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Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1925-09-03
METHODIST NOTES

The Sunday Schools of Boone and
Blowing Rock made good reports last
Sunday with Prof. j. D. Rankin and
Mr.. C. w. Hunt leading. Prof. Ran
kin has been made the leader for the
Boone school for the next church year
while Mr.. Hunt is summer resident
of Blowing Rock, leads a successful
school at that place. Miss Lily Fen
triss will lead the latter Sunday
School this fall and winter. Now that
we have two good leaders following
the splendid records of the previous
superintendents, let's plan for tn
greatest work in the history of the
Boone charge.
The pastor preached at Blowing
Rock last Sunday while Rev. W. A.
Stanbury of Raleigh preached at
Boone to large and arpreciative
congregation. Many goood reports
have come to the writer about the
sermon of Mr.. Stanbury. Now the
Boone church can take pride in think
ingz that she helped to produce one
of the greatest preachers of North
Carolina n the person of Rev. W. A.
Stanbury.
The Blowing Rock Methodists are
planning to make needed repairs on
their church. The plan is to move
the building back, bark the outside,
and have a ground floor with three
Sunday School rooms. Work may be-
gin in the early fall.
Sunday School Sunday at ?:l5.
Preaching at II a. m. and 8 p. M
by the pastor.
Epworth League 7:15 .. m.
Wednesday prayer service and choir
practice at 8 p. m.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1925-09-03
&C. H. s. HAS
GRAND OPENING
299 Enroll as Cove Creek High School
Begins Fall Term-Prominent Ed
ucators Compose New Faculty.

The Cove Creek High School op-
ened on Monday Aug. "a with an
enrolment of 2SO, 124 of whom
are in the high school department.
The faculty for the year has several
new members. J. F. Spainhour, Jr.
of Morganton, professor of English
C. j. Greene of Morrlstown, Tenn
Professor of Mathematics, will fill
the vacancies caused by the resigna-
tion of Professors Ellington and Hill
Mr.. Spainhour is an A. M. graduate
of the university Of North Carolina
and Mr.. Greene is an A. B. graduate
of Carson-Newman College. Mr.. Dean
Swift has charge of the seventh grade
Miss Blanche Stokes of the sixth, Miss
Ruth Bingham Of the third and Miss
Lucy Mast of the Music Department
The old teachers back are: Principal
S. F. Horton, w. Y. Perry, professor
of History; Miss Gertrude Bundy, of
Home Economics Department; Miss
Nora Bingham teacher of the second
grade; Mrs. James D. Horton teacher
of the fifth graue; Mrs. w. G. Payne
teacher of the first grade and Mrs
P. G. Spainhour teacher of art.
The school opening on Monday was
especially enthusiastic. Several pa
irons were present together with all
the members of the local community
and Supt. Smith Hagaman and Chair
man w. F. Sherwood of the County
Board. Helpful talks were made by
the visitors and members of the fac
,ulty urging cooperation with the school
in the work and emphasizing the i'm
portance of education.
Rev. and Mrs. M. A. Adams were
visitors at the school one day last
week. Mr.. Adams conducted devo-
tional exercises at chapel one day
last week, and spoke few words
to the student body The school was
also pleased to have Messrs Enoch
Swift and j. j. Glenn as visitors.
Among the members of successful
applicants before the Supreme Court
for license to practice law in North
Carolina were Ralph G. Bingham
and S. F. Horton, both of Villas. We
extend congratulations.
Mr.. c. j Greene spent the week end
at his home Moorristown, Tenn.
He returned Sunday bringing his wife
with him. Mr. and Mrs. Greene will
live in the John H. Bingham annex.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1925-09-03
THE FRIDAY AFTERNOON CLUB

The members of the Friday At
ternoon club were reminded mos
pleasantly that fall is in close prox-
unity when they gathered at the home
of Mrs. Tracy Council last Friday af-
ternoon, and were ushered into the
house decorated with the tokens of
the season. The profusion of rich col
ors provided by the fall leaves and
flowers was comfortably reflected in
the open fire which beamed cheerily
at each guest. .,,~ al.~D
The feature of the gathering was
an original flower romance, conceal
ed In contset. Mrs. South carried
off the honors of the contest and as
reward received a kitchen ladle in
the cameuflage of "Black NANNY"
I The invxited guests, Mesdames
Smith and Theis of Charlotte, Spain
hour of Cleveland, Tenn, Cole of
Boone, and Misses Vann of Concord
and Crawford of Boone, added fla
vor, to the enjoyment of the occa-
sion by their wit and repartee.
From the midst of these enjoy-
ments, the guests were ushered into
the attractive dining room where COW
2rs had been laid for a delicious two
course luncheon, consisting of fried
chicken, hot rolls, Boston Brown
bread sandwiches, stuffed tomatoes,
potato chips and coffee, followed by
ICED watermelon.
1t was happy hearted crowd who
enjoyed the afternoon together. On
invitation from Mrs. Walter Horton
the club will meet with her at the
Crltcher hotel on next Friday after
noon.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1925-09-03
FAREWELL PARTY

Misses Anita Winkler, Virginia and
Mary Council were joint hostesses
It delightful farewell party given
at the Councill home Friday evening.
The enjoyable event was occasion
ed by the coming departure of the
following young ladies of the town
for the different colleges named.
Misses Lucy Moretz, Nell Coffey and
Eula Hodges, Merideth; Miss Marga-
ret Linney, N. C. C. w.; Miss Annie
Blair Anders, Duke University; Miss
Ruth Robbins, Draughon's Business
College.
Progressive Rook was enjoyed at
six tables, after which the thirty
guests were served delicious refresh
ments, consisting of dainty pineapple
and banana desserts, iced tea and
cake, followed by vanilla ice cream.
Reports indicate that this function
was one of the most enjoyable So
cial events of the season.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1925-09-03
MUCH ACTIVITY In LOCAL REALLY
:, TRANSFERS NEW ERA DAWNING
Many Down-State and Out of State People Will
: Build Summer Homes Here-A Synopsis of a
Few Of the Latest Developments
asa& 60. L II .asjx.

and near Hendersonville happened to
meander into Boone and being a real
estate man of good judgement quick
ly looked up Mr.. Horton and began
negotiations for some property. His
first choice was business property
and the W. R. Gragg home and va
cant lot adjoining the Taylor Motor
Company garage was secured and be
later bought nice new bungalow on
the highest point in Daniel Boone
Park. He is negotiating for some
large acreage also and expects to be
back next summer to take a hand
in making Boone bigger and better.
Mrs. May Kittrell Of Mt. Airy af-
ter spending short vacation in the
town succumbed to the lure of the
place and bought two lots adjoining
those secured on the high knoll by
Mr.. Davis and the other Gastonia
people.
Mr.. Wilson our we'll known Fed
eral cheese expert has also selected
lot on the north side of Orchard
Street, facing the circular park and
will build a permanent home early in
the spring.
Among the out of town buyers of
acreage was Mr.. T. R. Wolfe, "a
leading druggist of Hickory, to whom
Mr.. Horton sold % acres belonging
to Mr.. Noah Bentley on the highway
where it turns over the top of the
Rich Mountain about 2 miles west of
Boone. Mr.. Chas. Houck of Ashe co.
near Fleetwood whose purchase of the
w. H. McGhee property on Green
Heights which was mentioned in
previous story on new residents COM
ing to Boone, is planning isaportass
improvements a little later on.
With the cooperation the home peo
pie are now giving the real estate
dealers and with the many who have
looked and almost, but didn't, buy
this summer, and with the boosting
that these new citizens will give the
town this winter, it seems we may
expect Boone and the whole county
to enjoy the prosperity so we'll de-
served and long looked for during the
next few years.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1925-09-03
DEEP GAP HAPPENINGS
(Reported by Ola Moretz of the Con-
solidated School.)

A number of our young people en-
tered school at the A. S. N. S. last
week, making the trip to and from
Boone every day on the high school
bus provided by the county. Among
those attending are Bette Wellborn,
Stella Taylor and Howard Taylor,
eighth grade; Fay Welch, Sallie Smith
and Blanch Luther, ninth grade, Rosa
Hardin and Leona Lookabill, eleventh
grade, and Eleanor Moretz, first year
Normal.
Rev. and Mrs. Troutman and little
daughter of Charlotte, left for their
home last Monday. They have been
spending their vacation at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Moretz.
Mr.. A. G. Miller of Deep Gap de-
livered to Mr.. R. B. Brown of River
side new Oldsmobile touring car on
last Friday. Mr.. Brown was very
much pleased with his beautiful car
which is the latest 1926 model.
Mr.. H. S. Steelman, the prize win
ner in the derby contest held on the
night of the Hill Billies entertain
ment, made a business trip to West
Jefferson Thursday.
His many friends are glad to see
Mr.. Bob Wellborn out again after
some time indoors on account Of an
auto accident.
Mr.. Aaron Watson returned We'd
nesday from North Wilkesboro where
he spent several days under the care
of the local head specialist.
Mr.. Albert Hampton moved his fam
lily to his new home in Deep Gap last
week. This is part of the old Welch
farm and is one of the most beauti
full places in this section.
Many people from this section at
tended tie funeral of Mrs. Matte
Wellborn of Stony Foek last week
The bereaved family has the sympa
thy of everyone.
Our school is progressing nicely
Both teachers and students are " ork
ing together and it is a pleasure e
be in school, rather than task.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1925-09-03
VALE CRUCIS ITEMS

The Rt. Rev. j. M. Horner spent
few days at the Vale Crucis School
this week.
Many people in Vale Crucis were
grieved to hear of the death of their
esteemed frind, Hon. E. S. Coffey
Of Boone.
The public school on Clark's Greek
began this week, Miss Susie Taylor
teaching.
Fred and Rennie Byrd have caught
the Florida fever and have started
for Miami.
Misses Riddle and Flowe of Char
lotte are guests of Miss Mamie Tay-
lor.
Messrs Edwin and Perry Helseth of
Vero Beach, Fla, who have been for
a part of the summer at Mr.. T. C.
Baird's, have returned to their home.
The water situation in the valley
grows daily more serious. The sour
ces of water supply in number of
homes have already failed and others
show signs of doin so. Mr.. w. w.
Mast's new well is in the second week
of digging.
An airplane passed over Vale Cru
els on Wednesday about noon, flying
toward Boone. This was the valleys
first glimpse of plane.
Phil Mast and James Taylor re-
turned from Cleveland, Ohio on last
Wednesday evening.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1925-09-03
ONE OF CITY'S MOST PROMINENT
FIGURES PASSES TO GREAT BEYOND
Hon. Edward S. Coffey Dies Sunday Afternoon
Funeral Tuesday morning -Throngs Pay Re-
spcts to Departed Friend, :~..~~.s,,: =

prit, until all the available evidence
was in hand, and his knowledge Of
his Innocence or guilt established in
his mind. He had on occasions spoken
of the hereafter and rather forcibly
during the Dayton evolution discuss
ION. His anxiety, as heexprcssed it
was not for the manner of his crea-
ton, but spoke of the way in which
he would end this earthly pilgrimage
and knew of the place to which he
would ere long depart.
Born at Zionville on the fifth day
of July 1867, Mr.. Coffey graduated
at Wake Forest College in the class
of 1890. Admitted to the bar in 1892,
his practice was always lucrative. He
once represented this district in the
State Senate and during the first ad-
ministration of President Wilson SER
we'd in an honorable capacity on the
Shipping Board. He has always been
an outstandin figure in civic affairs
and champion of the right.
The floral offerings were in great
profusion, varied and beautiful, ele-
CANT wreaths presented by church and
fraternities, and scores of less pre-
tentious offerings from individual
friends and admirers.
Survivin are five children, widow
formerly Miss Annie E. Parks, and
one brother Mr.. Finley Coffey of
Manning, C
Mr. Coffey was a faithful men,
ber and postmaster of Watauga lodge
No 273, A. F. & A. M. ana for many
years has carried tn emblem of Oasis
Temple of the Mystic Shrine at Char
lotte.
The following is a partial list of
outof-the-county friends and relatives
who attended the funeral: Mrs. S.
M. Greer and two daughters, Grant,
Va; Mr.. and Mrs. T. S. Coffey of
Statesville; Mrs. w. B. Councill and
son Howard of Hickory; Attorney J.
F. Spainhour and family of Morgan
ton; Mr.. and Mrs. F. H. Coffey, wife
and daughter; Mrs. w. C. Coffey and
daughter; Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon Bal
lew and family; Mr.. Ed Steele and
family; Attorney j. C. Fletcher of
Lenoir; Messrs Chas. and Don Cof-
fey, Attorney Andrew Casey and DR..
Bob Casey and Attorney Frank Hen
ry of North Wilkesboro; Mrs. F. P.
Curtis and family of Butler, Tenn;
Mr.. w. A. Riddick and family of A
Zalea; Mrs. l. S. Rambo and son JUS
tin of Mt. City, Tenn; Mrs. Holland
of Gastonia; Attorney Hayden Burke
and Miss Lequex of Taylorsville, Mrs
G. E. Vaughan, Lyunchburg, Va, and
sister Mrs. M. R. Barnhard tof Le-
noir.
A leader has gone from among us
We shall scarcely see his like again.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1925-09-03

its frail tenement of clay and was
waited, even as the twilight came,
into the fathomless realms of the
Great Infinite.
While sitting on the piazza of his
elegant home, after having partaken
of an evening meal, after teaching
his Sunday School class that morning
and listening to the sermon of his
pastor, "Mr. Ed" as he was lovingly
known, fell to sleep and while rest
ing his soul found peaceful repose
in that "cty not made with hands,
eternal in the heavens" Some min
utes elapsed before members of the
family realized that only that part
| of a devoted husband and father
which was mortal remained.
Throughout the city the news came
AS like flashes of lightnin gfrom
cloudless sky. "Mr. Ed Coffey is
dead!" The information shocked, un-
nerved and in some instances almost
CeTIllleu lHe popuiaSS. AAouoS"iNSS
who at that hour were preparing the
last meal of the day, stopped in the
midst of their duties and shed right
eous tears. Strong men, usually stran
gers to emotion, were seen to inger
and weep as children. Automobiles,
the occupants of which had enjoyed
an afternoons outing among the hills
stopped and heads bowed Little chill
dren playing nearby felt their loss
and sobbed. Seldom has such feeling
been shown in the city. Men stepped
in the ways of iniquity stopped for a
moment and told of Cody influences
their mutual benefactor had held over
them. Christian gentlemen and their
ladies described the turning points
in their lives and cited "Mr. Ed' as
an incentive. Deep gloom broadcasted
itself throughout the town. "Mr. Ed
is deadw The report spread and soon
friends of the outlying districts rush
ed in, at the edge of the city, as if
the tranquility of the sleeper's rest
might be disturbed, brakes grated and
powerful engines sobbed and wended
toilsome way through bands of grief
stricken friends
Funeral services were conducted
from the Baptist church of which de-
ceased had been q faithful and con-
secrated member for almost thirteen
years. His pastor, Rev. +. VI. Hug
gins, DR.. Summerills, Presbyterian
minister of Newburn, Rev. w. R
Bradshaw of Hickory, and Rev. M.
B. Woosley of the Boone Methodist
! Church took part.
Mr.. Huggins after reading the
Scriptures paid tribute TO the many
fine qualities Of Mr.. Coffey as he
knew him. The Reverend Bradshaw
related many events dealing with his
past associations with the man under
whose teachings he was converted.
At the close of Mr.. Brodshaw's
eloquent talk, District Attorney F.
A. Linney, with whom the deceased
has been associated in the practice of
law for the past three years, spoke
of his connection with Mr.. Coffey
and brought out many fine charac-
teristics in his life as seen by an as,
sociate attorney. According to Mr.
Linney's statement his late law part
ner was never known to take case
or assist in the prosecution of cul
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1925-09-03
MEETING AT TRADE, TENN.

1t was the privilege of the Bap-
tist pastor of Bione to be with Rev.
Roy Dotson for a few days in a
meeting at Trade, Tenn. There were
no additions to the church, but the
members Of the church and the Chris
tian people in general seemed to be
revived. There are some mighty fine
people living at Trade. Brother Dot.
son is good pastor and the people
are very fond of him. It is believed
that Baptists of Trade are going to
go forward in the work.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1925-09-03
A SNAKE STORY

The following was handed in by a
correspondent in the Bamboo neigh
borhood.
Mr.. Spencer Triplett while visit
ing his father and looking over the
farm recently killed a rattlesnake.
Being curious about the unusual size
of the reptile he opened it with his
pen knife and found five rattlesnakes
averaging one foot in length.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1925-09-03

Sunday afternoon as the clock was
about to strike the hour of six when
the sinking sun Was spending its last
resplendent rays On the peaks Of the
adjacent hills, the immortal spirit Of
our Honorable Edward S. Coffey quit
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1925-09-03

Mr.. w. H. Norris, of Brunswick,
Ca, with his wife and little daugh-
ter Miss Ruby, passed through town
this forenoon en- route home after a
vacation of two weeks which was
spent with relatives at Reese. This
county. Mr.. Norris has been gone
from here Is years and for the past
5 has been chief county police in
Brunswick. He is a son of Mr.. John
Norris, his wife a daughter of Rev.
Wellington Swift. ..t
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1925-09-03

Miss Hazel MCGUIRE, principal Of
he Oak Grove School requests full
attendance at box supper to be Civ
en- on the night of Friday September
18th, the proceeds from which will
go to the benefit of the school and
church.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1925-09-03
MEETING OF LOCAL
MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION

The Watauga Ministerial Associa-
tion will meet Monday morning at
1920 in the ladies parlor of the Meth
odist church instead of meeting at
Shulls Mills as was formerly announ-
ced. All ministers of the county are
invited to attend and join.
M. B. WOOSLEY .Secy.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1925-09-03

The Parent t-Teachers Association
of the Boone school will hold its reg
ular meeting at the new school bull
ding September 11th at $3.50. A good
program is being planned and all the
parents are urged to be present.
MRS. l. G. GREER, Pres.
MRS. F. M. HUGGINS, Sec.
The producers news., 1925-10-23

Ihe ladies appreciate the hearty CO
operation that was given the venture.
Mrs. Osmund Estenson held the
lucky number for the beautiful bed
spread made for the Aid by Mrs. F.
y. carpenter. Mrs. Hans Larson won
the child's brib spread. 5;
Last Monday, Mrs. A. r. Rice and
Mrs. K. A. GundersOn entertained IN
honor of Mrs. Viggo StrandskOv. She
was the recipient of many pretty and
useful gifts. A delicious lunch was
served
Tuesday morning Mr.. and Mrs.
Niggo Strandsk6v, accompanied by
their sons Alvin and Herbert, left for
Arizona for the winter. Their little
daughter Yvonne is staying with her
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. M. P. R.
Strandskov.
Reserve people were delighted to
head that the school exhibit won the
blue ribbon at the County Fair.
Among the other prizes received
IN this community was first On barley
by John Brekke and oats by John
Kallak.
Mrs. Carl Swanson has been at the
hospital the first days of this week
Mrs. A. R. Rice is caring for the
baby.
The producers news., 1925-10-23
HOMESTEAD

The Ladies' Aid of the Norwegian
church will be held at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Olness Thursday
evening of this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Johnson motor
ed to Williston, n. D., last Friday
morning, to escort their mother, Mrs.
Christine Johnson to the train. The
home of Mrs. Johnson is at Cokato.
Mrs. Arnold Brown of Cokato and
Messrs. Eckstrand & Reynold Mum
son, of Minneapolis are visiting at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. V. E. johnson.
Homestead was the scene of much
excitement when the team of an el-
derby gentleman ran away, killing a
hors belonging to Mr.. jacobson.
Distinguished guests from Sidney
Glasgow, Minneapolis, Great Falls
and Reserve were boarders at Hotel
Roy.
The attendance at the Community
Sing is growing. About forty were
present to enjoy instruction given in
the rudimentS of music.
The High School Football team sor
a decisive victory of eleven to tWen
ty-seven over Antelope, Friday night
October 16. ~
High School students were enter
tainers at assembly on Wednesday.
! Homestead school has a one Aund
red per cent membership in the Mon
tana State Teachers Association.
The producers news., 1925-10-23
WADE TO SPEAK
In CITY OF SCOBEY
HEAD OF ANTI-SALOON LEAGUE
WILL TALK ON LAW ENFORCE
MENT IN CHURCH PRESIDED
OVER BY REV. KISTLER AND
NYQUIST.

ScObey is all agOg about the prob
able effect the address to be delivered
by Rev. Wade, head of the State
Anti-SalOOn League will have on the
Rev. Ernest Kistler and Hon. Sam
Nyquist, pastor and Sunday school
teacher of the Methodist church in
which Mr.. Wade is scheduled to
speak next Sunday. The subject of
the address will be claw enforce
ment" Considerable comment was
OccasiOned some time ago about the
fat goose which Berry Stephens sent
as a present to tho Rev. Kistler. Mr.,
Kistler is a good, and holy man but
it was remarked that he never uttered
a word of condemnation of "Berry's
Place" after he whetted his appetite
on the delectable flesh of the fat
goose. The Good Book warns against
the 'WOrld, the Flesh and the Dewil'
Whether the sacred writer included
goose flesh in the abOve designation
is a question the congregation, which
will go to hear Rev. Wade next Sun
day, would like to have interpreted
in the light of the gospel as il is
promulgated in ScObey by $the two
Rev. Gentlemen above referred to.
The producers news., 1925-10-23

DOOLEY

Grace Vossen and Elizabeth john
son went to Outlook Thursday of last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Al Eaton and son
Clayton drove to Pinewood, Mimi, in
their truck.
Ed. Estes made a trip over from
Plentywood to get the remainder of
his household goods.
Oswald Schultz left Friday for
Chicago with a load of cattle. The
Schultz brothers are both stock and
grain farmers.
Joe kolbeck left Iuesda- for his
home in WistOcsil
ms. h y huffman .na is trim
to Plentywood Thursday ir her Seoan.
Rose Gibson oF Conertown stopped
in Dooley Friday on her way to the
Urquhart sale.
Leonard Sorby went to Culbertson
Saturday, returning Sunday with q
load of furniture.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Bretzke and
Mrs. Z. R. Decker drove to Plenty
wood Thursday.
Ed. Kjelstrup of the Continental
Oil Co. was a Dooley visitor Satur-
day.
Carl Jessen, State High School In
spector, called on the Dooley schoo
Thursday. He states that our higl
school is up to standard.
The Degree of Honor lodge met a
the home Of Mrs. NJ W. Markusor
Monday mite to complete the plans
for their annual Halloween dance
This event is always looked forwarC