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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1905
Page
3
Publication notice indicates second class mail matter at Boone North Carolina. Subscription rates shown include one year six months and three months with advertising rates available on request.
Local items report three fine milk cows for sale at a bargain. Trout fishing has been strong this spring with large catches. Miss Nannie Rivers to teach in Patrick County, Virginia. Dr. Cottrell and T. S. Coffey attended Bob Taylor lecture in Mountain City. Court house nearing completion and praised. Several residents visiting relatives and returning from Hickory. Donations listed for Appalachian Training School. A barrel of moonshine seized by deputy sheriff. Death of young Daniel Banner at Sugar Grove. Calls for funds to finish Loom school building and a lumber haul contract announcement.
The recent pleasant spell prompts action to repair streets and sidewalks as the bridge near the drug store is described as dangerous. Former congressman Z. McBride of Washington College Tennessee visited town, praising farming regions while pledging support for local citizens. The Three Folk Association Sunday School Convention met at Skull's Mills Baptist Church on April 28, organized by Elder S Farthing as moderator and C K Norris as secretary. The event featured lively discussions, ample preparations by Skull's Mills residents, and a sermon by Elder King at 11 o'clock on Faith. The next convention will be at Meat Camp Baptist Church on the Friday before the first fifth Sunday after the fourth Sunday in March 1906.
Lemon City resident C B Wainwrigt writes manufacturers that Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy works best when mixed in very hot water. He says it acts quickly and targets the stomach for relief. Mor sale by J M Moretz.
FE, M. MADLON, D. K. announces current location for dentistry practice. Offers bridge and crown work touted as most intricate in the profession, with a guaranteed satisfaction policy and premium materials used in all work.
Having qualified as administrator of Joseph T Wilson deceased of Watauga NC this is to notify all persons with claims against the estate to exhibit them to the undersigned by May 1 1906 or they will be barred. All indebted to the estate should pay promptly May 1 1905. Smrra Hacamay Adm B A Linney Atty
By order of Judge W B Conneill, a major stockholder in the Boone and Blowing Rock Turnpike, the stockholders meeting is postponed to Saturday June 10 at 19 M. He will be present then. J W Earthing, President. W C Coffey, Secretary.
An advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a universal digestant and cure for indigestion, dyspepsia, gas, sour risings, and bad breath. A testimonial from N Watkins of Lesbos Kentucky claims fifteen years of stomach trouble cured after six bottles, valued at $1,000. M B Blackburn sells the product. The Morning Post notes two wounded safe-crackers at Wadeboro, held by authorities awaiting governor instructions.
An old Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic advertisement touts a one minute cure for coughs colds and croup. It claims iron and quinine in tasteless form and offers a money back guarantee. Also seeks 10 men per state to travel tack signs and distribute samples with pay of 75 dollars monthly plus 3 dollars daily expenses.
The Martin Cottage at Blowing Rock North Carolina announces refitting and new furnishings welcoming transient boarders with comfortable rooms and good fare. Also noted is land entry information for 100 acres in Watauga County entered April 24, 1905 by H J Hardin as entry taker with boundary details given.
North Carolina Wa tauga county records show J R Hodges entering ten acres in Jandin Elk Township. Beginning at a double chestnut corner on a 50 acre tract, running east to Hall's branch, then down the branch to a stake, then south to the starting point. Entry recorded March 27 1905 by H J Hardie, Entry Taker.
Multiple farm tracts near Boone listed with acres cleared, timber, orchards, and outbuildings. Ranging from 75 to 900 acres, several with mills, schools nearby, and generous bargains. Terms to suit purchaser. titles good. contact for payments and details.
The News and Observer notes a large shipment of strawberries from the eastern region of North Carolina during the past week, highlighting it as notably significant. Authorities report steady supply and growing demand, with growers eyeing strong markets ahead.
Advertising copy touts a complete assortment of metallic and cloth caskets, varnished and gloss white goods, robes, shoes, hardware, and a cherry and walnut coffin line by R. G. Johnson. Prices claimed reasonable. Address given as Unpventakex and Emorage Sheun's X Roads, Teoo.
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