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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1924
Page
4
The lesson outlines Jesus as the Son of God and Son of Man facing Satan in the wilderness. It explains the purpose, conflict, battleground, attack methods, defense with scripture, and ultimate victory over temptation.
A reflective meditation on human sorrow and sin. The speaker notes that sorrow is a mystery while sinners enduring sorrow worsens the enigma. It concludes with a plea that God asks people not to neglect the lessons bitterness from sin teaches us.
A prayer asking for divine help to be faithful earnest and true in all tasks. The text emphasizes seeking guidance for steadfast conduct across work and duty.
The text contrasts viewing a clear conscience as a luxury versus a necessity and argues that people often discuss others duties more than their own. It emphasizes self-reflection and personal responsibility.
Mrs W Leak Peace offers an educational tour from Boone to Washington D C after the second summer school. The trip includes rail travel, Pullman berth, hotel stays, and guided sightseeing to key sites such as the Capitol White House and Arlington. Cost is fifty five dollars with options to depart Greensboro and other points. reservations urged.
Sunday School at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m. Epworth League at 7 15 p m. Wednesday prayer service at 8 p m with choir practice. Pastor preaches at Blowing Rock Sunday evening at 8. A cordial welcome is extended to all.
Reminder that only one week remains to take advantage of Davidson's July Clearance Sale with limited time to save before prices rise.
The entry taker for Watauga County, North Carolina reports N. H. Earp locating and entering 50 acres of land in Watauga township along the Watauga River and Baird's Creek. The parcel bounds begin at a stake near grant 2163 and proceed along grant lines to include all vacant land within the boundary. Entry recorded July 8, 1924 by H. J. Hardin.
In Watauga County NC Superior Court before the Clerk administrator C C Farthing of Fred Farthing deceased sues Minnie Watson and Farthing relatives Dr L E Farthing Ed G Farthing Zeb V Farthing H Grady Farthing Donald Farthing in a publication notice regarding the estate action.
The defendants Howard Jurney and Ralph Jurney are summoned in a Watauga County North Carolina superior court action to sell lands belonging to the estate of Fred Farthing deceased to marshal assets. They must appear August 21, 1924, at the clerk of court's office in the county courthouse to answer or demur. otherwise the plaintiff's relief will be granted. July 12, 1924. A. W. Smith, Clerk of Superior Court. Linney & Coffey, Attorneys for plaintiff.
By order of Isaac T. Avery Referee in Bankruptcy trustee George M Sudderth will sell on Thursday August 7 1924 at ten o'clock am on the Blowing Rock North Carolina premises all land of the J A Lentz and Will Lentz estates in parcels or as a whole. One fifth cash and four further payments in four six twelve eighteen and twenty four months secured by deeds of trust with interest from sale confirmation. A plat will be shown and inspected. sale free of liens.
Sheriff C M Critcher of Watauga County will sell at the courthouse door on Monday September 1 1924 at 1 o'clock p m a tract of about 4 acres and 85 poles bounded by Eggers Greer and Ellison's Creek. The sale follows an execution in a Valle Crucis Bank suit against W C Eggers and E H Perry for 5 dollars plus costs.
In Watauga County Superior Court Annie Greer vs J Steele Greer alerts that the action to dissolve the bonds of matrimony has commenced. The defendant must appear at the next term, first Monday in September, at Boone courthouse to answer or demur to the complaint.
Notice states J. S. Ragan sold full interest in McKoy Ragan Brick and Stone Company to R. M. McKoy. McKoy to pay all firm debts and handle settlements with creditors. Dated July 7 1924.
On Monday August 4 1924 at 1 pm at the court house door Watauga County the ex sheriff J E Young will sell lands to collect 1922 taxes and penalties for cash. Listings include NORTH FORK Worth & Co 640 acres IDI South 14 acres R F Miller 14 acres Mrs John W Main 118 acres Cartie Eggers 3 acres Baker & Co 60 acres with respective penalties and taxes.
R D Jennings Dentist invites patients from distant areas to write for appointment arrangements. Office located over Watauga County Bank in Boone.
State of North Carolina Watauga County entry taker marks 20 acres on the Watauga River. Beginning at the northeast corner of the W E Shipley tract it runs to Mast’s line and along various courses to rebind the tract to include all vacant land within the boundary. Entered July 8 1924 by H J Hardin entry taker.
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