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Watauga Democrat in Boone, North Carolina

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Newspaper

Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1913

Page

2

Mountain region church notes honor pastor Tufts

The article recalls Edgar Tufts as a devoted pastor who walked rough mountain roads to reach souls and build a legacy at Lees-MacRae Institute. It notes illness delays in assigning a permanent pastor, praises Tufts's faith, and mentions community figures Mary L. Houghton, J. Lee Tester, and local merchants, plus plans for Christmas activities and the new Industrial School shop.

Brother Tufts Edgar Tufts Mary L. Houghton Nan Cordon Washon Carolina Atess Lamayor Sudderth East Avenue I. C. Rich Long Sville Waytt Hayes H.C. Hayes Rock R. C. Rivers The Democrat Watauga Run Bob Barque Political Lees-MacRae Institute Mia Donald MacRae Linville Wilmington J. Lee Tester Tester Valley of the Cross W. W. Mast Taylor & Perry Charles Welsh

Fireless cooker built by 8th A grade students at Appalachian Training School

Students under Mrs. Mary G. Reitzel completed a fireless cooker on December 11, 1913, and tested it by cooking a chicken in an hour forty five minutes. The design is simple and user friendly. For more information contact Mrs. Marty G. Reitzl at the Appalachian Training School Boone NC. Leonard Da Vinci's Mona Lisa, stolen from the Louvre in August 1911, was found on the 12th in Florence Italy. the suspect, an Italian, is under arrest. Horner Military Institute plans to move from Oxford to Charlotte and likely open for students next September.

Seme el Appalachian Training School Mary G. Reitzel Marty G. Reitzl Boone, N.C Leonard da Vanci Lenore Florence Italy Horner Military Institute Oxford Charlotte Probaly

Lumber mill adds steam capability near Winkler's mill

W L Haynes & Co advertise a steam saw mill about one mile above Winkler's mill, offering quick bill fulfillment and delivery of lumber on request.

Winkler W. L. Haynes & Bro

Special Notice to Settlers on Accounts

A creditor issues a year end settlement demand urging immediate action to avoid future credit issues. The notice stresses heavy obligations due by year start and warns that nonpayment could impair the debtor’s ability to meet other debts and harm credit.

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