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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1909
Page
4
A dramatic tramp speech reveals a fallen life wrecked by drink and loss of family, followed by a Civil War crossed tale of a Union soldier and a Confederate singer, then the Iredell hawk extermination effort offering 25 cents per hawk head, and a stray baptism joke from the Washington Post.
Revenue officers conducted several raids last week seizing papers and arresting defendants. Assistant postmaster Sherman Jolly of Gilreath was bound over on a retailing charge. Will Barber of East Cairo bound to court for retailing.
Washington, under medical care for five weeks due to blood poisoning from a spider bite, was healed by Bucklen’s Amica Salve. The testimonial from John Washington of Rosqueville highlights cures for eczema boils burns and piles, promoting the salve as a supreme remedy.
Three doctors advised Mrs. M E Fisher of Detroit Michigan during a risky operation. The text mentions King’s New Pills as a remedy and hints at a cure, with an odd phrase about beds and dates. The fragmentary nature limits clear context or outcome.
A fragmented Washington Star item quotes a statesman claiming farmers want uplift and farmer Corntessel replying about modern comforts. The brief mentions a grand piano steam heat and a private gas plan as desired amenities, with the punchline calling for an elevator in the house.
A man who owes a debt continues to spend on luxuries, using money that does not belong to him, illustrating ongoing misappropriation and financial disregard.
The quip notes that bachelors lack someone to sew buttons, while many married men lack garments to button, underscoring domestic duties and social roles in marriage. The remark reflects a humorous take on household labor patterns.
J H Latham, a named defendant, is notified that an action has begun in the Superior Court of Watauga County North Carolina to declare a lien against a land tract known as LA Green on Meat Camp creek waters. The note for 115 dollars from J H Latham to J E Miller forms the basis of the suit.
Report on juror Jo Templeton, illiterate farmer deemed unsuitable, highlighting flaws in jury selection in the Cooper Carmack murder case. Commentary on the jury system’s sacred view versus practical faults. Also Senate debate on applying Australian ballot to North Carolina elections, referred to committee.
By virtue of a 1908 mortgage deed from Len and Effie Winebarger to J C Profit recorded in Book 0 page 68 in Watauga County North Carolina the 102 acre tract near Boone will be sold at public auction at the courthouse door on March 22 1909 between 10 and 2. The sale is for cash to satisfy $100 000 plus interest and costs with description beginning at W S Miller and Smith Profit line and tracing the property to a cucumber corner and various marked trees. J C Profit Mortgagee.
A fragmented moral poem urges caution, integrity, and self restraint in personal conduct and social life. It contrasts personal virtue with danger of intoxication and urges prudent behavior while noting relief at a calmer legislature, as reported by the Herald.
Entry No 2486 in North Carolina Watan County shows H J Hardin as entry taker locating 10 acres in Watan Township along Wa tanga River. Description follows Shull Mofflay and Munday lines with multiple bounds and corner stakes. Entered January 28 1909.
Entry Notice No 2487 in North Carolina Watauga County records describes J R Presnell locating and entering lands in Laurel Creek Township along Laurel Creek waters beginning at a white oak in Johnsons Grant line with various courses. Entered February 6 1909. H J Hanoin, Entry Toker.
A garbled diary style line recalls Generouman asking Ged for five dollars and receiving ten. The fragment hints at a plan to buy cigars for Christmas, with a casual exchange about repayment. Names and exact intent are unclear, but the scene implies a small, informal financial interaction between individuals.
The readable text references debts and unnamed parties, mentioning people owed money and a principal figure associated with a Post office location. No clear event or dates are provided, and the fragmentary wording limits concrete facts or identifications.
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