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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1902
Page
3
A rundown of county events and people includes the Summer School closure, crop reports noting light yields, and ongoing rains. Mentions Johnson Farms groceries, a Remington typewriter for attorney Lovill, and a senior normal school address by Jarvis and Wilson. Local arrivals and visits abound as citizens discuss crops, illnesses, and community happenings.
A notice from E F Lovill administrator of J P Taylor deceased calls for the sale of Valle Crucis lands of about 525 acres and a half interest in Blowing Rock Hotel property of eight acres in Watauga County. Sale set for Aug 7 1902 at Boone courthouse with terms one third cash and balance in six and twelve months to pay debts and administration costs.
It dazzles the world with a medical breakthrough for consumption and related illnesses. Advertises St. King's New Discovery as the quickest, surest cure for coughs colds pneumonia hemorrhage bronchitis hay fever and whooping cough. Sold by M. Blackburn with guarantee of satisfaction or refund. Large bottles 50c and 1. Trial bottles free.
By decree of the Superior Court of Watauga County North Carolina a commissioner will sell at public outcry on Monday August 4 between 12 PM and 8 PM the Steele lands totaling 525 acres or thereabout located on Meat Camp and Fir creeks near Riddles Knob Pine Orchard and Long Hope Creek in the case E B and Jane Miller vs A J Moreté and Robert Grubb. The June 2 sale was set aside and a new sale ordered. John H. Broweram, Commissioner.
An advert claims One Minute Cough Cure cures coughs colds and lung troubles. It emphasizes immediate action and safety and lists T. J. Cofley & ro as the sellers.
A Johnson and Robbins notice invites shoppers to a sixty day sale with cheap calicoes at five cents, outings at two for ten cents, dress goods from fifteen to twenty cents per card, and a wide range of items. The ad touts savings on sugar, soap, coffee, hats, shoes, pants, and produce with a pledge to pay top market prices for wool and cattle, backed by twelve years in birch oil trade.
By virtue of two executions issued from the Superior Court of Watauga County dated June 24, 1902, Cowan McClung & Co. and Chapman White Lyons & Co. creditors will sell on Monday August 4, 1902 between 12 M and 4 p.m. at Boone courthouse door the land of J P Councill described as 388 acres with homestead excluded, bounded by Brushy Fork creek B S Councill L Hayes Silas Adams dec F P Mast David Horton and heirs of Amos Howell dec, recorded 1977 deed. Sale for cash to highest bidder. Witness Jon W Miller Sheriff.
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