Rain gladdens Watauga farmers. town notes mix travel and industry
A much needed rain lifted spirits of Watauga farmers Monday night. Local residents visited from Sugar Grove and Charlotte, while Carriers and professionals discussed new business openings. Visitors included Dr. Hard and Mrs. Moore hosting guests at Pine Crest, and plans emerged for a cafe and meat market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Chandler
H.O. Ragan
Miss Wicker
Southern Pines
Pine Crest
Emma Moore
Watauga County Livestock Show Considered in Boone
A tentative plan seeks a September event in Boone to compare cattle breeds with a substantial cash premium for the best animals. The goal is to evaluate qualities across cattle breeds and promote local livestock.
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Watauga County
Boone
Boone Industry Aims at Building Materials Co
Local businessmen plan a new company to manufacture all kinds of building materials. Mr Conrad Yates seeks needed lumber and materials, aiding a bungalow project near attorney Coffey and the Methodist parsonage. Boone resident Mrs Ruby Winkler faces appendicitis. John Sherrill plans to move to Elizabethton, Tenn. Parents and friends remain in Watauga area. Dr R Y D Jennings urges appointment bookings to avoid delays.
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Conrad Yates
Tts
Atty. E
Coffey
Boone
Gasconia
J. 8. Winkler
John Sherrill
Reese
Elizabethton
Tenn
Watauga
John
Ruby Winkler
Bee Trees and Snakes Report From Bamboo Area
Mr. Lewis Broyhill and his son Thomas found three bee trees and killed twenty rattlesnakes last week. Fifteen of the reptiles were under one rock. The item, sent by Mr. T. L. Critcher of Bamboo, notes the report likely came from east of the ridge.
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T. L. Critcher
Lewis Broyhill
Thomas
Critcher
Cheese Shipment Lights Up Local Dairy Trade
In seven days from August 2 to August, J. B. Horton sales agent shipped 31 9014 pounds of cheese earning farmers 10 072. The plant now produces four solid cars of cheese every 30 days all dispatched to Southern cities.
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J. B. Horton
Mrs Cook of Stony Park Township Dies After Operation
Mrs John Cook, a respected resident and mother of many children, died at her home Tuesday morning following an operation the day before. She was remembered as a splendid lady with many friends who mourn her departure.
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John Cook
Stony Park Township
S. Cook
Lost sow found in cornfield owner to pay damages
A large fat-colored sow found in a corn field is being held by D. E. Hartley. The owner may reclaim by paying crop damage costs and this notice fee.
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D. E. Hartley
Farm for sale near Elizabethton Tennessee
A Tennessee farm near Elizabethton offers one hundred acres with two good residences two barns and essential outbuildings and a good orchard. Price reasonable and terms to suit purchaser. Contact F A Ward Elizabethton Tennessee.
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Elizabethton
Tenn
F. A. ‘Ward
Tennessee
Road Bonds Sold By County Commission
County commissioners sold 50000 dollars of road bonds to C W NeNear Co of Chicago at 54 percent. They paid 500 dollars for printing and attorney's opinion. The sale followed an earlier January plan to issue all remaining bonds.
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C. W. NeNear & Co
Chicago
Road Commission
Local Farm Purchases and Prospective Moves Near Virgil
Gap Creek News notes purchases of farms near Virgil by Tom Greer of Feetwood and Alfred Watson of Yuma, with C C Carroll and A G Miller also planning moves. Several locals plan Maryland opportunities as they eye buying land while crops show poor prospects due to weather.
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Tom Greer
Feetwood
C. C. Carroll
Virgil
A. G. Miller
W. Riverside
N. C
Alfred Watson
Yuma
C.C. Carroll
Science Hill
Maryland
Messrs
A. C. Ray
Jason Moretz
Teast Week
Beaver Dam Items: Road Work and Local Updates
Work on the new road progresses in Beaver Dam. Clyde Perry BE N Norris and W Y Farthing bought a threshing machine and operate locally. Wheat yields look good. Mrs Clyde Eggers opened Forest Grove school the first Monday with solid attendance. Roby Wilson had an appendectomy at a Bristol hospital and is in critical condition. Raleigh Farthing, long in the west, plans to return after purchasing property near Butler Tennessee.
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Clyde Perry
BE. N. Norris
W. Y. Farthing
Clyde Eggers
Forest Grove
Roby Wilson
Bristol
Raleigh Farthing
West
Butler
Tenn
Card of Thanks to Neighbors and Friends
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness during my wife and our mother’s illness and death. We hope to help others in need, and pray that God blesses you all. C J Cortrenn and family.
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C.J. Cortrenn & Amity
Notice of Administration for Laura E. Bingham estate
The undersigned T. E. Bingham as administrator of Laura E. Bingham deceased announces all claimants must exhibit claims by August 12 1920 or be barred. Debtors should settle promptly. Dated August 12 1919.
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Laura Fi, Bingham
T. E. Bingham
Laura E. Bingham
Vast Ashe County Farm Sale Attracts Regional Interest
A 600 acre Ashe County farm near West Jefferson and Smethport invites buyers to a public auction on August 21. subdivided tracts from 4 to 100 acres offer modern education access and railroad proximity. bidders pay one third cash with balanced terms. prizes and coins will reward guests. baskets encouraged. meals available. rain date next day.
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Ashe County
West Jefferson
Smethport
Jefferson School
Jof
Canan
Sunnyside Barma
Loxt ‘Act
Highway Commission
Notice of land sale in Grover Reese estate case
North Carolina Superior Court at county announces an ante or special proceeding against Roy Reese Julia Reese Mae Reese Manley Williams Brice Williams and others regarding the sale of lands belonging to Grover Reese deed to satisfy debts. Public notice will be at the courthouse in the county for relief and court action as required.
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North Carolina
Notice of Annulment Suit in Watauga Court
In North Carolina Watauga County the Superior Court hears a case J W Cuddy v Macy Cuddy to annul bonds of matrimony. The defendant must appear at the March 2 1920 term in Boone and answer or demur to the complaint. otherwise the plaintiff seeks relief. This notice is dated August 5 1919.
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North Carolina
Watauga County
J. W. Cuddy
Macy Cuddy
Said
Boone
N. C
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Gross
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Texas
Floyd Ward
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Wm. Royal
Baxter Linney
Lovill Post Office
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