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Newspaper

Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1913

Page

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Senator Overman Leads Senate Lobby Probe, Gaerman Praised

Washington Cor to the Baltimore Sun notes Senator Overman of North Carolina directs the lobby inquiry, shaping policy and pressing the investigation. The piece cites his toughness on exposing lobbyists, his rise in leadership, and his push for civil service reform, highlighting his long Senate tenure and ties to Zeb Vance. It also includes a brief, non-graphic medical plug for Foley Kidney Pills.

Les S. Gaerman Washington Cor Baltimore Sun United States Senate Lee Overman North Carolina Probema Mullhall Senate Washington Carolina Civil Service of United States Taft Lee Overman

Early North Carolina Mountain History and Rail Growth

Attorney L B Lowe laments isolated mountain settlements in western North Carolina and urges development. He notes families grouped by name along streams, lack of diversity, and wasted timber while praising the climate and water. The completion of the Carolina Clinchfield Ohio Railroad proves mountains can be crossed, signaling future rail links to unite regions and boost southern markets.

North Carolina Switzerland America Carolina, Clinchfield & Ohio Blue Ridge Great Dividing Ridge Tennessee Tennessee and Virginia Zoade

North Carolina notes on fire, faith, and a missionary’s life

An array of small North Carolina items includes a barn burned by lightning in Yadkin county, a beekeeper in Brushy Mountains earning 80 pounds of sourwood honey, and the death of Rev. L. T. Hendren in Spencer. A missionary tribute to Rev. Jacob G. Hageman details his half century of worship, library endowment, and steadfast Sunday School work, ending with his virtuous death and urging support for missions.

N. Glenn Williams Place Yadkin County Jacob G. Hageman Forest Grove Christ Church of Christ Smith Hagaman

Discussion on pastor’s work viewed by laymen set at Cove Creek

Three Forke Association meeting Tuesday at Cove Creek church will discuss the subject The preparation and work of a pastor from the view point of a layman. J. G. Greer and W. S. Farthing lead the discussion with brief talks by preachers and laymen. Committee on Order of Business Smita Hagaman and W. J. Hagaman approve the agenda.

Three Forke Association Cove Creek Schurch J. G. Greer W. 8. Farthing Smita Hagaman W. J. Hagaman

Electric Bitters Prove Strong Aid for Stomach Ailments

A Tennessee man praises Electric Bitters after suffering stomach, kidney, and liver troubles. He credits six bottles with restoring appetite and strength, noting first dose relief. The ad claims the remedy helps most people and is available for 50 cents at druggists. Lincoln quote ends the copy.

T. D. Peebles Henry

Indian Killed On Track Near Rochelle Ill

An Indian man was killed near Rochelle Illinois after lying on a railroad track and being struck by a fast express train. The piece warns of dangers from coughs and colds and promotes Dr King’s New Discovery with testimonial claims of cures and weight gain.

Rochelle Ill Fast Express Dr.King J. R. Watts Floydale Tex

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T. E. Bingham Boone N.C F. A. Lio James C. Cline Arrosney-At-Law Sugar Grove North Caro Watauga Vilas B. Hayes Sugar Rove E. $. Coffey Boone, N. C Nat. T. Dulaney Fourth Bristol Tenn,Va Edmund Jones Lenoir N. C Sel U1 L. D. Lowe,storney AT Law Banner Elk, N. C Watauga, Mitchell F. A. Linney Boone, N.C 18Th Judicial District J. ©. Fletcher Attorney At Law B. F. Low Lovill Lovill & Lovill Attorneys AT Law Boone, N C EARLY L B. Lowe State and General News North Yaroles Wilkes W. H. Barnett Brushy Mountains M. Vannay L. T. Hendren Asheburo Spenser Black Mountain James Weatherly Charlotte News Doughton W. V. Davia Tayloreville Capitol Wilson Congress l New Hampshire White House A. C.cook Denver Colorado I. J. Harris Concord Col J. G. Hall Col. Hall Poley Lincoln Childrenor Neg
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