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Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1922

Page

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Notice of Execution Sale in Watauga County Court

Notice states sheriff will sell Charls Proffitt homestead tract of 5 acres on February 6, 1921 at Boone court house to satisfy a $5,000 judgment in First National Bank vs Watauga Motor Co et al. Also included is a separate mortgage sale of a 13 1/4 acre parcel in Boone to satisfy a $2,063.47 debt. Mortgagee Andy Greer.

Watauga County J. T. Setzer Superior Court Catawba County First National Bank Watauga Motor Co W. E. Shipley J. B. Taylor J.B. Taylor Charles Profit T. F. Yates Lee Osborne F. C. Ward Court House Boone N. C Jacob Fletcher W. P. Green R. E. Moody James Profitt Wilma Proffitt Chas. Proffitt Office of the Register of Deeds Charls Spring Branch Floydith Dorothy Smith T. F. Yaces B. Campbell Gorner Campbell T. F. Wf Jack Osborne Jess Andy Greer

Entry Notice Describes Land In Watauga County

North Carolina Watauga County Office of Entry Taker records state she entered land along the New River from Almes Stanbury corner to Pine Rut orgak, including river beds and vacant lands on both sides up to Tompkins branch and back to the start. Entry dated December 16, 1921, by H J Hardin.

State of North Carolina Watauga County Gragg New River Almes Stanbury's Corner Pine Rut Orgak Tompkins Branch H. J. Hardin

Entry of 25 acres in Blowiey Township on New River

The County Office of Entry Taker of A W Ingle locates and enters twenty five acres of land in Blowiey Township on the waters of New River beginning on a rock at the corner of J W Ingle and Klutz. The description runs south with the eagle and Patterson lines then with the Green Park lines. Executor's notice to F D M Lethcoe estate creditors to present claims by January 2, 1823 and debtors to settle promptly.

State of North Carolina Watauga County Said County W. Ingle Blowiey ‘Township New River J. W. Ingle Klutz Agle Green Park HL J Hardin D. M. Lethcoe Janary

North Carolina items highlight growth and incidents across cities

The 1921 condensed North Carolina dispatch reports poultry shipments to Cincinnati from Kingston, bank and municipal plans in Concord and Durham, and a $175,000 War Finance Corp extension for agri livestock. It notes city planning in Asheville, a large wildcat capture in Kinston, and fires near Lexington. Reports cover hospital and civic efforts in Greensboro and High Point, along with convicts in Wilson and food finds in Hickory.

Washington Meyer War Finance Corporation North Carolina

North Carolina Axes Rural Tariff Gaps And Orders Refunds

State officials order the Atlantic Coast Line and other railroads in North Carolina to end tariff supplements and apply reduced rates on agricultural products and livestock statewide from January 1 1922. Railways must refund overcharges within ten days, or face detention measures in Wake County.

Raleigh Atlantic Coast Line Cafrriers Coast Line State Corporation Commission United States Interstate Commerce Commission North Carolina North Carolina Corporation Commission Saie Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company

Norwood Elected Chairman of North Carolina Democratic Committee

J D Norwood Salisbury banker and manufacturer was chosen chairman succeeding Thomas D Warren of New Bern who had held the post eight years The committee accepted Warren s resignation and thanked him The session lasted about 30 minutes W A Graham Jr was elected to replace the late Edgar Love The group endorsed the Woodrow Wilson foundation and expressed regret over former Governor Bickett s death A separate item notes that cancer death rates in the Carolinas in 1920 were among the lowest in the nation with whites and colored populations showing specific rates for North and South Carolina and Mississippi cited for comparison

J. D. Norwood Salisbury Democratic State Executive Committee Thomas D. Warren New Bern Warren W. A. Graham, Jr Lincoln County Edgar Love Bickett North Carolina Woodrow ‘Wilson Foundation Carolina Washington Carolinas Census Bureau United States South Carolina Missippi

Arms talks resume as China tariff and Shantung near settlement

After a New Year pause the Washington negotiations advanced toward a final accord on Shantung between Japan and China. A revised Chinese tariff under an international plan moved toward ratification by the Far Eastern committee. Naval experts reported progress with the technical details of the limitation plan and scrapping and replacement of ships were prepared as part of the day’s agreements.

Washington Shantung China International Commission

Miners Plead for Aid as West Virginia Hunger Claims Reach White House

West Virginia coal miners say their families are starving and have written to President Harding for aid. Their letters contradict Governor Morgan's claim that no starvation exists among the miners' families.

Washington West Virginia Harding Morgan

Hays Accepts Offer to Lead Motion Picture Industry Group

Postmaster General Will Hays signed a three year contract to become director general of the National Association of the Motion Picture Industry at a salary of 150000 dollars per year, according to the New York World. The agreement was signed more than a week ago.

Hays New York Will Hays National Association of the Motion Picture Industry New York World

No Senate For Sproul Announces Public Stance

Governor William C Sproul declines resignation for the United States Senate seat created by Senator Penrose death He vows to seek any future Senate nomination through normal state processes The note also mentions a Farm Conference set for January 23 in Washington called by Secretary Wallace to address farmer distress through federal action

Senate Sproul Philadelphia William C. Sproul Penrose United States Senate Washington National Agricultural Conference Harding Wallace

Wage dispute settled in New York arbitration

A board of arbitration announced settlement of a wage dispute involving 11 large independent paper manufacturers and their employees. The panel passed on the companies proposal for a 25 percent reduction, ending the stalemate.

New York

Tariff Opposed By Southern Cottonseed Group

At a special meeting of the Interstate Cottonseed Crushers Association in New Orleans, all members recorded a resolution declaring a tariff on foreign vegetable oils detrimental to southern farmers and the cottonseed industry.

New Orleans Interstate Cottonseed Crushers Association

Legion Officials Protests Over Medical Service Removal Plan

Washington reports departmental commanders from all states protest a proposal by Dr Sawyer to disenroll reserved officers of the public health service who treated disabled men. The treasury had drafted a presidential executive order which is presently held up but may be presented.

American Legion Washington Sawyer Public Health Service Treasury Department

Watauga Trials Swiss Cheese Makeover Sparks County Venture

Cove Creek cheese factory in Watauga county experiments with Swiss cheese under state and federal supervision. Several 75 to 150 pound cheeses aging as a new industry aims to boost farmer milk prices and local wealth, with the first large wheel cut around Feb 1 and experts optimistic about success.

Cove Creek Watauga America Switzerland Little Republic Watauga County

County Commissioner Attendance Ledger 1921 Watauga County

Register of Deeds for Watauga County certifies the 1921 attendance and expenses of 192 county commissioners. Entries include G W Robbins seven days at four dollars per day totaling four dollars and travel of 216 miles, J C Miller seven days at three dollars per day, plus 192 miles travel and 2 miles at a per mile rate. Dated January 8, 1921.

RE. M. Harmon Register of Deeds Watauga County G. W. Robbins G.W. Robbins de. Pol Milo J.C. Miller

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