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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1905
Page
3
Local brief notes report phony court notices, new goods at Green's, and a Busy church fund drive for an organ. Residents travel to Boone and Caldwel while drought lifts crop prospects. Shoune X Roads undertaker notice appears. Rev Albright sermon on Sabbath desecration and a musical normal planned at Three Fork church.
Practical advice for aging health with focus on digestion. Recommends eating age appropriate foods and using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for stomach diesel issues and indigestion. Mentions sale by J. M. Moretz.
Dr. W. H. Wakefield of Charlotte North Carolina will be in Boone at Coffey Hotel on Wednesday July 19 for one day only. His practice is limited to the Eye Ear Nose and Throat and fitting glasses.
Notice to merchants of Watauga County to meet at the court house in Boone on Monday of court to organize a Merchant's Protective Association. Signed by R. M. Green J. C. Hodges J. G. Hodges Robbins & Robbins Cook Bros T. B Coffey & Co M. B. Blackburn H. McD. Little J. M. Moretz J. J. Coffey J. P. Wilkerson N. L. Mast all urged to attend.
R Ross Donnelly states Knoxville Monumental Works and manufacturers of monuments and tombstones can supply products for any line.
Suffering from rheumatism, Mrs. W. H. Leggett of Yun Yum Tennessee reports that Chamberlain's Pain Balm provides quick relief enabling rest and sleep. Writers note that what begins as short relief often becomes permanent, with many users surprised by lasting benefits. For sale by M. Moretz.
Judge W B Conneill delays stockholders meeting to 12 M Saturday January 10 as he owns extensive stock in the project. J W Barthingpres and W C Coffey secretary urge all stockholders to attend and be prepared.
An advertisement urges readers to restore hair with Ayer s Hair Vigor. It promises less hair loss and hair that becomes soft, smooth, and richly colored again, suggesting gray hair returns to youthfulness.
Leander notes list residents visiting family and siblings in nearby counties. Adam Green attends Bristol stock sale in Tennessee. Bet tie Green returns from visit to Margarett Farthing in Sullivan County. Nancy Campbell visiting Duke Glenn in Roan Mountain. J J McBride visiting H H Farthing in Baker's Gap. Cordie and Minnie Dougherty visit A J Gambill. Otis Green spends time with Tennessee relatives. Joe Farthing hums rock a-bye to a newborn. Saw mill sound resumes as John Green & Co operate three yards. G W Cable injures from train accident not life threatening. Robert Farthing Jr. suffers rheumatic flare.
Administrator Satu Hacaman notifies all persons with claims against Joseph T. Wilson deceased of Watauga County North Carolina to exhibit them by May 1 1906 or be barred. Debts to the estate should be paid promptly.
The advertiser declares current location for dentistry practice and emphasizes bridge and crown work. He offers a positive guarantee no satisfaction, no pay, and asserts use of only the best materials in all work.
The Marinottage owned by Mrs. W. P. Pendley has been refitted and refurnished in all departments and is now open for the public. It offers good, comfortable rooms and fare, with attention to the comfort of transient boarders.
A late nineteenth century sentiment remarks that Horace Greeley warned the darkest hour for a young man is when he studies how to earn money without honesty, a caution the speaker suggests also applies to older men.
Advertised in bold claims the store invites customers to visit and view goods with five percent back on one dollar cash purchases. The notice asserts no purchase is required and asks readers to bring any produce to trade or sell.
A North Carolina land notice lists multiple farm tracts for sale near Boone with diverse acreages, cleared land, timber, houses, mills, orchards, water power, and school proximity. Terms to suit purchasers, with entries for 2447 and land under entry taker Jacob Hodges dated April 24, 1995, in Watauga County.
An April 10 notice from H C Miller of Blowing Rock invites readers to request samples of Voiles Crepes and Miscellaneous fabrics with mailed prices. He boasts a full line of calico plaids and ladies trimmed hats or teat sets, plus a complete groceries selection with promises to save money on every purchase.
Alfred W. Dula advertises affordable glasses tested carefully for accuracy and ready stock when possible. The notice also invites customers seeking watches, jewelry, and silverware, along with eye care services, to visit.
In Watauga County Superior Court execution sale set for Monday after the first Monday in May 1905 at the courthouse door. I C Woodring’s interest in described real estate will be sold for cash to satisfy $100 plus interest from Sept 14, 1903 and costs. Sheriff Jonas W Horner signs the notice May 30, 1905.
A local notice invites customers to visit the Coffey Hotel store on the first floor to view an up-to-date millinery stock. It promises attractive prices and a refined range including pictures and stationery.
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