Local notes and events in Boone and surrounding area
The weekly notices report county education session, garden seed store, and requests for items for the paper. It notes Prof Frandcum teaching in Bakersville, church services, and forthcoming conventions. Individuals W H Conneill Lovill attend Raleigh meeting, Miss Ethel Critcher visiting, Rev Jones preaching in Boone, Mrs Mattie Greene leaving for Washington, and stockholders meeting for Boone and Blowing Rock turnpike. Also J M Isaacs endorses constitutional amendment and local families return for summer. It mentions news of E Spencer Blackburn seeking Republican nomination with county support.
Local notices and church news from Boone and Cove Creek Academy
Richard M. Greene in Boone offers books including Moody biography Bible and Webster's dictionaries with other titles available through his store. Rev. Smith, who aided Rev. Stanford here, has returned home after preaching. his visit boosted church work. Cove Creek Academy closing exercises received praise despite some unruly behavior noted for potential court mention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Smith
Statesville
Stanford
Caldwell and Wetonga Turnpike Company Meeting
The Annual Meeting of Caldwell and Wetonga Turnpike Company will be held in Blowing Rock North Carolina on Wednesday May 9 1900 at 12 oclock M. All stock holders requested to be present. T H Taylor President.
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Boone
Blowing Rock Turnpike
Li Jie
Caldwell and Wetonga Turnpike Company
Blowing Rock
N.c
T. H. Taylor
Wash Away Impurities with Hood's Sarsaparilla In Spring
An 19th century advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as cleansing winter filth from blood and restoring vitality. It claims to purify blood, strengthen nerves and muscles, banish spring humors, and cure diseases from impure blood, framing it as essential for tired indoors lifestyles. It also oddly threads in a political jab about Admiral Dewey and McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Sunshine with You and Porto Rican Law Debated
A sunny face signals good health and Hood's Sarsaparilla is said to cure dyspepsia strengthen nerves and invigorate the system. The article also notes Senator Cullom's argument on the Porto Rican bill about U S laws applying by force to Porto Rico versus the Constitution.
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Hood
Cullom
United States
Porto Rico
Prevention is the Best Bridle Sarsaparilla Ad
An old advertisement promotes Hopi sarsaparilla as a cure for various ailments. It claims prevention of sickness and relief from fatigue by using the product. The tone reflects historical patent medicine style.
Tribute to Tommie Horton and forest fire news from Globe
Tribute notices the loss of infant Thomas Horton born 1898 died 1900 at 28 months left by Mr and Mrs Jack Horton with prayer for the family. Mentions burial in J P Councill family graveyard and hope of reunion. Local items report Mr J F Spainhour Globe visit, Dr Hicks moving, and fires from Table Rock to Richlands damaging forests. Josephus signs off.
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Thomas
Jack Horton
Littleommie
Ali
Heaven
J. P. Councill’s
Tommie
J. F. Spainhour
Globe
I. L. Moore
Newton
Gee
Blair
Julius
Hicks
Patterson
Hartley Mesars
Sherrill
Cornteill
Harshaw
Caldwell Republicans
Moses
Table Rock
Richlands
Josephus
Britain and Russia at war echoing South African era risk
A remark on Britain facing Russia in war, drawing parallels with the South African conflict. It questions the severity of Britain’s predicament and the likely implications of such a broader war, suggesting careful assessment of strategic stakes.
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Great Britain
Notice of public sale in Blowing Rock April 21 1900
By order of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Watauga county an attachment proceeding A L Simms vs T R Sherrill I will sell at public outcry for cash in Blowing Rock on Saturday April 21 1900 beginning 10 am until all items are sold One lot of general merchandise the property of T R Sherrill including shoes caps hats dry goods notions hardware groceries sold in bulk or by parcel to suit all parties interested Come buy bargains Honors J M D S Clerk’s office April 11 1900
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Watauga County
A. L. Simms
T KR. Sherrill J
Blowing Rock
T. R. Sherrill
J.M
Sale Notice of Farm Household Goods at Blowing Rock
Notice announces sale to the highest bidder at the seller’s residence in Blowing Rock on April 21. Personal property includes wagons, harness, buggy, saddles, cattle, ice cream freezers, scales, guns, watches, clocks, and household furniture. Terms require half cash with approved security. Dated March 29.
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Blowing Rock
Plea for Good Country Produce Exchange
Brief note states good country produce accepted in exchange for goods and signs off with a cordial promise to please. The message emphasizes mutual exchange and continued cooperation between parties.
Prophesying Hen Lays Egg Mark Hanna Initials
A proverb-like line notes that a hen who knows her business would lay an egg marked with Mark Hanna's initials, implying a sure but ironic omen tied to the figure. The remark blends superstition with a political edge, using Hanna as a symbol of influence.
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Mark Hanna
Executor's Sale Notice for H. Taylor Estate Boone NC
By order of the Sea Court Clerk of Watauga county on April 8 1900 I C A Coorcy administrator will sell at the court house door Boone North Carolina on May 7 1900 for cash the estate debts of H Taylor deceased including a fifty dollar Elk Park Shawneehaw and Valley County turnpike stock six judgments against J C Haresman Thomas Cook Samuel Pen e judgment against L D Cole and a note against J W Thomas.
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Sea Court
Watauga County
Heng
Taylor
Court House
Boone
North Carolina
H. Taylor
Elk Park
Shawneehaw and
Valle Coucs Turnpike Road
J.C. Haresman
Thomas Cook
Samuel
L. D. Cole
J. W. Thomas
C. A
Sixty Day Bargain Sale in Watauga by Rengham Stores
For sixty days only at Amanda, J A Rengham offers deep discounts across stock. Shoes include 1000 pair of best material from 25e to 3.00 per pair and boots 1.00 to 2.00 to close out. Groceries feature Arbuckle coffee 10 lbs for 1.00, 18 lbs sugar 1.00, 10 lbs soda 25c, and more. Dress goods boast largest county selection with silks cashmeres worsteds and outings at 40c per yard. Clothing and notions priced low, hats and caps must be sold. Trade-in country produce and young stock accepted. no on time sales. Amanda, Feb 14.
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Watauga
Arbuckle
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Hoone
N. C
Euster
County Board of Education
Moretz & Farr Thing's
W. M. Fprancum
Bakersville
Lenoir
LL Conneill
Waynesville
Town
I.N. Corpening
Banner Elk
Methodist Church
W. 3. Conneill
Alaot EB. Lovill
Raleigh
Ethel
Capt
A J. Critcher
Hagaman
E. F. Jones
Baptist Church
Sanday
Mattie Greene
Judge Greene
Washington
J. M. Isaacs
W. W. Presnell
C. C. Adams
Richard Gragg
Providence Cas
E. Spencer Blackburn
Cleveland
Forsyth
Cuntain
Sam
D. L. Moody
Richard M. Greene
Boone, N.C
Cove Creek Academy
Dewey
MekKinley
Sunshine
J. W. Todd
Geo. P. Pell
Todd & Pell, Attorneys At Law
Jefferson, N. C
Coffey’s Hotel
Glo
Notive
Watauga Academy
D. D. Dougherty
Boone N, C
Providence
M. B. Blackburn
New Goode
Moretz & Farthing
CAB
Qsturk. Ie
Kinaly
ALT
Mounts, Cincinnatti
John Ragan
A. W. Beacu
Bryan & Shull
Boone, N. Y
Thor Gilland
Abot Hovst Sitima Waakone of Gites
Med Company, Cheng, Hentrenl
Uuuar ReZane
J.R. Garrison
Bank of
Thornville
Dr. King
Blackburn’s
Ria
Reise
Cranberry Tron & Coal Company
Cranberry Mines
J. F. Hudile
Cranberry
H. Nimson
Rae
Ily
J. A. Rengham
Amantha
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