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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1925
Page
7
Mabel Clare Orr of Blackwell Oklahoma stands as the world’s sole woman oil well drilling contractor. In eight years she built a sizable business and spent most of her time in the fields alongside her loyal army of workers.
A quotation from Rivers Doeg the Better Kind extols printing as essential to achievement, framing it as a steadfast companion that supports progress and success. The saying underscores the value of diligent printing in scholarly and professional work.
In the Superior Court of Watauga County a notice states that on September 7, 1925, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., at the courthouse door, the property described as 60 acres more or less in the old road and Johnson Moody line will be sold to satisfy an execution against defendant A C Brinkley. The deed reference is Book 32, Page 66, and L. M. Farthing is Sheriff.
Notice states mortgage re sale on August 22 1925 at Boone courthouse Watauga County for 21 acres 70 rods of land secured by a mortgage deed to W P Moody from E M Cornett dated October 23 1920 for 774 80 dollars with default in payment The sale runs between 10 a m and 2 p m by bid cash to the highest bidder
The Moody family transfers are described with a reference for complete description and a bidding start at 32.00 dollars. F C Ward acts as Trustee for A P Moody and W P Moody.
Notice of an execution sale in Watauga County Superior Court in the case Henry Miller Shoe Company vs N G Wheeler. Sheriff to sell on Sept 7 1925 at the courthouse door between 11 am and 2 pm for cash, with two described tracts totaling about 63 acres, excluding a homestead allotment of 8 acres, all deeds referenced.
Peoples Bank and Trust Company announces a sale under a court execution. John C Hodges property, two tracts in Watauga county near Boone, North Carolina, to be offered to the highest bidder. Tract one 88 acres near Silverstone road, Tract two 106 14 acres on Meat Camp road, bounded by local landowners.
A historic deed describes tract three totaling about 20 acres in Wa Tauga County. It details bearings and pivots along roads ridges and streams, naming Brown Sally Brown Linney Reese Little Miller and other land markers. The parcel was conveyed to J C Hodges from O G Mitchell and Laura Mitchell on March 14 1922 and recorded in Book 29 Deeds page 347.
Notice of sale under a mortgage deed to secure 2800 dollars. The Peoples Bank and Trust Company will sell on August 31, 1925 between 11 am and 2 pm the 52 acre parcel on Boone Trail highway west of Boone, bounded by Linney Barnes and others. Sale subject to a prior Federal Land Bank deed. Avery Y. Howell cashier.
T. C. Bowie trustee will sell at public auction at Boone court house on August 18 1925 at 1 pm to satisfy a deed of trust on Lot 3 in the lands of Jennie D. Lovill deceased in partition proceedings. The property lies in Watauga County about 33 3 4 acres more or less described in a 1921 deed from John A. Jenkins and Josephine A. Jenkins to T. F. Lovill. Bid cash with balance of principal interest and costs.
Six room house with bath water and lights plus six lots above the courthouse in Boone. Entire property includes all six lots measuring 100 by 100 feet. Terms easy. F A Linney. 23 30.
A church advertisement seeks young Christian women to undertake a three year training program at a Presbyterian hospital. Applicants should address Grace Hospital in Banner Elk North Carolina for details and enrollment.
A. F. Arnold transfers all interests in the Boone Trail Cafe to Clint Thomas. All accounts payable to Thomas and all accounts due by the cafe are to be paid by him. Dated August 6, 1925.
Sealed bids to Town of Boone North Carolina for one hundred thousand dollars water supply system bonds due 1928 to 1965 with 6 percent interest payable semi annually. Bonds payable in New York, require certified funds with bid, and the town reserves right to reject all bids.
All accounts payable to buyers and all accounts due by said case to be paid by them. Thhs July 30, 1925. AUSTIN E. SOUTH. 77-30-4
Having qualified as administrator of Frank South deceased, all persons with claims against the estate must present them at Tamarack NC on or before July 2 1926 or be barred. Creditors urged to settle debts promptly. Nannie South administrator dated July 2 1925 Brown and Bingham attorneys.
Watauga county mortgagee T E Bingham announces a public sale by cash on August 17, 1925 at 1 pm at the courthouse door. Property described as 17 acres and 131 rods once conveyed to William Hix by E W Cannon and tied to deeds dated March 16 1920 and March 15 1920. Proceeds secure $580 with $445.06 in default.
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