on Monday
afternoon. after which the happy
couple went on short honey
moon trip.
The Herald joins with their
many friends in wishing them
happiness and prosperity.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1913-11-28
Contestants
Votes as sfollows

The following Prizes were
awarded to the Four Winners
No. 81 Piano
No. IS Sewing Machine
No. 10 Ladies Gold Watch
No. IL Ladies Dressing Set
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1913-11-28

Postmaster
DIRECT YOUR MAIL MATTER
CORRECTLY AND AVOID THE
DEAD LETTER OFFICE,

notwithstanding the almost
universal use of the mail bv the
public, there seems to be a lack of
information on the part of the
people generally as to the proper
way to direct letters and pack
ages, etc. The Postal service
aims to get mail to the addresses
time possible and the most tre-
quent delays are caused through
improper of insufficient address
AS result or carelessness in ad-
dressing and preparing matter
Tor mailing, over one million
postal cards are sent to the Divi-
sion of Dead Letters each month.
In order to insure prompt and
sale delivery o mail matter, the
following rules should be observ-
ed in mailing:
Write plainly the name of the
person addressed. Give the
street and number, of box, or
number of rural route, and the
postoffice and state in fun.
The sender's name and address
should be placed it the upper left
hand corner to the envelope or
wrapper to insure return OF mail
if not delivered.
Be sure that sufficient postage
is put on, otherwise the deficient
postage will be collected at the
other end.
lu addressing mail to foreign
countries, give the name of the
country in full in addition to the
postoffice.
Use ink in addressing mail
matter necessary that mail mat.
ter for delivery in towns where
there is carrier delivery bear
street and number. There are
many persons, corporations and
business firms with the same
names and similar titles in large
cities and mail matter to such
persons without street and
number is liable to be delivered
to the wrong party.
1t is also essential that the box
number or the number of the ru-
raj route be given on mail to
parties or persons who receive
their mail i'll this manner. The
postmaster is not always familiar
with all the patrons of his Office
and delays may occur through
on,itting this.
BY writing your return card
In the upper left-hand corner of
the envelope or package, it will
insure its return in case it is I'M
possible to effect delivery, other
wise the matter will be sent to
the Dead Letter office. If the
writer's address had been on the
envelope more than eleven
letters would have been |
'eturned to the writers during
he year 1911 without being
sent to the Division of Dead |
letters.
If the above rules are followed
arefully it will not only be a
.reat aid to the Postal service
tut will insure the safe and
'rompt delivery ofyour mail.