County Exhibit and Local Finances Highlight 1916
Disorganized ledger style record covers 1916 county expenditures and juror payments, including light and road costs, bridge lumber, and county home upkeep. Names of officials and vendors appear with amounts, followed by a church event note and Roosevelt versus Wilson political remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sob Shearer
Ro Rivers
Farthing
New River Light
Nagaman
Sur & Power Co
Vegor
Andy Ereer
Cole Lumber
Edwards
Broughton Records
Mwarren
Sones Servi
Sohn Ward Ces
Watauga Printing Co
Sollinger
Miller Work
Aéco. Com
L Sollinger
Court House
Lee
Vandyke
Moore
Watson Road
J Trivettee
Welch
J F Sackson
Killion
Katy Porter
U Mast
Todd
F Greer le
RL Henson
Cove Creek
Na Parker
Parker
Wiley Norris
Ward
Lee Swift
Moody Amt
Ns Minton Tour
P Moody
R A Smith
Quest
Jont Norris Travis
EA Hampton
Blackburn
Cnent
RA Thomas
Ley
Pvandyke
Hodges
Byrd Vee
Triplett
Vv Brown
Adams Res
M Walker
Miod
Hampton
Varber
Hayes Syne
Holfhouser
M Hodges
J M Cook Fae
Blackburf
Mcjohnson
Bently
HarMon
Craig Oo
Miller
Sitchell
T Mitchell
Church
Mastagett
Rm Brown Day
Wilson
Watson
Eggers
Flannery
Colyard
Ventley
Cannon
Younce
Fore Church
Har
Pewilliams
John Watson
Ycashley i
C Sanders
W Mcoffey
Carp
Hardcoffey
Noah
Rampton
Mitchell
Wili Xhall
M Trivet
Cross Zee
Perrys
Neanter
Cook
Taylor
Townsend
Payne We
Mattie Johnson
Ulaine Coffey
John Harrell
Tatcox
Rage
Walter Robbins
Niley
F Pillings
Sandrews
Yoah Wampton
Walter Solonson
J P
Mew River Light and Power Co
John Earp
Court Housa
A Payne
New River Light and Paper Co
Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Helpful to Lenoir Resident
Lenoir North Carolina reader Mrs J P Bradshaw reports relief from backache and kidney trouble after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She says one box removed soreness and pain. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Millburn Co Props Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Lenoir
J. P. Bradshaw
Prospect Keights
N.C
Doan
Western women are the golden nuggets of Democracy
The Southern States Woman Suffrage Conference press missive praises Western women as the political summit while critiquing Eastern and Southern views of womanhood. It argues many men doubt Western female leadership yet notes high labor, property, and custody limits facing women elsewhere, warning against belittling rivals to win support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern States Woman Suffrage Conference
Obsrver
New Orleans
Bank Statements From Watauga County Bank 1916
The report shows assets totaling 277 095 99 with loans and discounts 205 700 12 and deposits 123 033 66. Liabilities include capital stock 17 000 00 surplus 15 000 00 and undivided profits 4 458 43 with cash items and savings deposits noted, sworn by cashier G P Hagaman and directors H Mast Coffey Greene, witnessed by W D Fantuixe on November 27, 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capital Stock
Watauga County
Boone
N. C
North Carolina
U. S
State of
S. J
Do You Have Sour Stomach Tablets Advice
If you suffer sour stomach, eat slowly and masticate thoroughly, then take one of Canmberan's Tablets immediately after supper. Obtainable everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canmberan
Card From Congressman Doughten Delivers Thanks
Congressman R L Doughten sends thanks to Democrats and voters of Watauga County for their confidence in his election, cites increased majority and condemns a campaign of misrepresentation, compliments the editor and his paper for its support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Watauga County
R. L. Doughton
Moretz Succeeds in Idaho Letter from A K E Moretz
In a letter from Cavendish Idaho A K E Moretz formerly of Wa tauga describes a busy fall of harvesting and marketing crops. He reports 80 acres of beans yielding about 74 000 pounds with net after rent near 63 000 pounds sold at 5 to 8 cents per pound. He adds a good oats crop and expresses appreciation for The Democrat for loyal news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Roads and Toll Gates Echo in Avery County Notes
A reader from Avery County comments on roads and toll-gate building, noting several gates torn away or blown up near Newland and Beech Creek. The letter mentions dynamite incidents, window glass damage at Dave Rees’s house, and Wa tauga’s interest in good roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eorror Democrat
Avery County
Newland
Beech Creek
Dave Rees
Watauga
Culver
Lookouts After A Cold Warn Of Recurrent Illness
A historical notice warns that persistent colds weaken the system and raise the risk of chronic catarrh pneumonia or consumption. It endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as reliable trusted by thousands and inexpensive at a quarter. It claims wide availability and urges trying it while affordable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Sean
Costa
Woman Reflects On Aging And Perception
A reflective remark notes that a woman's attitude toward youth shifts as she experiences aging, suggesting authenticity over pretending to feel younger. The statement frames aging as a personal perception rather than a social performance.
November Weather Colds Prompt Foley Remedies
Early cold mornings bring storms sleet snow and slush that cause colds and coughs. Foley's Honey and Taractin quickly cut phlegm open air passages and ease irritation, healing inflammation so sufferers can breathe naturally and sleep undisturbed. Sold everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
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Rodges & McNeill
Allie Srown
Brown
H Brown
J H Brown
the “Sun Beam Bands” Entertainment
Sun Beam Band
Baptist Sunday School
Emma Moore
Baptist Church
Thomasville
Annie Dougherty
James Moore
Valle Cruels Bank
Valle
Farthing State
R Cruels
Smith
Perk May
Smith State
R Resources
Dark Greene State
RamMith
M Hodges State
John Green
Dallas Hodges State
Avid Hodges
Greene State
Eller St
Davis
Charlotte Observer
Bank Report
National Banka
B'Krace Caah
National Bank
Total
No Larolina
L. M. Farthing
H. B. Perry Baron G. WaGgEr
Mast
W. H. Mast
N. P
Liabilitiu
W. D. Fantuixe
Congressman Doughten
AE. Moretz
Idaho
A. KE. Moretz
Cavendish
Avery, the County of Roads and Toll Gates
Beech Creek, N. C
E. Glenn Salmons
Critcker Hotel
G. M. Peavler
Bristol, Tenn
E. S. Coffey
Orkney
Law
Lyone
Nat. T. Dulaney
Fourth Street
Bristol
Tenn
JONES
Lendirk, N. C
Wateuga
L. B. Love
T. A. Love
Hanwer Kirk
N.C, Pingola, N
Love & Love
Avery
F. A. Linney
Boone, N.C
13Th Judicial District
G. H. Hayes
Vilas, N.C
F. Lovill
R. Lovil
Lovill
Boone, N. C
T. E. Bingham
Lawyer
F. A. Lie
Ney
R. D. Jennings
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