Local Notes From Boone and Surrounding Towns
Boone and nearby towns report visitors and illness updates. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Perry announce the birth of daughter Mary Margaret in Beaver Dams. Dr. W R Miller and Dr. Tate visit Boone for a few hours. Several residents are ill or recovering, and funeral travel brings relatives to Boone for Grady Greer’s memorial. A truck crash near Deep Gap injures Rodney Greene and a companion. Delphian Society studies Greek Comedy and Livingston Club hosts a March meeting with devotional and program notes. Etude Music Club entertained by Miss Hagaman with a varied program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Perry
Beaver Dams
Mary Margaret
W. R. Miller
Lenoir
Tate
Boone
H. P. Dougherty
C. L. Brown
Winston-Salem
Montana
Lee Sechler
Auburn
Ill
J. D. Rankin
Piedmont
Mr. Sechler
Dr. Rankin
Rodney Greene
Blowing Rock
Highway 60
Deep Gap
Greene
North Wilkesboro
I. G. Greer
Thomasville
Marion
Grady Greer
Cicero Greer
T. Milt Greer
Frank Miller
Eula
Jenny Todd
Wade McGhee
W. R. Lovill
Lige Greer
Shelton Penn
Zionville
Ross Grayson
Trade
Tenn
Willet Miller
Evans Miller
Delphian Society
Livingston Club
Tracy Councill
Grady Farthing
James Councill
D. J. Whitener
Roger McGuire
Local News From Ashe County March 15 1894
Telegraph links restored between Boone and Blowing Rock. Dr L C Reeves opens new drug store near residence. U S deputy marshals W N Colvard and J C McGhee in town for duties. McRae leads turnpike work in Captain Coffey’s absence. J B Clarke starts new Blowing Rock post office on Main Street. Councill and Blackburn join practice in Boone and Zionville. Vilas residents fund a new school building site near Holsclaw’s. Daily mail from Boone to Le Noir restored and new daily Boone Wilkesboro route discussed. W A Davis buys Grandfather Silver Mine, selling stock at 25 per share to fund development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Boone
Blowing Rock
L. C. Reeves
WN. N. Colvard
J. C. McGhee
U. S
Ashe County
Coffey
McRae
J. B. Clarke
Main Street
Commodore
W. B. Councill
T. C. Blackburn
Dr. Councill
Dr. Blackburn
Zionville
Vilas
Holsclaw
Watauga
Lenoir
North Wilkesboro
Elk Park
W. A. Davis
Local program attendees listed for ceremony
Those present besides the on program were Mrs Whitehead, Louise Taylor, Elizabeth South, J B Hagaman Jr, Guy Hill Jr, Vera Norris and Milton Mast, with er assisted by Miss Julia Mabrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Mabrey
Mrs. Whitehead
Louise Taylor
Elizabeth South
J. B. Hagaman Jr
Guy Hill Jr
Vera Noriris
Milton Mast
Valle Crucis Socials and Health News
Miss Nina Church returns from Johnson City and Aoan Mountain. Guests include Miss Susie Banner of Cove Creek and Mr. T. M. Dunkly and daughter from Concord. Local gatherings feature Womans Auxiliary, Missionary Society, and Bible study. Fellow residents visit, healings noted, and a Boone visit by Gilmer Angel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina Church
Johnson City
Aoan Mountain
Susie Banner
Cove Creek
Neat Farm Homestead Builds Better Citizens
Miss Pauline Smith of State College urges home-stead improvement as a cooperative, low cost effort to influence children's citizenship. She emphasizes clearing rubbish, planting dogwood, repairing roofs and fences, and creating neat lawns to convey a positive message to passersby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Smith
State College
Painting on a Budget Improves Home Comfort
Miss Smith explains how a low cost white-wash can mimic paint for those who cannot afford real paint. Interior repairs and improvements can boost family comfort and convenience.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Etude Music Club
Miss Hagaman
Laura Ruth Hagaman
Robert Lovill
Captain Kidd
Clarica White
Mrs. Hill
James Norris
Uncle Joe
Muriel Hodgson
Virginia South
Elizabeth Willis
C. D. Taylor
Henry Taylor
H. B. Perry
W. H. Wagner
Leona Mast
W. L. Baird
D. F. Mast
Woman’s Missionary Society
Graham
N. L. Mast
Paul Spainhour
J. B. Horton
Don Horton
Gilmer Angel of
L. F. Kent
Legerwood
Valle Crucis
Mabel
Howard Mast and Sons
W. W. Mast
N. M. Greene Boone
N. C
M. S. Miller
Boone, N. C
Rawleigh
West Wilkes
Caldwell
Wilkesboro
Rawleigh Co
Richmond
Beltimore American
Newsboy
D. G. Edmisten
Rutherwood, N.C
Astime Theatre
Lew Ayers
O. K
America
George Brent
Alice White
Irene Dunn
Una Merkel
Tom MIX
Tony
Progressive Boone Firms
Keplar’s Style
Watauga Drug Company
Smithey’s Department Store
Spainhour’s
Boone Drug Company
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H. & N. Tire Company
Pastime Theatre
Boone Steam Laundry & Dry Creaners
Farmers Hardware & Supply Company
Boone Department Store
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