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Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1920

Page

2

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Death of Hon. Edward Jones Saddens Lenoir Community

The community mourns Hon. Edward Jones of Lenoir, a conspicuous court figure known for cordiality and help. influenza spreads in Boone affecting Hon. F P A Linney’s family and Roy Gragg’s household, with nurses Agnes Garland and Katie Holfhouser possibly exposed. Only one school case reported as weather turns milder.

Edward Jones Lenoir Boone A. Linney Register of Deeds Roy Gragg McCartney Mr. Linney Lovill Agnes Garland Katie Holfhouser

Blackburn Deposed from Watauga Good Roads Post

The Good Roads Commissioner for Watauga County, M B Blackburn, was removed by the Board of County Commissioners on Monday for serving on the Boone town Aldermen while holding the road post. Roy M Brown was appointed in his stead but has not yet agreed to accept. The move disrupts road payments and work but officials hope for smooth progress.

M. B. Blackburn Good Roads Commission Watauga County Board of County Commissioners Blackburn Boone Roy M. Brown

County agent appeal to support Watauga farmers

J Farthing urges Watauga County to fund a county agent with $200 and have the state cover the rest. He cites benefits from agents in other counties including better markets, thoroughbred stock, and sustainable soil practices. J M Gray will visit Boone on the first Monday in April to discuss with the County Board and farmers.

Ecitor Watauga County Walaude J. M. Gray Boone J. Farthing

Captain Edmund Jones Dies After Illness at Home

Captain Edmund Jones, a veteran of two wars and a respected local figure in Lenoir, died last Friday from apoplexy. His passing is mourned in Watan where he was widely noted for his friendships. His funeral was held at Happy Valley with a large gathering of sorrowing friends.

Lenoir Edmund Jones Watan Happy Valley

Watauga County Welcomes Red Cross Nurse Miss McCartney

The county hires Miss McCartney through the Red Cross to provide free public nursing services. She is a registered nurse trained in public health, with education from Simmons College and Boston Visiting Nurse Association, and trained at Eastern Maine General Hospital.

Watauga Red Cross Democrat Rose M. Ehrenfield Red Cross Nursing Miss McCartney Simmons College Boston Visiting Nurse Association

What is a Bank and Bank and Trust Company Prize

Notice from The Bank of Boone inviting school children of Watauga County to answer two questions about banks with a five dollar prize. Three competent judges will evaluate papers and award the prize based on their decision.

Watauga County Bank and Trust Company THE Bank OF Boone

For Sale Twenty Head of Young Sheep Ewes and Lambs

Bargain notice advertises twenty head of tine young sheep including ewes and lambs. Potential buyers are invited to inspect at Marvin S Miller Sands R F D 34 2e.

Marvin S. Miller Sands, R. F. D

Insurance offer from Banner Ek and F P Jennines

An advertisement promises life insurance at cost from strong global companies. It claims life insurance is a specialty and invites readers to write to Banner Ek in North Carolina or F P Jennines.

Banner Ek N.C. F. P. Jennines

Watauga Gets New Can Mark for Amantha

Mr T H Williams of Amantha returns from Hickory with a 5000 can per day canning outfit to be set up at his Amantha place before the fruit berry and vegetable crops. He notes Cove Creek township wastes marketable products and urges similar plants in each county township to conserve food and boost returns.

T. H. Williams Amantha Hickory Watauga Williams Cove Creek Boone

Notice to Tax-Payers and Property for Sale

Notice to tax-payers lists real estate items and invites overlooked parties to inform. John Ward, 3 Tax Supervisor, aids in updating lists. For sale cheap a nice residence lot between old and new road in front of Capt. Lovis's residence, $150 cash for quick sale. H. W. Horton.

John Ward Old New Capt. Lovis H. W. Horton

Land Entry Notice in Watauga County North Carolina

Entry Notice No. 2550 records Watauga County Office of Entry Taker listing W W Randall locating and entering land along Elk Creek. Beginning at a sour wood corner it runs northwest to J H Johnson corner then east with Clay Hodges line to his corner and south to the starting point. Entered February 14, 120. H J Hardin, Entry Taker.

State of North Carolina Watauga County W. W. Randall Elk Creek Randall J. H. Johnson Clay Hodges H. J. Hardin

Goodyear Tire Ad From Highway Motor Co

The Highway Motor Co. promotes Goodyear tires as the best value with claims that nearly half the tires on the roads are Goodyears. Call J. H. Winkler in Boone North Carolina to get a new set for spring. 2-26 2t.

THE Highway Motor CO Winkler Boone N. C

Notice of Divorce Action in Watauga Superior Court

North Carolina Watauga county superior court action Dan Greer versus Winnie Greer for divorce. Defendant must appear at the term starting the third Monday after the first Monday in March 1920 at the county courthouse and answer or demur to the complaint. Clerk O L Coffey presiding February 10 1920.

North Carolina Watauga County Dan Greer Winnie Greer Asabove Superior Court O. L. Coffey

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