Boon residents note various local updates and events
A patchwork of notes covers Blackburns offerings, a visit from Elizabeth Moretz, a horse loss to colic, dry weather stalling plow work, job moves for George A. Bryan and J C Fletcher, family health updates, a Boone attorney's practice start, and a note on the North Carolina Tennessee Synod conference. Other items include road projects, church services, a piano party fundraiser, business openings, and Sheriff Moody’s ongoing anti illicit distillery work with a dramatic jail and liquor seizure account.
King Spears to Parade at Finley Farm Meat Camp Circuit
A card of thanks from Harrison Baker notes the celebrated saddle stallion King Spears will be in Watauga this spring and travel the circuit from the Finley farm on Meat Camp. The message also extends gratitude to friends for kindness shown at the funeral of their daughter and Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Morets, Arthur Mikel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Brown
Bristol
Tenn
R. L. Bingham
Meadames
W. C. Coffey
R. C. Rivers
Davenport College
Lenoir
Ellison
Arkansas
Whiting Railroad
Battle of
San Juan
King Spears
Watauga
Finley Farm
Harrison Baker
For Sale Durh am Bull Short Horn Registered One Year Old
For sale a thoroughbred and registered Short Horn Durham bull one year old weighing 600 pounds. Price reasonable. Contact G. C. Winkler in Boone North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Winkler
Boone
N. C
Time to weigh amendments and local self government
The Wilmington Dispatch urges voters to consider proposed constitutional amendments before the vote. It argues the changes would remove local lawmaking from the Legislature, giving it more time to study statewide measures and reducing swap incentives, while enhancing county level self-government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Diepatch
Notice of Election Judge appointment and estate administration
Robert Greer is appointed Judge of Election in Elk Township replacing Joel W Hayes. J M Moretz, Chairman, Board of Elections, North Carolina, Watauga County. The administrator of the estate of Thos Coffey deceased notifies all claimants to exhibit them by April 6, 1917, or risk recovery loss. Creditors urged to immediate payment. Dated April 4, 1916, John W Hodges, Adm'r.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Greer
Elk Township
Joel W. Hayes
North Carolina
Watauga County
Thos. Coffey
John W. Hodges
Adm
Board of Elections
Mt. Epbham School House
J. M. Moretz
Chmn
Joan W. Honces
Sec
Administrator Notice for Landrine Eggers Estate
The undersigned E R Eggers administrator of the estate of Landrine Eggers deceased calls all claimants to exhibit claims by May 1 1917 or be barred. Indebted parties should pay promptly. Dated April 27 1916. E R Eggers Adm r of Landrine Eggers.
Bank Statement of Aauga County Bank at Boone North Carolina
The report shows assets totaling 226 366 71 with loans 188 048 91 and deposits 64 316 43. Cash and coin holdings include 4 217 00 in gold and 1 339 16 in silver coin while time deposits amount to 100 234 31. Directors Coffey Greene and others attest the figures as accurate with cashier Hagaman swearing to the document on May 15 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aauga County
Boone, N. Y
North Carolina
U. S
State of
Watauga County
G. P
Hagaman
Hacamas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Blackburn
Elizabeth Moretz
Hickory
J. 4. Moretz
H. Neal Blair
Route 1
George A. Bryan
J. C. Fletcher
Asheville
Louise
Ed. G. Farthing
Blackburn's
Watauga County Bank
Woman’s Club
Valle Crucis
M. E. Church
M. A.adams
Blowing Rock
Cove Creek
Payne
John E. Brown
Lovill & Lovill
The
Tennessee Synod
Catawba County
Mt. Pleasant Church
Sands
Oxfords
Banner & Richards
Banner Elk
Critcker Hotel
St. Luke’s Thurch
Thomas L. Critcher
Bamboo
Cook’s Gap
Darby
J. L. Hayes
Johnson City
Frank A. Linney
Washington
D. C
Capitol City
Alabama
Foscoe
Sheriff Moody and
Stills
W. P. Moody
Board of County Commissioners
Argus
Pres Moody
Sheriff Moody
A. J. Morets
Arthur Mikel
J. M. Moretz, Chm O
Landrine Eggers
E. R. Eggers
Carter County
Lee Coffey
Watauga Valley, Tenn
Appalachian Trainin School
B. B. Dougherty
Total
Ax, Li
Dib
Greene
Directors
W. D. Farraina
Blairs
L. D. Lowe
H. B. Perry
L. J. Farthing
Valle
Bynum B. Banner
F. M Richards, Jr
Elk Park
East Tennesse and Western North Carolina
Avery
N.C
Banners Elk
Ford
Banners Elk, N. C
Reo
Hudson Cars
Rufus L. Gwyn
Lenoir, North Carolina
W.S. Miller & CO
Todd, North Carolina
J.T. Miller
Ase't Caab
N. L. Mast
P. Hagaman
the Bank
Elkland Supply Co
Todd, N. C
Todd Mercantile Co
Todd
McGuire Bros. & Company
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