Clarification on May 1919 Blowing Rock marriage report
In Blowing Rock Breezes a correction notes that the claimed marriage of Wiley Hollifield and Julia Henderson did not occur. Also reports Bower Williams fell from a second story and is recovering, a six year old boy suffered a broken jaw from a horse incident, and Boone doctors visited local residents. Mr. Alexander hosted a large barbecue for laborers, with improvements under way on his property and new jobs created.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley Hollifield
Julia Henderson
Bower Williams
Taft Ford
Blowing Rock
Salisbury
Little
R. K. Bingham
J. H. Norris
Boone
J. M. Foster
W. L. Alexander
Lenoir
Alexander
Beaver Dam Toms and Road Survey Along George's Gap
Beaver Dam residents will restart work on the road across George's Gap starting soon as Tom M. Dugger and Beavers family plan to resume the survey. Mrs. Sarah Wilson died after years of illness leaving a large family. Miss Fannie Dougherty returned from Chattanooga after visiting her sister. Mr. Pink Edmiston, who arrived about forty years ago, passed away on May 9 1919 and was buried near Bethel Church after a funeral led by Rev. J. H. Farthing before a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Wilson
Fannie Dougherty
Pink Edmistom
Nout
Bethel Church
J. H. Farthing
Correction on Church Donors in Laurel Springs
A prior report misattributed a donation. Hon. and Mrs. R. A. Doughton of Sparta funded a $10,000 Methodist church to be built in Sparta, not the Laurel Springs project.
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FR. L
Watauga Supply Co Advertises Hardware and Furniture
Hardware roofing farming implements complete line of furniture and a nice range of stoves on hand at Watauga Supply Co.
Boone Citizen Calls for Booney Renewal and Health Push
A Boone citizen, writing as a resident of Watauga County, urges local self improvement. He critiques sidewalks, mud streets, stray stock, dangerous bicycles, and governance, praising past visits and urging town administration to act. The piece also cites Dr. Washburn’s health report showing typhoid deaths dropped in nine counties due to vaccination and home sanitizing efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eptor Democrat
Watauga County
Boone
Booney
Court House
Holland
William
State Board of Health
B. E. Washburn
Davidson
Forsyth
Lenoir
Nash
Northampton
Pitt
Robeson
Rowan
Wilson
Washburn
Union
Information Wanted for Soldier's Burial Helper Name
Mr Thomas G Walsh of Gran din North Carolina seeks the name of the Wataugan who helped bury his son, a soldier killed in France on September 28 1918. Any information gratefully received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas G. Walsh
Grandin
N. C
France
Confederate Veterans Camp Nimrod to Meet in Boone
Attention to all members of Camp Nimrod Triplett United Confederate Veterans. They are ordered to assemble in Boone on Monday June 2 1919 for important business presented by Commander E J Norris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Nimrod Triplett
United Confederate Veterans
Boone
E. J. Norris
Com
Ford
Ford Motor Company
Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Relyable in Testimony
CONFIRMED TESTIMONY. THE KIND BOONE READERS CAN NOT DOUBT. Dean's Kidney Pills have stood the test for quick relief and lasting results. W. M. Childers of Le Noir North Carolina reports years of kidney trouble cured after using Dean's Kidney Pills. Price 60c at all dealers. Dont ask for a general remedy get Doan's Kidney Pills the exact medicine Mr. Childers used. Fos-Reena Co Migré Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BOONE
Dean
W. M. Childers
Farmer
Lenoir
N. C
Doan
Ballew’s
Wanted young ladies to enter nursing training school
Notice announces a 24 year course at Memorial Hospital Johnson City Tennessee for young women to enter the nurses training program. It also includes an administration notice for the estate of D F Baird with claims due within 12 months and instructions for payment of debts. An insurance ad urges immediate action to insure house health and life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hospital
Johnson City
Tenn
D. F. Baird
T. C. Baird
D.C. Mast
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The
Paatanga Democrat
R. C. Rivers
Boone, N.C
Beaver Dam
Suetens
Mae
Bank of
J. L. Hemphill
North Wilkesboro
N.C
FOLEY
Geo. F. Blair
Blowing Rock, N. C
Blowing Rock Realty CO
Geo
F. Blair
Blowing Rock, N. D
O Carters
F. Coffey
T. F. Seehorn
Jennings
Ee Foratesaesusi Oes
M.B. Blackburn
Boone, North Carolina
Edgeley
W. B. Bullock
Birmingham Stok Farm
Manassas
W. L. Winkler
Boone, N. C
Valle Crucis
Waravea
Biowine Rock
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