Blowing Rock News Highlights Local Church Events
Reverend Tufts filled Sunday appointments at the Presbyterian Church while Atkins served the Episcopal Church. A hunting and fishing trip to the Chandfather yielded good results. Hartley left Camp Jackson Saturday. Mr Tagan of Meat Camp visits his daughter Mes Walters. Mrs Mattie Moore of Boone visited relatives. Ellen Cuffrey returns from Davenport College for vacation. Blanche Blair visited Mrs C L Triplett in Lenoir. A Baptist church play by Boone people drew a grand response. An ice cream social and a bow supper raised funds totaling 500 for the Red Cross. Blowing Rock residents express readiness to assist in times of need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Blair
C. L. Triplett
Lenoir
Baptist Church
Boone People
Red Cross
Blowing Rock
Nomination bid from M H Yount for Wilkes Judge seat
A letter from M H Yount to Democratic voters of the Seventeenth Judicial District requests support in the June primary. He notes a past error in certification, states two worthy county rivals exist, and pledges to serve with integrity if nominated while honoring the district’s custom against campaigning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of
Ime
Dan
Eer Olled
Tom
Wilkes
M. H. Yount
Ashe County Man Writes Dear Editor
Ashe County Beaver Creek NC letter from reader Truett urges mothers to support sons joining training camps and war effort. He recalls forefathers blood for freedom, France aid, Red Cross thrift, and prayer for guidance as communities grieve sons departing and defend nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashe
France
Bert Phen
Red Cross
Deu
Wariaga
Beaver Creek
Yount Nominated for District Judge By Local Democrats
To the Democratic voters of Watauga County a Hickory lawyer Mo HL Yount is a candidate for the Democratic nomination as judge in this district. The letter urges strong support, praising his ability, character, and judicial temperament, noting years in practice and prior bench experience. The author expresses hope Yount secures the nomination and election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mo HL Yount
Hickory
Deno Ie
Watauga County
Yount
In Memory of Nancy Jane Miller at Matney Home
The community extends thanks to neighbors and friends for acts of kindness and service shown during our sorrow after the death of Mrs Nancy Jane Miller. She passed away Wednesday morning May 22 at the old Matney home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Jane Miller
Old Matney
B. Marsey Acuierre
Castle
Notice of partition sale in Watauga Superior Court
In Watauga County NC the Superior Court proceeding before Clerk Laura Coffey and multiple defendants announces a partition action for lands formerly owned by Loony Henly, about 160 acres in Julian County adjoining Moses Cone Estate and others. Defendants must appear in Boone on June 8 1918 at 1 PM to answer. otherwise relief will be granted. Signed May 6 1918 by attorney Linney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Watauga County
Superior Court
Laura Coffey
Nelson Coffey
Margaret Gragg
Juliue Gragg
Alice Curtin
Will Curtis
Cena White
Joel White
Hardy Gragg
Nancy Hawkins
Francis Hawking
Baxter Gragg
Verona Gragg
Amos Henley
aSestiee Henley
Clyde Gragg
Lonny Iage Bynum Gragg
Inez Gragg
Amon Henley
Angeline Henley
Lonny Gragg
Bynum Gragg
Inez Sure
Loony Henly
Neg County
Moses Cone
Hamp Sims
Ed Shipley
Boone
W. D. Fartuixe
Linney
Watauga Drives War Fund Toward Big County Total
Watauga reports strong drive for the Red Cross War Fund with a quota of 2000 and a countywide campaign led by local volunteers. Managers extended the closing date to Saturday night due to remote county conditions, leaving some pledges unsettled. Early totals show ready funds deposited in Watauga Bank, with Shulls Mills noted as leading the county in amounts raised and the total expected to reach the goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watauga
Red Cross War Fund
Willie
Watan County Bank
Eredit
Episcopal Church in Watauga County Service Times
The notice lists Sunday services at Blowing Rock and Boone locations with morning times and a fourth Sunday schedule. It mentions weekly services at 130 and 11 in Boone and a 4th Sunday service at another campus, indicating regular worship times across Watauga County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blowing Rock
Notice of winding debts at Boone Maning Mills sale
Notice informs all persons who sold any interest to Boone Maning Mills that WG Hartzog and the firm Mor ota Hartzog will pay all debts and collect all accounts due the firm. Dated May 20, 1918, JP Tartzog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tis
Boone Maning Mills
WG. Hartzog
Morota
Hartzog
JP Tartzog
Farm for Sale on Elk River 160 Acres in Butler Tenn
Auction notice for a 160 acre farm on Elk River near Butler Tennessee. Described as one of the best farms in the neighborhood with future sale within 30 days. Asking price listed as $1800 with a claimed value of $2500. Contact G Hunton Butler Tenn or leave a message for terms through Jason.
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Elk River
Butler
Tenn
Bute
Crest Aneunt
Jason
Callonor
G. Hunton
Butler, Tenn
Bank of Blowing Rock Promises Modern Banking For Merchants
Offers to every business man or head of a household great facilities for banking money and for paying bills by check a method that simplifies and adds dignity to every transaction and greatly improves one's financial standing. Connection with a Bank proves itself the enterprising business man's best friend. Every progressive merchant should make it his duty to inquire about advantages offered by the Bank of Blowing Rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of
Blowing Rock
Old False Teeth Wanted for Cash and Jewelry
Advertises purchase of old false teeth and broken jewelry along with silver coins. Claims payment up to one dollar per denture set and promises return checks. Includes sloppy address and contact hints, referencing a Philadelphia firm and a 2007 date.
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Gogde
Mazer
Philadephia
Power of sale foreclosure in Watauga County North Carolina
By virtue of a mortgage deed dated June 16 G W Phillips mortgaged property to Alice Winebarger to secure 230. first note payable Nov 1 second note payable May 1 with final balance due. Mortgagee will sell to the highest bidder at the court house door in Boone NC in Mountain Township adjoining Martha Winebarger and K Mavrand, describing a tract on the river ridge and road totaling about forty something acres to satisfy the debt with costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolia
Watauga County
G. W. Phillips
Istiday
Alice Winevarger
Dieas Diuws
Mortgas Gee
Watatiss
State of North Carolina
Bass Mountain
Martha Winebarger
Mortgazee
Court Appoints Commissioner Announces June 1 Auction of Watauga Property
John H. Bingham, commissioner, acts under 1918 Watauga Superior Court order to sell at cash auction the Boone township property tied to J. C. Cook and J. J. Cook. The sale, to satisfy a $1416.34 judgment plus costs, targets lands adjoining Appalachian Training School and Hardin Street, with the house once occupied by J. F. Cook and J. F. Robbins. The auction date is the first Monday in June 1918, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., in Boone, North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Watauga Co
Watauga Superior Court
C. Cook
J. J. Cook
Vene
Wen
Boone Township
Watauga
County
North Carolina
Boone
Appalachian Training School
Ervin Miller
Furain
McNeil
Linda
Jesse S. Robbins
St. E. Long
Jesse F. Robbins
J. F. Cook
Office of Register of Deeds
Watauga County
J. F. Robbins
K. F. Greene
J. L. Hemphill & Company
J. C. Cook
R. F Greene
Office of the Register of Deeds
J.C. Cook
Waugh Humphill & Co
J. L. Hemphill & Co. Corporation
Popes
Ben
Said County
John H. Bingham
Blair Hotel Property for Sale in Boone
The Blair Hotel property is offered for sale to facilitate a division among heirs. Located ideally for business, hotel, or residential use, it remains highly valuable with no price advance tied to railroad prospects. For price and terms contact T. B. Moore in Boone or G. M. Sudderth in Blowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
T. B. Moore
G. M. Sudderth
Wool Wanted By Yadkin River Woolen Mills
The Yadkin River Woolen Mills in Patterson North Carolina advertises for wool procurement paying the highest market price. Farmers and sellers are invited to contact the mill to arrange sales or enquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yadkin River
Woo'en Mills
Patterson, NC
Fertilizer shipment offer from R B Jackson
R B Jackson of Todd North Carolina advertises delivery of three cars of 16 percent phosphate by June 5. He warns fertilizer is scarce and prices may rise after July, selling at 2.10 dollars per bag. Public business notice for local suppliers.
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