Watauga Avery Bridge Act Authorized and Financed
The boards of Watauga and Avery counties are authorized and directed to contract and finance the construction of iron or steel bridges over Watauga River South Fork New River at the Salmons place and Ford on the Beaver Dam road, with joint sessions to let contracts. Tax levies up to twenty five cents per hundred dollars via special bridge taxes in each county fund construction and maintenance. The act takes effect upon ratification and petitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watauga and
Watauga
Beaver Dam
Watauga County
Butler
Tennessee
CBBC
Board of County Commissioners
South Fork
New River
Salmons Place
L. A. Green’s
Wataugabe
Watanga and Avery
Tively
Board of Commissioners of
Avery County
Atauga County
Death notice of D B Wagner at Stony Fork North Carolina
Montz E Waenzr of Stony Fork North Carolina extends thanks for sympathy and prayers after the death of D B Wagner on January 24 1914. Wagner lived at Stony Fork, served in the Confederate Army, married Eliza Green in 1866, and left five living children, numerous grandchildren, and many friends. He was recalled as a loyal husband loving father and generous neighbor who faced illness with patience. The message requests continued prayers for his children and grandchildren as they move forward.
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D. B. “Wagner
Stony Fork
Johnson County
Eliza Green
Storny Fork
Montz E. Waenzr
Stony Fork, N. C
W. Tae
World news and local notes from the era reach far
Wall paper origin in China noted. Wilkesboro to receive 80000 for post office and courthouse. Legislation passed in North Carolina and Quebec. Deaths include Sir Byard Langelier and the Marquis of Londonderry. U S exports and agriculture figures cited. Bryan promotes temperance pledges. Wake Forest law graduates, and other items cover politics, law, education, and tobacco trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Wilkesboro
Alexander and
Yadkin
Byard Langelier
Quebec
Mrs Martha Wilcox Praises Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy
A New York reader, Mrs Martha Wilcox of Gowan ca, recounts using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy eight years ago for a hard cold and cough. She says the medicine broke up the cough in days and the cough disappeared, and she notes friends who used it spoke highly of the treatment. Obtainable everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Wilcox
Gowanca
New York
Chamberlain
Internal improvements for Watauga debated in Legislature
Our representatives in the Legislature were shown the bill with Senator Aallouw assisting. The Democrat notes long advocacy for internal improvements in Watauga but urges caution, suggesting a pause to assess direction as numerous projects are needed yet the courier seems set deeply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aallouw
Democrat
Watauga
A Prayer Of Simple Living And Dying Well
A compact domestic prayer urges practical honesty and restraint. It asks for clear conscience, fair work, and avoidance of wrongdoing while cherishing family happiness. The speaker seeks humility, self awareness, and a peaceful end marked by a simple epitaph.
Poultry boom in Morristown district Tennessee 1914
The Morristown area in East Tennessee shipped 1350 miles of eggs in 1914. Southern Railway records show 325 leased cars carrying 130000 cases or 46800000 eggs. Including mixed shipments total production likely surpassed 50000000 eggs valued at over 1250000 dollars. 175 live poultry cars and 53 dressed fowls jars plus smaller lots added to 553 solid cars. Total poultry product value exceeded 2 million in 1914, surpassing 1918.
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South
Morristown
Tenn
Southern Railway Co
Express and Parcel Post
Stright
Panama Canal
Dean's Kidney Pills Advert Earns Patient Testimony
In a local testimonial B. E. Candill, a Laurel Springs farmer, describes five years of kidney pain, headaches, dizziness, and nocturia before starting Deans Kidney Pills. He reports marked improvement from the first dose and continued benefit. Price 60 cents at all dealers.
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Dean
B. E. Candill
Laurel Springs
N. C
Deans
Bagan
Buffalo
Rascal from the crown of your head to the sole of your feet
Sam Jones rebukes a man who claims church dues are high by chronicling a four year convert and former drunkard who paid $250 yearly for drink, now lacking horses on his own plantation. Deaderick Segines, once of Black Mountain, was convicted of first degree murder in Johnson City for killing George Campbell during an attempted arrest in September 1914. Campbell was a Tenn. figure active in politics.
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Wm. Jennings Bryan
L. G. Broughton
Atlanta Ga
Christ” Church
London
England
Es First Baptist Church
Knoxville
Tenn
C. M. Adams
States ‘Villé
W. P. Jurney
Olin
Supreme Court
New River Coal Co
Carliale
West Va
Kinston
Tobacco Board of Trade
Sam Jones
Sam
Deaderick Segines
Black Mountain
Johnson City
George Campbell
Campbell
Our Family Cough and Cold Doctor’s Discovery
A testimonial promotion for Dr King’s New Discovery cough and cold remedy. Claims quick relief from cold symptoms and soothing cough with a pleasant antiseptic formula. Encourages keeping a 50 cent bottle at home and offers money back if not satisfied. Louis Chamberlain of Manchester Ohio endorses it.
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Dr. King
Louis Chamberlain
Manchester
Ohio
Ownership Statement for The Watauga Democrat
Ownership report for the Watauga Democrat Boone North Carolina shows editor R C Pues Boone and managing editor R C Rivers. Business manager and publisher R C Rivers. Bondholders and mortgagees list none. Sworn January 4 1915 before notary.
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Watauga Democrat
Boone
N.C
R. C. Pues
Administrator Notice For Estate Of Dr C J Parkler
Qualified administrator of the late Dr C J Parkler calls all debtors to settle immediately and all creditors to present claims by January 1, 1916 or be barred from recovery. Notice dated January 1, 1914 at North Wilkesboro North Carolina. J L Hemparty Admr.
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C. J Parkler
J. L. HeMparty
Adin
North Wilkesboro
N. C
For Sale Hello Brother Farmer in Central Kentucky
For Sale advertisement invites farmers to buy cheap level land in Central Kentucky from $10 to $30 per acre. Claims land yields of one hundred dollars’ worth of tobacco per acre and promises low expenses after arrival at Sei ence Hill. Provides instruction to request a catalogue or particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Kentucky
Seience Hill
Prompt legal matter handling at Linney office
N C Boone notes prompt attention to all legal matters with emphasis on collections. Office with Solicitor F A Linney dated 1 29. Local notice implies professional services and timely processing.
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Pletcher Fletcher & Bi
Law
Boone
North Caro
Tange
F. A. Linney
Ly. Pd
Hayes Veterinary Surgeon seeks practice in Vilas county
D1 H Hayes announces qualifications after diploma and study in veterinary surgery. he states he is the only veterinarian in the county and invites addresses for contact at Vilas N. R. FP. D1.
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Vilas
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Te Eallet
Qeneral News
Department of Agriculture
Oscar Underwood
Claud Kitchin
House of Congress
Marquis of Londonderry
Ireland
Indianapolis Star
U. S
Recorder
Wake Forest
State Supreme Court
Concord
Pennsylvania
Senate
Craven Co. Superior Court
Frank Carter
Abernathy
James Crabb
Blain Sparks
Marechal Rousseau
Traphill Township
Hustler
Badold
Ory
Fletcher’s
Castoria
Homer
McKee
Grant
East Tennessee
Rascal
Otice
Brother Farmer
G. M. Peavler
Bristol
T. E. Bingham
Silas M. Greene
Masx, N
Warca Apatkina A Spectators
E. S. Coffey
Atiorne
AT Law
Boone, N. C
Nat. T. Dulaney
Fourth Street
Tenn.Va
Edmund Jones
Watenga
L. D. Love
A. Love
Banner Elk
N.C. Sagitaw
XC. Love & Love
Attorneys-At-Law
Avery
18Th Judicial District
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