Ice cream supper a success despite weather in 1917
The Watauga Democrat reports an ice cream supper yielded over twenty dollars in receipts amid inclement weather. Elder Wagg preached on faith, the Lord's Supper was observed, and members from other churches joined. Additional sermons by Rev Guy Hamilton, Rev J N Atkins, and Rev John Ingle were noted along with local weather, flour shipments, and a local merchant’s sale plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagg
Guy Hamilton
Valle Crucis
J. N. Atkins
John Ingle
Avery County
Baptist
Blowing Rock
Teachers At Wilkes County Commencement Attend Address
Personal notes of teachers list attendees at the Wilkes county commencement in Wilkesboro where Supt. B B Dougherty gave an address last Saturday. Several staff are noted for office work, road commission duties, gardening, or staying with relatives across North Carolina and Tennessee.
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B. B. Dougherty
Wilkes County
Wilkesboro
D. D. Dougherty
Brown
Road Commission
Hey
Mr. Green
Mabel
Greer
Stedman
Lovill
Hartzog
Miss Matney
Mountain City
Tenn
Miss Parsons
Mt. Norrie
N. Y
Miss Reid
J. H. Winkler
Blowing Rock
Misses Bridge
Butler
White House
Miss Stephenson
Miss Zana
Beatty
Lincoln Memorial Institute
Cumberland Gaphy
Knoxville
What The Farmer Can Do
A Lewis ton Journal verse contemplates a farmer’s vision to till more land for corn squash beans and potatoes to reduce overhead and supply a bountiful board. It imagines expansive driveways fields and produce well loved and sold, with a playful nod to all crops except certain unspecified items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston Journal
Back after Twenty-Four Years in Blowing Rock Visit
J. H. Shuford recounts his 24 year absence from Blowing Rock where he taught in a public school and led the Reformed church. He visits old friends, attends a sermon by T. B. Wage, reconnects with Laura Howell Critcher and her husband, praises local roads supporters, and muses on Watauga's beauty and upcoming summer travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Blowing Rock
Reformed Church
Sallie Holfhouser
Vonnie Klutz
John Ingle
M E. Church
T. B. Wage
Laura Howell
Ashe County
A. M. Critcher
J. H. Shuford
Kings Creek
Ashe Defeated Roads Bond Vote Cited by Reader
A Jefferson letter argues Ashe road bonds failed due to war scare high prices and brief campaign rather than factionalism. The writer credits voters and cites T C Bowie and H M Wellborn as influences but notes cross‑party support.
Get Rid Of Your Rheumatism Now Is The Time
A dated advertisement urges readers to try Chamberlains Liniment to relieve rheumatism. It claims noticeable relief and promotes the product as worthwhile value for the cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Eust
Notice to Road Overseers in County
Road overseers and merchants are urged to assess the current road status. Bonds for road reconstruction have been voted but not issued and funds cannot be used for maintenance. Overseers must keep roads passable by labor, avoid blasting material without road commission order, and limit bridge repairs to essential work. An instruction letter will arrive soon. By order of County Road Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Road Commission
County Road Commission
Reverend N M Combs Passes After Long Ministry
Rev N M Combs died suddenly at his home in Mabel on April 26. A valued M E Church minister and Sunday School superintendent for nearly forty years. His quiet life and steady service were widely respected and his loss sincerely mourned by the county and his neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. M. Combs
Mabel
M. E. Church
Falen
Confederate Veterans plan Washington reunion travel
Attention veterans announce a United Confederate Veterans reunion trip to Washington D C. Individuals from Elkland and Shouns Tennessee may purchase round trip tickets for 11.15 or 9.50 respectively. Meet at Todd on Saturday June 2 to catch the noon train. E J Norris. Kodak films offered with developing free and prints priced 3 4 5 and 6 cents per photo at Kopak Studio Boone NC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Confederate Veterans
Washington
D. C
Jane
Todd
Elkland
Shouns
Tenn
E. J. Norris
What Does Catarrh Mean and Its Health Impacts
Explains catarrh as inflammation of mucous membranes in the head airways and digestive tract. Describes stagnant blood carrying impurities, leading to indigestion colds congestion fever and eventual systemic catarrh or acute illness if untreated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peruna Company
Columbus
Ohio
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R.C. Rivers
T. H. Coffey
W. L. Holfhouser
Skull's Mills
W. MF
Mrs. Greer
Mrs. Spainhour
Morganton
Miss Moretz
Sands
Mr. Downum
Lenoir
Miss Stanbury
W. L. Scott
West Jefferson
ROLEX
Kinney Pus
Ashe
T. C. Bowie
H. M. Wellborn
Watauga
Progress
Ina T. Jouxsvos
Jefferson, N.u
Watice
Kodak Films
Kopak
Boone, N.C
University North Carolina
State of North Carolina
Watauga County
Said County
David Gwyn
A. W. Ray
Beech Mountain
Beech Creek
Laurel Creek
Whitfield Farthing
Said Township
H. J. Hardin
E. T
Watauga Printing Company
Ballew's Cash Pharmacy
H.C
Charlotte
Asheville
B. Penick & Clo., Inc
Asheville, N.C
Linville River Railway Company
Central Standard
P.M
Lye
Cranberry
Minneapolis
A.M
Yale
A. M
Newland
Montezuma
Pineola Shulls Mills
Geo. W. Hardin
Supt
Westwari
Nowland
Pinedla
Linville
Ain
C. M. Critcher
R. F. D. Boone
N. C
N. L. Mast
P. Hagaman
W. C. Coffey
J.T. Miller
Sss
the Bank
L. D. Lowe
Peruna
Blair
John H. Clawson
Sands, N
WOOL
Pricy
N.C. Parsons
West Riverside
N.C
J. A. Morphew
H. B. Perry
L. K. Farthing
Cook Brothers
Riverside
N. C. Parsons
Elkland Supply Co
Todd, N. C
Todd Mercantile Co
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