Fourth of July Celebration Amid Rainfall in Boone
Several thousand gathered in Boone to mark the Fourth despite rain. The program at the courthouse featured a band concert, welcoming remarks by P. G. Spainhour, and District Attorney Frank A. Linney who tied national history to local patriotism and urged high school grads to recite the Constitution. Congress man R. L. Coughton echoed praise for veterans and noted America’s progress from colonies to a global peace with unity under one flag.
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Valley Forge
Gettysburg
Verdun
Boone
Legion Boys
Court House
P. G. Spainbour
Legion
John KE. Brown
Frank A. Linney
Daniel Boone
Germany
America
R. L. Coughton
Linney
Philadelphia
Jefferson
Franklin
Washington
Pacific
Atlantic
Alsica
Florida
Hawaii
Tragedy Strikes Prominent Boone Lumber Partner
Mr C B Von Canon a leading local businessman was killed when his vehicle was struck by a passing locomotive on the C U & O Railroad tracks in Johnson City Tennessee. He co owned J Walter Wright Lumber Co and left a wife and several children. Funeral held near his parents home with a large gathering of mourners.
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Johnson City
Tenn
C. B. von Canon
Avery County
Boone
William Voncanon
Banner Elk
Charley VonCanon
J. Walter Wright Lumber Co
The
Democrat
Guilford County training school hosts faculty and student events
Prof Thomas Foust visited the A T school area with county officials. Students Ruth Rankin and Blanche Dellinger performed duets at chapel. Prof Boyanton spoke on teachers moral responsibility. Mr Kerley of Morganton talked on North Carolina’s progress. A K Underwood discussed administration building plans and many students and teachers joined a Johnson City excursion.
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Thomas Foust
Guilford, Co
A.T
Ruth Rankin
Blanche Dellinger
Boyanton
Kerley
Morganton
McMillan Co
North Carolina
A. T. Allen
A. K. Underwood
Johnson City
Tenn
Doughton Gains $125,008 Federal Aid for Roads
Washington reports Representative Robert L. Doughton, leading Democrat on the House Roads Committee, credited for securing a three year road building program. North Carolina to receive about $1.14 million and Doughton’s district about $125,000 in federal aid starting July 1, 1922.
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Washington
Congress
Robert L. Doughton
House Roads Committee
North Carolina
Doughton
House
Rep. Ward
Almon
Alabama
American Association of State Highway Officials
W. C. Markham
Markhams
Mrs Greer Hosts Friday Afternoon Club Meeting
The Friday Afternoon Club met June 30 at Mrs I G Greer's new home. Members enjoyed sewing and conversation, with Mrs A E South winning the prize in an engaging contest. Refreshments followed. The next meeting will be at Mrs Roy Johnson's home.
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A. E. South
Roy Johnson
Blowing Rock Welcomes Visitors and New Town Projects
Citizens from Washington visit Mr. and Mrs. E Forest Fewell while Miss Carrie Sudderth from York South Carolina stays with her parents. A new mayor and police officer are appointed Tip Green and Eugene Story. Construction on the exchange and tea room progresses quickly with an estimated cost of five thousand dollars. Watch Blowing Rock Grow remains the town slogan.
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E. Forest Fewell
Carrie Sudderth
York
S.C
Ben Green
Tip Green
Eugene Story
Exchange and Tea Room
Watch Repairing at Prewar Prices Trade Ad
A trade advertisement announces a big reduction in watch repairing costs to prewar levels. The ad promises fast, reliable service for all watches, American or Swiss, with a one year guarantee and prices for main springs crystals and watch cleaning. Packages may be sent by parcel post or express.
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Main Springs
Notice to S P Worley on tax land sale in Watauga NC
On the first day of August, 1921 the sheriff advertised tax land in Shawneehaw Township Watauga County North Carolina for 1919 1920 taxes totaling 49 29 including 46 62 plus 2 67 costs. The land known as the S P Worley land lies near Laurel Creek in Shawneehaw Township and measures about 170 acres. Worley must apply to purchaser P M McGinnis at sale before August 1 1922 and pay the amount due or a deed will be conveyed by the sheriff. Dated April 24 1922. P M McGinnis Purchaser
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North Carolina
Watauga County
S. P. Worley
Shawneehaw Township
L. M. Farthing
Joe Church
Thomas Rominger
Kell Harmon
Hedgpeth
S. P.worley
P. M. McGinnis
Laurel Creek
Marie Phillips
C. Tucker
Russell Vanney
Superior Court
Boone
N. C
Watauga
A. W. Smith
Valle Crucis Welcomes July 4 Festivities in Boone
Valle Crucis sent a large young crowd and several floats, including a memorial cat and a ship, to the July 4 celebration in Boone. Notables visiting relatives and attending the District Conference at Elk Park were also noted, amid news of Mr. Chas Voncannon’s untimely death in Johnson City.
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Valle Crucis
Boone
A. W. Dula
Lenoir
D.F. Mast
Lila Fisher
Concord
Susie Taylor
C. D. Taylor
D. F. Mast
W. H. Mast
H. B. Perry
Gordon Taylor
Elk Park
Chas. Voncannon
Banner Elk
Johnson City
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Watauga Democrat
R. C. Rivers
Boone N. C
John Advertising
Universal Brotherhood
Sam Horton
Miss Coffey
Mr. Brinkman
Mrs. Greer
J. W. Bryan Watchmaker
N.C
Roup
VSS
N. L. Mast, Pres
HaGaman
W. D. Farthing
Miss Pearl Hopass
Austin E. Sours
Watauga County Bank
Scopaunies
Valle Grugis
Tanlac
Boone Drug Co
J. J. L. Church
Asid
Martha Main
Ash
Lee
Davidson
DEPT
Boone Hardware Co
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