26 Mar 1891
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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1891
Page
1
Office on King Street north of Post Office lists W B Councill and M D Boone as resident physicians in North Carolina with practice locations near the town center and postal facilities.
Private sale of 900 acres on Rich Mountain in Watauga County offered as asbestos bearing sheep ranch land. Extrs. L. D. Lowe and J. T. Purgerson of Mrs. A. P. Calloway deed. Banner Elk, November 1890.
Money to loan. Persons wishing to borrow money who can secure it by mortgage on good real estate can be accommodated by applying to J F Spainhour Boone NC or A J Critcher Horton NC.
Sam announces a fresh stock bought for cash and to be sold for strictly cash down. Boots, shoes, dry goods, options, and more priced to attract buyers. Call and examine the goods. Signed T. A. Critcher, Bau Boo, North Carolina.
Miss Emma Winn announces Sutherland Seminary in Greensboro offering Latin French and English studies with enrollment over 100 pupils. Principal invites inquiries for fall terms at Didwalnal address in North Carolina.
Regular correspondent reports on Gen Raum and Pension Office fraud risks, noting Harrison’s reluctance to dismiss Raum but hints at looming investigations. Mentions Blaine Pauncefote Behring Sea talks, private dealings, and political maneuvering around circuit court appointments. References Treasurer Houston’s possible resignation, Census agent Smiley, and a female lobbyist linked to Gould money. Remarks on late General Assembly and women’s lobby influence in education.
A Savannah banker repeats false reports alleging wild immorality in western North Carolina counties. The Washington Post story is labeled unfounded. local officials from Watauga Ashe Alleghany and Mitchell counties deny polygamy and say communities are civilized, with churches, newspapers, and telegraph service connected to the outside world.
The Observer argues the Republicans cannot win the presidency in the Electoral College. If a third party rises in the West it could split GOP strength, aiding Democrats. With House control, Democratic victories could prevail even without sweeping the polls. Delaware and Rhode Island are as influential as larger states.
A March 14 morning scene near the Clay statue on Canal Street echoed the 16 year old uprising with thousands crowding the boulevard. Parkerson Wickliffe and allies led the crowd amid calls to speak, with the mob surrounding the statue and blocking traffic. Parkerson urged calm after the assault that followed the recent murder verdict in the Chief Hennessee case.
The London correspondent of the New York Sun notes Chevalier Daniel Boone, a great grand-nephew of the pioneer, sails this week in the Wyoming for America with ten performing lions. He is described as a Kenneuckian who has been away fifteen years, roaming Asia and Africa and taming wild beasts. He earned the title from the Sultan of Turkey, though the piece clarifies his absence from native land and mentions his Lynchburg residence and marriage to a late William Simpson’s daughter.
A small disturbance at the Capitol ends with the visitor learning the governor is Northen himself. The man boasts of campaign work and attempts an assertive greeting, only to be shocked when the governor reveals his identity with a calm, amused smile.
An old advertisement promotes Brown's Iron Bitters as a remedy for malaria liver trouble and indigestion, claiming it strengthens the stomach and boosts overall health using herbal and mineral ingredients.
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