Death and memory in a 1907 Watauga obituary note
The Turspay issue recounts the death of Brother Joseph Hayes Ben born Caldwell NC 1828. He married twice to Eliza Hodges and Ann Norris, had 11 children 63 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. He joined Three Forks Baptist then Brushy Fork Church in 1850 and died April 25 1907 age 78 years 6 months 6 days, lauding his Christian life and enduring illness.
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Ransom
Sallie Hayes
Brother Hayes
Caldwell County
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Boone
Eliza Hodges
Ann Norris
Three Forks Baptist Church
Brushy Fork Church
Loving case ends with insanity plea and release
In Jefferson North Carolina a Loving case concludes with the defendant freed on an insanity plea. The report laments perceived mistreatment of a young woman and criticizes societal concerns about drinking and behavior, noting some society girls remain modest.
Bishop Chesi Ill in Valle Crucis Sermon Cancelled
Bishop Cheshire fell ill Saturday night and could not preach at Valle Crucis Episcopal Church last Sunday. Bishop Horner delivered the morning sermon and Rev Stubbs preached at night. Cheshire and his daughter plan a few days at Blowing Rock and will preach next Sunday. Horner and Stubbs, visiting Valle Crucis after a convention in Lenoir, were joined by Mrs Horner. Rev J Norton Atkins began duties as assistant to Rev Savage in the Episcopal work in Watauga.
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Blowing Rock
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J. Norton Atkins
Mr. Savage
Watauga
Mrs Ballie B Doyle memorial service recalled
Mrs Ballie B Doyle died after a ten day illness on April 7 1907 at age 68 Her family notes she was a faithful church member and well loved by neighbors Her parents Sarah and Levy Blackburn helped build the fraternity church in the county later known as Hopewell Several relatives contributed to nearby Blackburns Chapel Todd The couple had three children and a husband J H Brenpau requests aid for a needy laborer who cared for her years ago
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Southern to Jefferson line still under study
Col Ab Andrews told delegates from North Wilkesboro that the Southern would not invest further in North Carolina at present. A later message said President Finley favors the line and that, once railroad finance improves, the railroad will pursue a North Wilkesboro to Jefferson route in Ashe County. The Pine Beach area near Jamestown Exposition faced a $300,000 fire destroying many hotels and buildings, with several deaths reported. Prof Massey will write for Progressive Farmer, concentrating on Southern agriculture. Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted for sores and piles with a customer testimonial from John Garrett of North Mills, NC.
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Charlotte Chronicle
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A. B. Andrews
North Wilkesboro
Southern
Jefferson
North Carolina
Col. Andrews
Finley
Ashe County
Pine Beach
Hampton Roads
Arcade Hotel
Berkley Hotel
Outside Inn
Hampton Roads Hotel
Watnega County Bank Statement of May 18 1907 Boone NC
Bank report for Watnega County Bank Boone North Carolina shows resources including loans 25619.95, overdrafts 371.10, furniture 400.00, deposits 26047.54, cash 100.00, gold 1379.00, silver 1099.89, US notes 3913.00 and total assets 41084.51. Liabilities include capital stock 310000.00, undivided profits 1047.47, bills payable 3246.00, deposits subject to check 26347.54, cashier’s checks 443.50. sworn by cashier W C Coffey June 1907 before J M May Register of Deeds.
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J.M. May
Register of Deeds
Shoe and goods shop ad touts low prices and broad stock
Public notices an older local advertisement inviting customers to visit R. M. Green’s old stand offering men women and children shoes, ladies dress goods, and groceries at low prices with high market returns for produce. It promises new stock including a $325 patent leather ladies shoe and emphasizes courteous service and customer patronage.
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Stokes County
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Patrick County
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Kennebec Journal
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Massey
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North Mills N.C
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Mitchell County Bank
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Mountain City
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Court House
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Mountain City, Tennessee
Merchant and Trader’s Bank
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W. P. Duncan
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