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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1925
Page
5
Local residents and visitors are listed with weekend stays and trips from Conover Savannah Taylorsville and Hickory. A box party at Popular Grove and a box supper at Silver Stone school host community gatherings. Officials discuss water sewer work and new brick store construction as well as drought concerns and rising tourism interest in Boone and nearby counties.
Charles Butler, 31, is jailed on murder charges after allegedly discovering his bride with another man at her mother's home. Police say witnesses implicate him as the shooter, while he claims she shot herself, in a case that highlights a troubled two week marriage.
The annual catalog reports Watauga attendance at 224 for Appalachian State Normal School. The school trains public school teachers.
Notice states price hike due to power-rate increases by New River Light and Power Co. Ice tickets priced 1000 lbs eight fifty and 500 lbs four twenty five cash. If charged, prices ten and five per thousand. No credit sales. Also advertises 86 acre Abingdon Virginia farm for sale near church and school with good water and bargains. Address P O Box 624 Abingdon Va. 13-20-27
Rev. Leonard Wilson of Boone preached at Proffit Grove Baptist church with attendees from Long Hope lumber camp. Numerous community mentions include weddings, visits from relatives, and health updates. Olive Moretz and Verlie Winebarger injuries noted. Earl King of Seattle visited. Local school term begins. meat camp residents travel to Lynchburg and Burlington. many family connections among Winebargers and Moretzs featured.
Owner leaving town offers a nearly new 15 room house with 101 foot frontage on a 5 acre parcel. Includes running spring water by gravity and walking distance to Normal School and business district. Cash price $12,500 with small balance due over 1 to 6 years.
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