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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1903
Page
4
The notice urges residents to list poll and property taxes promptly under the 1903 Machinery act. Exemptions require certificates. those failing by the second Monday in July face double tax or misdemeanor penalties. Also notes remarks on lynching, Mrs Cleveland, a rare Iowa discovery, Carnegie donations, and other brief items.
A collection of brief maxims on character, money, love, and success. The zigzag of wisdom notes vanity, restraint, and risk in everyday life, with a witty jab at ailing finances and social pretenses. Chicago News attribution appears at the end.
The anthracite coal railroad presidents, who refused to produce their books at coast investigations, will be hauled before United States courts where the powers of the Interstate Commerce Commission will be tested. The commission will seek a court ruling on its authority to enforce its decree.
Haona has been captured and will pull in the same harness with Roosevelt, indicating a paired action or shared task. Roosevelt is named as the partner in this arrangement, suggesting a linked or cooperative effort between the two.
Governor Aycock issues a reward for the capture of Boone Potter charged with murder in Watauga County. Potter fled the state. proclamation urges officers and citizens to aid in his apprehension and delivery to the Boone courthouse. Dated Raleigh April 13, 1903.
A 12 year old girl, daughter of W J H Sasser of Buck Swamp, drove a young bull from a cow lot. When the animal charged, she dodged, then struck it with a pitchfork as it passed. The bull died from a vital-spot wound, witnessed by her father, making her the neighborhood heroine. Also notes wage earners in Chicago and a humorous religious dispute vignette.
Lam offers two hundred acres of land on the Watauga River one mile from Skull's Mills on the turnpike, eight miles from Blowing Rock. One hundred acres open grass land with water power. good pastures and watering. present crop reserved. For details contact S. W. Correy Skull's Mills, N. C.
G Parsons Deputy Collector announces sale of a half acre lot in Blowing Rock North Carolina on June 26 1903 at 1 pm by distraint to satisfy federal taxes plus penalties and costs of 39 dollars for brandy taxes due for 1902. Auction location Blowing Rock NC.
The Greensboro Record praises George Jones of the Industrial Home at Macon Georgia for a striking composition. He questions jail and poverty, condemns idleness and dependence on machines, and argues for proper English education to shape a future voice. The piece warns against over-education spoiling talent.
A light blue enameled metal box displays the "C" with a tail trade mark for Cascarets Candy Cathartic. Each tablet is stamped C.C.C. and is sold individually by druggists for 10 cents.
In Hamilton Clawson estate liquidation L H Michael administrator will sell at Boone courthouse June 15 1903 at 1pm to highest bidder on credit split two payments of half each over four and six months. Property includes two tracts totaling about 200 acres in Bald Mountain Township adjoining E Tatum WH McGuire and others. Commissioner F A Linney confirms deed upon sale.
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