Watauga Democrat items note local news and jail actions
Wiley and Millard Hamby were jailed awaiting court on an assault with deadly weapon charge. The paper lists births, visits, road work, a navy recruitment update, and a cheese factory theft thwarted by a sheriff's wife, ending with a preliminary hearing for George Wheeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley
Millard Hamby
George Wheeler
Elk Township
H. J. Hardin
Farthing Edmisten
Wheeler
Edmisten
A Word From Professor Greer and War Fund Report
A Dem ocrat financial report on the Red Cross War Fund Drive shows gratifying results. The campaign manager thanks communities and individuals for support benefiting soldiers. Sale notice lists seven fresh cows for sale at 75 to 90 dollars each. A small red memorandum book is missing between Boone and E G Farthing’s residence, return to owner or Democrat office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Democrat
Red Cross
Los
Boone
E G. Farthing
Huns Thrown Into Veritable Slaughter House
In France near Montdidier and Noyon the German attack met with brutal fire from machine guns and artillery. Fresh waves of troops faced relentless resistance as fighting in this great battle intensified, likely causing heavy German losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Montdidier
Noyon
Vote totals from 1918 county primary results
Official vote tallies show for Senate E F Lovill 270 and G M Sudderth 262, for Congress R L Coughton 514 and Walter Murphy 7, for Judge T B Finley 457, C G Gilreath 47, M H Yount 7, as reported by J M Moretz, chairman of the county board of elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Moretz
Board of Elections
Senate
E. F. Lovill
G. M. Sudderth
Congress
R. L. Coughton
Walter Murphy
T. B. Finley
C. G. Gilreath
M. H. Yount
Notice of administration of John Roberteau estate
Having qualified as administrator with the will annexed of John Roberteau, all parties having claims against the estate are notified to present the same duly verified within twelve months from the date hereof or their recovery will be barred. All parties on log an identate are requested to make anenae without delay. May B.R. Brown, Adm'r. Lovill & Lovill, Att'y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Roberteau
Private sale of trust land in Watauga county near Sands
Notice of private sale of the trust land of the late John Robertson comprising seventy five acres near Sands post office in Watauga county. Sale terms require an application to the undersigned by June 1, 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Robertson
Sands Post Office
Watauga County
North Carolina
Coffey
D. J. Cottrell
Tone Heira
Edmisten
J. A. Edmisten
Superior Court of
Watauga
Court House
J. A
Blowing Rock
W. P. Moody
Wool Wanted by Yadkin River Woolen Mills ad
The Yadkin River Woolen Mills of Patterson North Carolina advertises it will pay the highest market price for wool and invites sellers to see them or write with details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yadkin River
Patterson, N.C
County Singing Assembly in Boone June 29 1918
The Eastern division hosts a County singing event in Boone on Saturday June 29 1918. The public is cordially invited. FE J Norris serves as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
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Thorey Hodges
Larkin Hodges
Salmons
J. M. Hodges
G. C. Wickler
Cranberry
Witch
Ashe County
Robertson
Inspecor Webb
Statesville
Critcker Hotel
Lelia Winkler
Fred
B. F.wilcox
Skulls Mills
A. T
Cole
Patterson Hodges
East Boone
Fae Greer
Mabel
State Normal
Mrs. Robertson
Greene Heights
Fred Cook
Camp Jackson
Stony Fork
F. W. Edwards
Charlotte
Cade
J. D. Cook
Messrs
Joseph and
Adolphus Cook
Cool Springs
I. G. Greer
Messrs. Martin & Harr
Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Co
Johnson City
Tenn
Russell Hodges
John W. Hodges
Knoxville
United States Navy
Nashville
Uncle Sam
W. H. Wagner
Mattie Wooten
Professor Greer
W. M. Bagby
Montezuma
N. C
B.R. Brown
Adm'r
Boone Fork Lumber Co
T. W. Hampton
Shulls Mills
Avery
Bynum B. Banner
Banner Elk Garage
Banner & Richards
F. M. Richards, Jr
Elk Park
Banner Elk
L. D. Lowe
L. K. Farthing
Geeateat
W. D. Farthing
G. P. Hagaman
N. L. Mast
P. Hagaman
W. C. Coffey
Vice Prep
J.T. Miller
Ase't Cash
the Bank
Watauga County Bank
JS Winkler
Chattanooga
M. B. Blackburn
Boone,morth Carolina
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