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Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-12-26
CHANDLER SPEAKS
TO CIVITAN CLUB
Methodist Minister Well Received by
Local Body. Law Observance Re-
port Adopted. Club Will Not Meet
Again Until january 2

At the weekly luncheon meeting of
the Civitan Club, held Thursday at
the Daniel Boone Hotel, DR.. o. j.
Chandler, pastor of Boone M. E.
Church, South, was the principal
speaker, delivering a short but most
eloquent Christmas message.
DR.. Chandler, after brief introduc-
tory words, centered his remarks
on good will, love, esteem, friend
ship and charity as the binding vir-
tues which keep the world in har-
mony. He stated that the world to-
ues, too much stress being laid on
the house that the man lives in, the
magnificence of his grounds sstlss, the ele=
gance of his furnishings, and not
enough on the things being taught
the children of those homes or the
things that go on within their portals.
Referring to the love of man, Dr.
Chandler impressed on his listeners
the fact that he had rather have the
panions and live in an humble cabin,
than to dwell in a magnificent man
sion harboring ill-feeling and hate.
The orator went back to the de-
struction of Rome, and wove in the
fact that no archaeologist has ever
uncovered a footprint of mercy or
charity in that Empire of the Gaze
sars. Unlike America, these ancients
lived in turmoil and hate, and died
In their own corruption. America
and the balance of the civilized world
today are supporting charities, are
bound together with the sacred blood
of Christ, and, according to the
speaker, will stand long after the
marble ruins of the Coliseum have
returned to dust.
DR.. Chandler's talk, while of a
serious nature, was illuminated with
bits of humor. His analysis of the
Christmas Spirit was concise, sympa-
thy being named as the most binding
quality of the Yule season. The
message was well-received by more
than twenty Civilians and several Wis
itors.
During a brief business session
which preceded Dr. Chambers talk,
DR.. George K. Moose read report
from the committee on law observ-
ance, offering the support of club
members to city officials in their eff
forts to curb lawlessness. The report
was unanimously adopted, after
which the Community Chest commit
tee reported collection of approx
mately 1925 from citizens of Boone.
President George Hagaman presided
over the luncheon meeting.
There will be no meeting of Civil
tan next Thursday, on account of the
Christmas holidays. The next regular
MONDAY assembly will be on Thurs
da", January 2.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-12-26
Mr.. Houston Shipley
Died on Wednesday

Mr. Houston Shipley of Villas r.
F. d., one of the county's most in
tensive farmers, died at his home
last Wednesday night. He was 73
years old and had been in bad health
the major part of his long life, but
had never been confined to his bed
for any length of time, until his last
illness, which was very brief. He
chose to live single and since the
death of his parents many years ago,
save the company of a colored man
who lived with the family from a
boy, he lived alone, but did not fail
to make money on his fertile farm
and builded for himself only a few
years ago, one of the most beautiful
homes of the county, near the build
ing in which he was reared and had
spent the most of his life.
Mr.. Shipley was a man who always
strove to make two blades of grass
grow where only one had grown be-
fore-and this was his goal in all
his farm work. All he cultivated ap-
peared to be just a little better than
the other man could grow. The re-
suit was that on last Wednesday
night he left one of the most fer
tile and beautiful farms to be found
in the county.
The funeral was conducted on
Friday by his nephew the Rev. "Bil-
ly' Moore and interment was in the
Cove Greek cemetery, in the pres
ence of large concourse of sorrow
ing friends and relatives.
He is survived by two sisters, Mrs.
Callie Moore and Mrs. Joe K. Mast,
and one brother, Mr.. w. E. Shipley,
a former well-known Wataugan now
resident of Wallace, Va.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-12-26
Biographical Sketch of
Confederate Veteran
(By CAPT. E. J. NORRIS)

Following is short sketch of my
life during the War Between the
States:
The first of July, 1862, decided
to go to the war, rather than to be
taken or sent either. So on one morn
ing l told my mother so that she
might "fix up my clothes" for me
and she did. l pulled out for John
son City, Tenn. l got there near the
10th or 18th. of July, 1862, went
and volunteered in Co. D, the 58th
North Carolina Regiment, under D.
C. Harmon as captain. | took up
camp, drilling and guard duty. kept
this up till near fall, when orders
came for us to go to Cumberland
Gap, Tenn. We stayed there TOR
awhile, doing guard duty, scouting
or anything a soldier had to 40.
From there we went to Big Creek
Gap, Tenn, to take up winter quar-
ters. There we secuted and hunted
bushwhackers. Also during our time
there we built a log fort. | worked
on it about ninety days at dollar
day and haven't got my pay yet.
Then we proceeded to Clinton,
Tenn, stayed there some time, just
doing about the same as we did at
Big Creek Gap. From there to
Chickamauga, Tenn, reaching there
sometime in September, '63.
| had been there only few days
when | got in hearing of some bush
whackers and Yankees, and, believe
me, accompanied by some other SOL
diers, we put about sixteen of those
Yankees out ~of business. They fell
to the ground like snowdrops for
awhile. The battle lasted four days
and resulted in one of the greatest
Rebel victories. The Yankees went
back to Chattanooga, Tenn, while
we went back to Knoxville, Tenn,
to reinforce Longstreet.
When the Yankees saw that our
crowd was small they attacked us
and we did nothing but form in line
of battle on top of Missionary Ridge,
time for awhile. Finally, after hard
battling and struggling, they broke
our lines of skirmish. We had to
retreat and they got all of our ar
tillery. But, worst of all, l got shot
in the arm, all the bones being
broken to pieces.
CneH was SenL nome On Iur-
Tough, stayed at home all that win
ter. In the spring / returned to the
army, got there on the ninth of May,
1854, and went to fighting on the
tenth day at Buzzard Roost Noun
tain, Ga. On account of my arm
still being somewhat lame, however,
/ could not fight SO very good.
From this on we went to fighting
both day and night, holding our
grounds, too. While in battle again
| was wounded near Marietta, Ga.
not so bad but what / still kept in
battle, after few days delay. Dur
ing the last days of August we were
ordered to go to Jones Bar, Ga.
where we charged the Yankees
breastworks, but failed to routs them
We lost quite few of our men there
one of them being Captain Stuart
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-12-26
Second Grade Pupils
Issue "Newspaper''

A most pleasant surprise greeted
the Editor on Friday evening when
Miss Jane Eliason, teacher of Second
Grade "B" at the city school, dropped
into the Democrat office and pre-
sented him with a copy of Second
Grade News" publication" gotten
up by the tiny tots of that class.
These embryo members of the
Fourth Estate, under the able direc-
ton of Miss Eliason, certainly pre-
sent brilliant array of future jour
nalists. Their work, done with
crayon and pencil, is in good news
paper style, well classified and deco
rated, and carries many items of
news, interesting, for the most part,
to small children. And then there
are advertising columns, telling the
reader of rag dolls, hobby horses, doll
dresses, etc, which can be purchased
for a small sum in the classroom.
Turning to page 2 catchy box ex-
tends to the Editor of The Democrat
the appreciation of second grade
students for his work as a journalist
during the past year.
Children, we appreciate your
kind words of praise. Even though
they come from the hearts of youth,
we can at least feel that they are
sincere, and unlimited with the flat
terry OF older persons. And, in re-
turn, we want to thank you for your
paper, which is radiant with journal
istic talent. AS one newspaper editor
to another, may you prosper in your
efforts to keep the world informed" /"
The staff of Second Grade News"
includes Palmer Blair, editor; Ran
som Payne, art editor; Lorraine High
fill and Joe Greer. renorters.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-12-26

one of the best men of our regiment.
From there we went over across the
railroad to Lovejoy. On that day,
just as the sun was setting, was
shot down, and thought l was killed,
a big bullet lacking only about an
inch of going through me. This was
on September d, one day before
was 21 years old. They took ME to
hospital where stayed until some
time in November. AS soon as was
able to come home they sent me, and
| was not able again to return to the
army till the war was closed.
After going through many hard
ships in the war and outside the
war, too, ! am still living and am
&c years, 2 months and IL days old.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-12-26
Schools Close for the
Christmas HOLIDAYS

The three schools in Boone closed
for the holidays at noon Friday, the
goth, and will open on January 1.
Almost all the out-of-town students
are going home for the Christmas
season.
Cove Greek school closed at the
same time and will open on January
6. Practically all the short-term
schools close on December "a.
Even school teacher is not i'm
mune. If you should happen to hear
wedding bells among our teachers
during Xmas, don't be surprised.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-12-26
Leisure

For the first time in history ma
lion is so prosperous that there is
no serious problem of what to do
for the poor. In the United States
yhilanthropists and economists are
considering instead how to help the
Aighly-paid wage-earners to get more
genuine value out of the leisure
which the shortened working day
gives them.
George Eastman has given tens of
millions to further musical educa-
lion and the appreciation of good
music. He says, rightly, that the man
Ut woman who gets his highest pleas
ure from producing or listening to
music is much happier as well as a
much more useful citizen than the
one who does not know what to do
with his spare time.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-12-26
Today and
Tomorrow
By FRANK P. STOCKBRIDGE
Calendars

The movement to reform the cal
sndar- by making the year into thir-
4een months of % days each with
an extra holiday thrown in between
Christmas and New Year is making
headway.
The principal objections are on
religious grounds. There is nothing
sacred about the calendar, but to
change it would mean changing the
date of Easter and some saints days.
The Pope must consent before the
Catholic nations will accept these
changes. Orthodox Jews object re
the aeight-day interval between Sab
baths once a year.
Sooner or later we shall have a
new system of reckoning time, the
third since Julius Caesar established
the foundation of the present calen-
,iar in 48 B. C.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-12-26
Shoes

- A nationally distributed brand of
shose sells for $4 pair. The man
at the head of the business failed
IN 1921. He started up again on the
modern plan of quantity production,
low overhead and high wages. His
lowest-paid worker gets SIS a day,
enough to buy pair of the shoes he
helps make and have a dollar left
over.
A German shoe manufacturer Wis
tied this mans plant. The German
makes a shoe which retails at 18
marks-$4.50. He pays his workmen
six marks ($1.50) a day. A man
has to work half week to earn a
eair of shoes.
"Our country and the rest of Eu-
rome will never get ahead until we
learn that the workers must be ou1
chief consumers, and must earn
enough to buy the goods they make, -
said the German.
He had discovered the secret of
American prosperity.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-12-26
tiles

Former members of the Russian
nobility are scattered over the world.
Some stnad the test of poverty, many
wilt under it, proving nothing ex-
cept that people are much alike, til
tied or not.
In New York a grand duke or two
live without working by selling "Im-
perial Orders" to gullible Americans.
The buyer gets the right to wear a
red ribbon across his shirt-front and
pretend to be somebody. Harmless
enough, but silly.
Much more entitled to respect is
Russian princess who works in a
fashionable dress shop in New York.
Her title is genuine, she is beautiful,
many men want to marry her. She
prefers independence on $50 a week
and complains about nothing except
that her feet get pretty tired by S
o'clock.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-12-26

Sir Philip Gibbs, most capable of
British journalists, reports tn
drinking is becoming questionable
IN good society in England and di-
ninishing among the working class.
England has no prohibition law.
we had no national prohibition law
IN America before the war, yet it
-aas noticeable that drinking was
Aallino off everywhere. After pro-
nibition was enacted it became fash
lonable to patronize bootleggers as
gesture of defiance.
Now these defiant ones are not get
ling the kick out of their attitude
which they got at first, and drinking
seems definitely on the wane again.
Good society no longer looks toler-
antly on drunkenness. Flask-toting is
rightly regarded as childish.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-12-26

r. G. MacMahon, auditor of May
view Manor, Blowing Rock, who was
recently reported as going to the
Crosse Point Club at Detroit, has
changed his plans and is now general
auditor at the Selwyn Hotel at Char
iOtte for Mr.. W. c.. Petty, president
and general manager. Also at the
Selwyn for the winter, as house
keeper, is Mrs. Alec Ketchie, house
keeper of MAYHEM Manor at Blow
ing Rock.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-12-26

Continued on page four.)
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-12-26
1esus OF Nazareth

About 1900 Man born in the Far East
humble family subject He taught for three
years. outside of his country the
universities the fields the hllsdes
the taught quite
impossible comprehend follow. opposed
persons called people
day. Finally these decided that He
be allowed live They him DEATH while
by condemned abused Him.
When He died He had great following, only few hum
be uneduated whom really
their teacher had They looked nothing
from Him and back their fishing There
then written word of His in existence All
His that the world had had consisted of
There four words that
tered His life and His death would quite
events in the history of the world
from them!
He changed the history
who has lived No king scholar
fuence compared His His teaching
derstood accepted authoritative the world
Chrendom asks What did He teach? What did he
when 1T agrees on that the matter is settled.
He also person in all history Different
have had their heroes
has been loved ages over
Jesus of Nazareth has become greatest holiday the glad
dest day of the year.
Verify, "Thou mast conquered, Galieanw
(From an Ancient Number of The Youths Companion)
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1929-12-26

Mesdames Elizabeth Sproles and
Margaret Mulvaney, of Mountain
City, Tenn, were in town on a shop
ping expedition Saturday afternoon.
They report the condition of Mrs.
w. r. Butler, who has been very
sick for the past month, but little
improved.
The Washington times., 1929-11-08
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9
THE VOICE OF THE HEAVENS

THE VOICE OF HEAVENS
The moons unfrendy aspects to Mars and Uranus tend to-
disruption disorganizaon misunderstanding well
deliberaton maintain secontrol
tomorrow birthday the coming will demand caution
quarrel bene
fitted but health child born tomorrow will
obtain much life through his brethren
associates attract attention
IMPORTANT DATES FOR THOSE BORN NOVEMBER
Favorable for business finance and general
affairs in 1880 February s5 April 1920 June 46 September
te November and in $780, from August 81 September
September October 1920.
UnfaVorab tendenceAVod accidents undue excite
kinds risks, November
and in February 1113, February 1916
June 2428 August 1913 Hndrances low vitality, maintain
routine December 1920 and in $780, March 1S9 &c.
1920 September 2O22 Avoid dissatisfaction nervous tension
February March 1880 June 80 to July l. October Ia
These oulookS the the
birth considered Contradictory opposing
influences
copyright Syndicate, 1nc1
The Washington times., 1929-11-08
! TO 5 Olfl Viii / !! K.IEE | {:

SNlA<E-TeheuE 7eh4phs HS eUs7orARYI
NASTY REMARK WHEN THE eAAhEs EAILE1 no Me6h At
1hE EAsrERA -rERkAltlus LAST WEEK
The Washington times., 1929-04-17
HESSE IS GIVEN.
WRIST WATCH

Major Edwin B. Hesses retired su-
perintendent OF police, last night was
presented with an inscribed gold
wrist watch by, his friends Of the
Metropolitan Police Relief Associa-
ton, of which he had been secretary
treasurer for more than 90 years:
; The presentation was made in the
SQUAD room at Police Headquarters
by Capt. +. s. w. Burke. The latter
told his former chief that he could
now tell what time 1t was while mo-
toring without taking both hands off
the wheel of the sedan presented him
by members of the force.
With tears in his eyes, Major
Hesse thanked his comrades for the
Gift. He said that he missed his
old place on the force. since no
one could help missing It after 3S
years of service. He added that he
was still tired and that flgurat:vely
one foot was still in the coffin,
but that he hoped soon to- have
II out.
Through Capt. Carney l.. Plem-
mons, the association voiced an
expression of deep regret at Major
Hesse's retirement. offering him a
resolution of thanks for his services
as secretary-treasurer.
The Washington times., 1929-04-17
Winchester Boy Dies
After hOng Sickness

WINCHESTER, Va, April IT,
Paul Schraeder, the 6-year-old son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. August Schraeder. died
at his parents home following a six
weeks illness of measles, which de-
veloped into pneumonia.
He leaves his parents, three
brothers-August jr., Robert and
Nolan d. Schraeder, and one sister,
Mary v. Schareder.
The funeral took place from the
house, just north of West Fairfax
Grace Lutheran Church officiated.
lane. The Rev. DR.. c. A. Freed. cf
Burial was in Mt. Hebron Cemetry.
The Washington times., 1929-04-17
Weeping At Mother's 5
Grave, Girl Taken
On Rim Charge

sTAUNToN, Va, April IT,
While weeping at the grave Of
her mother in Thornrose Cemetery
this city, Lottie Tribbett was in
terrupted by two policemen. who
demanded that she "qome along"
Two pints Of liquoF are alleged
to have been found upon the
woman who is clerk at a local
business establishment. While
she was not intoxicated at the
time of her arrest, II. II. r,ngle'
man, one of the officers who
made the arrest, said that she
"had had couple of drinks"
The police stated that com.
plants had been received from
persons living in the neighbor-
hood OF the cemetery. that the
Tribbett woman was in the habit
Of going there to drink.
The woman was taken to Jail,
but furnished bond for her ap-
rearance in police court.
The Washington times., 1929-04-17
To FIGHT
FOR DAM

LURAY. April 17.-Negotiations
are under way by rival interests in
this county for construction of a
third hydro-electric dam in the
Shenandoah River.
Options have been secured by
agents of the Page Power Company,
which already has two dams in
operation in the county and which
furnishes a large amount of terri
tory in the valley and northern and
eastern Virginia; and by A. A..
Roudabush, of Shenandoah. this
county, large stockholder in other
power projects.
The Page Power Company was
organized by NJ. E. Roudabush.
brother to A. A. Roudabush, who
was also interested at one time in
the local concern.
The new dam, whatever interests
secure rights-of-way. will be con-
structed in Springfield district, in
Northern Page county.
The Washington times., 1929-04-17
Randall T. Elliott Is
Mt. Ida Hotel Head

RICHMOND, va, April if.-Ran.
Gall r. Elliott, Of 1s31.33 G ST.,
Washington, D. G., is president Of
the Hotel Development Corporation,
of Mt. Ida, Arlington County, Va,
just chartered to buy, build, and
operate hotels.
Other officers OF the corporation
are; Herbert D. Waters, vice presi.
dent; Thomas L. Lloyd, secretary,
both Of Washington: and Marshall
H. Lynn, formerly Of Richmond
but now OF Mt. Ida. treasurer. S. e.
Anderson, of Washington, and the
officers comprise the board of di
rectors. .tr
The Washington times., 1929-04-17
GRIFFS To PLAY
FOR BOYS
rhe more. the merrier.

The more. the merrier.
Well, that is just what will hap
pen Saturday morning at Clark
Griffith stadium. Every boy in
town is invited to be present for a
special party arranged by the Wash
ington Baseball Club and The Wash
ington Times. and the more, present,
the merrier the party will be.
Admittapce is free, the only stipr
ulation being that you make an
appearance before IL a. m.
IL you like to play ball. come
and bring your team, as here Is
chance for them all to benefit by
watching real big league players
practice.
There will be special entertain
ment by the well.known baseball
comedians, Nick Altrock and A;
Schacht. and lots of lucky boys
will go home with a professional
model glove autographed by his big
league favorite.
Remember-the place is the Clark
Griffith Stadium, and the day is
Saturday, and the time II a. m. We
want to see you, and your friends
present, so be sure to be there.
The Washington times., 1929-04-17
Little Girl Seeking
Her Lost Pup ''DOOgan'

A two-year-old girl, Dixie Lee
Zirkin, was distracted today at her
home in the 6300 block Delaware
St., Chevy Chase, Nd, because she
was unable to find her diminutive
Boston terrier pup, "Doogan."
The playful brown dog disap-
peared Thursday. Dixie Lee has In
quired, of the puppy, OF everyone
she has seen since. She has been a
great Aadmirer of ''Doogan" every
since she received him as Christ
mas gift.
The Washington times., 1929-04-17
HyattsvilIe Pastor
tn Preach i'm District

HYATTsVILLE, Nd, April IL
The Rev. C. p. Ryland, pastor of
the Kendall Baptist Church, Wash.
ington, D. c., will preach Sunday
evening at o'clock at the First
Baptist Church of Hyattsville.
DIR. Robertson, pastor of the
Hyattsville Baptist Church, will
preach at the Kendall Baptist
Church Sunday evening and every
night next week in special revival
meeting.
The Washington times., 1929-04-17
Fifty-Three-Years Old
~ In Prison IS Times

NEW YORK, April Q.N.S).-
In her SO years. Frances Smith
has served 65 prison terms, all of
them since she was 81. She is
serving her sitxy-sixth term on
Welfare Island.