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Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1920-01-22
ROONE WATAuCA COUNTY N c. THURSDAY JANUARY 1920
Most Valuable Dog In the Whole World.

How would you like to have a
dog which could point" liquor?
says the Greensboro Daily News.
There is such a canine in Gull
ford county, according to per-
sons whose veracity is not to be
questioned, but he is not for sale,
it appears.
The story is really an interest
ing one. Recently Patrolman T.
G. Bray went out into rural Gull
ford for a bird hunt. With him
was a friend and the friends
bird dog, which, as a matter of
fact, had formerly been thepfop-
erty of the officer. They wentto
a section about 10 miles from
Greensboro where birds were
not so plentiful as they had an
ticipated.
While hunting on the place of
a certain Guilford farmer they
suddenly noticed that the dog
was evidently pointing a covey of
birds. He went through the ac-
cepted formula of pointing and
the hunters wondered why no
birds arose from the tall grass.
Finally, Patrolman Bray decided
that it must be a rabbit instead
of birds to which the canine
pointed, so he vance d
toward the spot, peered into
the grass and found not a bird,
not a rabbit, but two-gallon Jug
which then was duly inspected
and found to be filled with two
gallons of perfectly good corr
whiskey.
The farmer was present, but
of course he knew nothing Of tn
, whiskey having been h i d d e
, there. The owner of the dos
might have claimed the booze
but he did not, it is stated, TIL
, officer might have seized it, bu
Q he did not, according to the re
s port. The three might have ha
d. a nice little argument as to d
vision of the spoils, but they di
not according to the available In
formation.
It At any rate, the Jug and tn
:. whiskey no longer occupy tht
J. secluded spot. Perhaps the booz
g wasn't properly appreciated an
IS perhaps it was. Certainly the dc
ir considers himself unappreciate'
lr Whether he can duplicate sue
N finds in other sections of tt
f. country may be adebatableque
d. ton, but in this day of aridi,
s. the dog in question may becon
te one of the most popular men
f. bers of society in Guilford cou
ty.
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FOR SALE: Refers More Egg
Tonic. Makes hens lay. The hn-
est thing on the market today.
Fully guaranteed. If not entire
Is satisfactory money will be re-
funded at once. One dollara pack
age. Lambuth Boyle. Rural Hall
IN. G.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1920-01-22
Some Fine Porker.

Mr.. T. s. Watson, of Virgil,
killed a thorough bred Poland
China hog 25 months old thatnet-
ted $50 pounds. The hog was
butchered last week and is, by
far, the, largest we have heard OF
in the county.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1920-01-22
Report of the condition of
The Watauga County Bank

at Boone, N. c., at the close of busi-
ness Dec. 81, 1919.
RESOURCES
Loans and discounts $430, ,8l3.A
Overdrafts 54l2.94
U. S. and Liberty bonds 4,S5O.O0
Banking houses 2,740.W
Furniture and fixtures 10000
Cash in vault and net amounts
due from Banks, Bankers and
Trust Companies l4l, ,77l.5l
Total 1896, ,OS7.69
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid in $40, 10000
Surplus fund 100000
Undivided profits, less cur
rent expenses 4 taxes paid 8,O6O.31
Deposits subject to check 272,6S7.42
Time certificates of deposit lS5,6N.62
Savings deposits 52,SSS.22
Cashiers c'ks outstanding ll,ll7.O6
Total 1886, ,OS7.69
State of North Carolina, county of
Watauga. |, G. p. Hagaman Cashier
of the above named bank, do sOlcmnly
swear that the above statement is true
to the best of my knowledge and be-
lief.
G. p. HAGAMAN, Cashier.
Correct Attest:
N. l.. INST
w. G.. COFFEY
F. A. LINNEY, Directors.
Subscribed and sworn to before me,
this 18th day of Jan. 1920.
o. L. COFFEY, G. S. G.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1920-01-22
North Carolina Watauga County,

North CarOllna w dlduEa COuIlIy,
The town of Blowing Rock.
Personally appeared before me this
day, G. c. Robbins, who is Treasurer
of the town of Blowing Rock, North
Carolina. who being duly sworn, says
that the present total Indebtedness OF
the town of Blowing Rock is nothing,
no bonds having been issued by the
town and no debts contracted thai
have not been paid.
That the total assessed valuation OF
property subject to taxes by the mu'
nicipality of Blowing Rock for the
three years in which taxes were last
levied and collected is as follows:
1916: $l54745.00
1911: l5502S.00
1918: 15S000,00
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1920-01-22
Report of the condition of
the BANK Or SLOWING ROCK

at Blowing Rock in the State OF North
Carolina, at the close of business,
Dec. 3 :, 1919:
RESOURCES
Loans and discounts sl32,6l2.n
Overdrafts 344.27
U. S. and liberty bonds 4l50.00
War Savings Stamps 1878
Mayview Construction Co. 7U.W
Banking bouse 21W0O
Furniture and fixtures l29S.OO
All other real estate owned 1904
Cash in vault and net ANTS
lue from banks, bankers h
trust companies 59,477.47
Cash items held over "a hours l3.l7
Lost check account ll.4O
Total $2Ol, 5000
LIABILITIES
Capital Stock paid in $l6,0O0.W =
Surplus fund 2,50O.0O
Undivided profits less cur
ent expenses & tax paid 4,l7O.2
Bills payable 100000
Deposits subject to check liz, 1900
Time certificates OF deposit 56,OS9.64
Cashiers checks outstanding 82S. l3
Total $20l, 5000
State of North Carolina, county of
Watanga. |, j. II, Miller, cashier of
the above named bank, do solemly
swear that the above statement is true
to the best of my knowledge and be-
lief.
J. T. MILLER, Cashier.
Correct attest:
j. A. LENTz
WILL LENTZ
Il. II. COFFEY
Directors.
Subscribed and sworn to before me,
; this 18th day Of Jan. 1920.
GEO. f. BLAIR, Notary Public.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1920-01-22

at Blowing Rock in the State ofNorth
Carolina, at the close of business,
Dec. 3 4, 1919:
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NO ID.
Report of the condition of
the PEOPLES BANK AND TRUST CO.

!
at Boone, N. c. at the close of busi-
ness Dec. 81, 1919: =
RESOURCES:
Loans and discounts SOL, 1872
Overdrafts secured 68.56
Overdrafts unsecured T.7O
U. S. and Liberty Bonds 65O.N
Furniture and fixtures lIN.16
All other real estate owned 5000
Due from banks and bankers 80, 14S.S4
Total $94, 702.7S
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid in 100000
Undivided profits, less cur
rent expenses taxes paid l4O3.S
Bills payable !O,M.Oo
Deposits subject to check 40, 9,O5O.2l
Time certificates of deposit l3736.y!
Cashiers checks outstanding SLIT
Total s94, ,7O2.7s
State of North Carolina, county OF
Watauga. l, G. M. Sudderth, Cash
ier of the above named bank, do SOL
emnly swear that the above statement
is true to the best of my knowledge
and belief.
G. M. Sudderth, Cashier.
Correct Attest:
IRA G CRITCHER
II II. COFFEY
| j. A. LENTZ, Directors.
Subscribed and sworn to before me,
this 18th day Of Jan. 1920.
O. L. COFFEY, sc
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1920-01-22
VOL. XXI.
Listing Personal Property Under the New

The revaluation act compre-
nends as complete listing and
Ealuing of personal property as
bf real property.
This could only be accomplish
ed by removing the discrimina-
bon against personal property
brought about by the undervalu-
htion of real property.
This discrimination had reach
ed the extreme point that trus-
lee listed in a North Carolina
city, personal property yielding
an income of 5000 and paid more
Than $500 of it in State, county |
and city taxes.
An army with banners could
hot produce complete listing of
personal property under such
unrighteous tax methods.
This discrimination has been
removed.
Real estate is listed and valued
at conservative May lstcashmar-
ket value.
The tax rates that will apply
on personal property listed jan
uary 1st will be but small frac,
ton Of the 1919 rates.
The revaluation act brings this
measure of justice and equity to
the owner of personal property
and demands a full and complete
disclosure in return.
The same guarantee of proper
tionately reduced tax rates that
applied to real property applies
to personal property. That is to
say that the total revenue collec-
ted from all property in 1920 can
not exceed by more than ten per
cent the total revenue collected
in 1919.
Pardon the reiteration, for it
seems not yet fully understood
that this pledge, involving the
good faith and honor Of the state
applies to the tax rate to be lev
led by the counties, the cities
towns and special-tax districts
as we'll as the State tax.
Every tax rate levied in Nortl
Carolin, withoutexception, isem
braced in it's terms, and must b'
readjusted to the total value o
both real and personal propert,
listed.
Personal property will be list
ed as of Jan. 1st.
Real property that has chang
ed hands since May lst will b
listed against the new owner Jal
uary 1st.
If'syou build a house betwee
these dates exceeding 500
value it will be added to the list
If you have a house destroye
between these, dates exceedin
500 in value it will be deducted
Why the change May lst
January lst?
Two good reasons:
First 0 give plenty OF TIN
for the job. Plenty of time
have the work done carefully al
accurately, and plenty of time
make inquiry and Investigate
if the tax payer meeting sta
that is toting square-has tot
square. Mos people tote squa
when given a chance. They he
toted square on their real pre-
erty and as general rule M
placed a fair value on their r
property.
The State doesn't tote squ'
with those who do tote squa
unless it gives some attention
the lonesome minority who tr.
dodge even when the State q
tote square, and their neigho
are toting square.
The State intends to TO
square all the way through,
some time and thought, and 81
time land thought will be q
to each county to locating the
dodgers. to see that they
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1920-01-22
News From Mahle.

Mr.. Solomon Eggers bought
the Mr.. Silas M. Greene farm
near Mable, and will move there
in the early spring. Mr. Greene
has gone to Virginia to buy him
a farm.
Mr.. Will Robinson has return
ed from Malad City, Idaho, and
I hope he will remain here. He
says he likes the west, but likes
this country best.
Rev. A. j. Greene has preach
ed some excellent sermons incur
church of late. He is broad in his
views, and we expect him tohave
great success.
Mr.. Ed Williams, who recently
purchased the j. o. Culver prop
erty lnear Mabel, has moved to
it. We are glad to have such
hustling men as he locate in our
midst.
Mr.. Thos. Eggers. has taken
work at Butler, Tenn.
|
Mr.. Walter Combs is in from
the west, after an absence Of 13
years, and will spendafew weeks
with relatives and friends. Last
spring he had the misfortune tc
lose his wife who left to his care
three small children. He has sue
ceeded we'll, financially.
The public school in Mabel
taught by Mr.. Lloyd Isaacs ant
Miss Fac Greer, closed last Fri
day. The school was a very grea1
success and the teachers are tt
be congratulated.
Mr.. Charley johnson, who ha:
) been working at Cleveland, Ohio
} is visiting home folks at Mabel.
Mr.. Jasper Thomas visited tn
North Fork School on Frida.
r evening. The teacher had CON
i menced a spelling match. MI
Thomas brought an old Blu
t Back speller, and, you bet, h
d had his fun plyingthe hard word
e to the pupils, he doing the prt
!, nouncing.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1920-01-22

up.
Second Reason-The straight
calendar year is the logical year.
January 1st is the time forevery-
body to take an annual reckoning
and strike a balance. Business
enterprises now conduct their
business on the calendar year
basis. They keep their books on
the calendar year basis with ref,
erence to all reports to the Fed
eral government. 1t is unreas.
enable and illogical for the state
to REQUIRE an accounting on adiff-
erent date.
No injustice is done by this
change of date.
This was carefully considered
by the legislative committees. II
was considered that there were
two particulars in which the
change might result in increased
tax upon the farmers, and boti
of these provided against.
, The farmer needs no specia
, attorney at the seat of govern
, ment in this State. 1t has beer
and will be the policy to give tn
, farmer not only a square, but
O generous deal.
4 Farmers make their own pro
O visions, and have more on han
q January 1st than May 1. Thi'
was met by going the full linn
o of exemption permitted by tn
Il constitution on certain kinds {
personal property, which inclr
"a es provisions-$300 in value. E'
, emption formerly allowed "
q There can be applied against tn
70 $500 exemption provisions, hous
Is hold and kitchen furniture wea
IS ing apparel, firearms, agrlcult
raj implements, tools OF mecha
q ;cs and libraries and scientific
al struments.
10 The most important difhcul
an was the fact that farmers won
!, have on January 1st farm pl
or ducts raised for market tf
would ordinarily be marketed
~ Nav lst. If in debt the procee
no. Of the sale ofsuchproducts wo'
de be applied to their debts ana 70
The Delta independent., 1920-03-26
SOCIETY

Mrs. Mary Davidson entertained the
F. A. club Friday afternoon
Mrs. C. Gunsolus was hostess to the
members OF the Harmony club Tues
day afternoon.
Mrs VIM. Vessel, NuboneT corse-
tierre. 215 Columbia. At home from
to 6 p. M
The ladies of the various clubs of
the city are uniting in an elaborate
Leap Year ball which will be given at
Elk's hall Thursday, April sth.
The Royal Neighbors OF America
are making extensive arrangements
for Travel party to be given at Odd
Fellows hall next Tuesday evening.
A unique and varied program Is being
planned for the occasion.
One OF the prettiest parties of the
season was that given Saturday after
noon at which Margaret Mathers.
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry e.
Mathers, was delightful hostess.
The party was given in honor OF her
twelfth birthday and twenty-five girl
friends were invited to help celebrate
in proper manner. After several
hours Of games a delicious lunch was
served.
DR.. and Mrs. l.. A. HIck and daugh.
ter, Helen, we're entertained at dinner
several evenings last week. Mr.. and
Mrs. W. G. Cook were host and host
ess Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. T. f. Lamb
on Tuesday and Mr.. and Mrs. Tom
Gale on Wednesday. On Thursday
evening. DR.. A. w. Macarthur enter
tained these good people as well as
twenty others, at delightfully."- ap-
pointed turkey dinner. The evening
was spent with jolly conversation and
a reading by Mrs. w. II. Fluallen add
ed to the delights OF the affair.
The Delta independent., 1920-03-26
Well Known Pet is Killed.

"Tige" is dead, the little gray bull
dog who for eight years has followed
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Chase on their
walks, and for the past two years fur
nished small degree of companion
ship during the absence of their son
Edwin at school, was struck by a
heavy truck Saturday which ended his
life. Tige was crossing the street in
his usually dignified manner when the
car came upon him. Death came in
stantly. The little playfellow Will be
mourned not alone by the Chase fami-
ly, but by many man, woman and
child who has learned to care for him
The Delta independent., 1920-03-26
Eckert Couple Married Thursday.

Thursday evening. March 18th, at
the Baptist parsonage in Eckert, Rev.
j. A. Hunsicker united in marriage
Mr.. Nathaniel Hart, second son of ].
C. Hart of Phoenix, Arizona, and Miss
Ursley Reynolds, charming daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. G. R Reynolds Of
Hart's Basin: The young people left
on Friday mornings train for Phoenix,
Arizona, where the groom is interest
ed in a cotton plantation Both Mr.
and Mrs. Hart are well known and
popular here, having lived in Hart's
Basin since childhood, and have the
congratulations and best wishes of the
entire community.
The Delta independent., 1920-03-26
Domestic Art Tomorrow.

The Domestic Art section of the
Delta Woman's club will meet tomor-
row afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Dom
estic Science room Of the Lincoln
school building Miss McClanahan
will demonstrate Swiss steak, cuts of
meat and economical recipes for meat
dishes. The meetings are free to club
members and minimum charge of
15c is made for other ladies' who wish
to attend.
The Delta independent., 1920-03-26
Residence and Ranch Changes.

Mr. and Mrs. r. L. Pitman have
moved from their Howard street
residence to make room for the new
owner, and stored their household
effects on their California mesa
ranch. They have purchased the
Luqueer ranch adjoining their own.
The Howard street property has been
purchased by James Armand who
will move in after his sale at the
Rogers mesa ranch next Monday.
The Delta independent., 1920-03-26

Arrivals yesterday were Mr.. and
Mrs. II. S. Bushnell from Georgetown,
Colorado. Mr.. Bushnell was formerly
connected with the local Forest Of
flee and the family spent several
years here. He is now manager of
the Silver Plume mine at Georgetown.
While here they will be the guests
OF Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Remington and
other close friends.
The Delta independent., 1920-03-26
Goodyear Favors Bureau.

So great is the interest of F. A
Seidberling, president of the company
and former head of the Lincoln High
way association, that the Good Roads
Bureau will have the aid of all Good
year statesmen and much educational
literature to help create public senti-
ment toward improvement of all roads
in the United States.
The Delta independent., 1920-03-26
Loses Purse.

While driving along the Olathe road
in wagon yesterday. Maggie Aten-
clio, who had just arrived from Ala
mosa, dropper her purse containing
three trunk tickets, pass and SO in
money. The loss has caused her great
inconvenience, as she is unable to OBJ
tain her baggage without the checks.
The Delta independent., 1920-03-26
District Federation Here.

Extensive arrangements are being
made by the local Woman's Club for
holding the District Federation meet
ing which meets here April 14th and
18th. At least $50 guests are expect
ed. The sessions will be held in the
Methodist church and a detailed pro-
gram will be annouced later.
The Delta independent., 1920-03-26
Implements

Two-way Plows, Eureka and Iron
Age Potato Planters, Monitor and Ken
lucky Grain Drills, McCafferty and Utah
Markers; Ditchers; !. III. G. and Moline
Beet Tools; Field Rollers; Disc Har
rows; Moline Spreaders; Corn Planters;
Primrose Cream Separators Heavy
High-grade Team Harness; China and
Glassware lot of new goods just re-
ceived.
Plumbing, Heating, Sheet Metal
Work, Hines Patent Metal Flume
The Delta independent., 1920-03-26
w. 3. c. Meets.

The Woman's Relief Corps met on
Wednesday afternoon. The usual bust
ness was transacted. Mrs. Wright gave
an interesting account of her visit 20
Montrose, where she. with Comman-
der c. NJ. Bills and Department Presi-
dent, Mrs. Frances Ketterman were
elaborately entertained by the w. R.
c.
The Delta independent., 1920-03-26
Married in Delta.

Married in Delta.
On Monday, March %, Rev. Geo. F.
Klein of the Methodist church of Delta
united for better or for worse Mr..
Earl Myres and Miss Mildred Myres.
Cedaredge young people. They will
make their home at Cedaredge.
The Delta independent., 1920-03-26
10 Buy New Goods.

Departing Sunday for Eastern mar
kets was VIM. F. Marshall of the
Hollands store. to inspect and make
selections from the new spring mer-
chandise stocks just put on display
Mr.. Hollands believes that nothing is
too good for his patrons, and is buy
ing everything right up to the minute
The Delta independent., 1920-03-26
Oklahoma People Arrive

Returning Friday. from visit to
Dill City, Oklahoma, was Leo Hines
He was accompanied by his brother,
John, who with his bride will make
their home here. Mrs John Hines
arrived here Wednesday.
The Delta independent., 1920-03-26
They viii Have Front Seats.

Mrs. H. E. Perkins and Mrs. J. E.
Hillman went to Denver Thursday to
attend the debating contest between
Denver University and Colorado Col
lege. Herbert HiIlman is a member
of the c. C. team.
The Delta independent., 1920-03-26
Lecture Postponed.

Lecture Postponed.
The last number of the High School
lecture course, has been postponed
from March 26th to April 18th. Brooks
Fletcher, the well knwn lecturer, will
be the attraction
The Delta independent., 1920-03-26
Returns From England.

Edward G. Watson, prominent Ce-
daredge man, returned Saturday from
five months visit at his old home
in England.
The Delta independent., 1920-03-26
New Overland Sedan
Columbus. o. March Is. 1872

Columbus, o., March Is, 1920
The new Overland four sedan, which
ran day and night during the week of
the auto show, finished with wond-
erful record, says G. r. Dunkle, presi-
dent of the Overland Dunkle company
Not once did the motor stop running
during the five days.
During this time the car carried to
or from the show 1896 passengers,
covered 902 miles, was running to-
tai of 120 hours, was idleing a total
of G2 hours.
Only one quart of oil and forty-five
gallons of gasoline were used, which
averages 20.4 miles per gallon includ-
ing the 62 hours the motor was idle
ing.
This wonderful record of a grueling
test shows the Overland Four offers
the public a car which has no equal
for economical performance.
The prominent feature of the car
in the mind of the public is its easy
riding qualities, 1t seems to float on
road, said many who rode in It.
This same sedan made run of IT.
miles. on 61k gallons OF gas averag-
ing 20 3-3 miles per gallon.
Mrs. c. w. Thompson, superinten-
dent of the DeLaval Separator Co.,
with headquarters at Pueblo, driving
an Overland Four touring, reports a
record Of 27k miles per gallon over
Colorado roads.
Investigate this car before you buy.
The Delta independent., 1920-03-26

Builders Hardware, Electric Wash
ing Machines, Perfection Oil Stoves,
New-Bee Vacuum Cleaner, one better
and the price within reach of all, see it
at work.
DeVoe House and Barn Paint and
Mirrplace Stain; V-Ava and Liquid
Gloss Auto Cleaner; Oil, Lead, Glass,
Brushes; Bean Spday Machine; Arsen-
ate of Lead for Fruit Tree Spraying.
May we have the Pleasure of
Serving You?
The Delta independent., 1920-03-26
New Motor Trucks

One and one-half and two-ton /. II. c. Motor
Trucks are here. Let give you demonstration
you may want one after you have them in
action. No better truck made regardless
Of price.
They correctly designed and honestly built
to give the owner the most for his money of any
truck the market
May we have the opportunity to tell you more
about these trucks.
The Delta independent., 1920-03-26
Cory People to Montrose.

W. H. Grubb and family removed to
Montrose Friday. Mrs. Grubb has
been farming the E. j. Mathews place
near Cory, Mr.. Mathews having re-
turned recently. will take charge of
his own ranch and Mr.. Grubb will
farm one of the Judge Bell ranches.
The Delta independent., 1920-03-26
Autos

Overland, Studebaker, Chandler, REQ and the
Cleveland.
Also number of late models used cars at
prices that will no doubt interest you.
The Delta independent., 1920-03-26

A glance viii show that some one
who knows fashion designed these
Blouses. They represent the very
latest of modes and will be acclaimed by
women who love to own the newest.
The Georgette used in these Waists
is the famous Rosenthal-Sloanef fabric
sheer and lustrous, yet so firm in weave
that it will not slip on the warp nor
run. You will have to see these to ap
preciate the beauty of this splendid
showing. May we show them to you'
1896. to $22.5
The Delta independent., 1920-03-26
Tractors

The 1920 Titans doing wonderful work.
We have hand and make prompt
Charlevoix county herald., 1920-01-23

CITY OF EAST JORDAN
Township 80 North of Range
south north line section 12 feet south 60
north 60 feet beginning; Stanton and Watsons Lb Co.'S
.- ~ ~ .-.. -~----
107A 2786 4@
commencing post
Section
Charlevoix county herald., 1920-01-23
OF TALCOTT.

Township 33 North of Range West Original
the southeast lot
AZ $500 south
southeast Of lot A. north AZ degrees east s feet north de-
feet north a east feet north 4s degrees west easter line
ees west Is feet west feet to northwest
Oh
OF lake formed by the
nortnweser of Front
beginning commencing