Mountain City News Snaps and Local Updates
Local notes report Mrs. W. W. Presnell of Thagaman in frail health, church services every Sunday, and a revival at Mt Vernon. Gibing shop bargains at Cottrells, new Dougherty mill in East Boone, and bids for hardware at London Stoffel in Mountain City. Also mentions a March Bank meeting, a wedding in Ashe County, and Lees McRae Institute’s model school for girls in Banner Elk with emphasis on Bible study and practical skills.
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Banners Elk
N.C
Grandfather Mountain
Lees McRae Institute
Fontil
Edgar Tufts
Banner Elk N.C
Boone NC seeks re-charter and enlarged town limits
Notice from Watauga County North Carolina states an application will be made to the current legislature to re charter the town of Boone and enlarge its incorporated limits as deemed necessary. Dated January 8, 1907.
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North Carolina
Watauga County
Boone
N. C
Bowie Hill Miracle Grows Twice as Big This Year
In Bowie Texas a hill is reported to be twice its size from last year. A local tale centers on W. Hill once weighing 96 pounds who claims a severe cough and consumption nearly killed him. After taking Dr King's New Discovery he gained weight to over 180 pounds and says he is completely cured. Drugstores guarantee the cough and cold remedy at 50 cents with trial bottles free.
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Bowie
Texas
Hill
PAY DOWN SYSTEM OFFER ANNOUNCED BY LOCAL DEALER 1906
A local merchant announces a January 15 1906 shift to a Pay Down System after twelve years of credit sales. He promises lower prices to save buyers interest and asks customers to settle notes mortgages and open accounts promptly. He seeks country produce at top market prices and invites patrons to examine goods and prices.
Rocky Mountain Tea Ad At Blowing Rock Drug Co
A terse ad notes the price of 35 conte for Rocky Mountain Tea sold at M. B. Blackhuan’s and Blowing Rock Drug Co, implying value in the purchase within a local commerce note.
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Rocky Mountain
Conte
M. B. Black Huan’s
Blowing Rock Drug Co
Local Shoe Dealer Promises Low Prices and Quality
Public notice urges shoppers to visit a town store offering men women and children shoes with up to date stock. The vendor touts a ladies patent leather shoe at 325 and claims high prices paid for produce while selling groceries at the lowest possible figures.
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Church Directory
Methodist Church
Fitat
Hanoi
Brenpauy
Episcopal Church
W. R. Savage
D. Devanerry
J. F. Davis
W. W. Presnell
Thagaman
Reva
Mildr and
Payne
Mt. Vernon
Mountain City Clothing Co
Joseph Hudpes
Lenoir
Broxhy Fork
Dougherty Bros
East Boone
Merchants and Traders Bank
Mountain City
Tenn
J. K. Walsh
R.F. McDade
J. B. Vaughan
L. L. Critcher
Sands
James Harman
Hardin-Cornett Co
Roanoke
Mr.Harman
Syracuse
Med
R M Greene
Cottrell
Cottrell’s
Mr. Savage
Blowing Rock
M. L. Matney
Montezuma
Neceasful
Knight of
Gould
Cramley and Co
Bristol
Jacob Latham
Trade
Tennessee
Julia
J. A. Bardin
Sutherland
Ashe County
A. G. Grayson
Elk Park
Lathan
London-Stoffel Hardware Co
W. L, Bryan
F. ‘A. Linney
News and Observer
E. F. Lovill
Lovill
Catawba
London- Stoffel Hardware Co
Hagaman and Co
Reese
Minnik Banner
Cove Creek
C. P. Ader
Hensons Chapel
George Church
John White
Semour Texas
Vilas
Lone Star
Dock Herman
E L. Herman
Mable
A. J. Payne
Harpoes
Pocket Books
General Merchandise
H.C. Miller
Jme Bryan
Vastonria
Scott
Lou
W. F.sherwood
Amantha
Lalso
Tam
Jones Cottrell
R. M. Green
Couch Lane
Qure
Dr. King
Watanga
Smith Hoganan
Farthing
J. Y
Thos
Criteher
M. Dogger
H. A. Davis
Hollister's
Bo Ling
Ouvir
Dave Comranr
Madison
Wis
Cook Brothers
Boone Vod
Boone and Norris
Webster's International
W. Z. Harrie
Webster
G. OC. Merriam C CO. Publishers
Springfield, Mass
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