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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1919
Page
3
The paper reports two weeks until Christmas with social updates from Boone and Blowing Rock. It notes Dr Jasper Howell of Knoxville visiting relatives, a pending sermon by Rev J R Walker, street work suspension by contractor Wilson until spring, and many town residents traveling, returning or recovering from illnesses and accidents.
A box supper will be held at the Mabel school house on the night of December 13. Proceeds will fund a new library for the school. The event promises plenty to eat and good music.
An old ad page listing items for gift shopping at Watauga Supply Co and Bank of Boone with jewelry silverware furniture kitchen items and clothing. It also notes Christmas meal prep on a new range and includes livestock for sale and a farm rat control product. The ad features scattered proprietor names and farm notices.
The second issue of the A. T. S. Magazine for this school year will be performed by the junior class on Monday night December 15 in the school auditorium. The program includes a drama, poems, an editorial, a short story, and more from various classes. Public invitation extended to all.
Tom Greene reports from Lyman Wyoming after nine years away. He notes a local boom with wages high and demand for good men, but drought last summer hurts ranchers. He mentions severe fall blizzards, cold weather, and his eagerness to receive the paper to stay connected with home and community.
A box supper is announced for Friday night at Reese public school house with public invitation. The notice also references advertisements for the Bank of Farmers and The Bank of Boone in relation to the event and local business men.
The town of Boone North Carolina will sell by sealed bid eight hundred fifteen thousand dollars of six percent bonds. Bidders must submit with bids a certified check for two percent of the bid amount drawn to the town treasurer’s order. The clerk is FB A Linney.
C K Carroll executor announces qualification to administer the estate of C A Grubb deceased of Wn county North Carolina. All persons with claims must exhibit them by December 1920 or be barred. All debts should be paid promptly. December 1919.
On Tuesday December 16 1919 I will offer for sale to the highest bidder at my residence near Mabel two mill cows two mule colts five head of sheep two hogs corn wheat hay fodder stew a good plow and harrow and other farm tools buggy and harness wagon and a good organ and a lot of fine new furniture and other household and kitchen stuff Terms of sale All amounts under five dollars cash All amounts over five dollars on six months time with note and approved security This December 4 1910 J D Culver Mabel NC
The Handywork Shop Porghkeeprie New York announces a paid want ad offering knotted and tufted bedspreads. Clients must consult a regular staff member or send a sample before sending work. Emphasizes reject poor work for mutual benefit.
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