Death of Hattie Hayes and a violent Kentucky unrest
Obituary notes Hattie Hayes who died December 1 1907 at age 23 24 in Tennessee after long illness with consumption. She expressed faith in Christ and longed to wake with Him. Burial followed at a country cemetery under Rev J H Farthing. The item also reports masked night riders in Dawson Springs Kentucky sacking Arcadia Hotel and forcing tobacco buyer John Heath to swear off tobacco, plus a juvenile murder case in Cleveland County involving Alfred Gantt who fatally stabbed Amos Buff during a mill workers lunch break.
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Battle Hayes
Witter
Hayes
Andrew Jenkins
Rowland Jenkins
Johnson County
Tennessee
Noble
Hattie
Christ
J. H. Farthing
Walter
Kentucky
Dawson Springs
Arcadia Hotel
John Heath
Heath
Cleveland County
Alfred Gantt
Amos Buff
Amos
Alfred
Panther Attacks Rider Near Toxaway Property
A Northern News reports danger in Jackson County near Toxaway Company lands guarded to deter hunting. Wolves and panthers are blamed for recent attacks on riders and walkers. A woman riding through the area was chased by a panther but escaped when her husband shot and killed the beast after she returned home.
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News & Observer
Axheville
Jackson County
Toxaway Company
Blowing Rock Briefs Featuring Local Sermons and Travel
Rev. W. R. Savage will preach in the Reading Room at Blowing Rock next Sunday morning and at Hartley’s schoolhouse in Caldwell County that afternoon. Mr. Tufts delivered a strong sermon at the Baptist church last Sunday morning, and Mr. Brendall preached well that night in the Reading Room with Brother Savage at the organ. Mrs. W. P. Pendley joined Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Curtin on their trip to Mountain City, returning Monday after a rough, weathered journey. The Curtins plan to move to Washington state soon, and Rev Mr. Atkins is spending days in Ashe County.
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Blowing Rock
W. R. Savage
Hartley
Caldwell County
Tufts
Baptist Church
Brendall
Brother Savage
W. P. Pendley
Merritt Curtin
Mountain City
the Rock
Curtises
State of
Washington
Atkins
Ashe County
Printing department superintendent dies at Oxford orphan asylum
Mr. E. W. Jones longtime head of the Oxford orphan asylum printing department died at his home near Oxford on the 23rd after nineteen years in the post. A 32 degree Mason and Odd Fellow, he attended the Raleigh Masonic Convention and was a consecrated Methodist church member, greatly missed in the work.
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E. W. Jones
Oxford
South Carolina House Passes Toy Pistol Ban Measure
A bill forbidding under a penalty of 100 dollars the carrying of a pistol weighing less than twenty pounds passed the lower house of the South Carolina Legislature yesterday. The weight of the toy is almost sufficient to cause a gentleman to forego the pleasure of toting one.
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South Carolina
Charlotte Observer
Herald editor who would not admit a mistake
A NY Herald editor famously refused to admit errors claiming the paper never misprints. A man protested a death notice saying he was alive, and the editor replied if you’re not dead we’ll print your birth notice. The tale contrasts with another editor who offered a correction.
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The
New York Herald
Herald
Aternly
Anator
Ratry Notice No 2475 Details Land Entry in Watanga NC
State of North Carolina Wa tanga County advertises Ratry Notice No 2475 by Office of Fatry Taker. J C Mast locates and enters twenty acres in Laurel Creek township on Watanga river and Cove creek. Boundaries include Beech tree and Simon Ward corner. Entry recorded January 8 1908 by HJ Hardin Entry Faker.
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State of North Carolina
Watanga County
Fatry Taker
Said County
J.C. Mast
Laurel Creek
Watanga River
Cove Creek
Simon Ward
Said Ward
Ward
Covecreek
Hardin
Go to London for grass seed bargains at Stoffell Hardware
Stoffell Hardware Co. of Mountain City Tennessee urges savings by buying London stock. They secured unusually large stock on the December market and can offer the price right.
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London
Stoffell Harware Co
Mountain City
Tenn
Crowell family reunion planned in Monroe July 29
The Crowell descendants of Michael Crowell of Union county plan a family reunion in Monroe near W. C. Crowell’s residence on July 29. The gathering will be held in a grove, with a registry kept for births, marriages, deaths, burial places, and church affiliations. The Charlotte Chronicle notes ties to Oliver Cromwell. descendants from England and Alabama may attend. This notice appears in the Monroe Journal.
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Dre
M. Crowell
Menbara
Cromwell
Crowell
Edwin
John Cromwell
England
Awerica
John Crowell
New York
Halifax County
Edenton
Virginia Line
Edwin Crowell
Alabama
Michael Crowell
Union County
Jane Pyron
Michael
Jane Crowell
W. C. Crowell
Monaroe
Monroe Journal
North Carolina Legislature Eyes April Election Proposals
The North Carolina Legislature remains in session as local bills advance and a general prohibition law heads to a public vote on April 28. A railroad rate bill looms as a likely 24 cent flat rate. meanwhile a century of storms caused extensive damage, with winds near 100 mph on the 24th and 25th, wrecking Navtacket Jelanel and grounding fishing boats as snow dust blankets the area.
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North Carol+ Tina
Seasion
New Years Grostings from Hodges in Boone North Carolina
J M Hodges M D advertises fresh staple drugs patent medicines and toilet articles in January in Boone North Carolina. He notes a small stock of Poos and gentle men ladies suited closet under guarantee and invites customers to visit offices in Blackburn Hotel for groceries and tea coffee sugar and other goods at right prices.
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Boone, N. C
J. M. Hodges
M. D
Blackburn Hotel
Special Bargain Farm Advertisement in Tennessee
A dense historical property listing offers 603 acres of river farm near White Pine, Tennessee, for 32500 with terms and details including 831 acres river bottom land 100 acres in grass timber fields silos outbuildings and a 16 room dwelling. The listing notes proximity to rail, steam boat, and Morristown, with 10000 worth of timber and additional farm features. East Tennessee Real Estate Company Wood and Johnson Proprietors Morristown invites inquiries with leaflets and price hints.
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Tennessee Farms
East Tennessee Real Estate Co
Morristown
East Tennessee
Real Estate Company
Wood & Johnson Proprietors
Tennessee
Tenne
Knoxville
Ter
Alnia Pielenr
White Pine
Tenn
Ieaflet
Price-Bint
East Tennessee Real Estate Company
Bargain Trading Offer From L Jones Cottrell
At Cottrells you will find every article marked Bargain and you will save money by trading with me. I pay top prices for butter eggs and grain and offer goods at cash prices. A souvenir plate with each $2 purchase. N B A trade note from L Jones Cottrell at the R M Green old stand.
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N. B
L. Jones Cottrell
R. M. Green Old Stand
Sherwood's Bargain Store Stock Reduction Sale
Beginning Dec 11 and ending Jan 1 1908 Sherwood's Bargain Store advertises large price cuts on dry goods shoes clothing and groceries. Over 2500 pairs of shoes 200 suits 25 overcoats and Xmas goods. Two extra Saturdays and Mondays offer special deals. Amantha Dec 11.
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W. F. Sherwood
Amantha
Insurance Agency Seeks Policies in Elk Park NC
Largest Western North Carolina agency led by Harry Bailey promotes property insurance with top-rated carriers. Mitchell County Bank Build Write meter rates and claims payment emphasized. community clients urged to secure coverage.
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North Carolina
Harry Baily
Elk Park
N.C
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Watauga Democrat
R.C. Rivers
Tuonsday
Mercy
Ratry
Watauga County
P. L. Hamby
J. L. Winkler
E. R Crocker
J. B. Green
Thos. Bingham
Superior Court
Boone N
E. E. Crocker
Watauga Court
Taos
Scott
N. L. Maar
Pres
W. C. Corey, V.P. G. P. Hagastan, Cash
Watauga County Bank
Coneey
Cottrells
Sherwood's Bargain Store
Feoniaaine
R. R
Corneill House
Boone, N.C
W. Bryan
Wei Maker & Jeweler
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