Montezuma Carlisle Indian School bootblack rises to success
Montezuma, eldest son of Sitting Bull’s family, trained at Carlisle Indian School, moved to Philadelphia to pursue a trade. He chose bootblacking, built a handsome street stand, and credits Carlisle with teaching him to do things well from small tasks to larger enterprise. He hopes to marry Winonah of the Rosebud agency.
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Gompaion
Boll
Montezuma
Carlisle
Philadelphia
Winonah
Rosebud
John Wesley Dream of Hell and Paradise Revealed
An account recalls John Wesley waking in a night crisis to the gates of hell asking who is inside. He learns Protestants Catholics and Anglican groups are present, then at paradise gates the question yields none of those names and a universal Christian multitude from all nations. Common sense offers greater comfort than genius.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wesley
Gates of
Hell
Kodo D yepepsia Cure if you eat
A fragmented quote repeats the phrase Kodo D yepepsia Cure if you eat. It contrasts a failing man's view with success being accidental, reflecting a philosophical line about achievement and luck.
Fragments of Folklore and Aphorisms on Love Money and Mice
A jumble of old adages on love cruelty geology money and politeness. The text muses on misers and appetites while noting people with little knowledge of geology and a quip about women and mice.
Fragmentary quote on early deaths and records
A damaged snippet suggests a line about records revealing most men who die young are [lost/hunted]. It hints at a discussion of mortality, likely in a historical context, but lacks clear attribution or full meaning.
Clothes Shape the Man Says Some Men Must Change
Quote reflects belief that appearance influences status with a nod to social expectations. The remark implies personal presentation can define others' perceptions and may prompt reconsideration of wardrobe choices.
Bucklen's Armies Salve Cures Ulcers in Five Days
An undertaker, afflicted with a festering sore on his leg for six months, reports Bucklen's Armies Salve cured it in five days. The testimonial claims the salve heals ulcers wounds and piles, promising a guaranteed cure for 26 cents. Sold by Blackburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanforth
LaGrange
Bucklen
Plackburn
Administrator's Notice for Estate of James P Taylor
The undersigned qualified as administrator of James P Taylor deceased. All persons with claims against the estate must present them within 12 months from this notice or be barred. All who owe the estate must pay promptly. Dated March 25, 1902. Lovina, Administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Taylor
Elaine Neninet
WI. Lovina
Health for 10 Cents Pure health claims from Casarets ad
An advertisement touts Casarets Candy Cathartic promising lively liver pure blood clean skin and bright eyes as signs of health. It asserts genu ine tablets stamped C C C and claims they are never sold in bulk and available at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
jCasearets Candy Cathartic
C.C. C
Dr Kino's Now Discovery Promises Quick Cures
An advertisement proclaims a medicine that allegedly cures consumption coughs colds bronchitis asthma pneumonia hay fever pleurisy la grippe hoarseness sore throats croup and whooping cough. It lists a price of 600 and 1 teal bottle free.
Tax sale notice for Cowie property in Rock township
A real estate tax sale by W T L Calaway ex Sheriff of Watauga county mentions the Cowie property in How Rock township. The redemption period expires July 1 1902 and if not redeemed a deed will be issued. notice dated April 30 1902.
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W. TL. Calaway
Watauga County
Court House
Boone
Joseph and
Martha Cowie
Rock Township
Madao
Mortgage sale of Boone land under 1895 deed
B A Folk mortgagee offers the house and lot in Boone for sale at the court house door by cash on June 2 1902. The property secures a $300 note with interest through May 23 1901. The tract lies beside the Methodist church lot and was deeded from T J Coffey W C Coffey and others.
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R. L. Conneill
Cora L. Councill
Paolic Outery
Court House
Boone
N.C
Watanga Superior Court
Tax Notice of Land Purchases and Redemption
Notice states W T Calaway purchased lands for tax redemption in Watauga County North Carolina. Descriptions include Que town lot in Blowing Rock owned by James Chamberlain, tax 1800 and costs 2.10. land in Laurel Fork township. town lot in H C Nalingon. 95 acre tract in McNeill for 1900. another tract in Shawneehaw in Hyatt name with 40 acres tax 1900. Redemption period ends July 1, 1902. if not redeemed, deeds will be issued. March 25, 1900. Wm Miller agent.
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W. TL Calaway
Watauga County
N.C
Boone
Towits Que
Blowing Rock
James Chamberlain
Grove
H.C. Ualngon
Laurel i
Rook Township
McNeill
Shawneehaw Township
BR. Hyatt
N. Miller
Je W. Miller
Proclamation Offers 200 Reward for Arson Suspect
North Carolina Governor Aycock announces a $200 reward for the arrest and delivery to the Watanga County Sheriff of the incendiary who burned Watauga County dwelling and barn. Citizens and officers urged to aid in bringing the criminal to justice. Dated Raleigh April 15, 1902 during the 126th year of independence.
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State of North Carolina
W. Harrison
Watauga County
Chas. B. Aycock
State of
North Carolina
Watanga County
Boone
Rateigh
Ciaties B. Aycock
P.M. Peansaurs
Pri
Hen Dies After Eating Black Bugs Found In Crop
A hen owned by Mrs. M. E. Adams near Pleasant Ridge died after distress symptoms. Post mortem found its crop contained fishing ware, forty nine grains of corn, and thirty nine big black bugs. Suspected cause is the bugs from the diet.
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Gastonia Gazette
M. E. Adams
Pleasant Ridge
Educate Your Nowoels With Cascoreta
A novelty item markets Cascoreta as a cure for constipation promising relief with a large refund if a referenced druggist fails to honor the offer. Claims include dramatic results and a bold price figure, with branding centered on Candy Cathartic style language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.C. C
Whole Family Cured by Sarsaparilla Remedy
Mrs. C H Kingsbury of St Louis Gratiot Co Michigan credits Johnston's Sarsaparilla with curing her rheumatism catarrh and neuralgia and claims four bottles cured her and her family She says she fears chronic invalidity but the remedy restored her health and she highly recommends it Detroit Michigan source letter notes the drugstore endorsement
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Kingsbury
St Louis
Gratiot Co
Mich
Baysey
Johnston
Jon Nston
Michigan
Detroit
Minin
Fine Nursery Fruit Trees and Grape Vines for Sale
W L Corry of Moreta North Carolina advertises a selection of fruit trees including apples peaches pears prunes and a range of grape vines suited to the climate. He offers delivery and notes trees range from three to six feet tall with pricing competitive with other nurseries.
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W.L. Corry
Moreta
N.C
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Watane’ Democrat
Church of England
Paradise
Presbyterians
Ben
Begat
Beastifel Ae
Buckingham
Dr. Kino
Mortgagesall
B.C. de Witt
Dey
Blowing Rock, N. C
W. P. Pendley
Raf Ats Reasonarl
Boot & Shoe Shop
Blowing Rock, N, C
G, H. Duncan
Vieny Trey
G. H. Duncan
Johnston’s
Castoria
Prete
Lauuel Pitcher
Astoria
Bears
Blackburn
Alwys
Austin
Winchester
Tad
Blackburn’s
Teamater
Washington
Wiuoet Shaw
Fact
Kerry
Candy Cathartic
Neers Ag
Meetig Remedy Company
Chieagey
Sonic Data
the Morning Post
Raleigh, N.C
Ravetay, N.C
Ameri
Munn & Co
Scientific American
Aguas Munn & CO
Broadway
Freereport
Elow
CG. Nati
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