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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1915
Page
4
Margaret Birkenshaw, 60, pleads for a heavier sentence before a federal court in Springfield while en route to Leavenworth. She seeks at least a year in prison to study criminology and penology, arguing she could not learn in a lighter jail.
Advertiser offers five dollars per calf and seeks fifty healthy calves promptly. Contains a misspelled line urging prompt contact and signs as 8 Watson.
Wanted notice offers reward for arrest and conviction of the thief who entered the mill on Friday night July 16 and carried away five belts, four nearly new and three older but usable, reported by W. W. Steiner. Also mentions a public health ad about Po-Do-Lax and a concrete viaduct built in Kansas City spanning 32 railroad tracts.
Globe NC advertisement offers an 8 acre farm with dwelling barn and outbuildings, a nearby spring, and a nearly new team of mules with wagon for sale. Contact T A Greene Globe NC. Also includes an health ad for Dr King’s New Discovery claiming cough relief and 45 year usage guarantee with druggist price.
A September 6 1915 public outcry sale in Boone North Carolina lists numerous parcels with owners and acreage including Browie Rock Town 8 acres Brownie, Moore 660 E, Mordecai Bessie 1 lot 5.90, Pennell Fred 9 acres 1.15, Atkins Kerr 10 acres 7.90, Edmisten 8 P 105 acres 1168, Fisher Brog 1 lot 7.65, Wagner Mrs JZ 185 acres 335, and other described tracts under a Bent accordance with local Revise 1905 sections.
A customer asked for a cure and received Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy from a clerk who promised a free charge if it failed. The customer later returned claiming cure, endorsed by J H Berry Co Salt Creek Va. Biting flea apparatus noted as one-twelfth the diameter of a fine needle.
An OCR fragment lists Cham berlain s Liniment as a sprained ankle remedy and praises its speed, then cites Mrs Geo Hon Macadon use of Cham berlain s Tablets for indigestion relief. It also mentions Sloan s Liniment for pain and Dr King s New Life Pills for constipation, with pricing and broad health claims across various ailments.
The undersigned offers 83 young horses for sale, 28 two year olds and 55 one year olds, all healthy males though some are broken to harness. A good opportunity to obtain quality horses in Sande county.
Farin ter Lie offers a farm of 186 acres with 100 acres cleared and cultivable. Clover and alfalfa present, timbered with a barn and cistern well watered by a spring. Apple, pear, and plum trees noted. land described as good and in a solid neighborhood. Price $30 per acre. Contact Guvin and Thompson Farmers and Farm Brokers Wayneburg Ky R. 8 box 90.
Land entry filed by A W Ray and T F Seehorn for 100 acres near Buckeye creek in Leyte township. The record traces the entry along Beechhead and Randie lines to the school land and Hindmands, with entry dated August 8 191 J. Proceeding by Harpin as Entry Taker.
Under a power of sale in a 1914 mortgage W T Wines and wife A Z Winebarger authorize sale of property in Watauga County Mountain Township. On September 6 1915 at Boone court house door between 10 am and 4 pm the land known as Gitmery and Parker’s refinement described with 6 acres more or less will be sold to satisfy debt and costs. Deed in fee simple to purchaser. August 5 1915. Mortgages.
In Watauga County North Carolina a divorce action has been filed in the Superior Court. The defendant is required to appear at the next term beginning the first Monday in September 1918 at Boone Court House to answer or demur to the complaint, or the plaintiff will apply for relief requested. D. Parteing Justice.
Lumber offered from a steam saw mill located about one mile above Winkler’s mill. Bills can be filled on short notice with lumber delivered if desired.
For sale is a 135 acre farm near Butler with a 5 room cottage, an 8 room tenant building, running spring, good garden, and outbuildings. Most land is cleared about 40 acres plowable. fences, woods on 10 acres. Priced at 35.00 with easy access to a local academy and services. Contact 1818 W. Batio for details.
A letter from Catron Kentucky claims Cardus, the woman’s tonic, helps a despondent wife regain strength and walk two miles. The writer urges others not to despair, noting Cardus’ five decade success and recommending readers ask their druggist for Cardus.
Fragmentary ad pitch touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a direct remedy promising quick relief. Mentions testimonials, a seven and a half percent price per bottle, and Druggists carrying the product. Recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation. No clear dates or place given.
A 65 acre farm level and rolling near a county road with 150 timber, proximity to rail, church and school 14 miles to telephone and water access plus five room cottage tenant house three barns and fenced land. Bargain terms offered with other farms available priced from 500 to 2500 dollars. Roy L Johnson Farm Broker Science Hill Kentucky.
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