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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1900
Page
3
Local items highlight busy farmers good weather and imminent commencements. Dr Hogshead and Mrs Pennell are mentioned among townsfolk with notices of elections and court events. A Republican convention note and a stock law vote in Blowing Rock Township are recorded along with a Governor hopeful address and a forthcoming commencement program.
The Annual Meeting of the Caldwell and Wetauga Turnpike Company will be held in Plowing Rock North Carolina on Wednesday May 9 1900 at 12 oclock M All stock holders requested to be present. T H Taylor President.
A letter to the Republican County Convention urges Allen Green of Meat, Gamp as the party’s sheriff candidate. The writer extols Green as a proven Republican, a successful businessman, and a patient, deserving choice who may accept if nominated, inviting further clarity on his stance.
Witness T. L. Martin from Dixie testifies of severe coughing endured before using Dr King’s New Discovery. Ad claims the remedy relieves coughs colds throat chest and lung troubles and even prevents consumption. Prices 50 cents and 1 dollar per bottle with guaranteed results and trial bottles free at Blackburn’s.
The Treasury Department holds Porto Rico is not a foreign country and denies drawback of duties on articles sent there, while allowing drawbacks on exports to Cuba and the Philippines. The decision prompts questions about why Porto Rico's status differs from that of the Philippines despite identical treaty provisions.
For sixty days a Watauga store advertises major bargains across departments. Boots, shoes, dress goods, silks, cashmeres, worsteds, belts, notions, hats, and caps are offered at deep discounts with low per pair and per yard prices. Trade buyers and locals urged to shop.
A Chicago town in a heated clash over Dewey's candidacy left one person dead. The Seven Trifles group claims its advantages amid the confrontation as authorities investigate the fatal discharge.
Mrs. 1. B. Hunt of Lambe Ridge Wis faced dire stomach trouble and yellow jaundice as gall stones worsened. A doctor offered one last chance via an operation before she turned to Electric bitters which reportedly cured her stomach liver and kidney ailments and loss of appetite with a 50 guarantee sold by Blackburn. Vic Quay hints at blocking McKinley’s triumphal car this fall and claims Mark and Mac harmed him.
Advertising copy praises Bucklen's Amica Salve as a cure for bicycle riders injuries including cuts, sprains, and bruises. It claims to kill pain, heal the injury, and also treats bleeding lips, burns, and piles. Product priced at 50 cents, sold by Blackborn.
A notice requests Confederate soldiers in Watauga County Boone attend a meeting on the 15th inst to organize and join the State Association. E F Levita announces candidacy for Sheriff of Watauga County subject to Republican party action aiming to serve people and the county.
Auction style notice offers twenty acres of cultivated land with a log barn and a three room frame dwelling. Includes a fine young orchard and references Boone North Carolina. Contact for details at Boone NC. April 28. Joan B Culler.
By order of the clerk of the Superior Court of Watauga County executor C A Cuuren of Henry Taylor deceased will sell at the courthouse door in Boone on cash to the highest bidder the estate debts including a fifty dollar Elk Park Turnpike stock and six judgments or notes against J C Harmon Thomas Cook Samuel P Phipps L D Cole and J W Thomas all dated April 8 1900.
W H Calaway Shiff purchased multiple pledged parcels at a tax sale on September 6 1899 in Wa tauga County including Blow ing Rock town lots in Joseph Chamberlain Jesse Harris and Jane Harris names and Boone Brushy Fork Cove Creek area land C J Cowles and Jonathan Adams properties Noah Webster Blue Ridge 100 acres. Redemption ends September 6 1900 and failure to redeem will lead to sheriff's deeds. Purchase dated April 24 1900.
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