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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1909
Page
3
Classified note from The Watenga Democrat stating advertising rates are available upon request. The brief line notes that pricing information can be obtained by contacting the newspaper. No dates, names, or additional details provided.
In Watauga a cabbage crop grows this season while Rev J K Eller and Mr Gryder of Beaver Dam frequent the office. Arts progress under Miss Porter in Greensboro is noted. W C Coffey renovates with stepson Worth Penn assisting. J Gryder of Beaver Dam travels to Virginia seeking farm land. Miss Mary Leslie visits Boone. Mrs Nelia Blackburn dies in Todd and is buried there. A new kiln begins for a large school building near Watauga Academy. Rev I W Thomas testifies in Cook Winkler case and preaches to students. Walnut Grove band to perform July 1 with Prof I G Greer. Hotels at Blowing Rock open for guests as summer crowds rise. Various notices include school board actions, medical visits, crop prospects, and community events. Declared longer residents and visitors share updates on health, travel, and local happenings. Mrs Vina Harrell dies aged 78 after Civil War era return to Watauga. Longtime U S Commissioner W L Bryan honored with another term. Thomas Norris visits from Rogue River Valley, Oregon. Planned Manonic picnic for Boone set for August to aid Oxford Orphan Asylum.
W W Blackburn advertises Deer ing mowing machines deering hay rakes and a department of repairs with latest mower improvements including high draft and high speed aimed at saving buyers money. Also Harrison Baker lists Shropshire ram lambs for sale from England sires and native ewes, on Bald Mountain farm Long Hope, about 20 dollars each.
Emeline Shuil versus John Shull legal notice announces sale of real estate in Watauga County near the waters of the Watauga River. Executor’s sale authorized by Thomas Bingham Clerk, with public auction to occur on the first Monday in August between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the courthouse in North Carolina. Property described as the tract named William Holsclaw Joba aetnata o cine, beginning at a spanish oak on the ridge and running along a conditional line with specified bearings and corners. Sheriff D.C. Bagan signs as sheriff.
Mrs Rich expresses gratitude to Blowing Rock residents for kindness during her mother's illness and death. The Landmark summarizes a recent legislative act mandating death registration in towns over 1000 population to establish a State bureau of vital statistics and urges local towns to implement enforcement.
An old page snippet touts Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with guaranteed refunds and wide praise. Notices also advertise farm tools, fresh hires, and lumber hauling work with wages, calling for twenty teams and bidders in Montezuma and Banner Elk.
A garbled Savannah ad touts Chamberlain’s Liver Tablets with a money back guarantee. It mentions crime and revenge fragments, urging readers to buy to “get well” and “improve digestion” while naming J. M. Hodges as the seller.
A merchant proclaims up to date lines of men and boys clothing including shirts ties collars hosiery and undergarments with six spools of Clark's C N T thread offered at 25 cents. The message promises other cheap bargains and cash sales, signs off wishing a prosperous year.
Jones Cottrell advertises pawn-broker stock of clothing and new garments for men and boys at lower prices, claiming items are in styles and sizes for all, with George DeWitt shoes and department bargains. Store touts businesslike dealings and prompt service in Booney.
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