Nomination controversy and political reflections in Watauga
A Watauga Democrat excerpt discusses the Socialist Labor party nominee in New York, the murder conviction of Martin Preston in Nevada, and an anarchist gesture that nominates a prisoner for president. It condemns the act, questions legality, and warns against attacks on law and courts. The piece includes verse about naming a baby and digests public notices and advertisements from other sources.
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Charlotte Observer
Socialist’ Labor Party
New York
Martin R. Prenton
Nevada
Goldfield
Socialist Party
Deceptive Deaf-Mumb Beggar Thief In Lenoir
A young man dressed well presented himself as deaf mute and collected alms in Lenoir last Wednesday using what appeared to be a medical certificate. He later stole a fountain pen from Mr Henkels office and a watch from Mrs Mary Montgomery after visiting both. He departed on the afternoon train. thefts were discovered later. Public impression suspects he is not truly deaf and dumb.
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Lenoir
Henkel
Mary Montgomery
Hackett renomination urged in Salisbury by Lundmark
The letter aligns Hackett’s renomination with custom and praise for a district restorer. It urges Democrats to work promptly to ensure his reelection, warning the district remains doubtful but winnable with proper effort to prevent a loss to the enemy.
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Hackett
Salisbury
Lundmark
Convention Yelling Showdowns Timed At Elections
The Charlotte Observer notes that the Republican and Democratic national conventions will each endure several hours of speeches for their prospective nominees, three hours for the GOP and four for the Democrats, with expectations of six and eight hours by 1916 unless rivalries ease.
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A. D
Republican National Cong
Democratic Convention
Charlotte Observer
The Great Test of Oratory at the Convention
A statesman asks if a convention speech was a success. The reply says delegates showed wild enthusiasm for the man discussed rather than for the speaker, causing the speaker to deem it a failure. Washington Star reports the exchange.
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Washington Star
Pert Parag haphs. Paraphrase and moral musings on virtue
A compact panel of reflective aphorisms on pride religion and virtue. It critiques self serving apologies and the danger of easy virtues while urging open hearts and generosity amid caution about extremism and vanity.
DeWitts Little Early Risers Sold by J M Hodges
DeWitts little Early Risers liver pills are advertised as sold by J M Hodges in local notices. This item notes the product and the vendor handling the sale.
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DeWitts
J. M. Hodges
Religious endorsements shape Governor race in Raleigh paper
The Raleigh Christian Advocate lauds Democratic nominees Kitchen and Newland. It praises Kitchen as an able lawyer and devout Baptist, noting his clean life and prayer leadership. It says Newland deserves support for his legal record and community service with the Methodist church in Lenoir.
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Charlotte
Raleigh Christain
Kitchen
Lord Jesus Christ
Roxboo
The
Baptist Church
Newland
Congress
Prohibition
Methodist Church At
Lenoir
Best Pill? Kings New Lift Pills Endorsement Sold
After 15 years of chronic indigestion and spending over a hundred dollars, B F Ayscue of Ingleside NC says Dr Kings New Lift Pills are the best pills sold. Sold under guarantee at all druggists asc.
Freckled Girl Questioning Religion Sparks Debate
A girl questions her faith because her freckled skin stirs doubt about religious identity. Community observers note the dilemma reflects broader tensions between appearance and belief. No authorities cited.
Ovation for Hon. W. W. Kitchin in Roxboro Arrival
A large crowd welcomed Hon. W. W. Kitchin at Roxboro after his Charlotte convention return. The town and surrounding county gathered, flags waved, and a decorated carriage carried a banner proclaiming Our Governor W. W. Kitchin as he rode to the courthouse.
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W. W. Kitchin
Roxboro
Charlotte
Electric Bitters Praised By Grand Family Medicine
Mr Frank Conlan of 436 Houston St New York lauds Electric Bitters as a grand family medicine for dyspepsia and liver trouble. He says it helps lame backs weak kidneys and purifies the blood while renewing vigor for the weak and debilitated. Sold with guarantee at all druggists.
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Frank Conlan
Houston St
New York
Inheritance and Land Boundaries Note in North Carolina
The entry records F G Slarper locating and entering 50 acres in Watauga County, detailing boundaries involving Richard Martin grant No 885 and Elrod tract, with references to Green tracts, Martin Grant lines, and Blue Ridge topography. Entered June 18 1908 by H J Hardin, Entry Taker, plus a notice of administration for Mattie Wellborne with claims due by June 11 1909.
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State of
North Carolina
Watauga County
Said
F. G. Slarper
Blue Ridge Township
Yadkin River
Richard Martin
Grant
Alex
Green
S. W
Alex Green
N. E
Elrod
Blue Ridge
Wilkes County
N. EB
Ben Green
Green Park Improvement Co
Edmiston
Said Improvement Co
Martin Grant
Isaac Story
Lacy
Joseph Elrod
H. J. Hardin
Mattie Wellborne
N. C
Jxo. T. Werthonn
Adm
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Horne
Dyer
Ashley
Asheley
Col. Ashley
Carolinaj Carr
Mae Ash
Charlotte News
Massachusetts
Emerson
Self
Caistoria
Kitchen and
Castoria
Trinity College
W. Newsom
Rucistar
Durnam
N.C
North Carolina College OF Agriculture and Arts
West Raleigh N.C
Pag
Simile Liguines
Bears
Matilda Warwick
Kokomo
Ind
Cardus
DEUG
Montezuma
Timothy
J.C. Carpenter
Observer
Sunday Observer
Nationa
Actress
the Observer Co
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Cabtorta
Nba
Vanduloanns
Bernd
Yendona
D, Swift & CO
Seventh St
Washington, D. C
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