Missionaries sail August to China from North Carolina
A letter from U S Blalock of Ledger NC details plans for an eight member missionary party to sail from San Francisco on the S S Nile August 28. He appeals to churches and individuals to contribute for passage and urges prompt, free will offerings to support the mission from mid August onward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brethers
Alexander
Brier Creek
North Carolina
D. V
San Francisco
China
John A. Abernathy
Wiseman Association
Tennessee
Christ
U. S
Blalock
Institute speakers named for several local gatherings
The article lists Rev F M Huggins Prof I G Greer Rev A J Greene Mr W R Gragg and Mrs J D Brown as participants in Institutes at Poplar Grove Tinkered Ridge Laurel Springs and Middle Fork. Not all will attend every event, but these figures will join others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poplar Grove
Tinkered Ridge
Laurel Springs
Middle Fork
F. M. Huggins
I. G. Greer
A. J. Greene
W. R. Gragg
J. D. Brown
Watauga Jurors Summoned for Federal Court Term
The following list shows Watauga County jurors for the upcoming Federal Court term summoned to appear in Wilkesboro on Tuesday morning in May 1920. John M. Moretz Sands Harrison Byrd Shulls Mills J F Coffey Shulls Mills L M Trivett Vilas William Wagner Stony Fork Jathan Story Blowing Rock W E Shipley Valle Crucis William Green Stony Fork Alexander Wilborn Triplett
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watauga
Federal Court
Wilkesboro
John M. Moretz
Sands Harrison Byrd
Shulls Mills
J. F. Coffey
L. M. Trivett
Vilas
William Wagner
Stony Fork
Jathan Story
Blowing Rock
W. E. Shipley
Valle Crucis
William Green
Alexander Wilborn
Triplett
Farms for Sale in Northern Delaware District
Farmland listing from Newark Delaware by J A Mc Kelvey markets 1 4 10t c in the famed productive agricultural district of the United States. Properties emphasize Newark area access and potential. Local buyers see opportunities in Northern Delaware farming land and related parcels offered for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
United States
J. A. McKelvey
Newark
Portrait on the Pennies That Shaped a Nation
In 1835 the U S government offered a $1,000 prize for the best penny design. Northwest Indian chiefs visited Washington and Philadelphia, where James Barton Longacre invited them to his home. His 10 year old daughter Sarah wore a chief’s war bonnet and inspired a winning model later stamped on pennies nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Northwest
Washington
Philadelphia
James Barton Longacre
Sarah
A Candidate's Humorous Campaign Expense Record
A Georgia county commissioner candidate metioned in a report filed an itemized expense ledger filled with humorous exaggerations. The list cites lost sleep, lost teeth and hair from a clash with an opponent, gifts to a county barbecue, donations, and social acts. It ends with the note he was defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Newland Sells To Effird Department Stores
Tuesday evening EB. L. Btird and R. C. Teague closed a deal with H. T. Newland of Lenoir NC for his complete stock of goods buildings and a block of real estate on West Trade street in Lenoir the consideration about 150000. Lenoir becomes the thirtieth link in the Efird chain of Department Stores with outlets across North and South Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. L. Btird
R. C. Teague
H. T. Newland
Lenoir
N.C
West Trade Street
Efird
North
South Carolina
Virginia Farms Offer Near Railway Stations
Promotes Virginia farms suited to all machinery and near railway stations, claiming wide suitability and bargain prices. Mentions a roller mill with water power and notes toll grain sales of 3,577.15 dollars last year. Immediate possession available through Hewlett, Virginia, with a hint at cost analyses and public road project safeguards amid high prices.
Remembered Saintie Storie Faithful Mother and Neighbor
Julia A Storie born November 24 1865 died November 22 1919 aged 13 years 11 months 25 days married February 5 1690 to M W Storie and had eight children. She joined Three Park Baptist Church and Pall Creek Church lived a faithful life and was a loving wife and mother. Her loss leaves an empty chair at home and empty seat in church as neighbors recall her kindness and ready help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia A. Storie
M. W. Storie
Three Park
Pall Creek
W. Parerting
Norris T. B. Grypun
Gude's Pepto Mangan Health Claim Ad
An old advertisement extols Gude's Pepto Mangan as a cure for pale unhealthy blood. It touts red blood cell nourishment, vigor, and strength, describing two forms liquid and tablet and urging buyers to insist on the genuine Gude brand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gude
Adv
Stock In Watauga Supply Co Changes Hands
Notice to creditors that an eighth interest in Watauga Supply Company was sold to Clarence A. Ellis who assumes proportional debt liability. All firm debts will be paid to the Company as constituted. Dated May 1, 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watauga Supply Company
Clarence A. Ellis
Entry Notice in Wataiga County North Carolina
Notice of entry for 200 acres in Wataiga township by Hardin, Kntey Taker, beginning at Ed Shipley's corner and running along Mast Teaster and chestnut oak lines to encase all vacant land within the boundary entered April 1, with mention of P M Ghinnis and Peesnell locale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of North Carolina
Wataiga County
P.M. Ghinnis
Peesnell
W. Naure
Wataiga Township
Ed Shipley
Mast
Teaster
For Sale Boundary of Grass by Brown and Boone
A terse ad offers sale of a boundary of grass for eighteen or twenty yearlings. Sellers listed are Hardin Brown and Boone with contact noted as R. F.1D. May l-the.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin Brown, Boone, R. F
Also Mentioned on This Page
M. A. Adams
Statesville
Federal Bureau of Public Roads
North Carolina State Highway Commission
Raleigh News and Observer
State Commission
Brunswick River
Brunswick County
Wilmington
Commission
Federal Bureau
Federal
Effird Department Stores
Virginia Farms
Hewlett, Va
Watauga Supply Co
N. L. Mast
Cloverdale Creamery
Johnson City
Tenn
Wiles Sons & Co
Cardus
William Eversole
Hazel Patch
Cardui
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!