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Newspaper

Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1929

Page

7

Jim Cummins Dies in Missouri After Life With Jesse James

Jim Cummins 82 a Confederate veteran and longtime associate of Jesse James and Quantrill’s band died at the Confederate home in Higginsville Missouri. He spent his later years telling stories and had a history of boastful incidents that sparked minor violence at reunions and among fellow veterans.

Jim Cummins Jesse James Missouri Higginsville Cole Younger William Clark Quantin Cummins Clement James Boys Middle West Montana Johnson Clay County Quantraill Independence David Edwards J. R. McCormick McCormick

Bull Frog and Jay Bird Meet on River Bank

A Bull Frog and Jay Bird swap quips about singing and voices. The frog fetches worms and a fly for the bird but swallows the prey in a playful trick, ending with a splash. An unrelated note estimates Sandhill peach crop at 1,200 cars with better prices expected.

Mister Jay Bird Dr. Bull Frog

Very Latests Fashion in Sports Costumes This Season

Sensible and comfortable sports costumes suit tub washing. Washable silks in plain crepe and polka dot jackets blend contrast designs. Broadcloth in plaids and figures rises in popularity for summer frocks with or without sleeves and shorts. Dyeable one strap slippers match dance frocks with high heels and decorative buckles.

Stetli Paris

Judge Reveals Sharp Rise in Reconciliations This Year

Judge James B. Ruhl of Cleveland reports reconciliations up 1000 percent as he handles about 100 cases weekly. A quoted line asks about the sinking fund and notes it has sunk, reflecting a financial concern.

James B. Ruhl Cleveland Ohio

Purification Claim Promises Health Through Calotabs

Physicians endorse Purification as Nature’s foundation of health. Take Calotabs once or twice weekly for several weeks to purify the entire system. Calotabs are described as the greatest of all purifiers. Family package with directions costs 35 cents at drugstores.

Nature

Public auction for delinquent taxes in Boone North Carolina

By order of the County Commissioners the courthouse door in Boone will open Monday August 5 192% from 10 am to 3 pm to sell to the highest bidder delinquent properties listed for tax years 1925 1926 1927 and 1928 including numerous individuals and parcels across 10 or more names with acres and lot counts.

Board of County Commissioners Boone N. C Csah Watauga County Superior Court Said County W. J. Wagner J. L. Wagner L. M. Farthing Watauge County Walter L. Ward Eliza Ward Watauga North Carolina J. J. Mast Ed Yates Laurel Creek Watauga River E. M. Presnell Bessie Ward E. M Presnell Office of the Register of Deeds Book of Mortgages No

Tax List of Watauga County Land Holdings 1929

A public sheriff sale transcript lists multiple land parcels from Watauga and neighboring areas with owners and acreage. The document records names such as Greer J W and Hendrix J W plus property sizes ranging from 1 acre to 156 acres with dates in 1927 1928 and a July 9 1929 sheriff signature by L M Farthing.

Watauga Berry J. R H. H Danner Oscar White Ernest Arthur Whittington Conley Story M. C AG Cornelis Larkin Lle Davis Walter Yates T. F Henson, M. L McGinnis P. M A. T Triplett J E Toss Wagner W. J L. M. Farthing Watauga County

Executions and Foreclosure Notices From County Courts

Notices announce probate administration for J W Harrison estate with twelve month claims period and settlement demand. Watauga County foreclosure suit against Viola Carlton requires appearance August to answer the complaint.

Notice of Sale of Lands in Watauga County NC

Public notices announce sales by trustees and sheriffs in Watauga County. Listings include multiple parcels and acres for individuals such as Brown J R and Henson family, plus a Blowing Rock tract. Auctions occur July and August 1929 with details on deed records and mortgage obligations.

Doctor Jones to See Boone Patients Monthly

Notice lists Dr A G Jones eye ear nose throat specialist in Johnson City Tenn will visit Dr Hagaman Boone on the first Monday of each month for his practice. W R Winkler sells Boone garage business to J D Horton and assumes bills before June 26 1929. Administratrix Mrs Lillie Adams seeks claims against estate of Mrs Mattie Sullivan due within one year from July 1 1929.

W. R. Winkler & Co W. R. Winkler J. D. Horton A. G. Jones Johnson City Tenn Boone Mattie Sullivan Lillie Adams

Notice of sale and claim payment in Vilas business

All persons are notified that the mercantile business at Vilas North Carolina has been sold to Mr C L Billings. All persons with claims against the B and D Service Station must present them for payment. Dated 25 June 1929. B S Dugger C I Billings 28

State of North Carolina Watauga J. W. Harrison Vertie A. Hampton T. A Vilas N. C C. L Billings B. S. Dugger Billings

Same Prescription He Wrote In 1892

Dr Caldwell began practice in 1875 and rejected harsh purges. His liquid laxative Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, introduced in 1892, targets constipation with a mild stimulant for women children and the elderly and is now widely sold. Patients reported relief from headaches biliousness indigestion and related symptoms. Free trial bottle offered by mail from Monticello Illinois.

Caldwell Monticello Illinois

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BED Time Stories Cecile Boston Post Bald Mountain F. H. Greer Beaver Dam Henson Dave Keller Joe Trivett Don Ward Dewey Moore J. W Blue Ridge Coffey Alice E Cottrell D. J Crawford & Mast Bis Ge A. Boldin Hardy L. S Lewis H. It Ee Cook T. L Horton Ray Winkler Mrs M. L Hodges Carl Bumgarner M. S Hollars Oliver Millard C Stony Fork M. Carlton Viola Carlton Cove Creek Howard Oxentine Hattie Oxentine Thomas Coffey, Jr Blowing Rock J. R. Robbins Thos. H. Coffey, Jr G'Wan Wurry Pinky Wer By Terry Gilkison Wey John E. Brown T. E. Bingham Brown & Bingham Attorneys AT Law Martin Block Sergia Hi-Land Dry Cleaning CO
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