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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1924
Page
8
A study of Luke 2 4 52 presents Jesus growth in body mind and spirit. It covers his temple study at age twelve his questions and answers and the development of wisdom stature and favor with God and man.
A brief religious note from The Living Word describes a self-centered sinner as self-satisfied and conceited with little regard for others, emphasizing personal focus over communal care.
Sentimental preaching affects the feeling but only conviction of sin leads to salvation. The Living Word emphasizes personal repentance as the path to grace.
A brief note discusses the philosophy that sometimes the best aid is unobtrusive. It suggests allowing others space to act and make their own decisions without interference or overreach.
Mrs J L Winkler hosted the Woman's Wesley Bible Class at her home on Friday July 4 from 3 to 5 pm. The decor featured daisies and ferns with a planned program including singing America devotional exercises and a contest on the 23rd psalm. Guests included Mrs Warren of Gastonia Mrs Rogers of Mooresville and Mrs Grady Farthing. Refreshments were strawberry ice cream cake and mints. The next meeting is set for Mrs J S Stanbury's home.
Erkner, Prussia. Executioner Krautz has killed himself, the third German executioner to die by suicide in three months. He claimed 125 executions. Schwietz and Spaethe, British executioners, had 123 and 48. Krautz wandered Prussia recounting his victims and slept with his axe, believing guillotining to be an art. He admired Jules Deibler and traded letters with him.
Miss Nelda Wilson entertained friends for her thirteenth birthday with games at the Training School playroom. Refreshments of ice cream cake and punch were served and guests departed happy, as reported.
Dr A W Dula will lecture on eye strain and eye care at multiple North Carolina towns. Boone Monday night July 14 Sherwood Tuesday night July 15 Banner Elk Wednesday night July 16 Valle Crucis on to be announced.
Page 2 reports Davidson's annual July clearance sale now underway with discounts across departments and limited time offers announced for shoppers.
Thursday night July 17 the lecture with appropriate pictures is given to benefit the general public and especially the school children. Admission is free. Dr. A W Dula.
Voter J Allen Bragg of Shulls Mills N C requests Wa tauga county candidates for the Legislature to declare stance on the Coffey road law. He asks whether they favor free labor or taxation and urges a public press statement before the election to settle the local issue.
All persons are notified that I have sold my entire interest in the firm of McKoy Ragan Brick and Stone Company to R M McKoy. McKoy will pay all debts and all debts owed to the firm should be settled with him. Dated July 7 1924 J S Ragan. 7-10-4p
On Monday August 4, 1924 at 1 p.m. at the courthouse door in Watauga County the lands listed will be sold for cash to the highest bidder to collect 1922 taxes and penalties plus costs. Properties include NORTH FORK Worth & Co. 640 acres, Ida South 14 acres, R. F. Miller 14 acres, Mrs. John W. Main 118 acres, Cartie Eggers 3 acres, Baker & Co. 60 acres with respective penalties and taxes. Executed July 4, 1924 by J. E. Young, Ex-Sheriff.
Under an order of the Superior court I will on August 7 1924 offer at public sale on the premises to the highest bidder for cash all the lands belonging to J A and Will Lentz near Blowing Rock consisting of about two hundred acres. Terms and conditions to be announced on day of sale. G M Sudderth Trustee.
Wanted students to work in office while taking a business course. Tuition paid from guaranteed position after graduation. Edwards Business College in High Point North Carolina.
The Second Summer School of the Appalachian Training School Boone North Carolina starts July 15. Board in dormitory is 27 dollars for six weeks Registra tion is 5 dollars per term An outing in the mountains is for you. Also legal notices: several divorce and summons actions in Watauga County Superior Court with dates and parties named.
The defendant, not to be found in North Carolina, is directed to appear before the Clerk of the Superior Court, Watauga County, on July 14, 1924, to answer the plaintiff's complaint for dissolution of marriage or the relief requested will be granted. Clerk Superior Court.
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