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Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1927-03-10
Enthusiastic Meeting
of American Legion
Watauga Post No. 13O Preparing for
Fourth of July Celebration;
Membership Drive Ends

Watauga Post No. 1870, American
Legion and the Woman's Auxiliary
met in joint session last Friday night,
with an attendance of 81 members.
and much enthusiasm was manifest.
Plans were outlined preparatory to
the Fourth of July celebration to be
staged by the Legion here. s. F.
Horton was named chairman of the
program committee, while C. S. Ste
venson heads the entertainment com
mittce. Dean Swift and r. d. Hodges
will be in charge of publicity.
The post has grown rapidly within
the past few months, fourteen vet
Grams having been added since first
of the year. Short talks were made
and membership in the organization
of all former service men in the coun-
ty was stressed.
The meeting adjourned after the
ladies of the Auxiliary served ice
cream. cake and delicious candy
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1927-03-10
NEGROES HAVE RIGHT TO
VOTE, SAYS SUPREME COURT

Washington, March Negroes
under the federal constitution have
the right to participate in state pri-
maries and cannot be deprived of
that privilege by state laws, the SUI
preme court in a unanimous opinion
decided today in a case from Texas.
1t was brought by L. A. Nixon, who
under a state statute was prevented
from voting in Democratic pri-
mary at Ell Paso at which both fed
eral and state candidates were Sc
lected.
The decision, delivered by Justice
Holmes, is being closely studied by
congressional leaders for its effect
upon the much discussed question of
federal jurisdiction over primaries,
raised in the Smith and Ware cases
from Illinois and Pennsylvania. Sen
ator Borah, Republican, of Idaho,
construed it as meaning, when car
ricd to its logical conclusion, that
congress had control over primaries.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1927-03-10
THOS. E. COOPER HOPES
FOR A FULL PARDON

Wilmington, March 2.-Thomas f.
Cooper, former Wilmington banker to-
day expressed hope that Gov. Mclean
may grant, a parole to him cover
;ng virtually all his full sentences
otalling eight years on the county
roads in New Hanover county.
The sentences, four of two years
each, were imposed following his con-
viction in New Hanover superior court
on charges of violating the national
banking laws.
He arrived from Atlanta where
he was released from the federal
penitcntiary last Friday.
Cooper is at liberty under bond
which was one of the conditions the
governor required in permitting Coop
er to have twenty days freedom be
fore beginning his sentence on the
| roads here.
The former banker said that any
move in the direction of pardon or
parole or Communication of sentence
would be made by his friends and
lawyers. No definite announcement
as to when such a move would be
made was forthcoming although close
friends of Cooper indicated that it
would be done after he had served
a short period of his sentence here.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1927-03-10
LINNEY RETURNS TO HILLS
TO WATCH FOR OLD EAGLES

Charlotte Observer, March 81
Frank A. Linney, of Boone, United
States district attorney for the west
ern North Carolina district, has re-
turned home, after several days in
Charlotte, to ascertain the condition
of the prize flock of Chinese pleas
ants that showed up near here re-
Gently and to see if Tom and Jerry.
two venerable eagles, are up to thc.l
old tricks.
Mr.. Linney spent several days in
Charlotte on legal business connected
with the district attorneys office but
hurried home yesterday afternoon to
his favorite pastime, that Of keeping
tab on the wild life about "Tater
Hilr' mountain and other we'll known
peaks in the heart of the Blue Ridge
mountains.
The story of Tom and Jerry, the
two wary old eagles known to half
the inhabitants of Watauga county
have enthralled the interest of the
district attroney since boyhood, He
first met them when his father, the
late Romulus T. Linney, "the Bull OF
the Brushes" long a member OF
congress, had a summer home on
'Tater Hill mountain.
Mr.. Linney used to get up at dawn
and watch the sun come up over the
craigs and to keep an alert eye open
for the two eagles, who would ap-
pear at sunrise and hang poised in
mid-air over a declivitous precipice
on the side of 'Tater Hill mountain
He finally gave the two birds the
names, Tom and Jerry, by which they
are famous in the mountains.
Il used to watch them," related
Mr.. Linrey, 'as they appeared on
The horizon, coping from over the
peaks of the adjoining hills. They
would cruise around in the air over
the summit of the precipice about
'Tater Hill and presently they would
come to poise in mid-air directly
over the edge of the precipice.
was not always exactly the same
spot to the foot but it was approx
ma ely the same spot. They would
poise there suspended on a current
of air and never Hopping their wings
for half an hour or more maybe
Then they would sail away and come
back and poise again in the same
spot,
at is quite evident that they were
doing it as a matter of sport. They
evidently enjoyed it and | certainly
got great kick out of watching
them"
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1927-03-10
DIR. B. B. DOUCHERTY ON
EQUALIZATION BOARD

Raleigh, March S.lConfirmation
of the state equalization board ap-
pointed by Governor Mclean, in
conformity with the Woltz bill enact
ed into law tonight, was one of the
last acts of the 1927 general assem-
bly,. The list follows:
P. H. Johnson, Elizabeth City, first
district.
B. B. Williams, Warrenton, second
district
G. McA. Graham, Clinton, third
district.
F. P. Spruill, Rocky Mount, fourth
district.
James X. Norfleet, Winston-Salem,
fifth district.
j. o. Carr, Wilmington, sixth dis
trict.
L. M. Blue, Sanford, seventh dis
trict
B. B. Dougherty, Boone, eighth
district.
A. f. Woltz, Gastonia, ninth dis
! trict.
7. D. Bryson, Bryson City, tenth
district
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1927-03-10
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
ADJOURNED TUESDAY

Raleigh, March 8.-The North
Carolina general assembly ad-
journed sine die at IL :35 o'clock
tonight. The legislative clock
showed 12:45 a. M, Wednesday
morning.
More than 5000 bills had been
introduced in the 65-day period
from January when the legis-
lature convened. About 1,2OO
bills became law.
The members were actually in ses-
sion 55 days but Sundays were
counted in, bringing the 60-day con-
stitutional period 10 close last Sat
urday, but the assembly continued on
this week, meeting morning, noon
and night with exhausted spirit as
the members lay down their labors
after many passages and slaughters
of final pending legislation today
and tonight.
benefit of children. The assembly
decreed no child under 16 years of
age shall be required to work more
than eight hours day or 4s hours
a week. This was the parting act of
the house.
The senate's farewell was to vote
down every proposed salary increase
proposed for state officials.
The Woltz $3,25O equalization law
was the last sweeping measure en-
acted on the final day. The dying
of the session were accom-
panied by the re-dedication to ideals
of the founders of the republic at
noon today, the strains of "Dixie"
this afternoon in informal recess,
pledges of loyalty to their associates
tonight and return to their home
folks.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1927-03-10
HONOR ROLL OF THE
LEES MeRAE INSTITUTE

To make the honor roll it is nee
essary to make an average of a
least 90 on school work and 95 or
department.
Since every Lees -McRae girl has
a share in the house work, those who
make the honor roll are further dis.
tinguished as girls who have made
he best advantage of their time and
have shown splendid attitude toward
the house duties. The honor roll for
the first term is:
Mildred Lovcn of Newland, N. C.
Ruthie Mae McCravcy of Grand
father Orphans Home.
Dorothy Church of Grandfather
Orphans Home.
Marjorie Sponaugle of Crabbotom,
Va.
Lucille Callahan of Hartford, Ten
nessee.
Rhea Forbes of Roam Mountain,
Tennessee.
Gertrude Hickey, Elk Park, North
Carolina.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1927-03-10
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NEW ROAD COMMISSION
ORGANIZED TUESDAY

+ Under an act passed by the y
4 general assembly which ad- y
+ jurned Wednesday night, Great y
4 ing a road commission for \
r Watauga county, the following 4
+ have been appointed as members *
4 of that commission: C. D. Nc \
+ Neil, Boone township; Scott 4
4 Swift, Cove Greek, and C. j. 4
+ Farthing, of Beaver Dam. x
+ The commission was sworn in +
+ Tuesday, organized and ap- y
+ pointed township supervisors. y
+ These are men of fine bust =
+ ness qualifications and the =
y public may depend on them for +
+ a good administration, although =
+ they go into office with a con- =
y siderable deficit in county road y
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Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1927-03-10

I, C. Bowie, Ashe county's veteran
legislator, is a receptive candidate for
appointment as superior court judge,
under the act passed by the general
assembly to create a new judgeship
TO which he is eligible.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1927-03-10
1000 PEOPLE KILLED IN
JAPANESE EARTHQUAKE

Tokyo, March S.-At least 1000
persons lost their lives in the three
minute earthquake which rocked
central Japan last evening, 1000
alone being killed in the town of
Mineyama.
Numerous villages in the Mineyama
district were destroyed, while fire
which came close on the heels of the
quake accounted for a great number
of casualties, which it is expected
will reach several thousand in
burned and injured.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1927-03-10
As MILES NOW SPEED LIMIT
ON HIGHWAYS OF STATE

The automobile speed limit in
North Carolina becomes As miles an
Lour under new act to regulate
traffic on the highways, passed by
the legislature last week.
The limit in residential districts
Of cities and towns is he'd to 20
miles an hour and in business dis
tricts to Is miles.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1927-03-10

Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Crisp have
with them for an extended visit their
daughter Of Cumberland Gap, Tenn,
Mr.. Crisp continues to improve.
Mr.. J. H. Winkler, who is spending
the winter in Asheville and vicinity,
was in Blowing Rock last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe PAMELA motored
to Charlotte Tuesday, returning
Wednesday.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1927-03-10

Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Critcher an
nounce the marriage of their daugh-
ter, Nellie Rae Critcher, to Dr. A. B.
Goodman, of Lenoir The wedding
occurred at Concord, N. c., on March
8. The bride has been, since her
graduation as trained nurse, en-
ployed in the Lenoir Hospital. DR..
Goodman is well-known physician
of Lenoir, where the newly married
pair will make their home upon re-
turning from honeymoon trip taken
by motor to Albemarle and South
ern Pines.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1927-03-10
Happenings In and
About Blowing Rock
Interesting News of Past Week
From Famous Resort
Town

Blowing Rock, March, 9.-Mayor
George M. Sudderth has received
from the Southeastern Underwriters
Association a letter informing him
that the matter of re-rating the
town, together with accompanying
data on fire protection gathered by
X. A. Myers on a recent inspection
trip here, has been forwarded to the
state bureau Of inspection and rat
ing.
Although the letter did not saw
what recommendation had been
made to he bureau, it is said that
the information given the associa-
ton was very satisfactory; moreover,
the general tone of the letter was
considered by Mayor Sudderth as
very encouraging. 1t is expected
that the town will be raised from
fourth to third class.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1927-03-10

An interesting meeting OF the
Mems Club was held Monday even
ing at the Presbyterian church. About
thirty business men of Blowing Rock
were present, and an interesting pro-
gram was presented, Hubert Hois-
bouser presiding. Rev. M. B. Woos-
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1927-03-10

Stuart Cannon is informed by the
Chrysler Company of Charlotte that
he is winner of 500 prize in the
recent slogan contest conducted by
that company but was not informed
which of the several slogans submit
ted won.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1927-03-10

The funeral of Anthony Keller,
AGED 73, who died in Lenoir last
week from paralysis, was held Sun
dav at Friendship church. fnterment
was in the Winkler burying ground
cast of Boone. Surviving are Mrs
Keller and four children.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1927-03-10

ley, Of Boone, spoke on Humanism in
Religion. Rev. McKaraher, sponsor
of the club, was present. An oyster
supper was served by the Ladies'
Auxiliary.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1927-03-10

A dance will be given at the Rob-
bins hall on Friday evening by the
young people of Blowing Rock. The
Daniel Boone orchestra will provide
music for the dancers and punch will
be served throughout the evening.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1927-03-10

Despite the snow and the almost
zero weather prevailing, one of the
most successful dances of recent
weeks was given by the young mon
of Blowing Rock last Thursday eve
ming. Music was furnished by the
Boone orchestra; delicious punch
was served throughout the evening,
and the dance, given in the attract
lively lighted hall of the Robbins
building, was well attended. Gusts
attending from Boone were Misses
Edith Knight, Jessie Rosen, Anna
Mae Jones, Mary Ann Trivette and
Miss Shepherd; DR.. q. X. Moose
DIR. Fred Hodges, Robert Pulllam'
Jack Hodges, Edgar Cook, Dudley
\ Council, Blaine Trivette, Sproles
Butler, Bynum Taylor and Mr.. Greer
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1927-03-10

The Blowing Rock school situation
remains somewhat in a muddle, de-
spite the repeated attempts of rep
resentatives of the three districts in
the consolidation plan and the coun-
ty board of education to get together
on workable plan for the new build
ing.
Representatives of the three dis
tricts met the county board Friday
night, but after long discussion
they adjourned without having reach
ed any agreement. 1t is understood
that the county board made two
. proposals to the district boards, but
neither was found acceptable.
Another conference was to be held
this week. however, and it is hoped
that some agreement would be reach
ed at that time
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1927-03-10

The Piedmont Evening Star Fes-
tival, presenting a high-class program
of music and entertainment, will
present the following program at the
courthouse in Boone beginning We'd
ncsday evening March 16, and con-
timing through Saturday night, the
18th:
Wednesday, March 16
Olivar's Filipino Orchestra, an or
gcriZation of refined and cultured
Filipino artists presenting a program
ranging from primitive to grand
ope2. The members of the company
are natives of the PHILIPPINES, who
were educated in America and have
learned the use of our musical instru-
nients, which they Introduce to add
larger volume and variety to their
programs.
Thursday, March II
Frye and Company. In presenting
this remarkable combination, the
management offers the best in mani
pu'ative magic and a series of the
most mystifying and startling illu-
sions, supplemented by splendid mu-
steamship in both vocal and ;nstru-
mental selections in a musical pre-
lude, as well as incidental music
throughout the magical program.
Friday, March 1s
The Parkinson Ensemble Trio,
made up of artist-entertainers of
wide experience and ability. The en-
tire program is feast of musical en-
tertainment and atistry. Indian,
Dutch and Scotch groups giving gor-
geous costumes, are colorful, pic
turesque, mirthful and mclodioHs.
Saturday, March 19
The Murrcll Poor Duo. Eight
years ago this pair of artists entered
The entertainment field; they have
covered the continent. Their offer
ings are given in a pleasingly profess
sional manner, but without the affec-
ion so often encountered by audi
ences. In their program de luxe
they have continuity, variety without
cheapness-high class in every re-
Gpect.
The Evening Star Festival present
cd a program here last year which
was highly pleasing to those who
saw it; and even a better series of
entertainments is promised this year.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1927-03-10

The regular meeting of the La
dies Auxiliary of the Presbyterian
church was postponed last week on
account of the snowstorm until Fri
day night.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1927-03-10
PROGRAM

First Eyening-March I6
divers Filipino Orchestra.
Second Evening-March II
Frye and Company, Magic
and Music.
Third Evening-March 1S
The Parkinson Ensemble
Trio. :
Fourth Evening-March1 19
The Murrell Poor Duo.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1927-03-10

Blowing Rock, it appears, was
more fortunate during the recent
statewide snowstorm than other
towns down the mountain. The snow
here Wcdne day morning was eleven
inches deep, with drifts from four to
six feet deep. One of Blowing
Rocks side streets is still under two
feet of snow, where it drifted so
deeply that not even three days of
sunshine and heavy rain could melt.
Capt w. B. Smith, highway main
tenance officer for this district, who
was in Blowing Rock last week, said
the roads between Lenoir and Boone
are in excellent condi ion. Only that
part on which construction work is
being done offers obstacles to traf-
fic, he said,
Mail delivery at Blowing Rock
has been accelerated thirty minutes
by the improvement in the roads.
During the snowstorm, however, the
town was for one day without mail,
except from Boone.
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Evening Star Festival (
Be Here Next We
Four-Day Chautauqua Engage
Will Begin Wednesday Mig
Shows in Courthouse

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Evening star., 1927-04-02
CHARLES R. EDMONSTON
DIES IN BRIEF ILLNESS
Merchant Will Be Buried Monday
in Oak Hill Cemetery, After
Rites at Home.

Charles r. Edmonston, SIS years old,
Tor many years a merchant at 1905
Pennsylvania avenue, died in Gar
field Hospital Thursday night after
a short illness
MT. Edmonston was the son of the
late Charles Edmonston, for many
years a leading contractor here, and
was a lifelong resident of Washing
ton. He was formerly a member of
the Capital Bicycle Club, the City
Club and the Columbia Country
Club.
Mr. Edmonston is survived by two
brothers, Upton B. Edmonston and
William u. Edmonston of this city,
and two sisters, Mrs. George w
Pearson of Washington and Mrs. r.
T. Dulaney of Asbury Park. N. T.
Funeral services will be conducted
at his late residence, 927 III street,
Monday morning at IL o'clock. Rev,
Jason Noble Pierce, pastor of the
First Congregational Church, will
officiate. Interment will be private
in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Evening star., 1927-04-02
CHURCHMEN PLEAD
FOR LABOR IN DIXIE
AZ Sign Appeal to Industrial
Leaders to Build
on Good Will.

Forty-two representative Southern
| bishops and ministers have issued an
appeal to industrial leaders OF the
south" Two representative church
women, officials Of boards, are among
the signers,
industrial leaders are called upon to
take the initiative in friendly co-opera-
ton of employers, employees, churches.
educators and State officials in build
ing in the South a greater and more
powerful industry. constructed solidly
upon good will and cooperation, high
er wages, shorter hours, labor repre-
sentation and the absorption of the
mill village by the larger community.
1t is pointed out that by SO doing
Southern industry will avoid "the
waste and bitterness of industrial con-
fiicts and the intensity of the class
struggle"
Clergy Pledge Aid.
The clergy pledge their best efforts
to secure this understanding and CO.
operation
Among the signers of the document
are three Episcopalian bishops. five
Methodist Episcopal Church South
bishops, two Methodist Episcopal
bishops and leading pastors Of prac-
tically all communions in the South.
The statement was issued today by
Bishop James Cannon. jr., OF the
Methodist Episcopal Church South
for the signers.
Names of Signers.
The signers are: James Cannon, jr.
Washington; VIII w. Alexander. At
lanta; l.. S. Barton, Norman, Okla;
FL. A. Boaz, Little Rock; l.. c. Brans-
comb, Birmingham; o. E. Brown,
Nashville; j. w. Cammack, Birming-
ham; George A. Campbell, St. Louis;
Hoyt M. Dobbs, Birmingham; Graham
Frank, Dallas; Thomas f.. Gailor,
Memphis; w. w. Hamilton, New Or
Lee Holt, ST. Louis; Forney Hutchin-
son, Oklahoma City; M. Ashby Jones,
st. Louis; Paul b. Kern, San Antonio;
Elisha A king, Miami; w. P. King,
Athens, Ca; Walter l.. Lingle, Rich.
mond A. p. Lyon, Louisville; Fl. d. G.,
Maclachlan, Richmond; r. N. Merrill
Miami; A. G. Miller, Little Rock;
James w. Moore, Petersburg; John NJ.
Moore, Dallas: Edwin d. Mouzon.
Charlotte, N. G.. Mrs. W. A. Newell
Mount Airy, N. c.; Frederick F. Reese.
Savannah; E. G. Richardson. Atlanta.
Gilbert T. Rowe, Nashville; William
Dunn Ryan, Houston; Paul M. Shroe-
der, New Orleans; J. Richard Spann
Dallas; Mrs. +. F. Stephens, Columbia,
Mo-; Wilbur p. Thirkield, Chatta-
nooga; II. ST. George Tucker, Rich
mond A. r. Watkins, Meridian;
Charles c. Weaver, Winston Salem;
C. B. Wilmer, Sewanee: Conner w.
Woodward, Emory University, Ga,
and A. c.. Zumbrunnon, Dallas.
Evening star., 1927-04-02
GROUP TO VISIT SHRINE.
Permanent Exhibit of Madonnas to
Open at C. U. Easter.

Rev. Bernard A. McKenna. director
or the National Shrine of the I'm
fnaculate Conception at Catholic Uni
versity, has received word that the
members of Detroit Chapter, Saliva
Regina, will make pilgrimage to
the National Shrine on May Z, and
will remain In Washington for six
days. Detroit Chapter. Saliva Regina,
was among the first TO contribute to
the cost of constructing the National
Shrine, and only recently subscribed
900 for the ceramic decorations.
DIR. McKenaa also announced that
the permanent gallery for the exhibit.
ton of copies Of famous Madonnas
will be opened on Easter Sunday.
This exhibition viii include all the
large oil paintings that are now hung
in the various study houses at Cath.
Olic University, and the copies which
have been collected from all parts
OF the world. The exhibition will be
open to the public at all times.
Evening star., 1927-04-02
SECOND LECTURE ON ART.
Place of Drama Discussed by Louis
K. Anspacher.

The place of drama among the arts
was discussed Thursday by Louis
X. Anspacher in the second of a
series of lectures for the benefit of the
George Washington 200th birthday
celebration under the auspices of Mrs.
Henry r. Dimock at the Carlton
Hotel.
Art, Mr.. Anspacher said, is the in
depreciation in terms of imagination
of mans relation to God and man.
The branches Of art express them
selves in the language of the emotions
in the following order of ascendancy:
Architecture, sculpture, painting,
music and drama.
Gen. Henry T. Allen introduced the
speaker, following a musical program
by the Royal Rumanian Orchestra,
under the direction of Eiga Jonesco.
Mrs. Alice Cults, Helen Clifford and
Jane Dunbar acted as ushers. The
lecture next Wednesday by Mr.. An
spacher Is entitled, 1.-THE Mob and the
Movies