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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1917
Page
3
The Watauga Democrat reports guests at the Critcher Hotel in Boone and visits by Capt Lovill and Prof Robeson. It notes weather delaying school start, Ford purchases, and community deaths including Mr Jerome Moretz and Mr W T Benson. Also mentions depot site at Shulls Mills and a local wedding at Foscoe.
Local automotive shop urges buyers not to expect trouble from Buick or Maxwell cars, highlighting their emphasis on service and reliability through Boone Garage guidance.
Rev G I Hodges filled appointments at Boone s Fork last Saturday and Sunday and preached at Sandy Flat Sunday evening. Dr Vance preached on Patriotism at the Presbyterian Church. Rev Edgar Taft preached Sunday night at the Presbyterian Church. Claude Teague and Russell Teague of Blowing Rock joined Battery A Field Artillery and will travel to Lenoir then Greenville Training Camp. Mr Clark of Clarksdale Miss ill and cared for by Dr Brooks. Mr Atkins filled appointments at Blowing Rock Sunday and Monday morning. Mrs C A L Holfhouser improving from rheumatism. Miss Ellen Coffey plans to enter Davenport College next September. Amicus.
Mrs Elizabeth Ray born February 13 1866 died July 20 1917 at her Boone home after a lengthy illness. The funeral was conducted by the writer with Rev M A Adams of the Boone Baptist church assisting, and burial in Boone cemetery. The bereaved family is prayed for to follow her mother’s example toward heaven.
An old advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a mild laxative that clears bowel congestion and removes waste. It claims regular use improves health and brightens eyes with a light, fever-free feel, urging readers to buy from their druggist for 25 cents.
Investigation at Cone Garage scrutinizes Maxwell and Buick performance on steep hills and the related operation costs. The report compares endurance, fuel use, and overall value, highlighting practical implications for owners.
To those who ministered to us during the long illness, death and burial of our dear wife and mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Ray, we extend our thanks. The kind words and deeds cheered us through the dark hours. Again let us thank you.
Sheriff W. P. Moody warns Ray and Pasty and others their taxes unpaid by Monday will be advertised in the Democrat. Lists prepared for advertising, so come forward to settle and save cost. Taxes must be paid.
Property listing in Hudson North Carolina offers a store and lot 180 by 474 feet, plus six acres with a five room house grape vines fruit trees barn and granary three acres cultivated and three timber. Near a graded school ideal for a merchant or teacher. Contact B F Herman. Buick valve in head motor cars D B Bingham local agent.
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