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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-11
Gets Legion Medal
Honor on Death Bed

Stamford, Conn, Oct. -1O.-A1a ior
Charles G.. West, L. :. A. (retireG1
was presented the medal of the Leg
ION of Honor of France as he fay on
his death bed in Stamford Hospital
tnis afternoon. in recognition of SER
vices he performed during the World
war in France. Death came shortly
AFTER Andre Breuchet. French consul
general at New York. aad made the
presentation.
Major West was - years of ace
and had lived in South Beach. Conn.
10 ten years past. During the war he
served as marine superintendent in
france and at the close of the war
was In charge of troop debarkation
at Brest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-11

Washington, Oct 10 (By A. P.)-The miracle of baseball
the dream of forty years. true this afternoon, when
Washington the baseball championship of the world
from the New York Giants in the most thrilling dramatic
climax that any diamond series has had Out of the
depths OF two crushing defeats Walter Johnson back
to the heights and reached his goal the end of the eighteen
year TRAIL by leading the Senators to victory by of
to in IL innings of spectacular baseball
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-11
Identify Woman's
Body at Pemauuid

Pemaquid Beach, Me, Oct. 1o-The
cody found here late yesterday was
identified today as that of Miss Lucy
]. Gardiner of LincolnviIle, who dis
appeared after taking the Boston
steamer at Rockland on Sept. %.
She left note with friends at Rock
port with whom she had been visit
ing. that they would not see her
again. She was as and had no near
relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-11
Peerless Pitcher, Walter johnson
Twice Baked, Leads Team.
Mates to Victory Over Giants
4 to 3, in Deciding Game
Of Series

Youthful Manager-Player, "Bucky" Harris,
Dominant Figure in Final Clash American
and National League Champions for Pre-
mier Honors-His Home Run in Fourth and
Timely Single in Eighth Keeps His Team in
the Running-Matches Strategic Moves of
Old Master, McGraw-Star Catcher Ruers
Hit in 18th Followed by Rookie McNeeley's
Double Wins-President and Wife Among
10000 Who Cheered Washington Team to
Victory
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-11
Broker Guilty of
Bond Conspiracy

Boston. Oct. 10-John a. Murphy,
former Pittsfield broker, was found
guilty of conspiracy TO defraud the
government by altering two $1,000
Liberty bonds. in federal district
court here today.
Murphy was indicted with George
House of Pittsfield and Frank Ryan,
atlas Chicago Frank" of New York,
both of whom plea led guilty at the
opening of the trials House was lat
er called as government witness.
All three viii he sentenced Friday.
Murphy was released on $4,000
bonds,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-11
rain Wrecked a n d
Robbed 30 Miles
South Of Juarez-
bandits Headed for
Texas With Troops
On the Watch to In
tercept

=, paso, Tex. Oct. 10.-Nine per-
..,. we're killed, one or two OF them
.m.r,cans, when Me xican bandits
-,.cked and robbed a train on the
r,.r,uab,,a and Orient Railroad near
r, ,aelrio, about 80 miles south OF
1a.,.z according to messages receiv-
/ a ,on,cht by military authorities in
,,,,z. Troops were ordered tonight
~ try to intercept tho bandits who
-. belieyed to have started for the
r.<.. side o fthe Rio Grande.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-11
Rockies Hit Wins

And when Earl McNeely. young
! outfielder from the Pacific coast,
drove in Muddy Ruel with the WIN
ming run. after the mighty bat OF
Bucky Harris had kept the Senators
in their greatest fight. the rookie
also drove q vast crowd Of more than
10000 into an outburst of victory
inspired frenzy.
The crack of McNeely's bat was
. the match that set fire to a con-
| fiagration of enthusiasm; a whirl-
wind of excited joy swept the big
crowd as it flooded upon the field,
then rushed wildly for the dugout Of
the winning team and gave unres-
trained vent to spirits which had
been whipped to fever heat.
Coolidge and Wife Root
The president of the United States
and his wife. watching their third
game, clapped and waved their
hands with the enthusiasm OF the
! most ardent fans. Men and women,
many OF them prominently known
, through the country. joined with the
rabid throng of fandom in that tum-
ultuous outburst. FashiOnably dres-
sed women Rugged one another in
JOY, cheer leaders sprang up. as II
by magic, while hats were thrown
into the air with abandon. For more
than an hour after the game the
crowd swirled about the field ari
the clubhouse where the Senators
were given a continuous ovation and
| nearly mobbed
Tonight. the nations Capital gave
itself over to the celebration Of their
heroes greatest baseball achieve
ment. one of the greatest any team
has ever gained. 1t was u victory
that not only stirred the cOuntry's
hub, but undoubtedly swept, mag
netically. throughout the land. to the
crossroads and the boulevards, for
1t seemed that the whole nation had
! rooted for ''Bucky' Harris and his
gallant band and shared Washing
toms own joy in the triumphant out
GENE.
Similar to 1912
Never has baseball's premier
crown been won under circumstances
so remarkable as those this after
noon iD~the seventh and deciding
game of series that has swayed
tack and forth with brilliancy, un-
certain to the last moment. Not
since the famous series of 1912 have
American and National League r.
walls fought with ouch tenacity and
courage for the title. and, oddly,
enough. 1t was the Giants who went
down to defeat this time. az they
did II years ago before the Boston
Re.i Sox.
1t shattering setback for
John McGraw, gray haired veteran
pilot OF thY Giants. turned back on
the threshold of the greatest goal OF
his career-a fourth worlds crown
which would have put him beyond
al, rivals-bu. 1t was also a marvel
Gus victory for "Bucky" Harris.
bdack-haired. dynamic young leader
Of the Senators.
Harris OutstaAding Figure
Harris. q years old. the youngest
manager that ever led major
league TO the top. was a dominant,
flashing figure In his teams triumph,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-11
Argentine Filler at :
kasumigaura, japan

kushmimoto. Japan, Oct. ii .fBs<A
Pl-MaJor Pedro yZanni, and hIs
mechanscian, carrying the colorSs ~
the Argentine republic around 4ba
world by air. departed for. Kasun1fr-
aura, the aviation base for. Tokfo,- a.
a:Zo O'Clock this Saturday MORN
ing.
&C..
kasumigaura. JAPAN Oct. IL fBy
a. P)--Mator Pedro zanni, the AZ
genttne al und the world fiier. who
left Knshinloto at 7:20 this n1orninn.
arrived here at 11:s7. A. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-11
Woman p. o. Worker
Dies After Half
Century of Service

Portland. Me-. Oct. 10-Miss Fran
els E. woodford. for 80 years an esn-
pIoyee of the post Office here. died to-
day. The woodford district OF Port
land was named after her fatnei
who settled there more than cen
fury ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-11
THE WEATHER
FAl r

Northern New England. southern
New England and eastern New York:
Fair Saturday and Sunday little
change in Temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-11
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity:
Fair Saturday and Sunday: not much
change in temperature. moderate to
fresh north and northeast winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-11
IWO AMERICANS AMONG nine
SLAIN BY MEXICAN BANDITS
kENNEBEC BRIDGE FIGHT Will
FEATURE COMING LEGISLATURE

Rival Groups in Bath and Rich.
mond Plan Strenuous Cam.
paign to Win Site-Consti.
tutiOnal Amendment for
Highway Bond Issue Win BE
Considered Early - Conjec.
ture Over Primary Law
Changes-Many Other Mat.
tiers Will Be Passed Upon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-11
New U. S. Envoy
Arrives in Mexico City

Mexico City. Oct. 10-James Rock
wood Shef1ield. the new United
States ambassador to Mexico. ar
rived here this morning. and was re-
ceived with the customary honors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-11

fell tonight.
Aboard L. S. S. Shendoah, en- route
from Fort Worth, Tex, to San Diego,
Calf, Oct. 10.-(By A. P)-Strug-
Cling in a roaring wind that whistled
down 4 mountain canyon east of Co.
hise AriZ., this $2.000,000 pride of the
navy's air ceet proved her worth in
her greatest emergency during the
darkness of the early morning when
she answered the helm, scraped by a
mountain peak at 1000 feet altitude
and negotiated the dangerous gap in
safety.
At 3.07 o'clock there doomed ahead
the black gulch between Pima Tinol
an 1900 foot peak in the north and
Dos CabeZas, mount Of 1000 feet
to the south.
The moon had disappeared and the
railroad tracks. which had been a
dim line on the shadowy sands be
meath. faded out of sight
Providentially freight train
twinkled into sight from behind a
mountain wall and with his as a
guide. the Shenandoah's nose was
headed into the pass.
NV =" INV "Ro llIFS against IeI
and the Shenandoah was bobbine
like cork.
Slowly she drifted to the right. and
wall of mountain arose out of the
darkness so close that it seemed within
arms length. 1t was but a moment
before the whirlinG blades of the pro-
pellers were taking hold and, gently.
', with but second to spare, she slid
forward. away from the mountain that
would have torn her fragile sides into
shreds.
The lights of Cochise were sighted
ahead at 4.12 A. NJ. but the Shenan-
,, doah's troubles were not over.
twenty minutes later the ship was
at the mouth of Dragon Pass, narrow
er than the former one. and without
moon or favoring winds.
Again the freight train showed the
entrance to the shadowy nassageway
of canyons. Although mile and a half
in the air. the big ship was only a few
hundred yards above the sides of the
,, mountains and lower than some of the
peaks.
BensoR near the summit of the di-
vide. was below at $40 A. NJ.
Day was breaking and the mountain
! tops were emerging from the darkness.
Tucson. lying like picture. all reds
and greens on the sandy plains, was
passed over at $50 A. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-11
Coolidge Climbs
And Davis Passes
LaFOllette in Straw

Especial to the Kennebec JournaD
Boston, Oct. 10-Coolidge main
tanned big lead while Davis passed
LaFollette in the straw vote being
conducted in Massachusetts. The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-11
SHENANDOAH MAKES
way SUCCESSFULLY
over ROCKY MTS

Aboard the L. s. Shenandoah. en-
route from Fort Worth to San Diego.
Oct. 10.-(By "A. PJ-Battling her
way across the Rockies in the teeth
of steady head winds. throughout the
entire day. the navy dirigible Shen-
andoah skirted the last Cordillera of
that mountain system after darkness
fell tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-11
Harris OutstaAding Figure

Harris. y years old. the youngest
manager that ever led a major
league TO the top. was a dominant,
flashing figure In his teams triumph.
and gained, through the brilliance
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-11

The beginning Of good saleshnanship
10 to find the possible buyer" IN
this the "thousand. eyed. classified
ada" are useful. ~
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1924-03-06
REPUBLICANS
HOLD CONVENTION
County and Township Executive
Committees and Officers for the
Next Two Years Elected.

The Republican County Convention
as advertised met at the court house
Monday for the purpose of electing
county and township executive COM
mittees and the election of officers
for the next two years. w. H. Gragg
was elected chairman of the county
organization and ]. C. Ray, Secre-
tary.
The convention being ready for
business the following were named
as delegates to the state convention
Ralph Bingham, W. M. Thomas, c..
S. Prevette, J. E. Young, DR.. w. R..
Butler, w. H. Gragg, F. A. Linney,
c. M. Critcher, w. L. Winkler, A.
E. Handy, j. C. Ray, J. F. Robbins,
and Harrison Greer.
Resolutions were introduced in-
dorsing the administrations of the
late President Hardin and President
Coolidge, and delegation to the state
convention was instructed to cast the
vote of the county for Coolidge.
Solicitor Jonson J. Hayes of North
Wiikesboro was named as delegate
at large to the state convention.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1924-03-06
GOVERNOR DIXO NMAY GET
DENBY'S PLACE IN CABINET

High Point, March 4. The sugges-
fion that Governor Joseph N. Dixon
of Montana might be choice of the
President for the place in the cab
met to be vacated March 10 5y Ed
win DENLY has been arousing the
interest of friends here Of the Mon
tana, man and one of them, j. FL
wood Cox, prominent Republican,
has written to Mr.. Coolidge urging
the appointment of Governor Dixon.
The Governor is we'll known to
Mr.. Cox and has been since his boy
hood days. He was born in Ala
nance county, and partially educated
at Guilford college. His people were
Quakers and presumably he remains
of the faith. MIR. Cox, who has never
oeen accused of extreme pacifism, al
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1924-03-06
MEMORIAL. SERVICE
HLLDAT THE A, T s.
Students Pay Respects to Lately De-
ceased School Mate-Cther items
of general interest

Watauga has mad II inch snow
the heaviest fall for the winter thus
far, though weather is much milder
and the robins are beginning to come
as the precursors of spring.
Miss Connie Moody a student of
the Appalachian Training School was
taken to the Watauga Hospital on
Thursday and operated on for ap-
pendicitis on Friday, and at this writ
ing is getting on well, and it is hop
ed that she will soon be well again.
An unusually large number have
sent in reservations for the summer
school opening June 3rd.
There being no service at the Bap-
t;st4 Church on Sunday that congrega-
tion attended service at the Methodist
Church and the large congregation
heard very strong sermon from
Pastor Woosley on the subject Go
ing the second mile" the text being
taken from our Savior's sermon on
the Mount in the Gospoi Of Matthew
A memorial was held at the young
ladies dormitory of the Training
School on Sunday afternoon in re-
spect to the memory of Miss Mag
gle Cox, the young student who died
the past week. The following is the
pl logramme:
Song "Nearer Ny God to Thee
by the congregation.
Scripture lesson by Miss Beulah
Haynes, President of the W. Y, C. A.
Prayer-Miss Minnie Haire.
Song "Gathering Buds'-male Qua,
tet consisting of Professors Wright
Smith, and Messrs Ramsey and Lax
tom,
Words of Appreciation by Profes-
sor Downum, her Sunday School tea
cher.
Duet--"There is no Night There
by Misses Helen Underdown and Pau.
line Erwin.
Talk by Rev. Woosley pastor of the
Methodist church
Song Sometime Well Understand
by a mixed double quartet.
The songs were all most appro
pirate, the exercises well managed
and all seemed to enter into the true
spirit of the occasion.
J. NJ. DOWNUM.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1924-03-06
WATAUGA MAY
HAVE CREAMERY
Kansas Men Considering Advisability
of Establishing Creamery Some
place in Watauga County.

A number of Citizens of Boone
were inconference yesterday with Mr..
Andy Greer, brother of Prof. Greer
of the Training School, who is cit
izen of Kansas. Mr.. Greer and his
brother Milton are visiting their aged
parents on Cove Greek and inciden-
tally investigating the feasibility of
building a creamery in Watauga Co.
possibly in Boone. Mr.. Greer is in
touch with men of his state who are
interested in the project, in fact he
is so much impressed with the fine
prospects that he is leaning very
much toward Watauga himself. His
partner visited Watauga about year
ago and found conditions ideal for a
creamery that could manufacture the
highest class products.
We are expecting something to
materialize along this line in per-
far IT, very near future.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1924-03-06
Lloyd Norris Dies
in Auto Crash

According to reports reaching
this place early this morning Mr..
Lloyd Norris of this county was
killed at o'clock last night and
Mr.. Marvin Miller also of this
county was seriously injured and
is now in Grace Hospital, Morgan
ton, Mr.. Norris having died be-
fore he could reach town. Owing
to the dense fog in which they
were driving, the machine left
the road and turned over. MIR.
Norris is widely known through
this and adjoining counties, hav-
ing been engaged as travelling
salesman for many years. Messrs
Walter and Clyde Green left ear
~ this morning to bring the re-
mains home, and interment will
be made near his home on Meat
Camp tomorrow. Deceased is a
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Jonathan
Norris, who with his wife sur
vive him. No information has
been resolved as to the extent
OF Mr.. Miller's injuries, other than
that his condition was considered
serious. The accident occurred on
the Lenoir-Morganton road.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1924-03-06
EXTRA SHOVEL
FOR B. R. ROAD
Work on Important Thoroughfare is
Being Pushed - Engineer w. r.
johnson Resigns.

An additional steam shovel with
the necessary force Of hands to man
it, has been put to work on the Boone
and Blowing Rock road by order of
the State Highway Commission.
A supreme effort will be made to
complete the road this year. Follow
ing the resignation of Mr.. Johnson,
another engineer, Mr.. Cole, has ia
ken charge of the work and is now
on the job, <Mr. Johnson has been
with the Highway Commission since
the first work was done in the coun-
ty; has put forth his best efforts
to rush the work, and his friends
were sorry that he, of his own voli-
ton, handed in his resignation. We
can hope for little if any more from
the incumbent than we were getting
from tae one, who resigned. He
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1924-03-06
Silver Went From Foot to
Breast in Fifty Years

Winn Emuca, Nev.-Fifty years
ago F. M. Clay, then barefoot boy
and now a Baptist minister ran a
silver in his foot. Recently a sur
geon removed it from his right breast
Except for a pain in his leg many
years ago, Clay said he had been
troubled not at all until few days
ago, when the pain required, this
time in the chest, while he was in
the act fo cranking his automobile.
The silver of wood, more than an
inch long was still firm, despite it's
a7,2 and lcnm iourneN.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1924-03-06
GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN
SUGGESTED FOR A PARK
Linviile Gorge Would Also Make a
Beautiful Reservation for the
American People

According to statement issued
several days ago by the department
of the interior the south is to have
a national park established within
the next year or two. For number
of years there has been movement
on foot to get the government to es-
tablish a par in the mountains of
Western North Carolina. This is the
first actual movement on the part
of such officials at Washington to
establish such park.
A few years ago Hugh McRae,
principal owner of the Linville I'M
provement Company offered the gov
ernment several thousand acres of
land including practically all Of
Grandfather Mountain. At that time
the government was not interested.
and this project was finally dropped.
Statement issued several days ago
however, discusses the fact that the
government is really interested in
such a park, and plans to establish
one.
The statement sent out by the
department of the interior says that
q committee of five men interested
in public affairs will be organized
and that they will make a thorough
study of the Appalachian range and
will select a typical spot of real
beauty for national park. Major
W. a. Welch, general manager of the
interstate park commission and Col.
Glenn Smith of the Geological sur
vey have been asked to serve on the
committee. Others of course, will
be appointed later.
Since the statement was published
there has been considerable discus
sion Of this project in North Caro-
lima. An effort will be made to get
the department of the interior in
terested in Grandfather Mountain
and in the Linville Gorge country
1t is believed that this section repre-
sents more of North Carolina
scenic wonders than any other sec
ton of the state.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1924-03-06
Promoters Very Enthusiastic Over
Prospects for Building of Tou-
r;st Hotel in Boone
DEPEND ON LOCAL FINANCES
Recent Activities Show Beginning
of Long Neglected Development
OF Great Natural Tourist
Center

The owners of the beautiful hotel
site on the Daniel Boone Park prom
erty have held two meetings within
the past week, and the prospects
for summer hotel in Boone are
growing brighter day by day and
in every way"
The company is incorporating I'M
der the name of the Daniel Boone Ho-
tel Co., with a capital stock of $780,
OGO, with $4,000 paid IN, and lover
the top with well appointed tou-
1ist hotel by mid summer, is the
slogan of the promoters. The papers
oi incorporation, accompanied by the
necessary fees have been forwarded
to the Secretary of State and as
soon as they return the sale of stock
will begin.
Nothing will be given out at the
present as to definite plans for the
building. 1t is however the purpose
of the company to have model af-
fair of such design as will be most
pleasing to the eye Of the tourist,
who has so long knocked at the gates
of Boone, and as oft turned away
for lack of the sort of acommoda-
tions they have a right to expect in
tourist region.
AS soon as the organization is fin
ally perfected, plans will be sub
mitted by the architect, and work
begins as soon as practicable. Local
men expect to put up the necessary
funds for the enterprise. Citizens of
Boone and the county at large so
far as has been possible to interview
them are in accord with the project
in a manner that is more than pleas
ing to those in charge of the first
steps.
No other spot in all the State is
more adaptable as summer resort
than Boone and its immediate vlcln-
ity. During the summer months there
is always a grand rush for the cool
breezes of this section, and private
homes of the town are taxed TO cap
acity. However this condition is now
certain to be soon relieved for the
men who are in charge OF this
proposition are not the kind to stop
a thing when it is once under way.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1924-03-06
ON THE BOONE TRAIL HIGHWAY

We earnestly hope that each and
every home owner on the above high
way will take this as personal let
ter to you. We want to know at once
how many roses and balsams you
will take to set out about your homes.
The Chamber of Commerce will pur-
chase these and let you know when
and how you can get them through
the Democrat. The roses will cost you
10 cents each and they are of great
variety of color and various kinds.
The balsams will cost you set out
only five cents each. Mr.. w. W.
Stringfellow will see that we get the
roses, and Mr.. E. C. Robbins, of the
Gardens of the Blue Ridge nursery,
Pineola has mos. generously offered
the balsams at the very low price OF
5 cents each set out along the high
way on your place. Please let the
undersigned know at once, as the
time to set these out will soon be
past. Don't miss this fine chance.
Write or see US at once.
We are hereby asking the Worth
While Club and the Friday afternoon
Club of Boone to take in hand the
selling and distributing of the roses
and thus help out in getting these
in your hands. We shall inform you
in time to get the roses in good time
if you will let US know at once.
Will the Worth While and the
Friday Afternoon Club take up the
work of selling the roses in the town
of Boone and help distribute them
in the county? Let US know at once
! if You will thus help out in this splen-
did work, and oblige,
Yours for beautifying,
w. H. GRAGG,
B. B. DOUGHERTY,
j. M. DOWNUM
Com. from Cham of Commerce