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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1924
Page
5
The Wiataunas Democrat reports the birth of a ten pound girl to Mr. and Mrs. J. Russell Gragg on a Monday morning. The note appears amid notes on local events including visits, illnesses, and community announcements with several other health and civic items.
In Aho several measles cases persist while residents cope with illness. Oscar Moore, son of Wiley Moore of Baley Camp, died in a Hickory hospital last Friday night and was brought home Saturday for burial. A newborn girl arrived Sunday night to Mr and Mrs Grant Hodgey. Meanwhile local road work progresses and numerous social visits occur among residents.
Mr Coy Rominger shows rapid improvement after confinement. Illness in John Oliver's home delays Pine Grove singing school. H A Hagaman starts a Primitive Baptists singing school but closes on day three for lack of attendance. Harmon family moves to Cove Creek for school. J Wayne Harmon sends two children to Cove Creek school. Chas Gilliam and James Rominger traveled to Macé last week. Maude Harmon of Tennessee visits family this week.
Asa Wilson returns home improved after hospital treatment. John Greer and family visit from Boone along with Jo McGuire and Addie Greer. Infant son of General and Mrs. Richards dies. Ethel Isaacs marries Frank Britton of Morganton. Ethel Wilson seeks stomach therapy at John Hopkins. Rosa Isaacs travels to Granite Falls. Local school thrives under Profs Story Bowers and Emma Mast. Warren and Isaacs occupy new store building. R P Robinson plans another store, totaling three mercantile shops.
Sickness persists in the community as families report health issues. Aulena McCain and Snow Moody start high school in Banner Elk. Lillie Presnell of Cove Creek visits her sick sister Mrs. Henry Brinkley. Grover Coffey moves to Hodges Gap. Charlie Cole returns from Ashe County visit. James Watts buys a home from W. H. Byrd. J N Taylor works in Johnson City and visits home. Rev Barlow preaches at the new church. Heavy rain makes roads nearly impassable. Marvin Miller of Boone visits Foscoe on business. Mrs Reese from Zionville returns from Skulls Mills hospital. D P Wyke travels to Johnson City.
A Boone note reports community Christmas events with two shared trees at the Baptist and Adventist churches, symbolizing harmony and youth outreach. It also mentions Gwyn Coffey's return as leader after eleven years, local illness notes, a move to a new store, and local work like cordwood cutting and shingle sawing.
Reverend Jeffcoat visits Burlington on church business and family. Luke Green of Blowing Rock spends time with brother Watt Green. Residents hike Boone to Mount Pleasant amid dangerous road conditions. Mission study at Mount Pleasant Lutheran on Japan on the Upward Trail. Draft horse accident prompts cattlemen to help the pastor. Woodworking surprise for Pastor Jeffcoat at Lutheran parsonage. Todd trip and praise for Boone Route 2 mail service. Local marriages, newcomers moving in, and school honors noted amid winter woes. Community updates include measles in Blowing Rock and a growing creamery at Eubanks.
EUBANKS KY ITEMS notes the Briery revival's close and ongoing tobacco marketing in the area. Doris Gragg, recently in Detroit as a telephone operator, reportedly transfers to Bristol Tennessee. Bessie Bryan, formerly in Cincinnati, visits home for holidays. Mrs. L H Trivett hosts a surprise sing for daughter Virginia's fourteenth birthday with Lena Mercer Ruby Mercer and Doris Gragg in attendance.
A new dark Baptist church in Blowing Rock is hailed as a work of art from start to finish. Its gray color and crystal windows reflect diamonds in morning sun, inspiring pride in the town as it nears completion.
Proclamation by Governor Cameron Morrison announces a 125 reward for Miles Love alias Miles Presnell, wanted for murder and jail breaking in Boone. Reward valid two years from date. sheriff of Watauga County joins with total 250 dollars. Public urged to assist in apprehension and delivery to Boone courthouse.
The Eggers family expresses heartfelt appreciation to friends and neighbors for kindness and help during Bulah Jean Eggers illness and burial. Gratitude is extended for expressions of sympathy that helped them glimpse a silver lining in the dark cloud.
A note of gratitude to friends and relatives for kindness shown during the death and illness of their young son. Mr and Mrs Kennie Brown Boone North Carolina R F D No 1.
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