Thursday, July 8, 1926
THE FOURTH
The big Fourth at the Pocahontas Fairgrounds last Saturday was interfered with somewhat by the fine rain which came to gladden the heart of the farmer. The rain delayed much and prevented some of the program. It was a good day in every respect with the exception that there were not as many people out as there would have been had the day been fair.
Orville Dilley is the horseshoe pitcher of Pocahontas County having laid it over Reid Moore, last year’s champion.
In the old-time fiddler’s contest, the first place went to J. M. Strugell, second, Clfford Sharp, third, G. M. Ramsey.
Three-piece instrument contest, the prize went to the orchestra composed of Blind Jim Shinault, Bill Clutter and Winston Yeager.
The real harmonica players were Winston Yeager, Tom Yeager and Billy Overholt, in that order given.
All day saddle horse, first, Guy Barlow, second, J. Burns, third, Isaac Barlow.
Farmers saddle class, first Fred Gwin, second, Andy Hefner, third, W. McClintic.
Half Mile dash, first Zed Smith, Jr., second, W. McClintic, third, Clarence Tyree.
POCAHONTAS COUNTY 4-H CAMP
The camp enrollment fee is two dollars and is payable upon your arrival at camp.
You should plan to arrive at the camp by noon, July 19, Camp will break on the morning of July 24.
Equipment and Food each Club Member attending County Camp should bring:
Bedding – Empty bed tick, two single blankets or one double blanket, pillow slip, two sheets.
Clothing, Boys – Play pants, two shirts, two pair stockings, one undershirt, one pair easy shoes.
Clothing, Girls – Play clothes, easy shoes.
Toilet articles – Comb, towel, soap, toothbrush.
Miscellaneous – Flashlight, ball bat and ball glove.
Musical instruments – Mouth harp, mandolin, violin, guitar, banjo, cornet, flute, jewsharp, accordion or any other instrument you have.
One knife, 1 fork, 1 spoon 1 drinking cup, 1 oilcloth bag or heavy paper bag to keep plate, knife, etc. in.
Two-pound loaf of bread, ½ pound bacon, ½ pound ham, 1 dozen eggs, 2 pounds soup beans, ½ pound rice, 1 head cabbage, 6 ripe tomatoes or 1 quart canned, 1 dozen potatoes, ½ chicken (two club members one live chicken), 1 pound raisins, ½ pound butter, 1 dozen apples or 1 quart applesauce, 2 quarts snap beans or 1 quart canned beans, ½ dozen ears of corn, ½ dozen onions. Notebook and pencil.
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT
The New Monterey Hotel is now in the hands of the new management, H. M. Lockridge, of Marlinton, taking possession at the expiration of Mr. and Mrs. Dever’s rental year.
Mr. Lockridge comes to the New Monterey with much experience as a hotel man and is more or less familiar with the needs and requirements of the average guest. He is making improvements in and around the property, restoring the attractive lawn fountain, placing new signs and advertising on all routes leading to Monterey. He purposes to specialize on Sunday chick-en dinners and will bid for the patronage of Staunton, Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, Lexington and Roanoke outing parties.
The opening of the New Monterey under this new management was auspicious, having an overflow of guests on the first night.
BARN BURNED
The sheep barn and machine shed belonging to J. Earle Kee, near Marlinton, burned down early Monday morning. It is not known how the fire originated. The building was all afire when discovered about three o’clock. A half hour before, there had been a severe electrical storm, and it is possible that the building was set on fire by lightning. The loss is estimated at about $2,500 with $1,600 insurance. A mower, binder and much other farm machinery was destroyed. Four or five years ago. Mr. Kee lost another barn by fire.
BIRTH
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Gibson, on Elk, a daughter.
DIED
Mrs. Grace McCarty Beard, wife of George Beard, near Hillsboro; her age was about 46 years. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis McCarty.
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Anderson Chestnut at Cass, at an advanced age.
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Miss Opal Cook, of Seebert, a daughter of A. J. Cook. Her age was about 20 years. She was a member of the 1925 graduating class of Hillsboro High School and taught her first school last winter.
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Mrs. George G. Gay, aged about 50, of Elk Mountain. She was a daughter of the late Jacob Beverage.
