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Newspaper

Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1913

Page

4

Memory of Gordie McNeil Gates of Jonesboro Tenn

Gorden Modell James Gorden McNeil son of Mr and Mrs John H McNeil of Jonesboro Tennessee formerly of Watauga born April 30 1881 died July 20 1913 aged 82 years two months and twenty days Married February 16 1913 to Mise Vergie Garet Jonesboro Tennessee After two months of marriage he suffered hemorrhages from stomach ulceration Confined to bed weeks then sent to Johns Hopkins Hospital for treatment No operation performed He returned home grew worse An abscess near the right lung required attention He was carried to Lincoln Memorial Hospital Knoxville underwent another operation Then carried home to live or die as God should will He died July 20 1913 at his father's home Survived by his wife and family Funeral service conducted by Rev Templeton Limestone Baptist Church burial in Sulphur Springs Cemetery Local citizens contributed to his care and memorials noted by 4 T Watson

James Gorden McNeil John H. McNeil Jonesboro Tenn Watauga Gordie Mise Vergie Garet Jonesboro Teno Johns Hopkins Hospital Gordon Lincoln Memorial Hospital Knoxville Tenn Gordev Templeton Limestone Baptist Sulphur Springs Rachel David Absaham T. Watson

Foley Kidney Pills Promoted in Old Ads

Brookarve, N C claims a daughter from Bagdad Ky recovered from kidney trouble after using Foley Kidney Pills, while W S Gunsalus of Fleming Pa praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for fourteen years. Both medicines are advertised as for sale by all dealers.

A. Mitchell Bagdad Mr. Mitchell Foley Gunsalus Fleming Chamberlain Lindsay Scott Temple Ind

The Lodge Belief Echoes in Marriage Expectation

A quotation reflects a belief that every girl imagines her husband will reveal their lodge activities after marriage. The remark uses gendered language to critique marital transparency and social norms surrounding women’s curiosity about male spaces.

Bucklen's Attica Salve Heals Piles And Skin Ailments

An old advertised patent medicine claims Bucklen's Attica Salve banishes piles by soothing itching irritation and inflammation. It purports to comfort and heal burns boils ulcers cuts eczema scalds pimples and eruptions. Sold for 25 cents at all druggists.

Bucklen Attica

Fashions Make Fools and Cowards of Many

A reflective quote notes that fashion trends expose vanity and fear, turning many into fools or cowards as trends sweep through society. It comments on the social pressure to conform and the ridicule faced by those who resist.

Kidney Troubles Begin With a Lame Back

J. L. Macks of Lincoln Illinois was cured of a kidney trouble that began with a lame back. He credits Foley Kidney pills with the relief and urges others to try them. For sale by all dealers.

J. L. Macks Eighth St Lincoln Lil Antoine Deloria Gar’ den, Mich

Honest living spoils saintly air says ad copy

The ad notes that honesty dulls the saintly air and claims hard working people suffer from lame back. It prescribes Chamberlain's Liniment to be applied twice and massaged for quick relief, with distribution by all dealers. The piece also mentions New York women using seven tons of face powder daily.

New York

Notice of Sale in Watauga Superior Court NC

In Watauga County North Carolina the Superior Court before the clerk 8 W Greer and E T Miller administrators of W B Miller deceased sale of real estate to heirs at law Clyde Miller Mabel Miller Edna Miller Walter Miller Mattie Miller Heirs at Law of W B Miller deceased ordered resale after an 10 percent bid increase since July 7 1918. On the first Monday of September 1918 at 12 o clock at the courthouse door the administrators will sell the described real estate to the highest bidder for cash to pay debts of W B Miller deceased. Two tracts with detailed metes and bounds and a widow s dower noted. Sale subject to widow s dower. July 20th 1918.

North Carolina Watauga County Superior Court W. Greer E. T. Miller W. B. Miller Clyde Miller Mabel Miller Edna Miller Walter Miller Mattie Miller W. B. Stiller Court House Wagner George Phillips Sid Phillips Tom Jackson Smith Jackson George R. Clarke J.B. Clarke M. Clarke Lula Clarke Eugene Clarke Fred Davis Nellie Davis Robert Clarke Joseph Clarke Jay Clarke Susan Clarke Frances Clarke Maggie Clarke Erwine Clarke Susanne Thomas Moore Nellie Moore W. M. Moore Clarke Steele Stuart Steele John Steele Nancy Steele John R Steele Mary Ann Clarke F. A. Linney Guardian Ad Litem Superior Court of Blowing Rock Main Street J. S. Vance

Doan's Kidney Pills Promoted In Hickory Ad

A vintage ad claims Doan's Kidney Pills relieve kidney trouble with a testimonial from Mrs. D. M. Hill of Hickory North Carolina. The notice urges usage, notes price 50 cents, and lists Foster Miller Co Buffalo NY as agents. It also references Foley Kidney Pills through Postmaster Antoine Deloria of Garden Michigan and claims local cures.

Tenn Farm For Sale Near Butler With 126 Acres

Property listing for a Tennessee farm near Butler offering 126 acres with 50 acres cleared, timber, a nine room dwelling, pumped water, two barns, outbuildings, and 17 acres in corn. Includes two warehouses and a store house. Asking price 4500 dollars. Contact G F Coffey for details.

Butler Tenn G. F. Coffey

Repair Services Offer Honest Work and Specialties

An advertisement promises positive guarantees on all repair work across various services. The contractor invites calls for reliable, honest workmanship at fair prices, highlighting Wartes Repairing as a specialty provider.

We Lead But One Life on Earth Quote

A compact quotation attributed to Longfellow stresses the need to beauty the land we inhabit by preserving health and elasticity of mind, urging avoidance of anything that endangers these. The excerpt underscores personal well being as essential to national improvement.

Longfellow

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound and Digestive Aid Ad

An advertisement extols Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and throat ailments with testimonials from E. C. Rhodes of Middleton and others. It urges use over substitutes, notes no opiates, and promotes Chamberlain's Tablets for digestion and liver support as a separate remedy, claiming many have been permanently cured. For sale by all dealers.

Wm, Lee Paskenta Calif Foley E. C. Rhodes Middleton Irs

Appalachian Training School Announces Fall Opening

The fall opening is set for August 20 with an extended course of study and a new Business Department. Public school teachers receive free tuition, and a catalogue with full details is available from the Superintendent in Boone, North Carolina.

Appalachian Training School Boone, N. C

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Che Watauga Democrat Gorden Modell Brookarve N. C Rome Yforia Ima Aiwaye Dong Man Hng E. Youngs Berkshire Er. King Boone Union Dean D. M. Hill Eighth Ave Hickory N.C Doan Foster-Millburn Co Buffalo N. Y United States Butler, Tenn Silas M. Greene, Jeweler Silverstone, N. C Bank L. D. Lowe Boone Repair Shop J. W. Bryan DR. Kinc New Life Adolph Bchingeck Deffalo N.Y Fletcher Castoria Sylvania Woods Clifton Mills Cardus W.R. Stoffel Hardware CO Incorporated Mountain City, Tenn Tao Gardut Bunyan
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