Local notables in Watauga underscored by illness and travel
The Watauga Democrat notes I S Gross reported very ill one mile west of town. Several residents including Tracy Councill and Alonzo Thomas relocate activities in new quarters. Drifts of visitors travel to Winston-Salem and Lenoir for business and banking matters. Thanksgiving closures and church services mark the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I S Gross
Tracy Councill
Harrison Baker
Sands R. F. C
Winston-Salem
Thurston Henry
Lenoir
D. V. McGuire
Mabel
Alonzo Thomas
Thomas
H. H. Ingle
Bank of Banner Elk
Boone
Annie Bentley
Brushy Fork
Soui
Frank Nelson
Cool Springs
Pine Hill
G. C. Brinkman
Bessie Regan
Elizabethton
Tennessee
George Brown Bay Boone
Coffey
E. H. Hahn
Zach Greene
Boone and
Charlotte
Oasis Temple
Bazaar a Great Success for Boone Missionary Ladies
The Boone Boone Missionary Society bazaar at the Blackburn Hotel yielded 150 dollars after expenses to fund a piano for the new Methodist Church. The Boone churches’ two missionary societies are praised for strong, consistent fundraising and decisive action in church support.
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Missionary Society
M. E. Church South
Blackburn Hotel
New Methodist Church
Boone
Mrs Robbins Hospitalized After Critical Surgery
Mrs Geo W Robbins of Skulls Mills was taken to Longs Sanatorium in Statesville last Friday for an appendicitis and gall stone operation. Her husband learned of her progress by long distance Monday and visited Tuesday. Mrs Pearl Luttrell, her daughter, is with her.
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Geo. W. Robbins
Skulls
Mills
Longs Sanatorium
Statesville
Pearl Luttrell
Farm for Sale Near Boone on Boone Trail Highway
Eight miles from Boone on Boone trail highway this 182 acre property includes a good eight room house a large barn and all out buildings The owner invites inquiries promising a bargain Contact Mrs Mary Clawson Rutherwood NC for details 81 5 p
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Boone
Boone Trail Highway
Mary Clawson
Rutherwood
N. C
Mrs Y D Farthing Dies At Her Home
Mrs Carrie Farthing widow of the late David Farthing of Butler Tennessee died at her home in Butler last Saturday morning. Interment followed Sunday afternoon in Pierce burying ground. She was sister to Miss Jennie Coffey of Boone and well known in Watauga Caldwell and adjacent counties as a devout Christian woman.
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Carrie Farthing
David Farthing
Butler
Tenn
Pierce Burying Ground
Far_thing
Jennie Coffey
Boone
Watauga
Caldwell
Prohibition Becomes Focus at Blowing Rock Meeting
At Blowing Rock Baptist Church a Sunday night meeting urged good citizenship and pledged to enforce the prohibition law. Citizens spoke about ridding Blowing Rock of illegal liquor followed by the creation of a Law Enforcement League with 47 members and officers W L Holfhouser president T H Coffey vice president and J H Winkler secretary. They set Tuesday night gatherings and pledged broad community help to curb the evil.
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Baptist Church
Blowing Rock
Law Enforcement League
Ffrognie
W. L. Holfhouser
T. H. Coffey
J. H. Winkler
New County Officials Take Charge After Elections
New county officers assumed duties Monday after bond requirements. Chairman L A Greene and commissioners James Miller and Therman Withmore lead the group. Sheriff C M Critcher posted a 50 000 bond and was inducted. Treasurer A G Wilson and Register C M Harman were re-elected. all officers are Republicans and pledged to competent service. Boone B Y P U earns top statewide A-1 status alongside Mars Hill and Charlotte churches. next meeting December 10 includes a Bible study and discussion on preachers praying. Group I Meet begins 6 PM. visitors welcome.
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L. A. Greene
James Miller
Therman Withmore
C. M. Critcher
A. G. Wilson
C. M. Harman
Register of Deeds
Boone B. Y. P. U
Mars Hill
1St Baptist of
Charlotte
Brothers and Sisters
Paul
Herman Wilcox
Watauga Supply Co Sale Opens With Promise
The Watauga Supply Company hosts a large opening sale featuring a wide stock and bargains likely the lowest in the county. A classified line offers trade for a colt six to nine months old, half Belgian preferred. The Democrat will cost $1.50 after January 1, 1923.
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Watauga Supply CO
Watauga Supply Company
Watauga
Notice of Administration for J. W. Far ting estate
Administrators W D Fort Hine and Zeb V Far ting notify all claimants to present claims within twelve months from November 2 1922. Creditors should timely pay debts owed to the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Farthing
W. D. Fort Hine
Zeb V. Farting
Davidson Stores Advertise Goods in Issue
Davidson Department Stores showcase three ads urging shoppers to buy local. County agent Steele leaves for Raleigh for a two week state meeting to discuss plans. An auction sale of furniture set for December 14 at Valle Crucis features a parlor suit, desk, safe, and dining chairs.
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Davidson
Steele
Raleigh
Valle Crusis
N. C
Joe K. Mast
Wanted bright young man to handle produce duties
Classified notice seeks a bright active young man to manage produce. Requires good habits and confident, sociable demeanor. Contact Democrat, TM for details and to apply.
Shulls Mills News Notes and Local Visits
Real cold weather followed a warm autumn. Hill Wright visits Caldwell County. County surveyor J A Bumgarner has done much work in the area and satisfies citizens. Mrs Mary Gragg near Shulls Mills reports nerve trouble and recovery after surgery. Dr Elis Church of Globe Caldwell County mourns the loss of his 18 month old son who swallowed a safety pin. funeral held at the family cemetery near Focce yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill Wright
Caldwell County
J. A. Bumgarner
Mary Gragg
Shulls Mills
R. Elis Church
Globe
Focce
Prof Highsmith to Address Boone School Patrons
Prof J Henry Highsmith of the State Board of Education will speak at the Baptist Church Friday night December 15 at 7 00 on a new up to date school building for the Boone district. All patrons and people of the community are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Henry Highsmith
State Board of Education
Baptist Church
Boone
Wanted salesman for lubricating oil in Greensboro area
Advertisement seeks a county salesman to sell lubricating oil directly to automobile owners. Preference for someone with a car. Good pay. Address inquiries to C. E. Rogers Box 1064 Greensboro NC. Dated 11-6.
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C. E. Rogers
Greensboro
N. C
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