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Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-04-05

and rose again.
"All hailH With what sweetness
and inspiration the Masters greet
ing comes to the wondering, troubled
and sorrowing! There will be many
such souls on this Easter morning
Some are facing fierce temptations.
Some are fighting an uneven battle
with poverty. Some are standing
amid the wreckage of business mis-
fortune. Some are objects of cruel
oppression. Some feel forsaken and
friendless. Some are broken in
health. Still others are almost suf-
focated with human grief because
those whom they love have been
taken away. How cold and selfish
the world appears. How murky the
clouds which hang upon the sky
And death, how cruel the monster
And the grave, how deep and dark
The fires of faith and hope have al
most died out upon the hearthstone
of the heart.
But Jesus says, "All Hail"
Recall once more the stupendous
facts which give birth to Easter day.
Jesus had yielded to deaths en-
brace. He had rested for three days
in the new sepulcher of his devoted
friend. His disciples and personal
friends were in the depths of disap-
pointment and despair His enemies
Knocked and laughed. The end of it
all had come.
No, no, no. The end had not come
Something occurred at Joseph's S
tomb-something tragic and vast.
The Roman seal was broken The
great stone was Jared from its rest
ing place. The watching guard fell
back in terror. The dead was alive
He is alive forever more. And that
empty sepulcher in the garden has
become the symbol of Immortality
That empty sepulcher in the garden
is a prophecy of an empty sepulcher
for me- eve shall not all sleep, but
we shall be changed, in a moment, in
the twinkling of any eye at the last
trump; for the trumpet shall sound
and the dead shall be raised incor.
ruptible For this corruptible
must put on interruption and this
mortal must put on Immortality
But thanks be to God which givett
us the victory through our LORD
Jesus Christ
All hail.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-04-05
Easter Day--All Hail!
By BISHOP JOSEPH F. BERRY

With glad hearts we bid Easter
welcome. Easter is the doXology
among all the festivals of the Chris
tian church.
Christmas is happy day. 1t
brought the angels from the sky
and caused them to chant song
that has echoed around the world.
Unto us child is born, unto us a
son is given"
Good Friday is y day that stirs all
hearts. On that day we remember
the uplifted cross, and the suffering
victim, and the darkened sky, and
the rocking earth, and the wounded
body of our Lord placed in the new
sepulcher. On that day the sun
seems to hide his golden brilliance,
and the earth to shiver in the damp
and cold of an unutterable gloom.
But Easter is day of gladness. 1t
bursts upon the world like a flood
of light and hope. 1t is the evangel
Of life. 1t reminds us that the Di-
vine Christ could not be kept within
the confines of Joseph's tom. The
great stone and the Roman seal and
the watching soldiers could not keep
him there. From the place of the
dead he came forth alive. He ap-
peared untol the astonished women.
He stood in the presence of the be-
wildered disciples. Death lost its
sting that day. The grave surren-
dered it's victory. Immortality was
made sure, and may now be pro-
claimed in all the earth as an un-
questioner reality. "And now is
Christ risen from the dead, and be-
come the first fruits of them that
slept.
No wonder the church bells ring
out joyfully on Easter morning. No
! wonder saints on earth rejoice. Nc
wonder heaven becomes jubilant. No
wonder devils grind their teeth in
rage. Be superlatively glad. o Chris.
tian worshipers! Enter into his
gates with thanksgiving, and into
his courts with praise"
"All hailw
The words were spoken to the
| wondering women by their riser
| Lord. He did not command the
| heavens to open that he might shout
the greeting into the ears of angels
He spoke them to the yearnine
hearts of those for whom he dice
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-04-05
The Grand Jury
Makes Its Report
Inquisitorial Body Passes on All
Presentments and Finds County
Affairs in Good Shape

Working diligently the grand jury
which completed it's business just
ahead of the criminal court here last
Thursday, passed upon a number of
bills and presentments, and made its
Investigations into many matters of
Importance. David P. Wyke was
foreman of the inquisitoriaI body.
The report of the grand jury is
as follows:
To the Honorable Judge of the SUI
perior Court:
We, the grand jury for the spring
term of the superior court of Wat
auga county make the following re-
port:
First: We have given due con-
sideration and passed upon all bills
presentments that have come before
us.
Second: We find the clerks and
registers offices in good condition
Third: The Jail is new and in ex-
cellent condition, with the exception
of nine window lights beging broken
out. The prisoners were interview
ed and said they could not ask fo1
better treatment. There are nine
prisoners.
Fourth. In the county home there
are nine white and one colored in
mates. There are some leaks in the
roof that need repairing and the
plumbing needs to be repaired also,
We also recommend that the county
home have electric lights installed.
The grand jury was composed of
the following citizens: d. P. Wyke,
foreman; B. D. Clawson, Everett
Pitts, R. F. Miller, E. B. Hagaman
H. w. Clark, G. C. Wilcox, Solomon
Eggers, Lee Minton, C. C. Farthing
E. C. Hodges, Jeff Hampton, G. W.
Carroll, ST., G.. W. Caudill, Sherman
Baird, M. O. Coffey, H. r. Lockabill,
and J. H. Clawson.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-04-05
April Will Largely Determine
Who's Who

Washington, April 1.-Off to a
rather slow start, the national po-
litical campaign is gathering speed
that during the next fe weeks will
show the running qualities of Re-
publican and Democratic presidential
aspirants who are actively bidding
for convention delegates.
April is here and the makeup of
the Kansas City and Houston con-
ventions, both of them less than
three months away, still is very much
in the making. Less than one-fifth
of the Republican delegates and less
than one-sixth of the Democrats who
will have voting credentials at Hous-
ton have been chosen.
April, however, will be month of
activity with eight state primaries
and party conventions in more than
score of states on its political cal
endar. During the month 555 Re-
publican delegates, or more than
half the number who will be at Kan
sas City will be designated. Slightly
less than half the total of Democrat
ic elegates-472-will be selected
There will be 1889 delegate votes
in the Kansas City convention; l.
100 in the Democratic gathering. Up
to this time 215 Republicans and
164 Democrats have been named
Once April is out of the way, 319
Republican delegates and AGA Demo-
Gratis will remain to be selected in
May and early June.
/. On April 10 Illinois and Nebraska
primaries will be held, and two
weeks later will come those in Ohio,
where the sudden death of Senator
Willis has upset calculations and
campaign plans of Republicans, and
in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts,.
On April "a, Alaska which will have
two delegates at Kansas City and six
at Houston, will hold a primary.
In all, through primaries $50 Re-
publican delegates and 352 Demo-
Gratis. will be chosen during the
month.
Party conventions will account for
1876 Republican delegates from Kan
sas, Kentucky, Rhode Island, Idaho,
North Carolina, New Mexico, Colo
! rado, Connecticut, Delaware, Ne
vada, Oklahoma, Michigan and Ari-
zona. In eight states-Maine, Utah,
Oklahoma, Washington, New York,
Iowa, Rhode Island and Kansas
and in Porto Rico, 1870 Democratic
delegates will be selected by the
same method
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-04-05
METHODISM ASSAILED AS
POLITICAL MACHINE

Charlotte, March 30.-Brevard
Nixon, prominent lawyer, former
representative of Mecklenburg coun-
ty in the state senate and leader in
Mecklenburg county politics for
many years, has asked that his name
be taken off the rolls of the First
Methodist church here, alleging that
the Methodist church has become a
political machine, instead of an or
ganization, with Bishop Edwin Mou-
Zon of North Carolina, and Bishop
James G. Cannon of Virginia as the
directors of the machines political
activities.
Although the letter does not spe-
officially advert to the burning issue
of whether AL Smith, a Catholic,
shall be nominated as Democratic
candidate for the presidency of the
United States, the writer has dis
cussed adversely some of the recent
pronouncements of Bishop Mouzon
as to his attitude to this subject.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-04-05

Col. Folk and his brother, Capt
Sam Folk arrived in Boone Thursday
last on their way to Ashe court.
Capt. Sam Folk lives in Sumter, S.
c., has been there since the Civil
war. We were glad to meet our old
war friends for over three years we
were together. Capt. Sam was geni-
al good fellow and was favorite of
the camps. He was then in his youth,
fine looking and in full manhood.
He is now reduced by disease so
much that we did not recognize him.
He goes to the spring in Ashe county
to recuperate. Hope he will regain
his health again.
A little daughter of J. W. White
head of Banner Elk was burned to
death the 18th inst, by falling into
a kettle of boiling water. She only
lived about fifteen minutes. She was
a sweet child of three summers and
the idle of the household. To the be-
reaved we send our deepest sympa-
thy.
~ = =
J. NJ. Smith has located in our
town with his renovating crew for
the purpose of cleansing the feather
beds of Watauga. We bespeak for
them success for they come well re-
commended from their last place of
business.
An advertisement of this firm in
the same issue reads: | have located
here with the latest improved feath-
er renovator. With our process we
remove all bad odors, feather moths,
and make them as fresh as new ones.
We charge five cents per pound, or
one seventh of the feathers, and
guarantee satisfaction. | have beer
in business seven years and have
recommendation from nearly every
place have been. Among the recon-
mendations referred to are: Judge
Avery of Morganton, DR.. Morphew
of Marion, DR.. Warding and DR..
Hordwick of Marshal, Drs. Ray and
Wilmington of Burnsville.
The University fo North Carolina
announces the opening of the session
(Continued on paUe Eioht)
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-04-05
POLITICAL EVENTS
OF THE PAST WEEK
Highights of Political Activity of
Both Major Parties summarized
From Recent News Dispatches
From Over the Country
Shipman Will Oppose Crist

Formal announcement was made
Tuesday of the candidacy of M. L.
Shipman of Raleigh for the position
of commissioner of labor and print
ing to succeed Frank L. Grist. Mr..
Shipman filled the office for a num-
Der of years in most satisfactory
manner and is desirous of again Civ
ing the state ''the class of service to
which it is entitled" In making the
decision, Mr.. Shipman is influenced
largely by Democrats who did not
support him four years ago and by
the large numbers, self-satisfied that
he would win, stayed away from the
polls on the day of the second pri-
mary and did not vote at all. Mr..
Shipman is president of the Com
mercial Printing Company of Ra-
leigh.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-04-05
EMERGENCY JUDGE
HERE THIS WEEK
Judge Hoyle Sink Relieves Judge
Schenck Who Became Ill Friday
Afternoon; Minor Civil Cases Be-
ing Heard

The second week of Watauga su-
perior court convened Monday morn
ing with Emergency Judge Hoyle
Sink of Lexington presiding, vice
Judge Michael Schenck, who became
i'll last Friday afternoon, when ne
adjourned court until Monday. Judge
Schenck left Friday for Statesville
to take treatment in the Davis hos
pital.
The criminal docket was complet-
ed last Thursday afternoon and
since that time the court has been
engaged in the trial of civil cases.
Following is the criminal cases
disposed of since last Wednesday
morning:
Claude Payne, liquor; retailing
$500 and costs; possession prayer
for judgment continued upon good
behavior.
Lee Presnell, liquor six months
on the county roads.
Frank Shore, disturbing public
gathering, $50 and costs; carrying
concealed weapon, prayer for judg-
ment continued.
Vance Harmon, assault with dead
ly weapon. S25 and costs.
Oscar Auton, liquor. taxed with
costs; resisting an officer, Judgment
suspended upon payment of costs;
operating car while drunk, $50 and
costs.
Henry Greene, possessing liquor,
500 and costs.
Dean Ashley, liquor, s25 and
costs.
! J. B. Baird, possession of liquor.
$3.50 and costs; transporting, prayer
for judgment continued for u
months.
Walter Hicks, liquor, two months
on the roads.
Walter Hicks, driving car while
/ drunk, four months on the roads.
Arthur Moretz, liquor, fined $3.50
and costs and given four months. sus-
| pended sentence.
Dewey Harmon, forgery, p rayer
! for Judgment continued. -
Wesley Presnell, abandonment, to
I pay Beatrice Presnell $3.50 per
, month for / s months.
Carl Osborne, assault with deadly
weapon, S35 and costs.
Fred Harmon, earring concealed
weapon, $50 and costs
Fred Harmon, assault with deadly
weapon, $500 and costs.
Charlie Critcher and Ralph Critch-
CT, affray, each to pay one-half the
costs; Charles to fill $4,000 bond to
keep the peace and Ralph $1,000
bond for same purpose; Charlie
Critcher deeds one-half of property
to his wife during her lifetime;
j Charlie Critcher, assault with
deadly weapon, judgment suspended
upon payment of the costs.
Albert Hampton, assault with
deadly weapon, $1OO and COSTS
Henry Regan, liquor, S25 and
costs.
Buck Oldham, larceny of car,
/ three years in the state prison.
Thos. McGuff and Arthur Smith.
storebreaking, transferred to federal
court,
Jack Greene, housebreaking, not
guilty.
Enoch Church, liquor, S25 and
costs.
Don Bingham, violating motor We
hicle law. $50 and costs.
Don Dotson, liquor, four months
on the roads.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-04-05
Maine for Hoover

Uninstructed but later pledging in
telegram to Herbert Hoover their
loyal and answering support" in
his candidacy for the Republican
nomination for president, Is dele
gates to the national convention in
June were chosen by the Republicans
of Maine last Thursday.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-04-05
Cranmer Favored as c.. O. P. Can.
4 didate for Governor

William Giles Mebane, Beaufort
editor, thinks that eiter Elwood Cox
Charles J. Harris or Stuart w. Cra-
mer should receive the Republican
nomination for governor of North
Carolina. Mr.. Mebane believes that
one of these days the Republicans
are going to have a huge accident
and elect a governor. Already there
have been too many lawyers COVER
nors, he thinks. North Carolina be-
ing an industrial state, therefore it
should have a business man for gov
ernor, and therefore, he believes Mr..
Cramer would make an ideal candi-
date.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-04-05
Michigan for Hoover and Smith

Herbert Hoover, Republican, and
Governor Smith, Democrat, were
given Endorsement as presidential
nominees by Michigan voters in a
preferential primary Monday.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-04-05
GAME AND FISH CLUB
WILL MEET FRIDAY P. Nj

The Watauga County Game and
Fish Club will meet at the DAME
Boone hotel Friday night, April 6tf
at 8 O'Clock. State Game and Fish
Commissioner Dixon and others In
terested in the propagation of fish
and game in the county will be pres
ent and make discuss the idea of es-
tablishing deer park in the
county. All members and others
interested in this work are cordially
invited and urged to attend this
meeting. F. A. Linney is president,
and Richard r. Johnson is secretary
of the local club.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-04-05
GOVERNOR SMITH TO VISIT
ASHEVILLE NEXT TUESDAY

Asheville, April 3.-Governor AL
Smith will arrive in Asheville next
Tuesday for a short vacation, it was
have been made at Biltmore Forest
Country club for a large party, in
Guiding the New York executive.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-04-05
WATAUGA OF
THF' = -, AGO
lapr If the Town and County
rive to Thirty-nine Years
- as Chronicled in the Columns
of the Watauga Democrat
August 22, 1889

The first issue of the Allegheny
Star has been received by US, and is
gladly entered on our exchange list.
It is an ably edited sheet and is
worthy of the support of the peo-
pie, which it is sure to receive.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-04-05

"How late did you sit in that
poker gamer"
"Till about $3.50.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-04-05
Morrison Advises Democrats to
Keep Cool

Charlotte, April Am appeal to
North Carolina Democrats to keep
cool" was made in formal state
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-04-05

whats so artistic about that old
pipe of yours?'
1T draws WELL"
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-04-05

Business is fine" said the scis-
sors grinder. 'I've never seen things
so dull"
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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-03-21
GAMBLING VIA RADIO.

IN December % the Advance-Press printed
j an editorial calling attention to the dis
elimination by the government in the
matter of advertising gift enterprises. The
newspaper is not permitted to run advertising
matter relating to gift enterprises while the ra-
do is being extensively used for the purpose.
We referred only to gift enterprises which in
themselves were not gambling, that is in which
no consideration passed in return for the chance
in the lottery.
Having gotten away with this form of ad-
vertising, the radio advertisers are going one
step further. They are using the radio for gam
bling purposes.
A year ago our supreme court decided, in
the Marshall Businessmen's case, that when
merchants gave away numbers or chances with
purchases of goods, such numbers entitled the
holders to chance to win prize in drawing,
this constitutes gambling. The practice was
stopped by the sheriff.
One day last week we heard a Nursery
Company advertising alfalfa seed, soliciting tele-
graph orders over the radio on the promise that
every bunch of fifteen kilograms received would
be placed in hat or box and one would be drawn.
This lucky telegram would win chicken foun-
tain valued at 1910. Under decision Of our
supreme court, this is plain gambling. A con-
sideration actually passes; the chances are not
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-03-21
DEFERRED PAYMENTS.

IT HE diary of a gentleman who can not re-
sist the high-pressure statesmen:
January bought an automobile to-
day. Very easy terms. Very fine car, with a
cigar lighter the dash. Ought to finish pay
ments this in eighteen months.
February Paid installment due on car.
Bought a radio easy terms. Fine set, and
payments will be small and monthly.
March IA little late with the payment on
the this month, and will have to let the ra-
dio payment go until April, as / bought
set of books and paid S11 down. Very fine
books. Everybody should have this set of books.
April 15-Borrowed $50 from the boss to
meet payment car. The radio man came to
take away the set, but We put out the lights and
were not at home. The chump hung around all
evening, so couldn't see to read the books
June Borrowed 500 from Uncle George to
pay $50 borrowed from the boss, and also to
meet payment on the car. Got behind little
on the book payments, because 1 bought piece
of land in a new real estate development. This
land ought to jump in value. Paid $50 down.
August 15-Somehow don't miss the radio
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-03-21
THE REDWOOD GAZETTE, REDWOOD FALLS MINNESOTA

free at all; one must buy seed to participate in
the drawing. The government will not permit a
newspaper to conduct or advertise gift enter
prise when chances are free and the transaction
is not gambling, but it permits the radio opera
tor to conduct an outright gamble. Why this
discrimination ?-Springfield Advance.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-12-07

Practically every
home will have q
place for a mirror.
Buffet mirrors, con-
sole mirrors are Of
fered in SO many
designs that IL will
be easy for you to
make selections
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1928-02-16
Northwest Ashley

VIM. Raditz and family, Ben
Winneggee and family and Mr.. and
Mrs. Ben Walter spent Wednes-
day evening at John Holler's. The
evening was spent in playing cards,
John Holler and family and
Ben Winneggee and family spent
Friday evening at VIM. Raditz.
Mrs. Ed Miller and Miss Thorn
ton called on Hal1er's Sunday eve
! ming.
Albert MarthaIer and George
We're busy at John Haller's Satur-
day setting up the milking ma
chine.
Miss Elaine Upton spent Friday
with Evelyn and Mable Ruehman.
Miss Ethel Westerlund called
on Mrs. Earl Eldrec Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tony Beste were
Sank Centre shoppers Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. o. Kane attend
ed the creamery meeting at West
port Tuesday. They were also
dinner guests Of Mrs. Welch.
Al Truax, who spent the week
at Sank Centre, returned home
Tuesday. - -
Mr.. and Mrs.. Earl Elired, Edith
and Leonard Truax spent Wednes-
day evening with Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Marthaler.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Winnegge
and family spent Sunday at the
Pat Thornbloom home. IL.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Walters visit
ed with friends in st. Cloud last
Thursday. ?. SIX. y
AL Miller left Sunday for the
Cities to spend a few days at the
auto show. ..
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Eldred, Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Marthaler, Leon
ard and Edith Truax were enter
tanned at cards at the Nick Mar
thaler home Thursday evening.
Mrs. Joe Weiss and daughter,
Rose, left Friday for Minneapolis
for a weeks VISIT with friends.
l.. J. Truax, OF Sank Centre, is
spending a week with his brother,
AL Truax and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Starry and
family were Sunday dinner guests
at the Earl Eldred home.
Mr.. and Mrs. s>a-cer Pick en-
tertained about rs of their friends
at a card party Friday evening,
Lunch was served at midnight and
a most enjoyable time was had.
Frank Hents left Sunday to
spend a few days at the Pat Thorn
blom home.
J. o. Kane was a Friday after.
noon caller at the Dan Kane home
Miss Eleanor Starry spent Mon.
day evening with Mrs. Earl Ell
bred. - p. rs. ..-
A number of friends pleasantly
surprised Mrs. Ben Winnegge or
Monday evening, the occasion be-
ing the lady's birthday anniver,
sary. Cards and dancing wers
enjoyed until midnight, when g
dainty lunch was served. All de.
parted wishing Mrs. Winnegge
many happy returns of the day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Deters
pleansantly entertained the fol.
lowing at 500 Sunday evening
Mr.. and Mrs. Tony Best and fam,
lily, Mr.. and Mrs. J. M. Miller
Miss Monica Miller, MIR. and Mrs
Dan Kane and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. Tony Bentfeld and family
Mr.. and Mrs. Casper Pick, Mr.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1928-02-16
CITY NEWS ITEMS

Herman and Kenneth Vennewitz
spent Sunday at Browerville visit
ing with relatives and friends.
Miss Grace Menke, of Minneap-
oils, ives here the first of the week
looking after the building of the
house, being built by August Wal
strom, on the Menke farm south of
this city.
Ray belong returned the lat
ter part of the week from Wiscon-
sin where he had been conducting
auction sales of horses. Mr.. De-
Long stated to the Herald that any,
one needing his services as auc-
tioneer could secure dates and 9TH
er information by applying at the
Sank Centre banks or calling his
home over the phone.