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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1909
Page
2
Letter writers urge extending the Watauga County railroad through the entire county rather than ending at Boone. They argue a countywide route ensures earlier completion, steadier taxation, and broader benefits, while noting the company wants a road anywhere in the county to aid isolated residents.
The article recounts a vacancy in the North Carolina Supreme Court with Judges Par nel and Conner. It notes Roosevelt and Taft nominees and Senate inaction, plus an impending gubernatorial appointment to fill the unfinished term. A baseball game commentary closes the piece with Presidential ties to Boston.
Notice to stockholders of the Watauga Rail Road Company announces annual meeting at the Boone office on the first Monday in June 1909 the seventh day of the month for electing directors for the coming year and to transact other business. Dated May 5 1909. F A Livery President E B Correy Secretary and Treasurer.
An old note from S.M. Greene Jewelers at Silverstone advertises watch repairs and small jobs. It also promotes a line of groceries and other goods priced to attract cash or barter deals, thanking customers and hoping for continued patronage.
A partial OCR read reveals garbled phrases like corstetty repre and Atricayreor, with stray references to the Big Stick and a Penor of buing. The fragment lacks clear identifiable people, places, dates, or events.
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