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Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1917-09-27
some DoRT's.

Don't expect your preacher to
give you HIS best unless you
give him YOUR best. 1t isn't in
human nature, and is, therefore,
an unreasonable demand.
Don't expect him to preach
good sermons if you neither give
him time to prepare them nor
come to hear them.
Don't expect every sermon to
be the kind you like. The one you
like the least may be the best he
has peached-for half the con-
gregation.
Don't radiate pesslmism and
expect your preacher to be buoy.
ant with optimism. Flowers
grow in the sunshine.
Don't expect your preacher to
be over-cheerful when his salary
is in arrears.
Don't expect five thousand dol.
lar efficiency on a five hundred
dollar salary. No other business
In the world makes such demands.
Don't criticise the dress of the
preachers wife when she cannot
wear better clothing without go
ing in debt.
Don't expect her to wear your
last-year clothing without being
embarrassed.
Don't-finally-try to get as
much out of your preacher as
possible for aslittle rs possible in
return. 1t is not just; it isactual,
ly morally wrong.
"RELIGIoUs."
Boone, N. G..
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1917-09-27
NOTICE..

EoIth Carolina Watauga county; In
the Superior court spring term 1917
James l. league W. Sarah league.
The defendant above named will take
notice that an action entitled as above
has been commenced iu the Superior
cnurt OF Watauga county for divorce
from tho bonds Of matriilony; said
defendant will further take notice
that he Ia required to appear at the
next term OF Watauva superior court
to be held on the 3rd Monday after
the first Monday Of said month, 1t be
ing the % day thereof at the court
house In Bo ne N. q. and answer OF
demur tothe complaint IN said action
or the plaintiff will apply to the court
for the relief demanded iu said com
plant, This Sept. 8, 1917.
w. D. FARTHlNG, G. g. Q.
F, A. Linney, Piaintifls Atty.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1917-09-27
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
North Carolina. Watauga county,
Sydney Phillips and wife Emma
Phillips, Nelia Taylor and husband
L. l. Taylor, Josie Cole aud hus
, band Andrew Cole, Biddie Greer
&. and husband Frank Greer, Mollie
Norris and husband Will Norris, Va
Martha Norris and husband Milt
Norris, Clerlnda Hayes, Bertha
X Waddell and - Waddell.
By virtue Of an order Of the Superior
court In the above entitled action, /
will on the 9th day OF November 1917
at the court house door In Boone, N +.
G. at / O'Clock p. IN, Hell to the high
est bidder for cash, the following DE-
,scribed real estate to wit: Beginning
on Spanish oak, Claws ms corner
and runs west 80 poles to a Spanish
oak and chestnut, then 8 with law
sons 80 poles to q spanish oak; then
west SO poles to chestnut oak, then
N 10 w 118 poles to white oak; then
4 . poles to chestnut In bis old line,
then 8 20 g with said line "a poles "a
q spanish oak, then g with said line
to the corner; then to the beginning
containing 30 acres more or less. This
81 day Of September 1917
WILL NORRIS, Commissioner
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1917-09-27

We, the undersigned, who
saw the fine exhibits of two
years ago have every reason
to believe the exhibits at the
Caldwell Fair this year will
far exceed that good show,
both in quality and quantity
and improved manner of dis
play.
Wonderful liberality has
been shown to farmers, the
farmers wife, and to the
young people. Whatever
your calling or occupation,
come and exchange ideas
with your friends. 1t will
pay you, besides the pleasure
of three days diversion ant
Erest. Don't Miss the Fair.
(Signed) G. W. r. Harper,
| ]. L. Nelson
| Horace Sisk, Supt
] City Schools.
as M. M. Courtney
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1917-09-27
Puhdsn lseshsd b coagrsssnan r. |.
Deughtea.


EDITOR DEMOCRAT: | have re-
ceived a petition signed by a con.
siderable number of citizens OF
Watauga county, headed by the
name Of J. W. Harrison OF Blow
ing Rock, expressing certain def.
mite views;as to the policy to be
pursued i'd raising the revenue
with which to prosecute the pres
,e,t war. The petition l b a 9
turned over to the Chairman of
the Ways and Means Committee,
as the letter which | enclose will
Indicate, with the urgent request
that the views expressed be Civ
en- careful consideratloA-as they
come from men OF high charac.
ter and in tellgence. AS there are
80 many persons names attach
ed to this petition, or request, l
find it almost impossible to write
each one separately. Therefore, l
ask that you publish this letter,
together with the one from Con-
gressman Kitchin, Chairman OF
the Ways and Means Committee,
showing the manner in which
the matter has been handled.
Thanking you, l am, with best
wishes, very sincerely,
R. L. DoUGHToN.
Mr.. kitchin's reply, received
by Congressman Doughton, fol-
lows:
Referring to our conversation
this morning, at which time you
handed me the petition received
by you from the citizens of Wa
tauga county, North Carolina,
with respect to the manner Of f.
nancing the war, i beg to say
) that l will bring the same TO the
attention OF the members Of the
Ways and Means Committee OF
the House and also give to it
personally the fullest considera-
tion in connection with the Rev.
enue measure pending
Nv ith assurance of my best
wishes and kindest regards, Ibeg
to remain,
Sincerely yours,
"CLAUDE KITCHIN.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1917-09-27
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

The undersigned having been ap.
pointed and duly qualified as admin
istrator OF the estate OF Emanuel
Hampton, deceased, all persons hav
Ing claims against said estate are no
titled to exhibit the same before him
on or before the lst day of October
1918 or this notice will be pleaded In
bar Of their recovery. All persons
indebted to said estate will please
make immediate settlement. This
10th day Of Opt. 1917.
w, D. HAMPTON,
Admir- of Emanuel Hampton, decd
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1917-09-27

With a band of Is men in
brilliant uniform Salisbury
Concert Band) stunts" on
the Square and the grounds
by Professional Acrobats
from indianapolis; a 600"
with Ostriches, Alligators,
and many other wild ami
mails and birds; with a $685.
600 collection of trained ami
mails and birds brought from
South America and Austria
liza; with two wonderful ma
gicians from Philadelphia
The ocean fish exhibit; Mer-
ry-Go. Round, and Ferris
Wheels; Thrilling Fireworks
ION the third night, land 9th.
er attractions, it would be Z
distinct loss to you to mis-
lit, and close kin to a crime
to leave the children at HON,
Come and bring them. Don
Miss the Fair.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1917-09-27

LOST IN EAST BOONE, GOLD
ring, with cameo setting. The
Finder will be suitably reward
ed by returning same to The
Democrat Office. 9.20, ct.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1917-09-27

We take pleasure in stat
ing that we have personally
Investigated the lists Of
"Shows" and other attrac.
tions contracted for by the
fair management for 1917,
that there is plenty to thrill
to please all ages, to enter
tain and instruct. We are
satisfied that every feature
of the entertainment pro-
gram is Clean and Whole
some. Don't Miss the Fair.
| q.
(Signed)
W. J. Lenoir, Mayor.
Mrs. N. N. Courtney
Mrs. Elizabeth Randolph,
Vice. Pres. Local Red Cross.
Mrs. E. f. Reid. Presiden
Womans' Betterment Assn.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-30
FRENCH CHECK GERMANS
Teutonic Effort To Retake Ground On
 Aisne Fails.

Paris.-Another German attempt to recapture ground taken by the French in their recent attack on the Aisne front was checked by the French fire, the war office reports. The statement follows:
 Active artillery fighting continues in the sectors of Cerny and Juvin- court. In this region our fire checked an enemy attack against the positions on our left, which we captured on November 21.
 Our patrols in operations near the Ailette brought back prisoners and in fiieted losses on the enemy. Northwest of Rheims and in the Champagne raids on our small posts were without re suit. On the right bank of the Mouse the artillery fighting continued in a spirited manner during the night. There is nothing to report from the remainder of the front"
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-30
BRITISH RENEW AIM
 IN CAMBRIA REGION
NEAR YPRES IN AN ATTACK BRIT iSH HAVE THROWN FOR
 WARD THEIR LINE.
DOMINATE CANAL DU NORD
Berlin Claims That Some Lost Terri tory Has Been Retaken-Efforts To Reeapture Ground on Aisne
 Have Been Repulsed.

London.-The British have advanced ther line slightly in Flanders. south east of Ypres, the war office an nounees.
 They also drove back the enemy at the elevation called Tadpole copse, which dominates a large section of the Canal du Nord and large part of Moeuyres, in the Cambrai area. The success of the British arms in the Cambrai sector has continued to grow steadily, and Field Marshal Haigs troops, in a little more than two days fighting, have overrun an area equal in size to that won by the Germans during the first 15 days of their spectacular drive on Verdun. British cavalry, tanks and infantry are battling their way forward along a line which at many points west and southwest Of Cambrai was less than three miles from that important town. The advance also was spreading
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-30
Lieut.-Gen. Byng Drives
 Wedge I'm EIindenburg Line

| amazement as they ploughed their way | forward.
 ! Only 3S0 Germans were holding the town and all except few left in the cellars withdrew five minutes before | the British entered With the civil ians who greeted the British were two German soldiers, one from Alsace and the other from Lorraine, who had de. serted and were waiting to give them selves up to the British, with whom they sympathized.
 l During the three years of their cap ti*-ty the civilians were fed by the American relief committee. All other 1 food was requisitioned by the Ger mans. who placed heavy penalties on those. who concealed any. Many per. sons served terms in Jail for alleged violation of the orders. They were well fed, however, owing to American relief, and all appeared healthy. Hid in Cellar Three Years.
 The Germans stripped all the houses of the town of their furniture as soon as they entered. All men of military age were arrested and sent to Ger many Women were compelled to do all manner of work. such as sweeping streets, washing clothes of German officers and waiting on officers.
 The mayor declared his belief that Germany was actually starving He said there seemed to be no doubt ci- vilians in Germany were undergoing great hardships.
 Among the refugees was a man of military age who had hidden in a eel lar three years to escape the Germans and had been fed by his wife with an extra ration of food allowed her be cause she had a baby. This man would have been arrested and sent to prison camp as soon as the Germans entered the town. He did not want to leave his wife and baby and so hid in secret place in the callar, thereby making himself liable to the death penalty if detected. German officers heard them tramping about above him. In accordance with the custom, this house and alls others were searched frequently to see if any one was con cealed, but the Germans never discov- cred his hiding place.
 When the British entered the town the wife brought out her husband, who had his first glimpe of the outside world since August, 1914.
 The morning official announcement follows:
 Southeast of Ypres we advanced our lines slightly during the night Hostile raids attempted in the night south of Nueve Chapelle, northwest of St. Quentin and northwest of Pen turet were repulsed, leaving prisoners in our hands.
 There is no change on our front south west of Cambrai.'
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-30
POWERS ARE DELEGATED
McAdoo Divides Duties of Enforcing
 Enemy Trading Act.

Washington.-Secretary McAdoo an- nounced the delegation of powers as. signed to him by President Wilson un- der the trading with the enemy act. to various divisions of the treasury and the War Trade Board
 The Federal Reserve Board will continue to regulate export of gold and silver and foreign exchange trans actions, except with enemy or ally of enemy countries or interests in which case the War Trade Board is to ad- minister the licenses.
 To the customs divisions is delegat- ed the authority to prohibit or license the transportation of any form of com muncation into or from the country except in the regular mails. Commu- nications intended for enemy or ally of enemy interests, directly or indi- rectly, however, are placed under the jurisdiction of the War Trade Board.
 Licensing of alien enemy insurance companies doing business within the United tSates is entrusted to the War Risk Insurance Bureau.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-30
BELIEVED ITALYS
 DANGER |S PAST
LARGE NUMBER OF BRITISH AND FRENCH REINFORCEMENT
 HAVE REACHED SCENE.
STILL HOLDING PIAVE LINE
Just Where British and French Forces Will Be Thrown Has Not Been Made Known, But 1t Is Thought They
 Will Strengthen Italian Front.

New York.-Apparently the peril of the Italian troops guarding the Piave line and the hill country in northern Italy against the Teutonic allies is at an end. Large numbers of British and French cements-infantry and artillery-at last have reached the scene, after days of anxious wait ing, In which the Italians have borne the brunt of terrific fighting on both fronts and kept the enemy from a further invasion of the Venetian plain.
 Although faced everywhere by su- perior numbers of men and guns, the Italians have bravely defended every foot of ground in the hills and along the Piave and in the former region. in recent days, have taken the offen- sive against the invaders and pushed them back from strategic points of vantage they had gained by terrific sacrifice in lives.
 For eight days the allied reinforce ments marched to the rescue, bringing large numbers of guns and huge sup- ply trains.
 Just where the British and French forces will be thrown into the fray has not been made known, but doubt less large numbers of &em will ha= used to strengthen the Italian froht on the north from Lake Garda east. ward to the Piave where the Austro- Germans have been making their strongest efforts to pierce the Italian lines.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-30
PLAN A U-B0AT MEDAL
U. S. Men Who Fight Submarines Get
 Recognition.

Washington.-A special medal prob ably will be provided for award to men of the United States naval service who distinguish themselves in the warfare against submarines. Secretary Daniels has taken preliminary steps to this end
 The action of the department is prompted by the fact that under the law no member of Americas armed forces may accept decorations from foreign governments in recognition of gallant conduct Several instances where the British naval authorities desired to award American destroyer officers and men with the distinguish ed service order and medals of the British government were made public by Secretary Daniels.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-30

An hour later another body of Ger mans advanced on Noyelles, which was held by one company of British troops. Here some of the stiffest fighting on the battle took place at close quarters. Both~sides rushed up re-enforcements and for two hours the battle ragged through the streets and among the buildings It was a melee In which the bayonet played the principal part. The Germans fought well, but they were not good enough to withstand the British, and gradually they were forced back across the canal to the east.
 Among the prisoners taken by the British were several officers who were caught in the regimental head quarters. The regimental commander was captured and it is reported his advent into the British lines was a humorous spectacle. He came tramp ing back clad in an elaborate fur coat, followed by two servants who carried more of his finery. He was swearing at the turn of events. The sight of a company of British cavalry threw him almost into frenzy and the lurid lan- guage which he directed at the British drew a smile from even the hardened Tommy, who has a somewhat pietur- esque vocabulary of his own.
 Civilians who were released from Masnieres rejoiced at their new found freedom, and many of them today still wept with joy when the subject of their deliverance was brought up. Among them was the mayor, M. Les lain, middle-aged man, who acted as spokesman. They first learned of the approach of the British from machine gun fire in the distance. They were immediately thrown into state of excitement and watched for the coming of their friends from every Vantage poin- available.
 They had their first sight of the advancing forces at the hridgehead and saw coming with the attacking forces strange monsters which they never dreamed existed. They were the great tanks and the peope stared in
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-30

soul advocating that the wife be paid regular wages. and the household ex- penses be apportioned properly-and a lot more of the same line.
 The ideal home is the one where the wife is not bothered with finances. where the husband is the provider- and provides. In this ideal home the wife knows the standard of living which should be maintained, and the husband is not annoyed in any way with apportioning the household ex- penses. The wife has what she wants. because she wants only what the fam
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-30
BRITISH RENEW ATTACK
Berlin Says That Some of Lost Ground
 Was Recovered.

Rerlin-A new battle is in progress in the Cambrai area, army headquar- ters announced, The fighting broke out anew in the direction of Mouvres.
 The statement adds, the Germans forced the British from the village of Montaine and from La Folie wood, English attacks against Rumilly, Ban teaux and Venhuile, the war office re, ports, collapsed with heavy losses.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-30
PAYING SALARIES TO WIVES
Discussion Started in Periodical De- voted to Women-Husband is the
 Real Provider.

About the most foolish proposition
 that has been advanced for some time
 ifs the discussion now going on con cerning the payment of salaries to wives. The discussion started some time ago in periodical devoted to women. and it has been raging" ever since. with now and then some good
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-30
Meat un 62 9 par Gent

Washington.-Prices of meat mals-hogs, cattle, sheep and chi ems, were 62.2 per cent higher on 0e.. tober b than year ago; S7.3 per cent higher than the average of the las seven years on that date, it was d nounced by the Department of Agr culture.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-30
Pushing Electrical Devices.

A New York electrical firm has re- gently opened a school for housewives which has greatly augmented it's sale of domestic appliances. The school is equipped with electric lamps, perco- lators. chafing dishes, coasters and al most every known electrical cooking device. The students are taught to use them all. A meter in full view keeps tab upon the amount of current expended. The expense is divided among the different articles cooked, and is proved to be less than gas un-
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-30
Will Issue Certificates.

Washington.-In anticipation huge returns next June from inco taxes under the war revenue l Secretary MeAdoo announced an
 sue of four per cent treasury cer cates of indebtedness of indefl amounts, due June 20, 1918, the f day for payment of income taxes.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-30
Deny Hoover Statement

Amsterdam.- A telegram from t Wolff Bureau of Berlin, the semi-o, cial German news agency, reeeiv here, eontradicts the statement 1 Herbert c. Hoover, chairman of u Commission for Relief in Belgiu] that the food shortage in Belgium WI due to the submarines.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-30
Include US. Property.

Berlian, via London.-The ofIfc Reichs Anzeiger announces that ordinances governing compulsory tification to the authorities of the { eign property in Germany have be extended, together with penalties cases Of noncompliance, to propel owned by citizens of the United Stai as from November 20.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-30

fly can afford. and the husband takes care of all expenditures, whether in the way of money outlay or by pay ing all bills promptly. In the ideal home the question of money is seldom mentioned. for the reason that it does not have to be mentioned. The hus- band sees to it that the wife is amply provided with funds.-Dayton News.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-30
To Take Up Oil Next

Washington.-The problem of ob taining an adequate supply of fuel oils for war purposes will be taken .up by the Fuel Administration as soon as the coal situation is well in hand Under the food act the government is authorized to license the production and distribution of oils
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-30

der ordinary conditions Vacuum clean CTS, sweepers, washers and motors for running the sewing machine are also being demonstrated as a means of creating greater interest in cleo trical appliances.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-30
Catholics With Kaiser

Nashington.-An official GerIi statement photographed from the ! ernment station at Nauen says Catholic clergy of Germany, rejeetl the principle of sovereignty of people, have aligned themselves support of the T tling house and monarchic copst<ltion.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-30
Spain Hostile To u S.

London.-A Madrid dispatch says the Spanish government has issued a special warning that Spain would re- gard any flight of American airplanes over her territories as in violation of neutrality and would instruct the miif.- tary to fire on such airpanes.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-30
To Round Up SIaokers.

Harrisburg, Pa.-Steps to round up between 40,000 and 50,00O men who have not complied with the draft reg. ulations are about to be taken. by the officials in charge of the enforcement of the draft in Pennsylvania.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-30
An Oversioht.

'My home for cats is not a success. I have provided good food, nice sleep. ing quarters, and yet the cats are not happy" You are shy on amusement features. old man. You haven't pro- yided any back fence"
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-30
Utah Sheep Poisoned.

Salt Lake City.-That alien enemies are at work in Utah, destroying sheep by poison, is the belief of Dr. R. W. Hogan of the State Live Stock Com mission.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-30
New Credit Bill Is In

Amsterdam.-A bill has been sub. mitted to the German Reiehstag au- thorizing the chancellor to dispose of credit of 15,Oo00OO marks for extra. ordinary expenses, says a Berlin dis. patch.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-30
 1.200 Made Prisnnare

Washington.-Gapture of 1.2OO Ans. trians who crossed the Piave River ts announced in a message from Con Diaz, the Italian commander-in-chief to his army, received here by cable.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-30
To Butter Corn on the Ear.

A spoon with q strainer in it's bowl to hold butter has been invented to butter corn on the ear neatly.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-30
GEN. BYNG PROMOTED
King George Elevates Him Tc Full
 Rank of General.

London-King George has promot- ed Lieut.. Gen. Byng to the rank of general, in recognition of his distin- guished service in the field in the recent operations, it was officially an. nounced
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-30
RuiIklina Shins RanidIu

Washing gton.-Ameriean shipyards, whose corstruction was commandeer- ed by th8 government, completed last week 20,oo0 tons of merchant ship ping.
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-30
Invention Saves Labor.

To save labor in building roads a cart has been invented that spreads stone evenly as it is dumped
The Monticellonian., 1917-11-30

A poet has been known to make dol lars out of lines that ordinary mortals could not make sense out of.-Cincin- nati Times-Star.