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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1916
Page
2
The Tatauga Democrat issue dated Thursday July 6 1916 edited by R C Rivers proprietor. Historic local newspaper page fragment showcases period notices and community items typical of northern Georgia coverage in 1916.
The Road Board of Avery County orders toll collection on the old Watauga Turnpike and commits all funds to renewing the road due to heavy traffic. The three mile Avery section benefits both counties, with new Beech Creek and Buckeye Creek alignments and a high gap crossing toward Flat Springs. Lum ber wagons from Tennessee avoid the Watauga route, pressuring the board to act. Adv. 5S. M. Dugger, Supt.
Former student Dr B C Wagoner and wife visited town as the Appalachian Training School held a notable commencement Week events included an inter society debate with a Music Class program, a Friday sermon by Rev A P Van Dusen, and a long list of exercises and diplomas for a large graduating class plus an Alumni Association program featuring Prof R F Allison.
Mrs Moses H Uone of Baltimore and a circle of friends arrive to spend weeks at the mansion. Chester, S C guests occupy their cottage near Green Park. Various locals return from Boone and Boone area gatherings. Garden attractions and new seasonal visitors fill Brights rest and nearby homes as residents note arrivals and departures.
The article records a $50+ entertainment at City Business College during its stay, mentions new teachers Chas Hendley Frances Van Dusen Leora James, and notes some regular teachers will teach in the second term. It also mentions B B Dougherty returning to Raleigh and departure for weeks, plus war news between the United States and Mexico and a note on the editor Cobb's death at Morgan ton News Herald prompting condolences.
The list of jurors for the fall term of Watauga Superior Court to convene in Boone on Monday, Sept 4, 1916 includes many names such as E F Greer J 8 Snyder Alain Dougherty H H Johnson A O Trivett and J R Rupard in the PTRST WEEK group and FM Wilson Z V Harmon W Storle W Vandyke J Moretz K E Critcher Solomon Grogan J Mast Hurley Wheeling LE Moody EF Tester Johnn Norrie ET Miller J A Norris Jf Miller C P Moore JF Coffey WC Calloway in the SD WERE section.
Sheriff W. P. Moody warns all unpaid 1015 taxes in Watauga County that after the first Monday in August he will levy and collect without further notice. He pleads for settlement by that date to avoid selling property, emphasizing impartial enforcement and duties as sheriff. July 11, 1816.
The new Buick 385 horsepower car is billed as the season’s surprise with leather upholstery Delco starting and lighting system and other up-to-date refinements. Factory price listed at $665 f.o.b. in North Wilkesboro, N.C.
A Republican voter announced intent to seek a seat in the Legislature from Watauga County subject to the Republican County Convention. The statement is dated July 16, 1916.
Convincing proof from local testimonials shows Doan’s Kidney Pills relieving backache and kidney and urinary disorders. W. M. Childers of Lenoir reports four years of kidney trouble ended after using the medicine, with renewed strength and work ability. He later affirmed no kidney issues for some time and endorsed the product again. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y.
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