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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1913
Page
1
A local legal notices brief notes a professional lawyer practice focusing on collections. It mentions an office with a solicitor named F. A. Lin and hints at prompt attention to matters of a legal nature.
Amanda Greene born July 5 1860 in Caldwell County North Carolina died April 18 1918 after months of declining health. She married H H Greene July 31 1892 and spent her life in Leander Watauga County. A devout Baptist, mother and neighbor she remained active in church until illness. Funeral by Rev John F Eller assisted by Rev Wellington Swift and R L Palmer. She leaves a devoted husband four children three sisters and many relatives.
Congressman R L Doughton is selected as Chairman of the Committee on Expenditures in the Department of Agriculture and named to the new Roads Committee and the Education Committee. The appointments boost the district by aligning with farming interests, road funding, and educational aid. Also notes health advice urging daily outdoor activity and Chamberlain's Tablets for digestion, plus a quotation about ancestors.
At a town meeting in Blowing Rock North Carolina the community forms The Attend to Your Own Business Society amid debate over church members already pledging to avoid tattling. One signer opposes joining, arguing Christians already uphold virtue, while critics fear the move could hinder spiritual uplift and ministry efforts in town. Continued disagreement sparks rumors of a split among residents.
Alfred Austin dies at age 72 in Britain. Davie County votes 175000 for good roads. Mecklenberg appoints Mrs Blythe to Huntersville school board. Hugh Long on murder trial in South Carolina over Pickens Gunter killing after a heated campaign. Train wreck near Cumnock kills one, injures twelve. Laura Henkel of Lexington commits suicide, leaves husband and six sons. Ellis Island docks admit 30000 foreigners weekly, totaling 30,000 this week. Col R H Jones to head U S Senate stationery dept earning 200 per month. Light Horse Harry Lee remains moved to Washington and Lee beside Robert E Lee. Maine Memorial dedication marks 15 years since the Maine disaster. Theodore Roosevelt wins suit over slander, six cents awarded. J W Nickolson dies in Chattanooga at 70. Alfonso of Spain involved in royal train accident. a girl dies. Edward Campbell sworn in as Chief Justice of U S Court of Claims. Bryan advocates direct election of senators. Constitution amended for 17th time. Whiskey buried by police in Wilmington city hall grave site. 157 gallons seized earlier. Confederate Veterans’ Reunion at Chattanooga shows unity across North and South. veterans honor Lee’s memory.
James H. Taylor, a longtime Watauga County resident, celebrated his 87th birthday on May 25 at his daughter’s home on Stateeville Road. He received letters and gifts from relatives across North Carolina, West Virginia, Alabama, and Idaho, with descendants including ministers, professors, and a lawyer son, recalling his Confederate service under Captain Owens.
An old advertisement notes Dr King’s New Safe Pills as especially good for the aged offering prompt, easy relief. It also warns mothers of young children to watch for diarrhea and suggests Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for prompt relief, with sales through dealers.
The Aloa Tribune notes Dr. Linney of Hopeton, residing on a farm south of town, runs a large practice and is counted among county’s wealthy. He is described as a strong Progressive in politics and medicine, with extensive land assets. Hopeton is seen as a growing trading point benefiting nearby farmers. Bucklaw's Arnica Salve advertised for skin ailments, with a testimonial from Mrs. Bruce Jones of Biam, Ala, claiming relief in two weeks.
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