County Exhibit List of Watauga County Paupers 1906
The county exhibit lists numerous paupers and their agents for relief in Watauga County for 1905-1906. It names Nancy Bunton, Olvie Garber, Eli Rimer, Thom Cornett, Mary Wool, Leroy Triplett, and many others with amounts from 3.15 to 615.23, plus jail, bridge work, road, and care expenses, and notes the exhibit continues on page 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Watauga County
Dee
John Sanders
Nancy Bunton
Martin
Thom Cornett
Mary Wool
H Greeve
A.bagley
Geo Triv
Wirman
Mande Hodges
M Ging
Win
Walker Hut
Mm Walker
Ccumba
Gorn
L Norman
aAywataon
Watson
Ervin Horton
Winkler
Nculuway
Proffit
Hodges
Miller
Presnell
Blackburn
Blankenship
Wholeclaw
Lonffey
Hodgees Repairing Co
Otrltner
Rayseran
Robbina
Thee Ringhames Lunatic
Norris
Wickier Finance Committee
Greenservan
Ns Do. Com
Robbina Servicea
Cocuma
Holahodser Ag
Alice Triplett
C B Coffey
Jesse Coffey
Pavia
Co Prieoner
C Blankenabip
George Greer
Riley Hodgen
County
Bingham
Penson
Joe c Cook
State Hospital
Ark Bingham M. B
Evam
Cox
Morganton
Rominger
Cook
W Hodges
Duttle
Rivers
John W Hodges
Bryan
Calankenahip
Riley Hodges
Cohone
Taylor & Mast
Vobn Ward
Hayes Exchange
Court House
Pavid Yoonee
Mareh
A Harman
F Warman
C Elliott
Notice of county travel payments in Watau county 1906
I J M May clerk of the board certifies the day by day statement of the 18 county commissioners for the year ending November 30 1906. Lists LA Green G W Robbins and P C Younce with days traveled miles and rates totaling 11 839 00. Also includes notes on a Dollar that never came back and ad copy for Mick's Almanac 1907 and a reflection on memory and loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I.J. M. May
County Commissioners
Watau County
Board of County Commissioners
LA Green
L. A
G. W. Robbins
Younce
P.C. Younce
J.M. May
Dogma Strangles Truth Mirrors World Debate
Fragmentary note reflects a tension between dogma and truth, suggesting a philosophical critique. The lines imply a universal condition where rigid beliefs suppress clarity, hinting at a clash of ideas and the need for open inquiry.
No passenger harmed by the successful man’s worth
A reflective piece discusses how true value lies in genuine merit rather than world praise, noting that character remains the safeguard of others regardless of acclaim or status. The tone favors restraint and personal integrity over public recognition.
Robbins Gragg firm dissolves by mutual consent
The firm of Robbins and Gragg is dissolved by mutual consent. G. W. Robbins continues the business and will settle all accounts due by the firm. Debts owed to the firm will be collected by G. W. Robbins. Thanking friends for patronage, G. W. Robbins signs the notice from Shulla Mills in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robbins & Gragg
GW. Robbins
G. W. Robbins
Land Entry Notice in Beaver Dam Creek Area 1906
Entry Notice No 2459 from North Carolina Watauga county lists J R Eggers locating and entering ten acres along Beaver Dam Creek in Beaver Dam Township. Describes starting at a corner then following G P Sherrill and F M Wilson lines with various courses to include all vacant land. Entered November 25 1906 by Ud Harpia Entry Taker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
North Carolina
Watauga County
Said County
J. R. Eggers
Beaver Dam Creek
Beaver Dam
Said Eggers
G. P. Sherill
F. M
Noth Carolina
Alice Hodge
Elk Creek
Yadkin River
Elk Township
Harry Dula
H. J. Hardin
Watauga County NC probate notice for Elizabeth Gillam
North Carolina Watauga County administrator notice for Elizabeth Gillam deceased asks all claimants to present claims by November 12, 1907 or be barred. Debtors urged to settle promptly. Dated November 12, 1906. J L Hayes administrator. F A Linney attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Watauga County
Elizabeth Gillam
Entry Notices Detail Early 1900s Land Entries in North Carolina
Several entry notices from Watanga County and Watauga Township describe land locates by G Underdown L J Hartley and J P Karlow on river watersheds and township corners. Entries dated November 1906 and 1996 record hundred acre plus tracts entered by County Entry Takers H J Harpy and H J Hardin with measurements and boundary lines among families and heirs.
His Farewell Preacher Warns Parish in Ironies Farewell
A Chicago Journal summary notes a preacher bidding his flock goodbye with ironic remarks about love in the community. He laments unpaid salaries, poor offerings, and a lack of weddings while claiming he is now appointed chaplain to the penitentiary and must leave to prepare a place for them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varkwoode Parish
Chicago Journal
Chiplain
Hollister's Vitality Tea Promises Renewed Vigor
An advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as flooding the body with warmth vitality, quickening circulation and restoring natural vigor. Sold for 35 cents at Blackburn's and Blowing Rock Drug Co. in M. 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Blackburn
Blowing Rock Drug Co
Real beings more apt to be found garbed in plain business
A fragmentary line suggests a contrast between attire and setting, noting that real beings are likelier to appear in plain business attire than in evening trees. The excerpt reads as a stylistic observation without additional context or named entities.
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Test of Time 25 Years
An old advertisement proclaims Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic endures after 25 years. It asserts the product contains iron and quinine in a tasteless form with the slogan no cure no pay. The copy emphasizes reliability and long-standing use as a remedy claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TOFEE
Rick Grove
Entry Notive No 2460 North Carolina Land Entry
Entry Notice records N F Ingle locating and entering two acres of land along the New River in Blowing Rock Township Watauga County. The tract, bounded by Mary Boyden Hine’s line to a Green Park Company stone, then by the line south to a stone and west to the turnpike, was entered November 26, 1906 by H J Haxpin as entry taker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Watanga County
Aan County
Justice and Kindness in Our Failures
Readers reflect on justice and mercy, noting a desire for fairness tempered by personal shortcomings. The message urges restraint, empathy, and self-improvement as paths to a more just community.
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Watauga Democrat
Adu Wox Pauper
Gewilnon Bei
Church
Varber W Pauper
Danas
Buber
Nancy Divuga Pauper
Norman N Pauper
Gonn Reed
Mary Ward
J Welborn
H Greene
Bentley
Barri, Son
Rudges
Madly Bower
Mick
Let R- Hicks
Wajeo and Wonks Pus List Company
Locust Street
St. Louis
Wonpany
America
Aue
Castoria
Truth Jong
Shulla Mills
J. L. Hayes
F. A. Linney
Atty
Watanga
G.underdown
L. J. Hartley
Johns River
Blowing Rock Township
Rhoda Hollyfield
Wm. Hartley
Walliam Hartley
Caldwell and Wataugao
Caldwell and Vecapan Co
Peter Martial Brown
H. J. Harpy
State of North Carolina
J. P. Karlow
Watauga River
Watauga Township
J. P. Barlow
Harrison Aldrich
Holeclaw
H J. Hardin
Chamberlain
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Lledatt
Castornaia
Cardus
The
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga
Tenn
Charlotte Observer
Observer
Sunday Observer
the Observer CO Cuarcorre
N.C
Marie Desiahe
Iaiceau
Snatch and Press
Casnime E
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