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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1919
Page
2
An entry appears under postal records showing Demet Shiv associated with the She Pistangs, processed as second class mail matter at the Boone North Carolina post office.
Rev Mr Adams spoke at the training school on Wednesday addressing the student body with a splendid talk. He emphasized study, discipline, and moral conduct, inspiring students to pursue learning and service.
Boone plans a July 4 celebration with a 10:30 am assembly at the court house, procession to the Appalachian Training School grounds, welcome remarks by Capt. K I Lovill, speeches by Capt. John T. Fuller and Maj. Bullwinkle, a dinner, Red Cross refreshments, and a social hour, plus rehearsal for the parade. The event includes a Civil War veteran presence, a band, veterans, and floats, with early term closures and excursions by students and townsfolk.
Germany and the allied powers signed the peace terms at Versailles ending the world war. The ceremony began at 3:10 with German signatories Dr Herman Mueller and Johannes Bell, followed by President Wilson, and concluded at 3:45. The signing marked the war’s formal end and fell on the fifth anniversary of Archduke Francis Ferdinand's murder.
Notice calls all marshals selected for the July 4 celebration to assemble just behind the bank building at 9:80. All on hand at that time to organize the parade procession.
Dr Wakefield from Charlotte will visit Blowing Rock Hotel on July 24 Boone Blackburns on July 25 Skulls Mills July 26 Sugar Grove August 1 and Zionsville August 2. He limits practice to medical and surgical treatment of eye ear nose and throat diseases and fitting glasses. Consult your family doctor about a visit.
The Ashe Recorder notes Ashe county residents are North Carolinians and urge closer ties to Wilkes county, opposing any shift toward Virginia. An Ashe county resident plans a trip to Bristol, Virginia to discuss a road linking with Boone trail at Trace Town, seeking a southern outlet thru North Carolina.
CONFIRMED TESTIMONY. Dean's Kidney Pills have stood the test. Testimony from W. M. Childers of Le noir NC outlines four years of kidney trouble followed by recovery after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Ballew's Cash Pharmacy. He reports lasting relief and praises the medicine. Price 60 cents at dealers. FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY.
Livery Tam is now located in Boone at Critcker Stables. Ready for day or night work, offering good teams, comfortable conveyances, and careful drivers. Call or write when in need of services.
An obituary of no, a fragmentary historical ad shows R L Honeycut selling life and health insurance urging immediate action. It includes claims about Hall's Catarrh Medicine and the Chesney firm in Toledo with a sworn affidavit by Frank J Cheney and A W Gleason notarization.
All taxpayers in the town of Boone are notified that unless their taxes are paid by July 28, 1919, levies will be made on property and property advertised for sale by the tax collector. By order of the Commissioner of the town of Boone, This June 23, 1919.
A fire incident affected the Black Burn Hotel in Blowin Rock region with activities scheduled on Tuesday and Wednesday July 9th cautioned. Watauga Inn is noted in the surrounding area as a related lodging point.
Old Councils homestead at Boone North Carolina offers 25 to 30 acres with residence and outbuildings. Surveyed for subdivision and sale, suggesting an opportunity to divide and market residential and business lots. Contact John F Hardin in Boone to view and obtain sale terms and survey map.
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