Watauga Democrat Post Office Listing
The Watauga Democrat is listed as second class mail matter at the Boone North Carolina post office.
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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1902
Page
3
The Watauga Democrat is listed as second class mail matter at the Boone North Carolina post office.
Rain dampened activities while Green's offered bargains on hats coats and groceries. Several local figures changed farms and roles, including Dr Killian and Rev B F Hargett. The Baptist Union meeting in Boone had a small turnout due to bad weather. aging pastor OD Harman and others were remembered with affection.
The county exhibit continues with a long ledger of items showing state and county officials, jurors, and clerks along with their fees and payments for services. Names include Rimer, Watson, Miller, Triplett, Greer, and many others. Entries cover bequests, paupers, road work, jail upkeep, and various court costs dated July 7th, 1602, with notes of multiple payments and allocations to officers and consultants.
Public notice states a petition will be presented to the next General Assembly in Raleigh in January 1903 to enact a law incorporating Lees Macray Institute a Presbyterian school at Banner Elk North Carolina. The act would ban manufacturing or selling spirituous liquors within five miles of the school. Banner Elk December 1, 1902.
The Three Forks Union gathered at Boone Baptist Church on November 29 with Elder D. C. Harman presiding. Temporary chairman C. B. Farthing and secretary J. M. Payne oversaw adjournment and program adoption. Speakers E. F Jones, D. C Harman, and others discussed sessions. services were planned for Sunday 11 a.m. with J. M. Payne to preach. Small attendance but orderly gathering.
An old style ad proclaims Dr King’s New Life Pills cure malaria dyspepsia jaundice fever constipation and more. It boasts respect for age and appeals to readers, noting availability for 25 cents at M B Blackburn's pharmacy.
J W Hodges served 17 days at 2.00 total 34.00. Traveled 156 miles at 0.05 per mile 7.80. Total 41.80. W L Holfhouser served 16 days at 2.00 total 32.00. Traveled 204 miles at 0.05 per mile 10.20. Total 42.20. L M Trivett served 18 days at 2.00 total 36.00. Traveled 65 miles at 0.05 per mile 3.25. Total 39.25. Report dated November goth, 1902 by J M May, Clerk Board of County Commissioners.
By judgment of the Watauga Supreme Court a sale is set for January 5 1908 at the courthouse door in Boone. The 40 acre tract near Meat Camp Creek is offered to the highest bidder for cash to satisfy a debt of 247.90 plus costs and interest. Deed issued on confirmation. sale bound by prior deeds and heirs. L H Micnarr commissioner and A Linney attorney.
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