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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-08-25
Sport Highlights

If the Yankees continue to play
fifty-fifty baseball, there is no doubt
that John McCarthy's team will be
in another World Series this fall.
It is doubtful, though, they will
tangle with the Giants again, who
are five games behind Pittsburg I. !.
Carl Hubbell, famed screwball artist,
added to the worries of the New
Workers yesterday by announcing
that he wouldn't be able to return
to duty this season.
Don Bulge, Bobby Riggs, Joe Hunt
fend the Davis Cup against Australia
and Gene Mako were named to de-
September 3-5 Gus Sincere is
a lucky umpire +. He has been
working games for twenty-five
years down around Miami j. he
is deaf and dumb-never having had
to argue with the players or fans.
This year is going to be the big
gest of all football seasons. Tickets
to all the big games are practically
all sold It seems, however, that
there are going to be some disap-
pointed people-most teams are pre-
dieting an unbeatan season-take it
from us-watch for the upsets.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-08-25
Mrs. Hurt Hostess
To Wonan's Club

Mrs. A. B. Hurt entertained men,
bers of the Woman's club and their
guests last Friday on the spacious
lawn of her home at Nathan's Creek.
President of the club, Mrs. L. G.
Johnson, presided during the bust
ness session. When the roll was
called each member responded to
her name by relating either her most
embarrassing moment or telling the
funniest joke she could think OF
on the spur of the moment.
A welfare committee was appoint
ed and consisted of Mrs. ]. A. w.
Davis and Mrs. P. C. Wright.
Mrs. Rose Diggs played several Sc
lections on the piano. Evelyn White
did a tap dance. Mrs. G. B. Gray
heal received the attendance prize,
two lovely handkerchiefs furnished
by Miss Mabel Davis. Abundant
refreshments were served.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-08-25
Disregard For Law
Scored By Lawyer

Charlotte, Aug. 23.-J. M. Brough-
ton, Raleigh attorney, said here to-
night that "a shocking disregard for
law and even for decency" in many
of our primaries and elections" has
threatened the Every processes of
democratic government"
Broughton spoke at the state con-
vention of the Junior Order.
This Disregard" for law, he
said, has Stirred the conscience of
the stated"
"The Junior Order to a man will
give its support to our government
and the law enforcement agencies
in their efforts to abate these evils"
he asserted.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-08-25
GLADE VALLEY
HOOL OPEN S

The GlatC Valley high school
will open its eighth annual session
on Tuesday, with the following fac
ulty in charge: Rev. c. w. Erwin,
principal; Mr.. Dan D. Rhodes, Miss
Annie Belle Cory, Miss Lillian
Cooper, Mrs. Ellen Guerrant; and
Mrs. E. B. Eldridge, dietician.
Mr.. Rhodes is the only new facul-
ty member and is a graduate of
Davidson College Class '38, and
comes to the school highly recon-
mended by the Davidson aculty as
an outstanding student of the col
lege.
Supt. E. B. Eldridge reports that
many new applications have been
received and full enrolment is ex-
pected for the opening.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-08-25
Fleetwood News

Friends of Mr.. Kermit Greene are
pleased to learn that he is rapidly
improving from serious case OF
gaut brought about from the over
eating of chicken. Mr.. Green proved
to be the champion chicken eater of
a group of twenty-five who pic
nicked at Deep Gap on Sunday.
At the closing Of the Revival at
the Methodist Church last Friday,
eight hoys and girls were taken
into the church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Hutchins and
Mr.. and Mrs. Jay Johnson are
spending the weekend at their
summer cottage at Old Fields.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-08-25

At this time tits most appropriate to men
ton the rural classification movement in Ashe
county. There is no need to reiterate what great
value electric CURRENTS to the farm home. The
farmers of Ashe county today have it at their
finger tips if they will only Operate with the
Caldwell Mutual Company and cooperate with
each other. One man, however, could very east
ly hinder this important step toward progress by
failing to sign the right away through his prop
erty So let's look at the situation from mod
ernistic viewpoint and sign up as soon as pos
sible. 80 =
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-08-25
kluh
and
KeneA
BY
TROY
ISAIAH
JONES

Survey of court urged by Van
Wrinkle. Another Van Wrinkle wax
ing up after twenty years of slumb-
Der.
Tomb to be opened up 5000 years
from now to show how people now
live. Tut, Tut, Tut-the main an
tique will be a shovel handle.
,D
To say nothing of Warm Springs,
Roosevelt has favorite Camp way
down in Gawga.
A camp in the senate would be ap-
propriate, too, for they act like
Babes Lost in the Woods.
The goose step in Germany has it
its goose flesh effect on the French
man.
Sometimes by error there goes
into the congressional record the
word Applause" when it should
be applesauce.
Before the WPA worker would
obey the Biblical injunction Go to
the ant thou sluggard", they had a
picnic and let the ants come to them.
I asked man what he was doing
and he said that he was doing this
and that here and there every now
and then. He was a PWA worker.
Mr.. Tydings said that he repre-
sented the bone and sin-you of the
democratic party. Sorter bringing
out the skeleton in the closet. =,
Since the stock yards came back
the town looks sorter cowed and
sheepish.
$780, =: ~-t.:
Parents are now bringing UP the
children so that they will misunder-
stand them. f<H .'-*..
When you burn both ends of the
candle you also burn it in the mud
die.
Tom Bost said that politician
was the man who had failed in
everything else. Huh, thought they
all made school teachers. .
I explained what was meant by
def1ation of currency to man the
other day. He said that he would
like to have holt of that compressor
The politicians remind me of a
pipe organist who could not play
the organ because there was a tune
pumped up in the organ that ne
could not play.
The legislature opened this time
without any "Brayer".
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-08-25
WHEN THE CIRCUS COMES TO TOWN

Tuesday is circus day in West Jefferson. The
Richards Brothers Three Ring circus will ex-
hibit one day only, afternoon and night, at the
local ball park.
: Old Maxine and her baby elephant one OF the
largest and smallest elephants in North Amerl-
ca, will be on hand to take part in the gala al
fair. Those who like horses will be enter
tanned by Jerry Burell one of Hollywoods most
versatile western screen stars He will present
his Congress of rough rid3Cs, trick and fancy
ropers, cowboys and cowgrls from Montana
Arizona and Oklahoma.
And then there is the wild animal depart
ment which will contain animals from all parts
of the world. Funny clowns, little monkeys,
ponies and oh, everything.
It isn't often these days that circus comes to
this or any other town. Since the "one ana
onlv" Ringing s-Barnun1-Bailey circus
went into permanent retirement month or SO
400 all the old road shows with their tradition
al street parades and painted clowns are
doomed to fade into oblivion before long. Other
forms of entertainment, such as the MOVIES ra-
dio and picture magazines make the circus
seem tame today. It's only a matter OF lew
wears before we will be taking our children TO
CITY. ZOOS to see the wild animals remembering
with tears in our eyes the days when the show
cars crept steathily into town at night, erected
huge canvas tent in record time and after
displaving their animals and acts to hundreds OF
Riddles and grown-ups, leave as quietly as tney
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-08-25
E XE UTORS NOTICE
st@ TO REDIT RS

Having qualified as Administrator
Of the estate of Geo. H. Stansberry,
deceased late of Abe County, North
Carolina, this is to notify all persons
having claims against the estate of
said deceased to exhibit them to the
undersigned at Todd, North Caro-
lima on or before the 18th. day of
August, 1899, or this notice will be
pleaded in bar of their recovery.
All persons indebted to said estate
will please make immediate pay
ment
This the 18th. day of August, 1888.
S. M. STANSBERRY,
Executor of Geo. H. Stansberry,
deceased. III 49, g..
Grant Bauguess, Attorney 8-18-6t
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-08-25
DIME STORE ANNOUNCES
\ $4,000 PRIZE CONTEST

Richardson's and 10 cent store
has just announced a $4,000 prize
contest for school children and their
parents.
It is nation wide contest. The
prizes are offered by the national
distributor of Onward" school sup
plies. The local establishment was
notified this week that it would be
entitled to participate in the con-
test.
The prizes are to be awarded to
school children under 18 wears OF
age. Official entry card and full
particulars about the contest may
be obtained by calling by the store.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-08-25
NEGROES Will Meet
On Negro Mountain

Beginning promptly at 1890
o'clock Sunday morning, Ashe coun-
ty Negroes will hold an all-day re-
vival meeting on Negro Mountain.
Both white and colored preachers
will take part in the meeting. The
Reverends G. P. Gentry, M. M. Nc
MILAN, and c. c. Cox have volun-
teered to give their services.
Several Negro quartets from
North Carolina and Virginia will be
on hand to sing throughout the day.
Everyone attending is asked to bring
lunch and, be prepared to spend the
entire day.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-08-25
TIMELY COMMENT

The livestock market is an important factor
to the industrial and commercial life and de-
velopment in this section. It is something that
makes definite contribution, directly or in
directly, to every resident of this county, es-
pecially to the people of West jefferson. There
fore, it is of utmost importance that the citizens
of this community put their shoulders to the
wheels Of the livestock market and help keep it
turning so as to bring more cattle to this market
and more trade to the local stores
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-08-25
came.

came.
But the desire for toy balloons and cracker
jacks has not faded-yet. Children still get
satisfaction out of watching the performing
lions and daring young men on the flying
trapezes.
So it is up to the parents, who are beginning to
overlook the fact to bring the kids out to the
circus Tuesday before the few remaining groups
of this kind have spent themselves. There will
be thrills for the parents well as the child.
And prices are greatly reduced.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-08-25
NOTICE
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT

A4N 4A41 0OA 6AOAOAV OOON1
North Carolina
Ashe County
In the Matter of Danisha Thomp-
son Mother of and on behalf of Ro-
bert Jackson Thompson and Ro-
berta Thompson
To Danisha Thompson and Uni
ted States Fidelity And Guaranty
Company
In Pursuance of an order signed
in the above entitled cause at the
October Term, 1887 Of the Ashe
Superior Court, this is to notify
narSsha Thompson, within thirty
days from this date to deliver to
this Court Robert Thomp-
son and Roberta Thompson and
upon failure to do you and your
bondsmen will be held liable ac-
cording to the conditions of the
bond filed in this action. "A copy
the order is hereto attached.
This the 9Th day of August, 1888.
J. D. Stansberry
Clerk Of the Superior Court of
Ashe County, North Carolina.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-08-25

FARM FOR SALE-I have farm
for sale near Idlewild, containing
81 acres, several buildings and two
thirds of the land is cleared and in
grass. Half down and years on
the balance, in yearly payments.
Near school and church, good neigh
borhood. See G. J. Jones, Miller's
Creek in Wilkes county, or write w.
L. Richardson, Pineville, KY.
8-18-8tc
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-08-25
YATES ASHLEY

The wedding of Miss Florence
Yates and Fred Ashley was solem-
nized August Is, at the home of
Rev. R. H. Stone of Jefferson.
The bride is the young and attrac-
tive daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. B. c.
Yates. She received her education
at the Lansing High School.
Mr.. Ashley is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Ashley. He also at
tended the Lansing High School and
is now connected with the Virginia
Supply Company.
The young couple will make their
home in Wilcoe, West Virginia.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-08-25
Obids News

The B. T. u, recently organized at
the Baptist church, is making rapid
progress.
Mr.. ]. H. Coward, who is ill in
the Wilkes Hospital, is improving.
Mr.. D. c. Miller was taken to the
hospital to be treated for throat
trouble Monday.
Miss Frances Crawford of North
Wilkesboro is vacationing with her
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. c.
Crawford here.
The Obids Schools will be opened
next Monday.
Mrs. Lille Phillips was taken to
the Statesville hospital last week.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-08-25
RICHARDSON CHILD DIES

Funeral services of Mildred Rich
aerdson, IL year old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry L. Richardson
of Aberdeen, Md, native of Ashe
county, were conducted Sunday at
Center Church by the Revs. Whit
tington and Denny. s~s
The child, i'll for some time in
the, Johns Hopkins hospital with
septicemia, died last Thursday. Sur
viving are the parents, one sister,
and two brothers.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-08-25
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

North Carolina
Ashe County
Having qualified as Administrator
of Blanche Manuel late of Ashe
County, North Carolina, this is to
notify all persons having claims
against said estate to present them
to the undersigned for payment
within twelve months of this notice
or this notice will be pleaded in
bar of their recovery.
/ All persons indebted to said estate
will please make immediate pay
ment to the undersigned.
This August 8, 1888.
M. A. Shepherd,
Administrator of Blanche Manuel.
Billet
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-08-25
MAYORS COURT

Describing the past weekend as a
rather quiet one," Mayor R. w.
Coward had only case to report on
on last Monday. He had tried Elgie
Powers of Thckerdale for public
drunkenness. The defendant was
fined $500 and the costs of court.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-08-25

London, Aug. 23.-The Italian
government has formally admitted
to the British charge d'affaires in
Rome that it has been sending new
reinforcements of Fascist legion
aires and war materials to the ma
tionalist armies in Spain, it was dis
closed tonight.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-08-25

Mrs. Robert Barr returned to Lin
colnton University, Pa, with her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Vannoy, who
have been visiting here. Mrs. Barr
will remain a week.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-08-25

New River was first called Woods
River, named for several Woods
families settled along its banks in
Grayson county, Virginia?
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-08-25

In 1923 there was no resident
practicing attorney, notary public,
physician, academy, or newspaper?
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-08-25

That Negro Mountain was for a
long time calIed panther Den
Mountain because of fierce pam
fher which had a den there and
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-08-25

The first county court was held
in May 1900 at a place called Hunt
singers?
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-08-25

The tax rate for Ashe in 1900
(the first one levied) was shilling
and four pence (.16k) on each hun
dred acres?
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-08-25

The population of Ashe in 1900
was 2,783; in 1910, 1894; and in
1920, 1885.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-08-25

Land sold in Ashe county from .05
to So an acre in 1900?
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-08-25

plaved havoc in the surrounding
communities?
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-08-25

+ That great number of people
living in Ashe have Indian blood
in their veins, and that in 1899, 1O1
Ashe citizens filed claims and affi-
davits proving descent from the
Cherokee Indian?
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-08-25

FOR RENT-The Woodie business
building on Jefferson Ave-, also two
two front Offices in same building.
See w. v. Woodie, w. Jefferson.
8-25-1t
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-08-25

In March,, 1865, federal raiders
under the command of Brig. Gen.
Stoneman, burned the county court
house at Jefferson and nearly all its
records?
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-08-25

Helton was great center for the
manufacture of guns during the
American Revolution?
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-08-25

Records of county court in Ashe
date back as far as May 1906, and
records of the superior court date
back to March 1907?
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-08-25

In 1884 there were only four
schools in Ashe, county-one at
Grassy Creek, one on Helton, one
near Creston, and the. fourth on
Beaver Creek?
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-08-25

LOST-A bunch of keys on the
streets of West Jefferson Monday or
Monday night. Finder please re-
turn to the Skyland Post. 8-25-1t
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-08-25

When Ashe was established In
1899, it was named after the govern
or of the state who was at that time
Samuel Ashe?
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-08-25

Ashe county was settled in 1855?
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-08-25

The first sermon ever preached IN
Ashe was held in an oak grove on
Grassy Creek in June 1773?
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-08-25
Do You Know
Your County!
BY STANLEY r. WALKER

ed. Stanley R. Walker,
who contributessthe following facts
about Ashe county, Of which he is
a native, is now Junior at the Uni
versity of North Carolina and max
ing a brilliant record.)
Did you know that
The reason for Ashe county be-
ing largely Baptist today is due to
the inflow of group of Baptist min
listers which occurred around 1885?
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-11-09
Comedy Circus Is
Thursday Evening

The first comedy circus ever at
tempted in Henderson will be given
v the Business and Professional
Wcmen's club tomorrow evening al
o'clock at the Vance Theatre.
The club assures the public that the
vening will be packed with thrills
md fun, and that old and young alik
ill enjoy it. With the exception OF
,klahoma Blackie, who is profess
,ional and will put on several Of his
vets, every other number is to be
(, take-off on some circus feature. The
Ugh school band will play preceding
the show.
Cld-t;me circus posters telling of
some of the special stunts are in many
of the most prominent stores in the
city.
All the equipment coming from New
York arrived by early express Mon
day! and the finishing touches are be-
ing Eput on costumes. Rehearsals sur
passed the expectations of the direc-
tors, they said.
AS special convenience for doc
tors who wish to attend, arrange
ments have been made to have then
paged at the Theatre if the calls arr
made TO the Vance Hotel. The hote
management stated they are glad &c
cooperate in this way.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-11-09
Buffet Supper Is Given
Miss Knott, Mr: Hight

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Loughlin and
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Hight entertained
delightfully."- last night at the West
End Country club in honor of Miss
Betty Knott and Milton Hight, whose
marriage took place today at II
o'clock at the First Baptist church.
Following the wedding rehearsal
the wedding party was Joined at the
Country club by about sixty guests.
The large club room was exquisitely
decorated for the occasion in fall
colors shading from pale yellow to
bronze. The soft yellow of the cur
tains was repeated in the lamp shades
and in the corners of the room were
banked deep red and russet autumn
leaves. Against the background of
leaves beautiful arrangements of fall
chrysanthemums were most effective.
The long table for the bridal party
was set before a glowing open fire.
On a pale yellow damask cloth stood
crystal candelabra holding long tap
ers of yellow and pale orange. A
group of six candles formed the CEN
terpiece with two more candles on
either side repeating the color of the
center group. Hallway down the table
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-11-09
Entertainment OF
Club By Mrs. Young

Mrs. Robert Gill Young entertained
the Sans Souci Literary club Tues
day afternoon at her home on the OK
ford road. Special guests for the aft
ernoon were Miss Lilly Kimball. a
bride-elect of this month, and Mrs
w. B. Payne.
Lovely white chrysanthemums were
used in decoration of the house.
Animals and Their Benefits" was
the subject for the afternoons pro
gram, a part of the whole years
theme of Mature and Art. Mrs. r..
G. w. Radford gave my Lady's Fur
bellows, discussing the chinchilla. the
king of fur bearing animals, and the
silver fox. Dollars. in Dogdom", a
paper by Mrs. S. e: Jennette, told of
the dog, the oldest tanned animal in
existence. In Whose Zoo, Mrs. E. E.
Nanny chose the National Geological
Park as the typical zoo, and spoke of
The various animals to be found there.
Dainty refreshments, consisting of
ices in the shapes of wedding bells
and bridal slippers, and individual
decorated cakes, were served to the
pecial guests and the following mem
oers: Mrs. w. H. Blacknall, Mrs HI.
L. Gambler, Mrs. W. M. Coffin, Mrs.
C.. S. Dodd, Mrs. S. E. Jennette, Mrs.
r. S. Johnson, Mrs. j. G. Mann, Mrs.
d. p. McDuffee, Mrs. E. E. Nanny,
Mrs. r. c. w. Radford, and Mrs.
Young.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-11-09
Amendments Both ~ div
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can membership IN the North caro-
Ina legislature The Republicans had
only ten members of the 1887 General
AssemblyAtwo senators and eight rep
resentatives.
1t appeared, the chairman said, the
Democrats had lost two House seats
and gained three or more, and per
haps had added senator. Caerry
said latest reports to him indicates
hat F. M. Woodhouse, the Democrat.
had won by a margin Of around 4oo
totes in Yadkin county IN the flrsI
triumph by the party over the Repuh-
leans there since 1891. The chairman
aid the Democratic ticket swept Yad-
lin with the exception OF one county
ommissionership and the sherl1rs
most
Clay county also reversed It's usual
form and elected Democratic e, T.
Penland, Cherry said, to replace Re-
publican.
The Democ VS. lost sampson county
'otbed of the anti-crop control move
ment in the state, to- Repupilcan
James Barefoot, but apparently re-
aimed all other legislative seats tne2
held in 1887, except that OF Cherokee
Cherry said.