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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
3
Local items report Wilkesboro court attendance by Solicitor Linney and W L Bryan, Dula in Boone for court, and favorable bank conditions amid financial stringency. Prohibition a rising issue with May poll tax deadline, town schools plays praised, and jail water pipes repaired for spring. Also notes sermons, subscriptions, and a receiver taking Pomona Manufacturing Company.
A business card style notice from R M Green inviting customers to visit the store for a wide line of inexpensive items. The letter promises cloth prices 20 to 80 percent cheaper than elsewhere and urges readers to call in to be convinced.
Eye specialist Alfred W. Dula of Lenoir North Carolina will tour Boone all week starting March 28 1908 during the first week of court. He will test eyes free offering dark room and light tests plus special instruments and prompt glasses. He plans visits to Cove Creek and Valley Craven, writing from Lenoir before March 25 or in Boone during court week.
In Watauga County North Carolina Superior Court spring term 1908 L M Farthing and W D Farthing sue M J Church and M E Church to recover on a warranty of title to a Beech Mountain tract conveyed to plaintiffs and to cancel a mortgage. Defendants must appear at the next term beginning the third Monday after the first Monday in March 1908 in Boone to answer or demur. otherwise plaintiffs will apply for the relief sought. February 24 1908. Thos Bingham Clerk Superior Court.
In the Superior Court of Watauga county L W Reece v G T Letheo the sheriff will sell March 23 1908 at the county court house door for cash the defendant G T Letheo's interest in four land tracts adjoining Ervin Green G P Sherrill L E Stout and others Beaver Dam Creek to satisfy a February 17 1908 execution. The description lists tract boundaries and notes the total area about 254 acres more or less with deed in Book 5 pages 483 and 484. Judgment amount 6479 plus interest from February 15 1906 and costs. Sobn W Hodges Sheriff.
The State Press notes a circulating tale that Bill Humby killed a brother of the late Boone Potter. The paper calls the report absolutely untrue and questions how it began, urging readers to maintain pure thought and a welcoming atmosphere.
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best medicine for blood purification digestion appetite and organ support. It cites extensive testimonials and claims many cures over two years, presenting a period voice typical of 19th century patent medicine notices.
Judge Ferguson urged a stenographer be employed for Watauga Superior Court due to upcoming important trials. The Board of Commissioners agreed to pay $5 per day when used but rejected travel expenses. Gertrude Hall of Lenoir was contacted but her decision is unknown. Sam Smith’s $10,000 bond was accepted and he was released from jail.
Rast Boone offers a wide array of goods including flour bacon rice canned foods and groceries. Also stocks medicines, tobacco products and candies with a focus on everyday necessities and school supplies for customers.
The United States of America versus Thomas Watson announces a sale of land in Stony Fork township Watauga County North Carolina on the first Monday in April 1908 at the courthouse in Boone. The tract covers 72 acres bounded by Larkin Watson Warren Sanders Alex Welborn and others and was conveyed by L B McNeil to Watson. Sale to satisfy a debt and costs. JM Millikan U S Marshal and W Young Deputy Marshal.
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