Land suit verdict and county notes from Watanga Aug 14 1902
The Bingham Wilburn land case in Rich Mountain country yielded a plaintiff win after a lengthy Superior Court session with expert arguments and a likely appeal. Separately Sam Teaster vs Ritter Lumber Co. seeks $1950 for a personal injury from negligence. Also upcoming visits by Prof Massey and Dr Butler to Boone for farmer education and a call for a county Livestock Association meeting on August 20. The column closes with observations on candidate suckers and rural library efforts in Timbered Ridge and Phillips schoolhouse.
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Superior Court
Bingham-Wilburn
Court House
Bingham
Wilborn
Supreme Court
Sam Teaster
Ritter Lumber Co
Mitchell
Jr. Teaster
Ritter Lumber “Co
Eait
Democrat
Patterson
Department of Aprientinne
Masney
State Experiment Station
Taft Butler
Watauga County
Boone
Massey
Butler
Cuba compared to North Carolina in government costs
A Raleigh Post opinion notes Cuba’s population and geography resemble North Carolina while its government budget totals 27 million dollars next year. It contrasts Cuba’s $25,000 annual presidential pay with North Carolina’s much smaller governor’s salary and urges citizens to demand honest, economical governance.
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Raleigh Post
Cuba
N. C
North Carolina
The
Republic
Ston
Ex-Jige John Gray Dies After Staircase Fall in Greensboro
Former judge John Gray sustained injuries from a fall down a Greensboro stairs at night last week. He received medical care but died days later from the injuries, according to local reports.
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John Gray
Hon
Greensboro
Independent Democrat Wakefield Eyes Senate Seat
A Wakefield interview reveals dissatisfaction with recent senatorial convention results in Morganton. He contemplates running as an independent Democrat for the 84th district Senate, arguing nominees will lose and urging Democrats to support partisan unity to defeat Republicans.
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Lenoir
Lawrence Wakefield
Morganton
Wakefield
Cauldwell
McDowell
Barke
Senate
United States
Montanis
Hidden by Sores Bucklen's Arnica Salve Restores Beauty
A reader recalls healing eruptions with Bucklen's Arnica Salve, curing fever sores ulcers boils carbuncles and telea from its use. The ad touts reliability for cuts burns corns piles and says 25 cents at Shack Burns. Then a jab mocks paying 200 dollars for a tariff protected typewriter sold in London for 55 dollars.
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Shack
London
Bug gies and Wagons Auction at Blowing Rock
On July 25 1902 HENKEL LIVE STOCK CO announces a sale of buggies surreys Studebaker and J I Nissen wagons and second hand wagons at Blowing Rock Stable for about twenty days. Terms cash or time.
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Blowing Rock
Studebaker
J. I. Nissen
Henkel Live Stock CO
Trade Offer at Sugar Grove Store
A store advertises in Sugar Grove and Lean interest inviting buyers to call for trade and promising goods at the lowest county prices. The note emphasizes fair value and competitive pricing to attract customers.
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Sugar Grove
Old Credit Abandoned by Phillips Bros at Watauga Falls
The Phillips Bros announce a New Year resolution to drop the credit system and offer a broad short line of dry goods groceries hardware tinware and related country store items at low prices in Watauga Falls. They urge patrons to call when in need, promising good goods and fair terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wataoga Falls
Phillips Bros
Going at cost in broad stripes and shoes bonanza
A local ad offers spring and summer dress goods in broad stripes along with calico remnants and trims. Hosiery, ladies and mens shoes, children's shoes, and a line of summer dress goods headed by cashmere are advertised at low prices, with hardware, hats, and notions in stock. The seller offers to buy country produce and herbs at market price, urging readers to visit.
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Bireli
Toda
N.C
H.C. Miller
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Palmer’s Institute
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Hood
Republican Party
Germany
CWS
Claremont College
Hickory
Hatton
North Carolina State Normal and Industrial College
Charles D. McIver
Guerisnono, N. C
Wraby
Stork
G. W
Raby
Bargins
W. Holsclaw
Davenport College
Taige Eee
Splache Gh
Het
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Pamsivex
Lenoin
Merchant and Trader's Bank Mountainery
Tennesse
J. Wacter Wheat
W. P. Duncan
Rambo
R. F. McCape
Age
T. Cashier
J. Warrer Wheat
Raat, Ho
W. P. Dungan
KE. BE. Hunter
J.G. Burner
J. M. Wixxs
R. E. Donnevyy
J. C. Burner
Ito
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Pres
Chapell Hill
Durham
W. Newson
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