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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1923
Page
5
Watauga Memocrat records a stream of local visits and arrivals. Dr W Roy Butler visits relatives in North Wilkesboro while Dr J S Hopkins and family travel from Galax Virginia for a Boone stay.
The speaker recounts the Watauga settlement as the first free government in America and its evolution into Washington County and the State of Franklin, detailing leaders like James Sevier and John Sevier, the Kings Mountain raid, and North Carolina’s later political maneuvers including Tennessee and the State of Franklin saga.
Mrs. Carter wife of the Chief of Police died at her Boone home last Friday after a painful battle with cancer of the face. Interment followed Sunday at Hine graveyard. Rev. Alex Wilson led the funeral as a large crowd attended demonstrating the esteem in which she was held.
A brown leather pocket book was lost between Boone and Newland containing about $15 and a Winston-Salem Journal check for 15.00. Return to Fixher and Democrat office for a reward.
Mr. Rufus Smith, longtime resident on Rich Mountain near Silverstone, died last Saturday after a period of illness. His health had declined steadily, and his funeral procession followed on Sunday. His wife, mournful and near death herself, awaits ongoing loss as the family settles affairs. His surviving heir opened his purse and found 1156 in U S currency.
A Boone family trip ended in tragedy when a Ford failed on a steep grade near Beech Creek. Ira Edminston and Mrs. Walter Johnson were injured, the three year old adopted daughter died from a broken neck, with authorities noting the extended rescue and medical efforts.
The 6th County Sunday School Association sets sessions on August 11 and 12 at 7 30 P M at Valley Crucis Methodist Church Valle Crucis The event features three programs and a large basket dinner with noted speakers urging widespread attendance and cheers for the banner for largest attendance.
I have today sold my entire interest in the Boone Produce Co to my father G. G. Wilcox who assumes payment of all debts of the firm. All accounts due are payable to him. This July 10, 1923. D. L. Wilcox.
Deep gloom spreads as the Johnson family mourns losses with many friends left to grieve in the tight knit community. the article notes a somber mood and widespread sympathy.
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