Ben Sharpe Quietly Defends Prohibition Record in Ashe County
Prohibition administrator Ben C. Sharpe resting at Glendale Springs near the Blue Ridge says he has had no official communication from Washington about charges of ample liquor in his three state territory. Friends expect support from Judge E. Y. Webb and Anti-Saloon League official Upchurch for his claim of fair and efficient administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
N. C
Ben C. Sharpe
Blue Ridge
Glendale Springs
Ashe County
Washington
Charlotte
Prohibition
Sharpe
E. Y. Webb
Upchurch
Anti-Saloon League
Nude rider captured near Wassajara foothills
Arthur Rogers dubbed the nude horseman of the Wassajara foothills was lassoed by a cowboy near a rocky ravine after escaping from his brothers and a doctor. He was committed to an insane asylum following the capture.
For Sale Or Trade and Farm Notices in North Carolina
For sale or trade new buggy and harness, Tyson & Jones, new wheels and top, cash or saddle horse trade. Reward offered for information leading to capture of two fox hounds stolen or killed in Boone. Sub-division property wanted for sale by Casey Twin auctioneering team. Large type Barron Leghorn and other purebred chicks with prices per hundred from 9.50 to 13.00, Acme Farms Farmville for prompt shipments and live delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyson & Jones
J. S. Prestwood
Blowing Rock
N. C
W. B. Hodges
Boone, N. C
Casey Twin
W. A. Watson, Jr
Deep Gap
Barron
Rhode Island
Plymouth Rocks
Acme Farms
Farmville
North Carolina Builds Roads Fast Ahead in 1920s
North Carolina reports major highway expansion with 2,600 miles paved or under way, aiming for nearly 4,000 miles of hard surfaced roads by January 1927. Costs fell from up to 40,000 to about 20,000 per mile with tar and asphalt treatments, bridges, and graded routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
The
Highway Commission
Maysville
Pollocksville
Ros ie Morris Bentley obituary in Oak Grove Baptist Church notice
Rosie Morris Bentley born April 7 1883 married Noah Bentley April 7 1908. They had six children. She died June 11 1926 after a devout Christian life with Oak Grove Baptist Church. The church mourns a faithful member whose loss is heaven’s gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosie Morris Bentley
Noah Bentley
Oak Grove Baptist Church
Linville River Railroad stockholders meet in Cranberry NC
The Linville River Railroad Company calls its annual meeting for September 9, 1926, at 2 p.m. Eastern Time in Cranberry, North Carolina, to elect a board of directors for the coming year and transact other business. Secretary Hammond Prosser signs the notice.
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Johnson City
Tenn
Linville River Railroad Company
Cranberry
North Carolina
Hammond Prosser
Watauga County
Court House
Boone
Johnson J. Hayes
U. S. Senate
J. C. Ray
Record Flight Breaks Height Mark at 12800 Meters
August 25 report states aviator Carlizo set a new height record of 12800 meters, surpassing the previous 12066 meter mark by the same flyer. He lifted off at 5 PM local time and landed at Le Bourget about two hours and twenty five minutes later. Officials will verify the instruments, with experts confident the record will stand.
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Carlizo
Slme
le Bourge
Usolini Salary Set At 400 A Month With Flexible Increase
A statement notes Usolini receives 400 dollars monthly and retains full authority to raise his own salary at any time, while others lack similar power. The remark contrasts unilateral pay control with the limited options available to the rest of the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Usolini
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Ben Sharpe
Tom Barron
Oak Grove Country Farm
Barclay Corset Co
Democrat
R. C. Bumgarner
Zionville
American Malt Company
Albemarle, N. C
Jurney
Farthing
W. R. Jurney
Turnersburg, N. C
Craver
F. L. Hampton
Route 1
Boone Shoe Shop
T. J. Miller
Palace of Agriculture and Food Products
Philadelphia
Cove Creek Baptist Church
R. C. Eggers
W. S. Farthing
L. C. Wilson
W. F. Sherwood
F. M. Huggins
D. C
G. W. Trivette
W. Swift
Barnett
Hickory
Southern Baptist
Mr. Hurst
A. J. Greene
I. G. Greer
Hodges Drug Co
H. Gragg
Fairy View Heights
Howeard’s Knob
S. C. Eggers
Western North Carolina Development Company
Air Ministry
Hertford County
Coker-Cleveland
Boone Service
Danas
Michelin Tires
Gordon H. Winkler
Samuel F. Horton
Pilot Life Insurance
Greensboro, N. C
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