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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1921
Page
1
The piece urges awe at everyday wonders from electricity to the sun and the sea, contrasting the fool who sees only common things with the wise who builds a world of marvels. It uses Prometheus and myth to stress reverent wonder at human progress and natural phenomena.
The Statesville Landmark reports shifting signals on Mr. Linney and the Republican chairman’s fate amid a tense South dependent on the colored vote. National party plans in Georgia aim to push black voters to the rear, affecting prospects in the South and overall strategy in the North and West.
Avery county resident Charley Oaks, tried for killing Elk Park police officer Zeb Winters and found guilty of second degree murder, was released on $10,000 bond set by Judge Shaw pending Supreme Court appeal. Jurors saw manslaughter possible, but verdict stood. Oaks has behaved as an ideal prisoner, hopeful for eventual freedom.
Mr John Greer in charge of Boone Trail Highway reports finishing machining and ditching from Boone to the Tennessee line improving the road. Preceding rains left the route in good condition with mud remaining. Work now shifts to Vilas to Valle Crucis segment before returning to Boone to address the Boone and Blowing Rock Road condition.
In Watauga cars are reported without license tags, an open violation to law. County officers are urged to enforce the rule, as the license fee supports road funds. Violators face fines up to 850 dollars and jail terms. Obtain a license and tag to avoid trouble.
Postmasters nationwide aid capital growth by distributing about 300 000 letters since mid February urging savings in government securities. They stress that saving even a dollar makes a person a capitalist and highlight the benefits of sound investments for communities in Maryland the District of Columbia West Virginia Virginia and the two Carolinas.
Roth Hat Factory at 419 Granby Street, Norfolk, advertises cleaning and blocking of ladies and mens panamas and hats of all kinds by experts without acids, paints, or powders. Mail orders invited. claims largest factory of its kind in the South.
Mr. Amos Ward, a village blacksmith and noted resident, purchased the Blair cottage near the town cemetery. Ed G. Farthing and several carpenters are at work on the new house for Russell G. Hodges.
Mortgagee W Watson will sell at Boone courthouse door for cash on June 6 at 1 PM the property described by metes and bounds in Watauga County North Carolina. The sale enforces a note of 1000 dollars with interest and costs and listed acreage about 7112 acres more or less. W Watson, Mortgagee, April 1, 21.
Entry Notice describes Mark Squires claiming 1 acre in Elk Ridge township on Butalo water, adjoining Elk Creek Lumber Co with boundary lines through tract numbers 210 384 2080 340 and 1071. Description covers a stake corner and lines north east south and west to begining. notes unappropriated entry. May Be. HARDIE N Entry Taker. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION states Hila Laurence estate, administ rator Solomon Eggers. Creditors must file claims by not later than 12th day of a cited month or be barred. Debtors to settle immediately. This day of stay W221.
Notice states mortgagee Atty Joan H. Bingham will sell at Boone Court House to satisfy balance due on land in Laurel Creek township. Property described by metes bound with multiple courses and distances, totaling about 46 acres 62 square perches, adjoining D H Mast and others. Sale date and terms set, with reference to prior mortgage and chain of title.
Executor's notice announces probate of A Th Eller's will and warns all claimants to present their claims by April 25, 1922, or be barred. The notice lists the county and involved parties and confirms the date and official action by the executor.
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