Life and Death of Capt Coffey of Boone Tennessee
A tribute published June 20 1901 recalls Capt T J Coffey born December 13 1828 Caldwell NC and died June 11 1901 Boone NC. The piece notes his wartime service in the 58th North Carolina Regiment as Regimental Quartermaster, his postwar business with his brother in Boone, his public spirit funding a Boone to Blowing Rock road at over 4000, his charity and hospitality, marriage to Mollie Greer in 1866, his widow and three children, and his patient death after facial neuralgia and heart trouble. Written by a close friend for fifty years, it frames his life as upright and faithful.
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Capt. Coffey
Old Pine Grove
Johnson County
Tenn
Butler
58Th North Carolin Regiment
W.C. Coffey
Boone
Blowing Rock
Mollie Greer
Captain Coffey
Caldwell County
North Carolina
Coffey
Army Frauds Spark Public Debate in San Francisco
The administration disclaims responsibility for army frauds in San Francisco while critics argue a large armed force breeds corruption and Civil War era detachment, reflecting a disputed Democratic contention about military influence on civilians.
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San Francisco
Potatoes Told to Pose Hidden Dangers and Decline
Scientists warn of sprouting potatoes carrying solanin poison and claim that reproduction by eyes has weakened seed production, threatening eventual extinction of the tuber plant. News frames caution and speculation about potato safety and future viability.
Supreme Court Faces Decline in Reputation Cited
An editor notes the Supreme Court’s slipping standing amid a disputed income tax ruling and a colonial case where a single justice opposed the rest, signaling deeper fractures within the court and the judiciary.
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Supreme Court
Scientist Claims Monkeys Can Be Trained to Pick Cotton
A writer reports a scientist arguing that monkeys could be trained for cotton picking, adding a caveat that such efforts have been tried previously.
Noted Planter Faces Lesson From Monkeys
A planter who assigned one Black worker to supervise ten monkeys discovers that ten workers are needed to control a single troublesome animal. The remark reflects harsh social attitudes embedded in the period.
Administration hints on Cuba and Platt amendment
The administration warns Cuba that without adopting the Platt amendment Congress may be informed that freedom has been offered and rejected, hinting that Congress could be forced to annex Cuba. The Teller amendment is cited as being kept with a vengeance.
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Cuba
Congress
Woman's Home Missionary Society Ships Aid From Trinity
The Wo mans Home Missionary Society of Trinity Church sent two boxes of clothing and one of provisions to Bakersville. The boxes were shipped freight free by the Southern. The women of this society have done a commendable mission work.
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Times Democrat
Woman's Home
Trinity Church
Bakersville
Southern
Humorous politics and medals spark broad city chatter
A jumble of opinions and quips notes Hood’s Sarsaparilla for troubles and mentions West India medals with battle honors. It cites President McKinley at Santiago, a possible third term, and distrust of long imperial rule. Mayor Harrison lists Chicago among major immigrant cities, labeling it diverse and expansive.
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West India
McKinley
Santiago
Sampson
Notice of Real Estate Sale in Watauga County
By virtue of an execution from the Superior Court of Watauga County, J. W. Watts vs A T and Martha Kanner, the sheriff will sell on the first Monday of July 1901 at Boone court house from noon to 8 pm the Wagoner lands on Watauga river adjoining Fred Danner R. M. McCoy Ed Shipley and others. Boundaries run from Danner corner east 40 poles, south 200 poles, west 80 poles, north 200 poles to the start. Refer to boundary Book V page 130 in the Deeds office. May 20 1901 W B Barn Sheriff.
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Superior Court
Watauga County
J. W. Watts
A.T
Martha Kanner
Court House
Boone
Watauga
Watauga River
Fred Danner
R. M. McCoy
Ed. Shipley
the Wagoner
Danner
Office of the Register of Deeds of
Watauga Co
W. B. Barn
Gold brick men found guilty before Judge Connell
The gold brick men tried before Judge Connell at Greensboro last week were found guilty. Two received ten years each and the remaining seven were sentenced to seven years in the penitentiary.
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Conneill
Greensboro
McLaurin Auto Runs Dry as Sarsaparilla Purifier Promoted
An odd local note claims the McLaurin automobile ran out of gas while an advertisement extols St Johnston’s Sarsaparilla as the most powerful food purifier. The copy urges use to keep wood pure in quart bottles.
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McLaurin
Ox politics and editors clash over party control
In a past era, two neighborhood editors held power over federal patronage and blocked party candidates. A democratic primary chose a postmaster, but editors ignored the majority to serve their own interests. Citizens then pushed for party independence, ousting the editors from control as they accused the party of becoming independent of them.
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Cleveland
Statesville
Persoha Non Grata
Chese
Democratic Party
New Year Bargains at Local Store Offer Wide Discounts
The message proclaims big post year savings across merchandise. It invites shoppers to bring trade and promises bargains on all items. Dress goods and ladies wear are highlighted along with a pretty line of table ware and groceries. The ad notes demand for bronze Galax leaves staple roots herbs birch oil for high prices.
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Todd
Sadie
W. Holsclaw
Ilas, N. C
Miller advertises books and literary works for sale
An advertisement from HG Miller lists poetry by Longfellow Whitier Bryant Campbell Burns and others at 0c to 90c, Shakespeare 90c, Peck's Bad Boy 50c, Ridgepath History US 1.50, and a variety of dialogue and humor volumes 10c to 50c, inviting farmers to trade produce for books and herbs.
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Lalso
Longfellow
Whittier Bryant
Campbell
Burns
Peck
Ridgepath
The
U.S
Mark Twain
Burke
HG. Miller
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Rea
Boone, N.C
Peru
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North Carolina State Normal and Industrial College
Charles D. McIver
Greensboro, N. C
C. B. Webb
C. Y. Miller
Wilkestiora Marble Works
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