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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1900
Page
3
Local news notes Jefferson court is in session this week and adjourned Saturday morning. The sick in the village continue to improve. J B Horton of Wilkeboro was in town last week. Attorney Coffey is attending Jefferson court. A local farmer offers 50 cents per bushel for Irish potatoes.
The Watauga Literary Society debate Thursday night impressed listeners as the students performed with notable honor. Rev. Stanford began Methodist services Sunday night. Rev. Smith joined Tuesday. meetings to continue. Court proceedings included guilty verdicts for Elwood and Marschal Foster on assault. Local moves include farm purchases, new business openings, and civic notices. Descriptions mention weather, education, and upcoming State events.
An advertisement extols Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a cure for all humors of the blood and a source of health and vitality, claiming it creates a good appetite and overcomes tiredness. Hood’s Pills are said to cure biliousness. The text also cites Munoz Rivera urging Puerto Rico’s loyalty as a republic citizen, amid U.S. imperial concerns reflected in Congress.
The I N Corpening Co of Banner Elk North Carolina dissolves by mutual consent after purchasing the entire business and assuming all debts. All creditors are urged to come forward and settle immediately. The business continues at the old stand and trades are solicited. Signed I N Corpening Banner Elk April 3.
By order of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Watauga County dated April 8, 1900, as executor of Henry fiber deceased, on May 7, 1900, at the Boone court house door, will sell for cash the estate debts: a $50 Elk Park Shawneehaw and Valley Creek turnpike stock, judgments against J. C. Harpan, Thomas Cook, Samuel P. PaOegdgment against L. D. Cole ke a vs. Cole, and a note against J. W. Thomas. This April 8, 1900. C. A. Caurca, Administrator.
An exchange on the Roanoke river comprising about 2200 acres was sold last Monday. Samuel Rh Buxton executor of the late Jne W Buxton sold the Polenta farm to Gen. Matt W Ransom for 6000 dollars. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised as a preventive health tonic.
For sixty days the store offers steep discounts on merchandise in Watauga. Shoes include 1 090 pairs of best material from 25e to 3.00 per pair and best quality boots priced from 1.00 to 2.00 to close out stock.
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