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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-07-22
NOTICE
North Carolina
Ashe County

North Carolina
Ashe County
In the Superior Court
Nellie Davis VS.. Roy Davis.
To Roy Davis, Defendant:
You will take notice that on the
18th day of July, 1887, at 100
o'clock, A. M. in the Superior Court
of Ashe County, before the Judge
holding Court of the July Term, the
dispositions of Walter Rhodes, Ethel
Rhodes and Sally Davis, taken be-
fore Ruthe Bauguess, a Notary Pub
lie, at Asheville, North Carolina,
will be opened according to law for
use as evidence in the above entitled
action.
This the 10th day of July, 1887.
NELLIE DAVIS.
BY Grant Bauguess, Atty. 1872
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-07-22
NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE
North Carolina
Ashe County

ASne county
Under and by virtue of the power
of sale contained in certain deed
of trust executed by M. E. Severt
and husband, George Severt, dated
the 18th day of January, 1888, to w.
B. Austin, Trustee to secure the pay
ment of the sum of $575.00 and in
terest, which deed of trust is duly
recorded in the office of the Regis
ter of Deeds of Ashe County in
Book 80, page 295, and default hav-
ing been made in the payment OF
the bond secured by said deed OF
trust, and at the instance and re-
quest of the cestui que trust, l, W. B
Austin, Trustee, will sell to the
highest bidder for cash at the court
house door in Jefferson, North Car
Dina at one o'clock P. NJ, on Satur-
day, the 18th day of August, 1887
the following described real estate
lying and being in Ashe County
North Carolina, and described as
follows:
Lying and being in Ashe County
adjoining the lands of Bob Mash
Clark Mash and others, and more
particularly described as follows:
First Tract: Beginning on a stake
or stone near the bank of New Riv-
er and Bob Mash's corner; then run
ming north 80 IL east with Bob
Mash's line, 1873 poles to a stake in
Charlie Miller's line; then north 80
west So poles to black oak and
maple; then south 48 west Y poles
to a stake; then south 81 west Fl
poles to stake; then south So west
40 poles to stake on the bank OF
New River; then south 80 east down
the river, % poles to a stake; then
south 81 east 46 poles to a stake on
bank of said river; then south So
east Is poles to the beginning, con-
tanning 81 acres, more or less.
Second Tract: Beginning on a
chestnut on the bank of New River,
running south SIS IL west, with
Clark Mash's line, rs poles to a stake
on the bank of New River; then
north 60 west 81 poles to a stake;
then south 81 west IA poles to a
stake on the bank of said river;
then south So west 33 poles to a
stake on bank of said river and Bart
Mash's corner; then north Is west
% poles to stake; then north 81
east II poles to a stake; then north
So east IL poles to a stake at the
corner of fence; then north % west
60 poles to red oak in Bart Mash's
corner; then north l east poles to
two chestnuts in said Mash's line;
then north sc east 81 IL poles to a
red oak; then south Is east 20 poles
to a stake; then east Is poles to a
stake; then youth 43 east poles to
a stake on bank of branch; then
north g. east % poles to a locust
near the river bank; then down the
river to the beginning chestnut, con-
tanning Sc acres, more or less.
This the 18th day of July, 1887.
Ssh w. B. AUSTIN, Trustee.
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EXECUTORS NOTICE

North Carolina
Ashe County
Having qualified as Executors of
the estate of A. G. Griffetts, deceas-
ed, late of Ashe County, North Caro-
lima, this is to notify all persons
having claims against the estate of
said deceased to exhibit them to the
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-07-22
NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE
North Carolina
Ashe County


By virtue of power contained in
a certain deed of trust executed on
February 20, 1884, by E. w. Poe and
wife, Ella Poe, to Ira T. Johnston,
Trustee for D. P. Stanley, recorded
in the office of the Register of Deeds
of Ashe County in Book 80, page
444-5, and at the request of the hold
er of the note thereby secured, I,
Ira T. Johnston, Trustee, will sell to
the highest bidder for cash at the
Courthouse door in Jefferson, North
Carolina, on the 30th day of July,
1887, at one o'clock P. M. the fol-
lowing described land, to-wit:
First Tract: Lot number Z of the
division among Timothy Poe heirs
beginning on dead white oak corn
er and lots number and running
N % IL w with Lot number 5, 10
poles to stake and rock pile corner
of Lot number and 5; thence N 81
E with Lot number 4, poles to a
stake corner of Lot number 4;
thence N "a E IA poles to stake;
thence "a 1-2 E % IA poles to a
stake in Ollie Bare's line; thence S
So w with Ollie Bare's line Is poles
to stake Ollie Bare's corner and
corner of Lot number 6; thence 81
w with Lot number 6 Is IL poles
to a stake corner of Lot number 6;
thence N w with Lot number 6,
Is poles to the beginning, containing
6 IA acres.
This being the property conveyed
to Floyd E. Poe and wife, Maud Poe,
by John Poe, Fannie Poe, ct al, re-
corded in the office of the Register
Of Deeds in Book NJ, page $50.
Second Tract: Beginning on a
stake on the Southeast of branch
near large rock running S So IL
w down the branch II IA poles at
a stake in the road near the mouth
of branch; thence N 80 w with road
26 poles to stake in the road;
thence N Al w IL poles to stake
in the road; thence N IL IL w Is
poles to stake; thence N 6 E 1-3
poles to a stake Pennington's corner;
thence S 88 E with Pennington's line
40 IL poles to stake in Poe's line;
thence S As IL poles to the begin
ming, containing 8 acres.
Third Tract: Lot number 6, begin
ming on a dead white oak corner of
Lot Number running S E Is poles
to stake; thence N 81 E Is 1-2
poles to stake Ollie Bare's corner;
thence S % E with Ollie Bare's line
IA poles to stake Bare and Richard
son corner; thence S rs 1-2 w with
Richardson line 16 poles to stake at
corner of barn; thence S 80 w % IA
poles to stake at apple tree; thence
S 70 w II poles to stake at road;
thence N % w with the road Is
poles to stake in the road; thence N
% w with the road IL poles to
stake corner of Lot number 5; thence
N 78 1-2 E with Lot number 5, 40
poles to the beginning, containing z
acres and 96 rods.
This June 20, 1887.
IRA T. JOHNSTON,
7-29 Trustee.
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NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION
North Carolina
Ashe County

Having qualified as Administrator
of Mrs. Mary Spencer, late of the
State of Virginia, who died leaving
property in Ashe County, North
Carolina, this is to notify all persons
having claims against the said estate
to present them to the undersigned
for payment on or before July 1888
or this notice will be pleaded in bar
of their recovery. All persons in
debted to said estate will make
prompt payment to the undersigned.
This July /, 1887.
GUY T. BADGER, Administrator
of Mrs. Mary Spencer, decd. 8-15
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-07-22

Farmers of New Hanover county
are busy planting soybeans and field
peas on land given to truck crops
earlier in the year. Practically all
of these crops will be turned under
as green manure.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-07-22
UNYi,lo37

~ LHSrateT HEALTH DEPARTMENTS
- CcuHTe HEAL tn DEPARTMENTS
. CRY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS
. No ORGANIZED HEALTH DER.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-07-22

A man living in Yorkshire, Eng
land, has a nose 71a inches long.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1937-10-15

in Fires Of Youth intended to keep
my eye on you. When heard you had
retired, thought it was disaster.
It was your great moment and you
Martha said eageriy-"1 know. I
knew it then. I've often been sorry.
But that's all over now I'm going to
find my way back" -
Maurice Hoffman had a reputation
for being shrewd and ruthless in his
dealings with artists. Martha did not
approving her loneliness in her silver
dress. IF that's the case, Miss Murray,
I can forgive your husband, for my
evening will not be a loss"
Martha. still ashamed and unhappy,
was incredulous. you mean you would
really risk taking chance on me?"
II don't take risks" said the famous
facial angles for the camera, and I
have never forgotten the spell binding
quality of your work. You have what
fire.
Nick saw Martha off at the airport.
He was casual and noncommital, and
bought her books and candy, but his
he revealed his bitterness. II said you
were selfish, Martha, and you are. You
think more of your self glorification
than you do of your husband. know
this is the end. Hoffman will make
you great star and you'll never come
back"
But of course will Nick" she said,
IF you'll change your ways and stay
sober"
cts bargain" he said and briefly
kissed her.
He watched the big ship lift off the
ground and disappear into the smoky
haze of the west. Then he drove back
to town and got drunk
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1937-10-15

said: 1--WE heard so much about you
this is very wonderful occasion" She
glanced at Nick. He was definitely
drunk-it did not take much to do it.
The whisky decanter on the table was
almost empty, and she knew that ON
nous narrowed look in his eyes:
deep leather chair and said-"Mr.
Hoffman, hear you came to the show
tonight to hear my husband"
Laura sighed with relief and left
them. Maurice Hoffman resumed his
seat: II did, Mrs; Linley," he said
courteously, land must admit that
Nick had his head lowered and his
eyes shifting from one to the other
like an angry bull. "Interesting!" he
growled truculently. 1T was magnifi-
cent! Not another actor on Broadway
could play that part the way I play
it. Nor any of your ladies in trousers
on the coast: You haven't got an actor
in your outfit, Maurice Hoffman, with
the talents of louise"
Martha jumped up with a little cry,
her hand at her mouth, her face
flaming She Said-"I'm desperately
sorry Mr.. Hoffman-I-I must apollo
gize for my husband"
Hoffman rose and opened the door
for her, and Martha passed through.
He closed 1t. He Said-"Why should
you apologize, Martha Murray, if he
has not the wit to apologize for him.
self?"
She stared at him in surprise. "You
remember me? You know who amp"
He took her by the elbow and led
her away as the dull sounds of Nick
stumbling over the furniture came from
the little room. Il do. Take me to some
quiet place where we can talk
Martha took him to Laura's blue
and silver boudoir. which invaded by
sound only, was comparatively quiet.
Certainly I remember you" Hoffman
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1937-10-15
BY OLGA A. ROSMANITH
IN TWO PARTS-PART TWO

There was nothing of the Nick she
loved in his face now. The freight
carved it in glowing copper, beautiful
and patrician-but dissoldte and pre-
maturely old. She said proudly, every
well if you wish it, certainly will
HIS lips moved in sheer. "You
couldn't if you tried. You haven't got
the CUTS. Alcohol is necessary to me
but I'm necessary to YOU"
Martha ran away, slammed the door
on him and locked herself in her room
Said aloud to the snow whirling in the
outer darkness-"that's the end Of it.
will go-this time I will
She called up Sam Oberstein on her
bedroom telephone soon after nine in
the morning. He was cynically pleased
you," he said cheerfully. II got some-
thing interesting, too. Come along and
see me right now"
Nick walked into her room while
she was putting her hat on to go out.
Splendid" he said brightly, come
along to Carriers and III buy YOU
some shiny thing of diamonds"
How dare you?" said Martha angri-
ly. you can't buy me off,"
He said-"the trouble with women
is they can't take joke!"
Martha lashed out with a new I'M
familiar ferocity. "A joke! The trouble
with you is, you don't know what it's
all about, because when I'm suffering
you're unconscious. It's bad enough to
be as lonely as person living with a
lunatic, because when you're drunk
you're the same as lunatic, and it's
terrible to see poverty and degradation
ahead of somebody fine that you hap
pen to love. But, the humiliation I feel
before, others who pity me while you
get drunken and drunker-it's- SITS
like being stripped of my clothes in
public one by one"
Take a deep breath Martha before
you go any further, or you're liable
to choke yourself
He was standing there, freshly
groomed, family dissipated and heart
smile Of imperturbabie good hu tas
playing about his lips. Martha felt the
blood surge to her head and flow away
again, leaving her dizzy as if she were
about to faint. She said weakly: ooh,
what's the use? There's nothing more
to be said"
Good. Then what about that trip
to Carriers? Drunkards fade out you
tell me. but a diamond knows the
secret Of eternal YOUTH"
Martha fastened the fur collar of
her coat. Buy it for some woman who
likes kisses that smell of spirits. She
deserves diamonds if she can take it.
don't, because I can't"
She saw the dull red tinge his lean
cheeks. His most vulnerable spot it
seemed, was his personal vanity. She
took her pocketbook from the dressing
table, pushed past him and escaped
Nick's chauffeur was waiting in the
when he saw Martha. She shook her
head and hailed taxi-told the man
to drive to Broadway.
You're in luck, Mrs. Linley," Ober-
in The Faithful Sisters with Lenora
Palette. You've got the bend on the
others because you're so like her. Thing
is, you must come with me now and
clinch it quick"
Martha went cold to the tips of her
fingers in spite of the heat in the
stuffy office. "But it's fantastic! It
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1937-10-15
AUTO TAXES COMING

Montana owners of motor vehicles this year
will be required to Pay at least four taxes
in addition to buying 1898 license plates
within q period Of two months. according to
Chairman E. A. Dye Of the state board of
equalization. In November. 1887 taxes will be
due on the machines. On Jan. I, the 1898
taxes will be due. A law enacted by the last
legislature REQUIRES that they be paid in ad-
vance. And the 1898 taxes must be paid
that law also requires before the 1898 license
tag can be obtained. Finally, the board has
recommended to counties that the road and
poll taxes also be collected jan l In order
tax law.
The Bismarck tribune., 1937-10-29

inferior to that of France or that Of
the other major powers, being . rela-
lively new weapon for the Japanese.
The Bismarck tribune., 1937-10-29
Foreign Military Men Watch Battle
Of Shanghai From Skyscraper Roofs
the United States, British and French
observers:

the United States, British and French
observers:
United States-Both Chinese and
japanese showed originality in their
operations, efficiency and bravery
under fire: the Chinese carried out a
marvellously organized retreat from
Chapel, taking full equipment with
them; the japanese deserved high
praise for strength of their attack al
though it was bloody one; japanese
airmen, with 20 years of experience,
did not rate as we'll as the Chinese
fliers with five years experience;
japanese claims Of wholesale destruc-
ton of Chinese planes were substan-
TALLY discounted.
British-Both belligerents showed
good fighting qualities but japanese
aerial manevers were reckless, especi-
ally with regard to indiscriminate
machine cunning and faulty bomb
ing workmanship; the Japanese land
forces seemed reluctant to engage IN
close quarters fighting.
French-These observers said they
would prefer to have the Chinese un-
der them because Of their alertness.
general intelligence, initiative and
ability to "take it,; they did not de-
tract from the bravery Of the Jap
anese soldiers nor the readiness Of
Japanese officers to die with their
men; the Japanese air force was much
The Bismarck tribune., 1937-10-29
Conclude Both Sides Are Good
Fighters; Praise Chinese
Retreat From Chapel
Nv IANiEs A. MILLS

Shanghai, Oct. 29-R-Foreign
military experts - like physicians
watching rare operation in surgi-
cal amphitheatre- studied the battle
Of Shanghai Thursday from lofty OBJ
servation posts.
Never in modern history, they said,
have military observers had the OPP
portunity to observe war operations
in such a broad clinical fashion.
Armed with telescopes and maps
these experts, perched on skyscrapers,
apartment houses and hotels, have
viewed the spectacular moves Of both
forces on the panoramic battlefront
by day and by night.
United States marine corps Officers,
had probably the finest observation
post Of all-the top Of the 22-story
Park hotel.
The British occupied the tower OF
the Metropole hotel and the French
had an elaborate system Of observation
posts on the roofs Of the highest build
ings In the French concession.
Here are summaries Of comment by
The Bismarck tribune., 1937-10-29
YANDERBE'RG RAPS
BUSINESS POLICIES
New Deal Must Give Legitimate
Business a Chance to
Survive, Declares

Grand Rapids, Mich. Oct. 29.-(P-
Senator Arthur H. vandenberg, r.,
Mich.) told Joint meeting Of luncn-
con and community clubs here Thurs
day that III legitimate American
business does not have fair chance
to profitably survive, none Of Us has 3
chance to survive"
In an address which criticised the
New Deals business policies, Sen.
Vandenberg asserted 1T is fine ideal
to share the wealth. Wealth ought
Is be as widely shared as possible IN
democracy. But wealth has to BE
created before it can be shared. Bust
ness has to succeed before 1t can make
Jobs. Money must 60 to work before
men can 60 to work"
Declaring the government today b
putting these "axioms" In reverse, ne
said it is trying to 60 lin. two opposite
directions" at the same time.
American business, Vandenberg said,
docs not know the value Of money
in which its commitments are made
because the president himself. alone,
can change the value Of the dollar
overnight"
The Bismarck tribune., 1937-10-29
TO AWARD EAGLE
scout BADGES TO
SIX HEBRON BOYS
Gov. William LANCER Scheduled
to Speak After Unique
Occasion Nov. IL

Hebron, Nd, Oct. 2e-One Of the
most unique programs in the history
Of the Missouri Valley Boy Scout
council will be held in Hebron, Novem-
ber IL, when court Of honor will be
held Just for six Eagle candidates, all
from one troop.
Scout headquarters has received
credentials qualifying six Scouts from
Troop 10 Of Hebron for Eagle rank
and preparations are underway to
hold an all-Eagle court.
Hebron is q strong Scout town with
Q troop of 81 registered Scouts. It
has sent q large delegation to Camp
Chan owapi yearly for the past four
seasons.
M. B. steig, superintendent Of
schools, is scoutmaster. George H.
Leick is chairman of the troop COM
mittee and other members Of the
committee are: A. r. Bolke. v. I.
Wilson, A. E. Draeb, w. q. Klick and
r. E. Dittus. The troop is sponsored
by the Lions club.
Bismarck Boys to Help
The six boys who will get Eagle
awards are: Arnold Birkmaier, Harry
Krieg, Paul Thor. Edmond Ramfert,
Victor Ding and Lincoln Abraham.
Sixteen Eagle Scouts and four
buglers from Bismarck will participate
in the ceremonies. Bismarck Eagles
will serve as an honor guard and as
special escorts during the program.
Gov. William LANCER will speak fol-
lowing the Eagle presentation cere-
mony in the evening. He also is
scheduled to speak during the after
noon at the regular Linton trade
day"
The candidates and Eagles visitors
will be guests Of the Hebron Lions
club at an honor dinner prior to the
Court Of Honor. H. o. saxvik, Bis
marck superintendent Of schools and
president OF the Missouri Valley coun-
Gil, will speak at the banquet. Res
ervations have been made for 200
people.
In Christianson District
Hebron is In the Christensen dis
kIkCts WA4Lk40CA A0NAlAN0 Va NAACAA OAAAAAS
chairman Of the district advancement
committee, will preside at the Court
Of Honor. DR.. o. T. Benson Of Glen
Ullin, veteran district chairman Of
this district, will sit in honor review
Of the court with the council presi-
dent.
The rose ceremony will be used and
v. I. Wilson. q. H. Leick, p. J. Wyrens,
w. H. Trick, A. E. Draeb and r. E.
Dittus will act as bearers OF the
badges. The boys will be presented
to the court with their fathers and
mothers and In unison the bearers Of
the badges will present the badge to
the mothers to pin on their sons. In
turn the boy will pin rose on his
mother in recognition OF the part she
has played in his Scouting program
The Hebron city band will play al
intervals throughout the program.
The Bismarck tribune., 1937-10-29
Garfield
~ MRS. A. r. GHYLIN

PTA meeting was held Friday aft
ernoon at the school. The following
officers were elected: president, Mrs
P. E. Patton; vice president, Miss
Wood: secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Dee
Bailey. After the business meeting
the school presented puppet show
The organization decided to meet
every third Friday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Davenport. Mrs
Anna Strand, Mr.. and Mrs. Ghylin
and sons attended the program at
Mrs. B. o. Strands school Friday eve
ming.
Stanley Francis Is visiting friends
and relatives here for q few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. o. Strand and son
and Mrs. Anna Strand attended
church in Regan Sunday evening.
Mrs. Ole A. Olson. Welard Olson
and Wayne sedevic called at the
Ole Olson home Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Little and Stan
ley Frances called at the Ghylin home
Sunday afternoon.
Andy Walker has moved to Regau
where he plans to live during the
winter.
Patsy Fitsgerald and family have
moved to Regan for the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wolff and family
spent Sunday ct the Albert Heinz
buch home.
The Bismarck tribune., 1937-10-29
4-H Clubs NAME
new OFFICERS
Leaders Of 5 Emmons County
Groups Selected; Two New
Clubs Are Formed

Linton, N. D., Oct. 29.-R-Five
Emmons county All clubs have
chosen new officers. Two Of them.
the Clever Clovers Of Braddock and a
Linton club, not yet named, are new
organizations.
The Happy Hour club has chosen
Mariel Hanson president; Patricia
neutrality-suspicious.; Hazel illegal
secretary: Lila Schulz treasurer;
and Eleanor Burkhardt-c club report
er. Miss Bernice Woods is local lead
er, and Mrs. Ted McCrory assistant
leader.
The Linton Senior club has again
chosen Mrs. Hans Hanson local leader,
with Lois Meier as president; Laverne
Kremer, vice-president: Frances Hor-
ner. secretary: Mercedes Gilbreath.
treasurer, and Betty Bower, club re-
porter.
The Sunshine club elected Betty
Portz president; Adeline Lipp, VICE
president: Laetitia Baumann, Secre-
tary: Eleanor Miller, treasurer, and
Mae Bechtle, club reporter. Miss
Sophia Larvick is again local leader
and Mrs. Ben Barrett IS assistant
leader.
The Clever Clovers consisting Of six
second year members and eleven first
year members have elected Olga
MAIDEN, president; Helen Tracy, vice.
The Bismarck tribune., 1937-10-29

North American migratory birds
follow four main airways.
The Bismarck tribune., 1937-10-29

president: Evlyn Vie. secretary-treas-
urer: Marcella Bohlin. song leader.
and Geraldine Koenig, reporter. Mrs.
Fred saville Is local leader and Elsie
Damsgaard Is assistant leader.
A Linton club, all new members,
has organized under leadership Of
Mrs. Floyd Martini. Eleanor Herred
is president: Lois Langliers, vice.
president: Lillian Fettig, secretary:
Eileen Sautter, treasurer, and Lila
Graf, reporter.
The Bismarck tribune., 1937-10-29
Reverse Conviction of
Bank Mite Promoter

St. Paul, Oct. 29.-(R}-The state su-
creme court by q four to three dece.
ion Friday reversed the conviction OF
j. L. Stern, Minneapolis. bank mite"
promoter, on q charge Of advertising q
lottery at the Dale theatre In st. PAU.
The defendant had no knowledge
the theatre operators used the scheme
illegally in violation Of their contract,
the court ruled.
The Bismarck tribune., 1937-10-29

Whale oil, used in Germany cherry
as a foodstuff, Is to be utilised by IN
dustrialists in that country as SUD-
stitute for vegetable oils In the manu.
facture Of paints.
The Bismarck tribune., 1937-10-29
FLIEk REPoRTED KILLED.

London, Oct. 29.-ReG. p. Nair.
Indian airman who left Croydon air
drome Thursday on the first leg Of
q projected round trip crossing Of the
Atlantic, was reported killed In the
crash Of his plane. "The Spirit Of
India" near rorges-Les-Eaux, France.
The Bismarck tribune., 1937-10-29
MINNESOTA GIRL KILLED

Montevideo, Minn.. Oct. 29.-(R-
Abbie Hasse OF Monteyideo was killed
Wednesday night when struck by .
car driven by Edward v. Wilton.
Minneapolis. A cofoner's jury abb
solved Wilton Of blame.