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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1925
Page
7
Mary Louise Spas, daughter of a New York janitor, is back home washing dishes after a period as the adopted daughter of a millionaire. Gossip claimed she was 16 and misrepresented her age. she reportedly cried and attempted self harm before returning home.
The statue known as Miss Liberty marks forty years on Bedloe’s Island in New York Harbor this week. Placed there in 1885 to greet Independence Day celebrations, she enjoys a rare bath gift this year, the first in several years, restoring her gleam for the nation’s observance.
A nostalgic verse recalling childhood summers and a father’s wary view of his son who bravely swims while the speaker admits fear of cold water. The poem contrasts youthful boldness with aging hesitation and ends with a tender parental nickname fraidy cat.
A humorous remark about Mrs. Perkins describes her as a great manager with five double chins and keeping everyone busy, reflecting a lively community exchange in print.
86 acre farm near Abingdon Virginia with good improvements and well watered land. Close to church and school. Bargain price with good terms. For more information write PO Box 624 Abingdon VA.
In the Superior Court of Watauga County the sheriff will sell on September 7, 1925, between 11 am and 2 pm at the courthouse door to satisfy an execution. It covers two described tracts totaling about 63 acres near Boone with specific boundaries and a homestead exclusion of 8 acres. Sale conducted by L. M. Farthing, Sheriff. Also a classified: For sale house and lot with garage and garden near school in Boone.
In the Superior Court of Watauga County R F Billings, Proffit, Jane Proffit and A C Brinkley note an execution. The sheriff will sell on September 7 1925 to satisfy the judgment a 60 acre tract described by metes bounds in a deed from A C Brinkley and wife Mary Brinkley to E N Norris and W H Shull. The sale is at cash to the highest bidder.
The superior Court of Watauga County orders a Monday 2 pm foreclosure sale at the courthouse door to satisfy execution. Three tracts described near Cove Creek and Meat Camp include the Ragan lands of 88 acres, Meat Camp lands of 106 1/4 acres, and a 20 acre tract, detailing boundaries and prior conveyances to J C Hodges and related parties.
The Peoples Bank and Trust Company will sell August 31 1925 between 11 am and 2 pm the 52 acre property on Boone Trail highway west of Boone to repay a 2800 debt. Sale is subject to a prior mortgage to the Federal Land Bank of Columbia with boundaries described by plat by L M Trivett surveyor. Avery Y Howell cashier. 7-30
An advertisement seeks Christian young women to undertake a three year training course at a Presbyterian hospital. Applicants should address Grace Hospital in Banner Elk, Indiana. Published August 6.
A F Arnold informs creditors that he has sold all interests in the Boone Trail Cafe to Clint Thomas and directs all accounts payable to and due by the cafe to be paid by Thomas. Dated August 6, 1925.
Notice of mortgage re sale setting the date August 22 1925 for bid up to 32 00 starting price at Boone County courthouse. Details describe E M Cornett v W P Moody mortgage dated October 23 1420 and land of 21 acres 70 rods conveyed October 28 1920 by Moody and others. Trustee F C Ward named for A P Moody and W P Moody.
L M Farthing as sheriff sells to the highest cash bidder on September 7 1925 at 1 pm at the county courthouse door the interest of Boone Fork Institute in 87 acres described by creek landmarks roads and trees along Boone Fork Creek to satisfy an execution.
Notice of settlement and accounts payable between Boone Trail Cafe and A F Arnold with all sums due by the cafe to be paid by them dated July 30 1925 by Austin E South.
Having qualified as administrator of Frank South deceased, this is to notify all persons with claims to present them by July 2 1926 at Tamarack NC or be barred. All indebted persons should pay promptly. July 2 1925 Nannie South administrator. Brown and Bingham attorneys.
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