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Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1924-09-25
BLOWING ROCK GETS A NEW
POSTOFFICE BUILDING

The following special from Blow
ing Rock to the Lenoir News Topic
will be of local interest:
People here are rejoicing that the
inadequate postoffice facilities for
this place are soon to be remedied
Since the fire last October which de-
stroyed the postoffice building and a
number of business places here the
postoffice has been kept in the old
bank building which is inadequate
and inconvenient for the work Post
moster Robbins has been untiring in
his efforts to secure better quarters
but not until last week di dhe get
a proposition that was acceptable to
both the postoffice department and
the party making it. Mr.. R. S. Rein
hardt, who recently bought some lots
at the intersection of the Boone and
Yonahlossee roads has contracted to
erect and equip an entirely new ami
exclusive postoffice building at that
point The lot is we'll adapted to
the site, as it fronts on both roads
or streets and has ample room for
the building, with side and rear en-
frances. The building will be 25x50
feet, one story high, constructed of
stone and built with view to facil-
itate the handling of the mail and
the prompt serving of patrons. 1t
will be equipped with the very latest
word in postoffice equipment, call
and lock boxes etc. and will be am
pie in size to take care of the fu-
ture growth of the place and busi-
ness. Mr.. Reinhardt is to be COM
mended for his public-spirited action
in the matter as the rental he will
receive will not pay legal interest
on his investment. But he has the
interest of Blowing Rock, where he
maintains his handsome summer
home, at heart and wishes to do
something nice for the community.
The materials are now being assem-
bled for the building and the con-
tract let for the fixtures and the
plan is to have the new quarters rea-
dy for occupancy by Dec. l.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1924-09-25
BOONE BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday school 10 a. m.

Preaching II am and 7 p. m.
B. Y. P. U at $50 p. m.
Choir practice at church Wednes-
day 1880 p. m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:3O
D. m. with Mrs. Len Cook.
We extend cordial welcome to
all.
DIR. w. A. Ayers of Forest City
will assist the Baptist church at Blow
ing Rock in series of meetings be-
ginning Monday night Sept. 29. Bro.
Ayers is one of our best preachers.
We crave the prayers of all Chris
tians.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1924-09-25
METHODIST CHURCH

Sunday School at 10 a. m. A large
attendance last Sunday. Help to make
it larger next Sunday.
A special program will be given
at the IL o'clock hour. "Sunday
School Day. and promotion Day.
will be observed
Epworth League at p. m.
Wednesday prayer service. at 7:3C
p. M, choir practice following.
Preaching at Blowing Rock, 7:3C
p. IN. by the pastor.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1924-09-25
FRIDAY AFTERNOON
CLUB NEW

On Friday afternoon from three to
five o'clock Mrs. H. w. Horton was
hostess to the Friday afternoon club
at her home in Daniel Boone Park.
The home was beautifully and ar
tistically decorated with cut flowers
carrying out the color scheme of gold
and black.
The president, Mrs. M. P. Critcher
presided owe + the meeting. An inter-
esting business session was held, the
election of officers for the ensuing
years being as follows: Mrs. F. A.
Linney, President; Mrs. D. D. Dough
erty, vice president; Mrs. M. B. Wos-
ley, Secretary; Miss Annie Stanbury,
Reporter. The following program was
then rendered: Mrs. A. E. South
beautifully played II Trovatore, Mrs
O. l.. Hardin sweetly sang "God for
the Garden" and Mrs M. B. Woos-
ley skill fully played Loves Plead
ing" after which Mrs. D. D. Dough-
erty gave several readings from Bet
ter Days-Bruce Barton. At the con-
clusion of the program all took part
in the gold and black cat contest in
which Mrs E. S. Coffey was the sue
cessful contestant, she being award
ed lovely handmade guest towel.
The hostess assisted by Mrs. M. P.
Critcher served delicious salad
course with coffee and sandwiches,
followed by angel food cake and
cream, crystalized ginger and salted
almonds also the color scheme
was carried out.
Mrs. NJ B. Blackburn was the
only guest of the club.
The evening was so pleasantly
spent that five o'clock came all toe
soon, asd all departed pronouncing
Mrs. Horton charming hostess.
The next regular meeting will be
at the home of Mrs. w. L. Winklel
on October 8.
Mrs. r. K. Bingham, the week be
fore she left to spend the winter a
| her home near johnson City, delight
fully entertained the Friday After
noon Club. The home was attractive
ly decorated with golden rod and ma
rigolds.
Ideas in needlecraft were exchan
ged and the usual sewing much en-
joyed.
The hostess, assisted by her sistel
! Mrs. Joe Cook, served refreshments
most delicious and apetizing. Th
members of the club, one and all re
gret Mrs. Bingham's departure bu
hope for her return in the earl,
spring.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1924-09-25
CONSISTENTLY REPUBLICAN,
lThe Durham HeraId.l J

Speaking of political consistency
West Mainland plantation, Maine, ta-
kes first prize. Four years ago there
were AZ Republican votes cast and
no Democratic and this year the vote
was 4S to 0 in favor of the same
party. The Republicans seem to be
able to hold their own there at least
and then some.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1924-09-25
IN NAME AT LEAST

Ike: "Vereffer you go over da
world you will find Jews"
Pat: Faith, and Oh wouldn't say
that. l never heard of Jew at the
north pole"
Ike: ooh, is dot so? How about
dot guy Iceburg? He's no Presby-
terian."
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1924-09-25

The writer visited it last Friday and
was well pleased. 1t is inspiring to-
see how attentive the little ones are
and how they seem to love their tea
chers. We are proud of the good work
they are doing.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1924-09-25
THE MAIN POINT

"You have only two or three bull
dings in this new town of yours"
81 know" responded the enthusi-
astic realtor, but look at the park
ing space"
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1924-09-25
SHE DOES

Feminist: eve believe that wo-
man should get mans wages"
Married Man: "Well, my wife
does.''
The Republican., 1924-11-27
ELLIOTT'S TIRE SERVICE,
Oakland.
Siberling Cords, Goodyear Tires.
VuIcanizing.
]. S. ELLIOTT, Prop'r.

Much of the safety, pleasure and
convenience of the motorist today de-
pends a great deal on the auto acces-
sorry and supply house. This offspring
of the automobile industry generally
carries a larger and more varied line
than the average garage does. In
this shop of Mr.. Elliott's the stock
carried consists of practically every
known automobile accessory to en-
hance the pleasure o. the motoring
throng; things 6f known quality and
usefulness. The S;berling Cords and
Goodyear Tires that are sold here are
tires that Mr.. Elliott has studied very
carefully before becoming agent for
them. He wanted tres that he knew
would give ultimate satisfaction. He
knows tires from A to z and knows
that these are that kind.
The Republican., 1924-11-27
f. C. SCHOCH,
Oakland.
The Sanitary Grocery.
And We Mean 1t.

The best to be had at the lowest
possible price is the one outstanding
feature that has contributed materi-
ally to the present position attained
by Mr.. F. 6. Schoch, one of the wide
ly known and highly esteemed bust
ness men of Oakland who started his
place here in 1920.
In a clean, we'll managed stor.
room he conducts his business, keep
ing well abreast of the times in his
methods and doing his utmost to Sc
cure and hold your patronage. The
fixtures are of the most modern de-
sign and the greatest care is taken to
keep everything scrupulously clean.
Mr.. Schoch has developed a very
large trade in Garrett county's pure
maple sugar and maple syrup. Ever
tried it? It's real good.
The Republican., 1924-11-27
J. W. HART ESTATE,
Oakland.
Dry Goods and Notions.

Thoroughly practical business
methods, combined with the superior
quality of the goods sold and the ex-
cellent service maintained are respon-
sible for the extensive patronage
achieved by the late J. w. Hart, a
merchant of Oakland since 1879. The
premises occupied house a goodly sup
ply of merchandise that includes such
everyday necessities as dry goods,
notions, etc. The store room is at
tractively arranged and we'll appoint
ed for the convenient and prompt SER
vice that is characteristic feature of
the place.
The business since Mr.. Hart's de-
mise several months ago, is being
conducted along the lines of policy
established by him many years ago
by his estate, the active management
being in the hands of his daughters
and son.
The Republican., 1924-11-27
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Who's Who In Garrett County Vcinity~By Edward Schener
THE BACKBONE OF GARRETT COUNTY.

resume OF Garrett County business houses
incomplete
included IN this list embrace places distribution
necessities and uXuies dther Importance
of the cannot be thoroughly
portance and npnsl
them; a thought pleasant to ocontem
dents of Garrett County All e
aged by who live the close by
and welfare their
them thoroughly capable competent
combined and individual methods
other
quality of merchandise sod the for
treatment extended the The
this
know l make
assertion These business houses truths
sufficiently good
Men and places this kind
rett County high plane lofty pinnacle
trial standngand long
position county
like
The Republican., 1924-11-27
d. M. DIXON & SON,
Oakland.
General Merchandise.

A BIG CITY STORE in small
town. This is very descriptive of the
D. M. Dixon & Son store, for though
it may not be as large as some stores
it has created quite favorable rep
utation among the housewives of the
community because of the uniformly
good quality of the merchandise sold
there. A policy of QUALITY MER-
CHANDISE AT QUANTITY PRICES
prevails at the store of D. NJ. Dixon
& Son.
The firm does a large wholesale
business also.
The business was organized in 1895
as Dixon & Kelso. In 1910 the firm
name was changed to D. M. Dixon
& Co., and in 1920 to D. M. Dixon
& Son.
The Republican., 1924-11-27
ADVERTISEMENT
GILBERT BROTHERS.
Oakland.

1t is possible, with proper organi-
cation, correct principles and COM
plete knowledge of a business. for
that business to succeed in remark
ably short space Of time. The firm
Of Gilbert Bros. has made much prog
ress as to be mentioned as one of
these firms. Let us dig right into
this concern; rip it apart; see what
it's made Of and why it succeeded.
These men give their undivided at
tention to the needs of the business
and their patrons, doing most of their
own butchering, a policy that results
in a considerable saving to the con-
sumer.
How's that for organization?
Now let Us study the principle. It
is the pledged policy of the firm to
handle no merchandise that they do
not know to be of the best quality.
Regardless of what you buy, you can
be sure it comes from a reliable firm.
They also have fine delivery sys-
tenn for your convenience. Call 137-M
and they'll deliver your order,
That's pretty good principle, isn't
it?
Now let's see where knowledge
comes in. The firm is equipped to
take care Of any need in their partic-
ular line; to do it right and at a reas-
enable price If you doubt their
knowledge, test it. See i they cannot
live up to these words. Yes, that's a
challenge, knowledge Ike that will
make a success Of any business.
The Republican., 1924-11-27

organized
OF the savings Of the Of this vicinity fitted
device for the convenience dpo and the
the funds
OF the public they have already made plans enlarge the
that the building
When these alterations completed will banking
houses Western Maryland with your
fort and convenience
Mr. Fred Thay the President OF The First National
always been active in its interest Much Of its growth attributed
to his excellent judgment.
Some idea OF the steady and continuous growth of this financial institution
be CLEANED from glance the showing
pot of about $500 surplus undivided profits
ing that the Board may proud
those who do business here.
The business managed by prominent and successful business of the
comrumtmen with full knowledge Of the responsibilities that
entail the ability faithfully discharge respon-
sbte With Ike these in charge BANK ON AND WITH
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OAKLAND.'
M w W Dawson Cashier has been employed the bank for
thirteen his deep knowledge OF financial matters from
many years these lines To his careful and
the cooperation of the officers Board OF Directors attributed
large share the The First National Bank Of Oakland
The Republican., 1924-11-27
THE COFF1IAN FISHER CO..
Oakland.
Clothing, Dry Goods and Shoes.

Clothing. Dry Goods and Shoes.
The career and record Of the Coff-
man Fisher Company has been one Of
man Fisher Company has been one
of steady and undertaking progress
ever since its origin many years ago,
during which time it has upheld the
principles OF sound merchandise and
uneXcelled workmanship upon which
it was founded. Its efficient and con-
stant service to the people of this
section and other communities has
been recognized by them in the form
of ever increasing patronage, result
ing in one OF the largesc firms in this
section of the county.
The firm operates thirteen stores
in this territory, the most recent OF
which is the one at Oakland, which
they purchased about six months ago
from Mr.. R. W. Woltz,
The business houses of a town,
county, State or nation are some Of
the links that bind together and make
for the strength and prosperity ofthat
town, county, State or nation. This
concern is one Of these important lit
tie links that are largely responsible
for the high standing and CONNER
cial supremacy Of the town in which
they transact their business. Mr.. IT.
vim R. Rudy is manager of the Oak
land store.
The Republican., 1924-11-27
WARNICK'S
GENERAL STORE,
Deer Park, Md.
RAYMOND PAUGH, Manager

RAYMOND PAUGH, Manager.
One of the most recent additions
to the mercantile ranks of Garrett
county is the general store owned and
operated by Mr.. Warwick at Deer
Park. Mr.. Warwick has most dill
gently applied his hardest efforts and
genial personality to the development
of the business and has met with
rather marked success. What he may
lack in mercantile experience, he has
surely made up in his persistent ef-
fort to please his trade. Won't you
people who are rather skeptical OF
new business houses, take my word
for it that this store is worth while
patronizing.
The Republican., 1924-11-27
MOUNTAIN LAKE planning
MILL COMPANY,
Mountain Lake Park.
WUIIIIdIII LdhV dTh.
H. ]. SPEICHER, PrOp'r.

What can be accomplished by dill
igent and persistent effort applied to
business is well exemplified in the
success attained by this firm under
the able guidance of Mr.. H. J. Speich-
er, who was member of the Mary
land State Senate for three terms.
You would be surprised at the large
volume of business carried on, but
when you look around and see the
real values given, it is not so much of
a surprise after all.
Mr.. Speicher has always been ac-
lively associated with any movement
for the uplift of the community. A
real sincere helper, too.
The Republican., 1924-11-27
PIEDMONT GROCERY co.
Oakland.
Wholesale Grccers.
JOHN A. MICHAEL, Manager.

JOHN A. MICHAEL, Manager.
There is no more prosperous and
busy city in Garrett County than
Oakland. This has been brought about
to a great degree through the enter
prise of those citizens who believe
and work for a better Oakland and
are even willing to make personal
sacrifices to attain that end. Each,
business interest interviewed for this
page is highly representative in its
respective line; each one has con-
tributed his mite toward the devel-
opment of his town ana among these
firms is the Piedmont Grocery Com
pany, wholesale grocers, who began
business here on July End of this year
in a large new concrete building un-
der the management of Mr.. John A.
Michael and under it the business has
enjoyed very rapid rise for which he
desires to express thanks to their
many patrons.
The Republican., 1924-11-27
THE H. WEBER & SONS CO..
Wholesale and Retail Florists
OAKLAND, MD.
Stores at Fairmont and Clarksburg,
West Va.

Emerson, one Of -ur great Ameri-
can poets, once said; IF a man write
a better book, preach a better SER
mon or make a better mousetrap than
his neighbor, though he build his
house in the woods, the world will
make a beaten path to his door"
Emerson was right, otherwise peo-
pie would not come from far off
places to much smaller towns for
their needs. They go where they get
the best products.
1t may be that this firm never even
heard of Emerson, but the men at the
head of the firm at its inception many
years ago knew from this long prac-
teal experience as florists that to
succeed they must grow flowers that
are a little bit better than the other
fellows. That is why we have here
in Oakland one of the largest firms
of it's kind in the entire State of
Maryland, employing about thirty
men to care for the many beautiful
flowers and plants that are housed
in the twenty-one greenhouses. A
trip here would afford anyone a pleas
ant hour or two and l know you will
be extended every courtesy.
The firm also has two large retail
stores at Fairmont and Clarksburg,
West Virginia, catering to the most
select trade in those cities.
The Weber family have been resi-
dents of Garrett county since 1885,
and when any movement for the ad-
vancement or growth of the county
comes along it always had their full
support. They have been public spir-
ited citizens in the fullest sense of
the word.
The Republican., 1924-11-27
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK, OAKLAND.
Fred. A. Thayer, Pres; dent.
R. A. Ravenscroft, Vice-President
W. ". Dawson, Cashier.

a a. VCe!'r 1en
". ". Dawson, Cashier.
Though
in them for the security Of funds and other vauables modernay
vepomen
The nations of antiquity little nothing
today although
inducements offered the
established banking house year
the strength and knowledge these
tice.
Strength and safety attributes
and it is STRENGTH SAFETY byword
o
The thrift prosperity progeyness community
better Illustrated in condition
liable condition
acts its business The banking institutions Maryland
substantial financial institutions of the country potent
factors the rapid strides that this
In this regard The First National Bank of Oakland position
the front and enjoys the confidence Of the
The Republican., 1924-11-27
EDWARD C. LAWRENCE,
Oakland.
Garrett County's Only Exclu-
siye Mems Shop.
Mems Clothing, Furnishings,
SnCeS.

Honesty brings confidence; conf
dence brings business; business brings
success. These are the planks that
Mr.. Lawrence has Nsed as the step
ping stones to success in the mercan-
tile business ne launched here in Sep
tember, 1923. The premises occupied
are located in the heart Of town and
are well arranged with every conve-
nience for handling the large and Sc
lected stock that is carried. You will
be favorably impressed with the neat
arrangement Of things in the store
and even more favorably impressed
with the quality and style of the mer-
chandise displayed.
The Republican., 1924-11-27
SHEPHERDS DRUG STORE
F. P. SHEPHERD, Prop'r.
KITZMILLER, MARYLAND.

Mr.. F. P. Shepherd, the proprietor
of Kitzmiller's leading drug store, is
a graduate of the Max Morris School
of Pharmacy of Macon, Georgia, and
one who is exceptionally we'll quail
fed to conduct the intricate profess
sion of pharmacy. A prescription
poorly or carelessly compounded has
dangerous possibilities that no eau
tious person would subject themselves
to. You may have the utmost conf
dence in the ability of Mr.. Shepherd
to properly fill your prescription and
to use none but the purest of drugs
and ingredients.
The Republican., 1924-11-27
w. NJ. CUNNINGHAM,
General Merchandise,
NEW CREEK, WEST VA.


Many large towns would be proud
to boast of a store of this kind; up
to date in every respect and handling
a full line of nationally advertised
goods-a favorable barometer indi-
eating the general high standing Of
the store itself.
The proprietor is very well known
throughout this section and is a
member of various civil and charita-
bic organizations, being resident Of
Mineral County, West Va, for the
past forty-one years. He is that type
of citizen that would be deemed an
asset to any town.
The Republican., 1924-11-27

progressive business houses of Garrett
County that have done much to make
it the fine little town where it is
located. 1t is often a fault with many
business men in the pursuance of
their calling they forget the interests
of their town and county. 1t would
be a serious error to include The
Grange Milling and Supply Company
in that category.
The Republican., 1924-11-27
PRiTTS BROS. GARAGE,
NitzmiIIer.

Chevrolet ana Ford Cars.
Taxi and Truck Service.
My auto, It's of thee,
Short cut to poverty,
Of thee l chant.
| blew a pile Of dough
On you six years ago,
Now you refuse to go
Or won't or can't.
To thee, old rattleboX
Came many thumps and knocks,
For thee | grieve.
I loved thy gaudy hue,
Thy tires so white and new,
But now you're down and through
In every way.
Badly thy top is torn;
Prayed are thy seats and worn
Oh, happy days.
l paid for thee a price
'Twould buy mansion twice,
But now everybody's yellin'ICE
1 wonder why?
Gone is my bankroll now,
No more 'twould choke a COW,
AS once before.
Yet had 1 it again,
SO help me John, amen,
I'd buy a car and then
I'd speed some more.
And Pritts Bros Garage coul
have even repaired that car.
The Republican., 1924-11-27

hered to the rules that have been the
foundation upon which its present
success has been built. Service, quail
ity and reasonable pricse were those
rules. Pretty good rules to apply to
any store. Stores OF such character
are surely worthy Of your patronage.
The Republican., 1924-11-27
THE GRANGE MILLING AND
SUPPLY COMPANY,


Flour and Feed, Farm Imple-
ments and Supplies.
ROSS w. WATSON, Manager.
The year 1921 saw the inception of
this concern as The Grange Milling
and Supply Company as successor to
T. B. DOMAIN.
The firm enjoys large share of
the patronage in this locality and
justly so, for it is one of the many
The Republican., 1924-11-27
A. G. BARRICK, kitzmiller
General Store
FREE DELIVERY.

This business house needs no intro
duction to the people of Kitzmiller. 1t
has been located here over ten years
and during that time has strictly ad-
The Republican., 1924-11-27
ADVERTISEMENT
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
kitzmiiler.

r. a. SMITH, President.
S. S. BENDER, L. C. BRAY,
Vice-President. Vice-President.
r. L. WILSON, Cashier.
Established, 1905. Capital, $4,000.
Deposits go. 80. $360,000.
Surplus and Profits. .S26, 900.
Every person who works with hand
or brain should save portion Of each
earned dollar and build a reserve fund
for the day when it may be sorely
needed. How assuring to know that
you are well provided for in an emer-
gency or opportunity. Safety is the
most important factor of any invest
ment and the person who deposits
weekly with The First National Bank
of Kitzmiiler has ffty-two safe in
creases Of fortune each year.
We feel that we are a friendly bank
and are ever seeking to be increas-
ingly useful. Whenever you have a
business or financial problem about
which you are in doubt, do not hesi-
tate to consult our officers freely and
in perfect confidence. 1t is to cur ad-
vantage to help you to yours.
Ar. Wilson, the Cashier, has been
associated with the bank for the past
seven years, his genial personality
being an asset that does not show in
this statement, but an important one
just the same.
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-01-16

frightened. but he had hope nov and
thai helped lot
copy yflKbt 1911
The Omaha morning bee., 1924-01-16

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