Christmas in the Army Camas
A soldier report from the base hospital describes a bright Christmas with ward trees, gifts delivered by four young ladies, and a grand meal of turkey, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, pie, fruit, ice cream, and cake. The note praises morale, mentions the Watauga crowd, and wishes a Happy New Year from W. E. Grees Cy. F 120 Infantry Greenville 8.0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horror Democrat
Watauga
W. E. Grees
Cy. F
Greenville
Richard A Greene Dies at 67 in Ozark Missouri
Richard Alexander Greene died at his son Milton J. Greens Ozark Missouri on December 5 1917. Funeral services were held at Hopedale church with Rev L H Maples and burial followed in Hopedale cemetery. He was born December 12 1849 in Watauga County North Carolina and married Rebecca Curtis on February 14 1869. Survived by wife five children a brother and a sister the family noting his devout Christian life and service to Flat-Top Baptist Church.
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R. A. Greene
Milton J. Green
Ozark
L. LH. Maples
Hopedale
Richard Alexander Greene
Watauga County
North Carolina
Rebecca Curtis
Alice Craig
Granite Falls
N. C
M. J. Green
Ozark, Mo
N. G. Gree
Seattle, Wash
H. G. Cheene
Glade Valley
N.C
R. A. Greene, Jr
C. C. Greene
Ozark Mo
Mary Estes
Upton
Milton
Roby
Richard Jr
Lightless Nights Planned by Fuel Administration
The Fuel Administration plans lightless nights as an extra step to save coal. The measure aims to cut consumption during cold periods, reducing demand and preserving fuel supplies for essential needs.
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The
Fuel Administration
Cure for Croup Promoted by Grenville Mother
Mrs. Roge Middleton of Grenville asserts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy quickly breaks croup attacks. She recalls her son suffering frequent bouts and says the remedy and she herself used it for coughs and colds with good results.
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Roge Middleton
Grenville
Chamberlain
Income Tax Officers to Visit Watauga and Statesville Areas
Income Tax Officer Watts announced 19 officers will start from his headquarters January 1 and be on duty in the county by January 2 to aid residents in filing 1917 tax returns. Locations include Blowing Rock January 15 to 16 and Boone January 15 to 24. Unmarried individuals with net income over 1000 and married individuals with net income over 2000 are urged to consult the tax man to determine duties and deductions. Failing to file may incur penalties as the government taxes slackers.
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Statesville
XN. C
Revere
Watts
German Emperor Narrowly Survives Manheim Raid
Geneva dispatch reports the German Emperor escaping death amid a British air raid on Manheim on Christmas Eve. His special train barely left before bombs struck the city, destroying tracks and damaging the palace and a suspension bridge. an ammunition factory exploded, and many residents were killed or wounded as chaos unfolded along the Neckar river.
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Geneva
Dye
Verdun
Manheim
Basel
Neckar
En- Hoyes
Rhine
MRS MARY SHERRILL SHER RILL DIES AT 87 IN WATAUGA COUNTY
Mary Hartley Sherrill widow of William Sherrill died November 16 1917 at age 87 from endocarditis. She leaves sons George Jason Sherrill and John Sherrill of Boone and Dr Vance Sherrill of Marion VA plus Mesera Granville and Ivy Sherrill of Tacoma and daughters Vienna Edmisten of Hickory and Lula Sherrill of Kansas. A Pine Grove Advent Christian Church member for 30 years she believed in life through Jesus and the resurrection and in a city built by God. She supported church work and will be missed in home community and church.
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Mary Hartley Sherrill
William Sherrill
Watauga County
Messrs
George and
Jason Sherrill
Beaver Dams
John Sherrill
Boone
Vance Sherrill
Marion
Mesera Granville
Ivy Sherrill
Tacoma
Wash
Vienna Edmisten
Hickory
Lula Sherrill
Kansas
Sherrill
Pine Grove Advent Christian Church
Jesus Christ Our Lord
Boone women fund warm clothing for County Home inmates
A letter to Prof. G. Greer from W. W. String describes a $25 donation intended for the County Home inmates Christmas dinner. The Boone ladies supplied the meal on December 26 and used the funds to purchase two full undergarment sets per resident. The Democrat acknowledges Mr. and Mrs. Stringfellow for their charitable contribution.
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Boone
Democrat
An Old Man's Stomach and Gentle Remedy Tablets
The piece notes that aging reduces appetite and that excess eating can cause stomach upset. It recommends Chamberlain's tablets to restore natural digestion and promote gentle bowel movement without ginseng, asserting the product strengthens the stomach and aids function.
Sermon Aims To Wake Dead Soldiers For Final Judgment
The text urges steadfast faith amid apocalyptic imagery and divine wrath. It references prophecy and resurrection, urging believers to live righteously to meet revered sister Sherrill and partake in divine blessing. The tone blends scripture with exhortation about eternal reward and accountability before God.
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Sherrill
Return of a Soldier Boy Reunites with Antioch Church
Rufus Ward arrives home at Watauga Falls on Christmas Eve after a night-long journey. His five day furlough includes baptism and full church membership at Antioch, led by Rev. J. Af. Farthing, then calls him to colors at Camp Jackson, Columbia. The community honors his dual service as a soldier and a soldier of the cross.
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Rufus Ward
Watauga Falls
Antioch Church
J. Af. Farthing
Rufus
Camp Jackson
Columbia
S.C
Briefer War News Highlights From Home Front
The Red Cross canteens in France serve over 15 000 men daily. U S gasoline output rose sharply from 85 million to 70 million barrels annually since 1914. Army recruit acceptances on December 13 topped 14 300, a record. Discarded Army clothing aids Belgium relief. Slump in grapefruit demand due to sugar shortages. Over 3 000 radio and buzzer operator trainees in 50 night classes. Fuel Admin resists closing schools January February to save coal. England imposes shoe height limits for women. Colorful men with technical training sought for Camp Meade artillery. Relief steamer dispatched within 12 hours of Halifax disaster news. Navy retires near 500 officers. many held civil life resignations. All war films originate from the Committee on Public Information.
Army and Navy entertain troops amid war camp health notes
Dancing is a form of amusement for men in Army and Navy camps as war camp communities provide wholesome pleasure under the War and Navy Departments. Measles epidemics in camps show a decline with fewer pneumonia cases. Dobbin family—B B Dobbin and wife—purchased F M Richards property at Banner Elk and were in town Friday dealing with Local Exemption Board. Dr and Mrs Salmons have not yet returned from Ashe County visit. a baby boy was born to the family during the holidays.
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Army
Navy
War and Navy
Mrs. Salmons
Ashe County
Notice of estate administrator for W Lewis
The undersigned administrator of the estate of W Lewis announces the deadline for claims as December 11, 1918 and urges all creditors to present their demands. Indebted parties should pay immediately. J A Linz acts as administrator with I A Linney as attorney.
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W. Lewis
J. A. Linz
Adim'r
I. A, Linney
Atty
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Army Camas
Blowing Rock
Hartoon
G. Greer
W. W. String
Watuuga Falls
N. U
Red Cross
France
U S
National Army
Belgium
United States Army
England
Camp Meade
Halifax
Woman's Committee
Council of National Defense
United States
Committee On Public Information
Cardut
Mary E.veste
Madison Heights
Cardus
E. Glenn Salmons
Critcker Hotel
Jones Law
L. D. Lowe Trove
Jamer Fk
N.C. Pincoln
Love & Love
Attorneys-At-Law
Avery
F. A. Linney
G.H. Hayes
Vilas, N.C
B. Lowill
W. R. Lovil Lovill
Lovill
Boone, N. C
T. E. Bingham
Lawyer
M.A. Lieney
V. Ly. Pd
R. D. Jennings
Blackburn Hotel
John E. Brown
N.G
Lovill & Lovill
Svollai
Ofice
Watangs Co. Bank
W.aryan
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