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Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1922

Page

2

Are Modern Boys Still Lovers of Dogs in Emporia

The Winston Journal reports William A. White's protest when Emporia Kansas offered 25 cents for each stray dog brought to the pound to be killed. White organized a July Fourth parade of boys with dogs to protest. None brought dogs, leaving White humiliated, yet he notes some youths remain devoted to dogs and see them as loyal friends amid changing times.

William A. White Emporia Kansas White Winston Journal

Reverend Culp Elopes with Woman in Spring Valley

A Methodist preacher Rev W W Culp eloped with a young woman from Spring Valley Ohio, deserting his wife and nine children. They were tracked in Michigan by a probation officer and returned home. The pastor claimed his wife forced him out and would curse, while the wife forgave him and the observer suspects motive and possible punishment.

W. W. Culp Spring Valley Michigan Charlotte

Wade Wagner Dies at Critcher Hotel in Boone

Wade Wagner aged 44, well known in Watauga county, died at the Critcher hotel after a brief illness. He lived with his wife Sarah Marsh Wagner and planned a modern Boone home. Funeral held at Valle Crucis with large turnout. he was Catholic and had no local spiritual advisor.

Wade Wagner Watauga County Critcher Hotel Lenoir Valle Crucis Baird Boone Joe

Hartley Undergoes Appenix Operation In Boone

Walter Hartley of Lenoir who headed the excavating crew at the School was taken ill Monday evening with acute appendicitis. Drs Jones Bingham and Tate performed the operation at two Tuesday morning assisted by trained nurse Miss Crawford. Hartley is recovering well with no complications. His wife arrived Tuesday morning and Oscar L Harding and family of Johnson City are visiting Boone for a few weeks.

Walter Hartly Lenoir Jones and Bingham Tate Banner Elk Oscar L. Hardin Johnson City Boone Mrs. Little

Bee sting leads Caldwell farmer to death

Harry Collord of Caldwell County or Caldwell area died within an hour after being stung on the right temple by a honey bee. He collapsed as swelling and shock followed the sting. Coroner ruled death from apoplexy due to the shock and a weak heart.

Hip Slater Mies Mnfide Collerd Thomas J. Lewis

Tan. lac. Boom Drug Co Promotes Health via Boone Offer

A compact ad-like note urges readers to build up their system and feel fine by taking Tan. lac. from Boone Drug Co. The message emphasizes daily health benefits and positions the drug as a simple wellness aid available locally.

Lac Boone Drug Co

Training School Faculty Changes and Activities

The article lists faculty changes at the training school with Miss Cora Harris teaching History and Citizenship, Miss Esther Stanbury teaching Grammar methods, and Mr. Rankin leaving English to Mr. Smith after receiving a Doctor of Divinity from an Iowa institution. It notes Miss Ruth Rankin teaching piano, Mr. Downam returning to Lenior, chapels led by Rev Huggins and Rev Brinkman, and a postponed Grandfather Mountain trip. It also reports a student team beating the faculty 11 to 3 in the second session’s first game.

Cora Harris Charlotte Charlotte High School Esther Stanbury Wilson Jarrell Rankin Smith Iowa Ruth Rankin Downam Lenoir Huggins The Baptist l Brinkman Methodist Davis Baptist Church Rutherfordton Grandfather Mountains Arthur Moore

Tanlac Claims Quick Relief for Biliousness and Ills

If you suffer from biliousness constipation headache nervousness sallow complexion loss of appetite bad taste in mouth Tanlac and Tanlac Vegetable Pills will certainly straighten you out Boone Drug Co.

Boone Drug Co

Legion Meets Saturday at Court House in Boone

The Watauga Post reports American Legion members will gather at the courthouse this Saturday, July 22, urging full attendance. An ad prompts Tanlac to boost health, and notices advertise a Ford Touring Car for sale at 175 dollars. Also for sale is a plot of land near Training School, half a mile from Boone Trail Highway, cared for by D. E. Hartley.

Watauga Post, American Legion Court House Training School Boone Trail Highway D. E. Hartley Boone, N. C Dte

Voters consider reforms by Buarve Corrry for General Assembly

Candidate Buarve Corrry from Watauga County lays out proposed laws if elected. He favors abolishing the county treasurer position to save an estimated 1500 to 2000 dollars yearly and advocates paying the sheriff a salary. He says road tax on real estate and personal property could be enacted if a majority supports it, and pledges to follow the will of the majority on local laws.

Watauga County General Assembly of North Carolina Reyal Buarve Corrry

For Sale Five Holstein cows and two heifers note

For sale five pure bred Holstein cows and heifers two year old heifers and two to freshen in September one fresh and two to freshen in September. See or write H H Greene Leander NC 720 2tp.

H. H. Greene Leander N. C

For Sale 32 Acres with Orchard and Homes near Hudson NC

Sealed in a single parcel, thirty-two acres of land include two houses a peach apple cherry and grape orchard a meadow and good pasture Also a nice home located within one mile of Hudson North Carolina Prospective buyers should write or see B F Herman in Hudson for details at 720 4te.

Hudson N. C B. F. Herman

Watauga County Treasurer Candidate Declares Candidacy

The speaker announces candidacy for the office of Treasurer of Watauga county pending Democratic County Convention action in Boone on Monday July 31.

Watauga County Boone Noah Winebarger

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Catauga Democrat Rivers Boone N. C EAN Herican Press Association Walter Hartley Legion Tanlac H. W. Horton W. R. Winkler Fas James W. Vines W. R. Vines Buster Davidson's Department Store N. L. Mast, Pres G. P. Hagaman W. D. Farthing Ass’t Miss Pearl Hooges Austin E. South Tesla Watauga County Bank Watauga Firestone Cord Hood Thermoid Michelin Oldfield Story Watauga Supply Co
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