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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1892
Page
3
A Boone North Carolina note sheet covers a new post office planned at Winkler's store. It reports on residents including D. D. Dougherty, F. Spainhour, R. L. Council, and W. G. Todd. Mentions health concerns, a marriage rumor, farming notes, and a Blowing Rock obituary for Elizabeth Greene.
Col Le Le Polk longtime head of the National Partners Alliance died at Garfield Hospital Washington tonight at 11 15 after bladder illness grew serious His wife and son in law Denmark were with him as a large funeral party including Senators Peffer Ihhy and Congressman John Davis prepared to convey his body to Raleigh for a 4 pm Sunday interment aboard a Pullman sleeper on the Richmond Danville Railroad Also present were Drs McCune Tilman and several North Carolina congressmen and other attendees
A wedding reported by a lady correspondent. Mr Math ey Proffit officiated for a couple identified as MedA Cook and Nora ook RL Lowe. Guests included Miss Vickie Bird and Mr Frank Chapel. After a fine dinner, Services at the Methodist church followed by a reception at Proffit's. An eager crowd celebrated with merriment.
A barn belonging to C. D. Paylor was burned last Friday night after residents slept. Four head of cattle perished and hay and corn were destroyed, with losses estimated at about one thousand dollars. Locals say the arsonist has been tracked to the suspect’s home as authorities prepare to act.
The record announces a revenue notice of sale to the highest bidder for property seized for taxes. Describes seven casks of whiskey valued and to be sold under authority of the collector with dates and officials listed.
A mortgagee notice dated June 23, 1882 records Anatoreta Moretz and L B Moretz to secure a promissory note of 1800 plus interest. The Boone county sale at cash to satisfy the unpaid balance of 46.95 will occur on the fourth day of July at the town of Boone. Land described as about 60 acres adjoining Trinley Moretti and Stansbury is offered for sale per the mortgage deed.
The advertiser offers a sweeping sale across clothing, boots, shoes, prints, hardware, plows, hoes, shovels, and other line items with prices cut through April first. The note appeals to buyers seeking ready made clothing and farming goods.
In Valle Crucis on May 10, 1902, GD Tayor appeals for continued liberal patronage. He promises a steady supply of groceries including coffee and rice, sold as soon as possible, and invites customers to inspect the yard for available lots and weights.
The sale lists several tracts in Bald Mountain and Watauga townships from May 5, 1890, including 95 acres near North Fork, 206 acres in Norris heirs, 107 acres in Patterson Gilliland, 50 acres near Sew River, 15 acres in Heaver Dam, and 37 acres near Noward’s Creek. Parties are urged to settle rents and show cause why deeds should not be issued.
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