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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1903
Page
2
The Watauga Democrat surveys the 1903 North Carolina senatorial contest with Overman and Watson leading, noting a deadlock risk after caucus returns. It condemns two patricides in Boone County, discusses an Emergency liquor bill advancing in the Legislature, and praises Gov. Aprock's legislative message. It also reports Lt. Richardson’s Raleigh visit, reform goals for youth offenders, and January 1903 weather.
The Wilcox Cropsy trial in Hertford NC nears its end as evidence and pleadings finish. Judge Connell sent the case to the jury on Tuesday amid public belief of a possible mistrial. The panel includes six white jurors and one Black juror with strong public opinion on guilt but questions about proof.
A fire in Montreal on Saturday destroyed the orphanage entirely. Children escaped unharmed. The loss is described as considerable.
An old ad promotes Scott and Bowne Emulsion as the best aid for consumption or tuberculosis. It urges fresh air and stomach-friendly meals, claims early treatment helps, and offers a free sample by mail from 49 Pearl Street New York, with a $1 price at druggists. It emphasizes destroying the “weeds” of weak lungs through regular use.
The article argues local counties push to regulate liquor should be postponed until general state law is enacted. It calls for a uniform statewide policy and asks for delaying local anti liquor or crate legislation except in emergencies like Watauga. It also voices support for a general law approved by a majority and applied the same across counties. It cites debt and proposes a dog tax to raise funds and reduce livestock losses. It notes a state dog tax as a solution to the treasury shortfall and suggests collars and tagging for taxed dogs. It ends urging the Legislature to consider the plan amid debt concerns.
On the 15th inst in Columbia editor Lowautes was shot through the body by Lieutenant Governor J. A. Tillman. The wound is thought fatal. Tilkaan was jailed amid bitter, strong feelings. The wounded man was taken to hospital. the bullet passed through the body and death was feared. A final line notes a business adage about advertising.
Notice of sale to satisfy a $1,300 debt secured by a trust deed dated August 1892. Trusteeship to Albert E. Shattuck. Auction February 2, 1993, 10 am to 3 pm at Boone courthouse, Watauga County. Property comprises 443 acres in three tracts in Meat Camp and Bald Mountain townships.
Fragmented text notes a stabbing incident and harsh racial language alongside a tribute to editor Lewis M Geist of the Yorkville Enquirer. It hints at city tensions in the South and reflects editorial commentary on consistency and literary loss.
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