Baptists Criticize Watauga Democrat Bias
The Southern Baptists challenge Robert C. Rivers editor of the Watauga Democrat over alleged Baptist bias in publishing county church information. They claim the newspaper favors some denominations and call for disclosure of information sources. The editor counters that the paper has published matters of interest to all churches and invites public identification of informants.
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Watauga County
Bro. Rivers
The
Democrat
Watange County
Southern Baptists
Baptists
Prom Reene Christmas Observed Quietly in Valley
Christmas passed off quietly with no alcohol in the valley and festive visits among youths. T A Stanton teaches a fine school with a candy treat for seniors. Frank Jones of Holly Spring gave a strong talk on intellectual culture. Clyde Reese praised Boone Academy and urged others to join. John Roberta killed a cat.
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T. A. Stanton
Fin
Frank Jones
Holly Spring
Clyde Reese
Boone Academy
Boone
John Roberta
J.J. T. Reese
Hagaman Letter From Broshy Fork Church Revival
A revival led by Stev T C Holsclaw of Transylvania county near Broshy Fork church produced twenty five ser ons of plain gospel truths and about twelve acc essions to the church. Locals discuss school plans and travel to Boone and Johnson City, with a lighthearted note on a proposed dog tax to fund schools and egg sales, preferring gold payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broshy Fork Church
Stev
T. C. Holsclaw
Transylvania County
Watauga
John P. Hagaman
Adams
J. P. Councill
Hickory
C. P. Moore
Maggie
Claremont College
David Conneill
Bun Dougherty
Carrol Herman
H.C. Ingram
Bessie
Hattie
Tacoma Haguman
Blanche Dougherty
Boone
Messrs
W. EB
Benjamin Dogger
John Holler
Johnson City
State of Georgia
North Carolina
Moody Dies at Northfield After Prolonged Illness
The evangelist Dwight L. Moody died at his Northfield Massachusetts home on December 20 after a period of illness. His life was marked by extensive religious work and outreach. The piece notes his remains and emphasizes the lasting impact of his mission.
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Dwight L. Moody
Northfield Mass
One Minute Cough Cure Praised by Readers
A reader from Gentryville endorses One Minute Cough Cure as the best remedy for coughs and colds. The ad claims immediate results for coughs, hoarseness, bronchitis, and throat and lung troubles, noting it can prevent consumption when used early. Coffey Bros. Philips & Son are listed as providers.
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H. N. Williams
Gentryville
Coffey Bros. Phillips & Son
Bill to Pension Gen Lawton Widow Heads Senate Action
A Senate bill seeks to pension the widow of Gen Lawton, hero of three wars, with a similar House measure also introduced. The ad fragment touts De Witts Witch Hazel Salve claiming it cured a woman’s long standing piles and extols the product as the best salve in America.
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Senate
Gen
Lawton
House
Geo
Noland
Rockland
Ohio
de Witt
Hazel
America
Coffey Bros
Phillips & Son
Scott's Emulsion Named Pure Cod Liver Oil
The advertisement claims Scott's Emulsion is the purest cod liver oil and highlights its palatable taste. It notes even children accept it and ask for more, portraying the product as superior and agreeable despite its traditional repulsiveness.
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Scott
Scott's Emulsion Product Note
An advertisement states Scott's Emulsion nourishes the wasted body of baby, child, or adult better than cream or any other food. It claims to outshine other emulsions and tones the nervous system, noting the product from New York.
Ill Wind Whips Hood Sarsaparilla Ad And Public Notice
An old advertise ment touts Hood s Sarsaparilla as a cure all for dyspepsia and general weakness. A separate legal notice announces a trust deed default in Watauga County North Carolina with public auction details for three tracts totaling 443 acres to satisfy a 1300 debt to British and American Mortgage Co Limited.
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Hood
Emerton
Auburn
Hoods
Notice of Sheriff Sale in McDowell County Land Deed Auction
By virtue of an execution issued from the Superior Court of McDowell County the sheriff of Watauga County will publically auction a large tract of land described by metes and bounds. The sale aims to satisfy the judgment in favor of Linville Improvement Company and others against Arthur E Cochran and heirs at law of Willie Tate and William Cochran. The bidding will occur at the court house door on the Sunday in February 1909 at noon, in cash only. The property traces to a grant from North Carolina dated July 14 1795 and includes extensive surrounding landmarks and river references across Wilkes and Avery counties.
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Superior Court
McDowell County
Arthur E. Cochran
Linville Improvement Co
Watauga County
Linville Improvement Company
T. Kelney
H., Nimson
Sallie Riehe
J. C.hamilton
Carrie
Sallie Riche
J. C. Hamilton
Jones J. B. Jones
R. M. Carruth
H.M. McGimeey
James Cochran
Willie Love Cochran
Willie Tate
William Cochran
Wilkes County
John’s River
Wilkes Corner
Watauga
Elk Creek
Avery
Toe River
North Carolina
William Tate
Wiliam Cochran
Inerypt 1900 Sheriff Watanga County Notice
Inerypt 1900 from W. A. Ualaway Sheriff of Watanga County proclaims Rusklon's Areica Salva famed for cures. Claims marvellous fixes for corns burns felons eruptions and more with 25 cents per bottle. Also advertises Chamberlain Cough Remedy refund policy and praise for la grippe and flu symptoms.
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Inerypt
W. A. Ualaway
Watanga County
M. B. Blackburn
New Life Pill Claim From Dempay Town Resident
D. H. Turner of Dempay town Pennsylvania writes that taking two weeks of New Life Pills nightly restored youth and improved liver stomach and bowels. The pills are advertised as purely vegetable and non gripping, sold by M. B. Black in Burns.
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D. H. Turner
Dempaytown
Executor notices for Lu cinda Wail estate
Having qualified as executor of the last will and testament of Lu cinda Wail, notify all persons indebted to the estate to pay immediately and all claimants to present their claims within twelve months from the date of the notices or be barred from recovery. Nov. 16, 1809. L. D. Lowe, Executor.
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Lucinda Wail
North Carolina College of Agriculture opens with low costs
The institution announces a term starting Wednesday September 6 offering an extensive program in agricultural industrial mechanical textile and civic fields. It emphasizes preparing students as intelligent directors and allows entrance exams at county seats to reduce travel costs to Raleigh. Apply to President George T. Winston, West Raleigh, N C.
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Hanaris
Raleigh
George T. Winston
West Raleias
N. C
Remarkable Vermontville Editor endorses Electric Bitters
J. Sherman editor of the Vermontville Michigan Echo claims Electric Bitters keep the elderly young by easing nervousness sleeplessness and digestion. He says it stimulates the kidneys tones the stomach aids digestion and restores appetite. He notes benefits for his wife and himself and urges purchase at M B Blackurah for 50 cents.
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J. ©. Sherman
Vermontville
Michigan Echo
M. B. Blackurah
Fine Nursery Fruit and Vines For Sale in Morerts NC
W L Correy offers a selection of fruit trees including apples peaches pears prunes and grape vines suitable to the local climate. Trees range from three to six feet tall and are offered at about half the price of other nurseries with delivery to the customer. For details call or visit Morets NC.
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W.L. Correy
Morets
N.C
County Commission Travel and Service Report 1899
T. J. M. May clerk certifies the board of county commissioners of Watauga County for the year ending November 30, 1899. Coffey served 19 days at two dollars daily totaling 38 dollars. W. L. Holfhouser served 17 days plus 221 miles travel at five cents per mile totaling 45.05 dollars. A Roten served 18 days plus 288 miles travel totaling 50.40 dollars.
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T. J M.may
Board of County Commissioners
Watauga County
Coffey
Holfhouser
W. V. Barray Recovers with Arnica Salve Wonder
Editor W V Barray of Lexington Tennessee recounts a cure for piles via Bucklen's Arnica Salve claiming it is a world wonder. The ad touts salve benefits for piles injuries inflammation and eruptions and advertises 25 cents at Blackburn's. It also notes apple quality from Nova Scotia New Brunswick Maine Northern New York and western states.
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W. V. Barray
Lexington, Tenn
Wammoth Cave
Blackburn’s
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
United States
Maine
New York
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Public sale of 167 acre tract in Watauga County NC
Trust deed notice dated August 27 1891 to Albert R. Shattuck Trustee for British & American Mortgage Co Limited. Default on 4000 dollars. On February 5 1900 at Boone NC court house, public sale to highest bidder for cash of 167 acres described in Book L page 861. Trustee will convey.
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Jane
Edmund B. Miller
Albert R. Shattuck
Watauga County
Court House
Boone
N C
Acracent Camp Township
K Moretz
Mrs. Hauk
T. S
Bald Mt. Township
J. W. Finley
Wm. Norris
E. B. Miller
W. Henry Steele
Miller
Joseph Holman
Bald Mountain Township
J. W. Henry Steele
Jane Miller
Soseph Holman
Watange
J. D
8. A. Bryan
Watauga
North Carolina
J Netion
Acron
Watauga Township
Elijah Leaaes
Alfred Hately
Dave Trivett
Rebecca Danner
Andrew Mast
Isaac McGinnis
D. Bryan
George W. McGinnis
Metea
Bounda
Watanga
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Prom Reene
Havana
Arlington Heights
Chadwick
Ed N Ever
Howne Chasen
York
Rusklon
Hare
North Carolina College
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