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Evening star., 1928-04-02
THE EVENING STORY

| ter You didn't pick flower for the
| name. That was one of the many
| things he said which she felt she must
treasure In her heart as long as--She
lived,
The third day she said suddenly:
Theron wasn't particle like you"
Wasn't hep" returned Pal. Maybe
he was good deal better than me. :
He spoke as If he knew all about
Theron.
she went on to tell him about
Theron. her only child. He wouldn :
look al one of the hometown girls, but
/ when Genevieve came TO visit her aunt
nothing would do but be must marry
! her. He had thrown up everything
and followed her back to her home.
Mary never saw him again. seldom
heard from him. He had taken Just
about all the money they both had TO
set ND in business. But the business
failed And he died. Mary's heart had
sort of failed and the neighborS told
/ her she better get into the home while
she could. Then. after visit to DR..
/ NcAtecr'S she got it III her head that
! she must see the little boy Theron
/ loft, The little boy must be like his
daddy-but he wasn't. The trip had
been disappointing. Take it all in all.
/ she was better off at--the home.
Mary wasn't conscious that she was
telling all this But Pal had a way of
bringing her out. When she looked
! into his gray eyes she wished she had
I somebody like him that she could call
j her own.
/ That night there was crash and
shock. Mary was thrown from her
/ berth into the aisle, Others were
thrown from their berths into the aisle.
. r--f.. Nto
] coach turned on its side.
/ Somebody lifted her III powerful
arms. Pal!
/ "DoEt bother about me" she said
realizing what had happened, DO
{ something for the others, I've not got
/ long 10 live anyway
There's work here for you to do"
/ he said Sternly. Come and help me
You're the only person I can rely
4 upon
/ Side by side they ministered to the
/ injured. Mary had been nurse before
/ her health failed and her skill was OF
/ Yalue now. She bound wounds deftly
+ comforted hysterical women. Soothed
/ frightened children. And forgot her
+ self. almost forgot the splendid man
who directed her movements with curt
iuSiStence upon the right thing.
/ Dawn found them once more speed
/ ing eastward The wreck hadn't been
50 bad after all and Mary despite 8
/ few bruises and a strained arm found
/ that she wanted her breakfast, He
ordered for her and declared he should
! pay the bill.
You did about SIS worth of work
/ for me last night" he said. There was
q purple bruiSe across his forehead
but under it the gray eyes were full Of
light.
Il was glad to be of some use again
In this world Mary said.
You must have been pretty eff
/ cient nurse?"
Il was. But of course now the way
! my heart is" she paused You see
p. they give me only a few months to
! livr," she said quietly.
/ He leaned across the table and took
/ her wrist in his strong fingers He
smiled:
I Il give you fifteen years at least. "
+ he said. Fifteen years of active serv-
ice. Lease your apartment in--the
home and get back to work. Earn
Evening star., 1928-04-02

your $40 week Do good to others
and enjoy life" Suddenly he drew a
tablet of paper from his pocket and
scribbled upon it with his fountain pen.
Here. take this" he said. 1t will
help you some"
Mary glanced at the words 1t was
a recommendation that would take her
anywhere. And the name signed was
one whose fame even she recognized
that of a great specialist in heart
diseases
Pal, indeed
Evening star., 1928-04-02
HOFFMAN, HAS NEW WIFE.
Pianist Secretly Divorced and Weds
Young Student.

NEW YORK. April Q).--The New
York American today says that Josef
Hofmann, the pianist. has been secretly
divorced and has secretly married Miss
Betty Short. 81. student OF piano
The pianist and the first Mrs. Hof-
Evening star., 1928-04-02
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mann. who was Marie Eustis, separated
in 1924.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-07-26
SOUTHERN METHODISTS
TO PLAN PROGRESS

Lake Junaluska, July 22.-Meet-
ing to discuss plans for a great con-
ference on religious education at
Lake Junaluska next year, repre-
sentative leaders of the Methodist
Episcopal church, south, composing
the committee, will gather here on
Monday, July 80, it was announced
by Ralph E. Nollner, general super
intendent of the southern assembly.
Denominational boards participat-
ing in the movement which will cul-
inmate with a church wide confer
ence one year hence, include the Ep-
worth League, Sunday School board
of education, ways and means of
getting ready for the approaching
conference will be discussed at a
meeting of the full committee to be
held here
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-07-26
CIVITAN CLUB

Last weeks luncheon of the
Civitan Club was featured by the
presentation of the names of three
local citizens for membership in the
Boone's wike-awake civic organiza-
ton, and interesting talks by Revs.
J. A. Yount and Roy Dotson. The
club met in the dining room of the
DAME! Boone hotel and following a
sumptuous luncheon, President G. K.
Moose named J. Frank Moore. Rev.
Claud H. Moser and C. NJ. Critcher
as membership committee for the
next year and announced that all
committees for the new club yea,
would be named at this weeks
luncheon, after which the organiza-
ton will get down to business in
it's work for a bigger and better
Boone, and more prosperous coun-
ty. The club is very active in civic
matters, its meetings are short and
enthusiastic, and with the support of
the business people of the town, it
is developing a community spirit
that will mean much to Boone and
Watauga county. If you are rot a
member, why not join?
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-07-26
WATAUGA LUMBER CO. IN
VOLUNTARY BANKRUPTCY

On last Friday the Watauga
Lumber Company, Inc, of Boone,
made a voluntary assignment for
the benefit of it's creditors and
stockholders. Early in the spring,
the president, Mr.. W. R. Gragg,
bought rather heavily looking for a
big trade during the summer, which
has been rather disappointing, and
his inability to mcet his obligations
promptly caused lis step % be
taken. Some OF the largest creditors
were called in, a complete inventory
of the stock and solvent bool; ac-
counts was made, which revealed
the fact that the assets were far in
excess of the liabilities, and Mr..
Gragg, who was appointed receiver
Saturday by Judge Finley, is conf
dent that the business will pay out
in full to the creditors, with a good
margin for the stockholders.
The business will move right along
and customers served as heretofore.
His line is complete in everything
that goes into the building of a
home.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-07-26
LARRY ROGERS SERIOUSLY
SLASHED BY ROB ROBBINS

Mr.. Larry Rogers is at the Wat
auga hospital recovering from in
juries sustained last Friday after
noon when he was attacked with a
pocket knife by Mr.. Robert Robbins
in an altercation occurring near
their homes on Deck Hi! few miles
east of the city. At first i sas
thought the injuries of young Rogers
might prove fatal, however, his re-
covery at this time is expected.
The cutting, it is alleged, came as
result of attentions which were
said to have been paid to Robbins
wife by Rogers. Robbins came upon
the couple in an automobile, it is
said. and inquired as to the meaning
OF their conduct. No answer being
Forthcoming, the question was re-
peated. Meantime Rogers got out
of the car and started 70 remove the
chains from the rear wheels, when
he was attacked Several cuts were
inflicted in the body before the two
men were separated Robbins was
taken to Jail, wnere Will will likely
remain until the fall term Of su-
perior court convenes, as it is un-
derstood no efforts have been made
by him to arrange bail.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-07-26
FRIDAY AFTERNOON CLUB

The Friday Afternoon Club en-
joyed a most delightful afternoon
on last Friday, when Mrs. Addie
Little was hostess to the club.
Members of the club had been ask
ed to meet promptly at 230 in the
lobby of the Critcher hotel When
all were assembled she announced
that our meeting was to be turned
into a theater party. Every one
was pleased with the idea and we
enjoyed seeing "The Other OLE"
After the picture, Mrs. Little took
US to the Boone Drug Store where
we were refreshed with delicious
ices and sweets.
Miss Watts, who was house guest
of Mrs. Little, was guest of the
club at this meeting. She was for
merly a Watauga girl and all well
coined her back. Our next meeting
will be with Miss Annie Stanbury on
August 3.-Reported.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-07-26
YOUR FLOWER GARDEN

Many of the perennials will give
you second crop Of flowers if you
will treat them right. When the
flowers upon the pyrethrum fade if
you will cut them back to about five
inches from the ground, dig in a
good handful of steamed bone meal,
water them well and mulch to keep
the soil cool, you will be rewarded
with a second bloom. They viii
bloom more or less till fall. Pyreth-
rum, particularly the pink shades,
are very choice and the second
bloom will be welcome.
The same procedure will work
with delphinium, hollyhocks, ice
land poppies and many other things.
Never try it with peonies as it
might be fatal to the plants. In the
summer when the perennial phloX
has had its first grand display of
color, cut it back before it goes to
seed and it will give you second
blooming almost as good as the first.
The myosotis or forget-me-not will
do much better if cut back in the
summer. Even without it you will
have some bloom, but cutting back
and feeding will renew it and make
it come all the stronger. Coreopsis,
shasta daisy (not all varieties)
many of the pinks, wallflowers and
violas will all respond to this treat
ment.
Many of the ANIMALS are greatly
benefited if you will cut them back,
feed, water and much them. Their
nature is to grow well in the spring
when the ground is cool and the
mulching and watering helps them.
If you are afraid to try it with all
your plants, try it out with few
of them and you will see for your
self. There are many things to
learn about gardening, and each
year you should try to add to your
garden knowledge.
One very good thing to try is
the growing of some new and diff
ferent plant or flower each year
Try something you have nc. grown
before. In few years you WI find
that you are familiar with lot of
new things and you will get a lot
of9pleasure from it. We can never
stand still in gardening any more
than in anything else; we either go
ahead or slide back. See that your
gardening is going ahead.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-07-26
LOCAL BARBER HELD
ON LIQUOR CHARGE

A Mr.. Brock, local barber, is in
Jail after having been arrested Tues
day night with gallon of whiskey
in his possession. Brock passed the
home Of Mr. Carter Cook, just east
of town about 8 o'clock in the morn
ing, collided with Mr.. Cooks car and
another owned by Fred Farthing,
which had been left parked by the
highway and proceeded in the direc-
ton of town. Mr.. Cook was awaken
ed by the noise of the crash and
chased the car on foot. The fugi-
tive came to town and turned down
the old Blowing Rock road, down by
the Normal. When near the home
of Roy Hagaman, he bumped into
the third car and was in a stupor
when Mr.. Cook came upon the scene.
Cook got the sheriff on the scene
and it was found that Brock had in
the car a gallon of moonshine. No
bond has been arranged.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-07-26
CAMPAIGN ON IN JOHNSON
COUNTY, TENNESSEE

The campaign for the August elec-
ton is on good and stout in Tennes-
see. The good county of Johnson,
just across the line, opened her
campaign Monday at Laurel Bloom
cry, and much of the time was taken
up with announcements.
There is, in the whole county, only
eight candidates for sheriff and one
of whom is lady, Mrs. G. l.. Good
win, who was introduced by County
Chairman H. C. Brown. Johnson is
strongly Republican and there is not
a single Democrat in the long list of
official aspirants. Hon. E. E. But
ler is again a candidate for the state
senate and if elected, he will serve
his sixth term.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-07-26
POLITICAL EVENTS
OF THE PAST WEEK
Highlights of Political Activity of
Both Major Parties Summarized
From Recent News Dispatches
From Over the Country
Prohibition Will Figure in State
G. o. P. Drive

The continuance of prohibition
without tinkering with the Volstead
act or the 18th amendment will be
the paramount issue of the Repub-
lican party campaign in North Caro-
lima for the presidency and for state
and congressional offices, it is in
dicated by letter sent by Brown
low jackson, chairman of the state
Republican executive committee, to
all members of the committee, out
lining plans upon which the cam
paign will be pressed.
While Chairman Jackson does not
say so directly, his letter intimates
that this issue will also bring up the
question of Tammany Hall and the
things it stands for as exemplified
in Governor Alfred E. Smith, the
Democratic nominee.
Besides the committee members
the letter goes to Republican candi-
dates for office and other officials
of the party and while not the open
ing gun of the G. O. P. in the forth
coming campaign, it is considered a
preliminary shot and an early bid
for Democratic support for Herbert
Hoover, the Republican presidential
candidate.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-07-26
LOCAL M.E.CHURCH
DEDICATED SUNDAY
Service of Unusual Interest Partici-
Pated in By Bishop Mouzon, Pre-
siding Elder Taylor and Attended
by Two Former Pastors

The Boone Methodist church was
filled almost to overflowing Sunday
morning when Bishop Edwin D.
Mouzon preached and formally dedi-
Gated the new church building. Rev.
Seymour Taylor, presiding elder of
the North Wilkesboro district, was
present and introduced Bishop Mou-
zon, while Rev. C. H. Moser, present
pastor, and Revs. Woosley and
Brinkman, formerly with the Boone
church, assisted in the services.
Bishop Mouzon delivered a pow
erful message, calling especial atten-
ton to the moral delinquency of the
present age and defining the busi-
ness of the church as that of Chris
tianizing every branch of human en-
deavor from the lowest to the high
est calling. The discourse was
masterful one and no more sympa-
thetic audience could have been
found.
Immediately following the sermon,
the church building was presented
by Mr.. j. S. Stanbury on behalf of
the board of stewards and the for
NAL dedication service was held.
At the evening hour Rev. G. c.
Brinkman occupied the pulpit,
preaching on the subject, "God cares
nothing for the temple without
man."
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-07-26
CHARGES DENIED
BY c. E. MILLER
High Point Broker Who is Being
Sued for Misuse of Funds Belong
ing to Town of Boone, Enters De-
nial of Allegations in Complaint

The following news dispatch, un-
der High Point date line of July
10Th, will be of interest here, where
Miller is alleged to have converted
the proceeds from a $4,000 note is
sued by the town of Boone fer the
purpose of constructing city hall,
to his own use:
Claude E. Miller, broker of this
city, against whom the town of
Boone has filed suit charging that
he converted to his own use the pro-
ceeds of the towns note which
amounted to S10,S0O while he was
acting as broker in negotiating a
loan for the town, stated to repre-
sentative of local newspaper today
that denial Of all charges will be
filed upon the return to the city of
his attorney. Mr.. Miller has been
confined for the past few days in a
local hospital and he was reached
only by special permission of hospital
authorities. His attorney, Thomas
Turner, Jr., is away from the city on
his vacation and is not expected to
return until August first.
"The statement of Miller was as
follows:
" Thomas Turner, Jr., is my attor-
ney, and he will have to do the talk
ing. | can say, however, that a de-
nial of all charges will be made i'm
mediately upon Mr.. Turner's return
to the city,'"
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-07-26
NICARAGUAN TROUBLE OVER,
WILBUR TELLS COOLIDGE

Superior, Wis, July 24,-The
year-old struggle in Nicaragua be-
tween American forces and armed
guerilla bands, which took about
score of United States marines lives,
has been reported to President Cool
idge as virtually ended. Rear Ad-
miral David F. Sellers, commander
of the special service squadron, in a
report, presented to the chief exc
cutive yesterday by Secretary Will
bur of the navy department, said
that it was almost certain that Aug
ustino Sandino, Nicaraguan guerilla
leader, had given up the fight, aban-
doning the country and leaving his
followers to surrender their arms
and disperse.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-07-26
C. o. P. GOING AFTER
WOMEN NON-VOTERS

Washington, July 24.-Mobiliza-
ton for Hoover and Curtis of the
24,0O0,000 "home makers" of the
land, or non-voting women, will be
special object of the Republican
women's campaign rather than
drives for the votes of organized
club women and registered voters.
At a woman's organization meet
ing here today, plans were launched
to concentrate on the woman in the
home. National committee women
from IS states of the east and south
made enthusiastic reports of cam
paigns already begun.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-07-26
INDIAN RELICS BEING
ARRANGED FOR EXHIBIT

The Savage collection of Indian
relics, recently acquired by the APP
palachian State Teachers College
from Rev. W. R. Savage of Glen
dale Springs, is being assorted and
prepared for exhibition by Prof. D..
ID. Dougnerty.
This is said to be the most COM
plete private collection of Indian
relics in North Carolina. The speci-
mems were collected by Mr.. Savage
over a period of years while he was
rector of the Episcopal church at
Blowing Rock. In the same room
with the Savage collection will be
the Dugger collection C North Caro-
lima minerals, collected by Shep NJ.
Dugger of Banner Elk. Prac5: ally
all of the important ores and miaer-
ais Of western North Carolina are
represented il the collection. Mr..
Dugger will be mere some time this
week to help Prof Dougherty assort
and label the specimens.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-07-26
MRS. PORTER BEACH DEAD

Mrs. Betty Henson Beach, wife of
Mr.. Porter Beach, died at her home
at Mast last Wednesday night, fol-
lowing a prolonged illness incident
to old age. She had been almost an
invalid for a long while, but during
her affliction, she never lost her
cheerfulness, and bore her infirmi-
ties in a true Christian spirit. Had
she lived until December 1, she
would have been IS years old.
The funeral was conducted at
Henson's Chapel, of which church
she had been a lifelong member,
Thursday afternoon at o'clock, con-
Quoted by her pastor, Rev. R. A.
Taylor, assisted by Rev. DR.. Will O.
Gordon, of the Cove Greek Baptist
church. Interment was in the church
cemetery.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Beach
is survived by four children, Messrs.
Charles and Bradford of Cove Creek
John A. Beach, of West Virginia,
and Mrs. Margaret Miller of Meat
Camp.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-07-26
AUGUST 22 DATE SET FOR
SMITH NOTIFICATION

Albany, N. Y, July 24.-From
the towering east steps of the state
capitol, Governor Smith will tell the
country, at twilight on Wednesday,
August %, just where he stands on
campaign issues. The date for his
notification ceremony, which will get
under way at 7 p. m, eastern day.
light time, was fixed today.
Uncertainty as to the exact time
for the notification, which will come
sitter those for Hoover and Curtis,
the Republican standard bearers,
ended when Smith himself announc-
Cd that difficulties in obtaining clear
time for q nationwide radio hook
up had been cleared away.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-07-26
N. c. TO GET $1,715,91O
FEDERAL AID FOR ROADS

Raleigh, July 23.-North Caro-
lima will receive S1,715,910 from the
United States government during the
next three years for use in building
roads. the state highway commission
was notified today by the American
Roadbuilding Association, Washing
ton
The first apportionment for new
roads totals S73,125. During the
same three-year period South Caro-
lima will receive S1,059,53S; Vir-
ginia $1,437,54S; Tennessee, ST.
612,012; Georgia, $1,9S0,015, and
Florida $901,3 81.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-07-26
JUNE WEATHER FAVORS
BUMPER CROPS IN N. C..

Raleigh, July 23.-The month of
June brought favorable progress to
crops in North Carolina, according
to the Genealogical bulletin issued
by the weather bureau here.
There was decided improvement
in cotton, tobacco and corn, the re-
port showed. These crops are still
late, however, because of unfavor-
able weather during the spring The
potato crop was the largest on re-
cord, and wheat and oat crops
turned out better than expected"
the bulletin said.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-07-26
Expect 100000 to Hear Smith

1t has been determined to hold
the notification ceremony of Cover
nor Smith at Albany. Arrangements
are being made to handle throng
in the adjoining park and Albany
officials are predicting a crowd of
at least 100000. In the event of
bad weather, it was said that rather
than attempt to postpone the event,
Governor Smith might deliver his
speech in the relatively small assem-
bly, chamber, which would accommo-
date the notification committee,
newspaper correspondents and a
limited number of guests only.
The Smith notification is certain
to come after that of Herbert Hoov-
er, fixed for August IL in Califor-
mia. '-'rN 49,
Speculation about what he will en-
phasize in his forthcoming accept
ance speech prompted Governor
Smith to declare that no one except
himself knows what he intends to
say.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-07-26
RUTHERWoOD PERSONALS

Rutherwood, July 24.-The Mid
night Raiders, composed Of Miss
Ethel Grogan, Messrs. Gather Gro
gan and O. R. Worley, accompanied
by Miss Violet and Mr.. Percy Gallo
way, of Toliver, were weekend
guests of Miss Mabel Cook.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles E. Smath-
ers of the Boone Fish hatchery
motored to Roaring Gap Saturday.
Mrs. R. J. McGill, accompanied by
her son R. j., Jr., and step-daugh-
ter Miss Martha, of Columbia, S. c..
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Spencer
Brown.
Prof. and Mrs. Roy M. Brown OF
Chapel Hill, are visiting Prof
Browns father, Mr.. Joe. Brown.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-07-26
ADVENT CONFERENCE
BEGINS TODAY IN CALDWELL

The Piedmont Advent Christian
conference will hold its annual meet
ing at Tabernacle church, three
miles east of Lenoir, beginning this
evening at o'clock, and continuing
through Sunday evening. Rev. Guy
L. Vannah, summer pastor of the To-
cal Church, and several others will
attend the sessions from Boone and
Watauga county.