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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-12
Our Greatest Need.

In some ways our histories are
woefully deficient. They describe
at great length bloody wars and
battles. They vividly picture the
rice and fall of mighty nations.
History tells us the conquests of
great men; it lays before our eyes
the most treasured secrets of the
past. in order that we may inter-
pref the future;-but, of the most
important thing in life. through
design or ignorance, it gives us no
clue.
Who in this world today knows
the greatest women-tamer that
ever lived? Who in this world to-
day knows who got along best
with his wife Tor wives). and who
knows his methods? We venture
to say that If some of our colleges
would teach a course in ''The His
tory of Living Together" or the
"Art of Obedience" for women
only the greatest Of modern diff
ficulties would be solved, and the
divorce courts would soon be in
teresting relics Of a barbarous
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-12
Could You Do It?

Irate Customer - NO. don't
want a hair wash or a scalp cure
or mango powder or a williams
rub, and know have dandruff.
l think the weather is fine and
don't give a damn about the
strike-I have a wife and three
children and am shoe salesman
business is rotten and I think
the japanese question Ia a dead
issue, and don't care what be-
comes Of William jennings Bryan.
I've heard all the latest barber
shop jokes-I've never been to a
horse race in my life. and don't
want a. shine. read the papers,
but don't memorize them, and I
came in here for a shave-not a.
observation-disclosures,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-12
Here Is a Biblical Story.


Once upon a time there was a
man by the name Of Adam who
had two sons. Ones name was
Cain and the other was Able.
Now Cain was bad and Able was
good-likewise Cain was strong
and Able was weak.
And 1t came to pass that one
day Cain met his younger brother
Able on the street and he was
crying as though his poor little
heart would break. So Cain said,
why cryest thou, brother?"
And Able replied, Papa gave
me two brand new nickels to go
to the moving picture show with
and a big roughneck by the name
OF Samson came along and took
one Of them away from me-"
And what didst thou.
brother?"
II cried. Help! Oh, help"
"Did'st thou not cry any louder
than that, brother?"
Nay, sir
So Cain took the other nickel
Yellow Jacket.
Warmth and coldness are not
OF the seasons alone. There may
be the most uncomfortable chill
In the air Of a perfectly heated
room.-Bison.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-12

And that reminds me OF the two
hundred and thirteen thousandth
variation of the story about the
teacher and the III boy:
Teacher-Li'l boy, tell US a III
story which also uses the word
coincide"
LII Boy-"An I was standing
outside Of the theaytur and a man
come along and said. Here Is
knickel. lii boy. Now YOU can
Coincide" Goblin.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-12
THE WORLD WE
LIVE IN
By Dave Sentner.

1DY Lave O~AAWAAN"A~
~ UROPE is still feeding the
dove OF peace on raw meat.
Patience sits on a pebble and
waits for 1t to hatch.
Some people bury the Ratchet
in a stick of dynamite.
When baseballs come out moth
balls go in.
Anyway, Adam and Eve never
fought over the laundry bill.
The more money Germany
makes the less she's able to
spend.
A poet is a person who can't
make occupation rhyme with
money.
In these endurance dancing con.
tests not a word is said about the
endurance of the orchestra.
Oysters in season: A box Of
five-cent cigars as first prize in
a roping contest.
Probably Lenin is ill from hav-
ing his conscience removed.
A lion cub looks so cute. but
then so does an onion seed.
A Congressman listening to a
talking machine realizes the
triumph of man over matter.
United States Is going to recog-
nize Mexico. From the rifle fire
down there it's hard not to notice
them.
Vernon, the Bolsheviki mouse,
says heaven is a place where a
mouse lives in cottage cheese
and uses cat for a saddle horse.
Many suburbanite is dissatis-
fled with his lot.
Federal Trade Commission &C.
cuses a tobacco company of using
unfair methods of competition.
Perhaps company is putting too
much tobacco in their cigarettes.
A good thing can be overdotle.
Consider the meat.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-12

If you were invited sto ball in
Greenwich Village, would you go
and what would you wear?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-12

Do you believe that pretty
stenographer is. all right az far
as you are concerned, but mis-
take when your wife dropH In the
office?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-12
WE BEG TO ASK

II you see a pin on the side
walk, do you pick it up and how
many germs do you collect?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-12
College
HunOr

s i Il
An Irishman saw while passing
through q graveyard. these words
written on . tombstone: II stiil
live"
Pat looked q moment and then
said. ''Bejabbers. II I was dead,
I'd own up to it."-Witt.
Some editor tells the one about
the American girl. who in dis
gust. said to her escort, aoh.
Percy. you English are 50 slow"
And, failing to see the point. he
replied. Why. er. I don't grasp
YOU" and she said, Eyes, that's
just the trouble. w hirlwind.
she-The only men I kiss are
my brothers"
He"What lodge do you be-
long to?"-virginia Reel.
How did you get that black
eye?
Wen, Cleo's dad came into the
front room the other evening
when we were dancing and he is
deaf and can't hear the victrola.
--Awgyan.
"she wears her heart upon her
Sleeve"
One often hears 1t said.
Yet how she does. we can't con-
ceive,
When on her arms she's CARRIED
as Eve
Without a single thread.
So we suggest with fashions
leavel
That hearts be worn-not on the
sleeve
But on the belt instead
F1amingo.
ct says here in the paper
about a 'stoic." what's them
things?"
Gee. Kid, yer dumb A stole
is de bold that brings de babies"
-Flamingo.
A street cars just like .
woman
think that youn not find me
wrong
Let this one 90 and you'n find
out
Therein be another along.
In the wee small hours Of the
morning,
When midnight has long been
There's not many running
around:
Oh. no: but they go twice az
fast. Black and Blue Jay.
Darwin says that
Men come from apes.
But I think
Some come from fishes,
Since there are
shrinps and whales.
Sharks,
Bluefish and blowfish,
As well az
Holsters and crabs.
Stone MIL Z
What do you think Of the latest
movement we girls are starting?
I don't know, / haven't been
to a dance for three weeks.-Voo
Doc.
Go1luf is supposed to have orig
mated in Scotland but the other
nations have taken it away from
the land OF the kilties. Just re-
Gently an Italian pro took French
leave of his own course, entered
the American open tournament,
used Canadian clubs, Greeced the
slides of defeat for all his oppon-
ents, leaving them and their fol-
lowers in Dutch, and by dint OF
putting a lot of English on his
German-made balls won the title
and made his adversaries look like
Swiss cheese.-Siren.
Porter ito football man, as man
my sleeper.-Chaparral.
Player-Sure, but I'm looking for
goes byl-There's your coach.
Our Greatest Need.
In some ways our histories are
woefully deficient. They describe
at great length bloody wars and
battles. They vividly picture the
riss and fall of mighty nations.
History tells us the conquests of
great men; it lays before our eyes
the most treasured secrets of the
past, in order that we may inter-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-12

Do you think that a woman
who smokes in public IL unfit
to be a wife and mother at the
same time?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-12

Do you believe that all spin
sters look under the bed before
retiring? ..
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-12

What do you think Of the latest
movement we girls are starting?
1 don't know, I haven't been
to dance for three weeks.-Voo
Doc.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-12

What kind of luck does a two.
dollar bill bring?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-12

Porter ito football man. as a man
my sleeper.-Chaparral.
Player-Sure, but I'm looking for
goes byl-There's your coach.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-12

Vernon, the Bolsheviki mouse,
says heaven is a place where a
mouse lives in a cottage cheese
and uses cat for a saddle horse.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-12

Many a suburbanite is dissatis-
fled with his lot.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-12

Federal Trade Commission &C
cuses a tobacco company of using
unfair methods of competition.
Perhaps company is putting too
much tobacco in their cigarettes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-12

United States is going to recog'
nize Mexico. From the rifle fire
down there it's hard not to notice
them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-12

A Congressman listening to a
talking machine realizes the
triumph of man over matter.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-12

A good thing can be overdone.
Consider the meat.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-12

Probably Lenin is i'll from hay
ing his conscience removed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-12

Darwin says that
Men come from apes.
Y But think
Sons come from fishes.
Since there are
shrimps and whales.
Sharks,
Bluefish and blowfish,
As well az
Holsters and crabs.
Stone MIL.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-12

Oysters in season: A box OF
five-cent cigars as first prize in
a roping contest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-12

A lion cub looks so cute. but
then so does an onion seed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-12

she-"rhe only men I kiss are
my brothers."
He"What lodge do you be
long to?"-virginia Reel.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-12

In these endurance dancing con-
tests not a word is said about the
endurance of the orchestra.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-12

A poet is a person who can't
make occupation rhyme with
money.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-12

The more money Germany
makes the less she's able to
spend.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-12

How did you get that black
eye?
Well, Cleo's dad came into the
front room the other evening
when we were dancing and he is
deaf and can't hear the victrola.
--AwgWan.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1923-07-05
AIRPLANE VISITS BOONE

The Fourth in Boone passed away
very quietly, those who did not spend
the time at celebrations in neighbor-
ing counties, for the most part went
about their usual work. The only
thing to break the absolute quietude
was the arrival of an aeroplane from
West jefferson, at about eleven
o'clock. This being the only plane
that has ever traversed this particular
part fthe mountain region, neces-
sarily attracted very great attention.
Aside from those who had never seen
a flying machine,it was a thrill for all
the others, the place adding interest
to the scene. After making one cir
Gle of the town the airman proceeded
in the direction of Lenoir, where he
was probably scheduled to take part
in the Caldwell County celebration.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1923-07-05
THE WORTH WHILE CLUB

The Worth While Club was enter
tained Friday afternoon by Mrs. G.
P. Hagaman. An unusually interest.
ing and instructive program was rem
dered. The story Of our flag was
read. This was followed by around
table discussion enjoyed by all. Pa.
pers were read by Mrs. Hahn, Mrs.
Henson and Mrs. Hagaman. After
the program all the members parti-
cipated in a very interesting contest
A QUESTIONABLE relative to our flag
was given each member. Mrs. Ru.
dolph Moretz answering correctly
the most Of the questions was award.
ed the prize.
Mrs. Kent and Mrs. Bennett were
gladly welcomed visitors. We en-
rolled some new members.
Perhaps the best part of the after
noon program was the talk made by
Mrs. Bennett on her experiences as
teacher just after the war.
The afternoon was pleasantly anG
profitably spent. Mrs. Hagaman is az
ideal hostess.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1923-07-05
MR.. STACY RAMBO DEAD

Mr.. 1. S. Rambo, of Mountain City,
Tenn, who has been suffering for a
long while with cancer of the stomach
died at his home on Friday last, tie
fueral and burial taking place on
Sunday. Mr.. Rambo was cashier of
the Merchant and Traders Bank of
Mountain City for many years, in
fact, from its establishment more
than quarter of a century ago. He
was popular in the position he held,
well known and respected in Wa
tauga, where he had many friends.
He was town and community build
'er, always being found in the front
ranks when battle for public pro-
motion was to be fought. He marri-
ed Miss Margaret Coffey, of Boone,
who, with one son, survives him.
Attorney E. S. Coffey, Miss Jennie
Coffey, Mr.. and Mrs. M. P Critcher
and perhaps others from Boone, at
tended the funeral on Sunday.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1923-07-05
BAMBOO DEFEATS NORTH
WILKESBORO

On Saturday, 30th the North
Wilkeshcro and BAN. 90 hall 5ealns
crossed bats on the damond IF the
lat;er, and it is "alled b. comp ,aent
judges, the best game ever played in
the county. But, as usal Bamboo
carried off the laurels, the score be-
ing three to nothing in their favor.
They are again on the field in North
Wilkesboro today, for the second
game, and if the/Wilkes team is
successful, the best game will be
played at Bamboo in the very near
future. The boys composing Watau-
gas best ball team, speak in high
terms of the boys from beyond the
ndge, both, as good players and
gentlemen.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1923-07-05
GARFIELD CHURCH SHOT BY
LOCAL OFFICER

Saturday night last there was
quite an exciting shooting affair near
Blowing Rock, at the home of one
Grant Hodges. A young man, if we
get the story correct, by the name
of Church had some trouble with
Hodges in the afternoon, drew a pis-
tol on him, and Hodge sbeing equal
to the occasion, wrenched the wea-
pom from his hand and took it home
with him. The young man became
furious over the matter and swore he
would kill Hodges, and, according
ly, summoned some men to help him
to carry oul his design. The
men came to his assistance, and when
they heard the story retold by him,
they all became enraged and Joined
him in his determined effort to re-
move the weapon or kill Hodges. The
disturbance among them got so great,
that Mr.. Cling Miller pkoned Boone
for official help to scatter what
seemed to be an organized mob. Ac-
cordingly Deputy Sheriff Hayes, ac-
companied by our town police, ,Messrs
Brinkley and Carter, whom he had
deputized to go with him on what
seemed to be rather perilous trip.
The three officers reached the
house of Hodges about II o'clock
(Hodges was away to find TIE in
furiated band inside. As soon as they
heard of the approach of the officers,
three, lead by Garfield Church, met
them at the gate Deputy Hayes
caught them with a flash light, and
ordered them to throw up their
hands. In reply to tie request from
the officers, Church opened fire on
Garter, at close range, but fortunate
", he ducked his head and the bull
let that was intended for him went
wild. The crack of the pistol in the
hands of Church brought a fussilade
of shots, his two companions running
as they shot. Church opened fire on
Carter the second time, when the Of
ficer began shooting at him, eleven
shots in all being fired by the two
men. Church ran off and fired short
distance away. The officers went to
him and took from his person a pint
or 5p.c2a OF whiskey, and his pistol,
which he attempted to use when they
came to him, upon investigation it
was found that Church had been shot
through the body by one of the Of
ficers, the bullet passing through the
stomach and liver. He was taken to
Blowing Rock an from there to
Hickory to the Shuford Hospital. At
last reports his condition was con-
sidered serious, but still, the surgeons
expressed hope that he might re-
cover
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1923-07-05
THE MAKING OF LIFE

The subject to be discussed by the
pastor at the Baptist church Sunday
night is 'The Making of a Life"
Making living is a different thing
from making a life. The life which
God has given us is the most impor-
tant possession we have, or can have.
To squander what God has given is
sin; to develop what He has given is
the highest duty. God has given each
of US talent, or talents. These are
the capital stock out of which we are
to make the life. There are certain
elements which enter into the making
of the life. These should be known
and realized.
All are invited to attend this ser
vice, but the young men and young
ladies of the town are urged to be
present. We hope to make it profi-
table for you.
Another feature of the Sunday
evening service will be the installa-
ton of the newly elected officers of
the Senior and intermediate B. Y.
P. Us. Not only the officers but all
the members of these unions are ask
ed to be present, and to make their
contribution to this service.
We extend a special invitation to
teachers, railroad men, and visitors
to attend this service.
Baptist Church Morning.
Sunday School at 10 a. m. You
are invited to attend.
The pastor breaches the first SER
mon in a series of sermons from
Pauls epistle to the Ephesians. The
message is especially for church
members and christians. We invite
all to be present for all the services
next Sunday. B. Y. P. Us. meet at
700 p. m.
There will be preaching every Sun
day in the Baptist church at Blowing
Rock during the months of July and
| August. Rev. l.. R. Pruette, OF
Charlotte, will preach during August
and some one will be secured fol
this month.
Mr.. Lee Hayes has taken the con.
tract to build the new church at Blow
ing Rock. The foundation has beer
laid, and the construction work will
begin the first Of August.
Rev. B. H. Harrill, of Rutherford
ton, who recently preached at Cove
Greek has been called to that church
for the summer months. 1t is under
stood that he will accept. Brother
Harrill is a graduate of Wake Forest
College and the Southern Baptist
Seminary at Louisville. He is, there
fore equipped for his work and it i.
hoped that he may permanently 10
cate in our county.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1923-07-05
SCHOOL NEWS

- Miss Lee, OF the State Insurance
Department, Raleigh, was at the Ap-
palackian Training School and spoke
to the student-teachers in the inter
est of her work.
Quite number of students from
the Training School went to johnson
City on the train Monday morning
for an outing.
A shooting affair occurred between
Boone and Blowing Rock on Satur-
day night when officers of the law
rounded up four who were suspected
OF having liquor on hand. AS re-
ported here three of the men ran
and the fourth was commanded by
the Boone policeman to surrender
but instead of obeying he began
shooting, then the officers opened fire
and shot the man through the body.
The name of the man has not been
learned. He was taken to Blowing
Rock and given medical attention and
the wound was found to be serious.
Two bottles of liquor were found on
his person.
A musical recital on Saturday
evening in the auditorium of the Ap-
paIachian Training School has at
tracted considerable attention from
the music lovers of the county. 1t
was the graduating recital in Piano of
two very talented young ladies,
Misses Lucy Moretz and Elsie Earth
ing, both of Boone. The program
was most interesting one, the young
ladies performing their parts in a
most pleasing and commendable
manner. They were assisted by the
Musical Director, Miss Ruth Coffey
on the piano, Mrs. Grover Triplett.
OF Lenoir, sister of Miss Moretz. with
several readings, Mr.. James Moore,
tenor and Miss Ruth Vardell, of Red
Springs, with several violin solos.
Miss Vardell is daughter of DR..
Nardell of Flora Mcdonald College
aid is taking work in the Summer
School. Quite a large audience
greeted these in their splendid work
and greatly enjoyed the exercise.
J. M. DOWNUM,
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1923-07-05

Mr.. E. P. Chapel, of Balm, was in
TO see The Democrat Monday, and re-
ported quite a little frost in the Ban
ner Elk section last Saturday morn
ing. Frost, very light, of course,
was seen in different parts of Wa
tauga that morning, no damage done,
but there was frost, just the same,
on Saturday morning, June 80.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1923-07-05
TO ALL CHRISTIAN CHURCHES
OF WATAUGA COUNTY

carolina Sunday School Association organized
president Since that time it has been
@ ss s that @ ens svs arsss s
with officials
neglect sunday are letting the
You may ssy Hox Heps Oh ' nofen
part in s this work be- your community have much interest in this
we
notice their respective Sunday Schools Of the Township
n. r,...1;s 1ss.,,;s a
1s% 12sss n RSs Gh" n.y. July M t. July @ 1928
shanehaw Township Northern Methodist Church. Sunday,
Watasgs Township shuls Mills Church. Sunday
Hs Hss. as%n1 sasns NJ s css
Stony Fork Fork and Elk Townships church. Sunday, 10 a.
church, Sunday m,
Cove Greek Township Heons Chapel Thursday 7so August
ing Bald Mountain and North Fork with Church
that all this
pa p s tao % n ] ] and thu that v % " be very much disappointed you do
: D " RRSkHH ESRBSNS; vfe Prfsissat: p5ssidsnt.
w. l.. WINKLER, Secretary and
PROGRAM WATAUGA COUNTY SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION
VALE cRUcls CHURCH VALE cRUcIs, N. c. SATURDAY
ALL @ GSS 3SsSs5
Saturday Afternoon, August II.
2:35 Scripture Reading Prayer W. Robbins
s9 @ Max Making the Sunday sunday School Attractive M W. N Perry
Davis Sunday
socation.
$40 Song.
supernten-
tendant North Carolina Sunday School Association.
415 Record of Attendance.
425 Announcements
Adjourn.
SECOND SESSION
Night.
sos Scripture Reading and Prayer, w. L. Winker.
in the
School, Mr.. D. w. Sims
$3.50 Song and Record of Attendance.
8:55 The Teacher and the Method Miss Flora Davis
$3.50 Adjourn.
SESSION
Sunday Morning, August
Scripture Reading and Prayer Rankin
of
Flora Davis.
Period of Business
a-Reports County Township Officers:
County G..
County Secretary L. Wnkler
Township Presidents.
disappointment
Committee Nominations
on Place Of fNextM
of
Purpose o D W. Sims
Adjourn.
DINNER ON GROUNDS. EVERYBODY COME AND BRING BASKET
FOURTH SESSION
Sunday Afternoon.
Song
Scripture Reading and Prayer, D. F. Mast
Teachers Work Sundays, Daugherty.
Committee Nominations
toAN AIM, Miss Davs.
Essentials of Sunday School,
School work requested to ask it,
ofC Coropoi Dooo ofN NavM Moo&;o~