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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1912
Page
4
Fredrick A Hrown recounts defending a man he knew to be guilty in Judge Brentano's court. A highway robbery case led to a plea after the habitual criminal count was waived, saving costs and yielding a minimal sentence. The defendant quips the tale proves the prosecutor’s gamble and defense strategy.
A dinner tale recounted by Ex Governor Bunn of Pennsylvania claims a colored man who knew George Washington remembered crossing the Delaware and driving Washington’s horse back. The anecdote, presented as proof that the negro race has longer memories, sparked local discussion.
In the Myrtle Hawkins murder trial at Hendersonville the prosecution’s strong case failed to sway the jury. The father later honored Solicitor A Hall Johnson and J K Spainnoor of Morganton for their efforts, presenting a ring and a silk umbrella respectively at the scene.
A fragment remarks that women are changeable in a court exchange where some men dismiss one partner to take another, reflecting on relationship shifts and social attitudes.
A playful poem by Walt Mason, printed in the Kansas City Journal, reflects on aging with humor and resilience. The speaker hopes to stay lively, avoid rust, and keep cheer as age approaches, imagining vitality through circus crowds, a dog’s play, and a horse’s gallop.
Mrs J E Henry of Akron Michigan credits Foley Kidney Pills with easing kidney trouble and saving a doctor's bill after pain and sluggish kidneys. A dealer sale follows. The piece links political satire about Roosevelt and Africa skins to local notices and mentions Charlotte, North Carolina, liquor sale ban in drug stores after July 1 and concerns about snake bites.
An old advertisement or medical claim asserts that rheumatism requires no internal treatment and can be eased by free application of Chamberlain's Liniment with massaging of the affected areas. It promises rapid pain and soreness relief and notes the product is sold by all dealers.
Dispatch reports 32 000 acres condemned in North Georgia for Appalachian Park. Dr Louis H Webb notes about fifty pellagra cases in Orange County though none serious. Advertisements push Chamberlains Lmbient for sprains and Chamberlains Tablets for gentle bowel movement. For sale by all dealers.
Several distinct shocks were felt recently in Columbia District of Columbia. The tremors caused brief concern among residents but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. Local authorities advised caution and monitoring of aftershocks.
A World’s Work excerpt contrasts western and eastern banking. Six Seattle banks lent 8.5 million on personal notes without collateral, while New York banks lent just over 9 million and San Francisco over 47 million. The west relies on industry and close knowledge of borrowers, unlike the east.
A sensational ad asserts a rich wife hunt ends when a woman uses Electric Bitters. It claims the tonic strengthens nerves and brain, improves complexion, lips, eyes, and energy, and relieves indigestion backache headaches and fainting spells. Endorsed as a woman’s favorite remedy available at druggists.
Mr Jhon A Denny pauses Thursday en route from Eli township to Baltimore to seek diabetes treatment at Johns Hopkins hospital. He hopes doctors will improve his health and notes plans to see a large wood extract plant, box factory, planning mill, jet located near Wilkes edge due to the new Yadkin River railroad as reported by Wilkesboro Hustler.
Mr M A McLaughlin of 512 Day Street LaCross Wisconsin writes of suffering back and hip pains from kidney trouble and rheumatism. After a few days on Foley Kidney Pills the pain left her back and hips and she expresses gratitude for the medicine sold by all dealers.
A Durham man died after drinking heavily to win a bet. He consumed over a quart of whiskey in two hours and a fifth of whiskey in the next hour, ending dead with whiskey spilling from his mouth.
When a child has whooping cough keep cough loose and expectoration easy with Chamberlains Cough Remedy. It helps liquify tough mucus and ease expectoration. Used successfully in many epidemics, it is safe and sure.
The Memorial Baptist Church in Greenville installed a pipe organ costing 2100 dollars with Andrew Carnegie providing a thousand dollars of the price.
Promotes Bucklens Arnica Salve as a rapid healer for burns, cuts, bruises, bullet wounds, explosions and other injuries. Claims thousands benefited by its use with a price of 25 cents at druggists.
One hundred twenty four applicants for musical license passed the state board and thirty four failed.
A street crowd is urged to move on by a policeman as crowds clash with harsh miners. The copy claims Dr Kings New Life Pills relieve bowel congestion and suffering without harsh effects, urging readers to visit druggists for purchase.
A new depot is under construction in Hickory and, upon completion, is expected to rank among the finest facilities on the route.
A columnist notes hair loss linked to indoor work and hat wearing, contrasting urban and rural habits. The piece riffes on baldness with homespun humor and ends by mentioning government troops in Cuba and U S Marines guarding American property amid unrest in Santiago Province.
Wisconsin man H L Blomquist quotes his wife choosing Foley Honey and Tar Compound as the best cough remedy after trying many. The product is for sale by all dealers.
A frightened coughing spell in Neenah Wisconsin caused severe side pain and two broken ribs, with a doctor diagnosing the injury. An advertisement for Dr King’s New Discovery claims tea spoonfuls ease late coughs and claim to heal weak lungs, featuring a testimonial from Mrs Effie Morton of Columbia Missouri and offering free trials or discounted sizes at druggists.
In the Superior Court of Watauga County, by order of the court, F. A. Linney, commissioner, will sell at the Boone courthouse on July 1, 1912, at 1 pm, three to four tracts totaling about 132 acres to satisfy a mortgage debt of 350 dollars plus interest from May 27, 1910.
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