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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1916
Page
3
Town and county items report newborn in Farthing family and several local notes. Notables include W. T. Vandyke's illness, J. C. Fletcher’s visit, lodge meetings, and a Masonic picnic postponement. Weather floods, school progress, and rail repairs accompany updates on residents and businesses across Boone, Blowing Rock, and surrounding areas.
Lizzie Cornell born March 18 1843 died July 16 1916 aged 78 years 4 months and 3 days united with Howards Creek Baptist Church lived as a consistent member until death came to Boone in childhood residence with Benjamin Councill later cared for at John F Hardin home laid to rest in town cemetery mourners recall her honesty kindness and helpful deeds floral tributes from friends and children noted final prayers by M L McGuee
Congress man Hon. R L Doughton from this district will speak in Boone on the first Monday of court September 4 1916 at noon. Everyone is invited to attend and hear the issues of the day discussed.
In the Superior Court before John Mast and Clarence Maat et al a commissioner will sell on September first Monday 1916 at Boone courthouse the highest bidder for cash a land tract in Laurel Creek township Watauga County North Carolina containing 80 acres more or less. The sale follows an order in the special proceeding Mast vs Maat and others and describes the property starting at a ridge red oak corner with bearings and lines tying to Hagawan and Sherrill and various oaks chestnuts maples and cucumbers along ridges and creeks. Sale location and terms listed in the notice. J C Mast Commissioner July 24, 1916.
Hon. F. A. Linney Republican candidate for Governor will address county residents at the Boone court house during noon on Tuesday of court. The speech focuses on the political issues of the day and invites public attendance.
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