Republican County Convention At Boone Nominates Ticket
The Republican County Convention held in Boone on Monday approved a full ticket with Blaine Coffey for Representative and Edgar Young renominated for War Sheriff. Incumbents A. W. Smith Clerk of the Superior Court and Harmon as Marshal, plus Arley G. Wilson for War Treasurer, were noted. other posts saw Blue Ridge township’s Clingman Miller, Boone’s L. H. Holler, and Watauga’s G. Robbins elected or defeated as indicated. The outcome reflects a friendly, well attended gathering with notable changes and continued service by seasoned leaders.
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Boone
I. Gragg
J. C. Ray
I. G. Greer
Blaine Coffey
Edgar Young
Superior Court
A. W. Smith
Register of Deeds
Marshal Harmon
W. R. Gragg
Arley G. Wilson
William Farthing
I. A. Bumgar
Tor
Clingman Miller
Blue Ridge Township
L. H. Holler
Boone Township
G. Robbins
Watauga
Ll. A. Greene
Brookshire
Irish Crisis Warned Of Broad Civil War Threat
An Associated Press report from Dublin notes fears of a general Irish conflict as British troops flood in and Sinn Fein violence rises. Curfews, armed patrols, and nightly street gatherings mark a society strained by attacks on guards, barracks, and banks while civilians fear reprisals and disruption.
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Associated Press
Doublin
Ireland
Boyne River
House of Commons
Sinn Feiners
Baracks
Bank of England
Latte
England
Jurors Named for Wa tanga County Fall Term Court
The Wa tanga Superior Court jury pool for the Fall Term includes a first week panel led by Judge Hardin and a second week list. Notable names appear across multiple qualifying jurors such as M M Cornett D E Lookabill Joe O McGuire Roy Hagaman and many others. The term opens in Boone on Monday September 6 with jurors drawn for both weeks.
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Watanga
Meetings at Cove Creek Baptist Church Begin August 10
Rev J E McManoway Home Board Evangelist from Greenville DC will assist Pastor Rev F M Huggins in a series of meetings at Cove Creek Baptist Church starting Tuesday night August 10. The event brings together church leaders and local congregants for a multi night outreach.
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J. E. McManoway
Home Board
Greenville
F. M. Huggins
Cove Creek Baptist Church
Mrs Walter Ward Dies After Lingering Tuberculosis Illness
Mrs Walter Ward, formerly Mae Wilkerson and raised in Brushy Fork, died at her home on lower Cove Creek after a lingering illness with tuberculosis. The body was buried near the home on Sunday. She leaves a husband and four young children.
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Walter Ward
Lower Cove Creek
Mae Wilkerson
Brushy Fork
For Sale 1920 One Ton Ford Truck
Used but in superb condition one ton Ford truck with worm gear bed cab and windshield. It must sell within 15 days or not at all. Intrigued buyers may come write or wire J. T. Ray Mountain City Tenn. The price is surprisingly low.
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J. T. Ray
Mountain City
Tenn
Coal Robbers and Profiteers Target Coal Prices
The Statesville Landmark notes the April average mine price of bituminous coal at 8.26 per ton with consumer costs 8 to 10 then rising to about 14. It accuses profiteers of extortionate pricing, alleges miners and dealers got fair profits, and calls for harsh punishment of those who manipulated the market.
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Federal Trade Commission
Statesville
Token of Our Esteem for Mr. T. P. Adams Resignation
Watauga County Board of Education and County Superintendent express deep appreciation for T. P. Adams longtime service. After forty years on the board his health prompted resignation. He was a steady advocate for progressive education and a skilled conciliator respected for civic and business qualities. The board notes harmonious cooperation with his colleagues.
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Board of Education
Adams
Tenn Farm for Sale Near Butler Tennessee
Property listing offers a ninety acre cleared farm with house barn and spring near Butler Tennessee. Seller not a resident, seeks a bargain and will be in Butler for a few days. Also offers a six room house with two acres in Butler on Roan’s Creek. Contact H M Wagner by call or mail promptly.
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Butler
Tenn
Buter
R. C. Smythe
Roan’s Creek
Callon
H. M. Wagner
Republican Governor Candidate to Speak at Boone Court House
Hon. J. J. Parker Republican nominee will address county voters on campaign issues at Boone court house during noon recess Monday. C M Critcher Chairman County Republican Executive Committee.
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J. J. Parker
Court House
Boone
R. L. Coughton
M. C
Congress
For Sale Ford Touring Car in Good Running Condition
A Ford touring car is offered for sale in good running condition. Address replies to P. O. box 17 Boone North Carolina.
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P. O. Box
Boone, N.C
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The
Tatanga
Rivers
American Press Association
Dublin
United States
Canada
M M Cornett
E Lookabill
Joe O
McGuire
Roy Hagaman JR
Tester
Lane
J M Moretz
LC Gross
RH Valdyke
D Cannon
T W Greene
SC Grene
D Hampton
T M Cook
D & Shore
M Reece
E G Greer
Ragan
BC Greene
J A Hartley
W. F Miller
Joseph Presnell
JR Trivett
A J Glenn
S A Norris
W Norris
G Moretz
HU Ho Kaday
W G Greene
K W Idol
WF Phillips
TG Green
J C Shoemaker
AH Dula
E J Young
J M Brewer
Will S Davis
W Robbins
Z T Greene
Clarence McGhee
8 Perley
TF Greer
J A Robbins
RJ Walls
J E Isaacs
W E Mast
J R James
Hamp Clawson
If Shelton
A J Moretz
J H Miller
F Shook
Sam Keller
BS Gragg
Cove Creek
Highway Motor
Boone, Wf
Charles Hartley Valle Crucis
N.C
Hickory Drug CO
Hickory
N. C
C. M. Critcher
Chm. Co
Tfe
Jersey
A. C. Moody
Blowing Rock
M. H. Cone
Appalachian Training School
B. B. Dougherty
Boone, W. 6
Gloverdale Greamery
Johnson City, Tenn
G. 6
Wilcox Sons & Co
the Bank OF Boone
Geo. F. Blair
Blowing Rock, N.C
J. B. Maltba
Valle Crucis
Elizabethton Tenn
Highway Motor Company
Boone Drug Company
Rexall
Schaeffer
Express
Pittsburgh Lumber Co
Braemar
Carter County, Tenn
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