Local Notes From Watauga Raise Talk Of Life Here
The Wiataguas Democrat reports on births, visits, and moves in Watauga and Boone. Families like Hayes and Bradley are mentioned, with travel from Limestone Tennessee and Greensboro. Local business growth includes a new store addition by W. A. Thomas and road work led by John Greer. Also noted are hospital visits, church preaching, and summer visitors planning stays in Boone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal
Goldsboro
B. J. Council
Councill
John Greer
Caldwell
County
Watauga
Boone Trail
Rutherwood
Boone
Vilas
Greer
River Bridge
Baptist Church Sermon Series At Blowing Rock
The pastor preaches next Sunday on Gods Workmanship continuing the Epistle to the Ephesians. Sunday night topic John the Baptist the Servant of Jesus Christ. Services include Sunday school Worship and prayer meetings with a building fund collection. Rev J M Arnette of Wagram preaches Sundays all month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John, the Baptist
Jesus Christ
J. M. Arnette
Wagram
Baptist Charel
Blowing Rock
Annette
Davidson Sale Success in Boone Big Month Reported
Davidson Department Stores announce highly satisfactory results from a large sale. The manager notes June as his best month in Boone and predicts continued strong outlook. Systematic advertising attributed to the boost in business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidson Department
Boone
Davidsons
Lots in Buena Vista Addition Sell Well
The Eggers and South property auction by Globe Realty and Auction Co. last Saturday sold fifty select residential lots. With a new street completed, Boone gains a premier residential section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buena Vista
Eggers and South
Globe Realty and Auction Co
Boone
Detour Around Boone Blows Dry and Closed
SSetour closed the Boone Blowing Rock detour is out of commission with all roads abandoned until construction finishes. Main Street Boone near the public well links via Poplarge and W L Winklers to Blowing Rock. The detour spans 11 miles to the Rock versus 10 miles on the turnpike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone-Blowing Rock Road
Main Street
Boone
Poplarge
W. L. Winklers
Black woman jailed in Boone for moonshine case
Delia Brown a Black woman of Mocksville North Carolina was tried in Federal Court at Wilkesboro found guilty of flockading and given twelve months jail. Her home town asked the court not to return her there claiming she is notorious in her line. A raid found four gallons of moonshine at her joint and she remains in Boone jail at government expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delia Brown
Mocksville
N. C
Wilkesboro
Boone “Jaihs
Garden of Thanks Message from the Cottrell Family
A grateful notice expresses thanks for support during illness death and burial of their father. Signed by D. J. Cottrell Mrs. Floyd Mast All Cottrell Mrs. Irene McBride and others, praising friends for patience and blessings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Cottrell
Floy Mast
All Cottrell
Irene McBride
Correction on Blowing Rock shooting report
A correction says a Pipes man took the pistol from Hodges and not Garfield Church. The shooting followed when Pipes and friends went to Hodges’ home to recover the weapon.
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Blowing Rock
Garfield Church
Pipes
Hodges
Church
A GOOD SHOW La Bird's Tent Show Exciting Boone This Week
The La Bird's Tent Show is exhibited nightly in Boone this week and praised for lean, punchy humor. Three more performances remain and attendees are promised clean harmless fun and good value for admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Bird
Boone
Calvin J. Cottrell Dies Widely Known Boone Magistrate
Mr. Calvin J. Cottrell, veteran Confederate soldier and longtime magistrate, died at 1 30 P M Sunday at age 80. He served at the Appalachian Training School farm and was active in the Baptist Church. Survived by three children and three sisters. his wife preceded him years ago. Funeral Monday at Boone Baptist Church conducted by Rev. F M Huggins and Rev. G C Brinkman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin J. Cottrell
Boone
F. M. Huggins
G. C. Brinkman
Baptist Church of
Cottrell
Resacca
58Th Regiment
Appalachian Training School
Malissa Norris
David and
Matilda Norris
D. J. Cottrel
Floy Mast
T. Hill Cottrell
Virginia
Irene McBride
Cove Creek
Hendrix
Julia Spencer
Caldwell County
Susan Cottrell
Watauga County
A Good Snake Story From Monroe Journal
Mrs. O J Clontz killed two large adders in her garden after striking at one with a hoe and chasing it into a second. A customer asked for snake heads and received the slain snakes. Her son Bain witnessed the scene as a third snake emerged, prompting Mrs Clontz to finish the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Long
Monroe Journal
O. J. Clontz
Mr. Campbell
Mrs. Clontz
Bain
Planting the Tree Anthem in a New York Chronicle
Henry Abbey reflects in the Christian Advocate on how planting a tree becomes planting every built element of a home and nation. He ties trees to ships houses spires flags and daily comfort, celebrating growth and work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Abbey
N. Y
Christian Advocate
Money to loan applications open for August September
Money to loan notice from Sugar Grove National Farm Loan Association invites applications for loans to be appraised during August and September. Members are urged to submit applications early. Signed by H. H. Greene, secretary-treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Greene
Sec-Treas
Sugar Grove National Farm Loan Association
For Sale Items From North Carolina Listings
For sale notices advertise a seven year old yoke of logging cattle with wagon, thorough bred C I C hogs, bred gilts and boars with papers, plus a Ford truck on easy terms by Finley P Hodges in Sands. Also second hand McCormick mowing machine offered by G C Walters in Blowing Rock. Ford Touring Car 1921 model with starter in good shape offered by J R Gragg at Blackburn Hotel in North Carolina.
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Finley P. Hodges
Sands
N. C
G. C. Walters
Blowing Rock
J. R. Gragg
Blackburn
Box Supper Fundraiser for Mabel School Baseball Team
A box supper will be held at Mabel next Saturday evening to raise funds for the school and the baseball team. Everyone is invited for a pleasant evening and support of local athletics.
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Mabel
Wanted Black Smith and Garage Man for Shop and Machinery
Wanted advertisement seeking a first class Black Smith and Garage Man to take charge immediately at Newland North Carolina. Apply to Thomas W Hopkins Box 51.
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Thomas W. Hopkins
Newland
N. C
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Wiatauas
George Hayes
A. M. Bradley
Limestone Tenn
Bill” Lovill
Greensboro
W. O. Goode
Hickory
Blowing Rock Methodist Church
W. A. Thomas
John Banner
Banner Elk
Blackburn Hotel
Don Butler
Butler, Tenn
Mrs. Butler
J. A. Sproles
Blanche Henson
Winnie Combs
Elizabethton
Piney Flats
Tenn
Pink Hodges
Adams
S. L. Jenkins
Southerland
Mrs. Jenkins
N. L. Mast
S. E. Gragg
L. A. Greene
Watauga County Bank
Edgar Billings
New York
Floyd Sillings
Watauga Falls, N. C
Albert Watson
Virgil
Mrs. Little
Roscoe Little
Salisbury
Leila Bogle
Taylorsville
Little
F. S. McNinch
Charlotte
Tracy Councill
Matty McNinch
R. H. Hardin
Community Hospital
Shulls Mills
Boone Hardware Company
Boone Hardware ‘Company
Advt
Will J. Warren
Gastonia
Dr. Anders
Mr. Warren
Board of County Commissioners
the “Baptist Church
Davidson
Ssetour
G. P.hagaman
W. D. Farthing
Austin E. South
Miss Pearl Hodges
School For Better Business
Watauga County, Bank
North Carolina
War Finance Corporation
State of
I. G. P. Hagaman
Pecs
G. P. Hagaman
A. W. Smith
C. R. Coffey
Ward
Depot Street
Boone Township
G. W. Hayes, D. S
BOX Supper
W. A. Stanbury
Wilmington
J. S. Stanbury
Mr. Stanbury
New York City
Boone Drug CO
Rexall
Eastman Kodaks and
Symphony Lawn
Lord Baltimore
Whitman's
Liggett’s
R. D. Jennings
Blaeburn Hotel
N. Card
Carolina Land Company
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