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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1902
Page
4
Times Democrat notes a philanthropic shift as Boers and Britons become friendly after war. Both sides earned respect from fierce clashes and now honor each other with magnanimity. The piece praises mutual esteem and hopes for lasting harmony.
A dog tied to a mower barks at a boy guiding the machine. The piece contrasts ease of barking with the effort of work and criticizes fault finding, praising steady faithful labor and a Christlike rise above criticism.
A Southern Christian Advocate quote warns that self honesty is hard and warns against excess self pride or false modesty. It asserts exalted self views reveal a small, uncharitable person who excuses own faults but not others.
An old advertisement for Cas carets Candy Cathartic claims they will regulate bowels, addressing constipation or diarrhea. It notes genuine tablets stamped C C C and warns they are not sold in bulk, available at all druggists.
Pittsburg Va Dispatch reports Cleveland Booth a 16 year old negro youth was taken this morning to serve a five year term in the penitentiary for house breaking. He was born in the prison where his mother, serving a murder sentence, died. He returns to labor as a convict at the house of nativity.
A reflective verse excerpt urges restraint after acts of kindness and love. It notes love’s beauty endures yet remains private, warning that love itself may hide truths. The quotation emphasizes quiet grace and the private nature of good deeds.
A reflective aphorism notes the eagle in the upper air fears not the crossing of rivers or obstacles, embodying confidence and resolve.
A reader testimonial from J Strickfaden of World Herald Par Haven Wash says his son suffered whooping cough and near pneumonia until Chamberlain's Cough Remedy was used, preventing serious illness and repeated scarlet fever-like attacks. Available for sale by M. Blackburn.
Greensboro Record notes a man who refuses to support a candidate is said to have fallen from grace and may be restored through prayer and repentance. The quote frames political dissent as a moral lapse within the party.
Danforth of LaGrange Georgia suffered a six month frightful running sore on his leg. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve wholly cured it in five days. For ulcers wounds and piles it is the best salve cure guaranteed. Only 25 cents. Sold by blackburn.
Aitkin notes that the cross is encountered not only in great battles with evil but also in ordinary daily life. The message emphasizes consistent faith in small moments as well as grand trials.
A Boston Herald quip notes a pupil claims a single item of importance today that did not exist a century ago. The line frames education and identity, with the pupil saying I am the important modern creation. The brief item reflects a witty take on progress and self.
In the case W.H. Bower vs Jacob Potter et al the Superior Court orders a public sale of two river valley tracts in North Fork township Boone to satisfy a judgment. The property covers about 25 acres plus adjacent land. Sale at court house door on the August 9 1902 between 10 am and 4 pm. Commissioner E S Corey oversees proceedings.
Public outcry sale to satisfy a mortgage of RL Conneill and Vera L Conneill for $800 dated May 28 1895 to be held July 14 1902 at Boone Court House door between 10 am and 4 pm. The lot and house deeded by T J Coffey and wife and W C Coffey to R L Conneill is described in the deed from Coffey parties. Sale in fee simple to the purchaser to satisfy debt and interest. June 19 1902 B A Fork Mortgagee.
The sheriff of Watauga County announces a tax sale at the court house door in Boone on July 1 1901 for seven parcels. Lands include a Blowing Rock lot owned by James Chamberlain, a G W Grove lot, an H Samson lot, a 95 acre LaureL Creek Township tract, and a Shawneehaw Township 40 acre tract owned by J B Hyatt. Redemption expires July 1 1902. if not redeemed, deeds will be issued. March 25 1962. Illie W. Miller, agent.
An advert shows Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets offered for sale by M. B. Blackburn. The copy touts their efficacy as a remedy and urges purchase through the listed seller.
Representative Lacy of To wa contributes to the Congressional Record an essay praising the buffalo as the continent’s noblest wild animal. He extols its evolutionary form and life on the Western plains, noting orderly herd movement and clean drinking habits. He closes by saying the buffalo is a gentleman among beasts.
W L Correy advertises a selection of fruit trees including apples peaches pears prunes and grape vines suited to the local climate. Trees range from three to six feet tall and delivery is available with prices about half of other nurseries. For details contact Moretz North Carolina.
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