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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1909
Page
3
Local notices report Easter preparations at L L Critcher’s store and new dye offerings. Ads note moves of residents, sales of bankrupt stock, and upcoming events. Mrs Sallie Winebarger’s critical illness prompts prayers, while WWI era infrastructure updates include a new R F D mail route and school program plans.
A brief note from S. M. Greene announces watch repairs at Silverstone office and an appealing line of groceries and other goods sold cheap for cash or credit. The message thanks patrons for their support and hopes for continued patronage.
Adminstratrix of the estate of the late Samuel H Banner requests all claimants present them within one year from the date of notice or be barred. All owing parties should come forward and render settlement immediately. This 1908. Jang E Bren Administratrix.
Plymouth Rock Eggs offered at 1.00 per 18 by Mrs. J R Philllips of Sugar Grove NC. Obituary notes the death of a 73 year old woman from Dover Baptist church Alexander County who later moved to Watauga County and was laid to rest near Mr Winkler’s. Lenoir reports a fire at Hotel Archer owned by Fr Archer nearly destroying the building with $10,000 insurance and a $20,000 original cost sanatorium structure, saved by two hours of firefighting.
Notice announces a town election in Boone North Carolina on May 4 1909 to elect a mayor and three town commissioners for two years. R M Green is registrar and J D Conneill and L L Critcher are appointed judges. Registration is ordered at RM Green's store as the ballot location. March 30 1909. J C Fanveller Mayor M B Buackeunn M P Cayncure Commissioners.
The Loees-McRae Institute will begin its fourth session on April 28 and close December 13, 1909. The last session enrolled 117 students from eight states and two foreign countries, with a faculty of experienced teachers. For catalogue apply to Rev. Edgar Tufts, Banner Exe. N.C.
A town vendor announces a special sale featuring groceries dry goods and a line of ladies hats priced from 20 to 35 cents. The note from Racket proprietor R M Green invites neighbors to visit for low prices on staples and a variety of household items.
In Boone area 1D Jones Cottrell promotes pawn-broker goods and new clothing for men women and children at 25 percent below other stores. He sells Geo DeWitt farmers shoes and emphasizes quick service, reasonable prices, and straightforward business practices to attract buyers.
Local ad invites shoppers to visit L. Critcher’s store offering groceries such as sugar coffee rice flour lard and dry goods with a promise to match or beat competitors on prices. It promotes school supplies garments and candies along with poultry eggs butter and other produce valued at high market prices.
In this 1909 probate notice, heirs and creditors are informed that claims must be exhibited to the administrators Benjamin L. Cone and Carson Cong by February 20, 1910 or be barred from recovery. Those indebted to the estate are urged to make immediate payment. February 26, 1909. Administrators named are Benrua L. Cone and Carson Cong.
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