Dula Mast wedding ties community widely
The article describes the December 24 1901 wedding of Miss Margaret Mast and Mr Alfred W Dula at Falle Crain Methodist Church with a candlelight ceremony and formal reception. It notes attendees ushers and bridesmaids, the bride’s and groom’s families, and postwedding moves to Lenoir plus local holiday events. It also mentions gifts to Valle Crucis and a later item about J Larkin Hayes resigning as a division deputy with remarks from Sparta News and appointment of Greer Parsons.
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Mier Ad Tie Mast
Alfred W. Dola
Falle Crain
Margaret Dobbin
Mendelshon
Wm. Baird
Carl Danner
John Councill
William Mast
Messrs
James Shell Jr
Calaway Stinson
Misa Es Estella Mast
Lula
Baird
Doe Moore
Miss
Flora Dula
Dr. Kenn
Mt. Airy
D. F. Mast
Emma Baird
Bessie Horton
Estelle Mast
Lola Baird
James Sbull, Jr
Laat
Robt. Mast
Optician
Lenoir
Mrs. Dula
Marcanten
Ruth Low
Bunner, Elk
Mission House
Joe Moore
Alohe
Jobo Conneill
Vilas
Jamea Shull
Teno
Dula Mast
Valle
J. L Hayes
Harkins
J. Larkin Hayes
Watauga
Hayes
Watuoga
Sparta News
Havesia
Greer Parsons
Ashe
Stop the Blight Stop the Blight
Copy ad style claims Scott's Emulsion cures childhood weakness and growth delays. It promotes growth, strength, and sleep for frail children, presenting a paternal tone about the product as a universal remedy despite unclear evidence.
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Scott
Fragmentary civic letter reflects calm community mood
The writer praises orderly crowds at two venues, notes no disorder, and expresses hope for more such occasions. The tone is affectionate and communal, closing with goodwill wishes to readers and neighbors.
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Ime
Ce Bate
Selah
Mission School Valle Crucis Opens Fall Term 1901
Valle Crucis N C Mission School welcomes both sexes to a new Fall Term beginning August 5 1901. The campus offers favorable buildings and surroundings for girls with excellent music instruction. Motto emphasizes firmness refinement morality and intellectual development. Tuition reasonable. H A Dobbins Jr principal Maz C D Taylor music.
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H. A. Dobbins, Jr
Prin
Maz
C. D. Taylurk
Musi
County Commissioners Travel Totals for 1901
J M May Clerk certifies wages and mileage for Watauga County Commission members ending November 30 1901 Tohn W Hodges served 20 days at 2 per day 40.00 traveled 125 miles at .05 per mile 7.80 total 47.80 W L Holfhouser 19 days at 2 per day 33.00 traveled 204 miles at .05 per mile 10.20 total 48.20 L M Trivett 20 days at 2 per day 40.00 traveled 65 miles at .05 per mile 3.25 total 43.25 Presented November 80th 1901 by J M May Clerk Bd Co Coma.
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J.M. May
Board of County Commissioners
Watauga County
Tohn W. Hodges
W. L. Holfhouser
L. M. Trivett
J. M. May
Bd. Co
Local merchant's boastful bargain notice in Mabel
Look Here Friends announces humble rest stop to compare prices. A. E. Moretz pledges lower prices on flour coffee rice dry goods and more while paying top market prices for produce. He invites customers to Coffey's Hotel office in Mabel for bargains and service to the surrounding communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Epher
North Pole
Boone
God of All
Alwayas
Y. A. E. Moretz
Mabel
Coffey’s Hotel
Marriage at D J Cottrell and Texie Edmisten 1901
The record notes the December 24 1901 marriage at the bride’s father’s home of D J Cottrell and Texie Edmisten. Guests complimented the couple then feasted at a table overflowing with dainties. The author jokes about possible illness and hints at a second event at Calvin Cottrell’s.
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D. J. Cottrell
Texie Edmisten
Calvin Cottrell
Fragmentary note on Johnston's BARSAPA notoriety
A garbled historical fragment mentions a figure praising or thanking a group for making Johnston's BARSAPA famous, with hostile or coded references to women and pedo preters. The text is incomplete and unclear about actions, dates, or locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yroman
Ood
Johnston
Trade Academy opens fall term in Tennessee
Trade Academy in Tennessee announces its fall term opening August 5, 1901. The school touts four teachers and courses in Primary Secondary and Music with certificates for Primary and diplomas for Secondary. Principal S.J. Rogers signs statements with county and State Superintendents. program includes teacher exams prep for North Carolina and Tennessee. organ guitar mandolin music offered. board from 5 to 6 dollars monthly Tuition 1 to 2 dollars monthly Music 2 dollars monthly. Y. Miller
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N. Car
Tenn
S.J. Rogers
Wilkesboro Marble Works Promises Best Style at Low Price
Wilkesboro Marble Works Webb and Miler proprietors advertise granite and marble monuments and cemetery items with high quality workmanship and the claim of guaranteed satisfaction at the lowest prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesboro
Big Reduction In Prices At Local Store
A local merchant announces sweeping price cuts across stock with marked reductions on lawns cottonwades calicoes plaids and accessories. Highlights include lawns from 12c to 10c and 10c goods at 8c calicoes 6c to 4c4c jeans and shoes discounted with Mason jars newly in stock. The note thanks customers for past favors and invites continued patronage.
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Menu
Sadie’s
Stop the Cough Ore Off the Cold in One Day
An advertising claim promotes Lexative BromoQuinine Tablets as curing a cold in a day with a no cure no pay promise. The sale price is listed at 25 cents.
Trinity College Offers Wide Range of Courses and Facilities
Trinity College advertises 125 graduate and undergraduate courses and 23 teachers across academic programs. Eight modern laboratories, extensive library facilities, scholarships and loan funds, and strong state appointments are highlighted with near doubling attendance in seven grades and low excuses. President Kilgo is inviting inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity College
Reese
Kilgo
Durnam
N.C
Do You Trade Prices Offered At Sugar Grove Store
A store advertises trading on goods at Sugar Grove and Lcar intersection, promising good merchandise and county-low prices. It invites inquiries for value and bargains.
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Sugar Grove
Phillips Bros Dry Goods Store Ad at Watauga Falls
In the new year the store abandons the credit system and offers paid trades for country produce in exchange for goods. Phillips Bros promotes a neat stock and money to extend trade, inviting locals to buy dry goods groceries hardware tinware and more at low prices in a general country store.
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Watauga Falls
Phillips Bros
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Terra
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J. L. Cottrell
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Iodd Sellet Canine Vie Ieee
Ere Ser
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