17 Dec 1891
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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1891
Page
1
Dr W B Councill and Dr Boone practice as resident physicians in the city with offices on King Street north of the Post Office. They offer general medical services and attend patients in the surrounding area.
Notice states due to failing health the hotel property in Boone NC is for sale cash or with terms. Exchange for real or personal property possible. Contact W. L. Bryan for details and prompt application.
Private sale of 900 acres on Rich Mountain in Watauga County noted as containing asbestos and suitable for a sheep ranch. Deed from Mrs. A. P. Calloway, represented by L. D. Lowe and J. T. Furgerson. Banner Elk date November 1, 90.
Persons wishing to borrow money can secure loans by mortgaging real estate. Applications accepted through J. Speinhour of Boone North Carolina or A. J. Criteher of Horton North Carolina.
Fragmentary OCR text describes papers and fees for execution. It mentions advancing fees with papers to receive prompt attention or risk return, and references Bainv Burr with garbled wording. No clear event, date, or entities beyond a possible name.
The article notes the election of the Speaker by a unanimous Democratic vote and the party’s united tone. It describes the celebratory mood, the House’s diverse new membership, occupations, and births abroad, and comments on expected careful action and potential political impact on the next presidential election. It also mentions Senate changes, Blaine-influenced message timing, and social events and dinners surrounding the transition.
The Rev Dr Charles H Hall told a North Carolina life tale recounting a revenue officer slain last night. The driver explains another man with a rifle seeking the next victim, highlighting danger on the road and the officer's fate.
County Exhibit reports a Greenwood Cemetery grave containing $5,000 in diamonds. An undertaker protests his role but is snubbed. The piece notes families burying in life clothing for thrift or superstition and recounts a fatal fire at Hardin North Carolina where Nell C Clanton perished, leaving four orphans. It cites Odd Fellows pledges and local fire-side charity.
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