Condition of Our Rural Roads in Vilas North Carolina
A rural roads editor from Vilas NC laments the poor state of roads leading to Beaver Dam and to the Boone Highway. He notes frequent washouts and dangerous holes that damage wagons and vehicles, calls for action by the Road Commissioner, and pledges to pay the official’s gas while urging upkeep for rural routes.
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Amin
Boone Hi Way
Beaver Dam
Alexander Hagaman
O. K
Bad Oly
Democrat
A.e. Banner
Sugar Grove
Vilas
Local Obituary and Community News Summary
The body of Mr. T. H. Taylor was laid to rest at the family graveyard after a funeral at the Methodist church conducted by Rev. Mr. Womack with the Masonic Order aiding at the grave. A large crowd braved heavy rain to honor a man the community mourns. Also noted are visits from Ira T. Johnson and family, Miss Mills Shull’s summer return from South Mills, Susie Taylor’s summer homecoming after studies at Davenport College, and local notes on remodeling, an appendicitis operation, and funeral attendance by Gwyn Church of Roan Mountain and Mrs. W. E. Shipley and son James of Wallace.
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T. H. Taylor
D. F. Masts
Methodist’ Church
Ira T. Johnson
Jefferson
Mills Shull
South Mills
Susie Taylor
Lenoir
Davenport College
Ben Farthing
David Mast
Chas. Mast of
Vilas
Dr. Perry
Gwyn. Church
Roan Mountain
Tenn
T.H. Taylor
W. E. Shipley
James
Wallace
Parent Teachers Association Meeting at Boone Public School
The Boone Chapter of the Parent-Teachers Association held a meeting at the public school on Wednesday May 17 to discuss the new public school. Speakers gave talks and an open discussion followed. attendees expressed strong interest and support for improving the schools. The next regular meeting is set for May 31 at 8 o'clock at the public school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers Association of Boone Schools
American Legion Meeting Urges All Members Attend
The American Legion posts a May 31 gathering urging all members and committees to attend. Auxiliary formation and vital matters for the post are on the agenda with discussion of upcoming events and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esen Auxiliary
Republican County Convention in Watauga Nominates Ticket
The Republican convention at the Watauga courthouse nominated candidates for legislature and county offices. Eleven candidates vied for sheriff, with Blaine Coffey as representative and C. M. Critcher favored for sheriff among others. A memorial service for the late M. B. Blackburn followed.
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Watauga
Court House
E. Gragg
Blaine Coffey
A. W. Smith
C. M. Critcher
E. M. Harman
A. G. Wilson
L. A. Green
Sherman Welborn
J. B. Miller
Dixon Moretz
J. A Bumgarner
M. B. Blackburn
Watauga County Dog Tax Notice Issued
Tax notice warns that under 1919 law all dogs over six months must be listed for taxation. Failure to list both male and female dogs is a misdemeanor with fines not less than 50 dollars. Report unlisted dogs to township tax inspectors. Boone Drug Co announces Tanlac’s worldwide fame for merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watauga County
W. T. VanDyke Co
Obituary and public sale notice from Johnson City area
George W Hardin died Friday night at 8. Funeral held at his home in Johnson City with large attendance. He was a respected Wataugan, known for firm convictions and Christian integrity. A commissioner is to sell 22 acres of William Knight lands in Blowing Rock Township at Boone court house on May 22, 1922 between 10 am and 2 pm. April 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Hardin
Johnson City
Hardin
Watengs County
William Knight
Blowing Rock
Court House
Boone
N. C
Greene
Mortgage Sale Notice in Ware County North Carolina
Notice of mortgage sale under a deed from J Y Love and wife Sallie Love to Plato Moody for 8600, with unpaid balance, plus a loan from the Federal Land Bank of Columbia. Auction to be held at the courthouse on Monday July 3, 1922 at 1 o clock for cash. Describes long metes and bounds of the land with road names and landmarks in Ware county. Mortgagee Plato Moody dated May 23 1922.
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J. Y. Love
Sallie Love
Plato Moody
Federal Land Bank of Columbia
Court House
Ware County
Carlina
Hayes Road
Bra
Buckeye
Rex
Anch
Cannon
Love
Hately
White Oak
Spruce Pine
St Stell Branch
Notice of Tax Land Sale in Wiley and Watauga Counties
Prominent land parcels in Wiley County North Carolina and Watauga County North Carolina are advertised for sale to satisfy delinquent taxes for years 1919 and 1920 and a mortgage note. The sale targets land described by deed details, heirs and adjoining landowners, with payment deadlines and penalties, and is set for August 1922 and June 1922 respectively.
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North Carolina
P. Worley
Agua Tl
Wiley North Carolina
Taetanga County
Itna
L. M.farthing
Joe Church
Thomas Rominger
Kell Harmon
Hedgpeth
P. M. McGinnis
Poe
Worley
Laurel Creek
P. P. Worley
Watauga
W. L. Haynes
Pearl Haynes
Roy I. Haynes
Also Mentioned on This Page
Boone N.C
Tee Mraean Pres
Valle Caucis
Parent Teachers Association
American Legion Weeting
Republican County Convention
Tanlac
Boone Drug Co
Ton
W. H G. Raley
N. L. Mast, Pres
G. P. Hagaman
W. D. Farreina
Miss Prag. HongEs
Austin E. Sours
The
Watauga County Bank
Appalachian Theater
Bryant Washburn
Thomas Meighan
Neasure Dar
Dar Piel Ford
Hanna
Boone Hardware Co
Boone, N. C
Ellis
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