Watauga Democrat Postal Classification Notice
The Watauga Democrat is entered at the Boone post office in North Carolina as second class mail matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone, N.C
Watauga Democrat in Boone, North Carolina
We have 6,272,717 pages in North Carolina
View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.
Start Free Trial
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles
Articles on This Page
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1898
Page
3
Local ads note goods at cost and farm hand wanted
Local notices advertise goods at cost at A T Banner's and ask readers to see an advertisement in another column. Robt L Moore, an optician, will be in Boone during the next court and an ad appears in this issue. W L Bryan seeks a reliable farm hand for cash. only workers should apply. Boone Baptist Church is receiving a new coat of paint and interior repairs with papering and painting planned at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Banner's
Robt. L. Moore
Optician
Boone
W. L. Bryan
Baptist Church
Republicans overstate Santiago victory at convention
A convention speaker claimed Shafter captured Santiago and raised the US flag, promising such a win in the November election. The report notes Santiago remained in Spanish hands, or at least was contested earlier in the week, challenging the assertion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Santiago
United States
Democrate
Cold wave and rain hit region as local notes flow in
Tuesday brought a cold wave with fires and overcoats required. By Wednesday evening a cold rain persisted. Delegates to the Wilkesboro Republican Convention had not returned, but R Z Linney was reportedly nominated. J C Ray resigned as Watauga Republican Ex Com chair, L H Michael elected in his place. Prof. G P Jones and family arrived and found board with J L Winkler. Deputy Collector Robinson led a raid destroying a distilling outfit on Fork Ridge near the Tennessee line, with some illegal liquor damaged. Robinson learned his sister Annie died in Franklin NC. sympathy extended. Volunteers left Elk Park for the Spanish War under Lieut Albert Fink. list to be published next week. Mr L H Michael gave a speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Fork Ridge
J. 8. Robinson
Annie
Franklin
N.C
Watauga
Elk Park
Albert Fink
Atty
Thos. L. Lowe
America
County Ticket Suggested by a Democrat
Editor Democrat proposes a Democratic county ticket for November elections. Named are H A Davis for Representative, Cottrell for Clerk, A J Moretz for Treasurer, Joe B Clarke for Sheriff, J M Moretz for Register of Deeds, and W Coffey, Joseph H Mast, W A Lentz as Commissioners. Clarke praised as most available for sheriff with broad support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Coffeyinateh
H. A. Davis
A. J. Well
Cottrell
A. J
Moretz
Joe B. Used
L. M. Coffey
D. S.clarke
J. M.moretz
W. €. Coffey
Joseph H. Mast
W.A. Lentz
Joe B. Clarke
Clarke
Suggested Democratic ticket for county offices
A local editorial proposes Democratic candidates for county roles including W. 3. Farthing for Representative, John H. Norris for Sheriff, A. J. Moretz for Treasurer, H. A. Dobbin for Register of Deeds, J. C. Horton for Clerk, and W. A. Coffey, N. L. Mast, and Hosea Winebarger for Commissioners. The writer argues eastern county representation is due and endorses Norris as a strong, qualified Sheriff, inviting further input to identify the best material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 3. Farthing
John H. Norris
A. J. Moretz
H. A. Dobbin
J.C. Horton
W. A. Coffey
N. L. Mast
Hosea Winebarger
Norris
Discovered by a Woman Claims Cure for Consumption
A Shelby North Carolina notice advertises Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption. It recounts a seven year struggle with a lung disease, three months of coughing, and insomnia, then relief after using the product. Mrs Luther Lutz is named, with trial bottles offered free at M B Blackburn's store and regular sizes priced at 50 cents and one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Ing
Luther Lutz
W. OC. Hamnick &Co
Shelby
N.C
M. B. Blackburn
Ostrich Farm Deal Near Baltimore Might Open Here
Negotiations by Nat Atkin Sons Co and Stevens Erwin to establish an ostrich farm near Baltimore near conclusion. A branch of a major California ostrich operation is expected to open here within days, bringing about 80 pair of birds for breeding and exhibition with a small admission fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
Nat Atkin’s Sons Company
Stevens & Erwin
Baltimore
California
Yellow Jaundice Cured By Electric Bitters
A Lexington Kentucky resident testifies that after six months of yellow jaundice and failures by top physicians, two bottles of Electric Bitters cured him. He urges others to use the remedy and credits Dr Bell and M B Blackburn for selling it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Hogarty
Lexington, Ky
M. B. Blackburn
Robt L Moore Optician Lecture Tour Across North Carolina
Robt L Moore and Co announce free eye examinations and sale of spectacles during a tour through Jefferson Linville Boone Blowing Rock Lenoir with dates Aug 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20. The firm promises scientifically fitted glasses at low prices with satisfaction guaranteed and urges readers to attend at the listed cities and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt. L. Moore
Robt. L. Moore & Co
Granduate Opticians and Jewelers
Statesville
N. C
Jefferson N. C
Court
Linville City
Boone
Blowing Rock
Vand Lenoir
N C
Convention in Jefferson to nominate 30th District candidate
W C L Hutcher announces a convention in Jefferson on Monday July 25 to nominate a candidate for the 30th Senatorial district comprising Ashe Alleghany and Watauga counties. He requests delegates from the counties to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Ashe
Alleghany
Watauga
W.C. L. Hutcher
Chm
Doctor Opens Practice in Blowing Rock at Watauga Hotel
Dr. J. W. Scuevy announces arrival in Blowing Rock to practice medicine, will answer calls in the town and surrounding area, and can be found at the Watauga Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blowing Rock
Watauga Hotel
W. Scuevy
M.D
Closeout Sale at Cost by A T Banner Sugar Grove NC
Notice declares A T Banner will close out his dry goods notions hardware shoes and hats stock at cost in Sugar Grove North Carolina starting next Monday. He notes $2 500 worth goods bought in New York enable cheap prices and states no sales on time. Customers may buy any amount from one penny to a thousand dollars, with payment on delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Grove
N.C
New York
A. T. Banner
Dewey Reinforcements to Manila and War Close Soon
The writer predicts quick U S victory as Dewey secures Manila and Santiago falls, with eastern Cuba in U S hands shortly. Germany allegedly backs down, friendship declared, and Waton's fleet distance warned to avoid provocation that could harm the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Manila
Santiago
Cuba
United States
Germany
England
Philippines
Uncle Sam
Watson
Spain
Bargain Basement Ad Promises Low Prices in Vilas NC
An old time shop advertises cheap goods with cash sales and a wide stock. It highlights household items, clothing, hardware, dry goods, and food staples at low prices and seeks Wheat, rye, corn, eggs, feathers, beeswax, and other items at top market rates. The note ends with a greeting from the anxious seller in Vilas North Carolina.
State Normal and Industrial College Prospectus
The State Normal and Industrial College offers young women thorough professional, classical, scientific and industrial education. Annual costs up to $150 with a faculty of 30 and over 400 regular students. About 1,500 matriculated from nearly every county except two. Practice and Observation School has about 200 pupils. Free tuition applications for board and dormitories due before August 1. Castiones invited from those desiring trained teachers. For catalogue and information, address PRESIDENT McIVER, Greensboro, N.C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castel Onneacs
McIver
Gretexsnotto
N.C
Buchanan Offers Wide Range of Goods at Low Prices
A newspaper ad says handsome line of hand goods and prices from 50 cents up. Footwear ranges from plowman’s brogues to fine shoes. Hardware includes pomemares, hoes, forks and shelf hardware with nails in stock. Hats described as beautiful with a fit for every head. Store claimed as the place for cheap goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Buchanan
Taylor and Mast offer extra bargains in general merchandise
The Valle Crucis merchants announce better prices and new bargains in general merchandise. They pledge to pay the highest market price for sales and state they cannot sell on time, with goods marked at pay down prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor & Mast
Valle Crucis
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Watauga Democrat
Wilkesboro
R. Z. Linney
J.C. Ray
Republican Ex. Com
Watauga County
L. H. Michael
G. P. Jones
J. L. Winkler
ACARD
Hood
Batra
iGroceries
Oliver
Chattanooga
Will W. Holsclaw
Vilas
the State Normal and Industrial College
M. B Blackburn
Trinity College
John C. Kilgo
Durham
North Carolina College OF Agriculture and Mechaa
A.Q. Holladay
Raueion
General Merchandise
Search the Watauga Democrat Today with a Free Trial
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Watauga Democrat?
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
Browse Newspapers
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
By Location
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
By Date
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
By Publication
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.