Watauga Democrat On North Carolina Gubernatorial Nomination
The paper reports Hon. William W. Kitchin winning the Democratic nomination on the Gist ballot after several days of convention turmoil. It notes former favorite Craig’s supporters shifting to Kitchin, praises Kitchin’s qualifications, and lists the party ticket with W. W. Kitchin as Governor and Will C. Newland for Lieutenant Governor, while acknowledging Carmack Patterson dynamics in Tennessee and a potential prohibition plank in the state platform. It also commends Newland’s Western strength and favorable views toward his candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W. Kitchin
Roxboro
North Carolina
Ashley Horn
Johnson
Kitchin
Locke Craige
Asheville
Craig
Congress
North Carolin
Will Kitchin
W. W. Kitchin
W.C. Newland
J. Bryan Grimer
B. R. la
United States
Carmack
Tennessee
Patterson
Strong
Watauga
Will C. Newland
Caldwell
Appendicitis Warning From East Tennessee Letter
A Johnson City reader cites personal experience with appendicitis to warn against neglect. He notes his thirteen year old son recovered after prompt surgery and that neighbors have endured long battles with the disease. The writer urges awareness that appendicitis can affect anyone regardless of wealth or status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Borror
J. W.todd
Texas
East Tennessee
Mr Todd
J.R. Tricert
Johnson City
Tenn
Burial of Grover Cleveland in Princeton Cemetery
On Friday evening Grover Cleveland was laid to rest in the Cleveland plot at Princeton Cemetery, beside Ruth his first born. The service was simple per Mrs. Cleveland’s request, with a Presbyterian burial rite read, and President Roosevelt attended, expressing sympathy and sorrow at the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cleveland
United States
Cleveland
Princeton
N. J
Ruth
Presbyterian Church
Roosevelt
Hackett Nominated for Second Term in 8th North Carolina
Richard N. Hackett was unanimously nominated for a second term in Congress from the 8th North Carolina district at the Democratic Congressional Convention in Salisbury on the 28th. He is gaining popularity in Congress and there is little doubt of his reelection by a large margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard N. Hackett
North
North Carolina
Salisbury
Congress
State Medical Society Adopts Whiskey Prescription Penalty
The State Medical Society at Greensboro adopted a resolution last week stating that any member convicted of abusing whiskey prescription privileges after North Carolina’s prohibition law takes effect shall have his license as a physician reviewed.
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State Medical Society
Greensboro
North Carolina
Absolute divorce action in Watauga County NC
Notice from the Superior Court Fall Term 1908 George F Banner sues Marie M Banner for an absolute divorce. Marie M Banner must appear at the September term to answer or demur. Court in Boone NC at the county courthouse. This 31st day of July 1908, Thomas Bingham, C.S.C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Watanga County
Superior Court
George F. Banner
Marie M. Banner
Superior Court of Watauga Co
Said
Boone
N. C
Cnena
Infant Found In Yard Of Raleigh Professor After Storm
A newborn baby was found in the back yard of Prof. Simpeon in Raleigh shortly after a recent storm. There were no clues about the person who left the infant, who was taken to Rex Hospital for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Simpeon
Raleigh
Rex Hospital
Dr John MacCampbell Ties Knot With Asheville Bride
Morganton Asylum superintendent Dr John MacCampbell married Miss Maggie Thompson of Asheville in a quiet ceremony. The couple’s wedding linked two North Carolina communities as local officials offered congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John MacCampbell
Morganton Asylum
Mise Maggie Thompson
Asheville
Death of Mr Adam R Jones at Meat Camp
Just as the last form closes the death of Mr Adam R Jones of Meat Camp is reported. He died at home on Tuesday after a long battle with consumption. A good man, he leaves a large family. The burial occurred yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam R. Jones
Mild Illness Report From Norris Mrs Allen Green
Mrs Allen Green of Norris has been sick with fever for a few days and is reported to be extremely low in condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Green
Norris
Trinity College Departments and Facilities Promote Studies
Trinity College advertises four departments Collegiate Graduate Engineering and Law with a large library and well equipped science labs. A gymnasium with top apparatus and moderate expenses. Aid for worthy students. Young men seeking law should investigate the Department of Law. Catalogue and information from D W Newsom Rearstar Dunas 5 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity College
D. W. Newsom
Rearstar
Dunuas
East Boone Ent Medicines and School Supplies
Local ad notes a full line of medicines and school supplies with stationery, inks, pens, pencils, and crayons. It invites customers to sell fresh batter, eggs, and grain at good prices, signed by L. L. Critcher near the school campus with a hopeful note for continued patronage. A garbled line mentions a product for piles and sores.
Notice of Public Sale Under Trust Deed in Boone NC
In Boone North Carolina on August 3 1908 at the courthouse door a public sale will occur to satisfy a $500 debt secured by a trust deed executed April 25 1904 by G W Smith and wife Mary and G F Bingham. The real estate lies in Watauga County containing about 136 acres and will be sold to satisfy debt interest and sale costs with remainder to the first parties. Mast trustee.
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G W. Smith
Mary’ Sean
G. F. Bingham
N L. Mast
G. H. Austin
G. Smith
Court House
Boone
N. C
Watauga County
J. B. Horton
W. M. Sherwood
G. W.smith
Mary Smith
M. A. Bingham
Yee Mast
Mule Lashes Out After Day of Plowing
A Chatham county mule kicks a negro woman on the jaw after a day of plowing. The Wilmington Star asks if anyone can blame the mule, noting the woman had been using that jaw all day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatham County
Wilmington Star
Miss Jean Reid Weds in St James Chapel London
The wedding at St James Palace chapel joined Miss Jean Reid daughter of the American ambassador to England to Hon. John Ward brother of the Earl of Dudley. King Edward and Queen Alexandra witnessed from a private gallery as London's fashionable ceremony concluded. In North Carolina, the armory observ er will receive sidger service and NC flags near the site of early English settlement and the first child of English-speaking parents. The Democratic Party renominated Hon. Wm T. Crawford for Congress in the Tenth District.
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Jean
White i
Jan Reid
England
St James Palace
London
John Hubert Ward
Earl of Dudley
Queen Victoria
Edward
Alexandria
North Carolina
New World
Charlotte Observer
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Tuvnapay
Tuos
Bineuam
East Boone
L. L. Critcher
Aika
Weil
H.C. Miller
Blowing Rock, MN. C
Democrata
Wm T. Crawford
New Orleans
Scott
Tennessee Farms
East Tennessee Real Estate Co
Morristown
East Tenn
Real Estate Company
Wood & Johnson Proprietors
Morristown,Tennessee
W.c.correy,v.p. G. P. Hacaman
Cash
N. J. Masr
Pres
Watauga County Bank
Boone, N. C
J.M. Hodges
M. D
Blackburn Hotel
Knoxville
Young Orchard
Russellville
Lence
Robert Weed
Morristown Tenn
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