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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1909
Page
2
An excerpt reflecting on Confederate veterans, their past glory, and readiness for rest. The piece mourns aging soldiers, notes rising mortality, and contemplates the meaning of final taps amid a memorial mood. It also mentions recent French earthquake casualties and assorted obituaries, with social commentary on war memory.
A terrible night storm in middle western Texas resulted in eleven deaths and many injuries. The piece notes repeated severe weather across regions and argues the mountain country remains blessed by sunshine and healing breezes despite the disasters.
Spartanburg Journal reflects on the long burden carried by the Negro through slavery emancipation reconstruction and ongoing discrimination. It notes the added challenge of education and the race question while expressing sympathy. The editorial frames resilience amid social hurdles and calls for continued progress and understanding.
Le noir News notes Charles Miller, a waiter at the Astor House in New York, retires after 33 years with a $200000 fortune. He plans a summer trip to Ireland with his wife and sister after leaving his last job.
Bids for their construction will be invited at noon and must meet the latest approved style and be of 200000 tons or more. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is sold on guarantee with a refund if not satisfied after using two thirds of a bottle as directed. Sold by J. M. Hodges.
Obituary notes the death of Sister Green at age unknown on the 27th, wife of Virgil L. Greene, leaving a husband and five children. She joined Laurel Springs Baptist church early, lived a Christian life, was kind to neighbors, and spoke gently of others. The notice offers sympathy to the bereaved family and to the church she served.
Reed Smoot appears prominently in tariff discussions as both a wool grower and a manufacturer. The Mormon elder is described as alert to who is coming and going, signaling influence in legislative shaping and industry interests.
The document records business notices from Sam Greene a jeweler in Silverstone and two land entry notices in Watauga County along New River. P M Winkler and John Green locate ten acres each in Boone and Blowing Rock townships with entry dates June 12 1909 and May 26 1999 respectively, noting boundary landmarks and paths of ascent.
County Office of Entry Taker John K. Brown and Jas C Brown locate and enter 25 acres along Buckeye River in Beech Mountain. Beginning at a cherry stump near William Hardin’s line, following the Hardin line to the G W Dugger entry with various courses to completion. Entered May 20, 1909. H J Hardin Entry Toker.
Mr. Britt of Asheville is appointed assistant to the United States Attorney General. His duties will be with the Post Office Department. Excerpt indicates confirmation of a federal appointment for a regional official.
A fragment reports Rev C By et of Greenaboro accepting a call to pastor the First Baptist church, signaling a change in leadership at the parish.
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