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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1927
Page
7
Miss Flo counsels that indifference rarely wins a modern woman and urges treating women as equals. She emphasizes knowing the individual, cataloging personality, and building common interests rather than relying on subtle tactics or attention seeking. Outcomes depend on the woman, with some requiring patience and others responding to respectful, earnest pursuit.
A brief dialog shows a charitable rummage sale scene. One person asks about donations while another jokes about brushing and wearing old clothes again, highlighting thrift humor and community fundraising spirit.
A notice certifies that on June 14 1927 the entire interest in the firm of Cottrell Hagaman was sold to J Hull Cottrell who assumes all debts and pays all outstanding counts. Dated June 20 1927 signed Hill Hagaman.
Sheriff L M Farthing announces an execution sale in Watauga County for the property held by A R Greene in a Taylor Motor Company suit. The sale runs from noon to 2 pm and will be cash bids to satisfy the judgment, interest, and costs. The described land begins at a double cucumber on the road’s west bank and traces a route to Sam Austin’s line, then follows branches and lines to a chestnut and return to the start.
In Watauga County North Carolina Superior Court Summers vs Matheson, Bessie Matheson is served by publication and must appear by August 6 1927 in Boone to answer the complaint seeking divorce after more than five years separation. This July 2 1927. A E South C S C
Mortgagee J W Wilson assigns sale by public auction at the courthouse door in Watauga County on July 18 1927 between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. Property described in deed dated April 27 1922 and recorded in Book 28 page 491. James Proffitt Wilma Proffitt and Jane Proffitt defaulted on a 2200 loan. Attorney in fact B H Duncan acts for J W Wilson. Brown and Bingham attorneys.
By power of sale in a 1925 mortgage W. A. Bodenhamer and Lizzie Bodenhamer defaulted. On July 8, 1927, at the courthouse door in Watauga County, between 10 am and 2 pm, Arlie W. Brown as mortgagee will sell for cash the 30 acre 69 pole tract described, subject to a Federal Land Bank mortgage and taxes. Brown & Bingham, Attorneys.
Trustee W D Turner will sell at public auction on August 8 1927 at noon at the courthouse door Boone NC for cash a parcel in Blowing Rock town described as Cox property lots 17 18 and 19 as subdivided by Carolina Land Company. The sale follows a deed of trust dated April 11 1926 to secure an indebtedness to Henkel Craig Livestock Company.
Special commissioners announce sale of complex Mayview Manor assets by court order. Property includes 217.03 acres, hotel buildings and furniture, dormitory, garages, and golf course parcels with multiple lots offered separately or as a whole. Bid deposits required. sale subject to court confirmation and specific payment terms. June 15 1927 designation and July 28 1927 reporting deadline.
Mortgagees W V Watson and D A Watson announce a sale of two tracts totaling 85 acres in Watauga County to satisfy a $545 note with $200 overdue, plus interest. The sale will occur July 23, 1927, at the courthouse door between 12 and 2 pm, with bidding in cash on the described property including long boundary courses beginning at J A Denny’s corner and various natural markers and ridge lines. Brown & Bingham, attorneys.
Having qualified as administrator of the estate of W A Bingham in Watauga County this notice requires all claimants to present their claims within the specified months or be barred. All debtors are urged to settle promptly. This June 27 1927. R N Brooks Administrator.
By power of sale in a 1922 mortgage James Proffitt Wilma Proffitt and Jane Proffitt granted J Wilson B H Henson and E Williams. After defaults J W Wilson appointed attorney in fact. On July 18 1927 the property 111 acres platted 1919 by Hill Hagaman for the federal Land Bank Columbia S C will be sold for cash. 54 acres previously sold and deeded. This 15th day of June 1923.
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