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Newspaper
Watauga Democrat
Location
Boone, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1926
Page
5
W H Foster and son Shelton visit Boone on business. Several residents travel, shops change hands, and local officials update on paving progress. Notables include Dr G K Moose returning from Pinehurst Shriners event and Professor Greer family’s Kentucky trip.
Miss Bess Ward of Blowing Rock wed Mr Ransom Killian of Lincolnton at Rev Craigler’s home in Charlotte. Witnesses were Ed Love and the Craigler family. The couple, planning secrecy, now plans to live in Lincolnton after a Blowing Rock summer.
Mr and Mrs Charles L Bowers announce the marriage of Karlsie Louise to James Horton Moore on Tuesday afternoon June 1 1926 at four o clock at First Baptist Church Bristol Virginia The notice notes a later humorous exchange about the groom's ability to provide a certain lifestyle.
A brief quip contrasts hiring a lawyer with self representation. The speaker prefers to fight the case personally, hoping to keep more of any potential win, implying cost concerns and a defiant stance toward external legal help.
There were 206 in Sunday school last Sunday as the Normal term attendance aims to stay above 200. Epworth League was led by Margaret Clay with a strong program. The North Wilkesboro district conference meets Tuesday and Wednesday at Jefferson, with prior memory of Boone’s hosting. Services: Sunday 9:45 a.m. Sunday School. 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. preaching. Epworth League 7 p.m. Wednesday prayer service and choir practice at 8 p.m.
The Worth While Club held a social meeting at Mrs. J. A. Williams home on May 10 to fit her vacation plans. Guests enjoyed floral decor red nut cups, a punch service led by Mrs. F. M. Huggins, and cream and cake served by Mrs. Williams and Miss Nelle Page. Next meeting planned for May 28 at Mrs. Frank Moore’s home with Mrs. C. S. Stevenson assisting.
A woman shopper approached the stamp window clerk and requested to see the red two cent stamps. The brief interaction notes her interest in stamp varieties and the clerk’s response.
The clerk presents a sheet of 100 stamps and a central stamp is chosen. The exchange is described with a playful cue about a customer selecting the stamp. An aside from the doctor notes two patients recovered while away.
Sealed proposals for Boone North Carolina $50 000 street improvement bonds are invited by the Board of Aldermen. Bonds dated May 1 1926 will mature 2000 May 1 1929–1939 and 4000 May 1 1940–1946 with 6 percent interest. Delivery around June 18 to purchaser’s bank. Sealed bids due by 7 30 p m June 5 1926.
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