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Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1900

Page

4

Women suffer outrage in North Carolina tale at meeting

Watauga Democrat reports a sensational account from New Hope township where a 13 year old girl Lilly Certain was raped by Heywood Council. A local woman Mrs Baucom concealed the crime to avoid publicity. Magistrates released the accused after deeming the case out of date. Community outrage grows as locals seek legal action and raise concerns about Black voter influence in the upcoming election. Pine Top town story follows with odd population and water facts and Aycock amendment support.

W. M. Scott Chatham County Metice Scott New Hope Township Lilly Certain Heywood Council Maria Baucom Mr. Scott S. G. Wilson Pittsboro Pine-top Tarboro R. R Aycock

Fragmented Ad Snippet From Local Page

Fragmentary OCR item mentions Dr DeWitt's Early Risers remedy and a few unclear names and phrases, lacking coherent context or complete facts for a full notice or report.

The Departure of Epicures From State Penitentiary

The Times Democrat reports Federal prisoners, once housed at the State penitentiary, will be moved to the Tennessee prison after complaints about meals ice cream and porter service. Officials say the transfer marks a loss for the state hotel as scrutiny over treatment continues.

Smith Mewborne Tennessee State Hotel Times Democrat

Editor Recommends Chamberlains Diarrhoea Remedy

The Sylvan Valley News of Brevard North Carolina weighs if editors may publicly endorse proprietary medicines. It advocates Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a reliable standby, noting 20 years of use and potential to avoid physician visits if used early. Also mentions One Minute Cough Care and local sellers Phillips and Son.

Sylvan Valley News Bregrad N.C Merspaper Chamberlain Phillips and Son

Coat once worn by Andrew Johnson linked to Girdner tale

Dr John H Girdner of New York, friend of William J Bryan, owns a wedding dress coat once made by Andrew Johnson before his political rise. The back collar bears a cloth clip reading A Johnson tailor. Johnson learned tailoring in Raleigh North Carolina in his youth.

John H. Girdner New York William J. Bryan Chicago Andrew Johnson United States A. Johnson Johnson Raleigh N. C

Epidemic of Diarrhoea Reported in Cocoanut Grove

From Cocoanut Grove Florida Mr A Sanders reports a diarrhoea epidemic with his severe attack cured by four doses of Chamberlains colic cholera and diarrhoea remedy. He recommends it to others saying it is the best medicine they ever used sold by druggists.

A. Sanders Cocoanut Grove Fla Chamberlain Sista

Poll listings show South Carolina residents moving to Charlotte

Tax listers at the courthouse report that 39 Negroes from South Carolina listed Charlotte as their residence for voting, and 400 South Carolina Negroes moved to Charlotte since the year began, with all expected to be at the polls on election day.

Charlotte Court House South Carolina

DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve singled out as genuine cure

The notice warns makers and sellers of counterfeit Witch Hazel Salve face equal guilt. It urges buyers to trust only DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, a known cure for piles and skin diseases, naming Coffey Bros. Phillips & Son as a dealer.

DeWitt Coffey Bros. Phillips & Son

Bank numbers rise in North Carolina since 1895

The Baltimore Manufacturers' Record notes that national banks grew from 26 to 29, state banks from 39 to 54, private banks from 12 to 25, and savings banks from 4 to 9 in North Carolina. Total bank resources increased from 18,069,650.81 to 29,332,257.44.

North Carolina Baltimore

Burns blessing and a tonic for indigestion claims

An 18th century style excerpt presents a Burns blessing parody linked to a digestive tonic. It touts Kodol Dyspepsia Care as able to digest what you eat and to relieve and cure stomach disorders, credited to Phillips and Son. The fragment emphasizes dietary relief and a promotional tone.

Drapepain Coffee Bros, Phillips and Son

Fragmented racial prejudice remark in historic context

An excerpt reflects racist rhetoric urging white voters to support amendments while arguing against forced implementation of Black political rights, suggesting personal loyalty to race over family and condemning violent crime. It captures hostile attitudes from a past era and warns against coercive power.

Mgger

Dyspepsia Cure promoted in Willowston town notice

In Willowston the spread of illness across families prompts touting a digestive remedy called Dyspepsia Cure. The ad claims it digests what you eat and aids recovery from measles bronchitis typhoid and dysentery while allowing nourishment. notes it is pleasant to take. Coffey Brus. Phillips & Son.

Willowston Scientiata Coffey Brus Phillips & Son

Scottish Chief Bites During Church Service In Sect Dispute

Dr J D Groom attending Presbyterian church service Sunday morning was bitten by a dog described as a snubbed nose hair lip fire dog. The wound is not serious but the incident raises further questions about churchgoing dog activity and security at services.

J. D. Groom Th Presbyterian Church

Miracle Curestory At Cammack Ind By Dr King’s

Mrs Rena J Stout of consumption weighed 90 pounds after a Yorktown doctor warned she would die. Using Dr King’s New Discovery she gained 87 pounds and was cured. The medicine is claimed to cure throat chest and lung diseases with a guarantee. Free trials at Blackburn’s, 50 cents and 1.

Rena J. Stout Cammack Ind Marion Stuart Muncie Yorktown Dr. King Blackburn’s

Delegate cleans shoes with lye thinking it's blacking

A conference delegate entered the office and, mistaking a bottle of concentrated lye for blacking, tried to dress his shoes with the solution. The effects on the shoes are not yet known, but the man has likely learned of the error.

DeWitt's Little Early Risers Pills Advertised

Coffey bros. Phillips & son promote DeWitt's Little Early Risers as the best pills. The copy claims they are prompt and certain, positioning the product as a trusted remedy in a condensed, period-tinged promotional style.

DeWitt Coffey Bros Phillips & Son

Possible showdown brewing between David B and San Juan Hill

A potential clash looms as David B faces San Juan Hill in what could become a notable encounter. Both parties are gearing up for a decisive confrontation, drawing interest from local spectators and sports watchers.

David B San Juan Hill

Local Specialist Claims Cures for Catarrh and Cancer

Dr W Puippa in Shull's Mills North Carolina touts an Extirpator method to remove nasal parasites causing catarrh in about 30 minutes and cancerous tissue in 12 to 16 days. Free examinations and prompt replies offered. money-back guarantee if cures fail.

Amell W. Puippa Jin Shull’s Mills N.C

North Carolina Morning Newspaper Synopsis

The paper proclaims itself as the leading popular-priced morning newspaper in North Carolina. It promises telegraphic and general news with special correspondents across the state, delivering a complete synopsis of state news.

North Carolina Ras

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