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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1902
Page
3
Easter plans loom as farmers lag in spring work amid fresh stock and town business. Sheriff Boyd visits Lenoir. Dr Crowson to practice at Sutherland. J W Farthing returns to Watauga Falls as family illness spreads through the area. Court sessions, academy events, and local trades offer a busy week in Boone and surrounding towns.
Notice of tax sale by ex Sheriff W H Calaway at Boone court house on July 1 1901 for Morphew and Morphew tax list 1900 1901 redemption expires July 1 1909 deed to be issued if not redeemed Also notices of Abraham Lincoln Shonan trial before Commissioner Bryan for alleged revenue law violations and J W Bryan watch repair services ad Mrs Geo Meduir obituary noting a Silverstone resident dies leaving family and praise from neighbors
Mr A C Miller traveled to Mountain City Tennessee on business. J Q McGuire plans a Asheville mercantile venture. A daily mail service to Creston may begin with contractor Monroe Greer. Dr W R Blarklyin to attach Raw mill to Todd grist mill by midweek. Ebbin Winebarger moved back to Todd to aid at the mill. I E Duncan buying cloth and yarn to secure wool for Patterson Manufacturing Co. Wool exchangers urged to see him first. Rev Hargett delivered sermon at Methodist church Sunday evening. Robert Howell and Effie Houch married on the 22nd with Graham Exq officiating. Caleb Greer and wife visited Todd last week.
Classified notice seeking identifications for a brick lich building project at Jefferson, North Carolina. Apply to L. P. Boath in Jefferson for plans and related details.
Watauga County Sheriff notices the sale of several lands for 1900 taxes including James Chamberlain Blowing Rock lot, G W Grove lot, H C Balnson lot, Ve Neill 95 acres Lamiel Creek, and J Rh Hyatt 40 acres Shawneehaw. Redemption expires July 1, 1902. if not redeemed deeds will be issued. March 25, 1902. Willie W. Miller agent E. n. Miller
Truncated obituary from 1902 recounts the death of Elile, wife of Bob Memortam of Mabel North Carolina, a devout Christian and mother of four, with tribute to her piety. Administrative notice for James P. Taylor estate follows, requesting claims within 12 months. An advertisement for Dr King’s New Discovery touts a cough cure with patient testimonial and free trials at Blackburn’s.
Governor Aycock of North Carolina issues a $300 reward for the apprehension and delivery to Ashe County Sheriff of the incendiary who burned Sutherland's Seminary in Ashe County on February 18, 1902. The proclamation urges officers and citizens to aid in bringing the criminal to justice.
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