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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1917
Page
2
R. C. Rivers, proprietor, delivers a notice in Whe Cistangs Democrat dated Tuesday July 19 1917. The brief notice sets forth ownership and publication details for an upcoming local notice.
The Wilkes Patriot report from a Northern capitalists party led by John M Beckly and Wood of Rochester visits the Watauga and Yadkin River Railroad area. They express astonishment at the region's potential and consider financing its completion to Boone, opening vast timber mineral and agricultural wealth and boosting North Carolina commerce.
Aunt Millie Walker aged 91 walked from her home to Mrs. B F Wilcox for a birthday dinner in her honor and returned home the same day in what was her first visit for many years. Spencer Day shows slight improvement after a period of illness. The Skulls Mills tent meeting led by Revs Hall and Gragg continues. Mr 8 S Cook plans a new residence and barn. Ben Moody Burt Jenkins and Grant Hartley left for Virginia Tuesday morning.
The Battery of Artillery to be organized at Lenoir seeks 50 Watauga county boys to join a mounted unit for the war duration. Pay ranges 30 to 51 dollars monthly with expenses paid. chiefs and support staff receive 38 dollars. Edmund Jones Jr will assist enlistments at Lovill's office or Critcher's Hotel until Friday night July 20. Many Boone-area youths are already enlisting. join now or risk serving away from home among strangers.
Blowing Rock enjoys brisk activity with visitors from Skull's Mills and Boone. Rev Hodges filled appointments at Walrhead and Patterson. A wedding occurred as Squire Tilden Icenhour officiated for J E Young's daughter. Dr Bingham moved into a new home. a stove fire at the Lunch Room was contained. merchants stay busy delivering goods.
A Red Cross rally at Valle Crucis last Saturday night drew a good crowd despite rain and mud. The event featured ice cream, cake, lemonade, hot coffee, sandwiches, homemade candy, flowers, lights, and speeches by Reve Tompkins, Monroe Baird, and Mrs Chapin. Audience participation and a later motion picture show followed, with proceeds above $50.
A letter to Boone district parents announces the Boone Public School will open on July 23. New teachers include Miss Errol Bolch of Hickory as principal, Miss Lu la Prestwood of Hendersonville for intermediate grades, and Miss Blanche Blair of Boone to teach first and second grades. Each instructor’s background is summarized, promotion cards are requested, book purchases are discouraged until teachers specify needs, and community involvement is urged to improve the seven month term.
The Watauga Red Cross auxiliary will meet at the courthouse in Boone on Friday evening July 20 at 8 20. Mrs Chapin a National Red Cross representative returning from Washington will be present with materials to begin active work on boxes of accessories for wounded soldiers in France. Valle Crucis and Blowing Rock auxiliaries are invited and expected to attend. Members due to pay eight year dues should bring them to the meeting.
The Charlotte Observer notes that in the first thirteen days of July Russians captured about 86 000 German soldiers and 834 officers along with vast artillery. Russian pressure from the rear disrupts German plans causing troop redeployments from the western front to meet new eastern-front threats. The German authorities acknowledge the seriousness of the Russian offensive.
The notice lists service times for The Episcopal Church in Watauga County across locations Blowing Rock Boone Todd Shulls Mills and Shulls Mills with Sunday services at 11 a.m. 10 a.m. and other times on various Sundays and days. It names J N Atkins as associated contact or organizer.
Weak weary women suffer daily from backaches and urinary troubles. Mrs L W Powell of Lenoir North Carolina credits Dean's Kidney Pills with strengthening her back and improving her health after doctors advised a kidney remedy. Price 50c at all dealers. Foster-Milburn Co. BulLY New York.
Land for sale containing 100 acres with 60 acres cleared in grass and 40 acres timber. Located 24 miles west of Boone. Dwelling with 4 rooms, good outbuildings, two orchards. For price and terms write R. A. Adams Vilas North Carolina Route 1.
Special notice promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets as a purging aid that cleanses the bowels removes undigested matter and tones the liver. Claims are made that the pills do not cause griping or nausea and offer a light free comfortable feeling without addiction. Sold everywhere.
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