Homicide in Watauga cracks town history
The Watauga Democrat reports a brutal fatal shooting at Windy Gap near Watauga Falls involving Alex Harman who killed 15 year old Ben Guy after a confrontation over a dog. Harman fled after a $140 payoff to his mother, with post mortem confirming a through brain wound. The piece notes community outrage and calls for severe punishment. It also covers related cases of local cruelty allegations, a bank dissolution, schoolhouse arson in Randolph county, and notices about Dr. Charles P. Reed taking charge of Banner Elk hospital.
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Fragmented Echoes of Politicks and Piquant Patter
A column of satirical vignettes mocks current figures and events. It cites Indiana gum chewers disturbing a church, Foraker’s Cleveland speech with florid adjectives, and a mock Fire Alarm warning. It lampoons Milwaukee and Chicago phrases, notes Minnie Stalling’s death in Spencer, and mentions a California actor jailed for three wives. It also touches Roosevelts tenure talk, cabinet grip attendances, and political agility shown by Rourke Cochran.
Post Offices Advanced to Presidential Class in NC
North Carolina post offices moved to Presidential class include Altapass Asheboro Clayton Elm City Madison Old Fort Rowland Silver City and Wallace. The ranking reflects enhanced status and service standards for these facilities across the state.
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Blockade chasing and moonshine danger in North Carolina
The Charlotte Observer notes rising risks as moonshine operators grow bolder. Following Revenue Officer Hendrix murder in Stokes county last week two officers on the Iredell and Yadkin line were ambushed and fired upon on Saturday but escaped injury. The piece portrays moonshiners as a dangerous, defiant class increasing in the state.
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Aman’s loss of his principal after busted bank shocks him
Aman grapples with despair after his principal vanishes in a failed bank collapse. The incident underscores the fallout for individuals tied to fragile financial institutions and signals broader anxiety over trust in local banking.
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Fatal mystery aboard Hillman steamer on voyage to Bremen
The British steamer Hillman left Wilmington bound for Bremen with cot ton cargo when Capt. Lake was found dead in his cabin as the ship passed down river. He suffered from nervousness and may have died by his own action, possibly from carbolic acid. The incident follows a political note on prohibition from Colonel Stilwell of Kentucky in the Washington Star.
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Open Letter Promotes Lenoir Machine Shop Services
A new Lenoir machine shop advertises repairs for worn or broken machinery, engine cylinder boring with new pistons and packing rings, castings on short notice, and farm machinery servicing. Agent for J L Case Machinery offers steam power supplies. samples exhibited near the Lenoir Buggy Company plant by the Depot.
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