Democratic State Ticket and County Nominations
Democratic slate lists governor Charles Aycock from Wayne and other statewide offices including W D Turner for lieutenant governor J Bryan Grimes for secretary of state B R Lacy for treasurer B F Dixon for state auditor D Gillmer for superintendent of public instruction Wm Door for attorney general Samuel L Patterson Caldwell commissioner Henry Warner Labor and Printing chair Franklin Seven New Hanover Samuel Rogers Milton W B Councill Watauga electors Dan Hugh McLean James Lee Overman Ragnar Coffey Wiley H Swift John Green for sheriff Calvin J Cottrell for register of deeds Jones Greer for coroner Thomas F Conk and commissioners Hoxh A Dobbin Will W Holsclaw James P Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Repe Tasteuction
Lanne
Dan Hugh McLean
James
Lee
Overman
Rowan
Ragnar
Coffey
Senate
Wiley H. Swift
Porsheri
John Green
W. L. Hendrix
Register of Deeds
Calvin J. Cottrell
Jones
Greer
Thomas F. Conk
Hoxh A. Dobbin
Will W. Holsclaw
James P. Taylor
Watauga Apples Win Second Paris Prize At Expo
Moses H. Cone organized an exhibit of Watauga county apples at the Paris Exposition winning a second prize. Varieties shown included Virginia Beauty Ben Davis Spitzenberg Northern Spy and others. A letter from G B Bracket lauds the efforts noting the fruit’s keeping quality and potential for Watauga as an apple growing region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses H. Cone
Watauga County
Mesers
Geo. W. Coffey
Thos. Wright
Thomas A. Coffey
Kelsey Post Office
Mr. Smith
Banner Elk
Newton Banner
Cove Creek
W. D. Clarke
C. D. Cannon
Blowing Rock
Virginia Beauty
Ben. Davis
Red Limbertwig
Albermarls
Baldwin
Esofus Spitzenberg
Northern Spy
Cone
Wee
D.C. Be
Ethene Rock
Dear &Jr
W. A. Taylor
U.S
G. B. Bracket
Geo
Paris
Aycock Speech Denounced in Caldwell County Meeting
Special to the News and Observer from Lenoir North Carolina June 14 a heated gathering featured Hon Charles B Aycock addressing about twelve hundred attendees The event sparked fiery confrontations within the Republican Executive Committee and included sworn affidavits by Aycock and J A Crisp detailing political stances and alleged implications of a constitutional amendment The report notes Aycock’s remarks and rebuttals involving white supremacy charges and voter tax provisions amid Democratic gubernatorial ambitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News and Observer
Lenoir
Charles B. Aycock
Republican Executive Committee
Aycock
North Carolina
Calswell
United States
Affiant
Caldwell Co
Caldwell County
B. Aycock
J. A. Crisp
House of Representa
R. Z. Linney
Northarolina
House of Representatives
George A. White
Grand Old Commonwealth
Local affidavits tie votes to Constitutional Amendment
In Caldwell County on June 14, 1900 affidavits were sworn with witnesses including Edmund Jones county solicitor E A Poe mayor of Lenoir E B Phillips county superintendent of public instruction and others. They attest to good faith supporting a proposed amendment with Mr Aycock agreeing to swear to support it by voting for the amendment at the polls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Waddell
Court House
W. H. Swift
Senate
W. R. Lovill
Sutherland
Capt. Lovill
W. M. Francum
Tives
Said
Ona
Republican Executive Committee
Aycork
Aycock
Democratic Party
Crisp
Edmund Jones
E. A. Poe
Lenoir
E. B.phillips
Nelson
Caldwell County
M.M. Tarterer
Johny
A. H. Boyd
Caldwall
C. Martin
Hark Squires
Slair
Topie
J. V. M’call
Four Word To Democrats Mr Borror Letter
A Sugar Grove letter from T C McBring dated June 16 denies rumors of him bolting the Democratic convention. He declares support for the Democratic ticket from local constable to governor and Constitutional Amendment. He urges Democrats to form committees and warns against rumors of personal failings while urging white supremacy and opposition to a Republican state administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Borror
Holter
Green Owl
Hard Mast
Constable
Laurel Creek Township
Charles B. Aycock
Dr W H Wakefield to Visit Blowing Rock Hotel
Charlotte physician Dr W H Wakefield will be in Blowing Rock at the Blowing Rock Hotel on Monday July 16 for one day only. He practices Eye Ear Nose and Throat and will see patients there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horner
al Ata
J. M. Horner
Blowing Rock
A.m. Boone
Super Valle Crocis
St. John’s
A.m. Todd
Blowing Rock Hotel
Legal notice of claim recovery rights filed June 4 1900
N L Mast administrator issues notice to all claimants against the estate of Aumil ton Gragg to present their claims within 12 months or be barred. The notice is dated June 4 1900 and served by the undersigned administrator to authenticate proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aumilton Gragg
N. L. Mast
Admr
North Carolina Legislature Concludes Three Day Session
The North Carolina Legislature adjourned after a brief three day session and will reconvene on July 24. The work completed is viewed as impactful and lasting for the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
A Woman Faces One Chance to Live Says Doctor
Mrs J B Hunt of Lame Ridge Wisconsin faced a frightful stomach illness and yellow jaundice as gall stones worsened. The doctor warned there is only one chance to save her life through an era before treatment. Electric Bitters cured her and claimed as a wonderful remedy for stomach liver and kidney ailments. Also notes Bucklen's Arnica Salve for injuries and pain remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Hunt
Lame Ridge
Wis
Blackburn
An ancient view of rheumatism and a remedy claim
The article discusses rheumatism once thought demonic and promotes Chamberlains Pain Balm as a cure with many testimonies. It notes one application relieves pain and the value of relief outweighs cost, and lists DeWitts Little Early Risers by Coffee Bros. Phillips & Son as a liver and bowel cleanser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
DeWitt
Coffee Bros. Phillips & Son
Also Mentioned on This Page
Watauga Demorat
Tacrapay
Robert C. Rivers
Eorror Axp Proprietor
Bovernor
Wayne
Belperement Tovernce
W. D. Turner
Ire
Blate
J. Bryan Grimes
Pitt ‘Bate
B. R. Lacy
Wake
B. F. Dixon
Cleveland
Ate Act
D. Gillmer
Ray
Milton
W. B. Councill
Watauga
Watauga Apples
Paris Expositio
Caldwell
J. A Crisp
Lycock
C. Caldwell Co
J. A. Crigp
C. B. Aycock
State of
J. V. M'Call
Huty
T. C. McBring
Sugar Grove
W. H. Wakefield
Charlotte, N.C
Hood
Don
H. L
Irlinthy Wihaved
Wil
Headquarte
Coffey’s Hotel
INA College
Raleigh
George T. Winston
Weer Raxezion
N. C
North Sredell
Statesville
Dresa
Yunrs
TN. Corpening
Nagner KK
Apr
Philippines
Miller
Wilkesboro
B. Webb
W. L.corrry
Moretz
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!