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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1916
Page
2
Proprietor Balatanga Wemorrat of Rivers issues a Taurispay note dated 1916. The brief notice records a financial instrument or payment claim with the name and place, indicating a business matter linked to AvavsT17. The fragment confirms an individual and a locale, but lacks full transaction details.
Blowing Rock notes welcome visitors from Charlotte and Hickory to the Watauga Inn and Skyland Inn while reporting local church services, a flood charity spook dance, and a joyous return of Rev. W. R. Savage. The public school opens August 16 with Prof. J. M. Francum. Local residents share travel, school, and social updates amid new electric lights and notable visitors.
For sale one Regal automobile in fine condition recently rebuilt and offered at cost of repairs or swap for a Ford. If you want a bargain in a car call or write me. Terms if desired. Will make a good truck. I A Bingham Amantha North Carolina.
Miss Nora Sue Mast of Valle Crucis N C married Edward P Lund of Orange N J on August 10 at 9 30 in the Methodist church. The ceremony led by Rev W M Bagby followed Lohengrin Bridal Chorus with a bouquet of white clematis and maidenhair fern. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Mast, will make her home in Orange N J, while Lund is a prominent Orange businessman. A pre nuptial shower at Finley Mast’s home featured original rhymes with each gift and a light ice course finale.
Alfred J Moretz born October 19 1839 died August 10 1916 aged 76 years 9 months 21 days married September 6 1868 to Emeline Lutz. They had 13 children 10 living 8 dead, 24 living grandchildren. Lutheran faith. funeral at Mt Pleasant Church conducted by M L Carpenter pastor. A Civil War veteran private in the first North Carolina cavalry.
August 22 marks the opening of the fourteenth year at the Appalachian Training School. All charges are stated as very reasonable. Address inquiries to the Secretary of the Faculty.
In the North Carolina Superior Court of Watauga County 1910 case Fauscette Peavier Shoe Co and others against E W Smith and others. Depositions to be taken August 25 1910 at 12 oclock in Fort Wayne Indiana before C H Angeler Notary. Further depositions set for August 26 1916 at 10 oclock in Bristol Tennessee before B S Gore Notary Public. witnesses include Roland L Walker J H Fawcette and J L Crumley. Proceedings continued as needed.
A local letter to voters advocates J G Norris of Soda Hill as the best choice for Register of Deeds. The writer questions county political norms and urges mobilization to secure a Democratic nomination and victory in November.
The writer attended an August 1 birthday gathering at the Williams residence. Mr Williams turned sixty five and Mrs Williams sixty three. About fifty relatives, friends, and neighbors shared a noon feast followed by social hour. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Williams, Mr and Mrs Paul Williams, and many others. May the couple enjoy many happy returns.
By order of the Executive Committee of the Watauga county Democratic party a county convention is called to meet in Boone North Carolina on Saturday August 26 1916 to nominate candidates for county offices and conduct other business. Township committee chairmen are to hold primaries on Friday August 25 1916 to elect delegates and handle related business. August 14 1916. W E Shipley Chairman Democratic Executive Committee.
Dr. W. H. Wakefield of Charlotte will visit Blowing Rock Hotel on September 6, Blackburn's Hotel in Boone on September 7, and Banners Elk on September 9 to diagnose eye ear nose and throat issues. Due to storm damage he will charge no fee for eye testing when glasses are ordered from 10.
A Philadelphia reader testimonial praises Sloan's Liniment for knee pain relief after years of suffering. The advertisement urges use for other pains, noting the product penetrates without rubbing and costs 25 cents at drug stores.
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