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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1902
Page
4
Watauga Democrat cites Mason Dixon line as Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland and Virginia boundary. It notes the November 1760 ray fixed latitude 39 degrees 48 minutes 263 seconds north and warns it is often confused with the Missouri Compromise line at 36 degrees 30 minutes.
A Fair Play Missouri resident, Mr B Wingfield, credits Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with curing his chronic dysentery after thirty five years. Blackburn distributes the medicine. Our attention shifts to Senator Tillman whose rise and blunt style have impressed both Republicans and Democrats, earning respect for honesty boldness and incorruptibility, notes the Washington Post.
An old advertised remedy promises to cure a cold in one day with Lexative Bromo Quinine Tablets. The offer states no cure no pay and a price of 25 cents, reflecting typical early 20th century patent medicine language.
A German professor’s pet monkey escaped and climbed a tree. He used an opera glass to trick the animal, placing the small end toward the monkey and retreating. The monkey, imitating the gesture, gazed back from a distance, allowing the master to reel him in and reclaim the pet.
Cut this out and take it to M B Blackburn for a free sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They cleanse and invigorate the stomach improve the appetite and regulate the bowels. Regular size 25c a box.
Reidsville correspondent says Charlotte millionaire known to some people has been arrested in Washington. The note adds Dill iard is a familiar local figure and the incident here is reported as news in the Charlotte Observer.
An advertisement promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla to prevent illness before sickness, urging timely use at the first rheumatic pains and impure blood warnings. A Lexington Dispatch note adds a vignette about a country man at the post office age 31, married with a family, sending his first letter and asking about mailing costs.
The undersigned gives a free sample of Chamberlain's Liver and Stomach Tablets to anyone seeking a reliable remedy for stomach disorders, biliousness or constipation. This is a new remedy and a good one. Dr Payson was asked about the reason for the dispensation and answered that God’s will is the perfection of all reason.
An advertisement touts Pr Kngs New Life Pills as curing torpid liver jaundice biliousness fever and ague and banishing sick headache while claiming small tastier tablets work wonders. Blackburns sells them for 25 cents.
When you wake with a bad taste in your mouth, visit M B Blackburn for a free sample box of Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. One or two doses are claimed to make you well and also cure constipation biliousness and sick headache.
A Morganton Tennessee mother reports large sores on her daughter's head developed into scald head but Bucklen's Arnica Salve fully cured her. The salve is advertised as a guaranteed remedy for eczema tetter salt rheum pimples sores ulcers and piles. Price is 25 cents at Blackburn's.
The Charlotte Observer notes a shift from old phrases like watermillion and candy stew to watermelon slicing and candy stretching. The piece laments modern terms such as May mys and Daysyes, joking that these imporations tempt residents to leave the state or retreat to the woods.
In Watauga County North Carolina the Superior Court case State versus Charles Harman and J C Harman involves an $80 judgment plus interest and $16.30 costs. By execution the sheriff will sell the Alfred Harman dec land described as Laurel Creek Township parcel with three shares at the courthouse door on March 24 1902 at noon to satisfy the judgment.
A public sale will occur in Boone on March 24 1902 between 10 am and 4 pm to satisfy a judgment in the Watauga Superior Court case W H Bower vs Jacob Potter et al Two parcels of land on North Fork of New River totaling about 25 acres and the land Enoch Potter Jr bought from T H Sutherland are described to be sold at cash with commissioners E S Corry acting as commissioner The sale is recorded in Clerk’s Minute Docket Book D pages 108 and 104 February 12 1902
The County Superior Court of Watauga County North Carolina announces a divorce action between D B Gray and Malinda L Gray. The defendant must appear at the February term to be held March 24 1902 at Boone court house to answer the complaint or demur. Signed Joan H. Rinanam C S C L D Lows Attorney.
The two sons of Mr. Edison, the famed electrician and inventor, visited Elizabeth City on Tuesday. One drank too much and was arrested by Officer Bell. His brother interfered and was also arrested after an attempted altercation. The pair faced court with a $100 bond for the combatant and a fine for the other, while Officer Bell offered a cordial reception to the subdued participant.
An Arkansas customer testimonial promotes DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve for piles and skin wounds. The ad claims relief from itching burning and protruding piles, noting imitations should be avoided and urging purchase from T. J. Coffey & Bro.
Governor Ayeyek and his aides will travel with what may be a unit of the State Guard to the Charleston Exposition on April 7, dates and details indicate a formal state visit accompanying the delegation.
An epitaph reads Here lies the body of Patrick McGraw and notes he had a few words with his mother in law. The line appears on a tomb stone in a local cemetery, suggesting a late life family spat.
W. L. Correy of Moretz North Carolina offers a fine assortment of fruit trees including apples peaches pears prunes and grape vines suited to the local climate. Trees range from three to six feet tall and delivery is available with pricing comparable to other nurseries. Call or address for particulars.
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