Watanga Democrat Slate for State Ticket
Demographic ticket list includes Governor Aycock Secretary Grimes Treasurer Lacy Attorney General Gilmer and others. It names state officers and electors with counties cited and the Tenth District electors McLean and Overman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Bryan Grimes
Pitt ‘Binte Treasuret
B. R. Lacy
Wake
Btaty
B. F. Dixon
Cleveland
Robt, D. Gilmer
Hay
W. B
Wedge Nee
Dan Hugh McLean
Harnett
Lee
Overman
Bowan
Watauga Academy Commencement Recital Highlighted
An immense audience enjoyed Watauga Academy exercises including a Thursday sermon by Rev. A. L Stanford, Friday primary songs, a literary address by Hon. J. F. Spainhour, and debates and orations by students. The event featured music by Prof D. D. Dougherty’s wife and emphasized local pride and education’s role in lifting literacy on the mountain region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watauga Academy
A. L Stanford
J. F. Spainhoor
Morganton
D. D. Dougherty
Watauga
Ao Stardy
Idom
Educa
Caroline
Mountain School Workers Rally for Education
The group called for united effort to improve education in the mountain home. Attendees left with a resolution to do all in their power for the school’s good and to work shoulder to shoulder with those serving the community.
White supremacy versus negro equality debate in North Carolina
A Republican speaker from Silverstone urges white supremacy in the state, arguing against negro equality and urging Republicans to repudiate state leaders and support constitutional amendment. The May 7 letter references the state convention in Raleigh and lists ticket nominees Spencer K. Adama, Claudius Dockery, and James for secretary of state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anoth Blican
Bt Supremery
Democrat
North Carolina
Elitor
Old North
Congress
Thomas P. Situ
Silverstone
Raleigh
Spencer K. Adlama
Guilford County
Claudius Dockery
Ricchmond
James
North Carolina political ticket and convention remarks
A list of state officials and electors including Parrott, Jenkin, Walser, English, Raynolds, Francks, Kusander, Malloy, Price, and McRary, with delegates to the National Convention Jeter Pritchard, James E. Boyd, E. u. Duncan and James McNane. Strong speeches denounced the Constitutional Amendment and endorsed McKinley and Governor Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Parrott
Lenoir
L. L
Jenkin
Gaston
Thomas 8
G W Ropains Seeks Sheriff Office in Watauga County
G W Ropains declares candidacy for Sheriff of Watauga County subject to Republican action. He pledges earnest, faithful service to the people and county. The notice quotes his belief that civic good is delayed by delays in starting reform. A separate ad touts King King s New Discovery with testimonials for coughs and throat ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watauga County
G. W. Ropains
Woman's awful peril leads to life saving operation
A Wis. woman faced gall stones and worsening illness until she used Electric Bitters. The doctor warned there was only one chance to save her life, an operation. The remedy claimed to cure stomach, liver and kidney troubles, including dyspepsia and loss of appetite, selling for 50 cents by Blackburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. J. B. Hunt
Lame Ridge
Wis
Blackburn
In Memory of Mrs C C Pennell at Boone Wa Tauga
An obituary for Belle Edmisten Pennell of Boone in Wa Tauga county aged 27 years and 20 days. She leaves a husband and four children. pneumonia and illness led to her death. Funeral under Rev Cherry. burial in family graveyard. message of faith and comfort. Also a testimonial for Dr. King's New Life Pills at 23 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Pennell
Boone
Watauga County
Belle
Edmisten
W. W. D. Edmisten
Baptist Church
Cherry
Christ
Bayi
Jesus Reigna
M. C. Sauin
Neighborly Silence Blamed for South Sea Island Aid Gap
A local speaker argues prayer alone won’t help the South Sea Island relief effort. He says residents must address their neighbor next door to spur real action and support, warning that goodwill without conversation yields no progress.
Fast Bicycle Salve Cures Sprains and Injuries Ad
A vintage ad touts Bucklen's Amice Salve as a cyclist’s remedy for painful sprains bruises and skin woes. It promises quick pain relief and healing for chafing lips burns ulcers and piles, with a 50 cent price and local seller Coffey Bros Phillips & Son. Also praises One Minute Cough Draught for croup and various throat lung ailments, claiming rapid relief and harmlessness. The piece blends multiple testimonies and booster lines from different brands and stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amica
Blackburn
W. S. Musser
Millheim
Coffey Bros. Phillips & Son
Hamberlan
Notice of tax sale of Blowing Rock real estate
In Wake County North Carolina on September 6 1899 W A Calaway sheriff sold town parcels listed as Allen Jones 1898 Hellen Wilson 1898 J A Ball 1897 and A J Pearson 1897 1898 for taxes with redemption allowed until September 6 1900 purchaser U E Trexber states sheriff's deeds will be issued if not redeemed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watauga
North Carolina
W. A. Calaway
Said
Blowing Rock
Allen Jones
Hellen Wilson
J. A. Ball
Lalso
Anid
A. J. Pearson
U. E Trexber
Notice to Creditors by E F Bryenam MD
The doctor announces he holds property under contract and demands immediate settlements for professional services. A collector will operate in the field, and he will be at his office on Saturdays ready to collect. Good produce or young stock acceptable. Dated March 7, 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Bryenam
Also Mentioned on This Page
Watanga Democrat
Robert C. Rivers
Eprrok Anv Proprietor
sGovenor
Charles B. Aycock
Wayne
Eee
Oman
D. Turner
Iwitala
Eeeere
L, Pat
Henry B. Warner
Davidson
A McNeill
New Hanover
Gamuel Rogers
Macon
Scott
York
T. L. Martin
Dixie
Castanza
W. R. Wilkinson
Albany, Tenn
Cuffy Uros
Phillips & Son
Hood
B. Emerton
Auburn
DeWitt
W. J. Baxter
North Brook
N.C
Joffey Bros
Phillips & Soo
North Carolina Lollegs
Tom
George T. Winston
Weert Raxeies
N. C
Cablestoria
Seth
Banner Elk
J. N. Corpening & Co
I. N. Corpryine
Kotice
Webb
Wilkesboro
Copyny, Morets,n, C
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