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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1908
Page
4
A snapshot of early 20th century political chatter notes Governor Folk of Missouri and Senator William Stone potential candidates, Wisconsin and Missouri convention plans, and Taft guidance. It references Horace Boies, Herman Ridder, the Ridder syndicate, and the Prohibition Party pushing a vigorous fall campaign with literature and stump speeches. It contrasts public virtue with libel and moral warnings, closing with Commoner reflections.
A collage of clipped anecdotes and quotes reflects on books, fame, frugality, and learning. It weaves a tale of a hopeful young author, the value of apprentice days, and humorous notes about boarding houses, religion, and daily life.
Bert Barber of Elton credits De Witt's Kidney and Bladder Pills with dramatic relief after four doses. The notice mentions sale by J. M. Hodges and references other products such as De Witt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve and a playful note about a will and geese.
North Carolina Watauga County Spring Term 1908 notice by Thos. Bingham Clerk. P. L. Hamby sues J. L. Winkler Eob Crocker and J. B. Green. Summons issued December 7 1907 returnable March 23 1908 in Boone. Warrant of attachment issued January 25 1908 returnable at Spring Term. Defendants must appear and answer or de jure to the complaint.
Poem reflecting grief after death, questioning reunion in heaven and the nature of resurrection. It references faith, the Lamb of God, and eternal joy. Includes a testimonial line about Electric Bitters as a spring medicine from Mrs. E. D. Charles of Harbor Maine.
Letters Testamentary granted to Warren Carter as executor for the late Mary N. Carter formerly of Blowing Rock Watauga County NC. All debts owed to the estate should be paid promptly. claims must be presented to Warren Carter at 1012 Cherry St or to attorney Joseph Kenworthy 1420 Chestnut St Philadelphia PA.
Having qualified as administrator of the estate of Tempa Johnson deceased, all persons having claims against said estate are notified to present them to the undersigned duly authenticated within twelve months from the date hereof or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make settlement at once. Dec 2 1907 J M Calloway Adm.
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