Dam project on Yadkin river to create 45,000 horsepower
Journal notes a March 1918 sequence with obit and local happenings. Mr Elijab Asthing died aged 82 after his birthday dinner. Betsel church held a service by Rev Farthing. Local store changes hands in Sweet Water as Milton Ward buys it. Various residents travel and illnesses are reported. A ferry or railroad project is announced, along with a major dam contract let to A B Hardaway Co of Atlanta by Southern Aluminum Co for about two million dollars across the Yadkin near Whitney, producing 45,000 horsepower over nine square miles.
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Bethel
Elijabasthing
J. H. Farthing
Bethelchurch
Wm. Eller
Will Eller
Low Lower Beaver Dame
Sweet Water
Milton Ward
Neva
Tenn
Alex Hagaman
Misa Nettie Gragg
Bristol
Sallie Hagaman
J . David Hageman
Bob Arney
Baker's Gap
Hill Hagaman
Forest Grove
Lomer
B. C. Hagaman
Miers
Minnie Culver
Mille Swift
Noreen
Foot Hill
Lear
Outenplate
Fulkwon Beaver Dame
Eater
Dean Swift
Spencer Warren
Allentown
Yadkin River
Whitney
A. B. Hardaway and Co
Atlanta
Southern Aluminum Company
Whitney Clan
Local Agriculture Secretary Born in North Carolina Roots Recalled
David A. Houston once Miswouri secretary for agriculture born in Unis County NC. The fragment notes a Navy-related figure Josephus Daniela and references Ell ie Woodrow Ervin and Morgan-Wee, describing a special event and various biographical clues in a period tone.
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David A. Houston
Miswouri
Unis County
Josephus Daniela
Navy
North Carolina
Hac
Wilson
Daniele
Go Ea
Deeds Unregistered Prompt County Warning
In the Register's Office many deeds remain unregistered with some dated back to 1859. Neglect and unpaid fees leave landowners without proper chain of title, risking future sale complications. Local officials urge residents to verify deeds and pay due fees to avoid costly legal issues. The Leogh News notes shingles shipped to Grandin City, while various regional items follow.
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Borron
Thie County
Peopl
W.R. Grana
Foley Kidney Pills Ad and Debt Notice Fragment
W B Skelton of Stanley Indiana praises Foley Kidney Pills Mrs Skelton says a single box relieved her severe kidney trouble and back pains For sale by all dealers NOTICE TO DEBTORS If you owe me settle immediately by note or cash to save collection efforts. D J Correll
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W. B. Skelton
Stanley
Ind
Foley
Haley Binney
D, J, Cotrrell
Notice of Dissolution and Land for Sale in Emmett
Notice is hereby given that the firm of Swift Broa has been dissolved by mutual consent Chas Swift will continue the business collect all debts due the firm and assume the payment of all outstanding debts This Feb 11 1913 SEE SWIFT Reese NC March 3 For Sale Two hundred acres of uncleared land in good community Will sell it in fifty acre boundaries at six hundred dollars half down other in one and two years payments If you want a nice little farm come and see it Don t write for you cannot see it that way Address Box 10 Emmett Tennessee
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Swift Broa
Chas
Emmett
Tennessee
Fon Furniture Stock Moved to L L Critcker Stand
The entire stock of Fon Furniture Store has been moved to L L Critcker stand in East Boone. Find sideboards dressers bedsteads bed springs mattresses chairs rockers and a good lined coffin laxker and other undertaker goods in stock plus a wood stock of school supplies. Call us.
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Fon Furniture
L. L Critcker
East Boone
Agents Wanted For Subscriptions In Atlanta Weekly Constitution
Advertises agents needed to sell subscriptions for the Tri-Weekly Constitution in Atlanta Georgia. Promises liberal commissions and cash prizes with potential earnings from 1500 to 2000 dollars monthly. flexible areas including Rural Routes and stalls. Contains promotional guidance for applicants and contact in Atlanta.
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Atlanta, Ga
I'ri Weekly Constitution
Consti Purion
Entry Notice of Land Entry in Watauga County North Carolina
State of North Carolina Watauga County office of Entry Taker H O Aldridge locates and enters sixty acres of land on the waters of the Watauga River Moody’s tail creek in Watauga beginning on sugar tree in J L Fox’s E of the Big Head tract running with J L Fox’s line to a stake in the Lenoir line then with Lenoir line to Ips Lenoir corner then with J L Barnes line to a stake in J L Fox’s line then north with said line to the beginning and other courses for compensation to include all the vacant lands entered March 8 1918 H J Hardin Entry Taker
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State of
North Carolina
Watau County
Said
H O. Aldridge
Watauga River
Moody's Tail
Watauga
J. L. Fox
Big Head
Lenoir
J. L. Barne
H. J. Hardin
Notice of Mortgage Sale in Watauga County North Carolina
Notice states a power of sale from a 1912 deed by G F Bingham and wife M A Bingham to mortgagees for 500 dollars. On March 5, 1918, at 1 pm at Boone courthouse, sale of part of the old William Horton farm in Boone Township, Brasby Fork area, about 60 to 56 acres with Wiley building, barn, and sheds, adjoining Smith, Mast, Matheson, Horton. title in fee simple to be conveyed to purchaser.
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G. F Bingham
M. A. Bingham
Boone
Watauga County
North Carolina
Watauga
Boone Township
William Horton
Brasby Fork
Wiley
G.F. Bingham
W. Smith
Mast
Etd Smith
Matheson Boys
Jne Horton
E. F. Bingham
M. A. Ra
Thompson Child Dies in Gastonia Tragedy
A five year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs W L Thompson of Gastonia, died recently from hydro bis, a condition linked to ether exposure. the death occurred three months ago and was reported as a fatal illness.
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W. L. Thompson
Gastonia
Notice of Sale on Watauga County Lands in 1918
Notice of sale to satisfy a debt of 54340 and interest on a deed of trust held by E F Lovill trustee for Field Hash Mig Co. The property of J C Harman and wife M E Harman in Laurel Creek Township Boone will be sold at public auction April 14 1918 at 12 oclock noon at the courthouse door. The description covers 126 acres in two tracts including land bounded by J B Phillips Wiley Mast and others, with a second tract conveyed to J S Harman in 1897.
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North Caroline
Watauga
Ward Creek
Cove Creek
Atake
Aid Ridge
Saidcreek
D. C. Harman
Eaid Harmane
D. A. Harman
Silen Harman
Watauga County
Boone
N. C
Court House
E. F. Lovitu
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Carol Durhham
Occoneechee
Durham Sea
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Mitchell County
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J. L. Shugart
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Caldwell Co
Sffaifa
Fannie Morrison
Morganton
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LYS
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Swift
Reese, N.C
Watanga Cou
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Monarch Bier
Foster Bros, Barnett & Co
KW. King & Co
Bran Bhee Co
Watts Bros. Co
J. B. Corneill
W. R
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Joe
Watauga Co
Elk Park
Thomas Hopkins
Wer Hy
Mountain City Marble Company
Mountain City
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