Fragmented 1906 letter and editorial from Watauga Democrat
A 1906 correspondence from Capt. EF Lovitt thanks Mr Coffey and Governor Glenn for a Christmas award, with plans to archive in a G A R post. Also notes The Landmark criticizes State fair management over immorality and gambling, urging reform and a boycott. Reverend Jethro Ruwple nears death after 40 years as Salisbury Presbyterian pastor. remains to rest in Salisbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. A. Copetann
Statesville
Chatham Recard
Jethro’ Ruwple
Deaver
Presbyterian Church
Salisbury
Red Springs
Col Thomas J Data Dies at Northwilkenboro Home
Col Thomas J Data died at his home in Northwilkenboro on the 19th at age 84 after kidney trouble. He began as a private in the war, rose to lieutenant, and later represented Caldwell in the Legislature and afterward Wilkes County in the same body.
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Thos. J. Data
Northwilkenboro
Col. Data
Cox Jonel
Caldwell
Legislaure
Wilkes
Attempted poisoning of ex Governor Peas beds at Canyon City
At Canyon City Colorado on the morning of the 19th an attempt was made to poison ex Governor Peas beds and his family by food at breakfast. He was governing the labor trouble at Cripple Creek.
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Canyon City
Colorado
Masonic notices and local editorials from Saga area
Obituary and lodge resolutions for Christian Moretz born 1828 died 1905. Lodge officers elected at Raleigh Grand Lodge for the year. Local commentary on public issues and a Western North Carolina bridge of satirical blasts, including views on Roosevelt and tax laws, plus a child’s funeral anecdote and a quip about sorrow.
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Grand Lodge of Masons
Raleigh
Francis D. Winston
Windsor
M. Gattis
Hillsboro
N. Hackett
Wilkesboro
W. B. McCoy
Wilmington
Lee D. Heartt
John ©. Drewry
Mrs Sallie Black Dead at 107 in Warrensville North Carolina
Mrs Sallie Black aged 107 died last Friday in Warrensville North Carolina. She retained all her faculties to the end and could care for herself until the day before death.
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Sallie Black
Warrensville
N.C
Court session risks poll tax delay for witnesses
If Federal Court stays longer, chances are witnesses will miss home in time to pay poll tax. The message notes difficulty in meeting tax deadlines due to extended court proceedings, reflecting administrative strain and potential legal compulsion on citizens.
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RZ. Linney
Sam
North Carolina
Coloniel
Tarrel
Wealthy Chicago magnate Marshal Field dies at home
Marshal Field died on the 16th at his home in Chicago from pneumonia. He was one of the world’s richest men, with an estimated worth ranging from 100,090,009 to 200,000,000 dollars.
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The
News and Observer
Samuels
Marshal Field
Chicago
Cure a Cold in One Day Ad with Laxative Bromo Quinine
An old advertisement promises a one day cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes a 25 cent price and refunds if it fails, with E. W. Grove’s signature on each box.
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E. W. Grove
Centenary Methodist Church to install pipe organ chimes
Centenary Methodist church in Winston plans to install a set of chimes connected to the pipe organ. The project aims to enhance the church’s musical program, with details on funding and installation timeline to follow.
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Centenary Methodist Church
Winston
Guaranteed Cure for Files Pazo Ointment Advertisement
An advertisement claims a guaranteed cure for itching bleeding or protruding piles. It promises refunds if Pazo Ointment fails to cure any case within 6 to 14 days. Send stamps or pay post via Paris Medicine Co St Louis MO.
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Paris Medicine Co
St. Louis
Investment and reputation quoted in a perplexing line
A newspaper fragment presents a murky quotation about an investment meant for the buyer's counterpart and a remark that fear of reputation is mistaken for love of righteousness, leaving unclear context or人物.
Partition Suit Notice for Elk Park House
Alfred W. Dvla Jeweler and Optician files partition action in Mitchell County Superior Court for The White House Elk Park North Carolina. Defendants named must appear before Clerk December 1905 and answer or demur to the complaint at Bakersville.
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North Carolina
Mitchell County
John L. Eggers
Effie Eggers
Gertude Sanders
Angel
Giles Fleming
Emma G Flemming
James E. Jones
Maggie Jones
Elk Park
N.C
White House
Bakersville
Citas E. Greene
Bargains in Clothing to Move Spring Stock
Bargains abound on suits pantaloons overcoats shirts sweaters and underwear for men women and children. To clear our immense stock and make room for spring and summer goods we offer suits panty items and overcoats at actual cost through March 15.
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Bay State
Mountain City Clothing Company
Mountain City
Teon
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Watauga Democrat
Blyers
WeiSart
EF. Lovitt
Lakeside
EF. Lovill
Boone, N.C
Laver
Magonie Hull
Judd
God
Christian Moritz
Brother Moretz
Watanga Lodge
Elk Lodge
Democrat
Roosevelt
Washington
Jefferson
Ben Knott
Serson Ben
Scott's
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Merchants and Traders Bank
Tenn
Rambo
Sinka
Alfred W. Dvla
Lexom, NC
Aa Penson
Wall
London
Stoffel Hardware CO
Mountain City, Penn
Tennessee
J. Walter Wren
W. P. Dun Gan
Vicw
LS Rambo
RF. Mebane
Aust
J. Walter Wrienr
Ras. Ho
RF. Wright
Mountain City Furniture Co
BECO
Mountain City Furniture Company
Hulcher Bros
Jano
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