Freedom suit and old time stories across states
A collage from the Watauga Democrat recalls the old freedom suit ritual, recounts a Tennessee tale of a man’s swallow-tailed coat bought in 1882, and notes shifts in attitudes toward debt, marriage, and family. It also covers Wilkes County revenue officers skeptical of the Watts bill, and a Delmonico club talk on ancient India’s ridings and eightys even ways to avoid unsuitable lovers.
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Che Jackson
Indiana
United States
Tennessee
Greenville
Andy Johnson
Andy
Andrew Jackson
Jackson
White House
Evlin
Russell
Blevtie Club
Delmonico
India
Asheville man jailed over fines refusals may face release date
A Durham Herald report notes an Asheville man who chose imprisonment over paying fines or accepting vaccination remains jailed as he refuses further compliance. Details on potential release timing are not provided, with authorities continuing to monitor his case.
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Jesus
Asheville
Durham Herald
Man Contemplates Glass of Fashion in Band Box Dream
A man muses that if his band box mindset differed he might be remembered as a glass of fashion, reflecting a whimsical, era-tinged reflection on identity and style.
Quotations on a Wife and Her Husband's Fame
A witty observation notes a woman's satisfaction at knowing her husband’s friends envy him for the sharp things he knows and the esteem he commands among peers. The line hints at social dynamics and pride in shared intellect.
Don’t Accept a Substitute Cascarets Candy Ad
Caution urging customers to request genuine Cascarets Candy Cathartic. Warns against fraudulent substitutes, imitations or counterfeits. Claims genuine tablets are stamped C.C. and that the product is not sold in stores but available through druggists.
Transient Boarders Cared For Amid Local Comfort
A brief note recalls that the care of temporary guests was deemed reasonable, reflecting communal concern for boarders in the locality.
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Trates
Farm For Sale On Wa tauga River Near Blowing Rock
Two hundred acres of land on the Wa tauga River one mile from Shull's Mills on the turnpike road and eight miles from Blowing Rock. One hundred acres open, chiefly grass with water power and well watered pastures. Present crop reserved. For details contact S W Correy Shulls Mills NC.
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Watauga River
Shull’ Mills
Blowing Rock
S. W. Correy
Shulls Mills
N.C
Notice of divorce action in Watauga County court
In the Superior Court of Watauga County North Carolina Isoline Ragan plaintiff versus J S Ragan Sr defendant. An action to dissolve the bonds of matrimony has been commenced and the defendant is required to appear at the next term on the first Monday in June 1903 and answer or demur to the complaint filed in the Clerk of Superior Court's office this April 5 1903 Trius as Bincuam CSC
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North Carolina
Watauga County
Superior Court
Isoline Ragan
Pfff
J. S. Ragan, Sr
Superior Court of Watauga Co
Trius
Bincuam
C.S.C
Administrator's Sale of Hartley Estate in Watauga County
By decree of the Superior Court of Watauga County North Carolina an administrator sale is held for the Hartley estate to settle debts and administration charges. On June 1 1993 at Boone courthouse the lands on Beaver Dam Creek comprising about 30 acres will be sold at public auction on a six month credit with 25 percent cash due day of sale.
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Watauga County
N. Y
H. H. Farthing
Benj. Hartley
Boone
Bent
Hartley
Dee
Beaver Dam Creek
Said
Robert Farthing
John Norix
J.E Farthing
H. HH. Fanrino
Notice of fore-closure on Blowing Rock property
Under power of sale in a 1902 mortgage to G T Bingham by G A Duncan and wife SE Duncan we will sell on the first Monday in June 1903 between 12 and 2 PM the Reuben Spanhone lot in Blowing Rock Watauga County North Carolina described as one acre more or less adjoining Miss Stand and others. Mortgage records cited in Book Hat page 95. April 28 1908 G T Hinchman Mortgagee Lovin & Lovin Attorneys.
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G. A. Duncan
SE Duncan
G. T. Bingham
Watouga
North Carolina
G .T. Bingham
Blowing Rock
Reuben Span Hone
Lot
Miss Stand
Office of the Register of Deeds
Watauga County
G. T. Hincuam
Lovin
Lovinn
Notice of probate debt claims for estate of John Yater
Administrator W S Romincer notifies creditors to present debts against John Yater deceased within twelve months authenticated. Also all persons owing the deceased should settle promptly. Dated March 31 1993. Attorneys J C Fletcher and L D Lowe.
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John Yater
Ward
W.S. Romincer
Adm
J.C. Fletcher
L. D. Lowe
Attys
Land Entry Notice in North Carolina County
No 2427 State of North Carolina Watauga County Office of Entry Taker for said county R A Green locates and enters one hundred acres of land on waters of Middle Fork South Fork of New Liver beginning at a chestnut tree in Green corner running west to Hartlews line south to Penleys line Bolingers line to Wiley Lentz's line and various courses to the beginning Entered April 6 1903 H W Hanniy Entry Taker
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State of
North Carolina
Watauga County
R. A. Green
New Liver
Green
Wiley Lentz
H.W. Hanniy
Said
Alice Craig
Middle Por
New River
Craig
Boyden
S$ L. Bolinger
Bolinger
Benji Green
Moores
Said Craig
Land entries recorded in Watauga County North Carolina
No 2428 entries show Alice Craig locating 100 acres along Middle Fork New River with a westward start at chestnut tree and lines to Bolinger Green Moore and Craig. An additional 640 acres on Beech Creek is traced from Miles Poesner corner to Mary Moore line with various courses to include vacant land. Entered April 16 1903 and April 13 1903 by H W Hanor Entry Taker.
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Watauga Democrat
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Wilkesboro
Durham
Wilkes
Ervan
Tin
IFC
C. Fall
Droggisus
Woney
Brother Ball
Lander
Hood
Caldwell& Watauga Turnpike Co
T. H. Tayor
J.B. Charge
Tom
A. P. Whitener
G.W. Raby
Martin Gottage
W. P. Pendley
Cee Aye
Lever
Daviy H. Monroy
Newark
Ling Resordy Company
Chleegny Nester
Nonce
Namice! Cable & Shell
Leander
AL Cable
T. A. Cable
Nonice
D. H. Guyn
Miles Poesner
E. M. Miller
Washington
Lcs
Tov
Sibgers
Adem
Eve
Oxeter & Co
Chicago
The
Morning Post
Raligh
N. C
Stwilsey
Raueiex, N, C
Conunanteationn
Clauss Neon
Amerson
Hans Moet
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