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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1916
Page
2
A satirical sketch targets a preacher for constant criticism on every habit from sermon form to social life. It notes the paradox of a man who “lives and moves” despite harsh judgments on work, salary, politics, and personal life.
A home ceremony at J. M. Moretz residence last Friday at 3 p m united Grover Triplett of Lenoir and Alma Moretz in marriage. Rev. J. H. Farthing performed the service with three invited guests present. The couple will reside in Lenoir where the groom owns property. Alma, a graduate of the A T & S, is praised as a top primary teacher and skilled musician.
Dr Alfred W Dula, chairman of the N C Optometric Society prosecuting committee, charges J A Somers with practicing optometry and medicine without a state license. He asserts Somers used tax receipts as pretend state licensing and says Somers will be indicted in Watauga and Avery counties.
The Boone and Blowing Rock Turnpike Co. stock majority, held by Dr. McD and R. C. Little, was sold to Boone citizens after flood damage crippled the road. John W. Hodges became president, J. S. Winkler secretary, and a $1000 loan authorized to begin repairs with hopes of reopening the road within ten days to five weeks.
Caldwell resident Ki W Archer notes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy before travel and at home, claiming the family has used it for years. The ad-like remark promotes the product as an essential household item and travel companion.
In the Superior Court of Watauga County the commissioner will sell at the courthouse door in Boone on September 4 1916 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. the 80 acre Laurel Creek Township tract formerly part of the John Mast vs Clarence Mast case, joining Newton Banner G W Moody and others, with a detailed metes and bounds description.
FOR SALE ONE REGAL AUTOMOBILE in fine condition recently rebuilt will sell for cost of repairing or swap for Ford. If you want a bargain in a car call on or write me. Terms if wanted. Will make a good truck. F. A. Bingham, Amantha, N. C.
A region wide testimonial campaign shows Doan's Kidney Pills relieve years of backache and kidney disorders. W M Childers of Lenoir NC reports lasting relief after four years of trouble and again confirms cure in 1914. Price 50c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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