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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1916
Page
3
The Slatanga Democrat reports flood impacts across Watauga and surrounding towns. Residents aid Globe flood victims, repairs at New River Light & Power, and relief from local churches and educators. Officials plan 1915 tax advertising while scholars and visitors attend county events and town notices.
A large group gathered at Mrs D J Lawrance's Zionville home to honor her 69th birthday. About forty guests joined relatives and neighbors for a sumptuous dinner in the dining room and back yard, sharing well wishes for many more years of happiness and usefulness.
Congress man from this district Hon. R. L. Doughton will speak at Boone on the first Monday of court September 4 1916 at noon. Everyone is invited to attend and hear the issues of the day discussed.
Water damaged shoes undergarment and hosiery flood the Sher wood's stock offering a big sale for Friday August 4 1916 starting at 9 30 a m. A separate lot of dry goods clothing shoes hats and more will be sold without damage. Terms include cash on hand for small amounts and six months with note and approved security for larger sums.
Register of Deeds W R Gragg assisted by Mary Payne Verna Wilson Mabel Toppings and Russel Hodges is not engaged in making the tax books for 1916.
James B. Miller announces his candidacy for Watauga county treasurer subject to the Republican county convention in Boone on August 7 1916 dated July 18 1916. Also a 1916 NC superior court case notices a summons for $244.60 and an attachment warrant against the defendant with appearance required.
Sheriff W P Moody warns all taxpayers in Watauga County that unpaid taxes for 1915 will be collected after the first Monday in August without further notice. He urges settlement by the deadline to avoid property levies, stating no favorites will be shown and promising to fulfill duty. Dated July 11, 1916.
A historical advertisement offers one hundred dollars for an uncured catarrh case using Hall's Catarrh Medicine. It touts a 35 year track record, claims to cleanse blood and mucous surfaces, and invites readers to request testimonials from F. J. Cuesny & Co. of Toledo.
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