Local News From Boone and Blowing Rock
Frost grips Tuesday morning as Boone area residents report fresh groceries at Greene's and a busy week for locals. Notables include J. W. Rigby stopping at Coffey Hotel, R. Z. Linney visiting town, coalitions shaping plans for a new courthouse, and ongoing tax collection concerns. A shooting at Cove Creek leaves one man wounded as suspects flee the state.
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J. W. Rigby
Manning, S. C
Coffey Hotel
R. Z. Linney
Sin
Caldwell & Watauga Turnpike Co Stockholders Meeting Notice
The Annual Meeting of the Caldwell and Watauga Turnpike Company will be held in Blowing Rock North Carolina on Wednesday May 13 1903 at 11 o clock a m All stockholders are urged to attend as there are important business matters to come before the meeting T H Taylor President J B Clarke Secretary
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The
Boone & Blowing Rock Turnpike Co
Appalach‘ian
Blowing Rock
Watauga
Clarence Potter
Chuckey
Caldwell & Watauga Turnpike Co
N.C
A. Im
T. H. Taylor
J. B. Clanke
Lees-McRae commencement exercises at Banner Elk
The Lees McRae Institute in Banner Elk plans May 10 to 12 events with sermons by Rev. Gillespie of Greensboro and Rev. Monroe of Lenoir, a bread prize, recitations, an address by Gillespie, honors, and a closing musical concert inviting Watanga County residents to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lees-McRae Institute
Banner Elk
E E. Gilleapie
Greensboro N.C
CU. A Monroe
Lenoir
N. C
E. E. Gillespie
Seasion
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Cure for Lung Ailments
An advertisement asserts Dr King’s New Discovery cures consumption and other lung troubles. A testimonial from Mrs C B Van Metre of Shepherdstown West Virginia claims relief from bronchitis after one bottle. Trial bottles are free and regular sizes cost 50c and 61.
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Dr. King
C. B. van Metre
Sheperdtown West Way
M.B
Robeson County Tops State Cotton and Corn Output
The Scottish Chief notes Robeson county as the largest cotton grower in the state, also leading in corn production and having more democrats than ten counties combined. It adds, if accurate, Robeson could be saved.
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Robeson County
Robe
Proclamation Offering Reward for Boone Potter
Governor Aycock issues a reward of two hundred dollars for the apprehension and delivery of Boone Potter, charged with murder in Watauga County. He urges officers and citizens to aid in bringing the criminal to justice, noting Potter fled the state or concealed himself. Proclamation dated April 13, 1903 in Raleigh.
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State of North Carolina
Boone Potter
A. W . Howell
Watauga County
Tuerzvorg
J. Charles B. Aycock
Boone
Raleigh
Charles B, Aycock
P. M. Pearshatt
Pri. See
Bargain Sale Promises Big Savings Now
A local ad urges shoppers to save on a $10 purchase with savings of $2.50 to $3.00. It warns that goods are sold strictly for cash and emphasizes timely price drops and real bargains.
Bargain Counter Offers Fresh Goods at Low Prices
Local shop proclaims up to date goods and down to date prices under Bargain Counter. Shoppers may find affordable essentials with new stock and daily deals.
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Greene’s
T. Coffey
Hickory
Greene's
W. R. Lovill
Sutherland
Roby C. Green
R. A. Green
Missouri
Thos. Hines
Malinda Horton
Virginia
New River
B. R. Bryan
Elizabethton
Tenn
L. D. Lowe
Z. B. Buchanan
Ed. Sherwood
Cove Creek
State of
Washington
Boone Circuit
Fairview
Bb. F. Hargett
Chattanooga
Hodgee
Mercy
J. Wesley Holeclaw
Hagaman
Holwelaw
Board of Education
Court House
Vanue of Education
Board of County Commissioners
Stockholders Meeting
Watanga County
Thomas L. Critcher
Burveyor
Deerfield, N. C
Warnier
Merschandise
Actus
W. Holsclaw
John Wesley
J.W. Bryan Boone
N. D
W. I. Bower
Caldwell
Mitchell, Ashe
Aga
Honmar Wits
Bonous
Hasan Pansy
Baez
Tait
Brovis
Woh
Wousducoee
Blowing Rock, N
New York
W. T. Vandyke
Bambo
Lus
G. M. Grebm
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