Former Watauga Boy Caught in the Town
Will Edmiston of Rosedale Indiana is detained on suspicion of murdering his child after a family tragedy described in a distressing letter from Indiana. Extradition talks follow as authorities request his return while Edmiston maintains innocence and recalls sharing dinner with relatives on August 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmiston Weld
Watauga
Rosedale
Indiana
Pink Parker
Horton
Parlear
Edmisten
Chas. Critcher
Moody
Ind
Watauga County
W. M. Edmist
E. T. Evans
The Thunder of the Guns in the Great War Spirit
The Washington Post rails against German aggression and praises Allied offensives in Verdun Flanders and Italy. It calls for united American action to defend liberty, purge traitors at home, and strengthen the republic through victory and moral resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verdun
Ironzo
Alps
Blue Adriatic
Alsace
United States
America
House of Liberty
Republic
Washington
Local Newspaper Appeal and a Long Travel Tale
The Apache Review cites the value of the home newspaper to the community while a reporter recounts a man’s travel from a garage to Terra Haute then Cincinnati and on to Rosedale. He booked a Johnson City ticket, stayed at the Grand Hotel, and faced a lengthy 500 mile journey home amid public interest in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Miller
Terrahaute
Johnson City
Tenn
Cincinnatti
Grand Hotel
Rosedale
Cincinnati
Death of Brother J J T Reese of Mountain City Tenn
Reese born June 21 1849 near Mountain City Tennessee married Margaret N Wagner in 1880 and moved to Beaver Dams. Father of six survived by five. A respected citizen and church leader noted for honesty integrity and strong morals. He joined Mountain City Baptist Church at 23 then Beaver Dam NC. lived a devout life promoting morality education and religious activity. Died June 13 1917 leaving a large impact on family church and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro
J. J. T. Reese
Mountain City
Tenn
Margaret N. Wagner
Shoans
Beaver Dams
Brother Reese
Angele
Reese
Horton Mast Wedding At Cove Creek Baptist
One of the season’s prettiest church weddings united Will Horton and Inez Mast at Cove Creek Baptist Church on August 13 at 4 p.m. The ceremony featured a plum traveling suit for the bride and a white bouquet, with an arch of clematis and golden glow. Reverend M. A. Adams performed the ring ceremony as Ora Glenn sang I Love You Truly. The couple will reside in Farrell, Pennsylvania, where the groom works in a business position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cove Creek Baptist Church
Will Horton
Inez Mast
Ora Glenn
Maud Mast
M.A. Adams
Horton
David F. Baird
Valle Crucis
J. C. Mast
Sugar Grove
Farrell
Penn
Meeting Again in Blessed Assurance For Cyne Riese
A tribute expresses gratitude for Cyne B Riese Wo HaGaman G R Saerrinn 7 Com and faith in a reunion beyond life. The message honors a life lived and offers comfort to the bereaved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyne B
Riese
HaGaman
G. R. Saerrinn
To Our Young Soldiers
A wartime valedictory note from Youth's Companion praises young soldiers bound for battle. It lauds their courage and duty, promises support in spirit, and urges steadfast resolve for a noble cause as the nation honors their sacrifice and hopes for safe return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Hale
Entry Notice Locates 640 Acres in Blue Ridge Region
Entry Notice No 2540 in Watauga County North Carolina lists J H Church J C Storie J L Storie and RC crew as entry takers locating 640 acres in Blue Ridge towns. The description follows Cooke Moore Hodges Ford Buffalo Branch and Ford line to include vacant land bounded near Thunder Hill and T Ford’s house. Entered Aug post 7 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolins
Watauga County
Forward County
J. Church
J. C. Storie
J. L. Storie
R C. Crew
Blue Ridge
J.C. Cooke
M. M. Moore
Thunder Hill
Rana
Moore
Jesse Hodges
S. J. Fords
Buffalo Sprine
T. Ford
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Will Edmiston
R. I. Edmiston
Will
Carbon
Nan
Lola
Mary
Fletcher
Lat
Horton-Mast
H. J. Hardin, E. T
B. F. Olive
Charlotte
Boone
J. W. Elms
Hopewell
Wilkesboro
Maxwell
P.W. Gibbs
Jacksonville
Fla
Miami
D. B. Bingham
Agent Boone Garage
Highway Motor Co., Distributors
N. Wilkesboro, N
E. Glenn Salmons
Critcker Hotel
Editund Jones Lawyer
Lenoir, N. C
Wateuga
L. D. Lowe
T. A. Love
Wor Kile
Pincola
Love & Love
Avery
Tl, A. Linney
N. C
G. H. Hayes
Vilas, N.C
F. Lovill
Lovil Lovill & Lovill Attorneys AT Law
Boone, N. C
T. E. Bingham
Lawyer
Boone, N.C
F. A. Lin Hey
V Ly. Pd
R. D. Jennings
Bannens Exx
N.C
Blackburn Hotel
John E. Brown
Lovill & Lovill
Batise Nation
Sual Railroad
Watauga Co. Bank
W. Bryan
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