Lee Birthday Reverence Moves National Hearts
The Watauga Democrat recalls General Robert E. Lee on the January 19, 1907 birthday observance. It lauds Lee as a great captain and nearly divine figure and urges the nation to keep his memory alive in pride and admiration. The piece quotes Gen. R. F. Hoke and calls for January 19 to be a record day in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akarlotte Unserver
Robert E. Lee
Lee
Berton
R. F. Hoke
North Carolina
Hoke
Lincoln County
United States
Northern
Virginia
Murder at Christmas Brightens Dark News in Tennessee
Edward Milhorn killed Harrison Potter on Christmas Day near Bhomns after Potter injured him with a knife and Milhorn shot five times. Potter died. Milhorn claimed self defense and was jailed then released after a preliminary hearing before three judges. Other items note whisky warnings, weather betting, and medical quackery.
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Edward Milhorn
Harrison Potter
Bhomns
Potter
Milhorn
Parsner
Pottr
Madron
Esq
S. R. H. Butler
J. K. Wilson
J.D. Ward
Tennesssee
Beaze the Too Kind You Have Abwaye a
Beaze the Too Kind is noted in CaRASTONRIA A. obituary type notice with fragments about a local event or tribute. The readable text hints at a memorial or community acknowledgment for Beaze the Too Kind with unclear dates or affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carastonria
Do Gentlemen Swear and Moral Talk
A column notes that true gentleness avoids profanity toward all, especially in front of ladies and God. It argues swearing erodes respect and character, citing Keenwood Journal perspectives and urging refined behavior. An advertisement promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a medicinal remedy, 35 cents per tea or tablets, via Blowing Rock Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cane
Glenn
Blackburn
Clement Manly
Winston
Eighth District
Hackett
Asanil
North Carolina
Keenwood
8. C
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
M. B Blackburn
Blowing Rock Drug Co
Woman legislator names hotel register in Colorado
Report notes a Colorado woman legislator writes in a hotel register as “Mrs. Mary A. Smith and husband.” Advertisement promotes Hollister's Rock Mountain Tea claiming to improve digestion and sleep, priced at 35 cents with tea or tablets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Mary A. Smith
Political salon note and Mormon controversy mentioned
A fragment mentions Mrs Stores planning a Washington political salon this winter and attaching Hon B. it Tillman to her circle. It cites the Charleston Post about a large house the Doctor built and remarks on funds. Senator Burrows opened debate opposing Reed Smoot's exclusion.
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Burrows
Reed Smoot
Utah
Land entries in Watauga County 1906 notices
North Carolina records list multiple 1906 land entries in Watauga and Blowing Rock Townships. Includes H J Hannity entry No 2459 for two acres by New River, J R Eggers No 2458 for ten acres by Beaver Dam Creek, and G Underdown with L J Hartley for 400 acres at Johns River headwaters.
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State of North Carolina
Watauga County
Aaid County
N. F. Ingle
Said County
Blowing Rock
Mary Boyden
Green Park Co
H. J. Hannity
State of
North Carolina
J. R. Eggers
Beaver Dam Creek
Beaver Dam Township
Eggers
G. P. Sherill
F. M
I. J. Harris
G.underdown
L. J. Hartley
Johns River
Blowing Rock Township
Rhoda Hollyfield
Wm. Hartley
William
H. J
Harpty
Learning multiplication through candy counting tale
Freddie learns the five to seven multiplication tables by counting candy dots with his mother guiding the activity. He practices daily, finishing the five table and advancing each day, while a neighboring teacher comments on his progress. A rabid horse incident and a tonic advertisement are noted in the surrounding text.
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Freddie
Mamma
Ghe
Tly
Annie H. Donnell
A. L. Bunker
Dobson
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Watauga
Johnson County
Raleigh Times
Lodger
Congo
Asheville
Charles C. McCable
Philadelphia
Methodist Episcopal Church
New York
Hollister’s Rock
Rocky Mt. Tea
Castoria
Natice
Dealems
Sali Be
Rea
Corer
pyCinis
Bears
Hogany
Esther Sumner Damon
Plymouth
Rdus
Ladies’ Advisory Dept
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Tenn
Roosevelt
Congress
Charlotte Observer
N.C
Observer
Sunday Observer
the Observer CO
Cuantorre, N.C
Sarewet Talalon
Sareer Ma
U. S
Washington
Grove
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