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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1919
Page
3
The Watauga Democrat reports on residents visiting and returning home, moves and marriages, illnesses and deaths, and local officials in Boone, Vilas, Blowing Rock, and surrounding areas. Notables include Rev Isaac McGhinis death, Dr. A W Dula's appendicitis recovery, a marriage between Roy Danner and Minnie Robbins, and daily community updates.
Mrs Calvin J Cottrell aged 72 died Tuesday evening after weeks of pain. She was loved by family and esteemed by friends. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church and the remains laid to rest in the town cemetery under floral tribute. The aged husband and children mourn her loss.
County Commissioners approved a 1919 tax levy of 1.25 per hundred for county general and 1.50 for Boone township. School tax up 12 cents, county home 15 cents. roads levy 28.33 cents, with 18 cents for bond interest and the rest for a maintenance fund. Personal property value shows a gain of over half a million. no railroad or corporate values included. Also seeking return of a small greenish brown leather pocket boot with snap. sentimental reward offered by Democrat office.
Found in a corn field are two yearling heifers, one red and one white. The owner may reclaim by paying a reasonable damage. Notice issued by L. N. Perkins.
Rev. W. A. Stanbury of Wilson arrived at his Boone parents home last Saturday and preached a fine sermon at the Methodist church Sunday. He may stay until early next week as annual visits are much enjoyed by Boone friends. Contractor Wilson of Lenoir leads a sizable crew grading sidewalks, making progress but damaging shade trees and other property in the process.
Important notice to teachers announces a county wide meeting in Boone on Saturday August 9. All teachers are expected to attend and a State Board of Examiners member will preside. A lawful excuse is required for absence. SMITH HAGAMAN County Supt.
Frank Miller aged 22 near Foscoe Massachusetts was fatally injured in a saw mill accident at Mr Louzwns property. He died early Sunday as hospital efforts failed. The Frenchman’s kind nature was noted as his family arranged burial near Heaton, N.
Early Monday Sheriff Triplett from Lenoir led deputies to seize an illicit distillery near Coffey's Gap. Walter Townsend and Boone Rich were jailed in Lenoir. The operation produced blackberry brandy, with most finished product removed and a keg used as a cap.
Fifty thousand dollar serial road bonds offered with semi annual interest bids sealed August 11, 1919. Bonds bear one percent certified interest and the right reserved to reject all bids. For information write the Clerk Board County Commissioners. July 7th, 1919. W. Br. Cragg, Clerk to Board County Commissioners.
Notice that an action or special proceeding has been commenced in the Superior Court of Watauga County for selling lands of Grover Reese to raise assets for debt payment. Defendants Asa Reese Roy Reese Julia Reese and others are required to appear within thirty days of the first publication and answer the complaint at the courthouse in Watauga County North Carolina or the plaintiff will apply for the relief demanded.
The document outlines a civil action in Watauga County North Carolina with multiple defendants including Hh Saipanion and others connected to a broke wie adjoiners. It notes service by OL Ty Coliny and cites the petition for part of a property dispute. Additional material includes an Ohio affidavit about a person doing business and a sale or trade listing for a Blowing Rock lot on Main Street by J F Stimpson.
Aged man and wife in Gastonia North Carolina seek a girl or young woman by September 1 to provide cooking and housekeeping. The position offers a good home opportunity with the couple in Florida. Address JS Torrence.
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