Mild January Noted With Global War Talk and Local News
Watanga Democrat notes unusually mild weather for January and recalls the Ladysmith battle losses for the British and Boers. Greensboro Normal and Industrial College plans to reopen January 25 after disinfection, while Davidson county mines yield silver and lead. State exhibit plans for Paris Exposition are mentioned amid debates on when the twentieth century begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. K. Bruner
State Agricultural Department
Davidson County
Broner
The
Democrat
Local News Drive Seeks Countywide Submissions
Readers are urged to contribute neighborhood updates to provide a fuller countywide picture for the paper. Editors request quick tips on events, obituaries, meetings, and notable happenings from each community. Submit promptly to assist timely publication.
Courage and fire in Civil War tale from Union County officer
A Monroe Enquirer recounts a famed Civil War incident. An officer urged his troops to steady their aim and target officers first. A nearby tall Union County Confederate replied with a cap wave and a pledge to do their part, hoping the enemy would similarly act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Enquirer
Gray
Union County
Reb
A Letter From Myrtle Point Oregon Describes Emigrant Journey
Editor Democrat recounts a group from Watanga county who left twenty seven years ago seeking better prospects in the West. He lists emigrants like M. P. Whittington Alfred Widhey Season Mast and others, notes their descendants prosper, praises the country while acknowledging imperfect paradise and promises more description later. Jan. 8, 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watanga Cowty
Golden Land of
The
West
M. P. Whittington
Alfred Widhy
Season Mast
W. P. Mast
W. B. Mast
L L. Harman
D. W. Wagner
Grandma Wagner
Filipino soldiers return to towns beyond American occupation
Manila dispatch reports Filipino troops retreating to towns not held by US forces and terrorizing residents who show sympathy for the United States. The piece questions whether the cruelty endured by locals justifies their response, suggesting “a crushed worm will turn.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
United States
Moore Family Skylines and Local Visits in Gastonia Area
Community notes show Eugene Moore entering Amherst school and visits among Moore family members across Gastonia Blowing Rock Linville and Lincoln county. Mentions include Joe Clarke, J P Todd, Claude Moore, Daisy and Virgie Moore, Lula Stroup, Costa Estes wedding of Oatis Moore and Dorris Estes officiated by Rev Payne, with turkey hunting interest and a late notice about an omitted communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Moore
Amherst
John Henley
Linville
Globe
Ed. Sherwood
Watooga
L. Moore
Lou Moore
Guston County
Joe Clarke
Blowing Rock
J. P. Todd
Claude Moore
Gastonia
Daisy
Virgie Moore
Oatis Moore
Dorris Estes
Payne
Lula R. [Stroup
Lincoln County
Jennie Moore
F. P
W. C. Moore
Switzer lands leads in book production per capita
The exchange notes that Switzer land produces one book for every 3,000 inhabitants, far ahead of the United States at one per 12,000. It claims costs exceed 175 million dollars, over a thousand lives lost, and thousands disabled by disease in the Philippines, yet the flag remains unfurled in poor condition according to the Asheville Citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
United States
Philippines
Avheville
Eclipse to darken Raleigh as observers prepare for May event
Philadelphia Record notes an eclipse slated for May in Raleigh with total view and longer duration than elsewhere. It mentions government observers to Raleigh next May, a public debate over polygamy politics in Cannon and Roberts, and a Lawton Relief Fund total of 39 263 35 dollars amid late publication notices and a senator Hayward death.
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Ralegh
Raleigh
United States
Lawton Relief Committee
Notice of sale in McDowell County land execution
By virtue of an execution issued by the Superior Court of McDowell County the sheriff of Watauga County will sell at public auction on February 5, 1909, at 12 o clock at the court house door in North Carolina to satisfy the lien of Linville Improvement Company and others on extensive land granted in 1795 to William Tate and William Cochran. The description covers a long chain of compass bearings and landmarks from the Wilkes line to Elk Creek and Toe River. Heirs at law referenced include Arthur E Cochran and Sallie Riche among others.
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McDowell County
Anid Court
Arthur E. Cochran
Linville Improvement Co
Watauga County
Linville Improvement Company
T. Kelsey
A. H. Nimson
Sallie Riche
J. C. Hamilton
Carrie
Klaine Jones
J.B. Jones
R. E. Carruth
H. M. McGimeey
James Cochran
Willie Love Cochran
William Tate
William Cochran
Swill
O.cloke
Court House
Watauga
North Carolina
J. A. Hamilton
Jones J. B. Jones
R. M. Carroth
H.M. McGimeey
Willie Tate
Wilkea
John's River
Wilkes Corner
Elk Creek
Avery
Calaway Sheriff Promotes Trusty Salve for Diverse Ailments
A clipped 1900s ad touts a salve sold by M B Blackurn or similar merchant. It claims cures for corns burns felons leers fetter and salt rheum with a bold guarantee and a price of 25 cents. The snippet mentions Watunga county and Sheriff Calaway as part of the promotional lead.
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M. B
Chamberlain Cough Remedy Guaranteed by Blackburn
VM B Blackburn guarantees every bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and will refund the money to anyone dissatisfied after consuming two thirds of the contents. This is the best remedy in the world for influenza coughs colds croup and whooping cough and is pleasant and safe to take. It prevents any tendency of a cold to result in pneumonia.
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VM. B. Blackburn
General Sheridan’s Legacy and Bahia Diamonds
A brief note cites General Sheridan as a great man and traveler who wished no future war drums. It mentions Brazil’s Bahia province as the only source of “black diamonds,” found in riverbeds and mined by divers or tunneling, with the largest gem once valued at twenty thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brasilian
Bahia
Made Young Again Pills Claim Restored Youth
A reader from Compaspy Street, Pennsylvania reports taking Dr Kings New Life Pills for two weeks and says they feel “in my teens again.” The vegetable remedy is praised for liver, stomach, and bowels with no griping. Priced at 25 cents at M. 8 Black burn's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Turner
Cempasystown
Blackburn’s
Carolina College Offers Low Cost Agriculture and Mechanical Courses
The college opens September 6 and provides an affordable program in Agricultural and Mechanical studies. It aims to train intelligent leaders for related enterprises with full and short courses in Agriculture Industrial Mechanical Textile and Civic Arts. Entrance exams are held at county seats to save travel costs. contact President George T. Winston at West Raleigh, N.C.
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Ur Agriculture and Mechaniaris
Raleigh
George T. Winston
West Raueren
N.C
Col Pearson Seeks Democratic Nomination for State Auditor
Col W S Pearson, editor of the Morganton Herald, seeks the Democratic nomination for State Auditor. The quote attributed to Hutchinson emphasizes the greatest happiness for the greatest number.
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Col. W.S. Pearson
The
Morganton Herald
Hutchinson
Peoria Advertiser Promotes Witch Hazel Remedy
J B Clarke of Peoria proclaims a cure for piles and skin diseases with Witch Hazel Salve. The note warns against counterfeit products and mentions Phillips son. A McKinley era line claims peace with nations while the Treasury seeks $150 million for the army, contrasted with Britain’s spending in ordinary times.
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J.B Clarke
Peoria
Til
Coffe
Phillips
Son
McKinley
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Great Britain
Strike For Your Altars and Your Fires
An advertisement argues patriotism requires strong citizens and praises Hood s Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier for all ages and both sexes. It cites Josie Eaton of Stafford Springs Connecticut as a user who found it cured her humor and served as a nerve tonic.
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Hood
Josie Eaton
Stafford Springs
New Goods Store at Cove Creek Promises Top Prices
R Moody invites trade at Sugar Grove with LA Clarke and Co. offering to pay the highest market price for rain, chickens, eggs, butter, Irish potatoes, dried fruit and other produce. Store near residence ceW, Oct 18.
Electric Bitters touted by Vermontville editor
Vermontville Echo editor J C Sherman claims electric Bitters keep the elderly youthful. He says the remedy prevents nervousness sleeplessness indigestion and rheumatism by stimulating kidneys toning the stomach aiding digestion and boosting appetite. He notes benefits for his wife and himself and promotes sale at M B Blackrum for 50 cents.
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J. C. Sherman
Vermontville
Michigan Echo
M. B. Blackurn’s
Fine Nursery Fruit and Vines Near Moretz North Carolina
W L Corrry offers a fine assortment of fruit trees including apples peaches pears prunes and grape vines suited to the climate. Trees three to six feet tall delivered. prices about half of other nurseries. For particulars call or write Moretz NC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Corrry
Moretz
N. C
Notice of Sale in Watauga County Superior Court
North Carolina Watauga County Superior Court to sell on February 5, 1900 on the premises Taylor’s Mills property a saw mill site grist mill waters of Maet's Mill Creek with associated rights. Terms: half cash day of sale, half in six months with note and security. title retained until full payment. December 29, 1899 D. F. Barrp, Commissioner.
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Noticf
North Carolina
Watauga County
Superior Court
T. H. Taylor
C.D. Taylor
Grover
Taylor
Robert
Lee Taylor
Lola V. Taylor
Geo. T. Taylor
C. D. Taylor
Maet
Watouga County
N.C
Taylor’s Mills
D. F
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Watanga Democrat
Robert C. Rivers
Epiror
Tacrepay
Ladysmith
Normal and Industrial College
Greensboro
Myrtle Point
Oregon
J.C. Warrrington
Scott & Bowne
Chemists
New York
Mr. Cannon
Congress
Roberts
Philadelphia
Hayward
Nebraska
Calaway
Watunga County
Aruba
Sheridan
Trav Solding
Henorih Carolina College
Haren
Cove Creek
Cew
R. Moody
Yours
Truny
Clarke and Co
Sugar Grove
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