Watauga Democrat Notes Railroad Hopes and Local News
Elkin officials Hugh Chatam and Wolent Horton visit Watauga and back a railroad to Spar ta with aims toward Jefferson and Boone. The piece also lampoons editor J C Hardy, tells a tall snake anecdote, and reports on rain, a Japanese pastor in North Carolina, and the Chicago boy’s Lake Texar drowning.
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Hugh Chatam
Wolent Horton
Elkin
Chatam
Elkin and Alleghany Railroad Company
Mr. Horton
Sparta
Jefferson
Boone
Butler
Mountain City
Watauga
Death of Mr. F. W. Council in Sumter South Carolina
A memorial notice mourns the death of long time friend Mr. F. W. Council from typhoid at his sister’s home in Sumter South Carolina. The tribute recalls boyhood days and manhood, noting his care for a widow mother and his professed faith while asking peace for his ashes. A large village and county connection mourn his passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud
Palmetto
A Happy Surprise Home Wedding in Avery County
A Pleasant Aug 3 gathering at Mr and Mrs A Greers to welcome Philip Greer and bride Della Annette Young Greer. The couple married July 8 in Bristol and kept it secret until the reception. They will live in Fairwood Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Greer
Thoreday
Philip
Della Young Greer
I. G Greer
William Phillip Greer
Della Annette Young
Bristol
Fairwood Va
Lawn party for Blowing Rock Union Sunday School
A lawn party will be held on the lawn of the Watauga Inn in Blowing Rock Friday evening August 11 1911 from 5 to 10 pm to benefit the Blowing Rock Union Sunday School. Ladies serve cream and lemonade with sandwiches and other refreshments. Music by Blowing Rock Hotel band and visiting performers plus additional attractions.
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Watauga Inn
Blowing Rock Union
Blowing Rock Hotel
Blowing Rock
Foley Kidney Remedy Promoted for Chronic Kidney and Bladder Trouble
Foley's Kidney Remedy is recommended for chronic kidney and bladder issues, claiming to regulate and strengthen kidney and bladder action. The ad mentions MB Blackburn and notes the Annual State Convention of Confederate veterans in Wilmington, plus advice on sprains and Chamberlain's Pain Balm for soreness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackburn
Foley
MB Blackburn
Confederate Veterans
Wilmington
Watauga County Medical Society Notice to Debtors
Notice from the Watauga County Medical Society members demanding settlement of all open accounts for work prior to January 1, 1911 within ten days. If unsettled, names will be placed on the Delinquent Information List. Signed by J W Jones M D president and other officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wataug
K Am
M. D
Dr. Ai BR
The Sight of a Drunkard Is a Better Sermon
A succinct aphorism noting that witnessing a drunkard’s behavior serves as a stronger lesson against drinking than sermons. It reflects moral critique through observation, implying personal example carries weight even without formal preaching.
Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale in Boone North Carolina
By power of sale in a mortgage from J E and Edna Hodges to Loyd M Norris the Watagua County deed records, the mortgagee will sell cash at public auction at the courthouse door in Boone on Monday September 4 1911 at 10 am. The property is a 14 acre tract in Meat Camp Township bounded by John Brown road G W Barnes and Martha Hodges dower. The sale is to satisfy the mortgage conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E
Edna Hodges
Loyd M. Norris
Office of Register of
Meat Camp Township
Watauga County
G. Hodges
G. W. Barnes
Barnes
John H. Norris
Martha Panes
Martha Hodes
O. G. Hodges
Loxp M
Norris
Notice of Mortgage Sale in Blowing Rock North Carolina
Public auction set for September 4, 1911 at Boone courthouse door to sell two mortgage properties in Blowing Rock Watauga County. First tract includes water rights and access easements over B J Green land, 1 acre more or less. Second tract known as the drug store lot, 1/4 acre more or less, with chain of title back to 1809. Sale aims to satisfy about 135.46 dollars plus a 300 dollar note and 510 dollars, with legal fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Raby
Leota Raby
Clarke
Court House
Boone
Blowing Rock
Watauga
North Carolina
Rabey
J Green
Emma
P P Brown
Green
Brown
BJ Green
J Greene
J A Edmisten
Caldwell & Watauga
Mortgage Foreclosure Notice in Watauga County
Under power of sale a mortgage by A A Gilliam and Joha Gillam to L D Miller dated March 29 1910 secures 125 dollars plus interest. Public outcry at Boone courthouse August 14 1911 to sell 68 acres described from Cove Creek Towns alongside J L Adams J B Blair lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.A. Gilliam
Joha Gillam
L. D Miller
Wale
Court House
Boone
Watauga Cove Creek
J L Adan
J B Biain
J B
Blair
Jerremy Green
Adeams
Jerremy Greene
Swift
J L Adam
J W Horton
J B Blair
J L Adams
W Holsslaw
Watauga County
North Carolina State Normal and Industrial College Prospectus
Admission details for North Carolina State Normal and Industrial College include five regular courses leading to degrees, special courses for teachers, and tuition for students who commit to teaching in the state. Full session begins September 13 1911 with information by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Aged Pil Elderly People Use Fades Kidney Pity for Quick Results
A fragmented line of text references remedies for kidney and bladder troubles. It mentions elderly people and a miswritten remedy by B-Blackbero, with vague claims of quick and permanent results and relief from painful conditions. The source is unclear and garbled.
Public notice of goods and services ad in Vilda NC
The public is informed that G. H. Hayes of Vilda North Carolina has purchased and offers various items and types of work. He invites inquiries for hor ses and eea ets and requests writing to arrange reasonable completion of such work.
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Vilda
N.C
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Osaka
Japan
M. E. Church South
Epworth League
Hinohara
Robert Matteson
Matteson
Woodland
Chiago
Lake Tex
Thenks
George W. Couneil
John Springs
Hickory Democrats
Springs
Democrat
Avery
Toe
Newland
W. C. Newland
Lenoir
Charlotte News
Cleer
Whitwell N.C
A Lawh Party
Pittsburg Crucible Steel Co
Midland Penn
O. P. Fitzgerald
Methodist Episcopal Church
Nashville
N. C
East Carolina Teachers Training School
Robt. Leach
Horseshoe Falls
Robt. Comba
Statesville
New Orleans
Charlotte
Guilford Co
Chamberlain
Aw. m. Ularke
J. B. Clarke
L. D. Lowe
Caroleva State Normal and Industrial College
Meredith College
South
Meredith Academy
Woman's College
Forchtwlog
Quartery Bulletin
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Prea
John W
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John.w. Hodges
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