Democratic National Convention Stakes and County Meeting Notes
The 1908 Democratic convention details show states with Bryan opposition and vote totals totaling 1008, two thirds needed for nomination. Boone County Democratic meeting chaired by J C Fletcher appointed officers and named delegates to the Congressional and Senatorial conventions, with instructions to support Locke Craige for Governor.
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Bryan
Massachusett
New York
New Jersey
Jaware
Maryland
Virginia
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Minnesta
Louisiana
Alabama
West Virginia
Tieichigan
Utah
Vermont
South Carolina
New Hampshire
Georgia
Ohio
Montana
van Buren
Court House
Boone
J. C. Fletcher
Smith Hagaman
Locke Craige
John H Bingham
JB Clarke
R K Hartley
C J Parker
TH Coffey
John Ward
Jim Phillips
Alex Woodie
E Shipley
J C Horton
Closing Exercises at Appalachian Training School Delight Crowds
The hurried but enjoyable closing exercises of Appalachian Training School drew large crowds, with pupils from free school to ninth grade performing under Miss Sallie Bienknecht. Prof Dougherty closed the eighth session as door receipts neared forty dollars, and students dispersed after sad farewells. A Davie county inmate from Morgan ton State Hospital was found dead by hanging.
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Appalachian Training School
Sallie Bienknecht
Dougherty
Potts
Davie County
Morganton
Prohibition Note From Seymoour Tex to Watauga NC
A North Carolina letter from E. L. Herman urges readers in Watauga and the state to support a May 26 prohibition election. He praises North Carolina and Watauga, condemns whiskey, and wishes success to the Democrat and its readers.
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Seymoour
Texas
Democrat
Old Watauga
Watauga
State of
North Carolina
E. L. Herman
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup Ad Claim
An advertisement promotes Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup Bold by J. M Hodges as a tasty remedy for colds. It claims gentle, prompt action on the bowels to expel the cold and reduce inflammation, noting children enjoy the taste and it does not cause constipation.
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Kennedy
J. M Hodges
Lees-McRae Institute Girls Department Opens May First
The Ninth Session at Lees-McRae Institute starts May 1 1908 and lasts thirty-three weeks. Courses offered include Literary Music Art and Industrial. For full details contact Rev Edgar Tufts Banner Elk NC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lees-McRae Institute
Edgar Tufts
Banner Elk, N. C
Punish Crime, Restore Respect for Law, Says Little Baptist
A letter argues that leniency toward criminals erodes respect for law and undermines court dignity. It warns against pardons without proven innocence and calls for strict enforcement. The note also asserts the Democratic convention can cite Democratic Congress members pushing reform.
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Little
Fort Worth wind storm prompts widespread disruption
In Fort Worth Texas a devastating wind storm has paralyzed the city. A Virginia man, Jesse P. Moris of Skippers, recounts a life threatening pneumonia in 1906 and credits Dr King’s New Discovery with quick relief. He claims the remedy cured his cough and lung disease after a short course. Sold with guarantee at druggists. Trail bottle free.
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Jesse P. Moris
Skippers
Dr. King
Heavenly Chimes Song Book Offered By Local Teacher
A retired singing teacher advertises Heavenly Chimes a new song book of shaped note songs. Priced at 15 cents per copy or 1.50 per dozen. He also offers to conduct normal music schools singing schools or revival music programs. Address J Robert Holt 194 R R Ave Greensboro NC.
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J. Robert Holt
R.R. Ave
Greensboro
N, C
Local Postmaster James Martin Dies by Suicide in Spray North Carolina
Fragmentary obituary notes James Martin, postmaster at Spray NC, took his own life a few days ago due to ill health. The message reflects personal reflections on friendship and the burden of caring for dogs.
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James ¥. Martin
Spray
N. C
Auld To
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Watauga Democrat
R. C. Rivers
Thersday
C P Todd
Ben Burkett
W L Coffey
H A Davis
Roy Wilson
HC Miller
D J Cottrell
J F Salmons
R T Brickell
Luther Woodie
The
Congres
Yowitt
Condol
L. L. Critcher
Tan
H. C. Miller
Blowing Rock, N
Fort Worth
Tex
Death
Scott
Blowing Rock Merc. CO
Tennessee Farms
East Tennessee Real Estate Co
Morristown ‘Tenn
East Tennessee
Peast
Cash
N. L. Mast, Pres
Watauga County. Bank
Boone, N. C
J. M. Hodges
M. D
Blackburn Hotel
Tennesse
Knoxville
Tenn
White Pine
Bree Eaenens
Hood
East Tennessee Real Estate Company
Wood & Johnson Proprietors
Morristown
Tennessee
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