Wilkes County Journal Notes and Local Updates
Miss Margaret Foster returns home after summer and fall study at Appalachian State Teachers College in Boone. Wilkes 4 H Club plant 500 black walnut trees countywide under County Agent A G Hendren. County files tax land redemption actions starting December 1 with costs 35 to 40 dollars. In Lenoir, Show Boat fire damages car seat cushion. two white men jailed for contempt in Caldwell Superior Court after refusing to talk. Ray Sudderth and Lee Martin involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes Journal
Margaret Foster
Appalachian State Teachers College
Boone
North Wilkesboro
W. A. Sydnor
Sydnor
Wilkes County
A. G. Hendren
North
Wilkesboro
W. F. Trogdon
Mr. Trogdon
Trogdon
Conley Harris
Harris Brothers
L. A. Harris
A. H. Casey
Universal Theatre
Horton
Caldwell County
John M. Oglesby
Ray Sudderth
Lee Martin
Ray Robinson
Charlie Arney
Robinson
Arney
Suddreth
Johnson County News notes marriage and local items
In Mountain City and Blountville notes, editor Johnson County News reports the marriage of the editor to Miss Nell M Vaught on October 19 1929 in Blountville by Esquire Rogers with witness attorney J F Blevens. The couple plans housekeeping by November 21. The piece also mentions a Supreme Court ruling confirming Ross Fritts as County Superintendent of Schools and a Chamber of Commerce feast for about 22 at the city school. A new Mountain City water system is complete and chlorination planned possibly ending the old supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson County
Tenn
Nell M. Vaught
Mountain City
Blountville
Esquire Rogers
J. F. Blevens
Barry
Democrat
R. P. Donnelly
Ross Fritts
Supreme Court
Fritts
R. H. Butler
Chamber of Commerce
Thought Dead Thirty Years Man Returns
Ale Artrip, missing for thirty years after a skeleton was found and Hunt Hall confessed to killing him, reappears in his Southwest Virginia home town after surviving being burned on a funeral pyre. Artrip recounts fending off his attacker and fleeing to Kentucky and West Virginia before returning. Hall has died since the confession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
Tenn
Ale Artrip
Virginia
Tennessee Line
Here
Hunt Hall
Artrip
Hall
Kentucky
West Virginia
Old Man Hall
Ashe County Citizen Held in Bakersville Bastule
Wyrick, a West Jefferson resident, is jailed in Bakersville on warrants from Mitchell County for fraud and issuing worthless cattle payments. Victims include H. L. Thomas, A. F. Bushanan, and Ed W. Wilson. checks total about 1500 dollars. Wyrick claims he acted for another party who took cattle and funds.
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Bakersville
Wyrick
West Jefferson
Ashe County
Mitchell County
H. L. Thomas
A. F. Bushanan
Little Rock Creek
Ed W. Wilson
White Oak
Bakerville
Wyvick
Mitchell
Avery
Word of thanks to Boone community from Trivett family
George W. Trivett and children express gratitude to the people of Lovill and Boone for kindness during the last illness of their wife and mother. They pray the Lord blesses each of them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
George W. Trivett
Lovill
N. C
Sargon Pills Restore Health Claims by Charlotte Man
W G Fuller of Charlotte recounts dropping from 145 to 119 pounds due to boils and catarrh. After three bottles of Sargon Pills he gained eight pounds and expects more, noting improved appetite, sleep, digestion, and no indigestion or gas. Boone Drug Company advertises the product and its agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Fuller
North Brevard Street
Charlotte
N. C
Boone Drug Company
Vinol Promises Health Boost For Nervous and Tired
An old advertisement touts Vinol as a tonic for nervous fatigue and anemia, claiming it gives new pep and appetite. It features Mrs S Cortese testimonial about gaining 18 pounds after using Vinol, and promotes Hodges Drug Company as supplier.
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Vinci
S. Cortese
Hodges Drug Company
Danger in neglect of stomach trouble
Warning about digestive health and decaying food harming the body. Promotes IROGEN as a doctor prescribed remedy approved by family physicians. Claims relief for sour stomach belching heartburn loss of appetite indigestion sluggish bowels weight loss nervousness sleeplessness and weakness with money back guarantee. Available in liquid or tablets at Boone Drug Company.
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Boone Drug Company
Fine watch and jewelry display with gold cases
The listing promotes fine strap watches in white gold cases with Elgin Hamilton and Illinois movements, sport watches with metal bands, pocket watches in white and yellow gold and nickel, ruby rings, white gold and sterling sets, fountain pens and pencils, military sets, leather wallets and sets, brush sets, watch chains in white green and yellow gold, and knives.
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Elgin
Hamilton
Illinois
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Lenoir
Ronda Horton
Toyland
Watauga County
Spainhour’s, Inc
Boone, North Carolina
Bastile
Symphony Lawn
Rexall
Boone Drug Co
REXEL
Northwest Carolina
Parker
Walker
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