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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1902
Page
2
Charles B. Rouss a blind merchant and philanthropist died in New York after a brief illness. A Virginia native who rose from poverty, he supported the Confederate cause, followed Lee to Appomattox, and helped veterans. His body rests in a mausoleum at Mt Hebron Cemetery Winchester Va.
Dr Daniel Schuyle Young of Cincinnati recently died and was cremated. After cremation it emerged he arranged for his ashes to be taken to Montgomery County New York to his wife’s grave four parts were to be sprinkled on her grave the path to his old school house his old home and shot from a gun at his old home. The piece also notes serialized stories and public figures, with a closing line on kidneys.
The Sunday School Convention of the Three Fork Association will meet at Cove Creek Baptist Church starting Friday before the fifth sunday in March 1902. Elder Harman will preach. the program includes 8 questions on Sunday school work with speakers and a discussion period. delegates are urged to attend and participate.
An advertisement discusses body weight, arguing balance between being too fat or too thin matters. It promotes Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as a remedy for under eating or overwork and urges readers to obtain a sample, claiming a tasty, irresistible formulation.
A fragment from a religious convention urges attendees to unite and make the session the best yet. The call emphasizes collective effort, shared purpose, and living out faith through decisive action.
Franklin N Norman born October 20 1865 at East Bend Yadkin North Carolina died September 23 1901 at age 35. He moved to Watauga county at sixteen and later to Oklahoma about three years ago. He married Miss T C Michael October 20 1894. He joined the Presbyterian church August 1892 and lived a devout Christian life. He was a good neighbor an affectionate father and beloved by all. He said I aim perfectly willing to go when asked about his religion the day before his death. Matney North Carolina.
Advertisements promise a day nursery in Raleigh offering low cost care for working women and their children. also promoting Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and Candy Cathartic laxatives with money back guarantees.
In accordance with the law the six books will be open for tax collection at voting precincts in each township on the 14th inst except North Fork where they will be open on the 13th inst. Attend and pay taxes if not already settled. Positively the last call without cost. W. B Raiep Sheriff March 5 1902.
This notice proclaims The Martin Cottage owned by W P Pendley offers freshly refurnished accommodations and good fare. It emphasizes comfortable rooms for transient boarders and attention to guest comfort in a period style phrasing.
Wilkesboro Marble Works featuring Webb & Miler, Prop offers granite and marble monuments and cemetery line items. The ad promises top style with low prices and guaranteed satisfaction.
Valle Crucis mission school invites coeducational enrollment as Pall Term starts August 5, 1901. Describes favorable buildings and surroundings for girls, strong music program, and a motto emphasizing firmness refinement morality and intellectual development. Tuition and board reasonable under H A Dobbins Jr and D Taylor.
A handwritten ad proclaims cash only sales with many domestic goods. Items listed include tobacco, scissors, hammer, towels, suspenders, clothes brush, mirror, spring balances, oat meal bowls, china plates, bowls and pitcher, framed pictures, knives and forks, spoons, oil cloth, soap baskets, pans, and yarn socks. The letter invites customers to examine wares and bring laundry for exchange, dated February 20.
A brief exhortation urges travelers to pause and reflect. The message suggests taking time to rest amid life’s journey and shared human experience. It frames stopping as wise, friendly counsel.
L W H Calaway sheriff of Watauga County North Carolina certifies that 100 acres known as the lower Martin land on Beech Mountain near Buckeye Springs, titled in J M Pepper, was sold July 1 1901 for taxes 1899 1900 to S M Dugger highest bidder. If not redeemed by July 1 1902, Dugger and heirs will receive deed. Certified July 1 1901.
A brief teaser notes a renewed push for readiness and service at the start of a new year. Emphasizes improving efficiency and readiness to meet public needs.
A Sugar Grove store advertises buy sell and trade inquiries. The proprietor declares an end to the credit system and asserts no indulgence will be granted under any circumstances, promising goods at the lowest county prices.
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