davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1916-10-05
kbortive Reforms.
sayvoyard, In n'Asheville Citiven.


demonstrated at Chicago ! ast
June. There were two political
natiopal conventions held in that
town at that time-one stand
pat, the ather progressive. There
was not, room enough in our
country, big as it is, for both
those parties at the same time.
One of them had to die. The pro-
gressives we're in the numerical
majority, as was shown by the
election. n..retums Of 1912, and it
was much filter to live, than the
standpat concern, but it was de-
creed that the.progressive party
should,die..ln order thatthe "Old
Guard" might live.
Here was an.attempt made by
it's most admired ana l1s lhosu
forceful chieftain-Col. Roose-
yelt-to reform and make prog
ressive the Republican party.
And it disastrously failed. 1t
was an impossible job.
"But it happened unto them
according to the true proverb'
The dog has returned to his own
vomit again: and the SOW that
was washed to her wollowing in
the mire "
In his admirable address ac-
cepting the nomination OF the
democratic party September 2,
+ MIR. Wilson had this to say:
"The republican party is just
the party that cannot meet the
conditions OF a new age. 1t does
not know the way and it does
not wish new conditions 1t tried
to br. ak away from the old lea
ders and could not. They still
select it's candidates and die
tate it, policy, still resist change,
sill banker after the Old condi'
tjons still know no methods OF
encouraging business but the old
methodists. When it changes It's
leaders and it's purposes a n d
brings it's ideas up to date it vii
have the right to ask the Amerl
can people to give it power a
gain, but not until then. A new
age. an age OF revolutionary
change, needs new purposes and
new ideas"
No intelligent man has the har
dihood to challenge that state
ment. Such men as Lodge ant
Gallinger, Penrose and Smoot
Cannon and Mann do all TIT
thinking for the republican par
ty. They assert its principles an(
dictate it's programs. Every
body knows that. Their chic
ambition is the enactment OF an
other Payne.Aldrich robber tar
iff. All the other "issnes" the.
assert, are MINOR, trivial an
negligible.
Charles E. Hughes was NOM
mated for president because h
was the one man who could dt
feat Theodore Roosevelt for tn
nomination. Driven out ofpolit
cal life in 1910 by Boss Barnes
he found a city OF refuge on tt
Sapreme bench, where he escal
ed the (lpluge of 1912. Touchin
thu issues OF 1916, nobody kne
where he stood at the time /
was nominated, and he has me-
er declared himself touching the
since, though his garulity is sin
ply enormous. He jumps fro
pll,r to post in pathetic a
t. ,pt- to ESCAPE lpsponsibilit
for any positive word or de'
whatever.
He did deliver himself OF OF
startling statement, howeve
when he disclosed that the stan
patters and the progressives b;
the same political ideas. Th
Theodore Roosevelt and Villa
H. TAFT, Robert H. La Follet
and Boies Penrose, Clifford II
cho and Bill finn, Albert j. Bt
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1916-10-05
BANK REPORT.

Following Is the report OF the con-
dition of Vale Crucis Bank at Vale
Crucis, in the state OF North Carolina
at the close Of business Sept 10, 1915
RESOURCES:
Loans and discounts $40, ,129. SO
Overdrafts Secured 608, ,25
Oyerdrafts Unsecured 10l.50
Banking House 1,354.S2
Furniture and Fixtures 87l.62
Demand loans 375. 90
Due from National banks 0.825.23
Due from Banks and b'krs 87l.62
Cash Items 13 55
Gold coin 125.W
Silver coin, including all mi
nor coin currency 1850
National bank notes and 9th.
er u. S. notes 1858. 90
----
Total Observation-Disclosures s44, ,201 .O6
LIABILITIES:
Capital stock paid in 10000
Surplus Fund 10000
Undivided profits less current
expenses and taxes paid 38.l7
Notes and Bills rediscounted 100000
Bills Payable 100000
Deposits subject to check 1888. %
Time certificates Of desposit 7,OS72
Savings Deposits 8S2. 90
Cashiers ch'ks outstanding $50. 80
Accrued int due depositars 1876
--.--
Total. ....................... 44,291 .06
State Of North Carolina, County OF
Watauga ss. l, L. NJ. Farthing. cash.
ier of the above named bank, do sol
emnly swear that the above state
ment is true to the best OF my know
ledge and belief.
l.. NJ. FARTHING, Cashier.
Correct-Attest:
H. b. PERRY
SARAH Il. WAGNER
ls ID. T. MAST
7 Directors.
Subscribed and sworn to before rue
tkis 25th day of sept. 1916.
w. H. MAST, N. p.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1916-10-05

Morgant5n News H HeraldG
Reports from SmithfeM where
Hon. r.. W. Beckett, Democratic
nominee for governor, spoke
Tuesday,, indicate that Mr., Blck-
ct got warmed up on State is
sues and gave his hearers some
facts to ponder,
General Beckett said that sol far
in the campaign he had confined
himself to the great national is.
sues, because
1st. The general prosperity of
the people is touched more deep
ly by the new currency law, the
rural credits bill, the cotton fu.
lures act, bonded warehouse act,
the ship purchase act and t IN 9
other progressive laws enacted
by the present administration
at Washington.
End. He preferred to discuss de.
batable questions. and not even
the Republicans themselves seri-
ously believe the people are 60
ing to turn the State over to the
Republican party, and,
3rd. Because there is no pleas
ure lin speaking evil OF things
that are evil; opening bad eggs
iuse to prove they are bad, or in
performing an autopsy on a
dead body simply to demon
strate that it very properly died.
all OF which is involved in a dis.
cussion OF the Republican record
in this State.
!, But a misguided Republican
leadership has blundered into the
belief that | am afraid to discuss
State issues, and have themselves
challenged a comparison of rec
ords with 1868 and 1898"
> Referring to the injection ofthe
: record of 1868 into this cam.
paign by T. 7. Hicks, the last
7 Republican for Chief Justice, and
after portraying a part OF tn g
: record of that period, General
, Beckett said: "I'his is the basic
+ trouble with the Republican lea.
t dership in North Carolina. lthAs
| never repented, therefore can
: never reform. 1t has never gone
: down on it's knees and prayed
l to be forgiven for the crime oi
C 1858. Let me say to the Republi
D can leaders in North Carolina
Y that never, never will the people
il pie turn this fair State over tt
e the Republican party until anew
leadership shall arise and shal
t have the courage to disown ant
r denounce 1868, and every mai
# who apologies for it."
= But this speech was stronges
-- in it's defense of the record, an(
o it's portrayal OF the achievement
8 OF the sixteen years of Democrat
b ic State administration, OF whicl
le decency, economy, peace and pr
gress are the stable products.
Taking the Republican con
trast OF expenditures now witt
that of Republicans in 1898, h
T. likened government in @ demot
If racy to that of a family, and tn
e responsibilities OF government t
+! that of the head OF a family. Th
y. first duty OF the head OF the fan
" lily is to protect the family
lr health. Disease is the heavles
~, tax that can be laid upon an
q, ~, community. When the Republ
- cans we're last in power in 1S9
= they spent in the protection
ct the public health $4,000. I'll
he Democrats spent for this purpo'
d. last year $4,000.
"Where the Republicans spel
$l5S,OO0 for care Of the lnsal
~ u, we are spending $1,000, al
'ie we are spending the larger al
nd cunt with more economy t h a
re. they spent the smaller amount
As a cure for coughs DR.. Bel
Pine Tar r-Honey combines the
rpmedies in iust the right Dr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12

values, and of city and county school money. In other words, l am for an open, square deal all round BEAUREGARD VINTSON. To the Editor of The Age-Herald I was one of the first road super visors know the roads and how to build good roads with little money. I have been a member of the board one time and understand it's workings; don't have to learn.
 I am familiar with values and know when property is overtaXed, and oppose oppressive taxes.
 I favor more new roads, and better ones, in all sections of the county. I oppose giving employment to coun- ty employees for political reasons. I favor making county purchases in the open, but from our own local peo- pie, regardless of pull or influence.
 J. ED HAIGLER. To the Editor of The Age-Herald I am offering for the board of rev. enue for the reasons that I believe it to offer opportunity for genuine ser vice by one who is thoroughly familiar with the needs of the people in this county, and who will conscientiously and faithfully discharge the duties inn posed.
 I stand for progressiveness, eff ciency, honesty, rigid economy, good roads and conservative progress in the handling of public moneys. I will be on the job all the time and acquaint the public with the doings of the board which, indeed, is their due. Very truly yours TT NT MPIJATT,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12
CIRCUIT JUDGE, JEFFERSON
 COTNTY

To the Editor of The Age-Hera1d
 1. Because the records are the best evidence, and my larger experience is evidenced by the records which show that I have successfully handled more business in the supreme court than all of my three opponents combined, and my strenuous work of more than five years as attorney for the people of Greater birmingham has been unani- mously and officially indorsed by the city commissioners.
 Z. Because the records show that Judge Crow, after fair trial, has been affirmed in only 45 per cent of the appeals from his decisions, and the taxpayers cannot reasonably afford to indorse 45 per cent record.
 ROMAINE BOYD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12
Hundred Word Messages Give Information Which Should Be of Incalucuable Value to Citizen Who Does Not Enjoy
 Personal Acquaintance of Men Seeking Office
HEARTY RESPONSE MADE TO
 AGE-HERALD'S INVITATION
Not Only Jefferson County But All Parts of Alabama Are Rep resented in Response to Why Should Be Elected
 to the Office Seek

presents imposing which the candidates Alabama participate candidate
  formally extended through Alabama 100 words Seek Each candidate O publication
 
 
 the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12
GAME AND FISH COMMISSION

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 1. do not believe in creating an flee for one man to monopolize.
 ?. Call a game and fish congre Have a picked man from each coul in the state to assist in framing law that can and will be enforced. that the matter can be presented the legislature.
 3. Put a premium upon the haw head in order that they might be terminated.
 4. Hire man to ride in each coun paying him a salary, to see that laws are enforced. KIRBY S. WARD To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 As 2. practical farmer of 40 years, familiar with country life in all phases. with game birds that prey Ill destructive insects. and I will admins effectually and impartially the office state game and fish commissioner.
 From the beginning to the end of civil war I was a Confederate solt and have. the support of all who ser with me.
 In the days of reconstruction 'dd duty to my people and my state. In the nineties when combinati forced cotton to 1 cents. [ was active reforms now largely accepted. ALBERT T. GOODWY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12

To the Editor of The Age-Herald.
 Alphabetically Abercrombie leads for board of revenue Building roads re- quires practical Intercollegiate has it. Economy, energy and efficiency are his slogan. Reason and judgment are repre- scented by his candidacy Convicts must be used for road building. Receipts and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12

TO the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 I should be elected a member of the board of revenue because;
 i. My long experience in public af- fairs renders me fully competent to perform the duties of that office.
 2. Those who have known me dur ing my e6 years residence in Birming- ham. as citizen. loyal, active demo-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12
To the Editor of The Age-HeraId: l <.lo tnl

should be elected because:
 I am a graduate of law school Of high standing; have practiced law for 10 years; a man of family 25 years; am well fitted to pass upon the rights and obligations of others; am impar- tial will shirlS no duty imposed upon me; will promptly dispatch the busf- ness of the court and adjust the diff ferences of all litigants by the rules of fairness, equity and justice regard less of who they are. Judge Ferguson has held the position long enough, and if my friends speak truly I am the best qualified candidate to succeed him.
 WILLARD DRAKE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 I favor using the convicts for building all needful roads, sehe road repair work to be done by contract under the sec- tion system.
 l favor selling the present county farm and almshouse near Woodlawn and using the proceeds therefrom to erect brick buildings on the county farm at Ketona, providing a place thereon for convicts not able to work on the roads, thereby obtaining the necessary labor for the county farm without public expense
 l favor building a modern highway to the Warrior river as great economic and productive benefit to the whole county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12
rc the Editor of The Age-Herald:

Practical because of my engineering and purchasing ability Superintendent of construction and maintenance work. Am thoroughly familiar with all machinery.
 A successful business man with an hon. est, conservative, clean character. A
 voter and taxpayer of this county for over 30 years. These are my qualifi- cations and reasons for asking the sup port of the voters of this county l believe that I can serve the people of Jefferson county as well as any other
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12

To the Editor of The Age-Herald.
 I desire to be elected member Of the board of revenue of Jefferson coun- ty that I may insist upon an applica- tion of business methods to the busi- ness affairs of this great county, to- wit: Competitive bids for all county contract wor; an open book for in spection by the public of all acts of the board; an equalization of tax
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 I can think of so many reasons why l
 should be reelected that it is difficult for me to express myself. I think the fact that I have been on the board for four years, learning the business of the
 county, qualities me to a great degree to do better service the next four years than any man who has never served the coun- ty on the board. While I am over 60 years old, my mind is still active and I
 am attending to the county's business
 every day. w. J. CAMERON,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 A candidates claim for office should he based upon competency and courtesy. The board Of revenue is one of the most im- portant offices in this county.
 base my claims for this important of- nee upon my familiarity with the county and it's needs. I favor the retention of convicts on public roads.
 Members of this board are the bus;pass managers of this county. I believe in a progressive, as we'll as a conservative. fec is siM1HI,
 believe the acts and doings of fine board should be an open book to the pub nc' FELIX l. TARRANT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12
CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE IN ALABAMA VOTERS WHY
 THEY SHOULD TO POSITIONS THEY

sons charged with bailable offens, when reasonably good" bail is fl nished.
 I know the lawless and vicious m, be curbed by law, but believe tt mercy should temper justice.
 Lawyers here, by signed stateme have said I am qualified for the off
 RICHARD L. WILLIAMS Birmingham, March s, 1916.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12

TO the Editor of The Age Herald:
 believe I should be elected be- cause, after 17 years practice in tho criminal courts. I feel can be of great service to the people.
 Because I stand for 8 more humane administration of the criminal laws the elimination of prosecutions for revenue. and for the release of all per
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12

To the Editor of The Age-Herald
 A candidate for office should allude co deeds he has done for the permanent good of his community.
 l worked for months with 200 men cut ting the canal to bring pure water and modern sanitary conditions and health to Greater Birmingham.
 .Ispent 12 years of hard work building up our public school system from 350j pupils to 15,0C0 pupils, and increased the state allowance from $4O00 to s2O,OoO This ought to appeal to all friends of public schools PEARCE LEWIS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12

Why I should be elected on the board
 of revenue was born and reared in Jefferson county. I have held municipal offices from alderman to mayor. I am familiar with the constructing and main- taining public thoroughfares, having been contractor for 15 years. I am also familiar with the general needs of the public. having had some experience in the adjustment of taxable values. need
 the money for the support of myself and family. JOHN N. SMITHSON
 Bessemer, BPS Hall ave, March s, 1916.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12

To the Editor Of The Age-Herald:
 A degree of Master of Laws and years in the general practice of .ls in Birmingham has qualified me preside as judge in all the divisio of the circuit court as is contenplat by the provisions of the new law. have not bartered the office of regist in chancery for the support of d man. Leading lawyers and judges ha indorsed me- My experience and affili tions in the past enable me to bril to the bench an unbiased mind. l E lieve ali to be equal before the la I am not running to oppose any ms
 J. B. AIRD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12

To the Editor of The Age-Herald.
 I served as judge on term, giving I entire time to it's duties. Was defeat by Judge Gwin by two votes. He IS I only opponent now. He IS president the Bessemer Grocery company, preside of Bessemer Cotton Seed Oil company, terested in a Bessemer bakery ana wholesale grocery business at Ensley.
 The Bessemer division judgeship is sufficient importance to require all of incumbant's time and talent, unhampel by other large business cares.
 I am in a position to thus admins the trust if nominated, and pledge mys to do so WILLIAM JAChSOIN
 Bessemer, March 10, 1916.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1916-03-18
SEVEN CARS SOLD.

f. S. Rutledge. the local sales agent
for the Ford cars has sold seven Of
these all-purpose cars since opening
his store room in American Fork.
Those purchasing same are: Chip
man Mere Co, one delivery car; Con-
solidated Wagon a. Machine Co, one
delivery car; Boley Meat Market, one
delivery car; Entrlce Larson, Ford
touring car; Mayor John Hunter. Ford
touring car; Don Strong, Of Alpine,
one touring car; Claud Gender, one
Ford touring car.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1916-03-18
BARTON GETS $1,000

NJ y. Barton, who was injured in
the Orem railroad accident last May.
and lost an arm. has been given
$1,000 and life job by the Orem peo-
pie, in settlement for his injuries. The
job will consist in tagging trains
at the Salt Lake Route crossing. three
miles north of Lehi Mr.. Barton's at
torneys. 1t is understood, also get
$4,000.
Curtis Green of Pleasant Grove. who
was injured at the same time is still
walking on crutches.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1916-03-18
PRESBYTERIAN CHI

Rev. Herbert w. ReheI'
President OF Westminste
Salt Lake City. will be PRED
morning to make a speed
The Ladies' Aid met THU
noon with Mrs. Nell KeriI
The spring meeting Of |
Presbytery will convene
Fork Tuesday and Wedn1
4 and 5.
Rev. and Mrs. Meeker ais
ner given by Rev. and y
Buckley at Provo last MOI
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1916-03-18
FLOWERS

We invite you to visit our 3 large
-g rhnn'c7 and see them grow; OF
telephone, 50 w 2, Lehi Floral Co.
Lehi, OUR MOTTO; The best flow
ers and the most for your money.
Floral and Funeral Designs a spec
ialty.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1916-03-18
partment station.

partment station. The IN
has been enlarged SO as I
the entrance OF automobile
ing of which he is making
His new quarters are mud
venient than the old ~
thoroughly up-to-date,
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1916-03-18

Ed. Paxman, while saving a small
piece OF board at the Bonneville I.um-
her Co. Tuesday, met with Very
painful accident, caused by his hand
slipping and badly decorating two of
his fingers. Medical attention was
summoned and the injured fingers
promptly taken care OF.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1916-03-18

A i2-piece dinner SET VI
TO the lady or gentIemal
In the largest number Of 1
scribers and collections 4
zen from this date TO Apd
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1916-03-18

Mrs. Sarah Crookston left Wednes-
day for few days visit in Salt Lake
with her son and daughter, Mr.. G. j
Crookston and Mrs. G.. Il. Garrett.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1916-03-18

Mr.. and Mrs. J. Z. Jensen, John and
Mildred. autoed to American Fork
Monday to spend the day with their
sister and aunt, Mrs. Sarah Crookston.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1916-03-18
AMERICAN FORK LOCALS AND PERSONALS
A dinner set free for a little works.

A dinner set free for little works.
r. J. Chapman spent few days this
week in Hobble Creek Canyon.
Walter Slack was a Salt Lake Wis
ltor Wednesday.
Joseph H. Storrs made a business
trip to Storrs and Salt Lake this week.
NJ NJ. Arnold of Ogden was here on
business Tuesday.
John Lierly OF Provo. was n business
visitor to this city Tuesday.
Heavy White Oats for Seed-42 lbs.
to the bushe at Chipman's.
Edwin Mcclellan OF Salt Lake WIS.,
tied friends in this city Monday and
Tuesday
Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Burriston OF
BlacEfoot, IdGho. are here visiting Mr..
and Mrs. Lewis Harvey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Sorenson of
Lehi, spent Sunday at the home of Mr.
md Mrs n. H. Heiselt
Wallace Heislet has gone to Baggs
Wyoming, whore he is engaged In the
farming business.
Mrs. Orpha Robinson went TO Pay
on for short visit with her daugh-
er, Mrs. Mile Howard.
Harry Kruse, superintendent of the
Texan mine, spent few days the
'orepart OF the week with his family
Mr.. and Mrs G. H. Roberts of Kirk
ham, were American Fork visitors
Wednesday.
Miss Dell Oakley OF Storrs, Utah
vas the guest OF Miss Mnble Storrs
part OF the week
lbs OF best herd rice Csc. mush.
95c; teas. zoe: chee7o 'be FOR Or" =
2 packages OF 10 cent crackers 1Fc'
'cor one week only. r.. H. Boley.
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Woods went to
Salt Lake Saturday to attend, the
Fashion Show. While I'm that city they
were the guests OF DR., and Mrs c. w
Snyder.
Judging from the numerous sales OF
automobiles the past week. Spring Il
on In full blast. The latest purchasers
Of machines are DR.. Knighton. A
Larson. Mayor John Hunter. Rub,
Chapman. Boley Meat and Grocery ant
z the Chapman Mere. Co.
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Hindley enter
tained at a card party Tuesday even
Ing, Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Christensen
Mr. and Mrs. John Robinson. Mr.. an,
Mrs. sgd Hush and Mr.. and Mrs. 10
Mayne. A delicious midnight sup
per was served
The Chapman Mere. Co, have jus
received large shipments of Wall Pap
or. Linoleum. Lace Curtains. Carpets
Rugs and o lot of new spring Furni
Rugs and lot Of new spring Furni
prices are so extremely low, that you
money will actually 90 farther-ChiT
mans Cash Prices count.
Complimentary to Mrs. Milt Thoma
" Provo. Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Halllda
entertained at cerd party Saturda
night. Five hundred was the featur
" the evenings entertainment, and
light luncheon was rervcd Thog
present were: MIR and Mrs YIN. Ml
en-, MIR, and Mrs. Lewis Harvey. Nj
and Mrs. Byron Crookston, Mr.. an
Mrs. Len Henroid. Mr.. and Mrs. Chai
Miller and Mr.. and Mrs, Peet Mile
ibesides the guest OF honor.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1916-03-18

Mrs. Nate Anderson and babe have
returned to their home in Salt Lake
after pleasant visit here with Mrs
Andersons mother, Mrs Gene Murd-
ock.