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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1926
Page
5
The Watauga Democrat announces rates on application for advertising and lists sections such as cards of thanks resolutions of respect obituaries and other notices authored by The Rivers Printing Company editors and publishers.
The piece notes renewed Senate scrutiny over Pennsylvania Republican primaries between Ware and Pepper. It cites historic spending in Newberry cases and claims primaries now surpass earlier sums, warning large spending ruins public trust and Senate honor.
A cake replica of Independence Hall in Philadelphia celebrates the Sesqui Centennial Exposition, opening June 1 and running to December 1, marking the 150th anniversary of American independence. The State House sits on a hotel dining room table as the showpiece.
A quarrel ends with the judge dismissing the case after a husky man pleads that his wife provoked him with taunts while she challenges him to strike. The exchange reveals a volatile domestic scene and the bench declares the matter settled.
A reader of a humorous note muses on dreaming of being a bachelor and wonders what it presages, joking that waking may bring disappointment.
The Boone church reports large crowds and strong interest at nightly 8 o'clock revival meetings led by Elder Fremont Whitman. It invites Appalachian State Normal School students and visitors to attend, with a Sunday school at 10 and worship Sundays at 11 am and 8 pm.
The Normal reports 188 present last Sunday with only two Sundays below two hundred. Epworth League had 18 despite rain and elected delegates to the Epworth League annual conference in Asheville. District conference at Jefferson drew good attendance with many reports. Boone charge sent a strong showing and the conference will meet at Henson's Chapel next year. Summer preacher school at Duke University continues with participants from North Carolina and other states. The school begins next Wednesday for two weeks with Sunday schedule of services and Epworth League at 7 15 pm. Members of the Comrades Sunday school class will get new chairs.
Philadelphia marks the Sesqui Centennial with a large opening ceremony despite morning rain. About 20 000 spectators gathered as the celebration began and the event was pronounced a success after the sun appeared. A dentist and medical listings appear amid stray notes in the room.
We thank the people of Boone for their kindness and financial aid during our husband and father Roscoe Hall's sickness and passing. The family expresses heartfelt gratitude for generous support from the community. Mrs. Roscoe Hall and Children
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