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Watauga Democrat in Boone, North Carolina
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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1917
Page
2
Russian gains threaten Lemberg in Eastern Galicia war brief
War News In Brief reports a major Russian thrust in Eastern Galicia threatening Lemberg the key to Galicia. Russians seize Jezupol and four villages west of the line while capturing prisoners and guns from Austro German forces. Berlin and Vienna acknowledge gains but say reserves checked progress. Military movements push toward the Livka river with potential Halicz evacuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemburg
Galicia
Stanislau
Halicz
Lemberg- Czernowitz
Jezupol
Dniester
Lomnica
Giezov
Jezapol
Lemberg- Strausslau
Brussiloff
Livka
Berlin
Vienna
Livka River
Ilochoff
Bystriteal
Lotvina
Stanislaw
Chemin-Des Dames
Laon
Planée
Macedonia
Khanikan
Diala River
Kermanshah
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List for hor unt ave Ste Ba a
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Red Cross Rally in Valle Crucis at Methodist Church
A Red Cross rally will be held at Valle Crucis Methodist church on Saturday evening July 14 at six o'clock. Ex Gov Newland of Lenoir Hon F A Linney and Mr John E F Brown of Boone are booked as speakers. Refreshments will be sold with proceeds for the Red Cross. Local hosts Mr and Mrs O L Brows extend thanks for support.
Commencement at Appalachian Training School honors late student
The Appalachian Training School held July 6 commencement exercises with a prayer by Rev. Pulliam. President Gates Linney delivered the address, with Class History, poem, Prophecy, and Will readings. Diplomas were awarded by Prof. Dougherty, including a tribute to deceased classmate J Barney Lathan, whose chair remained vacant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appalachian Training School
Pulliam
Gates Linney
Blaine Hutchingon
Donna Perkins
Lawrence Shepherd
Frank Looper
Dollie Wan
Baylus Cade
Lenoir
B. B. Dougherty
Blaine Hutchinson
Dollie Ward
Prof. Dougherty
J. Barney Lathan
Lathan
Blowing Rock News Covers Campers, Housing and Local Incidents
A large crowd heads to Grandfather for camping to witness sunrise from the east. Dr. R K Bingham moves into a new nine room residence. Blowing Rock Hospitality fills inns with guests as Green Park hosts visitors. A mail car and a descending machine collide on the mountain with no injuries. Local surveyor T L Critcher visits town for work while Rev G L Hodges suffers nervous indigestion and Miss Atkins fills appointments. W M F.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. K. Bingham
Blowing Rock
Watauga Inn
Green Park
T. L. Critcher
Critcher
G. L. Hodges
Atkins
W.M.F
Miss J A Horton née Mary Elrod passes away
Mrs J A Horton formerly Miss Mary Elrod died at her Route 1 home after a period of declining health. She leaves a husband and daughter Carrie. The funeral was held today near the family home overlooking New River. The community mourns a devout Christian woman who touched many lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Horton
Mary B. Elrod
Route 1
Carrie
New River
New Members of A. TS. Faculty Add Expert Educators
Miss McPherson the Lady Principal brings leadership as Miss Friend and Miss Brown join, with Miss Probat drawing and Miss Spaugh writing. Mr. Mathews in Mathematics and Mr. Robinson in English align with Dr. Van Dusen as Lecturer and Violinist. Miss Lemly a Lewis Institute graduate in dietetics offers expert meal planning to feed Training School students efficiently. Existing staff Miss Taylor Miss Wetherspoon Mr. Adams Miss Butler Miss Bridge remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss McPherson
Mathews
Miss Taylor
Miss Wetherspoon
Adams
Butler
Bridge
Bank Statement Statement of Total Balance
G M Sudderth cashier swears to the truth of the named bank statement. Total balance shown is seven thousand three hundred fifty eight dollars and thirty one cents. County and state indicated as Watauga North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of North Carolina
Watauga County
G. M, Sudderth
Bank Statement for Watauga County Bank Boone 1917
Bank condition report as of June 26 1917 shows loans and discounts 233859 29 overdrafts 461 64 banking house 2300 furniture and fixtures 1000 amounts due from national banks 26701 20 due from state banks and bankers 662 35 gold coin 3019 50 silver coin and minor coin 2226 89 national bank notes and U S notes 2036 00 total 272757 87 sworn and signed by cashier G P Hagaman. Directors B B Dougherty N L Mast W C Coffey sworn before W R Graaa County Deeds on June 10 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watauga County
Boone
N. C
North Carolina
U. S
State of
G. P. Hagaman
G. P. Hacamas
B. B. Dougherty N. L. Mast
W. C. Coffey
W. R. Graaa
A Good Man Passed to His Reward Jacob Wilson of Trade Tenn
Jacob Wilson of Trade Tennessee died July 8 1917 aged 85 years 1 month 22 days. He married Eliza Jenkins and they had ten children, all but one surviving. He joined Zionville Baptist Church in 1880, lived a prayerful life, and spent much time in quiet devotion. His wife died years earlier and he later lived with his son William. Funeral services were conducted by Revs Wellington Swift and L C Wilson with many relatives and friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Wilson
Trade
Tenn
Johnson County
Eliza Jenkins
Baptist Church
Zionville
William
Wellington Swift
L. C. Wilson
Notice of Administration for J J T Reese Estate
The undersigned qualified as administrators of the estate of J J T Reese late of Watauga County. All persons with claims against the ward estate must present them by July 7 1918 or be barred from recovery. All indebted persons should settle promptly. This July 6 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J.T. Reese
Watauga
Ward
Foley Cathartic Tablets Claim Gentle, Effective Relief
Special notice touts Foley Cathartic Tablets as cleansing the bowels removing undigested matter and toning the liver without griping or nausea. Describes a light free comfortable feeling and asserts no pill habit, with sale widespread everywhere.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Watauga Democrat
R. C. Rivers
Tuurspay
Troy
Red Cross
Valle Crucis
Morton
A. TS
Bank of
G. M
Lentz A
Lentz
Moore
J, H. Green
J, P
JES
Geo
E. & Clyde Reese
Watauga Printing Company
Ballew's Cash Pharmacy
Lendir, W. C
Charlotte
Asheville
JS Winkler
Blackbury
Mary Ivles
Tore
Juba
Cates
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