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Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-11-29
WORLD COURT REVIVED

Washington, Nov. 24.-During the
concluding weeks of his occupancy
of the White House, President Cool
idge is expected to seek ratification
by the world powers of America s
proposed entry into the World
Court, and senate approval of the
Kellogg "anti-war" pact and the ma
val cruiser construction bill.
These hopes of the president were
disclosed today at breakfast in the
White House to which II Republican
senators were invited. Mr.. Coolidge
took up with the Republican leaders
of the senate their calendars of
business for the approaching short
term and revealed his desires for
early action on the Kellogg treaty
and the cruiser bill.
More surprising to some of the
guests was the revival of the World
Court subject. 1t is understood
that the president indicated desire
to approach again the world powers
on the question of approval of the
reservations voted by the senate in
adhering to the World Court proto-
col. Several of the nations have de-
clined to- accept the reservations. 1t
is understood that Mr.. Coolidge will
ask Secretary Kellogg to renew dis
cussions with the foreign powers
with a view to obtaining their ac-
ceptance to the reservations. There
seems to be no thought in the mind
of the president or of senate leaders
of seeking any modification of the
reservations.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-11-29
Possibilities Good for
Kraft Cheese Plant

Mr.. o. L. Darter of Bristol, south
ern manager of the Kraft Cheese
Company, accompanied by Mr.. F. R.
Farnham of the state department of
agriculture, was in the city last
week, lokoing after the possibilities
for the manufacture of Kraft cheese
in Watauga. Plants have already
been established at jefferson and
Mountain City, Tenn, and Mr.. Dar-
ter says the farmers of Ashe county
were paid approximately $4,000
in three months for the milk they
delivered at the jefferson plant.
Lines have been established from
both plants over a wide radius, and
milk is being collected every other
day from the Mountain City plant
as far east as Sugar Grove, this
county.
Watauga has long been noted for
the manufacture of chedder and
Swiss cheese and Kraft plant will
be located here in the event suffi-
cient milk can be contracted with
which to operate. With the coming
of grass in the spring, Mr.. Darter
said, various milk lines will be es-
tablished over this county as feeders
for the other plants and also to fur
nish an index to the possibilities of
the new venture. 1t is the intention
of the company to establish Kraft
plant in every county seat in the
state where sufficiency of milk
may be secured.
The Boone Civitan Club is active
ly sponsoring the establishment of a
Kraft plant here, and Mr.. Darter eX-
tended an invitation to members of
the club to visit the jefferson plant
at an early date, which invitation
will likely be accepted.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-11-29
J. N. MCLEAN, PRESIDENT OF CIVITAN
INTERNATIONAL, VISITS LOCAL CLUB
Delivers Interesting Address at
Luncheon Here Last Thursday on
Ideals of Civitan; Club Wins At
tendance Prize at Salisbury Meet

The Boone Civitan Club was
signally honored at its meeting last
Thursday noon, in the presence of
Mr.. James Nelson Mclean, of New
York City, president of Civitan In
ternationai. MIR. Mclean spent the
day here en- route from the Caro-
linas Association meeting to Abing-
don, Va, where Thursday night he
addressed members of the organiza-
ton from southwest Virginia and
east Tennessee.
Mr.. Mclean was introduced by
DR.. G. K. Moose, president, of the
local club, and outlined in a very in
teresting manner the progress the
Civitan organization has made in its
little more than eight years of eX
istence. He spoke of the practical
work of the clubs and declared that
cooperation among the members in
setting and striving to attain defi-
mite goals are the most important
things which tend to achievement in
the different organizations.
as unit has been working for all
over the country were discussed.
The most important of these, said
Mr.. Mclean, are relief and proper
provision for under privileged chill
dren, prevention of crime, suppress
sion of tuberculosis and the main
tenance of high standards Of citizen
ship.
In conclusion Mr.. Mclean plead
ed for Organization, perseverance
and achievement" Organize your
business, your home, your communi-
ty, persevere, and achievement will
be the ultimate reward"
His address was greatly enjoyed
by the large number of members
present and was most inspirational
and encouraging to the club.
Boone Club Wins Attendance Cup
President Mclean, however, was
not the only attraction at Thursdays
meeting. Some fourteen members
of the local organization journeyed
down to Salisbury Tuesday, and
captured the attendance prize given
by the Carolinas association. In
this contest, Boone nosed out Char
lotte for the loving cup-a task
worthy of the reward. And that is
not all. Boone was further honored
in having one of its citizens, Civil
tan j. Frank Moore, named as one
e l. .
sociation; and that is not ALL Presi-
dent Squires of Charlotte, retiring
president of the Carolinas associa-
ton, paid Mr.. Moore a high tribute
when he referred to Mr.. Moore as
the best Civitan in the association.
No higher tribute could be paid any
man, and people hereabouts are of
the opinion that Frank Moore is
worthy of the tribute.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-11-29
N. c. COGRESSMEN GET
BIG VOTE IN ELECTION

Raleigh, Nov. 23-Although two
of them were defeated, the 10 DEM
ocratic congressman received an ag-
gregate of S3,319, or more than
10000 in excess of that given any
state officer except Superintendent
A. 7. Allen, according to additional
returns from the election of Novem-
Der 6 compiled by R. C. Maxwell,
secretary of the state board of cleo
tions.
The vote for congressman, with
the majorities of the winners is.
First district: Warren, 22,140;
Prescott, 7,219-15,931.
Second district: Kerr, 24,129;
Johnson, 3,OO5-21,1 ,124.
Third district: Abernethy, 21,74O;
Mebane, 17,310-4,400.
Fourth district: Pou, 31,28S;
Wrenn, 16,434-14,854.
Fifth district: Stedman, $4,000;
Harden, 54,813-177.
Sixth district: Clark, 26,O61
Downing, 16,346-9,697.
Seventh district: Hammer, A.
124. Ferree, 39,121-2,003.
Eighth district: Doughton, 1885.
Boyle, 36,251-1,284.
Ninth district: Bulwinkle, 46,56O;
Jonas, 49,799-3,O43.
Tenth district, Weaver, ASCOT;
Pritchard, 49,O45-438.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-11-29
NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS
WILL co IN NEXT MONDAY

The county commissioners, board
of education and road commission
will be in sesson at the courthouse
Monday. At the same time, Mrs.
Pearl Hartley, who has been the eff
ficient and popular register of deeds
for the past four years, will retire,
and Miss Helen Underdown of Blow
ing Rock will assume the duties of
the office. This being the only
change in the official family at the
courthouse, the other officers will
renew their bonds, and continue to
function as usual.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-11-29
J. r. LATHAM GOES TO MARION

M. j. R. Latham and family who
have made their home in Boone for
the past three years, left Tuesday
for Marion, N. c., where they will
reside in the future. Mr. Latham
has been manager of the Standard
Oil Company here and change in
the plans Of the organization moved
him to his new field. This territory
will, in the future, be taken care of
through the manager at Hickory.
Mr.. and Mrs. Latham made a host
of friends during their residence
here, who regret to see them leave
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-11-29
THANKSGIVING SERVICE

A special Thanksgiving service
will be held at the Methodist church
this morning at 10 o'clock, to which
the public is cordially invited.
Sunday mrning at the II o'clock
hour the pastor will preach a spe-
cial sermon. The theme will be,
"The Speech of Conscience" 1t is
urged that every member of the
church hear this message. Let's
make this "church going" day for
Methodism in Boone.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-11-29
A MONEY MACHINE

st. Louis, Mo-, Nov. 19.-James
Chapman, negro, made from SO TO
$40 day selling "black cat wish
bones." But that wasn't enough. He
sold negro couple here a money
making machine" which he said
would turn out legal tender. He
charged them only $1OO tax which
he said the government levied for
the privilege of manufacturing U. S..
money. The machine consisted of
two pieces Of wood bolted together
and containing five fresh official
$40 bills. Now Chapman is under
arrest on warrant charging him
with using the mails to defraud.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-11-29
ALLEN LEADS
STATE TICKET
Education Superintendent Tops En-
tire State Ticket and Has Majority
of 74,364 Over l. G. Greer, His
Republican Opponent

Revised complete unofficial tabu-
lations made by R. C. Maxwell, sec
retary of the state board of cleo
tions, reveals that DR.. A. T. Allen,
state superintendent of public in
struction led the state Democratic
ticket in the election of November G..
Unofficial tabulations made Thurs
day in the office of Secretary of
State J. A. Hartness, showed that O..
Max Gardner, running for governor
on the Democratic ticket, and Baxter
Durham, incumbent state auditor
led the ticket. Maxwell's figures as
tabulated Friday, however, showed
that DR.. Allen led the entire ticket
topping Gardner by 1927 votes.
The state board of canvassers will
meet in Raleigh on December 4 to
make official canvass of the votes.
The unofficial returns, expected
to be made official with perhaps a
few slight variations when the Of
ficial canvas is made, show candi-
dates for state officers ran as fol-
lows:
Governor: Gardner, $4,000; Sea-
well 2sS,S15; Gardner's majority,
1913.
Lieutenant governor: Fountain,
360,566; Fisher 2SS,921; Fountains
majority II GAS.
, Secretary of state: Hartness, 361,-
255; Mrs. Tighe, 2SS,294; Hartness'
majority, 72,961.
Auditor: Durham 361 ,24S; Caeger
28S,239; Durham's majority 73,1O9.
Treasurer: Lacy 361,393; John
son 2SS,904; Lacy's majority, 72,-
4SS.
superintendent of public instruc-
ton: Allen, 1868 527; Greer, $780,
1853; Aliens majority 74,364.
Attorney general: Brummit, 361,-
1877; McCreary, 2S9,O13; Brummit's S
majority 72,1O4.
Commissioner of labor and print
ing: Grist, 961, 900; Goslen, 2SS,63S; !;
Grist's majority, 72 422.
Commissioner of agriculture: Gra-
ham, 360,936,. Patterson, 28S 865;
Graham's majority, 72,171.
Insurance commissioner: Boney
360,769; Hampton, 2S8,616; Boney's
majority, 72,153.
Commissioner of revenue: Dough-
ton, 36O,S23; Pitts, 288,714; Dough-
toms mapority, 72,100.
Corporation commissioner: Lee
360,426; Gregg, 287,S53; Lees ma
jority, 72,573.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-11-29
ROLLED PEANUT II MILES IN
II DAYS TO PAY SMITH BET

Harrington, Neb.,, Nov. 23.-Bill
Williams, who was a Smith man and
backed his political convictions, fin
ished paying through the nose yes
terday when he rooted a peanut
across the finish line of his 'big
push from Rio Hondo, II miles
away. Terms of the bet called for
Williams to roll a goober the II
miles with his nose in II days. He
finished in nine and one7half days
to the welcoming of brass band.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-11-29
WAS HE PRO OR ANTI?

Shelby, Nov. pa bareback to
some of the charges heard in the re-
cent election campaign occurred in
this county this week when a deputy
sheriff in upper Cleveland arrested
Rev. James Gray, an itinerant
preacher. The pedestrian parson at
the time of his arrest was carrying
a large Bible in his hand and a
half pint of booze in his pocket.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-11-29
C. o. P. SPENDS MORE THAN
DEMOCRATS IN STATE

Raleigh, Nov. 26-Expenditures
of the Republican party in North
Carolina in the presidential election
were almost $4,000 greater than
those of the Democratic party, sworn
statements filed today with the Sec
retary of state reveal. Disbursements
of the Republicans totaled $74,478,
while the Democrats spent $4,000.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-11-29

JAMES NELSON MCLEAN
President of Civitan International,
and member of the firm of Mclean,
Krouse & Granger, corporation and
commercial lawyers Of New York
City; Member Of the City Club Of
New York, American Bar Associa-
ton, New York County Lawyers
Association, Officers Reserve Corps
Air Service and many other clubs
and societies. Mr.. Mclean is now
on an extended tour of Civitan Clubs
in the southern states.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-11-29
DRY ENFORCEMENT
MAY CHANGE HANDS

Washington, Nov. 27.-President-
elect Hoover is working on plan to
transfer prohibition enforcement
from the treasury to the justice de-
partment, it is learned from his dry
friends here. It is understood that
the Anti-Saloon league is backing
the transfer, as an aid to prohibition
enforcement.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-11-29
BASKETBALL GAME THIS P. M.
Tho poo,o II; b,eI1o+oorc opJ tho

fast quintet from Cove Creek will
clash here this (Thursday) evening
at 1880 in game that should be
interesting from start to finish. Both
teams are, as yet, undefeated this
season. The following will be the
lineup Of the local team: Cottrell,
f; Estes, f; Cullers, C; Brown, g;
Capt. Hagaman, G.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-11-29
NO MEETING OF cIvITANs

Today being Thanksgiving, there
will be no meeting of the Boone
Civitan Club. The next luncheon
will be held at the Daniel Boone ho-
tel Thursday, December 6.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-11-29
w. nj. u.

The quarterly meeting of the w.
M. U. of Three Forks association,
will be held at the Cove Creek Bap-
tist church Friday. The session
will begin at 9 o'clock and continue
throughout the day.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-11-29
Rufus Robbins Dies
At Blowing Rock

Blowing Rock, Nov. 2S.-Funeral
services were held at the Boone Fork
church on Thursday for Rufus Rob-
bins, whose death occurred at his
home, here on Wednesday morning,
following a long and severe illness.
Mr.. Robbins was rs years old, and
during his long life in Blowing Rock
had seen his children establish in
fIUential families in this section. His
sons here are Rev. E. D. Robbins
and Lee Robbins. One son, Walter,
lives in Washington, and was not
present at the death of his father.
Daughters living here are Mrs. Ru-
fus Coffey, Mrs. Clyde Dula and
Mrs. Lena Hartley. One other
daughter, Mrs. Lonnie Hollers, is in
Richmond, Va. Mrs. Robbins will
continue to make her home here
without "breaking up" at least tenn
porarily. Mrs. Hartley will remain
with her, and Mrs. Dula and her
small daughters, Elsie and Anna
May, Will JOIN MT. Duld III WlHSCOn-
Salem.
Miss Mabel Coffey and Mrs. Err
nest Banner of Durham, Howard
Coffey of Statesville, Horace Will
liams of Maiden, and one brother,
Larkin Robbins of Caldwell county,
were here for the funeral. A number
of grandchildren and great-grand-
children survive. Funeral services
were conducted by Rev. Roe Payne.
The family extends thanks to friends
who have showed kindness and SYM
pathy during Mr.. Robbins illness
and at the time of his death.
There will be story telling hour
at the library on Thursday afternoon
at 4 o'clock to which the children
of the community with their mothers
are invited. The library will be
open in the evening as usual on
Thursday. There will be no school
on Friday following Thanksgiving,
according to the custom here, Prin-
cipal G. O. Nudge announces.
Mrs. Rob Greene and Miss Ann
Greene made a business and shop
ping trip to Charlotte Monday.
The meeting conducted at Cool
Springs Baptist church by Rev. E.
c. Hodges and Rev. w. C. Payne,
closed Sunday afternoon with six
additions to the church. DO si
Mrs. J. A. PAMELA made a brief
trip to Blowing Rock last week, driv-
ing from her home in Statesville.
Miss Nettie Winkler, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. E. Reid,
has returned to Granite Falls. Mrs.
Reid, who has been quite i'll, is
much better. i
Misses Maude Powell and Ruby
Dula and Julius Henderson, who are
students at the Blowing Rock high
school, spent the weekend at their
| homes in the Boone Fork communi-
! ty. Earle Gragg of that communi
ty, has returned to school, following
weeks illness.
Miss Inez Henderson and Narval
Crowder have been guests of the
high school recently.
Mrs. Thos. j. Coffey, Mrs. Sally
Council Reeves and Miss Lena
Reeves plan to leave Thursday for
visit with Mr.. and Mrs. E. G.
Davis at their home in Hot Springs,
Va.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-11-29

Mrs. Thos. j. Coffey, Mrs. Sally
Council Reeves and Miss Lena
Reeves plan to leave Thursday for
a visit with Mr.. and Mrs. E. G.
Davis at their home in Hot Springs,
Va
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-11-29

Miss Carrie Miller is spending
some time with Mrs G. C. Robbins
here.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-11-29

Miss Inez Henderson and Narval
Crowder have been guests of the
high school recently.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-11-29

Misses Maude Powell and Ruby
Dula and Julius Henderson, who are
students at the Blowing Rock high
school, spent the weekend at their
homes in the Boone Fork communi-
ty. Earle Gragg of that communi
ty, has returned to school, following
a weeks illness.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-11-29

Mrs. Rob Greene and Miss Ann
Greene made a business and shop
ping trip to Charlotte Monday.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-11-29

The meeting conducted at Cool
Springs Baptist church by Rev. E.
C. Hodges and Rev. w. C. Payne,
closed Sunday afternoon with six
additions to the church. =.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-11-29

Miss Nettie Winkler, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. E. Reid,
has returned to Granite Falls. Mrs.
Reid, who has been quite i'll, is
much better.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-11-29

Mrs. J. A. PAMELA made a brief
trip to Blowing Rock last week, driv-
ing from her home in Statesville.
The Washington times., 1928-08-01
URGED rs
CONNIE RICE
HEAD

III an effort to keep the Depart
ment OF Commerce out Of politics,
business men of United States have
started q campaign for the appoint.
fnent OF DIR. Julius Klein, director
Of foreign and domestic commerce.
as successor to Herbret Hoover, III
was learned today.
Taking the stand that the depart
nert ii exclusively devoted To com.
mercial and industrial activities.
business men have laid their case
before President Coolidge, represent
ing that the selection OF a Score.
tary Of Commerce, based upon politi
cal considers tions, would be IN
fortunate.
President Impressed
While ii has been supposed gene
orally that Hooyer's successor
would be from among the politls
caliy prominent Republicans, there
now appears to be grounds for the
belief that the President has been
impressed by those who hope to
keep the Commerce Department q
business bureau"
Klein has been one OF Hooyer's
chief economic advisors during the
last eight years, particularly in
matters pertaining to the expansion
ot foreign trade. which has grown
enormously since the war.
Hoover always has taken the atti-
tude that foreign markets, properly
promoted. would furnish an outlet
for the surplus American production
and might be the means OF prevents
ing disastrous slump In industry
during periods of slackness in the
domestic demand.
Klein formerly was in charge of
the Latin. American division or the
Commerce Department. He has
been commercial attache IN South
America, and later occupied the
I4atin-American chair at Harvard.
He was at this university when
Hoover asked him TO take the
dictatorship of foreign and domestic
commerce.
Political Basis Feared
Fear was expressed by business.
men that In the event of the ap.
The Washington times., 1928-08-01

Sucns Is the Wall Of t1epFeSens
tafive Thomas u. Blanton. who last
Saturday ran lazy fourth III 4
six-cornered race for seat ii the
Senate from Texas
Copies 81 the Record ana Plat
form 81 Congressman Thomas ri.
BIanton have been received here.
The Texans screed Ii typical. III
reviews his II-year fight III
Congress ..In the peoples interest \
While ia the House Mr.. Blant0n
found waste galore. exIravaga pee
beyond computation, and much
graft. "
Pays Respects to Senate
Blanton pays his respects 70 the
Senate.
senators he SAYS. should not
be social butterflies. lazy. indiffer-
emit, ease.lovIng. and yoke.bound.
but should be sober, law-abiding,
honest, cOnscien tfOus, sincere. I'M.
dllstriOus. tireiess paiIistaking.
courageous, unselfish. dependa BILE,
in good health, pnnctnaliy present
at all sessions. wholly uncontrolled
by special interests, and represent
ing no selfish sects. but faithfully
representing all Of the people.
The Texan takes credit Tor de-
feating the $3.50 fiscal relationship
which for many years existed be-
tween the District 81 Columbia anu
Federal Governments.
my fights against keeping the
"a 400 aIlrnIfla 0lnDlOyes not needed
after the war, forced them home,
he says.
The garden seed graf" was stop
ped by Mr.. Blanton, he seys and
the salary increase OF Cons essmen
was held up four years through
his efforts. Mr.. Blanton SAYS, there
The Washington times., 1928-08-01
A n SAL DON.
MEN To RAISE
OWN l|ND

The Anti saloon League of Amer
lea. while supporting Herbert
Hoover FOR the Presidency, viii
wage It's campaign entirely alooE
from the Republican party, General
superintendent r.. Scott Mcbride
said on his return here today from
q survey Of five States
The dry league Is raising its own
campaign fund with maximum
OF $500, 900 authorized and will sup
port proved drys Tor Congress re-
CARELESS az party affiliations.
The campaign to- defeat Gov. Al
fred II. Smith II already under way.
early IN September.
Relies ON Church
Coupled with this explanation Of
the leagues plan OF operations In
the political war zone. DR.. Mcbride
declared that ii so per cent Of the
church vote ii cast, Hoover win be
elected.
ION the other hand he said, ut
Is fully realized that IL the drys in
the churches are inactive and indif-
ferent. the aggressive wet interests
will be able to place Smith in the
White House
Mcbride declared that during his
trip he found drys aroused in Ohio.
Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York
and West Virginia.
He Offered prediction that 81
very dry Congress will emerge
from the November elections.
Both Very Dry
At the present time, Mcbride said,
the Senate shows "A per cent dry
among the Republicans and al per
cent dry among the Democrats,
while the House as Whole Is rs
per cent dry.