Kilgo in Train Altercation Sparks Local Gossip
Watauga Democrat reports Dr Kilgo’s tense morning encounter with Mr Crawford on a Greensborough to Burlington train. Crawford called a coward, crowd separated them. Crawford praised for defending his father one recalls, while Kilgo’s behavior draws criticism from the paper. The piece recalls Rev JF Austin’s 15 year prior tenure and his family’s hardship as he faces jail in Salisbury for theft or embezzlement amid sensational language about his decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilgo
RB. B. Crawford
Winston-Salem
Greensboro
Burlington
Kilgo
L. W. Grawford
Crawford
JF. Austin
Watanga
Salisbury
Governor Aycock Urges Fair Trials to End Lynching
The speaker commends Governor Aycock for opposing lynching and calls for all citizens to support him. He notes Aycock’s pledge to reward arrests and convictions of lynching participants and expresses a desire that no further lynching occur, with punishment by law for wrongdoers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Aycock
Aycock
Mountain Teachers Praised by Visiting Educator
A guest educator with extensive teaching in several counties and Wa tanga says mountain students are bidable and well behaved while patrons rarely nitpick. He notes he would prefer teaching there and calls Watauga the most advanced school he has taught in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watanga
Watauga
Reverend Willie Wilson Returns Home From Japan After 12 Years
The Tenn. Tomahawk notes Reverend Willie Wilson of Southerland New York has recently returned from Japan where he resided for twelve years. He is warmly remembered by many here and has relatives living locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tenn. Tomahawk
Willie Wilson
Southerland
N. Y
Japan
Wilson
Nanan Aera
Tribute to Bryan Overshadowed in Ohio Convention
Henry Watterson and the News & Observer weigh in on the Ohio convention debate, praising Bryan for choosing constitutional government over personal leadership and arguing labor must oppose trusts and their backers rather than rely on sensational promises from Debs and allies. The passage reflects partisan stances on 1904 presidential prospects and labor trust politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obie Press
Ohio
Bryan
Henry Watterson
Trusts
Debs & Co
Debs
Labor
News & Observer
Political stance urged for unity against imperialism
Henry Watterson calls on the Democracy to delay subordinate issues, elevate constitutional liberty, nominate a conciliatory candidate to unite anti imperialist forces, and secure broad support from diverse groups, while congratulating anti imperialists on their resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Watterson
Asheville Lumber Denier Returns From New York Trip
J H Bryan, the lumber denier, comes back to Asheville from a business trip to New York. He is glad to be home due to the weather. He says New York is unendurable and very hot with sticky conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
J.H. Bryan
New York
Mr. Bryan
Educational number of the Presbyterian Standard
The first Educational number of the Presbyterian Standard has arrived. It features numerous illustrations of the North Carolina Colleges and is beautifully and splendidly produced. It will be appreciated by all interested in the educational movement in the State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Scholar John A Bryan 94 in Princeton Birthday Note
John A Bryan, brother of Wm Cullen Bryant and author of Thanatopsis, recently celebrated his 94th birthday in Princeton New Jersey. A scholarly man he never actively pursued politics and lived alongside Longfellow Holmes Poe and Hawthorne, now a fading leaf on the aging literary tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Bryan
Wm. Cullen Byran
Princeton
New Jersey
Longfellow
Holmes
Poe
Hawthorne
Shipbuilding costs and trade law reform debate
The text argues American ships can be built cheaply if steel and iron plate makers sell at the same low price domestically as to foreign builders. It suggests repealing navigation laws to allow Americans to buy ships abroad and to curb steel magnates who influence prices.
Fifty Against Two and Other Dated Notices
Public notices and advertisements reflect health tonics, crop opinions, labor migration, and political commentary. The item mentions Hopi Sarasa parila a tonic, Secretary Wilson on crop reports, Reynolds Tobacco Factory layoffs driving emigration to Ohio and Washington, Spring cough dangers and One Minute Cough Cure, plus a University of Chicago professor remark on college attendance and a political critique regarding colonies and the flag.
Chemist Claims Coal to Electricity Process
A Chicago chemist announces a method to produce electricity directly from coal, but commentators view the claim as having a perpetual motion flavor and doubt its feasibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Castoria and other era notices flash across a page
A mishmash of editorial notes and public concerns mentions Castoria advertisements, liquor sale bans in Cuba, labor strikes, and social issues. It touches on steel strike tactics, Hood's Sarsaparilla, salt mine alliances, indemnities for white boxers, and British conduct in the Boer and Philippines contexts.
Sale of Land Under 1901 Mortgage Deed in Watauga County
Public notice of sale on the first Monday in August 1901 at Boone Court House. W. V. Calaway and wife mortgagees will sell two parcels described as 60 and 75 acres, bounded by Gragg and Linville Improvement Co lines, to satisfy a promissory note of $700 secured by a June 18 1899 mortgage, recorded in book Q year 236.
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BE. M. Grape
Rachael Gragg
W. V. Calaway
Watauga Superior Court
Court House
Boone
E. M. Gragg
Watanga River
E. M Gragg
Gragg
W W. Justice
Linville Improvement Co
B. B. Churche
Churche
N. Pgilend
Geo. Berrie
Calvin Berry
Office of the Register of Deeds
Wataua County
W. V. Canaway
Loviuu
Ho for Blowin Rock awaits pure life-giving air
Crowds in cities towns and country call for a sweet long draught of pure atmosphere. The speaker notes many visitors arriving daily and prepares to better accommodate trade in the related line.
Merchandize Bargains Move Stock With Rare Prices
A shop announces a wide assortment of merchandise at compelling bargains. The owner guarantees a complete stock in every department and promises prices so low they will move the goods quickly.
Dress Goods Offer From Market Vendor
In almost endless varieties prices and styles the finest fabrics are offered on this market down to the cheapest grades. If you need anything in this line it will be to your interest to call on me.
Buchanan announces diverse goods and trade offers
Z B Buchanan promotes shoes for ladies men and children and wants heavy pairs. He lists groceries provisions hardware glassware and summer stock. Encourages bringing country produce and offers the highest market prices for chickens eggs and butter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. B. Buchanan
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Watauga Democrat
Robert C. Rivers
Borrog and Proprietor
Os JM
Cuba
Scott
Jeve York
Shek
West
Reynolds Tobarco
Moretz & Farthing
Johnson and Buchanan
Starr
University of Chicago
Amay
Hood
Salt Trust
England
Philippines
Kitchener
Hin
Athe Michigan Drug CO
Detroit
Mich
Boone, N.C
Tiber
Linney & Hayes
Boone, N. C
F. A. Linney
North Carolina State Normal and Industrial College
Seasion
Charles D. McIver
Greensboro, N. C
Kentucky
Baporiti
Johnston
B. Webb
Miller
Wilkesboro
W. J. Bower
Lenoir, N
Caldwell
Mitchell, Ashe
Sadie’s
Mason
A.C. Miller
N.C. Duly
Sadie
Holiclaw
Vilas
N. C
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