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Newspaper

Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1905

Page

3

Mail Service Notice for Boons North Carolina

Postal notice from Boons North Carolina announcing clasped matter and classified rates. Advertising rates furnished on application.

Boone News Roundup Notes Local Happenings

Boone items report a new organ at the Baptist church, Glassware at Green's, and wool market activity. Boone hosted church, school and Masonic notices. residents plan cemetery cleanup, travel to Dillon and Morganton, and a May wedding among Valle Crucis staff.

Grandmother Polly Brown 1823 1905 Remembrance Notice

Mrs Polly Brown died March 6 1905 aged 81 with nine children two sons and seven daughters surviving. Her husband Richard H Brown died March 7 1871. A Meat Camp Baptist member for around fifty years she lived a devoted Christian life. Funeral and family memories honor her loving care and guidance.

Polly Brown Richard H. Brown Hayiny Jess Meat Camp Baptist Church Mr. R. A. Brown

Relief from rheumatism with Chamberlain's Pain Balm

The ad cites quick relief from rheumatism using Chamberlain's Pain Balm, claiming rest and sleep improve and relief may become permanent. Testimonial from Mrs. W. H. Leggett of Yum Yum Tennessee endorses the product as the only thing that relieves her pain. Sold by J. M. Moretz.

Chamberlain W.H. Leggett Yum Yum Tennessee J. M. Moretz

Wanted at once 50 teams to haul lumber at tail road

Advertisement seeks 50 teams to haul lumber to the tail road. It promises cash payment and a fair price. The notice requests prompt contact and states lumber must be moved as rapidly as possible. Contact by Paine Gordon at the given address.

Paine Gordon

California invites visitors with spring travel deals

A promotional note urges travelers to California highlighting hospitality and the Rock Island System. It promises updated service from Chicago and St Louis to the Golden State with reduced rates from March 1 to May 15. Contact John Sebastian, Passenger Traffic Manager, Rock Island System, Chicago.

California Rock Island Chicago St. Louisa Golden State John Sebastian Rock Island System Catcago

Public sale of fifty registered Shorthorn cattle at Bristol

Announcement advertises a public sale of about fifty purebred registered Shorthorn cattle in Bristol Tennessee on May 1, 1905. For details contact the advertising committee A D Heynolas Bristol Tenn and Jett M Fain Bloomsville Tennessee.

Bristol Tenn Advvertssing Committee A. D. Heynolas Boosher Jett M. Fain

Dentist Ad Offers Specialized Work and Guarantee

I am now located here for the practice of Dentistry, and making budge and grown work, the high intricate work known to the profession, a specialty. My work is all done under a positive guarantee satisfaction, no nothing but the best material used in the execution of my work.

Washington Duke Dies in Durham After Generous Gift

Washington Duke founder of Duke Tobacco Manufacturing died at his Durham home at 2 PM last Monday. He gave Trinity College more than a million dollars during his life.

Washington Duke Great Duke Tobacco Durham Trinity College

Stockholders Meeting Deferred for Boone and Blowing Rock Pike

By request of Judge W B Councill who owns a large stock in the road the meeting of the stockholders in the Boone and Blowing Rock Turnpike is deferred until 12 M on Saturday June 10 at which time he will be present. The stockholders are asked to be on hand. J W Earthing Pres W C Coffey See

W.B Councill Boone & Blowing Rock Turnpike W. C, Coffey

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promoted At Dinner Invitation

A testimonial from N Watkins of Lesbis Ky extols Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a universal digestant and cure for indigestion gas sour risings and other stomach troubles. The ad claims digestion of any food and rest for the stomach with six bottles valued at $1000 to the user, sold by M Blackburn.

Blackburn

Six horses burned to death in St Louis race track fire

Six blooded race horses valued at $12,000 perished in a fire at a St Louis track. Fire damage destroyed stables and left investigators seeking cause.

St. Louis

Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Sale Note

A brief notice states the remedy Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets are available through Moretz, with an emphasis on relief from bilious attacks that are quick and unpleasant.

Chamberlain

Old Grove Tasteless Chill Tonit Torch Patent Claim

Fragmentary notes mention a product named Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonit with iron and quinine in a tasteless form. The text hints at a claim style of no cure no pay and references Test 45 THARS. No verifiable event or context is provided to confirm outcomes or dates.

The Martin Cottage Hotel Reopens After Refitting

The Thin Hotel building known as The Martin Cottage has been refitted and furnished in all departments and is now open to the public. It offers good, comfortable rooms and reasonable rates with attention to transient boarders. Located in Walddga County North Carolina, two acres of land in Elk township were entered for a boundary description near Boone's Branch.

W. P. Pendley Dll North Carolina Waldd Ga County Said County Jacob Hodges Boone's Elk Township J. A. Denny Hyds Heredini Pritig

Notice of County Land Sale Procession

Notice recorded in Wai tanga county by J B Hody Townships conveying a land tract beginning at a chestnut corner, running east to Hall's branch then down the branch to a stake in the Long Bottom tract, then south to the start. Entry dated March 27, 1905 by H J Hardie, entry taker.

State of North Carolina Waitanga County Said Hody Hall’s Branth Long Bottom H. J. Hardie

Farms for sale cheap across multiple tracts near Boone

Real estate firm Fluypter and Rivers offers numerous farm tracts near Boone North Carolina. Listings include 400 acres with mixed clearing and timber, 6 to 9 tracts with dwellings, orchards, and water power. Terms to suit purchasers, titles good, seek inspection before trade.

Nan Patterson Faces Third Trial for Sar Young Murder

Nan Patterson, tried thrice for the murder of Cam’ sar Young in New York, was admitted to bail after a final appeal collapsed. The court’s ruling leaves the case proceeding toward a possible new hearing.

Nan Patterson Cam’ Sar Young New York Ball Thetry Haili Imadé

Relief for the afflicted eyes offered by Adjusting Senses

An advertisement promoting free eye tests and a wide range of eye glasses and related products from Alfred W. Bola promises sanitary sight and affordable prices. The notice urges readers to visit the shop for spectacles, frames, and other vision aids.

Alfred W. Bola

Notice to creditors in estate of Dr Q W Hipps

Administrator notifies all persons with claims against the estate of Dr Q W Hipps to present them within twelve months from April 4 1904 or be barred. Debtors are asked to pay promptly. April 4 1904 Fr R T Bricker Administrator.

Trator Q. W. Ib Persuiré Haing Fr R. T. Bricker Aduinistill Dry

Fragmentary Ad Lays Out Coffins and Goods for Sale

A damaged OCR note lists caskets robes shoe hardware and white goods with walnut coffins. It names G Johnson and R Ross Donnelly at Unvertaken Extraction Shbun's X Roads Tenn. The fragment hints at a sale or display in a court setting but details are incomplete.

G. Johnson R. Ross Donnelly

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