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Newspaper

Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1920

Page

2

Prominent citizen L. B. McNeill dies after illness at Zionville

A large Masonic funeral honors L. B. McNeill of Zionville R D near Boone after a brief illness. He leaves a wife and eleven children, the first death in the large family, with many friends and sympathetic neighbors attending the services.

L. B. M Neill Zionville Masonic Fraternity McNeill Watauga Lodge Boone Heaves Marshal Glenn Missoula Mont Me. McNeill Tle

Rev Ed Robbins Ordained at Blowing Rock Baptist Church

After the action of the church Bro Ed Robbins was ordained to the gospel ministry at Blowing Rock Baptist Church on Wednesday night May 26. Rev M A Adams preached the sermon and gave the charge with Rev FP M Huggins presenting the Bible and offering the ordination prayer. Robbins is recommended to the churches as a man of consecration and in sympathy with the mission work of the churches.

Ed. Robbins Blowing Rock Baptist Church M.A. Adams M. Huggins Robbins

Confederate Veteran David Dugger Dies at Vilas Age

A well known Confederate veteran, David Dugger of Vilas, has died at an advanced age. He was respected in the county, attended reunions, and was a popular storyteller of his Civil War experiences. His wife predeceased him, and he had lived alone in his cottage home.

David Dugger Vilas Dugger David Dagger Mr. Dogger

Trained Animals Featured in M L Clark & Son Show at Boone

Trained animals from M L Clark and Son's Combined Shows headline two daily performances in Boone on Saturday June 5. The show boasts high class acts and careful selection of wild animals praised by press and public as clean and moral. Farm listings note Newark Delaware property by J A McKelvey in Northern Delaware.

M. L. Clark & Son M. L. Clarke & Son M.L. Clark & Son Boone Ady

High Class Show By M L Clarkon Combined Shows

A showcase of trained animals and top international vaudeville acts brings a fast paced program to Boone on Saturday June 9 afternoon and night. The troupe promises speed and a flawless sequence with many feature acts and humorous clowns.

M.L. Clarkon Boone Dune Sth

Fruit Farm For Sale Near Deep Gap North Carolina

Acres on Boone Trail two miles east of Deep Gap in Blue Ridge, Watauga County. Over 1000 bearing apple trees and many peach trees, good pasture, cultivating land, young timber, well fenced and watered. Includes new room house, spring water, good barn and out-buildings. Ideal summer home. For more information write T G Gre for edient Wyoming 6841.

Boone Trail Deep Gap Blue Ridge Watauga County N.C T. G. Gre

Crop Prospects Improve As Young Plants Flourish

The report notes ongoing healthy growth in young crops and overall favorable conditions for farming. Strong yields are anticipated as the fields show vigor and steady development.

Mr W D Norris Visited Village Amid Feeble Health

Mr W D Norris of Sands, long in feeble health, was seen in the village on Monday.

W. D. Norris Sands

Change of control at Watauga Supply Company in 1920

Notice to editors that the Watauga Supply Company sold its entire interest to W. R. Grage effective June 1 1920. Grage assumes all liabilities and will receive all book accounts or debts due to the firm, with payment to the company as now constituted. Signed by W. W. Mast and T. L. Mast.

Watauga Supply Company W. R. Grage W. W. Mast T. L. Mast

Boxwood Sprays Offered by Pittsburgh Firm

Boxwood sprays available in dwarf or tall varieties. Pittsburgh Cat Flower Company advertises 25 years of boxwood specialties and invites customers to state exactly what they can supply and write soon. Located at 116-118 Seventh Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Pittsburgh Cat Flower Company Seventh Street Pittsburgh Penn

Notice to Automobiles Owners on License Violations

Sheriff J. E. Young warns that running vehicles without a proper license or with out of state licenses is illegal. Violators will be dealt with upon apprehension.

J. E. Young

Notice to creditors of J. C. Horton estate

The administratrix Carrie R Ho Lovin notifies all claimants to present their claims within 12 months from May 1 1920 or be barred. Creditors urged to settle debts promptly as the estate ends.

J. C. Horton Carrie R. Ho Lovin Atty. Ulnx John W. Mainedee

Notice to creditors and administrator sale of farm

Notice declares Ro. Minin as administrator of the estate of John W. Mainedee and requires creditors to present claims within 12 months. It also advertises the Allen Hix farm for sale on New River with about 100 acres, including timber and meadow, a residence, orchard, and gardening land, with contact by J. S. Stanbury in Boone.

Allen Hix New River Stanbury Boone, N. Co

Entry Notice for 2553 Lands Along Watauga River

In Laurel Creek township State of North Carolina enters fifty acres along the Watauga River. The description starts at a hemlock near Polly Edmisten’s corner and runs via P Le Farthing’s Vine chestnut pine and a maple to Rudis Hockaday’s line then back to the beginning. Entry taken May 5 by Hardin, Entry Taker.

State of North Carolina M. H. Rdnisten Laurel Creek Polly Edmisten P. le Farthing Rudis Hockaday Hockaday GA Ainistentine Hardin Entey

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