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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1913
Page
2
A Sunday excursion in a historical class gathering ended with visits to Er. Jackson Wins on and J. W. Horton homes. Students enjoyed levitation from an event, cherry orchard bounty, and a hearty dinner prepared by hospitable women, expressing deep gratitude for warm hospitality.
Stores Fries Todd Rev Norton Atkins was in the village last week. Rev Mr Jones preached a splendid sermon at Blackburn Chapel Sunday. Chas Hutcher salesman for C W King and Co of Bristol spent time in the community last week. Mire Margaret Dobbin visited Beaver Creek a few days back. Jean Graham Don Jones Pet Graham and J H Graham attended Children's Day at the negro church Fleetwood. Maggie Duncan of Beaver Creek visits her Uncle J E Duncan. Grigg the Holiness preacher was in the neighborhood last week and preached several times. Brimom traveling salesman spent Sunday in the village. Margaret Dobbin visiting her son N M Dobbin. Mr and Mrs Walter Davis visited relatives on Mill Creek, Saturday and Sunday. Many croce ties for the railroad hauled to Todd. Dr J F Stouffer of Sutherland was in the neighborhood last week and is very much liked by all who know him.
Rev. J. G. Havaman has been ill with little improvement. His daughter Mr. J. L. Qualls arrived Saturday and plans to stay several weeks. Mrs. Susan Et, previously away, has returned and is welcomed back as one of our notable women. Don Hagaman now works as a clerk for Hagaman & Reece Muster Ground. Alex Norris is employing a new forenow-a-day cities girl.
The obituary remembers Laveen Barcee Smith born February 20 1868 in Scotland Neck North Carolina who endured thirty two years of illness with fortitude. She attended Trinity Episcopal Church and passed away June 10 1913, with funeral rites led by Rev W R Savage. The piece notes family sorrow and community support, and mentions Dr W L Jones visiting Sweet Briar College.
J F Wailiek of Bart lett Nebraska credits Foley Kidney Pills with curing his kidney trouble. He described back ache dizziness and pain to the back of the head before taking the pills. He reports being entirely rid of new trouble after using Foley Kidney Pills, sold by dealers.
A ledger records assets and liabilities with cash, deposits, and notes while a social update mentions Miss Mamie Harmen visiting her grandparents near Boone at night. Also noted are visits by Misses Maggie and Rethie Harriman with Mam e Patchard and a local lumber dealer advertisement for building supplies from W. L. Winkler Moody, NC.
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