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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1915
Page
3
Local notes report the Three Forks Baptist Association in session at Zionville with a large attendance. Revival at Three Forks church by Revs. Carlton and Swift concludes Tuesday night. Community updates mention farming yields, new homes, and local travel news involving residents like Mr Gragg, Mr Farthing, and Mrs Moore.
The trial of John Green began shortly after one o clock and ended around eleven that night with his acquittal. Prosecutors failed to prove cruelty to the child and the defense argued, while witnesses described severe injuries from alleged neglect. Sheriff Moody faced a crowd outside the courthouse and, to control the disturbance, armed Green and a companion with shotguns before escorting them toward the jail.
Eye, Ear and Nose specialist Dr W. Wakefield of Charlotte will tour Boone Blowing Rock Banner Elk in September. He will offer free eye testing for glasses to those ordering lenses, with a small charge for treatment if needed. The schedule lists Blackburn's Hotel Boone Blowing Rock Hotel Banner Elk.
All persons owing us are requested to settle their accounts before October 1st in cash or notes with security. After October 1st we will place all accounts in the hands of lawyers for collection and sue if necessary. No sale on open account after September 1st. First above means everybody, and we want you to take it that way. Yours truly, H C Hayes & Co.
After leaders dispersed and friends escorted the Sheriff to the jail, six participants in the dispute were tried before Mayor Morets and fined five dollars plus costs. The incident, blamed on excessive whiskey, may trigger further investigation by the grand jury next week.
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