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The Coconino sun., 1927-04-29
Federal Probe OF
Arizona Due In I all

An investigation into the poll
tical activities of federal officers in
Arizona will be made by the civil
service commission, probably during
the fall
Although members of the com
mission declined at Washington to
disclose the grounds for the inyesti-
cation or its scope, they said that an
agent sent into the state from San
Francisco on other business had
found certain conditions that de-
fnanded an explanation.
The specific date Of the inquiry is
problematical, inasmuch as the COM
mission is swamped with other work,
including reorganization Of the pro-
hibition forces, considered the big
gest job it has ever been confronted
with.
One complaint, known to have been
transmitted to the internal revenue
bureau, was a charge that John R.
Towles, collector of internal revenue
for Arizona, had been active in politi-
cal matters in support Of Former
Senator Cameron, republican, Ari-
zona. Senator King of Utah sub
mitted evidence in this regard, gath
cred as a member of the senate
campaign funds Investigating com
mittee
Senator King added that he had
made no Recommendation to the in
ternal revenue bureau. He said he
had received a complaint from Sem
ator Hayden, democrat, who defeated
Senator Cameron, in which Senator
Hayden recommended that Towles be
dismissed from office because of his
activities in favor Of Cameron.
The Coconino sun., 1927-04-29
CHAPLAIN OF HOUSE,
AGED 80, BREAKS HIP

While the senate was bestowing
congratulations upon one of its mem
bers last Friday, the house of repre-
sentatives was informed that the Rev.
Seaborn Crutchfield, 90-year- r-old chap
lain of the house, had suffered a frac-
tured right hip bone when he slipped
and fell on the running board of an
automobile he was entering, prepara-
tory to be driven to the state capitol
to deliver the invocation. His condi-
The Coconino sun., 1927-04-29

FOR RENT-FURNISHED ROOMS,
modern conveniences, good location,
furnace heated; phone 340-W, or
call 116 E. Cherry. 8-29-tf.
The Coconino sun., 1927-04-29

NoTICE-A PLACE TO CAMP AT
the residence of Judge Miller for
white people only, and sick that
want some care in a quiet place to
rest. Board if desired. Phone
384J2. 4-1-tf
The Coconino sun., 1927-04-29

FOR SALE-1 FORDSoN TRACTOR
and two cylinder bean thresher, al
most new. Priced $750.00 Ad-
dress P. O. Box 36. 4-29-1tp
The Coconino sun., 1927-04-29

THE GREATEST PROOF OF THE
merit of a school is the success Of
the students. Send for extracts of
our graduates letters. The Haw-
thorne School of Beauty Culture,
Jefferson hotel bldg, Phoenix.
12-f0.tf
The Coconino sun., 1927-04-29

WANTED-USED FURNITURE AS
part payment on new at Flagstaff
Furniture Company. 5-15-tf
The Coconino sun., 1927-04-29

FOR SALE-FIVE-ROOM HOUSE,
622 w. Aspen. P. O. Box 382
4-22-tf.
The Coconino sun., 1927-04-29

FOR SALE-THE NEW YORK
Pool Hall and home property For
cash only. A good paying business.
For particulars write to Box 1906,
Jerome, Ariz. 4-22-5t
The Coconino sun., 1927-04-29

FOR SALE-GOoD, YOUNG, GEN
tie fresh milk cows, good invest
ment. E. A. Brown, P. O. Box 43,
Flagstaff. 4-22-2tp
The Coconino sun., 1927-04-29
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
A Direct and Economical Medium for Buyer
and Seller. Use This Column = 1t Pays.

FOR RENT - WELL LIGHTED
store room in busiess district
Reasonable rent Inquire john
The Coconino sun., 1927-04-29

FOR SALE-FRESH HOLSTEIN
cow. Cheap for cash. Charles
Grolich, Cosnino. 415-3tp
The Coconino sun., 1927-04-29

FOR RENT-FURNISHED 8 AND d
room apartments. Apply 403 w.
Birch, or phone 120-J. 3-25-tf
The Coconino sun., 1927-04-29

FOR SALE SEVERAL Al RESI-
dence or business lots, priced to
sell. William Beeson, Masonic
building. 4-15-tf
The Coconino sun., 1927-04-29

FOR SALE-GLASS HOT HOUSE
containing over ESQ So. it, of sash.
Charles Grolich, Cosnino. 48-3tp
The Coconino sun., 1927-04-29

Governor .sAl" Smith Of New
York has awakened national inter-
est and renewed talk OF his candi-
dacy for the presidency by declar-
ing that as Catholic he held there
was no power In the church that
could interfere with mis- duties as
an officer Of the state. Governor
Smith is shown here as ne was vas
catiouinR recently az Ahseccn, y. 4
The Coconino sun., 1927-04-29

SETTING EGGS FOR SALE =
Barred Rock, White Leghorns, Pit
Games, Buff Rocks. 602 N. Hum
phrey. 4-22-2t-pd.
The Coconino sun., 1927-04-29

STEAM AND GAS ENGINE MAN
needs work. Room 10, Hicks
hotel. 4-29-ltp
The Coconino sun., 1927-04-29

FOR SALE-160 ACRES; 55 ACRES
under cultivation, good improve
ments, plenty of water. Address
Box 1915, Flagstaff. 3-4-tf
The Coconino sun., 1927-04-29

tion was announced as serious. In
the senate, members of that body
were extending congratulations to
Senator Thomas Donnelly Of Pima
county and his bride of less than "a
hours, formerly Mrs. Marjorie Suth-
erland, assistant secretary of the SEN
ate. Senator and Mrs. Donnelly later
were presented with gifts from mem
bers and attaches of the senate in open
session of the upper house.
The Coconino sun., 1927-04-29

BABY CHICKS, BABY CHICKS -
Electrically hatched chicks of all
the popular breeds. Every week,
any quantity. Pioneer Hatchery,
$40 S. Spring ST., Los Angeles.
2-25-tf
The Coconino sun., 1927-04-29

NICE CLEAN APARTMENTS, IN
good location. 800 N. Leroux
street. 4-29-2tp
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1927-05-19
MRS. B. J. COUNCILL HOSTESS
TO FRIDAY AFTERNOON CLUB

Mrs. b. J. Council delightfully."- en-
tertained the Friday Afternoon Cluo
at her home Saturday afternoon,
May 18th.
The spacious rooms were gaily deco
rated with profusion of native wild
flowers, artistically arranged, and
thus was the spring-time in our hills
made part of our festive afternoon.
After the social hour, the hostess
presented North Carolina program
the readings being taken from the
prize selections compiled by Wom-
ems Clubs of the state. They We're
rendered as follows:
"They's Liars Here" by Joy X.
Benton" read by Mrs. Tracy Coun-
GILL
BILL an Me-" by Ella H. Lackey,
read by Mrs. J. A. Sproles.
"At the End of the Way" by Mary
C. Robinson" read by Mrs. Ed Cof-
fey.
Mrs. l. G. Greer rendered two
solos, "To Wild Rose" by Mellow
ell, and "Simplc Avean," by Francis
Thome.
At the close of the program, with
Mrs. Greer at the piano, the club
joined in singing North Carolina
Hills"
The hostess, assisted by Mrs. Tracy
Council, served a delightful two
course luncheon.
Beside club members, Mrs. Coun-
cill had as invited guests, Mrs. Jas
Council, Mrs Paul Coffey, Mrs
James Rivers. After having spent {
happy afternoon the club adjourned
to meet next time with Mrs. Ed Cof
fey at her home on Main street.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1927-05-19
JUDGE JOHNSON J. HAYES
IN ROLE OF PLOWMAN

North Wilkesboro, May 14AJudge
Johnson j. Hayes, recently appointed
judge for the new federal district by
President Coolidge. was seen by
Friends and neighbors today as he
engaged in plowing his garden near
hi. home in Wilkesboro.
Clad in overalls, wearing a broad
brimmed straw hat and whistling
Justify, the new judge was blowing as
true furroM as the best of them.
Judge HAZE Vas reared on farm
at Purlear, nine miles west of
Wilkesboro, and he often tells remi-
niscences of his days between the
plow handles. Because he is now a
wearer of the ermne is no reason for
assuming too much dignity to take on
homely duties, the judge declares.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1927-05-19
Boone To Be Mecca for
Throngs of Teachers

With every available inch of space
taken in the dormitories some weeks
ago, the people of the town are rally
ing to the cause of the Normal School
and throwing wide their doors to the
army of teachers who will be here
for the opening of the summer school
on May 1st.
Indications are that the number
this year at opening will run higher
than at any time in the history of the
school, most reliable estimates rang
ing from twelve to fifteen hundred
registrants.
For the benefit of those who may
not come for fear, of not being able
to find accommodations, the Normal
officials wish to stress the fact that
there is plenty of room in the city
for all No better homes can be
found in the country than here il
Boone and they are open to the
school folks. Many will prefer the
privacy of our residences to the ne
cessarily rather crowded conditions
at the dormitories.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1927-05-19
JUDGE COUNCILL is
BACK ON THE BENCH
Native of Watauga Is Now Hick-
ory's City Recorder; Believes in
Law Enforcement

am now IN your recorders post
and do not wish to appear that am
attempting to strike terror to the
heart of all who may appear before
me- drolled the judicial voice of
Judge W. B Council after he had
heard the third drunk case this morn
ing, says the Hickory Daily Record
of May 9th. But all people of in
telligence know that the law is too
readily disregarded and deem it the
solemn duty of officials to be strict
enough in enforcement and punish
ment to bring back that lost regard
Let the defendant pay $25 and the
costs"
The defendant had plead guilty to
a charge of being drunk. There was
evidence that he struck his wife and
resisted arrest. The two cases pre-
ceding that had been simple drunks,
where the defendants had staggered
and talked in loud manner. Judge
Council had stuck fines of $40 and
the costs upon them.
Judge Council towers over the
Hickory recorders court in a man.
ner that would be expected of an old
line superior court judge. He does
not speak except when speech is ne
cessary, and he does then with an
ease and confidence that compel in
terest ard utter silence in the court
room. In his two sessions of mu-
nicipal court, "the old judge" as he
is now being dubbed with complete
affection, has just about made him
self an institution.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1927-05-19
Two Auto Lisense
Tags This Year

Automobile owners of North Caro-
lima must buy two state license tags
this year according to an act passed
by the last general assembly.
This will cause 100000 car owners
to buy two licenses this year. One
for six months in July and the other
for II months prior to January 1,
1928.
The change, experts estimate, will
cost 100000, to be paid by the
100000 car owners in additional as
sessment of 25 cents license for the
six months plate.
Reasons for the change was given
as to put North Carolina motor Ii
cense year in line with other states
and to move payment date from the
/ summer when farmers are reputed
| to be shory of funds.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1927-05-19
TWIN-CITY WILL GET
DIST. ATTORNEYS OFFICE

Frank A. Linney, United States
district attorney for the middle North
Carolina district, will move his office
and office force from Greensboro to
Winston-Salem within the next few
days, it was announced here yester-
day, said the Winston-Salem Journal
of Tuesday.
John T. Benbow, custodian of the
federal building, has been directed
by the department to arrange quar-
ters for Mr. Linney Immediately. Mr..
Benbow stated yesterday that there
would be no difficulty in arranging
the needed rooms and that as soon
as the necessary furniture can be set
in place, two offices, on the second
floor of the building will be ready
for occupancy.
At present, Mr.. Linney has quar-
,ters in Greensboro where he has been
since he was appointed to the attor-
neyship of this district. Prior to
that time, before the middle district
was created he was attorney for the
western district and had headquarters
at Charlotte.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1927-05-19
Trustees of Normal
Hold Meeting Here
improvements Planned at Local
School Include Construction
of Girls Dormitory

The annual meeting of the board
of trustees of the Appalachian State
Normal college was held in the office
of the president here last week with
the following members of the board
in attendance: B. B. Dougherty and
D. d. Dougherty of Boone; j. B.
Bernhard and w. C. Newland of
Lenoir; T. H. Coffey, Blowing Rock
Judge 7. c. Bowie of Ashe county
W. H. Sullivan, .Asheville, and G. H.
Gather of Hickory.
The following officers of the insti-
tuition were reelected: President, 3.
B. Dougherty; chairman of the board,
7. H. Coffey; vice chairman, w. c.
Newland; chairman of the executive
committee, j. NJ. Bernhardt
At the meeting the recommended
tions of the executive committee in
regard TO the proposed girls dormi-
tory building were submitted to the
board and approved. Benton and
Benton, StatCsviile architects, with
their engineers were present and are
now engaged in making plans for the
proposed central power plant, heating
system and the dormitory.
The new dormitory will accommo-
date 1SO girls, and will be of fire
proof construction throughout. The
bedrooms will be built with connect
ing baths so that there will be a
bathroom to every four girls. Heat
will be furnished from centra!
heating plant.
When construction work will be
started on the new building has noe
been announced, but it is expected
that it will begin within the next
few weeks.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1927-05-19
ZIONVILLE HAPPENINGS

Zionville, May 1S.-Farmers in
this section are becoming somewhat
discouraged since Jack Frost again
made his appearance.
Uncle" Tom Greer has been con-
fined to his bed for the past week
with Influenza
The small daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Claude Grogan has been danger
ously i'll with pneumonia, but at this
time seems to be little improved
Mrs. L. Greer spent the past week
in Bristol, Tenn, with her daughter,
Mrs. Shelton Penn.
Mrs. Myra Grogan and daughter
left last week for Oregon. Mr. John
Hodges of Bristol, purchased the
Grogan property here and he with
Mrs. Hodges have moved to Zionville
Mrs Harrison Greer and two small
children of Hickory, spent the past
week here with Mr. and Mrs. Philip
Greer
Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Snider and
daughters of Neva, Tenn, were Sun
day visitors here Mrs. Mary Yonce,
mother of Mrs. Snider, accompanied
them home and will visit in Tennes-
see for couple weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. c. Greer and
family made a business trip to Le-
noir and North Wilkesboro on Mon
day of last week.
On Friday evening, May 13, a
host of friends of Mr.. and Mrs. J. C.
Jones joined Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd
Eller in giving a party to the aged
couple in honor of their golden we'd
ding anniversary. The affair came
as a complete surprise to Mr.. and
Mrs. Jones as neither had thought
of this memorial day and in the aft
ernoon were persuaded by Mrs. ElIer
to go for a visit. Soon deft fingers
were busy with decorating the house,
preparing tables, etc. Imagine the sur
prise of Mr. and Mrs. Jones on their
return for instead of an empty house
more than fifty people met them.
After greetings were exchanged,
Rev. R. C. Eggers made brief talk,
followed by G. w. Rotten, after which
a delightful social hour was enjoyed.
Lunch was then served and soon the
party dispersed with many wishes for
the continued happiness of Mr.. and
Mrs. Jones.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1927-05-19
Improved Mail Service
On Linville River Ry.
Postoffice Department Authorizes
Distributing Service on Trains 2-3
Between Boone and Cranberry

Washington special Of May - to
Winston-Salem Journal.-A few
weeks ago, at the instance of At or
ney w. r. Lovill, of Boone, ard otn-
er patrons Of the postal service in the
community between Boone and Gran
berry along the line of the Cranberry
and johnson City (E. T. & w. N. c.
line, Senator Simmons took up with
the postoffice department the desire
of patrons to have instituted railway
mail service in lieu of existing closed
pouch service, which was represented
to be most unsatisfactory to patrons,
but the department at first vetoed
the proposed extension on account of
the added cost involved.
Upon making further representa-
tions to the department respecting
the need for the service on part of
patrons affected, and of the consid-
Grafton which should be accorded to
that circumstances as well as to the
circumstances of the cost of improv-
ing the service, the department un-
dertook a few days ago a further
careful review of the situation, at the
instance of Senator Simmons.
Today Senator Simmons has been
advised that the department has de-
cided to extend distributing service
between Cranberry and Boone on
trains numbers l and 2, and to have
the service on trains numbers 5 and
6 performed in closed pouches; a re-
arrangement, which the department
He'ieves will meet the wishes of the
patrons of the locally effected.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1927-05-19
Rev. P. A. Hicks Coming
To Local Baptist Church
New Pastor Will Enter Upon Duties
Here June l; Has Done Notable
Work in Statesville

Rev. p. A. Hicks, who has been
pastor of the Western Avenue Bap-
t1st church, Statesville, for the past
four years, has accepted a call to the
pastorate of the Boone Baptist church
and Will enter upon his work here
June lst. The pulpit committee of
the local church extended the call to
Mr.. Hicks some time ago. and are
delighted to know that he has de-
clded to take up the work here, sue
cecding Rev. +. NJ. Higgins, resigned,
who went from here to Abingdon.
Va, last December.
The following concerning Mr..
Hicks and his work at Statesville is
taken from Mondays issue of the
Statesvllc Landmark:
AT the morning, service Sunday.
Mr.. Hicks rendered his resignation as
pastor of the Western Avenue church
effective June /. His resignation
was very reluctantly accepted.
Rev. Mr.. Hicks is leaving the
local church in excellent shape, after
four years and one month of fruitful
service. When he came to Statesville.
there were 470 members of Western
Avenue church; during his pastorate
there have been 1926 members added.
Notwithstanding the fact that the
Diamond Hill Baptist church was
organized out of this congregation
and there have been numerous
changes of residence, the present
membership of Western Avenue is
597. A modern Sunday school plant
has been added recently to the ply
seal equipment of the church. The
Sunday school has been department.
lied and has been a standard Sunday
school for the past two years.
Every phase of the church work
Is progressing most satisfactorily
under Mr.. Hicks leadership and the
announcement of his intention to
change was received with expressions
of regret by his most loyal men,
bers"
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1927-05-19
Happenin 5 An and
Abou lowing Rock
InterestingiS VS. of Past Week
Fro famous Resort
Town

Bloy Rock, May. 18.-Such ex-
traorG- J progress is being made
under the direction of Carson Keys,
resident engineer, in laying the sur
face rock on Highway II between
Blowing Rock and Lenoir that the
rough stretches between here and
Bailey's Camp have been completely
eliminated, and the surface rock has
been extended several miles below
Bailey's Camp.
Although the surface rock has not
been well packed yet, motor cars have
no difficulty whatever in going over
it. Below BaiIey's Camp, the base
rock is being laid and is necessarily
exposed in some places, but even
there it is rapidly being covered with
the surface rock.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1927-05-19
THERE NOW!

The Tar Heel Republican of last
week carried this marriage announce
ment:.
'Mr. T. l.. Critcher, of Bamboo,
Watauga county, and Miss Lizzie
Russell, of Route /, Poors Knob, were
married at the latter place Wednes-
day"
The Democrat wishes to congratu-
late the happy couple, the marriage
being the elimination of a courtshir
of many years. Mr.. Critcher is one
of our best citizens and we hope fo1
him many years of happiness.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1927-05-19
Annual Cost of County's
Public School System
65 Elementary Schools and Four
High School Units Operated at
Total Cost of S93,6sO.43

The total cost for operating the
public school system in Watauga
county for the scholastic year 1926
27 was $93,68O.43, according to
figures just compiled by County Su-
perlntendent Of Education Smith
Hagaman. There are SO white ele-
mentary schools in the county, four
high schools and two colored schools.
Approximately $63,97IOO of the
school fund was raised by a county
wide tax levy, approximately S2O,-
700 was supplied out of the state
equalizing fund, and nearly $4,000
raised by special tax levy in several
OF the districts. The school budget
for the Year 1925-26 was $685.
2SS.13, or $4.607.70 more than the
school year just closed
Under the new equalization law,
Watauga county will receive state aid
to the amount of approximately S37,-
600, as against $l7,70O under the
o'i law, which VIII cut the tax levy
n the county for school purposes
from 70 cents on the 500 valuation
to ab ,ut so cents or perhaps a little
less Which, of course, will be high
y pleasing to the tax payers.
Following is detailed statement
of the expenditures Of school funds
for the year 1861:
Teachers Salaries
Teachers salaries. both elementary
and nigh school, total $72,169.2S di-
.ded among tFc various schools Dy
tov nships, follow:
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1927-05-19
VALE CRUCIS NEWS

Vale Crucis, May 1S-Miss Wilma
Baird returned home Thursday from
a visit of three months to her aunt,
Mrs. w. T. Lane, at Vero Beach,
Fla.
Miss Lucy Mast, who has just
completed course at Kings Busi-
ness college, Charlotte, returned
home last Saturday.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1927-05-19

Captain Richard R. Bichanin of
Washington and Private Marvin A.
jackson of Chicago, were killed and
two other marines wounded on the
10th, when a guerilla band of Mica
raguans attacked an American de-
tachment at La Paz Centre, near
Leon. Captain Bichanin was a
brother of Mrs. w. w. Smith, of
Charlotte, N. C.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1927-05-19

Raleigh's unfinished hotel, an
eight-story skeleton, which stopped
going up last summer, has been sold
for S66, 200, being taken in by j W,
Bal ~, Raleigh La yer.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1927-05-19

Indications point to a 38 per cent
peach crop in North Carolina this
season as compared with 70 per cent
last year.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1927-05-19
A Raleigh dispatch tells of the pay

q NdItTgIT
ment of a debt Of $12,060.S5 due w.
H. Worth, former treasurer, by TIE
state for 25 years and adds that
"there was more JOY in Auditor Dur
ham's office when the treasure was
put in the mails than there is in
heaven when one sinner repenteth.'
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1927-05-19

j. A. Bowles, 61, of Hickory, a
pioneer business man of that city,
is dead, following an illness of sew
eral months.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1927-05-19

George NJ. Sudderth, township tax
lister, is listing real and personal
property at the town hall this week
DR.. James |. Vance, one of the
leading clergymen of the south, who
is pastor of the First Presbyterian
church at Nashville, Tenn, said
while he was here last week that AL
Smiths success or failure as presi-
dental candidate will rest on his
views on prohibition and not on his
religious views.
Governor Smiths reply to Mr..
Marshall would have been stronger If
it had been shorter" DR.. Vance said.
"a line instead of page was all
that was i,eeGed 10 say whether his
allegiance to his church would ever
come between him and his allegiance
to his country, He cannot carry the
south because of his record on Whls-
key"
William S. Schenck of Madison, N.
J., formerly connected with one OF
the New York state government de-
partments with Smith was member
of the legislature, also doubted
Smiths ability to win the nomination,
He is only a smooth politician Mr.
Schenck said while he was here. He
wins his majorities for governor by
supporting local bills sponsored by
Republicans, but these same upstate
Republicans would not vote for him
for president"