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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1909
Page
3
Local items report corn planting in full swing in the area and an Eastern Star meeting at 2 pm tomorrow. Notices urge property cleaning before hot weather while ads invite visitors to see Sherwood’s money-saving deals and R M Greens special bargain sale on May 14 and 15.
Sheriff Ragan returned by num Holsclaw to the reformatory last week and was sent to the penitentiary at once to serve his sentence. Merchants plan reviving the Merchants Protective Association and invite letters to the secretary for new listings. Campbell Amusement Co. tours Watauga and nearby counties May and June with a moving picture and musical show, promising first class entertainment and satisfaction guaranteed.
Notice states the Wa tauge Rail Road Company will hold its annual meeting in Boone North Carolina at the company office to elect directors for the ensuing year and conduct other business. Date given as M. 6 1909. F A Linngy president and Correr secretary treasurer.
Due to failing health Dr. Cottrell offers entire general merchandise stock and house for sale. Terms require part cash down with remainder in 6 and 12 months. Central Boone location with a prime stand. Interested buyers are urged to visit or write at once.
In a brief note from Silverstone, M. Greene, a local jeweler, advertises watch repairs and minor services at the office. He also markets a line of groceries and other goods sold for cash or barter, thanking patrons and hoping for continued patronage.
Advertises top cash payment for wool delivered to Elk Park North Carolina or Elizabethton Tennessee or purchased at customers' homes. Promises $1.00 per pound in cash or goods at exchange price and urges sellers to insist on cash rather than factory goods. Name M F Hopkins Elisabeth Tenn. dated April 23.
Several tax elections are pending in Watauga districts this month, with Coffey Wagon Works in Lenoir cited as wanting longer and better echoole. Directors meeting last week indicated these aims.
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