Local Affairs Busy in Boone as Small Town News Unfolds
Joe Ashby of Dorchester Va visits the home of Mrs Jack Ray in Boone. Elk Correspondent Ross Triplett sees new progress at his home with Hodges and Barnett at work. James Todd and family move into the old Watauga Democrat building. Mrs William Perkins dies in Idaho. Dist Atty Frank Linney retires from Greensboro Court. Captain Lovell leaves for Greensboro then visits his daughter in Boone. Rev R L Isbell to preach at 11 Sunday. Christmas gift hint urges subscriptions. Walter Johnson family moves into new Jones building. Mrs Fannie Rimer dies in Elk Township. Mt Ephraim school closes December 23. program planned. W D Hampton and wife to Corkville Tenn for winter. Local ads urge early shopping Boone first. Finly Mast from Valle Crucis in town. subscribes for trio for another year. Deputy J Frank Robbins in Boone for holidays then Wilkesboro. Lee Swift brings Virginia Beauty apples for subscriptions. Money scarce, but payment welcomed.
Old Watauga Academy Undergoes Thorough Repair
The State repairs the old Watauga Academy once the nucleus for the Appalachian Training School, re roofing and overhauling the wooden structure to prevent decay as surrounding modern buildings rise. Boone residents take pride in the historic building and its link to a major institution valued near a million dollars.
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Watauga Academy
Appalchian Training School
Boone
Prohibition Agent Captures Whisky Transporter Near Wilkes Line
Prohibition agent James Bingham captured one man named Price on Boone Trail Highway near the Wilkes line last Saturday night with one gallon of whisky. The offender awaits trial in Wilkesboro before the next Federal court term.
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Prohibition
James Bingham
Mr. Price
Boone Trail Highway
Wilkes Line
Wilkesboro
Boone Senior B Y P U Announces Third Sunday Topic
Boone Senior B Y P U invites all to a Sunday night program at six with Topic Doctrinal meeting The Church Its Members Scripture reference Matthew 5 18 20. Herman Wilcox urges good attendance and engaging discussion on serving the world through local church action and fruitfulness.
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Herman Wilcox
Masters Reece Married in Johnson City Tenn
Prof Masters of Mitchell County wed Miss Lillie Reece of Reece in Johnson City Tennessee last Saturday. He was a longtime Appalachian Training School teacher and has since pursued educational work in his home county. The bride is a leading public school teacher from Watauga and the couple are warmly congratulated by many friends.
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Johnson City
Tenn
Prof. Masters
Mitchell County
Lillie Reece
Reece
Appalachian Training School
Mitchell
Watauga
Obituary of Isaac Gross Found Dead Near Town
Isaac Gross, longtime resident and master Mason, died at his home one mile west of town at 11 a.m. Tuesday. He was a respected neighbor and friend with strong convictions. Interment was held at 2 p.m. yesterday in the Hines train yard with full Masonic honors. He leaves a large family and many friends who mourn his loss. the community extends sympathy.
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Isaac Gross
Gross
Hines
Harrison Payne wedding in Mountain City Tennessee
Loyn Harrison and Maude Payne wed in Mountain City on the prior Friday. Both residents of Boone. Harrison longtime E. T. W. N. C. Railway employee. Bride, daughter of Mrs. J. M. Payne, regarded as a refined Boone young lady. They occupy rooms above the local drug store.
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Mountain City
Tenn
Loyn Harrison
Maude Payne
Boone
Harrison
J. M. Payne
OFF TO WASHINGTON Swiss Cheese Display by W L Wilson
Watauga cheese maker W L Wilson showcased a 110 pound cheese cut for the Watauga Supply Co. The remainder was sent to a Southern Pines hotelist by express. Wilson called the cheese fancy and said he will travel to Washington and then Cornell University to gather information for his work before returning late week.
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W. L. Wilson
Watauga
Watauga Supply Co
Southern Pines
Watauga Supply Company's Sale Appreciated
A citizen commends the Watauga Supply Company for a countywide sale offering winter and Christmas goods at prices below the prior years. The letter notes early store entry, substantial savings, and urges residents to buy now or in advance for future needs.
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Watauga Supply Company
Democrat
Ciitizen
Watauga County
Y P U entertains nine young people at church gathering
Y P U members met for a social evening at the church Tuesday. A pygmy choir of four chorus girls performed special music. Refreshments were served and the group left as the lights went out, all asserting the night was full of enjoyment.
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B. Y
Appreciation of J. W. Farthing Co Supt and Ed
The Watauga County Board of Education mourns the loss of J. W. Farthing a longtime member and former chairman who helped extend school terms improve buildings and raise teacher pay He cared for mountain children and sought equal chances for all He urged future work for Cove Creek Boone Graded School and the three Blue Ridge schools Cook Bradshaw Penly.
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J. W. Farthing
While Etaoi&tasesowado
Board of Education
Watauga County
Blue Ridge
Cook
Bradshaw
Penly
Cove Creek
Boone
W. F. Sherwood
Smith Hagaman
W. N. Howell
Friday Afternoon Club With Mrs Anders Hosts
Mrs Anders hosted the Friday Afternoon Club with a social hour followed by a contest won by Mrs I G Greer. Hostess aided by sister Mrs Rankin served salad and candy. Guest Mrs C L Hardin of Johnston City attended, along with Mrs Little Mrs Gunlock and Mrs Rankin.
Annie Shelton Engaged to Ernest W Moore of Raleigh
Mr and Mrs Joseph O Winkler announce the engagement of their daughter Annie Shelton to Ernest W Moore of Raleigh North Carolina. The couple plans to wed December 26.
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Joseph
Winkler
Annie Shelton
Ernest W. Moore
Raleigh, N. C
Western North Carolina Called Peak Apple Region
A State bulletin by C. D. Matthews proclaims Western North Carolina as the nation’s finest undeveloped apple empire with cheap land, salubrious climate, a long growing season, and strong rail and highway access. The Appalachian mountains are cited as the native home of the apple, with favorable soil, climate, elevation, and rainfall boosting the industry. The mountain area dominates commercial production, though Piedmont offers opportunities for profitable cultivation with careful varieties.
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North Carolina
Mississippi
C. D. Matthews
Piedmont
Appalachian Mountain
United States
Executor's Notice for Susie Farthing Estate
Executor W Y Farthing requests all claimants to present claims against the Susie Farthing estate within twelve months from December 14 1922 and all debts be paid promptly.
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Susie Farthing
W. Y. Farthing
Local News From Gap Creek and Surrounding Areas
Several residents report illness including A G Miller with neuralgia Pearl Welch throat trouble and Alfred Watson with kidney issues. A prohibition officer rumored to have whisky near Deep Gap, A Price, is unconfirmed. Mt View Institute students traveled via the Creek after visiting Boone for a basketball game. Albert Hampton sold part of his Elk Creek farm to Darby Triplett of Triplett NC. L N Keller and Velma Hodges plan a closing school entertainment for December 22 and a Christmas tree ends their term.
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A. G. Miller
Pearl Welch
A. Price
Deep Gap
Wilkes County
Mt. View Institute
Boone
H. E. Greene
Alfred Watson
Lola Hampton
Albert Hampton
Elk Creek
Darby Triplett
Triplett
N. C
L. N. Keller
Velma Hodges
Rocky Point
Wanted a bright active man to handle produce
A brief help-wanted notice in the Democrat paper seeks a young man for produce work. The applicant should be bright and active with good personal habits and community confidence. Address requests to Democrat.
Resale under deed of trust in Watauga County North Carolina
Public auction sale of 56 acres more or less in Watauga County North Carolina. The property, secured by a deed of trust dated May 11 1922 from T M Moretz and Florence Moretz to John E Brown trustee for Uinn Marshall Co Lynchburg Va, is offered for sale due to default on a 603 note at 6 percent interest. Bidding starts above 220 dollars at the courthouse door in Boone on December 30 1922 between noon and 2 pm. The land is described by metes and bounds adjoining C M Blackburn H A Davis John Clawson L M Green and others.
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T. M. Moretz
Florence Moretz
John E. Brown
Uinn Marshall Co
Lynchburg
Court House Door
Boone
North Carolina
Hamp Claweton
H. Clawson
Davis
Clawson
C. M. Blackburn
H. A. Davis
John Clawson
L. M. Green
Watauga County
L. W. Green
P. P. Moretz
8. G.moretz
Advertising notices and exchange deadlines in this issue
This week highlights local business ads inviting readers to study the space filled. Notice to holders of 1918 series of W. S. We will exchange or accept Boone registered 1918 series W and S on December 20, 1922 and December 26, 1929.
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Wiatauga
Joe Ashby
Dorchester
Jack Ray
Ross Triplett
Elk
Messrs. Hodges
Barnett
James Todd
Watauga Democrat
L. N. Perkins
William Perkins
Hailey
Idaho
Frank Linney
Greensboro Court
E. F. Lovell
Greensboro
Jas. Brawley
R. L. Isbell
Lenoir
N.C
Episcopal Church
Walter Johnson
Jones Building
Mac Luttrell
East Boone
Fannie Rimer
Elk’township
Levi. Greene
R. L. Bingham
Mt. Ephriam
Elk Township
W. D. Hampton
Blowing Rock
Corkville
Finly Mast
Valle Crusis
Claud
Maryland
Lunad
Orange
New Jersey
J. Frank Robbins
Wilkes
Lee Swift
Virginia
Masters
MR. Isaac Gross
Harrison-Payne
Washington
J. W. Farthing, CO
Mrs. Anders
West Orth Carolina
GAP Creek News
W. A. Thomas
N. L. Mast
L. A. Greehe
G. P. Hagaman
W. D. Farthing
A. Cashier
E. South
Pearl Hed
Boone. N.C
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