Turbulent incidents and memorials fill Watauga report
The issue recounts multiple local events including the Pennell Bennett homicide aftermath and a woman’s threat, Hardin’s Cades Cove case, and a preliminary hearing. It notes a marshal shooting two travelers at a Black Mountain hotel, a postmaster’s stamp loss arrest, a Masons picnic with generous charity to an orphanage, a memorial for William Rufus Greer of Watauga, and a Delaware town fire destroying Milton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Pennell
Lee Bennett
Mary Bennett
Pennell
Hardin
Bennett
Boone
Watauga
Tennessee
Matt Dishman
Black Mt
William Rufus Greer
Watauga County
Riverside
Chelsea
Oklahoma
B. Greer
Bay
Georgia
Emma Hogan
Emma
Eugenia Rogers
M. E. Church
Optometrist Receives State Licensure and Local Registration
Alfred W. Dula of Dula Building Lenoir North Carolina states he has complied with the law, passed the examination before the State Board, and obtained a license to practice fitting glasses. He also holds a certificate of registration from the State Board of Optometry and a Caldwell and Watauga county registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board
Merk
Superior Court
State Board of Optometry
Caldwell
Watauga County
Alfred W. Dula
Dula
Lenoir, N.C
Appalachian Training School Opens Fall Term 1909
The Appalachian Training School opens fall term August 25 1909 with increased faculty extended courses and improved equipment. Fall session begins September 15 1909. For catalogue and information address I. L. Foust President Greensboro North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone, N.C
North Carolina
Greensboro
N.C
For Sale Pure-Bred Short Horns In Banner Elk NC
For sale pure-bred short horns including three two-year-old heifers one heifer calf one bull calf no cows and one herd bull. Will sell as a whole or in parts at low prices. F W Richards Banner Elk N C June 10 Im.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Richards
N. C
Sheriff Sale Notice in County Court
This August 14 1900 notice states a sale of all right title and interest of J D Morets in real estate described as two or more acres in the county by Piands ota 3 Wile sod Ata Wilson and Jobn Wileon lane. Plaintiff names not clear. Sheriff D C Ragan presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sala J. D
Piands
Wileon Lane
Ragan
Local Jeweler Offers Repairs and Low-Cost Goods
A fragmentary notice from Sam M. Greene, jeweler, advertising watch repairs, general services, and selling goods at Silverstone Street. He thanks customers for past patronage and invites continued business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silverstone and I
Telso
Sam
M. Greene
Land Entry Notice in Beaver Dam Township
Entry Notice No. 2442 describes J. H. Smith locating and entering 400 acres in Beaver Dam Township on Beaver Dam Creek. Beginning at the state line near Grassy Gap, lines follow Farthing and Thompson properties with various landowners, returning to the starting corner. Entered July 10, 1909 by H. J. Hanoy, Entry Taker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of North Carolina
Wataupe. Conty
Said
J. H. Smith
Beaver Dam Township
Beaver Dam Creek
8 Rock
Big Grassy Gap
Said Farthing
Jana
Wesley Thompson
Ed Farthinge
Alfred’ Thompsons
J. ¥. Farthings
Enoch Sureine
State Line
H. J. Hanoy
Craddock-Terry Shoes Highlighted in Local Ad
Local dealer promotes Craddock-Terry shoes as top national line from Southern makers. Notes medals at Worlds Exposition and competition with Northern goods. Also touts men’s clothing and summer suits at best prices in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craddock-Terry
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W. C. Stallinge
Martine
Yadkin County
Jampts
Yadkinville
Yad
Brayou Wealey Crowson
Btatesville
E. 8. Cufley
W. M
Watauga Lodge
Edward F. Lovill
Oxford Orphan Asylum
Milton
Delaware
Solomon
The
Appalachian Training School
North Carolina State Normal and Industrial College
Fletcher
Castoria
B.C. Miller
Ozfords
New York
John B. Stetson
B. Blackburn
Tennessee Farms
Extate Co
Morrintown'enn
Valley of East ‘Tennessee
Ad- East Tenn. Real Estate Company
Orristown
A. P. Brinkley
Citizens Bank
Elk Park
N. L.masr, Pres
W.c.correy, V. P
Casi
Watauga County Bank
ThisBank
Telcos
Wedek Te
Isteruahairalal
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