Christmas Gains and Journeys Across the Nation
A long message from Batagua Democrat extends Christmas wishes to patrons and readers, noting no paper next week for the holiday. Letters from readers describe travels from Bristol to Spokane by rail, winter weather, and greetings to Boone and Watauga County. The issue also covers commentary on Wilson’s status, church ventilation concerns, the origin of Jesus Lover of My Soul, and reports on Woodrow Wilson’s sailing trip and a trial of William Blair for a killing at Greensboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Joner
Bortop
L. D
Postulla
Idaho
Bristol
Spokane
Wyoming
Montana
Fort Collins
Col
Interstate Railroad Commission
Knoxville
St. Louis
Louisville
Kansas City
Billings Mont
Boone
Watauga County
Jesus
Charles Wesley
Blackburn Hotel
Word of Explanation and Burial Funds Dispute
Letter from Mrs. Savi Edmiston of Bristol Tennessee contends that county burial costs for her husband were misattributed. She says she paid expenses in Blowing Rock and that a county claim for 26.05 was partially granted. Also notes Ambassador Whitelaw Reid’s illness and death in London and Beaufort fish catch of 600000 pounds due to lack of cold storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Eviror
Blowing Rock
W. L. Holshouser
W. H. Edmisten
Savi Edmisten
Bristol
Tenon
Reg. of Deeds
W. H. Edmiston
Mra
Edmiston
Whitelaw Reid
United States
Great Britain
London
Ambassador Reid
Annual report of funds in clerk's hands Watauga County
December 1912 Sworn statement from W. D. Fontaine C. S. and Z. T. Watson chair certifies funds in the hands of Watauga County officials. Items list criminal docket sums, various state and county notes, and totals including notes from MB Blackburn Wataga County Bank and Puckett heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Watauga Co
Board of County Commissioners of
Watauga County
Jan Shereby
John Harmon
Thospingham
JL Trivett
Avery County
General Watson
John Welch
R Ford
Walter Hampton
Frank Robbins
Will Fletcher
Smith Hagaman
Roy Dotson
Neal Blair
Critcher
Toy Horton
Wil Day D
Maggie Trivett
Bratsy
Steve Horton Djoottrell
Llcriteher
Earl Pounally
J ¢ Hodges
Hodges
Sherwood
du Mast
Watauga County Bank
Stout Heirs
W. D. Fontaine
Z. T. Watson
W. R. Gragg
Wod. Farthing
Thia
Dr King’s New Discovery and Catarrh Cure Ad
An old newspaper style item promotes Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds and pneumonia prevention with a testimonial from Mrs George Place. It also advertises Cheney Co catarrh cure and Hall’s Family Pills, noting trial bottles and money back offers amid local infrastructure notes on electric lights near Mitchell County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. Cheney & Co
Toledo, C
J. F. Cheney &Co
Toledo Ohio
Hall
For Sale Splendid New River Farm for Sale
Sale advertisement offers a splendid New River farm for sale. The notice instructs to write Box 186 at North Wilkesboro, North Carolina for full description and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New River Farm
Eate
North Wilkesboro, N
Slain Judge Massie Connected to Wide Trial Outcomes
Commonwealth figures Foster and juror names appear amid verdicts in a high profile case. Floyd Allen faces death, as do Claude Allen and Sidna Edwards with long prison terms. Wesley Edwards and Sidra Edwards receive substantial sentences. Victor Allen is acquitted. Byrd Marion did not appear. A four year Red Cross tuberculosis seal drive has raised over $1,005,000 nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton L. Massie
Commonwealth
Foster
Sheria Webb
Fowler
Misa Ayers
Floyd Allen
Rentener
Claude Allen
Centenve
Sidra Allen
Wesley Edwards
Sidna Edwards
Friel Allen
Victor Allen
Byrd Marion
Red Cross
America
How to Bankrupt the Doctors in New York
A prominent New York physician argues that doctors would go bankrupt if not for women’s thin stockings and thin soled shoes. The ad urges treating colds early to prevent pneumonia and touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective and pleasant for coughs and colds, available from dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chamberlain
Ferry Notice No 2513 Land Entries Watauga County NC
State entry records list G P Todd entering ten acres in Bald Mountain township near Elk Creek and Frank's Knot east ridge, with boundaries along H A Dobbin and R H Clawson lines. Entered December 0 1912. Also J D Ward entering twenty five acres along Laurel Creek township on Watauga River, starting at Samuel Ward corner and tracing through Robt Greer L D Ward J L Glenn and A J Ward lines. Entered November 93 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of North Carolina
Watauga County
Said County
G. P. Todd
Bald Mountain Township
Elk Creek
Frank
H. A. Dobpin
R. H. Clawson
Asa Clawson
H. A. Dobbin
R.A. Clawson
R. H
H. J. Hardin
North
Caroline
Watauga
Said
J.D. Ward
Laurel Creek
Watauga River
Speginnin
Samuel Ward
Ward
Robt. Greer
Greer
L. D. Ward
J. L Glenn
A.J. Ward
Naker
Notice of expense and travel reimbursements 1912
W.F. Winkler served 17 days at 200 dollars per day amounting to 334.00. F. Winkler traveled 812 miles at 15.60 cents per mile totaling 49.60. Dated the 80th day of November, 1912. W. R. Graggi, Register of Deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Watanga County
I. W. R Gragg
L. Day
Day
W.F. Winkler
F. Winkler
Cts
W. R. Graggi
Notice of dissolution of Cox and Hendrix partnership
Notice in Watauga County North Carolina states the partnership Cox & Hendrix of Triplett dissolved by mutual consent. Debts due the firm are to be paid to T. A. Cox and all debts owed by the firm are unpaid. Executors T. A. Cox Joseph T. Hendrix and Jennie P. Hendrix of W. L. Hendrix deceased. J. C. Fletcher, Atty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Watauga County
T. A. Cox
W. L. Hendrix
Cox & Hendrix
Triplett, N.C. Ia
T. A Cox
T.a.cox
Jooreph T Hendrix
Jennie P. Hendrix
J.C. Fletcher
Coffins Caskets and Undertaker Supplier Ad
Local ad promotes coffins caskets and undertaker supplies with a call to action promising reliable service and no regrets. The message emphasizes preparedness and availability for funeral needs.
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Roosevelt
Taft
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State Board of Health
Woodrow Wilson
Bermundian
Royal Mail
Oruba
William Blair
Southern Railway
Greensboro
George G. Thompson
Beaufort
Annual Report
Puckett Heirs
Penland
C. U. and C
Mitchell County
Carolina Mineral Company
Carroll Court
Helena
Bernhart-Seagle CO
Lenoir, North Carolina
Elk Park
Rome
Levoir
Washburn & Crosby
Flont
T. F. Seehorn
Henkelbidge
Lenoir
N. C
R. D. Jennings
Dntist
Banners Elk
J. Parlier
B. Clarke
G. M. Sudderth
Bank OF
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ARM For Sale
Jerr
Elizabethton, Tenn
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Titanie Dred
Eee
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