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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1924
Page
3
The Boone town report highlights a large building campaign with widespread work for many trades. Visitors include L. P. Henkle and Frances Brawley while the community notes various social and religious gatherings and a stolen Ford roadster incident.
Dr. P. P. Hayes died at his sister Mrs. H. P. County’s home on Thursday July 17th. A funeral service was held Saturday morning July 20th at Cove Creek Baptist Church conducted by Rev. L. C. Wilson. Speakers included Prof. Bb. B. Dougherty Prof. A. J. Green and Ex-Senator W. 8. Farthing who praised him highly. His burial on a hill above Cove Creek Church was marked by a bank of flowers from absent friends and loved ones.
A card expresses sincere appreciation to many in Boone and surrounding country for assistance at the burial of their father at Cove Creek last week. Gratitude is extended to those who spoke kindly of his life and offered sympathy. May blessings and the Holy Spirit be with all. Signed by J. E. Hayes and Mrs. Branscomb, Mrs. H. L. Hawk, Mrs. M. L. Earnest, Sydney S. Hayes.
If you want to avoid property advertising you must pay taxes by August 1. U M Crit cher sheriff.
A nearby hill bears a burning cross as talk grows about Klan expansion and its alleged enlistment signals. The American Citizen poem questions Klan beliefs and role, while local notices advertise a for sale house and stray livestock with contact details.
A brief notice lists locations for a visit or event at the Home Office in Lenoir North Carolina on July 26. The fragment provides no further details on purpose or speakers.
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