Beaver Dam Mission Rally and Bee Hunters Tale
The Watauga Democrat notes the Beaver Dam mission rally Friday to Sunday with Brother T. L. Blalock visiting from China. It also tells of Reese and Robinson hiring bee hunter Jesse Hoffman to harvest honey after locating a large bee tree and recounts Fourth of July celebrations. A letter from FE B Miller argues against road taxes, urging toll roads or using older roads in need of repair.
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Reese
M. D
Beaver Dam
T. L. Blalock
China
T. Reese
Joseph Robinson
Jesse Hoffman
Beaver Davis
Roy
W. F. Reese
Julia Justice
Neva
Tenn
Garland Nave
Eny
Esquire
Nave
Eprron
Watauga
Watanga
FE. B. Miller
Fortune for the Needy Proposed by Av erill in Mass. Heiress Windfall
C W Averill of Los Angeles, said to have inherited ten million dollars from an Massachusetts aunt, plans to aid twenty thousand people with cash grants and open headquarters in an eastern city to distribute. He pledges to help ex convicts and others labeled fallen, arguing that good people are cared for by churches. The Norfolk and Southern Railway is placed in receivership at the petition of Trust Company of America and the railroad, described as temporary.
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C. W. Averill
Los Angels
Massachusetts
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Trust Company of America
Norfolk & Southern Railway
Luck and life advice from Spurgeon and Hotty Green remark
A quip about luck aiding hard work and prudent living contrasts with Hotty Green noting her daughter delays marriage from New York. The sayings touch on diligence, gardening, pig care, and relocating to influence marital prospects.
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Hotty Green
New York
A Cardinal Compliment and a Rockefeller Retort
The report notes Cardinal Logue telling Mr. Rockefeller you have a beautiful country and presumes Rockefeller replied I have. The item closes with a note that DeWitts Early Risers liver pills are sold by J. M. Hodges.
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Cardinal Logue
DeWitts
J. M. Hodges
Memorial services held at First Presbyterian Greensboro
On Sunday Grover Cleve land memorial services were conducted at the First Presbyterian Church in Greensboro by pastors from the city’s various churches. The text then shifts to a promotion for Kodol digestion aids, mentioning stomach troubles in summer and tying in Theodore Roosevelt and politics with an advertisement tone.
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Grover Cleveland
First Presbyterian Church
Greensboro
Death of Sister Laura Norris at Meat Camp Church
Sister Laura B Norris wife of Silas B Norris born December 8 1881 professed faith in Christ in 1888 joined the Baptist church at Meat Camp remained a faithful member until death June 15 1908. She bore suffering patiently and faced death triumphantly leaving a husband seven children and many friends. Funeral conducted by Rev L A Wilson and the writer at Meat Camp church. The bereaved husband and children are comforted by memories and faith in God. Dav id Green, for Brother Norris, thanks friends for kindness during illness.
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Laura B. Norris
Silas
L. A. Wilson
Meat Camp Church
Sister Norris
Norris
David Green
Fragmented quotes from late 19th century editorials
A collection of brief excerpts from newspapers including the Charlotte Observer and Western Christian Advocate. The pieces touch on election sentiment, voter alignment, happiness, and a remark about Senator La Follette's speech being typewritten yet overweight in impact. No single coherent news event is presented.
Notice of absolute divorce in Watauga County NC
Superior Court fall term 1908 George F Banner vs Marie M Banner. Defendant must appear at the next term to answer or demur to the complaint. Court to be held on the second Monday in September 1908 at Boone Courthouse. July 1908. Tros Boyntay
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North Carolina
Watauga County
Superior Court
George F. Banner
Marie M. Banner
Superior Court of Watauga Co
Boone
N.C
G W. Smith
Mary Smith
G. F. Bingham
N. L. Mast
G. H. Austin
G. W. Smith
Court House
N. C
J. B. Horton
W. M. Sherewond
Sais
W. Smith
G. J. Ginghan
I. A. Bingham
State Republican committee selects Charlotte for convention
The Republican State Executive Committee chose Charlotte as the convention site for August 26. A delegation of 80 city leaders invited the committee to hold the gathering there, signaling strong local political and social support. Mortgage notices and trust deeds from Watauga County properties outline public sales by August 1908 to cover debts, with land descriptions and auction details. Ex-President Roosevelt warns Panama about election interference.
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Republican State Executive Committee
Charlotte
J. H. Latham
F. M. Thomas
J. D. Thomas
Office of the Register of Deeds
Wateya County
F. M
J.D. Thomas
Bank of Ashe
Jefferson
N. C
F. M. Jand
Watauga County
N.C
Cove Creek
Cove Creek Township
Landerine Eggers
Ransom Eggers
Davis
Ellison's Creek
Drowning at Latta Park Prompts Park Lake Closure
Admiral Grooge Dewey and his wife plan a summer near Asheville at Buena Vista. In Latta Park Charles Horace Phillips of Charlotte drowned during a Sunday bath with 12 boys. He was 15, likely caused by heart trouble, the second drowning there in fifteen years, leading to the lake’s closure to bathers.
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Grooge Dewey
Manilsa
Asheville
Buena Vista
Horace Phillips
Charlotte
Latta Park
Fine farms for sale near Knoxville and Morristown
Multiple river and creek bottom tracts described for sale. 400 acres with 150 acres timber and 220 cultivated, near a paved road 18 miles from Knoxville. second 245 acre farm with 80 acres timber, two-story dwellings and long barn. combined 825 acres offered at 12 000. 75 acre farm near Morristown priced 2000 with 4 room house and orchard. additional details include timber value, soil types, and possession terms.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Mein Pike Road
Morristown
Firat Plasa
Young Orchard
Russellville
Bala
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Watauga Democrat
R. C. Rivers
Charles Haddon Spurgeon
Ani
Theodore Roose
Kodol, Volt Jr
United States
Kodoi
Tm Hodees
Charlotte Observer
LaFollette
Tros, Boyntay
Lovill
Lovill Attorneys
Peete
Clarence H. Poe
Europe
England
Scotland
Belgium
France
Germany
Roosevelt
Scott
Tennessee Farms
East Tennessee Real Estate Co
Penn
Valley of East Tennessee
Addreax
East Tenn
Wood & Johnson Proprietors
Tennessee
V.P.G. P. HaGaman
Cash
N. L. Masr
Pres
Watauga County Bank
Boone, N
Boone, N.C
Blackburn Hotel
Robert Wood
Morristows
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