Restoration of Davis name on Potomac bridge tablet
The old Potomac bridge tablet honoring Davis has been the subject of restoration efforts since his switch to the Confederacy. Initiatives at the 1907 Daughters of the Confederacy convention and House support sought to reinsert his name, with Interior Department action under Lincoln’s era.
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Lincoln
Cabin Joborao
Maryland
Potomec River
Washington
Potomac
Davie
Confederacy
the Daughters of the Comfederacy
Richmond
Davis
Myer
Louisiana
Caleb
Galushe A. Grow
Pennsylvania
House
Abolid Car of Lettuce Shipped by Wrightsboro Trackers
A solid car of 400 baskets of fine lettuce was loaded yesterday and slated for shipment this morning by the Wrightsboro Trackers Association, organized by Castle Haynes growers. Moses Horn led the loading with Gregereon Sittler and others. The car sold for 2 dollars per basket, about 800 dollars total. In Lumberton a runaway horse killed a three year old boy.
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Wilmington
Wrightboro
Associaton
Castle Haynes
Roa
Irant
Wrightsboros
Moses Horn
William Gregereon
C.F
Distribution of Watauga estate sale notice 1908
In Watauga County North Carolina the mortgage owner Parker and Co together with J B Harmon and de Harmon will sell land at public auction on a court house lot near Silverstone Post Office. The description covers 17 acres more or less in the Jop site area with lines described by stakes apple trees chestnut trees and spruce pines. Sale to begin at 1 o'clock PM with terms one third cash day of sale one third in six months and remainder in twelve months. Also a public sale of J P Todd estate lands in Boone North Carolina by commissioner under court order from November 16 1906 with similar pay terms.
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Olina
Watauga
Steure
Shenorep
Hosea
Watange
E. J. Smith
Piic
McGuire
Ieee
Fang
Lyon
Venice
Hayes
Ina
Silverstone
P.O
North Carolina
Hove
J.B. Harmon
de Harmon
Renee
Watai
Aia
Deana
Olins
Jarmon
Watauge County
G. Todd
J. P. Todd
Superior Court
Watauga County
Quinn, Marsha ‘Co
Said
Cove Creek
Beech
Deal
Chesnut
G. F. Bingham
L. D. Lowe
Watan
Covercreek
J. M. Broke
Co. Fo & Hickory
Sain Erek
Stokes Line
G. F Binghan
John H. Binghew
Warnuge
C.ragan
W. W. Holsclaw Ve. T. C. McBride
Jack P. m
Court House
Boone
Exc McBride
Beaver Daw
Hagny
Mala
Walts
Petose
Illips
Corntos
Homes for Sale and Court Notices Across Watauga County
A mixed publication item lists homes for sale and legal notices from the Superior Court of Watauga County. It includes multiple executions against G F Bingham and T C McBride, with sale dates set for March 1900 and March 1909, detailing described tracts along Cove Creek, Beaverdam Township, and adjacent properties, plus sheriff notices and bid conditions. The text also references an offer to mail full housing relocation instructions upon request and provides an address in Embreeville Tennessee for correspondence.
Franklin Veagh to be Treasury Secretary in Tatts Cabinet
Etia stated that Franklin Mey Veagh of Chicago is to be Secretary of the Treasury, completing the cabinet with Knox holding this position.
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Etia
Franklin Mey. Veagh
Chicago
the Treasury
Is. Tatts
Knox
Fire at plant last week causes estimated $10000 loss
A plant fire last week caused about ten thousand dollars in damage. Most of the cost was covered by insurance. The incident is being investigated and no injuries are reported.
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Immuraone
Ieee
The Great Cash Sale Announcement by Local Merchant
A local merchant thanks patrons for their support in a panic year and announces a yearlong cash sale. He will sell all stock on hand as of October 1 1908 at serial cost for cash, including shoes dress goods clothing hats and notions. New goods will be sold at a very small profit to boost next year’s business.
I Men to Sell Strictly for Cash in Watauga County
Advertises cash sales with no bad debts as a pledge to offer bargains. Claims the largest and best general merchandise stock in Watauga County with ongoing additions. Urges customers to call on the seller when in need, promising a continual cash-based business model.
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Watauga County
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