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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1909
Page
4
In a dreamlike scene a saint debates tariffs and landing rights with Aldrich, revealing a satirical edge on influence and protectionism. The piece shifts to public health pitches praising Chamberlain’s remedies, then jumps to late 1900s notices: probate, land sales, and sheriff actions tied to Watauga County North Carolina.
The Coffin Tacks in The Elkin Times push to ban cigarettes in the state, calling them wrecks to youth. The Statesville Landmark backs the Times but notes vested cigarette money and church funding influence. The debate urges strong press pressure to curb the cigarette trade amid broader calls for a vacation plan for middle aged men.
North Colina Watanga County 1909 notice in Eapello Court that Evelin Earp must appear at the next superior court term in Boone to answer the plaintiff John B. Earp's divorce complaint filed in Watanga county. The defendant is ordered to respond by the lat Monday after the first Monday in September 1900 or relief will be granted. THOS. BINGHAM O. S. C.
Under a 1907 mortgage deed Robt T Tester and Julia Tester mortgaged land in Watauga NC on Dutch Creek. L D Lowe as assignee will sell at the Boone courthouse on Sept 13 to satisfy a $100 note plus costs. Tract is two acres more or less, part of Peter Townsend and John Townsend land.
A clipped OCR fragment discusses a man who appears to doubt or belittle another, focusing on perception and truth. The wording is garbled, leaving unclear subjects and context but implying social or personal judgment.
Mortgage deed dated June 11, 1904 from Robert and Julia Tester to Joseph and Lizzie Townsend secures 260 dollars. On Monday September 14 at Boone courthouse door the 37 acre tract described as beginning at a buckeye tree and running along Julia Teaster and Jordan Townsend lines will be sold for cash to satisfy about 154 dollars plus interest and costs.
Public auction to satisfy a court judgment in the case Emeline Shull vs Jo in Shull. On the second Monday in September 1909 the sale will be at Boone courthouse between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The tract lies on the waters of the Watauga River in Watauga County, bounded by natural and property lines and conveyed from William Holsclaw to John Shull. Sale proceeds cover judgment and costs.
The Gazette notes the county chose wisely by voting to fund a new courthouse and jail in Gastonia. The editorial praises the decision as a creditable move benefiting the people and governance.
Official notice from North Carolina Secretary of State confirming dissolution of Blowing Rock Mercantile Company. Mutually signed stockholders consent filed July 1 1909, agent J Hobins in charge, records kept in Raleigh with seal.
By virtue of an execution from the superior court of Watauga County on 28 July 1909, the sheriff will offer for cash on 13 September 1909 at the court house door in Boone NC the 150 acre Pattie Proffitt tract on Elk Creek. The sale follows a judgment in favor of J W Meadows against Charlie Proffitt and W O Profitt for 400000 with interest and costs, levied under attachment.
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