Boone Echoes Local Life and School News
Local affairs report visits by Mrs Horton and Archie Horton from North Wilkesboro. Baptist Rev Wilson to move into Green Heights building. Summer School prepares training and observation at Boone district. Notables include Miss Mary Kennedy at Oxford Orphan Asylum, Maude Winebarger entering Summer School, and Mrs Anders returning to Boone. Dr Hodges plans to rush a new home on Green Heights. Rev Long to preach July 2 at Episcopal church. Mrs Blair’s death prompts condolences from Boone, and Rev N D Yount leaves for Shelby to serve as Western Field Missionary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wilson
Burnsville
Miss Pearl Hodges
Green Heights
Mrs. Wilson
J. M. Hodges
Cranberry
Baptist Church
Boone
Mr. Long
Banner Elk
Mrs L W Farthing Rites Mark Life Of Christian Woman
Mrs. L W Farthing of Watauga Falls dies at her daughter Mrs John Ward's home after a long illness at age 82. Survived by sons W D Farthing and L M Farthing and daughter Mrs John Ward. Also includes a sale notice and a stock wag joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Farthing
Watauga County Bank
L. M. Farthing
Valle Crucis
John Ward
J E Garner Dies In Sheridan Wyoming Home
Mr J E Garner a former Watauga resident long based in Sheridan Wyoming died May 24 after a long illness at his home known as Little Eli He was a property owner in Watauga and a generous Mason whose funeral with full Masonic honors was held May 27 Mrs Garner survives him and his near relatives live in Wilkes county News of his death will bring sadness to many in Watauga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Garner
Watauga
Sheridan
Wyoming
Garner
Eli
Wilkes County
Prayer Services and Sermons at Baptist Church
Rev Milton Farthing conducts a Thursday 8 pm prayer service and preaches Sunday morning on Transformed and Transforming and Sunday evening on The Ladder of Progress. Services at 11 am and 8 pm with Sunday School at 10 am and B Y S P U at 6 30 pm. F M Huggins Pastor invites teachers and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Farthing
Ladder of Progress
F. M. Huggins
B Y P U Work in Watauga Extends Across County
Miss Rebecca Ward of Lumberton directs B Y P U activities in Watauga County conducting classes at Blowing Rock Pleasant Grove Bethel and Timbered Ridge before departing Monday for Avery County A union is being formed at Blowing Rock Bethel and Pleasant Grove with hopes Timbered Ridge will follow Miss Ward earns praise for her efficiency and goodwill NC newspapers to be reviewed for mechanical improvements by M L Shipman Blowin Rock hosts the state meeting later this month.
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Rebecca Ward
Lumberton
Blowing Rock
Pleasant Grove
Bethel
Timbered Ridge
Avery County
Ae Ridge
North Carolina
M. L. Shipman
North Carolina Press Association
Bingham School for Boys Faces Fraud Trial in North Carolina
Preston Lewis Gray and Bingham Gray, heads of the Bingham school at Mebane, are indicted in the western North Carolina district for use of the mails to defraud. A true bill was returned after a grand jury found deceptive advertising had misled parents into enrolling their sons. Some Kentucky parents sought extradition, but Governor Morrison declined. the Sheriff of Iredell intervened to return the boy. The Asheville Bingham School is not connected to the case.
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Observer
Preston Lewis Gray
Bingham Gray
Bingham School
Mebane
United States
North Carolina
Grays
Kentucky
Morrison
Iredell
Statesville
Asheville
Slays Brother and Then Kills Himself
In a six miles south of Johnson City tragedy early Saturday morning Paul Saylor 46 shot his brother James 53 then returned home and shot himself in the temple dying instantly. Court records tied to a divorce complaint filed January 23 1923 by Bessie A. Saylor detail marital strife and alleged drink induced quarrels and accusations against Paul Saylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Johnson City
Paul Saylor
James Saylor
Bessie A. Saylor
Rivers Printing Co Commences Commercial Jobs
Commercial printing of every kind by Rivers Print. Co begins operations offering broad services to businesses and individuals in the local area. The firm emphasizes quality work and prompt production capabilities for diverse printing needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers Print. CO
Mounting Fourth of July Gala in Allegany Sparta
Allegany county readies a grand July Fourth with a parade band music a large picnic in a grove and athletic events. Speakers include Representative Tom Bowie and Governor Rufe Doughton. The event draws invites from Galax Winston-Salem Elkin Mt Airy and beyond as planners anticipate a big turnout and mountain hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Hampton
Sparta
Alleghany County
Tom Bowie
Ashe County
Rufe Doughton
Galax
Winston-Salem
Will Reeves
Elkin
Mt. Airy
Dobson
Blue Ridge
Elkin-Sparta
Roaring Gap
Alleghany
Fisherman Harpoons Sea Monster off Long Key
A fishing party at Long Key reports harpooning a sea monster estimated at 20 000 pounds. After 50 shots fired and more ammo sent, the creature still fought as the team slowly moved toward shore. Louis L Mowbray classed it Rhynodon and sought taxidermists for the American Museum. Communication with the fishermen was lost tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Key
Miami
Fla
Louis L. Mowbray
Wilson Serenaded by Shriners in South Carolina
Woodrow Wilson, at his S street home, was serenaded by Greenville Shriners who sang Dixie under his window and, at his request, The Star Spangled Banner. The former president smiled and waved as a Shriner proclaimed unity for him in South Carolina, then led a cheer for Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
S Street
Shriners
Greenville
S. C
South Carolina
Wilson
NERVE EXPLOSIONS And How To Keep Calm When Jangled
The piece explains that bad nerves stem from internal pressure not external life. It notes everyday irritations from small mishaps and rude people reveal our own sensitivity. It advises maintaining a placid mind and avoiding anger to prevent a ruined day.
North Carolina Records Highest Birth Rate in 1922
Provisional census data show a national decline in births and a slight rise in deaths for 1922. The 24 states reported a birth rate of 22.7 per 1000, down from 24.4 in 1921, while 33 states had a death rate of 11.8, up from 11.6. North Carolina posted the highest birth rate at 30.2, with Maryland at 18.0 the lowest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provisional Census Bureau
Department of Commerce
North Carolina
Matis Rand
Maine
Idaho
Lez
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The
Taatanga Democrat
Mrs. Horton
North Wilkesboro
W. P. Horton
Archie Horton
Mary Kennedy
Oxford
Maude Winebarger
Robert Winebarger
Coeburn
Coburn High School
R. M. Taylor
Fort Dodge
Kansas
W. T. Blair
Lake Como
Penn
N. D. Yount
Shelby
United Lutheran Synod of
W. H. Norris
Democrat
J. R. Hampton
Blowing Rock, N. C
Sheridan, Wyo
AT the Baptist Church
Organization OF B. Y. P. U.’s. IN
Bingham School For Boys
Bad
Uncle Sam
Brother
N. L. Mast
L. A. Greene
G. P. Hagaman
Austin E. South
Watauga County
Aw.dula
Tennessee
Dula
Fice In
Lenoir
A. W. Dula
Durham Tobacco
Boone Drug CO
Rexall
Eastman Kodaks and
Symphony Lawn
Lord Baltimore
Whitman’s
Liggett’s
R. D. Jennings
Blacburn Hotel
N. Card
Carolina Land Company
Hickory
N. C
Porto Rico
Nancy Hall
Charleston
Wakefield
Baltimore
Red Field Beauty
Bermuda
Valdosta
Dorris
Valdosta, Ga
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