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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-12
Claims Oil Burner Taken
From Building Is His

The question of whether or not
an oil burner becomes a part of the
realty when installed in building is
in dispute in an action for 800
brought today against French q
Clock. Inc, who installed it. and
Joseph, and Mary Nojtila, former
owners of house on Acorn street,
constituting the realty,
The plaintiff. Aldo Naleri. alleges
that title to the realty became his
on June >. 1928, following the ex-
piration OF the time for redemption
in mortgage foreclosure action
against the Nojtilas who had eXecut-
ed to him mortgage deed in the
amount OF $3.50 on the premises on
July -. 1926 and had later default
ed payments. On or about March
| 10. the heater was taken out of the
house by French d Clock. Inc. be
cause it was not paid for by the
Eojtilas, and according TO the allesa-
tons in the writ. the heater was
worth 500.
Attorney John J. Casale issued the
writ. which is returnable in the cit,
court the first Monday in August
Constable Francis clynes served tn,
papers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-12

Needlework done by Mary Queen
Of Scots. Queen Elizabeth and Mar
garet Beaufort, mother of Henry
VII, was recently exhibited in Lon
don in aid of hospital.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-12

large sums In Mexico for American
and English clients, said the uncer-
tainty of the security of investment
for some years past had deferred
him from advising investment of
foreign capital. In referring to the
cablegram Mr. Hammond said: 1T
will give American capital great OPP
portunity for profitable investment
if carried on in the spirit indicated
in the telegram from General Obre-
gon. 1t will stabilize political con-
ditions, thereby according profitable
employment to a large part of 4 e
working population"
He said Ambassador Morrow had
undoubtedly contributed to the
friendly relations between United
States and Mexico
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-12
In Nebraska Restaurant

+. North Platte, Neb., July - P-
We don't know you" Col. Charles
A .Lindbergh was told yesterday
morning when he rendered his check
for 81 in a local restaurant in pay
ment for coffee and rolls for HIM
self and mechanic. The famous pilot
was forced to dig deeper in his
pockets for the twenty cents to pay
the bill.
Lindbergh undoubtedly received a
reception unique in his history when
he dropped into the local airport
last night from Detroit He was
forced to spend the night in a ROOM
ing house as hotel men turned him
away because of full houses and his
check was turned down at a res
taurant.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-12
Drowning VICTIM
IS Laid AT REST
H, s. Friends Attend Funeral Of
Cyril ]. Grace Today

Members of Sigma chapter, Theta
Sigma fraternity. OF New Britain
High school We're among the many
who attended the requiem high mass
at St. Joseph's church this morning
for Cyril James Grace, aged II. who
was drowned Monday afternoon at
Lake Pocotopaug. The boy was the
son OF James =. Grace, superintend-
ent OF mails at the New Britain post
office, who resides at Isl Maple
street, and was member OF the
class which would have graduated
next February from high school.
The following members of the
fraternity formed guard OF honor
as the casket was being borne into
the church: Peter Kelly. Thomas
Weston, John Muller, Fred NORM,
Edward NORM, Charles Pagan.
James Kane. Fred Luddy. Nirsei.
Hayes, Phillip McBriarty, William
Mangan and Thomas Conway
Organist Frank Sullivan played
when You're Gone I'll Not Forget
You" At the otfertory James Sui
livan sang Gounod's "Veni Sancti
Spiritus,' and at the conclusion cl
the mass he sang Lead Kindly
! Light" AS the body was being
borne from the church the organist
| played Dana's funeral march
The mass was celebrated by Rev
John j. keane who also conducted
committal, services at the gray,
where he was assisted by Franci!
Bratton. Burial was in st. Mary:
cemetery.
The pail bearers were Francis Nc
Inerney. John Howard and FREQ
Saunders representing the Thet:
Sigma fraternity and Robert Grace
Charles McCabe and Vincent O'Briei
The flower bearers were G. Landr!
of Bristol and +. OSullivan.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-12
ALBANY AWAITS GUESTS
New Works Capitol City Will Re
Gracious Host When Smiths No.
LITIGATION Ceremonies Are Held.

Albany. n. Y. July II up
Political leaders and the thousands
who are expected to flock here for
the occasion of Gov Smiths notifi-
cation ceremonies will find Albany
gracious host.
The same spirit which came to the
fore in several spontaneous demon
STATIONS after the governors NOM
ination in Houston, is the power be
hind plans now forming to extend
the city hospitality to the limit for
! the participants and spectators al
the notification.
Plans are tentative pending fixing
of the date for the notification by 4
Subcommittee OF the democratic ma,
tional committee.
The chamber of commerce is ar.
ranging for non-partisan commit
tee of 100 to aid the national com
mittee with its program arrange
ments.
City streets will be decorated ant
it is expected a half holiday will b,
declared for the occasion.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-12
|0BREG0N WELCOMES
AMERICAN CAPITAL
Mexico's President-Elect Sends
Message to John Hays Hammond

Gloucester, Mass, July l. Pl-A
cablegram received today by John
Hays Hammond, noted mining en-
gineer from General Alvaro Obregon
president elect of Mexico. is consid-
cred by Mrs. Hammond as an as
surance of the continuance OF
friendly relations between the
United States and Mexico and the
economic development of Mexico.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-12

newspaper. She was declared by the
police to have posed as 4 Russian
monarchist and to have betrayed to
the Soviet. friends and acquaintance
in kishinev.
The police assert that the alleged
spy made extraordinary revelations
regarding the Russian espionage
service in Rumania.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-12

The message read: II am deeply
gratificd by your splendid felicita-
ton. / hope 10 interpret for Mexico
tiers are open to all men OF enter
prise who. inspired by the noble
purpose of mutual cooperation.
wish to come here and work with
US to develop our great natural
resources. Affectionately. Obregon."
Mr.. Hammond who has invested
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-12
PRISONER GOES CRAZY
Three Days OF Cross Examination
Too Much for Alleged Soviet Spy
and Mind Breaks,

kishinev, Rumania. July IL R-
After the third day of steady grilline
by the police, Nine. Kollantay. who
had been arrested as Soviet spy,
became violently insane. and was re-
moved IN a straight jacket to an
asylum.
The woman who was reported to
be an aunt of Nine. Alexandra Kol-
lantay. the Soviet minister TO Nor
way. was the landlady of "Waczca"
Soviet agent who was sought after
the murder on July > of Ivan Jaco-
bovitch. editor of. monarchist
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-12

With population CT about As
ooo.o"O Great Britain has only go
500 university students; Cana da
has over $4,000 to a population Of
1000. 600.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-12
ship BURNED AT SEA

Crew Set Fire to WreCkage In Order
to Prevent 1t Becoming Menace to
Navigation.
St. Johns. N. F.. July - R>-The
French barkentine La Frileuse was
abandoned and set on fire and her
crew was saved following a collision
off st. Pierre, Mig. yesterday with
the Red Cross line steamer Nerissa.
The Nerissa locked here with the
captain of the French vessel and its
crew of 35 men.
st. Pierre, Mig, July u PrIt
was reported here today that the
French barkentine Guitou owned by
Schaur at Bordeaux was stranded
Yesterday noon on the west coast of
Langlade in = thick fog. The crew
was reported as safe but the vessel
with its cargo of coal is presumed
| to be total loss. 1t was bound
from Sydney to St. Pierre.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-03-29
STANDARD TRAINING SCHOOL
AT BOONE M. E. CHURCH

For several years the leaders of
the Boone Methodist church have
looked forward to the time when the
efficiency of their Sunday school
should warrant standard training
school for its workers. These train
ing courses are provided by the
Sunday school board of the Western
North Carolina conference and are
given only in those churches that
reach, in their program of work, a
required standard of efficiency.
Beginning next Sunady, April 1st,
at 3 p. NJ, and continuing through
the week at 1880 p. m., standard
training school will be conducted in
the local church with Rev. w. E.
POovy. pastor of the First Methodist
church, Lenoir, Paul J. Evans, L. l..
Tuttle and Miss Corinne Little, all
conference Sunday school workers,
as instructors in the several courses.
1t is hoped that everyone interested
in Sunday school activities whether
Methodist or member of any other
denomination, will take advantage of
this opportunity for increased eff
cheney in leadership.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-03-29
SUCCESS WITH CORN
DEPENDS ON PREPARATION

Raleigh, March 28.-The secret
success in corn growing depends on
careful land preparation before
planting.
with the increase of livestock on
all farms and the attention good
farmers are giving to diversification
of crops in the state at this time, an
adequate supply of corn is essential"
says c. R. Hudson, OF the farm de-
monstration department at State
College. Corn is one of our most
valuable crops and nothing is of
more Importance with it than
thorough plowing, careful disking
and adequate narrowing before
planting. Often, it is wise to disk
the land before plowing so that it
will not plow up in clods. In any
event, it should be disked and har-
rowed Immediately after plowing
and before the moisture dries out"
A good, mellow seed bed should
be prepared at the expense of early
planting, if necessary, states MI.
Hudson. Good corn growers know
the Importance of this.
The North Carolina experiment
station advises the use of from 400
to 500 pounds of high-grade fer
tilizer in divided application if the
crop is not to be top-dressed with an
application of nitrate of soda. If
the soda is to be used, then all the
other fertilizer might be put in un-
der the corn before planting. The
soda should be applied when the
corn is about knee high and before it
punches to tassel. A good apphca-
ton is recommended.
Mr.. Hudson advises early cultiva-
ton with the use of the harrow or
weeder. This destroys the early
growth of weeds and grass and saves
moisture. AS the corn grows and the
roots develop, it is unwise to culti-
vate deeply because the tender root
lets are found near the surface.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-03-29
FISHING SEASON OPENS IN
APRIL-LICENSES REQUIRED

The fishing season will open this
year for brook and rainbow trout on
April 18th; large mouth bass April
Goth and small-mouth bass on June
10th, according to information sent
out by the state department of con-
servation and development. A bag
limit provides that eight large-mouth
bass, 25 brook trouth and 25 rain
bow trout may be taken in one day.
Posters recently issued by the di-
vision of inland fisheries specifies
that it is unlawful to take fish from
any of the inland waters of the state
by use of fish traps, baskets or nets.
4 license is required as follows:
Resident county, $1.1O; resident
state, $2.10, and nonresident; 80.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-03-29
ROAD FUNDS FOR JOHNSON CO

Announcement is made from
Nashville, Tenn, of state aid plans
for Johnson, Marion, Montgomery
and Lake counties, which include
the expenditure of 100000 for
maintenance in these four counties
and $136,500 for improvements dur
ing 1928. According to engineers
the state-maintained roads in these
counties will be put in prime con-
dition with the least possible delay.
The 14,500 maintenance program
for johnson county embraces 25.7
miles of Route "a between Sullivan
county and the North Carolina line,
through Mountain City. Nearly half
of this stretch is macadam, the rest
surface-treated, sand and gravel.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-03-29
DR.. fillmore BINGHAM DEAD

DR.. fillmore Bingham, ", perhaps
the last one of the "old school, of
physicians left in Watauga county,
died at his home at Amantha Sunday
afternoon, following a general de-
cline in health covering period of
several years.
For more than forty years DR..
Bingham had ministered to the ills
of the suffering in Watauga and ad-
joining counties. His most active
years of practice came before the
advent of the automobile and the
good roads into this mouptain coun-
try, in fact such things h&d not been
thought of. Although the roads un-
til recent years were merely trails
and the only means of locomotion
saddle horse, DR.. Bingham was faith
full to his fellowman. Through the
rigors of the winter weather the
practitioner went, never questioning
the solvency of the patient nor COM
planning at the SHOWS and sleet. He
rendered medical aid, consoled the
bereft and acted as general counselor
to his patients and, perhaps as often
as otherwise with no reward or hope
of reward He loved his fellowman.
Funeral services were conducted
from Henson's Chapel Monday after
noon. The house was packed with
friends from over the county and
those adjoining, who paid silent trib-
ute to their fallen comrade. The
service was in charge of the pastor,
Rev. R. A. Taylor, who was assisted
by Rev. L. A. Hurst of the Baptist
church, Short tributes were paid by
Hon. F. A. Linney and Rev. L. A.
Wilson, after which interment was
in the cemetery near the church.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-03-29
Piedmont Festival To
Open Thursday P. M.
First Program of a Series of Four
Entertainments Be Given at the
Courthouse This Evening at 8

In bringing the Piedmont Star
Festival to Boone, the citizens of the
town are presenting four great
groups of musical artists. The firs:
Of these will be given at the court
house tonight, the second Friday,
third Saturday and the final number
Monday evening. The entertain
tainment will begin each evening at
s o'clock except Saturday, when the
hour has been sci Cor $50 A COM
pete program of the entertainment
for four evenings will be found in
an advertisement on page eight OF
this edition.
The Piedmont Star festival is a
state institution, numbering among
it's artists some of the greatest in
this country. The cost of this high
class entertainment is guaranteed by
the various business interests of the
city and the people of Watauga
county should feel fortunate in hav,
ing brought to their doors this ag
gregation of musical artis..; 5. TickesS
are on sale at both the Hodges Drug
Store and the Boone Drug Co., anc
by group of young ladies of the
town. A ticket good for the -four
evenings may be had for only $1.50
If bought singly the price is slight
ly higher. A glance at The program
will convince you that never before
has the Piedmont organization offe,
ed such an attractive schedule.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-03-29
Watauga C. o. P. Split
on Hoover, Lowden
Commerce Secretary BIZ in State
Convention at Raleigh

The Republicans of Watauga
county will send a divided delega-
tion to the state convention, which
meets at Raleigh in April, according
to action of the county convention
here Saturday afternoon, the delega-
tion being instructed to cast 512
votes for Lowden and S12 for
Hoover.
The division over the contest for
the presidency caused not a rifle
and there was no speech-naking. 1t
was harmonious and snappy. Coun-
ty Chairman w. H. Gragg called the
convention to order and asked Prof.
|. G. Greer to preside. Messrs. w. R.
Gragg and w. D. Farthing assisted
Secretary j.. C. Ray in making a rec
ord of the proceedings.
A roll call of townships develop
ed the fact that all precincts were
represented except Bald Mountain.
The vote of the precincts stood: For
Hoover 81 u and Lowden 4612. The
county has a voting strength of IA
in the state convention.
Immediately after the vote was
announced, delegates were named to
the state convention as follows
Delegates
Frank A. Linney, T. E. Bingham,
w. E. Conner, H. L. Lyon, G. C. Rob
bins, J. E. Holshouser, C. S. Pre-
vette, w. M. Thomas, l. G. Greer,
w. r. Gragg, W. H. Gragg, Miss
Blanche Smith, Mrs. Pearl Luttrell,
o. L. Coffey.
Alternates
C. M. Critcher, Ralph Bingham,
Blaine Coffey, A. G. Miller, A. W.
Smith, Chas. L. Younce, Joe Wheel
er, Mrs. w. H. Gragg, j. P. Hodges,
Mrs. f. A. Linney, Baxter Linney,
Miss Eula Hodges, G. w. Robbins
Mrs. 0. l.. Hardin.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-03-29

ganized.
The following were elected Of
ficers of the Alliance: j. E. Finley,
president; Jordan Cook, vice presi-
dent; l. w. Thomas, secretary and
chaplain; w. D. Norris, door keeper;
M. l.. Mcneil, assistant door keep
er; D. F. Baird, treasurer; H. A.
Davis, secretary, with l.. H. Michael
assistant; Smith Norris, sergeant-at-
arms; L. A. Greene, business agent.
x =
A new postoffice by the name of
Solo has been established on Meat
Camp with Jonathan Moretz as
postmaster.
Married at the residence of the
brides father, Tuesday p. M, July
23, Mr. H. A. Dobbin and Miss En-
ma Miller, both of this county, the
Rev. j. L. Henley officiating.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-03-29
DODGE ANNOUNCES NEW
SPORT SENIOR CABRIOLET

According to an official announce
ment received from the factory at
Detroit by Cliff Mcconnell, of the
Mcconnell Motor Company, local
Dodge dealers, a new sport type
Senior Cabriolet roadster is now in
production and shipments are going
forward to dealers as rapidly as pos
sible
The new car is equipped with wire
wheels, the two spares being carried
on the sides, resting in wells in the
tenders and held in place by nickel
ed brackets extending from the cowl
1t is an attractive companion car tC
the Dodge Senior sport sedan intro
duced in January.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-03-29
MANY CASESH HEARD
In SUPERIOR COURT
With Judge Schenck Presiding, Rap
id Disposition of Cases Being
Made; Harmon Gets 6 to 8 Years
For Bank Robbery

The spring term of Watauga su-
perior court convened Monday morn
ing with Judge Michael Schenck of
Hendersonville presiding and Solici-
tor John r. Jones of Wilkesboro
prosecuting for the state. Judge
Schenck's charge to the grand jury
was brief but to the point. His hon
or emphasized three outstanding du-
ties of the inquisitorial body: l.
Passing upon all bills presented by
the solicitor; (2) Presentments to
the solcitor-yiolation of the law
that have escaped the notice of the
solicitor, of which the members of
the grand jury are cognizant. He
emphasized the fact that the grand
jury composed of eighteen citizens.
convening twice year, there can be
no habitual violation of any law
without their knowledge and in
bringing such cases to the attention
of the solicitor they can aid very ma
terially in suppressing crime. 90
Examining county property, seeing
that the Jail and county home are
kept in a sanitary condition.; that the
courthouse is kept in repair and
records of the office of the clerk of
the court and the register of deeds
are property cared for in fire-proof
vaults.
Following Judge Schenck's charge
! the court got down to business and
Wednesday morning indications
! -ot H.
be completed by this afternoon.
Harmon Gets to 8 Years
Dewey Harmon pleaded guilty to
! completely in the robbery of the
Vale Crucis Bank last summer, and
was given a sentence of six to eight
years in the state prison. Troy Can
non is now serving term of five
years in connection with the same
robbery.
Linville Eggers must do a dozen
months on the highways of the state
for manufacturing liquor, and Con-
lev Woodring must do two to three
years in the state prison for store
breaking.
Other Cases
:, Frank Shore, disturbance, $50 and
! costs.
Frank Shore, carrying concealed
weapon, taxed with the costs.
Frank Shore, drunkenness, S1.00 and
costs.
Lnney Matilda, driving car drunk,
500 and costs.
Linney Matilda, liquor, $50 and
costs.
w. H. Brown, assault, S25 and
costs.
W. A. Chambefs, assault with
deadly weapon, costs.
Frank Bingham, operating car
without license, S3775 and costs
Zollie Isaacs, abandonment, taxed
with the costs.
Fred Harmon, carrying concealed
weapon, $50 and costs.
Fred Harmon. assault with deadly
weapon, taxed with the costs.
Albert Hampton, assault with
: deadly weapon, 500 and costs.
Hill Greene. liquor, $50 and
costs.
\ Joe Brown, carrying concealed
weapon, s. and costs.
Cary Story, abduction, costs
Glenn Clawson, liqour, S25 and
costs.
The court Wednesday morning
was engaged in hearing the assault
charge against Charlie Critcher
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-03-29
Ohio and Indiana Primaries May Set
tie Fate of Hoover and Lowden

Washington special of March 25 to
Greensboro News: Republicans who
are supporting, as well as those op-
porting, as well as those opposed, to
the Hoover candidacy, are more than
ever convinced that the primaries to
be held in Ohio, the latter part Of
next month, and in Indiana the early
part of May, will prove of the ut
most Importance in the shaping of
future events. The, belief has gain
ed ground of late days that the sec
retary of commerce is destined to
gain by the apparent weakness OF
Willis, the favorite son candidate in
Ohio. 1t seems doubtful whether
the favorite son is really the favor.
ite, for it is now believed that the
negro vote in Cleveland, Cincinnati
and other cities will supplement the
wet vote generally that is scheduled
to be cast for Hoover.
The support of such urban ele
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-03-29
Smith Club Formed at Wake Forest

Wake Forest, March 24.-North
Carolina state officials and political
leaders may be against Governor Al
Smith as Democratic candidate for
president, but some of the students
at Wake Forest college do not agree
with them and last night an ga
Smith for President Club" was form
ed. The membership includes some
80 students in the law school among
them the president and vice presi-
dent of the student body. The stu
dents plan, it was announced after
the meeting, to foster similar clubs
in other colleges and universities in
the state.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-03-29
Teachers For Smith

Raleigh, March 24.-Announce-
ment this afternoon through the As
sociated Press that an AL Smith
Democratic club made up largely of
law students at the Baptist institu-
ton has been organized, found Of
ficialdom at home for the afternoon
but there is something ominous in
the thought that the youngsters are
getting to be disobedient.
No effort to sound out the senti-
ment of teachers who came here to
attend the annual state meeting of
the educational association was
made; but it would amaze the state
if teachers friendly to Smith were
given the freedom of speech. The
only person in the mind of the
/ teachers appears to be Smith. Two
prominent members, one a principal
and the other the wife of city su-
perintendent, were against Smith
and favorable to Hoover. There
may have been several hundred of
them, but the casual chronicler was
running into Smith men at evr:y
turn in the halls where The assembly
was held.
1t is not believed by anybody that
the Smith sentiment is so much bas-
ed on the wish to nominate him as
upon the resentment toward persons
who are making fight against him.
The discovery of such a percentage
necessarily important. But the basis
of their support is. The fight on
him is making him friends.