Panama Canal Exposé and Local School Notes
In August 1905 Watauga Democrat reports on Panama Canal intrigues and leadership resignations including Wallace and De Lenseps, remarks on Ted Roosevelt and Taft, plus coverage of the Appalachian Training School Summer Term closing with about 150 teaching applicants. The piece blends political commentary with local education news and urging qualified teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eprron
Panama Canal
Panama Commission
Ted
John F. Wallace
de Lenseps
Emile Arton
Ma Canalszandle
Paris
Mr. Wallace
Beef Trust
Chicago
Mrs Roy Calaway of Jefferson Passes On in 1905
Mrs Roy Logan Calaway wife of Hon W A Calaway of Watauga county died July 13 1905 after illness lasting months Born December 6 1869 in Jefferson NC she joined the Methodist church young and was known as a devoted wife neighbor and mother Her death followed a peaceful last hour with faith in the Savior She leaves a husband and one child Seymour Taybor Jefferson NC
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Calay
John and
Aman de Logan
Jefferson, N. C
W. A. Calaway
Watauga County
Methodist Church
Philadelphia
God
Seymour Taybor
Jefferson
Timely sale of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera Remedy
Local notice advertises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy by J. M. Moretz. The seller urges immediate purchase as a potentially lifesaving aid for future outbreaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. M. Moretz
Local Social News From Caldwell County Visitors
Gordon Etems visits sister Mrs Lawrence Moody in Risden Caldwell county Miss Belle Greene of Butler Tenn spent time with Mr 8 P Shull and family Rev Harrison Farthing conducted the funeral of B F Tester at Harman graveyard last Sunday Large crowd attended Lelia Greer visits Mitchell County friends Willard Harman heads to West Virginia Mrs James Sutherland visits father S P Stull at home Dan Woodring and wife stay with sister Mrs Willie Harman at Beech Creek
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Greene
Risden
Caldwell County
Lawrence Moody
Vinnie Shull
Butler
Tenn
8. P. Shull
Dallas Harman
J. H.green
Ter
J. C. Harman
Harrison Farthing
B. F. Tester
Harman
Lelia Greer
Mitchell County
Willard Harman
West Va
James Sutherland
Sutherland
N. C
P. Stu
Cotton Damage in Eastern State from Recent Heavy Rains
Heavy rains have severely damaged cotton in the eastern part of the state, threatening yields and prompting warnings to farmers to assess losses and seek aid if available.
Stomach and Liver Tablets praised by Rat Portage resident
Good for stomach trouble and constipation Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets have done me a great deal of good says Towns of Rat Portage Ontario Canada. Being a mild physic the after effects are not unpleasant and I can recommend them to all who suffer from stomach disorder. For sale by M. Moretz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Towns
Rat Portage
Ontario
Canada
M. Moretz
One Minute Cough Cure Gains Pediatric Favor
The remedy claims timely action for coughs croup and whooping coughs and is praised as harmless pleasant to take and a favorite among children.
Boy Death in Shark Attack at Beaufort Sound
Sixteen year old Sutton Davis waded in Beaufort North Carolina's sound when a shark leapt and tossed him. The creature caught him as he hit the water and vanished, leaving witnesses stunned by the horrific event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutton Davis
Beaufort
N. C
Mortgage Sale Notice for 10 Acre Laurel Creek Land
J M Ward and Chris Ward assigned mortgage to James Tester on Dec 15 1908 for 142 due in two notes of 60 and 82 50 with default. Under power of sale the Boone court house door in Watauga county NY will sell Aug 28 1905 10 acre tract in Laurel Creek Township adjoining Presnell Horton Ward and Mast beginning chestnut oak etc to satisfy 27 25 plus interest and costs. Deed in fee simple to purchaser. Jas Trever Mortgages July 27 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Ward
Christey Ward
James Tester
Court House
Boone
Watauga County
N. Y
Laurel Creek Township
Laurel Creek
John Presnell
J. H W. Horton
J. Ward
W. P. Mast
Jas, Trever
Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad
Advertisement copy touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as an easy to take remedy. It promotes pleasant relief and urges purchase through J M Moretg as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Notice of public sale of estate in Watauga county
By order of the superior court clerk I will sell at Boone courthouse on September 4 1905 at 12 M half of the purchase money cash and the rest in six months for 47 acres more or less of property bounded by Profit Stimson Eller and others. Sale may be in lots or whole. deed after payment and sale confirmation. July 31 1905, Hacamay Commissioner, Frank A Linney Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Watauga County
Smith Hagaman
J.T. Wilson
Stacy Wilson
Court House
Boone
N. C
J. H. Profit
J.W Stimson
William Eller
Stephens
Eller
Moody’s
Tsai’s
Profit
Hacamay
Commmis
Ner
A. Linney
Entry taker records 100 acres in Boone township North Carolina
The entry taker for Watauga County entries 100 acres in Boone township on Hodges Creek a New River tributary near a White oak corner of the Joshua Winkler Jones tract. The parcel runs along the Jones Simmons Oxendine Coffey lines back to Coffey's beginning, entered June 30 1905 by H J Harvin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of North Carolina
Watauga County
Said County
Green Lo
New River
Tin Boone
White Oak
Joshua Winkler
Keaton Fields
Iay Jones
Theodore Simmons
Simmons
Mike Oxendine
T. J. Coffey
Coffey
H. J. Hanrvin
Tader
State Normal and Industrial College Announces Courses
The fourteenth annual session begins September 27, 1905 at State Normal and Industrial College offering Literary, Commercial, Classical, Domestic Science, Scientific, Manual Training, Pedagogical, music and other courses. Tuition varies by status. free-tuition, $70 board, $125 for residents, $190 for non residents. applications for dormitory board due July 15. Correspondence invited for catalog and information to CHAS. D McIVER, President.
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Watauga Democrat
Poons Bay
Appalachian Training School
Roy Logan Calaway
New Orleans
Salisbury
William Burleigh
Toga
Noji and
Kuroki
Presbyterian Church
Schwat
Russia
M. B. Blackburn
Gordon Etems
Sond Ine Free
Samp
Scott & Rowe
Mountain City Clothing Company
Mountain City
Mountain City, Tenn
McCormick
London
Stoffel Hardware CQ
Henkel Live Stock Company
Coffey & Critcher
Boone, N. C
THE
North Carolina
State Normal and Industrial College
Chas. D McIver
Mountain City Furniture Co
Mountain City Furniture Company
Tennessee
Wright and Hubeher Bros
Merchant and Trader’s Bank
J. Walter Wiiaut
W. P. Duncan
Si Ee
Rampo
Cashier
R. F. McDave
Res
J. Cashier
J. Walter Wiiaur
von Stock-Holding
J. G. Borier
J. N Witts
R. E. Donnevay
J. C. Bouvier
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