Blowing Rock notes mark early season arrivals and locals
The town welcomes an early visitor season as cottages open and guests settle in. Dula the jeweler travels for health, while residents like Pendley host, Layington and Was. Price artists migrate to the area. A “Tend to your own Business Society” forms to curb gossip, with plans for a constitution and padlock tulip badge.
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Baveral
Bucete
Pendley
Dula
Blowing Rock
Messra G. M. Sudderth
Ed Robbing
Miva
Jennie Coffey
H. Coffey
Wais Place
Young People Host United Sunday Program
A Sunday evening program led by Mrs. W. C. Cofey featured songs readings and short talks about Ubina its past present and future. Geo Blair highlighted the impact of small money in China inspiring support for the sister republic and noted Wm Jennings Bryan’s aid to eight Chinese children at eighty dollars yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C.cofey
Ubina
Geo
Dam across Elk River drawn in Todd area plans
Local chatter ports a New York company may buy river bottoms of Newton Howell and J L Tatum to build a huge Elk River dam near its mouth. Rumors claim sixty feet high, backing water over three miles, sparking safety fears reminiscent of Johnstown and Titanic disasters. Lincoln Times editor McGuire Beam killed in street quarrel with printer Lewis Lee. Lee jailed awaiting court. Trial of 105 Korean missionaries dismissed amid conspiracy allegations against Count Teran chi, Japanese governor general.
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Mr. Borror
Todd
W. R. Lovill
New York
Messra Newton Howell
J. L. Tatum
Elk
Aple
Johnstown
Floyd Beam
Lincoln Times
Lewis Lee
Lee
Korea
Count Teranchi
Beaver Dam corn progress and hopeful harvests
Corn hoeing proceeds well on Beaver Dam with promising corn and grapes largely killed but plentiful. Local social notes report May 21 1918 marriage of Hough Henson and Callie Stone, a May 31 1913 birth, and visits among Hagaman Moody Story Swift Winebarger families. State orphanages receive substantial fundraising, Barnum Springs Pres. Home assumed 50000 and 85000 raised, John McNair adds 7000 memorial gift, totaling 57000 for the orphanage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Hagaman
Neva
Hough Henson
Callie Stone
Badge Williams
Dudley Greene
Colonel Wilsone
Hensone
Geo. Henson
Nancy ‘Hagaman
Alice Moody
George's Gap
H. P. Dougherty
Fannie
Mrs Smith Story
Jane Swift
Nancy Winebarger
Cove Creek
Barnum Springs
Synod
John McNair
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claim
One hundred dollars reward offered for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsements from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio and a national bank reference claim 15 years of reliable business. Internal remedy marketed for catarrh with testimonials offered free. Bottle price listed 75 cents with distribution by druggists and a note to take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney
National Bank OF
On Lene Oia Tolelo
For Sale Saw Mill Outfit With Boiler Engine and Trimmer
For sale a complete saw mill outfit including a 15 hp Farquhar boiler and engine, No 8 Farquhar saw mill trimmer, and fixtures. Terms reasonable or may trade for real estate. Part iculars by writing or visiting J. R. Hagaman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Hagaman
Walter H Page Receives British Credence Papers
Walter H Page, the American ambassador to the United Kingdom, was received by King George and presented his credentials. He also presented them to Sir Edward Grey, the British foreign secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter H. Page UR
St. James
George of England
Sir Edward Grey
Notice of Sale in Watauga County North Carolina 1919
Administrators of W B Miller deceased announce sale of real estate by order of the Superior Court. On the first Monday of July 1919 at the courthouse door in Watauga County, NC, the highest bid for cash will be accepted to pay debts. Two tracts described with measurements and boundaries, totaling about 40 acres plus an additional 116 acre portion, are to be sold free of incumbrances except for specified dower. Sale subject to widow's dower and specific remnants. Names: S B Greer, W A Miller, administrators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Watauga County
Peperice Court
W. Greerald BT
Clyde Miller
Mabel Aller
Baca
Millen
Walter Miller
Sod
Mattie Miller
W. B Miller
Superior Court
B. Miller
Court House
W. B. Miller
George Phillipe
Phillipe
Tom Jackson
Jackson
Beccuil
Wagner
Corver
Lot
Jane
W. Greer
T. Miller
Summer Boarders at Bakers Gap Tenn Nice Scenery
Summer boarders sought at Bakers Gap Tennessee. J M Dougherty offers rooms near the Virginia and Southwestern Railway station, 1 1/2 miles away, with spring water and mountain views. Prices reasonable. For details write Bakers Gap Tenn.
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Baker's Gap
Tenn
Virginia
Bakers Gap
J. M. Dougherty
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Messrs White and Ward
Vance Henkle
Rich Harper
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