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Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-07-04
Marrying Minors Must
Give Five Days Notice

ANY little North Carolina boys
and girls who want to run off and
get married will have to keep run
ming as far as South Carolina, Viz
ginia or Tennessee. The marriage
banns bill for minors went into ef-
feet Monday.
From now on, when minor wants
to get married her or she will have
to give five days notice, including
names of contracting parties and
their parents. or prove that the mar
riage has been announced in a
newspaper, or bring along a set Of
willing parents.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-07-04
COURT CLERKS
AT BLOWING ROCK
Annual Meeting of State Association
Got Under Way Tuesday with
Welcome Address By John E.
Brown; Will Close This Afternoon

Blowing Rock, July John
E. Brown, of Boone, delivered
the welcoming address Tuesday night
to the North Carolina Association of
Superior Court Clerks as the asso-
citation opened its annual convention
at Blowing Rock. A large delega
ton of clerks from all parts of the
state was here to hear Senator
Browns speech.
Rev. C. H. Moser opened the pro-
gram with the invocation.
B. D. McCummins of Salisbury
was scheduled to deliver the response
and the annual address. but he was
detained by illness and did not reach
Blowing Rock. He was expected
about press time, when he was to de-
liver his address.
Tuesday nights session was main
ly devoted to getting acquainted and
hearing the minutes of the last meet
ing read by the secretary, J. n. Sills
of Nash county.
Wednesday morning the associa-
ton heard an address by Mrs. Kate
Burr Johnson of Raleigh, commits
sioner of public welfare. c. NJ. Nc
kaughan of Winston-Salem address
ed the meeting on civil procedure,
and E. c. Byerly of Davidson county
spoke on the operation, system and
equipment of clerks office.
A round table discussion of juve-
nile courts was led by ". H. Young,
and another discussion on special
proceedings was led by 0. L. Rich
ardson of Union county.
Wednesday afternoon a memorial
service was led by W. n. Harris of
New Hanover county. NJ. W. Cant OF
Greensboro spoke on trust funds
and their supervision. J. c. Gilmore
spoke on recent legislation of inter
est to superior court clerks. A dis
cussion of guardianship was led by
A. 7. Watson.
The association banquet was held
Wednesday night in the dining room
of the Manor, at which time the
prizes were awarded for attendance.
Hon. J. C. B. Ehrihghaus Of Eliza
beth City, was the speaker.
Thursdays program calls for a
round table discussion of any subject
that the members wish to be brought
up, led by c. A. Haynes. After the
reports OF secretary and treasurer.
officers will be elected, and the place
Of the next convention viii be chosen
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-07-04
MORE THAN 5000 OF FISH
LICENSES SOLD IN COUNTY

Mr.. j. W. Bryan, former county
fish and game warden, tells The
Democrat that during the period
from April 20 to May 10, his rec
ords show that he disposed of $162
worth of fishing licenses in the eoun-
ty. Since May 10, he states further,
County Warden Harrison Baker has
sold $25 worth, while the clerk of
the superior court has received $38
on this score during the season.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-07-04
CHARGED WITH BURNING BARN

Andy Johnson, who is alleged to
have burned the barn of Mrs.
Blanche Watson, near Deep Gap,
given a hearing before Justice Jason
Moretz, here Saturday. He entered
a plea of not guilty, but waived ex-
animation and was held for trial at
the fall term of Watauga superior
court under S1,500 bond, which he
filled Monday and was released
from custody.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-07-04
MRS. T. w. BECKETT NAMED
PRESIDENT OF NC. RAILROAD

Raleigh, July Mrs. Thomas W..
Beckett, widow of a popular COVE
nor of North Carolina, was named
president of the North Carolina Rail-
road Company for a period of one
wear in announcement made by Gov
erpor Gardner today.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-07-04

Obliging-Mistress. Get me a doz-
en- eggs, and see that they are fresh.
Each one should have the date OF
laying on it.
Maid (returning): : Are these all
right, ma am?
Mistress: Yes, those are right.
Maid: told the young man at
the grocer's that they must have the
date on, so he wrote it on at once.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-07-04
SHORT.TERM SCHOOLS TO
OPEN MONDAY, JULY 8

The board of education in session
Monday ordered that all short term
schools in the county begin their
1929 term on Monday, July 8, pro-
vided teachers are not attending
summer school. If attending sum-
school. the term will open on the
22nd. The long term schools will
open at later date.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-07-04
TWO BARNS BURN

Two large barns, the property of
Mr., Clement Mcneil of Rutherwood,
were burned Tuesday night Mr.
Mcneil knows nothing as to the OH
gin of the blaze. There were no
cattle or other livestock in TIE
buildings, but considerable amount
Of feed and various items of farm
equipment were destroyed, The esti-
mated loss is $500
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-07-04

Farm men and women of North
Carolina have a cordial invitation to
attend the exercises of the annual
Farm and Home Week at State
College, Raleigh, July % to 81.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-07-04

Following the announcement TWO
weeks ago that George Z. Coftey,
Blowing Rock mechanic, had invent
ed a pneumatic jack for automobiles
Mr. Coffey has had several inquiries
about his invention. The drawings
have been submitted to the patent
office at Washington, and Mr.. COT
fey has received his serial number
He expects in few days to attach
it to an automobile and show it in
actual use.
In actual tests at the Blowing
Rock garage, the jack lifted more
than LOO pounds. Il was said by
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-07-04
Program for Today

1000 MParade Sprinkle
following formation: Band; Color Bearers John f. Combs
and s. f. Horton; Color Guards B. X Osborne Tracy
Council; ExService n uniform; n ci
Veterans; Waauga County Hog Rifle Squirrel Hunting
Brigade al must be Mounted Squad
Memorial float; Civil War Veterans Memorial float and
will
Advent church; left and march of homes of
B. j. Council and J. F. Hardin back in Boone Trail
intersection of Blowing King
American Legion Park.
II 100 MAddress of Welcome Grady
II 10 A. M-Address of Welcome by Mayor R. Swift
IL 20 a. Naturalization of Speaker by H. lIoser
IL 80 A MAddress by L.. of n C.
1890 P M-Dinner to be served on the grounds.
2NV to 4:OO F. MShoong Match Park
of and Suitable will be awarded the
P.
letic
$50 MSpecial
400 P M-Fied Sports consisting
Potato Race; Cigarette Race Fat Mans Creased Pole
Climbing and other attractions.
500 MBaseban Came American Of first
1880 P. M.-Band Concert in Of
900 P. M.-Prelimnary Boxing
$3.50 P M-Heavyweight Boxing fighters
$3.50 P. M-Dance at Critcher Hotel
1890 P. M.-Street Dance
"The Air Legion will
a midnight.
elderly be provided by Legion
Auxiliary.
will be
donating dinner baskets
Residents of Boone requested their until
parade
Ladies Room will be provided direction
Auxiliary.
public
emily located at different points in the town
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-07-04

The three girls camps at Blowing
Rock, Camp Ionahlossee, operated
by Dr.. Kephart, Camp Allowes-tee,
conducted by Miss Catherine Thomp-
son, and Camp Cherokee, operated
by Mrs. f. T. Hodgson, are now un-
der way all with large attendances.
Mrs. Hodgson's camp is running now
for the first time in three years, but
it's past popularity is being main
aimed
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-07-04

Continued on Page Four)
New Britain herald., 1929-06-19
PICTURES BRIDGES
 OLD AND MODERN
State Official Speaks at Meeting Of Exchange Club

Tracing the evolution of bridges from the first human chain bridges
 of the prehistoric ages to the present
 wonder of structural work involved in the Bear Mountain bridge in New York, C. l.. Nord. superintendent of bridge construction for the state highway department of Connecticut,
 gave an interesting talk on bridges l and bridgelore last evening at the 1 meeting of the Exchange club at the
 Burritt hotel
 | He illustrated his speech by lan- tern slides. showing pictures of ] bridges that have set type for men to follow throughout the ages Some pictures showed bridges built by the 1 Romans before the time of Christ | that are in staunch condition today. , Other old bridges dating centuries | before that time, built by the 1 Chinese, were shown. These were l nothing more than two poles set in | the ground on opposite sides of a l stream. They were connected with a l vine or cable and passengers were swung across the stream. This is the first of all suspension bridges and the present type, as the Brooklyn l bridge in New York. is but modern | workmanship and material applied in the same way.
 The Fort Lee to Fort Washing ton bridge now in construction is the
 greatest span that has been at tempted by man, being 1,450 feet
 between the supports. This, when
New Britain herald., 1929-06-19
GENTLEMEN OF THE PRESS

uENIAEMEN OF THE fNE6H
 Gentlemen of the Press' is tho fin- est thing the all-taking moving pie lures have brought to this city. It is big, tremendously biz. It is real life transferred to the screen.
 This all talking picture from the the Strand Thursday. Friday and Saturday. It is artistry of plot. of direction and of acting. It is drama dripping with emotion yet admirably restrained and true-to-life.
 News gathering has always been a synonym for romance. The real struggles behind the scenes, in the follow the game" with such devo- tion, has always been the hidden chapter that Gentlemen of the Press" with that great actor. Walter Huston, in the leading role, un- covers. Huston's performance is flawless; it is splendid. And a cast of real artists. artists who have earned their laurels on the legiti- mate stage before entering motion pictures. supports him admirably. The vaudeville show will offer five acts headed by the Fantasy of Dance" in a whirl of color and rhythm; Morrell and Beckwith in The Singing Find;;" Barton and Young in Its All In Fun" Downey and Frisa in What and See" and Earl Coombs Co. in a novelty oddity. Beginning Sunday for four days the Strand will offer the all talking sensation "The Trial of Mary Dugan" with Norma Shearer, Lewis Stone and H. B. Warner.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-19
.L|NDbERGHS BACK
 FROM YACHT TRIP
(Continued from First Page)

tCOntlnued from FlfSt paSeJ A. Lindbergh was back at work to- day.
 His first professional engagement since his marriage to Anne Spencer Morrow May 27 was at Mitchcl field to observe the opening flight tests for the S150,000 prizes offered for the safest aircraft by the Dan- iel Guggenheim fund for the pro- motion of aeronautics.
 Lindbergh was invited to witness the tests in his capacity of trus- tee and adviser to the fund organi- zation.
 Colonel Lindbergh and his bride brought their honeymoon trip to a close yesterday when the famous flyer tied his motor cruiser, Mou- cite, to dock at Sands Point, Long Island.
 | His return was as secret as the departure of the Mouette three weeks ago when the newly married couple had been cruising along Long Island Sound and the New England coast several days before their whereabouts became known. The Lindberghs were guests yes- terday afternoon on the Daniel Gug- genheim estate and after luncheon left in closed car in the direction of New York.
 After observing the safety tests Colonel Lindbergh is expected to Transcontinental Air Transport line which will take him as far west as the Pacific coast. He is technical adviser for the line.
 Skill Highly Praised
 His motor yacht was piloted back to it's berth at Bayonne. N. J.. by Irwin Chase, manager of the com- pany that built it. After inspecting the craft, Mir. Chase praised Colonel Lindbergh's seamanship and skill as a small boat pilot.
 T told Colonel Lindbergh" he said, that even an experienced yachtsman would be proud of the feat he had performed. To make q 1000 mile trip up the coast withou; a crew or navigator, and without any previous experience, is note- worthy. Colonel Lindbergh told me he had not encountered the slight. est trouble during the long trip"
 Lindbergh also told Mir. Chase the cruiser would be docked for three weeks.
 Plane Bears Placards
 The flying colonels plane which has been at Schenectady, N. Y., since it was flown there the day after his marriage was taken back to Cur. tiss field yesterday. While in Sche. nectady visitors at the field had dec. orated it with newly married' pla- cards in expectation that it would he used for the honeymoon.
 Mrs. Dwight w. Morrow, Colonel Lindbergh's mother-in-law. and his wifes sisters, Constance and Elisa beth were at Rockland. Me. yester-
New Britain herald., 1929-06-19

The meeting will be held at Mrs. Dalbey's home on Main street, and 1t is expected that all members who are behind in their work will avail themselves of this oppor- tunity. It is necessary that three- quarters of the club members com- plete the scheduled work before the close of the club year which is July in order that the local unit may acquire an achievement certi- ficate.
 The Community club program is open to the public this evening. The entertainment program is said to be especially good, several num- bers having been arranged by the committee. Dancing will be enjoyed at the conclusion of the program. Refreshments will be served.
 Mrs. Percy Earle left yesterday for Worcester. Mass. after a visit here with her parents. MT. and Mrs. s. Benson.
 Robert Clark. student at Hilton academy, I1lton, N. H., has return- ed to his home here for the sum- mer vacation.
 Donald Turner. U. s. N, has re- turned to duty following a short furlough with his parents here. Lowell Honiss and family and Harvey Brown and family of New York have returned to their homes after a visit here with relatives. MT. and Mrs. H. R. Clark have returned from attending the com mencement exercises at Tilton academy in New Hampshire.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-19
aIx TIN TIN AT CAPITOL

4 radical change in locale from that of his preceding picture marks Rin Tin Tins present appearance as the star of Warner Bros Vitaphone production. "The Million Dollar Col r. lar." which comes to tho Capitol theater Thursday and Friday only.
 Those who prefer the famous dog star in picturesquely rough environ ment will not be disappointed by ''rhe Million Dollar Collar" how ever. for much of its thrilling action has its setting in the mountainous environs of the resort hotel.
 ''The Million Dollar Collar" is story of the underworld. centered about 8 romance which develops as an offshoot of a series of sensational robberies. Rinty is an unwilling partner in crime. but wins his way back into approved society by his heroism in the closing chapters of the splendid story. As co-feature. sue Carol aud Nick Stuart will be offered in Girls Gone Wild"
 Beginning Saturday for five days the Capitol will offer "The Rainbow Man" remarkable all talking and all singing picture with Eddie Bowling starred.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-19

completed. will be . rival to thc Bear mountain bridge, which up. t. now was the greatest bridge II
 America and possibly in the ols: world.
 Detailed drawings and actua' work on the repairing of . bridge IT.; the northern part of the state wer' shown. This is considered one of th' most difYicult jobs attempted in tn state as the bridge was pullinI away from the supports and all in vestigations showed that the bridg' was in good condition. Finally j' was discovered that weight on on end of the bridge was greater thal the other end. An inverted arc Of re
 inforced concrete was sunk in tn
 river, 40 feet below low tide an' set between the lower supports O. the bridge. The work was difficult q there was a heavy stream of wate, to be overcome. The entire rive
 was blocked off with the exceptio' of few yards left for channel an
 the work was done in comparativel dry conditions, although carried ol ! below the level of the water. Ansel Packard, past president ( the State Exchange clubs presentee President Edward H. Christ to k
 home club at the meeting. He als thanked the New Britain club O behalf of the clubs of the state 10 the work that was done in conner ton with the convention held las Tuesday at the Shuttle Meadow clut At the next meeting of the Ne' l Britain Exchange club the annua 1 elections of officers will be held.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-19

churches of Plainville. Beginning with the second Sunday in July. the Methodist, Baptist. Advent Christian, and Congregational churches will unite in their Sunday morning serv- ices.
 The order of the services is as fol- lows: July 14. Methodist church, Rev. A. A.. Ball, preacher: July 21, Baptist church, Rev. Dr. A. D. Ken- drick. preacher: July 1S, Advent Christian church. Sumner Johnson, preacher, and August 1. Congrega- tional church. Rev. J. R. Wilkerson. preacher.
 The Standard Steel baseball team will clash with the Sessions Foundry aggregation this evening at 6:S0 o'clock
 The Trumbull baseball team will play with the Maple Ends of Bris- tol Thursday evening at 6:30 o'clock at the local high school grounds The Maple Ends are . member ol the Bristol twilight league and have strong team. PlainvilIe Briefs The w. c. T. U. will hold ite flower mission tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Gridley at Whiting and Broad streets.
 The Girl Scouts will meet at 6.30 o'clock tomorrow evening in back of the Plainville high school. Captain Dorothy Jacobs requests all girls to
 bring their supper. MT. and Mrs. c. F. Riecker and
 MT. and Mrs. George Seymour are : spending . weeks vacation at their cottage at Highland lake, Winsted The regular midweek prayer
 meeting of the Baptist church will
 be held tomorrow evening at 7:4t o'clock.
 A son has been born to Mir. and
 Mrs. Wesley Schwab of Forestville avenue.
 Henry Parkinson has moved hi. i family from s3 Broad street to 1O7
 Whiting street. Myrl R. Limeburner of Plafnville
 has sold property on Higgins tract
 near Linden street to Ernest c. and Edward E. Barrows. Thomas An. thony of Plainville has sold a piece Of land and buildings near the Neal court highway to John Stamatis of New Britain. Both warrantee deed.
 have been filed at the office of the town clerk,
New Britain herald., 1929-06-19

More than 100 feature acts are contained in the program of enter. tainment to be presented by Sells Floto circus now combined with the original. Tom Mix wild west show. when the big circus comes to New Britain for matinee and night shows only on Friday, June 2S.
 Sells Floto circus. bigger than ever before. will present the greatest of all circus and wild west attractions, Tom Mix, himself and Tony the wonder horse.
 Heading the other feature acts will be a thriller, that of Cliff Aeros,
New Britain herald., 1929-06-19

here fell with the finding in the high court.
 Nils Johnson, 34, of Queen street, Southington. asked to have his case continued for one week and MT. Greenstein had no objection. John son said Prosecuting Attorney Woods had been requested to have the con- tinuance ordered. The charge is that of overlooking a truck and no bond was required. MT. Greenstein re- marking that Johnsons employees are reputable and in all probability was called.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-19
PLAINV|LLE NEWS
(Continued from Page Seven)

manship, fair play and helpfulness
 Miss Clarice Giddish was awarded . track emblem, the same as the boys, for having scored IS points out of the 25 made by the junior class.
 Baseball letters were given to the following: King. Smith, Datoli, Pe- terson. Gauthier. Minella, Hallbacls, French, Gillis, Caparelli and Man ager Smith.
 Miss Evelyn Hanson was awarded . certificate of proficiency in book. keeping.
 Three Drivers Arrested
 Constable George Schubert ar- rested three automobile drivers late last evening after they had crashed on the Plainvillc- c-New Britain road. A, car driven by Edward Simmons of Bristol cut out of line going west and hit a machine driven by Peter Dexine of Fitchburg, Mass. The Massachusetts car in turn crashed into a machine driven by Henry J Gwiazda of Corbin avenue, New Britain.
 Simmons is charged with reckless driving and the others with violating the rules of the road. The occupants of the cars were shaken and bruised
 To Give Play
 The senior candidates of the Girls Friendly society will give play en- titled "The Unexpectedness ol Catherine Henry" at the Grange hall tomorrow evening at S:15 o'clock.
 Music will be furnished by the Night Hawks" orchestra. There will be surprise numbers The proceeds are to be used toward the expenses of the candidates' holiday week a, Canaan.
 Those taking part in the play are as follows: Marion Smith. Alice Flynn, Lucille Smyth, Betty Cassidy Gladys Chambers, Francis Simmers Olive McBurney, Esther Cryres Eleanor Wyman, Dorothy Dunbar and Miss Ida Babcock.
 Attorney Rich H0n0red
 Attorney Anthony J. Rich. prose- cutor of the Bristol city court, has been elected honorary vice president of the Italian-American Independent club of Plainville, according to an announcement made by the officials of the club today.
 The club is showing rapid in- crease in the numbers of members which signifies that there is . great deal of interest in the new organiza. tion. At the meeting which was held last Sunday morning at Colonial hall 16 new members were admitted to the club. The records show that the original membership of the club hai been doubled in the last two meet ings. At this rate, the officers feel that the orga anization is gaining suf- fcient headway for a large and faithful club which will be able to plan for a future home. Returns Home
 Mrs. A. D. Kendrick, wife of Rev Dr. A. D. Kendrick. pastor of the Baptist church, has returned to hel home in Windsor after attending the 18th reunion of her class at Wheaton college. Norton. Mass. Mrs. Kendrick is entertaining three of her classmates, all from Massachusetts. Miss Mary A. Chase of New Bedford. Mrs. David A. Mon. son of Taunton. and Mrs. Horace F. Holden of Brockton.
 Union Services Arranged Arrangements have been com. pleted for union services during the summer by four of the Protests nj
New Britain herald., 1929-06-19

day en route to the Morrow summer home at North Haven.
 Two automobiles loaded with we1- ding gifts and baggage bearing the names of Mr. and Mrs. Lindbergn arrived to be taken by boat to North Haven. Mrs. Morrow and her daughters refused to say whether the Lindberghs were expected.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-19
Legal Notice

The house known as No. 372 Com- monwealth Avenue, being part of the assets of B. Georges & Co. bankrupt, will be hold at Public Auction by the U. s. Official Auctioneer. William Howard Wakelee. Friday. June Fist at il a. m. standard time, on the premises.
 For further particulars. inquire David l.. Nair, Trustee. 300 Main Street. New Britain. Conn.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-19

who is known throughout Europe as the Human Cannon Ball." This act which arrived in America, direct from Germany in April. was the main feature of the winter circus at the Olympia in London.
 And of course there is "Poodles" Hannaford and his famous family of riders. who have returned to Sells Floto Circus after Is months in Hollywood, making feature pictures.
 Matinees will begin at ? o'clock and the evening shows at o'clock. The doors will open one hour earlier than the time scheduled for the per- formance.