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Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1925-07-16
Sl75,OOO DAMAGE
NLENOIR BLAZE
Star Furniture Plant Destroyed
Burns Very Quickly-Town
Cut off When Trestle Falls

Lenoir, July 13.-Fire completely
destroyed the plant of the Star Fur
niture Company here this afternoon,
The alarm was turned in at $3.50
o'clock and the local fire company re-
sponded promptly. Within 10 min
utes from the time the alarm was
turned in, the entire buildings were
in flames and the fire beyond all
control. On account of the extreme
heat, 1t was very hard for the fire
men to fight the fire and they were
kept busy trying to save buildings
close by. In about ode hour the
buildings had burned to the ground
1t was one of the biggest and quick
est fires Lenoir has ever had.
The Star Furniture Company build
ing was covered by a sprinkler sys-
tenn and 700 or 800 of the valves were
operating, but the fire spread to
quickly and burned to rapidly that
there was no hope from the beginning
IL Set| lIIG btllQiIlSS.
A light wind from the northwest
carried the flames away from the
buildings of the Bernhardt Chair Co
neafby and saved them.
On account of the dust and dryness
of the buildings, it was almost like
striking a match to powder and the
extreme heat which has prevailed in
Lenoir for several weeks aided the
work of the flames. Had the fire
night, the firemen would have had a
better chance of fighting but the heat
was so intense they could hardly
stand it.
The plant was located in the south
ern part of Lenoir on the west side
of the Carolina and Northwestern
railroad tracks, and the trestle across
lower creek caught from the fire and
was partially destroyed. 1t is esti-
mated that it will be several days
before train can pass over this tres
tie, and Lenoir will be shut off from
train service until the trestle is re-
paired.
The loss at conservative figure
is estimated by R. C. Robbins, secre-
tary and treasurer of the company,
at $175,OOO, with $115,000 insur-
ance.
All orders now on hand will be
filled tv the Hibriten Furniture Com
pany, another plant operated by prac
tically the same management and
making a similar line. Production
at this plant will be speeded up all
possible. Something like 1875 en-
ployees will be thrown out of work.
Mr.. Robbins stated that the company
would probably rebuild right away.
1t is not known exactly how the
fire caught, but it is thought from
the suction fan blowing shavings in
to the furnace
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1925-07-16
DEEP GAP ITEMS

Rev. F. C. Watts preached to
large crowd in the Deep Gap Sunday
afternoon. His discourse was very
timely.
Our people are attending the ty-
phoid clinic here in great numbers.
We believe in good health and it pays
to try and keep fit and trim if pos
sible all the time. A few will not take
it, but they may be sorry afterwards
when typhoid is raging around.
The school building at Rocky Point
will soon be completed. Then the
school will start for the present term
We hope to have a good school with
much interest shown by the consolida-
tion Of districts.
There have been several good
showers of rain in this section re-
Gently and crops are taking a good
start. The farmers face now looks
brighter as he goes along with his
work
Mr.. A A. Greene is now living in
the very heart of Deep Gap in the
house he recently built. l would like
for the Highway Commission to put
up a signboard there so the people
would know when they have reached
the height of Deep Gap. We are ask
ed many questions along this line, so
let's put up a sign so they may read
for themselves.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1925-07-16
CLOSING WEEK OF
NORMAL EVENTFUL ONE

Ihe closing week of the first sum-
mer school at the Appalachian State
Normal College has indeed been a
busy one with the faculty and stu
dents, though some interesting ex-
ercises were enjoyed by the school
at times when class work would per-
nit. At the chapel exercises on the
two days and one evening from 7
to 8, Rev. j. J. Browning, miss
ionary of the Adventist church to
Cuba, with his orchestra, consisting
of himself, his wife, his daughter
and a young man musician from
Cuba, entertained the school in a
most pleasing manner. Some of the
music that they gave was Spanish,
both vocal and Instrumental, and
it was most unique being of an un-
usual nature. At one time Mr.. Brow
ming gave short talk in Spanish and
it was interpreted by his daughter,
young girl of about fifteen. At
the evening hour after a number of
songs Mr.. Browning gave a short lee
ture on the Spanish-American coun-
tries, especially Cuba, giving their
wonderful resources and possibilities
and development in education and in
other lines. He said that the three
chief products of Cuba were sugar
tobacco, and the citrus fruits and
stated that the Cubans are unusually
wealthy on an average.
The first summer school term clos
ed on Friday the 10th and it is the
general consensus of opinion of all,
both at the school and in town that
this term, being as before stated,
the largest by 100, is also the best
in every way that the school has ever
had, and it is not in any sense dis
counting any other term to say that
the students in attitude, work and
general bearing stand at the very top
Not a single case Of discipline has
come before the faculty for consid-
Grafton, but the students at the diff
ferent dormitories and the homes in
the town have largely cared for the
discipline. j. M. D.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1925-07-16
HORTON WILL OFFER NEW
FARM PROTECTION POLICY

Mr.. w. G. Smith, special agent for
the Farm and Live Stock Department
Hartford Fire Insurance Company,
has been in Boone stopping at the
Daniel Boone Hotel for the past few
days. He has appointed H. w. Hor-
ton agent for this section and thru
him this old reliable companys new
farm protection policies will be av-
ailable, covering loss by fire, light
ming tornado on farm property, also
covers live stock in case of death
from any cause. The Hartford's as
sets are over $75,000,00O.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1925-07-16
July 23rd Gala Day
For knights of Klan

According to present indications
Boone will be a mecca for the kK's
on the 23rd, when the big celebration
and parade is to be staged by Dam
iel Boone Klan No 100. Largo
bands of the 'sInvisibles" from var
ious cities of North Carolina and
even Tennessee and Virginia will be
present to join in the celebration and
in view of the fact that most Boone
folk haven't had the opportunity of
seeing a klan demonstration, much
interest has been manifested in the
coming event.
The performances start at sundown
therefore it doesn't in any way in
terfere with working hours.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1925-07-16
At the Advent Christian Church

DR.. Browning spoke last Sunday
morning on the question of ''The
Church" to large and appreciative
audience and at night to a packed
auditorium on ''the Divinity of Christ
There was splendid music at each of
hte services. Miss Juanita sang in the
morning "Think on thy Way" and at
the evening service Arthur sang in
Spanish
A special offering was called for
at the evening service for the new
church being built, and there was
raised $2,050.0O. Prayer meeting was
announced for Tuesday night this
week. There will be a splendid
program Of music and songs at next
Sundays services, both MORNING and
night.
The nature of the discourses are
such as to appeal to every person in
Boone, regardless of religious affilia-
tion. They are not theological but
rather Christological. They are not
UNCONVENTIONAL, but undenomination-
al
Special attention is likewise being
given to building up an adult Bible
Glass. This is not being done at the
expense of any other Sunday School
but an attempt is being made to in
terest the people who are not men,
bers of any Sunday School in Boone.
Some special work in music, church
music, is under contemplation, and
all the churches are solicited to CO.
operate for better church music.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1925-07-16
SAYS BOONE is FAVORITE
WITH GASTONIA FOLK
DAILY Gazette.)

Boone has become one of the ia
vorite spots with Gastonians. A small
colony of folks from here, the An
ders, Hahns. Warrens and Henrys
have built there and others have the
notion.
The road to Boone is now one
of the best in North Carolina Af-
ter so long a time the route from
Blowing Rock has been practically
finished and its is just a few min
utes spin over to Boone from the
Rock.
And from Boone it is but anoth-
er short jump over to two of the
real gems of the mountains, Vale
Crucis and Banner Elk, Two more
beautiful resorts can not be found
anywhere than these two settle
ments, one fostered by the Episco-
pal church and the other by the
NPresbyterians. To the wonderful
setting that has provided for these
two mountain villages, man has ad-
ded much in the way of beautifica-
tion by grass, shrubbery and flowers.
From Boone eastward leads the
Boone Trail, fine modern North
Carolina highway, marking the course
of the famous old pioneer
This road leads through some of
the finest scenery in North Carolina
and those who have never been over
it, ought by all means returning
from the mountains.
From Boone to North Wilkesboro
the road is constantly changing pa
norama of forest, field and stream
The road, always dropping, winds
by natural and easy curves down
through the foothills and valleys of
Watauga and Wilkes and there one
will find some of the finest crops
in North Carolina. There has been
no dearth of rain. Corn is of that
rich looking, dark green color which
presages heavy yield.
Views from some of the outcrop-
ping spurs, notably Inspiration Point
six or seven miles out from Boone,
are inspiring. Hills and peak and val
ley in undulating magnificence fall
away to unbelievable distances.
The road leads on to Winston
Salem from North Wilkesboro, but
at the latter point the Gastonia trav-
eler picks up no. 81, via Moravian
Falls, Taylorsville and Statesville,
after reaching which he is on famil-
lar ground. The worst part of the
entire 350-mile jaunt is that 15-mile
stretch from the Cherryville to the
ShelbyM Morganton highway.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1925-07-16
THE ANNUAL WOOL POOL

The farmers who have pooled their
wool expect to sell on Saturday July
18 These pools have been each of
the last three years and so far have
been very successful. The buyers are
notified that the wool will be offered
for sale on the date mentioned and
if the price is right the highest bid
der will get the wool. Any farmer in
the county who has not sent in his
name but would like to sell his wool
at that time will be welcome to bring
it in. For further information call on
one of the committee in charge. y
J. A. Norris B. F. Carroll, w. H.
Wagner, A. B. Harman, J. G. Hodges
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1925-07-16
GROUND HOGS AND RABBITS

A great deal OF damage has Deen
reported from every section of the
county about the damage done to
crops by ground hogs and rabbits,
especially ground hogs. l have there
fore made investigation as to the
methods used by western farmers in
exterminating prairie dogs and jack
rabbits and to learn what other far
mers have done toward killing the
ground hog itself l find that the
most satisfactory way of getting rid
of these pests is to treat the holes
with Carbon Bisulphide or Calcium
Cyanide. These can be had at the
drug store and I shall be glad to
give anyone who will call at my
office, or write me, complete direc'
tions for handling these remedies.
JOHN B. STEELE, Co. Agent
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1925-07-16
DANIEL BOONE PARK LOTS
IN DEMAND MANY SALES

H. w. Horton, local real estate dea-
ler has sold twelve Its in Daniel
Boone Park in the past few days.
Several of them were sold to out of
town people who will build summer
homes on them. One family from
Statesville, one from Fayetteville,
and one from Miami, Florida are
among the prospective summer resi-
dents.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1925-07-16
NEW FIRE INSURANCE AGENCY

The American Eagle Fire Insur-
ance Company of New York has plan
ted their agency with Horton and
Winkler through their special agent
Mr.. Paul ]. Myatt who was in Boone
a few days ago
The American Eagle writes gener-
al line and is one of the strongest
in the country having group assets
of approximately one hundred mill
ion dollars.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1925-07-16

Bank and Trust Company on the
first floor, the telephone exchange
Offices Of DR. w. j. Miller, dentist,
and j. E. Lineback Lumber Company
offices on the second floor.
Daniel Boone Park
One of the close in real estate
developments here that is booming
is Daniel Boone Park, located a
short distance back from the Dan
iel Boone Hotel. A local church
recently bought property there and
will erect a handsome edifice fol-
its congregation and many people
from 'down state" have bought lots
with view to building summer
homes.
Prices Boosted
State Engineer Curriers' state
ment that the highways between
Boone and the Tennessee state line
and between Boone and Blowing Rock
are to be given permanent surface
Of tarvia upon the gravel base al
ready built, had the effect of scoot-
ing real estate values upward along
the length of these arteries of travel
through the mountains. The highway
to the Tennessee line, No. 60, known
as the Boone Trail, traverses some
of the richest grass country through
Cove Creek and be yond that is to
be found this side of the famous
Kentucky blue grass area, and prop
erty there already commands high
price on the market with few own
ers wanting to sell even at present
high price levels.
On the Boone and Blowing Rock
highway is an ever-changing pano.
rama of mountain scenery that has
/ been the wonder Of tourists since
the opening up of the splendid broad
road and property development along
it is being rapidly accomplished. Thf
large farms are giving way to small
tracts, sold at attractive prices anc
new homes all along the highwa!
give this particular highway an i'm
pressive appearance Of prosperity.
Col. Olds a Visitor
One of the distinguished visitors
to Boone this week was Colone
Fred A. Olds, Of Raleigh, noted a
an authority upon the history o:
North Carolina and perhaps one o:
the best versed travellers who hav,
passed this way recently. Colone
Olds was a guest at the Critcher Ho
tel during his brief stay here and h
delivered an address to the teacher
from 78 counties in North Carolin;
who are here taking the training
course at the Appalachian State Nor
NAL School. Interesting bits of his
tory anent the settling and develop
ment of the grassy mountain plateau
country were related by Colonel Old
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1925-07-16
WATAUCANS AT FORT BRAGG

Fort Bragg, N. C. July 5.-The
Citizens Military Training Camp at
Fort Bragg has opened and among
the candidates were the following
from Watauga County, who were as
signed as follows:
Frank L. Logan and Allen S. Ad-
ans of Boone to Battery F.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1925-07-16
BEAUTY PARLOR NOW
AT DANIEL BOONE

Striving always to give the very
best service along all lines, the man.
agement of the Daniel Boone Hotel
has announced the addition of beau
ty parlor. A lady of ability is in
charge, and will do facials, manicur-
ing, shampooing, curling and bobbing
at all times.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1925-07-16

There are 100000 Americans in
England and 100000 in Paris. That
is the way to pay the French debt.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1925-07-16

Miss Wilhelmina Hydrick of Or
angeburg, S. c. is the guest of Miss
Ruth Rankin.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-01-10

The first thing to do when an
accident occurs is to stop. The
second is to investigate. If the other
car is driven by an intoxicated per-
son or by someone under driving
age, make a note of the fact. Note
the license number of the other car,
and whether the skid tracks on the
pavement showed defective brakes.
The tracks usually will show just
where the brakes were applied and
exactly how the crash happened.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-01-10

to one bet that you III lose your
case and not collect one cent of
damages.
Often each party wi think the
other to blame. Sometimes claim
is made when the man making it
knows it to be untrue, but on the
other hand, | have seen parties OF
colliding cars get up n open court
and give testimony directly contrary
to that given by Their opponents,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-01-10
AN ANNOUNCEMENT.

The Goodwill Baptist Church, 40
N. Monroe street is new unit to the
Baptist Church, with very broad
program. Rev. w. B. Ball, pastor
invites the public and his many
friends to worship Sunday, January
18th, 1880 A. M. and $3.50 P. M;
Sunday School, $3.50 P. M. Special
music. All are invited.
REV. w. B. BALL, Pastor.
F. BALL, Clerk.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-01-10

and still is no doubt in the mind OF
the Judge or the iur, that all parties
concerned are tell the truth as
far as they are able
The jury is often loved by pre.u-
dice or sympathy is just as easy
for a pretty wonia 20 get verdict
from susceptible lie jury, as it is
difficult for an urp possessing per-
son to avoid hav,n, Judgment rend-
cred against him.
You may be t. most arefrl
driver in the world nd still have ali
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The wise driver gets names Of
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accident.
Next Weeks rtic,e: "Grcey's
Mud Middle Mu. les"
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-01-10

Don't trus, to your memory; make
penciled notes OF the whole affair,
especially sketch of the place
where the accident happened. In
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diagram for your auto clubs legal
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driver, are not the only one who
should do this. Have your pas
sengerS get into the crowd, take
names OF witnesses, etc. Possibly
you will be the guilty person but
don't tell the other driver that it
was your fault Keep your mouth
shut.
If your car is insured, report the
accident to the place specified in
your policy. and report it inn
mcdjately.
Of course it is not easy to do all
these things in the excitement at
tendant upon an automobile acct
dent. but If you don't it will be ten
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The Richmond Planet, su North 9TH St
If an Accident Occurs
By ERWIN GREER

Dy ENW IN GfNEEN '
Greer College of Automotive Engineering. Chicago)
Seward daily gateway., 1925-07-16

Attend the Liberty tonight.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-07-16
MANY MEN GOING
 TO WORK ON NEW
 CUT OFF ROAD
SEEMS & CARLSON CONTRAc- TORS, MAKING CAMP TODAY AND HIRING MANY ADDITION AL MEN FOR ROAD WORK.

Fifteen men have been employed thus far this week by the Seims & Carlson road builders, which compa- ny was recently awarded the big contract for building the two-mile cut, on the Seward-Kenai road. But, according to Supt Wood, in charge of the company's activities on this particular project, a camp will no doubt be established today and at least 25 more men added to the gang. Numerous station men have been en- gagged already and will start digging within few days. It is expected 50 men will be engaged on this prof ect until the freeze-up.
 The road work will be pushed along, Supt. Wood stated last night, taking advantage of the number of men who are now in the region and also, due to the lateness of the sea- son.
 Iver Anderson, who is in charge of the company's business and prof ects in the Territory, departed for Girdwood, yesterday morning, where he will pick up the company's equip ment used last year on the new road, and ship it down to the "cut- off" road, short distance beyond the Seward city limits.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-07-16
ENGLISH ACCOMPLISH MORE
 THAN AMERICANS, SAYS LADY

PLYMOUTH, July 16. P-That Americans are a lot slower than the British is the opinion of Lady Nott Bower, who was one of the delegates to the National Council of Women at Washington.
 "The Americans run about a. lot" she said on her return to Plymouth, "but they don't get as much done as the English do.'
 All the returning English delegates to the council were enthusiastic over the reception which they received and the hospitality shown them while they were in America and Ca nada
 Mrs. Ogilvie Gordon, the first vice president, said the women's move ment was advancing by leaps and bounds in America and immigration conditions were likely to improve owing to the efforts of the confer ence.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-07-16

Stories of the ascent of Mt. Logan may help temper the heat waves.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-07-16
LIVE BEAVER WANTED

Proposals for furnishing live bea- yer to the Alaska Game Commission are invited in notice just received from Juneau The proposals will be opened on July 15. The animals are intended for Kodiak Island. They will be purchased only from persons op- erating a permit from the commission and are to be taken in units of not less than five at one time. Proposals should be sent in to Dr. W. H. Chase at Cordoya.