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Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1924-04-24
ROMINGER DOTS

Farmers are very busy here just
now as the inclement weather has
PCT them a bit behind with their
-@Hrk
Mr.. Monroe Presnell and family
who moved to Arkansas some years
ago have moved back to their native
haunts, as they nearly all do.
Nh Coy Rominger left last week
for Baltimore where he expects to
be treated for trouble with his sto-
mach. We hope he will return well
man. He has suffered intensely with
bis stomach for some time.
There is to be public singing at
Mount Gilead Baptist church the 3rd
Sunday II May.
Mr.. Charles Mast is at home after
long stay with the lumber company
al Shulls Mills.
Mr.. J. B. Hicks made business
t1ip 20 Elk Park last week.
Mr. Clinard Hicks has moved to
his new home on Beech Creek.
Mrs. Susan Gillian is a very sick
woman.
MIS-. Aver Rominger visited her
parents in Tennessee last week.
Elder Uriah Farthing preached at
Zion Hill Baptist church the second
Saturday and Sunday in April which
was highly appreciated by all mem
bers. He is Baptist Of the Bible
type. Hope he will come again.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1924-04-24
DAIRY DEVELOP
MENT In BEAVER
DAM SECTION
An Insight into the Possibilities of
Dairy Farming in Watauga
County.
by H. L. Wilson,

we have very striking example
on what Dairy Minded farmer car
do in Watauga County.
Mr.. Ray Wilson of Beaver Dam
one of the promoters and one of the
largest patrons of the Beaver Dan
Cheese Factory, kept books on his
flve cows last year. That is to say, he
weighed each cows milk and the a.
mount of feed she ate last wear. As
we entered the barn he pulled milk
| sheet from his pocket, and as he walk
ed along behind the cows he pointed
out his favorites. They were his ia.
vorltes because they had made him
profit last year. His cows produc-
ed an average of 6514 pounds. His
best COW produced 1886 pounds. His
poorest cow produced 4478 pounds
and she has already been sold. Please
compare these figures with the pro-
ductlon of the average COW of North
Carolina which is 1865 pounds and
the average COW of Wisconsin which
is little over 5000 pounds.
These cows make him a fair prof
it on milk production but that is not
all; each cow makes about twelve
ton of manure each year which will
increase the yield per acre on all
farm crops. He raised some fine hei-
fer calves from his highest produc-
ing cows, the real value of which
will not be known until they tar
producing milk. He raised some fine
hogs with the whey which he brought
home from the cheese factory. All
this must be credited to the dairy
COW.
At the present time he is milking
one COW three times day. She is
producing over six gallons of eigh-
ed milk per day. Six other cows are
being MIXED twice a day and on
April Goth the seven cows averaged
1922 pounds, just little under four
gallons per day.
Mr.. Wilson is very enthusiastic
over this valuable piece of work and
has a right to be. He says he is 60
ing to raise his average production
per COW to 10000 pounds. He says
he can do this by raising more soy
bean hay.
We were at Mr.. Wilson's farm on
April 21 which was a very pleasant
day, but his cows were lying in a
we'll lighted and we'll ventilated barn
comfortably chewing their cuds and
manufacturing milk. Mr.. Wilson says
while they manufacture milk l am
raising certified seed potatoes and
cabbage for the kraut factory"
A few days ago a man from Ten
nessee was in this section looking
for dairy cows, offered Mr.. Clyde
Perry $4,000 for one that he had
raised in Watauga County. Mr.. Per-
ry says that he needs this COW in his
own herd.
Why go to Wisconsin for high pro-
ducing and high priced cows when
we have them in Watauga County?
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1924-04-24

at Lexington, and in the evening of
the same day the Association We're
guests of President and Mrs, McVey
of the same institution at tea. On
Saturday the Association were the
guests of Pennsylvania College, also
located at Lexington and after the
luncheon all were taken in autos BY
the courtesy of the city for an extern
ded drive over the beautiful Blue
grass country to various places Of
interest in and around the city. AM
ong these were the wonderfully fer
tile stock farms where the guests had
the pleasure of seeing some very va
luable race horses on their native
heath. On one farm were three val
ued respectively at $4,000, $780,
900, and $4,000. Another farm
they saw one for which the owner
refused 100000. Visits to the East
Kentucky Normal at Richmond, Ky.
and Berea College were much enjoy
ed and that to the old home of Hen
ry Clay now owned by his great grand
daughter and her husband and see
ing their tomb in the city cemetery
brought back worth while memories
IN our nation history.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1924-04-24

the Cove Greek High School crossed
bats in an unusually interesting base
bail game. The game was full of
thrilling plays. the climax coming
in the last inning when the score
was tied and two of the Cove Greek
men on the bases. The counting score
was made by Carlton Mast ending
the game with margin of a four to
three victory for Cove Creek.
Saturday night the Senior Glass
gave a play Borrowed Money"
This play was great success fea-
tured by the clever acting of Cur
ney Brinkley and Winnie Combs as
negroes. The proceeds from the sale
of tickets amounted to $173.37.
The final exercises were held on
Sunday morning when Rev. G. c.
league of Lenoir preached splen-
did sermon on Heart Culture" Mr..
league emphasized the Importance of
the development of the spiritual side
along with the social, physical and
mental development of man.
We wish to extend to the patrons
of the school our thanks for theil
splendid cooperation during the year
just closing. Let us look forward to
a still greater success next year anC
at all times work towards the build
ing up of our community and oul
, school reported,
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1924-04-24

Two colored men were standing on
the corner discussing family trees.
eyes sub, man," said Ambrose 81
can trace my relations back to a
family tree"
"Chase 'em back to family tree"
said Nose.
"Naw man, trace 'em, trace 'em
get me?"
"Well they amt but two kinds of
things dat live in trees. Birds and
monkeys, and you sho' amt got no
feathers on you. Judge.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1924-04-24
GAP CREEK

Mrs. Ellen Greene is very much
indisposed in health and at this writ
ing is confined to her bed.
Miss Dollie Greene student in
the city school in North Wilkesboro
came home last Sunday to visit her
sick mother Mrs. Ellen Greene and
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1924-04-24
BLOWING ROCK COMMENCE
MENT EXERCISES

Blowing Rock graded school com
mencement begins May the first at
8 p. m. with miscellaneous program
by the primary and grammar grades.
At 10 a. m. Friday the End will be a
recitation contest followed by an ad-
dress. The exercise will close Friday
night with the play Fruits of his
Falling" given by the high school pu-
pills.
Evening star., 1924-12-08

NEW 4-ROOM BUNGALOW, BATH, ELEC-
tricty. S4,375; payable 500 cash. balance Si5
monthly: one block from car. Mount Ida Va.
20 minutes ride from city; take Alexandria
car, 18th and Pa. ave. NV, get OF Del Ray
Station. walk 100 yards north and west half
block on Lloyd, next TO brick house; salesman
on premises from 10 to 6, or Main 5672 for
Evening star., 1924-12-08
WANTED-LOTS.
SALE FARMS

MONTGOMERY COUNTY. MD, FARM OF
1873 acres. about one-half cleared and good
land; stream and spring; eight-room house in
fair condition: outbuildings; some fruit Prop
erty about 25 miles from this city. Price
81 $50: reasonable terms
Evening star., 1924-12-08

A VERY DESIRABLE HOME SITE. CORNER
Alaska ave. and Gersnium St. sixteenth St.
Heights; about $500 square feet Priced
right TO sell. See OWNER, 1927 kennedy
Evening star., 1924-12-08

402l 5th St.
g rooms. Hot-water heat. Garage. $50.
Evening star., 1924-12-08
WANTED-INvEsTM'T PRoP'Y

HAVE 10000 TO INVEST IN BUSINESS
property in NV Must be priced rea son
ably. Address Box 153E, Star office
Evening star., 1924-12-08
FOR SALE-HOUSES

NORTHEAST, CLOSE IS-BIG BARGAIN IN
broom modern house; double floors; screened
porches: easy terms. Adams 1888
BEAUTIFUL 8-ROOM HOUSE. FURNACE,
double brick garage, 9Th st: 7-room house,
cellar, wslIach pl e-room house, 30. W b.. "a,
rage, Kenyon St; Groom house, double brick
garage, ct. bet. 18th aud 14tb; 12-room
house fur, will repair to suit, q ST.. bet.
10th and 18th; 1S-room house. garage, . st.
Westminster; Groom house, cellar, latrobe,
18th ST., bet. and It; Groom house, garage
w st, 18th and 18th; 4-roOm house, latrobe,
OskdGle pl.
J. F. HOLLAND,
1901 7th ct. NV. n. 1921
LARGE PROPERTY WITH GROUND SUIT
able for sanitarium, good NV. section IL
large rooms 4 baths, cellar, large attic,
Ami; lot 1O0x200; large trees; Pear ga
rage. Bargain for cash reasonable for terms
PENDLETON-O'BAR.
1116 18th St. NV. FIR. e515.
BETWEEN PENNA AVE.
AND Z. CAP. STREET.
location on Capitol Hill. This is corner
house of rooms, bath and abundance of win
dows and sunlight. 1t will sell readily. To
inspect, call
THos. e. FARRELL,
Realtor.
721 10th St. NV. Main 1855
JUST OFF SIXTEENTH
NEAR COLUMBIA ROAD.
home that merits your inspection. The
location is ideal. The floor plan, Broom
deep. 3story, bay-window brick: has rooms
and baths, hot-water heating plant with
instantaneous heater. The possibilities here
are very attractive. Call for an inspection.
THOS. z. FARRELL,
Reaitor.
721 10th ST. NV Main 1855.
Evening star., 1924-12-08

FOR RENT-BY
CAYWooD BROS. & GARRETT, INC.
UNFINISHED HOUSES.
S15 " J. ave. NV. 10 rs. and b..-... $50 90
i'll 3rd st. Sc, 10 rs. and b........... 5000
100 st. ne, rs. and b....-........ b. $500
1926 11th st. NV, rs. and b........ 800
.0lS End st. NV, rs................. % 90
FURNISHED HOUSES.
Sso5 Ingomar st. NV. 10 rs. and b. $3.50 90
1121 Monroe st. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. $500
STORES.
al3 10Th st. NV, with S1oO 90
T61 7th st. Observation-Disclosures. $500
1870 II st. ne. with rs............ 5000
2906 Georgia ave, with rs. and b.. 90 90
GOT New York ave. n.w............... 1890
APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED.
1870 H st. ne, rs. and b........... s65 90
1410 9th st. NV. rs. and b.......... 100
419 III St NV, rs. and bath. ....... 1000
SUBURBAN PROPERTY.
Gist ave, Blair, Md. 6 rs. and b.. s65 90
GARAGES.
Rear e17 T st. n.w.................s s75. 90
Rear 500 9th st. n.e....-.-.-......... 1850
1eeL o. x 81; ne '..--... .-....-'.-s SoO
CAYWO0D BROS. & GARRETT, INC,
915 New York ave. NV
Evening star., 1924-12-08
North 653s. 1886 Newton St NE

Fhse, SoJ.
JOHN WIGNALL,
North 6536. 1885 Newton st. NE.
NEAR 18th AND G. SITS. NV.
Attractive house of rooms, baths, hot
heat feG ReG has just been
1924 18th st. SEE rooms and water 500
l129 North Capitol ST rooms and bath,
1907 De Sales st. n.w.-s rooms and bath.
furnace heat, cleo; just being redecorated,
1873 18th ST.. n.w.-s rooms and bath,
1918 Potomac ave. se.-5 rooms and water,
500. :.
GEO. W. LINKINs. 1719 K ST
BEAUTIFUL NORTHWEST : sPLENDIDLY
arranged Broom house, convenient to 14th
tricity; excellent condition throughout; desir.
$500
CHAs. d. sAGER.
Main SO. 924 14th st. NV.
SIX ROOMS. BATH, GAS LIGHT, LA
trobe heat cellar; near 3rd and sts ne,
for sale, not for rent, but no cash payment
required. $65 per month covers all interest
and principal payments.
JOHN H. WRIGHT,
J11s Vermont Ave. NV Main s407.
NEAR 10Th AND H N.E.-8 ROOMS AND
bath ss o h'w;h. in splendid condition; garage;
626 G St n.e;-6 rooms and BATH in splen-
HALL & GRAY,
1904 Il st. ne. Line. 1891
1927 33rd-T ROOMS. S................. $45. .OC
1918 st.-16 rooms. baths. lis. .OO
h23 Kennedy st.-6 rooms. ............ 65 OO
1913 n. Fl. ave- rooms. ............ 5000
303S st.-S rooms. s.................. 5000
1918 Perry st. n.e.-7 rooms. ......... 5000
1455 Girard st.-9 rms, double gar. :. 135 .0C
210S 18th st.-9 rooms, baths. 100. 90
1913 11th st. sw-S rooms. ms............ $500
1855 Harvard-s rms, det.; large lot. 1900
a317 River rd.-5-room apt. <s. 80
1121 5th st. n.w.-2nd floor, rms.... 1000
These houses must be rented. See and
make offer.
Evening star., 1924-12-08
FOR SALE-ACREAGE.

WE OFFER FOR IMMEDIATE SALE 90
acre tract in Brookand: grade; full par
tculsrs on application TO Afr. Finn, Mckeeyer
& Goss, 1415 X NV. ps
Evening star., 1924-12-08
RROOKT AND

On Newton St, one-half block from cars, g.
rom and bath apartment, on first floor: hot
water heat electric lights. open fireplace
newly pspered and painted and in perfect con.
diton. Price, without garage, $50; with ga
rage, S65.
JOHN WIGNALL.
Evening star., 1924-12-08
sALE-INVESTMENT pROP'TY

TWO GROOM FRAME HOUSES IN GOOD
monthly rental. S5!; price for both, 81 500
JAMES MORRIS WOODWARD, Realtor
T23 20th st. NV.
84S. 34s AND $50 MAINE AVE. SW.-SIX
rooms and bath each, latrobe heat and gas Lot
125 IT. to 3O-ft. street. Rented for 81 200
per year. Priced very reasonable.
NJ. J. RA1NE,
I405 Eye st. NV Main 1897
Evening star., 1924-12-08
WOODBRIDGE. D. c.

" "OoDN1D1L, IL. -.
I have a number of bargains which may
interest you il looking for a suburban home.
both frame and brick, from s to room houses,
also new bungalows.
Beautiful new home. 50. of r. I. ave. +;
good location; baths, anil; lot 70xe00 it, /;
big oaks surround home; 15 bearing fruit
trees; garage, chicken house Terms
Groom house near cars; beautiful location
lot $4,000 it,; fruit trees. Price. 81 800, with
81 600 cash; $50 per mo-, including interest
New Groom bungalow. fireplace. Price.
$3.50; terms.
New Groom house. near cars, fireplace,
sleeping porch, all conveniences; best buy In
Woodbridge IL sold at once. Terms.
New Groom house, fireplace, anil; IS, $50;
$3.50 cash; $50 per month.
New Groom brick house, built-in garage; "a.
of cars. Price, $3.50; terms
WIN build house according to your plans If
desired.
M. 0. BULL,
North 6611-J. 200 r. l. Ave. NE.
IN NEARBY VIRGINIA - ONE ACRE OF
land improved by fve-room bungalow; mod
ern improvements. Price, 81 $50: $500 cash.
PRATHER & ROBINSON,
SI4;2l5,sIs Bond -Bldg.a
Evening star., 1924-12-08
FOR SALE-HOUSES
(Coutfnued.A

BEST RUY IN THE CITY, A REALLY HIGH.
class residence. 1923 Biltmore st. NV; cor
ner; detached; priced So, 600 below actual
value; very attractive terms. UNION
REALTY CORPN., 410-411 Evans Bldg. Main
Evening star., 1924-12-08

3207 Northampton.
rooms hot-water heat. electric lights. .
ear garage. 500.
Evening star., 1924-12-08
PETTY & PETTY.

COLORED.
767 Gresham Place.
First floor, rooms and bath, furnace heat,
good condition, rent $55
EUGENE d. TAGGART,
1510 x ST. NV. Main Sh00
Evening star., 1924-12-08
RENT-SUBURBAN PROPERTY

SEVEN ROOM MODERN HOUSE, IN OI.AR-
endon; Lear garage: very attractive home:
price, $50 month; will lease. A. L. KELLEY
d SONS. Clarendon. Phone Clarendon 3S3
STRICTLY MOD. BUNGALOW, Z r. & B.,
near cars. stores schools Apply rent to pur-
chase IL desired. Park ave-. Hyattsville So
TAkOMA PARK, p. c.
Near 18th st. Bungalow. rooms and
bath; garage: reduced rent to responsible
party. ia Walnut st.
Evening star., 1924-12-08
FOR EXCHANGE

WILL EXCHANGE equity in apartment house
for farm of about $4,000. Address Box 1856
Z. Star office.
Evening star., 1924-12-08
SALE-APARTMENT HOUSES.
sALE-sUBURBAN PROPERTY


NEW 4-ROOM BUNGALOW, BATH, ELEC-
monthly; one block from car. Mount Ida. Va,
20 minutes ride from city; take Alexandria
Station. walk 100 yards north and west half
block on Lloyd, next TO brick house; salesman
on premises from 10 to 6. or Main 5672 for
FOR SALE! ROOM HOUSE, ELECTRIC
lights, gas and water; garage and 9 chicken
house to house 800 chickens; 10000 feet Of
ground: plenty of fruits and garden: blocks
from lines and the center of Hyatts-
vile This place with work will pay for 1t
and principal; Why fuss with high ,ents
when a buy like this is to be had! Phone
Hyats 400 or see W. A. BROOKS. Owner.
FOR sALE-NEw HOUSE. 8 ROOMS AND
tile bath: double back porch s1oO: large front
and side porehes; built-ip ironing board
convenient terms OWNER. phone y. 1886
AN APARTMENT AS LARGE AS THIS COY
little bungalow, built on 1oo-foot-front lot
par gonth and IN retnrn vop 1u rere;r rni
receipt. Buy today and each receipt viii
equal equity in the house. Only $500 cash
and $50 per month. Address Box Esd, Star
office.
AN UNUSUALLY HANDSOME Two-sTORY
country home, located on a beautiful elevation,
containing acres: large living and dining
rooms. with fireplace in each; sun parlor
breakfast room. kitchen. pantry and center
hall; four large bedrooms with closet in each:
basement, steam heat. shades, bookcases,
electric light, double weather boards weather
strips. deep well. electric pump, garage;
everything in working order: this handsome
property only 20 minutes by auto from White
House. is located in the most desirable resi-
and evening. Three miles beyond Chain Bridge
to Langley, follow macadam to left, short
aad oNne Els
ward Bldg. Main 1919.
NEW MD. LIsTINGs.
7-rm. house, like new; 15 lots; fruit; $3.50;
New 5-rm bungalow, INV. heat; $3.50;
terms
New 5-rm bungalow, ami; garage: SO, ESQ;
arm bungalow. 3 lots: s2.eso; terms.
IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SUBURBAN
0; B. zANTzINGER,
Best Buy in Chevy Chase.
rooms and bath; attic h. W. h, gas, elec.,
laundry tubs: pantry, hardwood floors and trim
throughout; freplaces; garage. Price, s12,5o0.
Terms.
Nearby Va.
acres. rooms and bath; attic, cleo. fur
nacs heat; fireplace in living room; laundry
pump; garage, 2-car; plenty of fruit; chix
house also small house, house, large & rooms; eec ;
Price, 50, $50. Terms.
Nearby Va.
acres, 8 rooms; elec.; cellar; barn double
garage; chix house; fruit. Price $4,000.
Terms.
Nearby Va.
91z acres. 5-room house; outbuildings: near
school and bus line. Price. se.5OO Terms.
Nearby Va.
1 acre, s-rooms and bath: attic, elec. fur
mace heat; elec. range: fruit; chicken house.
will trade for city or suburban property.
The ]. w. Holloway Company,
Real Estate, 81 Loew Bldg,
ITO F st. NV. Franklin S9S.
WOODBRIDGE, D. c.
Positively the hest 6-ronu, houso he
Evening star., 1924-12-08

2212 1st st. NV.
q rooms and bath Garage $50.
Evening star., 1924-12-08
CHEVY CHASE BARGAIN


OWNER LEAVING CITY.
S1c, c,5o0-Your own terms. A handsome do
tached home of eight large rooms in splendid
condition, in choice residence part of this
fashionable section; hot-water heat, electricity
hs srdwood floors throughout. open fireplace al
tic. Beamed ceiling dining room, garage
large lot, shrubbery. This home is at least
81, 600 underpriced. Close to Conn. ave.
THE JOSEPH SHAPIRO CO.,
9l9 18th st. NV. Franklin 114O.
1217 HAMILTON ST. NV.
Detached rooms and bath; 2-car garage;
large lot. Bargain for quick sale.
l.. Z. BREUNINGER & son.
706 Colorado Bldg Phone NJ. $40
Evening star., 1924-12-08

For other IistnCs of large and small unfur-
niShed houses see our large list.
Evening star., 1924-12-08
MONEY TO LOAN.
WANTED-MONEY

So. 500, FIRST AND ONLY MORTGAGE. FOR
3 to years, nearby Md. property; all replies
Address Box 290-D. Star office.
Evening star., 1924-12-08

ZOUU mozart.
6 rooms hOt-water heat, electric lights. Ca
rage. Corner house. S11O.
Evening star., 1924-12-08
FOR SALE-LOTS.

LOT BARGAINS, CHEVY CHASE NV.
j.. III. RUSSELL, $50 Colorado bldg. Main
1855. Evening Col 121I
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-10-30
BAPTISTS HOLD GREAT
ASSOCIATIONAL MEET
AT IRWINVILL L E

The Ben Hill-Irwin Baptist Associa
ton held their First Annual Meeting
at Irwinville Wednesday annd Thurs
day of this week There were several
men and women in attendance from
the Baptist churches of Fitzgerald.
The Ben Hiil-Irwin Association is
new organization and is cmposed of
the Baptist churches of Ben Hill and
Irwin counties, and few churches in
the nearby surrounding counties.
There is now, and was represented at
this meeting ~ churches in the asso-
ciation. The meeting just closed was
considered by those present to be ne
Of the best attended in many years;
The spirituality and hospitality and
fellowship was splendid and was a
great day for spiritual uplift. a votes
Of thanks was given the people OF lr-
winville for their hospitality and for
the elaborate dinners each day.
The following ocicers were elected:
A. J. Mcdonald, Fitzgerald, Moder-
ator; R. " Pau1k, Ocilla, Vice-Mod-
orator; G. A. Jolley, Fitzgerald, Clerk;
Jno R. Russell, Mystic, Asst Clerk;
Geo. w Tomber1in, Abba, Treasurer
Executive Committee: Rev. w. H
Wages, Ocilla; DIR. ]. {. Luke, Ocilla;
Rev. w. ]. Wilson, Fitzgerald; G. w
Tomberlin, Abba; r. L. Stone, Fitz-
gerald; w. o. Wingate, Ocilla; Al
ford Gibbs, Abba; Jno R Russell
Mystic; and Rev. J. F. Singleton, Fitz
gerald.
Trustees of Norman Institute, Nor
man Park, Ca: For one year, T.
Paulk, Ocilla; for two years, 6. A
Jolley. Fitzgerald; fir three years, w
O. Wingate, Oci1la.
Delegate to Southern Baptist Con-
vention: Rev. ]. F. Singleton, Fitzger-
aid; alternate NJ. M: Stephens, Fltz-
gerald Delegate to the State Conven-
fion meeting at Columbus next month,
Rev. w. H. Wages, Ocilla; alternate
Rev. w. ]. Wilson, Fitzgerald
The association will meet with
Prospect church near Osierfeld next
year.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-10-30
JEFFERSON DAVIS H|GHWAY
MARKER UNVEILED WITH FITTING
C[RE MONIES IN ASHBURN
John T. Roiffeuilet Reviews Life Of
Lamented President of Confederacy.

Ashburn, Oct. 2o.-Perhaps no fea-
ture of the entire Turner county Fair
held SO much OF interest as the unveil-
ing of the Jefferson Davis Highway
marker by the Turner county Char Ter
United Daughters of the Confederacy
at 8 o'clock Friday afternoon, Octo-
ber "a
Just preceding the unveiling the
Ashburn school students with their
teachers marched from the school
building to the marker to attend the
exercises.
AS the vast open air audience led
by Mrs. H. J. Shingler sang America,
four of the youngest members of the.
John B. Gordon Chapter, Children of
the Confederacy, namely, Jewel Claire
Bryan, Annette Crumpler, Mildred
Bass and Helen Bass, who acted as at
tendants, advanced and presented
those taking part with red and white
carnations.
Prayer was offered by that beloved
veteran, Rev. F. M. Blalock
Then amidst the awed hush of the
multitude of people the stone was un-
veiled by Mrs. J. S. Shingler, presi-
dent of the local chapter and her
granddaughter, Miss Emily McKen-
zie, and one could read: ITO Jefferson
Davis, the Great Constitutionalist.' .
AS the words came into view Taps
was sounded by Mr.. Willie Taylor.
Mrs Belts in few choice and most
impressive words introduced that pa
triotic and silver tongued southern
orator, Col John T. Boifeui1let..
Words fail when one attempts to
describe or repeat this wonderful
speaker. His graceful compliments, his
loyalty to the Southern cause and its
leaders, his wonderful presentation of
historical facts we're the natural over
flow of a master mind richly stored
with all that is best in history and
literature. Jefferson Davis, who so
long bore ridicule and oppression from
his enemies, doubt and distrust from
those who should have loved and
honored him was presented in the
clear light of his reasoning. A gentle
man pure as driven snow, a chiettan
who led nobly, leader who led where
duty demanded though it mean untold
sacrifice and suffering.
The benediction was pronounced
by Rev. c. G. Earnest.
Among the prominent visitors to
witness the unveiling was Mr.. lsidor
Gelders, Secretary of the Jefferson
Davis Highway Association, who con-
ceived and promoted the Jefferson
Davis Highway, Mrs. Gelders and
Mrs. H. M. Warren of Fitzgerald;
State president of the Woman's Aux
iliary Jeffersn Davis Highway and
Mr.. H. A. Owens, staff photographer
for the Fitzgerald Leader.